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Verizon - Samsung Galaxy S3 vs Razr Maxx
« on: June 14, 2012, 11:32:59 AM »
Any input?
Looking to get a second phone next week & can't decide.
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Re: Verizon - Samsung Galaxy S3 vs Razr Maxx
« Reply #1 on: June 14, 2012, 11:34:18 AM »
S3 has a removable battery which makes it the easy winner for that reason alone IMHO.
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Re: Verizon - Samsung Galaxy S3 vs Razr Maxx
« Reply #2 on: June 14, 2012, 11:39:54 AM »
Except for the fact that you can go all day and then some without having to charge your phone I don't think the Razr Maxx has anything on the Galaxy S3.
And the s3 battery should be just fine for the average user to last them through the day.

Personally between those two I'd go with the Galaxy S3.
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Re: Verizon - Samsung Galaxy S3 vs Razr Maxx
« Reply #3 on: June 19, 2012, 01:45:03 AM »
ive been using the razr maxx for the past few days and with all the battery talk - towards the end of the day my battery is orange and i use the phone a lot (not much talking though) so it lasts a nice 10 hours but i charge it then when its orange.
i dont know what would be if i had another phone, i'd prob have to carry a spare battery around with me all day...

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Re: Verizon - Samsung Galaxy S3 vs Razr Maxx
« Reply #4 on: June 19, 2012, 01:49:29 AM »
S3 has a removable battery which makes it the easy winner for that reason alone IMHO.

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Re: Verizon - Samsung Galaxy S3 vs Razr Maxx
« Reply #5 on: June 19, 2012, 03:50:59 AM »
If you make a survey I am fairly confident the S3 will win about 100 to  1
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Re: Verizon - Samsung Galaxy S3 vs Razr Maxx
« Reply #6 on: June 19, 2012, 09:13:32 AM »
ive been using the razr maxx for the past few days and with all the battery talk - towards the end of the day my battery is orange and i use the phone a lot (not much talking though) so it lasts a nice 10 hours but i charge it then when its orange.
i dont know what would be if i had another phone, i'd prob have to carry a spare battery around with me all day...
Like I said there's nothing like carrying a spare battery or 2...I don't believe in these built-in shenanigans that Apple started.  Having a spare has been crucial in BOS the past couple days.

And that's besides the fact that your built-in is at it's peak now, have fun in 9 months when it's only holding 75% of what it gives you today.  I'll have been cycling through a couple extra $19 batteries and they'll remain fresh through at least 2 years that way.
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Re: Verizon - Samsung Galaxy S3 vs Razr Maxx
« Reply #7 on: June 19, 2012, 09:22:15 AM »
The problem with replacement batteries is that they need to be recharged in the phone unless you have a cradle, and they lose the charge unless you actually switch batteries often. This can be bothersome.

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Re: Verizon - Samsung Galaxy S3 vs Razr Maxx
« Reply #8 on: June 19, 2012, 09:26:31 AM »
The problem with replacement batteries is that they need to be recharged in the phone unless you have a cradle, and they lose the charge unless you actually switch batteries often. This can be bothersome.
The cradle that can charge 2 batteries at once costs a whole $6.
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Re: Verizon - Samsung Galaxy S3 vs Razr Maxx
« Reply #9 on: June 19, 2012, 10:13:44 AM »
Any guesstimate how long it will take for Amazon Wireless to carry the S3 from Verizon? It's $199 on Verizon site, but Amazon is always less. They are only carrying AT&T's version at this time.

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Re: Verizon - Samsung Galaxy S3 vs Razr Maxx
« Reply #10 on: June 19, 2012, 12:23:37 PM »
The cradle that can charge 2 batteries at once costs a whole $6.
but if u buy one spare then u are charging ur phone at night anyways, no?

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Re: Verizon - Samsung Galaxy S3 vs Razr Maxx
« Reply #11 on: June 19, 2012, 12:31:20 PM »
I have 2 spares.
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Re: Re: Verizon - Samsung Galaxy S3 vs Razr Maxx
« Reply #12 on: June 19, 2012, 01:31:25 PM »
I have 2 spares.

Dan can you post a link as to which cradle your using

I have the S2 and can't seem to find one for my phone

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Re: Verizon - Samsung Galaxy S3 vs Razr Maxx
« Reply #13 on: June 19, 2012, 01:34:23 PM »
Dan can you post a link as to which cradle your using

I have the S2 and can't seem to find one for my phone

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Re: Verizon - Samsung Galaxy S3 vs Razr Maxx
« Reply #14 on: June 19, 2012, 01:43:51 PM »
ok after much debate and back and forth decisions im gonna prob switch my phone - razr maxx -  and here are the options i have:

1. Gnex - Pros: will cost me about $115 + any spare battery i get  Cons: i have to do it through Amazon (granted it works - i will try to call again) and im stuck with there policies for 6 months

2. S3 - Pre-order it and get it about beginning of July (which isnt a problem cuz ill be out of country for summer) and pay an extra $35 (after the 200 i paid for mazz) + any spare battery i want. and i do it with verizon store.

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Re: Verizon - Samsung Galaxy S3 vs Razr Maxx
« Reply #15 on: June 19, 2012, 01:57:30 PM »
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Re: Verizon - Samsung Galaxy S3 vs Razr Maxx
« Reply #16 on: June 19, 2012, 02:30:51 PM »
Is the S3 available anywhere other then direct from Verizon?

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Re: Verizon - Samsung Galaxy S3 vs Razr Maxx
« Reply #17 on: June 20, 2012, 10:40:34 AM »
Like I said there's nothing like carrying a spare battery or 2...I don't believe in these built-in shenanigans that Apple started.  Having a spare has been crucial in BOS the past couple days.

And that's besides the fact that your built-in is at it's peak now, have fun in 9 months when it's only holding 75% of what it gives you today.  I'll have been cycling through a couple extra $19 batteries and they'll remain fresh through at least 2 years that way.
My wife and I burned through 6 x 1,850 mAh batteries yesterday navigating around BOS and PIT.  Yay for spare batteries!
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Re: Re: Verizon - Samsung Galaxy S3 vs Razr Maxx
« Reply #18 on: June 20, 2012, 10:43:28 AM »
My wife and I burned through 6 x 1,850 mAh batteries yesterday navigating around BOS and PIT.  Yay for spare batteries!

Wow. 6 batteries? One day? Even with GPS...

Hope you're enjoying your trip!!
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Re: Verizon - Samsung Galaxy S3 vs Razr Maxx
« Reply #19 on: June 20, 2012, 10:48:13 AM »
I know impressive feat :D
Between MP3, GPS, and internet usage, etc. especially on a very long travel day (started 8am, ended past midnight) it's not hard to burn through 2.5 batteries for each of us.  And it's these situations that make me glad not to have an iPhone or even a Maxx.
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