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[General Questions and Answers] bloodfire1004:
Xperia P or Xperia Sola?

Hello!

I am in the midst of planning on buying my next phone, and I am considering between the Xperia P vs the Xperia Sola. At first, I wanted to buy the Xperia Sola but upon further research, I'm now considering on the Xperia P. Here are some of the main reasons why:

- Better RAM ; The Sola only has 512MB RAM, and I am concerned that upon upgrade to ICS (which is yet to come), it might lag ... the Xperia P (which is already upgraded to ICS) seems to handle it smoothly, and along with the better RAM, it might be more future-proof with regards to updates

- Front Facing camera ; Although I'm not sure when I might need a FF-camera (I've been long enough without one), I think it is better to be prepared rather than to regret or think about what-if situations when the time comes

- Better display ; Actually, I'm not too overly concerned about this, but the highlight feature of the P (White Magic) compared to Sola (Floating Touch) seems to be more practical. Floating Touch seems cool at first but upon further thinking, I quite question its practicality (since I usually just touch immediately)

- Better camera ; Again, not too concerned with this but it is a welcome addition, especially since the P has Exmor sensor going for it.

- HDMI ; Another welcome feature

- Aluminum Body ; With regards to the build, this is another good thing about the P I noticed, since it feels more solid to the touch while the Sola feels plasticky and somewhat like a toy.

BUT, here are some reasons why I am still holding back on buying the Xperia P outright.

- Bigger screen = Harder to reach

; I'm not sure if it is just me, but I find the Sola to be a perfect fit and reach for my hand, which maybe because its dimensions are pretty similar to my old phone. So I am wondering, how do Xperia P users find on using the Xperia P? Is it hard to reach the top notification bar or bottom capacitive keys? How do you find typing? Or is it just a matter of getting used to it?

- Necessity of FF-camera

; Again, is it really better to have a FF-camera than none? What are the odds you are going to use it?

- More expensive

; Not too much of an issue, but I want the "Best" bang-for-buck phone between the two. I'm seeing this more of as an investment so price is not too much of an issue.

Can you help me choose between the two, and if possible, can you provide your experience (if ever) if you ever had or have to choose between the two cameras?

Thank you very much!
[General Questions and Answers] -CMX:
Hi there, I have never come across an xperia sola so not sure about its general size compared to the P but I can say that if you think the P is a little too big don't let it come down all to size. I have VERY small hands and when I first got my nexus s the size was a shock to me... now I wouldn't go for anything smaller. IMO 4 inches is a wonderful size .

As far as the camera goes I think you should go for the better camera if you are someone who doesn't upgrade too often. What is the camera on your phone now? Would getting the sola be a camera upgrade?

I really love the cameras on Sony and SE devices having experience with the original arc, neo (8MP) and xperia s (12MP) Haven't used a recent sony device with 5MP.

My thoughts are to go for the P, since you did say a FF would be nice for the future and you don't want to miss out. So why not get the slightly bigger screen, better camera?

Of course it comes down to what you want to pay in the end. The sola might be perfect for you but as a picky android user who now has a cracked screen on her nexus s and won't upgrade because she cannot find a device that fulfills all wants and needs in her price range yet.... I recommend getting the best specs in your price range even in if you aren't sure you will need it... no point regretting it in the future.

Hope I could help a little bit. Go try the phones if you know a store near you that has demo models and always check the development forums for each device.
[General Questions and Answers] bloodfire1004:
Thanks!!!

Hi there! Thank you very much for your reply! I found that it was VERY helpful, and you are right, it might be better to invest than to regret it later (that's what happened to me when I bought my P&S). I also liked to hear your personal experience regarding big-screen size. Perhaps I am just a little outdated after all (my current old phone is Nokia XpressMusic 5130 :P ), which is very basic camera (but has good sounds) and only 2MP camera.

Again, thanks for the wonderful insight! I'm now a bit sure of getting the Xperia P!
[General Questions and Answers] AFLASH77:
I wanna buy a phone with:

Less than 15k(200-260 USD)

4.3" + Screen

1GB Ram(512 mb will also do)

1Ghz+ Dual core

5-8 MP camera

Secondary cam( VGA+)

Should look good(Not cheap plastic type ￼ )

I dont think the brands like Samsung,Htc,Lg etc. would have phones in that price bracket .

