Apparently Samsung is going to release a 5.8 inch galaxy player with ICS and a dual core processor http://www.technobuffalo.com/companies/samsung/galaxy-player-yp-gp1-revealed/
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Apparently Samsung is going to release a 5.8 inch galaxy player with ICS and a dual core processor http://www.technobuffalo.com/companies/samsung/galaxy-player-yp-gp1-revealed/
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Lol 5.8 inches? Now that's an odd size for the screen. It's like they are trying to make it a Galaxy Note Successor. They should really keep it in the mp3 player range since the new iPod touch is on the way and this would make a great competitor to it. Also I don't know why they decide to make it 5.8 inches the PPI is going be only 189 (Same as the GP 5.0 now) 1280 X 720 (PPI of 253) or 1024 * 768 (PPI of 221 same as GP 4.2 although the problem with this res is it isn't in 16:9 -___-) If they made it 4-5in they can keep that resolution and it would still look great.
Great, finally some specs, I have been waiting for more info about this upcoming device.. but 5.8” screen?? WTF? Isn’t it a bit too large? Isn’t it getting a bit too far into unpocketable tablet range? I mean GP 5.0 was just pocketable, but an almost 6” device in my mind would defeat the purpose of a media device you could carry with you in you jeans and getting too close to the 7” range of tablets. Nonetheless, I hope Samsung hasn’t forgotten about bt handsfree profile this time (the way they did with GP 5.0) and implemented it in the new player. IF the price is right, I will get it. I also think that in order to compete with the new iPod that Apple will be announcing soon (if the gossips are right) which might have an 640 x 1136 (that’s a weird resolution) screen, Samsung should have gone with a higher res screen, though lower res screens are easier on battery. BTW, do you guys think the new 2-core processor would consume the battery much quicker? One of the things I really liked about the GP 5.0 was its battery life.
Ouch a 5.8 inch screen is pretty darn big for a PMP. Is there any chance the actual size is 4.8 inches (same size as S III)? Also the res is exactly 16:9, just worked it out now. The player 5 is slightly off 16:9 so it might make watching movies a bit easier
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Ouch a 5.8 inch screen is pretty darn big for a PMP. Is there any chance the actual size is 4.8 inches (same size as S III)? Also the res is exactly 16:9, just worked it out now. The player 5 is slightly off 16:9 so it might make watching movies a bit easier
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I don't think they realize that is bigger than a Playstation Vita lol, but the Vita from the specs has a better CPU and GPU lol.
If the prise is the same like 5.0 (cost me 160 euros) i may actualy bought one.In my country there is no nexus 7 sold...problem with this new player i thing is that is too long if this specs are corect..thah is 25 mm more then 5.0.
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Great, finally some specs, I have been waiting for more info about this upcoming device.. but 5.8” screen?? WTF? Isn’t it a bit too large? Isn’t it getting a bit too far into unpocketable tablet range? I mean GP 5.0 was just pocketable, but an almost 6” device in my mind would defeat the purpose of a media device you could carry with you in you jeans and getting too close to the 7” range of tablets. Nonetheless, I hope Samsung hasn’t forgotten about bt handsfree profile this time (the way they did with GP 5.0) and implemented it in the new player. IF the price is right, I will get it. I also think that in order to compete with the new iPod that Apple will be announcing soon (if the gossips are right) which might have an 640 x 1136 (that’s a weird resolution) screen, Samsung should have gone with a higher res screen, though lower res screens are easier on battery. BTW, do you guys think the new 2-core processor would consume the battery much quicker? One of the things I really liked about the GP 5.0 was its battery life.
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Higher resolution screen would cost much more and drain more battery..i dont have a problem with
resolution on 5.0..that is stilll better resolution then 99.9% of 10.1 tablets which all have 1280*780 on 4 times bigger screen.
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If the prise is the same like 5.0 (cost me 160 euros) i may actualy bought one.In my country there is no nexus 7 sold...problem with this new player i thing is that is too long if this specs are corect..thah is 25 mm more then 5.0.
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Higher resolution screen would cost much more and drain more battery..i dont have a problem with
resolution on 5.0..that is stilll better resolution then 99.9% of 10.1 tablets which all have 1280*780 on 4 times bigger screen.
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Actually the tablet screen is either 1280 X 800 or 1280 X 720 lol. Sure the GP 5.0 does have a sharper display, with a PPI of 187 PPI, compared to a 10.1 in tablet with a res of 1280 X 720 145 PPI or 1280 X800 with a PPI of 149 you have to realize that you hold tablets much further from your face.
I think Samsung over did t with the screen size lol if they want to compete in the MP3 world they need to make it competitive with the iPod touch.
I don't think it will be 5.8, it would be damn too huge. I'd say between 4.5'' and 5.0'' and I hope they sell this cheap, because if it's higher than $200, it's better to buy a nexus 7 LOL.
its an odd size but i definitely looks worthy of my money
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I don't think it will be 5.8, it would be damn too huge. I'd say between 4.5'' and 5.0'' and I hope they sell this cheap, because if it's higher than $200, it's better to buy a nexus 7 LOL.
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I guess they will probably have all sizes like now..now you have 4 different sizes.It looks veru similar like galaxy S3 ..5.0 looks almost the same like samsung note.
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5.8 is just too big
Some people say it's only 4.8"
Knowing Samsung it may well be 5.8 inch. They have 3.6 (player and galaxy ace?) inch devices, 4 inch (player, sgs1), 4.2 inch (player), 4.3 inch (s2?), 4.65 inch (GNex), 4.8 inch (s3), 5 inch (player), 5.3 inch, (note), 5.5 inch (note 2?), 7 inch and 10.1 inch (tabs). All they are missing is ~6 inches so they might see it as a way of plugging a niche market.
