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does she like and handle big items well?
if yes, note 3 is awesome....if you want a little smaller, Nexus 5....if you want smaller, S4/1X/etc
if yes, note 3 is awesome....if you want a little smaller, Nexus 5....if you want smaller, S4/1X/etc
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Yumcha (09-13-2013)
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#9003
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Question for the Android experts (I don't pay as much attention these days to this): My wife is actually (no joke) looking to ditch her iPhone because well, she likes the Android platform more.
Her contract is also up and so, we have the option of going after either the Sammy Galaxy S4, Sony Xperia Z, or Xperia ZL (the Z1 has no announcement for Canada). So, of the 3, which would you suggest?
Thanks in advance!
Her contract is also up and so, we have the option of going after either the Sammy Galaxy S4, Sony Xperia Z, or Xperia ZL (the Z1 has no announcement for Canada). So, of the 3, which would you suggest?
Thanks in advance!
What are the main things she uses her phone for?
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Yumcha (09-13-2013)
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Of the 3, have her go and try out the ZL in her own hands. If that is not too big for her, get that. It is also water and dust resistant with dragon tail glass, so very durable. If it is too large, is the Moto X available on your carrier? Pretty sure she'll love that. If all else fails, then get the S4. The Xperia Z is okay, but the Z1 is a ton better if you and her can just wait it out a month or 2 to arrive.
Wait...I thought the ZL was essentially the Z except, smaller and a bit less pricey. So, do I have it mixed up or do you (and honestly, it's easy with all the Z-type phones by Sony).
The Moto X is indeed available up here and I'll ask her to test drive one at Best Buy tomorrow. Z1 has no announcement and it may be close to December when it hits Canadian shelves and her contract is up and so, she'd prefer to get a better monthly rate and a better phone (no offence, iPhone! ).
#9005
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Lol yeah...... I realized that and edited it. You read it too quick lol
Correct me if I'm wrong, but doesn't Canada still let you pay monthly once your contract is up? I mean if you want to wait it out, couldn't you just continue the same payment for a month or 2 until the Z1 becomes official?
But go try out the Moto X anyways. Just sucks you can't use Moto Maker.
Correct me if I'm wrong, but doesn't Canada still let you pay monthly once your contract is up? I mean if you want to wait it out, couldn't you just continue the same payment for a month or 2 until the Z1 becomes official?
But go try out the Moto X anyways. Just sucks you can't use Moto Maker.
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Yumcha (09-13-2013)
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Lol yeah...... I realized that and edited it. You read it too quick lol
Correct me if I'm wrong, but doesn't Canada still let you pay monthly once your contract is up? I mean if you want to wait it out, couldn't you just continue the same payment for a month or 2 until the Z1 becomes official?
Correct me if I'm wrong, but doesn't Canada still let you pay monthly once your contract is up? I mean if you want to wait it out, couldn't you just continue the same payment for a month or 2 until the Z1 becomes official?
As well, my wife is honestly fed up with her iPhone and wants a new phone. As hard as it may be to believe, she actually thinks it sucks after trying out my S3.
So, we got some time tomorrow and with her contract up, she'd prefer to walk out of the store tomorrow with a new phone. So, it's kinda between the S4, ZL, or Z. Essentially, I think it is a toss-up between the Z and the S4. Where one is glass and water-proof, the other has faster guts and a bit more functionality. Would my wife care about extra functionality and slightly faster speed? The advantage of the Sammy is that it can integrate nicely with our TV since it is a Samsung as well. Still, not sure if that's a show-stopper for her. The Sony, she can use at the pool when she takes Little T swimming...
But, keep the advice coming! Appreciate all recommendations.
#9007
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Yeah, the whole Samsung products in your household integration might be a reason to go with the S4.
As for the Z vs. ZL...... if she doesn't need the water/dust proof stuff and likes a more compact phone with the same specs, the ZL would be the choice.
I only suggested the Moto X because of the size (smaller than the ZL and only a teeny bit bigger than the iphone), but still packs a wallop. It's got better battery life than the other 3, and the smart notifications is awesome. And I believe it has an easier UI learning curve (but you might be able to teach her the S4's UI faster since you own the S3).
