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by: famu97 May 9, 2011 9:51 AM PDT

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Need Recommendations for new Phone @ end of June time-frame

by famu97 - 5/9/11 9:51 AM

I've seen a couple of posts for new phone recommendations but I have specific requirements that I'd like everyone to consider. Please take into account any phones rumored to be coming out around the end of June time frame. I'm leaving T-Mobile's sorry network, so I will not buy a phone on T-Mobile's network under any circumstances. I currently own and use the Piece of crap Moto Cliq (v1).

1. dual-core 1GHz (would consider single-core 1GHz)
2. want 4G (GSM considerations first, then CDMA)
3. want thin profile (i do not want a bulky phone)
4. Prefer QWERTY keyboards but open to all touch (maybe in conflict w/#3 but I still prefer a keyboard)
5. Prefer stock Google Experience phone for timely updates but open to OEM skins to get higher-priority requirements
6. front-facing camera (lessor priority)


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Clarification request: June/July recommendations for Verizon?

by madamtobi - 5/10/11 2:59 PM

In Reply to: Need Recommendations for new Phone @ end of June time-frame by famu97

Same as famu97's question.
Was going to buy the Incredible but they retired it in favor of the Incredible 2 that reviewers stay doesn't warrant the big jump in cost.


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G2X

by TarzanJr - 5/10/11 12:51 PM

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I would strongly Recommend the T-Mobile LG (LG is the manufacturer) G2X. The G2X is Duel- Core, has good battery life, 4G (HSPA+), GSM, pretty thin (not the thinest but not bulky, All touch screen, STOCK GOOGLE EXPERIENCE GINGERBREAD!, Front facing camera, and answer to your prayers for a phone.


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Gingerbread

by TarzanJr - 5/10/11 12:59 PM

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Sorry i was wrong in my statement before about Gingerbread, it is running the stock version of Froyo (2.2) with a promise from LG for a gingerbread update later... But everything else is correct. Plus the phone won CNET's Editor's Choice for April 2011 and best of CTIA (I think)


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LG G2X by t-mobile

by tuongn2005 - 5/10/11 1:34 PM

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- It's slim, 4+ inch display, 4G capable, and dual core processor. You can buy it without t-mobile contract but it's pricey.
- HTC and Samsung (Galaxy II S) with dual core will be out in Summer time.
- Virtual keyboard with swype and speech-to-text app on Android make QWERTY keyboard useless.


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Just can't stay on T-Mobile network in my area

by famu97 - 5/10/11 5:57 PM

In Reply to: LG G2X by t-mobile by tuongn2005

the LG G2X does seem like it would meet all of my requirements for a new phone but TMO's network sucks in my area. AT&T has a better footprint for sure and better coverage. I should have never switched 2 yrs ago. If tmo had better coverage i would just get the G2X.

I think I'm going to wait it out for the Samsung Galaxy S II this summer. I just don't understand why all the OEM's have stopped making qwerty phones. i wish that Samsung Epic 4G was available on another carrier.


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