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Nexus One or Galaxy S?

The only difference that I see between the two (T-Mobile USA's Galaxy S) is that the screen is .3 larger... Any other difference? Thanks.

802.11n on Samsung
also see here
gsmarena.com/compare.php3?idPhone1=3115&idPhone2=3069

802.11n on nexus also. I prefer the stock android look + themes, we can even run the samsung launcher.

Either phone is a great phone to go with. It all depends if you like the larger screen size and the manipulation of the UI elements from a secondary company. But as for future OS releases, the nexus one will always be the first to receive them. As time goes on manufacturers will release better hardware and thus the nexus one will become even more obsolete. Ultimately, it falls on the end user as to which device s/he will likely choose. To sum it up it all boils down to preferences.

The Samsung will be great for 3D apps/games due to its better gpu and larger screen but then it comes down to whether you want Vanilla Android or not as the rest of the features are coming on 2.2. Cool feature of Galaxy S is its ability to function as a remote for 2010 Samsung tv's
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u can also give HTC Desire a thought!

well since N1 has Google's logo at the back this means constant updates (first to get em also) and more support... also i like thinking that i have a phone by a company named " high tech computing" + a google engraving at the back rather than this.
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cmon it's a frisdge company
(p.s i'm kiding no hard feelings)

You forgot, Galaxy S also know as Vibrant, will have front facing VGA camera, no LED flash, 4" SUPER AMOLED display (better in sunlight but not much) Faster GPU, CPU, better multi-touch handling and 720P Video recordering without rooting or modding.
I want one, but I currently have NEXUS ONE... engraved... LOL
I'll wait until the end of the year for better super phones.

I have a Nexus One and I was thinking about getting this phone as a replacement. The problem I'm having with my N1 is the shotty 3G. It kills me, at times I will have full bars of 3G, and seconds later it will drop to two bars of Edge. This problem doesn't occur on my wifes phone(mytouch slide), she keeps full 3G. I won't even be using the phone, I can just have them sitting on the kitchen table and watch the levels of service drop on my N1. I've also noticed as of late that the screen isn't responsive, causing me to have to touch multiple times to get something accomplished, ie: when using the keyboard, or even trying to unlock my phone.
Other than those things, I love my N1 ... but I'm starting to wonder if the Galaxy S will be an upgrade?

Galaxy S It's Bigger(screen) lignhter better colors better prosesor better gpu records out of box at 720p samsungs easy to use touchwiz,
Nexus One It says google on the back lol

I found this one today, pretty usefull and clearly Galaxy rocks2:
http://img688.imageshack.us/img688/1435/originalkf.jpg

1 word, hummingbird.
noice that rhymed.

[SPRINT] HTC EVO 4G vs SAMSUNG EPIC 4G?

I had my eyes set on the HTC EVO for awhile now but just to be sure I got the right phone, I did a google search for upcoming sprint androind phones and it showed me the SAMSUNG EPIC and I was amazing. I always enjoy a physical keyboard because sometimes the touch was annoying on my HTC HERO.
I really have no idea which one to choose. I cannot find any specifications on the EPIC, even from the official website. I know its a 4G phone like the EVO. It also has a front camera for video calls. HD video recording. What I dont know is the megapixels of the camera, if it has a flash, if it is responsive when using the touch screen. I came from the HERO so the touch was a little laggy and annoying at times. This is where I wish i had an iPhone because their touch screen is VERY VERY responsive and feels very smooth. On the HERO it never really did. I never got to try out the EVO but I saw youtube videos with the EVO being laggy and not as responsive. Did anybody get to try out the EPIC?
If any of you can give me some links and let me know your opinions on both phones that would be very grateful. Please no fanboy arguments.
(i didnt know if this was the correct section for this, sorry)
EDIT
Ok I have found more information at http://androidspin.com/2010/07/21/the-samsung-epic-4g-vs-the-htc-evo-4g/
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So how is TouchWiz anyways? And what do all you Evo users think so far?

Anybody???

