With all the hate/love thread out there about the S4, nobody came up with real alternative about what the S4 could or should have been. I would like to know what REALISTIC spec or features the S4 could have.It would be nice to hear about realistic inovation. Are there other set of CPUs or new wifi technology or some cool obscur apps that could have been integrated here. It's time for all of you scifi fan and creative tecky to step up.(and PLEASE don't talk about the plastic as this have been covered all over).
Re: [discssion]What specs or features the SGS4 Should've had?
Personally, i think samsung should include S-pen
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Interesting! Do you have a Note? Are you using the S-pen a lot? Coz I will get a Note2 soon and I was wondering if it was really useful.
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That's for 'Note' line. I don't think Samsung would degrade the "value proposition" of Note by including S-Pen in Galaxy S-series.
Also, it's a good business decision because it allows Samsung to have 2 distinct flagships in a year.
Dual sim
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Interesting! Do you have a Note? Are you using the S-pen a lot? Coz I will get a Note2 soon and I was wondering if it was really useful.
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I am using Note2. The Spen is very useful if you do a lot of note taking.
Edit: I used to forget bringing pen with me. So spen solve my problem because there is no way I forget to bring my phone with me
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But they have the C-pen
johnk1973 said:
Dual sim
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The S4 is Dual-sim (need to buy a Asian version)
It'd be cool if the home button was a fingerprint scanner, or had the ability to scroll, it would be useful while typing to move the cursor
An updated design?
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IMHO, the curved design of galaxy s4 is better than the sharp angular design of HTC one. It feels slightly uncomfortable in the hand thanks to the sharp edges. The plastic could be replaced with carbon fibre or less glossy plastic, though.
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Kremata said:
real alternative about what the S4 could or should have been. I would like to know what REALISTIC spec or features the S4 could have.
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I asked this exact same question of a few mates of mine who were "Underwhelmed" with the stats the S4 presented....
I then asked them.... so with the CURRENT technology that is out.... what else would you have liked to have seen in this wonderful device.... and you know what they came up with??? sweet FA... because as it currently stands, the S4 has the most advanced technology out, bar a few minor differences between HTC One and Sony Xperia Z which have a few alternative features on theirs....
I think too many people have looked at the S4 then compared the LOOKS of it to the S3 and have gone.... nah, not interested.... but does the aesthetics of a phone really take away from its overall hardware on the inside? As many people have pointed out, smart people put CASES on their phones anyways.... so the looks of the phone really dont matter too much, as long as the screen is vibrant, 90% of people would probably struggle to tell what kind of phone you have anyways, with the cases attached to them all...
So to answer your question, the only thing i would have wanted to see on the S4 which it didnt have, is litterally nothing... i cant think of anything that any other device has, that the S4 should have, except maybe the waterproof function of the Sony Xperia Z... but i have had my original S2 for almost 2 years now, not a single issue or fault with it, where many of my friends have had issues with water etc, so this function wouldn't even be for me, rather to see them struggle less when it comes to damaging their phones lol
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But they have the C-pen
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C-pen is no way as good ad S-pen.
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Waterproof?
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C-pen is no way as good ad S-pen.
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Really? AH man I just ordered one.
Strange that nobody mentioned the flexible glass. But how is it going to work? The glass is flexible but the case and chips inside the phone are not. So what... they will just make a curved phone? Is it really practicle?
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Really? AH man I just ordered one.
Strange that nobody mentioned the flexible glass. But how is it going to work? The glass is flexible but the case and chips inside the phone are not. So what... they will just make a curved phone? Is it really practicle?
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1) Is cumbersome to carry c-pen with you. Heck, I can't even remember to carry a pen with me
2) the tip is sharp on s-pen. So you see clearly what you're writing.
Flexible glass is pointless if the case and chip are not flexible. Wait until they invented flexible case and chip first.
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Yeah the C-Pen is a poor man's S Pen. Also it's still not confirmed if it works with the S4 or not
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1) Is cumbersome to carry c-pen with you. Heck, I can't even remember to carry a pen with me
2) the tip is sharp on s-pen. So you see clearly what you're writing.
