nexus or mytouch for T-mobile?

[mcveigh]

I've been with t mobile a while now and like them. I currently use a blackberry with the unlimited everything plan.

I've really been wanting a 3G android phone for a while. I mainly use it for tethering (to my linux laptop) when at work and reading Ebooks. I love to tinker with things and try new software/firmware and this sound like the perfect fit for me.

So is the extra money worth it for the nexus? or should I go with the mytouch?


If I go the nexus route.... is the adding a new line then canceling the old one and moving the number the best way to get a good price on it?

 

[zerocool84]

The mytouch is really old now and has a really slow processor and is really laggy when doing most things.

 

[pm]

The Nexus has an amazing screen, and feels much snappier, plus there's the new OS and it's features. I would go to a T-Mobile store try them both out, but in person the difference is even more pronounced.

 

[zerocool84]

The Nexus has an amazing screen, and feels much snappier, plus there's the new OS and it's features. I would go to a T-Mobile store try them both out, but in person the difference is even more pronounced.

Do they even have Nexus One's in Tmobile stores??? I've been to so many and have yet to see one at all.

 

[dguy6789]

T-Mobile stores do not have Nexus One phones in stock. There's no way short of knowing someone who has one to try it out before you buy.

That said, the Nexus One is absolutely worth it. It's so fast it is ridiculous. It really feels like a computer and not a phone. It has by far the best hardware specifications of any phone on the market. Best screen, best CPU, most ram, storage is expandable to 32GB. It's also most likely going to be the first device to receive the newest Android updates when they come out.

Don't buy subsidized. Buy the phone for full price from Google, then get a contract-free plan from T-Mobile. If you do this, you could get an unlimited minutes, text, and data plan for the same monthly price as you would have paid in the contract plan for a limited number of minutes for the N1. That's what I did. I own the phone completely, I'm not under any kind of contract for my service. There are no fees for canceling my plan. There are no fees for changing my plan. So if for some reason I was not satisfied with service, or something expensive and unexpected came up and I had to reduce or cut off my phone bill, there would be nothing held against me for canceling and I could resume at any time or never. It's a steep price to swallow, but it's worth it.

 

[Pliablemoose]

TMobile customer for a decade now.

The N1 is only available online at this point.

I got mine on Friday, IMHO, its not an iPhone, but it is VERY good.

Call up TMobile Customer Service & see if they have any suggestions, they have always been very helpful. I remember several times, they have been awesome and provide flipping support so you can get your unlocked iPhone running on their network...

On the other hand, the My Touch is supposed to get 2.1 and the custom ROMS are well sorted out. From what I hear 2.1 is actually pretty fast on the older Android handsets, at least the custom ROMs are reported to be pretty decent, and its a very cheap way to get an Android handset. With hacking, theres no problem with app storage, etc... And theres a mature aftermarket for cases, extended batteries etc...

Since youve been with TMobile for some time, you may have a nice grandfathered plan you want to keep too...

 

[rudeguy]

I'm using a mytouch and I love it. Its not laggy at all. I don't know why that guy said that...it works more than fine.

There are also plenty of mytouches out there on Craigslist that are basically new and you won't have to sign a contract. That's what I did for my son's phone.

 

[Pliablemoose]

The other thing to consider is scoring a used My Touch and modding it avoids the whole warranty/return issue if you mod a Nexus One. HTC will honor the warranty if you root the Nexus One, but Google wont give you a refund if you mod it...

 

[AstroManLuca]

Don't buy subsidized. Buy the phone for full price from Google, then get a contract-free plan from T-Mobile. If you do this, you could get an unlimited minutes, text, and data plan for the same monthly price as you would have paid in the contract plan for a limited number of minutes for the N1.

Doesn't T-Mobile only give you a $10/mo discount for buying unsubsidized? That only adds up to $240 over the two years it takes to get out of the contract, and the phone costs more than $240 extra if you buy unsubsidized.

You do have the added benefit of not being in a contract but still, do all the math before you jump in. Is there something else I'm missing or is that it?

 

[abaez]

I think it's $20/mo discount.

 

[AstroManLuca]

Ah, I see. The discount is greater for data plans than for talk-only plans.

If you're getting a $20/mo discount for buying a Nexus One without a contract, then definitely buy it unsubsidized. No contract AND you save $480 over two years. That's more than the $350 subsidy ($179 with contract, $529 without).

 

[Deeko]

Don't bother with the MyTouch. Its kinda outdated. Go with the Nexus One - or, if you aren't 100% sold on Android, the HD2 will be coming out on T-Mobile very soon.

 

[Suspicious-Teach8788]

T-Mobile stores do not have Nexus One phones in stock. There's no way short of knowing someone who has one to try it out before you buy.

That said, the Nexus One is absolutely worth it. It's so fast it is ridiculous. It really feels like a computer and not a phone. It has by far the best hardware specifications of any phone on the market. Best screen, best CPU, most ram, storage is expandable to 32GB. It's also most likely going to be the first device to receive the newest Android updates when they come out.

