First let me point out that my carrier is Virgin Mobile (VM,) so my choice of Android phones is limited. My budget will also limit my choices somewhat; I don't want to pay more than $150 for the phone. I also know that VM routinely has their phones crippled by the manufacturer so, assuming they do the same with their Android phones, my experience with whatever phone I end up getting will be tempered by that. I currently have the grandfathered $25/mth plan and, sadly, realize I will have to bump this up to their $35/mth plan, but I am hoping that switching to an Android phone will make the extra cost worth it. I am unaware of any other non-contract carrier that offers a plan that is as good as VMs for that price, which is why I decided to stick with VM.
I don't use my phone extensively - it isn't constantly glued to my hand or my face as it is for many users. I primarily use if to make and receive phone calls, so a phone with a good speaker is important - you know, clear sounding reception and transmission. I do use my phone to do some texting/messaging and for occasional Internet use. (Of course, my Internet use may increase when I get a phone with (hopefully) better browser implementation than I have with my current "semi-dumb" phone, the LG Rumor Touch.) I don't take many pictures with my phone, either, but a better camera may change that as well.
Right now these are the phones I am seriously considering:
HTC EVO? V 4G (if this is "the one," I am hoping to root this phone, and make the other necessary changes, to take care of the radio problem that others have posted about.)
HTC One? V
LG? Optimus Elite? (not current as far as OS software is concerned, but it seems to be reliable and get pretty good reviews.)
Pros and cons of these phones for those who have experience with them would be much appreciated. If another of the limited VM offerings would be better, such as the Samsung Galaxy Reverb - ?? - that info would also be very useful and welcome.
Holly
I don't use my phone extensively - it isn't constantly glued to my hand or my face as it is for many users. I primarily use if to make and receive phone calls, so a phone with a good speaker is important - you know, clear sounding reception and transmission. I do use my phone to do some texting/messaging and for occasional Internet use. (Of course, my Internet use may increase when I get a phone with (hopefully) better browser implementation than I have with my current "semi-dumb" phone, the LG Rumor Touch.) I don't take many pictures with my phone, either, but a better camera may change that as well.
Right now these are the phones I am seriously considering:
HTC EVO? V 4G (if this is "the one," I am hoping to root this phone, and make the other necessary changes, to take care of the radio problem that others have posted about.)
HTC One? V
LG? Optimus Elite? (not current as far as OS software is concerned, but it seems to be reliable and get pretty good reviews.)
Pros and cons of these phones for those who have experience with them would be much appreciated. If another of the limited VM offerings would be better, such as the Samsung Galaxy Reverb - ?? - that info would also be very useful and welcome.
Holly
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