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I had to buy a new phone and decided to get a RAZR MAXX. 2 days later, I discover the Galaxy S3 will be coming out within my 14-day trial period on Verizon. I like the battery life of the MAXX but the S3 seems to have a better camera and includes S-Voice (a SIRI of sorts). So, stick with the RAZR or pay the $35 restocking fee and get the S3 when it comes out in the next few days?

I also already own a "DX format" 35/1.8 which I really like.

A phone with the Exynos 4412 quad core was what initially grabbed my interest. It has other cool stuff too, but for me it was all about the 4412. Now we won't get it in the US but get a dual core snapdragon instead? I was all set to grab one as soon as I could, but if this is true I'll probably pass on it.

Since the rumors about Verizon no longer grandfathering in unlimited data for people who are moving from a 3g phone to a 4g LTE phone I am looking to upgrade from my HTC Incredible now rather than wait and hope for Verizon to get the HTC One X.
The main contenders are in order of my current top pick down are:
Samsung Galaxy Nexus
-Highest rated and least expensive (I don't mind spending money but I don't know if there is currently a Verizon phone that is worth it)
-Only downsides are the camera... Read more →

I'm curious if others who have purchased their own cable modems, find them more reliable than the OEM that the Cable companies provide? I'm not looking for a combo unit, just a DOCSIS 3.0 unit with no WiFi etc. I don't want it to do its own routing etc as I have a complex home network and need advanced control of all those features.