I am from India,if it helps.
[General Questions and Answers] Hopper8:
Hi

You've got a pretty hard task to find a phone that is all if those things. Have you looked at the Sony xperia u? It meets all of your criteria except screen size (same resolution screen as galaxy s2, but 3.5 inches. Will look fantastic!) Here is the link to specifications etc:

http://m.gsmarena.com/sony_xperia_u-4437.php

It's also pretty cheap, here's a link selling it for 209 AUD, which is under 220 USD.

http://www.mobicity.com.au/sony-xperia-u.html

If a slightly smaller screen but still with nice resolution is something you can cope with, check it out!

If I helped, please hit thanks!
[General Questions and Answers] Psych0-Smil3s:
I am looking to buy a tablet preferrably android. I've been comparing android tabs and ipads from what i gather apple isn't the greatest in the tablet world. That's fine by me considering the prices, I'm basically looking for a general consensus. Which tablet in your opinion would you consider to be the "best android tablet"?

Big touch screen, great video quality and viewability, netflix, SD Card Reader, forward and rear facing cameras, USB 2.0 & Bluetooth are must haves.

I'm quite fond of the specs for the:

Asus Transformer Tablet 32 gig mem.

&

Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 10.1 with 16 gig mem.
[General Questions and Answers] gdourado:
The best at the moment is the Asus TF700.

If you prefer 7 inch, the nexus 7.

Cheers
[General Questions and Answers] rkoforever90:
well i heard that battery backup of nexus is terrible.also isnt andreno 220on xperia s much more powerful than sgx540 on nexus.

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checkout karbonn A24
[General Questions and Answers] AFLASH77:
It hasn't been released yet.

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Thanks :)

There are some brands launching phones which fit my requirements but idk when they are going to launch :(

Some of them are-

Micromax A90 dual core

Karbonn A24

Spice mi500

Blu Vivo 4.3

Theres a Chinese phone Xiaomi Mi 2,its under 350 usd.It's specs somewhat match that of SIII .
[General Questions and Answers] Psych0-Smil3s:
I just checked the specs on the TF700 its pretty much exactly what i want though the keyboard dock is flimsy and bunched up tightly with shallow keys. None the less its what I'm looking for I'm still open to any suggestions from forum members. The ipad 3 with a wifi + cellular data plan isn't much more in price than the TF700. Considering the ipad doesn't lag in certain respects I'm still looking around but the TF700 is amongst one of my top faves. Thanks for this suggestion!
[General Questions and Answers] mfsr98:
Need opinion again, I found some phones that are better for me. The phones are:

-HTC One S

-Sony Xperia Sola

-Samsung Galaxy S plus, is this phone old? Cause I'm, not sure.

I know here the best is the HTC One S, but I really care about the price right now...

I wanted to know your opinion guys...
[General Questions and Answers] SchusterIX:
Hello all! I hope this is the correct place to ask this; forgive me if it is not.

I have searched both this site and google but cannot find an answer to my question, so here it goes: I plan to buy the Note 2 once it is released here in the states. I am currently with AT&T with a grandfathered unlimited data plan. I have been considering moving to T-mobile for their "true" unlimited 4G ( i know it's hpsa 42 ) and the Wifi calling. My question is, would the AT&T note have more active development for roms and the like over T-Mobile? I know there are some hardware differences due to the carriers bands, but I am unclear in this situation, how much it could matter towards development.

Thank you for any replies.
[General Questions and Answers] Slomo5793:
Hey guys. Here's my current situation, I have an iPod and LG G2X (on an ics rom)

I can do 1 of 2 things

1. Sell my iPod, add some money and buy a nexus 7

Or

2. Sell my iPod and phone, add in some money and get a phone for like $350

I considered an htc one x, bu that has no replaceable battery and no sd slot. What are the best alternatives to a one x in that price range?

(I'd buy w/o contract and wouldn't mind used)

So any suggestions for choosing 1or 2?

Thanks
[General Questions and Answers] Organized_Chaos:
Looking for a tablet

I'm looking for a tablet that is at least 8inches or bigger. I want something with a lot of dev support (Large custom rom selection) and needs to have an SD card slot. I'm thinking about a Transformer TF101 but I'm not really sure if anything better is available yet. I don't have a lot of free time to research things like this and there a TON of tablets on the market right now.

I would prefer something that's not a Chinese knockoff (nothing against Chinese products, mind you.. just not what I want). I would like something with at least a 1.6Ghz processor or a dual core 1GHz processor. I will be buying a used product and will not be able to spend more than $200.
[General Questions and Answers] tiannechu:
Cheap second hand Android phone with "satellite and location" setting

Hi all,

I am going to start my FYP. I want to develop a desktop based application to know from where the pictures were taken from. However, I don't have an Android device. I hope to get a cheap second hand Android phone which can turn on the "satellite and location" setting so to test the program. Do you guys have any suggestion for me?

