[chbot] OT : smart phone shopping list

[Synco Reynders]

I've found you really get what you pay for in the quality of smartphones,
and would suggest you spend the extra dollar to get something you won't be
dreading a week later. I've been happy with the Nexus line as this is the
leading edge that Google prescribes, FYI I got a Samsung Galaxy Nexus
straight from the factory (from expansys.co.nz). The thing I like is it has
no network provider branding / customisations etc, I get the upgrades as
they are released (on 4.3 now), and the interface is the raw design -
no manufacturers extras dangling off it.
Hope this helps,
/s
PS. I'm thinking of selling my bluetooth+motor controller+servo board
(ideal for UAVs) to anyone interested, so a phone with barometer is ideal.
;-)


On 12 August 2013 10:10, Volker Kuhlmann <list0570 at paradise.net.nz> wrote:

> On Mon 12 Aug 2013 08:35:40 NZST +1200, Mark Atherton wrote:
>
> > Any recommendations of manufacturers, models and local suppliers ?
> > Anyone / thing I should stay away from ?
>
> Heh! I've been keeping a bit of an eye on it too, but no matter how much
> money I was thinking of spending, my list of satisfactory options is so
> far empty.
>
> My main requirements would be:
>
>   reception
>   call quality
>   GPS
>   software upgrades / support / security fixes
>
> Pick any two. Given the price tag of those "smart" jobs, and the fact
> they're called a tele*phone*, Consumer tends to find that a <$100 dumb
> job usually does a better job. Along with these signal strength
> problems, plenty of manufacturers can't make the GPS work properly
> either - well what's the point of the price tag if google maps doesn't
> work properly.
>
> Google's offerings are a bit better priced and have the software problem
> better sorted, but I'm a bit reluctant to buy google hardware.
>
> The advice I'd give is to prioritise the required feature list, zero in
> on some models, and tick their capabilities off using Consumer,
> duckduckgo and the specs.
>
> And do let us know when you've found one why you found it particularly
> good for the purpose you wanted it for.
>
> Volker
>
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