As for the Z vs. ZL...... if she doesn't need the water/dust proof stuff and likes a more compact phone with the same specs, the ZL would be the choice.
I only suggested the Moto X because of the size (smaller than the ZL and only a teeny bit bigger than the iphone), but still packs a wallop. It's got better battery life than the other 3, and the smart notifications is awesome. And I believe it has an easier UI learning curve (but you might be able to teach her the S4's UI faster since you own the S3).
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Yumcha (09-14-2013)
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I'm so mad. Why oh why, did I download the stupid MF3 update on my AT&T S4? There is a root for it but no ability to back up or add ROMS yet. I'm really sick of TouchWiz and I want AOSP..Grr
#9009
Suzuka Master
So the battery thing didnt work out.... something just keeps eating it I dunno what. According to GSM battery its the android kernel? I'll post a pic later
#9010
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I have Nova Prime, but still. Oh well, hopefully it comes out soon.
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Anyhow, after spending time playing significantly with the Moto X, S4, and Xperia Z, the wife actually picked the Z...yeah, the older product.
And no, I did not sway her (no snickering about my "love" for Sony, please). She just really liked the heft of the Xperia, glass surface, and the camera. The speed did not seem to be an issue for her.
And no, I did not sway her (no snickering about my "love" for Sony, please). She just really liked the heft of the Xperia, glass surface, and the camera. The speed did not seem to be an issue for her.
#9012
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Anyhow, after spending time playing significantly with the Moto X, S4, and Xperia Z, the wife actually picked the Z...yeah, the older product.
And no, I did not sway her (no snickering about my "love" for Sony, please). She just really liked the heft of the Xperia, glass surface, and the camera. The speed did not seem to be an issue for her.
And no, I did not sway her (no snickering about my "love" for Sony, please). She just really liked the heft of the Xperia, glass surface, and the camera. The speed did not seem to be an issue for her.
Out of curiosity, what were her thoughts on the other 2 phones?
#9013
I tried to tell the Apple guys that my wife wouldn't care for the 5s because she wouldn't know the difference in speed or whatever... i think they took it as trolling, but some people (women and parents) just don't care or look for other reasons to like a phone.
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She liked the Sammy 4 but ultimately, thought the camera on the Xperia Z was better. And what is important for her is that she has something she can quickly snag a pic of our son with. The fact that it was waterproof also really was a seller since well, she may take him to the pool and a quick dunk in water won't kill the phone.
And given the 2 choices (S4 and Z), the Z was slightly cheaper and so, she took that. Plans-wise, both cost the same. Canadian cell carriers am the suck.
#9015
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The multi-tasking, integration with Google just has her giggling. And oh, no iTunes. She HATED iTunes with a passion.
Nope, I didn't influence her...actually, I TOLD her to buy the iPhone since I thought she would like it more. She actually jokingly accused me of forcing her to get an inferior product after playing with her Z the last 2 days. Yeah, she really likes the Android platform. So, go figure...
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Mizouse (09-16-2013)
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Good for you, having a wife that's so open minded. My wife loves her iPhone still, and I'm not about to tell her otherwise, especially since she's happy.
#9017
Anyone have any advice on launchers for a Note 2? Don't want to root, but I want a change from touchwiz. Something smooth...
#9018
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You know, a very devoted Appler would never believe me, but my wife has been marveling how great her Z is since she's had it. She can't believe what she's been missing with using the iPhone all these years.
The multi-tasking, integration with Google just has her giggling. And oh, no iTunes. She HATED iTunes with a passion.
Nope, I didn't influence her...actually, I TOLD her to buy the iPhone since I thought she would like it more. She actually jokingly accused me of forcing her to get an inferior product after playing with her Z the last 2 days. Yeah, she really likes the Android platform. So, go figure...
The multi-tasking, integration with Google just has her giggling. And oh, no iTunes. She HATED iTunes with a passion.
Nope, I didn't influence her...actually, I TOLD her to buy the iPhone since I thought she would like it more. She actually jokingly accused me of forcing her to get an inferior product after playing with her Z the last 2 days. Yeah, she really likes the Android platform. So, go figure...
