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I don't think you need to make a new thread for this question. As I said on your last thread:
Python. said:
I think there are a few but it is often better to search websites individually. The search engines normally miss sales and you will find a cheaper price by searching the main sites listed above.
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You can use Google Product Search, via ticking the 'Used Items' box, and Google itself. Just search for the phone name and words 'sale' and 'used' and limit the result to the last week or month. These will give you the most results and you are less likely to miss sales. But, I would suggest you search individual sites.

Phonefanatic.com said:
What do you think that there is a one source which gives you the all price information across the web?
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Slick deals, google it I can't post links yet.

icomrade said:
Slick deals, google it I can't post links yet.
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HotUKDeals is, also, good. Meanwhile, this tool searches most product search engines: MegaShopBot.

What is this?
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emilfadillah said:
What is this?
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He wanted to know if there was a tool to compare phone prices, used and new, from different websites. But then he edited his post to 'HI' because he had posted the same question before...

Thread closed.

Galaxy S4 direct sunlight visibility comparison

EDIT: chrisngrod was nice enough to do a redo of the sunlight comparison test for us. You can scroll down to post #10 to see the updated video.

You didn't include the rest of the post. The SGS4 was on manual brightness which limits the display's output. This is what the poster of that video added...
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^This [pointing out the impact of manual brightness] is the kind of productive information that allows for better videos.
I will rerun it as I did verify that the GS4 is dimmer under the conditions explained above.
My Note 2 is running CM10.1 so this could be causing different results. It does not behave in the same manner. Auto brightness = 100% manual brightness.
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Here's the original thread...
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=41616909#post41616909

Yep thanks to @BarryH_GEG for pointing this out.
Only time will tell during the reshoot. My daily is the Optimus G Pro so either way that will lose. I do think the HTC One will edge out the GS4, but this should narrow the gap.
All of these phones are great. One just has to choose what is important to them.

BarryH_GEG said:
You didn't include the rest of the post. The SGS4 was on manual brightness which limits the display's output. This is what the poster of that video added...
Here's the original thread...
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=41616909#post41616909
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Thanks for the info/link Barry
I don't frequent the HTC One forum so I didn't see that thread. I was simply perusing around youtube for GS4 videos and saw the one above.
I also saw this one as well that I figured I'd share:

ap3604 said:
Whoops... my apologies. I didn't know there was already a thread about as I simply was looking on youtube for GS4 videos and saw this one.
I'll let the mod's know to lock / delete this one. Thanks for the link Barry
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I would imagine it is okay because they are posted in different sections. The way XDA is setup, I don't think there is as much cross board traffic as with other sites.
This might give us the opportunity to hear from pro GS4 consumers vs pro One consumers.

chrisngrod said:
I would imagine it is okay because they are posted in different sections. The way XDA is setup, I don't think there is as much cross board traffic as with other sites.
This might give us the opportunity to hear from pro GS4 consumers vs pro One consumers.
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Since it's your video and time/effort put into it, I'd be happy to tell the mods to take this thread down so you can post a similar one later and receive the thanks that you should get for helping the community. Just let me know if that's what you'd like :good:
Also thanks for posting the above video as well as re-doing it with auto-brightness on.

Your post is fine .
When it is redone you'd probably want to post that in the OP though.
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chrisngrod said:
Your post is fine .
When it is redone you'd probably want to post that in the OP though.
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Will do! :good:
I subscribed to your HTC One thread and favorite'd your youtube video so I'll make sure to update the OP accordingly once the video is re-run.

Thanks. I'll be running out the door at 5 while there is still light. :thumbup:
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Here's a little redo:
LG Optimus G Pro still gets the short end of the stick here. The video didn't start playing. It is my daily use phone so please don't be outraged and say I'm trying to jack the results.
I love the phone, but the screen's sensitivity falls short IMO when compared to the other ones here. Not a deal breaker. Just takes a little bit more getting use to.

