Best Smartphone for Sports Betting

[jolmscheid]

Hi all. I am looking for a new smartphone that will have super fast internet capabilities where I can login to my SBR Forum, my sportsbooks, etc. and place my wagers, update my threads, etc....I am with verizon and I am looking for a smartphone that is the best for internet, sports betting, email, etc....

I know the Droid is out and of course the Blackberry's

Please help...thanks!!

[jayc88]

iphone not even close

[paco]

iPhone . Nothing else comes close. It's even Great for SBR mobile

[ronjon619]

iphone....i just switched over from verizon to ATT.

[Mac4Lyfe]

Sprint's network is the fastest. I don't care what phone you have you want a fast network. I have an HTC Touch Pro and I tether it's internet connection via bluetooth to a Netbook (10.1 inch screen). All of these phones are too small to do anywork but the netbook is the bomb. Tethered to the Sprint network I have internet access everywhere. By the pool, at the beach, in an airport, etc.

Placing bets on a phone is too much squinting with a small screen (even the Iphone). Placing it on a laptop is the best and the netbooks can fit in a purse or a backpack. Plus I have a slingbox where I can watch my TV in the house on the phone or netbook crystal clear and can change channels. I can also log into espn360 and watch all the ncaa games in HD on the netbook. Can't do that on your phone.

[jgray]

Sprint's network is the fastest. I don't care what phone you have you want a fast network. I have an HTC Touch Pro and I tether it's internet connection via bluetooth to a Netbook (10.1 inch screen). All of these phones are too small to do anywork but the netbook is the bomb. Tethered to the Sprint network I have internet access everywhere. By the pool, at the beach, in an airport, etc. Placing bets on a phone is too much squinting with a small screen (even the Iphone). Placing it on a laptop is the best and the netbooks can fit in a purse or a backpack. Plus I have a slingbox where I can watch my TV in the house on the phone or netbook crystal clear and can change channels. I can also log into espn360 and watch all the ncaa games in HD on the netbook. Can't do that on your phone.

Wow. You must be fun on a road trip. I'd be the guy sitting next to you squinting at my blackberry.

To the OP: My Curve 8900 is adequate at best. The standard browser won't work and you'll have to use Opera or Bolt. Bolt seems to work better for me... If I were to do it again, I would go with something else but couldn't beat the price on the Curve - Free.

[ronjon619]

Sprint's network is the fastest. I don't care what phone you have you want a fast network. I have an HTC Touch Pro and I tether it's internet connection via bluetooth to a Netbook (10.1 inch screen). All of these phones are too small to do anywork but the netbook is the bomb. Tethered to the Sprint network I have internet access everywhere. By the pool, at the beach, in an airport, etc.

Placing bets on a phone is too much squinting with a small screen (even the Iphone). Placing it on a laptop is the best and the netbooks can fit in a purse or a backpack. Plus I have a slingbox where I can watch my TV in the house on the phone or netbook crystal clear and can change channels. I can also log into espn360 and watch all the ncaa games in HD on the netbook. Can't do that on your phone.

wow......who let the nerds out. Tethering, slingboxes and netbooks. I'll be the guy squinting also, but when I pack up and go. My equipment fits right into my pocket.

[ijrod21i]

Nexus One, Palm Pre, Droid are all better for browsing than the Iphone. Nexus One is basically a small computer in your pocket with it's 1ghz processor. The Pre and Droid both feature a physical keyboard as well as a virtual one so those are good too.

[Mac4Lyfe]

^^^With the Netbooks, not only can you place your bet's, you can also watch the games w/o squinting.

You really can't beat free and that's a better option. Get a free phone with a fast network and use the money saved on a netbook. Tether your phone to the netbook so you never lose internet connection if you don't have access to wifi.

[whatsgood5]

Def iPhone IMO.

[Mac4Lyfe]

wow......who let the nerds out. Tethering, slingboxes and netbooks. I'll be the guy squinting also, but when I pack up and go. My equipment fits right into my pocket.

