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This sgs2 is a good phone, smooth, fast, and fun
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i'll be loving it too if i had it with me
5 more days!!!! such an agony waiting for 5 more days for it to arrive...
We really, really need more posts like this that highlight the good vibes about this phone. I've been reading through this forum and most everyone is just posting about problems they are having.
Monday is when my phone will arrive. I can't wait to see how it compares to my Sensation 4G!
As I just posted in the "Would you buy it again" thread, YES! I have had none of the problems some people are complaining of. Naturally, if you are having an issue, you are more likely to post about it, whereas if everything is running smoothly, you're too busy enjoying your new phone to post about it.
So far this phone is excellent. I just picked mine up today from T-Mobile and I'm loving every minute of it. No lag, super fast (both data and OS), very decent camera, GPS locks surprisingly fast, gorgeous large screen (minus the resolution which I don't really notice) etc. I would definitely recommend this phone. I am coming from the Sensation and I do not have the wifi death grip issue and 4g signal seems excellent.
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We really, really need more posts like this that highlight the good vibes about this phone. I've been reading through this forum and most everyone is just posting about problems they are having.
Monday is when my phone will arrive. I can't wait to see how it compares to my Sensation 4G!
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+100 so true Devitek! all the complaints are gonna make this community smaller which i fear
We really haven't had a chance to test this phone out in action. I guarantee you it won't fail.
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couldn't be happier. I busted the screen on my SG1 about a month ago (crack down the screen but still operational) and have been waiting patiently for this. Can't wait for root so that i can get rid of all the bloatware.
This is my second day with this phone and I honestly love it! The last phone I really enjoyed was the MYTOUCH 4g. I had the nexus 1 (cool phone), Samsung vibrant (Boooo bad Samsung and carrier support plus lag), then the MYTOUCH 4G ( best single core phone ever hands down!) than I tried windows 7 and got the HTC HD7 (very nice experience, now with mango it should be great) , than got the sensation 4G ( very disappointing experience considering it was my first dual core phone, laggy, returned 3 phones. Thanks to the devs my experience with it was good before I sold it) and now the T-mobile Galaxy SII ( best phone I've owned so far). This phone is awesome. I took it to my job today and let my coworkers play with it ( people who have no knowledge of specs usually give you honest opinions) everyone says the screen is incredible, the phone is big, it's very fast, it's light and thin, it feels cheap ect... Bottom line is this phone is awesome. The screen resolution is not a deal breaker at all it's not even pixelated. I'm glad they got rid of the pentile.
Im ocd and ALWAYS find something i dislike about every phone. The only thing i dont like...cant change the ugly ass lockscreen image
This phone is sweet and im loving the 10+ Mbps data speeds i get now. I havent had a single issue yet and havent put it down since i got it.
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What do u mean by lockscreen image?
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Settings -> display -> screen display -> theres a lockscreen wallpaper setting
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Dude. Thank you so much. I cant believe i overlooked that.
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Settings -> display -> screen display -> theres a lockscreen wallpaper setting
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No problem was one of the first things i looked for\changed
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Absolutely. Best phone on tmobile.
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Is this phone really worth it?
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I use a lot of difference phones in my day to day and this SGS2 is my main device...I honestly think it is fantastic device.
It is fast, it feels like a solid piece of machine in your hand, it looks fantastic and all that jazz =) I am a happy camper
I have 10.5 hours of very heavy usage and just hit 15%. I love my phone!
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I love my SGSII!! I can't wait to obtain root. LCD Density should be fun to mess with on this huge screen.
I agree this phone is by far the best android I have used to date. I have no complaints at all except for the wireless tethering not working without paying but that will ne settled quickly once we have root. This phone kicks a**
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Loving this phone!!
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Hello I currently have SII and am getting a new phone..I need your biased opinion if I should get this or the HTC?
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Hello I currently have SII and am getting a new phone..I need your biased opinion if I should get this or the HTC?
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Get the galaxy nexus
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Get the galaxy nexus
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Yeah i though about that as well...I just hate that outside of being free from Sense and TW its just behind...hardware.
Only thing that I liked about the HTC was the dedicated camera button.
Everything about the G3 is better. Pictures are close on each with a slight lead to HTC in low light.
Get the G3
Had a 4GLTE for about 3 weeks and decided to switch. They are both on par with each other(hardware, software, dev team, etc). The camera is better on the LTE but sound(music, video recording) is way better on the s3. I decided to return the LTE because of the recent apps issue, screen scratched WAY too easy, and people were bending the phone right above the kickstand(i beat on my phones). S3 is a finger print magnet to the highest degree lol.
hope this helps.
