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11-12-2012, 09:52 PM
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Need a good Android phone foe less than $300
Hey all,
I need a no contract phone (not for USA) but am hoping to find a good reliable touchscreen phone.
All the iphones seem out of my range. The Samsung Galaxy S seems like a nice one but costs over $300.
Should I just bite the bullet and go with Samsung Galaxy S?
Or is there a good android phone less than $300?
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11-12-2012, 09:53 PM
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Lifer
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Nexus 4
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11-12-2012, 10:01 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by zerocool84
Nexus 4
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Looks perfect 
Thanks.
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11-13-2012, 12:55 AM
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Lifer
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Just announced too :-)
God bless Google ;-)
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11-13-2012, 12:57 AM
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Lifer
Join Date: Feb 2001
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even for those prices, you should be looking for used on XDA or something for an SGS2. SGS1 is not worth that price.
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11-13-2012, 01:23 AM
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Originally Posted by DLeRium
even for those prices, you should be looking for used on XDA or something for an SGS2. SGS1 is not worth that price.
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Not sure what u mean?
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11-13-2012, 01:52 AM
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Lifer
Join Date: Feb 2001
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Originally Posted by Remobz
Not sure what u mean?
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i mean for $300 you should be looking for a used SGS2 and not an SGS1. But as the others said. GNex for $299 is a good deal, though I'd strongly urge you to look at the 16gb version.
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11-13-2012, 06:27 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Remobz
Hey all,
I need a no contract phone (not for USA) but am hoping to find a good reliable touchscreen phone.
All the iphones seem out of my range. The Samsung Galaxy S seems like a nice one but costs over $300.
Should I just bite the bullet and go with Samsung Galaxy S?
Or is there a good android phone less than $300?
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It still costs $300? Wow
I have one sitting around doing nothing (nice to have for kids on drives etc).
Even loaded Jelly Bean on it. It's in like new condition too (always had silicone cover /screen protector on it).
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11-13-2012, 07:40 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by DLeRium
i mean for $300 you should be looking for a used SGS2 and not an SGS1.
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Actually, T-Mobile prepaid has the S2 new for $300. But yes, Nexus 4.
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11-13-2012, 08:14 AM
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I almost think it would be worth it to get a used Galaxy Nexus vs a Nexus 4 if you can find it for the right price. Might find some people selling to upgrade. I don't know whether to lol or picardpalm knowing someone's selling Galaxy s1 for more than $100.
Last edited by leper84; 11-13-2012 at 08:16 AM.
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11-13-2012, 08:59 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by zerocool84
Nexus 4
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Absolutely!
One could argue that this is the finest phone at any price.
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11-13-2012, 09:25 AM
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Lifer
Join Date: Feb 2001
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Came here to say Nexus 4 also.
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11-13-2012, 04:42 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by DLeRium
i mean for $300 you should be looking for a used SGS2 and not an SGS1** But as the others said** GNex for $299 is a good deal, though I'd strongly urge you to look at the 16gb version**
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The phone is for my woman as a Christmas gift** She is one of those over 40 women that do not really care for much fancy features** She is NOT a gamer and she does not download any large HD movies to watch on her phone** I will be visiting the USA for a couple weeks this Christmas** Time is not on my side 
The 8gb seems fine for her needs** Actually, the Nexus 4 might be overkill but I want to get her a really nice phone for that price range**
The funny thing is that I will buy a much cheaper blackberry or cheap android (older generation) while she gets the better phone**
As long as I can text, talk and download a few songs then I am fine**
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11-13-2012, 04:51 PM
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Lifer
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Is this a joke? OP posts the day of one of the most anticipated Android releases that happens to match his needs exactly?
Speaking of, can anyone recommend a 10" Android tablet running 4.2 that's $399?
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11-13-2012, 05:02 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by sygyzy
Is this a joke? OP posts the day of one of the most anticipated Android releases that happens to match his needs exactly?
Speaking of, can anyone recommend a 10" Android tablet running 4.2 that's $399?
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yeah wondering same...
