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| Thread ID: 125481 | 2012-07-01 23:11:00 | Android newbie (phone). | Nomad (952) | PC World Chat |
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| 1285072 | 2012-07-01 23:11:00 | I am using a Nokia for the free maps but been wondering about the Android phones at least when I am in NZ and don't need the offline maps (overseas) and 3G at least in NZ is affordable . I am wondering what are the benefits of the flash phones over something like a Samsung S for me when I: Don't need the fastest phone . Web browser, email client, calls, SMS . Check the news and the weather . Calendar . Able to sync with MS Outlook calender . The only app I really use is AirNZ grabaseat, Skype, eBuddy maybe the Yahoo and MSN Messengers . I chose the Samsung S or equiv . of the larger 4" screen . :thanks: |
Nomad (952) | ||
| 1285073 | 2012-07-01 23:34:00 | Would help if you specified your price range. | stratex5 (16685) | ||
| 1285074 | 2012-07-01 23:54:00 | The Galaxy S is now getting on a bit, and as such is not going to get ICS or above. The newer versions are faster, with more options. Something like the Sony Xperia P maybe? | Nick G (16709) | ||
| 1285075 | 2012-07-02 00:02:00 | Generally speaking, the more you pay, the better the user experience. If you buy cheap (or older models) don't expect your experience to be optimal... | johcar (6283) | ||
| 1285076 | 2012-07-02 00:04:00 | Price dunno maybe up to 700-800 max. What is ICS? I don't use a lot of apps and tend to just want something that does the job. I don't really tweak things around. | Nomad (952) | ||
| 1285077 | 2012-07-02 00:18:00 | Have a look here:) ( pricespy.co.nz) | stratex5 (16685) | ||
| 1285078 | 2012-07-02 00:33:00 | ICS is the latest version of Google's OS, Ice Cream Sandwich, it's very nice. Almost a new OS over Gingerbread and the likes. I run my Galaxy S2 on Westcrip's ressurection AKOP ROM, it's amazingly fast, smooth as hell and has some absolutely great features. The Nexus is great because you get a great stock android experience, fresh updates (it's getting jellybean soon) as well and a vibrant user base with custom ROM's should you want to look at those! |
The Error Guy (14052) | ||
| 1285079 | 2012-07-02 00:36:00 | Price dunno maybe up to 700-800 max. What is ICS? I don't use a lot of apps and tend to just want something that does the job. I don't really tweak things around. ICS is short for Ice Cream Sandwich, the latest released version of android. It's much better compared to the older versions of android. For around $650 here (www.fairbuy.co.nz) you can get the Samsung Galaxy Nexus with a case, car charger and a screen protector. As it is vanilla ICS (no skin put on it) it will get software updates more quickly than other phones, meaning it will stay relevant for longer. If you just want something that works, vanilla is probably the way to go. |
Nick G (16709) | ||
| 1285080 | 2012-07-02 00:59:00 | Yeah the Galaxy Nexus is quite a good way to go. If you're OnAccount or whatever then the One X or Galaxy S3 are quite nice, though the skins the manufacturers put on top of stock Android can leave a lot to be desired. I prefer the Galaxy Nexus personally over the One X or S3 (Though the Cameras on both those are better), and it's about to receive an upgrade to Jellybean in about two weeks. As Nick G mentioned, because the Galaxy Nexus comes "from Google", it's basically going to get the updates to the newest version the fastest. |
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