Thank you!
[General Questions and Answers] Hopper8:
Basically any Android device running android 2.2 or greater will service this need for you. Especially if you are buying second hand, ask to quickly try the device and double check that this setting will operate as you expect.

If I helped, please hit thanks!
[General Questions and Answers] kunalht:
Need a phone under $150.....

I want to buy a phone for wifi hotspot & rooting under $150.

Which will be best??

Should I buy a new one Or buy second hand phone in this budget??

How is the galaxy ace???

& where can I buy used phone??
[General Questions and Answers] Bwarner479:
Pretty sure the gnex has a smaller screen than the s3 but if you're into customization and modding the nexus is king! You just can't beat the development community of the galaxy nexus right now. Plus its only $99 now on contract or $349 for the carrier unlocked gsm version.
[General Questions and Answers] mfsr98:
some opinions here?
[General Questions and Answers] Bwarner479:
One S is the best out of the given phones IMHO
[General Questions and Answers] Strike_Riku:
Galaxy Nexus or Xperia S?

And reasons why?
[General Questions and Answers] Felimenta97:
Pros of:

Nexus

Faster Vanilla Updates

Bit bigger screen

More devs working on it

Xperia S

Better camera (rear and front)

Better screen (relative, though)

Slightly better processor

Better media features (screen, sound, camera)

Dedicated HDMI jack (no MHL, if you find better)
[General Questions and Answers] Strike_Riku:
Thanks.

5MP is enough,

I don't have a HDMI TV

Can you compare them again? :)

Sent from my ST25i running 4.1.2
[General Questions and Answers] Felimenta97:
Compare them again how? About camera, believe me when I say that when you have a awesome camera, you won't be able to use anything below it, and will use it more than ever
[General Questions and Answers] Strike_Riku:
I have a digital SLR :) I don't need it for my main camera.

What I meant is Camera, Screen and HDMI aside, which one is best?

Sent from my ST25i running 4.1.2
[General Questions and Answers] Felimenta97:
Oh, OK. Sorry.

Well, Xperia S is EOL already by Sony, but we have some good devs still around. However, we have a faster processor and GPU.. The Galaxy Nexus has more dev in quantity (doesn't necessarily means quality), but the processor is slower.l, same for GPU. Also, you said no screen, but remember that if you gonna put it on a dock or so and screen will stay on, it will cause image burn after a while...

I have never used a Galaxy Nexus to say this, but the call quality on S is really good. Crystal clear.

Anything else?
[General Questions and Answers] Strike_Riku:
The lack of updates and dev support is a drawback for the S for me. I plan on OC so I don't mind :) I won't use the dock, I carved my own out of wood and it is really nice :)

My only things is Design, Updates and Buttons. The GNex wins those,

Also price. I can get a GNex for £140 but the XS is £180

Sent from my ST25i running 4.1.2
[General Questions and Answers] Felimenta97:
I havent said XS doesn't have dev support, just that it is mmuch smaller than Nexus. It has a big because it is a Nexus. We just got a almost fully working JB (a small lag on FullHD recording only), and DooMLoRD is going to make us a new kernel as soon.as we get the sources. Won't take much.

The buttons on S can be a bad thing at first. They aren't so sensitive compared to other capacitive buttons from other phones. IMO, good thing that sometimes avoid unwanted touches. You just need to learn when and how. Won't take more than 2 weeks, max.

Design, IMO, the S is better. But I'm quite a fan of Sony designs, so...
[General Questions and Answers] FSErdil:
Htc one or htc one dev edition

I cant decide between Htc one 32 gb and htc one 64 gb dev edition. What is the differences between these two devices. Help please
[General Questions and Answers] KidCarter93:
Other than the storage space on the device, the developer edition comes SIM unlocked and bootloader unlocked. On the non-dev edition, the bootloader is easy enough to unlock anyway and SIM unlocked didn't affect me as my One was SIM free anyway.

Therefore this decision mainly comes down to how much storage you want.

Either way, it's a great device and you won't regret buying it :)
[General Questions and Answers] Strike_Riku:
I know it has support, but my SXU only just got JB unofficially. I like Sony designs more than any other OEM, but it costs more. I also don't need the massive Camera.

Sent from my ST25i running 4.1.2
[General Questions and Answers] Felimenta97:
Well, ok. That's all I can get of arguments to you. Now, up to you. Anyway, good luck and hope you enjoy your New phone.
[General Questions and Answers] FSErdil:
Thanks :o
[General Questions and Answers] vj_dustin:
Xperia L is well equipped than both GNex and XS.

