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Being as my Arc has a fairly decent camera and knowing what HTC's normal camera quality is like. Would changing from the Arc to the Sensation be a big step down in this area? Same goes on the video recording side of things?
Super Chimp said:
Being as my Arc has a fairly decent camera and knowing what HTC's normal camera quality is like. Would changing from the Arc to the Sensation be a big step down in this area? Same goes on the video recording side of things?
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Pathetic camera believe me,just like the one on N1,Desire HD.
Really it's a big big step down if you are moving from Arc{such a great camera phone} to this rubbish HTC one{HTC are pathetic in this area,multimedia sucks big time in HTC}
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Pathetic camera believe me,just like the one on N1,Desire HD.
Really it's a big big step down if you are moving from Arc{such a great camera phone} to this rubbish HTC one{HTC are pathetic in this area,multimedia sucks big time in HTC}
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That's poor and after the reports they were supposed to be improving in this area.
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wow you dont even have the phone for the judgement :/
Also Googling could have got you better results http://esphoneblog.smugmug.com/Phon...5DWbf/1/1259293391_nRTQmBK#1259293391_nRTQmBK
Stills look amazing for point and shoot camera
Video is the best of the bunch, better than any tegra phone or GSII ( Jelly cam exists there ). [email protected] 30fps with stereo sound, u couldnt get any better from a phone
I'm very impressed with the camera on it. Taken some great shots so far and the touch to focus feature is very cool.
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Pathetic camera believe me,just like the one on N1,Desire HD.
Really it's a big big step down if you are moving from Arc{such a great camera phone} to this rubbish HTC one{HTC are pathetic in this area,multimedia sucks big time in HTC}
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Care to post any actual comparison photos or vids demonstrating this claimed "rubbish"?
Yeah, those pics look really good.
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Care to post any actual comparison photos or vids demonstrating this claimed "rubbish"?
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Just a troll from GSII forum, let him pass by
I already see an HTC troll as well, claiming the SGII has a "jelly cam" but somehow the Sensation does not. Where is the roach spray? You have to clean your own litterbox before accusing stray turds from another forum.
http://www.viddler.com/explore/engadget/videos/2721/ see the bus passing by, OMG there goes ur jelly cam on GSII
Now find me a video with jelly cam on HTC Sensation
Also Samples of sensation videos
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X_DKoCL-DQg
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I already see an HTC troll as well, claiming the SGII has a "jelly cam" but somehow the Sensation does not. Where is the roach spray? You have to clean your own litterbox before accusing stray turds from another forum.
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Don't bother about him. He is all over the forums as if sponsored by HTC. I bet someone will even tell you that it's better than a N8 camera and I know mp count does not mean s**t
EDIT: If this is good http://esphoneblog.smugmug.com/Phon.../1/1259293391_nRTQmBK#1259293466_Ghqf8RS-O-LB
I won't say anything else.
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Don't bother about him. He is all over the forums as if sponsored by HTC. I bet someone will even tell you that it's better than a N8 camera and I know mp count does not mean s**t
EDIT: If this is good http://esphoneblog.smugmug.com/Phon.../1/1259293391_nRTQmBK#1259293466_Ghqf8RS-O-LB
I won't say anything else.
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SCRATCH THAT. (this is an edit)
he had it on 16:9 settings which brings it down to a lower res.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=14015256#post14015256
THIS is full 8MP quality, but they don't look that much better, but they're also much bigger.
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Link to pics
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1088453
Look for danfard (recent post) and download his zip file.
He's got 4 pics - 2 indoors, and 2 outdoors. They're in full resolution.
Can't really say anymore.
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He needs to confirm those were shot at 8MP. Unless the meta data is lying they are 3264x1840=6MP.
So maybe there is more to say...
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He needs to confirm those were shot at 8MP. Unless the meta data is lying they are 3264x1840=6MP.
So maybe there is more to say...
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read the edit. ^.^
True, you would expect better. In general, it's pretty good
But it's a phone guys If you do want a good camera, buy a real camera. There are always going to be limits on what they put in a phone
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SCRATCH THAT. (this is an edit)
he had it on 16:9 settings which brings it down to a lower res.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=14015256#post14015256
THIS is full 8MP quality, but they don't look that much better, but they're also much bigger.
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You're still jumping the gun. Photo 1 is 5MP. The others are 8MP. Numbers 2 and 3 look good. 4 is in very low light without flash. High ISO isn't good on many digital cams let alone phones.
madindehead said:
True, you would expect better. In general, it's pretty good
But it's a phone guys If you do want a good camera, buy a real camera. There are always going to be limits on what they put in a phone
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comparing to pics from my gfs sony 8 mp cam i would say not bad not bad at all.... its good enough for my intended uses... not like im gonna open a studio with it. you guys need to be realistic
I am disappointed with the camera a little. Outdoors, it is good. Indoors is a different story. A shame really as the flash seems exceptionally bright.