Flexible glass is pointless if the case and chip are not flexible. Wait until they invented flexible case and chip first.
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At work we're not allowed to have phone so the pen is just to pretend I'm working.
On a more serious note;
I would see a phone with a removable wifi scren so you can remove the flexible screen and wrap it around your wrist. The rest of the phone is in your pocket.
Notice how this thread is only 2 pages long, compared to the other troll/bait S4/HTC ONE threads all over the place. Majority of those complaining about the S4 being a S3+ seem to stumble when they are asked what they would of liked the S4 to come with, based on technology currently available to us. I'm sure a bunch of people are going to say the way it looks. Is that it........the look stops it from being an upgrade.....meh
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Notice how this thread is only 2 pages long, compared to the other troll/bait S4/HTC ONE threads all over the place. Majority of those complaining about the S4 being a S3+ seem to stumble when they are asked what they would of liked the S4 to come with, based on technology currently available to us. I'm sure a bunch of people are going to say the way it looks. Is that it........the look stops it from being an upgrade.....meh
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and if you think about it, only 3 posts are asking about new features.
I actually like the idea of scrolling using the home button
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I actually like the idea of scrolling using the home button
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I think Samsung would say that eye-scrolling is even better. I'm very anxious to see how it actually perform in the real world. I already use and love the Smart-stay/ S-voice activated camera/S-voice on music player (via bluetooth) and S-voice answer the phone.
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I just purchased a tf700 2days ago and i love it but always wishing it to have a pen digitizer , now that the galaxy note 10.1 is already available at bestbuy , the same place where i purchase my tf700 i'm going to return it and get the samsung. I really like the resolution on the asus but the productivity samsung offers using the digitizer is something thats hard to resist. I'm also using an ipad3 so i know how hard to go back to a low resolution like the samsung.
Is it a good move to replace it or just keep it?
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I just purchased a tf700 2days ago and i love it but always wishing it to have a pen digitizer , now that the galaxy note 10.1 is already available at bestbuy , the same place where i purchase my tf700 i'm going to return it and get the samsung. I really like the resolution on the asus but the productivity samsung offers using the digitizer is something thats hard to resist. I'm also using an ipad3 so i know how hard to go back to a low resolution like the samsung.
Is it a good move to replace it or just keep it?
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Well, I think the Infinity with the keyboard dock (and a wireless mouse) is a super productivity device. I can't really see making that much use of the pen digitizer, so for me it's a no brainer...I would keep the Infinity. But it depends on what you think you'd get more use out of.
Good luck.
I am in the same position as the OP except I have both of them sitting next to me at home. What to do, What to do!
why not read thru the thread thats about 2 threads down from this one which is about the Infinity v. The Note?
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I am in the same position as the OP except I have both of them sitting next to me at home. What to do, What to do!
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Since you have both....what do you prefer, screen resolution or battery life? Digitizer pen or a keyboard attachment? Plastic or aluminum shell? Use the devices and see which one preforms better.
You'll need to make the choice.
A box of 10 capacitive stylus is available at Ebay for $3, problem solved!
I say go with the Infinity, Samsung's update track record is horrible, and the plastic build quality is lacking compared to the Aluminum shell on the Infinity.
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why not read thru the thread thats about 2 threads down from this one which is about the Infinity v. The Note?
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Read them all. Probably twice.
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A box of 10 capacitive stylus is available at Ebay for $3, problem solved!
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You guys really need to do some research. You're comparing apples to oranges.
I traded my Nexus for the Note on Friday and immediately fell in love. Of course, there are a few things I would change about the Note – there are a few things I would change about every smartphone. Aside from being stuck on Gingerbread (with TouchWiz no less), though, I have very little to complain about. And after spending just shy of a week with the phablet, I'm surprised by how much I actually find myself using what I thought to be the least notable feature of the Note, the S Pen (stylus).
