Should I order a note II or keep my s3 and save my money... Also which would be more suitable for 12/21/12 apocalypse? Which accessories are a must for this predicament?
Thanks in advance.
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Should I order a note II or keep my s3 and save my money... Also which would be more suitable for 12/21/12 apocalypse? Which accessories are a must for this predicament?
Thanks in advance.
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Only major difference between the S3 and Note 2 are the screen size, and the Note 2 is quad core whereas the S3 is dual core. So really its personal preference, the Note 2's bootloader may or may not ever be unlocked so if hacking is more your thing i'd pass on it. If you want my personal opinion, i'd stick with your S3 and save some money
Keep with SIII. New firmware from Sammy will add all note features in Q1 2013. If I were to upgrade get a Nexus 4 which will also be in stock in Q1 2013 which has the similar specs to Note II such as 2GB RAM and Quad Core CPU.
you don't believe in that end of world rubbish right?
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dnar56 said:
Should I order a note II or keep my s3 and save my money... Also which would be more suitable for 12/21/12 apocalypse? Which accessories are a must for this predicament?
Thanks in advance.
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In reality the S3 is still an amazing phone that can not only handle anything you throw at it, but it has pretty much every custom ROM, mod, kernel, and theme you could possibly want and will likely have great developer and community support for the foreseeable future so unless your really need the marginal better real world performance and the 0.7" bigger screen I would save your money and go with the S3. As far as which is more suitable for an apocalypse, neither, because once there is no more electricity both would be useless once they ran out of battery (Unless you constructed a hand crank generator or solar cell charger ). Also I imagine all cellular infrastructure needed for voice and data to work wouldn't function either. Accessories wise a good case like the Otterbox Defender Series would be perfect to prevent the phone from getting banged up and scratched (It includes a built in screen protector).
Try both and see what fits in your hand more comfortably. If you are seriously concerned about the apocalypse, the Note II might make for a better weapon due to its size.
I thought it was 12/12/12. The note 2 also has spen
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I thought it was 12/12/12. The note 2 also has spen
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You have to get your apocalypse dates right if you're going to survive them.
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Technically the world was supposed to end a couple months ago... You know, due to leap year...
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Technically the world was supposed to end a couple months ago... You know, due to leap year...
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Shhhh don't tell them. Its funny to see the people who believe this rubbish panic. I survived 2000, 6/6/2006, Justin Bieber and End of the world 2012 - the real date due to leap years so 2012 part 2 bring it on
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Technically the world was supposed to end a couple months ago... You know, due to leap year...
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Leap year was recently invented by reptilians who shared the tech for our phones!
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This just in.... The world will end the jellybean release from Verizon, and somehow after it ends they will be back billing us for voiding our early termination agreements....
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. . . As far as which is more suitable for an apocalypse, neither, because once there is no more electricity both would be useless once they ran out of battery . . .
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I would imagine the Note 2 could do a slight bit more damage as a projectile against the zombie hordes that are bound to crop up, though.
- ooofest
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I would imagine the Note 2 could do a slight bit more damage as a projectile against the zombie hordes that are bound to crop up, though.
- ooofest
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You forgot using the spen as a stabbing utensil
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You forgot using the spen as a stabbing utensil
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+2 for the Note 2 in a post-apocalypse world
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Only major difference between the S3 and Note 2 are the screen size, and the Note 2 is quad core whereas the S3 is dual core. So really its personal preference, the Note 2's bootloader may or may not ever be unlocked so if hacking is more your thing i'd pass on it. If you want my personal opinion, i'd stick with your S3 and save some money
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Or the S-Pen, or the features associated with it. No big difference, huh?
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Was out looking at tabs today.. they all suck.. my sr screen looks better and does the same thing..so..
The Samsung Note will be awesome .. no doubt.. heard it will be coming to ATT&T.. but I might just get the unlocked version instead.
I like big phones.. love the SR and the Note will be best of both worlds..
Not to mention the screen on the Note is beautiful!!
I'm with you on that. I can't wait for an LTE version of the Note to come to AT&T. However, I'm curious to see if people will be able to do much ROM work on this tab due to the specialized software that it's running. Other than rooting the phone and getting superuser access to it, I'm not sure you can mess with a lot of it's functions without losing a lot of it's digitizer functions.
