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Galaxy Note (international) or GSIII

Basically what it says. Im getting a newer samsung device and im wondering if my family of infusers would help me out. Ive heard theres not much performance difference other than the quad core. And i can get a note for cheap new (like 200-300 dollars) the screen size doesnt matter as i love big phones (first android was dell streak 5) and the ics with no bluetooth i cant do for much longer. So have at the discussing haha
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nim.whit said:
Basically what it says. Im getting a newer samsung device and im wondering if my family of infusers would help me out. Ive heard theres not much performance difference other than the quad core. And i can get a note for cheap new (like 200-300 dollars) the screen size doesnt matter as i love big phones (first android was dell streak 5) and the ics with no bluetooth i cant do for much longer. So have at the discussing haha
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I say go for the NOTE !! Fast as heck, biggest, baddest, and with stylus !! just my opinion
but dear brother , can you point me to where i can pick up a note for 200-300 dollars! I will buy one right now !!!! please tell me

I think Best Buy has them for 200, and Wal-Mart price matches. I have the ATT version for LTE.
http://www.walmart.letstalk.com/product/product.htm?prId=40613&corpId=522
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travperk said:
I say go for the NOTE !! Fast as heck, biggest, baddest, and with stylus !! just my opinion
but dear brother , can you point me to where i can pick up a note for 200-300 dollars! I will buy one right now !!!! please tell me
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Google galaxy note international. Click shopping tab, then set price range from 150 to 1000 and view from lowest to highest. Theres about 5 chinese sites that have them listed as low as 195 dollars new (without the twenty dollars shipping) but still. I can see why there so cheap in china, someone probably gets truck loads for free the they sell them at a low price to sell them quickly. You should look into it. Ive called a couple to see if there legit and they seem so, i get a human on the other line
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nim.whit said:
Youve just made my desicion. I only needed one vote for note to get it haha i need the big screen for movies/hd anime. Just didnt know if the dual core would be enough to play it but my acer a100 juuusstt allmmmost has enough power.
Google galaxy note international. Click shopping tab, then set price range from 150 to 1000 and view from lowest to highest. Theres about 5 chinese sites that have them listed as low as 195 dollars new (without the twenty dollars shipping) but still. I can see why there so cheap in china, someone probably gets truck loads for free the they sell them at a low price to sell them quickly. You should look into it. Ive called a couple to see if there legit and they seem so, i get a human on the other line
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Anyone know if this Actual wares. Com is legit?
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Choose Note....its awesome.... combination of the phone features and that of the tablet, plus the high speed.
Its best upgrade ever.But make sure you dont have problem with such big size of phone.

MichaelAmrs said:
Choose Note....its awesome.... combination of the phone features and that of the tablet, plus the high speed.
Its best upgrade ever.But make sure you dont have problem with such big size of phone.
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Haha, i don't at all, i came from the dell streak 5 and anything smaller than my infuse upgrade would have left a bad taste in my mouth. Can't wait till my note comes in.
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I would go for the Note. There is not much difference between the two and the Note may be older, but it is cheaper.

actualwares dot com only takes western union / moneygram. Basically cash transfer. I was interested until I heard that...
Any other sources?

I completely understand where everyone is coming from about the Note.. It's the biggest and relatively slimmest phone out there, however, there is just something about the New GalaxyS3 that is just sexy to me, the HDAMOLED screen everything, not to mention you know it'll be the phone they don't throw away after a couple of months of it being out.. "Cough" Infuse "Cough" lol... j/k.. but really, it's like having someone ask you, "Would you rather sleep with a Victoria Secret Model 'A' or Victoria Secret Model 'B'." lol.. It doesn't really matter, they're both Victoria Secret Models so they're both obviously sexy, so it just comes down to personal preference, Blondes, Brunettes or Gingers.. lol.. For what it's worth I want the Galaxy S3 when it's released in the U.S.. I'll be up for my upgrade about the same time, so it works out perfectly for me..

