Hey Guys! Soon-to-be former GS3 Owner here...

[efn77]

Hey everyone! Well as the title says, I'm currently an unhappy GS3 owner. But as I've decided to move my service to T-Mobile, I have ordered a Space Gray 32GB iPhone 5S to kick things off. I have owned an iPhone before. While I won't abandon Android (my tablet is a new Nexus 7), I realized that (on the phone side of the fence) all these stupid manufacturer skins (Touchwiz, Sense, etc..) have RUINED the experience for me. Nexus phones would be ideal, but since NONE are carrier supported, I'd be up a tree should anything happen to it. I speak from experience too :crying: I had a Galaxy Nexus which took a nasty fall. Since I couldn't insure the device....well you get the idea.

I'm really looking forward to this iPhone, and the STABILITY that it will offer. I mostly listen to music, and because my entire library is based on iTunes...Android has never really played nice with that. The music players are problematic at best. Syncing and managing music and playlists are just so much simpler when it involves iTunes and and Apple device. So after a 2 year absence...I'm back!

 

[li2327]

So nice to have you back with us. I've heard so many great things about the 5s. I hope you really enjoy it. Welcome!


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[pr1nce]

Welcome to iMore, we're glad you decided to join us. It's good to have you back on iOS. Enjoy your 5S!

 

[jmr1015]

Hey everyone! Well as the title says, I'm currently an unhappy GS3 owner. But as I've decided to move my service to T-Mobile, I have ordered a Space Gray 32GB iPhone 5S to kick things off. I have owned an iPhone before. While I won't abandon Android (my tablet is a new Nexus 7), I realized that (on the phone side of the fence) all these stupid manufacturer skins (Touchwiz, Sense, etc..) have RUINED the experience for me. Nexus phones would be ideal, but since NONE are carrier supported, I'd be up a tree should anything happen to it. I speak from experience too :crying: I had a Galaxy Nexus which took a nasty fall. Since I couldn't insure the device....well you get the idea.

I'm really looking forward to this iPhone, and the STABILITY that it will offer. I mostly listen to music, and because my entire library is based on iTunes...Android has never really played nice with that. The music players are problematic at best. Syncing and managing music and playlists are just so much simpler when it involves iTunes and and Apple device. So after a 2 year absence...I'm back!

Welcome to iMore.

as far as Nexus devices not being supported by carriers, T-Mobile supports the Nexus 4

Google Nexus 4 | New Nexus 4 Google Phone | T-Mobile

I had no trouble adding handset protection for $8 a month during the purchase process.

 

[efn77]

I knew about the Nexus 4 being supported, but the two issues I have with it, is that the highest it goes is 16GB. I needed at least 32GB. Second, I won't know how much wireless signal has improved here until I receive the phone, but last time I was with TMO (about 4 years ago) coverage was abysmal. Their LTE network is supposedly in place here now, and the Nexus 4 doesn't use that network.

It's unknown if TMO will even offer the Nexus 5, but I can't wait around to find out. I figure I'll be perfectly happy with the 5S anyways. Between it and my Nexus 7, I'll have the best of both worlds!

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[taz323]

Welcome back, enjoy that 5s

 

[anon(279851)]

That's great. Don't ever leave again.

 

[efn77]

That's great. Don't ever leave again.

Oh I doubt leaving again will be necessary..

 

[sting7k]

Glad to have you. Welcome to iMore.

 

[Larry Pager]

Hey everyone! Well as the title says, I'm currently an unhappy GS3 owner. But as I've decided to move my service to T-Mobile, I have ordered a Space Gray 32GB iPhone 5S to kick things off. I have owned an iPhone before. While I won't abandon Android (my tablet is a new Nexus 7), I realized that (on the phone side of the fence) all these stupid manufacturer skins (Touchwiz, Sense, etc..) have RUINED the experience for me. Nexus phones would be ideal, but since NONE are carrier supported, I'd be up a tree should anything happen to it. I speak from experience too :crying: I had a Galaxy Nexus which took a nasty fall. Since I couldn't insure the device....well you get the idea.

I'm really looking forward to this iPhone, and the STABILITY that it will offer. I mostly listen to music, and because my entire library is based on iTunes...Android has never really played nice with that. The music players are problematic at best. Syncing and managing music and playlists are just so much simpler when it involves iTunes and and Apple device. So after a 2 year absence...I'm back!