I hear you on that, but I'm sure they will have something in the works...Heck the Note will be great as is..but its nice to "play" with them.
Its anybody's guess when Att&t will get it.. It will be soon I'm sure.. with the Nexus coming from Verizon.. The Note would be a perfect answer to the Nexus.
I love that "Pen" that comes with the Note..
I would pay $300 or more for the Note at Att&T no question.
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I hear you on that, but I'm sure they will have something in the works...Heck the Note will be great as is..but its nice to "play" with them.
Its anybody's guess when Att&t will get it.. It will be soon I'm sure.. with the Nexus coming from Verizon.. The Note would be a perfect answer to the Nexus.
I love that "Pen" that comes with the Note..
I would pay $300 or more for the Note at Att&T no question.
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i would trade in the rocket and pay full price for the note without question once/if it comes to at&t<<<
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i would trade in the rocket and pay full price for the note without question once/if it comes to at&t<<<
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According to this it will...
http://www.slashgear.com/samsung-galaxy-note-headed-to-usa-on-att-says-fcc-30184411/
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According to this it will...
http://www.slashgear.com/samsung-galaxy-note-headed-to-usa-on-att-says-fcc-30184411/
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but when it hits will it have LTE, i mean im tempted either way to be completely honest, i would give up LTE to have the screen size, resolution, pen, and processor.
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but when it hits will it have LTE, i mean im tempted either way to be completely honest, i would give up LTE to have the screen size, resolution, pen, and processor.
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Me too.. I would sacrifice LTE for all the goodies this phone is packing.
One thing to ponder.. Snapdragon only supports LTE..... according to Att&T..
It should be out by the end of q1
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I would love the note but I'm not going to wait around holding my breath for rumored release dates.
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I would love the note but I'm not going to wait around holding my breath for rumored release dates.
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Me too.. I would sacrifice LTE for all the goodies this phone is packing.
One thing to ponder.. Snapdragon only supports LTE..... according to Att&T..
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Looks more and more like US version will be similar to the LTE version in Korea with the Snapdragon processor. Considering that the Nexus starts at $299 with contract, I won't be surprised if this one starts at the same price or even at $349.
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That's direct from my sources at Samsung
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I've heard that before...... Nexus lol
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Nexus will not hit art until late q2 maybe even q3
My guy has been dead on with release dates (for those that haven't followed me on android forums).one of the guys up there has a testing unit now actually.
Unlike previous devices they won't let me play with that one tho
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I've heard that before...... Nexus lol
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Nexus will not hit art until late q2 maybe even q3
My guy has been dead on with release dates (for those that haven't followed me on android forums).one of the guys up there has a testing unit now actually.
Unlike previous devices they won't let me play with that one tho
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So am i to understand that the NOTE will NOT have the Exynos Proccesor and instead the snap dragon when it comes to the US. BUT if i buy it from the UK it will come with the 1.4 exynos dual core??
thats retarded. if this is true i will be buying the NOTE next week and not wait for it.
Do you guys all like the Note that much? It's so big, even the SR is a little big for my taste. The extra screen space is nice, but when it's no longer practical to use as a phone, then doesn't defeat it's purpose? Maybe it's just me, but when the Streak came out and I saw people with them pressed against their heads, I just shook my head.
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Do you guys all like the Note that much? It's so big, even the SR is a little big for my taste. The extra screen space is nice, but when it's no longer practical to use as a phone, then doesn't defeat it's purpose? Maybe it's just me, but when the Streak came out and I saw people with them pressed against their heads, I just shook my head.
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It will Deff be a headset phone.....lol
but yes im all for it. i dont plan on looking like a fool with the tablet pressed to me ear......
I will see what I can confirm
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So am i to understand that the NOTE will NOT have the Exynos Proccesor and instead the snap dragon when it comes to the US. BUT if i buy it from the UK it will come with the 1.4 exynos dual core??
thats retarded. if this is true i will be buying the NOTE next week and not wait for it.
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I will see what I can confirm
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Good lookin, i am oh so curious about that if thats the case.
If it comes to Att&T and uses LTE it will have the Snapdragon.. unless the change something before then.. I doubt it..