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I am disappointed with the camera a little. Outdoors, it is good. Indoors is a different story. A shame really as the flash seems exceptionally bright.
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Like to see some samples if you can post them.
I'll try to post some tomorrow. It's better than any HTC I've seen before but not a patch on Nokia for example.
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Ok, here's my opinion and comparison between the two, which I waited two weeks handling the sensation before posting.
The G2X was awesome without its fault the first couple days I had it. It was fast and reliable, simple to its core running the stock froyo. I miss the G2X to tell you guys the truth, and would have kept it if issues were solved, but I really couldn't wait months before an update are sent out. Even if updates are sent out it is still a gamble whether or not it will function the way it should. Paying a premium price for a phone should get you a near flawless device that should keep you happy for atleast a year or two, and shouldn't give you so much hassle that you can't use it due to bootloop for a whole day while you are out.
The HTC Sensation, so far, is working flawlessly. The lag people are talking about is pure nonsense. If you do remove most of the widgets that is running when you first turn on the device it should work without any lag, and people shouldn't really have that much widgets running.
Build Quality:
They are pretty much the same here. The G2X does feel more plasticky in the back, but it didn't really annoy me. The only thing about the sensation I didn't like are the power and volume buttons. They look like they will fall off any minute compared to the G2X which looked solid.
Screen:
The screen on the G2X does pop out more compared to the Sensation, but the resolution fares much better like it should on the latter device. I have to say the screen on the Sensation is amazing even under the sunlight. The only annoyance I have is that you have to go under settings to turn on the automatic dimmer because it is not on the power widget. Browsing the web is also better on the Sensation since you can see more with higher resolution. I have not experienced any of the issues they have posted such as dust, and touch sensitivity. Comparing to the G2X the touch sensitivity fares better on the sensation. I remember that sometimes I had to swipe the unlock button twice on the G2X, but haven't had that issue on the Sensation. The new sense UI is cool, that's all and will give you entertainment for 5mins.
Volume:
This is where I saw a really big difference. The G2X is far superior when it comes to the sound of the loudspeaker. I can hear the sensation's notifications just fine, but with the G2X I can hear it without any problem from another room and I can't say the same thing with the HTC. For this amount I would expect HTC to fit a better speaker, although, it doesn't annoy me since I usually have my phone on vibrate.
I like the Sensation, and I think that it is a superior quality to the G2X. Although, I do miss my G2X too.
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Ok, here's my opinion and comparison between the two, which I waited two weeks handling the sensation before posting.
The G2X was awesome without its fault the first couple days I had it. It was fast and reliable, simple to its core running the stock froyo. I miss the G2X to tell you guys the truth, and would have kept it if issues were solved, but I really couldn't wait months before an update are sent out. Even if updates are sent out it is still a gamble whether or not it will function the way it should. Paying a premium price for a phone should get you a near flawless device that should keep you happy for atleast a year or two, and shouldn't give you so much hassle that you can't use it due to bootloop for a whole day while you are out.
The HTC Sensation, so far, is working flawlessly . The lag people are talking about is pure nonsense. If you do remove most of the widgets that is running when you first turn on the device it should work without any lag, and people shouldn't really have that much widgets running.
Build Quality:
They are pretty much the same here. The G2X does feel more plasticky in the back, but it didn't really annoy me. The only thing about the sensation I didn't like are the power and volume buttons. They look like they will fall off any minute compared to the G2X which looked solid.
Screen:
The screen on the G2X does pop out more compared to the Sensation, but the resolution fares much better like it should on the latter device. I have to say the screen on the Sensation is amazing even under the sunlight. The only annoyance I have is that you have to go under settings to turn on the automatic dimmer because it is not on the power widget. Browsing the web is also better on the Sensation since you can see more with higher resolution. I have not experienced any of the issues they have posted such as dust, and touch sensitivity. Comparing to the G2X the touch sensitivity fares better on the sensation. I remember that sometimes I had to swipe the unlock button twice on the G2X, but haven't had that issue on the Sensation. The new sense UI is cool, that's all and will give you entertainment for 5mins.
Volume:
This is where I saw a really big difference. The G2X is far superior when it comes to the sound of the loudspeaker. I can hear the sensation's notifications just fine, but with the G2X I can hear it without any problem from another room and I can't say the same thing with the HTC. For this amount I would expect HTC to fit a better speaker, although, it doesn't annoy me since I usually have my phone on vibrate.
I like the Sensation, and I think that it is a superior quality to the G2X. Although, I do miss my G2X too.
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This is basically my experience. G2x would have been awesome minus bugs, I couldn't wait to find out if they would be fixed. I did that for the vibrant and never again will I..
Sensation is just more reliable... Camera and video camera eat up g2x, I agree the screen on g2x is better looking. No lag on sensation either...... G2x is pimp, but I think reboots are hardware....sensation it is for me. Id come back if the phone was fixed and with gingerbread...
