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[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Markuzy:
Really depends on the what you want. I think the Nexus 7 is affordable in its own class. A tablet must be something you will use without frustration and improve your lifestyle, not give you headaches.

Do factor those in when buying. Saving a few bucks for a year of regret ain't good.

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[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] devwithzachary:
Get the nexus 7 you will not regret anything. There really is no bad point. And trust me if you havnt quite got the money yet save up I have never had any luck with the cheap tablets and always resulted in selling them on
[Galaxy S III Accessories] inningsdefeat500:
I really like the case mate http://www.case-mate.com/Samsung-Ga...te-Samsung-Galaxy-S3-Pop-with-Stand-Cases.asp but can of the owners give me its reviews?

AND

Any other ones?

The issue is, I am yet to receive 2 of these and afraid that it might not fit
[Galaxy S III Accessories] Sloshykarma:
Amazon Aduro Case

Aduro Shell Holster Combo Case, found on amazon.

I have had this case for a week now. I really like the styling and it feels good; however, it is a snap on case and i'm not sure how the top and bottom edges on the phone will hold up in a fall.
[Galaxy S III Accessories] purk:
Kickstand Case

I'm also looking for a good case with a kickstand for the Samsung Galaxy S3. Wasn't sure if I should start a new topic, so decided to post here first.

I don't use a phone dock, so the size of the case doesn't concern me. Would like full protection. (top and bottom edges covered) Any feedback would be appreciated. Thank you. (Can't post outside links, sorry)

Here are three that I've found. Does anyone know of others?

Case-Mate Pop Case W/ Stand

Concerns: Some of Case-Mates cases bulge out around the edges after a short while. I also wonder about the durability of the kickstand on this case.

Seidio Active with Metal Kickstand

Concerns: Kickstand does not support device in portrait orientation. (Not a deal breaker though). I've never owned a Seidio case, so I personally don't know how quality they are.

TALKonline ProGel SOLID Super Hydro Gel Case W/ Stand

Concerns: Same as the Seidio, I've never owned a case from this company, so I don't know about the quality.
[Galaxy S III Accessories] inningsdefeat500:
Awesome, came across this link

http://www.squidoo.com/galaxy-s3-cases-with-stand
[Galaxy S III Accessories] Jirv311:
I've got this one as well and love it.
[Galaxy S III Accessories] Cruzin95:
I have a Case-Mate Pop.

Pros:

1. Fits great.

2. Rubber side grips are great.

3. Push buttons work with zero problems.

4. The case totally surrounds the phone (except for the ports).

5. Rubber extends above the glass, so you can place the phone face down.

Cons:

1. The kickstand only works with the phone in a horizontal position. It does not work when the phone is vertical.

2. When placed on a table face up, the plastic part of the cover rests on the table. So, the plastic gets scratched over time.

3. Not a huge deal, but I wish it had covers for the power and earphone ports to keep them clean.
[Galaxy S III Accessories] ponyboy82:
I got a TPU/plastic one off ebay for $7.50 and am liking it. I posted it about it at the other thread... http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=28547621&postcount=17

I've been using the dry-application screen protector that came with it and so far so good. It doesnt cover the whole front, since the screen edges are slightly curved, but it works. I also was in a hurry so just put the screen protector plastic that came with the phone on the back before stuffing it into the case just to protect from wear marks, etc. It has a side-effect benefit of covering the camera lens w/o seeming to affect image quality.
[Galaxy S III Accessories] thacounty:
Seidio makes some of the best cases on the market. No doubt about it. I don't know about their kickstands but their cases are top notch.
[Galaxy S III Accessories] purk:
Thanks for the feedback. I found a few other kickstand cases, but I still haven't made a decision. Dont really like any of them.
[Galaxy S III Accessories] MattZ71:
I have the case mate so far it's good, but I only been using it for two days. Ill keep posted.
[Galaxy S III Accessories] Cruzin95:
I have a Case-Mate Pop and a Seidio Active. The Active's kickstand is heavier duty and the CM's kickstand is flimsy, but it is functional. However, I would not necessarily say that the Active is a better cover than the Case-Mate. I like the Case-Mate more than the Active, but I use the Active because I need to hang my phone on my belt. I preordered a Trident Kraken.
[Galaxy S III Accessories] vavaud:
Has one tried this case http://www.ebay.com/itm/Black-Hard-...140748?pt=PDA_Accessories&hash=item19d524cb4c before?
[Galaxy S III Accessories] txkorm:
I bought this case and I kept it on for about 30 seconds. It really made the phone feel cheap.

