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Android Phone Recommendation thread v2, Confused? Torn between two phones?

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adrianccseng	May 2 2011, 01:54 PM Return to original view \| Post #61
Guthfloga Senior Member 1,530 posts Joined: Jun 2010 From: KL, Malaysia	QUOTE(piumiu @ May 2 2011, 01:49 PM) benchmark wise optimus 2x is better. why do you say atrix is better? please elaborate? hmm really? im mistaken then well, in terms of screen resolution, double internal storage/RAM Added on May 2, 2011, 1:57 pm QUOTE(21chong @ May 2 2011, 10:52 AM) p/s: ifruit4 almost fulfilled all my requirements, except the screen size, and ......my gf got it already, so, want to try something diff look @ xdarkknightx's reply but if u tech-savvy, u will simply get bored with iOS android is more advanced OS This post has been edited by adrianccseng: May 2 2011, 01:57 PM
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adrianccseng	May 2 2011, 02:43 PM Return to original view \| Post #62
Guthfloga Senior Member 1,530 posts Joined: Jun 2010 From: KL, Malaysia	QUOTE(EmeraldKeng @ May 2 2011, 02:00 PM) sgsl will get 2.3 gingerbread right? (galaxy s plug [a upgrade version of galaxy s] came out as 2.3 straight out of oven) anyway.. so if i want cam.. i choose galaxy sl if want speed choose acer. can acer cam be improved? (somehow ) sgs got 2.3 officially, but i not sure it applies the same way on sgsL or not basically, yea cam=sl, acer = speed... actually x10 is better in camera compare to SL/ALM, proc can comparable to sgsl, 2.3 coming soon, [and XDA Dev team just bypassed the bootloader?] i just saw a benchmark comparison review..the Desire Z which share the same proc with ALM pawned Nexus One but if CPU speed, 1ghz won, but 200mhz diff aint that big, benchmark performance gap difference is bigger! note that Nexus One runs on Adreno 200 GPU which is equal to PowerVR SGX530, so this proofs ALM is a speedy thing & explained why some say 800mhz better than 1ghz if the lens ownself is good, maybe is software problem can fix thru update, but i think ALM issue is its lens is low quality 1 This post has been edited by adrianccseng*: May 2 2011, 02:45 PM
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adrianccseng	May 2 2011, 07:58 PM Return to original view \| Post #63
Guthfloga Senior Member 1,530 posts Joined: Jun 2010 From: KL, Malaysia	QUOTE(EmeraldKeng @ May 2 2011, 05:04 PM) haha thx for the info. but i'm a ori fans. xP anyway, i hear camera in AML improved in a update firmware o.O? + how much internal memory in AML. somebody said SGSL only have 1.5gb space available to users. even though spec puts 4gb? (just like 1gb internal memory in x10, only 512mb available.) taken from official thread outside -----------------> QUOTE ■Internal Memory – 512 MB RAM, 512 MB ROM ■ Expandable Memory- 32GB maybe you should just tutup mata & get acer liquid metal x10 & sgsl - invisible mode on
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adrianccseng	May 3 2011, 07:24 PM Return to original view \| Post #64
Guthfloga Senior Member 1,530 posts Joined: Jun 2010 From: KL, Malaysia	QUOTE(spetnaz @ May 3 2011, 06:32 PM) Is it worth to upgrade my Desire to a DHD or IS? All i want is a bigger screen not really worthy loh, u pay that much just for some little changes [bigger screen, slightly better GPU/chipset, more ROM/RAM] but if u wan upgrade, might want to consider SE Arc as well » Click to show Spoiler - click again to hide... « if u really need large large large screen Dell Streak [5"], galaxy tab [7"], ipad [nearly 10"] This post has been edited by adrianccseng: May 3 2011, 07:24 PM
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adrianccseng	May 3 2011, 09:03 PM Return to original view \| Post #65
Guthfloga Senior Member 1,530 posts Joined: Jun 2010 From: KL, Malaysia	QUOTE(EmeraldKeng @ May 3 2011, 07:53 PM) hey i can galaxy sl phone shake to switch music? i just found out AML can i unsure/dunno so i didn't reply paiseh This post has been edited by adrianccseng: May 3 2011, 09:03 PM
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adrianccseng	May 3 2011, 09:15 PM Return to original view \| Post #66
