"safe" android phone?

[Jason Shaw]

I have a stock HTC Tattoo/Click and despite it being old hardware, it's been
a solid platform and performs most every task I need it to. My opinions for
deciding on Android phones would be to get either an HTC phone, or one of
the Nexus series as these two seem to have the most options for unlocking
and actually doing what you want with them.  Samsung has made really nice
hardware but are slow on getting the updates out to their users.  I can't
really speak for LG or Motorola.

On Wed, Mar 16, 2011 at 5:50 PM, Tyler Aviss <tjaviss-Re5JQEeQqe8AvxtiuMwx3w at public.gmane.org> wrote:

> I have a motorola (milestone). NEVER again would I buy their phones. New
> gen meant lagging by years or even not providing updates for this phone
> (even for advertised features). Locked firmware means third-party updates
> are difficult at best.
>
> I've been thinking HTC myself but would defer to others' experience with
> them.
> On 2011-03-16 2:41 PM, "ted leslie" <ted.leslie-Re5JQEeQqe8AvxtiuMwx3w at public.gmane.org> wrote:
> > Bell debuts the Motorola atrix tomorrow , 1gb ram, dual core,
> > looks like the best phone period from HW point of view, and is a android.
> > I find it hard to believe this phone wouldn't do everything that any
> other phone
> > would do, and more, except camera may not be best.
> > If there isn't a intel droid out later this year, i will probably get a
> atrix
> > later this year (used off ebay) once its confirmed it will work on rogers
> > (a unlocked one).
> > you want support, get it from bell starting tomorrow, 150$ with contract,
> > 600 without.
> > Iphone is just plain "old" and unusable compared to this puppy.
> >
> > tl
> >
> > On Wed, Mar 16, 2011 at 4:41 PM, Andrej Marjan <andrej-igvx78u1SeH3fQ9qLvQP4Q at public.gmane.org> wrote:
> >> Hello, recent events have led me to want to get a smartphone with an
> >> Internet connection. Initial research of the Android space seems to
> >> indicate an unholy mess of manufacturer and carrier customization,
> >> bastardization, and refusal to provide software updates. Leaving the
> >> consumer either marooned, or warranty-less after rooting their phone.
> >> I consider both alternatives undesirable.
> >>
> >> It seems the only "safe" and reasonably high quality Android phones
> >> are the Nexuses, but those don't appear to be available through any of
> >> the major carriers. I'm beginning to see the massive appeal of the
> >> iPhone - if you don't mind Apple's heavy hand and the itunes mess, you
> >> get a pretty powerful pocket computer that Just Works.
> >>
> >> What am I missing? I know there are numerous Android users on this
> >> list; how are you all navigating this situation?
> >>
> >> Thanks in advance for any advice or insight.
> >>
> >> Andrej
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