Rezound vs. RAZR vs. Skyrocket

Rezound vs. RAZR vs. Skyrocket

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Uberbob102000 said:
After playing with my brother's for a while I pretty much agree with you.
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Same here. I stopped by a Verizon store on my way home today just to check out the RAZR and Rezound.

Overall, they were both pretty decent phones, but I definitely preferred the feel/size of the Rezound in hand compared to the RAZR. The RAZR was just way to wide/tall to handle one-handed for me and even though it was amazingly thin, I don't find that particularly ergonomic by any means. It was pretty much like holding a mini-tab in my hands (my hands are damn small though). Also, even though the RAZR had the SAMOLED display, it looks pretty pixelated, just like the Droid 3 and Bionic's screen was. The 720p SLCD display on the Rezound definitely looked better, IMO. Also, both the front and rear camera on the Rezound was noticeably better in the store lighting and taking a picture of a pen he had on the desk. I was amazed at how clear and well lit I was when using the front camera, it almost looked as good as the rear, but I wouldn't really have any use for it since I'm never taking Myface pics of myself :p.

Performance between them was about the same though. They were pretty smooth for the most part, but they both exhibited some of the infamous Android lag when transitioning between apps and scrolling around. not enough to detract from usage, but it was noticeable. BTW, both phones had just been freshly opened and booted for the first time too, so there wasn't anything extra running in the background and they were both in total stock configuration. The store rep brought them out from the back for me to try out since they didn't have a live display there. I played around with both of them for about 5-10 mins a piece.

I asked the rep that was helping me if he knew anything about the Nexus launch though and he knew as much as we do. He just said it heard it was due in "early December" and I told him I had read December 8th last. He was actually pretty knowledgeable about the phones though, which is a first that I've seen in a VZW store rep. The only thing he was wrong on was saying that the iPhone had a higher PPI display than the Rezound and when I told him to check again, he apologized, lol. I did it tactfully though so I didn't seem like a super nerd calling him out, heh. He had an iPhone 4, but he said he thinks he's going to get the Rezound for his upgrade next month. I'm not sure if that was a ploy for me to get the phone though. I told him "thanks, but I'll wait for the Nexus still, then decide". It was one of the better experiences I've had in the store though.
 
Stopped by a Verizon store yesterday because costco was having a sale price ffor upgrades and my buddy wanted my opinion. The Rezound felt pretty sluggish to me. Not sure if it's carrier bloatware or possibly the 720 screen but my 3vo feels faster for sure.
 
chiu said:
I don't notice any lagging on web pages and screen switching, etc. Maybe you forgot to kill all the background jobs before you try out the phone. It will make a big difference if some programs running in background.




I have prepared to buy a few backup batteries. I won't go for RAZR exactly because I can't replace the battery on RAZR.



Good to know you eventually learn how to use your phone and fix these problems.
I have never had a single issue with the volume setting and short cuts.



No idea what you are talking about.



Let me add a few things:
  • *true* 720p HD screen. Play youtube videos at HD resolution.
  • Beat audio headphones (better-than-average headphones) and the software audio enhancement.
  • better camera len for low light conditions
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I find your responses very insulting and I really don't want or need your opinion. I've had fairly new tech phones since the original startac came out and know how I use a device to fit MY needs. I don't buy a phone for the camera and sure as fuck not for the cheap hip hop ready head phones. I also don't expect to have to close an app , thats not doing a damn thing, to have a smooth web browsing experience - that's just plain stupid and certainly not worthy of your beloved CPU .

I don't care if I'm right or wrong about my choice of a device and see no need to dig my heels in to defend a purchase as you have. . At this point i would like to add one more thing to my CONS list -I don't want to be carrying around the same device that you do .
 
sgrinavi said:
I find your responses very insulting and I really don't want or need your opinion.
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This is not my intention. Sorry you feel insulted when I pointed out somethings that you may have missed.


sgrinavi said:
I've had fairly new tech phones since the original startac came out and know how I use a device to fit MY needs. I don't buy a phone for the camera and sure as fuck not for the cheap hip hop ready head phones. I also don't expect to have to close an app , thats not doing a damn thing, to have a smooth web browsing experience - that's just plain stupid and certainly not worthy of your beloved CPU .
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Are you trying out the phone in Best Buy or some other retail stores? Notice that the phones have been played by so many people and people have opened so many applications. If you find the phone lagging, it may be the reason.

