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[-Antiskeptic-]

Originally Posted by birdie

Ok I'm currently using a iPhone 3GS, out of contract for the last couple of months, I have been holding out for the iPhone 5... but looking at the new Telstra plans, they are not looking appealing especially since the drop in data...

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In pretty much the same boat, did you go the SIII, and if so what do you think?

[hosh0]

If a camera isn't that important to you get the Nexus over the S3.

[thecondor]

Originally Posted by hosh0

If a camera isn't that important to you get the Nexus over the S3.

Ummmm defiantly not.

Had both and the s3 is miles better. Only thing nexus has over s3 is jelly bean and s3 will get it soon.

[birdie]

Originally Posted by -Antiskeptic-

In pretty much the same boat, did you go the SIII, and if so what do you think?

I have decided to stick it out and wait and see what the iPhone 5 is like... but it had better be good otherwise I probably will be going with the SIII...

I love all my Apple stuff (MacBook Pro, iPad 2, Apple TV, iPhone 3Gs) but if Apple does a half-hearted job with the iPhone5 than I'll be switching to the SIII for my phone... I really hope they go bigger than the rumoured 4" taller screen... I've compared my 3GS side by side with the Galaxy SIII and its not really that much bigger physically in width and height, i.e. its not too big... the Samsung Note is... but not the SIII... so I hope Apple does go bigger than 4"

Less than a month until we know now... September 12th the announcement is rumoured to be...

[hosh0]

Originally Posted by thecondor

Ummmm defiantly not.

Had both and the s3 is miles better. Only thing nexus has over s3 is jelly bean and s3 will get it soon.

I've used both and the Nexus is much better long term choice. JB is just the current OS and if you want your device for more than 12 months than enjoy waiting for Sammy. And their TouchWiz UI is a total POS!

JB with Google Now is by far the best mobile OS.

But if you are happy to Root it then things get a bit merkier I just think for the cost of a Nexus it can't be beaten for value.

[-Antiskeptic-]

Originally Posted by birdie

I have decided to stick it out and wait and see what the iPhone 5 is like... but it had better be good otherwise I probably will be going with the SIII...

I love all my Apple stuff (MacBook Pro, iPad 2, Apple TV, iPhone 3Gs) but if Apple does a half-hearted job with the iPhone5 than I'll be switching to the SIII for my phone... I really hope they go bigger than the rumoured 4" taller screen... I've compared my 3GS side by side with the Galaxy SIII and its not really that much bigger physically in width and height, i.e. its not too big... the Samsung Note is... but not the SIII... so I hope Apple does go bigger than 4"

Less than a month until we know now... September 12th the announcement is rumoured to be...

Yeah same as me, there are 2 other things you might want to take into consideration as well -

http://www.bgr.com/2012/08/15/nokia-...t-september-5/

http://www.sammobile.com/2012/08/13/...-in-4-6-weeks/

Also, the SIII dosen't ship with ICS correct? What a crock!

Cheers

Dave

[Asteroid]

What's the best bang for your buck $200 phone at the moment.
-Unlocked, easily unlock able or on Optus
-Grey import ok
-Not used
-Prefer 900/2100 (but can get away with only 2100)

Ideas?

[Slugoid]

Originally Posted by -Antiskeptic-

Yeah same as me, there are 2 other things you might want to take into consideration as well -

http://www.bgr.com/2012/08/15/nokia-...t-september-5/

http://www.sammobile.com/2012/08/13/...-in-4-6-weeks/

Also, the SIII dosen't ship with ICS correct? What a crock!

Cheers

Dave

- I'd wait longer before I touch any Win 8 device.
- Black SGS3 looks boring imo.

SIII ships with ICS stock. Never ever came out with GB.

[-Antiskeptic-]

Originally Posted by Slugoid

- I'd wait longer before I touch any Win 8 device.
- Black SGS3 looks boring imo.

SIII ships with ICS stock. Never ever came out with GB.

Sorry, you are right, but I meant JellyBean, which is the latest Andriod release.

Believe it is coming later this month, but who knows when the carrier will push it.

That's the one thing really holding me back from Andriod, the non Google phones and local carriers need to get act together and try to make the update process smoother than it currently is.

[birdie]

Hmm not sure what to do now...

I'm not overly excited about the iPhone 5... yes its nice... but it is evolutionary rather than revolutionary...

Now I've decided I don't want/need to get the latest and greatest... and our bank account will thank me very much... I'm going to switch to Amaysim which will basically halve my monthly cost and also give me more as well at the same time...

Now I'm not sure if I should wait a little while and maybe the iPhone 4S might drop in price a bit... and maybe get an iPhone 4S (to replace my iPhone 3GS)...

There is a few features I would like to upgrade for: much better camera, WiFi hotspot, Voice Control (Siri) (could be handy for texting my wife while driving)

So I don't know whether I should stick with the iPhone 4s/iOS as I have an iPad 2, AppleTV, and MacBook Pro, iPod Touch (2nd Gen), and my wife has an iPhone 4... so I can share any of my apps (paid) between all my iOS devices... Also compatiblity with my Car audio which has an iPod/iPhone connection, and then also my speaker dock at home also is an iPhone/iPod dock too... plus all the other accessories like cases, and accessories for the camera, etc...

But then the Galaxy S3 (4G version) looks nice with the larger screen, 4G LTE, Google Voice (Siri competitor)... but also as its Android means I'd have to buy any of the paid apps separately for that phone due to having no other Android devices...

ATM, the iPhone 4S 16GB on Kogan is still $599, whereas the Galaxy S3 16GB is as cheap as $519...

Argh dunno which way to go...

[geelongfan]

battery life on galaxy s3 sucks balls. great phone otherwise. i'd go to work at 6.30 use it for a few hours (4g internet, gps navigation, phone calls) during the day and it'd be dead when heading out at 10pm at night.. if iphone has a better battery go for that

[birdie]

Originally Posted by geelongfan

battery life on galaxy s3 sucks balls. great phone otherwise. i'd go to work at 6.30 use it for a few hours (internet, gps navigation, phone calls) during the day and it'd be dead when heading out at 9pm at night.. if iphone has a better battery go for that

Interesting... yeah thats a pretty important "feature"...

[power]

Originally Posted by geelongfan

battery life on galaxy s3 sucks balls. great phone otherwise. i'd go to work at 6.30 use it for a few hours (4g internet, gps navigation, phone calls) during the day and it'd be dead when heading out at 10pm at night.. if iphone has a better battery go for that

not a bad idea using your car charger while on the navigation.

[xxxxxx]

Nokia Lumia 900 will drop in price now that the 920's on the horizon. Much better than an S3 (stable, better battery) and not an iPhone.

[geelongfan]

Originally Posted by power

not a bad idea using your car charger while on the navigation.

even if i didnt use gps the battery is still shit. would struggle to get a full day. a phone should very comfortably be able to get a full days use 6am to midnight before being required to be recharged. if it can't make the battery/phone thicker. i don't care