I am torn between two devices.

[JJuchems]

I am torn between Samsung Nexus or Samsung Epic.

I am in brick, old building all day that do not get the best reception. Is the Nexus reception as big of a problem as I have been reading or a mild issue?

 

[dwaynewilliams#WN]

I am torn between Samsung Nexus or Samsung Epic.

I am in brick, old building all day that do not get the best reception. Is the Nexus reception as big of a problem as I have been reading or a mild issue?

The reception problem is real and if you don't get good reception already, it is certain to be bad. But there should be a fix. Hopefully soon. I would definitely choose the Nexus S.

 

[drjb74]

I have a NS4G, and my wife has an EPIC 4G. In my personal opinion, I find that she has more signal issues than I do, when we are in the same location. The reception is not as good as my EVO, but I have not had any issues where the phone was unable to do what I need.

I know there are issues with the NS4G, but in the three weeks or so that I have had mine, I haven't had any problems.

 

[khamvongsa09]

Get the Nexus S 4G for sure.. The Samsung Epic 4G has 2.1 2.2 with no future updates from Samsung in sight. I also hear that they Epic 4G has many problems and barley and support. Plus, the Nexus S 4G gets updates first

 

[s14tat]

Get the Nexus S 4G for sure.. The Samsung Epic 4G has 2.1 with no future updates in sight. I also hear that they Epic 4G has many problems and barley and support. Plus, the Nexus S 4G gets updates first

if what you meant to say is the epic has been on 2.2 for about 4 months and people have been running leaked 2.3 roms for over a month, then yes you are correct.

 

[jnl813]

NS4G hands down, 3 killer reasons;

1. Battery Life- waaaay better on the NS4G

2. Pure Android- this makes the phone faster

3. Needless to say- Updates, NS4G will always be 1st in line out of like 300+ devices.

Hope this helps!
:-$

 

[JJuchems]

I currently have Samsung Moment. I have had issues with locking-up and over heating the last few months. It is not good when your phone is hot to the touch. I am waiting for the battery blow-up. I am a big fan of have the key board, I use my phone to send a lot of emails. I would like speed.

 

[enik]

I've had both of these devices and let me just say if you get the Epic you'll be shooting yourself in the foot as it is in no way epic except in the ways it is epicly bad like battery life and a crappy interface that kills performance. Go for the NS4G and if you really just gotta have that keyboard the Evo shift is a better choice over the Epic 4G.

 

[JJuchems]

Thanks for the help. I bought a case in late April-Early May for the Nexus, so I think I will be going for the Nexus this week.

 

[nmoreman]

I have both and some of the above is true for both.

I loved my Epic, best phone I ever had until I got the Nexus for size, I don't use keyboard and didn't need the bulk.

Setting side by side (hubby kept Epic for keyboard), I get more bars in 3g area. I also found no battery issues after I rooted and put on custom rom - both phones can go 1.5 days without charging, both are
running Gingerbread roms, both are fast, mine is just faster.

So Epic stock will have battery issues, you have to read and learn some management (using Menu to close running programs such as DRM and other popups from Sprint/Samsung in menu). If you want keyboard and
want to root, this is a great choice.

If you do not need keyboard, get the Nexus - everything is already setup for you. And ignore the negatives, everyone writes to complain, or possibly enlighten, but each phone and area is different.

 

[JJuchems]

I wanted to say thank you to everyone! I dropped the Moment today for the Nexus! I love expect for the bars and the $199.99 price tag. I feel like you get screwed by being an existing Sprint customer, plus the new extra $10 fee for 4G, which is not in my area and will not be for years. The phone is way faster and the screen is beautiful.