Guthfloga Senior Member 1,530 posts Joined: Jun 2010 From: KL, Malaysia	QUOTE(geniuslai @ May 3 2011, 08:30 PM) hi thr...hi thr....wad is the different between SS i9000 and i9003?tq i9000 = sgs, i9003 = sgsl SL is named because to make a difference that SL is using a SuperClear LCD instead of a Super AMOLED [which is far more superior] so obviously, SGSL is a downgraded cheaper version of SGS if u consider SGSL, u can get SGS/captivate/vibrant AP set though which has Super AMOLED & fairly close price to the ori SGSL why Super AMOLED more superior? as i said, SGSL has SCLCD [not Sony's S-LCD, its 2 diff thing], its quite decent but not as good sunlight legibility/battery efficient as Super AMOLED some prefer Super Clear LCD over Super AMOLED though, because they feel Super AMOLED color is abit saturated [u c white colour like light light blue] also, SGSL is noticed for the much heavier weight compare to SGS & slightly weaker GPU/chipset at here, standard SGSL comes with just 4GB internal[europe got 16GB ones] while SGS got 8/16GB choice see the spec sheet comparison, you can clearly see the differences http://www.gsmarena.com/compare.php3?idPho...e2=3761#results if u really wanna save pocket, get SGSL, as it cheaper than SGS for 300-400 [comparing ori price] price comparison: SGSL ori- 1.15~1.3k sgs 8gb AP - 1.2k~1.3k SGS 16gb/vibrant/captivate AP - 1.4k~ SGS ori 16gb - 1.8k~
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adrianccseng	May 3 2011, 09:55 PM Return to original view \| Post #67
Guthfloga Senior Member 1,530 posts Joined: Jun 2010 From: KL, Malaysia	QUOTE(farix1111111 @ May 3 2011, 09:49 PM) how much galaxy s right now??? lols see the comment above you thx
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adrianccseng	May 4 2011, 12:06 AM Return to original view \| Post #68
Guthfloga Senior Member 1,530 posts Joined: Jun 2010 From: KL, Malaysia	QUOTE(XeactorZ @ May 3 2011, 11:41 PM) bcoz Ace more popular than Alm o.O ? btw i oso haven't heard Alm before Acer Liquid Metal wor~
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adrianccseng	May 6 2011, 12:41 AM Return to original view \| Post #69
Guthfloga Senior Member 1,530 posts Joined: Jun 2010 From: KL, Malaysia	QUOTE(XeactorZ @ May 5 2011, 09:56 PM) i hear other forumer say de say htc camera is crap == not applies to all model nowadays HTC is pretty decent edi, like the HTC IS, DHD... but if u compare to some others, then theres a little gap seems its time for me to have "vakasyun" see you guys next week~ This post has been edited by adrianccseng: May 6 2011, 12:44 AM
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adrianccseng	May 12 2011, 06:37 PM Return to original view \| Post #70
Guthfloga Senior Member 1,530 posts Joined: Jun 2010 From: KL, Malaysia	QUOTE(XeactorZ @ May 6 2011, 12:27 PM) o.O,vakasyun ?? aiyo no see my siggy[edited liao] meh exam leh so have to lock myself to jail now i "jail-breaked" can access everywhere Added on May 12, 2011, 6:47 pm QUOTE(wan_109 @ May 11 2011, 06:28 PM) Galaxy Mini or Xperia X8?? budget how much? galaxy mini better~ if x8 u can rolling with the XDA guys, they break it & rom it~ or if u can afford LG optimus one[around 700], its better yo~ Added on May 12, 2011, 6:49 pm QUOTE(dilin @ May 11 2011, 05:34 PM) Hi guys, I'm torn between Galaxy SL (original) and Galaxy S 8GB (AP), since they almost cost the same. Mostly I'm just going to read epub books, kindle books, and comics from comixology. And quite importantly, no lag when using the UI. Any thoughts? Thank you. sgs is spec wiser than sgsl though & super amoled used in sgs is better sunlight legibility & also better battery efficiency.. This post has been edited by adrianccseng: May 12 2011, 06:51 PM
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adrianccseng	May 13 2011, 05:36 PM Return to original view \| Post #71
Guthfloga Senior Member 1,530 posts Joined: Jun 2010 From: KL, Malaysia	QUOTE(radiokilla @ May 13 2011, 12:48 AM) huawei better choice den samsung galaxy ace/acer liquid metal/ sony x10? the price difference is not so much so im pretty torn between these phones. i really2 wanna try android, and want my 1st android phone to be the best bang for buck budget between 700-1k second to post above me, Huawei IDEOS U8800 X5 [around 800-900] / Acer Liquid Metal [around 1k] is probably the best bang for bucks in <1k budget... preloaded with Android 2.2 with Full Flash support, 3.8"[x5] / 4"[ALM] WVGA screen, the same processor used on Desire Z [800 MHz Scorpion processor, Adreno 205 GPU, Qualcomm MSM 7230 chipset]... besides, X5 got 2gb/4gb internal storage yo, so its a quite good deal for such low price yea, u probably cant really c any ppl using these out there...but they do hav supports... X5 got its home @ XDA...CM7 is developing, oledi can overclocked to 1.8ghz ALM got custom rom to 2.3 [if im not wrong] ALM VS "adios~" X5 http://www.gsmarena.com/compare.php3?idPho...e2=3519#results for open source OS like android, community support oso important, so if u wan big community.. get something x10 etc.