Google now type app question

hi guys quick question. I have android ICS 4.0.4 which unfortunately can't use the swipe cards that Google now provides even with xda hacking.
I'm looking for an app that's similar to the cards Google uses ie weather, calendar, location if possible. I have metro which is very cool but no where like Google now.
Is there any app that is similar in api from the top menu with swipe.
Any recommendations welcome as from my searching the threads on xda Google now is not possible on rooted 4.0.4 due to Google restrictions - there not much fun are they lol.
Atb

A great app is utter! which can be found on the Google Play https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.brandall.nutter
Its pretty good imo
- Sent from Guy's Super Duper S3

hi thanks for the reply, I have utter and agree it is good, but it's not quite what I meant, it's the drop down cards that give info is what I'm looking for like the later versions of Google now.
Thanks

Are you sure that you have searched xda for a working Google now for ics? http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1983337

Juhan Jufri said:
Are you sure that you have searched xda for a working Google now for ics? http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1983337
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Hi yes I did see this thread but if you check the thread below from which its sourced it no longer works from what I can understand...
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1747224&page=685
if I'm mistaken then I'd love to know as it's just what I've been looking for but I thought google had blocked it??

pgunning1 said:
Hi yes I did see this thread but if you check the thread below from which its sourced it no longer works from what I can understand...
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1747224&page=685
if I'm mistaken then I'd love to know as it's just what I've been looking for but I thought google had blocked it??
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I trust the above is correct but is there an app that is similar to the google now.
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[Q] anandtech review?

So does anyone know if / when the anandtech review of the nexus 5 will be released? Can't find it.

And why exactly would you need it? I think there is already every information imaginable on the forums or in other reviews.

Riiquiem said:
And why exactly would you need it? I think there is already every information imaginable on the forums or in other reviews.
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Because i would like to read it.. Do i really need to list reasons now why i'm looking for a review?

Really surprising there is no review. Guess they decided the nexus was not worth it.
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jb91 said:
Because i would like to read it.. Do i really need to list reasons now why i'm looking for a review?
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No, I've just been wondering that if you were looking for something specific we could provide it

If you look at Brian Klug's twitter feed (@nerdtalker), you'll notice that he's both working on it and sick of people asking about it. At one point he made a joke about adding 300 minutes delay every time someone asks.

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No, I've just been wondering that if you were looking for something specific we could provide it
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No, the anandtech review are just an interesting read and typically a lot more detailed than other reviews, that's why i've been looking forward to it.

jb91 said:
No, the anandtech review are just an interesting read and typically a lot more detailed than other reviews, that's why i've been looking forward to it.
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I 100% agree. They definitely know their stuff.
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jb91 said:
So does anyone know if / when the anandtech review of the nexus 5 will be released? Can't find it.
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It's up now!
http://www.anandtech.com/show/7517/google-nexus-5-review

mmmmBACON said:
It's up now!
http://www.anandtech.com/show/7517/google-nexus-5-review
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Great! I've been waiting for it too. :good:
People who matter listen to what Brian Klug has to say, so if there's something that needs improving and he points it out, there's a chance something will be done about it.
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Great review, as expected!
"Nexus 5 has the best calibrated display I’ve seen so far in any Android handset."
High praise indeed.

"Knock Code" from G Pro 2 on nexus 5

The new LG G Pro 2 have a nice feature called Knock Code.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MrheE8e3FSA
I think it's very useful. Is it possible to port this feature to nexus 5? Maybe someone already working on it?

Try, touch control app in play store
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There are kernels with the knock-on feature. This question has been asked a lot recently....

mistahseller said:
There are kernels with the knock-on feature. This question has been asked a lot recently....
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Yes please search
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and which one of these supports a combination of tap2wake AND a pattern unlock code?

kendong2 said:
and which one of these supports a combination of tap2wake AND a pattern unlock code?
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Try them AND report back...