Wait for the iPhone 5...
...read up on this thread that has already existed. Many people have asked this question before.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=29223023
Here's another thread on the same topic
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=29820068
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did you miss the other FIFTY threads about this already??
Success100 said:
did you miss the other FIFTY threads about this already??
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Yes...yes i did, and by that i mean i didn't look.
Yes there are other threads on this, but after reading about the LTEVO's weak build (bends in the middle), non-removable battery, and so on, I opted for the S3. It's phenomenal. The camera is great, it's zippy, and the software is very well done. The Galaxy Nexus is also a tempting option, but the older hardware and weak camera made me choose the S3. Good luck in your search!
i'm also waiting on the iphone5 specs before i make my decision
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i'm also waiting on the iphone5 specs before i make my decision
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ios sucks.
I came from S2 to S3 and I sometimes want to switch back. It just fit my hand perfectly and ran smooth. Battery was meh though
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unless you have 4g lte on ur city dont get it
First forum rule is please search before posting
saying you didn't even look?
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FNM
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I've been a long time iPhone user, since the first one, and I just bought a Galaxy s3 and can honestly say I don't miss it at all. The new one is just more of the same....
This is probably going to get locked down real fast.....but its definitely a BIG dissappointment. Some of my friends are turning into hypocrites real fast saying they'll buy it. Especially when they told me"I don't need a bigger screen, 3.5 is more than enough" this was when I had the x10, captivate, nexus s etc. iPhone users need to wake up.
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I just want them to tell us what's in that A6 chip and how much memory it has.
Herp derp SGS3 Tapatalk 2
My favorite part is the amount of threads that will be started here in the next 48 hours on this very subject.
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I've been a long time iPhone user, since the first one, and I just bought a Galaxy s3 and can honestly say I don't miss it at all. The new one is just more of the same....
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I was going to reply, just this..LOL so funny. I had every iPhone ever released until 3 weeks ago, got the GS3 and i couldn't be happier, iP5 is just a minor minor revision, playing catch up to the rest of the world.
The only feature I was eagerly looking forward to in the iPoop5 was NFC, but, nope, mobile payments are now set back a few years for everyone.
IN BEFORE THE THREAD's CLOSED!
The dead of apple is soon.
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I think this a forum about the Galaxy S III and this question doesn't belong here....
(you asked)
All i can say is i hope Samsung really DOES sue Apple for it's use of LTE....
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The only feature I was eagerly looking forward to in the iPoop5 was NFC, but, nope, mobile payments are now set back a few years for everyone.
IN BEFORE THE THREAD's CLOSED!
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Good point. As much as I don't like apple, we need it to have NFC if we want it to become mainstream. My 2 cent
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Good point. As much as I don't like apple, we need it to have NFC if we want it to become mainstream. My 2 cent
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Actually, what we really need would be Google Wallet support for our GS3's without the hack-around. But we know that wouldn't work with Apple since they're now Anti-Google. Forget where i saw it... think it was on the news earlier, but i like how they put it. Something along the lines of "There is so much competition between Apple and Google, that Apple decided to recreate the world." in regards to Apple's new maps system.
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This is probably going to get locked down real fast.....but its definitely a BIG dissappointment. Some of my friends are turning into hypocrites real fast saying they'll buy it. Especially when they told me"I don't need a bigger screen, 3.5 is more than enough" this was when I had the x10, captivate, nexus s etc. iPhone users need to wake up.
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Lol they do. They said my infuse is too big for pockets :face palm: now I just say I'm used to having big things in my pocket, but 4.5 isn't really all that large anymore. So many I sheep at my school, then again I'm at a richer private school lol they were all like ooohh ahh the iPhone 5 is the best. Then I shut them up when I told them about the gnote 2 haha.
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So when the iphone comes out with a lighter feeling phone, it feels impressively light, when Samsung comes out with one with a lighter feeling, it feels cheap.
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gunnyman said:
I think this a forum about the Galaxy S III and this question doesn't belong here....
(you asked)
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GS3 owner can have an opinion about other products specially if they are direct competitors, it is not about making he threat about OS vs OS, but general opinions about the product just announced.
How can you hate it? Its sooooo new. All the features are totallllly innovative. This is gonna change everything again LOL no
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All i can say is i hope Samsung really DOES sue Apple for it's use of LTE....
