If you are willing to wait, maybe HTC might put out a new Android phone for T-Mobile. A 4.3" screen would be quite nice.
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[Merged] Samsung Galaxy S / Captivate Android Phone
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T-Mobile launches the Galaxy S on July 21st, under the Vibrant model name.
This is an excellent phone, check it out here:
http://www.boygeniusreport.com/2010/06/28/t-mobile-vibrant-199-99-on-july-21st/
This is an excellent phone, check it out here:
http://www.boygeniusreport.com/2010/06/28/t-mobile-vibrant-199-99-on-july-21st/
I'm on a family plan with my parents, grandparents, and uncle, my line was eligible for upgrade in November. There are rumors of an HTC Vision or HD3, or even the iPhone 4 coming to T-Mobile end of this year, but my grandparents line will be eligible for upgrade in November of this year, so I'll be safe
Using my iPhone 3G on EDGE is becoming unbearable, especially when I used my moms myTouch slide on 3G, I think I might get the Galaxy S after all.
From Apple's tech specs page it lacks 1700 MHz.
http://www.apple.com/iphone/specs.html
Cellular and wireless
* UMTS/HSDPA/HSUPA (850, 900, 1900, 2100 MHz)
* GSM/EDGE (850, 900, 1800, 1900 MHz)
* 802.11b/g/n Wi-Fi (802.11n 2.4GHz only)
* Bluetooth 2.1 + EDR wireless technology
In the past Samsung phones have not been the best for service and support, this has all changed just this year. I read an article (wish I would have grabbed the link) that they are making a big push this year to grow their market share in the smartphone sector. The Galaxy S has been extremely successful and is a very stable high quality phone. I will be buying one myself on the AT&T network when they release late in July or at the beginning of August. The AT&T version is called Captivate. Yours on T-Mobile will ship with Android 2.1 with a free upgrade to "Froyo" version 2.2 shortly thereafter. I've used a beta version of 2.2 and it's a truly outstanding Android release. Best of all it comes with Flash.... a very important feature. That's the only thing about iOS I do not like, as the facts (like it or not) are that much of what is on the net is flash based. Many of the sites I visit use flash, so I cannot use my iPhone for those.
I actually got to try out a Galaxy S. I kind of liked it, but there are too many compromises for me to give up my iPhone for an Android device. Here are a few.... Music player, camera, video camera, os speed, tap to zoom, quality of onscreen keyboard, app quality and quantity, email client, are all way better on the iPhone.
I'm on a family plan with my parents, grandparents, and uncle, my line was eligible for upgrade in November. There are rumors of an HTC Vision or HD3, or even the iPhone 4 coming to T-Mobile end of this year, but my grandparents line will be eligible for upgrade in November of this year, so I'll be safe
Using my iPhone 3G on EDGE is becoming unbearable, especially when I used my moms myTouch slide on 3G, I think I might get the Galaxy S after all.
There's always something better right around the corner. If you're ready to buy now I say go for it and be happy.
I actually got to try out a Galaxy S. I kind of liked it, but there are too many compromises for me to give up my iPhone for an Android device. Here are a few.... Music player, camera, video camera, os speed, tap to zoom, quality of onscreen keyboard, app quality and quantity, email client, are all way better on the iPhone.
I'm on a family plan with my parents, grandparents, and uncle, my line was eligible for upgrade in November. There are rumors of an HTC Vision or HD3, or even the iPhone 4 coming to T-Mobile end of this year, but my grandparents line will be eligible for upgrade in November of this year, so I'll be safe
Using my iPhone 3G on EDGE is becoming unbearable, especially when I used my moms myTouch slide on 3G, I think I might get the Galaxy S after all.
It is slow at times but i have the $6 data plan w/ T-Mobile and their next cheapest is $25 for 200 MB. After that they charge you $39. I wouldnt mind going to $25 but $39 is ridiculous.
Really? Your 5 MP camera is better than Samsungs 5 MP camera? Based on what? I doubt Samsungs has a green spot in the middle of its pictures. iP4 1Ghz processor is better than Samsungs 1Ghz processor? How so? Samsung makes the processors for iPhone.IMO the only thing that makes the apps better from Apple is the ability to jailbreak and get things you cant otherwise because 95% of the apps in iTunes, i dont care about. There are some stupid ones in there.
Me thinks the fanboy in you is biased.
The iPhone 4's 5MP shooter is better than Samsung's Galaxy S: http://www.macworld.com/article/152314/2010/06/iphonecameratests.html
IMO the only thing that makes the apps better from Apple is the ability to jailbreak and get things you cant otherwise because 95% of the apps in iTunes, i dont care about. There are some stupid ones in there.
Me thinks the fanboy in you is biased.
The iPhone 4 doesn't have a green spot in it's pictures, either. As far as the processors go, it's a draw, since Samsung produces (and helped make) both.
P.S. You're always going to find "stupid" applications in every app store, no matter what platform.
It happens. The only difference is that Apple has the best hardware/ software combo on the market. Always. For example: the iPhone 4's 5MP shooter out-does the to-be-released Droid X by a healthy margin. Food for thought.
The iPhone 4's 5MP shooter is better than Samsung's Galaxy S: http://www.macworld.com/article/152314/2010/06/iphonecameratests.html
The iPhone 4 doesn't have a green spot in it's pictures, either. As far as the processors go, it's a draw, since Samsung produces (and helped make) both.
