[Q] Best phone for a £350 budget? - Off-topic

The phone needs a amoled screen

Have you tried Google?
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yes

Samsung Galaxy S2 I9100 in my opinion

Carrier? Or does it not matter? Could probably find an S2 or (mayyyybe) an Evo on the cheap.
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Galaxy Nexus, it costs around 400€=318£ here in portugal

Dont go with any Super Amoled screens. I warn you..you'll regret it later. It may look very bright and vibrant but it gets screen burn ins right from the day u start using it.
Blue colour fades away easily....
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S2. It's the best phone for that price.
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thinking of getting a htc sensation XE (with a pair of beats )

ross231 said:
thinking of getting a htc sensation XE (with a pair of beats )
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That's a decent choice too. Especially if you like music.
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ross231 said:
thinking of getting a htc sensation XE (with a pair of beats )
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Be aware that the Sensation (xe), has only 768mb of RAM. While it may sound okay on paper, you will have lag and apps opening slower than a phone with 1gb of RAM.
If it's your only phone, you MAY not notice it that much. However, I had a Sensation and an Amaze at the same time and it was EXTREMELY noticeable (and annoying)
Just something to keep in mind as you make your decision.
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ArmorD said:
That's a decent choice too. Especially if you like music.
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am i right in saying its a dual core 1.5ghz?

ArmorD said:
That's a decent choice too. Especially if you like music.
Does it support rom manager?
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^ Yes it does
ross231 said:
am i right in saying its a dual core 1.5ghz?
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Yep. XE has 1.5gHZ dual core and the basic Sensation has 1.2.
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ArmorD said:
^ Yes it does
Yep. XE has 1.5gHZ dual core and the basic Sensation has 1.2.
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difference between XE and XL?

http://lmgtfy.com/?q=sensation+vs+sensation+xe
XE has 1.5GHZ CPU while normal has 1.2. XE has 4GB of internal memory, normal has only 1.
XE is heavier.
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ross231 said:
am i right in saying its a dual core 1.5ghz?
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Dual core 1.2GHz (stock)
Can be overclocked to 1.5GHz
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Babydoll25 said:
Dual core 1.2GHz (stock)
Can be overclocked to 1.5GHz
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Xe and normal sensation have an identical CPU the only difference is the clock speed that comes out of the box.
My sensation is running @1836MHz right now
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jufa2401 said:
Xe and normal sensation have an identical CPU the only difference is the clock speed that comes out of the box.
My sensation is running @1836MHz right now
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When I had the Sensation (months ago) those speeds were unstable....
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Disappointment

XDA's vote for the best smartphone of 2011 is here! Sadly, the Incredible S wasn't in the list, nor any other single-core phones which came out this year.
Is any one else disappointed in this?
Of course, dual-core phones have more raw power under the hood, but does it really make them that much better? Physical build quality is an important aspect to take into consideration as well. Furthermore, as far as the single-core phones go, I personally believe that the Incredible S deserves some merit as one of (if not the) best.
http://www.xda-developers.com/announcements/poll-vote-for-the-best-phone-of-2011/
My phone is better than any damn single core phone out there....hell I would even dare to say that this is the best single core phone HTC ever built(android of course )
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Don't you mean it's better than any dual core phones?
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I'm happy with the phone I have, but to be honest I wouldn't rate it as phone of the year. There have been too many newer, faster phones since which have all its features and more.
Incredible S is a very good phone, much underrated
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Edward Lowy said:
Incredible S is a very good phone, much underrated
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Underrated is the right word. It's a shame because of the timing of its release it got drowned by the media with HTC's own Sensation...
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Why do you care about these polls. Just be happy with your phone and that's it. IncS is a great phone!
polls are nothing else other than buying guide
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polls are nothing else other than buying guide
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and sometimes misleading.
have you ever considered how many people actually vote and what percentage of people are voting for a phone they already have while other phone owners dont even vote.
i never rely on polls.
eyah.. really disappointment/
I am happy with my inc s but i'd swap it instantly for a sensation xe
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Incredible S is the best single core phone HTC has ever made. I wouldn't expect the Incredible S to beat out a dual core phone for phone of the year. If there was a poll for the best single core phone the winner will either be the Incredible S or Nexus S. Devs on Xda love the Nexus S.
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Cheer up
We all think incredible s is a good phone

Decided to get the xl...

