• Samsung Galaxy Tab; Phone Replacement
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So my contract ended last month and I want to buy a new phone. Currently I have my eyes set on the Samsung Galaxy Tab. I know its big but that isn't relay a big problem for me as I want to have something big in my hands so I can "show off" in front of my friends, if you know what I mean. If you think I will look weird taking calls with this thing well I have a blue tooth headset for that. The screen is 7 inches so I will be able to watch film's on it and still enjoy them, do some light gaming, listen to music, send & receive texts. Arrange my documents and power-point presentations. For my plan I need to pay 60€ per month so the Galaxy Tab is 1€. Before you bug me about the plan, I get 5000 free texts & mms & minutes of call time & 5gb of data transfer for free. I know the contract is great. So my question is it worth it & what are you opinions on the Galaxy Tab?
Did you consider the iPhone beforehand?
[QUOTE=RubberFruit;27855465]Did you consider the iPhone beforehand?[/QUOTE] Yes I did consider it but its 379€ with my plan and that is way out of my budget line.
[QUOTE=Nexus651;27855474]Yes I did consider it but its 340€ with my plan and that is way out of my budget line.[/QUOTE] Fair point. If you're okay with a 3G those are dirt cheap now, and even cheaper on eBay and the black market, which includes the 3GS and 4 too. :)
[QUOTE=RubberFruit;27855524]Fair point. If you're okay with a 3G those are dirt cheap now, and even cheaper on eBay and the black market, which includes the 3GS and 4 too. :)[/QUOTE] I will take a look around eBay and my country alternative for it Bolha. I might consider buying it if I find a brand new one for a fair price otherwise I'll get the Galaxy Tab or the, phone other Facepunch members recommend me. [editline]4th February 2011[/editline] So I looked around Ebay and Bolha and found 2 iPhones that I might consider getting if somebody convincingly tells me Galaxy Tab and other phones Facepunch might recommend are rubbish. [b]Apple iPhone 3GS 16GB(250€)[/b] [url]http://www.bolha.com/telefoni-iphone/apple-iphone-3gs-16gb-crno-bela-vsa-oprema-nove-in-original-oglas1273139069[/url] [b]Apple iPhone 3GS 16GB(148€)[/b] [url]http://cgi.ebay.com/NEW-Apple-iphone-3GS-White-16GB-AT-T-easy-UNLOCK-/300520678334?pt=Cell_Phones&hash=item45f86da3be[/url]
[QUOTE=Nexus651;27855448]So my contract ended last month and I want to buy a new phone. Currently I have my eyes set on the Samsung Galaxy Tab. I know its big but that isn't relay a big problem for me as I want to have something big in my hands so I can "show off" in front of my friends, if you know what I mean. If you think I will look weird taking calls with this thing well I have a blue tooth headset for that. The screen is 7 inches so I will be able to watch film's on it and still enjoy them, do some light gaming, listen to music, send & receive texts. Arrange my documents and power-point presentations. For my plan I need to pay 60€ per month so the Galaxy Tab is 1€. Before you bug me about the plan, I get 5000 free texts & mms & minutes of call time & 5gb of data transfer for free. I know the contract is great. So my question is it worth it & what are you opinions on the Galaxy Tab?[/QUOTE] I am using a GTab as my phone and it's working out pretty well so far. When going out I use my Sony Erricson LiveView so I don't need to get it out when I get a text. When calling just use the supplied earphones which have a mic. [editline]4th February 2011[/editline] There's also the new bigger android phones coming out like the motorola atrix 4g and LG optimus 2x. If you want a phone-cum-tablet check out the Dell streak, its 5 inches.
[QUOTE=PyroCF;27856304]I am using a GTab as my phone and it's working out pretty well so far. When going out I use my Sony Erricson LiveView so I don't need to get it out when I get a text. When calling just use the supplied earphones which have a mic. [editline]4th February 2011[/editline] There's also the new bigger android phones coming out like the motorola atrix 4g and LG optimus 2x. If you want a phone-cum-tablet check out the Dell streak, its 5 inches.[/QUOTE] Thank you. Unless somebody points out a better phone I'm definitely getting this as soon as I can. Thanks again [editline]4th February 2011[/editline] Just a question, how long does the battery last on heavy and almost no usage? Are the menus responsive? Have you seen any lag while using your Galaxy Tab?
You could meet in the middle and get a 4.3" device.
[QUOTE=Nexus651;27856532]Thank you. Unless somebody points out a better phone I'm definitely getting this as soon as I can. Thanks again [editline]4th February 2011[/editline] Just a question, how long does the battery last on heavy and almost no usage? Are the menus responsive? Have you seen any lag while using your Galaxy Tab?[/QUOTE] Haven't come across lag (using LauncherPro it's a lot faster than touchwiz). It's very responsive thanks to the Hummingbird processor. The 4000mAh battery is fantastic, it lasts for ages.
If you really want a galaxy tab, wait until the galaxy tab 2 comes out
It's going to be 10", hardly portable. 7" fits in pockets nicely.
[QUOTE=PyroCF;27857977]Haven't come across lag (using LauncherPro it's a lot faster than touchwiz). It's very responsive thanks to the Hummingbird processor. The 4000mAh battery is fantastic, it lasts for ages.[/QUOTE] Thanks for the information I appreciate it.
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