Crazysah Posted November 3, 2012 Share Posted November 3, 2012 Hello guys, So I need to buy a new phone definitely. I currently have the Google Nexus 3 (Samsung one) but am giving that to my mom when I go back to India a the end of December. So first thing first is I need a new phone. Now, I don't want the Apple iPhone at all. I'm willing to go with Android and I'm even willing to switch to WP8. I need the phone unlocked though so I can use it all around the world. After that, I need to buy a new laptop too but I was thinking of a laptop/tablet hybrid or a laptop + tablet combination. Budget for phone: Up to $700 (full price but hopefully less) Budget for laptop/tablet (or both!): Up to $2,000 but hopefully way less. What would you guys recommend I do? Thanks, Crazysah Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
epk Posted November 3, 2012 Share Posted November 3, 2012 Lumia 920? I don't know, what are you looking for in a phone? I would choose it cos I love WP7 and WP8 seems to be the same only better. And also cos I love the design and build quality on the 800. But yeah... As for tablet/laptop... nowadays tablets aren't much laptop replacements, but seems that might change with the Surface Pro. I'm sorry, I'm not totally in the loop laptops-wise, so I can't recommend you a specific brand/model. I can tell you that if I was to get one now I'd go for an ultrabook. They seem to have a good balance between performance and portability and, while expensive, they're not terribly so. I think any of them will be for sure under 2000. Where are you now, by the way? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Detection Posted November 3, 2012 Share Posted November 3, 2012 Not sure about the latest Android smartphones, ie. SIII - but I know the Lumia 710 at least (I'd imagine the rest of the Lumia range would follow suit) require a MicroSIM, so if you are needing it unlocked to use in other countries, I'd check you can buy MicroSIM cards for those operators Although a tip: I bought the Lumia 710 and didn't realise I needed the MicroSIM, so took a chance and cut the chip out of the normal SIMCard to the size of a MicroSIM and it worked 100%, so basically the MicroSIM is the same as a normal SIM minus the plastic surround Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ambroos Posted November 3, 2012 Share Posted November 3, 2012 Not sure about the latest Android smartphones, ie. SIII - but I know the Lumia 710 at least (I'd imagine the rest of the Lumia range would follow suit) require a MicroSIM, so if you are needing it unlocked to use in other countries, I'd check you can buy MicroSIM cards for those operators Although a tip: I bought the Lumia 710 and didn't realise I needed the MicroSIM, so took a chance and cut the chip out of the normal SIMCard to the size of a MicroSIM and it worked 100%, so basically the MicroSIM is the same as a normal SIM minus the plastic surround Exactly. Most phone stores have SIM-cutters that just push out a microSIM in a second. Personally phone-wise I'd go for the Nexus 4. It's incredibly fast and extremely cheap when buying it unlocked. For a tablet get an iPad. No other tablet OS has the same app ecosystem. If you're not interested in that get a Nexus 10. Again, incredible tablet with great hardware at a low price, and you'll be able to re-use any app purchases from your Android phone. Laptop? Depends on what you need. The Sony Vaio T 13" is a great ultrabook for a low price and it has a great touchscreen to benifit from Windows 8 fully. If that's too small/not powerful enough consider the Vaio S-series. 13" and 15", really good specs, thin, light, long battery life and a dedicated GPU at a good price. Detection 1 Share Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crazysah Posted November 4, 2012 Author Share Posted November 4, 2012 I'm in New York right now. Going back to India on the 21st of December so have to buy before that. Phone wise, Android or WP8 is a go. I'm kinda torn right now. As much as I love the Android ecosystem, I love the look and feel of WP8 and feel the apps are only going to get better sooner rather than later. Laptop/Tablet: I was asking if I should buy both or just buy a laptop. I do not want an iPad at all. Don't like it. I need something portable but with enough oomph to play some games like Call of Duty, FIFA and NFS. Budget: $700 for phone and up to $2,000 for laptop/tablet/both. Thanks, Sahil Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moloko Posted November 4, 2012 Share Posted November 4, 2012 why not just get a cheap Nokia X1. and use money for laptop and tablet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crazysah Posted November 4, 2012 Author Share Posted November 4, 2012 Cause I have budget separately for both. If I'm getting the Nokia X1, I might as well get the Nexus 4. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crazysah Posted November 12, 2012 Author Share Posted November 12, 2012 So, any suggestions guys? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crazysah Posted December 4, 2012 Author Share Posted December 4, 2012 I need a laptop. Not a phone. And maybe a tablet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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