Currently not being productive on my S3.
[Galaxy S III Accessories] xaisomboun:
If youre just looking for the kickstand feature, I'd recommend getting FlyGrip, a tad bit pricey though.
[Galaxy S III Accessories] pappcam:
I just received the same case although it was branded as a "JKase" and was 5 bucks cheaper than the Aduro branded one. It's actually pretty good and the holster also seems okay. I'm not sure of the sturdiness or longevity of this case and holster but so far so good.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] hoclem24:
Hey there. I currently use the iPhone 4 on Verizon. I tried android before and had a Samsung Fascinate for about 10 months before switching to iPhone. The main reasons I switched were speed, efficiency, and a streamlined appearance. I needed a phone that just worked. The fascinate was beautiful, but it was laggy, stuck on 2.1 for FAR too long, and riddled with bloatware (BING, UGH!). I've been looking at the Droid Incredible and Droid 4, but they both seem lackluster. I DON'T want the Galaxy S3, I'm done with Touchwiz and rooting to get rid of it. The Nexus is a bit older now, but only $50 on a contract extension.

So, Nexus owners, do you love your phone? Would you buy it again? And is it worth it to upgrade to one now? I'm a little android-curious and I want to be assured that this phone is a winner! :)

Also, I'm used to wonderful battery life on my iPhone 4 (light use about 1.5 days). Can the GN compare?
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] sam razzy:
I love nexus to d core ... goin with 27h battery life with 3.24h of screen on

sent from jElly Belly NeXus PrimE
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] Arthur Hucksake:
Can definitely get a good day or two with light use out of the Nexus, everyone's idea of light use differs though.

I've previously owned an iPhone 4. Got to say, with Jellybean you get the same snappy OS feel minus the restrictions.

The camera isn't as good indoors, but much faster and outdoors pic quality is about the same.

If you want an Android device, then it is the one to have IMO.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] krnchicken753:
The Nexus is without question the best android experience you can get currently. The only problem I had with Ice Cream Sandwich was the lag when using live wallpapers but Jellybean fixed that problem. Honestly smoothness of the Nexus with Jellybean is on par or slightly worse than the iPhone. If I was to get a phone right now I would definitely pick up the Nexus especially at 50 dollars, that said however I would personally wait a few months for the new Nexus phone/s to be announced.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] nexicon:
Do it. You got plenty of time before the next Nexus will be unveiled. Absolutely marvelous device. I get a days worth out of the phone with maybe a short charge in the middle of the day. /rant begins: Plus why would anyone want over a days worth of charging?!?!?! Don't you have a charger right next to your bed or charge it at night when you're not awake?!?!?! Really I don't understand.../rant over...kinda..
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] dynamicpda:
I love the Galaxy Nexus. The biggest downside is the radio--it blows. It is close to seven months since release and none of the software radios have improved the signal quality significantly.

I was at a backyard BBQ this weekend and I couldn't get enough signal to access the internet with the phone. Right next to me was someone with the Bionic and another with the Thunderbolt, both on Verizon. They were both able to get enough bars (one) to access the internet. Here I am running JB and a nice custom kernel but unable to do anything meaningful with the phone in that backyard. GN fails all the time to grab signal where it should. I spent a lot of time inside of restaurants inside bars, clubs, people's houses without signal. What's the point of having the phone?

As for battery life, you have to change the mindset coming from iPhone with a sealed case. Batteries cost $4 each from China. I keep a few in my pocket when I go out. I typically do one or two battery swaps when I go out for the evening.