Also at least here, it's cheaper than both. So why not XL?

Tried Tapatalk 4, Fun!

But back to Tapatalk 2, Stable! B)
[General Questions and Answers] Strike_Riku:
Sorry If I came across harshly. You have helped me make my mind up. For this, I thank you.

The resolution. And the curved design.

Sent from my ST25i running 4.1.2
[General Questions and Answers] vj_dustin:
Oh right. The resolution!

Tried Tapatalk 4, Fun!

But back to Tapatalk 2, Stable! B)
[General Questions and Answers] Strike_Riku:
Any idea where I can pick a Galaxy Nexus up for under Rs.13700?

Sent from my ST25i running 4.1.2
[General Questions and Answers] Shahan_mik3:
If Indian chkout quickr or olx :D
[General Questions and Answers] Ha\/0c:
9500 and i m a bit confused if this has the temperature sensor... ??
[General Questions and Answers] Shahan_mik3:
It must be der if it is available in its counterpart 9505 only difference between dem is cpu
[General Questions and Answers] Exbruce:
Htc One V or Samsung Galaxy Reverb

I'm very undecided on which one to go with
[General Questions and Answers] adrig:
Rooting a Proline AK888-13

I recently got a Proline AK888-13 ["http : // www . proline . co . za/our-products/tablet/AK888-13/overview/#product"] (South Africa) as a gift. Does anybody know if it would be possible to root it?

Thanks!
[General Questions and Answers] michnovka:
Same thing

I also have this one and so far I didnt find any custom ROM to put on it...
[General Questions and Answers] FSErdil:
I recommend you Reverb becouse of higher ram, better battery, better CPU and bigger screen(4.0-3.7 inch). But One v records 720p video Reverb 480p and One v has beats if you like. So i think Reverb will be better. You need a good SD card for both. :D
[General Questions and Answers] nicktechnomamu:
best smartphone in a mid range

Hi guys,

if we are looking for a smartphone in a mid range, then i will recommend go for S3. I am not a huge fan of Samsung personally but their service and connectivity in the last 3 years improved a lot against HTC. HTC is undoubtedly is the maker some great looking handset so if someone wants to try some sizzling design then he must go for HTC
[General Questions and Answers] Ryder59:
Which Nolia Lumia ?

Hi all,

I would like to try Windows Phone 8 but I hesitate between the Nokia Lumia 520, 920 or 925. It is essentially for playing games, looking videos and a good recognition network (not like the Samsung wave II, hardly ever network). Whick choose ?

Thank you in advance.

PS: sorry for my English but I'm French.
[General Questions and Answers] FSErdil:
Lumia 520 has better GPU(adreno 305 vs adreno 225). Lumia 920 and 925 have better CPU's they have the same Qualcomm MSM8960 Snapdragon Dual-core 1.5 GHz Krait CPU and 1GB of RAM(vs 512 MB). The camera is better on 920 and 925 (8 mp). Between 920 and 925 I think 920 will be better because of memory(16 gb vs 32 gb no SD card slots). The only advantage of 925 is to be a little bit smaller and light. 920 and 925 are almost the same devices. But it is up to you. You make the desicion :D
[General Questions and Answers] thatdude02:
Hey all. I'm torn here, do I keep my current Galaxy Note 1, or should I upgrade to a Nexus 4? All I want to know is if you think it would be worth the upgrade or should I wait for something newer? I'm not really looking at anything else and just wanted an opinion on it.

Thanks in advance :)
[General Questions and Answers] Shahan_mik3:
Note1 spec can handle games for at least 6mnths to an year....better go for a newer model rather than buying last year model :)
[General Questions and Answers] Ryder59:
Thank you, I think I will choose the 920 :)
[General Questions and Answers] matyrock:
Is recommended?

Hi guys! :D

I have a X8 phone, but, i need change phone by other more newest....

I'm going to buy a Xperia Sola... You recommend this phone to me?

You know about if this phone have good ROMs?

