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DailyTech Poll Discussion Which Smartphone Do You Crave?
Brandon Hill (Blog) - October 27, 2009 7:40 PM

65 comment(s) - last by Mitch101.. on Nov 6 at 1:11 PM

Which Smartphone Do You Crave?

Apple iPhone 3GS (1,951 votes)
29%
Palm Pre (571 votes)
8%
Blackberry Storm2 (426 votes)
6%
Motorola Droid (2,111 votes)
31%
HTC Hero (718 votes)
11%
"Other" -- List in comments section (952 votes)
14%
6,729 total votes

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Droid is...

By Xavi3n on 10/27/2009 9:07:56 PM , Rating: 5

Droid is the only one on that list with a full qwerty keyboard, fast processor (only 50Hz less than the iPhone 3GS) and Android 2.0. It has the best combination of features so far for a smart-phone.

... and that's why I want it so badly.

RE: Droid is...

By ksherman on 10/27/2009 9:13:44 PM , Rating: 4

+1, this coming from a very happy iPhone 3G user :-). Though what ever Apple comes up with next is sure to be impressive. I don't care for the keyboard, but that Droid is looking pretty darn sweet!

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RE: Droid is...

By tdktank59 on 10/27/2009 11:44:41 PM , Rating: 3

I want the droid since its the andriod phone (I have the G1 and like it)

Also motorolla has always made good phones (at least the ones I have had) And I also like the Headphone jack. Which the G1 does not have and is what PIsses me off the most...

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RE: Droid is...

By AEvangel on 10/28/2009 10:15:42 AM , Rating: 2

I know...freaking T-mobile doing phones on the cheap and not buying the units with headphone jacks is ridiculous in this day and age.

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RE: Droid is...

By Mitch101 on 11/6/2009 10:25:36 AM , Rating: 2

I figure Ill be getting Bluetooth headphones in the next year so the headphone jack I'm losing interest in. Ive hooked the cable on headphones ten too many times to want wires.

I really like the HTC Tilt2
http://www.amazon.com/HTC-Tilt-Windows-Phone-AT/dp...

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RE: Droid is...

By Mitch101 on 11/6/2009 1:11:51 PM , Rating: 2

Buddy of mine just said forget Windows Mobile 6.5 and wait for Mobile 7 in the spring. Said its going to blow away 6.5.

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RE: Droid is...

By koenshaku on 10/28/2009 12:57:43 PM , Rating: 3

I don't know anything about this Droid, I want to check out the Nokia N900 I am really leaning towards getting that phone when my iphone contact expires early next year. ATT's network sucks so hard that it isn't even worth keeping the Iphone. If I don't like the N900 I will check out the droid I would hate to buy end up with a 3GS though with the poor battery life, crappy service and the over heating problems though.

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RE: Droid is...

By ksherman on 11/3/2009 10:09:41 AM , Rating: 2

I've had the iPhone 3G since launch day and was hoping to be able to hold out until the summer for a new phone. Thing is, I don't have much faith that my iPhone will last that long. Its getting slower and slower and the speaker is starting to die out. There's a whole 9 months between now and the likely launch date of the next iPhone...

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RE: Droid is...

By Bateluer on 10/28/2009 5:12:15 PM , Rating: 2

I want the Droid as well, the more I read about it, the more I want it. Unfortunately, my current New Every Two doesn't come up until March.

Normally, I'd wait for till March, but my Env2's been having battery problems lately and randomly powering off. Not sure spending 50 bucks on a battery for a phone that's going to be recycled in a few months.

Also, its possible I might be able to convince the CSRs to give me the discount early since I've been a VZW customer since 2004, but if there's heavy demand, it may not be possible.

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RE: Droid is...

By neilrieck on 11/4/2009 11:07:53 AM , Rating: 2

We need to get rid of proprietary technologies or we will always be taken advantage of (e.g. why pay big bucks for an iPod Nano when a plane-Jane MP3 player will keep you covered for much less?). Thank deity that Google published Android for hardware coming out of the open handset alliance. The next phone I buy MUST run open software.

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Where's none?

By Spivonious on 10/28/2009 9:28:37 AM , Rating: 1

what if I don't crave a smartphone? I don't even have a cell phone. Sure they're convenient, but definitely not a necessity, no matter what the advertisements say. If you need to reach me and I'm not in my office or in my house, then I will be shortly, or I'm not available to talk.

RE: Where's none?

By AssBall on 10/28/2009 12:32:05 PM , Rating: 1

And here I thought I was the only person who still doesn't care about owning a cellphone + plan. Are they convenient and cool? Sure. People need their constant fix of distractions these days though.

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RE: Where's none?

By Bateluer on 10/28/2009 1:25:46 PM , Rating: 5

Its great that you can get by without a cell phone these days. Smartphones aren't for everyone, but a regular cell phone is an extremely handy device and I would have missed out a lot of opportunities without mine, both work and social opportunities.

