I've had my htc Desire for nearly 2 years now and it's time to 'upgrade'. Are there any phones that are noticeably better than my current phone or should I just switch to a cheaper tarriff instead?
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Phone upgrade time...
I've had my htc Desire for nearly 2 years now and it's time to 'upgrade'. Are there any phones that are noticeably better than my current phone or should I just switch to a cheaper tarriff instead?
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I've grabbed a HTC one x on my upgrade......and I'm.chuffed to bits with it . Just a tad larger than ideal, but what a tool . Running on android ice cream (the highest for an android phone ?) It's fast and more than capable for any of the apps I use.
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I got the Samsung s2 about a year ago now and its awesome, will prob go straight to the s4 but the s3 looks pretty good. Hoping now you've gone android you'll never go back, apple are evil :-)
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Windows 8 is out Q4 so it may be worth waiting to see what new phones are launched to run it. I bought a Galaxy S2, super phone but I'm going to W8 for a change.
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If you're wanting to stick with android (wise choice) then I would strongly suggest the galaxy nexus. Its been out since December! So other phones are younger and on paper look better! However, galaxy nexus is pure Google. So there's no overlay like sense or touch whiz to slow it down.
It also gets the updates on day dot. Mine got jellybean last week. S3 won't get it till next year!
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Beware that upgrading to jellybean means youll no longer be able to view flash content as adobe have pulled support for it.
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Thanks to apple flash is dead anyway. I can still view flash content on mine that swmbo's iPhone won't.Originally Posted by mountainm
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Galaxy nexus has a cracking camera, but there are phones with much better ones available, such as the one x.
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ive got the S3 and it is amazing, so much better than the htc sensation I had before
ive got a 32gb card full of music and ray mears videos , so that ruled out the one x for me as it has no sd slot
the 16gb internal memory on s3 is fine for apps, ove got over 300 installed, so I can use the sd card just for music and videos.
Also with a small adapter, you can plug USB Hard dri9ves, memory stocks, game controlelrs, mice and keyboard in to the S3
just a reminder from previous post, my favourite bushcraft app is Locus pro, awesome navigation app, ise use the OS map layer and save for offline use.
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Love my S2.
Might be worth ringing who you got your contract with. They might give you cheaper contract and an S2. S2 was best Android phone until the One X and S3 came out.
Nexus has no SD slot, so you limited to what you can put on it. I can read books on my S2, I could watch films etc, and can listern to music. All in one device, which also has GPS etc. Put it in an Otterbox and smile.
I have yet to see anything which would make me buy a Windows phone. Lets be honest, if android was a PC os and it would play the latest games, microsoft would be in really trouble.
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My lad is running Windows Mango on his phone and its very slick. I've set up a PC running W8 preview, and thats pretty slick too. W7 is great but I like the metro interface on 8 and there is so much going on in its development that it will be the most vibrant OS around I think. Really looking forward to getting a Microsoft Surface tablet asap after launch, it looks the dogs dangles with super performance plus a phone to match.
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i thought phones were for sending and receiving calls thats what i have my iPhone for regards dave
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Samsung pretty much the market leaders in mobile technology,ive got the galaxy ace so samsung got my vote.
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LOL you pay what they cost to make calls? You can spend Ł30 quid to make calls, and 10 of that is credit.
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Robert Baden-Powell, on camping
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In that case sell your pomme and get http://www.argos.co.uk/static/Produc...7C14419095.htm will do what you need.
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theres always something shinier/newer, the key question is what more do YOU need. The desire is renowned for being low on phone memory, but if you're sensible about it, it works.
What are you using yours for....and what are you missing?
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If you want Android, and want it to be bang up to date for at least 2 years, then galaxy nexus is best bet.
Its quite cheap now too.
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Another vote for the S3 I've got the 32gb version there is supposed to be a 64gb one on the way but with a few SD cards including 1 64gb for media I still have some internal space left even with Europe and US sat navigation maps together with tons of Memory Map mapping and lots of reference material and a fair few apps.
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August or September's according to Samsung
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As long as its factory unlocked, unbranded.
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I must say reading this thread is confusing!
For a bushcrafty lot, I'd think chat like this would atleast mention rugged phones, like the JCB Toughphone line or a Samsung B2100
I've had a Sony Ericsson C905 (not exactly tough I know, but bought for it's brilliant camera not long after it came out) but as I knelt on it the other night, the screen has cracks, a big black blob on it and vertical lines.... so I'm looking for a replacement...
What about other tough phones?
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I've had a HTC Desire HD for a while now and like you i had been thinking about upgrading.
The Mrs has one of the latest HTC phones though, with the latest software version and ok it's slightly faster at opening ap's, but to be honest there really isn't THAT much difference in use.
The other thing that persuaded me to wait, is that many of the newer HTC phones are coming out with a sealed in battery.
As i carry spare batteries with me when camping there is absolutely no way i'd buy a phone with either memory or battery sealed in.
I\d say save you money, only difference is a slight different operating system and very very slightly faster in operation.
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Why? I have never, ever dropped my phone anywhere. When camping I stick my phone in a ziplock bag at night to keep moisture off it. The vast majority of people don't need a 'tough' phone as most don't drop them, go wading across rivers etc and most 'tough' phones lack features and the screens are too small for us to watch Ray Mears video's.
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I use a Nokia 1616, I have a spare one still in its box, cheap as chips and waterproof when kept in a waterproof bag. True, I do have to remember most of the numbers I dial and I take notes on bits of paper and take pictures on my camera. Works for me.
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i dont follow all the fancy phones-i have an allegedly unbreakable one from Samsung
the GT-B2719 in fact
i can still go on facebook when out and about it has a camera and all sorts of other swish gubbins which i dont use
main reason i have an unbreakable one? in one easy expalantion? Toddler
Lisa has a Samsung galaxy (i think) whilst hers has coped with the trials and tribulations of having aa toddler in the house i notice its battery charge is a lot worse than mine hers is plugged in every night for charge mine if i use it normal amounts lasts me 4 to 5 days between charges and thats left on constantly
if i conserve it by not playing with it aall the time, turning it off over night etc etc i can get 7 to 8 days out of it
i like the look of smart phones but i suspect i wouldn't use one to its full potential
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I was looking at tough phones last year, the JCB phones didn't get great reviews, Samsung seems good.
Personally I like the look of the ITTM Outlimits 3g, comes with dual Sim slots for those areas of poor reception where a different network might be useful.
Currently using a Galaxy S11, a million times better than the HTC P.O.S. it replaced
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