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Verizon SIII 32GB Blue Brief Review Video

Guys earlier I posted an unboxing video in another thread. That video is right here.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BryoOlaWQaU&feature=plcp
Then I spent the next 4 or 5 hours trying to get the freaking thing activated. That finally happened, but I haven't had much time with the phone. Anyways, here's a quick video showing the boot up, and some speed tests on 4G LTE. This phone is beast! (it may be sideways for a bit but I've rotated it to the right in Youtube, sometimes it just takes a while)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wovT50uGfLw&feature=plcp
Feel free to ask questions, I can try to post more videos over the next couple days but my schedule is literally booked for the next 2 days so I'll do what I can.

Good job

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It's looking like the Verizon version is going to have sweet sweet battery life!
The phone starts at about 50% and I still have stellar life out of that! I had rebooted it and connected it via usb to try and get adb shell. Otherwise it would show nearly 20hrs of battery at this point!
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Have they fixed that 34ma battery drain issue yet? Officially? I'm a nexus dude but seriously considering returning it and getting in on one of these s3's. Just switched to Verizon and I love, love, love the network. Haven't been with vzw since '07.
I'd also like to know if there is still the bleeding/weeping/leakage of the back lights on the white version? Like there was on the white galaxy s 2.
Thanks.
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I'm not aware of this battery drain issue you speak of. If it exists on my phone, I can obviously obviously with it. The cell standby numbers are way too high, especially considering I was on full LTE coverage all night. My epic4g had a similar issue and it was fixed via software fairly quickly.
Mine is blue so I can't comment on your other question. Yes, the Verizon network is AWESOME!
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Muckrak3r said:
I'm not aware of this battery drain issue you speak of. If it exists on my phone, I can obviously obviously with it. The cell standby numbers are way too high, especially considering I was on full LTE coverage all night. (...)
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"The cell standby" that is the Battery drain issue he is referencing, it is not really a "real" drain issue, more a reporting issue.

Even with the drain issue that battery life is awesome. Thank you for posting your initial thoughts and battery stats.

After I get fully charged up again today I will leave it off any charge and post the full drain stats.
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How did u get the phone already?
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Judging from your screenshots the phone charges itself!!!!! 8:17 25% 8:16 26%
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cell128 said:
Judging from your screenshots the phone charges itself!!!!! 8:17 25% 8:16 26%(...)
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? I think you need to sleep
at 8:16 the phone got 26%
LATER
at 8:17 the phone got 25%
Seem right to me...

cell128 said:
Judging from your screenshots the phone charges itself!!!!! 8:17 25% 8:16 26%
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You have your times backwards. Lol
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Lol my mistake
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Here is a brief part II review of the phone.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JD700UVaN8w&feature=youtube_gdata_player
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Nexus 5 users - any regrets ?

Hi All
I'm actually planning to buy 32gigs white version but I'm sort of confused. I also like the z1 compact.
So please everyone post your opinions and regrets (If any).
Thanks.
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I have the 32GB white version and don´t have any regrets at all. This phone is very solid for the cheap price

I am nexus...er, ...nexusian? Nexian? idk, im forever bought into its ecosystem. Google owns me basically, nexus lines is jsut what i look for in a phone, simplicity, no flashy flashy, no competition and key/relevant features. Im never going back to another phone after the nexus 4/5, its a no regret phone for me.

Gorgtech said:
I have the 32GB white version and don´t have any regrets at all. This phone is very solid for the cheap price
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Agreed. I have the same device and color. Nothing to regret. Easy on the wallet, good battery, great software. Definitely the best phone I've ever owned.
The Nexus 5 advocate (Team Inferno)

The only regret I have is not buying my 32GB White Nexus 5 sooner!
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Search the forums and decide for yourself.. After all you are in the Nexus 5 forums so most probably everyone's opinion would be biased.
Here is a topic you might consider reading: Would You Guys Still Recommend the Nexus 5?
That being said, Personally I don't have any regrets buying this phone as it's DEVELOPMENT friendly

If you every conside the z1 compact, then you may not suitable to get a Nexus device. Conside that the nexus line are talk about baseline android experience, which other device give you a more complete package with add on from the manufacturer.

32gb bright red with no regrets!

It's not a perfect phone, but I never had any doubts or regrets buying it. Happy owner of white 32GB version

My only regret is not buying the red version, but who would have saw that coming on launch day?

Don't get this phone if your care about camera and good battery and crap load of bugs

I'm concerned just about the battery. Wait , even the speakers !
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supersain08 said:
Don't get this phone if your care about camera and good battery and crap load of bugs
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not true, unless youre just an inexperienced user that knows nothing about setting up your own phone and taking care of it. no bugs here, camera works perfectly(and is an awesome camera). and battery life is great, i get 5-6 hours screen on time without doing anything to try to get better battery life.