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All they are missing is ~6 inches so they might see it as a way of plugging a niche market.
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Lol, that's really niche isn't it? Imagine, someone walks into a store and asks a shop assistant - 'dude, i want something slightly larger than 5.5" but not quite as big as 6"! And Samsung wants him to reply - "we have just the thing for you!" LOL
oh yes, and you forgot 7.7"..
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Lol, that's really niche isn't it? Imagine, someone walks into a store and asks a shop assistant - 'dude, i want something slightly larger than 5.5" but not quite as big as 6"! And Samsung wants him to reply - "we have just the thing for you!" LOL
oh yes, and you forgot 7.7"..
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I reckon Samsung's financial model is to flood the market with devices of every size so there is something for everyone. Oops Samsung just have too many screen sizes to remember them all
Nah, their strategy is if they have hundreds of different devices, Apple can't ban them all!: P
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I'm not gonna buy another samsung device ever... They release a thousand of devices and after they just update a couple... **** Samsung!
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I'm not gonna buy another samsung device ever... They release a thousand of devices and after they just update a couple... **** Samsung!
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I see your point although it is hard to support many different devices. I'm currently considering never buying a non-nexus device again
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I am also getting a little fed up with Samsung; they never update, they put their own stupid bt stack in instead of android's (result is no wiimote), and they fill the system with touchwiz junk. Now if Google could just sell a nexus pmp!
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Hi dear,
I'm going to get either Galaxy S2 or Galaxy Note.
The price difference between them is quite big..
GS2 is 730 NZD and Galaxy Note is 1199 NZD(as its just released?)
Do you think galaxy note has that much worthy?
What do think guys?
It depends whether you want a phone or a small tablet that can make calls. I've handled a prototype Note and it's not something you can comfortably use with one hand.
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It depends whether you want a phone or a small tablet that can make calls. I've handled a prototype Note and it's not something you can comfortably use with one hand.
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Oh is it?
But I do have iPad 2..
What I like from Galaxy Note is the high resolution display.
It Is awesome I gues.. As I was iPhone 4 user so I do care the density of the screen. It should be clear and crisp.
It's also an inch bigger, and uses PenTile matrix, both of which detract from the 1280x720 resolution's pixel density. So really, it's about a wash in terms of clarity compared to the 4.3" SGS2.
Then there's always the Galaxy Nexus, also 1280x720, but half an inch smaller than the Note. Sadly though, it's not running Exynos/Mali, but it does come with ICS and a guarantee of being at the head of the queue for updates and custom ROMs.
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It's also an inch bigger, and uses PenTile matrix, both of which detract from the 1280x720 resolution's pixel density. So really, it's about a wash in terms of clarity compared to the 4.3" SGS2.
Then there's always the Galaxy Nexus, also 1280x720, but half an inch smaller than the Note. Sadly though, it's not running Exynos/Mali, but it does come with ICS and a guarantee of being at the head of the queue for updates and custom ROMs.
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That's what I concerned.
Galaxy note and s2 will get ICS at some time in Q2 in 2011..
That's too late, right?
Galaxy note has better specs, but sgs2 is better for size for the main user
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Galaxy Note are for users who 'CBF' carrying an eight-ten inch tablet, but still wants all the power and resolution necessary for web browsing and movie watching.
Galaxy S II will be intended for gamer (running on Full screen), who prefer web browsing on the go while making phone calls and sending text messages.
The Galaxy Note beats or matches in the SGS2 in everything. The only reason why someone should choose the SGS2 over the Note is because of the price and size.
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Galaxy Note are for users who 'CBF' carrying an eight-ten inch tablet, but still wants all the power and resolution necessary for web browsing and movie watching.
Galaxy S II will be intended for gamer (running on Full screen), who prefer web browsing on the go while making phone calls and sending text messages.
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But, galaxy note is a PHONE not only a device that can be necessary for web browsing and movie watching..
I feel playing game on my iPad is better than on galaxy s2 in terms of screen size though which means game on galaxy note will be much more fun than on galaxy s2.
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But, galaxy note is a PHONE not only a device that can be necessary for web browsing and movie watching..
I feel playing game on my iPad is better than on galaxy s2 in terms of screen size though which means game on galaxy note will be much more fun than on galaxy s2.
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The problem as mentioned above, Running standard android games on HD screen doesn't make it run FULL screen.
Yes galaxy note is a phone, but a 4.3 inch SGSII is already a humongous phone. A 5.6' phone doesn't make it ideal for making phone calls
Galaxy SII v Note
I'm stoked about the Note. I currently have a Galaxy S and S II. I was waiting for the Galaxy Tab 7.7, but the Note may do the job. I do design work and I am excited to use the stylus to cut and paste images, do simple drawings, etc.
The other thing I don't like about the S and SII is that when typing emails, I can only see about 1 or two lines of text that I'm typing. I think with the Note, you'll see more.
The biggest problem with the Note is the price. For me it's about $850 USD. That's just too much.
I am also considering buying a Galaxy Nexus on Verizon. I swore I'd never go back to Verizon but the Nexus should have their 4 G as well as the 4G radios for AT&T and T-Mobile.
