What should i get based on these needs?

[UJ95x]

How do you know if you've never tried one?

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I've tried both the Note 3 and the Z10. Can't imagine the 30 is much better

 

[mrsmumbles]

I've tried both the Note 3 and the Z10. Can't imagine the 30 is much better

Really? What didn't you like about the Z10 other than less available apps (until 10.2.1.xxxx)?

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[tippmann15]

The Galaxy S4 active has actual buttons, not sure how much they're running unlocked. Either way the note 3 is a great device.

Note 3 <Caesars>

 

[WinFan1]

The Galaxy S4 active has actual buttons, not sure how much they're running unlocked. Either way the note 3 is a great device.

Note 3 <Caesars>

yeah but the note has awesome multitasking i was really impressed by the quality of that phone, one thing i could not confirm with the store is if the note also has the hover tech and the eye scrolling? but it looks like the note 3 is a pretty sure bet for me, the only other contender i see against is is the nexus 5 and the z1. not sure about the quality of the z1 in terms of updates though.

 

[WinFan1]

Not to make a harder decision but there's also the Blackberry Z30 which I think has expandable storage.

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i had a bb z10 and i loved the operating system, though i dont think tmobile has the z30 in stock, also i dont know exactly how to run android apps on bb10.2.1, as well as the fact that i wouldnt know how well they run on bb, the note i got a chance to really play with and it looks like the ultimate media and productivity phone/tablet on tmos menu. the only reason i consider the nexus 5 a choice is because of the support directly from google but coming from windows phone and having to deal only with onboard storage has kinda ruined my experience, and the only reason the z1 is there is because of the 20mp camera but unsure about the updates to new operating systems.. so if i gave a percentage its:

Galaxy Note 3- 45% sure
LG Nexus 5- 30% sure
Sony Z1- 25% sure

 

[JoeyyNY]

yeah but the note has awesome multitasking i was really impressed by the quality of that phone, one thing i could not confirm with the store is if the note also has the hover tech and the eye scrolling? but it looks like the note 3 is a pretty sure bet for me, the only other contender i see against is is the nexus 5 and the z1. not sure about the quality of the z1 in terms of updates though.

Yea it does have those features to.

Sent by the Best phone to live NOTE 3

 

[WinFan1]

Thanks for confirming that I think that's it then!

 

[JRDroid]

Hi all i'm planning on upgrading from my Lumia 925 to an Android device, only i have a list of requirements that it must meet, and i must admit i have been with windows phone for 3 years. I am not very familiar with android devices currently out besides the GS4 and the HTC1. Do any of you have any suggestions, based off these needs?
1- looking for a screen of 5+inches.
2- looking for expandable memory.
3- looking for on-screen buttons.
4- Does google have a music subscription, with a good catalogue of music? i listen to everything from rap to rock to country and i wanna know theres a good selection.
5- am i absolutely forced to use google services or will microsoft apps work just as well?
6- Does google have a smartglass app for the Xbox1?
7- how good are google docs? are they a good replacement for skydrive, and office apps?
8- How good are cameras on google phones compared to the lumia line of nokia phones?

any information or advice would be appreciated thanks.:-$

As a former Windows Phone user myself, I will attempt to address your concerns.

1-3) While there are devices that offer both expandable memory and on-screen buttons, they are low to mid range phones (Blu Products has a couple for under $300 no contract that offer both). However, I suggest you either ditch expandable memory and get the LG G2 or ditch the on screen buttons and get the Note 3. Neither is a bad choice
4) Yes. Google Play Music All Access. It is excellent and I use it daily.
5) Microsoft appst that they have published work fine. They have Office and One Note (only available to Office 365 subscribers), Hotmail, Bing, SkyDrive, Lync, Remote Desktop, Skype etc. all available on Android. Off the top of my head, I cannot think of a major MS property that is available on Windows Phone that they have not also released for Android. Most of them are as good as or better than the Windows Phone versions as well. However, you will be required to at least have a Google account to acces the Play Store and a few other things, but you do not need to use it outside of that scope.
6) Yes. It launched on Android at about the same time it launched on Windows Phone 7. The layout is a little different, but not completely different.
7) I used to use the Office web apps and SkyDrive a lot. Google Docs is much, much better. Drive vs. SkyDrive is mostly a wash to me. I think Drive is slightly better, but SkyDrive is slightly cheaper if you need more than the free amount of storage (though there are frequent promos to get free Drive storage).
8) Nothing is going to compare to the 1020 (except maybe the Galaxy S IV Zoom, which you should not buy under any circumstance). Camera's on Android phones vary quite a bit. The LG G2 has a great camera, the HTC One and Galaxy S IV (and Note III) both have very, very good Cameras, the Moto X has a usable camera, but it is definitely the worst of the flagships, the Nexus 5 takes great photos but has slow autofocus and a slow shutter. If the camera is very important to you, get the G2, SIV, Note III, or HTC One.

