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Whats the next big phone for big red?

dirkbonn said:
I hear ya, Joey.

And your obsevation that they are pocket sized computers.... that they are. There isn't much I can do on my computer that I can't do on my phone. I have a high powered Alienware gaming laptop so the screen is bigger and it'll do what I ask extremely fast but the fact remains, I can do most of the things on my phone. It is slower and the screen smaller but my phone is 2-1/2" x 5", and my laptop is 16" x 12" and weighs 12-1/2 pounds.

Patiently/impatiently waiting for the phone to replace my Droid X. Just FYI, it's not out yet.
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I'm still on the original Incredible. My two years with it are up this month. I'm not expecting a perfect phone, just a device that only has the trade-offs I'm willing to make. A good (not spectacular) camera is one of my must-have criteria. I've never used the GNex, but I've seen plenty of photos taken with it side-by-side with the same photos shot with the Razr (not Maxx, but I'm pretty sure it's the same camera in both Razr devices) and the GNex took superior photos, especially macro and low-light. They were sharper, brighter, and higher contrast.

Ideally, I'd like an LTE phone that also has a GSM chip in it, but my understanding is that the technology just isn't there yet to fit it all into one package at a reasonable price point. I'm willing to let go of that feature on my wish list, and with the rumors about the Incredible 4G and Droid Fighter, the not-too-distant (I hope!) future is looking promising for me.
 
irishjoeyo said:
OMG! Did you guys hear about these phones coming out on Verizon?!?

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Note from Mr. Obvious: Yes, this is fake. I created it.
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LO freakin' L

Seriously, how can nobody else comment on this? Love it.
 
razrx said:
If you loved everything about the Maxx but the camera but dislike a lot of things about the iPhone, logic says you would have been better off keeping the phone you liked and picking up a point and shoot for $80? I have a Canon that's about the size of a credit card that I will take to concerts or events when I know I will want better quality photos or videos than what my phone can get.
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Thanks, but I have a small Canon point and shoot too,and it takes great photos. So great, in fact, that I rarely lug my D90 around with me at all. However, I do not consider it a substitute for the camera in my phone. Ever try to message someone a picture from your Canon camera??

If you are happy with your devices, that's great. I will be excited to own a great android smartphone with an outstanding camera. I'm sure it's coming eventually.
 
Just a heads up, the Droid RAZR HD was leaked. Probably the droid fighter we all heard about. No info on specs our release date, Just that it exists haha
 
Wontfinishlast said:
Just a heads up, the Droid RAZR HD was leaked. Probably the droid fighter we all heard about. No info on specs our release date, Just that it exists haha
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Right, no info or specs, official anyway. Here's a couple links with rumored info,

New Motorola Droid Razr HD (XT926) possibly headed to Verizon, could be the Droid Fighter Unwired View

Motorola Droid Fighter vs Samsung Galaxy S3: Raw Comparison Phone Reviews

Remember it's all rumor, but fun to read and imagine it's true. :)
 
HTC DROID Incredible 4G revealed via DROID Does site

"Ready for yet another smartphone in Verizon’s DROID lineup? Good. Big Red has today revealed the DROID Incredible 4G through the DROID Does website."

Slashgear

HTC DROID Incredible 4G spotted on Droid Does site

"The good old Droid Does web portal has been a reliable vector for leaked information for nearly every single DROID phone to date, and that tradition continues with the upcoming HTC DROID Incredible 4G. This third iteration of the Incredible hardware was spotted on the portal this morning with a full complement of specifications, finally laying to rest the rumors surrounding the device. The site also lists a price of $299, but that’s likely a leftover element from the DROID RAZR MAXX sub-site."

