6 returns and two phones later, I think I want to go back to G3.

[RavenSword]

I feel like I can relate to the op with going back and forth between android and iOS. I followed what yall said and made a list of my priorities and here they are:
1) battery life
2) navigation
3) music
4) videos/screen size
5) camera

Problem is that they fit both operating systems. :/

Yeah, mine are pretty much the same as yours. Mines are performance, battery life, screen, user experience, and camera.

 

[punk999]

Why not get both of them

 

[RavenSword]

Why not get both of them

Both of what? If anything I'm gonna opt for a nexus 6 probably. Really wish it were cheaper though.

 

[punk999]

Both of what? If anything I'm gonna opt for a nexus 6 probably. Really wish it were cheaper though.

Both G3 and M8

 

[RavenSword]

Both G3 and M8

Honestly, with the nexus 6 coming out, I'd probably would be happier with that. Thing seems pretty perfect to me. Wish I waited and got that instead.

 

[punk999]

Honestly, with the nexus 6 coming out, I'd probably would be happier with that. Thing seems pretty perfect to me. Wish I waited and got that instead.

Yep, nexus 6 will be at the top, the specs of that phone are killer.

 

[ray1945]

I think you need to join some user groups, read some reviews, and get up to speed on what the relative differences between the flagship are. Then you can go to the store informed instead of just falling in lust by the way a phone appears.

 

[RavenSword]

I mean, is the M8 still a top tier phone these days? There's alot if phone coming or already out since the phone was released in March. Again, my only real gripe is the camera, but I don't use it that much. But for some reason it docent feel complete without a good camera.

 

[ultravisitor]

I mean, is the M8 still a top tier phone these days?

Does it really matter? Newer, better phones will always come out.

 

[RavenSword]

Does it really matter? Newer, better phones will always come out.

But I might as well get the best I can, no?

 

[Almeuit]

But I might as well get the best I can, no?

Yes but a few months later another will come out.. So you settle with a top tier that will do fine for a long time... Or you upgrade everytime something new comes out. I prefer the first option.. Since I'm not rich enough for option 2 .

 

[RavenSword]

The first thing I gotta figure out us whether I want to stick to android or ios. That's the main thing I think. And it doesn't help that podcasts I listen to with certain personalities may sway my decision one way or another. And it ducks because I like a lot of things about both operating systems and can use either as my daily.

But here's the thing, I'm not just deciding on a phone, because whichever I choose is then going to dictate what tablet, computer, streaming box, services (etc) I use. Because these are all a lock in if you think about it. If I go with a android phone, then it maybe doesn't make sense to get a mac or use a ipad even if I want to because they won't all work together and also get continuity. So it then makes me think I should get like a android tablet or a Microsoft surface or PC instead. Know what I mean? It could effect what I buy for years.

 

[vamp07]

Or you can do as I do and use a mixture of devices and no single service that locks me in. Dropbox, Netflix, slacker radio, remember the milk or todo. Etc etc. I'm currently in love with the iPhone 6p and may stick with it for a along time but I will not tie my images to iCloud or store my contacts in the apple eco system.

 

[ultravisitor]

But I might as well get the best I can, no?

What do you plan on doing? Buying every new phone as it comes out? That's the only solution to always needing to have a top tier phone.

I will say it again: you need to learn to make compromises. Either that, or just give up on having a phone because you will never be happy.

You need to appreciate your phone for how it performs for you--not for theoretical performance, not in comparison to other phones. You need to forget about what other people say learn to love what you have. For instance, I know there is no shortage of people who think my 2013 Moto X sucks. So? **** them. I love it. It's the best phone I have had. I know there are lots who would argue that a Samsung, LG, or HTC is better, but I wouldn't touch one of those pieces of garbage unless I were paid a ton of money to do so. I'm not even sure the 2014 Moto X is any better than my phone. Screw what anyone else thinks. My phone works for me. Any other opinions are just noise.

This has all been said to you repeatedly. The fact that you keep bringing up the same points over and over and over again is why people think you are a troll.

If I go with a android phone, then it maybe doesn't make sense to get a mac

Why not? I have a Mac and multiple Android devices, and it suits me just fine. I just don't bother with all of the Apple features for continuity between devices because none of that is absolutely necessary. I also have a desktop Windows PC.

Somehow, I still manage to function and make decisions.

It could effect what I buy for years.

Good grief. It is not that important.

 

[RavenSword]

So, I'm probably just going to keep my sin in the htc one. Honestly, it's not a bad phone and my only complaint was the camera, but I rarely use that anyway. I was going to sell the 5S to gazelle for 280 dollars, but that offer actualy expires tomorrow, so I'm not gonna be able to claim that I think. And maybe I can even get more than that somewhere else. And it's not bad to have a backup phone anyway.

I am noticing two issues with the m8 that are bugging me: the first is that the touch screen keeps registering touches I don't make it I have my finger near the screen. Like, if I'm in the app compartment and I'm hoping my finger over trying to pick something, it'll randomly open some app or some link on a Web page.

The other is when I'm listening to headphones with the screen off and the volume will suddenly be lower until I turn on the screen again.

 

[zkSharks]

What do you plan on doing? Buying every new phone as it comes out? That's the only solution to always needing to have a top tier phone.

I will say it again: you need to learn to make compromises. Either that, or just give up on having a phone because you will never be happy.