Being a stylus, granted it is far better than your typical capacitive stylus and comes with additional functionality (the button), I honestly never thought I would use it all that much. I had no reason to hate it, like most people do, but I figured it would stay in its slot in the back of the phone. I've had my fair share of capacitive styluses (styli?) and found them to be no better than a shaky, inaccurate finger.
I knew the S Pen was different, but I doubted it could be that much different or better. I had tried it in passing (with a few demo units at CES and with Aaron's Note during his challenge), but a few minutes with it really doesn't do the S Pen any justice or give the users the full scope of its abilities.
So what makes it so much better than your average stylus? For one, it isn't capacitive; it's inductive. Using a capacitive stylus, if you touch your hand to the display while trying to write, your palm may also make marks on the display or cause the application to zoom in or out. Since the S Pen is inductive, when it is in use, capacitive input is shut off entirely until the S Pen is lifted from the screen, so you can rest your palm on the display without worrying. But it also has a tiny point about the size of the tip of a ballpoint pen, like resistive styluses of yesteryear. Capacitive styluses come with either felt or rubber tips, making them big and inaccurate.
Like I said, I literally thought I would never use the S Pen. But the Note has replaced the Nexus as my primary device, and I have noticed that I'm using the S Pen almost every time I turn the device on – which is very often. Even if I don't use it, I pull the S Pen out when I flip the cover (I'm using the Samsung Flip Cover on my Note, pictured above) around back and have it ready to go if I need it for a screen shot or a quick note.
http://www.phonedog.com/2012/03/21/...re-useful-and-fun-than-i-thought-it-would-be/
http://ruggedpcreview.com/3_definitions_active_digitizer_guide.html
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I just purchased a tf700 2days ago and i love it but always wishing it to have a pen digitizer , now that the galaxy note 10.1 is already available at bestbuy , the same place where i purchase my tf700 i'm going to return it and get the samsung. I really like the resolution on the asus but the productivity samsung offers using the digitizer is something thats hard to resist. I'm also using an ipad3 so i know how hard to go back to a low resolution like the samsung.
Is it a good move to replace it or just keep it?
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Returning it is a dumb idea imo.. but hey it's you're choice
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Since you have both....what do you prefer, screen resolution or battery life? Digitizer pen or a keyboard attachment? Plastic or aluminum shell? Use the devices and see which one preforms better.
You'll need to make the choice.
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"Resolution or battery life" those sont fit because the tf700 has a longer battery life with the dock
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Since you have both....what do you prefer, screen resolution or battery life? Digitizer pen or a keyboard attachment? Plastic or aluminum shell? Use the devices and see which one preforms better.
You'll need to make the choice.
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I am charging them both to 100% before I really get into it with them.
What one do you think would have the better battery life?
The pen is a nice thing to have once and a while.
I will never buy the dock for the ASUS. I want a tablet not a mini computer.
The shell does not really matter to me. The Samsung does not really feel cheap or like it would break easily. If you drop one of them and it is damaged i am sure the other one would would not be in great shape either.
Is there a difference in the screen material?
Isn't having a Samsung and an Apple in the same household against the law or something...
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s4 some new smart feature in software and octa core processor in international version also has some smart cases & covers
to see notification maybe
or brief of some info
to work with S health & etc
http://reviews.cnet.com/2300-8900_7-10016135-5.html
Accessories showed up at the unpacked 2013
i don't really understand the smart cover, is it not just a normal cover with a slot cut out of it?
what's smart about it?
EDIT - just watched cnet explaining it. that is quite clever.
but surely the entire screen is switched on behind the cover??
also, in the videos the only way they are able to switch it to s view is by opening the case - doesn't that defeat the purpose?
not released yet but something to work with S-Health & etc
Thats a cool idea. When I first saw it I was like wtf?
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i don't really understand the smart cover, is it not just a normal cover with a slot cut out of it?
what's smart about it?
EDIT - just watched cnet explaining it. that is quite clever.
but surely the entire screen is switched on behind the cover??
also, in the videos the only way they are able to switch it to s view is by opening the case - doesn't that defeat the purpose?