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Do you guys all like the Note that much? It's so big, even the SR is a little big for my taste. The extra screen space is nice, but when it's no longer practical to use as a phone, then doesn't defeat it's purpose? Maybe it's just me, but when the Streak came out and I saw people with them pressed against their heads, I just shook my head.
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I love big phones.. I will get the Note... I don't put the phone to my head anyways.. use speaker..
I mean who talks on the phone these days?
I'm a huge fan boy of Samsung.....amazing engineering and well priced for excellent product!
So naturally my first Samsung was captivate! then the skyrocket! Omg what a phone! Bigger screen crisper resolution.....no lag.....front facing camera! Thank you Samsung!
Then fate handed me a GNote! With a stylus! (my first smart phone had a stylus and I was devastated that they started phasing them out) this phone has a huge huge screen. Beautiful white body with great cameras. Everything and more then the skyrocket had. The phone does feel a tad bit bulky...one handed operation can be difficult...but once you get used to it....there is no turning back. I fell in love and the extra function of the s pen has added an extra dimension to smart phones today. I can take a picture of myself and customize a message to my wife. Not a generic template that every one with access to market place can use. But I can create a masterpiece and personalize everything for each person.
If you're thinking of getting a new phone the obvious choice is the GNote! How many processors do you truly need? If you need more then two...grab a PC. The real estate this phone offers is surreal combined with the ability to use the s pen to personalize every single message you send to someone is beyond worth the upgrade. Also the s pen can input complex formulas and mathematical problems that go into my calculus course....about to try it on my discrete mathematics class.
Go for it. Now who wants to buy a skyrocket??
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ugh
I had one. Too big, and too slow. Went back to my rocket.
LOL! Funny - I'm going back from a Note to a Skyrocket despite the fact that there's allot I enjoy about my Note. I love the screen, but I never find myself using the S-Pen like I thought I would and it's just too big for me to take it around on my belt easily (I get out and about a fair amount). I really like my Note it and may keep it as a backup (if I can afford to), but it's just not working out for me on a daily basis like I thought it would.
Far too large for me..
I love my skyrocket
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I had one. Too big, and too slow. Went back to my rocket.
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Well to each their own . You realize the hardware (processor-ram) is the same as skyrocket? So speeds are technically the same. Atleast I read they were. I could be wrong.
They are both great phones....but skyrocket is just too small a screen. I do alot of reading ebooks and webpages so the note is perfect for that.
So anyways...I love them both
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I like the size of the note for playing around, but for ME it just isnt practical. That and the fact that me and my friends get a good laugh everytime we see someone holding the note to their ear talking on it.
I'm already close to my limit fitting my Skyrocket in my pocket yet alone a Note.. that thing is huge.
At the gym theres like a 30% chance that my phone pops out of my shorts lol.
You must be overcompensating for something if you have a note
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You must be overcompensating for something if you have a note
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That something would be Ego.
-Once you go NOTE, you'd say 4 inches a Joke
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-Once you go NOTE, you'd say 4 inches a Joke
NOTE user:
"take a deep breath, make sure to get a good look at it, relax and slowly take it in, the size is overwhelming at first but you will have a happy ending afterwards".
Woman:
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Note II Oct 2012, COMMING TO a ATT store near U!!! I
Patience
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Note II Oct 2012, COMMING TO a ATT store near U!!! I
Patience
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That's based on rumors from a website notorious for fake articles.
You may be waiting for a long time.
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I had a note. I use my phone A LOT. The note was hurting my hand holding it all day and using the pen. So I traded for a skyrocket. I really really tried to like the note. You can make smart phones as large as you want, you can make one the size of a bus that you have to put a sim card in. But there has to be a line drawn somewhere, and for me, the note was just to big. Not to mention I was never seld conscious until I was holding that thing to my ear. If you want real estate, get a tablet. For me, the skyrocket is about as big as im comfortable with. To each his own, but its nonsense to try and convince someone otherwise, everyone knows what they want and can afford out of a phone, and will buy accordingly.
I had a Note for about two months, sold it.
Sorry, but you (anyone) look ridiculous using that phone, plus it's laggy (even custom ROMs) and it garnered too much attention from people for my taste.
not interested in the note at all.
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not interested in the note at all.
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Join the party
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Join the party
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I'll bring the beer
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I'll bring the beer
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ill get the blow and hookers
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ill get the blow and hookers
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deal!