So, after much thought I've decided to get the sensation xl on the 3 network here in the uk. Which comes with unlimited data!
Has anybody got any tips for me?.. Recommend apps etc?.
The phone is being delivered to me sometime today!
Download appbrain app, aswell as best apps to keep upto date with what's new. Also blackmart alpha is good.
Search the rooting method on these forums and patiently await custom roms as I am doing. Enjoy your handset!
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gibbo82 said:
So, after much thought I've decided to get the sensation xl on the 3 network here in the uk. Which comes with unlimited data!
Has anybody got any tips for me?.. Recommend apps etc?.
The phone is being delivered to me sometime today!
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I'm on 3 too! And I love the unlimited data without a fair usage policy =D
I'd recommend Tubemate. It's a YouTube video downloader for Android. It's not available on the market but they have an official website where you can get it from (beware of fake apps!)
You can download plenty of HD vids that look and sound amazing on this device. I know it isn't the best screen but I still think it is awesome =]
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I'm on 3 too! And I love the unlimited data without a fair usage policy =D
I'd recommend Tubemate. It's a YouTube video downloader for Android. It's not available on the market but they have an official website where you can get it from (beware of fake apps!)
You can download plenty of HD vids that look and sound amazing on this device. I know it isn't the best screen but I still think it is awesome =]
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Thank for the info mate.
You would have thought with it being a 4.7 in screen the screen would hav been up there with the original sensation! I can't believe the screen gas been downgraded!
Also the loud speaker quality is a big fail! You would hav thought with being a big phone, you would get big sounds!!
HTC need some lessons in making there phones louder!
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Count yaself lucky, i went for the Droid Razr, and to be honest im gutted, i wish id seen this phone before the Razr. The speaker quality is actually really good on the Razr though wanna swap?
I hope your enjoying you're sensation XL for me it has been already the best htc I've owned and battery life is perfect just to think what scripts may do to improve the already great battery life and new roms including ICS is well worth the wait!
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I hope your enjoying you're sensation XL for me it has been already the best htc I've owned and battery life is perfect just to think what scripts may do to improve the already great battery life and new roms including ICS is well worth the wait!
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I agree totally. I was apprehensive at first seeing as everyone criticized it's apparent "downgrade" from previous HTC devices, but I am more than satisfied. I have yet to find fault with it and even the limited memory capacity doesn't bother me in the slightest
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[Q]Sensation xl's processor

Hello Everyone.
As it is stated in XL's specs. It has a 1,5ghz Scorpion Qualcomm MSM8255 with Adreno 205. However, qualcomm specs are saying that msm8255 is only 1ghz, whereas the msm8255T can reach 1,4-1,5ghz.
So what am I trying to say - Isn't the XL's cpu overclocked by HTC?
Thats a good question
No, the XL uses the MSM8255T. Look up the specs for the HTC Titan and you'll see that it uses the MSM8255T. The specs of the Titan are virtually identical to that of the XL.
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Third paragraph...
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The resolution on that image is crap, sorry. Read article here...
http://www.themobileindian.com/new-launches/1169_HTC-Sensation-XL-launched-for-Rs-38800-in-India
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The truth is that different pages present different specs. I'd like to get some info from HTC as on htc.com there are no details of the cpu. I cannot make a promise but I'll be trying to call to t HTC and get some official info.
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The truth is that different pages present different specs. I'd like to get some info from HTC as on htc.com there are no details of the cpu. I cannot make a promise but I'll be trying to call to t HTC and get some official info.
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Very true, keep us posted
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I scouted the Market for a CPU app that might show the CPU model but unfortunately they all only say that the CPU is ARMv7 rev2.
I actually really want to know already
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What about the flyer? The flyer is 8255 at 1.5ghz, so its overclocked too?
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So I'm after a phone call to the HTC. They presented me the XL's official specifications. And the processor is 8255T
Ehhhh...so it turns out that a lot of websites have wrong specs when it comes to the CPU. The site given by jimbo.levy is the only one which I've seen and which shows that the CPU is 8255T.
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What about the flyer? The flyer is 8255 at 1.5ghz, so its overclocked too?
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IMO the situation here is the same as with the XL.
Abagnale said:
So I'm after a phone call to the HTC. They presented me the XL's official specifications. And the processor is 8255T
Ehhhh...so it turns out that a lot of websites have wrong specs when it comes to the CPU. The site given by jimbo.levy is the only one which I've seen and which shows that the CPU is 8255T.
IMO the situation here is the same as with the XL.
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Great news.
Then again, htc aren't always reliable you know
Their reps are sometimes wrong.
We've asked them several times whether the Desire range are gorilla glass. To some people they reply yes, to others, no.
So you can't always trust them
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olyloh6696 said:
Great news.
Then again, htc aren't always reliable you know
Their reps are sometimes wrong.
We've asked them several times whether the Desire range are gorilla glass. To some people they reply yes, to others, no.
So you can't always trust them
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I think I'm going to contact them too and ask the same question. I am 99.9% sure that the XL uses the 8255T. The 8255 is an outdated CPU. It wouldn't make sense for them to put it in a brand new device...
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olyloh6696 said:
So you can't always trust them
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I think I'm going to contact them too and ask the same question. I am 99.9% sure that the XL uses the 8255T.
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You're both right.
jimbo.levy it'd be nice if you'd do that.
The guy on the line said that he is referring to the official HTC specifications (it took some time for him to find them )
I believe 8255T is simply 8255 clocked at a higher speed. Don't quote me but that's my conclusion from Googling.
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amusedkid said:
I believe 8255T is simply 8255 clocked at a higher speed. Don't quote me but that's my conclusion from Googling.
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So basically if us Desire S/HD users overclock, we have a 8255T model?
So the XL CPU is overclocked?
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Done my research.
It's the same CPU As the 8255.
'T' stands for the batch that has been extensively tested by the manufacturer to withstand higher clockspeeds.
So its the same as the 8255.
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Nexus S vs Vivid

