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Getting an new phone. Help me decide for karma!

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terrible_skier
Posts: 2066 - Karma: 226
So long story short i was fucked over by t-mobile and need an new phone and contract (not with tmo)
I read a lot of books and magazines on my phone so a big screen is very good. It must be andriod or iOS mayeb wp8.
There are 3 phones in particular i have been thinking about.
-iPhone 5 (obviously)
-Samsung galaxy S3
-Samsung note
those are the phones i've been thinking about. Tell me what you're thinking NS, suggestions welcome.
Sep 16 2012 5:01PM
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CoryFlynn
Posts: 427 - Karma: 185
The i Phone may not be all everyone says it is but it is still a great phone. if you're worried about it breaking pick up one of these cases theyre pricey (around 80$) but is definitely worth it if you are prone to dropping your phone.
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Plus its water proof and you can take really sick underwater photos
Sep 17 2012 12:39AM
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icon1234
Posts: 3081 - Karma: 1,475
iPhone all the way. Having used both apple and android devices i can safely say there is no reason to choose android, even if you have extensive technological knowledge.
Sep 17 2012 12:45AM
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The_2-1-7_Crew
Posts: 54 - Karma: -10
iphone for sure!!
Sep 17 2012 12:54AM
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terrible_skier
Posts: 2066 - Karma: 226
Is that the outdoor tech. case?
Sep 17 2012 12:56AM
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Davy.Crockett
Posts: 5373 - Karma: 324
the lower half of the list for the s 3 is just random shit
Sep 17 2012 1:01AM
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terrible_skier
Posts: 2066 - Karma: 226


Sep 17 2012 1:03AM
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rareison
Posts: 10263 - Karma: 219
Everyone knows that the black iPhones run faster, but the white ones work harder.
Sep 17 2012 1:15AM
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TOMMYTANK
Posts: 231 - Karma: 26
iPhone expensive, LMFAO, there's Android Phone's that cost more then iPhone's. AT&T doesn't have unlimited data either, Verizon isn't the only one. If you want unlimited data go with Sprint.
Sep 17 2012 9:59AM
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eheath
Posts: 61601 - Karma: 123,020
if youre gonna go android, get the galaxy nexus. the s3 is cool but the nexus is still better because its pure google and wont have a bunch of bullshit. unlock that bitch and load a custom os. plus the nexus is free with a new verizon contract.
Sep 17 2012 10:10AM
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.SHAGGY.
Posts: 1068 - Karma: 3,280
galaxy s3
Sep 17 2012 10:12AM
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whoa-dere
Posts: 10596 - Karma: 7,103
mine came bootload unlocked, i just found out this weekend lol. im using stock rom rooted and it works fine, ill probably get the stable cyanogenmod 10 when it comes out
Sep 17 2012 10:35AM
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Cebra
Posts: 505 - Karma: 35
Take the IPhone in black
Sep 17 2012 3:09PM
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Spinoza
Posts: 12763 - Karma: 3,846
If you're going to get white, you better be really comfortable with yourself or really cool. Cause there's an instant perception of being a homosexual or just a Dbag that most people will have towards you. I like black anyways because the screen merges smoothly into the border, especially with my black wallpaper. And it probably makes videos look better
Sep 17 2012 3:10PM
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SloanKettering
Posts: 691 - Karma: 465
you should get s3, iPhone 5, note 2, or one x
Sep 17 2012 3:11PM
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Laurent.
Posts: 10056 - Karma: 25,313
Oh god what has B&O been foolish with their new tv.

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But yes you are right although on a screen that small the difference is pretty moot.
I hate watching movies on small screens altogether personally, so for me it doesn't matter, don't know if OP plans to watch any videos.



As for me I chose white because it better matches apple's accessories, nearly all their stuff apart from the aluminium is a bright white, cables, adapters, routers:

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Sep 17 2012 4:10PM
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terrible_skier
Posts: 2066 - Karma: 226
I think white looks better personally. I might not go with it because of douche/gay aura that comes along with having it.
Sep 17 2012 6:50PM
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.Hugo.
Posts: 17360 - Karma: 28,484
Who cares what people think. If you like white get white.
Sep 17 2012 6:51PM
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rareison
Posts: 10263 - Karma: 219
Trust me though, the black iPhones run faster, but the white ones work harder. Its a proven fact.
Sep 17 2012 6:54PM
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terrible_skier
Posts: 2066 - Karma: 226
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Sep 17 2012 6:56PM
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jrl
Posts: 1227 - Karma: 1,239
If you wanted to save 200$ these sell for like 20 bucks on Ebay and will never break

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Sep 17 2012 7:22PM
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howlongcanausern
Posts: 4982 - Karma: 1,737
s3 or galaxy nexus
Sep 17 2012 7:29PM
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rareison
Posts: 10263 - Karma: 219
Yeah I know, but I'm just making sure he knows the facts before he buys a phone.
Sep 17 2012 7:50PM
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TheSteezyKoala
Posts: 352 - Karma: 198
truth
Sep 17 2012 7:57PM
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Laurent.
Posts: 10056 - Karma: 25,313
/facepalm.


