Switching to Android

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nitrobass24

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I have been using my Nexus 7 for a while now and I really like it...so I am dumping my iPhone 5.

I still have 8 months left until I can get an upgrade on Verizon. But I would like to see what I could get used from the FS/FT or ebay for around $250.

Recommendations?
 
Just glancing at Swappa (which I would recommend buying from as well); If you could stretch out a bit more than $250, the Moto X would be the best phone for close to that price point. There was one sold recently for $275, so I'd keep an eye out for one around that price. But there's also the Droid Ultra, which is literally identical hardware and software to the Moto X except for the physical dimensions (it's a bit larger at 5" display vs 4.7' on the Moto X) and is going for right around $250 consistently on Swappa.

You also might find a Note 2, Droid DNA, Razr HD Maxx and possibly an HTC One for around or not much more than $250. I have the Note 2 and have been pretty happy with it since I got it about 15 months ago.
 
Moto X and the HTC One are possibly the two best Android phones ever. Moto X would be much closer to the Nexus 7 experience though. So I would suggest a Moto X. Like T4rd (politically incorrect name) said, an used Moto X would definitely be around your price range.
 
Depends on what's important to you. Personally, this would be my order of preference.

Note II - 5.5" AMOLED, precision pen and Smart Dock that transform it into PC like
Moto X - hands-free voice and minimal skinning
HTC One - stereo speakers and metal body
 
Moto G? And loose the contract? :p


edit: Or keep iphone and contract going, get Moto G and get straight talk and see how the signal is for you.....maybe drop VZ and save moneys?
 
JPF_ said:
Moto G? And loose the contract? :p


edit: Or keep iphone and contract going, get Moto G and get straight talk and see how the signal is for you.....maybe drop VZ and save moneys?
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My company pays for the service, they only reimburse for ATT or VZW.
 
surprised no one has mentioned a Nexus 5 considering that would give him a nearly identical experience to his Nexus 7.
 
I got a Note2 on Swappa, but seems that since its on 4.3 I cannot flash a custom recovery cause it has a locked bootloader.
 
if you could get a LG G2 for 250-300, that would be a good deal, i love this phone, had it since launch
 
nitrobass24 said:
I got a Note2 on Swappa, but seems that since its on 4.3 I cannot flash a custom recovery cause it has a locked bootloader.
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Stock is better IMHO. Plus, you can still root even with a locked bootloader which will give you things like free hotspot which is pretty much all I care about.
 
mi7chy said:
Stock is better IMHO. Plus, you can still root even with a locked bootloader which will give you things like free hotspot which is pretty much all I care about.
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Also, there's Wanam Xposed. Pretty much gives you everything you want in a custom ROM on the stock ROM.

I've had my bootloader unlocked since I got my Note 2 (at launch), but I'd be fine without it. I've never wanted to use a custom kernel and I prefer stockish ROMs. Been using Sophisticated ROM for the past several months and been really pleased with it.
 
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