If Galaxy Nexus is a bust what phone will you get?

[prime]

I don't think you need an unlocked bootloader for SBF files as the Bionic has a locked bootloader and can use them(FXZ). I think all that is required is recovery and bootstrap. Someone correct me if I'm wrong.

Your correct, you definitely can sbf a bionic.

 

[doublea500]

I wish i could re-edit the poll. i would put the droid 4 up now. i may think about this, although it does have a locked bootloader..

 

[CJM]

I wish i could re-edit the poll. i would put the droid 4 up now. i may think about this, although it does have a locked bootloader..

Droid 4 added to the poll

 

[doublea500]

Droid 4 added to the poll

thanks. im curious to see if this gets some votes (although i doubt it, everyone already voted (dnt get rid of votes) and it hasnt come out yet or has an official release date)

 

[Liderc]

I'd like to see a poll for who in our community still prefers a physical keyboard. I love the on screen keyboard so much, I'm just surprised Motorola would put so much work into a physical keyboard device. They obviously wanted to get this 4G version out ASAP, so their studies must show that there's still a large enough consumer base to spend the money on a complete redesign.

 

[doublea500]

i still like the physical keyboard liderc. its mucchhhh more accurate

 

[Liderc]

My OG physical keyboard is literally the worst thing I've ever used, I can type paragraphs in seconds with the on screen. I know it's all personal choice, but the OG keyboard is just terrible. I know they improved the D3 though, so maybe the D4 will be even better.

 

[doublea500]

do you have the flat keyboard or are there little bubble bumps on each key?

 

[Liderc]

It's pretty flat, but I can feel bumps over each key. I've tried to get used to it, but it is honestly the most frustrating thing I've ever used and I'm not exaggerating.

 

[bmkdroid]

I havn't kept up with the tread, but my vote went to iPhone 4s. I played with both the Razr and the Rezound in store a few times over the past couple of weeks. The Razr was fast and I personally thought the screen was pretty nice despite some things I've read being anti-pentile. However, I just do NOT like the feel of the razr in my hand. I can't really say why, but I even asked to feel one that was not attached to Verizons display to get a better feel, I just absolutely did not like the razr feel at all, and could not see myself using that phone on a daily basis. That is, of course, a very personal decision though and really would just depend on the person and perhaps the size / shape of their hands.

Regarding the rezound, I actually really liked how it felt in my hand. From video reviews I saw, I had expected the phone to be MUCH thicker, but it was really a perfectly fine thickness for me. However, sense UI is just not my cup of tea. Now, I know I could probably root and install custom ROMs eventually, but at this point I'm kind of looking for a phone that I can just use, I'm getting busier and busier and really do not want to spend a ton of time customizing my phone or installing custom ROMs and kernels just to make it work suitably for me. Getting back on topic with the Rezound, as I said, I strongly disliked sense UI and despite packing decent internals, I felt the phone was relatively un-smooth compared to the Razr and iPhone. I will say though, the screen was also quite nice and definitely very sharp! Didn't listen to any music to comment on the beats, didnt want to stick the headphones they had on display in my ears .

Anyways, now for why I may go with the iPhone 4s. First, it is available now (some places are backordered, of course). I'm getting kind of tired of seeing rumors of a release date over and over and constantly getting closer and closer to the end of the year. My second reason is smoothness. Playing with a friend's iPhone 4, everything seemed extremely smooth, transitioning from screen to screen, opening and closing apps, pinch-to-zooming (?), etc.

That isn't to say the GNex will not be smooth. Most videos I've seen prove it to be quite smooth and have great features, which is why I'm very anxious to see the phone. I also am on the fence regarding the screen size. The iPhone fits very nicely into my hand and I think it feels great, personally. Some of the larger android phones have felt not so great to me, so it really just depends on the shape and size so I NEED to see the phone in person.

Regardless, have an iPhone ordered, and my theory is, if the GNex releases within my return window and I like it, I'll return the iPhone and get it, otherwise, I'm almost 100% sure I'll be satisfied using the iPhone.

 

[Liderc]

I actually agree about the Iphone's smoothness, I do wish they'd increase their screen size though, it really is too small for me to read a lot of stuff on without having to constantly pinch to zoom.

If they increased the screen size, lost the physical home button and added on screen widgets, I'd probably take a look at it, but I highly doubt they'll remove the physical home key which I hate.

<flame shield activated>

 

[doublea500]

it is smooth, thats what they are known for, the ui. simple, so its quick, and easy to learn. thats why whenever something goes wrong with an apple im like "whats this?". but i like android and the freedom too much to ever get an iphone.

 

[mightybrick]

I actually agree about the Iphone's smoothness, I do wish they'd increase their screen size though, it really is too small for me to read a lot of stuff on without having to constantly pinch to zoom.

If they increased the screen size, lost the physical home button and added on screen widgets, I'd probably take a look at it, but I highly doubt they'll remove the physical home key which I hate.

<flame shield activated>

I agree with you. If the screen were larger, and iOS allowed for widgets on the homescreen, I would be very tempted by the iPhone, though I don't really see that happening.

 

[doublea500]

It's pretty flat, but I can feel bumps over each key. I've tried to get used to it, but it is honestly the most frustrating thing I've ever used and I'm not exaggerating.

the d1 has two different keyboard styles. each phone is different. my first phone (defected battery) had the flat keyboard, which i hated. and my newer (still old) has the bumps. i like the bumps much more

 

[yahyaisrael]

Droid 4.

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