You need to appreciate your phone for how it performs for you--not for theoretical performance, not in comparison to other phones. You need to forget about what other people say learn to love what you have. For instance, I know there is no shortage of people who think my 2013 Moto X sucks. So? **** them. I love it. It's the best phone I have had. I know there are lots who would argue that a Samsung, LG, or HTC is better, but I wouldn't touch one of those pieces of garbage unless I were paid a ton of money to do so. I'm not even sure the 2014 Moto X is any better than my phone. Screw what anyone else thinks. My phone works for me. Any other opinions are just noise.

This has all been said to you repeatedly. The fact that you keep bringing up the same points over and over and over again is why people think you are a troll.

Why not? I have a Mac and multiple Android devices, and it suits me just fine. I just don't bother with all of the Apple features for continuity between devices because none of that is absolutely necessary. I also have a desktop Windows PC.

Somehow, I still manage to function and make decisions.

Good grief. It is not that important.

It's fine to present options you deem appropriate, relevant, or worthwhile to a user seeking help. Even if one continues to seek other opinions or answers beyond yours, it's not appropriate to say they're incapable of coming to a conclusion on their own or are deliberately and deceptively looking to waste others' time or troll those who would provide such help. It's explicitly stated in the Mobile Nations Community Rules & Guidelines that public accusations of trolling are considered equal to the act of trolling itself. Please contact someone on the Moderator team if you'd like us to take a close look at any post or user; the most efficient way to do this is by using the 'Report Post' button.

To address the topical issue of selecting a device... first, I would agree that the most important factor is what fits you best and accomplishes, at a minimum, the things you need it to do. I've been an advocate for the original Moto X since it was released for, I suspect, many of the same reasons that you like yours. I wouldn't say it's black-and-white between "get what works now" or "wait for something better." With the rate technology is advancing at this point, short-term market considerations can easily land you with a device better positioned to keep up with the industry during the time you'll have it. In the end, however, you're right -- making a decision between currently-available devices is the most practical approach. Finding a device most likely to maintain software support for the time you'll have it is the best way to get the most for your money over time.

 

[RavenSword]

It's fine to present options you deem appropriate, relevant, or worthwhile to a user seeking help. Even if one continues to seek other opinions or answers beyond yours, it's not appropriate to say they're incapable of coming to a conclusion on their own or are deliberately and deceptively looking to waste others' time or troll those who would provide such help. It's explicitly stated in the Mobile Nations Community Rules & Guidelines that public accusations of trolling are considered equal to the act of trolling itself. Please contact someone on the Moderator team if you'd like us to take a close look at any post or user; the most efficient way to do this is by using the 'Report Post' button.

To address the topical issue of selecting a device... first, I would agree that the most important factor is what fits you best and accomplishes, at a minimum, the things you need it to do. I've been an advocate for the original Moto X since it was released for, I suspect, many of the same reasons that you like yours. I wouldn't say it's black-and-white between "get what works now" or "wait for something better." With the rate technology is advancing at this point, short-term market considerations can easily land you with a device better positioned to keep up with the industry during the time you'll have it. In the end, however, you're right -- making a decision between currently-available devices is the most practical approach. Finding a device most likely to maintain software support for the time you'll have it is the best way to get the most for your money over time.

Well, that's why I originally went with the M8. Because the g3s performance bothered me, the new moto x has kinda bad battery life, and the S5 has a bloated interface. The only so so thing about the m8 was the camera, and I don't use that very much.

And the note 4, Z3, and nexus 6 weren't out when I decided on the M8.

 

[zkSharks]

Well, that's why I originally went with the M8. Because the g3s performance bothered me, the new moto x has kinda bad battery life, and the S5 has a bloated interface. The only so so thing about the m8 was the camera, and I don't use that very much.

And the note 4, Z3, and nexus 6 weren't out when I decided on the M8.

I am noticing two issues with the m8 that are bugging me: the first is that the touch screen keeps registering touches I don't make it I have my finger near the screen. Like, if I'm in the app compartment and I'm hoping my finger over trying to pick something, it'll randomly open some app or some link on a Web page.

The other is when I'm listening to headphones with the screen off and the volume will suddenly be lower until I turn on the screen again.

The M8 has one of the best displays out there in terms of touch sensitivity and response. You can play around with the "Show touch events" option in the Developer settings to see if there's any odd behavior, but I've definitely noticed it registering touch events just by proximity a few times. Adding some sort of screen protector (tempered glass or otherwise) may help attenuate that sensitivity, if you aren't already using one.

As for the volume issue, I haven't seen that. Have you made sure it isn't any of the orientation-volume settings? I think they only relate to call volume (or should), but it's worth checking.

 

[tgp]

The first thing I gotta figure out us whether I want to stick to android or ios. That's the main thing I think. And it doesn't help that podcasts I listen to with certain personalities may sway my decision one way or another. And it ducks because I like a lot of things about both operating systems and can use either as my daily.

Unless you have an ax to grind with Apple or Google, or a considerable investment in one of their ecosystems, you can't go wrong with either. I'm an Android fan, but I would probably grab an iPhone 6 or 6+ if they weren't so expensive. I use prepaid so I pay full price for my devices. Size & cost were the two main reasons I never ended up switching to iPhone.

 

[codyoehl]

The M8 is still a top-tier phone by all means
The 805 processors are out, but they are far and few between (nexus 6 and note 4)
Most of the flagships still use 801 though (s5, m8, g3, z3, moto x, etc)

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