As a person who went from a G2X to a Sensation I agree with pretty much everything you say. I think you got the Sharp panel for your display which is why you think the G2X pops more. The AUO panel found in done Sensations is super bright with vibrant colors that pop almost as much as a Super AMOLED. I have handled 4 Sensations and trip of them have been laggy due to the person keeping the UI animations, weather animation and a HTC widget on every page. The Sensation I have only has the click widget with 4 pages worth of icons and it is buttery smooth.
Tell me if you notice a difference in these areas.
-App speed: I have found that most apps load and interact faster on the Sensation such as Google Maps which loads and zooms twice as fast than it does on the G2X.
-Flash Videos: Play smoother on the Sensation.
-Contacts app: Scroll faster than on the G2X which would stutter a little bit. Also my contacts pictures on my G2X would take a second to load when scrolling but they are instantly there as I scroll on the Sensation.
-Display: After looking at the Sensation for a couple days, do the icons and peters look fuzzy on the G2X?
All in all. I think once we get the Sensation rooted and this bloatware off of it, this phone will be a super beast.
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This is basically my experience. G2x would have been awesome minus bugs, I couldn't wait to find out if they would be fixed. I did that for the vibrant and never again will I..
Sensation is just more reliable... Camera and video camera eat up g2x, I agree the screen on g2x is better looking. No lag on sensation either...... G2x is pimp, but I think reboots are hardware....sensation it is for me. Id come back if the phone was fixed and with gingerbread...
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I don't think I could ever go back to any device with a resolution less then QHD. I looked at the G2X last night and the icons/letters looked fuzzy.
If you display isn't better than the G2X's then try returning it for one with a AUO panel which almost pops as much as Super AMOLED. You probably have the Sharp panel.
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I don't think I could ever go back to any device with a resolution less then QHD. I looked at the G2X last night and the icons/letters looked fuzzy.
If you display isn't better than the G2X's then try returning it for one with a AUO panel which almost pops as much as Super AMOLED. You probably have the Sharp panel.
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I am curious about this. The unit I played with look like garbage compared to my G2x. The contrast was horrible on the Sensation. Washed out blacks and poor visibility in sunlight. I was not aware there are two different panels available. Is there a manufacturing date to look for? How can you tell before you purchase if you are getting the good panel?
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I don't think I could ever go back to any device with a resolution less then QHD. I looked at the G2X last night and the icons/letters looked fuzzy.
If you display isn't better than the G2X's then try returning it for one with a AUO panel which almost pops as much as Super AMOLED. You probably have the Sharp panel.
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I didn't really say that the display is bad compared to the G2X. The only reason I say this is because I was looking at the display through maybe 60-75% brightness to save battery, plus I don't want to get blinded. Full brightness then yes sensation does look really good.
Are you guys for REAL. Comparing Apples to Orange. First off, G2x runs android 2.2.2 and Sensation runs 2.3 if memory serves me right. So any comparison you guys where doing should have stopped right there not to mention one is stock vs non stock interface.
cenwesi said:
Are you guys for REAL. Comparing Apples to Orange. First off, G2x runs android 2.2.2 and Sensation runs 2.3 if memory serves me right. So any comparison you guys where doing should have stopped right there not to mention one is stock vs non stock interface.
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And you dont have 2.3 because...? exactly
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And you dont have 2.3 because...? exactly
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comparing an official 2.3 build to a leaked/incomplete version isn't exactly fair.. Even comparing to CM wouldn't be because it isn't even in RC yet. just saying...
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comparing an official 2.3 build to a leaked/incomplete version isn't exactly fair.. Even comparing to CM wouldn't be because it isn't even in RC yet. just saying...
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i know. waiting for that update is what urged me to switch
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Are you guys for REAL. Comparing Apples to Orange. First off, G2x runs android 2.2.2 and Sensation runs 2.3 if memory serves me right. So any comparison you guys where doing should have stopped right there not to mention one is stock vs non stock interface.
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Isn't the Snapdragon vs. TegraII Apples to Oranges?
Isn't 768mb vs 512mb of RAM Apples to Oranges?
Isn't a CPU clocked at 1.2 vs 1.0 Apples to Oranges?
Fact of the matter is not two devices are alike and they people will always compare Apples to Oranges. Just because both devices are running on 2.3 doesn't mean they can be compared then. There will still be other differences so I I don't ever see a Apples to Apples test.
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This is basically my experience. G2x would have been awesome minus bugs, I couldn't wait to find out if they would be fixed. I did that for the vibrant and never again will I..
Sensation is just more reliable... Camera and video camera eat up g2x, I agree the screen on g2x is better looking. No lag on sensation either...... G2x is pimp, but I think reboots are hardware....sensation it is for me. Id come back if the phone was fixed and with gingerbread...
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What did you do with your G2x?