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RE: Where's none?

By nineball9 on 10/28/2009 1:52:42 PM , Rating: 1

I too had a cell phone for a number of years but decided it was a waste of money. If I'm not home or at work, my answering machine suffices quite well. The money I saved is invested.
How many people really need a smartphone? A very expensive toy for most.

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RE: Where's none?

By IcePickFreak on 10/31/2009 5:25:33 AM , Rating: 3

I'm just the opposite, I haven't had a home phone in 10+ years. That said, I'm not really a fan of talking on the phone so I spend minimal time on it. If I had a home phone and no cell, I'd be spending that much more time playing phone tag with people that I need to get a hold of or people that need to get a hold of me for legitimate reasons. The extra functionality of a smart phone piques the geek in me, but outside of work I wouldn't really have a use for it.

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RE: Where's none?

By Xenokyn on 10/31/2009 1:01:05 PM , Rating: 2

I need/want a decent cellphone but have no desire for a smartphone, so none would apply to me also. I'll stick with unlocked Sony Ericssons until I have no other choice.

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RE: Where's none?

By jefmes on 10/31/2009 3:05:47 PM , Rating: 2

Turn in your geek badge then, you don't belong! ;)

Seriously though, if you think having a smartphone or cell phone now is about getting calls, you're missing the point. I use my mobile device probably 80% for access to information and 20% for calls. It's about having the world's data available to you, wherever you go, whenever you want it.

Calls are completely secondary now I think. Over the next few years I see these devices becoming our true Personal Computers.

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RE: Where's none?

By kmmatney on 11/2/2009 1:08:24 PM , Rating: 2

yep. I use my iPhone (employer supplied) the most when I'm at home and I want to browse the web from my couch through my Wifi connection. Checking email on the go is also essential.

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RE: Where's none?

By kmmatney on 11/2/2009 12:22:05 PM , Rating: 2

Just get a pay-as-you-go phone - my wife has had one, and has kept the same cell phone number for over 5 year and counting. We spend about $60 year for it, and it comes in handy a lot. You just can't use it for long conversations, as you can use your minutes pretty quickly. Overall, its very convenient and cheap.

I've always had a cell phone for work, so have never had to pay for my own. My current work phone is an Iphone 3GS, which I really like. Its pretty awesome, but I don't see myself ever shelling out my own money for a cell phone plan. I've had it for free for too long.

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RE: Where's none?

By jonmcc33 on 11/3/2009 6:02:20 PM , Rating: 2

Well, what about a "dumb phone". I just have a standard pay as you go cell phone. I don't need internets, texting and all that garbage. I just need a cell phone for emergencies.

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HTC HD2 is coming!

By cheetah2k on 10/27/2009 11:47:54 PM , Rating: 2

I currently have the 3GS and the Samsung i8910. Both are great phones, but I crave realestate. The HTC HD2 (is of course a winmo phone) looks the biz and with HTC's UI, I reckon will win over a few hearts.

This will definately be my next upgrade - unless they release the Android 2.0 equivalent at the same time...

RE: HTC HD2 is coming!

By TMV192 on 10/28/2009 12:42:16 AM , Rating: 1

Have you ever used Windows Mobile?
I'd hold off for the HTC Dragon if I were you

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RE: HTC HD2 is coming!

By Myrandex on 10/29/2009 8:54:06 AM , Rating: 2

Yes I have...and I love it. Sure there are some things that I'd change, but there is more that I'd change with others!

Jason

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RE: HTC HD2 is coming!

By Nehemoth on 10/28/2009 9:28:44 AM , Rating: 2

That's it

HTC HD2 (Leo)

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RE: HTC HD2 is coming!

By aebiv on 11/2/2009 8:29:26 PM , Rating: 2

Yeah, I'm waiting for the HD2...

Not a single WinMo phone on the list? Shame on you DT.

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RE: HTC HD2 is coming!

By gumbi18 on 10/28/2009 7:16:18 PM , Rating: 2

I've already pre-ordered one from the UK. I've waited a month already not sure how much longer I can wait...

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RE: HTC HD2 is coming!

By astrodemoniac on 11/4/2009 8:51:15 AM , Rating: 2

That's the one :) can't wait till I have it in my hands :0

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RE: HTC HD2 is coming!

By AmbroseAthan on 11/4/2009 11:17:23 AM , Rating: 2

I too am waiting on HTC HD2. That phone looks amazing, and HTC's UI more then overrides any issues with it running on WinMo; the UI is gorgeous and very quick.

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Would somebody please explain to me...

By riku0116 on 10/28/2009 12:28:06 AM , Rating: 5

why the Nokia N900 is not on that list?

