Well since you all know that the Galaxy S III is out, and that the Note is coming out July 11, let me ask you this: Which one should I get? Any suggestions help ;D
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Well since you all know that the Galaxy S III is out, and that the Note is coming out July 11, let me ask you this: Which one should I get? Any suggestions help ;D
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S3! Lol. The note is bigger than the S3 but I'm more than happy with the size and capability with my S3.
Its a tough choice. My buddy as an att note and it is really cool. Definitely an attention getter. But the s3 is going to be top dog for a while and should have some awesome development for it. Check both out and get the one that fits you best.
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For me, the S3 isn't enough to leave my S2, especially with the price drop of the GNex AND the new nexus devices that will be released shortly, AND the other new phones that will be released shortly as well.
The TMo Note? That depends. Is it based on the Note 2 that will he released shortly, or is it based on the previous Note, putting it behind in rom development and basically another S2 type situation?
The TMo S2 was released so late that development was very, very slow and I see the TMo Note possibly having the same problem.
I DO like the Note, and would have gotten it in Feb had it been available on TMo then. But 5 months later? I'm gonna wait and see what else is coming along.
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Would the Gnex be a good choice out of contract? I have to replace my samsung galaxy s2 because it had a carrier block from Tmobile (bought from craigslist). I just can't shell out >$600 but the Gnex is pretty cheap relatively.
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Would the Gnex be a good choice out of contract? I have to replace my samsung galaxy s2 because it had a carrier block from Tmobile (bought from craigslist). I just can't shell out >$600 but the Gnex is pretty cheap relatively.
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The GNex is a great deal right now. I'm debating getting it as well, but am trying to hold off to see what the Nexus line is going to be like this year. The price will either stay steady, or continue to go down, so there is no drawback to waiting (unless you wait until a point where it's no longer made and out of stock, that is).
The only real drawbacks are it's last years Nexus, with new models a few months away, and the lack of SD card expansion (Google seems to have done away with that on their developer phones, but we'll see if that continues with the next series of Nexus phones).
However, it's guaranteed to get Jellybean (next month, confirmed), and will most likely get next year's update as well.
BTW, I'm only talking about the GSM GNexus. I don't even consider the Verizon version a Nexus device.
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Well I thought about the Gnex for a while and decided that I wouldn't ever get it. I mean sure its got the curved and high resolution display, but its lacking key features like a micro SD card. And in actuality it will be more expensive for me to get the Gnex. So...I'm most likely going to go with the Galaxy S III but thanks for the suggestions!
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The GNex is a great deal right now. I'm debating getting it as well, but am trying to hold off to see what the Nexus line is going to be like this year. The price will either stay steady, or continue to go down, so there is no drawback to waiting (unless you wait until a point where it's no longer made and out of stock, that is).
The only real drawbacks are it's last years Nexus, with new models a few months away, and the lack of SD card expansion (Google seems to have done away with that on their developer phones, but we'll see if that continues with the next series of Nexus phones).
However, it's guaranteed to get Jellybean (next month, confirmed), and will most likely get next year's update as well.
BTW, I'm only talking about the GSM GNexus. I don't even consider the Verizon version a Nexus device.
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What's different with the Verizon Gnex?
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Well since you all know that the Galaxy S III is out, and that the Note is coming out July 11, let me ask you this: Which one should I get? Any suggestions help ;D
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I for one am going to wait til sept-oct too see the note 2 with a 5.5 screen. Which is also around the iphone 5 is set to release which will also means other goodies samsung and other companies will release to go head to head with it. I see no real reason to upgrade now and then want to upgrade again in just a few months, that's unless you have the money to burn like that.
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What's different with the Verizon Gnex?
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Simply put, Verizon got their dirty paws on it. Came without Wallet (although it was able to be sideloaded), had some Verizon bloatware, and updates have been a nightmare for users (took months after ICS updates were released for Verizon GNex users to receive them). In fact, Google has since dropped support for it as a Nexus device (CDMA is a dead technology).