I'm wedded to this phone for now. I were in the market for a new phone, I would get the nicest Android phone with a replaceable battery that can be unlocked with a strong developer community. Whether the SIII or One X fits that bill, I don't know.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] atifsh:
4 days on nexus and without JB it lags coming from S2 i9100.

on JB it rocks, really loving it.

only 2 issues....

no native T9 dialer, using ex dialer donate and plugins to fix the issue and looks

volume of the external speakers sucks, listening youtube videos is hell. (no solutions yet)

i like stock only so custom roms are out of question
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] davidstech11:
For the price its a great device. I enjoyed it a lot. I upgraded to the GS3. The GS3 has all kinds of hardware upgrades over my GN but it also cost more. The camera upgrade is big. 2GB RAM is nice too. But for the price the Galaxy Nexus has some nice things going for it.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] evil_penguin:
Solution- download volume + (sound boost) from play market.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] Geo411m:
Well as someone who had the iPhone 4s and then moved to the Galaxy Nexus I can say without a doubt that the gnex is the best phone I've ever owned. This phone is a tinkerers dream.

I easily can get a days use with juicy defender (7am-11pm 35%). I will say that the iPhone 4 has better battery than the gnex or the 4s for that matter but then you're buying outdated hardware that will get a watered down version of iOS6 when it gets released while with the gnex you get the latest unrestricted OS.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] bleach168:
If you're only experience with Android is the Fascinate, you'll love the GNex or S3. If possible, get the GSM Nexus.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] johnchad14:
You mentioned you didn't like rooting and such on your original Fascinate...honestly if you aren't about taking advantage of the massive development available on the GN, there isn't anything to recommend it over a GS3. Touchwiz is better these days (I'd still toss it for straight google experience, though). But all indications are that samsung is taking care of it's baby now, and trying not to be the bad mother of the GS1 days.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] big samm:
I have a 4s and its back in its box for now... the nexus with jelly bean feels like a brand new phone no joke. I loooove it!

Sent from my Galaxy Nexus
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] shirzadians:
Man, I recently ditched my atrix 4G about a month ago for the gnexus and I'm so glad I did. I had bought my gf the 4s for her birthday, and I'm not gonna lie- after playing around with her phone then going back to my buggy/laggy atrix, I started considering switching to the iPhone for stability. Most android phones at the time were the 'new phone of the month' crap, and although I love the functionality of android, I ultimately wanted a stable phone that would be updated to the newest OS whenever there was a release.

Before throwing in the towel, I gave the galaxy nexus a shot. This thing rocks. No lag, great dev community, first to be upgraded when there is a new os upgrade, great camera and screen size/resolution.. etc etc. This phone will not let you down, trust me man. Coming from a guy who also would turn down the Galaxy s3 for the same reason, I advise you to go android. Go android, and go whatever Google's flagship phone is. If possible, I'd hold out until Google releases their new Nexus device(s?) so you can have the latest and greatest.

I'm here to answer any questions you've got.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] ikeny:
I agree the GNex is the best android phone, and it is best for customization, especially when coming from iPhones.

However you also mentioned you want something that just works. Unfortunately nothing beats the iphone in this category. GNex is a high maintenance phone. From day to day task (getting find my phone to work, typing in different languages), to managing an os update. I am still struggling with issues after jellybean upgrade.

Also, Google now sucks compare to siri. It doesn't extract info from contact, ie. does not know who I am or who is my wife, her phone number. Finally I really missed imessage. Most of my friends are on ios, almost no one use Google+.

In my opinion, stay with your iPhone if you want it to just work. But get a GNex if you are bored of ios and want to tinker your phone.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] atifsh:
Doesn't work on jb buddy
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] evil_penguin:
I know ..developer is working hard to make it work with jellybean:thumbup::)
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] cwhitney24:
Definitely get the nexus. I got mine three days ago and love it. I also bought the wife an iPhone Friday. Side by side the nexus wins hands down...without even turning them on lmao.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] Matridom:
The nexus is a great phone, 4.1 is very very smooth, however I'm going to go against the grain here, because of your comment "It just needs to work". The nexus is on the bleeding edge of android and sometimes problems DO crop up and can take a while to fix and in rare cases be pretty crippling (Nexus S search bug on the i9020a for example). If you can live with little quirks or willing to get your hands dirty and try to fix them yourself, then by all means get this phone, if you want something 100% trouble free, you might be better to stay with the iPhone.

