The difference in screen resolution is a
legitimate question. From the reviews, the qHD screen on the M is one of
the best qHD screens out there. I'd go to Verizon at take a look at both
screens and see what you think about the differences. Coming from the
Incredible 2, either will be an improvement. Gorilla Glass just means it's
a type of fortified glass that's stronger than regular glass. Most
smartphones have some sort of fortified glass like that, with Gorilla Glass
being the most well-known.
This is my biggest point of curiousity at this point. I've read the qHD
screen of the M can still appear grainy up close, yet I've never noticed
that on the lesser display of my DINC2...something a visit to VZW will
remedy
With ICS and beyond, you can freeze most
bloatware natively in Android without the need for root. So that's
something you're going to be able to do from here on out even if you decide
not to root (although rooting will allow for more things to be frozen and
for more customization options).
Not being able to do an actual battery pull isn't something to worry about
at all with the M. Like all phones with non-removable batteries, there will
be a series of button presses that do a simulated battery pull.
This shouldn't be a real issue anymore, unless
space is a major concern and generally speaking it shouldn't be, with ICS
(and I assume JB and beyond) you can disable even firmware applications,
hiding them away from the system, app drawer, and file extension
associations, so that the phone acts like they do not exist. It is a very
similar process to TiBu or Ultimate Backup "Freezing" an application.
Many people I know root for this reason only, so with the ability to do this
in the operating system rooting is not a real concern to most of
them.
Good info, I've read you can also hide the icons, which seeing a bazillion
times a day and not using drives me nuts and their removal was my main
reason to root. The process you describe for a simulated battery pull is
the same as my iPod, simple enough.
Also consider leaving verizon if others like t-Mobile
happen to have good coverage in your area and fast data. If my contract with
Verizon was over, I'd consider the new Samsung galaxy nexus II purchased
directly from Google and use it on tmobile.
I got that same deal back in June...$79. The
price was another big deal for me. But like someone else said, you can buy
used Rezounds for $250 now...which means you don't need a new 2 year
contract. Do you currently have unlimited data? If so, that means you
could keep it if you buy the phone outright without a new contract.
Yep, currently grandfathered into the unlimited and was very dissapointed to
hear I would have to tiered if I upgraded (and also how my $30 New Every 2
would conveniently was a BS $30 "upgrade" fee, but that's another matter.
I'm trying to stay under $100 for my next device, so unfortunately this
option is ruled out, but a good option and thanks for the heads up. I've
tracked my data over the past year and have only exceeded 1GB 2x, but the
piece of mind for the unlimited is priceless IMO, those ba$tards, haha.
FWIW, thier 2GB shared plan is only $4 dollars cheaper than our current,
individual but on the same bill, setup (my unlimited + her non-smarty).
Also, Western Pa is dominated by Verizon
every phone will be obsolete in a few yrs. Its a
great phone, but yes, its outdated, just like in 1 yr, the M will be
too.
Yeah, maybe "outdated" or "obsolete" wasn't the correct term on my part, but
you surely get my point. The 720p display of the Rezound will probably
STILL be a top notch/elite display by the time my contract would expire. It
just looks as though ICS will be the last update for the Rezound, and the M
will recieve Jelly Bean and Krispy Kreme/Kaptain Krunch/Krueller (whatever
they call it). The more I think about it, I don't wanna spend the next 2
years with a phone that ALREADY has recieved it's last update, even with
that 720p
Definitely a valid concern for a new phone. I
just got my Rezound in June for $79.99. So I was about 7 months behind the
launch date...but I wanted to renew my unlimited data for another 2 years
before Verizon changed to tiered plans. I made it by three days.
The Rezound has one of the best screens on the market (better than any
iPhone currently out). It's top notch.
I used to think the same way. I wanted to keep my music and my phone
seperate...until I finally cut the cord and put all of my music in Google
Music.
As it turns out, it is one of the best things I have ever done...and I'll
tell you why...
And about the beats audio headphones... If you don't want 'em, you can sell
them and pretty much recoup the cost of your phone...essentially making your
phone free...more or less. They aren't cheap earbuds.
I hear ya. I'm not a fan of the thinnest and lightest phones. I need a
little bit of weight to my phone...it also makes the phone feel solid.
Or...if your battery goes bad. I wasn't ready to go non-removable battery
yet when I bought the Rezound...having a removable battery was a big deal to
me. It also allowed me to buy the extended battery. I haven't had to pull
the battery for my Rezound...it's been a very stable and enjoyable
experience so far.
The things that were important to me were:
- Having a very good camera
- Good battery life
- High quality screen
- Must be significantly faster than previous phone (which is always a
requirement for me...if we're upgrading, let's upgrade to a faster phone)
- Price
Welcome. And - LET'S GO BLUES! (if the NHL has a season this year)
:biggrin:
Really good stuff, thanks for your time and effort. The 720p display is
still the biggest thing for me with the Rezound, as I mentioned earlier, I
highly doubt that display will NOT be just as amazing 2 years from now. As
for the Beats headphones, I was under the impression they weren't anything
too special, a mid-level type quality. As for the music piece, I'm still
the old-school torrent -> iPod guy. Don't wanna get into my digi music
preferences as this response is already too long, but to sum, I like NEVER
having to worry about space and having to pick and choose songs...I want em
all on there, a music hoarder! haha
Thanks again everyone for all the responses!!