Evo all the way! it´s HTC

Though there hasn't been an actual review of Epic 4G, since it's likely very similar to other Galaxy S phones, I'd say it completely destroys EVO.
Much better CPU/GPU, a physical keyboard (reportedly quite good), S-AMOLED destroys TFT LCD, probably lighter and EVO still has those build problems.
Unfortunately it's by Samsung.

I know the EVO has high capacity batteries, but does the Epic? This may be the deal breaker, my Moment has been hell-in-a-handset as far as battery life goes, it burns out by 3pm with light use and takes about 3 to 4 hrs to fully charge, and absolutely no big batts are anywhere to be found. There is no way Im dealing with this again, I dont mind shelling out a few extra $$ for a big battery, I need it.

Is there a way to get around the pentile display?

I really love my Captivate... but the screen is annoying me. Sitting next to my Evo, the pixellation on the Captivate is EXTREMELY noticeable and makes the phone look like it has a crappier resolution even though its .3inches smaller.
I imagine that I'm just stuck with this? Why would they do this? It makes the phone's display, which is a premium display, look like its cheap!
I've noticed it almost looks like the pentile pixels move around so I wonder if its a software feature and not just the screen or is that just wishful thinking?

man... you have a VERY good eyes... but the cappy screen is VERY good...

I have noticed that too my friend samsung mesmerise or whstever its called look better and less pixely but i guess its just the scrren you csnt do nothing about it
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Yuna said:
man... you have a VERY good eyes... but the cappy screen is VERY good...
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Well I used the Evo for ... well when did it come out, june? So I've used it since then... so its really easy for me to spot the pentile effect on the Captivate.
Don't get me wrong, I love my Captivate... but actually having to zoom in the browser now to read things is not my most favorite thing in the world. On my Evo, I would hardly ever zoom in landscape... and I wouldn't have to with the Captivate either but for the stupid pentile matrix on the display. I don't notice it so much with videos and things (which are absolutely phenomenal), just with white screens or when I'm browsing or holding the phone too close to my face. And the pentiles DO move - I'm guessing this is to prevent the AMOLED burn-in?

pentile = pixelization? or my english is too bad to understand you?

Pentile is different on the pixel level than LCD's. Here's a visual...
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okay, and why is it bad?

Yuna said:
okay, and why is it bad?
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Read the picture. It says there's 33% fewer subpixels, therefore less detail in the end (especially with text). The LCD displays have S-AMOLED beat by a pretty good margin with detail. Personally though, I love it because of the contrast ratios and color reproduction. It's the KING of black levels, with 100,000:1 static contrast ratio.

Guess we're just hosed on it... feels like 33% less resolution which is unacceptable...

I have a DroidX and a SGS, the SGS blows away the Droid X screen. But one thing I noticed is with the stock screen protector on it would make text look funny. You should try removing it and see if it helps. It was like my screen protector was reflecting light or something. Switched it out with a universal one and poof all better.

First REAL Nexus Prime Leak

"What you are seeing here is the first live photo of the Nexus Prime (or part of it), which comes to confirm several important specs of the upcoming device. First, we've got the HD resolution of the Super AMOLED confirmed - that's 720p on a screen just 4.3" in diagonal. As you can see from the image itself this gives you a pixel density of over 320 dpi, which is certainly more than anyone could need."
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via GSMArena

i doubt it
seems more like the SGS2 HD LTE that was released in Korea

a part of that phone,waiting more pics release

AllGamer said:
i doubt it
seems more like the SGS2 HD LTE that was released in Korea
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Did you take notice of the onscreen buttons? This is definitely the real deal.
GSMArena made the mistake of mixing DPI with PPI, so it's quite possible that the screen is in fact going to be 4.65" just like the SGS 2 HD. The 96 missing pixels are for the onscreen buttons and thus 1280x720 on 4.65 = ppi of 316.

Looks sweet... but that bezel...

.droid said:
Looks sweet... but that bezel...
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Yup, can't believe Samsung are going with a large bezel, when the rumors suggest that the iPhone 5 is going to have almost none.

