Has anyone consider switching to Samsung Galaxy Nexus phone?

[sito]

Has anyone consider switching to Samsung Galaxy Nexus phone?

I am contemplating switching to the Nexus because my bb 9800 is getting too boring.

[elvin1983]

I haven't, but I'm sure some people have.

Switch, you can always go back to using the 9800 if you don't like the Nexus.

If I were to switch to something different, it'd be the iPhone. But I'm not switching, so it doesn't really matter...

[Erievon]

I switched to a Droid Incredible 2 about a week ago. Still getting used to it. Switched from a 9650 because I just needed something to play with for a while. I can tell you I don't regret it. I'm learning the true meaning of "There is an app for that". I won't taint your experience, all I'll say is that if you find you miss something your BB did stock but your android doesn't do, take a stroll through the android market, there's probably an app to cover that functionality.

I still think the BB is a great phone for getting things done, no question its a phenomenal communication device. But I just had the itch for something more. I bought it off contract to play with and buy time until BB10 rolls, saving my upgrade for a London or whatever they end up calling it when it hits the market.

I still have my playbook though, so I still feel like I'm part of the fam.

[jordandrews90]

I considered it, but I love BB's too much And I'm not big on games, AND I have a PB so I wanna be able to still use bridge.

Thats actually the only non BB i've even considered - all started because of advertising. (see what that can do RIM?)

[mjs416]

Didnt really consider it as most android slab phones have the exact same form factor (or similar). Plus work just bought me the 9930 so I cant really switch right now anyways.

What I do think looks sweet is the new Samsung Note. Larger more "note pad" screen with stylus - love it. Will have to wait though a year or 2 to re-up.

[herculesinwyoming]

I switched a month or 2 ago, i hate to say revisiting my old torch 9800 after, my droid makes the torch seem slow clunky and way outdated.
It is so nice to click on an app and it opens instantly, my torch sometimes would take multiple trys just to get the app to open, No need to pull the battery 3 times a week, the phone just works and battery life on my atrix 2 has been far better than my torch ever was.
I could go on and on but i am quite happy with my droid.
I will try bb10 if they ever make one.

[anthogag]

If you're bored with the 9800 you could pair it with the playbook.

We all know the OS2 upgrade is around the corner and we'll get new apps as well...including access to android apps.

The playbook is a very good gaming device.

[kbz1960]

I haven't, I just don't care for android (yet) and anything I would do on it I'd rather do on my playbook. I don't need an app for that as it just does.

[dagerlach]

Sitto,

Why don't you go post in the Android Central forum that you have a Blackberry and are considering a change? Ask their opinion and report back.

[bridgette.nielsen]

i have, my boyfriend has one and i'm making the switch soon. it has a gorgeous screen to start with, and the android version it has installed on it is unbelievably fast.

it has apps for almost everything you need done, making it quite efficient. one thing i love about it is the LED light, i was under the impression only blackberries had them so imagine my surprise when i saw that the nexus has this too.

and the face unlock, while i'm sure is quite a novelty at the moment, is just so cool.

[wondering]

I've decided to try the Nexus but am waiting on the Droid 4 to come out. the wife will get the Droid 4 and I'll get the Nexus that way we can try them both out.

I will miss the physical qwerty, but so far I have been able to type very well on the Nexus keyboard (better than I can on their gingerbread keyboard) and with the Nexus's LED and "Lightflow" I imagine I'll get the same notifications as I do from my BB. The addition of widgets and customization has me pretty excited to try this out.

I loved my BB especially the LED, BBM, and sound profiles, but after researching it some, I feel I can get the basically the same with an Android.

I was excited for the 9930, but the bricking issues have me really wondering how dependable it can be. Add to that the fact that BB10 won't be out till much later this year and the general question of RIM's future. I've decided to try Android and Nexus's release is perfect for me with it being ICS and Google (so no manufacturer's skins) and likely fast updates. I have to try it out.

[paris.williams]

Originally Posted by wondering

I've decided to try the Nexus but am waiting on the Droid 4 to come out. the wife will get the Droid 4 and I'll get the Nexus that way we can try them both out.

I will miss the physical qwerty, but so far I have been able to type very well on the Nexus keyboard (better than I can on their gingerbread keyboard) and with the Nexus's LED and "Lightflow" I imagine I'll get the same notifications as I do from my BB. The addition of widgets and customization has me pretty excited to try this out.

I loved my BB especially the LED, BBM, and sound profiles, but after researching it some, I feel I can get the basically the same with an Android.

I was excited for the 9930, but the bricking issues have me really wondering how dependable it can be. Add to that the fact that BB10 won't be out till much later this year and the general question of RIM's future. I've decided to try Android and Nexus's release is perfect for me with it being ICS and Google (so no manufacturer's skins) and likely fast updates. I have to try it out.

you won't regret it. the nexus is amazing. you won't basically get the same experience, it will be better

[bllbored]

when the galaxy s2 came out i seriously considered getting one before i bought my 9900..kinda wish i had...i'm very happy with my bb and certainly wouldn't have been away from a keyboard for long, but it woulda been fun to at least try one of these new superphones! if it appeals to you, i'd say go for it...this industry moves too fast to hang onto a brand because of sentiment and miss out on some of the amazing stuff other brands are putting out there

[paris.williams]

Originally Posted by bllbored

when the galaxy s2 came out i seriously considered getting one before i bought my 9900..kinda wish i had...i'm very happy with my bb and certainly wouldn't have been away from a keyboard for long, but it woulda been fun to at least try one of these new superphones! if it appeals to you, i'd say go for it...this industry moves too fast to hang onto a brand because of sentiment and miss out on some of the amazing stuff other brands are putting out there

couldn't agree with you more

[cgull]

I looked at the Nexus before getting the 9850. Just too big for me and was tired of the android experience (came from D2G). 7.1 on the 9850 is great.