Looking for new phones...

**dansamy** · 01-31-2012, 05:18 PM

I'm trying to decide on new phones. I currently have a Motorola Droid X running MIUI. I really like my phone. I don't want anything smaller. However, I need to switch to something less expensive than VZW. I'm considering TMo prepaid or SIM swapping an Android on Straight Talk. Honestly, AT&T has a better network by my home, but out and about, it's really negligible. I'd prefer a phone that I could use on either network. If I hate one I could switch to the other. Are there any international/unlocked versions that will work at 3g/4g speeds on either network? Or will I be limited to 2g?

Also, I will need a new phone for my DH. He presently has an enV3. I'd like to get him an Android, but he'll throw a fit if it doesn't have a physical keyboard. Suggestions?

**LouisR** · 02-01-2012, 07:39 AM

For HSPA on both US GSM carriers you could consider the T-Mobile (and Telus) Galaxy S II, or the GSM Galaxy Nexus.

I'm not aware of any Android quad or penta-band UMTS sliders out there.

**dansamy** · 02-01-2012, 11:23 AM

Well, I looked up his history for the last 12 months. He's only gone over 100 minutes twice in the last 12 months. I think the T-Mobile option will be just fine. Any really good sliders for them? At least 3g capable, 4g is better of course.

I'm really considering a Nexus for myself.

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**LouisR** · 02-01-2012, 02:27 PM

If you're buying new, your main choices would be the MyTouch Q or the Gravity Smart.

During the holidays I've was briefly hands-on with the Canadian cousin of the MyTouch Q, the LG C-800G Eclypse (stateside it would only work on HSPA with AT&T) and overall it gave me a good impression. While plastic, the build quality felt decent and the screen was good with sufficient pixel density.

Can't tell you much about the Gravity Smart.

**dansamy** · 02-01-2012, 06:11 PM

What about the myTouch 4g slide? I'm watching a couple on eBay.

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**jean2012** · 02-09-2012, 03:25 AM

do u know the Chinese phone called Xiaomi M1?
i heard it is very good, but very hard to buy.

**rawrr_847** · 02-12-2012, 11:05 PM

I would think youu should go with HTC(;

**connor42** · 02-12-2012, 11:29 PM

Yes, i heard that also.
It is really cheap but one can only buy it from its official website.

**jean2012** · 02-13-2012, 03:16 AM

i see many other website also sells this phone, but i am not sure whether they have this phone in stock or not, like lovebargaining.com,
but i prefer Chinese android phone much, i like Gooapple V5, iphone with android 2.3OS, and the screen is retina 640*960, very good!

**deltadude** · 02-20-2012, 06:23 AM

I just started with PagePlus, you will have to buy a CDMA phone. I bought a Droid X2 on Ebay $125.

PP offers a 1200 min, 3000 texts, 100 mb data for $29 a month, no contract. I work from home so I am on wifi 99% of time, and the data is turned off when I leave the house I only turn it on when I can't find a wifi hot spot, and absolutely have to have info.

PagePlus uses the Verizon network, so call quality is the same. You can NOT get 4g on PP.

BTW the phone I bought was used a Verizon phone on a standard phone. Do not buy a Prepaid Verizon phone, everything I read says they will not work on any other system.

**dansamy** · 02-22-2012, 07:39 AM

Originally Posted by deltadude

I just started with PagePlus, you will have to buy a CDMA phone. I bought a Droid X2 on Ebay $125.

PP offers a 1200 min, 3000 texts, 100 mb data for $29 a month, no contract. I work from home so I am on wifi 99% of time, and the data is turned off when I leave the house I only turn it on when I can't find a wifi hot spot, and absolutely have to have info.

PagePlus uses the Verizon network, so call quality is the same. You can NOT get 4g on PP.

BTW the phone I bought was used a Verizon phone on a standard phone. Do not buy a Prepaid Verizon phone, everything I read says they will not work on any other system.

Thank you for sharing, but I'm not interested in Page Plus, nor did I indicate it in my OP.

I was interested in doing a sim swap on Straight Talk or T-Mobile's $30 monthly 4g plan.

Now that ST has kicked off their BYOP program, I'm probably going with that. Still open to phone suggestions. DH will be getting a Captivate Glide. I currently have a Droid X. I want something that will be an "upgrade" over the X. It would still be nice if it is a phone that supports both at&t & T-Mobile 3g/4g bands.

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