Buying a new smartphone

Hello everyone,
Can you offer me a good phone for the price of 450 USD? I've watched many reviews and the phones that caught my attention were Sony Xperia P, HTC One S...I'm also wondering about Xperia Arc S (which is cheaper), but you don't buy a new phone every month so I prefer something newer. So...I'm waiting for your advices and thanks in advance.

i would go with tge htc thats my opinion

You have a budget of $450? Go for the unlocked Gnex for $350, it has a big dev community and will get updates the fastest. In addition, JB with project butter has had outstanding results, similar in speed to how WP7 runs so smooth on single core 1ghz snapdragons.
if you don't mind the 5mp camera and on screen buttons, I say definitely get it
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The one s is the better of the two,but you should consider other options too.
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Yes, buy the HTC One S... you have a longer time fun with this device! And a really great support in this forum.

Before buying a new phone search for this:
1. Compatible with a stable version or Nightly version of CM9-10 or any other supported rom. (That means that is a device it’s currently developed.)
2. Listen what the device users say in the forums. (They have one they know their behavior problems)
3. Search for a recovery or a backup for the device OS. (You will be in guarantee so find a solution for any problem can succeed)
4. Look if the OS version is upper than 4.0 or recent 4.1.X (Gingerbread it's OK but it's going old each day, Jelly Bean seems a stable version)
5. Look the specs and the price. (Analyze the price with the specs it have)
Hope it was useful

Aahh, it's a tough decision. The One S has the more powerful CPU and the bigger screen, but I've read that the screen of the Xperia P is better (higher pixel density, plus that White Magic technology), the One S also lacks NFC (yeah, you can't do much with it now, but maybe in 2-3 years it will be useful). Tell me the pros and cons of the two.
Sorry for the stupid question but what's Gnex? Is it Galaxy Nexus and if it is, then where do I get it for $350 ?

manasiev93 said:
Is it Galaxy Nexus and if it is, then where do I get it for $350 ?
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https://play.google.com/store/devic...XZpY2VzX1VTX18xX3Byb21vXzEzNDA1MTg5NjUwMzYiXQ..

Damn it, it's not available in my country
Edit: I accessed the site via proxy Galaxy Nexus is definitely a good idea and I would buy it, but I can't see the list of GSM providers and I don't know if it will work with mine.

manasiev93 said:
Damn it, it's not available in my country
Edit: I accessed the site via proxy Galaxy Nexus is definitely a good idea and I would buy it, but I can't see the list of GSM providers and I don't know if it will work with mine.
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Galaxy nexus is an international GSM phone,if you have at least EDGE network (2G) it will work.
It is also very beautiful, and a Google Device,so you know you're in safe hands.
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HTC would be good

Of the aforementioned I like tha Galaxy Nexus most, but the problem is that it's not available in my country (Bulgaria) through Google Play. I should find a way to buy it.

manasiev93 said:
Of the aforementioned I like tha Galaxy Nexus most, but the problem is that it's not available in my country (Bulgaria) through Google Play. I should find a way to buy it.
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Try a Samsung Shop as opposed to your network carrier. That way you're sure it's the sim unlocked international version.
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manasiev93 said:
Damn it, it's not available in my country
Edit: I accessed the site via proxy Galaxy Nexus is definitely a good idea and I would buy it, but I can't see the list of GSM providers and I don't know if it will work with mine.
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Look this if not:
http://www.google.es/nexus/
Under the title Buy they say were to buy it if not wait until you can in the play store ! :laugh::laugh:

You know what, I have another idea. I have relatives in USA and I can send them the money so they can buy it for me. Then they'll send it to me by courier. What do you think?

manasiev93 said:
You know what, I have another idea. I have relatives in USA and I can send them the money so they can buy it for me. Then they'll send it to me by courier. What do you think?
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Shipping is expensive for tech,but you could have them lie about the value on the forms.
My advice is to exhaust all local options first, if shipping proves cheaper,then go for it.
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choose gnexus...it costs 400$ on amazon

Wait for Note 2
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I found it in my country for $416 and I think it will be cheaper to buy it from here. And about the Galaxy Note 2 - I think it'll be much more expensive.

manasiev93 said:
I found it in my country for $416 and I think it will be cheaper to buy it from here. And about the Galaxy Note 2 - I think it'll be much more expensive.
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True. Go with the nexus.
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Nexus 4 - Is it worth it?