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Simply put, Verizon got their dirty paws on it. Came without Wallet (although it was able to be sideloaded), had some Verizon bloatware, and updates have been a nightmare for users (took months after ICS updates were released for Verizon GNex users to receive them). In fact, Google has since dropped support for it as a Nexus device (CDMA is a dead technology).
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Verizon put bloatware on the Gnex?! That's crazy -.-
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Simply put, Verizon got their dirty paws on it. Came without Wallet (although it was able to be sideloaded), had some Verizon bloatware, and updates have been a nightmare for users (took months after ICS updates were released for Verizon GNex users to receive them). In fact, Google has since dropped support for it as a Nexus device (CDMA is a dead technology).
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So the Verizon nexus didn't get 4.1?
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I'm due for an upgrade in the near future but unfortunately the Galaxy Nexus has already been around for a while. I don't want to end up with another Dinc situation where I get mine a year late, all the good devs leave and we have little support left.
So do you think (Opinions here people) this phone will still be worth getting when I upgrade or should I go with the next big thing?
A new nexus should be coming out by the end of the year, so my answer would be no.
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Depends on the price. This phone is still a nexus and will get the next Android version. The specs for the GN are more than sufficient over the long haul.
Last years nexus has a more up to date version than my current Nexus.
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Yeah we will be impatiently awaiting the next nexus. But on the other hand this is a good phone and will serve a lot of people well for a 2 + year life span.
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I had my Nexus in hand by November last year so I'd say no do not buy the current one.
The phone is still awesome..... Get it!
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I'm due for an upgrade in the near future but unfortunately the Galaxy Nexus has already been around for a while. I don't want to end up with another Dinc situation where I get mine a year late, all the good devs leave and we have little support left.
So do you think (Opinions here people) this phone will still be worth getting when I upgrade or should I go with the next big thing?
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If you can afford better then there will be better available by November... in fact there will be better available in a few weeks time when the galaxy s3 comes out.. you won't have to wait until November to find something better than the gnex
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Last Nov, the Nexus S was still around $400 on Amazon (still same price even today ). Hardware wise, this GN will be in better shape comes this Nov than the Nexus S was last Nov.
When the new Nexus comes out, it'll be in $650-700 range again (unless Google decides then to also sell the new Nexus at $399), so this current one at $400 is still a great deal.
Come November I would get the new Nexus.
As others have said... we'll see the next Nexus device in November. Galaxy Nexus will be cheap and still good (enough) though.
The phone will be a year old. Wait for a more recent release.
I think Google needs to stick with imagination technologies gpu's. For lots of reasons, including an apple one.
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This phone will be fine by November. Plus, if rumors are correct we won't see a Nexus phone this year, but rather the Nexus tablet. Jelly Bean is said to have "game changing tablet optimizations".
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I would wait for the next Nexus. The GNexus will still be a good phone but is kind of sad to see your device outdated one month after you bought it.
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This phone will be fine by November. Plus, if rumors are correct we won't see a Nexus phone this year, but rather the Nexus tablet. Jelly Bean is said to have "game changing tablet optimizations".
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Please... There will be a Nexus phone
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Please... There will be a Nexus phone
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So? N1 has ICS. Unnoficial, but still. Nexus Prime will most def have future versions of the OS.
You people gotta be rich or something, changing phones like that.
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Please don't get it just wait for the next one. I got mine just now cause of sprint just barely got it and is the only android phone that appeals to me right now. But if the next nexus doesn't come out on Verizon then maybe you shouldn't get it but if he does then yes wait for that one
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Get it now and move to pre paid service mwhahahaha
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Nexus 4 will potentially be released around Dec./Jan. so Id hold off. By then the GNex will have dwindled down to Tier 2 hardware.
Would you give your Galaxy Nexus away for a Galaxy S 3 if you had the chance to?
I want some honest opinions..
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No.
Probably not, mainly because the European S3 won't get 3G on T-Mobile.
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Nope!