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Isn't the Snapdragon vs. TegraII Apples to Oranges?
Isn't 768mb vs 512mb of RAM Apples to Oranges?
Isn't a CPU clocked at 1.2 vs 1.0 Apples to Oranges?
Fact of the matter is not two devices are alike and they people will always compare Apples to Oranges. Just because both devices are running on 2.3 doesn't mean they can be compared then. There will still be other differences so I I don't ever see a Apples to Apples test.
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No offense, but it seems that you are quite enamored with the sensation. You post the exact same thing in the threads of the two, and what I'm wondering is since love your sensation so much, why hang around here with our "inferior" g2xs?
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jrwingate6 said:
Isn't the Snapdragon vs. TegraII Apples to Oranges?
Isn't 768mb vs 512mb of RAM Apples to Oranges?
Isn't a CPU clocked at 1.2 vs 1.0 Apples to Oranges?
Fact of the matter is not two devices are alike and they people will always compare Apples to Oranges. Just because both devices are running on 2.3 doesn't mean they can be compared then. There will still be other differences so I I don't ever see a Apples to Apples test.
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Well sure, we can compare iOS to Android... but with Android, there are lots of optimizations in GB could make a big difference in numbers.
A good test is Stock G2x and Stock Sensation (2.2.2 vs 2.3.3) just as a good base. The true test comes when both are running official versions of the same software (2.3.3 vs 2.3.3).
GPU Accelerated OS parts aren't even included until GB so the G2x should feel faster on GB.
Even a G2x CM7 test wouldn't be fair because while they are on the same OS, CM has always had lower numbers (for some reason).
CM7 on Sensation and G2x would be a perfect test.
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Well sure, we can compare iOS to Android... but with Android, there are lots of optimizations in GB could make a big difference in numbers.
A good test is Stock G2x and Stock Sensation (2.2.2 vs 2.3.3) just as a good base. The true test comes when both are running official versions of the same software (2.3.3 vs 2.3.3).
GPU Accelerated OS parts aren't even included until GB so the G2x should feel faster on GB.
Even a G2x CM7 test wouldn't be fair because while they are on the same OS, CM has always had lower numbers (for some reason).
CM7 on Sensation and G2x would be a perfect test.
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Agree. The best comparison for me is both phones right out of the box since we can't get apples to apples until GB is released for G2x.
Why does it HAVE to be apples to apples?
I have a T-mobile contract for another 6 months. I want the best phone on that T-mobile contract I can get. I am going to compare every T-mobile phone to every T-mobile phone and choose the best one for me. Its about comparing one device that is available to you to another device that is available to you. If I can root it and load a custom ROM on it to make it better I will consider that as best I can in my decision making... because it is available to me. Also, if something changes about a device and makes it a better option later on I will have to weigh that and consider switching because what is available to me changed.
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No offense, but it seems that you are quite enamored with the sensation. You post the exact same thing in the threads of the two, and what I'm wondering is since love your sensation so much, why hang around here with our "inferior" g2xs?
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I am enamored with the Sensation and I will be enamored when the Hercules gets released. I still play with my G2X and still do like it. There are some games I can't play on my Sensation that I love playing on the G2X and I still use the G2X to get my hack on.
Just because I extensively used both devices side by side (unlike most of the people here) and decided that the Sensation was the better all around device due to a number of reasons doesn't mean I don't like the G2X anymore and for that matter doesn't mean I don't use it anymore.
I have already stated the things the G2X does better than the Sensation. If those reasons were enough to use it as my main device then I would return the Sensation in a heart beat as I am not tied to either one. I understand some people are tied to the G2X and will defend it until there contract runs out but quite frankly, I could give a two ****s less about defending devices just because I own them. The things I think the G2X does better might be important to you and that's why you choose to use it. The categories the Sensation does better in are more important to me and is why I use it as my daily driver.
Bottom line. I still use my G2X and my Nexus S for that matter every day and until I stop using them, I will not stop browsing there respected forums.
By the way. I guess you didn't see my post yesterday saying good things about the G2X...uh?
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Why does it HAVE to be apples to apples?
I have a T-mobile contract for another 6 months. I want the best phone on that T-mobile contract I can get. I am going to compare every T-mobile phone to every T-mobile phone and choose the best one for me. Its about comparing one device that is available to you to another device that is available to you. If I can root it and load a custom ROM on it to make it better I will consider that as best I can in my decision making... because it is available to me. Also, if something changes about a device and makes it a better option later on I will have to weigh that and consider switching because what is available to me changed.
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+1 my friend. This is exactly how I feel. When it comes down to it. NOTHING is going to be apples to apples. It's always oranges in the mobile world and people have an excuse for everything. Compare the available devices no matter what kind of fruit they are and just go with it.
