Which smartphone would you choose?

Mr Tonka · 04-11-2013, 10:10 PM

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@MPower: is that your rifle?

No, may as well be though... this is a crappy pic of mine here.

954Stealth · 04-11-2013, 10:16 PM

Sweet.
I have an AR15 back home but without all the bolt-ons except a scope.

Yours looks pretty badass

With my old E Class I bought a police issue gun rack for the trunk. I had to have a proxy buy it and ship it from Europe. Apparently they used stripped models as cruisers over there... maybe there's something like that for BMW

Anyway, way O/T... not trying to derail the thread

BMW F22 · 04-11-2013, 10:25 PM

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Originally Posted by 954Stealth

BlackBerry Z10 man that's all you need

Hmm...that could be an option...I heard the camera sucks though. I'm interested in knowing how people rave about the battery life considering it's 1800 maH while others have 2400+.

954Stealth · 04-11-2013, 10:52 PM

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Originally Posted by BMW E90

Hmm...that could be an option...I heard the camera sucks though. I'm interested in knowing how people rave about the battery life considering it's 1800 maH while others have 2400+.

So I bought this coming from an IPhone 5 and here's my take:
Short version: I love it
Long version: The UI is not THAT different from Apple and fairly intuitive. I got the hang of it in one afternoon of use. The touch screen is perfect and the virtual keyboard one of the best I've ever used. I like the "Hub" as it centralizes most of my account to one screen. The camera could be better but - honestly - what are you going to use it for? For most intents and purposes the camera is more than sufficient and has some cool edits like sepia, black and white, etc.
If you need more, just transfer to your desktop and use photo shop. Easy.
I do miss Shazam. I asked shazam on Twitter if they planned on doing a BB10 app and they said "Not now". Also, no Temple Run if you like games you'll know that one.

Music will transfer perfectly fine. Also, the Z10 syncs with E9x blue tooth absolutely perfectly.

I had issues with battery drainage at first. One reason is some glitches with a couple of side loaded apps. The other is that you can run live apps simultaneously. Once I downloaded the patches and started closing apps, I've not had any issues with battery life. Stand by in the holster makes it last more than a day. Plus I have chargers at homes, in the car and in my office. No problems

Summary: All around fantastic and highly recommended.

BMW F22 · 04-12-2013, 12:48 AM

^ Ah that sounds tempting. I was a fan of BlackBerry before I switched to the iphone. We did our project on BlackBerry when we heard it was making a comeback. I was considering the Z10 at the time. I'll definitely put it on my short list. My contract isn't due up for another month so we'll have to wait and see when the other phones come out.

derekL · 04-12-2013, 01:27 AM

Using the 4s now, but switching the the htc one. That phone just looks incredibly gorgeous. I've been using iOS for almost 5 years and it's getting a bit boring for me. Gotta change it up

upstatedoc · 04-12-2013, 09:05 AM

Just got an iPhone 5.

BMW F22 · 04-12-2013, 09:28 AM

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Originally Posted by upstatedoc

Just got an iPhone 5.

You just got it? A new version is rumored to be out in about 2 months.

Mr Tonka · 04-12-2013, 10:22 AM

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Originally Posted by 954Stealth

Sweet.
I have an AR15 back home but without all the bolt-ons except a scope.

Yours looks pretty badass

With my old E Class I bought a police issue gun rack for the trunk. I had to have a proxy buy it and ship it from Europe. Apparently they used stripped models as cruisers over there... maybe there's something like that for BMW

Anyway, way O/T... not trying to derail the thread

Thanks! Never seen anything like that for the trunk but i haven't looked either.

Click me.

FVM3 · 04-21-2013, 09:23 PM

blackberry

ad78 · 04-27-2013, 11:57 AM

They are saying htc one has some build issues? S4 damn plastic. I'm staying with ip5 and wait for the next iphone. Tim Cook made a comment that no iphone with 5" screen. They cannot find any reason why go with big screen which is true..

CWysong · 04-27-2013, 12:09 PM

I have the Galaxy S3 and its fantastic! so customizable! I didnt like the text message system, so I got a new one. New email app as well. You can barely change the background picture on an iphone without calling tech support.

and there is SWYPE! Nuff said.

BMW F22 · 04-27-2013, 01:43 PM

HTC one would be very cheap because of the $100 rebate that HTC is offering. So with a 2 year contract it would be about $50 out of pocket.