You complain about lagging but that is not true according to my experience. That's why i want to share my experience with other readers who are interested in this phone.

sgrinavi said:
I don't care if I'm right or wrong about my choice of a device and see no need to dig my heels in to defend a purchase as you have. . At this point i would like to add one more thing to my CONS list -I don't want to be carrying around the same device that you do .
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You don't have to mad at me. Honestly, it is strange you mad at me because I replied your post. I think I have replied your post politely. Don't feel insulted because I pointed out some potential faults in your comment. To err is human.
 
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T4rd said:
Same here. I stopped by a Verizon store on my way home today just to check out the RAZR and Rezound.

Overall, they were both pretty decent phones, but I definitely preferred the feel/size of the Rezound in hand compared to the RAZR. The RAZR was just way to wide/tall to handle one-handed for me and even though it was amazingly thin, I don't find that particularly ergonomic by any means. It was pretty much like holding a mini-tab in my hands (my hands are damn small though). Also, even though the RAZR had the SAMOLED display, it looks pretty pixelated, just like the Droid 3 and Bionic's screen was. The 720p SLCD display on the Rezound definitely looked better, IMO. Also, both the front and rear camera on the Rezound was noticeably better in the store lighting and taking a picture of a pen he had on the desk. I was amazed at how clear and well lit I was when using the front camera, it almost looked as good as the rear, but I wouldn't really have any use for it since I'm never taking Myface pics of myself :p.
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Agree.
 
sgrinavi said:
I find your responses very insulting and I really don't want or need your opinion. I've had fairly new tech phones since the original startac came out and know how I use a device to fit MY needs. I don't buy a phone for the camera and sure as fuck not for the cheap hip hop ready head phones. I also don't expect to have to close an app , thats not doing a damn thing, to have a smooth web browsing experience - that's just plain stupid and certainly not worthy of your beloved CPU .

I don't care if I'm right or wrong about my choice of a device and see no need to dig my heels in to defend a purchase as you have. . At this point i would like to add one more thing to my CONS list -I don't want to be carrying around the same device that you do .
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i think you will find chui is simply trying to inform you of your errant ways, you need to understand that Beats Audio is a supreme feature, not to be confused with a gimmick, the screen on his device is also the best evar to grace an android handset, and even though he compares it to old technology when he makes his assertions, he really means to tel you your phone choice sucks and if you disagree he will tell you to F-off. Certainly his intentions, in creating this poll, even though it is flawed and even though he has already made his purchase, is to edjumacate you poor misinformed gadget geeks on why if you choose anything but the Rezound you obviously cannot see magnificence when it is presented to you IN YO FACE WITH BEATS!! :cool:
 
nobody_here said:
i think you will find chui is simply trying to inform you of your errant ways, you need to understand that Beats Audio is a supreme feature, not to be confused with a gimmick, the screen on his device is also the best evar to grace an android handset, and even though he compares it to old technology when he makes his assertions, he really means to tel you your phone choice sucks and if you disagree he will tell you to F-off. Certainly his intentions, in creating this poll, even though it is flawed and even though he has already made his purchase, is to edjumacate you poor misinformed gadget geeks on why if you choose anything but the Rezound you obviously cannot see magnificence when it is presented to you IN YO FACE WITH BEATS!! :cool:
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The beats were so loud it made him go blind
 
By now I would hope you guys realize that Chui is just trolling you. It is great reading, but still...
 
Climber said:
By now I would hope you guys realize that Chui is just trolling you. It is great reading, but still...
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He reminds me of this dude I used to be friends with.. Same kind of guy. He would fabricate and manipulate facts to fit his need and then pretend to be helping steer people in the right direction. The worst character traits in a person are being manipulative and a false caring for others IMO.

(Obviously, we're only talking about cellphones, but I think it's demonstrative of a person as a whole if they're willing to do it about something so trivial as a cellphone)
 
notetcetera said:
He reminds me of this dude I used to be friends with.. Same kind of guy. He would fabricate and manipulate facts to fit his need and then pretend to be helping steer people in the right direction. The worst character traits in a person are being manipulative and a false caring for others IMO.

(Obviously, we're only talking about cellphones, but I think it's demonstrative of a person as a whole if they're willing to do it about something so trivial as a cellphone)
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I think what you said have violated the rules in this forum as you are trying to insult me and my personality. Please don't defame me even even if you disagree what I said.
 