Samsung is so prolific at spitting out these phones that it's hard to choose. They even have a 4" screened model with a full QWERTY. Not too shabby!
hi, you could also wait foe the sgs2 lte hd, its gonna have a 4,65 inches display with super amoled plus hd display, 1.5 ghz cpu 1gb ram, 16gb onboard memory and so on its supossed to be available in december.
i've got the sgs2 international and can't be happier.
if you are using the sgs1 or 2 you could use nitrality to change de dpi from 240 to 182 and get more on screen space for wrintting emails and whatever you want, i did it and looks even better.
the note, is realy nice, played with it at ifa here in berlin, realy nice device, and if you wear a jacket always or most of the time it schouln't be a problem, but i would say is to big for jeans pockets, or maybe not, but it would big the risk to break it probably.
Im waitig for the 7.7
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hi, you could also wait foe the sgs2 lte hd, its gonna have a 4,65 inches display with super amoled plus hd display, 1.5 ghz cpu 1gb ram, 16gb onboard memory and so on its supossed to be available in december.
i've got the sgs2 international and can't be happier.
if you are using the sgs1 or 2 you could use nitrality to change de dpi from 240 to 182 and get more on screen space for wrintting emails and whatever you want, i did it and looks even better.
the note, is realy nice, played with it at ifa here in berlin, realy nice device, and if you wear a jacket always or most of the time it schouln't be a problem, but i would say is to big for jeans pockets, or maybe not, but it would big the risk to break it probably.
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Thanks for the input. I don't think we'll see a Galaxy SII in the states with LTE anytime soon. AT&T and TMO just got their SIIs and neither is capable of LTE.
I think I'll most likely try the Verizon Nexus Prime because it will have (850/1700/1900/2100) 3g and Verizon Lte and then get the Galaxy S III next year. If cash permits, I'll get the Note too. If it had quad band 3g and Verizon LTE, I'd just buy the Note.
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Hi,
If you like to listen to Music on your phone, then please dont buy SGS2, it has a crappy Yamaha audio codec. Fankly I think that is the only disadvantage of SGS2.
I usually browse and listen to music, I find the music to be sub-par when compared to my Ipod.
Better go for a superphone with Wolfson Audio codec.
Check which audio codec is present in Galaxy Note or Go for Galaxy Nexus, I think it has Wolfson audio codec (as Nexus S had the same)...
Or one more option is the New Slim Motorola Droid Razr (7.1mm), which even below advantages :
- Check its audio codec, it must be wolfson I guess
- has a better battery (1780MAh)
- Higher resolution than SGS2 (540 x 960)
- Spash resistant
- Metal casing but still 127Gm
- Might not have the pink spot that SGS2 has.
- Might not have the yellow tint effect on screen that SGS2 has.
- hdmi port
- comes with 2.3.5 and guaranteed ICS support coming for this model
There are too many advantages that Droid Razr has over SGS2.
How crappy is Yamaha codec?
Is audio even throughout the spectrum?
Head over to anadtech for a detailed review of SGS2 audio performance... Below is the link:
http://www.anandtech.com/show/4686/samsung-galaxy-s-2-international-review-the-best-redefined/13
He clearly says Yamaha audio codec is not a good audio codec (compared to Wolfson...), and wolfson is far better (which we find in SGS1, Nexus S....)
I am using SG-note.. For last few days ..
So fare i thing its kind of mini tablet.which works batter than all small tablet.. I think it will be unfaire to compare SG-note vs SGSII.
SGSII is the best smartphone for me ... Thanks to samsung ..
What can i say abt SG-note it just too smart phone..
I think you should go for SGNote.
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Wait a few months after the note has been superseded by yet another Samsung device and you're be able to pick one up for a lot less, nothing wrong with the sgs2 and won't be out specced for some time, Blimey I remember the days when all PDAs had a stylus much better, that would be the only reason I would be interested in getting a note
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Just now checked in Engadget, Galaxy Note has the same Yamaha audio codec as SGS2.
If you are a audio freak or even a casual audio listener, I do not suggest going to SGS2 or Galaxy Note. Try either Galaxy Nexus or Moto Droid Razr.
Do you think that the s2 is still the best and fastest smartphone in the market ? Its faster than the iphone 4s and anything that has came out so far including snapdragon gs2s and will probably be faster than the galaxy nexus with the ti omap processor in it i think it is still the king what about you ? And it will get better still with the ics update
yes...............
Ofcourse..untill prime launches..it wl remain d king..
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I'd absolutely agree with that. And by the way... There WILL be better phones in the future, but I think the SGS II is an amazing device and I don't see any phone overtaking the SGS II at the moment.
As you said, the new Nexus is... err... let's say it's "okay". To me, the Galaxy Nexus is more a platform to show the possibilities of Ice cream sandwich than anything else...
Performance wise yes, but it does have its own faults too.
Well about the nexus acorrding to this artical its processor is slower than the s2 but well have to wait and see i dont think it will beat the exynos and mali 400 in speed
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Sorry heres the link http://www.extremetech.com/computin...evealed-slower-than-the-iphone-4s-galaxy-s-ii
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Ofcourse it is, this gadget is like Elvis King forever and ever.
STILL no other phone can match the SGSII so yes it still reigns supreme
I believe the Galaxy Nexus to be a slightly superior phone (mainly due to 720p and ICS). That being said, the GSII has had an amazingly long run of dominance for the majority of this year. And in that time, the developer community has had a chance to grow by leaps and bounds.
The Galaxy Nexus may be a superior phone on paper, but until their developer community becomes as robust as that of the GSII, we're still looking really good for the rest of this year.
Hey dose anyone know if the s2 is faster than the new moto razr because i think that is the same cpu as the nexus
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SGSII will be King at 4.3" for a while. Kudos for not being shaped like a boomerang as well.
