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Don't buy them if they are not all over TV, galaxy s was everywhere the s2.on the other hand, well, its not so popular
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I dont really care if it's not that popular.. its a bad ass phone.. I don't think theres any other phone I'd rather have

ummm.... what?
are you saying that there is no ads on the SGS II? Have you seen the tv ad making fun of the iphone?

iwasblown said:
Don't buy them if they are not all over TV, galaxy s was everywhere the s2.on the other hand, well, its not so popular
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Ummm you know its been on back order from tmobile customer loyalty since early December right? That usually means its kinda popular.

Samsung has been outselling apple... I doh?
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You must not watch TV. All three versions are all over the TV. Maybe you live under a rock!
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This is terrible advice. Don't buy something that isn't popular? Really? If I had gone by that rule I'd never have bought my HD2 or my Evo View & I'd have missed out on two excellent devices. Just because something is popular doesn't mean it's the best.
Here's some advice that everyone can follow- do your research, go to the store & play with different devices, and buy whichever one you like best.

iwasblown said:
Don't buy them if they are not all over TV, galaxy s was everywhere the s2.on the other hand, well, its not so popular
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excuse us for not following popular trend and buying into apple's half assed over priced crap
we arent as "creative" as you applers because not all of us use the exact same phone
thanks.

A while ago Engadget had an article on the best smartphones for the four major carriers and used this for the cover. It's definitely popular..
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Hd2 was one of the most popular phone at T-Mobile and it SUCKED for the AVERAGE CONSUMERS.
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iwasblown said:
Don't buy them if they are not all over TV, galaxy s was everywhere the s2.on the other hand, well, its not so popular
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Well, I don't think thats a good advice, my advice is before buying a phone like the galaxy s2, look for issues about it in the internet and try it out before you buy it.
I regret saying that Engadget's article about the screen issue wasn't that noticeable and they had it on a really dark place etc. Now i'm noticing that every darn day.

myunitisz said:
Hd2 was one of the most popular phone at T-Mobile and it SUCKED for the AVERAGE CONSUMERS.
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Cause the average consumer is dumber than dog ****.

Windows mobile is a slow and laggy phones. Phones should be released so they don't need to be hacked. It should be because the owner wants to. That's my opinion on it
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You know this is one of the most selling phones in the world right.... Right? Samsung has put millions in marketing and made a version for every major American carrier and is attempting to sell more than the original.... You are aware of that right? So you started this thread to be flamed.... Correct?
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This guy hasn't responded to a single post in his own thread. Obviously just trying to light a fire in the forum. CLOSE!

This has to be the best phone I've ever owned. I just upgraded from the sensation and it doesn't compare this phone is a monster. Don't need to root either after the update
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I got gotten damn it lol
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If you have not purchased one yet. I would suggest the GNEX. It has exceeded my expectations and ICS OS is pretty nice.

I would agree Nexii are amazing devices. But when I choose a device I take a look here on XDA, see what the development community is like and then i will get it

[Q] Buy which phone???

Hey guys:fingers-crossed:
Last summer I found this forum and had alot of fun with my Xperia Pro
Now I am looking for new phone, its been 4 months and still spending too much energy to find my perfect phone..
So, which from these phones u think is best to buy?
s2, s3 mini, s advance, s plus optimus black, one S, xperia sola, arc S
It also need much-very much development
Thanks!

I'd go with the nexus 4
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S2. The S3 wasn't enough of an upgrade o justify the higher price.

Go for S2 buddy. It got hell lot of developers for roms and for the price now its affordable.
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Go for S2 buddy. It got hell lot of developers for roms and for the price now its affordable.
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True. 2nd hand now only €200.. But if go more for a mid-range phone, which one has acceptable specs and ALOT / moderate development??
Thnx bro:good:

The Nexus 4 when it will be released again.
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Honestly I would go with the nexus. I just got my first nexus and I don't think I would ever go back to a proprietary phone now and I have only had it two days lol. But I used my upgrade on an s2 it was a good phone and I liked it. Great development great devs.
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Colear_Bear said:
Honestly I would go with the nexus. I just got my first nexus and I don't think I would ever go back to a proprietary phone now and I have only had it two days lol. But I used my upgrade on an s2 it was a good phone and I liked it. Great development great devs.
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but it doesnt fit your pocket does it? I used to travel alot as student and I only want good camera and some big development nothing more.. So a phone like HTC one SV would be my best choice [mid-range]

