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MWC is here. Anyone keeping up with the new announcements?
The new Galaxy S phone looks amazing.
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The SGS II looks and sounds amazing. Hopefully Samsung will be better with updates this time around and work with the community a bit.
Yea,i read a few things that stated it was only coming to ATT and T mobile here in the states so I'm hoping at least some of that it's true, and soon too.
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I'll be at MWC from tuesday to thursday, anyone here going there too?
Mmm I'm currently a user of both samsung galaxy S and galaxy tab, and I have tio say that I'm disappointed with samsung... The stock rom s are very bad, the phone goes slow.fortunately, there is plenty of alternatives on internet, but none of them thanks tio samsung
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According to Taiwanese's online news....HTC Pyramid will be announced at MWC, and it will have dual camera to capture 3D videos....still waiting for official Pyramid specs....
Most of the phones are pretty cool. However, I'm most interested in the development pace of the processors within the next year. Seeing quad-core in a phone (for who knows why) is intriguing, yet makes me cry inside if I think about the impact it will have on battery consumption.
Qualcomm has announced a quadcore 2.5ghz CPU! Which uses 65% less power than the current ARM-based CPU cores!
http://androidcommunity.com/qualcomm-makes-a-broad-series-of-announcements-at-mwc-2011-20110214/
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Qualcomm has announced a quadcore 2.5ghz CPU! Which uses 65% less power than the current ARM-based CPU cores!
http://androidcommunity.com/qualcomm-makes-a-broad-series-of-announcements-at-mwc-2011-20110214/
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That's Insane!!!!! Maybe I can play Assassin's creed2 on it....ha ha..
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Qualcomm has announced a quadcore 2.5ghz CPU! Which uses 65% less power than the current ARM-based CPU cores!
http://androidcommunity.com/qualcomm-makes-a-broad-series-of-announcements-at-mwc-2011-20110214/
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But will it run Crysis?
Anandtech have a preliminary hands-on up on the Galaxy 2. Apparently the unit they had got very hot during use, which isn't surprising considering how thin the phone is.
I'm a Sprint customer up for an upgrade soon. I definitely want to switch out this pitiful Palm Pixi for an Android device. The developer community for Android is just so much more motivated and exciting than the webOS community.
As everyone knows, there are two awesome Android devices coming to Sprint in the next few months. The Nexus S 4G and the HTC EVO 3D. I originally had my heart set on the Nexus S, but then I fell in love with the awesome specs of the EVO 3D.
My main question is, I know that there will still be developers working on the Nexus S in a year, but will I regret getting it over the EVO 3D, being that it has lower specs? Do you think the Nexus S is a better choice?
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I'm a Sprint customer up for an upgrade soon. I definitely want to switch out this pitiful Palm Pixi for an Android device. The developer community for Android is just so much more motivated and exciting than the webOS community.
As everyone knows, there are two awesome Android devices coming to Sprint in the next few months. The Nexus S 4G and the HTC EVO 3D. I originally had my heart set on the Nexus S, but then I fell in love with the awesome specs of the EVO 3D.
My main question is, I know that there will still be developers working on the Nexus S in a year, but will I regret getting it over the EVO 3D, being that it has lower specs? Do you think the Nexus S is a better choice?
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Hardware wise the Evo 3d is definitely better. I don't think the NS 4g is too late and my reason behind that is because if Google continues rolling out major updates for the NS long before other devices get them then the NS will still remain current regardless of lack of dual core. Software can definitely make an old device feel new.
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JewishMatt said:
I'm a Sprint customer up for an upgrade soon. I definitely want to switch out this pitiful Palm Pixi for an Android device. The developer community for Android is just so much more motivated and exciting than the webOS community.
As everyone knows, there are two awesome Android devices coming to Sprint in the next few months. The Nexus S 4G and the HTC EVO 3D. I originally had my heart set on the Nexus S, but then I fell in love with the awesome specs of the EVO 3D.
My main question is, I know that there will still be developers working on the Nexus S in a year, but will I regret getting it over the EVO 3D, being that it has lower specs? Do you think the Nexus S is a better choice?