For me its a yes and a no.
The SGS2 GPU is no match for the iPhone 4S, unless you overclock the Mali it somewhat close to the SGX543. But the iPhone 4S CPU is clocked at 700mhz whereas the S2 1.2Ghz.
The galaxy nexus is no match for the sgs2 (exynos). The only thing it has is 720p screen which to me, is useless on a screen that fits in my hand. Other than the screen I cant find one thing better.
Yeah the iphone 4s might have a slightly better gpu but the s2 is still a bit faster than it plus once ics comes out it will get even faster
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Famous last words. We don't know this to be a fact.
I can not understand those people who always mess with display size, who in the right mind would carry 4,7" phone !! This 4,3" is too big, I really hope that Samsung will make Galaxy S 3 with 4" display and 720p resolution, that is the perfect measure for mobile phone, that Galaxy Nexus is great but WAAAY too big. Phone should not be bigger than 4" and after that they should make tablets.
Just my 2 cents on the Galaxy Nexus
Just take into consideration that the Galaxy nexus will not have hard buttons thus no need for that space in the bottom of our gs2s...
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I agree its a bit too large, though I have small hands thus making it a bit difficult for me to "thumb" the display with one hand without tapping the back button or part of the screen as I reach across the display. HOWEVER, keep this in mind. Its much easier to make a high resolution display at a larger size than it is to make it in a smaller size. Pixel density is more difficult to increase than is overall resolution, thus why these larger displays are going to be the first to get 720p displays.
I like 4.3, maybe even 4.5" with the right aspect (ie, make the display a bit taller than wider). But more than that will make one handed operation more difficult. That being said, as someone who constantly uses their phone to watch videos, I do like the idea of the larger display. Oh well, that's why we have sim cards right? Pop it into your nexus, watch some tv, then back in the GSII for normal day to day operations. Awesome. I only hope the Galaxy Nexus eventually comes with ATT's LTE bands at some point (I know Verizon has their grubby little exclusivity fingers on the lte version, horrible how much money talks more than consumer demand...)... But if not, still a very nice phone.
I think the fact that I see the comercial about the S II (and it being claimed the smartphone of the year) at least everyday on TV in the Netherlands... is enough to say that the S II is great
I don't know weather to get the 4.2 or 5. I want the 5 but its way too big
personal preference . i like the 5.0.
4.2 has omap processor while the 5.0 has exynos, which is slightly better even at the same clock rate. 4.2 has 2mp camera while the 5.0 has 3.2 or 5 in korean version. 5.0 has much better devving and rom choice and it also does fit in your pocket!
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5.0has flash wich can also be a flashlight and yes has more to offer for devving.big screen easy to watch movies.specs are out there
The only thing 4.2 has over 5.0 is the blutooth handsfree profile, it can be used as a bt hf with tablets and phones, which means if you are listening to your music and your phone rings, you can answer the call through 4.2, this can be very convenient, however this feature doesn't work with all phones. Oh, you can call people to, it can dial numbers which are in your contacts. If you don't care about this, then it's a no brainer - 5.0 all the way - bigger battery, bigger screen, better for serfing inet...
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4.2 has omap processor while the 5.0 has exynos, which is slightly better even at the same clock rate. 4.2 has 2mp camera while the 5.0 has 3.2 or 5 in korean version. 5.0 has much better devving and rom choice and it also does fit in your pocket!
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thanks! but doesnt the 5.0 get annoying to carry around everywhere because im using it as a replacement for a phone (I dont have one)
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thanks! but doesnt the 5.0 get annoying to carry around everywhere because im using it as a replacement for a phone (I dont have one)
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I take it with me everywhere, never annoying imho if you get used to the bulk, its easy to run around with it in your pocket. its a little hard to take it out of your pocket while sitting down because it gets caught. But it never fell out because of its size so its good if you go on a plane. If comfort and portability has higher priority than screen size, cm9 and custom roms then I guess 4.2 can serve better.
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I have no experience with the 4.2 but I have the 5.0 and absolutely love it. I had an iPod before and it was certainly a shock to see how much bigger the 5.0 was but it only took me a day to get over it because that 5 inch screen more than makes up for it. I can't imagine how I used to look at a tiny 3.5 inch screen and didn't think it was too small. It fits in all of my jeans and jacket pockets without being overly bulky.
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..I can't imagine how I used to look at a tiny 3.5 inch screen and didn't think it was too small. It fits in all of my jeans and jacket pockets without being overly bulky.
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lol, yeah it's funny how you get used to bigger screens, i had a similar experience, after using my gp 5.0 for a couple of days my phone's 3.8" screen seemed strangely small.
I know you are asking opinion on the 5.0 and the 4.2, but if you worry about the size but you still want the better performance and developpement on your device you can get the 4.0. It is exactly the same as the 5.0 but smaller. So you get the same performance and there is more developpement going than for the 4.2. Again this is just my opinion but I personnaly prefer the 4.0.
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I know you are asking opinion on the 5.0 and the 4.2, but if you worry about the size but you still want the better performance and developpement on your device you can get the 4.0. It is exactly the same as the 5.0 but smaller. So you get the same performance and there is more developpement going than for the 4.2. Again this is just my opinion but I personnaly prefer the 4.0.
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Agreed... apman, why do want the 4.2 over the 4.0 anyway? Is there a limited choice?
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Agreed... apman, why do want the 4.2 over the 4.0 anyway? Is there a limited choice?
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Well at least in my country ( Lithuania ) the 4.0 has been replaced with the more expensive 4.2. And you cant buy the 4.0 anymore.
