Posted by dode74 on 2012-07-23 19:10:44
Regarding LTE, if I understand then you don't need to be connected to LTE the whole time. Apps like Juice Defender will only connect you to 2G (increasing battery life) unless necessary - mine connects to 3G when I turn the screen on, for example.
Posted by PsyPhiGrad on 2012-07-24 03:12:53
Thanks for the post, I'd be interested in other peoples' opinions. I just moved back in to the city after spending the last two years living on the rez and am looking at getting my first smartphone. I'm pretty much ruling out Apple for philosophical reasons, but I'm intrigued by the notion of getting a tablet or new tablet-like "phone". Any suggestions?
Posted by Lorebass on 2012-07-24 08:32:27
@dode74- Yes everything that has LTE capabilities can also turn LTE off and just stick to standard 3g. To be honest, unless you have some amazing unlimited data plan that doesn't exist where i am from its not really necessary. Though many more cell providers are offering a few hours of free HD streaming Television every month to their customers. THAT is where LTE would/could be nice.
@PsyPhiGrad- It all depends on what looks good to you. If you have pockets that can fit a 5.3" Galaxy Note and you like the idea then gfi! the S3 is very slim for its huge screen (4.8") and fits well in medium-large hands. My size/everything favorite is the "HTC One S", a 4.3" screen is great. it uses gorilla glass (the phone will break before the screen does((trust me lol))) and it's active speakers are fluff but sound wonderful.
So Android suggestions(current):
-Samasung Galaxy Note (fricken big but nice)
-Samsung Galaxy S3 (uber fast)
-HTC One S (really pretty)
Also, the Motorola XT860 is a 'superphone' with a 5 line(with number line) keyboard. its a bit older but great for non berry keyboard people.
For Cheaper nice phones you can get on a voice only or voice with flexible data(cheaper plans):
-Motorola Motolux(8mpx camera)
-HTC One V(the cleft chin actually looks cool but cant remove battery)
Of course they are slower but still nice phones for cheaper.