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Here you go: http://androidandme.com/2012/09/sma...ock-us-eu-sales-of-iphone-5-using-lte-patents
Apple is at it again, same old phone design. Lame is what I think it is. Honestly, whats changed? Basically nothing besides LTE. The event was more of a " we sold a billion of these and a trillion of these, and oh yeah heres the new iPhone 5 we gave it a bigger scree, now go wait in line"
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The only feature I was eagerly looking forward to in the iPoop5 was NFC, but, nope, mobile payments are now set back a few years for everyone.
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This.
Its almost impossible to get (cheap) nfc tags in Canada. I asked a Best Buy rep at the Eaton Centre store in Toronto a couple of days ago, and he had no idea what NFC was.
I was really hoping the new iphone would have it so that it would become 'mainstream', but guess we have to wait another year now. Also, doesn't help that stupid S Beam is incompatible with Android Beam (try transferring photos to any non-GS3 phone, it will fail..till we get updated to JellyBean)
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So when the iphone comes out with a lighter feeling phone, it feels impressively light, when Samsung comes out with one with a lighter feeling, it feels cheap.
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i remember reading reviews almost 'ranting' about how light the galaxy s and galaxy s ii were. people were saying 'too light', 'does not feel premium because phone does not feel substantial in hand', 'iphone is perfect with high quality weight to it', 'sometimes not sure if in pocket or not'. something along those lines.
and i read this on a youtube comment but I think it could hold some truth. could Apple have not included nfc (even if it wanted to/why wouldn't they want to?), because it already finalized its aluminum design? fail.
I need a phone for my wife, camera speed is very important for her.
The only online video review i could find are based on the 2.3 (i think) OS and it seems that the sutter speed and the speed between shots are not so great. Did the things has changed with ICS?
Nothing has changed at all. U can use apps as camera replacement but if camera is important then I gotta be honest other phones are much better. Best thing would be go to store and use the phone.
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Thanks for the answer. It sounds like a real sin, as i know that this model is really fast in everything else...
Can't have it all unfortunately.
On the plus side though, a DSLR is pretty fast
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Can't have it all unfortunately.
On the plus side though, a DSLR is pretty fast
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Hard to fit in pocket tho
Htc for cameras, the s3 is actually pretty awesome. I haven't had the chance to compare cameras with the one s/x with the s3.... since i don't know many with it lol
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Teo032 said:
Htc for cameras, the s3 is actually pretty awesome. I haven't had the chance to compare cameras with the one s/x with the s3.... since i don't know many with it lol
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I have the galaxy nexus and it would be ideal: fast and with a fast camera.
Problem is I can't afford another one so i'll have to choose between two phones from koodo canada: galaxy s2x or htc one v.
Htc one v seems to have good fast camera but i'm concerne it's going to be laggy.
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I have the galaxy nexus and it would be ideal: fast and with a fast camera.
Problem is I can't afford another one so i'll have to choose between two phones from koodo canada: galaxy s2x or htc one v.
Htc one v seems to have good fast camera but i'm concerne it's going to be laggy.
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S2x for sure then. Our camera isn't bad. It's great in daylight that's for sure. But when the sun starts setting. Ehh lol
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Teo032 said:
S2x for sure then. Our camera isn't bad. It's great in daylight that's for sure. But when the sun starts setting. Ehh lol
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Absutely, it's a good camera for what i found out. But for her speed is more important then quality, as all the cameras are pretty good nowadays if you only need "facebook pictures". She's always complaining that she constantly miss "the moment" because her current camera on her phone is too slow.
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Absutely, it's a good camera for what i found out. But for her speed is more important then quality, as all the cameras are pretty good nowadays if you only need "facebook pictures". She's always complaining that she constantly miss "the moment" because her current camera on her phone is too slow.
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It isn't as fast as iPhone's but it's quick enough. I wouldn't get the one v lol
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Try out the fast burst camera app. There is a free version you can get and see if you like it. I ended up buying the paid version because I liked it so much. I take pics of my son swinging at the batting cage and it works great.
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Thanks for all your opinions... think i'll go for the S2x, much better phone. I'll try that app, the name sounds interesting... exactly what I was looking for... you know, if you want an happy life you need an happy wife!!
I have owned literally EVERY high end android device that has been available in the US. Even some that haven't for that matter. But this is by far the best device i've ever owned. It excels in every area. The display is phenomenal, the specs are top notch, and the real world use is where it should be considering the power this thing flaunts. As far as smoothness and fluidity go it's in a league of its own. I've had the note 2, i've had the one x+, I've had the dna, and they cant even hold a candle to this device. All we need now is for some of the awesome devs we have to pump out some JB ROM's and we're golden. The dev support is there though. With all those things considered, I'm going as far as to say this is the best phone ever made IMHO. Thoughts anyone?
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That was beautiful.
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That was beautiful.
