Question: I am learning Java now (yay) in my spare time and have started several different tutorials. Some tutorials say to use NetBeans, some say to use Eclipse. Eventually I would like to get into Android development because i will be getting a smart phone at the end of this year.

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Answer: 
Install one.

Try using it.

Like it? Keep it. Don't like it? Try another.

Repeat.

The list of some to try: (there's plenty more out there!)

```
Eclipse // most popular
NetBeans // most popular for gui development
IntelliJ // holds its own in popularlity
BlueJ // simple
JGrasp // simple, made by a university for university students

```

The thing that make it best for you ... only you know, so only you can answer, and only after trying them yourself!
For beginners I think Netbeans would be better, Eclipse is sometime a bit hard on novice.