Who all has got a smartphone, what kind ya got and hows the battery life? Looking to get one, I am going from a flip phone {which is all I ever had} and sprint is my carrier.. would actually like a different carrier also. Would like to hear any opinions out there... Thanks Jim
I got a Droid Incredible through Verizon. Never thought I would like a touch screen but I love it. The battery life sucks but from what I hear they all are pretty bad. I now carry two batteries if I got no place to charge it. Use it all the time when hunting. The camera is awesome and I take alot of videos while in the stand and in the blind. A+ phone, C- battery life.
That is kind of what I wanted to do.. take it with me in the stand when I am bow hunting also turkey hunting... I have heard that you can get a battery that lasts alot longer.. but now sure about that. I was actually looking at verizon.. they have the droid incredible 2 now and also was looking at the LG revolution...still undecided ..
Most people tell me there is only one smart phone and that is an Iphone.
Both my kids have one. They love them.
And now the 4G is out.
I have a LG Optimus with Sprint service. Battery life seems to be better than most and takes great pics.
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Stay with Sprint...they have the cheapest "everything" plan out there. I have the HTC EVO, which is still one of the TOP Android phones on the market today. After tweaking the settings some, I can go 2 days with normal use before I have to charge.
iPhone. Love it. Battery life is good. Had a Droid to. Good phones battery life not so good.
Also have a iPhone and a Absolutely love it,,,,not one complaint.
Quote from: rtsj on June 25, 2011, 10:55:42 PM
I got a Droid Incredible through Verizon. Never thought I would like a touch screen but I love it. The battery life sucks but from what I hear they all are pretty bad. I now carry two batteries if I got no place to charge it. Use it all the time when hunting. The camera is awesome and I take alot of videos while in the stand and in the blind. A+ phone, C- battery life.
same here ,I like mine as well
Something else to remember about smartphones. I see the battery life complaint a lot. It's a mini computer that makes phone calls. Obviously it's going to use a lot of juice.
I have a {jailbreak}Apple iPhone that is is hacked to run on t-mobile, I save loads of money by doing this --
Some of the newer smart phones have surpassed the original iPhone
Best bet is to look at aftermarket extended mah batteries for any smartphone. You can also search you tube for slick tricks on cutting batt use of your model phone like app managers and simple tricks like cutting your screen brightness and auto app killers (Droid market) That kill apps that continue to run when your phone is in standby. They are computers that do pretty much anything. You can buy batteries that double or nearly triple the battery time.. I bought 3500 and 1750 mah batteries for my Droid incredible..The 1750 allows the phone to still fit in the heavy duty trident case. Anything bigger does not. The 3500 is an out of town or camping accessory. The factory battery is a 1300. The 1750 alone added good life to the phone and thats while in use..if you are running internet or radio apps like pandora or Iheart radio which is sweet to get your local stations... its a load on the batt. Go to ebay to search larger batts just enter your model phone. Consider any protective cases .Gorilla gadgets and accessory geeks are also good sources. I use my smart phone for business, not all folks need the extras but just a thought. :icon_thumright:
I just made the switch to a smartphone this week. I wound up getting an HTC Aria. So far I like the phone a lot. The first day or two the battery seemed like it might be the weak link. That was because the phone was new and I couldn't put it down. Now that I'm using it in a normal manner it seems to be fine.
My service is through AT&T. My only complaint with them is some of the ares's I visit service is hit and miss, but the same holds true with my buddys phone which is through Verizon. I'd say about 95% of the time when I'm working driving a lot I have service.
I have the DROID X2 which is what I'm typing this from right now. Its like having a pocket sized laptop with you at all times. Emails sent straight to my phone just like txts. When I was investigating the smart phones, everyone told me to to go with some sort of DROID. They said you just have many more options on them than the others. My bro in law has the Iphone but says he wishes he had gotten the DROID. I think either one is a safe choice. The differences aren't significant enough for me to notice but I'm no tech nut either.
Quote from: gophert on June 26, 2011, 07:54:09 AM
Stay with Sprint...they have the cheapest "everything" plan out there. I have the HTC EVO, which is still one of the TOP Android phones on the market today. After tweaking the settings some, I can go 2 days with normal use before I have to charge.
Quote from: Gobblez on June 26, 2011, 06:26:39 AM
I have a LG Optimus with Sprint service. Battery life seems to be better than most and takes great pics.
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I have to LG Optimus S with Sprint too. We have the Unlimited Everything plan and its great. I use my phone a lot each day making over 10 calls and browse the web. I usually have to charge my phone every other day. I'd rather sacrifice the battery life for a smart phone....its WAY better than just a regular flip phone. Just like many other people said, its basically a mini computer. Go for it! :you_rock:
dumb question because I don't know crap about these phones... whats the difference between a 4g phone and a 3g phone.... I see the droid incredible 2 is 3g and the LG revolution is 4g?????
Quote from: CamoMan4025 on June 26, 2011, 09:00:38 AM
gophert......if you're getting 2 days on a batt with an EVO, you need to PM me some tricks, cause I usually can't make it a day on mine.
Kevin
Well, in your defense, you won't get that battery life on a stock EVO. I've rooted the phone and am running a custom ROM with a custom kernal. The main thing you want to do is make sure nothing is constantly trying to update like email, weather, facebook etc. That will drain a battery quickly. Also make sure google talk is not signed in. Unless you surf the net constantly, you should be getting 10 hours without a charge. Keep 4g off unless you are using and always hook up to wifi if you have that option.
