Finally decided to go with the GN II. Getting a titanium one at the corp. store tomorrow. Again, I truly appreciate everyone's opinions here!! Thanks!!!
Finally decided to go with the GN II. Getting a titanium one at the corp. store tomorrow. Again, I truly appreciate everyone's opinions here!! Thanks!!!
Verizon gimped this phone by insisting on the removal of the SD card slot that was on the J Butterfly. They want more overage charges, simple as that.
I am looking to replace my GNex with something newer.
After reading all the reviews, I was set to buy the DNA, however, after reading the Droid Life Review stating that the notification LED is only green and red (not RGB), I am now not sure....old BB fan here that loves the multi-colored LED light to inform me about any notifications. I use Lightflow and by looking at my phone, I know immediately what the alert was for....
I like the specs and look of the DNA. I like the larger screen of the Note 2, but it is so freakin huge!! I cannot see myself putting that monster by my ear to make/receive phone calls. I am also not thrilled with Samsung's build quality. The Razr has such a great battery, great build quality (gorilla glass/etc.) and it has a huge LED RGB light that it is on the top of my list - but the screen isn't as nice and I honestly think the phone is plain....ARARGGGHGHGH!!!
I am a big phone tech guy - and want others to chime in with their thoughts. I am buying one of the three this weekend....I have literally changed my mind 7 times already! Help!!!
That's not quite technically true. True, Verizon gimped it by not including the SD card. However, it was never there in the first place - the Butterfly ADDED it to Verizon's non-SD design. Symantics, I know - Verizon didn't remove it, they just excluded it from the start.
how do you know that? your belief goes against the process as we have known it for 2 decades. it also makes no sense that vzw would "design" the phone then let an identical version w/ sd card float around other world wide carriers! i dont believe that for a second.
After using the DNA for 1 week, I am now on the fence of returning it and get the note 2. The none removable battery or no SD card did not bother me all that much, sure they are nice to have but I can live without it. However it's the battery life and how limited I feel when using DNA, today I achieved 14 hours off charger and still had over 60% of the battery but that is by turning off every possible sync and feature that came with the phone and with light use. It's too much work to just make sure my phone doesn't die before the day ends. DNA is such a beautiful device, it feels great in hand and it's the perfect size for me but I am not sure that is enough to make me a happy camper. I have 1 more week to return my DNA and I honestly not sure what to do, especially after all the cases and whatnot I already got for DNA.
Just got back from the Corp. Store - picked up the Note II - dark grey - man - this phone is a BEAST - LOL. Charging it up...can't wait to play
After using the DNA for 1 week, I am now on the fence of returning it and get the note 2. The none removable battery or no SD card did not bother me all that much, sure they are nice to have but I can live without it. However it's the battery life and how limited I feel when using DNA, today I achieved 14 hours off charger and still had over 60% of the battery but that is by turning off every possible sync and feature that came with the phone and with light use. It's too much work to just make sure my phone doesn't die before the day ends. DNA is such a beautiful device, it feels great in hand and it's the perfect size for me but I am not sure that is enough to make me a happy camper. I have 1 more week to return my DNA and I honestly not sure what to do, especially after all the cases and whatnot I already got for DNA.
how do you know that? your belief goes against the process as we have known it for 2 decades. it also makes no sense that vzw would "design" the phone then let an identical version w/ sd card float around other world wide carriers! i dont believe that for a second.
We've gone over this in many threads already. Reps from Verizon and HTC have discussed how this phone came to be (it was in a cnet article from a couple weeks ago). Basically, Verizon approached HTC and had a significant role in designing the phone. Part way through there was an opportunity for HTC to provide a similar phone for kddi which Verizon authorized because they were not in competing markets. The J Butterfly added the SD card to the existing Verizon design.
There are a few articles out on the web that had interviews from both HTC and Verizon ceos. They said that this phone was a joint venture from the get go. Google it if you'd like.
Also, welcome back edizzle. You bounced back rather quickly
thanks for duplicating what jasona stated! very helpful.
welcome back edizzle?