Should I hold out for the Samsung Galaxy S3?

babbagandu · 03-21-2012, 09:53 AM

Just wanting some opinions. I know the S3 is said to be coming out this summer, but idk if I should wait. I still have a crappy basic phone with no data plan. I have never had a smart phone and think it's time to get one.

I have At&t and will probably stick with them. It looks like the best 4G phone they have currently is the Galaxy S2 Skyrocket, which seems like a pretty solid phone.

I know the S3 will have quad-processors, but honestly I can't think of any reason why I would need that. It's not like I will be wanting to play Crysis 2 on my phone or anything. And as for as the OS, I know the S3 will come with the new ice cream sandwhich OS, but I assume that the S2 can be updated with the new OS anyway.

So should I sign a new contract today and get the S2 Skyrocket or is it worth it to wait a couple more months for the S3? Please help me decide!

ZMan8 · 03-21-2012, 10:02 AM

I would wait a little for the S3 see what it brings to the table.

I have an s1 and will be keeping an eye on the s3 for sure

PapoZalsa · 03-21-2012, 10:34 AM

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Originally Posted by ZMan8

I would wait a little for the S3 see what it brings to the table.

I have an s1 and will be keeping an eye on the s3 for sure

PapoZalsa · 06-20-2012, 09:13 AM

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Originally Posted by ZMan8

I would wait a little for the S3 see what it brings to the table.

I have an s1 and will be keeping an eye on the s3 for sure

b1adesofcha0s · 06-20-2012, 09:28 AM

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Originally Posted by 370zproject

Rugged Samsung Galaxy S3 Cases | OtterBox.com

yes or no?

I've heard good things about OtterBox cases so if you need something that protective then go for it

This is the case I'm waiting for. Not out yet, but coming soon.

seidioonline.com

I did get my white 3M Di-Noc in and am waiting for my practice case to get here sometime this or next week.

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Originally Posted by PapoZalsa

Unless you have unlimited data with Verizon. If you do, you need to pre-order before June 28th or say goodbye to unlimited data.

370zproject · 06-20-2012, 04:20 PM

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Originally Posted by b1adesofcha0s

I've heard good things about OtterBox cases so if you need something that protective then go for it

This is the case I'm waiting for. Not out yet, but coming soon.

seidioonline.com

I did get my white 3M Di-Noc in and am waiting for my practice case to get here sometime this or next week.

Unless you have unlimited data with Verizon. If you do, you need to pre-order before June 28th or say goodbye to unlimited data.

Well iv had a otter box on my droid x im for a year now drop kicked it a few times lol always worked good so dli guess ill buy a new otter box now

b1adesofcha0s · 06-20-2012, 05:46 PM

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Originally Posted by 370zproject

Well iv had a otter box on my droid x im for a year now drop kicked it a few times lol always worked good so dli guess ill buy a new otter box now

My cousin had one one his phone and tried to show it off by chucking it across the street. The case and the phone came apart as soon as it hit the ground

His excuse was that one of the clips was loose

HKYStormFront · 03-21-2012, 10:27 AM

i'd wait for the S3 personally. i have the Galaxy Nexus and i love it. if you jump on the skyrocket now, you will probably regret it in a few months with the S3 drops. of course there will always be something better "down the pipe" but the S3 will be a biiigggg launch phone. very sought after by the android faithful. i'm sure it will raise the bar again

ZMan8 · 03-21-2012, 10:31 AM

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Originally Posted by HKYStormFront

i'd wait for the S3 personally. i have the Galaxy Nexus and i love it. if you jump on the skyrocket now, you will probably regret it in a few months with the S3 drops. of course there will always be something better "down the pipe" but the S3 will be a biiigggg launch phone. very sought after by the android faithful. i'm sure it will raise the bar again

exactly

babbagandu · 03-21-2012, 12:45 PM

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Originally Posted by HKYStormFront

i'd wait for the S3 personally. i have the Galaxy Nexus and i love it. if you jump on the skyrocket now, you will probably regret it in a few months with the S3 drops. of course there will always be something better "down the pipe" but the S3 will be a biiigggg launch phone. very sought after by the android faithful. i'm sure it will raise the bar again

I see. But do you really think it will be a huge difference between the S3 and the Skyrocket for someone such as myself? My main concerns will be that the phone has fast internet browsing speeds. As far as apps, my app use will probably be limited to "practical" things such as a personal finance app, calorie tracking app, and things of that nature. I doubt I will need quad processors for that. Watching the reviews of the Skyrocket, it looks like it already has blazing fast internet speeds and ample processing power.

So I guess what I really want to know is what specifically is the S3 going to bring to the table that will make it worth the wait and/or extra cost to someone with simple needs such as myself?

ClemsonWill · 03-21-2012, 10:31 AM

Switch to Verizon and get the Galaxy Nexus. It's a great phone. There is no need to wait until summer. There is always going to be something better coming out.

SalA · 06-01-2012, 02:14 PM

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Originally Posted by ClemsonWill

Switch to Verizon and get the Galaxy Nexus. It's a great phone. There is no need to wait until summer. There is always going to be something better coming out.

