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iPhone 5

So, I am due for an upgrade tomorrow. I currently have an Optimus hunk O crap. Sucked to begin with, still sucks.

So do I go with the Iphone 5 or the Samsung Galaxy SIII? I've done some research and it seems the Galaxy is actually better. Here is what I do mostly with my phone.

Text, talk, pictures to FB, search the net.

I don't put music on it, just listen to Pandora. I live in the mountains and we only get 3G. I rarely upgrade any "apps" - but may get into it. I also make love to my phone, so that may be a consideration. Almost never watch anything on it. Pretty basic user.

I figured you all would know better than atvriders or the BFF.

Thanks for your thoughts.
 
Well it pretty much comes down to form factor and screen doesn't it? Is bigger more important, or is brighter with more colors? The iPhone does have a better camera, but the SIII has a really nice camera too. Battery life might be a consideration, but it doesn't sound like it.

Have you handled mocks or demo units of them yet? Which feels better in your hand? That is actually a fairly important consideration.
 
Yep, I like the bigger screen for some reason. Some say it's too big, but I like it. The IPhone is comfortable though as well.

Price is a consideration. From Sprint they are both $199. But I have found a place called Wirefly and the Samsung is $99.
 
COGrizzly said:
So, I am due for an upgrade tomorrow. I currently have an Optimus hunk O crap. Sucked to begin with, still sucks.

So do I go with the Iphone 5 or the Samsung Galaxy SIII? I've done some research and it seems the Galaxy is actually better. Here is what I do mostly with my phone.

Text, talk, pictures to FB, search the net.

I don't put music on it, just listen to Pandora. I live in the mountains and we only get 3G. I rarely upgrade any "apps" - but may get into it. I also make love to my phone, so that may be a consideration. Almost never watch anything on it. Pretty basic user.

I figured you all would know better than atvriders or the BFF.

Thanks for your thoughts.
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If you're in an area where you're subject to power outages or you otherwise spend time away from power source, then I'd say go with the S3. The ability to swap batteries would be the tipping point for me.
 
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COGrizzly said:
So, I am due for an upgrade tomorrow. I currently have an Optimus hunk O crap. Sucked to begin with, still sucks.

So do I go with the Iphone 5 or the Samsung Galaxy SIII? I've done some research and it seems the Galaxy is actually better. Here is what I do mostly with my phone.

Text, talk, pictures to FB, search the net.

I don't put music on it, just listen to Pandora. I live in the mountains and we only get 3G. I rarely upgrade any "apps" - but may get into it. I also make love to my phone, so that may be a consideration. Almost never watch anything on it. Pretty basic user.

I figured you all would know better than atvriders or the BFF.

Thanks for your thoughts.
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I have to wonder why noone else has noticed that you said you make love to your phone?!?!?
 
Despite nearly a minute of trying, I can't find a single parody blues lyric about making love to a phone. I must be having an off day.

I upgraded my iPhone 4S to the new operating system. I really like the new maps. I'm in a rental car and listening to turn-by-turn directions updated on the fly which reminds me why I used to like the Tom Tom when it was new. It also found some restaurants pretty quickly. I figure public transit will be added quickly enough, and I don't use it that much anyway.
 
I was quite put out after hearing about the Maps debacle. I was toying with the idea of getting a new iPhone primarily to replace my iPod touch (which has long ago run out of memory), and act as a GPS for my new car.

Tip o' the hat to Cook, though. Especially for giving recommendations.
 
I am a bit of a smart- a$$! I was joking of course. Looking for a bit of humor.

Probably going for the Galaxy 3. I have played around with both units and have found the Galaxy more to my liking.

(Totally open for some more humor with the above sentence!!)
 
COGrizzly said:
So, I am due for an upgrade tomorrow. I currently have an Optimus hunk O crap. Sucked to begin with, still sucks.

So do I go with the Iphone 5 or the Samsung Galaxy SIII? I've done some research and it seems the Galaxy is actually better. Here is what I do mostly with my phone.

