Android Phone Recommendation thread v2, Confused? Torn between two phones?
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 Mar 30 2011, 03:59 PM
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QUOTE(astria @ Mar 30 2011, 10:40 AM) juz an add on... Yeah, and to restore disgruntled customers' faith in the new Arc and Play phones. It's a marketing strategy. the Gbread news juz made it become a good deal again...   |
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Apr 3 2011, 10:35 AM
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QUOTE(FallenOut @ Apr 2 2011, 09:33 PM) +1 Not everyone uses a phone to its full ptential... I have yet to find someone who uses his Android FULL-TIME to read ebooks, navigate with GPS, take photos, take videos, update Facebook, watch YouTube, listen to MP3, listen to radio, watch videos, play games, video call, flash ROMs, etc. Do you do that all the time? For me, if someone does half of that (they don't even need a data line), it's worthwhile already. You might say, "then get a dumbphone", but the features of the smartphone is AVAILABLE to you, and you can use it when you want, just not all the time. No data plan? Got wifi ma... sync when you can lah... no big deal...buyin a phone bt not fully utilizin the full potential is tat money well spent or money well throw how bout we look at it from a more easier point of view u buy a bmw or how bout a fairlady u just drive maximum 60 to 80 wont gettin a proton b much more btr wit tat said its not bout downgradin the users or drivers here bt wit the money saved in not gettin a bmw n gettin the proton u can get some other stuffs n such so if u are not plannin on usin the internet capabilities why not save the extra money in buyin a normal phone n use the savings for a rainy day tat is wat im tryin to tell my gf also she is eyein the arc .... |
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Apr 9 2011, 09:47 AM
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Incredible S vs SE Arc? Almost same price AP set.
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Apr 12 2011, 08:59 AM
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QUOTE(arthas @ Apr 11 2011, 05:15 PM) incredible s.... unless u r into camera & rooting? Don't forget design, out-of-the-box Gingerbread, and Bravia screen.QUOTE(clon12 @ Apr 12 2011, 06:53 AM) Desire S is good, but overdo my budget. AP sets are around 1.6k right? Price will go down very soon once there is more supply. Right now AP price same as Incredible S AP price, and it's supposed to be lower-end model. |
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Apr 16 2011, 10:59 AM
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QUOTE(kanethesun @ Apr 15 2011, 02:48 PM) dilemma dilemma For contacts, you have Google Contacts. For files, there's Dropbox. No need PC la, just sync to the cloud. Works for all Android phones.Using Legend now, upgrading to Incredible / Arc le? All sifu please advise, btw, if I want to backup all my contacts and file to new phone, I backup and move all to Incredible is easier right? with PC Sync? What if I getting Arc? This post has been edited by Dannyl: Apr 16 2011, 11:05 AM |
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Apr 19 2011, 05:54 AM
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QUOTE(waquesantau @ Apr 19 2011, 01:07 AM) 1. Brand. (Any) CSL Mi300? Selling for RM499 now at Lowyat, RM450 in Taiping Tesco (some say). That's the only one I can think of... and a decent phone too. Next decent one is LG Optimus One at about RM79x.2. Budget. (Below RM700 coz want to buy 2 unit for my twins) 3. Specs. (Processor / RAM / OS Version / screen size) 4. What you need in the phone (can facebooking easily, camera, video, gps) Any recommendation where to buy within Klang Valley? Thanks |
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Apr 26 2011, 11:58 AM
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SGA vs SEX10 in terms of:
1) loudspeaker sound quality (not volume) 2) earphone sound quality 3) screen display quality (not size) Thanks. |
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May 1 2011, 07:20 PM
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QUOTE(TimothyTham @ Apr 30 2011, 11:02 AM) SE 10 and Ace I have both. On stock firmware, Ace UI is faster, more responsive. If you want the X10 and can find a good 2nd-hand one (price now less than a new Ace), it's totally worth it, especially with official 2.3.3 coming soon.which you recommended? which 1 faster? can play flash game? X10 - must tweak / flash ROM, stock 2.1 is very laggy - better in games, screen, camera and watching unconverted videos (just copy and play) Ace - good usability out of the box, with 2.2 goodies - bad battery |
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May 2 2011, 10:00 AM
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QUOTE(EmeraldKeng @ May 1 2011, 08:21 PM) i only heard people complain x10 about battery. ace? never o.O (this is a new to me xP) GSMArena comments and our own Ace official threads have people complaining about the battery. It's a well known issue. |
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May 5 2011, 10:59 PM
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QUOTE(XeactorZ @ May 5 2011, 09:56 PM) i hear other forumer say de Well, sometimes we need to experience it ourselves before giving judgment or opinions say htc camera is crap ==  HTC cameras aren't that bad. They're pretty ok. They're not super good, but they're good enough for me. |
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May 13 2011, 02:39 PM
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QUOTE(radiokilla @ May 13 2011, 12:48 AM) huawei better choice den samsung galaxy ace/acer liquid metal/ sony x10? I don't recommend SEX10 as anyone's first Android. The stock UI is laggy, you need to spend some time and effort to tweak it (root, flash, etc). For 1st Android phone, I recommend something popular, easily found, has smooth UI, easy to use, good out-of-the-box experience, etc. HTC phones are the best, but with premium pricing. The next best is probably Ace. Acer and Huawei actually provide best bang for the buck, but they're not so popular, so if you have problems, the community might not be able to help.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 |
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May 16 2011, 10:26 AM
