Hi all .. Need suggestions on my first Android phone ..

[ahmadka]

Hi guys .. well this is my first post here so please be gentle

So basically I'm coming from a line of Nokia phones (N97, N900), and I want to try getting an Android phone now .. I've been eyeing Android for many months now and I've finally decided to make the switch ..

So what Android phones can you suggest ? My price range is about $500 ~ $550 and I'd like to buy only an unlocked phone (i.e. nothing on a contract) ... I'd also prefer to get a HTC brand Android phone because I really like HTC Sense .. I would also prefer to get something which has a screen of 4" or smaller .. anything bigger seems too big to me ..

Anyways, right now I'm tied between HTC Desire Z and Google Nexus S (even though its not HTC) .. But I've just learnt that HTC Desire 2 is in the making too .. Anybody know when the release date for this would be, or what price it may be available for ? .. Any other phone suggestions are welcome too ..

Thanks in advance guys, and I hope I didn't post this in the wrong section ..

 

[NoSpin]

It's a tough call, but you really need to go play with them. It's all personal preference.

My advice to you would be to go dual core if you can hold out. If not the desire z/g2 is solid, as are most htc phones. Some people like samsung, but I feel like their galaxy s line just feels cheap.

Welcome!!

 

[SUB-dawg]

i would definitely recommend the desire Z

 

[RUSH]

Hi, ahmadka.
Welcome to the forum. You can also know more about Android capabilities by clicking on the "tips and tricks" link in my signature.

Best of luck.

 

[ahmadka]

Are there any other cool Android phones which any of you would recommend, besides Desire series and Nexus .. ? I would prefer HTC but anything else is welcome too ..

Also, and guesses on when Desire 2 might come out if its announced at MWC, and at what price ?

 

[ahmadka]

And why do you guys suggest Desire Z over Nexus ? What are the reasons (I want to know why people would recommend either phone ) ..