So I'm eligible to upgrade my cell phone again August 1st. I currently have a Samsung Galaxy S2 through Sprint and was ready to get the S4. Now I see that LG is set to release their Optimus G2 sometime in August.
Seems a little too good to be true from all the rumors. Flagship specs, Cyanogenmod out of the box, 5.5" screen that is smaller than the Z1 at Nexus prices? We'll see about that... [Reply]
Originally Posted by kepp:
Those are all reasons that I have considered. The only drawback I can see right now is that the Nexus 5 apparently uses a micro SIM card rather than a normal sized card and I'd have to get the micro cards from TMobile. I need to contact them and see what that process would be.
It does use a micro SIM. But in the past, I've just asked and they've typically given me one for free in-store. [Reply]
Originally Posted by kepp:
Those are all reasons that I have considered. The only drawback I can see right now is that the Nexus 5 apparently uses a micro SIM card rather than a normal sized card and I'd have to get the micro cards from TMobile. I need to contact them and see what that process would be.
I have a Nexus 5 on T Mobile. I am very pleased with it. I used to have the Samsung GS3 which I was also very happy with. The reason that I upgraded was to get LTE.
T Mobile works well where I live and spend 95% of my time. They are not good in rural areas. The Google Play Store version of the N5 does not have wifi calling for T Mobile. This is going to be a big challenge for me when I go skiing next month as there is no service in the area. With the SG3 I just used wifi calling. [Reply]
Originally Posted by htismaqe:
In all seriousness, the browser on my iPhone is just fine if I'm on the road or otherwise in a pinch. I also have a tablet, so if I'm in a hotel room or at home, I can browse on that and it's superior in size to any phone, even the Samsung phablets.
And while you certainly CAN put one of those monstrosities in your pants pocket, they certainly don't work in an arm pocket while I'm mowing and listening to music, which is the #2 thing I do with my phone after making and receiving PHONE calls.
I understand why people would like them if they're using them as a hybrid device.
The only reason I don't have a tablet is because I refuse to pay for data on 2 devices. And I'm not gonna pay extra for a Hotspot on my Note 3. [Reply]
Originally Posted by BCD:
I forgot to mention torrents.
I torrent everything. Can you torrent on an iPhone?
There are torrent clients for iOS. But it's easier to simply stream them directly. That's what I do. I can stream anything I want directly without having to download it first. Or I can stream it while downloading in the background if I want to keep it.. [Reply]
Originally Posted by BCD:
The only reason I don't have a tablet is because I refuse to pay for data on 2 devices. And I'm not gonna pay extra for a Hotspot on my Note 3.
Totally get that. I don't have to pay extra for a hotspot so it's not a big deal for me. I also don't generally use the tablet in places where there isn't wifi, I just use my phone.
I also work for a wireless company, so I don't have to pay for data on my tablet even if I use it. [Reply]
Originally Posted by BWillie:
BTW, does anybody know if the Samsung Mega II or the Note 4 will come out first? Rumored that the Note 4 will come out in Septempberish.
I can't find anything on the Mega 2.
Looks like the Note 4 comes out this fall. [Reply]