What he said...except I would get the Motorola Droid MAXX..truly is the best phone out there...Battery life is amazing!

b1adesofcha0s · 06-01-2012, 02:23 PM

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Originally Posted by SalA

What he said...except I would get the Motorola Droid MAXX..truly is the best phone out there...Battery life is amazing!

I gave up on that a while ago. I already have Verizon so no need to switch. Not giving up like 3 weeks before the phone might come out after waiting like 6 months

Though I hear the Razr HD is supposed to come out in Q3

HKYStormFront · 03-21-2012, 01:03 PM

no one will be able to answer that question until the final specs are revealed just before release. i will say android 4.0 is awesome. if the skyrocket will get (or has gotten) 4.0 you should be fine but if not, that's worth the wait to be current with the latest android OS. they say that all apps are "backwards" compatible but i remember on my droid 1 after it quit getting updates that apps started having more trouble running as the OS kept getting further and further left behind. 4.0 is really awesome and has lots of features both up front and behind the scenes that make it more efficient in just about every way.

babbagandu · 03-21-2012, 01:17 PM

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Originally Posted by HKYStormFront

no one will be able to answer that question until the final specs are revealed just before release. i will say android 4.0 is awesome. if the skyrocket will get (or has gotten) 4.0 you should be fine but if not, that's worth the wait to be current with the latest android OS. they say that all apps are "backwards" compatible but i remember on my droid 1 after it quit getting updates that apps started having more trouble running as the OS kept getting further and further left behind. 4.0 is really awesome and has lots of features both up front and behind the scenes that make it more efficient in just about every way.

A quick Google search just confirmed that the Skyrocket will be getting updated to the new Android OS.

So I guess the only reasons I should wait are hardware related, unless there is something else I am missing.

03-21-2012, 09:53 AM	#1 (permalink)
babbagandu Enthusiast Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: US Posts: 349 Drives: 09 Nismo Rep Power: 14	Should I hold out for the Samsung Galaxy S3? Just wanting some opinions. I know the S3 is said to be coming out this summer, but idk if I should wait. I still have a crappy basic phone with no data plan. I have never had a smart phone and think it's time to get one. I have At&t and will probably stick with them. It looks like the best 4G phone they have currently is the Galaxy S2 Skyrocket, which seems like a pretty solid phone. I know the S3 will have quad-processors, but honestly I can't think of any reason why I would need that. It's not like I will be wanting to play Crysis 2 on my phone or anything. And as for as the OS, I know the S3 will come with the new ice cream sandwhich OS, but I assume that the S2 can be updated with the new OS anyway. So should I sign a new contract today and get the S2 Skyrocket or is it worth it to wait a couple more months for the S3? Please help me decide!

03-21-2012, 10:02 AM	#2 (permalink)
ZMan8 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Chicago, IL Posts: 5,844 Drives: 10 370z 40th M6 Rep Power: 658	I would wait a little for the S3 see what it brings to the table. I have an s1 and will be keeping an eye on the s3 for sure __________________ 2010 370Z 40 Anniv., 6 MT \| Fast Intentions \| Swift Springs \| SPC \| Z1Motorsports \| JWM \| Redline Oils \| 35% Window Tint 2015 Mazda6 \| 370ZChicago: Chicago Area Cars & Coffee

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HKYStormFront A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Greer, SC Posts: 14,954 Drives: 06 Frontier SE 6spd Rep Power: 52	i'd wait for the S3 personally. i have the Galaxy Nexus and i love it. if you jump on the skyrocket now, you will probably regret it in a few months with the S3 drops. of course there will always be something better "down the pipe" but the S3 will be a biiigggg launch phone. very sought after by the android faithful. i'm sure it will raise the bar again __________________ Patrick // 06 Frontier 6spd Nismosis // Mods: Uprev Tuned @ Z1 Motorsports: 257whp & 292 ft lbs 09 Pontiac G8 GXP // M6 // Sunroof // Tint... For now

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ClemsonWill A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Charleston, SC Posts: 12,045 Drives: a Civic VP! Rep Power: 444	Switch to Verizon and get the Galaxy Nexus. It's a great phone. There is no need to wait until summer. There is always going to be something better coming out. __________________ Slightly modded

03-21-2012, 01:03 PM	#14 (permalink)
HKYStormFront A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Greer, SC Posts: 14,954 Drives: 06 Frontier SE 6spd Rep Power: 52	no one will be able to answer that question until the final specs are revealed just before release. i will say android 4.0 is awesome. if the skyrocket will get (or has gotten) 4.0 you should be fine but if not, that's worth the wait to be current with the latest android OS. they say that all apps are "backwards" compatible but i remember on my droid 1 after it quit getting updates that apps started having more trouble running as the OS kept getting further and further left behind. 4.0 is really awesome and has lots of features both up front and behind the scenes that make it more efficient in just about every way. __________________ Patrick // 06 Frontier 6spd Nismosis // Mods: Uprev Tuned @ Z1 Motorsports: 257whp & 292 ft lbs 09 Pontiac G8 GXP // M6 // Sunroof // Tint... For now

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