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Well at least in my country ( Lithuania ) the 4.0 has been replaced with the more expensive 4.2. And you cant buy the 4.0 anymore.
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My suggestion is 5.0 ..i love this device..i have 4.0 inch android phone and when i am out i always use SGP ..i use phone just for phone and text..i dont now how much is in litvania but i bought mine new a year ago for 150 euros which is steal for me consider that at that time devices with that big screen costed 4 times more.
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I'd say get the 5.0. Its easy to get used to the large size and its still a very capable device. There's a lot of development for it and its pretty good for watching movies and playing games. I'm not sure about pricing where you live, but in the UK the nexus 7 and 5.0 are nearly the same price so you might want to consider the nexus 7, but for a smaller device, the 5.0 is great
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If music playing is your thing, then I would recommend the 4.0 or 4.2 as those have the wolfson dacs. The 5.0 is yamaha. I believe the wolfson dac yields higher quality audio than the yamaha. YMMV
Do not forget the battery!
I own the 5.0 and it has a 2500 mAh Battery, 4.2 has 1500 mAh and 4.0 has 1200 mAh.
This is a big advantage for the 5.0 which can last longer.
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Do not forget the battery!
I own the 5.0 and it has a 2500 mAh Battery, 4.2 has 1500 mAh and 4.0 has 1200 mAh.
This is a big advantage for the 5.0 which can last longer.
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I use it on 1.5 ghz wich is bi overclock from 1ghz and battery and with 50% overclock last all day no problem.
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Ok so I know I said that the 5.0 is a better option, but Amazon (at least Amazon UK) will start selling the 4.2 for only £70 (~$112) from 8:45pm GMT. Considering the RRP is something like £150, this is a really good deal so it might be better to get the 4.2 if you just want a cheap portable media player
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Ok so I know I said that the 5.0 is a better option, but Amazon (at least Amazon UK) will start selling the 4.2 for only £70 (~$112) from 8:45pm GMT. Considering the RRP is something like £150, this is a really good deal so it might be better to get the 4.2 if you just want a cheap portable media player
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I don't know the prices in your countries but here in Italy the 5.0 has a nice one: I bought it 3 months ago for €139 (~£112) but now I can find it for €129 (~£104) and i think is gonna be even more cheaper by year end.
Even if i could find the 4.2 for ~90€ I still would choose the 5.0.
Okay, I had assumed the 6.3 rumors were a massive joke,
But now the 'galaxy mega' is official and it has a 6.3 inch screen!
Good lord.
Size comparison:
Note 2: 151.1 mm x 80.5 mm x 9.44 mm.
Mega 5.8: 162.6 x 82.4 mm x 9 mm
Mega 6.3 : 167.6 mm x 88 mm x 8.0 mm
My initial thoughts:
STOP making phones thinner! Phones are stupid thin. I want my battery life!
After adding the Seido Active case, I am starting to find the Note 2 a bit unwieldly.
I have to mess around with it a bit to get to fit in my pockets. (and it does, but it's an indicator that I'm hitting my limit)
The idea of a phone that is 16mm longer is a turn off for me and probably a deal breaker.
If the screen is unbreakable and I can dump my case, that will help a bit, but in the end
my phone MUST fit in my pants pockets or it's a deal breaker.
But one weird thing, why are the megas so much longer than the note 2? They seem almost 8 mm too 'long'.
Does that mean the note 3, 6.3" would be 160mm long? That might be doable.
Time for another cardboard mockup test.
Wait, it's dual core, not quad (Yeah A15 I know)? Surprising. And yeah, too large for my liking, love my Note II and looks like I'll be sticking with it for a looong time
Don't forget that Galaxy Note 2 and Galaxy Mega is not just a phone... This is PDA in my view. Calling feature is just a bonus.
Galaxy mega looks to me a bad, material wasted strategy from samsung, 5.5 size was enough, 6.3 doesnt provide any justification for kewping it as a phone.
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jonatton said:
Wait, it's dual core, not quad (Yeah A15 I know)? Surprising. And yeah, too large for my liking, love my Note II and looks like I'll be sticking with it for a looong time
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Only 1.5G of RAM as well.
I'll stick with my 2G thanks.
I think I'll wait and see if I can snag an international version of the Note 8.0.
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I think I'll wait and see if I can snag an international version of the Note 8.0.
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I saw a guy take a phone call on one of those the other day. I couldn't help but laugh out loud. He wasn't impressed.
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Galaxy mega looks to me a bad, material wasted strategy from samsung
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That's what people said about the original Note!
Personally, I don't see the point of both the 6.3" and the 5.8", but their must be a specific strategy here.
My theory is that these two devices are essentially testing the water for a larger screened Note 3.
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That's what people said about the original Note!
Personally, I don't see the point of both the 6.3" and the 5.8", but their must be a specific strategy here.
My theory is that these two devices are essentially testing the water for a larger screened Note 3.
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No way the note 3 will be bigger than 6.3 inches. I just think that these are for folks in small markets that can't afford the high end notes or Galaxy s phones. These 2 phones are mid tier, more affordable and still offer all the touchwiz features including air view, air gestures and all that.
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No way the note 3 will be bigger than 6.3 inches. I just think that these are for folks in small markets that can't afford the high end notes or Galaxy s phones. These 2 phones are mid tier, more affordable and still offer all the touchwiz features including air view, air gestures and all that.
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I don't mean that the Note 3 will be bigger than thesw devices - just that Samsung is testing the market to see how big they can go, but doing so in a fashion that won't dilute the Note brand.