I will say I honestly love both devices. I had 2 g2x's and my daughter has one. I traded one of them in a trade for a sensation and the 2nd one I had sent back to LG for repair(should be here friday) I will admit I do miss my G2X a bit. I'm looking forward to getting my other one back and restoring it to the way my other one was before I traded it off
I hate sense that's y sensation sucks
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I always loved N1 and DHD for the Sense UI and overall quality, I didn't buy a Sensation because mainly of root,death grip,speaker ringtones and screen under sunlight...
Ok!
Now that it finally got root (thanks for the devs) I still don't know if the other things can be dealt with:
-Death grip occur in which situations? putting the phone on the table will kill wifi?
-Can you ''really'' boot the volume of ringtones via volume+,Equaliser or DSP? or the results are the same as on N1 and DHD meaning just a high treble sound?
-I have read VERY DIFFERENT reports about the screen lisibility under sunlight, my ex-DHD was pratically not usable between 11am and 3pm outdoor, I know sgs2 can do better than Sensation but is it miles better or slightly better?
Of course people who used both phones (sgs2 and Sensation) can have the best answers
I have a sgs2 now and will be getting the sensation on wednesday. I will pm you on how both compares, if I post here it will turn into a flame thread in no time
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In answer to your deathgrip question, for me at least, putting in the phone on a table does not kill WiFi. Even putting it on something squishy like a cushion or pillow doesn't kill it Only covering it with your hand kills it really, and who holds their phone like that? That said, it is a slight problem when you hold it in landscape mode
Hey redbull good to see you again!
Did you try a speaker hacking tool like DSP manager? The result is the same as on N1 speaker?
And what about the camera compared to N1,DHD or even Arc?
I hate the pink camera spot on my sgs2, it was also there on DHD but when viewing it on PC it went off...but not with the sgs2 photos (its permanent)
Yeah, good to see you too!
The camera is quite good. No pink spot or anything, which is nice. One thing I have noticed, that when you zoom in, the pictures go slightly blurry. Not sure if this happens on other HTC's, but it's definitely apparent on my Sensation, at least. Could be software; I hope so, because then the CyanogenMod camera app will fix it
I'll try out a speaker hacking tool and report back
OK, so I've tried Audio Manager and Volume+ FREE and both appear to work fine. I've only used the free version of the apps, so you may want somebody who's bought the apps to try too Especially Volume+, with the EQ Settings in the paid version.
EDIT: Just tried Equalizer and that works too
Oh another thing that's annoying on sgs2: there is a lag between when you press the wake button and the screen going on.
Some dudes said it's normal since it's a dual cpu phone, is it the case with Sensation?
vegetaleb said:
Oh another thing that's annoying on sgs2: there is a lag between when you press the wake button and the screen going on.
Some dudes said it's normal since it's a dual cpu phone, is it the case with Sensation?
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Not that I know off. Right now I have CRT-Screen Animation On, because I'm waiting for mike1986 to make one with just the off animation. But as far as I know, there's no lag between pressing wake and it actually waking it up
I wonder how many people sawped their SGS2 to Sensation without any regrets...
kirdroid said:
I have a sgs2 now and will be getting the sensation on wednesday. I will pm you on how both compares, if I post here it will turn into a flame thread in no time
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just post results here, I for one got me a new sgs2, and have ti decide wether keeping it or not aswell.
grtz
For everyday usability i would go for the sensation
i am not bothered if the sgs 2 can load an application a split second faster
Sensation: beutifully designed, aluminium, Sense 3D, Higher resolution
SGS2: UGLY! PLASTIC, Touchwiz (****wiz more like), lower resolution
yea aluminium is good but promotes death grip and what about the volume button falling off?
ikhzter said:
For everyday usability i would go for the sensation
i am not bothered if the sgs 2 can load an application a split second faster
Sensation: beutifully designed, aluminium, Sense 3D, Higher resolution
SGS2: UGLY! PLASTIC, Touchwiz (****wiz more like), lower resolution
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Posts like that can start a flame war, be careful
Swyped from my HTC Sensation
I've always been a Sensation lover but I'll tell you what I feel honestly after using both the phones.
The Sensation is GREAT! It's my baby! The build quality is just perfect! Although the Gorilla glass isn't that powerful as compared to say Galaxy S's or Galaxy S2's I'm pretty sure about that. Other than that, the physical appearance and build quality is the best I guess! HTC excels in physical looks.
The Galaxy S2 is well, quite nicely designed but the quality .. Meh! Plastic? Seriously? Not good. What if it drops from the stairs or something, it'll break.
So we know that Sensation wins in the physical category.
Performance : You may be knowing that the Galaxy S2 is the fastest phone in the world. Well yes, I agree. But the prebuilt UI, touchwiz, is PATHETIC. It's probably the worst company rebuilt UI ever. Even LG's UI sucks. Sensation has sense 3.0 and it's AMAZING BUT if you will be flashing custom ROMS, I'd recommend the Galaxy S2. Galaxy S2 has a much better Dev support according to me as MANY devs have got it for free and many bought it as it's the fastest phone. Although I think Sensation can still beat it in many aspects.