Reeses83 · 04-27-2013, 04:37 PM

The HTC one looks gorgeous and all the reviews peg the phone as excellent. I currently have the S3 but I'm thinking about getting the HTC One or just waiting to see what's on the horizon. I like the S4 but it doesn't seem like it's worth the upgrade for someone who has an S3.

stylinexpat · 04-27-2013, 08:57 PM

I just got the HTC ONE 64 GB Developers Edition.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OZhKJIAx_b0&feature=youtu.be

FVM3 · 04-27-2013, 09:01 PM

planning to get iphone

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954Stealth Brigadier General 1599 Rep 4,512 Posts Drives: A Car Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Bacon Raton, FL iTrader: (1)	Sweet. I have an AR15 back home but without all the bolt-ons except a scope. Yours looks pretty badass With my old E Class I bought a police issue gun rack for the trunk. I had to have a proxy buy it and ship it from Europe. Apparently they used stripped models as cruisers over there... maybe there's something like that for BMW Anyway, way O/T... not trying to derail the thread
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04-12-2013, 12:48 AM	#71
BMW F22 Major General 3668 Rep 9,783 Posts Drives: ///M235i Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Bay Area iTrader: (8)	^ Ah that sounds tempting. I was a fan of BlackBerry before I switched to the iphone. We did our project on BlackBerry when we heard it was making a comeback. I was considering the Z10 at the time. I'll definitely put it on my short list. My contract isn't due up for another month so we'll have to wait and see when the other phones come out.
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derekL Captain 60 Rep 694 Posts Drives: BMDUBS Join Date: May 2009 Location: CA iTrader: (1) Garage List 2019 BMW X3 [0.00] 2009 128i [6.96]	Using the 4s now, but switching the the htc one. That phone just looks incredibly gorgeous. I've been using iOS for almost 5 years and it's getting a bit boring for me. Gotta change it up __________________ \|Shadowline Grills\|Hotchkis Front Sway Bar\|DIY CF Black Fabric Trim\|Carbon Fiber Trunk Spoiler\|Black O.Z Ultraleggeras\|BMW Performance Exhaust\|M-Sport Bumpers w/ Fogs\|Shadowline Diffuser\|CSR Eyelids\|BMW Performance Shifter/Boot and Handbrake\|AFE stage 2 intake\|Koni FSD + Eibach Pro-kit\|///M mirrors\|Blackline LCI\|
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ad78 Yr1OfD1 115 Rep 900 Posts Drives: 2015 F34 M Sport Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: CT iTrader: (1)	They are saying htc one has some build issues? S4 damn plastic. I'm staying with ip5 and wait for the next iphone. Tim Cook made a comment that no iphone with 5" screen. They cannot find any reason why go with big screen which is true.. __________________ 2015 328i Gran Turismo M Sport 2013 328i XDrive Sedan M Sport 2011 X5 xDrive50i 2009 X5 xDrive 30i 2008 135i Coupe
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CWysong tuned n dropped 335xi 12 Rep 332 Posts Drives: '09 335i Xdrive e90 Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Dayton, Ohio iTrader: (2)	I have the Galaxy S3 and its fantastic! so customizable! I didnt like the text message system, so I got a new one. New email app as well. You can barely change the background picture on an iphone without calling tech support. and there is SWYPE! Nuff said.
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04-27-2013, 01:43 PM	#79
BMW F22 Major General 3668 Rep 9,783 Posts Drives: ///M235i Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Bay Area iTrader: (8)	HTC one would be very cheap because of the $100 rebate that HTC is offering. So with a 2 year contract it would be about $50 out of pocket.
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Reeses83 Private First Class 8 Rep 114 Posts Drives: 2013 Mercedes E550 Coupe Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: CA, US iTrader: (0) Garage List 2013 BMW 640i GC [0.00]	The HTC one looks gorgeous and all the reviews peg the phone as excellent. I currently have the S3 but I'm thinking about getting the HTC One or just waiting to see what's on the horizon. I like the S4 but it doesn't seem like it's worth the upgrade for someone who has an S3.
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stylinexpat Major 432 Rep 1,427 Posts Drives: Join Date: Aug 2008 iTrader: (0)	I just got the HTC ONE 64 GB Developers Edition. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OZhKJIAx_b0&feature=youtu.be
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