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CyHawk

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I recently got the Samsung S3 to keep my unlimited data. I wanted the Nexus but went with the S3 because I heard about the bad reception reviews of the Nexus. Has this been resolved? I have been thinking about exchanging my S3 for the Nexus. Anyone have both phones? Could I please get a good comparison? I do not mind touch-wiz but I like the idea of vanilla android. I had an Incredible that was rooted running CM7.
Thanks!
 
CyHawk said:
I recently got the Samsung S3 to keep my unlimited data. I wanted the Nexus but went with the S3 because I heard about the bad reception reviews of the Nexus. Has this been resolved? I have been thinking about exchanging my S3 for the Nexus. Anyone have both phones? Could I please get a good comparison? I do not mind touch-wiz but I like the idea of vanilla android. I had an Incredible that was rooted running CM7.
Thanks!
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Although I find the reception on the Nexus acceptable (not good). Those who have had issues still have them (from what I've heard).

Basically, I think the Nexus's reception is what it is at this point. As far as whether the S3 is better or not, I can't answer.
 
Comparing my Nexus side by side with my coworkers S3, reception is about the same. I'm pretty happy with the reception on my Nexus to be honest.
 
I recently had posted that neither my wife's Razr or my Gnex could hold on to a 4g signal in our house...well I guess they were just testing at that time. As of last night and all day today I have had 4g signal in my house. I was comparing dbm signal levels last night and they were basically identical. I was really concerned that she would have signal in the house and maybe I wouldn't...not the case.
However I had noticed a Coworkers Razr at work and he had a 4g signal and I didn't...so maybe in more extreme cases the Razr maybe a little better but I'm kinda getting over the whole signal issue. Now I'm on the edge of hitting the buttons on Wugs Root method...drivers and all installed ready to root. Don't know if I want to get into the addictive state I was in with my OG Droid or not?
 
I guess hardware also played a part in my decision. I’m starting to dislike the physical button, and the damn thing is so wide I can’t use it one-handed. I’m sure these are things I can live with.
 
A coworker of mine had to get a replacement Nexus due to the charge port no longer working.
Today, he will be receiving his 3rd replacement due to the signal issue.
 
I bought an S3 to burn an upgrade from my Galaxy Nexus.

The S3 is currently for sale in the Buy & Sell forum, if that gives you an idea of which one I preferred.
 
I've had reception issues on and off ever since getting the phone, but its hard to tell what's a real reception issue and what's just placebo effect from bar calculation methods. All in all, I only have problems when in motion, but sitting still signal is top notch.
 
I don't have reception issues unless I get into a rural area CyHawk. Here in the DSM area and all surrounding burbs, I get full bars most of the time.
 
Well I don't really have reception issues but the mic on my phone still cuts out from time to time. And that's running Jelly Bean. Very annoying.
 
How does the screen compare? I looked at the Nexus at the local VZW store and it didn't look as crisp as the S3. Of course it was a store phone, it looked like that particular phone had some screen issues.
I feel uneasy with the S3 right now. I have the Galaxy Tab 10.1 and I feel burned by Samsung for their lack of support and glacier like software updates. However, the S3 is fast! I have not had one force close in the week that I have been using it.
What’s the news on the next version of the Nexus? Will Google even sell a Verizon version?
Thanks!
 
CyHawk said:
How does the screen compare? I looked at the Nexus at the local VZW store and it didn't look as crisp as the S3. Of course it was a store phone, it looked like that particular phone had some screen issues.
I feel uneasy with the S3 right now. I have the Galaxy Tab 10.1 and I feel burned by Samsung for their lack of support and glacier like software updates. However, the S3 is fast! I have not had one force close in the week that I have been using it.
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