Yesterday my AT&T contract expired and I'm very happy about that.
Coverage in my area is a disaster.
I'll be switching to Verizon...yesterday I went to the store but I can't make up my mind.
I currently have a Nokia Lumia 900 which I've been happy with. It can do everything I've needed, so far.
This is what I use my phone for: Naturally voice, email, calendar, pictures\video here and there, podcast listening, look up something quickly on the browser, study other languages apps...and probably some other thing I can't remember.
1. Nokia Lumia Icon looks great but nothing really overly excited me about it, other than it is a newer phone. I've read very good things about the new Windows Phone OS.
2. Samsung Galaxy S5. I've been told this is a fantastic phone but the more I read there's a lot of dislike for Touchwiz and the HTC M8 seems to get an edge over it. I looked at it and it looked nice but I was not like uberimpressed.
3. HTC M8 sounds great. The UI apparently blows the SG5, based on what I've read.
4. Finally, I've noticed the Sony Xperia Z2 is likely around the corner and I've read nothing but fantastic praise for it. If I knew for sure this was coming on May, I may actually bite on this one...but I can't find any solid data on the release date(s).
What is important?
1. A decent camera. (Lumia and Z2)?
2. Extra storage option is preferred but not a must.
3. Waterproof is nice but is also not a must. (SG5 and Z2)
4. Least modified OS, if possible. I prefer a cleaner UI or as close to stock as possible.
5. I don't care about Facebook and its relatives.
6. A decent keyboard, windows' keyboard so far has been fine. Other languages were built into the OS and easy to change.
I'm hoping someone here will sway me in a single direction with either a good sales, feature, or specs pitch.
I've been reading several Phone vs Phone articles and I still can't seem to make up my mind.
Any pointers are appreciated.
Coverage in my area is a disaster.
I'll be switching to Verizon...yesterday I went to the store but I can't make up my mind.
I currently have a Nokia Lumia 900 which I've been happy with. It can do everything I've needed, so far.
This is what I use my phone for: Naturally voice, email, calendar, pictures\video here and there, podcast listening, look up something quickly on the browser, study other languages apps...and probably some other thing I can't remember.
1. Nokia Lumia Icon looks great but nothing really overly excited me about it, other than it is a newer phone. I've read very good things about the new Windows Phone OS.
2. Samsung Galaxy S5. I've been told this is a fantastic phone but the more I read there's a lot of dislike for Touchwiz and the HTC M8 seems to get an edge over it. I looked at it and it looked nice but I was not like uberimpressed.
3. HTC M8 sounds great. The UI apparently blows the SG5, based on what I've read.
4. Finally, I've noticed the Sony Xperia Z2 is likely around the corner and I've read nothing but fantastic praise for it. If I knew for sure this was coming on May, I may actually bite on this one...but I can't find any solid data on the release date(s).
What is important?
1. A decent camera. (Lumia and Z2)?
2. Extra storage option is preferred but not a must.
3. Waterproof is nice but is also not a must. (SG5 and Z2)
4. Least modified OS, if possible. I prefer a cleaner UI or as close to stock as possible.
5. I don't care about Facebook and its relatives.
6. A decent keyboard, windows' keyboard so far has been fine. Other languages were built into the OS and easy to change.
I'm hoping someone here will sway me in a single direction with either a good sales, feature, or specs pitch.
I've been reading several Phone vs Phone articles and I still can't seem to make up my mind.
Any pointers are appreciated.
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