drexappeal
Extreme Android User
If Google insists on X'ing (pun intended) out the microSD card slot, then it won't be a competitor in my eyes...LOL.
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If Google insists on X'ing (pun intended) out the microSD card slot, then it won't be a competitor in my eyes...LOL.
Orion
Android Expert
Exactly! Which is why the S4 and the Note 3 are on top of my list. If Google continues with this little storage and non-removable battery nonsense, this will be another phone I'll skip.
Rxpert83
Dr. Feelgood
Apple doesn't use one either, so its not lacking features of its competitor ...which makes it competitive.
True and with Motorolas past history of messing up bootloaders and over the roof sky high prices and I am not expecting anything that would be groundbreaking and or placing the device on a must have list.
Apple, prff. I see nothing they can produce that Android doesn't have for quite some time now. Android manufactures can produce highly innovated designs that give Apple a run for its money. But with that said and out of the way, Google needs to get its head out of the sand. The Nexus brand is a perfect example. It is supposed to be top of the line and show what can be done on Android, but to me that's bull, especially with the lack of a sd card. Folks like to have a sd card, this cloud stuff is fine and dandy, but I still want a sd card slot. The Nexus brand should have everything under the sun that technology and software is at, but it doesn't. With no sd card slot, its no wonder that now one can't move apps to a sd card since there is none in the flagship series and its not a top priority now.
Bottom line, these devices whether they are Nexus, X, Y or Z series, should have nothing less than 32GB of internal memory and a sd card slot, unlocked, return the ability to move apps to the sd card and not to be muscled around by carriers by crippling them if offered on carriers distribution channels, removable sims etc. But I see none of this happening so to me the x project is already a fail.
Just hope they prove me wrong.
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Bnice
Guest
The asethetics of the phone has to appeal to the people. Many think design is not important but you would be surprised how important that plays when one first see his or her phone for the first time.
ScandaLeX
Wasn't Me
I can agree wholeheartedly with this.
Externally the phone must be a looker or else it's not going to capture my interest.
for those that dont have a subscription to WSJ...
Google said to be building powerful “X” phone with Motorola
bearballz
Well-Known Member
You're right, but the Iphone also has 3 different models based on how much storage you need. 32gb at least for me is the sweet spot, just enough space for all my apps and especially my music and podcasts.
I know the SIII has a 32gb model but unfortunetly BB didn't offer it in their lineup at the time when I purchased the 16gb model. I believe it's only available through Sprint and now Amazon? Thankfully Samsung still offers an SD slot where you can transfer all your media.
braxton355
Android Enthusiast
Yeah but apple don't have sd slots. So you can easily go to wal mart and purchase a 32GB or 60GB and place it in your phone. And you'd be set for life
I purchased my 32 gig for about 30 or 40 bucks. It's no different from internal memory. But you can't move some apps over to your sd, which that shouldn't be a big deal considering you have 16GB internally. I only have 1.2 GB internally(evo design 4g) and it works great for me. So I definitely recommend it.
bearballz
Well-Known Member
Yeah but apple don't have sd slots. So you can easily go to wal mart and purchase a 32GB or 60GB and place it in your phone. And you'd be set for life
I agree, I don't think we'll ever see Apple include an SD slot. But Apple does give you a choice as far as how much memory you need. Even devices like the Nexus phones and tablets have moved away from that as well.
Even with the SIII, you can't move apps over to the external storage card unless you root it. Only media like pictures, music, movies, and podcasts can be stored on the SD card.
Mr. Ed
Extreme Android User
found my solution...the current sierra wireless trifi and a netgear range extender!
works beautifully.
I don't suggest this for everyone...customer mobile broadband accounts are 6gb accounts.
Mr. Ed
Extreme Android User
ths for sure...I picked up 2 32 gb flash drives for 12.99 each at best buy
Every time I said I was done with Samsung they always came out with an amazing phone right before my upgrade that made me decide to give them another try. After I got burned with my 6th samsung phone in a row I finally made the jump to htc and now after my 3rd htc phone I'm still more than completely happy with them. They've earned my business and support and I plan to stay with them for a while yet.