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11-13-2012, 05:17 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by sygyzy
Speaking of, can anyone recommend a 10" Android tablet running 4.2 that's $399?
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I was thinking you could get a TF700 at Black Friday pricing and put CM10 on it but I know 1080p just isn't good enough. If only there was a tablet with a 4MP display.
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11-13-2012, 05:30 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by sygyzy
Is this a joke? OP posts the day of one of the most anticipated Android releases that happens to match his needs exactly?
Speaking of, can anyone recommend a 10" Android tablet running 4.2 that's $399?
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I posted this yesterday. Its not for me.
I never owned an Android phone. Never even thought of the Nexus. Was thinking about a Samsung type phone cheaper than Galaxy s2 for my woman.
Anyway, I am going for the Nexus 4 although its overkill for her needs.
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11-14-2012, 08:19 AM
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Lifer
Join Date: Aug 2001
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http://prepaid-phones.t-mobile.com/p...bit-4G-Prepaid
What about this one? I'm considering purchasing, would like to know whether others think this is a decent first Android phone or not. I really like that it has WiFi calling, and a WiFi hotspot feature. (Which, based on the phone's feature description, should be a built-in feature, no?) 1Ghz SnapDragon, 4GB flash, 512MB RAM, accepts up to 32GB microSD card.
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11-14-2012, 09:32 AM
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Lifer
Join Date: Feb 2002
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Quote:
Originally Posted by VirtualLarry
http://prepaid-phones.t-mobile.com/p...bit-4G-Prepaid
What about this one? I'm considering purchasing, would like to know whether others think this is a decent first Android phone or not. I really like that it has WiFi calling, and a WiFi hotspot feature. (Which, based on the phone's feature description, should be a built-in feature, no?) 1Ghz SnapDragon, 4GB flash, 512MB RAM, accepts up to 32GB microSD card.
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You can't use WiFi calling with prepaid. Only T-Mobile postpaid. Don't know if WiFi hotspot feature is blocked by T-Mobile or not.
I would suggest looking for used GSM Galaxy Nexus. You should see plenty for sale soon as people upgrade to Nexus 4.
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11-14-2012, 09:52 AM
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Look, the guy already settled on the Nexus 4. Don't make him downgrade. 
For most people the used GSM Galaxy Nexus is a fine phone though. Just check the screen with some bright-background stuff -- there's a surprising amount of panel variation. The Exhibit/Exhibit 2 is a single-core stuck on Gingerbread though... so no, just no.
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11-14-2012, 10:11 AM
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Lifer
Join Date: Sep 2003
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Quote:
Originally Posted by s44
Look, the guy already settled on the Nexus 4. Don't make him downgrade.
For most people the used GSM Galaxy Nexus is a fine phone though. Just check the screen with some bright-background stuff -- there's a surprising amount of panel variation. The Exhibit/Exhibit 2 is a single-core stuck on Gingerbread though... so no, just no. |
except they're sold out. OP, are you willing to wait?
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11-14-2012, 11:11 AM
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Lifer
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Quote:
Originally Posted by ponyo
You can't use WiFi calling with prepaid. Only T-Mobile postpaid. Don't know if WiFi hotspot feature is blocked by T-Mobile or not.
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Huh. Really. I was looking at their no-contract(pre-paid) phones, and there were no asterix next to those features that said that they were limited to post-paid only. If that's true, then I'm going to have to return the phone, due to false advertising.
I currently use a T-409 samsung flip-phone with wifi calling on pre-paid, but I used to be on flexpay, so possibly that feature is grandfathered in on my sim.
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11-14-2012, 11:26 AM
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Lifer
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Quote:
Originally Posted by VirtualLarry
Huh. Really. I was looking at their no-contract(pre-paid) phones, and there were no asterix next to those features that said that they were limited to post-paid only. If that's true, then I'm going to have to return the phone, due to false advertising.
I currently use a T-409 samsung flip-phone with wifi calling on pre-paid, but I used to be on flexpay, so possibly that feature is grandfathered in on my sim.
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Well you should be able to use your current sim in the new phone so maybe the feature will work for you.
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