Thunderbolt or wait for nexus galaxy?

**tekhinator** · 11-01-2011, 06:09 PM

I can't make up my mind. Opinions please?

**Mortiel** · 11-01-2011, 06:26 PM

Even though I love my Thunderbolt, I would wait for the Galaxy Nexus or the Rezound if I were you... both are vast improvements. The other LTE phones out now (up to the RAZR) are not significant enough of leaps to merit a hands down decision to me.

**defcon999** · 11-01-2011, 06:27 PM

Originally Posted by Mortiel

Even though I love my Thunderbolt, I would wait for the Galaxy Nexus or the Rezound if I were you... both are vast improvements. The other LTE phones out now (up to the RAZR) are not significant enough of leaps to merit a hands down decision to me.

+1

When are you elgible to upgrade?. If you have a few months, wait until Feb./March when the new batch of phones usually come out or are announced.

We as early adopter of the TBolt are the road warriors and somewhat of Guinea pigs, but at the end of the day, the 4G Android community is better off with all the stuff we have gone through, adpated too, rose to......and flashed too!

**mightyfacundo** · 11-01-2011, 06:29 PM

Originally Posted by Mortiel

Even though I love my Thunderbolt, I would wait for the Galaxy Nexus or the Rezound if I were you... both are vast improvements. The other LTE phones out now (up to the RAZR) are not significant enough of leaps to merit a hands down decision to me.

Yep. Exactly what I would have said.

**tekhinator** · 11-01-2011, 06:38 PM

Originally Posted by Mortiel

Even though I love my Thunderbolt, I would wait for the Galaxy Nexus or the Rezound if I were you... both are vast improvements. The other LTE phones out now (up to the RAZR) are not significant enough of leaps to merit a hands down decision to me.

Mmm but the thunderbolt is half off right now.

Originally Posted by defcon999

+1

When are you elgible to upgrade?. If you have a few months, wait until Feb./March when the new batch of phones usually come out or are announced.

We as early adopter of the TBolt are the road warriors and somewhat of Guinea pigs, but at the end of the day, the 4G Android community is better off with all the stuff we have gone through, adpated too, rose to......and flashed too!

Yes I am. The thing is that I need to replace my sammy even though I still love it.. Idk if I'm going to be able to wait.

**defcon999** · 11-01-2011, 06:50 PM

Originally Posted by tekhinator

Mmm but the thunderbolt is half off right now.

Yes I am. The thing is that I need to replace my sammy even though I still love it.. Idk if I'm going to be able to wait.

Selma Hayak is waiting for you....surely you can wait a little longer.

Look for a used TBolt on Craiglist or eBay (probably about the same price as a new one) and use that. This way you won't burn your upgrade when the new crop of toys..I mean PHONES come out.

Sammy's are amazing phones. My son's Samsung (old old one) went through the wash, fell off a car on a country road and someone found it and called me.....dropped 20+ times....and you know what?...after 6 years, that phone still works (isn't activated), but it still turns on if charged. Scratched up, beat up, but built like a tank!

**tekhinator** · 11-01-2011, 07:11 PM

Originally Posted by defcon999

Selma Hayak is waiting for you....surely you can wait a little longer.

Look for a used TBolt on Craiglist or eBay (probably about the same price as a new one) and use that. This way you won't burn your upgrade when the new crop of toys..I mean PHONES come out.

Sammy's are amazing phones. My son's Samsung (old old one) went through the wash, fell off a car on a country road and someone found it and called me.....dropped 20+ times....and you know what?...after 6 years, that phone still works (isn't activated), but it still turns on if charged. Scratched up, beat up, but built like a tank!

thanks for your response. I'll probably get a thunderbolt on ebay just to save my upgrade.

**One Radical Dude** · 11-01-2011, 07:14 PM

If it was me, I'd probably get the Galaxy Nexus. While I like the ThunderBolt, it's been a bumpy experience for me. On the other hand, would things be any better for the Galaxy Nexus? If you're looking for spend less, then certainly go for the TB. Otherwise, I'd get the GN.

**pauliphone5** · 11-01-2011, 07:14 PM

I would wait for the Nexus. I used to own and use a Thunderbolt.

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**MRGQ** · 11-01-2011, 07:26 PM

Former Thunderbolt owner, it shouldn't even be a question...wait for the Galaxy Nexus.

**chuckh0308** · 11-01-2011, 07:28 PM

I love my T-Bolt too, but it is an 8 month old phone now, which is an eternity in Androidland. The Galaxy Nexus is the first LTE phone since the TB that I would rather have, so I'm going with the "you should wait and get the Galaxy Nexus" crowd. Remember, whatever you get it will be outdated in 3 months anyway, so you might as well get one that is current when you buy it...lol! And the GN looks awesome!

**nativi** · 11-02-2011, 12:38 AM

nexus. I wish I could do an even trade for it.

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**Jude526** · 11-02-2011, 02:13 AM

Too bad ppl cut down the Thunderbolt so much. I did have issues. Nothing is perfect. They have been resolved and the phone is great.

And the Thunder rolls!

**ShawnMeds23** · 11-02-2011, 06:43 AM

Do not buy a thunderbolt. Don't be stupid. Other than an LTE radio, its pretty much an orininal EVO.Thought I did my home work and could count on HTC.(coming from blackberry) boy was I wrong. Wish I wasnt in a two year deal with this phone. I bought the tbolt the day it came out. I wouldn't do that for the nexsus either. Wait a month and make sure there are no issues. Don't fall for hype.