Don't buy subsidized. Buy the phone for full price from Google, then get a contract-free plan from T-Mobile. If you do this, you could get an unlimited minutes, text, and data plan for the same monthly price as you would have paid in the contract plan for a limited number of minutes for the N1. That's what I did. I own the phone completely, I'm not under any kind of contract for my service. There are no fees for canceling my plan. There are no fees for changing my plan. So if for some reason I was not satisfied with service, or something expensive and unexpected came up and I had to reduce or cut off my phone bill, there would be nothing held against me for canceling and I could resume at any time or never. It's a steep price to swallow, but it's worth it.

hell go to an asian store and get your plan. ask for a rebate instead. you can usually take cash instead of a phone. you already get amazing phone deals at asian places, so the rebate they give you is pretty good too. then buy an N1 unsubsidized.

 

[rudeguy]

Don't bother with the MyTouch. Its kinda outdated. Go with the Nexus One - or, if you aren't 100% sold on Android, the HD2 will be coming out on T-Mobile very soon.

I take offense to that! I went out and bought my phone the day it was available here....no way its oudated already!

OK...of course it is but its still a solid phone. The only thing that it can't do is Google Buzz via web.

 

[Deeko]

I take offense to that! I went out and bought my phone the day it was available here....no way its oudated already!

OK...of course it is but its still a solid phone. The only thing that it can't do is Google Buzz via web.

There's nothing wrong with the MyTouch 3G if you already have one...no need to rush out and replace it. But the Nexus One really is superior in every way, for not that much more money, so I'd have a hard time justifying getting it now.

 

[vshah]

Nexus One all the way. ugpraded from a g1 about a month ago and I can't imagine going back. the screen is so much nicer and the cpu is so much faster. there is no lag anywhere on the phone. i can switch between apps all day long and they just pop up instantly exactly where i left off. fwiw, i haven't had any touchscreen problems, 3g problems, or screen cracking problems at all with mine. i'm running cyanogenmod 5.0.4.1

 

[PepePeru]

another vote for nexus one. I've been really impressed and happy with this phone. It opens up any app nearly instantly. My only complaint is battery life, but I've been using it pretty heavily, and turning off sync when I'm at my computer etc. to save some battery.

The GPS and mytracks app has been so much fun, since I'm a geography / geographic info. systems geek. The GPS works really really well too.

It's a damn impressive piece of tech. for sure.

 

[dguy6789]

another vote for nexus one. I've been really impressed and happy with this phone. It opens up any app nearly instantly. My only complaint is battery life, but I've been using it pretty heavily, and turning off sync when I'm at my computer etc. to save some battery.

The GPS and mytracks app has been so much fun, since I'm a geography / geographic info. systems geek. The GPS works really really well too.

It's a damn impressive piece of tech. for sure.

Do you have live wallpapers enabled? I had a very noticeable increase in battery life by using a standard wallpaper.

 

[zerocool84]

Does google offer any kind of extended warranty with the phone if you purchase it full price from them???

 

[Suspicious-Teach8788]

How is the GPS on the N1? I have a Droid and the GPS reception sucks. I can get a lock on my N82 in my house.... Shrug.

 

[dguy6789]

I was expecting the N1 GPS to be some basic functionality extra that comes with the phone prior to using it. When I actually tried it out, I was pleasantly surprised. The GPS on the N1 is the best GPS I've ever used. It blows away my stand alone Garmin GPS in every aspect.

The framerate is super smooth. The directions are very simple. It more accurately tells you when to turn than my Garmin. The voice says the names of roads which is really helpful for just learning an area.(My Garmin would just say turn left or turn right) When you arrive at your destination, it shows you a Google Maps street view image of what your destination looks like. It also shows you traffic congestion and if a road is blocked off or where has happened somewhere.

You can use the GPS in the N1 without any cell phone plan at all if need be.

 

[vshah]

I was expecting the N1 GPS to be some basic functionality extra that comes with the phone prior to using it. When I actually tried it out, I was pleasantly surprised. The GPS on the N1 is the best GPS I've ever used. It blows away my stand alone Garmin GPS in every aspect.

The framerate is super smooth. The directions are very simple. It more accurately tells you when to turn than my Garmin. The voice says the names of roads which is really helpful for just learning an area.(My Garmin would just say turn left or turn right) When you arrive at your destination, it shows you a Google Maps street view image of what your destination looks like. It also shows you traffic congestion and if a road is blocked off or where has happened somewhere.

You can use the GPS in the N1 without any cell phone plan at all if need be.

you still need a data plan though...

 

[dguy6789]

you still need a data plan though...

You can use the GPS in the N1 without any kind of data plan or sim card. It has a real stand alone GPS chip that can connect with satellites without needing cell towers at all.(It is able to use both at the same time to increase precision and give you extra information though) Try it out. I was playing with my N1 for about a week before I got a plan.

 

[vshah]

You can use the GPS in the N1 without any kind of data plan or sim card. It has a real stand alone GPS chip that can connect with satellites without needing cell towers at all.(It is able to use both at the same time to increase precision and give you extra information though) Try it out. I was playing with my N1 for about a week before I got a plan.

right, you can use the gps to get your latitude/longitude with an app like "gps status". but, there are no maps stored on the device. you need a data plan or wifi to actually see any maps. for navigation, it does supposedly cache the route beforehand, but if you get lost or travel off the route, it won't be able to recalculate without a data connection.

 

[dguy6789]

Ahh, didn't know it worked that way.