Ah man, you beat me to it.
I was just about to post it here.
Link

Is in pure Nexus style

I was expecting something that would be totally black and sleek when the screen is off. ><

.droid said:
I was expecting something that would be totally black and sleek when the screen is off. ><
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Probably it will end up acting as mirror, where you'll see people looking into their phones to comb their hair, apply make up etc.

http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-vYPn43WALUw/TosRPrYYB5I/AAAAAAAACLU/NyvtKSdwORE/s1600/gsmarena_001.jpg

Interesting...looks nice. Shame about the large bezel but it does look like the real deal.
Can't wait to see the specs. Its tempting for sure but im gonna wait for nexus s build of ICS before i commit to another handset. My contract still got 12 months to go
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I will just from that picture it looka great, and specs will be too
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Looks good, of course you cant see anything from the picture but I do not want virtual home buttons

momeo said:
Looks good, of course you cant see anything from the picture but I do not want virtual home buttons
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Sorry but the virtual home, back, search, and menu buttons is one of the features Ice Cream Sandwich is making standard in the Android OS. This is probably an effort to cut out on the pesky problem of hardware buttons wearing out as so many people complain about the hard or soft keys on their device stop working. Not to mention the money and time device manufactures can save from not having to put these buttons on a device.

there's an advantage to a hardware button, even if it's a capacitative one
as it can end task when the Apps hung
if it's a soft button, then you are SOL when an App hung, and it hogs the entire screen as it usually does

AllGamer said:
there's an advantage to a hardware button, even if it's a capacitative one
as it can end task when the Apps hung
if it's a soft button, then you are SOL when an App hung, and it hogs the entire screen as it usually does
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This is where the problem is
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Samsung is the only OEM really trying with android anymore it seems.

now this guy got the real leak for Nexus 3 prime http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1289656

Nice, will buy it when availible
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"HTC One L" Design Concept based on HTC One Series // ver. 2

This is a redesign of the HTC One i that I did earlier. I know everyone hates the camera position lol, but I'd already started it so I just finished it off. The next one be be more mainstream
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Here's the 3D model as before. It looks a lot nicer in HD.
Comments welcome

plasmadan said:
This is a redesign of the HTC One i that I did earlier. I know everyone hates the camera position lol, but I'd already started it so I just finished it off. The next one be be more mainstream
Here's the 3D model as before. It looks a lot nicer in HD.
Comments welcome
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Cool, even though it copied the curve shape from the Sony Xperia GX. At first glance I was like, WTF is with the camera position. But now it makes sense to me, since the camera is located in the hollow space it wont be scratched when the phone lies on its back.
Interesting design. but Im not a fan of the front. I think the front of the HTC One X or HTC evo 4g LTE looks better.

averygagaanroid said:
Cool, even though it copied the curve shape from the Sony Xperia GX. At first glance I was like, WTF is with the camera position. But now it makes sense to me, since the camera is located in the hollow space it wont be scratched when the phone lies on its back.
Interesting design. but Im not a fan of the front. I think the front of the HTC One X or HTC evo 4g LTE looks better.
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Thanks I actually didn't copy anything, I literally just made it up as I went along, although I did use my One X for sizing reference.
I tried to create a "one piece" look with the curved glass on the front, it's easier to see in the vid.
My only regret with this design is curving the sides of the phone, It's not really in-keeping with the design of the One series, but it's just a concept after-all.

Two things: One, I get that you love the camera position but it will cost far more sales than it gains, looking at it from a real perspective. Secondly, you don't need a new thread for every design. =p

I think the front facing camera should be to the left of the top speaker grill, and also the phone seems a bit generic.. I think it should have a key design or feature that sets it apart from other design concepts that are crappy. (not saying its bad, but its not too amazing either.) You should have something like the One V whete bottom half of the phone is curved towards the holder, but instead of having that curve be just metal and that's it, make the buttons below the screen be on that curved part with glass over them so it looks a bit cooler. So its basically the phone you have now bent towards the viewer more at the bottom.