Hello everyone!! this is my 2nd post to the Android Central forums, but I am in a quandry. I have been researching smartphones since August, primarily through reviews, written and video. My Upgrade date is November 26th, smack dab at the front of the Holiday season, and 30 days from right now. I am presently with an HTC Eris, my first smartphone, and I have enjoyed it. however, it's time for THE upgrade. after eliminating 3G phones from the running about a month ago, I settled in with the Revolution, Charge and Tbolt. I like a visually good looking phone, but my primary function is multimedia and music. I hit youtube on my Eris at least 1-2 hours a day. Quickly, I eliminated the Revolution from the running, based mostly on the consensus of reviews. The Charge has that beautiful display, is lightweight...but as of right now, doesn't "officially" run gingerbread. The tbolt, on the other hand, has the lead due to my familiarity with it's little, little, little brother, and it seems to be a more solid, well made phone. I have physically handled both phones, and i like them both. Of course, money is a primary issue. $200.00 is my limit.
I would choose the TBolt but for one thing that I really, really, really need to know: IS THE BATTERY LIFE REALLY THAT BAD??? I have read on THIS forum where people could SEE the battery draining from the phone. no freaking way. and no, I do not want to buy that hideous extended battery, which I don't have the cash for right now anyway. but even if I did, I keep my phone in my pocket while working my 2nd job (wal-mart), and I don't want a BRICK in my pocket while i'm trying to unload a truck full of groceries. On the flip side, I see and hear where people can get 6-8 good hours of battery life with light-medium usage, on 3G. KC is not fully 4G anyway, so i'm hoping there is a way to turn the phone to 3G only until it is.
sorry about the rant, but i will be stuck with this purchase for the next 2 years, and i know ONE person who has the Tbolt. so, I need to hear from those of you who have had this phone for a while, what is is really like, with the stock battery? thanks in advance for your input/advice....
I would choose the TBolt but for one thing that I really, really, really need to know: IS THE BATTERY LIFE REALLY THAT BAD??? I have read on THIS forum where people could SEE the battery draining from the phone. no freaking way. and no, I do not want to buy that hideous extended battery, which I don't have the cash for right now anyway. but even if I did, I keep my phone in my pocket while working my 2nd job (wal-mart), and I don't want a BRICK in my pocket while i'm trying to unload a truck full of groceries. On the flip side, I see and hear where people can get 6-8 good hours of battery life with light-medium usage, on 3G. KC is not fully 4G anyway, so i'm hoping there is a way to turn the phone to 3G only until it is.
sorry about the rant, but i will be stuck with this purchase for the next 2 years, and i know ONE person who has the Tbolt. so, I need to hear from those of you who have had this phone for a while, what is is really like, with the stock battery? thanks in advance for your input/advice....