Here is site that might help.
http://androidforums.com/evo-4g-tips-tricks/150799-battery-tweaks-htc-evo-4g.html
Good Luck
Yall are hi-tech now let me tell ya.Im still using a old nokia with no internet or text messaging. :(
It's funny you post this because I just upgraded my phone through Sprint. I have the EVO and I can't seem to put it down. So many cool things that you can do on it and some that can be applied to hunting. For example, I can take a pic and it will save the gps coordinates of the pic. I can then save text or record a voice memo about the pic, save it as a kmz (Google Earth) file, email the pic and/or file to a hunting buddy, etc., etc. Oh yeah, and visit OG like I'm doing now.:)
I have looked at the EVO since I am already with sprint anyhow but there are so many good choices out there I am in a state of confusion.. :TooFunny: Is a 4g phone much difference than 3g ? Another question ... it seems like a 4g phone can run 3g if it doesn't get the right signal? Do most phones receive 4g ????? Would a fellow notice a difference between the two?
I have a blackberry bold....I like it alot but may try the android platform next time...
touch screens scare me a little though...
Quote from: gophert on June 26, 2011, 07:54:09 AM
Stay with Sprint...they have the cheapest "everything" plan out there. I have the HTC EVO, which is still one of the TOP Android phones on the market today. After tweaking the settings some, I can go 2 days with normal use before I have to charge.
Ditto.
I run the EVO Shift. Once you have all these features at your fingertips, you will never go back. The weather radar, sunrise/sunset tables, and camera take my hunting to the next level. It is with Sprint, and the plan has more value in it than all the others combined. Radio Shack has the best deals, and gives you the discounts without the stupid mail in rebates
Quote from: rtsj on June 25, 2011, 10:55:42 PMThe battery life sucks but from what I hear they all are pretty bad.
I don't have a smart phone (yet), but my kids and many of my friends do, and that is basically what I have surmised as well.
Good info here guys, thanks for the tips! I'm fixing to get a Droid from Verizon soon.
Quote from: doepee on June 26, 2011, 05:02:52 PM
I have looked at the EVO since I am already with sprint anyhow but there are so many good choices out there I am in a state of confusion.. :TooFunny: Is a 4g phone much difference than 3g ? Another question ... it seems like a 4g phone can run 3g if it doesn't get the right signal? Do most phones receive 4g ????? Would a fellow notice a difference between the two?
Heya doepee.
4g is a faster internet connection than 3g.
4g phones run 4 and 3g, but 3g phones cant run 4.
The evo runs both and can be connected to an open wifi connection also or a coded one if ya know the WEP key password
I been running an evo on sprint bout 6 months now and the thing is awesome.
That is what I'm posting from now
I notice a difference between 3 qand 4g speeds but when I lock onto a strong wifi signal it seems faster than both.
Slimline super high cap batteries are now available for the evo's without needing a different case back and allows you to use the standard stock one that comes with phone.
Go for it, you'll dig this phone.
Quote from: bad0351 on June 26, 2011, 05:19:28 PM
I have a blackberry bold....I like it alot but may try the android platform next time...
touch screens scare me a little though...
I have an iPhone 4 and use a BB Bold for work. The touchscreen works incredibly well on the iPhone. The keyboard on the iPhone works a thousand times better than the actual keys on the Bold.
I've had the Sprint EVO for almost a year now. Sprint has by far the cheapest everything plans and with my work I get an additional discount. I get a solid full day of battery life, and I use my phone for everything. I have a few friends and family who have an iPhone and they are a bit jealous of my EVO.
I have an Iphone 3gs and love it. The wife has a 4g and the screen is way too touchy. If she holds the phone with her shoulder, all kind of funky things happen. But needless to say we love them both
To everyone interested in switching to verizon if your gonna do it u better do it now because after the 4th or the 7th of july verizon is doing away with unlimited data plans but anyone who gets a contract before then or already has a one is fine. they also cannot change your unlimited data plan if you have to renew or upgrade past that date. Almost forgot this applies to people with smart phones only, so if you dont have one better be gettin one quick.
The Apple Iphone is by far and away the most popular phone on the planet. It got that way for a reason. Need I say more.
I have a Motorola MB520 with Droid Tech and like it. I don't care for the large size and weight of most smart phones, so got the MB520 for it's smaller size and light weight. I like the Droid, but most of the smart phone users I know run the I-Phones. I was actually going to get the IPhone until the lady at the store talked me out of it. She claimed the battery life was terrible compared to the phone I bought. This one stays charged for 2-3 days depending on how much I use it.
I also have a BB Bold and it seems to be a good phone. I prefer it for email, but the Droid is much better for surfing the net and the Apps are much better as well.
for you guys that got the sprint htc evo's how does it sound when you call some one..... do you get good volume? Do you get alot of dropped calls? I have a sprint flip phone and I have had several of them and I do get alot of dropped calls... don't know if its the phone or just my area..
Yer signal strength depends on cell tower placements. I live in a fringe area and had to get a airrave signal booster from sprint . I now have a constant 5 bars around my house. You wil have dead areas no matter where you live. Sat phones are the only cure for that.
Quote from: gophert on June 26, 2011, 07:54:09 AM
Stay with Sprint...they have the cheapest "everything" plan out there. I have the HTC EVO, which is still one of the TOP Android phones on the market today. After tweaking the settings some, I can go 2 days with normal use before I have to charge.
I also have the EVO probably one of the best out there you cant ROOT this phone which gives you super user access allowing you to change everything including over clocking the phone to control battery life.. I say stick to sprint went from verizon paying $140 a month down to $70 what a great savings check out androidforums.com on rooting phone. also MIK roms excellent rom to manage android OS
Another vote for the EVO from Sprint. Went to it from the Blackberry and it's a world of difference. I love it. Just get an extended battery and you are good to go. I have no issues with battery life. I use it all day and have no problems. I do charge mine at night though. Good luck!
I have the htc thunderbolt from verizon. It's the same phone as the sprint htc evo. Love it.