P.S. You're always going to find "stupid" applications in every app store, no matter what platform.
A4 in iPhone is not a 1Ghz chip. It's believed to be between 600 and 800 Mhz so it is quite slower and the graphic in Galaxy is the fastest of all phones
iFixit did a full tear-down and it's confirmed to be clocked at 1GHz. As for the graphics card, I have no idea, so you're probably right.
The iPhone 4's 5MP shooter is better than Samsung's Galaxy S: http://www.macworld.com/article/152314/2010/06/iphonecameratests.html
The iPhone 4 doesn't have a green spot in it's pictures, either. As far as the processors go, it's a draw, since Samsung produces (and helped make) both.
P.S. You're always going to find "stupid" applications in every app store, no matter what platform.
So a link from MACWORLD saying it is the best. And after reading it, its a good test but there is no big diference between it and the Galaxy. Nothing that stands out anyways.
Look, i dont really care one way or the other, a 5MP camera is about the same across the board if it is a reputable company but perhaps you missed the thread in here about the green spot in many peoples pictures. It is a problem at least for some that got the first batch. Ive never heard of anybody with any phone having that problem.
The iPhone is a great thing imo and i love mine but they miss the boat an many things and are still playing catchup to other companies as far as what the device can do. There has been video phone calling on models already and Apple is just now getting into the game so though it is cool, they arent setting any standard here. They are catching up in some regards to apps and Android is catching up to them with apps and is actually putting out a equal or better OS with the release of 2.2.
Only thing missing for Android is a jailbreak which could move many to go with them. Apple would be smart to get their phone on the other carriers instead of just AT&T which would make it a bit cheaper for service with more choices out there.
It happens. The only difference is that Apple has the best hardware/ software combo on the market. Always. For example: the iPhone 4's 5MP shooter out-does the to-be-released Droid X by a healthy margin. Food for thought.
I know it happens, but I just can't see it being forever. Software/hardware technology is not changing year-to-year anymore. It's changing monthly. It seems there's better spec'd phones (yes, I know...) coming out each month.
True and all im saying is some Android phones are fast catching up or maybe even exceeding. Apple has some great things but looks like there are some phones that i wouldnt mind switching to if i had to and they are for me puttng Blackberry in the rear view as they have things about them i do not like such as not being able to use wifi as you can on an iPhone.
Samsung sells the most phones and they are always making new ones and i havent been real impressed by some that were last years models trying to jump in the touchscreen era like the Behold but looks like Galaxy is right there, and so is the MyTouch now.
That new Android OS is a good system and they are only on 2.2. Apple is on 4.0 and and they are hot on their heels. And now there are also reports that the iPhone 4 is overheating during normal use.
So a link from MACWORLD saying it is the best is what your giving me? Im sure they arent biased at all
Look, i dont really care one way or the other, a 5MP camera is about the same across the board but perhaps you missed the thread in here about the green spot in many peoples pictures. It is a problem at least for some that got the first batch. Ive never heard of anybody with any phone having that problem.
The iPhone is a great thing imo and i love mine but they miss the boat an many things and are still playing catchup to other companies as far as what the device can do. There has been video phone calling on models already and Apple is just now getting into the game so though it is cool, they arent setting any standard here. They are catching up in some regards to apps and Android is catching up to them with apps and is actually putting out a equal or better OS with the release of 2.2.
Only thing missing for Android is a jailbreak which could move many to go with them. Apple would be smart to get their phone on the other carriers instead of just AT&T which would make it a bit cheaper for service with more choices out there.
??? You don't make a lot of sense in your post. Android does have a jailbreak known as "rooting". It's been around since the G1 came out a few years ago. AT&T isn't the most expensive plan out there and I believe a Verizon iPhone would be the same price or more expensive. Video calling has been on only a couple of phones so don't act like it was a widely available feature and Apple is just now catching up. Apple has great potential with FaceTime and it is so far executed much better than the competition. Just wait until it is opened up to Skype and other VOIP aps.
FROYO has yet to be released on a wide-scale so no one really knows how great it is or will be. The Nexus One benefits and that's great but it's not a revolutionary update. The 5MP camera on my iPhone 4 blows many phones and point/shoot cameras out of the water. Specs may not be huge on the phone by any means but their execution is the key.
IMO the only thing that makes the apps better from Apple is the ability to jailbreak and get things you cant otherwise because 95% of the apps in iTunes, i dont care about. There are some stupid ones in there.
Me thinks the fanboy in you is biased.
Yes, the iPhone camera is far better.
Lets see...Samsung Galaxy
Hummingbird processor - Pretty much the A4 Cortex which is a underclocked A8
No Camera Flash
Unreliable support from samsung in case of new Android SW Variants past Froyo. Because samsung has a tendency to promise future support and then later doesnt.
Crappy Touch Wiz interface
iPhone 4
Camera Flash
A4 Processor
Future Support - For at least 2-3i more OS versions
Hummingbird processor - Pretty much the A4 Cortex which is a underclocked A8
No Camera Flash
Unreliable support from samsung in case of new Android SW Variants past Froyo. Because samsung has a tendency to promise future support and then later doesnt.
Crappy Touch Wiz interface
iPhone 4
Camera Flash
A4 Processor
Future Support - For at least 2-3i more OS versions