So I'd go for the S2 in this category.
Hardware :
It is been told that the Sensation's hardware is much better as it is 2011's latest technology whereas the Galaxy S2 uses a 2009 or 08, I don't know chip. Although we can clearly see Galaxy S2 beats the Sensation in benchmarks results about which I really don't care. The Galaxy S2 has an nvidia Tegra 2 processor so that means you can get nvidia tegra games from the nvidia tegra marketplace or whatever it's called and SERRRRRRIOUSLY those games are AMAZING.
Other than that : Samsung vs. HTC? .. Umm, HTC DUH'UH.
About service center help and support : I'll go with Samsung (India)
About software update support : HTC, anyday. (So what if the bootloader is unlocked, they are working on it).
Both the phones are great.
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It is been told that the Sensation's hardware is much better as it is 2011's latest technology whereas the Galaxy S2 uses a 2009 or 08, I don't know chip. Although we can clearly see Galaxy S2 beats the Sensation in benchmarks results about which I really don't care. The Galaxy S2 has an nvidia Tegra 2 processor so that means you can get nvidia tegra games from the nvidia tegra marketplace or whatever it's called and SERRRRRRIOUSLY those games are AMAZING.
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SGS2 doesn't have tegra 2 chip, it comes with samsung's own exynos chip.
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I just switched from SGS2 to Sensation and so far more then happy. No more games crashing, no more color banding, no more pink spots on photos, no more stupid home button/wake lag, no more phone overheating, no more plastic feel, no more crappy music quality, no more Samsung in my life. Ever.
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SGS2 doesn't have tegra 2 chip, it comes with samsung's own exynos chip.
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Aaaaaaaaah okay my bad! how come it runs tegra games?
AllWin said:
I just switched from SGS2 to Sensation and so far more then happy. No more games crashing, no more color banding, no more pink spots on photos, no more stupid home button/wake lag, no more phone overheating, no more plastic feel, no more crappy music quality, no more Samsung in my life. Ever.
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haha happy to know! Enjoy the sensation! Just wait for cm7!
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Aaaaaaaaah okay my bad! how come it runs tegra games?
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Not a game player, but I guess with the help of open gl driver? Look for chainfire 3d App in market.
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ikhzter said:
SGS2: UGLY! PLASTIC, Touchwiz (****wiz more like), lower resolution
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6MM people would disagree with you.
is it better than GALAXY 2 ?
I WANT TO BUY ONE , WHAT DO U PREFER TO ME
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is it better than GALAXY 2 ?
I WANT TO BUY ONE , WHAT DO U PREFER TO ME
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Are you really asking that question on a sensation forum?
no , i am just kidding buddy
actually i would love to ask some one honest , that's why i am asking here
Well i'm not really in much of a positon to comment, as I have a Sensation!
If I were you i'd read all the reviews out there and have a play with both phones in the store, then make your mind up!
S2 anytime sensation is slow compared (had both) amd battery on sensation gets so hot its frightening . The s2 scores around 3500 on quadrant and the sensation around 2400 but its same processor that should tell you something. Also the screen on the s2 is nicer
There is one downfall with the s2 and thats the pink spot on the camera but software has sorted most problems out
If you get s2 you wont be disappointed I know I wasn't
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I have a sensation and a HD2.
Last weekend had the chance to play a couple of minutes with the GS2.
And one thing really got my attention.
The GS2 feels really really big!! I mean brick like big!
And I'm saying that when also owning a HD2 so I'm used to big phones
In all the reviews I've read, the consensus is the the GSII is marginally quicker, but is lacking in build quality. There is also the debate of SAMOLED+ vs qHD SLCD.
I have never been a fan of Samsung. HTC has yet to do me wrong.
Best advice I can give you is to find one of each and out them through their paces. Pick the one that you like more. Easy, right?
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The s2 scores around 3500 on quadrant and the sensation around 2400 but its same processor that should tell you something. Also the screen on the s2 is nicer
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It isn't the same chip, clock speed and the overall ARM architecture are the only similarities. Also, the Sensation is running a much higher pixel count, so will under-perform in comparison due to the extra graphical requirements.
These points above have been covered on this forum countless times before.
Both have there strengths and weaknesses. I have a Sensation but will probably buy a GSII once they release stateside. I love the look of Super AMOLED displays and believe it or not, I like Touch Wiz for the simple fact that its light weight and when I run ADW on top of it, you don't eveb know its running besides the fact, you get to keep some cool features from it such as swiping left and right on a contact to start a text message or call them. I also like Samsung as a whole. I have 4 Samsung LED TV's in my house and every one of them looks superb. My 4 Samsung LCD's prior to them all looked perfect as well and I never had a problem with them in the 5 years I owned them. I also like the fact that Samsung is innovating in multiple markets. They make the LED panels for Sony and then Sony slaps there name and a new menu onto the TV and over charges the **** out of it. When it comes to display technology, nobody can hold a candle to Samsung as they are leading that industry aswell. When it comes to mobile devices, Samsung has been leading in processing power since the debut of the Hummingbird. I like the fact how they design the phone from the ground up but most every other company just purchases genaric parts or parts from Samsung to complete there phones.