The nexus however does provide you with a bloat free experience, and if you like to tinker, then it's the best choice available. I'm never sure if the verizon variant is properly supported in AOSP, if you have the option, get a GSM version (yes this means going with someone other the version) and get the phone from the play store to make sure you don't have a samsung regional variant (yakju/takju)

Best of luck on your decision.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] Sloprest:
I spent quite a while playing with my friends iPhones and when I walked into Verizon I was pretty much set on getting one because they do just work. They dont bug up, they dont lag, they just do as you ask. But I also realized how no matter whos phone I was using I felt like I was using just anyones phone. They all kind of felt the same even though people had different wallpapers and what not. I just did not get the feeling everyone had their own unique device and I like having the ability to stand out. When I went into Verizon, they never even brought the I phone out. They put the Droid 4 (which I also asked for) the GNX and the LG Enligten. As soon as they took the Nexus out of the box I was impressed. It was the right size, the screen was fantastic (I thought I wouldnt mind the screen size difference from iPhone to Nexus but I do and I cant stand to use the small iPhone screen now) I got double my data, double the memory, faster cpu. Everyone in the store said they wished it was out when they were considering their next phone so I jumped on it. At first I was a bit annoyed with ICS and its laggyness. Do yourself a huge favor, get JB and load a good kernel and from an interface perspective it dusts the iPhone for me. The only thing I wish worked better is the reception. And that is a huge core feature. I just cant tell if its a radio software issue or a antenna issue. It seems some people have fixed their phones with flashing new radios but it may just be a patch on an underlying problem. Even with that I still have no regets passing on the iPhone.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] speedyink:
Not sure where the antenna issue comes in..I get pretty damn similar reception to my old Xperia Play, which was pretty damn similar to my HTC Legend, which was pretty damn similar to my Sony Ericsson K850i. I live on the very edge of the reception area for every carrier, and my Nexus is able to limp on it just like my previous phones. Don't know how different the antenna is from the iphone 3gs to the iphone 4s, but the 3gs I was unlocking for buddy also got the same 1 bar with my sim card that I get with my nexus.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] eksasol:
I think this is the best answer.

Also I heard some people with the Verizon version have bad radio signal. But the GSM version is fine.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] xjman:
In my experience iPhone users will find thousands of things to hate about this phone.

The battery life is short for 90% of users, the screen ghosts and is grainy for many users, the signal is weak for a lot of users.

However the phone isn't a fail. I really love it. Everything is smooth, even on ICS.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] MatAuc12:
I end up being the guy that everyone asks tech advice in my circles. What phone to buy, what computer to buy, can you fix my pc? So i have a somewhat pre-written answer by now. iPhone has a very "unpack and you now master it" feel. And non-tech savvy (to at least a small degree) feel that the android is more complicated. All that is feel and not neccessarly fact. What is fact is that the android platform is only limited by its user while the iPhone is limited. Period. So for those reasons I still recommend iPhone to most girls and parents, but android to anyone that knows to check if the computer is turned on before saying its broken.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] Henrock11:
Get it! This phone is awesome! The best android phone I've ever had.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] Sloprest:
It was just a theory based on my experience. I have been seeing consistently lower reception to people with other phones on the same network and even my old phone in my area. You happen to be having a different experience.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] speedyink:
I wasn't specifically talking to you or I would have quoted. I just noticed a couple people saying it in this thread, and decided to post my experience to somewhat point out that not everyone is getting bad reception with this phone.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] blackhand1001:
Wtf Google now is way better than sir I and even iOS fan boys have conceded that it is. The galaxy nexus is also not high maintenance. If you don't want to deal with rooting and custom roms you don't have to. But if you want to its also one of the easiest phones to do it with.

Get the nexus I know several people who have switched from the iphone 4 after playing with mine and they love it.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] hoclem24:
Welp I guess I wasn't clear in my post. I do intend to tinker, root, and ROM up my phone. I was just annoyed that it was practically REQUIRED on the crappy fascinate, due to Samsung not giving 2 sh#ts about it.

