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Richardjw84



Joined: 12 Aug 2011
PostPosted: Tue Oct 04, 2011 4:42 pm    Post subject: Best Smartphone? Reply with quote
I'm in the market for a Korean smartphone and was hanging on for the iPhone 5 but, as an iPhone 4 owner in the UK, the 4GS announcement yesterday didn't really do it for me.

I'm thinking of getting an Android phone but, having had iPhones for the last few years, I haven't got a clue about what the best one to go for is... Is the Galaxy S2 the best on the market? Is there a release around the corner I should wait for etc?

Thanks!
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chrisinkorea2011



Joined: 16 Jan 2011
PostPosted: Tue Oct 04, 2011 4:50 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
it really depends on your preference. But keep in mind that most android phones have minor flaws (fast battery drain, cant turn off the shutter sound for the camera) but nothing you cant see past.

I have an Optimus 3-D phone and i love it. Actually since ive had it, im the only person who i saw with one. My gf has Optimus 2X and she likes it as well. The only issue is that sometimes the network is very slow with downloading/internet surfing, but what would you expect

hope you find a good one
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cj1976



Joined: 26 Oct 2005
PostPosted: Tue Oct 04, 2011 4:51 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
http://www.engadget.com/2011/10/04/iphone-4s-vs-the-smartphone-elite-galaxy-s-ii-bionic-and-tita/

Not sure if these phones are all being released here.
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nathanrutledge



Joined: 01 May 2008
Location: Marakesh
PostPosted: Tue Oct 04, 2011 5:58 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
Ive got the Galaxy Ace. It's not the fastest one, but the battery lasts all day with no trouble while running GPS, unless I'm doing heavy web surfing. It also won't run Flash on the internet.

Personally, the battery life is key for me. I'm not a big smart phone person, but it loads and runs the internet at a good clip all the time and it doesn't die on me, so I'm happy. Definitely not the top model though.
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zappadelta



Joined: 31 Aug 2004
PostPosted: Tue Oct 04, 2011 6:19 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
Motorola Atrix!
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kimdeal54



Joined: 28 Feb 2008
PostPosted: Tue Oct 04, 2011 8:06 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
I just got a Vega Racer.

http://www.gsmarena.com/pantech_unveils_15ghz_dualcore_vega_racer_smartphone-news-2664.php

I love it... the screen is huge, so games look great. The camera is also pretty good.
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wishfullthinkng



Joined: 05 Mar 2010
PostPosted: Tue Oct 04, 2011 8:20 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
if money is no option there is simply nothing better in the market than a galaxy s II. now there is even an LTE version for SK.
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Richardjw84



Joined: 12 Aug 2011
PostPosted: Tue Oct 04, 2011 8:41 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
wishfullthinkng wrote:
if money is no option there is simply nothing better in the market than a galaxy s II. now there is even an LTE version for SK.


Yep that's what I've gathered so far from my day spent deskwarming looking at phones, I'm tempted to go and get one today but I'm also considering waiting for the Nexus Prime.
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plchron



Joined: 26 Feb 2011
Location: Korea
PostPosted: Tue Oct 04, 2011 8:45 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
I recently got an optimus 3d also. It is cool once you figure out how to manipulate the battery, last about 36 hrs. with light use and some battery apps installed.

Remeber that LG doesn't charge a deposit, so if you aren't going to be here for more than 2 years...
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xhaktmtjdnf



Joined: 20 Mar 2011
PostPosted: Tue Oct 04, 2011 10:26 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
A little warning about any Samsung phone. The Phones are fine, but I hated the software you had to use to access the phone on the computer. Kies I think they called it.
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nathanrutledge



Joined: 01 May 2008
Location: Marakesh
PostPosted: Tue Oct 04, 2011 11:05 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
xhaktmtjdnf wrote:
A little warning about any Samsung phone. The Phones are fine, but I hated the software you had to use to access the phone on the computer. Kies I think they called it.


What software are you talking about? My Galaxy Ace just plugs right in and I can use it. Drop music and movies onto it and they run, add other files and use it as a flash drive, no trouble.
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eamo



Joined: 08 Mar 2003
Location: Shepherd's Bush, 1964.
PostPosted: Tue Oct 04, 2011 11:18 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
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nathanrutledge wrote:
xhaktmtjdnf wrote:
A little warning about any Samsung phone. The Phones are fine, but I hated the software you had to use to access the phone on the computer. Kies I think they called it.


What software are you talking about? My Galaxy Ace just plugs right in and I can use it. Drop music and movies onto it and they run, add other files and use it as a flash drive, no trouble.