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As for the hardware, look at the Atrix...rubbish. EVO 3D should be a hell of a lot better than that though. I've been wanting to pull the trigger on a G2x but I keep holding off because I have a feeling there are going to be some killer uses of the NFC technology built into the Nexus S. If I'm wrong, I've still "stuck" myself with a truly fantastic device. As for getting updates early, it's not all it's chalked up to be so far with the NS. The one I have was stuck on 2.3.1 and I had to manually upgrade. As far as CM7 goes, the version built for the NS pales in comparison to the version I was running on my G2. Too many bugs and usability problems even with the "stable" release.
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As for the hardware, look at the Atrix...rubbish. EVO 3D should be a hell of a lot better than that though. I've been wanting to pull the trigger on a G2x but I keep holding off because I have a feeling there are going to be some killer uses of the NFC technology built into the Nexus S. If I'm wrong, I've still "stuck" myself with a truly fantastic device. As for getting updates early, it's not all it's chalked up to be so far with the NS. The one I have was stuck on 2.3.1 and I had to manually upgrade. As far as CM7 goes, the version built for the NS pales in comparison to the version I was running on my G2. Too many bugs and usability problems even with the "stable" release.
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So do you think the EVO 3D would be better, based on the next-gen hardware?
Oh it will clearly have better hardware. But for what? There is nothing out there that taxes the Nexus S at this point. It is fast enough.
If you want the 3d or the bigger screen, wait. But don't wait for better performance, there is no point unless you just like running benchmarks all day.
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I'm getting the Nexus S because I've always wanted a dev phone. I'm sitting on 3 full upgrades, so I'll get the Evo 3D this summer as well.
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So do you think the EVO 3D would be better, based on the next-gen hardware?
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Who knows, the Evo 3d might be the better phone. It all depends on what your looking for. What exactly do you want in a phone? Most likely the Evo 3d will have more developers than the NS, but the NS software will always be officially up to date and run more smoothly since the software was built specifically for this device. I think since more dual core, etc phones are coming out GOOGLE will continue to roll out major updates for the NS to prove that software plays a major part in smartphones. I personally don't see why we need a dual core phone if our phone is already fast, but that's just me.
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So do you think the EVO 3D would be better, based on the next-gen hardware?
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spec wise yes but the design is crap IMO. ill go with the nexus s anyday.
WiMax sucks imho
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WiMax sucks imho
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way to troll t-mobile boy! thanks for playing!
I hate 3d and HTC, it is all BS just get a Nexus S, the whole idea that the Qualcom dual core is faster than Tegra 2 is false as well. They boasted that their 1.5ghz dual core processor can run circles around a Tegra 2 clocked at 1ghz. Well... OBVIOUSLY. Plus this is the same Evo just with 3d and a slightly faster processor, HTC is bringing fragmentation to a new level, they have software fragmentation within software fragmentation. A great majority of all of HTC's devices will not receive Sense 3.0. Nexus S wins by the software route, and maybe even the hardware one too, HTC cameras never perform as advertised and their screens are crap a lot of the time. Nexus S 4G may be late, but not too late. I would say it's late when you see a Tegra 2 device on Sprint like the Galaxy S2, it runs circles around the Evo 3D for sure, just Google some benchmarks.
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way to troll t-mobile boy! thanks for playing!
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It's my view on the technology this phone will use. I don't see what T-Mobile has to do with it and I'm a man.
This phone will use WiMax, if you're in an area that has it, maybe it will make you happy. My experiences with the Evo and WiMax in NY were negative.
Other than that it's a Nexus S on a CDMA network that will let Sprint customers enjoy the pure Google Android experience without switching carriers. That's great. Choice is great.
I personally wouldn't let WiMax factor into my decision if I was on another carrier looking at sprint.
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WiMax sucks imho
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Engineer something better....
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Engineer something better....
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WiMax does suck, LTE IS TEH FUTURE
Lol... xD in all honesty WiMax might make the Evo 3d heavier, and the 3d might have already made it heavy to begin with, who knows I could be wrong.