Text, talk, pictures to FB, search the net.

I don't put music on it, just listen to Pandora. I live in the mountains and we only get 3G. I rarely upgrade any "apps" - but may get into it. I also make love to my phone, so that may be a consideration. Almost never watch anything on it. Pretty basic user.

I figured you all would know better than atvriders or the BFF.

Thanks for your thoughts.
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Get the Galaxy Nexus.

The specs are almost as good as the Galaxy S III, and the phone is not tied to any specific carrier so you're getting the full, unadulterated version of Android. Plus you'll get all the updates as soon as Google rolls them out instead of having to wait until your carrier eventually gets around to delivering their own hobbled, bastardized version.
 
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Get the Galaxy Nexus.

The specs are almost as good as the Galaxy S III, and the phone is not tied to any specific carrier so you're getting the full, unadulterated version of Android. Plus you'll get all the updates as soon as Google rolls them out instead of having to wait until your carrier eventually gets around to delivering their own hobbled, bastardized version.
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The Galaxy Nexus has noticeably worse battery life, at least the Verizon version with the LTE radio (because the LTE use a separate chip unlike on the GS3 where it is integrated in the main one). And the camera is on the GS3 is way better. Those are things that can't be fixed. If you want to use standard Android and get updates soon after Google releases them on the GS3, that can be done.
 
My Galaxy Nexus runs for 3-4 days without a recharge, and I'm constantly using it to browse the Web, listen to podcasts and streaming audio for several hours a day. In fact, it has the best battery life of any phone I've ever owned.

Then again, I'm not on Verizon.
 
Still totally up in the air with this decision! In the end, I'll be way happier than I am now with the LG.

One of my co-workers has a Nexus and he was explaining the same thing John Albert was saying.

Cost is certainly a consideration and I can get an Iphone 4 g for 99 bucks. Same with the Galaxy.

I did play with both. The galaxy is big, a little difficult to handle, but the larger screen is easier to text, at least for me.
 
Still totally up in the air with this decision! In the end, I'll be way happier than I am now with the LG.

One of my co-workers has a Nexus and he was explaining the same thing John Albert was saying.

Cost is certainly a consideration and I can get an Iphone 4 g for 99 bucks. Same with the Galaxy.

I did play with both. The galaxy is big, a little difficult to handle, but the larger screen is easier to text, at least for me.

Whoa! I can get a Iphone 4 for free! Whats the difference between the 4 and 4S?
 
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COGrizzly said:
Whoa! I can get a Iphone 4 for free! Whats the difference between the 4 and 4S?
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The major points for most people are that the 4S has a faster processor, Siri (voice commands/voice assistant), and a much improved camera. Basically if Siri and the camera aren't worth it for you, then the 4S isn't that much ahead of the 4.
 
COGrizzly said:
Whoa! I can get a Iphone 4 for free!
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TANSTAAFL.

That is not the real cost of the phone if you have to pay for a long term service contract along with it. What is the replacement cost if you were to loose that phone? What is the penalty to terminate the contract early? If you cannot answer those questions you shouldn't be entering the contract.

Here is an Early Termination Fee Calculator for major US carriers. Use this as an estimate. The actual fees will be spelled out in your contract (assuming you will even be able to read the contract before signing it).
 
COGrizzly said:
Still totally up in the air with this decision! In the end, I'll be way happier than I am now with the LG.

One of my co-workers has a Nexus and he was explaining the same thing John Albert was saying.

Cost is certainly a consideration and I can get an Iphone 4 g for 99 bucks. Same with the Galaxy.

I did play with both. The galaxy is big, a little difficult to handle, but the larger screen is easier to text, at least for me.

Whoa! I can get a Iphone 4 for free! Whats the difference between the 4 and 4S?
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When you buy an older phone you help subsidize the cost of the people buying the new models. After all, you're not getting a discount on your service for buying an older phone, are you?
 
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