[JR A]

... and I need your help.

I have never posted here, but have frequented and contributed to CrackBerry.com for quite some time.

I've hovered around these forums for a little while; hopefully I've posted in the right section since I don't see a General Discussion section. Ever since Mobile Nations "merger" with the sister forums I decided to seriously look into an Android device. I'm not leaving BlackBerry platform at all, as I have a Bold 9930 and getting a Playbook tablet shortly.

I'm not up to speed with all the different devices and different versions of Android OS out there. I'm most familiar (hands on) with the Galaxy S 2 (Sprint) and a Galaxy Nexus.

I want an Android cell phone and Android tablet to be my secondary devices. Bold 9930 and Playbook will be my business and primary devices, but I like the idea of having the customization different "fun" things you can do with Android. I have a secondary cell phone with Sprint, so looking for a phone to activate on that line.

Should I just grab the Samsung Galaxy S2 Epic, or wait til the next "big" thing drops? I've heard news of the new Galaxy Nexus, but not sure if it will better suit my needs than the S2.



Here's what I'm looking for in a secondary cell phone:

- Big screen
- Loud speakers
- Bright, high quality display
- Fast web browsing and media streaming
- Quick responsiveness; I hate lag, which is what kept me from turning to Android in the past

What I DON'T care about as much:

- I don't care about battery life. I already have a main phone, this will just be for fun. So I'm willing to sacrifice battery life for performance
- Reception doesn't have to be that great. Again, I already have a 9930...
- I don't know too much about rooting devices, but MIGHT dabble with it down the road.
- Cost. I don't have a budget, so whatever's best is what I'm getting.



As far as Android tablets go... I've been eyeing the Galaxy Tab 8.9 but have read it's a bit laggy. Then again I heard there's a 7.7 model coming out and it's suppose to blow the 7.0 Plus and 8.9 out of the water. What I want in a tablet is pretty much the same thing I want in my desired cell phone listed above. Let it be known, that I'm steering more toward the 7" - 8.9" form factor. I don't really want the bulk of a 10" tablet. Main purpose for this tablet is to watch HD video both locally and streaming.



Hopefully someone can help me out.

Thanks!

[the2ndflood]

... and I need your help.

I have never posted here, but have frequented and contributed to CrackBerry.com for quite some time.

I've hovered around these forums for a little while; hopefully I've posted in the right section since I don't see a General Discussion section. Ever since Mobile Nations "merger" with the sister forums I decided to seriously look into an Android device. I'm not leaving BlackBerry platform at all, as I have a Bold 9930 and getting a Playbook tablet shortly.

I'm not up to speed with all the different devices and different versions of Android OS out there. I'm most familiar (hands on) with the Galaxy S 2 (Sprint) and a Galaxy Nexus.

I want an Android cell phone and Android tablet to be my secondary devices. Bold 9930 and Playbook will be my business and primary devices, but I like the idea of having the customization different "fun" things you can do with Android. I have a secondary cell phone with Sprint, so looking for a phone to activate on that line.

Should I just grab the Samsung Galaxy S2 Epic, or wait til the next "big" thing drops? I've heard news of the new Galaxy Nexus, but not sure if it will better suit my needs than the S2.



Here's what I'm looking for in a secondary cell phone:

- Big screen
- Loud speakers
- Bright, high quality display
- Fast web browsing and media streaming
- Quick responsiveness; I hate lag, which is what kept me from turning to Android in the past

What I DON'T care about as much:

- I don't care about battery life. I already have a main phone, this will just be for fun. So I'm willing to sacrifice battery life for performance
- Reception doesn't have to be that great. Again, I already have a 9930...
- I don't know too much about rooting devices, but MIGHT dabble with it down the road.
- Cost. I don't have a budget, so whatever's best is what I'm getting.



As far as Android tablets go... I've been eyeing the Galaxy Tab 8.9 but have read it's a bit laggy. Then again I heard there's a 7.7 model coming out and it's suppose to blow the 7.0 Plus and 8.9 out of the water. What I want in a tablet is pretty much the same thing I want in my desired cell phone listed above. Let it be known, that I'm steering more toward the 7" - 8.9" form factor. I don't really want the bulk of a 10" tablet. Main purpose for this tablet is to watch HD video both locally and streaming.



Hopefully someone can help me out.

Thanks!

Since Android phones run on the AndroidOS, the features are mostly universal. So what one Android phone can do, so can a different Android phone made by a different vendor. I would suggest though getting an Android phone with an OS version of 2.3.4, that way you can move apps onto the memory card. I had a Samsung Transform before I bought the EVO3D and the fact that I couldn't move apps to the memory card, killed my love of the phone.

Which phone is best is a tough question to answer, because every person will have their own opinion. I'm sure some users here will give you some helpful insight, but your best bet would be to research different phones first. Goto sites like phonescoop.com and read through the site and user reviews. Read through and compare the specs of different Android phones. That is what I have been doing for years now, because you don't want to waste your money on a phone that you hate. So I would suggest looking on phone info sites and researching what phone to get that way.



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[JR A]

Thanks!