Android Community

Verizon Droid Incredible 4G LTE specs

Initial specs for the Verizon Droid Incredible 4G LTE, as seen at DroidDoes.com:

1.2GHz dual-core processor
1GB RAM
Sense 4.0
4-inch Super LCD display at qHD resolution
Storage: 8 gigabytes internal, up to 32GB microSD card
Beats Audio
Pandora
Slacker Radio
$299 on contract
8-megapixel rear-facing camera with flash
VGA front-facing camera
4G LTE hotspot
4-inch display
Size: 2.4 x 4.8 x 0.46 inches
Weight: 4.66 ounces
Battery: 1700 mAh

Android Central
 
Sounds like a mid-grade phone to me. Droid Life seems to agree:
DROID Incredible 4G LTE Spotted at DroidDoes.com, Reveals Full Specs Ahead of Announcement – Droid Life
Pricing showed up as being $299 on contract, but we get the feeling that this was a leftover that had not been switched from the RAZR MAXX’s page. If clicked, it redirected to the MAXX, which we know is one of Verizon’s few $299 devices. We don’t have official word on this, but would be surprised if the Incredible 4G came in at $299. This phone should be at $199 and not a penny more. We have been shocked in the past though, so don’t take our word for it.
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derek533 said:
A big WTF shout out to Verizon at this point. Seriously, this is your latest and greatest? What about the SG3, or Galaxy Journal let alone a One X variant. Are you really going that much into bed with Motorola that you can't seem to release a top tier phone that isn't gimped from the get go?

How disappointing.
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Just curious but what gave you the impression that this was what Verizon is presenting as it "Latest and Greatest" phone on their network? I mean, The Droid Does website doesn't think it'll cost more than $199 on contract.

Again, not complaining or arguing with you, just wonderin'. :confused:
 
If Verizon can't slap the Droid brand on it or if it isn't by Motorola, at this point, you can pretty much forget about it.

I've been researching AT&T and Sprint all morning and afternoon. I'm able to terminate my contract with no fees due to marginal service. When I find out which carriers will get the GS3 (AT&T, Sprint, and T-Mobile I'm sure; Verizon has its head too far up Motorola's hole to admit to there being better phones out), I'll be leaving Verizon. I can't take this anymore. They botched the Galaxy Nexus, they continue to release mid-level phones, and I'm just tired of the shenanigans. I once felt privileged being a Verizon customer because it had the greatest Android phones. But given AT&T's line-up (GS2, HTC One X, Galaxy Note) and Sprint's Evo line I'm afraid that's no longer true.
 
The new Razr HD/Fighter will be the next big phone. I have had HTC and Samsung phones as well and both sucked. The radios in every Samsung phone are complete junk, so is their craptastic plastic build quality. HTC's Sense is a bloated, memory hog and the last one I had kept crashing because of the Friend Stream widget and the weather animations. Motorola has the superior build quality, better UI (Motocast is awesome) and with the same battery as the Maxx, the Razr HD will last much longer than any HTC or Samsung phone. Cant wait!
 
AppsRUs said:
If Verizon can't slap the Droid brand on it or if it isn't by Motorola, at this point, you can pretty much forget about it.
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Yeah, like the Samsung Galaxy Nexus...oh wait... :p

Or how about the HTC Droid Rezound...oh yeah, it's not Droid branded either...it's just the HTC Rezound.
 
razrx said:
The new Razr HD/Fighter will be the next big phone. I have had HTC and Samsung phones as well and both sucked. The radios in every Samsung phone are complete junk, so is their craptastic plastic build quality. HTC's Sense is a bloated, memory hog and the last one I had kept crashing because of the Friend Stream widget and the weather animations. Motorola has the superior build quality, better UI (Motocast is awesome) and with the same battery as the Maxx, the Razr HD will last much longer than any HTC or Samsung phone. Cant wait!
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This. I've owned two HTC's and I swore by them, but I picked up a Razr recently, and everything is just.... better. I always thought HTC had the best build quality, but Motorola has done some fantastic things with the Razr. Motorola has the best radios and their UI is fantastic. I used to love Sense, but it has gotten very heavy and cumbersome, while Moto's is barely there. I'm excited to see how ICS will look on the Razr.
 
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