Owning both an iPhone and a Galaxy nexus I can safely say I would never make such a bold statement in which I would call one OS better then they other and sneakingly insult users of os i'm not in favor for.

The decision of whether to buy an iPhone or Android phone isn’t that simple.
Some people will value hardware or carrier choice more, while others will care more about battery life or mobile gaming.

While it should be no surprise that a person owning an iPhone might prefer the iPhone, and a a person who owns an Android phone will prefer his Droid. OP needs to decide what factors are most important to you and then choose the phone that best meets your needs.

Preferring an iPhone doesn't make you technologically challenged.
Sep 18 2012 1:55AM
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wawabunski
Posts: 292 - Karma: 75
iphone 5- you'll love it
Sep 18 2012 9:14AM
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Bahamamama
Posts: 70 - Karma: 13
do u own one? My friend has the s3 and its really superior against iphone 4s or 5, iphone 5 has an dualprosessor and s3 has quad so u can think which really is the better one
Sep 18 2012 10:41AM
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Laurent.
Posts: 10056 - Karma: 25,313
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Sep 18 2012 10:47AM
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PhaedeD
Posts: 11498 - Karma: 327
why hello there 13 year old
Sep 18 2012 10:52AM
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Laurent.
Posts: 10056 - Karma: 25,313
Wel clearly dual core is the way go then:

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Sep 18 2012 11:26AM
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wawabunski
Posts: 292 - Karma: 75
dont worry about shit like that- the iphone is so easy to use, and has the app store, which makes your phone that much better- i have the 4s, and i got it after trying out the htc one x for like a month. i couldnt do it, i was literally too stupid to work the phone. it also didnt have good apps- the app store makes iphones so much more worth it, and its also a great phone
Sep 18 2012 1:06PM
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eheath
Posts: 61601 - Karma: 123,020
the fact you used the app store as a reason why the iphone is better proves to me how stupid you are. you realize every worthwhile app for iphones is available for android, right?
Sep 18 2012 1:46PM
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wawabunski
Posts: 292 - Karma: 75
All the games blow
Sep 18 2012 5:40PM
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.Hugo.
Posts: 17360 - Karma: 28,484
They have all the same games. And who the fuck gets a phone for the games anyways? If that's your deciding factor get a cheap phone and an ipod.
Sep 18 2012 6:01PM
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corona
Posts: 12795 - Karma: 32,749
oh boy. you buy phones based on how well they play/how good the games are? that is seriously sad.
Sep 18 2012 7:04PM
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wawabunski
Posts: 292 - Karma: 75
Nah I base it on whether or not I can easily use it- IPhones are much more user friendly and also have better apps- its also a bitch to try and put music on anything else since I have a Mac
Sep 18 2012 7:11PM
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wawabunski
Posts: 292 - Karma: 75
Just a perk- and they don't have all the same games- fruit ninja isnt on the google app store...
Sep 18 2012 7:14PM
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whoa-dere
Posts: 10596 - Karma: 7,103
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.halfbrick.fruitninja&hl=en
your phone probably just can't use it so it doesn't show for you
Sep 18 2012 7:35PM
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wawabunski
Posts: 292 - Karma: 75
Nah I got an iPhone... I can do everything or have Siri do it for me
Sep 18 2012 8:39PM
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howlongcanausern
Posts: 4982 - Karma: 1,737
i can download and play n64/SNES/nes ROMs on my stock android....so badass to be playing mario 64 to and from work.
Sep 18 2012 8:48PM
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wawabunski
Posts: 292 - Karma: 75
Yeah not being able to play like Mario or Pokemon does kinda suck
Sep 18 2012 9:20PM
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IanAvery-Leaf
Posts: 9931 - Karma: 9,399
you can easily play all that shit, N64 included, on a jailbroken iPhone
Sep 18 2012 9:45PM
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DizzyG
Posts: 698 - Karma: 296
I like s3 just cause i hate the living shit out of apple, but its a pain of you bought you music from itunes (This is why i hate apple)
Sep 18 2012 9:52PM
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wawabunski
Posts: 292 - Karma: 75
I guess I just suck when it comes to knowing what phones can do.... Then again tiny wings is kinda my shit so I'm good with what I got
Sep 18 2012 11:01PM
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eheath
Posts: 61601 - Karma: 123,020
bahahahaha please, go buy an iphone, fit in with everyone else, you'll be "cool" and "smart"
Sep 18 2012 11:33PM
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tripnip
Posts: 1882 - Karma: 482
i phone any day...
Sep 19 2012 12:40AM
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B.Aussie
Posts: 5852 - Karma: 4,531
S3, features seem to kill iphones. Although I have an iphone.
Sep 19 2012 12:57AM
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