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nobody_here said:
i think you will find chui is simply trying to inform you of your errant ways, you need to understand that Beats Audio is a supreme feature, not to be confused with a gimmick, the screen on his device is also the best evar to grace an android handset, and even though he compares it to old technology when he makes his assertions, he really means to tel you your phone choice sucks and if you disagree he will tell you to F-off. Certainly his intentions, in creating this poll, even though it is flawed and even though he has already made his purchase, is to edjumacate you poor misinformed gadget geeks on why if you choose anything but the Rezound you obviously cannot see magnificence when it is presented to you IN YO FACE WITH BEATS!! :cool:
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Ah - thanks for clearing that up - I guess we're all confused. Although maybe not as confused as the OP who think's I'm basing my observations on playing with a phone for 5 minutes in Best Buy rather than paying attention and realizing that I've owned the stupid thing for about two weeks
 
chiu said:
I think what you said have violated the rules in this forum as you are trying to insult me and my personality. Please don't defame me even even if you disagree what I said.
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Look, it isn't just that we disagree with you that happens all the time. What is happening is the simple fact that it is getting a little trite with the Nexus bashing and the Rezound pimping in every single post. We know the Rezound is a good phone no one is disagreeing with you. I even went and checked out the phone personally just to see why you were making love to it in every post but the reviews are pretty much spot on. It isn't a great phone and it isn't a bad phone. We know where you stand and you've brought up good points but the simple fact of the matter is you need to let it go.
 
Climber said:
Look, it isn't just that we disagree with you that happens all the time. What is happening is the simple fact that it is getting a little trite with the Nexus bashing and the Rezound pimping in every single post. We know the Rezound is a good phone no one is disagreeing with you. I even went and checked out the phone personally just to see why you were making love to it in every post but the reviews are pretty much spot on. It isn't a great phone and it isn't a bad phone. We know where you stand and you've brought up good points but the simple fact of the matter is you need to let it go.
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And you've hit the nail on the head. My brother has one (got it for free) and he thinks it's a decent phone. He says a lot of things could be better on it but it does have some nice features.


notetcetera said:
He reminds me of this dude I used to be friends with.. Same kind of guy. He would fabricate and manipulate facts to fit his need and then pretend to be helping steer people in the right direction. The worst character traits in a person are being manipulative and a false caring for others IMO.

(Obviously, we're only talking about cellphones, but I think it's demonstrative of a person as a whole if they're willing to do it about something so trivial as a cellphone)
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I guess everyone has known someone like this, since I had a friend in high school who was exactly the same way. For him it was this incessant need to justify whatever he purchased as the best thing ever created.
 
Uberbob102000 said:
I guess everyone has known someone like this, since I had a friend in high school who was exactly the same way. For him it was this incessant need to justify whatever he purchased as the best thing ever created.
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There is no need to justify my purchase. Rezound is simply the best in the current market. Notice that the $0.01 deal ends this Wednesday.
 
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Stopped by vzw tonight to see the rezound.
I want this phone.
Don't really care about the beats but over all the phone feels right and runs great. Camera is great.
Just wish I could get a decent deal on this.
 
HardUp4HardWare said:
Stopped by vzw tonight to see the rezound.
I want this phone.
Don't really care about the beats but over all the phone feels right and runs great. Camera is great.
Just wish I could get a decent deal on this.
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It was literally 1 cent on Amazon for 2 weeks.
 
Actually that deal wouldn't have worked for me because it is an existing line upgrade.
The best I think I can do is $200 on this. Kind of sucks.

Same price as an iPhone 4s....want to avoid joining the herd but I might regret it.
 
The beating the drum stating that the Rezound or any phone is $0.01 on Amazon only works if you are buying new service or adding a line, it doesn't work if you already have service with that carrier and are planning on upgrading.

So every time I see that price, I view it as a null argument. If I am on Verizon, AT&T, T-Mobile, Sprint, etc, I am going to pay more. If I am moving to Verizon, AT&T, T-Mobile, Sprint, etc, then I may be able to pay less.
 
ianshot said:
The beating the drum stating that the Rezound or any phone is $0.01 on Amazon only works if you are buying new service or adding a line, it doesn't work if you already have service with that carrier and are planning on upgrading.

