Which Android Device to buy for app dev (no phone service needed)?

I already have an iPhone with phone service, but I want an Android for testing HTML/CSS/JS/Phonegap apps I'm building. Is there a way to get an android without phone service? Which one would you recommend.
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I got an HTC Hero from eBay for lower-resolution/spec development and I use my HTC Desire (with phone service) for higher-res development. At the moment, the emulator is having to suffice for tablet dev while I wait on better devices. Depending on what you're making, the emulator might be good enough to start with. After that, eBay one of each display density listed here: http://developer.android.com/guide/practices/screens_support.html

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If you don't need any phone-dependent features, get a , since it can simulate any resolution. See: https://plus.google.com/u/0/107708120842840792570/posts/cz5TxuoNDfG

Miguel Paraz

Start with the emulators, you can build a profile for each of the top tier devices, including resolution, memory, internet access, keypad etc. Then you can get an actual device for testing. You can buy a google developer phone, but it is expensive. You can find phones online for pretty cheap, usually one version back from the current release (iphone 3, samsung galaxy etc)

Terry Morrish

Nexus 4 - it's unlocked, carrier free, is the first phone to get Android updates, and is inexpensive.

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