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I don't mean that the Note 3 will be bigger than thesw devices - just that Samsung is testing the market to see how big they can go, but doing so in a fashion that won't dilute the Note brand.
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yes I totally agree with that.
barondebxl said:
No way the note 3 will be bigger than 6.3 inches. I just think that these are for folks in small markets that can't afford the high end notes or Galaxy s phones. These 2 phones are mid tier, more affordable and still offer all the touchwiz features including air view, air gestures and all that.
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He guys...
Before i had the N7100 I had the GTP6800 tab 7.7 this Tab had everything that i needed, tab and phone in one. Business and private combined... Loved it, but just too big to carry along for daily use. I do miss the 160 dpi tablet interface and screen layout. I now use the N7100 with 280 dpi and some app with 240 dpi for convenience. .
MyPoint
I think that the 6.3 inch Mega would be a good alternative for business and private use that is just big enough to carry around. There is a market for this for sure.. Samsung isnt stupid.. the evolve / adapt to the needs of the consumer. Think about the flex screens that they are working on. Just to get a 6.3 inch to be a new standard, they are making a beginning. the 6.3 is all strategy and adapting to the future imho.
Anyway...hope to get my hands on the Mega soon =)
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He guys...
Before i had the N7100 I had the GTP6800 tab 7.7 this Tab had everything that i needed, tab and phone in one. Business and private combined... Loved it, but just too big to carry along for daily use. I do miss the 160 dpi tablet interface and screen layout. I now use the N7100 with 280 dpi and some app with 240 dpi for convenience. .
MyPoint
I think that the 6.3 inch Mega would be a good alternative for business and private use that is just big enough to carry around. There is a market for this for sure.. Samsung isnt stupid.. the evolve / adapt to the needs of the consumer. Think about the flex screens that they are working on. Just to get a 6.3 inch to be a new standard, they are making a beginning. the 6.3 is all strategy and adapting to the future imho.
Anyway...hope to get my hands on the Mega soon =)
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I don't think so dude, I understand Samsung is testing the water to see what people think about it, but anything bigger than 6.3 inches would without a doubt be in tablet territory and 6.3 inch is already a stretch. Think about it for a second, the 6.3 inch mega is almost a full inch bigger than the note 2..... I just don't see it being the new standard. But I do think some ppl would love it. I love bigger phone but 6.3 inches I would not do.
The note 2 is at about the limit for me so far as size goes. It fits into my pocket but only just.
Sent from the mighty Note II.
Hehe they just keep pushing the boundary. And why not, we keep following it.
Thought the original iPhone was too big at the time - got one - got used to it.
Thought the One X (or S2) was too big - got one, got used to it.
Thought the Note II was ridiculously big - got one, got used to it.
However the line must be somewhere??
I think for me the line is absolutely with the Note II. This is just of the size that it fits and can be semi comfortably used with one hand. Any bigger is just too much (though I said that about the One X, so I can see where they're coming from, but I think I mean it this time).
What strikes me as odd is that the spec is so backwards. Dual core? 1.5GB? And no pen. It's like they're aiming purely for the "phone as an equivalent of a wang size contest" market and I'm not sure that'll work as the Note II has other things going for it like high end spec, S-Pen, super battery etc.
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What strikes me as odd is that the spec is so backwards. Dual core? 1.5GB? And no pen. It's like they're aiming purely for the "phone as an equivalent of a wang size contest" market and I'm not sure that'll work as the Note II has other things going for it like high end spec, S-Pen, super battery etc.
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I remember when i had my mytouch 4G, after a while i was thinking : I'm quite happy with this phone - i just wish the screen was bigger. The note is meant for those people, I think. I bet the mid range large screen market is pretty decent.
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Hehe they just keep pushing the boundary. And why not, we keep following it.
What strikes me as odd is that the spec is so backwards. Dual core? 1.5GB? And no pen. It's like they're aiming purely for the "phone as an equivalent of a wang size contest" market and I'm not sure that'll work as the Note II has other things going for it like high end spec, S-Pen, super battery etc.
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That's actually an A15 dual core. Probably better then the A9 Quad Core on Note 2.
And the Mali T-604 GPU on that thing will run circles around our Note2. It's used to power 2560x1600 Nexus 10 tablet. At 720x1280 it might be the fastest device yet!
In fact, the 1.5GB and inferior screen are the only things that differentiate it from the top offerings (S/Note lines). It will be a powerhouse anyway.
No S-Pen is obvious, it's not of the Note pedigree.
But if priced correctly, this can be a ridiculously good offering... well... for people with oversized hands, anyway.
But still.. how come samsung just didnt save those screen sizes for future Note's line up :/
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The places where I keep my phone/smartphone have ALWAYS been the same, they don't grow nor shrink: fanny pack, jeans back pocket, jacket pocket.
So, the ideal smartphones dimensions DO NOT CHANGE with time. They don't for me and they don't for anybody else.
People marvelled at the first 4"/4.3" displays and many started to scream "it's too big!!" (especially Apple following morons). Then, most people got accustomed to them, "understood" them and started to like them (and buy them in droves).
I was just waiting... (and enjoying my Galaxy S, SII, Note and Note II in the meantime)
With today's tech's state of the art (RE weight, thinness, bezel etc) a 6.3"/6.5" is just PERFECT for me. It's the screen size I have ALWAYS wanted.
Any bigger and it wouldn't fit where I have always kept my smartphones (and phones before them), any smaller and I am "wasting space" and loosing out on what I could easily carry around, enjoy and take full advantage of.
When a smartphone doesn't fit where I carry it well, then I call it a tablet..