If you're lucky enough to live in a country supported by Google Play then this quotation might sound silly to you. But I'm from Iraq and I have to it from Amazon.
I know it's great device but it's sold from 440$ from Amazon which makes it about 500$ plus shipping(through third party), because no retailer sell it here.
I'm getting it for my brother for his graduation, he's (gonna be) a dentist, and it's gonna be the phone where he uses for his profession, so most important factors are speed (that's a given for the nexus) and reliability (like battery life).
Is it worth to get the nexus for that price ($500) or should I opt for another phone like the a note 2 or an xperia v/tx? Because I heard some bad reviews about the screen quality and battery life
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AliAlsuhail said:
If you're lucky enough to live in a country supported by Google Play then this quotation might sound silly to you. But I'm from Iraq and I have to it from Amazon.
I know it's great device but it's sold from 440$ from Amazon which makes it about 500$ plus shipping(through third party), because no retailer sell it here.
I'm getting it for my brother for his graduation, he's (gonna be) a dentist, and it's gonna be the phone where he uses for his profession, so most important factors are speed (that's a given for the nexus) and reliability (like battery life).
Is it worth to get the nexus for that price ($500) or should I opt for another phone like the a note 2 or an xperia v/tx? Because I heard some bad reviews about the screen quality and battery life
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well depends on what kind of prices the other devices would be?

AliAlsuhail said:
If you're lucky enough to live in a country supported by Google Play then this quotation might sound silly to you. But I'm from Iraq and I have to it from Amazon.
I know it's great device but it's sold from 440$ from Amazon which makes it about 500$ plus shipping(through third party), because no retailer sell it here.
I'm getting it for my brother for his graduation, he's (gonna be) a dentist, and it's gonna be the phone where he uses for his profession, so most important factors are speed (that's a given for the nexus) and reliability (like battery life).
Is it worth to get the nexus for that price ($500) or should I opt for another phone like the a note 2 or an xperia v/tx? Because I heard some bad reviews about the screen quality and battery life
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If he wants the latest and greatest software with on time updates then the nexus 4 is the way to go.

zacthespack said:
well depends on what kind of prices the other devices would be?
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Samsung, LG, and Sony had official retailers here, so it's about the same price you'll find online (e.g the Note 2 is around $680, S3 600, XT 420).
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Samsung Galaxy S4 (Google Edition)

This will be the phone of my dreams. Will be getting it when it comes out. Will you? :good:
http://www.androidcentral.com/samsung-galaxy-s4-google-edition-real

It's nice but the price is a nightmare.

Paying Samsung 650 to unlock and run AOSP on S4.. That's how I see it.

The Google edition samsung galaxy s4 seems a little garbage to me. Why does it have capactive buttons instead of onscreen buttons, hence ruining the "nexus" experience.
Since it has LTE I bet its the qualcomm snapdragon processor, which means aosp roms for snapdragon S4s will be quite stable but exynos one will still have problems.
Anyone wanting a "pure" stock experience better get a nexus 4 or nexus 10.

price is the only problem

I still wonder why onboard storage is so low. Yes, I understand that you can use a SD which can get pretty big, but wouldn't it be better to have more than just 16GB for developers?

Why didn't they just upgrade the damn nexus 4 with LTE. :banghead: :banghead: :banghead:
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Beerad875 said:
Why didn't they just upgrade the damn nexus 4 with LTE. :banghead: :banghead: :banghead:
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That would just be way too logical lol.
Anyway, I love my S4. I wanted the Nexus 4 beforehand. Missing LTE, LG (never had an LG) & something else kept from buying it. The Google S4 seems to the tip of the iceberg. Of course after all the preordering & the waiting, they release this lol. I want it. Love/hate lol :banghead:
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Hopping it gets proper drivers from Samsung. Otherwise what's the point...
And agree pricing is too high.
The Google IO room fell really silent when pricing was announced.

Price is too high

TiltedAz said:
It's nice but the price is a nightmare.
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Really?
It's cheaper than the regular S4 in the Netherlands...
Which is 889 USD.
For the 16GB edition.
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TiltedAz said:
It's nice but the price is a nightmare.
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buttchertom said:
price is the only problem
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ryanallan said:
And agree pricing is too high.
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jorgexda91 said:
Price is too high
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High compared to what? If you look at what an unsubsidised, unlocked, off-contract S4 costs in the US, it's $629. The Google version is only $20 more, and that's probably not too bad considering that you should get OS version updates around the same time as the Nexus phones, not 6-12 months later.
If you're comparing the price to what you pay on a contract, of course it's more expensive. When you buy the phone on contract, the carrier pays part of the price because they know they can suck money out of you and you're contractually obliged to keep paying them. You win, but you also lose.

to everyone complaining about a 649 price tag, the GS4 of both variants (exynos and snapdragon) here in australia are like, 699 dollars outright unlocked at the cheapest....