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the evo3d isnt a big enough advancement for me to ditch my evo for it. if i cant get my hw003 replaced with a 004, ill be buying the nexus s, at retail. no contracts for this guy...or maybe ill get it on a contract...
if the nexus comes SOON, ill jump on it, mostly for the dev aspect and the gpu. if its not coming until first or second week in may, ill wait to handle an evo3d. the evo 3d is physically ugly though, imo and form factor means a lot to me.
i prefer htc to samsung but i may be playing with a ns4g very soon. Now if only I knew WHEN it was coming...cause no public release dates is straight up oscar mayer
For me, the 'getting updates first' perk of the Nexus S is more important than dual-core or 3d. Plus, I'm just sick of the Hero and want a new phone ASAP.
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I hate 3d and HTC, it is all BS just get a Nexus S, the whole idea that the Qualcom dual core is faster than Tegra 2 is false as well. They boasted that their 1.5ghz dual core processor can run circles around a Tegra 2 clocked at 1ghz. Well... OBVIOUSLY. Plus this is the same Evo just with 3d and a slightly faster processor, HTC is bringing fragmentation to a new level, they have software fragmentation within software fragmentation. A great majority of all of HTC's devices will not receive Sense 3.0. Nexus S wins by the software route, and maybe even the hardware one too, HTC cameras never perform as advertised and their screens are crap a lot of the time. Nexus S 4G may be late, but not too late. I would say it's late when you see a Tegra 2 device on Sprint like the Galaxy S2, it runs circles around the Evo 3D for sure, just Google some benchmarks.
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Obviously your a supporter of the tegra 2, you have a xoom. So of course your going to have a biased opinion. You have little knowledge but a whole lot of hate. To the OP, don't listen to this guy, he seriously is not a good source and just wants to troll. That said these phones aren't even out yet so how can such strong opinions (ok mainly thee evo 3d) be postulated?
I'M IN SPAAAACCCEEEE! I'M IN SPACE! I'M IN SPACE!
Nexus-S is a bad ass device, who cares about dual core right now, I would wait until "Ice cream" update is out, for true dual core support, and then get the newest Android phone out at that time, which will probably be a dual core Nexus-3.0 that will be first phone with "Ice Cream" 3.1.
So get the Nexus-S now and have fun. And upgrade to the true dual core phone Nexus-3.0, when it comes out if you want.
Dual.core sounds tempting but im not a game player on my.phone. So for some the nexus s looks to be a great upgrade.
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For me, the 'getting updates first' perk of the Nexus S is more important than dual-core or 3d. Plus, I'm just sick of the Hero and want a new phone ASAP.
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You poor soul I had to drop the hero as soon as the evo came out. I swore sometimes having that little guy overclocked actuallt performed worse
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Just a thought... from the Old WinMo days HTC did not purchase Drivers from Qualcomm for their SoCs thereby gimping their phones.
Wondering if HTC might be doing the same for Sensation.
Can any1 take a look into this?
THanks
very true and good idea
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very true and good idea
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Yea, i think upgraded drivers may help... need to compare other andreno 220 devices
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Isn't that what they did to the HTC Touch? That sounds familiar.
Which phone (or phones if there is a close battle) currently has the most roms, tweaks and support on xda?
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Probably the Nexus devices (One, S, Galaxy), Samsung GSII (because it sold so many units), and the more powerful/best selling HTC devices (Evo 4G, G2/DZ, etc.).
Just browse the forums you'll quickly see which phones have a vibrant dev community.
HTC's HD2. There is no device with Development anywhere near it
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Probably the Nexus devices (One, S, Galaxy), Samsung GSII (because it sold so many units), and the more powerful/best selling HTC devices (Evo 4G, G2/DZ, etc.).
Just browse the forums you'll quickly see which phones have a vibrant dev community.
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Thanks for that dude! Decided on next phone, can't go to far wrong with the samsungs. I want a nice variety of custom roms on this one!