Mine fits in my pockets just fine. But mine is the galaxy nexus not the nexus 4. It's just slightly wider than the t989.
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Personally, I just got the HTC One S and runs EXTREMELY fast and smooth with Jellybam. It can be annoying to flash ROMs with fastboot, though.
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I just went to an electronics store today, and it was displaying the galaxy note 2. It looks amazing. I played with it a little bit. It is really zippy; everything turns on instantly when u click on it. It is a little big, but very light and slim. You could actually fit in a regular pocket. I am still debating of whether to get the s3 or the note2. Although the note2 would fit perfectly for my work, because I converse a lot on the computer through emails, charts and PDF documents.
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I just went to an electronics store today, and it was displaying the galaxy note 2. It looks amazing. I played with it a little bit. It is really zippy; everything turns on instantly when u click on it. It is a little big, but very light and slim. You could actually fit in a regular pocket. I am still debating of whether to get the s3 or the note2. Although the note2 would fit perfectly for my work, because I converse a lot on the computer through emails, charts and PDF documents.
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no srry im looking for small sized phones like 22cm,60cm,7cm. And minimum 4inches.

Why not the desire x?
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MaartenXDA said:
Why not the desire x?
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you know, In netherland its €200 new. But for €200 I also can buy a Galaxy s2 'zo goed als nieuw..' And I heard HTC make bad cameras and Desire X is low-end
But if u could contradict this maybe I will change mind
Oh, and I really want to buy Razr M but its not available and its expensive

In the Netherlands it's 300 euros?
And It's mid-end, great perfomances for that budget, the only downside is the small community (yet).
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MaartenXDA said:
In the Netherlands it's 300 euros?
And It's mid-end, great perfomances for that budget, the only downside is the small community (yet).
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€200 on mp man... [300 is really not worth, I think more €150] And It doesnt even have front cam nor HD I prefer a higher spec phone like Razr M, but nobody has it:crying: Thats why Galaxy s2 is my choice:good:

Buy a nexus 4 or iPhone 5
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OK the note 2 definitely doesn't fit in a regular pocket but okay.
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Galaxy S IV

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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waa2398 said:
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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skyhook322 said:
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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skyhook322 said:
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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skyhook322 said:
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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JesseMT4G said:
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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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Exactly.
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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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(US) Samsung Experience @ best buy, got to hold an S4

Hey guys, just wanted to open a thread regarding the Samsung stores @local best buys in the us.
Went into a store today to buy ink and stumbled upon a Samsung rep setting up the mini store. Had a quick conversation with him.
He let me hold the s4 and we had a quick chat about the phone. Apparently he had a s600 s4, but it was not carrier branded. He wouldn't let me take a picture of it though.
Love the design of it and it was very comfortable to hold in the hand, since it didn't have that security thing attached.
Anyways, just thought I'd share this, so you guys can keep a lookout at your local best buy.
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wow.. this is so great, i always want to try before i buy, but the need to be the 'first to own' usually stops me from waiting to try it out. thanks for this awesome share!
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soraxd said:
wow.. this is so great, i always want to try before i buy, but the need to be the 'first to own' usually stops me from waiting to try it out. thanks for this awesome share!
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I wish I could've taken a picture but he wouldn't let me. Just the fact that he had one on him in the us is awesome (btw, he was a Rep from South Korea hq).
I can say one thing though.....The bezel was almost non existent on it. So beautiful. Def gonna be my next phone.
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thachosenone said:
I wish I could've taken a picture but he wouldn't let me. Just the fact that he had one on him in the us is awesome (btw, he was a Rep from South Korea hq).
I can say one thing though.....The bezel was almost non existent on it. So beautiful. Def gonna be my next phone.
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i wonder if this means we might be able to line up outside a bestbuy to get an international s4, instead of relying on importing from uk websites like Clove .. I'd definitely be one of the ones who camp out overnight!
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soraxd said:
i wonder if this means we might be able to line up outside a bestbuy to get an international s4, instead of relying on importing from uk websites like Clove .. I'd definitely be one of the ones who camp out overnight!
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I doubt it...you know how the us is with availability of the good stuff. I was surprised he said his was the snapdragon version, since he's from corporate. Must really be a supply issue then.
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That is great news dude! I live 5 min away from a best buy, I'll go check it out tomorrow to see if they have it!!!!

barondebxl said:
That is great news dude! I live 5 min away from a best buy, I'll go check it out tomorrow to see if they have it!!!!
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Unless they got someone from corporate setting up, I doubt it. But if they do, just casually ask about the release date, and hope they're willing to show you.
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Unless they got someone from corporate setting up, I doubt it. But if they do, just casually ask about the release date, and hope they're willing to show you.
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Cool thanks, it's literally right next to where I live so ill just see if they have it.

barondebxl said:
Cool thanks, it's literally right next to where I live so ill just see if they have it.
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Good luck! If you do see it, just focus on the bezel. Videos are chill, but seeing it in person, the bezel is just so thin.
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Good luck! If you do see it, just focus on the bezel. Videos are chill, but seeing it in person, the bezel is just so thin.
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Yes it does look thin as hell. I don't think they will let me have an in depth hands on but I look forward to see the screen and navigate through the UI a little.

