HTC
Poll
HTC
Motorola
Samsung
LG
I won't include the others (Sanyo, Sony Ericsson, etc.) because they either don't offer enough models to remain competitive, or they don't offer models in the US.
I've been in wireless since before anybody besides sci-fi nerds used the word android. HTC was the first, but that does not necesarilly mean the be best. I would say at first, their models were of poor quality, but nowadays they offer solid devices. Samsung, in my opinion takes the title of highest quality devices - so far.
I have faith, though that HTC will start to introduce models with 1.5 GHz processors, Super AMOLED screens, 4.5" screens, etc. to remain competitive. I'd gamble that HTC w...
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Long story short, I'd take HTC phones right out of the box. Rooting a Samsung probably gives you the best phone for your money though.
In the end, I go for Motorola first because I am the technophile and want the coolest phone with the best features. Second, I pick LG. Not the coolest, but reliable. Samsung is doing a lot of things right, so they are not out of the question. I'd put them second, but their specs aren't as...
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