No regrets. I'm quite pleased with this device. Looks good and functions well.

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Bought this phone by virtue of my HTC One had to be sent for repairs.
After about a week of usage think I'll be selling of my One once it comes back.
Amazed by the simplicity of the stock android albeit I miss some of the apps and UI of the HTC but most can be downloaded from the Store. The Nexus is snappier and much smoother and fluid.
Battery is better on the Nexus,I'm impressed. Camera too is better especially in low light conditions. What I miss most is the frontal speakers of the One with Boom base..compared to the puny speakers on the Nexus 5..but I guess we can't have it all..so in conclusion.. no regrets!
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afaquekhaja said:
Hi All
I'm actually planning to buy 32gigs white version but I'm sort of confused. I also like the z1 compact.
So please everyone post your opinions and regrets (If any).
Thanks.
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I do regret it, i wish i didn't buy it, and waited for the galaxy s 5 to come out
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No Regrets
afaquekhaja said:
Hi All
I'm actually planning to buy 32gigs white version but I'm sort of confused. I also like the z1 compact.
So please everyone post your opinions and regrets (If any).
Thanks.
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Absolutely not , no regrets at all. I am a proud owner of this beast.

poor battery

I don'r regret at all. I bought 16GB black version of it,because 32GB version wasn't being sold then,but it's absolutely doesn't make me any problem because I don't play HD games that requires a lot of free space at all,and now i'm having 8.80GB free.:good:
If about battery it's would the weakest Nexus 5 point but I can live with that because I'm enjoying on using my Nexus 5 everyday and still can't get enough of it,because it's amazing! :good:

So, Whos getting the Z3?

I have a Z2, The Z3 was just announced and I cant wait to get my hands on it. Forever a Sony fanboy, I've owned the S5, oneplus one, and M8. For some reason I always end up with a Sony again.
Just wondering who else is considering the Z3?

Me, as upgrade from Z1.
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For T-Mobile yes
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If it comes to VZW then yes

Jonnyn93 said:
I have a Z2, The Z3 was just announced and I cant wait to get my hands on it. Forever a Sony fanboy, I've owned the S5, oneplus one, and M8. For some reason I always end up with a Sony again.
Just wondering who else is considering the Z3?
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Near 100%... Just waiting for the darn thing to release somewhere, so that I can buy it. I think I will most likely get it from http://www.handtec.co.uk/
If not them, never-msrp if they drop the price a bit, $799 is a bit high, when I can get it from handtec for 700 shipped from UK to the states...

PunishedSnake said:
For T-Mobile yes
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Me too, I suppose. I'll be using T-Mobile for the foreseeable future, and I'd like to have its LTE supported. For the record, am I going to be able to buy the Z3 contract-free from T-Mobile?

I was too sad with z1 and I bought a Lumia 1020. I won't but again a Sony, very good material but camera in low light conditions is poor and the updates suck ! Sorry mate

bbot3k said:
Me too, I suppose. I'll be using T-Mobile for the foreseeable future, and I'd like to have its LTE supported. For the record, am I going to be able to buy the Z3 contract-free from T-Mobile?
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I don't see why not, they really don't have contracts anymore anyway. But if you are saying buy it outright instead of the add to your monthly bill, I'm pretty sure you'd be able to.
I too will probably get it for T-Mobile, more so for Wi-Fi calling unless it's possible to put T-Mobiles Z3 firmware on my Z2 and get it to work

if the verizon rumors are true, ill be getting one. but it needs to be released within 2 months.......

I'll be getting one! From Samsung Galaxy S4.
Hopefully it'll worth the swap.

Me
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here it is...
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DSC_6300 by maxx228, on Flickr

NICE? Are u using the Xperia Z original magnetic charging cable? Is it same as in the DK30/Dk31 right?

electrash said:
Me, as upgrade from Z1.
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I had the Z1, now I have the Z2, the upgrade is very noticeable, despite what it says on paper. So the Z3 will deffo be amazing

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Dude.....You have no idea how jealous I am right now haha. Where did you get this?

Yatango in Australia are pre-selling. Eta is 29th Sept despatch but expect it will actually be early Oct. I've not had an Xperia since breaking my Z Ultra a few months ago and am looking forward to coming back after a frustrating time with an LG g3

Metzker1988 said:
NICE? Are u using the Xperia Z original magnetic charging cable? Is it same as in the DK30/Dk31 right?
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Same cable ,but Z3 's Duck is different
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Could not help myself and ordered!!!