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maybe works by pressing the power button?
also is it magnetic like the iPad?
It appears to be magnetic but I don't understand how it displays the information without switching on the entire screen, in which case why not have a full screen of info.
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because (AM)OLED Display
djbenny1 said:
It appears to be magnetic but I don't understand how it displays the information without switching on the entire screen, in which case why not have a full screen of info.
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The Samsung Galaxy S4 come with an AMOLED display which doesn't need additional backlight
that means that each pixels is emitting it's own light
and when the cover is on only the pixel that's displaying info is on
other pixels are told to be black so it's not using any power.... :angel:
This means that it will not turn on the entire screen like LCDs and will have better black levels
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S IV accessories
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Well, at least the flip covers and the S View covers will be the same price. I would've bet that the ones with the holes would cost more
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The Samsung Galaxy S4 come with an AMOLED display which doesn't need additional backlight
that means that each pixels is emitting it's own light
and when the cover is on only the pixel that's displaying info is on
other pixels are told to be black so it's not using any power.... :angel:
This means that it will not turn on the entire screen like LCDs and will have better black levels
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right, but anyone who's used NoLED (can find it in the market) can tell you, its not simply about how much of the screen is used or not.. its the wakelock keeping the phone from entering a deep sleep that turns your 10 day standby into a 3 hour standby..
Samsung is clever tho, so I'm sure there's more to it than meets the eye. maybe its a solution to getting a notification and your pocket not bumping the screen keeping it on for an entire hour while you run...
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Loving how many genuine accessories that will be avaliable from Samsung. Theyre really stepping it up with the variety.
Have a Xperia Z at the moment and there are 0.
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Anyone know if these accessoires are available on release? Can't wait to try the S Band.
Tbh I think that the smart view cover is kinda ugly.
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Anyone know if these accessoires are available on release? Can't wait to try the S Band.
Tbh I think that the smart view cover is kinda ugly.
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Can't wait for S Bands either, it's a shame that the Jawbone Up things only worked for iOS.
Really interested in the smart cover, the way of working is amazing.
you can preorder the game pad now!!!
http://goo.gl/a3mfc
Interested in S band and smart cover too. Hope will not be very expensive, S band shouldn't be more than $80. Also hope it's compatible with other devices and brands in case someday I will buy another product too.
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All the S band and S scales are an exact copy of the Fitbit accessories which have been around for years and Fitbit announced their band in January. Seems Samsung have finished copying Apple and chosen new targets?
I am not complaining about Samsung but Fitbit have the same products available now which work with ANY android, Ios or other phone why would I buy one that only works with one of Samsung phones?
GamePad seems awesome! It'll take a huge chunk out of potential nvidia project shield sales lol. Same or better processing power, more portable, can be used as a phone. Game pad is dead before its launch.
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All the S band and S scales are an exact copy of the Fitbit accessories which have been around for years and Fitbit announced their band in January. Seems Samsung have finished copying Apple and chosen new targets?
I am not complaining about Samsung but Fitbit have the same products available now which work with ANY android, Ios or other phone why would I buy one that only works with one of Samsung phones?
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Only reasons I can think is if it was easier or better.
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Can't wait for S Bands either, it's a shame that the Jawbone Up things only worked for iOS.
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And of course, two days later Jawbone releases an Android app!
You know there is an official LED Cover for Note 4 ( $99 on ebay)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nbcfMMSEsCU
http://www.ebay.com/itm/New-Genuine...Cell_Phone_PDA_Cases&var=&hash=item3a9d6711bd
so do you guys think Sammy will release one for our $900 Edges too?
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You know there is an official LED Cover for Note 4 ( $99 on ebay)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nbcfMMSEsCU
http://www.ebay.com/itm/New-Genuine...Cell_Phone_PDA_Cases&var=&hash=item3a9d6711bd
so do you guys think Sammy will release one for our $900 Edges too?
