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Jengu

Dear adreddit, I love the tall DroidX/Evo 4.3" screens, but I'm stuck on T-mobile. What do I do?

I have one of the original G1s and it totally sucks compared to the newer Android phones. Even with Cyanogen Mod, which is totally awesome, it's very sluggish compared to newer phones. I really like the big 4.3" screens, but AFAICT the best I can do on T-mobile is to get the Samsung Vibrant, which is 4" (I have big hands so I think the bigger screen will be a good fit). I'm on contract with T-mobile until April, so I either have to stick with their selection or go for an unlocked GSM phone to stick my sim card into (I'm willing to pay the up front cost because then in April I can switch to the month-to-month pricing). Is there a phone I'm missing, or maybe something coming up soon I should wait for? Also, I'm only interested in higher end phones (there have been a lot of cheapo android phones lately).

Posted Jul 18, 2010, 10:05 PM UTC

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pepblast•

Go try the vibrant... It's pretty great, and might be big enough for you.

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[deleted]•

This is the closest you'll get for the time being. There have been no other announcements for Tmo. The Nexus1 also has a pretty screen but it's not quite as big.

Also remember it's usually cheaper to buy the phone outright and pay for a monthly plan for the same period than to have it subsidized for two years.

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cougar618•

Also remember it's usually cheaper to buy the phone outright and pay for a monthly plan for the same period than to have it subsidized for two years.*

*Under t-mo

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mdotHTC One (M8)•

I have the Vibrant and big hands (6' 2"). I upgraded from a modded G1 as well.

I love it, couldn't be happier. One of my coworkers has an Evo, and to tell you the truth, they don't really feel all that different in your hand. Just that the Evo is a slightly heavier and thicker, barely noticeable, but noticeable none the less.

However, and this of course is an opinion, the screen on the Vibrant is noticeably better than the Evo (haven't done side-by-side with a Droid). While the Evo screen "seems" brighter, the blacks look a little more gray. The blacks on the Vibrant are incredible. Also the Samsung screen does not washout (like the G1) in sunlight.

I'll take the better color over the extra .3 inches any day.

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beniro•

I'll take the better color over the extra .3 inches any day.

That is almost exactly what she said.

Couldn't resist.

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mdotHTC One (M8)•

Well, you're only human.

And in all fairness, it was almost unavoidable...

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peppazNote 3 Stock•

I went from an HD2 to a vibrant, and I would take the better screen over the bigger screen any day. The vibrant is phenomenal and when froyo gets finished for it, it will be amazing.

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phpdad•

Personally, I got tired of T-Mobile's over-priced and slow internet access, ate the termination fee ($100) and bought an EVO from Sprint.

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JenguOP•

The internet is really damn slow :(

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mdotHTC One (M8)•

Depends on which market you're in. I'm in Atlanta and I'm very happy. However, I was in Boston for a week on business and it sucked. Not only that, but since I was one of the initial G1 owners, I keep my $25 unlimited data plan.

As with all carriers, your milage may vary is not a disclaimer, it's a rule.

I think you will like the Galaxy S whichever variant you get. Get the one on the best carrier for the location you spend most of your time.

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duplico•

Are you on a G1? I upgraded to a Vibrant a couple of days ago and the speed difference is pretty impressive. I'm pretty sure a lot of the slowness I had on the G1 was just due to the phone.

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JenguOP•

Yep.

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