In the end, there both good phones but I don't like how HTC can't optimize their drivers for the life of them. They've been like that since Winmo. They also could have done a better job with Sense 3.0 but its obvious they didn't optimize that either.
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Samsung has the worse track record for pushing updates. If you don't believe me go check the epic 4g forums lol
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I'm not a big fan of samoled... colors are vibrant but look artificial.
not feeling the lower resolution as well.
any screen over 4" need to be qhd at the least.
I do wish in the near future these manufacturers get it through their heads and give us the ability to calibrate the screen.
anyway, both good phones.
can't really go wrong with either. just got to pick the one that fits your taste more.
I prefer the built quality, style/look of the Senny and I like Sense UI...
S2 seems to be a solid phone, minus the cheap feeling plastic case.
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Samsung has the worse track record for pushing updates. If you don't believe me go check the epic 4g forums lol
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Well the carriers are to be blamed there as well...sgs2 has been getting updates regularly and quickly. Check the sgs2 forums
new_world_2006 said:
is it better than GALAXY 2 ?
I WANT TO BUY ONE , WHAT DO U PREFER TO ME
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Please, define "better"!
- faster?
- better housing?
- less weight?
- display resolution?
- battery lasts?
- ...
Get neither. Just wait a month or so and get the Samsung Hercules.
this vid is the same experience i had with the sensation and thats why i got rid of it! watch the video , and man talk about screen bleed! check out 1:42 i am glad to own a g2x i love this device, there is too much complaining going on. this phone is definitely the baddest
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jEewkv8tVDk
I'm glad I didn't get rid of mine either... I'm loving it!
I agree I love my g2x running miui rom.
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I agree, there were too many people whining about the screen bleed that was never noticeable in normal use. Sensation has no screen bleed but like I said when it first came out, the screen looked washed out to me and this video just confirms it. I never gave up on my g2x and I am glad I stuck it out.
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All the whining was half the reason I got a sensation, but three sensations later I was begging for my g2x back..
I'll admit there is a bad batch, but its worth exchanging till you get a good one..
This phone should hold me over till quad core although getting the sgs2 probably, but I still see this being my main phone.
This phone is a ****ing beast for sure..
smashpunks said:
All the whining was half the reason I got a sensation, but three sensations later I was begging for my g2x back..
I'll admit there is a bad batch, but its worth exchanging till you get a good one..
This phone should hold me over till quad core although getting the sgs2 probably, but I still see this being my main phone.
This phone is a ****ing beast for sure..
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I feel like a troll but your comment makes no sense, how would other people's whining make you get rid of something that you liked? Sorry it bugs me when people complain about people whining when this phone has proven to be very inconsistent. Other people's issues should have had zero effect on your decision to keep your phone.
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Deadstyle said:
I feel like a troll but your comment makes no sense, how would other people's whining make you get rid of something that you liked? Sorry it bugs me when people complain about people whining when this phone has proven to be very inconsistent. Other people's issues should have had zero effect on your decision to keep your phone.
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And your right dr.phil and that's my point lol. I shouldn't have, it was more of a development aspect in I saw and heard a few respective devs going to sencraption. Yes yes again, regardless of who develops for it, my real world experience saw that to be crap. So I'm back to the g2x regardless who bashes it..
Any more questions phil?
Haha look at my dude all ripped out, hulksmash is ur new name, and eff the sencraption lol
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Haha look at my dude all ripped out, hulksmash is ur new name, and eff the sencraption lol
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Lmfaoooo g2x ftmfwwwww for real though, I tried to like the sensation but damn I needed wifi lol and fast swypes...
My wife hasthe sensation and while I think its one of the better phones I am glad I stuck with my G2x also. Screen bleed is pretty bad and battery life is way worse than the G2X. My main problem is how flemsy it feels. The back of the phone comes all the way off to get to the battery which leaves a bunch of hollow space between the top cover and screen. So when making screen solection the phone smooshes like a sponge and creeks lol. The [email protected] feels like a much firmer phone imo.
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My wife hasthe sensation and while I think its one of the better phones I am glad I stuck with my G2x also. Screen bleed is pretty bad and battery life is way worse than the G2X. My main problem is how flemsy it feels. The back of the phone comes all the way off to get to the battery which leaves a bunch of hollow space between the top cover and screen. So when making screen solection the phone smooshes like a sponge and creeks lol. The [email protected] feels like a much firmer phone imo.