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Man does the new phone look boring and same old, same old.
Now to see how far HTC pushes the ITC...
http://www.theregister.co.uk/2012/09/10/apple_htc_patent/
For those that don't want to click, HTC is seeking to ban the iPhone 5 in the US due to the fact that HTC owns 2 patents relating to connecting a device to a 4G or LTE network.
Realistically, they'll probably just use it as leverage against Apple for something else rather than have an all out ban on importing the devices; but it will be interesting to see the result.
For the phone specifically...I agree *yawn*. 4 inch screen, big deal. 5 icon rows, whoopie... Absolutely nothing new in that department.
Sammy is also gonna strike at apple with its 12% of the world's LTE patents
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Now to see how far HTC pushes the ITC...
http://www.theregister.co.uk/2012/09/10/apple_htc_patent/
For those that don't want to click, HTC is seeking to ban the iPhone 5 in the US due to the fact that HTC owns 2 patents relating to connecting a device to a 4G or LTE network.
Realistically, they'll probably just use it as leverage against Apple for something else rather than have an all out ban on importing the devices; but it will be interesting to see the result.
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I hope HTC/Samsung sue the heck out of Apple for how they've been acting.
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For the phone specifically...I agree *yawn*. 4 inch screen, big deal. 5 icon rows, whoopie... Absolutely nothing new in that department.
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I know, oh god. It's basically a 4 inch iPhone 4s.
It's a piece of crap. Iphone 5 can't even be compared to Skyrocket, no way it would match up with S3 or Note 2 :laugh: Only Ifans would consider this icrap as an "evolution".
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...5 icon rows, whoopie... Absolutely nothing new in that department.
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Whoopie? Really? 5 icon rows may seem like no big thing to you but I'll have you know that Apple has a patent on the number "5". So nobody has the right to use 5's without Apple's permission.
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Whoopie? Really? 5 icon rows may seem like no big thing to you but I'll have you know that Apple has a patent on the number "5". So nobody has the right to use 5's without Apple's permission.
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You guys are cracking me up. Like it's actually a bad device or something.
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You guys are cracking me up. Like it's actually a bad device or something.
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It is, it's just an iPhone 4s xl with lte
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In b4 thread gets locked.
I would have to think apple has taken into account the lte threats and has side stepped the patents in a sneaky way.
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You guys are cracking me up. Like it's actually a bad device or something.
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How is it a good device is there something innovative or revolutionary
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In b4 thread gets locked.
I would have to think apple has taken into account the lte threats and has side stepped the patents in a sneaky way.
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According to the articles I've read about the HTC case the only thing they've done (for that specific case) is ask the judge to invalidate the patents...
Not much changed since 4S, but people will buy it anyway.
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It is, it's just an iPhone 4s xl with lte
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And an A6 processor. And a much better camera. And a different design. And a different connector.
And so.. how is it just like an iPhone 4S? Aside from the little silver picture of an apple on the back..
Seriously you guys.
That's it though, its faster and and has a better camera. That is expected from new phones. Nothing is exciting about the new iPhone.
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That's it though, its faster and and has a better camera. That is expected from new phones. Nothing is exciting about the new iPhone.
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And the S3 just blew everyone's socks off.
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And the S3 just blew everyone's socks off.
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I was left depressed by the s3 actually I want MOAR POWAH
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In b4 thread gets locked.
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And the S3 just blew everyone's socks off.
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Agreed, the S3 was the same. nothing exciting
I was a little late to the smart phone era. The main thing that got me to the iPhone a while back was the fact that you could jailbreak it. At the time, in my opinion, and personal knowledge, Apple iOS had the apps and the features that I wanted in my professional and personal life. Since then, the manufactures, developers and community like this forum have taken the high end android based phones far pass anything Apple could put out. I want to break my phone so I can get a SIII or something just to keep testing out all the awesome things coming out. Keep up the work guys!
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I was left depressed by the s3 actually I want MOAR POWAH
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I'm givin' her all she's got, Cap'n!
But seriously, when (if?) there's an S4, it really does need to be a significant upgrade from the S3. Why spend all that money for a new phone just to get a little bit more RAM, a little bit faster processor, and a few other very minute improvements? I was ready to sell my SR to get an S3 just before they announced it, but I decided not too because it was so underwhelming. Based on today and *trying to be a reasonable individual* I think that, compared to the jump from SR to S3, the iPhone 4S to iPhone 5 is a pretty good upgrade.