Love my Pure Google Nexus...and the "possibility" of getting updates quicker than phones with carrier crap on them, I'll keep my Nexus; Thank You Very Much! LoL
Also, with the available ports of all the SGS3 apps...can't get any better than this!
Not a chance. Updates straight from Google and no capacitive / physical buttons are too good to pass up. Also, Paranoid Android isn't on the GSIII
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Yes if:
-Its the version that's compatible with AWS band
-AOKP becomes available for it
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Yes if:
-Its the version that's compatible with AWS band
-AOKP becomes available for it
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It isn't the AWS version unless whomever wants to trade with OP got one three weeks early.
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If I do get it.. It would be with Vodafone Australia GSM no 4G. Although I love my Galaxy Nexus (too much) its starting to get outdated, spec wise.
Also, if I do get it.. I'll give the Nexus to my dad, so I can get it back whenever.. And I'd be able to upgrade in December just in time for the next Nexus.
I'm currently running the latest MIUI on my rooted Galaxy Nexus, so I'm not really into high levels of customization, And although I'm not a fan of the Galaxy S 3 design, I think they did a pretty good job software wise. And the fact that it's already been rooted before release gives it a bright start in the development field.
What do you guys think now?
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No. I would for a CDMA/LTE Galaxy Note though. Go figure ...
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If I do get it.. It would be with Vodafone Australia GSM no 4G. Although I love my Galaxy Nexus (too much) its starting to get outdated, spec wise.
Also, if I do get it.. I'll give the Nexus to my dad, so I can get it back whenever.. And I'd be able to upgrade in December just in time for the next Nexus.
I'm currently running the latest MIUI on my rooted Galaxy Nexus, so I'm not really into high levels of customization, And although I'm not a fan of the Galaxy S 3 design, I think they did a pretty good job software wise. And the fact that it's already been rooted before release gives it a bright start in the development field.
What do you guys think now?
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No HSPA+, no phone.
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Of course! I'd sell the S3, make profit, and buy a newer Nexus
Seriously, GNX is very fast, SUPER easy to flash/manage (My 9100G SGS2 is a nightmare), and STABLE!! Why switch???
I have the urge to try new phones.. In the past 6 months I've changed 5 phones.. But I loved the Galaxy Nexus the most...
I'm definitely going to get the next Nexus.. So why not try out the GS3 now?
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Of course! I'd sell the S3, make profit, and buy a newer Nexus
Seriously, GNX is very fast, SUPER easy to flash/manage (My 9100G SGS2 is a nightmare), and STABLE!! Why switch???
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lol, exactly what I was gonna write.
Swap, sell, and have enough to buy (almost) buy 2 gnex
Should I?
Thanks!
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I would def do it.
Do you want a SGSIII?
- If yes, get it.
- If no, keep your Galaxy Nexus.
Why do people constantly open threads like these. Why are you going to base your decision in someone else opinion?
My opinion....doesn't matter! Hell buy an iPhone for all I care.
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No.
Simba was moving too slow, so I told him to Mufasa.
Funny cause I just got an S3 for my wife about an hour ago. I haven't really played with it that much beside installing some of her apps. Me personally, I wouldn't be able to switch. There are some really neat features and the 2 gigs of ram is very nice but for me the nexus with jelly bean is still the better device.
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The gs3 is an awesome phone no doubt. I won't be buying another non Nexus device for myself though. The Nexus line is exactly what I want in a phone... An awesome development community for bleeding edge features that non Nexus phones won't see for many many months.
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Should I?
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Maybe!
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The gs3 is an awesome phone no doubt. I won't be buying another non Nexus device for myself though. The Nexus line is exactly what I want in a phone... An awesome development community for bleeding edge features that non Nexus phones won't see for many many months.
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Completely agree with this. Ive had an iPhone 4 for a year and before that an HTC Evo 4G. I grew tired of the iPhone so I decided to take a chance with this Nexus. I've got to honestly say as long as this device stays in working condition for the next few yrs, I won't buy another phone until they stop sending OTA updates to this phone. Which might not be for a loong time considering I bought this straight from Google.