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Thank you. Lol
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Ya man. This is the best Android phone on the market right now, too bad no one knows.
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Ya man. This is the best Android phone on the market right now, too bad no one knows.
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It's okay. I love walking past people talking about how they have the best phone with a GS3 or an iPhone in their hands. Lol
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At my school they know my word is golden- I have the best phone available, and nobody else has it. I love being a tech geek. But really, If youre not on sprint or verizon you should just get a nexus 4. Its almost the same thing, but better software side. Also, not many people like LG so not as many users (or devs) as we would like. JB is on its way though. I tried a few methods along with other devs, and well get eventually.
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It's okay. I love walking past people talking about how they have the best phone with a GS3 or an iPhone in their hands. Lol
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Before I made up my mind on this phone I did a little research..I read so many articles downing this phone..the UI seemed cartoonish..unable to access the battery..no microSD slot..how it had great specs "but"
Man they really missed it on this one
I agree, this phone is truly amazing and I'm certain with its international releases it won't take long for the word to spread
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At my school they know my word is golden- I have the best phone available, and nobody else has it. I love being a tech geek. But really, If youre not on sprint or verizon you should just get a nexus 4. Its almost the same thing, but better software side. Also, not many people like LG so not as many users (or devs) as we would like. JB is on its way though. I tried a few methods along with other devs, and well get eventually.
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Yeah I'm confident that anyone who does know about tech will have this phone and they'll be devving for this phone.
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It's okay. I love walking past people talking about how they have the best phone with a GS3 or an iPhone in their hands. Lol
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Ya last time at best buy i had this guy run quadrant, on his s3, than I ran quadrant..... I sure u know how that went...
The problem is that there is a new wave of quad core phones that r about to hit the market n over power our bad boys so this absolutely amazing phone will sadly never be acknowledged
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The problem is that there is a new wave of quad core phones that r about to hit the market n over power our bad boys so this absolutely amazing phone will sadly never be acknowledged
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Don't agree. Once we had 2 gig's of RAM and 1.5ghz quad core in a phone they pretty much locked future proof in the bag.
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Enzoprehonestly865 said:
Don't agree. Once we had 2 gig's of RAM and 1.5ghz quad core in a phone they pretty much locked future proof in the bag.
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I hope so but honestly every phone coming out this yr will have those features not to mention the whack ass galaxy s4 is supposed to be octa core
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I hope so but honestly every phone coming out this yr will have those features not to mention the whack ass galaxy s4 is supposed to be octa core
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Severely doubt that rumor. Samsung is Android's Apple. They will bump as minimally as possible to sell the next model. Quad core, 2gb ram, 16gb storage. Book it.
This phone is the best on the market outside of the Nexus 4. If we can get past this bootimg bull**** from Sprint and LG we'll have a really fun phone. HTC Evo had a very slow takeoff as well, and before you knew it there were too many roms. We're almost there and I love it.
Best phone ive ever had by by far! Love everything about it! Glad i didnt get the note 2. The pro is going to be pimp to.
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Agreed. Love this phone over my wife's gs3. The screen is so much nicer and battery life is fantastic!
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At least once a day when i use this phone. Im like holy crap this phone is f in awesome. Especially when i take it out of its case (diztronic) . Maybe this phone is so good is doesnt need roms....nah!!!!
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I can honestly say this is he best I've had so far. At first I was considering the iPhone 5, but too many people at my job had it. Did a lot of research on this phone and saw a lot of people bashing it before it even came out. When the phone was released I went to sprint to get a feel for he phone and they didn't even have it on display! No love was given to this phone at first. I took the leap and bought it at bestbuy anyway. Best decision I made as far as picking a phone. My brother got the gs3 and when I showed him my phone he liked the lgog more. Not to mention his phone is always on the charger as opposed to mine lol. Glad this phone is getting some love tho.
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At my school (I'm a teenager) everyone has either iPhones or Galaxy or an older android. No one honestly has the Optimus G, as far as I can see.
And everyone is like "I LOVE YOUR PHONE!!!" I am very happy I got this phone.
At first I didn't want it with rumors being LG wasn't the greatest and....no removable backing. But I bought it and it was the best decision ever.
Only thing that would make it better is if the JB update came to my area already
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This may be shallow of me but love how the phone feels in my hand-the form and solid feel of the build. Just feels very well made. How well it works is just a bonus!
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This may be shallow of me but love how the phone feels in my hand-the form and solid feel of the build. Just feels very well made. How well it works is just a bonus!
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Agreed. I almost didn't want to put a case on it because I like the feel of the phone. A case is a must tho.
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