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Probably not tbh. We don't need it after all we have the edge which is waaaaaayy better than that. It displays all the info we need too.
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Probably not tbh. We don't need it after all we have the edge which is waaaaaayy better than that. It displays all the info we need too.
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they ain't the same thing. led cover is always on as long as there are unattended notifications yet the edge screen is on only when the notification is triggered.
Plus, the edge screen is only readable from a limited angle and distance due to its size and position located on the device yet the led cover is more practical as long as it is faced up due to the icon and text size used on it for notifications.
anyways I would like to see such accessories for the most expensive samsung mobile phone ever released.
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they ain't the same thing. led cover is always on as long as there are unattended notifications yet the edge screen is on only when the notification is triggered.
Plus, the edge screen is only readable from a limited angle and distance due to its size and position located on the device yet the led cover is more practical as long as it is faced up due to the icon and text size used on it for notifications.
anyways I would like to see such accessories for the most expensive samsung mobile phone ever released.
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I totally know they aren't the same thing, but unless you even have the case at the right angle you wont be able to tell either... I feel like it would be redundant to have this, along with the edge, and the led notifications themselves. To much of nothing going on. Hey to each his own I guess. I dont see them making it for our phone, but who knows. Maybe someone else has the information to help you.
that is neat !
i need one to impress the chicks ! hahahaha
but it' not worth 99$ on ebay.
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anyways I would like to see such accessories for the most expensive samsung mobile phone ever released.
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What does the cost of this phone have to do with accessories?
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What does the cost of this phone have to do with accessories?
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Considering the Edge is now the flagship of samsung considering the hw and the price any (subjectively) cool and compatible accessories should (preferably initially) released to the Edge, imo.
As for the "redundant notifications" statements; well then those who think in such way should never buy a smart watch neither coz their purpose is mainly replicating notifications to wrist.
I use the edge paired with a moto 360 and sony sbh52 and enjoy seeing the notifications everywhere.
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Considering the Edge is now the flagship of samsung considering the hw and the price any (subjectively) cool and compatible accessories should (preferably initially) released to the Edge, imo.
As for the "redundant notifications" statements; well then those who think in such way should never buy a smart watch neither coz their purpose is mainly replicating notifications to wrist.
I use the edge paired with a moto 360 and sony sbh52 and enjoy seeing the notifications everywhere.
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I actually don't think the smart watch is redundant. You dont have to pull your phone out of your pocket everytime to see the time. They serve there purpose greatly and it is it's own separate entity that you actually dont have to have the phone for. Thats why I like it. I would like a smart watch actually but cant seem to cough up 300 for one. What does annoy me from time to time is all the notifications. I get the same ones on my tablet as my phone and they are both going off. Cant stand it. The led case to me is like wearing 2 smart watches with both of them doing the exact same thing side by side. One just may be displaying it using a different method. Like I said though to each his own. If you want an led cover then get one. If they ever make it.... Judging by the lack of support or accessories for this phone that is the only reason I say probably not.
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Considering the Edge is now the flagship of samsung considering the hw and the price any (subjectively) cool and compatible accessories should (preferably initially) released to the Edge, imo.
As for the "redundant notifications" statements; well then those who think in such way should never buy a smart watch neither coz their purpose is mainly replicating notifications to wrist.
I use the edge paired with a moto 360 and sony sbh52 and enjoy seeing the notifications everywhere.
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Using double-negatives isn't helping your already-weak arguments for something that's incredibly low in demand. You're one of a very few people who want an LED cover, which is why it will likely never be produced. Your thinking is upside down if you believe the price of a device should dictate the extent of accessories available.
Well back on topic.....i really want this case for the edge
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Well back on topic.....i really want this case for the edge
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I agree stay on topic!! I often ask myself, Why do I need a 7" tab and a 5.6" phone? But heck, to each his own, needed or not. If there is a demand, then someone will make one. So keep asking, go to the manufactures website and ask there too. Get friends to ask also (Even if they don't have the phone) Who knows, they might send you a prototype free to test out and see what the reaction is.