What color was the s4?

barondebxl said:
Yes it does look thin as hell. I don't think they will let me have an in depth hands on but I look forward to see the screen and navigate through the UI a little.
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Yeah, I was lucky to even hold it. I didn't wanna overstep his generosity, so I just held it, and checked out the screen and the design of it.
And it was the black version, but it was in a window flip cover.
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Smartwatch 3?!

Hello, I saw this and I think that Sony are making a new smartwatch and it could be announced at the CES.
http://www.engadget.com/2013/12/24/sony-wrist-notifier-bt-fcc/?ncid=rss_truncated
And the worst thing is that I just recently bought SW2
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yeah, read it on talkandroid, wonder if it's really a watch or something completely different

Some are guessing it could be a fitness device to compete with fit bit and Nike fuel bands
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I really hope it will be some kind of Nike Fuel band or a bracelet with a small LCD screen to show notifications with icons... I'm saying this because i've bought a SW2 for christmas so I hope that Sony will stick up with this for updates in the next months. And IMHO Sony Mobile should advertise a lot more its products.

I just got mine a month ago but I'd like to see a new one with a speaker/mic for calls and texts via google now, that would be the perfect one to me

I am hoping that the next watch to have Google now, and a better higher res screen and possible running android as than It would be fast as at the moment it sometimes takes 5 seconds to open an app
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I doubt it's a watch. It's probably an nfc wristband
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I doubt it's a watch. It's probably an nfc wristband
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Well, apparently the live view was called the BT watch notifier and so was the SW1. So theres a possibility that it could be a watch
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It seems odd they would release a new one only 4 months after this one. If they do I shall not be happy.
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sebbo90 said:
It seems odd they would release a new one only 4 months after this one. If they do I shall not be happy.
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Well, given the several iterations higher model number, the new watch could be their Galaxy Gear competitor with a price tag to match, ie their flagship/highend watch, and the SW2 will be their mid-line watch.

I hope too will be a Nike fuel thing. Not because I have bought the sw2 but I need a freaking pedometer that just works and can show phone notifications.
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DAddYE said:
I hope too will be a Nike fuel thing. Not because I have bought the sw2 but I need a freaking pedometer that just works and can show phone notifications.
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Now that CES is right around the corner with the expectations of new smartwatches being announced by Archos.,Cockoo, Samsung (Gear 2) etc,. SONY might just announce the SW3. After all they would not want to be behind the competition. Now they also have a pretty good idea about how Samsung perceives a smartwatch. But what SONY should do is improve upon the software rather than coming up for a new device.
Which is sad for me as I recently purchased mine (about a month ago) like many of you.
But lets see what CES brings us. I am actually quite curious about the Archos offering as it is expected to be a low cost (even lower than Pebble) smartwatch.

Pebble Steel looks nice, but only at a discounted price.
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You guys can rest easy. its a fitness bracelet:
http://www.engadget.com/2014/01/06/sony-wearable-core/

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You guys can rest easy. its a fitness bracelet:
http://www.engadget.com/2014/01/06/sony-wearable-core/
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I wonder what SONY is planning to do with many new smartwatches being announced. They should respond either with a new product or a stellar firmware upgrade to SW2. Otherwise competition is getting tougher each day.
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yep, as it is now, i'm selling my sw2 as soon as either the HOT Watch is available (and to my liking) or something better

Well, i sold my SW2 couple of days back and made profit. Waiting for a new watch as this year is meant to be the year of the smartwatches
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anees167 said:
Well, i sold my SW2 couple of days back and made profit. Waiting for a new watch as this year is meant to be the year of the smartwatches
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Good luck, havent found anything compeling.
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supac said:
Good luck, havent found anything compeling.
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Meta from metawatch seems pretty good looks wise. A week battery life is a plus too. I don't really care for a color display. If the software side is good and the price isn't ridiculous, I would seriously consider it.
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Meta from metawatch seems pretty good looks wise. A week battery life is a plus too.
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But their 16x16-ish display makes it look like it's from the 80s.