Didn't know that tidbit about 2.3.4 being the first version to allow apps on expansion memory. It's a not a deal breaker for me, but definitely something I would like to have if I'm going to be getting AndroidOS anyway...

[Moscow Desire]

Thanks!

Didn't know that tidbit about 2.3.4 being the first version to allow apps on expansion memory. It's a not a deal breaker for me, but definitely something I would like to have if I'm going to be getting AndroidOS anyway...

Actually, if you "root" the device, You can run one of several apps to SD programs, so you don't neccessarily have to have the latest version OS.

Also note, that not "all" apps can run from the SD. But about 75% can.

As with devices, what the above poster said is true. Compare the specs. Go to the shops and play around with them. 1.2 Dual core seems to be the minimum. 1gb internal memory at the very least (although the newer ones come with more). An SD card is a must. Lately, a couple of new powerful phones only come with 16gb internal and no SD Slot. And no SD poses an issue with some folks who like to tinker with their phones. Makes it a touch tricky to install a custom OS.

The same with a tablet. At least 1ghz Dual Core. 16gb internal and an SD slot. If you want access all the time, you'll need Wifi and internal 3g (yes, you can get a "3g dongle, but.....). And as for me, a full size USB2.0 port is a must.

[jonathon6017]

I am a past crackberry addict and honestly I feel like some of these claims are wrong.

I have a G'zOne Commando and on it is 2.2.1 (Froyo) with only 500mb of ram and an 800MHz proccesor. I experience very little lag (though I am rooted and removed bloatware) and I can move apps to the AD card and that is a native feature not.just a root only feature.

While I do think 1.2GHz is a high minimum for a.secondary phone, if you don't mind getting it, it.will be better when you play hd 3d games

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[mamawM]

scroll up to the top of this page and at the top right select devices, then select sprint. there's a lot of info there.

[Moscow Desire]

though I am rooted

Exactly.

[JR A]

I guess it boils down to SGS2 vs. Nexus


I've read articles and threads and watched videos. Unfortunately, I haven't had any hands on time with the new Nexus.

Should I get the SGS2 now, or wait for the Nexus?

[JtothaR]

Exactly.

Wrong, it's been a stock feature for quite some time now.

I had it on the first version of froyo on the nexus one... non-rooted

[Moscow Desire]

Wrong, it's been a stock feature for quite some time now.

I had it on the first version of froyo on the nexus one... non-rooted

And when you tried to move it to SD, you will see, you really didn't change a whole lot in your internal memory. Because it only moved portion to the sd. Usually about 20%. It did not move the entire app to SD. Just because you have an APK, well, consider it an andoid packaged kit. When you install it, it extracts itself all over. And on an unrooted device, things are left behind in internal memory. You only move a portion of it. Yes you have an option. Hell, I have always had this. But, it only moves a portion.

If total installation to SD was around in Native Android form, then there wouldn't be a need for Apps2Sd or any of the other apps to sd programs. So why did they make them?

[the2ndflood]

Thanks!

Didn't know that tidbit about 2.3.4 being the first version to allow apps on expansion memory. It's a not a deal breaker for me, but definitely something I would like to have if I'm going to be getting AndroidOS anyway...

Your welcome. I'm glad that I could help.

I do agree with Moscow Desire, the ability to save apps to a memory card is a must. Most Android phones have pathetic amounts of internal storage; so the ability to save apps to a memory card is very important. Especially if you plan to download huge games from developers like Gameloft, E. A., X-Plane, ext, because they use up hundreds of MBs. Well X-Plane isn't that big of a game, but its better to save it to the memory card though. And if you plan to watch downloadable movies on your phone from companies like Blockbuster or from the Watch app, then you would need the ability to download and save content to the memory card. Not to mention there is so many great apps for the AndroidOS, that you will not be able to fully enjoy your phone unless it supports apps on the memory card. That is what happen to me when I purchased the Samsung Transform. I downloaded lots of apps and ran out of storage space within 20 minutes. So then I had to keep deleting less used apps, to make room for new software that I wanted to try. That isnt an issue on my EVO3D, because I have a 32GBs memory card and havent even come close to filling the card up. So I would definitely recommend getting a newer Android phone, with the latest AndroidOS version.



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[JtothaR]

If total installation to SD was around in Native Android form, then there wouldn't be a need for Apps2Sd or any of the other apps to sd programs. So why did they make them?

Honestly I have no idea why they made them in any form. Phones now have tons of internal storage and there's no need for it.

Most things are in the cloud too, it's not like those documents and music are taking up memory that apps need.

[Moscow Desire]

Honestly I have no idea why they made them in any form. Phones now have tons of internal storage and there's no need for it.

Most things are in the cloud too, it's not like those documents and music are taking up memory that apps need.

Never trust the cloud.......

Honestly, I think the "move to sd" was a useless feature on the HTC Desire as it only moved part. And believe me, internal memory is extremely limited. After OS, only about 75mb free. But it appears on your Nexus it moved the entire app? Good for you

But I've noticed some of the new phones, have 16gb internal, but.....No SD Card!!!! Wonder what they were thinking?????