I sent samsung an email about this, hopefully they getback to me
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Check this dot view flip case from eBay. Pretty cool!
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Ultra-Slim-Dot-View-Flip-Smart-Case-Cover-For-Samsung-Galaxy-Note-Edge-N9150-OK-/221658364263?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_2&var=520514093831&hash=item339bde3967
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Check this dot view flip case from eBay. Pretty cool!
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thanks! I going to order one to play with. it's only a few dollars !
For the price..not bad. Is the back leather or fake leather or whatever? Im probably gonna pick one up
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Check this dot view flip case from eBay. Pretty cool!
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Ultra-Slim-...Domain_2&var=520514093831&hash=item339bde3967
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There is no way that will work with our phones the way it's showing... Not have out some sort of custom ROM/software. Save your money, even if it's only a few bucks.
I dont see any chips in the pictures on the inside of case. I kno the s-view cases are auppose to have a chip to activate the s-view, i assume its the same with these so check it out before you buy. I got a note 3 sview last year and it was same advertisement saying it would turn on sview but it didn't have the chip so i got the case free for false advertisement.
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Just had a thought? Beside covering the edge screen, shouldn't Note 4 cases or backs fit the Edge?
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There is no way that will work with our phones the way it's showing... Not have out some sort of custom ROM/software. Save your money, even if it's only a few bucks.
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Whether it works or not, but why not contact the seller for further info. instead of jumped into conclusion.
You can see from the pictures that the front of the case is just a bunch of holes. Some images imply that there is some sort of LED display, but you can see the rear facing camera hole through the holes in the front of the case.
Honestly, even if they make a LED flip case for our phones I'm not sure I'd get one, unless the magnet is stronger than the one for the current flip case. I've watched too many reviews on it and the flap just falls open too easy. I want something that'll stay shut when the phone is held upside-down. Furthermore, I'd like one that could hold 3 cards in it without it affecting how far the flap closes. Just my magical Christmasland wish though, probably won't happen.
Hi everyone. I noticed there aren't any threads like this one so I decided to create it.
I'm interested if there are any good styli for this device but not those chinese ones for any phone that are waaay too thick. You'd be better off using your nose for precision. :laugh:
Something like a S Pen but for Galaxy S6?
Also, would you replace your phone for the Note5 now that it's out?
(Personally, it's way too big for me)
The normal cheap stylus work but won't give you the response or sensitivity of the spen. On another note I've heard good things about bluetooth stylus but I never have bought one. I'm curious to see what everyone comments on this topic.
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lujki1 said:
Hi everyone. I noticed there aren't any threads like this one so I decided to create it.
I'm interested if there are any good styli for this device but not those chinese ones for any phone that are waaay too thick. You'd be better off using your nose for precision. :laugh:
Something like a S Pen but for Galaxy S6?
Also, would you replace your phone for the Note5 now that it's out?
(Personally, it's way too big for me)
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Here's a nice article with good options: http://heavy.com/tech/2015/03/whats-the-best-stylus-ipad-tablets/
from shawnpuerto's post maybe you can search "Point Stylus" on Amazon, this kind of Stylus is thin
I made a DIY stylus from cigarette foil like a guy did in a Youtube video. It really worked great, but after a while falls apart :/
I searched Point Stylus, but I'm not really sure. Do you know what's that circle on them?
I'm probably going to give up the idea of a nice stylus for this phone. Only one idea left. Does anyone know if LG Stylo's stylus works on other devices? I asked on a forum but no one answered.
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why doesnt Samsung offer a stylus pen for S line? what a pity.
yaibakt said:
why doesnt Samsung offer a stylus pen for S line? what a pity.
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Oh, it did. But it was a fail. C-Pen for Galaxy S3 (probably works on S6 too).
But as you can see from a quick Google search it was impractical and again thick. And for the price it doesn't offer anything a 0.2€ chinese stylus offers.