 

[WinFan1]

As a former Windows Phone user myself, I will attempt to address your concerns.

1-3) While there are devices that offer both expandable memory and on-screen buttons, they are low to mid range phones (Blu Products has a couple for under $300 no contract that offer both). However, I suggest you either ditch expandable memory and get the LG G2 or ditch the on screen buttons and get the Note 3. Neither is a bad choice
4) Yes. Google Play Music All Access. It is excellent and I use it daily.
5) Microsoft appst that they have published work fine. They have Office and One Note (only available to Office 365 subscribers), Hotmail, Bing, SkyDrive, Lync, Remote Desktop, Skype etc. all available on Android. Off the top of my head, I cannot think of a major MS property that is available on Windows Phone that they have not also released for Android. Most of them are as good as or better than the Windows Phone versions as well. However, you will be required to at least have a Google account to acces the Play Store and a few other things, but you do not need to use it outside of that scope.
6) Yes. It launched on Android at about the same time it launched on Windows Phone 7. The layout is a little different, but not completely different.
7) I used to use the Office web apps and SkyDrive a lot. Google Docs is much, much better. Drive vs. SkyDrive is mostly a wash to me. I think Drive is slightly better, but SkyDrive is slightly cheaper if you need more than the free amount of storage (though there are frequent promos to get free Drive storage).
8) Nothing is going to compare to the 1020 (except maybe the Galaxy S IV Zoom, which you should not buy under any circumstance). Camera's on Android phones vary quite a bit. The LG G2 has a great camera, the HTC One and Galaxy S IV (and Note III) both have very, very good Cameras, the Moto X has a usable camera, but it is definitely the worst of the flagships, the Nexus 5 takes great photos but has slow autofocus and a slow shutter. If the camera is very important to you, get the G2, SIV, Note III, or HTC One.

well it must be able to use skydrive based simply off the fact that i have 27 GB worth. what about the z1 camera?

 

[DS1331]

No, it will be able to run Android apps. That's the beauty of OS 10.2.

Edit: or 10.2.1 can.

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Yeah if you side load... No one wants to sideload apps

Q10, HTC One, Nexus 7, Moto X

 

[UJ95x]

well it must be able to use skydrive based simply off the fact that i have 27 GB worth. what about the z1 camera?

I've heard it's pretty good with pics but the video is sort of off. High MP count doesn't necessarily mean better pics

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[WinFan1]

I know it doesn't mean better pictures, I'm just saying hows the quality of the camera on the Z1.

 

[JRDroid]

well it must be able to use skydrive based simply off the fact that i have 27 GB worth. what about the z1 camera?

I have not used it personally, but I've heard it is very, very good.

 

[stackberry369]

The note 3 is better. ....i turned in my Q10 because blackberry couldn't and still can't solve my blackberry I.d problems.

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[WinFan1]

thanks for your help all! tomorrows the big day, first day with android since the nexus one!!

 

[WinFan1]

hey guys just got my note!! its freaking awesome i love it. the screen is beautiful!

 

[Central n ohios best]

Did u have it delivered? U mind posting a screenshot bro?

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[WinFan1]

Did u have it delivered? U mind posting a screenshot bro?

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lol how do you take a screenshot no i went and picked it up i got it in black! My computer will not let me upload the picture though I am at work.

 

[UJ95x]

lol how do you take a screenshot no i went and picked it up i got it in black! My computer will not let me upload the picture though I am at work.

You can take a screenshot by swiping your hand across the screen from left to right if you have that enabled or by holding the home and power buttons at the same time for a couple of seconds

 

[Android Deals]

Samsung phones are usually the most stable. Get em with android OS loaded and your all set.