Buy Skyrocket OR Wait for Higher Res Display?

[milan03]

I bought Skyrocket myself on a launch day, and loved the screen. But I also upgraded my Verizon LTE phone to 1280x720 HTC Rezound. I can't stand how big everything appears on Skyrocket. I love the contrast, but guys, if you don't want to have buyers remorse for your Skyrocket, I advise you to never check out 720p screens. You'll never wanna go back.

In my case, I already ordered international unlocked GNexus and will be returning Skyrocket next week.
The abysmal fact that AT&T is throttling LTE users, as well as lack of solid plans for LTE deployment in NYC definitely played a role in my decision.

 

[nizmoz]

I bought Skyrocket myself on a launch day, and loved the screen. But I also upgraded my Verizon LTE phone to 1280x720 HTC Rezound. I can't stand how big everything appears on Skyrocket. I love the contrast, but guys, if you don't want to have buyers remorse for your Skyrocket, I advise you to never check out 720p screens. You'll never wanna go back.

In my case, I already ordered international unlocked GNexus and will be returning Skyrocket next week.
The abysmal fact that AT&T is throttling LTE users, as well as lack of solid plans for LTE deployment in NYC definitely played a role in my decision.

Where is the proof that att is throttling lte users? I seriously doubt that.

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[milan03]

Man really? Open your eyes: http://forums.androidcentral.com/galaxy-s-ii-skyrocket/135938-att-slowing-download-speeds.html

AT&T LTE Rate limiting - xda-developers
Throttled!!!! - xda-developers

 

[planoman]

Where is the proof that att is throttling lte users? I seriously doubt that.

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They will throttle your speed if you are in the top 5% of data users for a 30 day billing cycle. not a set number but it seems to be as you near 5 GB. That is a lot of data for 30 days however, They should not throttle you down to below EDGE speeds as I have heard.

 

[planoman]

I bought Skyrocket myself on a launch day, and loved the screen. But I also upgraded my Verizon LTE phone to 1280x720 HTC Rezound. I can't stand how big everything appears on Skyrocket. I love the contrast, but guys, if you don't want to have buyers remorse for your Skyrocket, I advise you to never check out 720p screens. You'll never wanna go back.

In my case, I already ordered international unlocked GNexus and will be returning Skyrocket next week.
The abysmal fact that AT&T is throttling LTE users, as well as lack of solid plans for LTE deployment in NYC definitely played a role in my decision.

Are the unlocked GSM Galaxy Nexus available yet? Where did you order from? 16 or 32 GB? I assume it is HSPA+?

 

[milan03]

Are the unlocked GSM Galaxy Nexus available yet? Where did you order from? 16 or 32 GB? I assume it is HSPA+?

Yeah it's HSPA+ 21mbps. There are 3 places to get it. Expandys USA, Clover and Handtec. Got it from Handtec $707 shipped.

 

[nizmoz]

That's for everyone not just LTE users. Verizon does it too.

http://www.droid-life.com/2011/09/1...oesnt-affect-4g-lte-or-tiered-data-customers/

 

[milan03]

That's for everyone not just LTE users. Verizon does it too.

http://www.droid-life.com/2011/09/1...oesnt-affect-4g-lte-or-tiered-data-customers/

Verizon doesn't touch their LTE users since they know they will use way more data. It's abysmal to compare them with 1-5mbps handset users. They only throttle 3G users.

 

[planoman]

Yeah it's HSPA+ 21mbps. There are 3 places to get it. Expandys USA, Clover and Handtec. Got it from Handtec $707 shipped.

I checked out Handtec and it looks like the 32GB will ship soon according to the website! I will look forward to your thoughts on the Galaxy Nexus forum. You will be using it on ATT since it is replacing your SR? I'll bet that screen is SWEET!

 

[Budge72]

So if I decide to get the Skyrocket instead of waiting for a 720p phone, what's the best deal going right now on an AT&T upgrade. I missed the Costco $50 deal. I can still get the deal from AT&T to buy a Galaxy Tab and get the Skyrocket for free, then sell the Tab.

Anybody find a better deal?

 

[nizmoz]

Verizon doesn't touch their LTE users since they know they will use way more data. It's abysmal to compare them with 1-5mbps handset users. They only throttle 3G users.

Wrong.

Verizon Breaks Word To 4G Users, Starts Throttling Some LTE Data?

http://freethegadgets.com/news/verizon-4g-lte-users-are-seeing-their-data-speed-throttled/