Greetings :D

(Sorry my bad english)
[General Questions and Answers] pancakesFORjesus:
I have a Samsung Exhibit II and getting ready to upgrade. I bought it for $200 from Wally World b/c I didn't want a contract. What's the latest and greatest? Contract or no contract. I'm sticking with Tmo.
[General Questions and Answers] Shahan_mik3:
Top devices right now are HTC one and galaxy s4

And popular device is nexus 4
[General Questions and Answers] shem12:
Galaxy S 4 and the Note Difference

Can you tell me what is the main difference between the Galaxy S4 and the Samsung Note as far as which is the better buy?
[General Questions and Answers] bglomax:
SG4 vs NOTE2 and other

Well this is a question that can easly be answerd when going to the store and take a visual review of the whole family

SG 2 SG3 SG4 and NOTE 2

main difference are visible:

SG4 = Full high def OLED display

NOTE2 = High def OLDED display

Note 2 has 5.5 screen size S4 has 5 inc scren size

SG4 is more expensive thatn NOTE2

RAM are equal 2 gb each.

CPU power is more on the SG4

Main advantages for me would be the scren phisical size , rather than the full HD ... because the inceased density of smaller screens produce significant eyes problems. The benefits of higher CPU clock and cores is an advtange ,

if i have to buy Samsung (which i find verry expensive) i would buy NOTE2

Hoping that will help you in the decision.
[General Questions and Answers] Shahan_mik3:
U mean note 2 vs galaxy s4

*note 2

° galaxys4

Screen size and resolution :

*5.5inch 720p

°5 inch 1080p(pro)

Cpu:

*exynos 4 series quad core 1.6gighz

°9505:snapdragon 1.9gig quad core(pro)

°9500: exynos 5 1.8gig octa core

GPU:

*Mali 400mp (lame)

°adreno 320(pro)

Ram:

Both 2gig

Battery:

*3100mah(pro)

°2600mah

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[General Questions and Answers] Gogeta:
Guys I'm planning to buy a new phone...

My shortlist :

Xperia miro,htc one v,ace 2,galaxy s

advance,motorola defy xt,optimus l7

So which one do you prefer from them?

Or any other in same price range..

Thanks
[General Questions and Answers] elparkiro:
agree!

still don't know which one of those i want... i want them all! >_<
[General Questions and Answers] vj_dustin:
S advance tops them all.

Though some people recommend Lg L5 II also.

Tried Tapatalk 4, Fun!

But back to Tapatalk 2, Stable! B)
[General Questions and Answers] Lt.Win:
L5 II sucks. I tried it, Single core and Dual core makes a difference.
[General Questions and Answers] Gogeta:
So which one of them u recommend?
[General Questions and Answers] ncvikingx97:
Not necessarily trying to sway you, but if you want great battery life, maybe you should try a note 2? Incredible battery on mine, if you don't mind the size
[General Questions and Answers] Shahan_mik3:
Lol almost all want these 3 devices but everyone can't afford it :D .....life is a ***** :cool::beer::beer::thumbup:
[General Questions and Answers] vj_dustin:
Damn my bad.

I meant L7 II

Check for the budget.

I'd recommend

Xperia L > S advance > Grand quattro.

Tried Tapatalk 4, Fun!

But back to Tapatalk 2, Stable! B)
[General Questions and Answers] nadeemkola:
New vs Refurb

Hi Guys

I need some help badly!

I have a kindle fire, rooted with Jelly bean. But I have that a 7inch isn't big enough to make full of it. I want a 10inch device.

I am looking to spend under $250. From what I have seen I can get either Acer A210 or Asus TF300 for around $200. However these devices refurbished. Either from Walmart of Aver on ebay.

If I get a brand new device I am looking more towards the $300 mark. I would like to know if its worth while to go for a refurbished device or is it worth the extra $100 for a new device.
[General Questions and Answers] Phenziox:
I dont think it makes much of a difference because retailers make sure their refurbished products are in near perfect state. I'd save the fifty bucks

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[General Questions and Answers] Notlaw1976:
Anyone got an opinion on what the best quad core handset is for rooting and modding? When I say best, I mean which one is easiest to modify and has a healthy choice of custom ROMs to choose from? This would be an additional device to play with four now. It's the LG Optimus 4X HD any good? They are available quite reasonably now.
[General Questions and Answers] vj_dustin:
Let me see.

Quad core?

Healthy custom options.

Nexus 4.. xD

Tried Tapatalk 4, Fun!

But back to Tapatalk 2, Stable! B)
[General Questions and Answers] mhoss48:
Try the Htc one X (tegra 3) same as lg 4X HD, gd dev support sense 5 port is now stable (bluetooth not working)
[General Questions and Answers] bglomax:
Quad Core processors

I would suggest to evaluate other models with MTK 6589 processors (Yes the china phones)

HTC , LG and Samsung have quite overrated devices. (To much money for something that costs so less)
[General Questions and Answers] Shahan_mik3:
f.y.I it is used in OEM devices also.... But dev support is very less