What's nerdy about using a bigger screen??? For me, I'd rather have a 10 inch screen than a 4 inch screen and a 17 inch is too big.

[ijrod21i]

Also, this generation of Iphone will never have Flash so you won't be able to watch the games that you bet on.

[ronjon619]

^^^With the Netbooks, not only can you place your bet's, you can also watch the games w/o squinting.

You really can't beat free and that's a better option. Get a free phone with a fast network and use the money saved on a netbook. Tether your phone to the netbook so you never lose internet connection if you don't have access to wifi.

your right but Im not a carrying around equipment kind of guy. If I'm sitting in a resturant I'd rather take out my iPhone than my Mac.

[Mac4Lyfe]

your right but Im not a carrying around equipment kind of guy. If I'm sitting in a resturant I'd rather take out my iPhone than my Mac.

You can carry a netbook as easy as you carry your phone. It's just a little bigger. It just does more than the phones. If you want to watch a movie or a game, you can't go wrong. If you have to go to some event because your GF forced you, you can pull out the netbook and not miss a beat.

I've watched split screen games going on my netbook. You can't do that with your phone.

I can just take my phone out if I want but you can't beat a netbook if you wan't something to do it all. I need a bigger screen than a phone. I can't stand trying to post to a forum using a phone. It's not worth the trouble. But that's just me.

[ronjon619]

You can carry a netbook as easy as you carry your phone. It's just a little bigger. It just does more than the phones. If you want to watch a movie or a game, you can't go wrong. If you have to go to some event because your GF forced you, you can pull out the netbook and not miss a beat.

I've watched split screen games going on my netbook. You can't do that with your phone.

I can just take my phone out if I want but you can't beat a netbook if you wan't something to do it all. I need a bigger screen than a phone. I can't stand trying to post to a forum using a phone. It's not worth the trouble. But that's just me.

what do you think about the iPad? I was gonna buy it for that reason. Carry it around for watching games instead of my Macbook? But I have not made a decision yet

[Mac4Lyfe]

Another plus with a netbook is the battery life. I get 8 hours which is better than my phone. I didn't mean to turn this into a phone versus netbook discussion but it's definitely something to consider for some.

[Mac4Lyfe]

what do you think about the iPad? I was gonna buy it for that reason. Carry it around for watching games instead of my Macbook? But I have not made a decision yet

The Ipad is the shit. I've already pre-ordered one. It's easy to use and will do everything we want (watch movies and sports, post to forums and bet online)

The only downside is that it's a little more expensive then the other books out there and I'm a little concerned about the durability. I have an Acer netbook and I've beet it to death and zero scratches and since you can close the lid it protects the screen. I also added a touchscreen so I can navigate all by touch.

Once you go up to a 10 inch screen you really can't go back to the small phone screens.

[urge2kill]

You can carry a netbook as easy as you carry your phone. It's just a little bigger.

What size pants do you have to wear to get pockets big enough to fit a netbook?

[HustleGetPaid]

What size pants do you have to wear to get pockets big enough to fit a netbook?

[ijrod21i]

How can you watch live sports on an Ipad if it doesn't have Flash?

[Nismo]

I need the larger screen with a netbook. Have to look at the Ipad.

[tonyhomo]

Lol@ carrying your netbook around.

Iphone is the best smartphone out there period!

[ronjon619]

How can you watch live sports on an Ipad if it doesn't have Flash?

i have no idea, but i'm sure your gonna let us know

[flyingillini]

Iphone by far!

[BurtRapp]

Iphone by far!!!. Is that a netbook in your pants or are you just happy to see me?

[fsugolf]

I have an iphone and have no problems making bets

[bobbyfk]

i use an ipod touch and while its a little hard to place wagers it gets the job done

[Club]

I think I'm the only person in the country with the google phone. I don't recommend it. I can't even sign on to Matchbook with it.

[tat1980]

Ipod touch works gr8

[fsugolf]

I think I'm the only person in the country with the google phone. I don't recommend it.

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