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HTC's HD2. There is no device with Development anywhere near it
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Preferably something vaguely current... although I had a peek in the hd2 dev forum and it's still busy!
Actually after reading up on the specs this is still a good phone, especially for one released in 2009! Nearly same specs as my xperia play!
It might not be the cream-of-the-crop anymore, but Development-wise it smokes every other device out there. Performance is still admirable, too
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It might not be the cream-of-the-crop anymore, but Development-wise it smokes every other device out there. Performance is still admirable, too
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It goes to show that all the talk of quad cores and such is all nonsense. Fewer faster cores is the way to go at the moment. Hardware has far surpassed software.
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It goes to show that all the talk of quad cores and such is all nonsense. Fewer faster cores is the way to go at the moment. Hardware has far surpassed software.
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It's at the point where 'we can't upgrade the software version, so we better give them something new'.
MOAR COREZ!!!!111!!oneoneroflcopter!!
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It's at the point where 'we can't upgrade the software version, so we better give them something new'.
MOAR COREZ!!!!111!!oneoneroflcopter!!
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Exactly. There is more talk and excitement over the Tegra 3 than over the MUCH faster Snapdragon S4. The only reason the Tegra 3 gets more attention is because idiots believe that Android is actually capable of using the other two cores. Breaking News: It can't. ICS improved support for dual cores. It still doesn't fully utilize dual cores at the moment. All it can do currently with quad core devices is recognize the other two cores. It cannot actually use them for anything. Ignorance breeds stupidity when untreated.
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I'm personally hanging for Krait
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I'm personally hanging for Krait
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Yep. The S4 seems promising already. I prefer Adreno anyway.
htc hd2 or galaxy II
S4 over T3 for me.
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Go to forums home and see number of threads and posts oposite to each of devices.
You will quickly get idea.
hiii guyz i m going to buy htc one v for my brother as it has ics pre installed...
is it good??
ny one tryed it?
will it be good than galaxy r??
please give your opinion ??
here is specification from gsmareana--http://www.gsmarena.com/htc_one_v-4575.php
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today i gets hands on htc one v...
its good but i cant feel its gaving ics on it...
what about huwai honour ,it too gets ics it it...
and the new released intel processor lava Xolo
X900.??
akshatsourav said:
hiii guyz i m going to buy htc one v for my brother as it has ics pre installed...
is it good??
ny one tryed it?
will it be good than galaxy r??
please give your opinion ??
here is specification from gsmareana--http://www.gsmarena.com/htc_one_v-4575.php
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Well according to the specs (pretty disappointing, but expected that from HTC), its just an ICS installed HTC Desire S...
Single core processor, well, is not future proof according to me... But if u want the HTC experience and prefer looks over specs, then it is for you at that price range...
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Well according to the specs (pretty disappointing, but expected that from HTC), its just an ICS installed HTC Desire S...
Single core processor, well, is not future proof according to me... But if u want the HTC experience and prefer looks over specs, then it is for you at that price range...
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thanx buddy....
but waitin fr some more comments...
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thanx buddy....
but waitin fr some more comments...
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Watch out the size of the mobile. It is just 2/3rd size of galaxy r. You need the bigger display to enjoy ics, surf, games etc. My friend recently bought in poorvika Chennai. They did not have the dummy piece and asked him to pay before they open the box and show the piece. I don't like the physical buttons and design. Those spaces could have been used for display.
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It depends on expectations, it's clearly a successor of HTC legend, and it has its advantages and disadvantages. User interface is pretty nice, u cannot even compare ****ty tw style. HTC tries at least make some modification in their ui, not like sammy. I can bet that camera is not worse than ours. Unibody feels more sturdy and solid. And think that not everyone is an android freak that likes huge and fast devices. But even here devs interest will be most possibly much bigger than in case of sgr. If the price is good I think it's worth to consider.