RE: Would somebody please explain to me...

By MindParadox on 10/28/2009 12:32:32 AM , Rating: 2

quote:
why the Nokia N900 is not on that list?

LOL I didnt look at the title of your post, before wondering why anyone speaking ebonics would be on dailytech :P hindsight being 20/20 and all, good use of english :)

"Hey baby, where's my Supersuit?"

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RE: Would somebody please explain to me...

By Bluestealth on 10/28/2009 12:41:46 AM , Rating: 1

Resistive touch, no mms, no att 3g... Nokia's lack of care for any US marketshare the list goes on... that said I want a maemo 5 device just not this one...

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RE: Would somebody please explain to me...

By koenshaku on 10/28/2009 1:03:15 PM , Rating: 2

T-mobile is suppose to carry the Nokia N900 I am not sure if they will support all the features though or what kind of plan they will have for it, so I'm waiting to see.

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RE: Would somebody please explain to me...

By akse on 10/28/2009 2:12:50 PM , Rating: 2

Well I'm not sure if Resistive Touch is a reason to not be in the list, in N900 it has been implemented in a lot better way than any before so far, also it allows use to use the screen with basically anything.

About MMS there is just no software for if yet, not sure if they'll add it now as they delayed the release. Anyways I use MMS once or twice a year :)

Anyways I preordered N900.

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RE: Would somebody please explain to me...

By Dark Legion on 10/29/2009 10:15:10 PM , Rating: 2

Plus Linux, a tactile keyboard, and it has the same processor as the 3GS.

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N900

By Prosthetic Head on 10/29/2009 9:57:17 AM , Rating: 3

The N900 is not on the list!
Thats the only smart phone I'm very interested in. The high end android phones could be ok too.

RE: N900

By piroroadkill on 10/30/2009 8:36:40 AM , Rating: 3

Exactly. The n900 as far as I can see beats everything else to a pulp

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RE: N900

By InvertMe on 11/1/2009 12:33:24 AM , Rating: 2

That's what ima buy. Can't wait.

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SonyEricsson Xperia X10

By gvaley on 10/28/2009 7:05:12 AM , Rating: 5

Look out for SonyEricsson Xperia X10, rumored to be announced Nov 5th. It promises to become the most badass Android phone to date. 1GHz CPU, 4.1" OLED, 8MP snapper, 32Gb built-in flash, all connectivity options. Plus the regular SonyEricsson goodies: Walkman player, top-class camera controls, customized interface.

RE: SonyEricsson Xperia X10

By acase on 10/28/2009 1:53:19 PM , Rating: 2

ooo...i'm intrigued. Still have my w580i :-/

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ANYTHING

By judasmachine on 10/28/2009 8:22:16 AM , Rating: 2

But this POS Verizon HTC Touch Pro(1). I like the Droid, and think I am done with WinMo. The TP1 is a total POS, it does it's job, but isn't any fun, and the build feels really cheap.

RE: ANYTHING

By Myrandex on 10/29/2009 8:55:39 AM , Rating: 2

That's what you get for getting the version that was neutered @ Verizon's request! I choose to vote with my dollars and not support a provider that always finds a way to castrate its own phones!

I have friends with the Touch Pro 1 (on Sprint and AT&T) and they are big fans of the phone! And I love my Touch Pro 2 personally (I skipped the 1 b/c I saw the 2 coming on HTC's website and I knew that it'd be a huge upgrade from the 1).

Jason

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RE: ANYTHING

By judasmachine on 10/29/2009 12:03:54 PM , Rating: 2

Yeah I failed to do my homework. We got a huge discount for going from Alltel to Verizon, and since the fiance's company uses Verizon. I'm in smart phone fail. Next will be a Droid, or Hero, or something similar, in Feb.

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pff

By piroroadkill on 10/29/2009 7:14:39 AM , Rating: 2

n900

RE: pff

By shawnmatthews123 on 11/6/2009 5:02:10 AM , Rating: 2

Nokia 1100! Have u heard about it.!!!!!!!!!
Just joking... According to me Htc based on window's 6.0 version 3G enabled is best.
What u say?
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other

By danobrega on 10/29/2009 12:43:13 PM , Rating: 2

other: A smartphone with nvidia tegra.

RE: other

By hashish2020 on 10/30/2009 3:38:08 AM , Rating: 2

Oh hell yea

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I want an...

By Shig on 10/29/2009 7:02:37 PM , Rating: 2

Affordable data plan pls.

Anything even close to 40-50$ a month yet for one of the better smart phones?

RE: I want an...

By Myrandex on 10/30/2009 9:34:05 AM , Rating: 2

I pay $10/month for unlimited for my HTC Touch Pro 2 :) I have a friend that pays $6/month for his as well ;) Thats a nice thing about GSM cards...its enabled for the card, not for the phone that I have to call in and register every time I switch phones.