rootSU said:
Try them AND report back...
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Alright, so the long version. What I wanted to point is that none of the custom kernels available supports a feature similar to the one in the OP. Apparently neither of you two have watched the video or understood what feature we are talking about, but instead jumped at the TS, implying he didn't search in advance to his question.
This is not, I repeat not, about a simple tap2wake, knock2wake, sweep2wake or whatever you want to call it. This is about tapping the screen in a user-defined pattern to wake AND UNLOCK the phone in one step. Which is quite a bit more cool than just tap2wake, so I would like to see it happen as well.

kendong2 said:
Alright, so the long version. What I wanted to point is that none of the custom kernels available supports a feature similar to the one in the OP. Apparently neither of you two have watched the video or understood what feature we are talking about, but instead jumped at the TS, implying he didn't search in advance to his question.
This is not, I repeat not, about a simple tap2wake, knock2wake, sweep2wake or whatever you want to call it. This is about tapping the screen in a user-defined pattern to wake AND UNLOCK the phone in one step. Which is quite a bit more cool than just tap2wake, so I would like to see it happen as well.
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I've seen the video. The "Knock code" won't work without knock on / tap2wake / slide2wake / doubletap2 wake etc.
Surely it would be an obvious and logical step to find the feature CLOSEST to what you are looking for and move forward from there?! I've added a question mark but I have made this rhetorical by following up with an exclamation mark.
Porting the code without the "on" is pointless. No one will port this from scratch. You need to find the groundwork first and from there, so it can be developed.
edit > "please search" is not "jumping" and I have no idea what a TS is.

I give up. It's nice to see XDA still lives up to its expectations though.
If anyone has any helpful information here, I will still be watching this thread.

kendong2 said:
I give up. It's nice to see XDA still lives up to its expectations though.
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Yes, I am sorry that we expect logic to be applied.

TS = Thread Starter

PhilipTD said:
TS = Thread Starter
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I've never heard it before. Only Fire Starter
Anyway I guess </off topic>

rootSU said:
I've never heard it before. Only Fire Starter Anyway I guess </off topic>
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Awesome movie.

PhilipTD said:
Awesome movie.
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It's a favorite of mine and was just on the other day
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kendong2 said:
...jumped at the TS, implying he didn't search in advance to his question...
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I understand your concern, but I respectfully submit that it is appropriate and helpful for senior members to provide guidance with respect to the rules, customs, and best practices of the board. I assure you that even if their tone sounds curt, the mentors here are well-intentioned. Their objective: to keep the forum as lean and efficient as possible. Such efforts are necessary because many, many members fail to search before posting.

So I take it I have been reported then?
Anyway, are we finally OT-raping this thread to a point where it will be closed by some over-zealous mod, so that this great and valid feature request will starve unnoticed by real devs with skills other than "duh go search you kacknoob!", who might even accomplish something here?
Or can we let this alone now, after I said that I am done trying to be helpful here? Or as some other members might call it, "apply some logic", because it only seems logical that off-topic movie talk doesn't belong here...

kendong2 said:
So I take it I have been reported then?
Anyway, are we finally OT-raping this thread to a point where it will be closed by some over-zealous mod, so that this great and valid feature request will starve unnoticed by real devs with skills other than "duh go search you kacknoob!", who might even accomplish something here?
Or can we let this alone now, after I said that I am done trying to be helpful here? Or as some other members might call it, "apply some logic", because it only seems logical that off-topic movie talk doesn't belong here...
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OK.

kendong2 said:
and which one of these supports a combination of tap2wake AND a pattern unlock code?
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I'll answer the rhetorical question, for the benefit of others who do not know - none of them do. Hence why OP's original question was, and still is, valid.
I too would like to know if anyone is working on Knock Code for the N5, as opposed to the Knock On/Knock Knock/Tap To Wake/whatever you want to call the current implementation (which does NOT support the tap pattern unlock feature).
If anyone is going to work on it then I'd happily donate because I love Knock On and Knock Code would be even more awesome.

I find that OPPO have even cooler features - screen off gestures.
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We need to port this on nexus 5 somehow.

I sure would like this as well!
OP/TS/Whatever TLA you want to be called: Thank you for asking this question. Pay no attention to people who feel the need to strong-arm you for no reason other than to make them feel like they're important.