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QUOTE(piumiu @ May 13 2011, 07:46 PM) Im using stock rom for X10. no issue and lag for me. And 2.3 is coming it should improve the os performance itself. You're using stock ROM for X10 without tweaks and there is no issue and lag? You must be the lucky one (or have low expectations). My factory-resetted stock UI was laggy as hell compared to lower-end models like Legend and Ace. Even the app drawer scrolling lags. Rooted, JIT-ed, removed crap like Timescape, Mediascape, etc, and it's all good now If user does not know how to update firmware. Just sent to service center. Simple as that. This post has been edited by Dannyl: May 16 2011, 10:35 AM |
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May 24 2011, 08:48 AM
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QUOTE(wolve @ May 23 2011, 05:47 PM) Okay moment of truth: I was previously all for Nexus S vs other phones but looks like it's come up to Xperia Arc (thanks to piumiu's suggestion! Arc for design and camera.) and SGS 2 (just because it's top of the line)Guys, help me out here: gimme the best recommendation vs these two? Thanks! ^^ SGS2 for everything else. It's not a smartphone, it's a superphone. |
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May 25 2011, 08:57 AM
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QUOTE(piumiu @ May 24 2011, 08:58 AM) Its a superphone for few months. When LG, HTC and maybe SE catch up it will be a regular joe. Obviously  smartphone tech and prices change so quickly that whatever is posted here is outdated in a month.This post has been edited by Dannyl: May 25 2011, 08:59 AM |
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May 27 2011, 07:58 AM
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QUOTE(piumiu @ May 26 2011, 03:46 PM) Women will love the Arc. 1950 original with Not just women, I think men love the Arc too! I know I do. Gotta hand it to them, SE really knows how to design stuff. Probably the only design flaw is the hard keys (personal preference) and the 3.5mm jack on the side (but not a problem if your earphone connector is L-shaped).Free additional accessories worth RM 429 : HDMI cable, HiFi Wireless headset with FM radio MW600, AN401 car charger, 1 extra USB cable, Screen protector Standard accessories : Sandisk 8 gb micro SD card, wall USB port charger, handsfree kit, USB cable, 1500 mAH battery It fits all your stated requirement. » Click to show Spoiler - click again to hide... « This post has been edited by Dannyl: May 27 2011, 07:59 AM |
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Jun 1 2011, 08:52 AM
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QUOTE(devilish_yin @ Jun 1 2011, 08:09 AM) » Click to show Spoiler - click again to hide... « QUOTE(Thermal_Blaster @ May 30 2011, 11:42 PM) just come back from beer session, hehe.... finally flame my friend “ eight of them using Ifon " took out the my new SE ARC to play Talkbox app aka walkie talkie , then they all look like this  " SO ‘L' Slim oooo ur fon "  wow feel really good coz last time 1 of them flame me to get iphong hahahathanks to all who suggest me this phone no regret, the screen size nice  after this i can wait for my dual or quad core 7” tablet thanks  QUOTE(piumiu @ May 30 2011, 11:46 PM) I also do that to all the iphone user. Arc rules. But iPhone also has Talkbox. Regarding design, iPhone4 is a 1-year old model... so it's not surprising Arc looks better, right?Slim, better design, bigger screen, excellent camera and its android. Maybe I missed something? This post has been edited by Dannyl: Jun 1 2011, 08:58 AM |
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Jun 2 2011, 01:37 PM
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QUOTE(Thermal_Blaster @ Jun 2 2011, 12:30 AM) Yup iphone also got Talkbox.... Actually im not saying Iphone design not as good as Arc... its my friend  coz last time they flame me when im using my spare fon Nokia 6300 & say i have financial problem ( and all of them 14 unit of i Phone showo ff) waa flame gao gao ... haha ... just revenge time Arc rules now |
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Jun 15 2011, 10:34 AM
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QUOTE(peich @ Jun 14 2011, 08:19 PM) Was the transition to touchscreen keyboard easy for you? i reckon it takes some time getting use to. I've also read that the Z-hinge of the Desire Z may get loose after some time and has became another concern of mine. There are some 'assists' in touchscreen keyboards, such as haptic feedback (slight vibrations as you hit each key), sounds, popup of the key you hit, etc. Transition may not be as hard as you think, do play around with your friends' phones.Added on June 15, 2011, 10:35 am QUOTE(phantomash @ Jun 14 2011, 08:58 PM) personally I have no problems at all using capacitive typing, nowadays the soft keyboards are so advanced that you don't really have to "type" The proper phrase should be, 'iphone users can only type, android users have other options'. I'm android user but I prefer to type too.either you poke on a few letters and the whole word comes up, or you just swipe around to type. (typing is only for iphone users )This post has been edited by Dannyl: Jun 15 2011, 10:35 AM |
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Jun 20 2011, 09:31 AM
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QUOTE(Alphonse @ Jun 19 2011, 09:45 AM) Too bad,ideos x5 might be out of my option ad as it is a chinese brand =.=.. What's wrong with Chinese brand? Huawei is a giant Chinese networking equipment manufacturer. iPhone4 also made in China.QUOTE(piumiu @ Jun 19 2011, 09:52 AM) HTC also consider China brand. HTC is Taiwanese. |
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Jun 21 2011, 08:32 AM
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QUOTE(Andrew Lim @ Jun 21 2011, 12:57 AM) In my opinion HTC was the best Android manufacturer in 2010. They did not lock their phones and provided timely Android updates. Their phones were few but of great quality. This year (2011) it's like they've decided to stop doing what made them great. Now they lock their phones, delay Android updates and produce more phones but with less quality assurance. Samsung and Sony Ericsson learned from their mistakes last year and have unlocked their phones. I thought HTC already officially announced no more locking? |
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