What are your thoughts? I didn't like the broadway presentation much lol but the phone itself looks impressive
Man I can't wait to get my hands on it. The S4 is going to be great there are some features that i love. Touch less air view is one of them
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Man I can't wait to get my hands on it. The S4 is going to be great there are some features that i love. Touch less air view is one of them
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yeah that was pretty cool. the 13mp camera looks awesome
Its a nice upgrade. But for me its not enough to make me want to leave my s3 behind just yet.
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Its a nice upgrade. But for me its not enough to make me want to leave my s3 behind just yet.
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I agree with you but the amazing display is something that I have to day is amazing
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Its a nice upgrade. But for me its not enough to make me want to leave my s3 behind just yet.
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Same here,
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My thoughts? Quite simple... they pulled an Apple with design.. but the specs and features are quite impressive and tempting.
I m sure it will be successful
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Its a nice upgrade. But for me its not enough to make me want to leave my s3 behind just yet.
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Definitely agree, I believe us GS3 users are not as impressed as others. The gs3 set the bar so high, it's kinda hard to notch that with the s4. The obvious hardware upgrade is nice which I still don't believe android is ready for quad core, octa-core processors and again we might the least powerful one. All the camera stuff if you don't voice chat, then all that doesn't matter. Also the air wave is kinda overrated bet most of us won't use it,cool idea though. Might be stuck to stock browser too and for some reason I have never used it on this phone or previous one.
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Not going to make me switch. I am actually more impressed with the HTC One due to the build quality.
I love my s3, but IMO most these features they have are gimmicky and I would hardly use majority of them. I will say the camera looks good, but also have been impressed with the Ones camera.
Honestly Id rather have a Note 2 over this.
I am sure it will sell well though.
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I'm not as excited about the S4 as I was about the S3. But that doesn't mean I won't get it! This phone will be too dope to pass up... Once I get that sexy beast in the palm of my hand, there's gonna be no going back. (that's what she said) Does anyone else think it's slightly weak that Samsung releases the S4 so soon after the S3? Obviously they know people like me will buy it anyways, but still.... Who wants to take a guess at off contract pricing for the Samsung Galaxy S4? Over $700.00? My guess is the $650.00 range.
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I love my s3, but IMO most these features they have are gimmicky and I would hardly use majority of them.
I am sure it will sell well though.
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The SIV looks just like the S3, that's the only downfall!
Other than that, yes.
I'll be getting the 64GB Version w/ a 64GB SD Card.
Don't get me wrong, its going to be a great phone for anyone who is not using the s3...
I just feel the "upgrades" are nothing plausible compare to the concept of s3...i mean i do not use all of the motions of s3...few additional ones are not going to change that because well...I wont' be using them. I do not voice chat so all the pretty camera things are cool.
Do I want it? yes...will I cough up another 200 bucks? Heck no! hell it wont be 200 considering t-mobile will probably sell it at what? 350? 400?
Its not plausable to the point I will drop my s3 and run after it...s3 set the bar too high for even samsung. This is like Iphone 4 and Iphone 4s...the s4 being the 4s...expect the gs3 blows the iphone out of the water so we wont even get on to s4.
Perhaps if the s5 comes around, we will talk
For me, I don't even like the Samsung software anyway, so all I pay attention to is the specs. Which means for me its just another notch up in the seemingly never-ending screen size growth of android phones; and some modest hardware upgrades.
I will say that the processor, new sensors (temperature, humidity & some others) and camera sounds pretty awesome, but nowhere near anything good enough for me to switch.
And Samsung with all its gimmicky software features is nothing in my eyes worth looking at trying out TouchJizz...
I won't be switching any time soon. Especially since I just upgraded on January 27. And it was a tough decision between this and the Note 2. Went with the S3 cause I got it for $99.99 at Target.
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I might be tempted to switch if they got rid of the soft buttons on the bottom of the phone. I'm constantly having to be wary of them and still managing to hit them and mess up what I was working on despite being careful...
Re: Galaxy S IV.
I plan on getting it. The specs look too sweet to past up...plus I'm due for a upgrade
US version no octo.
No thank you.