I will be pretty pissed if the Note III will have a 5.9" display (which will likely have) when the Mega has a 6.3" one.
I would instantly get a Note III even if it didn't have ANY improvement or spec bump over the Note II BUT a bigger display but at the same time I won't downgrade to a slower CPU and, above all, less RAM (not to mention loosing the S-Pen which I don't use all that often but I do appreciate the times I use it). So that's why I can't get the 6.3" Mega.
I am really disappointed to read some of the things written here on the NOTE II forum, a lot of it is just the garbage usually spouted off by the ignorant average user (especially Apple users, Apple is the one company whose HW and SW philosophy I hate the guts of).
In short: bring it on Samsung! We POWERUSERS who actually NEED and USE the full gamut of capabilities of today's smartphones instead of "wearing" them like fashion accessories (**** useless garbage like iPhones, HTC One, Lumia 920 and the rest of their ilk), appreciate big screens, removable batteries, top specs, lots of memory space, the most complete set of HW features, the most powerful mobile OS with tons of added SW features AND PLASTIC/POLYCARBONATE build over ****ing metal bodies, are calling for it!!
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The places where I keep my phone/smartphone have ALWAYS been the same, they don't grow nor shrink: fanny pack, jeans back pocket, jacket pocket.
So, the ideal smartphones dimensions DO NOT CHANGE with time. They don't for me and they don't for anybody else.
People marvelled at the first 4"/4.3" displays and many started to scream "it's too big!!" (especially Apple following morons). Then, most people got accustomed to them, "understood" them and started to like them (and buy them in droves).
I was just waiting... (and enjoying my Galaxy S, SII, Note and Note II in the meantime)
With today's tech's state of the art (RE weight, thinness, bezel etc) a 6.3"/6.5" is just PERFECT for me. It's the screen size I have ALWAYS wanted.
Any bigger and it wouldn't fit where I have always kept my smartphones (and phones before them), any smaller and I am "wasting space" and loosing out on what I could easily carry around, enjoy and take full advantage of.
When a smartphone doesn't fit where I carry it well, then I call it a tablet..
I will be pretty pissed if the Note III will have a 5.9" display (which will likely have) when the Mega has a 6.3" one.
I would instantly get a Note III even if it didn't have ANY improvement or spec bump over the Note II BUT a bigger display but at the same time I won't downgrade to a slower CPU and, above all, less RAM (not to mention loosing the S-Pen which I don't use all that often but I do appreciate the times I use it). So that's why I can't get the 6.3" Mega.
I am really disappointed to read some of the things written here on the NOTE II forum, a lot of it is just the garbage usually spouted off by the ignorant average user (especially Apple users, Apple is the one company whose HW and SW philosophy I hate the guts of).
In short: bring it on Samsung! We POWERUSERS who actually NEED and USE the full gamut of capabilities of today's smartphones instead of "wearing" them like fashion accessories (**** useless garbage like iPhones, HTC One, Lumia 920 and the rest of their ilk), appreciate big screens, removable batteries, top specs, lots of memory space, the most complete set of HW features, the most powerful mobile OS with tons of added SW features AND PLASTIC/POLYCARBONATE build over ****ing metal bodies, are calling for it!!
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HELL YEAHHH!
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Id love a phone with 6.5" screen xD (max for me)
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I really hope they have a t-Mobile variant right off the bat!
I hope it has more power and a lot more memory. 1.5gb memory blows!
Same size is fine. Maybe a lil less bezel and better back cover.
A handful more features would be nice too.
End of year though
Kit Kat should help with speed boost until then. Hurry MetroPCS!
http://www.sammobile.com/2014/03/26/sammobile-confirms-second-generation-samsung-galaxy-mega-lineup/
http://www.androidheadlines.com/201...ce-new-galaxy-mega-smartphones-this-year.html
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Pathetic device
http://www.phonearena.com/news/Samsungs-6-inch-Galaxy-Mega-2-launches-on-AT-T-this-week_id61961
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I really hope they have a t-Mobile variant right off the bat!
I hope it has more power and a lot more memory. 1.5gb memory blows!
Same size is fine. Maybe a lil less bezel and better back cover.
A handful more features would be nice too.
End of year though
Kit Kat should help with speed boost until then. Hurry MetroPCS!
http://www.sammobile.com/2014/03/26/sammobile-confirms-second-generation-samsung-galaxy-mega-lineup/
http://www.androidheadlines.com/201...ce-new-galaxy-mega-smartphones-this-year.html
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What would really be nice is if Samsung would stop giving us here in the U.S. the crap processors in the Galaxy S, Note and Mega series phones.
when you look at the frame of the current 6.3 Mega you see theres a lit of bezel..
Im hoping on 6.5"-6.6" 1080p screen on the same frame with hopefully 3GB of RAM...
otherwise they say 6 core Exynos processor in those rummors, i dont think it mayters that much at this point.. im doing absolutely fine with the dual core on the current model..
Getting 7+hrs and a whole day of standby on mine, so if they throw in 200-300 extra mAh on top of the battery would ve awesome... if they round it up to 4,000mAh even better...
Nothing more to ask than that... and yes, if possibly availiable in T-Mobile directly... that be great, need those updates, radio and kernel updates make phone signal download speeds and lag improvements most of the time.. forget about the OS.. as long is 4.4 doesnt matter.
And mybe.. just mybe a Play Store Edition? woud grab one..
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when you look at the frame of the current 6.3 Mega you see theres a lit of bezel..