I took the plunge and ordered the Nexus today. Getting JB rom and all the flashy goodness ready now for when it gets here Wednesday. I'm excited, and thanks everyone for the snappy and detailed responses :)
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] Sinbad_NI:
Best android phone there is. Don't see me ever getting anything other than a Nexus family for a long time.

Haven't really used an iPhone since 3G days so not in a good position to compare, except to say hardware wise Nexus fits much easier in the pocket and you will wonder how you managed with the tiny screen.

Edit, see you've ordered, hope you like.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] azeem.droid:
Never got more than 20hrs on my gnex.curious what rom-kernel are you using.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] Beamer9408:
It's easy to get 20+ hours it all depends on how bright your phone is set to and how much you use it I typically get around 7 to 8 hours with all 4g going however there are times when I can eat a battery in 4 hours if the brightness is all the way up and I have over 3 of the hours with the screen on which is pretty typical after 3 hours screen on time on the stock battery you're usually about dead anyway. I have gotten 26 hours before with like 2 hours screen on and I still don't think it was about to die I think I just plugged it in because I was with my charger.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] big_b0sss:
Man same here. Got my gnex last week and I'm having loads of fun also i was iOS user before. Sold my iphone and bought gnex I think I did take right decision. IOS was borring no custom ROM but on android u can have custom ROMs + JB would be another good reason to go for gnex. I can imaging how non nexus people will be waiting for JB update while we have got officially on our handset.

Hope u have fun like us too
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] brov516:
Man it was the easy decision I've ever made. The iPhone 4's battery is a bit better than the galaxy nexus but with the OEM extended battery, you can easily get through a day with moderate use. The only thing you'll miss is the iOS keyboard. Also with jellybean on my phone, the fluidity of the OS is as fluid as iOS if not more fluid.

BTW I sold my iPhone for my GN
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] tameracingdriver:
The iPhone is easier to use out of the box, but I'd have to disagree that one should "avoid" the Nexus if you want a phone that "just works". That was actually the reason I bought mine, because I like standard Android, and apart from the initial "getting it how I want it", I have so far found the Nexus does work fine out of the box, and it certainly doesn't have to be "high maintenance" - truthfully, there aren't any new phones these days that have to be high maintenance, they all work just fine out of the box.

Of course, you can choose to make it that way if you want, I know I did with my old SGS2 but I got bored with having a high maintenance phone, so flogged it, bought the one I liked out of the box and am going to get on with my life.

I am not getting on a downer about custom ROMs and the like, just disagreeing that someone should only buy a Gnex if they want to tweak.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] dmeadows013:
On 4G? Tell me your secret! lol
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] I Am Marino:
With 3G and wifi only, I can easily manage 14-16 hours of battery with around 4 hours of screen on time, I can reach a day and a half standby easily if phone is used less.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] dmeadows013:
Lol with what apps? I want to get better life on wifi and 4g. The battery I get now is comparable to my rezound on sense 4.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] strumcat:
Just read that Apple co-founder Steve Wozniak carries 2 Galaxy Nexus everywhere with him, and he was quoted as saying, "People are saying Siri. I say poo-poo." lol

gsm gnex / cm9 / trinity / 1420 MHz
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] josip-k:
Read the nike sign.

"Just do it"
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] digitlgrafx:
my only real experience with iOS was with a 1G iPod touch. I found it terribly restricting, even with jailbreak. Love my GNex, don't think I'll be able to buy a non-Nexus phone from here out.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] Ooo_Pepi:
Hi, I have before 3GS now I have GN and if I wont to change phone I buy again android phone.

You right - android phones have laggy but now JB is out.

My GN is non-stop online with icq, skype, whatsapp, im+, g+, twitter, facebook and maybe soon viber... I used wi-fi and small mobile i-net and battery go down for <24h.

If you buy GN you don't want to watch iphone with this small display.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] (THE REAL) Neo:
I think you're absolutely right!

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[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] ual4720:
Nothing is better than a nexus, NOTHING! The good far outweighs the bad! I would buy this phone with no subsidy over the newer phones with subsidy because it is a nexus. The Google experience is much better than iOS, sense, or touchwiz simply because of the development. The support for the nexus phones is worth it. Alone. Here is my point, the nexus is worth it.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] crixley:
by far the best phone I've ever owned