The Samsung Galaxy S III vs Iphone 5...which will I buy next.

[a_minimalist]

Originally Posted by CATCH17

Just bought it. Brainpaint owes me 20 bucks for not making this thread sooner.


a_minimalist do you know of anything else I should buy before I waste my money on an inferior product?

Not really. Moshi and Spigen seem to be putting out some of the best cases and screen protectors for iPhones. I bought a Moshi Case( http://www.moshimonde.com/product/ig...-iphone-5.aspx ) and might buy this Moshi one as well ( http://www.moshimonde.com/product/ig...our-black.aspx )

It's better to just spend the money once on something of better quality instead of spending it over and over on a product of lesser quality. In the end you end up saving money half of the time.

If you like slim cases try theirs. That's all I use now and with my iPhone 4 I went through 2 of them and hung on to one that was all beat up and cracked. I just couldn't get myself to buy a 3rd. The Moshi case I bought seems to be made much better than the ones they sold when the iPhone 4s was out.

And for all of the SIII users, Moshi and Spigen make product for your phones too. They put out quality products.

[Warick]

Originally Posted by BrAinPaiNt

Couple of cases I have been considering.

Ballistic SG Maxx I like this one as it seems to provide plenty of protection
Don't really want the otterbox defender and I don't want the trident kracken.

However ther is another that might have little less protection. But I really like the looks of... the cases from UAG (Urban Armor Gear)

One other one I like but it really is just for looks vs protection. The Musubo mesh case.

Brainpaint, I originally bought the Ballistic SG Maxx for my Samsung Note, and while it was a good case, it added some bulk to the phone, especially on the corners. I know you say you don't want the Otterbox defender, but you might consider the Otterbox Commuter case, which is similar to the SG Maxx, but not as thick (at least with my note it's not). I bought that one off of Amazon as soon as Otterbox released it (paid less than buying from Otterbox website), and I really like it.

[SaltwaterServr]

Originally Posted by trickblue

I'm currently demoing a Galaxy S3 and so far I'm not too impressed with Android (Ice Cream Sammich). The phone itself is nice, but Android has some quirky features that I don't like.

I am likely going to go back to my iPhone 4s...

I'm just giving my opinion. I know I'm about to get hammered by the Droid Droids for being an Apple Sider even though that isn't the case...

Sam's is offering a 97 cent phone upgrade with no upgrade fee or restocking fee if you bring it back withing 14 days this weekend. My daughter likes the S3 because of the screen size so she might get one for that reason.

FWIW, I like Jelly Bean more than ICS as well. I would imagine if you ended up buying the III you'd be ready for an immediate upgrade.

IIRC, Android 4.2 is right around the corner. Don't remember the name of it though.

[BrAinPaiNt]

I noticed that the google play store has Birzzle. This is a definite get. I love it on my iphone and from the video I seen it is the exact same on the samsung. If anyone wants a free time waster that is addictive...get the birzzle game. There is also a separate version called line birzzle and line birzzle plus. The free version is limited of course but all in all I really like the regular free Birzzle better than the line birzzle.


Oh and does anyone have the Cherry World game? It looks like the android version of Cover Orange. The review on google play says it will not open on a HTC or G3. I really like the Iphone version of the game and would like to get this version but not if it will not even open.

Any other good games on the google play market that I should know about?

[Rogah]

Originally Posted by theogt

Also, to me, the build quality, thinness and lightness of the 5 is beyond incredible. When I hold my wife's 4S, it feels like 5+ year old technology it's so heavy and fat.

That's because the iPhone 4S *is* 5 year old technology - despite the fact that it came out last year.

[ConcordCowboy]

Had an iPhone 3GS for 3 years and loved it.

Waited until the i5 came out to get another one and ordered them.

In the meantime my wife and I knew about the GS3 and wanted to try it out, so we went to to a Verizon store and compared them both.

The screen size was so disappointing on the i5.

So we ended up going with the GS3 and at first it was hard to get used to after 3 years on the iPhone but now I love it.

I like it's burst camera...it's automatic updates for apps and the the drop down menu at the top for quick access to notifications and settings and messages.

They both obviously have their pros and cons...but after 3 years on an iPhone and after ordering i5's and being almost positive I was going to go with it...I'm more than happy I gave the GS3 a chance.

I've never regretted it.

[Duane]

Originally Posted by BrAinPaiNt

I noticed that the google play store has Birzzle. This is a definite get. I love it on my iphone and from the video I seen it is the exact same on the samsung. If anyone wants a free time waster that is addictive...get the birzzle game. There is also a separate version called line birzzle and line birzzle plus. The free version is limited of course but all in all I really like the regular free Birzzle better than the line birzzle.


Oh and does anyone have the Cherry World game? It looks like the android version of Cover Orange. The review on google play says it will not open on a HTC or G3. I really like the Iphone version of the game and would like to get this version but not if it will not even open.

Any other good games on the google play market that I should know about?

I like the Kairosoft games, Plants vs Zombies, Robo Defense, Symphony of Eternity, and a lot of others I can't think of right now.

[BrAinPaiNt]

Originally Posted by Duane

I like the Kairosoft games, Plants vs Zombies, Robo Defense, Symphony of Eternity, and a lot of others I can't think of right now.

I will have to check some of those out...Had PvsZ on my iphone and liked it.

[Sam I Am]

Originally Posted by Duane

I like the Kairosoft games, Plants vs Zombies, Robo Defense, Symphony of Eternity, and a lot of others I can't think of right now.

I play "Ski Safari" on my Nexus 7. It rocks. Google had it for .25 one day and I snatched it up. Not sure what it goes for regularly.

[BrAinPaiNt]

Torture tests...

Galaxy SIII

Iphone 5

Samsung G3 vs Iphone 5 drop test

[JBond]

Looking for accessories?

This is a good place to start. Includes YouTube reviews of many items. Cases, Screen Protectors (both plastic and glass), Docking Stations, Car Mounts, Cables, Extended Batteries, etc.

http://forum.xda-developers.com/forumdisplay.php?f=1565

[BrAinPaiNt]

Well the case choice is down to two...

The Musubo Retro (the other day I said mesh and that was wrong).

I like the Red and also the White one.


OR.....

The UAG (Urban Armor Gear)

Probably the white one. They also come in black and Rust (orange).

[Duane]

Originally Posted by BrAinPaiNt

I will have to check some of those out...Had PvsZ on my iphone and liked it.

If you go Android make sure that you get the Amazon Appstore application. They give away a free Android app every day.

[BrAinPaiNt]

Originally Posted by JBond

Looking for accessories?

This is a good place to start. Includes YouTube reviews of many items. Cases, Screen Protectors (both plastic and glass), Docking Stations, Car Mounts, Cables, Extended Batteries, etc.

http://forum.xda-developers.com/forumdisplay.php?f=1565

Thanks for the link...read some stuff there that convinced me that the cases I listed above are the ones I will be choose from when I finally order a case.

Also liked what was said about the Dock charger with the extra battery charger built in.

[BrAinPaiNt]

Originally Posted by Duane

If you go Android make sure that you get the Amazon Appstore application. They give away a free Android app every day.

The My Daily Free Amazon App?

Is that the one you are talking about.

I have a similar free/price track app on my current phone and have found some decent apps with it.

Also there is a site appspy.com that I visit on a regular basis for price drops or free apps...is there a similar site like that for the android apps?