Best Verizon used android phones <= $200?

[sethk]

Hello,

I am looking for an Android phone that's not too ancient, but is still under $200 off contract (available on ebay). Ideally, it has a decent camera and is relatively quick, and is on ICS or can be updated soon. Hopefully not too locked down or full of bloat ware. any suggestions?

I would probably go a little over $200, but somewhere close to that number would be best.

 

[SomeFknGuy]

i see droid razr and razr max phones in the 200-250 range pretty often...

 

[Matthew Kane]

If you want one with a keyboard, Droid 3 global and Droid 4 which I have seen a few times for around $180-260 ballpark but unsure if the D4 are aval on Verizon networks.

 

[DriZzLe]

Check around for the Galaxy Nexus. Unlock-able, root-able, custom rom-able. Get the current android version first, always, even if not from the carrier. Camera is decent, Jelly Bean is a beast, screen & size are very good.
I have seen Verizon Nexus on [H] for $185 today.
http://hardforum.com/showthread.php?t=1716773&highlight=galaxy+nexus
http://hardforum.com/showthread.php?t=1718327&highlight=galaxy+nexus
http://hardforum.com/showthread.php?t=1714662&highlight=galaxy+nexus

 

[sethk]

Thanks for the tips, I settled on a Galaxy Nexus.

 

[Drawmonster]

http://hardforum.com/showthread.php?t=1714662&highlight=galaxy+nexus

I already bought this one.

 

[DriZzLe]

I already bought this one.

Congrats, I love my Nexus on Verizon. Speeds are insane & I have a grandfathered unlimited plan. So much love. Running XenonHD with Lean kernel. 10+ hours on standard battery.

 

[Drawmonster]

Congrats, I love my Nexus on Verizon. Speeds are insane & I have a grandfathered unlimited plan. So much love. Running XenonHD with Lean kernel. 10+ hours on standard battery.

I've had one since release. Dropped it and cracked the screen, so just replacing it. I had a Galaxy S3 for a couple days, but returned it and bought another Gnex. I'll have it until another fully unlocked device comes out. So much customization. You can really make it "your" phone. I run AOKP (JB Build 3 Now) and the latest Lean Kernel. TWRP recovery. Pure awesome.