I really don't think the price is that terrible. The S4 is a top of the line device that was not built with keeping the price down in mind. What's going to be stopping people though from just buying a regular S4 on contract or cheaper used then just waiting for this one to come out. Samsung is more than likely going to be providing the drivers therefore that could be of help to such AOSP roms like CM.
I wonder if it would be possible to just put the stock firmware on to carrier purchased S4 and receive updates straight from google that way. I think that should be possible considering the hardware is exactly the same.

everything is ok , just about the high price

Times they are a changin' folks. The days of carrier subsidized phones could be near. Soon we'll have a better feel for what the consumer will pay for a smartphone. This will put the hurt on phone manufacturers to set realistic price and profit margins.
i suspect the S4 Google Edition's initial unlocked price has more to do with taking advantage of bleeding edge, must have, first adopters. You know who you are. Knock yourselves out.

Uhh, $650 is about the price for an unsubsidized, unlocked premium phone. You Nexus folk are a little spoiled with Google selling you phones at wholesale price. GSM carriers would flip if Google sold the S4, wholesale.

It came as a big surprise when Google announced this, but it's an interesting move. I kinda wish they just upgraded the Nexus 4 though... LTE and more storage (or SD slot) and it would be the perfect phone.

like this comment: "All this means is that the modding community now has a stock Android build for the GS4.":silly:

Lim Wee Huat said:
Paying Samsung 650 to unlock and run AOSP on S4.. That's how I see it.
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native AOSP without voiding any warranties, with over the air updates that come earlier than any other S4 updates and no chance for bricking and probably a further 6 months or so of native (i.e. none/very few of the bugs) updates after samsung gives up on the S4

Samsung sells 20 Million Galaxy S4s !

Hey guys.
Here is the news again. Just keep in mind that from the word "Sold" , samsung means "Shipped" to retailers and not the actual consumer. For those who thought S4 isn't doing well compared to the mega hit S3, read the quote below:
Samsung has sold over 20 million Galaxy S4 units (supply basis) in a span of two months. The figure was apparently confirmed by JK Shin to Korean reporters and will help refute the speculation about lower-than-expected sales of Galaxy S4.The phone went on sale in late April and reached the milestone by end of June. In comparison, Galaxy S III took 100 days to reach the same 20 million mark.
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SOURCE: Sammobile
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Doesn't mean anything to me.
I just checked the price of s4, it dropped 1000DKK during the past 1 month since I bought it.
I know that the price will drop but never expect it will drop so fast like this.

S4 sales into the channel (retailers, service providers, distributors) have been fine, it's sell through that's been the issue and there's no independent confirmed numbers available anywhere. However it's clear from component supplier information and the drop in Sammies share price that sales are less then exemplary. Having read quite a few comparative reviews the S4 is not beating the HTC One (often HTC small win or draw) so the impact on Sammie won't be seen till next quarter and I'm expecting further price drops.
Haven't bought an S4 yet but if the screen on the active is good that's where I'm heading.
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That info comes from South Korean sources, nothing official. Considering Samsung has 70%+ mobile market share in Europe and spends 30% more on marketing than Apple, I wouldn't be surprised if these figures are true.

It is not so surprising. I live in Italy and i can assure you that getting a HTC one (direct S4 competitor) is almost impossible due to availability. SO a lot of ppl is getting sgs4 out of bother for waitng HTC and moreover Samsung is pushing its marketing to the limits.

It's now 20.000.001, my brother bought GS4 yesterday
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DuckMcQUack said:
It is not so surprising. I live in Italy and i can assure you that getting a HTC one (direct S4 competitor) is almost impossible due to availability. SO a lot of ppl is getting sgs4 out of bother for waitng HTC and moreover Samsung is pushing its marketing to the limits.
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the Xperia Z is also a direct competitor to the s4
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the Xperia Z is also a direct competitor to the s4
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And it is actually selling much better than the HTC one.

it was always going to sell very well it was kind of a given

Samsung has a rapist arse load of $$$$ for marketing even more than apple so don't be surprised if they'd sell this much
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