There are others that go into crazier things, if you want it.
I signed up for Aviate beta (haven't received a code yet) but this launcher seems interesting enough to try out, when I'm able to.
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CarbonGray Earl (09-16-2013)
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I still can't understand how ease of use and iTunes is in the same sentence. It's so much easier to drag and drop. Windows opens the a direct link to your folders in your phone when you plug in the USB for christ's sake. Oh you want to load songs/videos/anything into your iPhone? Load this annoyingly slow, RAM sucking, program on your computer first.
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#9020
Goodbye.
Yeah, everything you say to them that isn't infused with fruit love is immediately taken as trolling and they accuse you of blind hatred. Hypocrites. The best ones are when they say they are a lover of all technology, but really don't know jack about anything outside of Apple slideshows.
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I still can't understand how ease of use and iTunes is in the same sentence. It's so much easier to drag and drop. Windows opens the a direct link to your folders in your phone when you plug in the USB for christ's sake. Oh you want to load songs/videos/anything into your iPhone? Load this annoyingly slow, RAM sucking, program on your computer first.
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Any rumors on the note 4? By the time my contract is up that should be out or coming out soon.
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see we dont get butt hurt easy....
none of us called you a troll
none of us called you a troll
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we werent in the iphone thread either
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I never said you were...
I am seriously considering the note 4 mainly because of the bigger screen.
All I use my phone for is surfing the net and porn.
I am seriously considering the note 4 mainly because of the bigger screen.
All I use my phone for is surfing the net and porn.
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am messing with you Miz...
I will be honest, porn looks awesome on the Nexus 7 dat screen just makes them bewbs real LOL....
but in all honesty, note 4 will be out sometime Oct 2014...I dont plan sooo much in the future (other than retirement account LOL)....
I suggest if you looking for screen size, get the note3....its perfect....5.7" of porn on a HD screen and it comes with a stylus incase you are tired of playing with yours
I will be honest, porn looks awesome on the Nexus 7 dat screen just makes them bewbs real LOL....
but in all honesty, note 4 will be out sometime Oct 2014...I dont plan sooo much in the future (other than retirement account LOL)....
I suggest if you looking for screen size, get the note3....its perfect....5.7" of porn on a HD screen and it comes with a stylus incase you are tired of playing with yours
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am messing with you Miz...
I will be honest, porn looks awesome on the Nexus 7 dat screen just makes them bewbs real LOL....
but in all honesty, note 4 will be out sometime Oct 2014...I dont plan sooo much in the future (other than retirement account LOL)....
I suggest if you looking for screen size, get the note3....its perfect....5.7" of porn on a HD screen and it comes with a stylus incase you are tired of playing with yours
I will be honest, porn looks awesome on the Nexus 7 dat screen just makes them bewbs real LOL....
but in all honesty, note 4 will be out sometime Oct 2014...I dont plan sooo much in the future (other than retirement account LOL)....
I suggest if you looking for screen size, get the note3....its perfect....5.7" of porn on a HD screen and it comes with a stylus incase you are tired of playing with yours
Lol, like I said I have another year on my contract.
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#9035
Suzuka Master
saying this and I'm not even sure if they are a chinese company
#9036
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I've got a good feeling that the 6th or 7th Nexus phone will be by a Chinese company.
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Anyone get the new Google Wallet app? Got it on my HTC One but its still rolling out for my Nexus 7:
http://googlecommerce.blogspot.com/2...l-android.html
https://play.google.com/store/apps/d...m_campaign=app
The new UI is pretty nice and now you can send money to other people via GMail. Too bad NFC payment is still limited to certain devices. Stupid carrier restrictions.
http://googlecommerce.blogspot.com/2...l-android.html
https://play.google.com/store/apps/d...m_campaign=app
The new UI is pretty nice and now you can send money to other people via GMail. Too bad NFC payment is still limited to certain devices. Stupid carrier restrictions.
#9038
^^yup, got it today. It'll be interesting to try it out.
#9040
Needs more Lemon Pledge
Wait, Oppo, the guys who make the top end DVD players, etc are now making phones?
wow.
wow.