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adrianccseng	May 13 2011, 08:28 PM Return to original view \| Post #72
Guthfloga Senior Member 1,530 posts Joined: Jun 2010 From: KL, Malaysia	QUOTE(xDarkKnightx @ May 13 2011, 08:08 PM) Fix'd haiyah always think its the same size as x10 >.>
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adrianccseng	May 15 2011, 10:50 PM Return to original view \| Post #73
Guthfloga Senior Member 1,530 posts Joined: Jun 2010 From: KL, Malaysia	QUOTE(kennethbta @ May 13 2011, 11:23 PM) 800MHz can OC to 1.8GHz???!!! how come my defy with 800MHz can only OC to 1.1GHz max?? idk im not dev, i just see the thread @ XDA's X5 section i got drillz for ones that OC to 1.5ghz, at least..
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adrianccseng	May 19 2011, 10:37 PM Return to original view \| Post #74
Guthfloga Senior Member 1,530 posts Joined: Jun 2010 From: KL, Malaysia	QUOTE(devilish_yin @ May 19 2011, 10:21 PM) SGS ? humm then SGS Plus ? ... I never tried samsung though my dad cheap samsung seem too "tahan" than my SE lol dun just judge on a product, a bad product not = a bad brand, a bad doesn't mean they won't produce a good product either... sgs is better i think, sgs+ not hummingbird & i dun think sgs roms will works on sgs+ u wan clockspeed can sendiri go overclock la & 1ghz oso pretty enough edi Added on May 19, 2011, 10:40 pm QUOTE(xDarkKnightx @ May 19 2011, 10:13 PM) If you need tinker around with roms, i don't recommend any of those 2. I think you should go for SGS instead. so nobody can turns off the S-ON yet? This post has been edited by adrianccseng: May 19 2011, 10:40 PM
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adrianccseng	May 20 2011, 01:45 AM Return to original view \| Post #75
Guthfloga Senior Member 1,530 posts Joined: Jun 2010 From: KL, Malaysia	i noe XTC Clip, but i was saying about just by software not by using hardware to unlock it... i surfed around found that some lucky region like china/india got shipped units with S-OFF o.O Added on May 20, 2011, 1:50 amif u take care/manage well ur phone, no matter wad brand, wad warranty, how sux the product is...its a good phone btw, remember, never judge a bad product = a bad brand, a bad brand doesn't mean won't produce good phones either... i.e. : Nokia was good but now its fall behind.. CSL mi300/mi410 is somewhat good phone[rebrand of others lol] but their other series phone are pretty crappy though... Samsung...sgs, sgs2, sga very nice phones, but how about their low ends one ? its quite pricey with very low spec & quality not good too...like a rm500 slide phone just offer a bluetooth+VGA camera? lols? This post has been edited by adrianccseng: May 20 2011, 01:50 AM
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adrianccseng	May 20 2011, 06:30 PM Return to original view \| Post #76
Guthfloga Senior Member 1,530 posts Joined: Jun 2010 From: KL, Malaysia	QUOTE(devilish_yin @ May 20 2011, 10:53 AM) ...aio pening larr ... I though HTC is well know for it reliability ? ...and is SGS ... a fingerprint magnet ... XTC Clip will void the warranty leh... btw, like i said, if u take care well, ur phone is perfect... buy a casing la, yea its plastic housing is a true fingerprint magnet Added on May 20, 2011, 6:33 pm QUOTE(wolve @ May 20 2011, 02:03 AM) » Click to show Spoiler - click again to hide... « Hi guys! Finally getting a chance to try out AND own an Android phone! Please help me make an informed decision ya~ 1. Brand: Leaning towards HTC and Samsung due to its apparent popularity. Then again I am the sort who goes with the "underdog" (for want of a better word), which was why I shunned the iPhone in the first place, however beautiful it works and tempting the App Store is! 2. Budget: Not really much of an issue, actually. It's going to be given to me as sort of a bonus for work, but I don't really want to go all out and ask for a superbly pricey phone ^^ 3. Specs: Um, Android Gingerbread? Not much of a specs person, leaning instead towards an all-rounder device 4. What I need in the phone: a) must look pretty, then again all phones do when compared to my ancient Nokia b) clear / vibrant screen c) relatively free from major probs I was sort of enamoured with the Google Nexus phone for a while but is it "dated", though? I am sure better phones have come out to best this model. Then, I have read reviews and seen how awesome the Samsung Galaxy Ace and HTC Incredible S is. So it's Google Nexus S vs Samsung Galaxy S vs HTC IS... Am I missing out on others? Suggestions please? PS: Oh yeah and my employer wants me to pick the Android from eBay. I know I need to find an unlocked/root device, but are there other concerns I need to address so that I get a perfectly working phone with my SIM card? Thanks! ^^ EDIT: Crap! Just found out Galaxy Ace doesn't support Flash! And that Nexus S has Gingerbread! >.