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Just bumping this thread. I am looking into efficient notes taking, and so I am looking into using evernote to take notes. My laptop, however, is not touchscreen, so I can't use evernote to draw diagrams. I don't own a tablet either. The only touchscreen device I have is my GS6.
So I was looking into getting a fine stylus pen to use for notes taking.
A metal pen with a rounded rear end works fine. Something that you get from banks...
My fingers work well.
Jizzylax said:
My fingers work well.
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Yep, and probably with anything a bit thicker than your finger (you know what I mean) you can type too. But the thing is that nor OP, nor most watchers of this thread, want to use any of our body's appendix to type/draw/pulse the screen of our phones. It is also highly probable that we have already tried those round-rubber-tap metal cylinders that you can buy for 0.15 cts at ebay, so we are looking for a more "proffesional" solution.
Seriously, it is not a problem if you cannot help in the thread, but it is way better to keep sylent than posting "help" like "try one of these cheap rubber taps from ebay" or "try with any of your body's appendix.
lujki1 said:
I made a DIY stylus from cigarette foil like a guy did in a Youtube video. It really worked great, but after a while falls apart :/
I searched Point Stylus, but I'm not really sure. Do you know what's that circle on them?
I'm probably going to give up the idea of a nice stylus for this phone. Only one idea left. Does anyone know if LG Stylo's stylus works on other devices? I asked on a forum but no one answered.
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I made one a while back for an iPad. Honestly, since the features for spen are built into touchwiz, they just need to include a Wacom screen in the S series.
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My fingers work well.
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HOLY CRAP! I forgot I had those! Innovative suggestion!
Illogi.xbone said:
I made one a while back for an iPad. Honestly, since the features for spen are built into touchwiz, they just need to include a Wacom screen in the S series.
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HOLY CRAP! I forgot I had those! Innovative suggestion!
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What would be the different between the Galaxy Sx and the Note (x-1) ?
What I would like is an active stylus that I could use with my phone and with my tablet, regarding being or not Samsung.
glaudrem said:
What would be the different between the Galaxy Sx and the Note (x-1) ?
What I would like is an active stylus that I could use with my phone and with my tablet, regarding being or not Samsung.
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Look up Wacom. There is a film on the back of the Note screen that is not present in the Galaxy series. This is what is used by the pen. It is a different screen. If all OEMs put Wacom screens in you could take an active stylus, like the Spen, and use it on any device. My question still remains. If Samsung doesn't weed out the software for Spen why not put a Wacom screen in the Galaxy line?
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I made one a while back for an iPad. Honestly, since the features for spen are built into touchwiz, they just need to include a Wacom screen in the S series.
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HOLY CRAP! I forgot I had those! Innovative suggestion!
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Look up Wacom. There is a film on the back of the Note screen that is not present in the Galaxy series. This is what is used by the pen. It is a different screen. If all OEMs put Wacom screens in you could take an active stylus, like the Spen, and use it on any device. My question still remains. If Samsung doesn't weed out the software for Spen why not put a Wacom screen in the Galaxy line?
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You got me wrong. I know the Wacom layer. What I mean is that if you put a Wacom layer in the Galaxy S series, there is no difference between a Galaxy Note and a Galaxy S. You will lose a bussiness line with a more specific market.
There is an intermediate solution. Bluetooth active styli aren't as powerful as S-Pen, but are way more useful than the rubber-tip cheap styli you find in ebay. question is: did someone tried one? They are a bit in the expensive part (50-100 USD) so I wouldn't go for one without a good Android review (most of them are already tested in iPads)
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HOLY CRAP! I forgot I had those! Innovative suggestion!
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take care, apple may sue you for the use of the at word
I'm using one cheap-o, from aliexpress, bought it for 4$. Satisfied so far
And what did you buy ?
Aluminium from a Chips will be makes at DIY Pen' (somes metal capactive are be pass for touch too') or Try with at "TouchScreenTune" (forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1336464 - for Galaxy Tab 10.1,but I don't tested it anyway whatever...)
so i think the Edge 6 plus in gold just look phenomenal. it looks like the note 5 kind of comes in a goldish color.
how does it look? is the S pen worth it to get over the edge 6+? i know that's the only difference in phones and that it weights a little more. can u tell with the weight?
any other reasons i should pick the note 5 over the 6+?
thank u!!!!