Did preorder yesterday...coming in one week.Cant wait,from my htc desire hd...big change.

There's already a thread for this HERE... Please search in future.
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Samsung Galaxy S7 Low Light Test

Hi guys,
Got my hands on a European S7 for a day or two, I won't go into details but here are some low light camera shots.
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Much appreciated. Do they look over exposed to you? Is it the best camera you've ever used?
I've ordered but am not excited, my nexus 6p is doing just fine
And finally, are we Europeans getting the EXYNOS?

lawtq said:
Much appreciated. Do they look over exposed to you? Is it the best camera you've ever used?
I've ordered but am not excited, my nexus 6p is doing just fine
And finally, are we Europeans getting the EXYNOS?
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I think this is Exynos but I cannot be certain. Any application I use to check the specs comes back as "Processor Unknown"
In regards to the pictures, all I can say is the first few were taken in extremely dark environments and whilst I was pleased with the results when viewing on screen, when enlarged they are not fantastic.
HOWEVER I don't think I have ever used a camera on a smartphone as good as this in low light. In normal lighting conditions, the 6S Plus (my daily driver) seems better but this is without extensive testing, the S7 really shines in low light situations.
It's as great camera and I doubt anybody will have any issues with its performance.
In regards to the S7 itself, there is the occasional lag on the operating system however all in all it builds on last year and it's much smoother.
I've owned every Galaxy S device, and by far this is the best generation but anybody coming from an S6 will struggle to be excited. It's certainly not as fluid as a 6P, which I have owned too.
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Was this with flash enabled?

contentryder said:
Was this with flash enabled?
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Yes, on all of them.
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jaaystott said:
Yes, on all of them.
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Then what was the entire point of this thread if you had the flash on. Smh
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I would think because that is how most people actually take pictures when it is dark... So it is a real world test, not some theoretical/lab nonsense.
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Really for a low light test you really shouldn't be using the flash lol.

Maybe so, but pretty much everyone I know leaves the settings all on auto, which usually uses the flash when it's dark.
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JasonJoel said:
Maybe so, but pretty much everyone I know leaves the settings all on auto, which usually uses the flash when it's dark.
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It's all good bro. I'm just messing with you.
I just said that as the title suggests low light test, meaning not even the flash.

Hello
Some of my low light pictures taken with SM-G935F

I think the photo are very good. Of course you use flash light in this condition.

jeffonion said:
I think the photo are very good. Of course you use flash light in this condition.
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If you use the flash which we all know is a light source then how can you test how the camera performs in low light?

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New update April/4 ,battery and camera fixed

I just got a new update fixed a lot of things for me the camera and the battery android system now around 8% .
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dannycanrock said:
I just got a new update fixed a lot of things for me the camera and the battery android system now around 8% .
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Thanks. I got the same this morning also.

What was wrong with your camera? My Battery SUCKS right now!

idtheftvictim said:
What was wrong with your camera? My Battery SUCKS right now!
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anytime you do an update give it a day or two before determining how the battery is.. it burns through some doing optimizations on the first load
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i can also say the edge screen isn't giving that multi touch palm issue any more. Im glad to see that fixed as well.

I'm afraid to do the update since they say it cannot be rolled back

if you are looking for any root in the future i would suggest holding back from updates

I updated and so far cpuspy says deep sleep instantly as soon as screen is off and dont see any wakelocks so far. I disabled junk and uninstalled stuff I dont need and removed notifications for any games(I just check my games and weather manually). So far no android system drain at all in 15m on battery. I updated 30min ago then fast charged.
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Battery has been good since updating this morning. I normally get 9 SOT. I'm down to 83 percent and already have 2 hours SOT. Can't wait to see how this pans out in a few days!

Has anyone checked if this update unlocked the bootloader?

That first update knocked out 2.4ghz wireless reliability, I wonder if this will fix it! *fingers crossed*
My battery and camera have been great! I haven't had a low-light picture that was amazing yet, but that's not their fault!

Hooray! They fixed the screen too sensitive already. And I feel it run smoother now.
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bajangna said:
Hooray! They fixed the screen too sensitive already. And I feel it run smoother now.
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Agreed. This was my biggest pain point. What a relief that its fixed!

Screen sensitivity fixed here as well. It so much easier typing now. Also my palm resting on the edge no longer makes the screen go unresponsive.
Android System battery drain also fixed.

I'm torn between accepting this update and holding off for root possibilities.
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v8dreaming said:
I'm torn between accepting this update and holding off for root possibilities.
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I'm in the same boat. All these reports of improved battery life and smoothness/camera/touch screen makes it harder to wait. I figure if you're content with the battery life then just wait it out. I hope potential root would yield better results than any update [emoji41]
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