So every time I see that price, I view it as a null argument. If I am on Verizon, AT&T, T-Mobile, Sprint, etc, I am going to pay more. If I am moving to Verizon, AT&T, T-Mobile, Sprint, etc, then I may be able to pay less.
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That's why I jump the boat from AT&T to Verizon. When the 4G LTE network on AT&T or Sprint become more established, I will jump again when there are deals.
 
opinions are like assholes and elbows.. everyone has them. If we can't debate without trolling or name calling then we're going to start vacationing.
 
JapaneseGorilla said:
Well, Chiu finally got himself banned.
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I noticed that last night and lol'd hard when I saw it. I wouldn't put it past him to make another account and start posting again though. He should be pretty easy to spot with his bad grammar and overall lack of intelligence though :D.

chiu said:
Amazon is doing a $0.01 sale in this thanksgiving holiday. I think a lot of people are struggling to decide one of the following three phones:

- HTC Rezound
- Motorola Droid RAZR
- Samsung Galaxy S II Skyrocket

I chose HTC Rezound mainly for its *true* 720p, ultra-sharp LCD screen with excellent natural-looking color, among other things.
There are a lot of meat in the spec.

Opinions?
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Hey Chiu, if you're reading this as an unregistered user now; The Nexus is better than the Rezound ever will be, even in the realm of display quality since the Nexus has a *true* 720p SAMOLED HD display ;). I'm going to take your lack of reply to this as a sign of submission and consent that the Nexus is the superior phone to the Rezound :D.
 
chiu said:
That's why I jump the boat from AT&T to Verizon. When the 4G LTE network on AT&T or Sprint become more established, I will jump again when there are deals.
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So, I am not sure I get this (I know he is banned but the point remains). If you are not displeased with the service you are getting are you going to jump to another provider for the phone? Are you planning on paying the ETF? Or do you feel stuck for 2 years?

I've been with Verizon for over 10 years, I have been fairly pleased with the service I have received. I was disappointed when AT&T got the iPhone, but I was in the middle of my contract so I didn't jump. When my contract was up I felt that the iPhone wasn't worth it, and the Android phones had just come out. In the middle of my contract the iPhone came out on Verizon. New contract comes up, again I stay with Verizon, because I am ok with the service.

So do people jump carriers a lot or am I more of the norm?
 
ianshot said:
So, I am not sure I get this (I know he is banned but the point remains). If you are not displeased with the service you are getting are you going to jump to another provider for the phone? Are you planning on paying the ETF? Or do you feel stuck for 2 years?

I've been with Verizon for over 10 years, I have been fairly pleased with the service I have received. I was disappointed when AT&T got the iPhone, but I was in the middle of my contract so I didn't jump. When my contract was up I felt that the iPhone wasn't worth it, and the Android phones had just come out. In the middle of my contract the iPhone came out on Verizon. New contract comes up, again I stay with Verizon, because I am ok with the service.

So do people jump carriers a lot or am I more of the norm?
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I'd say you're more of the norm. Usually people only switch carriers (or any other provide) either because it's getting too expensive or they're dissatisfied with their service. I've been with Verizon for 6+ years now and as long as I keep my unlimited data plan, I wouldn't switch for any phone. Esp. now that Verizon seems to have (and will have even better very soon) some of the best phones on the market.

yimingwuzere said:
Someone needs to put the RAZR, Rezound and Skyrocket to the test: does it have CIQ running?
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From what I've read so far, Verizon denies that any of their phones have CIQ running on them, so the RAZR and Rezound should be safe from that. I've also read that newer AT&T phones have CIQ on them, so it's quite possible that the Skyrocket does.
 
T4rd said:
I'd say you're more of the norm. Usually people only switch carriers (or any other provide) either because it's getting too expensive or they're dissatisfied with their service. I've been with Verizon for 6+ years now and as long as I keep my unlimited data plan, I wouldn't switch for any phone. Esp. now that Verizon seems to have (and will have even better very soon) some of the best phones on the market.

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I think it depends on the area you live in too, If I were to move to an area that had a shit-ton of dropped calls (or really slow data) on my network I would switch ASAP.
 
sgrinavi said:
I think it depends on the area you live in too, If I were to move to an area that had a shit-ton of dropped calls (or really slow data) on my network I would switch ASAP.
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Wouldn't that fall under the "dissatisfied with service" part? ;)
 
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