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totally worth it. do it.
Why you downgrade to an SGS 3?
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Overall the S3 is underwhelming. AOKP running on both devices, the Nexus perform just the same. The S3 is faster in some tasks like installing apps and gaming, but for the most part its not a noticeable difference. And the Nexus have more up to date software and roms. I like the feel of the Nexus more, the S3 feel very flimsy.
I'm in a dilemma about which device I should sell, I can store more stuff with the S3 and take nicer photos, but for almost anything else I prefer the Nexus.
I do know for a fact that the T-Mobile of version of S3 will probably get Jelly Bean as its last official update, while the Nexus will get plenty more updates from Google in the future.
Also S3 factory firmware is unusable for me, very bloated and slow, I guess once you're spoiled by stock Android everything else feel slow.
Yes, then sell the gs3, buy a new nexus, and pocket the difference.
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Why didn't I thought of that?
Yes! Sell it for $450-500, then buy the Play Store GNex for $350. Pocket the difference
EDIT: Got beaten to it by Yuhfhrh
I would hold out for windows eight phone
It has avatars that flashlights
Why am I here
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Pocketing the difference feels great.
traded my iPhone 4 32GB + $100 for a 4S back in January off craigslist. The dude couldn't wait for jailbreak any longer and valued a bit more cash.
Flipped my iPhone 4S (that I got an AT&T sanctioned unlock for as soon as they started doing that) three days after playing with my GNex for $550.
Pocketed $170. Almost enough to cover iPhone "5" since I'm eligible for an upgrade. Might do that and flip it for Nexus 2 when the time comes.
Either way, in a great spot and happier than I could imagine with my Jelly device
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I have a GSM G-Nex and love it, as well as my $30 T-Mobile plan. Unfortunately for some weird family plan related reasons I may grudgingly go Verizon. The only phone I have had my eye on as of late is the Nexus 4, but that is not an option. What is a good alternative? I like big screens, and up to date software, and I usually flash custom ROMs from this wonderful site anyway. (only running stock right now because 4.2 is really nice, great on my battery).
Gnex, gs3, or wait a week and check out the new HTC coming out.
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Gnex, gs3, or wait a week and check out the new HTC coming out.
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Droid DNA, GS3, & Note 2 seem cool. Verizon G-Nex could probably be had for very cheap though. I hope I can just adjust their family plan and not have to join. I went prepaid because I had to, but now I really really don't want to go back to contract/locked-phone land!
I like the Note 2, if the bootloader gets unlocked I think I will be jumping on that one.
Honestly I wouldn't be surprised to see the Nexus 4 eventually hit VZW, but who knows.
Ended up putting off switching until my GNex died a violent death. The Moto X has been a worthy successor thus far, 3 days in.
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why did you bump your nearly year old thread? there was no point in doing so.
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why did you bump your nearly year old thread? there was no point in doing so.
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Haters gonna hate
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So I see that the Galaxy Nexus is free right now on sprint. should I get it? it's got a bigger screen, much faster processor, and the same ram. EDIT: Twice the ram.
The only downside I see to this phone is that there is no memory card slot which is really handy for transferring roms or y'know PORN to the phone from the computer. (or so I think, rather than hooking up a cable and screwing around) (my computer always has a micro sd adapter in it)
Space isn't an issue because I don't store any music on my phone (I use pandora)
I am really wanting the nfc thing because then I can buy a tag and have it turn on my pandora and bluetooth.
The phone I really want is the Note 2, but $300 is really high. Not rich after all.
Final Summation?
Sprint, sprint, sprint. I don't think carrier branded Nexus are worthy...
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I wouldn't buy any CDMA Nexus device, period.
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Why..
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Why..
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CDMA Nexii are always the last to receive updates for the Nexus line. Both Sprint, and particularly Verizon, are notorious for holding up releases for these phones.