I just got offered a flawless Nexus S for my Vivid (has a cracked screen). Do you guys think I should take the offer?
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tanner4137 said:
I just got offered a flawless Nexus S for my Vivid (has a cracked screen). Do you guys think I should take the offer?
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Depends of you're going to miss sense or not. Also, isn't the screen smaller?
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slapshot30 said:
Depends of you're going to miss sense or not. Also, isn't the screen smaller?
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I HATE Sense lol. I'm already buying the galaxy nexus and was planning on selling my vivid, but the nexus s is in really good shape! Guess I'll have 2 Nexus devices
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Dual core for single core ???
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Guess its a preference thing...I like sense...especially compared to touch wizzard and motocrap...sense is a little 'heavy' with 4.0 though..can't wait for damn bootloader to be unlocked...but that's just first hurdle..
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I've seen sense clocks on many other devices trying to imitate the sense's look. Why not just try a custom launcher, you'll do that anyways on any other device
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you can always flash a custom AOSP rom like virtuous inquisition or the wajee one and get rid of sense.
I have virtuous ROM, but I'm going ahead and trading my vivid for the nexus s.
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Vivid Rocks man , anyday
I can't really find a phone worthy to replace my vivid yet. Of course something similar or a little better, yes, bu not that "wow" device. The direction some manufacturers go (no sd card or removable battery, even quad-core with lte) I guess I'll keep it for at least 9-12 more months.
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I can't really find a phone worthy to replace my vivid yet. Of course something similar or a little better, yes, bu not that "wow" device. The direction some manufacturers go (no sd card or removable battery, even quad-core with lte) I guess I'll keep it for at least 9-12 more months.
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I just bought the Galaxy Nexus and am LOVING it I still have my Vivid, but am thinking of selling it.
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I wanted to see how cracked is your screen is. Can you post up some pics of it...?
Edit: NVM found it...
you can always flash a sensless rom. then you might fall in love with the vivid again. once you rip out sense and att apps, the device starts to perform
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I wanted to see how cracked is your screen is. Can you post up some pics of it...?
Edit: NVM found it...
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Want to buy?
zeppler said:
you can always flash a sensless rom. then you might fall in love with the vivid again. once you rip out sense and att apps, the device starts to perform
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Thanks, but already tried that! Its pretty close to the Nexus, but I still like the Nexus more I highly reccomend BOTH of these phones!

Mini laptop for college

I'm looking for a mini laptop for college under 180$
Prefer windows 7.
Suggestions?
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No laptop below that money
Is it not called a netbook?
HTC Sensation z710e
ICS 4.0.3
Sense version 4.0
Software Sense-o-maniac v1.4
Kernel. 3.0.30 Bricked v1.4
Radio 11.68.3504
You gotta buy used one. You won't get a netbook with that money... Unless you live in Thailand OE something...
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bstylz911 said:
I'm looking for a mini laptop for college under 180$
Prefer windows 7.
Suggestions?
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How about a cr-48?
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Babydoll25 said:
How about a cr-48?
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or a RaPi
Any tskes in the Samsung n150
Or Acer one 255
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bstylz911 said:
I'm looking for a mini laptop for college under 180$
Prefer windows 7.
Suggestions?
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the best you could get for $180 is probably a 2008 2nd hand model
you'll need at least $500 to get something suitable and new
What do u guys think about a hp pavilion dv9700
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