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so i think the Edge 6 plus in gold just look phenomenal. it looks like the note 5 kind of comes in a goldish color.
how does it look? is the S pen worth it to get over the edge 6+? i know that's the only difference in phones and that it weights a little more. can u tell with the weight?
any other reasons i should pick the note 5 over the 6+?
thank u!!!!
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This is something only you can answer because it's all personal preferences. I myself do not like curved screens so any edge variant is out of the question for me. As for the S pen it all depends if you will use it or not. I could live without it but it's there if I do need it. My main reason for purchasing the Note 5 was the screen size and camera.
I went and got the note 5. Coming from a note 3 for over 2 years, it was rooted, recovery and with roms. I was able to live without all that now, for a nice screen, camera and no sd card/removable battery. I like my note 5 but your wants and needs are different than mine. Best of luck and get the phone that you like
The Note 5 and Edge plus are the exact same phone minus the spen. I know a lot of people over the years said the pen is "nice to have" but have not even used it once. I personally use it to sign documents and take quick notes of things I don't want to forget. Apart from that I don't have much use for it myself. Only you know if you are ever going to use the pen or not. If it's not needed, I'd definitely stick with the Edge plus. Not only is it lighter, sleaker, and curved, but it's also got one less piece for you to worry about getting lost/broken/stolen/poke somebody's eye out/etc.
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The Note 5 and Edge plus are the exact same phone minus the spen.
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You forgot about the horrid curved screen
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The Note 5 and Edge plus are the exact same phone minus the spen. I know a lot of people over the years said the pen is "nice to have" but have not even used it once. I personally use it to sign documents and take quick notes of things I don't want to forget. Apart from that I don't have much use for it myself. Only you know if you are ever going to use the pen or not. If it's not needed, I'd definitely stick with the Edge plus. Not only is it lighter, sleaker, and curved, but it's also got one less piece for you to worry about getting lost/broken/stolen/poke somebody's eye out/etc.
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ughh i cant decide...i think the pen is way more practical then edge screen but i was in store yesterday and the edge+ just LOOKS so much better...hmmm
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You forgot about the horrid curved screen
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Lol. Good call. I meant internally. [emoji6]
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djcyph said:
ughh i cant decide...i think the pen is way more practical then edge screen but i was in store yesterday and the edge+ just LOOKS so much better...hmmm
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I was in the same boat. Two things turned me to the Note 5 over the S6 Edge+:
1) I actually use the s pen a lot while internet browsing because a lot of the sites I visit use mouse-over to navigate, also signing docs and occasional photo editing
2) The case I would probably be using will cover up the beautiful edge+ anyways
I hate the edge variants. Pointless just for looks imo. I heard the s7 going edge so my next phone will not be the s7.
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I hate the edge variants. Pointless just for looks imo. I heard the s7 going edge so my next phone will not be the s7.
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I'm with ya on that. Besides I'm not in any hurry to spend another $700.00 + on a phone. I plan on keeping this for a while and then going for a unlocked Nexus or something but that won't be for some time. I like this Note 5 alot.
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I'm with ya on that. Besides I'm not in any hurry to spend another $700.00 + on a phone. I plan on keeping this for a while and then going for a unlocked Nexus or something but that won't be for some time. I like this Note 5 alot.
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I'm with u on that. I was thinking of getting the 6p. I love my note 5 one of if not the best phone this year
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holla420 said:
I'm with u on that. I was thinking of getting the 6p. I love my note 5 one of if not the best phone this year
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I agree, if you wanted to buy the best android phone on the market now, than it's the note 5. We'll tell the note 6 comes out next year
You just have to figure out what meets your needs and the functionality that best fits you. I use my Note 5 for business because I coach basketball. I can take notes, draw up opponents plays, and record them without bringing multiple devices.
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