Plus the Nexus 4 was just released.
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Won't be switching carriers..
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Won't be switching carriers..
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Then ya seriously do not consider a Nexus. HSPA and all the flashing were what it's born for...
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If you're an XDA member it's retarded to complain about carrier updates. A Nexus is a Nexus. For one, Sprint got 4.1 out in two months after its release. For two, it can always be compiled from AOSP source. Google even released binaries for the Sprint variant for 4.2. I'm running a perfectly stable, purely AOSP, unaltered 4.2 built from source.
If you don't own the device, don't talk like you know what goes on with it.
It is definitely worth the free upgrade.
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And now I have AOSP 4.2.1.
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Didn't end up getting it... I really wanted it. I instead:
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Set my wallpaper to the stock nexus one.
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Didn't end up getting it... I really wanted it. I instead:
Overclocked
Changed the kernel/modem
Updated cm10
Set my wallpaper to the stock nexus one.
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If you just wanna emulate a Nexus... try AOKP JB Build 4. Softkeys (superior to ParanoidAndroid's in terms of similarity to Nexii) and even more.
Whatever, I'm on PA 1.5a (ICS) now and it emulates ICS tablets well enough.
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I didn't really want my phone yo emulate the nexus. I just wanted something new. I tried PA. I don't remember if I liked it or not.
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If you're an XDA member it's retarded to complain about carrier updates. A Nexus is a Nexus. For one, Sprint got 4.1 out in two months after its release. For two, it can always be compiled from AOSP source. Google even released binaries for the Sprint variant for 4.2. I'm running a perfectly stable, purely AOSP, unaltered 4.2 built from source.
If you don't own the device, don't talk like you know what goes on with it.
It is definitely worth the free upgrade.
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Exactly however IMO I feel that if you have an upgrade why would you buy a phone that is already outdated instead of either getting the S3, GN2, or LG Nexus, just saying even a normal consumer would say so as well. As I have an upgrade I messed with gnex and don't see the need when my NS4G is. Getting 4.2 as well, and The S3 and GN2 features and build pretty much wrap it together. I don't understand why you would buy an outdated product that will most likely by end or middle of next year be completely obsolete and not supported. Whereas a GN2 will be supported to atleast 2014.
However if financially you can't afford then yes go right ahead. But the S3 would be more practical as it will drop in price in a few months to probably 149 or even 99.
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Because it's still solid hardware and not everyone can afford the price tag of brand new devices. The Galaxy Nexus is free for upgrade and still maintains itself very well against the newest hardware. It will be the most relevant device with software updates thanks to AOSP next to the new Nexus 4. Also, there is no GN2. Not sure what you were meaning to refer to with that.
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Gnex won't possibly be given up so early will it? After all, Nexus One received Gingerbread all along and CM just stopped support very recently. Considering Gnex's dependable hardware I bet it'll last much longer, maybe to official Android 5.x and CM's Android 7+...
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Because it's still solid hardware and not everyone can afford the price tag of brand new devices. The Galaxy Nexus is free for upgrade and still maintains itself very well against the newest hardware. It will be the most relevant device with software updates thanks to AOSP next to the new Nexus 4. Also, there is no GN2. Not sure what you were meaning to refer to with that.
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Galaxy note 2
I think I will just wait and get the note 2 or other quad core super amazing phone. Most of what you guys have said is true. The only reason I was thinking to upgrade is because it was pretty much free.
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Oh. Yea, I'll admit that is an impressive device.
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Yeah. I fell in love with it, But most of my pants are too damn small for that big of a device. That lg optimus g is pretty sweet though. BUT, it is an LG with no removable battery..
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Personally, I love the Gnex. I just upgraded to it from the old school Evo 4 g and even though its not a newly released phone, it is still an amazing device. I'm very glad I took the free upgrade cuz I'm pretty sure I won't "outgrow" this phone for quite a while. I just started getting bored with my Evo a couple months ago, and I got it at first release so I expect this one to last quite a while!
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