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Synbios:
Isn't cyanogenmod released for the Galaxy S series? You should be able to run the latest gingerbread on it, granted it will be pretty different from what you're used to. Cyanogen is almost like running stock android, so you won't have any of the specific samsung OS/GUI features. Also there was a problem where the 4G radio was not working on the EVO for a long time, though it is now. I'm not sure about the status of the 4G radio development for the Epic.
How do you feel about the Samsung interface? Personally I like the stock HTC interface (sense) but I chose to get rid of it and run stock cyanogen anyway. I heard the Motorola Blur interface is abysmal and most people opt to get rid of it.
Do you use the qwerty keyboard? I can't stand them, I like using pure touchscreen/swype :) I guess it's all about preference that's why I've never had a blackberry because I can't stand the tiny keyboard.
TheHalf™:
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chip!:
LOL... Froyo 2.2.1 was finally released for my Samsung Epic 4G on Sprint.
in case you have this phone as well, here is the direct download if you dont want to wait for the OTA update:
http://downloadcenter.samsung.com/content/SW/201102/20110222061912233/Epic4G_FroyoUpgrade_EB13_Tool.exe
gibbler1010:
Iphone user here.. had the original..the 3g..and now the 4.. Love all of them :)
kick a$$ apps..even the free ones!
chip!:
gib... are you using ATT or the new Verizon iPhone 4?
also, have you ever tried another phone? either Android 2.2+ or Windows 7?
I was on Blackberry for a very long time, up-til Curve 8900... but 3G just was too slow on Blackberry.. loved the battery life, and the call quality.
next, moved to Android 2.1. Sprint Samsung Epic 4G... speed is incredible.. YES, i have cancelled my home internet, and use my phone.. rooted and as a Wifi AP for my home computer, unlimited data, plan costs about $70 total.
however, a few problems. call quality is noticeably worse than my BB. (most people say this once they switch to anything). Also, battery life is barely able to get me through the day. (again, most people switching from BB complain of this).
so, I have been looking at Verizon's LTE new phones.. those speeds will be the fastest 4G, until Wimax 2 arrives for Sprint in 201x-2015... and dominates LTE.. CURRENTLY... Sprint 4G Wimax is much faster than Tmobile OR AT&T 4G network... the reason is.. ATT and Tmobile are not actual true 4G networks, and are only "claiming/marketing" to be 4G because their speeds are "substantially better than 3G" (you can look that up on wikipedia). BUT, true 4G, such as Sprints 4G or Verizons LTE 4G, blow ATT and Tmobile away. *Granted, ATT plans to upgrade parts of their network in few years to LTE.. but only in parts.
anyway, point is, I need a solid work phone, good call quality, good battery life.. and I want to be able to use my phone as my home computer's internet (saving me $20 a month).
in this search, I have started looking at Windows 7 phones... they seem high-quality, and have lots of apps. and they are just as fast (or faster) than the Android phones...
I realize iPhones are lagging behind in technology.. and are still very slow (only 3G)... but I am very interested in how all of these options compare and how they work for everyone?
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