**FrankXS** · 11-02-2011, 07:49 AM

Originally Posted by chuckh0308

I love my T-Bolt too, but it is an 8 month old phone now, which is an eternity in Androidland. The Galaxy Nexus is the first LTE phone since the TB that I would rather have, so I'm going with the "you should wait and get the Galaxy Nexus" crowd. Remember, whatever you get it will be outdated in 3 months anyway, so you might as well get one that is current when you buy it...lol! And the GN looks awesome!

But, but... You just finished saying that the Thunderbolt is still the best after 8 months?

-Frank

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**rcmarks314** · 11-02-2011, 11:02 AM

Buy a used Bolt root it and have fun with it. Just look at what has been said. " it is an 8 month old phone now, which is an eternity in Androidland". This phone has lasted an eternity. The nexus will be outdated in much less time than that (mark my words on that) The Bolt is a great phone it's just here in these forums you hear a lot of whining about things that can be and are solved by rooting. Get Boot Manager from the market and install up to 5 ROMs on your phone. You'll be the envy of everyone out there. Not to mention you'll have a bad a$$ phone!

**VideoEngineerAJS** · 11-02-2011, 11:15 AM

Originally Posted by rcmarks314

Buy a used Bolt root it and have fun with it. Just look at what has been said. " it is an 8 month old phone now, which is an eternity in Androidland". This phone has lasted an eternity. The nexus will be outdated in much less time than that (mark my words on that) The Bolt is a great phone it's just here in these forums you hear a lot of whining about things that can be and are solved by rooting. Get Boot Manager from the market and install up to 5 ROMs on your phone. You'll be the envy of everyone out there. Not to mention you'll have a bad a$$ phone!

The difference is the Nexus is not purely about hardware and specs. If it was purely about specs and hardware, then the Thunderbolt was eclipsed long ago. The phones that will be coming out after the Nexus will probably have GB and it's ICS that puts the Nexus above all the other phones coming out until other phones with ICS come out, even if they are quad-core.

The software is the biggest thing going for the Nexus because it is optimized for the hardware. That's the main advantage the iPhone has over Android. There are a ton of Android phones out there that have A LOT better specs than the iPhone, yet the iPhone is always seen as performing more smoothly than any Android phone. Too many people are too focused on the specs when they should be focusing on the software/hardware integration. It's the software/hardware integration that will keep the Nexus at the top for at least a little while.

**PJnc284** · 11-02-2011, 11:24 AM

Originally Posted by rcmarks314

The nexus will be outdated in much less time than that (mark my words on that)

Unlikely with the developer following the GNex will have. The Thunderbolt is still a good phone imho if you plan on rooting but a stock Android experience plus direct google updates would win out if I were making the choice today.

**JerseyDubbin** · 11-02-2011, 12:48 PM

Originally Posted by PJnc284

Unlikely with the developer following the GNex will have. The Thunderbolt is still a good phone imho if you plan on rooting but a stock Android experience plus direct google updates would win out if I were making the choice today.

Exactly what i was thinking. If you plan on rooting/tinkering right away the thunderrbbolt is a good choice. But if yoou want the longer support and updates go with the gnex

**Lemonheater** · 11-02-2011, 01:05 PM

I think Android has this odd effect on people and you get duped into thinking that you really need a crazy good processor, huge screen, tons of RAM and what not. Before buying a phone, weigh in on what you actually use your phone for.

Now there's the argument that you should buy the best you can for the moment since you're locked in for 2 years, but seeing as Verizon's 4G phones are upwards of $300 it's wise to reconsider spending that much money on a product you may not even use 50% of the power it has. Not trying to discourage you but I'm trying to look at all sides of the equation here.

With that said, I'm going to be on the lookout for some Black Friday deals. Verizon, Best Buy or Amazon might want to move their stock of Thunderbolts so you may see some good deals. If I see a Thunderbolt for under 100 I might pull the trigger and get it despite the Nexus being out. Yeah I know, frowned upon here on Android land but I'm a believer of getting the most for your money. The Thunderbolt is more than enough power for me so if I can get a good deal on it then I feel that I am getting the most for my money.

Just something to think about. You might think buying the latest and greatest is best for the life of your contract, but take into the account the dent it has on your wallet. 300-350 for a subsidized phone is a lot in my opinion.

**Deltaechoe** · 11-02-2011, 01:12 PM

Definitely wait, the thunderbolt is kind of a clunker as far as higher end android phones are concerned

**robrecht** · 11-02-2011, 01:39 PM

I still love my ThunderBolt but at this point I wouldn't bother buying a used one. Wait a little longer for the Galaxy Nexus. I don't think it'll be too much longer. Depending on your travel/usage patterns, you might need a 1-2 spare batteries and a charger to get full use of a ThunderBolt. Used ones may have problems. Not so much rooting, but tinkering around with ROMs & radios can take a lot of time. If you have the time and enjoy it, great, but personally I'd rather wait for the Prime and start fresh.

Thanks, Robrecht

**petestl** · 11-02-2011, 06:25 PM

Originally Posted by Mortiel

Even though I love my Thunderbolt, I would wait for the Galaxy Nexus or the Rezound if I were you... both are vast improvements. The other LTE phones out now (up to the RAZR) are not significant enough of leaps to merit a hands down decision to me.

+ 1 for the nexus

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