Jason

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Can I have a phone....

By jabber on 11/1/2009 7:01:24 AM , Rating: 3

...that lasts more than 48 hours on stand-by?

Oh and can we stop this megapixel crap with cameras on phones. I dont care that you've put a 8 or 12MP sensor in the phone if you just team it up with a crappy 10c plastic lens.

If you want a proper usuable camera then go down to a 3.2MP and give it a decent lens. At least it will be useful.

Blackberry Storm2

By OoklaTheMok on 10/27/2009 8:16:02 PM , Rating: 2

My family members are avid Blackberry users. I currently have a BB Curve 8900, but with the Storm2 fixing virtually all the issues with the original Storm, I am hoping that they come out with a T-Mobile version of the Storm2. Then I can give my 8900 to one of my kids.

Samsung Moment

By dgmdan on 10/27/2009 8:48:06 PM , Rating: 2

Sprint's new android phone with a physical keyboard looks great. It's a shame that I'll have to drop my $30/mo SERO plan but I've been craving an Android phone for awhile. Comes out on nov 1 I believe.

Touch Pro 2

By lagitup on 10/28/2009 11:00:42 AM , Rating: 2

I love my HTC Touch (Vogue) to death, but gah if it had a physical keyboard and a bit better build quality it would be the perfect smartphone. Oh, yeah did I mention running the htc hero rom on top of it ftw?

I've waited

By JuPO5b4REqAYbSPUlMcP on 10/28/2009 12:16:13 PM , Rating: 2

I did not want an iPhone while I watched my friends and coworkers jump on that bandwagon. I knew it was the best phone, I just couldn't submit to using itunes for any reason.

So I have my hopes on android. While I do see Google as potentially evil, right now they are far better than Apple, and slightly better than Microsoft, in my book. At least Google completely embraces Open source and open development, unlike the other two.

HTC WinMo All the Way!

By Myrandex on 10/29/2009 8:53:11 AM , Rating: 2

It would have been the HTC Touch Pro 2 if I hadn't picked it up 2 weeks ago!

I'm holding out for the rumored version of the HTC HD2 Pro (HD2 w/ Keyboard).

1GHz., 448MB RAM, 4.3" Capacitive Touch, Headphone Jack, Awesome keyboard (if anything like the Touch Pro 2's Keyboard), etc. WinMo 7 compatible (it at least meets the specs) and XDA support (would not buy a phone w/o XDA Backing it up!).

Jason

Motorola Cliq

By kraz3 on 10/29/2009 8:58:52 AM , Rating: 2

I Want the motorla cliq just for the motor blur and its social networking settings

Pixi

By GreyMulkin on 10/29/2009 12:12:04 PM , Rating: 2

Is it wrong to want the Pixi?

HTC Mega FTW

By ninjaquick on 10/30/2009 11:16:34 AM , Rating: 2

Im waiting for the HD2/Mega or whatever the name for the new one with the snapdragon core. I have a feeling it wont be using Android cuz of some new software from MS.

Other

By mallums on 10/30/2009 6:25:11 PM , Rating: 2

BlackBerry, yes; Storm, not so much. I don't need or want touch, I just want power. And a reasonable facsimile of a keyboard. So I covet the Tour, or whatever the most powerful, "smartest" BlackBerry is.

Blackberry? Yes. Storm2? No thanks.

By ATC on 10/31/2009 12:05:21 AM , Rating: 2

My vote is for the Bold 9700.

Blackberry Tour 9630

By SilverHair on 10/31/2009 11:30:10 AM , Rating: 2

I like it. Have had the Sprint Instinct, Palm Centro and the BB Tour is better than both, at least for me. Of course, the network makes a difference as well.

Other: Sharp 931SH

By Richlet on 11/1/2009 4:44:16 AM , Rating: 2

Okay, sure; to use the Sharp 931SH I'd have to move to Japan, and it's only made for one carrier, but damn... it's a gorgeous and amazing looking cell.

We've already got one....

By FangedRabbit on 11/1/2009 4:32:02 PM , Rating: 2

I already have stupid iCrap. In hindsight I wish I'd kept Verysin and gotten the storm. I'm fed up with the instability of the phone and the poor quality of AT&T service. For the second time, I may pay to get out of an AT&T contract.

ME WANTS FONE!!

By bobwilldie on 11/2/2009 12:19:00 PM , Rating: 2

Ok, so it's just a concept phone, but seriously the Nokia Morph looks SWEET!!! Check this out: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IX-gTobCJHs

All I want is to use any phone on any network

By bollwerk on 11/3/2009 7:20:40 PM , Rating: 2

If we value competition and the free market economy so much in the US, why are phone companies allowed to lock phones to their network? IIRC, they don't allow that sort of thing in Europe.