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2189689
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2059798
Anyone have any idea if its pentile or not
Wow I think it is pentile I'll pass only thing that's bad about my s3 sorry I can see the grainyness smfh
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not sure if this is pure bs or if its real.. but if its the real deal then its fantastic!
Google’s big yearly conference is often the stage for new products, and this year is promising to be bigger than any other. Despite shifting from two smaller keynotes to one larger keynote, Google is ready to put on quite a show tomorrow. Part of the big day will be to announce a new version of Samsung’s latest flagship, the Galaxy S4. While Samsung’s phone is an incredible piece of hardware, many users find themselves less than pleased with Samsung’s version of Android. To resolve this once and for all, a pure AOSP version of the Galaxy S4 is being prepped for launch and will be unveiled during the IO keynote.
Not to be confused with a Nexus phone, which is a piece of hardware made with Google’s guiding hand, the Galaxy S4 GE will feature stock Android inside the familiar plastic casing. According to sources on hand at Google IO, this Google Edition phone is a collaboration between Samsung and Google to address a growing group of users that prefer stock Android on something other than a Nexus. In order to accomplish this right now, users would need to install custom versions of Android like CyanogenMod. Complete with removable battery and expandable storage with the MicroSD card slot, this phone could certainly address this growing niche.
This Google Edition S4 is expected to be made available starting in June and will be available on T-Mobile bands. At this time we are unaware of pricing or whether more bands will be made available. It’s also unclear if Samsung will be selling the phone or if it will be available through the Google Play Store.
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Source: http://www.geek.com/android/samsung-galaxy-s4-google-edition-to-be-announced-at-google-io-1555174/
sikalb said:
not sure if this is pure bs or if its real.. but if its the real deal then its fantastic!
Source: http://www.geek.com/android/samsung-galaxy-s4-google-edition-to-be-announced-at-google-io-1555174/
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If this is true I will be so happy. Touchwiz is the only thing holding me back from this phone.
Not every piece of news needs a new thread.
Woah.. I hope it is true. Although I don't mind touch wiz. I'm curious if they will use the same 600 cpu or 800
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manny05 said:
Woah.. I hope it is true. Although I don't mind touch wiz. I'm curious if they will use the same 600 cpu or 800
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They won't use a new CPU it wouldn't be an S4.
jetlitheone said:
They won't use a new CPU it wouldn't be an S4.
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Eh depends. If they release it later on this summer then there's a chance. I'm sure Google would really consider it.
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I doubt this but I've seen crazier things happen.
That would piss me off a ridiculous amount. I am locked into a two-year contract with this phone that might not even be reliably unlockable. Then Samsung pulls this ****, weeks after releasing their phone. This is what is wrong with Android.
8mileroad said:
That would piss me off a ridiculous amount. I am locked into a two-year contract with this phone that might not even be reliably unlockable. Then Samsung pulls this ****, weeks after releasing their phone. This is what is wrong with Android.
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if its true im sure they would release a flashable solution for all of us
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You realize you can use a different launcher?
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Google's camera is terrible. TW camera is far superior.
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We can put cm10 on our phone soon.
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the new nexus phone for google?
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that would be nice.
chargen2 said:
You realize you can use a different launcher?
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Really?
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chargen2 said:
You realize you can use a different launcher?
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You realize Touchwiz is much more than just a launcher, right?
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I think this is more promising to the devs that work on aosp style roms. They'll be able to make roms that are extreamly stable with very few bugs.
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If this is true, i hope they keep the lg nexus for sale. Like a cheaper alternative. Lower the price for it while they also have the s4 ge with more features for sale.. & let's not forget the white nexus picture has been leaked. I guess we'll find out in a couple hours.
Great Achievement..Thanks for sharing......
ssmita76 said:
Great Achievement..Thanks for sharing......
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oh you are very much welcome........
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I realize that I'm in the minority here but I personally prefer touchwiz. Ran touchwiz roms on my SGS2 and I intend to run them when we have custom recovery on our SGS4's. For me, that's what makes the difference between buying a Samsung or a Motorola or an LG.
That said, this is a smart move on Samsung's part (if true of course.) You get the advantage of officially supported AOSP with LTE and a warranty. If it's successful I could see others following suit and offering their hardware when a choice of AOSP or their own flavor of android.
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