I usually upgrade every year just to keep current hardware, and my family fights over my old phones. I actually talked a friend into an S3 based on the reviews and his was a lemon. Never again.
My 4g lte is rock solid. It's really a great device.
I usually upgrade every year just to keep current hardware, and my family fights over my old phones. I actually talked a friend into an S3 based on the reviews and his was a lemon. Never again.
My 4g lte is rock solid. It's really a great device.
Tommydaniel
Android Expert
What were those six phones?
I loved the N400. It was a great phone but I had too many problems with it. Sprint replaced it with the Sanyo 8100.Then my wife and I had the Samsung a620 / VGA 1000. My wife's died on her for no reason. Then I had the Samsung a900, aka Blade. Loved that phone too, but too many problems with it. I told myself I would not buy another Samsung phone again. Now I don't see myself getting anything else but Samsung. I have come to realize that no phone is perfect. All of them have their weak points. You just have to decide what you can live with or without.
whoa the N400, one of my first phones and a blast from the past. (i actually like it since it reminded me so much of a star trek communicator) lol
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drexappeal
Extreme Android User
You know, even though I had been a diehard HTC person since the HTC Mogul, I never thought that I'd come back to Samsung (just because of my family member's Instinct and all the horror stories I heard of with the US Android offerings). I say that because, ironically, my very first Smartphone was a Samsung i500 PDA phone. It was extremely limited, but served so many functions that were important to me. Even funnier is that it came with an integrated stylus!...LOL...Go figure that I'm back with Samsung again, after they started to increase the amount of US support on their Android phones, and I'm actually happy with the choice I made. I haven't had this many people ask about my phone, since I first got my EVO. And because I'm way more familiar with Android now, I'm not as shy about showing off all the functions (including the immediate distinction of being able to customize the lock screen and use a 3rd party launcher to make the interface look so different than any other Android phone...without even having rooted yet).
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KOLIO
Guest
drexappeal
Extreme Android User
I would not mind if they did this at all. Even if the current Note 2 were only 5 inches, I might have even liked it better than the current one (...well, probably not, but still would've been fine with it). Ultimately, it could cut down on production for them, especially if they come out with the Note 7.
With the "rumors" and existing Note lineup, they'd have the 5 inch phone, 6-6.3 inch phone, 7-8 inch Note Tablet, & 10 inch Note tablet. I can even see them bumping up the 10 inch to 11 inch, just like the ATIV Windows 8 tablets. Having a 5 inch and 6+inch phone would help them compete with Sony that'll have both sizes in 2013. Next year is going to be interesting and seems like it'll be a transition year for "new" concepts.
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KOLIO
Guest
I like this one,especially if the overall dimensions remain close to the SGS III.
Now you got me looking at "whatifs" DREX,even though I already have a perfectly good phone.......:banghead:
Now you got me looking at "whatifs" DREX,even though I already have a perfectly good phone.......:banghead:
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KOLIO
Guest
Here's another one just for you DREX(3rd time's the charm they say).........
Samsung Galaxy Note 2 coming in black
ScandaLeX
Wasn't Me
You're like the brother I never knew.
THIS is my timeline as well.
The Samsung i500 - must give props to those great phones during their time.
drexappeal
Extreme Android User
I like this one,especially if the overall dimensions remain close to the SGS III.
Now you got me looking at "whatifs" DREX,even though I already have a perfectly good phone.......:banghead:
What would this place be if we didn't keep each other informed and up to date on what's coming down the line 6 months from now...LOL...I also didn't think that I'd be looking at all Samsung devices within 2 years from my jumping on the Android bandwagon.
Here's another one just for you DREX(3rd time's the charm they say).........
Samsung Galaxy Note 2 coming in black
It's cool, but not dark blue, so I'm perfectly happy with the Titanium Grey. Now, if that other Cobalt Blue color comes out (like was rumored) and it looks sick, then I might be a little annoyed...LOL.
You're like the brother I never knew.
THIS is my timeline as well.
The Samsung i500 - must give props to those great phones during their time.
I can say the same 'bout you being the sister I never knew ScandaLeX...LOL. Although, there are many peeps that were former PPC owners, that had moved over from the i500, but are also members on here. Maybe not quite as active, but they're around for sure.