Wow... s3 owner with a 32gb space gray 5S here too!
And I have an Android tablet!

I'll tell you my experience switching back:
- you will hit the front of the iPhone where the back button is on the s3. Give it time
- iOS7 is a bigger jump, things are the same, but different
- if you get the 5S and are unhappy about it- give it a few days to adjust to iOS7 before deciding to return it

 

[Jaguarr40]

Welcome back after 2 years and we wont hold that against you. We are just happy you have decided to get a great phone as your comeback, It is the one I am waiting on as well. You are going to love these forum. Please take a few minutes to read the Community Rules & Guidelines and once again thank you for joining iMore!

 

[Eileen89]

Welcome. Hope you enjoy your new 5S.

 

[wendybeee]

Hi efn and welcome to the iMore Community :biggrin: Enjoy your new iPhone !

 

[efn77]

Wow... s3 owner with a 32gb space gray 5S here too!
And I have an Android tablet!

I'll tell you my experience switching back:
- you will hit the front of the iPhone where the back button is on the s3. Give it time
- iOS7 is a bigger jump, things are the same, but different
- if you get the 5S and are unhappy about it- give it a few days to adjust to iOS7 before deciding to return it

Oh there is no doubt in my mind that I'll be hitting buttons that aren't there! iOS 5 was the last version I had any real experience with, so I expect iOS 7 will be a significant change. But that's a learning curve I'm more than willing to put myself through.

Funny thing happened today too....the Nexus 5 was officially announced and is available tomorrow. For a second, the thought had occurred to me to go after that device instead (that I know of, my iPhone hasn't even shipped yet). But as I ate lunch today, I went through the possible pros and cons of ditching the iPhone in favor of the Nexus. In the end I decided to stay with the iPhone. I mostly listen to music, and I feel the iPhone is far superior in THAT aspect. I know I could've just gotten an iPod, but I'm not one to carry around 2 devices. I'd rather have one superior all-in-one device. There's also the fact that an Apple product will integrate SMOOTHLY with the entertainment system in my vehicle. Honda, among many others, designed their systems with Apple in mind.

So I can get used to the button layout (or lack thereof), and I can certainly learn a new OS...I will ask questions or YouTube them if I need any help. Only reason I see myself returning the phone, is if I decide that TMO service is NOT going to work out for me. I have one Nexus device...I don't need TWO of them. I'm hardly a fanatic of either OS. I prefer to see this as the best of both worlds.

 

[Larry Pager]

Oh there is no doubt in my mind that I'll be hitting buttons that aren't there! iOS 5 was the last version I had any real experience with, so I expect iOS 7 will be a significant change. But that's a learning curve I'm more than willing to put myself through.

Funny thing happened today too....the Nexus 5 was officially announced and is available tomorrow. For a second, the thought had occurred to me to go after that device instead (that I know of, my iPhone hasn't even shipped yet). But as I ate lunch today, I went through the possible pros and cons of ditching the iPhone in favor of the Nexus. In the end I decided to stay with the iPhone. I mostly listen to music, and I feel the iPhone is far superior in THAT aspect. I know I could've just gotten an iPod, but I'm not one to carry around 2 devices. I'd rather have one superior all-in-one device. There's also the fact that an Apple product will integrate SMOOTHLY with the entertainment system in my vehicle. Honda, among many others, designed their systems with Apple in mind.

So I can get used to the button layout (or lack thereof), and I can certainly learn a new OS...I will ask questions or YouTube them if I need any help. Only reason I see myself returning the phone, is if I decide that TMO service is NOT going to work out for me. I have one Nexus device...I don't need TWO of them. I'm hardly a fanatic of either OS. I prefer to see this as the best of both worlds.

Nexus con? Not on verizon. Done!

 

[HAWK]

Welcome back to the dark side muhahaha

 

[evorc]

Smart man, welcome back.


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[bamf-hacker]

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[Hot94Z28]

I just got a Note 2 of eBay and I really like having that bigger screen. I still have my iPhone 5 I also put all my music from my iTunes on it. I myself really want a iPhone with a bigger screen. I plan on keeping both for now see how it goes.

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[efn77]

I just got a Note 2 of eBay and I really like having that bigger screen. I still have my iPhone 5 I also put all my music from my iTunes on it. I myself really want a iPhone with a bigger screen. I plan on keeping both for now see how it goes.

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If the rumors hold true...next years iPhone MAY have a larger screen!