< How ah... EDIT 2: Crap again - am eyeing Galaxy S >.< incredible S might not a good choice for you, its S-OFF, so far cant perma root it yet... nexus s for the fastest devices to get official os updates, superb wide community... Added on May 20, 2011, 6:38 pm QUOTE(SuperMach @ May 20 2011, 11:35 AM) guys .. please tell me .. should i buy SGS2 or should i just wait for HTC Sensation? money is not an issue.. thanks! as we see from spec sheet, HTC Sensation uses snappydragon & qHD resolution screen... so far no dual core launched is using Snapdragon dual core, so cant really noe how powerful it is and due to its high reso screen might compressing down the benchmark performance, i.e. O2X & ATRIX uses same Tegra2 but O2X got better benchmark result because of its lower reso screen[WVGA vs qHD] sensation is aluminium unibody & HTC is known for its good built quality phones, but screen display, samsung is better [Super AMOLED Plus] SGS2 is more slimmer & bigger internal storage as well This post has been edited by adrianccseng: May 20 2011, 06:38 PM
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adrianccseng	May 20 2011, 08:27 PM Return to original view \| Post #77
Guthfloga Senior Member 1,530 posts Joined: Jun 2010 From: KL, Malaysia	QUOTE(piumiu @ May 20 2011, 07:14 PM) Not all required rooting. Have you hold and try a Nexus S before. Before its look great on paper or picture. Once you hold it feel flimsy and cheap. Incredible S does have very good build and specs compare to Nexus. 2.2 is actually good enough for use and like my self I don't even bothered with root on all of my android. Arc, X10, X8 and Galaxy 7. Getting a Huawei X5 soon and also not planning to root or custom room as its good enough. QUOTE PS: Oh yeah and my employer wants me to pick the Android from eBay. I know I need to find an unlocked/root device, but are there other concerns I need to address so that I get a perfectly working phone with my SIM card? thats the reason why i recommend nexus S..IS cant full/perma root... Added on May 20, 2011, 8:29 pm QUOTE(wolve @ May 20 2011, 07:30 PM) I was afraid of that, actually. ... What about Samsung Galaxy S Vibrant? $430 USD on ebay inc. shipping but will take up to 3-4 weeks to reach, so I had to rethink my decision >.< why nid to go ebay when theres some shop oledi selling around that price & no nid wait shipping o.O sgs plastic build & well known as a fingerprint magnet This post has been edited by adrianccseng: May 20 2011, 08:29 PM
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adrianccseng	May 22 2011, 08:33 PM Return to original view \| Post #78
Guthfloga Senior Member 1,530 posts Joined: Jun 2010 From: KL, Malaysia	i agree wif u, darkknight.. X5 is overall better than Ace... becoz ppl see the brand of Samsung, think that its a more reliable choice so all go head towards that...
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adrianccseng	May 24 2011, 11:18 PM Return to original view \| Post #79
Guthfloga Senior Member 1,530 posts Joined: Jun 2010 From: KL, Malaysia	QUOTE(macchiato @ May 24 2011, 10:39 PM) how about Nokia X6? wat is Ovi maps? free gps is only available for Ovi Maps aka the Nokia belongings... so mostly all nokia smartphone has it... i dun think theres any free GPS software for android... i oso will suggest u get huawei ideos x5 & install papago if u wan android badly Nokia X6 is symbian smartphone not android nokia got no android phones
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adrianccseng	May 24 2011, 11:50 PM Return to original view \| Post #80
Guthfloga Senior Member 1,530 posts Joined: Jun 2010 From: KL, Malaysia	QUOTE(djlake @ May 24 2011, 11:40 PM) if i were to shift from blackberry to android, liking the physical keyboard what would be a good phone? htc desire z? any other good phone to suggest? thanks! droid with physical keyboard is pretty rare ones available in malaysia are milestone 2,desire Z, x10 mini pro... 99% ppl will recommend u HTC Desire Z
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