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Unibody designs are a terable idea and contribute to its poor WiFi performance. Both HTC and LG have been added to my list of manufacturers I will not buy from for atleast a year. Neither one of them know how to optimize or create drivers for their devices. To give you a little hint of how much Sense brings down the hardware on the Sensation.....After deleting Sense and the rest of the bloatware and running a custom ROM, my Quadrant score jumped to a score over 3000. Really the only manufacture UI that doesn't lag a phone out is Touch Wiz. I give props to Samsung for that.
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Unibody designs are a terable idea and contribute to its poor WiFi performance. Both HTC and LG have been added to my list of manufacturers I will not buy from for atleast a year. Neither one of them know how to optimize or create drivers for their devices. To give you a little hint of how much Sense brings down the hardware on the Sensation.....After deleting Sense and the rest of the bloatware and running a custom ROM, my Quadrant score jumped to a score over 3000. Really the only manufacture UI that doesn't lag a phone out is Touch Wiz. I give props to Samsung for that.
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Yea I agree I mean I like where HTC is going with there style, but with bad software or should I say software that's not optimized they wont sell, Samsung on the other hand was in the same boat a year ago maybe a little longer, and look at them now.....I absolutely can't wait to get my hands on the Hercules
I had the sensation for 2 days before realizing what a waste of time it was... I've never been more satisfied with a device then I am with my g2x....
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Really the only manufacture UI that doesn't lag a phone out is Touch Wiz. I give props to Samsung for that.
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Huh? No lag? I guess you missed the development of the voodoo project and a whole new file system.? All that was samsungs fault. I agree that TW ran a whole lot smoother afterwards
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I went to my local Tmo store fully intending to purchase the Sensation off contract. I wanted the larger screen and higher resolution. The crappy screen quality was a major turn off. I visited four different stores and the result was the same. Washed out blacks and poor color. Combined with all the other major issues the Sensation has, why would anyone switch? It is slower and the quality flat out sucks. Doing a little reading on Sensation forum tells me HTC is outsourcing their screens to the cheapest, crappiest manufactures available. HTC screwed up big time by going cheap on the screen quality.
HTC Sensation = fail
I hope they get it together because I loved my HD2 and expected better from HTC.
Isn't it a qhd screen? I came from att and an atrix which had a qhd screen...while the resolution was a lil better it was a crappy screen. Washed out. Color reproduction was terrible. Yellow looked brown. Coming from a super amoled it was very disappointing. I would have to say I think the ISP display is the way to go. It has a good balance of color and brightness. Black levels are not as good as amoled but at least whites are white and not yellow
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Unibody designs are a terable idea and contribute to its poor WiFi performance. Both HTC and LG have been added to my list of manufacturers I will not buy from for atleast a year. Neither one of them know how to optimize or create drivers for their devices. To give you a little hint of how much Sense brings down the hardware on the Sensation.....After deleting Sense and the rest of the bloatware and running a custom ROM, my Quadrant score jumped to a score over 3000. Really the only manufacture UI that doesn't lag a phone out is Touch Wiz. I give props to Samsung for that.
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jrwingate6 said
I just sold my G2X on Ebay and I took a pretty good hit on it. I lost more money on this phone than any other phone I've ever sold.
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Are you bored and just enjoy being a troll? The Sensation is crap. You must be blind. The screen is the worst I have ever seen in a high end phone.
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And your right dr.phil and that's my point lol. I shouldn't have, it was more of a development aspect in I saw and heard a few respective devs going to sencraption. Yes yes again, regardless of who develops for it, my real world experience saw that to be crap. So I'm back to the g2x regardless who bashes it..
Any more questions phil?
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Is the G2x you stole performing better than your previous one?
I'm happy with my G2X. I haven't had any problems with my phone. I guess I'm one of the Lucky ones.
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Are you bored and just enjoy being a troll? The Sensation is crap. You must be blind. The screen is the worst I have ever seen in a high end phone.
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I don't mind the screen at all. I was one of the lucky ones who got the Sharp display and not the Acer display that most people are seeing. The Sharp display is much better. Although, I really could care less about contrast or color reproduction on my 4 inch display. Where I do care about contrast is my 55 inch LED TV. I care more about text clarity on my cell phone since there isn't a day that goes by that I'm not reading blogs, ebooks, email, SMS and websites. In fact, after looking at my Sensations display for a couple days, my G2X display appears blurry with jagged text.
The only thing I absolutely hate about this phone is Sense. Which is exactly why I deteleted it. However, even when Sense was there, the Sensation still loaded and interacted with apps faster than my G2X and the gamd I play on a regular basis looked better as well.
In the end, I chose to use the phone that I liked better. I tried liking the G2X since I spent money on it and got the Sensation for free but I just couldn't anymore.
I was about to go back to the G2X because the phones UI lagged with Sense but then it got S-Off and after Sense was removed, the phones UI became as fast as my G2X.
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