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It depends on expectations, it's clearly a successor of HTC legend, and it has its advantages and disadvantages. User interface is pretty nice, u cannot even compare ****ty tw style. HTC tries at least make some modification in their ui, not like sammy. I can bet that camera is not worse than ours. Unibody feels more sturdy and solid. And think that not everyone is an android freak that likes huge and fast devices. But even here devs interest will be most possibly much bigger than in case of sgr. If the price is good I think it's worth to consider.
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price difference of sgr and one v
(in indian markets)
sgr ~21000 INR(~405 USD)
one v ~18500 INR (~356 USD)
What about htc one s??? You could consider that if it's available and in your budget
One s is dual core and has decent specs
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I thought about it too! I just don't trust HTC after my adventure with Incredible S and qualcom snapdragon is not the fastest cpu (1,5 ghz in SGS II Lte is not as fast as 1,2 hgz exynos in sgs II). If not exynos I would prefer Ti OMAP. So I'll wait till somebody test it.
Well, it is obviously not as good as the R going by specs. But mostly everybody has had some issue or the other with the R. HTC devices are the most reliable in my experience.
And the dev support would be awesome.
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Well, it is obviously not as good as the R going by specs. But mostly everybody has had some issue or the other with the R. HTC devices are the most reliable in my experience.
And the dev support would be awesome.
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i hav used galaxy s, galaxy tab,
and using galaxy r....
i havnt felt ny unreliablness in them...
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I thought about it too! I just don't trust HTC after my adventure with Incredible S and qualcom snapdragon is not the fastest cpu (1,5 ghz in SGS II Lte is not as fast as 1,2 hgz exynos in sgs II). If not exynos I would prefer Ti OMAP. So I'll wait till somebody test it.
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wat iz the exprence?
yeah im too waiting to first check it out live....
will go tomorrow to local store...
will sure write wat i get on that...
Exactly...I hadn't any sort of problems with my SGR either, on the other hand HTC Incredible S was really unreliable.
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What about htc one s??? You could consider that if it's available and in your budget
One s is dual core and has decent specs
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one s have 1.5 ghz dual core processor which is next gen arm v9 (considered as a one of the fastest smart phone), it have awesome specs like samoled display, 8mpix shooter, preloded ics. but its much expensive compared to one v
one v is 18500 INR (~350 USD)
one s is 34000 INR (~650 USD)
I really don't believe that this Qualcomm MSM8260A Snapdragon (1.5 ghz) is gonna be faster than samsung exynos in sgs2.
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I really don't believe that this Qualcomm MSM8260A Snapdragon (1.5 ghz) is gonna be faster than samsung exynos in sgs2.
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I just read review by gsmarena they says that one s is fastest phone of the world (its faster than one x quad core tegra 3), its also hard to believe for me what scores they post there
http://m.gsmarena.com/htc_one_s-review-746p3.php
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Wow...that's really hard to believe, but if it's true then I'm really impressed.
Well, I have never used any of the flagship devices by samsung for any extended periods of time.
But my experience with Galaxy R and Galaxy SL have NOT been amazing.
Reflashing firmwares. Wiping cache. Spending hours on google researching the problem you are having.
Never a samsung again for me.
My next device would be either a HTC or a Sony.
Mine experience is far away from being amazing but it's ok, everything has worked as it should. The only thing that bothers me is lack of both samsung's and devs' support for SGR.
I would never buy a "poorer brother" of a flagship model ever again. IT turned out to be an unwanted child. Next one will be a flagship - due to best support from each side, even the older one like SGS2....but most probably will be a Nexus.
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Mine experience is far away from being amazing but it's ok, everything has worked as it should. The only thing that bothers me is lack of both samsung's and devs' support for SGR.
I would never buy a "poorer brother" of a flagship model ever again. IT turned out to be an unwanted child. Next one will be a flagship - due to best support from each side, even the older one like SGS2....but most probably will be a Nexus.
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U should wait for s iii to come it will be costly than sii and nexus but i think exynos quad core @1.5ghz will deliver much better processimg power than htc one s and one x
http://m.gsmarena.com/samsung_i9300_galaxy_s_iii-4238.php
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I am not that demanding...dual-core is really enough for me I just want a solid device with real devs/producent support.