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FatHobbit

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May 21, 2014 2:22 AM
My contract is up on 6/1 and I'm looking for a new phone. Galaxy S5 or note 3? Is there something better I'm missing?

Thanks!
May 20, 2014 10:22pm
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Bio-Hazzzzard

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May 21, 2014 2:23 AM
no
May 20, 2014 10:23pm
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GoChiefs

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May 21, 2014 2:43 AM
Go with the S5.
May 20, 2014 10:43pm
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GOONx19

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May 21, 2014 2:49 AM
GoChiefs;1618145 wrote:Go with the 5S.
This.
May 20, 2014 10:49pm
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Automatik

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May 21, 2014 3:03 AM
If Android, HTC One imo. Or 5S.
May 20, 2014 11:03pm
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sherm03

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May 21, 2014 3:04 AM
If you're between those two and you want something right away, go with the S5 over the Note 3.

If not, it might be smart to wait through the summer to see what launches hit over the next few months.
May 20, 2014 11:04pm
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gut

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May 21, 2014 3:47 AM
If you're on VZW, make sure it's XLTE compatible (most of their new phones are, sure the S5 and Note 3 fit the bill). Also might want to make sure it's VoLTE (digital/HD voice) compatible...apparently the new phones are, or will be with a software upgrade but probably won't matter if they charge you a premium for the service.

Otherwise I hate these huge display screens. IMO people look ridiculous with them, especially the Note 3.
May 20, 2014 11:47pm
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FatHobbit

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May 21, 2014 4:03 AM
sherm03;1618174 wrote:If you're between those two and you want something right away, go with the S5 over the Note 3.

If not, it might be smart to wait through the summer to see what launches hit over the next few months.
Any idea what's coming out and how long I'll have to wait? My wife dropped her phone and I'm making her use an old one until it's time to upgrade.
May 21, 2014 12:03am
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gut

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May 21, 2014 4:11 AM
I think the Moto X+1 is due out shortly...supposedly will have a 5.2" screen.
May 21, 2014 12:11am
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May 21, 2014 4:23 AM
FatHobbit;1618203 wrote:Any idea what's coming out and how long I'll have to wait? My wife dropped her phone and I'm making her use an old one until it's time to upgrade.
My guess is the Moto X+1 is the next Android up. Apple will probably be launching the new iPhone in August. But it didn't seem like you were interested in that. HTC recently launched a phone, and Samsung obviously launched the S5 recently. So I think they will be quiet throughout the summer.
gut;1618210 wrote:I think the Moto X+1 is due out shortly...supposedly will have a 5.2" screen.
Probably won't see that until some time in the third quarter.
May 21, 2014 12:23am
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superman

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May 21, 2014 11:09 AM
You could always go with the oneplus one.
May 21, 2014 7:09am
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gut

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May 21, 2014 11:17 AM
sherm03;1618219 wrote: Probably won't see that until some time in the third quarter.
Yeah guess you're right...looks like early August, and history would say probably a little longer for VZW.
May 21, 2014 7:17am
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gut

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May 21, 2014 11:23 AM
superman;1618242 wrote:You could always go with the oneplus one.
Complete forgot about that. Great price for the specs (way too big for me, but if one were considering the Note 3...). Running Cyanagonmod, the OS should be about as reliable as anything out there. My only concern would be call quality (no idea).
May 21, 2014 7:23am
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May 21, 2014 1:22 PM
i was messing around with an S5 the other day and its pretty awesome and the fastest droid phone
May 21, 2014 9:22am
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Scarlet_Buckeye

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May 21, 2014 1:55 PM
FatHobbit;1618131 wrote:My contract is up on 6/1 and I'm looking for a new phone. Galaxy S5 or note 3? Is there something better I'm missing?

Thanks!
Wait till the iPhone 6 drops. #YoureWelcome
May 21, 2014 9:55am