Im hoping on 6.5"-6.6" 1080p screen on the same frame with hopefully 3GB of RAM...
otherwise they say 6 core Exynos processor in those rummors, i dont think it mayters that much at this point.. im doing absolutely fine with the dual core on the current model..
Getting 7+hrs and a whole day of standby on mine, so if they throw in 200-300 extra mAh on top of the battery would ve awesome... if they round it up to 4,000mAh even better...
Nothing more to ask than that... and yes, if possibly availiable in T-Mobile directly... that be great, need those updates, radio and kernel updates make phone signal download speeds and lag improvements most of the time.. forget about the OS.. as long is 4.4 doesnt matter.
And mybe.. just mybe a Play Store Edition? woud grab one..
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I like the current size of the phone. I wouldn't mind an increase in screen size but if they keep the phone same size or keep same screen size and make phone lil smaller. Either or for me is great.
Memory kills this thing. Minimum 2 - 2.5gb. 3gb would be great and make it into a multi task monster.
1080p would be awesome too.
A dual core is ok but needs to be much stronger than what is one now. Especially if higher reso.
I need lte so had to be Qualcomm chip.
Definitely more ram, more processor, and 6.7 display size or less bezels, but I'm sure I'll be buying the next Mega.
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Speaker placement! Ugh, how I hate it. I like the speaker placement on the nOte 3.
I am not impressed with the voice recognition on this device either. I will play around with it to see which is better... I am using swype and installed an xposed app to force google voice recognition. Hope it works
Highly disappointed if this is it...
1.5gb?!
Same camera?
Less storage?!
Count me out.
That One Plus One phone is looking a lot better now, if it's durable.
Depending on what the Note 4 brings.
Maybe I'll just stock with this Mega.
Samsung, you suck!!! :'(
http://vr-zone.com/articles/samsung...tab-4-series-launches-us-next-week/76507.html
http://www.sammobile.com/2014/04/23/samsung-sm-t2558-is-a-7-inch-tablet-that-looks-like-a-phone/
1.5gb?!
Same camera?
Less storage?!
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Why it is disappointed you ?
1.5 gb is too small camera is ok but storage is also too small.
If i have an update for an app it is always complainig it has nog space anymore that sucks big time.
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Frezi Evan said:
Why it is disappointed you ?
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Beurtmans said:
1.5 gb is too small camera is ok but storage is also too small.
If i have an update for an app it is always complainig it has nog space anymore that sucks big time.
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I hope this is just something for overseas. From the first links it seemed as if it was a decent upgrade from the current Mega. The current MEga has 1.5Gb of memory. With the MegaFire Rom 1.5 is very useable. However, with all the bloat from samsung and carriers makes it unusable. At the very least have 2GB
Camera is currently the same. It is not great to begin with and not even some sort of upgrade!??!?!? Need a bump in quality.
Storage is currently at 16GB. Why do I want less?!?!?!?
I'd rather they stay at 6.3 and upgrade everything else if that is the case. I can accept a larger screen with less bezel but not inferior components.
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1.5 gb is too small camera is ok but storage is also too small.
If i have an update for an app it is always complainig it has nog space anymore that sucks big time.
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Ok fine. If it is updated then will it's increased storage ?
Some news on possible Mega 2's.
http://www.androidheadlines.com/2014/05/samsungs-galaxy-mega-2-crops-galaxy-w.html#readsoruce_bottom
http://www.technobuffalo.com/2014/05/19/galaxy-w-leak/#readsoruce_bottom
OMFG Finally! They listened! I'm so in if it's 7in!
I'm happy with the specs on the Mega 6.3, but the Mega 2 doesn't look appealing at all:
- 720P Display on a 7 inch screen? 720P on 6.3 was OK, but on a 7 inch screen it will be like using the 2010 Galaxy Tab. Unacceptable.
- Same camera as before
- likely same RAM as before too.
Even the Huawei Mediapad X1 has a 1920x1200 display on its 7 inch panel (yes, it's a phone).
Plus, here in North America we got the Mega i527 model which can't be rooted. The same will probably be true of its successor.
Even though I like the Mega 6.3, my next phone will probably be the HTC M8 or OnePlusOne.
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I'm happy with the specs on the Mega 6.3, but the Mega 2 doesn't look appealing at all:
- 720P Display on a 7 inch screen? 720P on 6.3 was OK, but on a 7 inch screen it will be like using the 2010 Galaxy Tab. Unacceptable.
- Same camera as before
- likely same RAM as before too.
Even the Huawei Mediapad X1 has a 1920x1200 display on its 7 inch panel (yes, it's a phone).
Plus, here in North America we got the Mega i527 model which can't be rooted. The same will probably be true of its successor.
Even though I like the Mega 6.3, my next phone will probably be the HTC M8 or OnePlusOne.
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I and many others have had no problem getting rooted on the i527
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I and many others have had no problem getting rooted on the i527
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Even the Huawei Mediapad X1 has a 1920x1200 display on its 7 inch panel (yes, it's a phone).
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OMFG, Imma buy that! Will it work on Straight Talk though?!?!?
Looks like something similar to Mega 2 is already released. Look at this pic. It says that new phone will have 7in display, 1280 x 720 (210 ppi) and 1,2 GHz Snapdragon 400 Cortex-A7. It's Samsung Galaxy W. Is that new Mega 2???
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Looks like something similar to Mega 2 is already released. Look at this pic. It says that new phone will have 7in display, 1280 x 720 (210 ppi) and 1,2 GHz Snapdragon 400 Cortex-A7. It's Samsung Galaxy W. Is that new Mega 2???
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It's much lower end. Not real mega 2. you even have to put the Samsung sticker on yourself lol