You know I think I am going to jump off the upgrade train.
The screen is perfect and better than my eyes.
The battery life is way way better than I need. I can buy a extra if I want.
I added wireless charging.
I added a 64 gig SD card 96 gigs storage is a lot for a phone.
I added a tempered glass screen protector. Can not tell its there. Perfect.
I simulated leather flip case that serves as a stand. It looks like a mini version of the cases I love for my Nexus tabs,
The phone is fast, you can not open a app faster than INSTANTLY no matter how fast your phone is.
I Love the software and this version of Touchwiz is JUST FINE.
I am done. Seriously. Here are links to the crap I bought for the phone.
Sd card
Wireless charger add on
Glass screen protector
Case
I am just at a loss on how a phone could be better than this in a meaningful way. :good:
I want a phone that does all that. And makes the ladies say,
"Oh my god. Is that your phone !?!?!?"
Then I'm like.
"Yes. Now take your shirt off"
And the note 3 really works for me.
Thank you samsung.
barrackOBAMA said:
I want a phone that does all that. And makes the ladies say,
"Oh my god. Is that your phone !?!?!?"
Then I'm like.
"Yes. Now take your shirt off"
And the note 3 really works for me.
Thank you samsung.
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OMG...is that your phone......
Lens Pirate said:
You know I think I am going to jump off the upgrade train.
The screen is perfect and better than my eyes.
The battery life is way way better than I need. I can buy a extra if I want.
I added wireless charging.
I added a 64 gig SD card 96 gigs storage is a lot for a phone.
I added a tempered glass screen protector. Can not tell its there. Perfect.
I simulated leather flip case that serves as a stand. It looks like a mini version of the cases I love for my Nexus tabs,
The phone is fast, you can not open a app faster than INSTANTLY no matter how fast your phone is.
I Love the software and this version of Touchwiz is JUST FINE.
I am done. Seriously. Here are links to the crap I bought for the phone.
Sd card
Wireless charger add on
Glass screen protector
Case
I am just at a loss on how a phone could be better than this in a meaningful way. :good:
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thank you sir I purchased the tempered glass and a lamb skin folio lol I feel like a kid on Christmas
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Nope. Perfect phone would be a 5.3" screen, bit smaller, unlocked BL, HDMI out not that stupid PITA MHL nonsense, less bloat and a better camera with much better low light performance and stability and a bit better build. It's close but definately not there....
+1 on the camera.
The ONLY gripe I have with the phone.
Aside from that, the phone is TOTALLY awesome.
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+1 on the camera.
The ONLY gripe I have with the phone.
Aside from that, the phone is TOTALLY awesome.
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Nope. Perfect phone would be a 5.3" screen, bit smaller, unlocked BL, HDMI out not that stupid PITA MHL nonsense, less bloat and a better camera with much better low light performance and stability and a bit better build. It's close but definately not there....
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Soooo..........GPE GS5?
I really thing the camera can be updated with a simple software update. Maybe when we receive 4.4 it will improve the camera. Hopefully.
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Just looking for some opinions here. I currently have a Samsung Focus which was my first true smartphone. I've used a bunch though including the S2 and the iPhone 4s. I honestly think windows is the best OS out of the 3. But the 2nd gen of windows phones don't have much to offer above the focus, so I don't see it being worth it to grab a new windows phone. Also the weak marketplace is a killer especially when my friends are constantly usings apps like ptt and various *** 'with friends' games.
But I had every intention on probably sticking with a new Windows phone until I heard of this phone. Just because it offers something regular phones don't.
Advice? I'd also like opinions on the size. Not how it feels in your hand, I could care less. But how it fits in pockets, the weight... whether or not you can carry it around like you could carry your old phone.
How's the music integration? Zune wasn't fantastic but I quite liked it. I use my phone every day as my mp3 player at the gym. Does it function well? And back to the last question on size... could I fit it in a pair of gym shorts? (not cardio)
How much better is browsing on it? Do you find yourself using the internet much on it, or still always using a laptop if you have it? I thought I'd be using it all the time with my focus, but with the 3.7" screen i never do unless I'm not around a computer.
And are there any integrated bonuses that this phone has that the SII or other similar smartphones don't have? (aside from the notes app).
Thanks a lot guys. I don't expect you to answer everything but just looking for as much advice as I can get.
Its a big phone, if you gonna wear it with gym shorts, depending on the activity it could slip out of you pockets. Phone is super light, easy to fit in pockets unless you wearing skinny's. Besides the s pen options, internet looks great on it, i use it often.
Music is like any other android, but i use power amp which i recommend. As far as advantages....SIZE...the screen is just bliss and typing on it is just great for big or little fingers. Hope this helps.
I went from a Samsung Captivate to a Focus and now the Note. Honestly you might be dissapointed with the Note. Not because the phone is bad but the Windows Phone 7.5 is just soo smooth. When I used the Focus that phone never crashed, battery life is awesome and everything it did it did well.
The only knock on Windows was the lack of app support. I really missed the apps and games that I had on Android that is why I went back. In the end I might go with Galaxy S2 or Skyrocket. The only reason I will leave the Note is that it is difficult to work the phone with one hand.
If you get passed that and the size the phone is great.
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Its a big phone, if you gonna wear it with gym shorts, depending on the activity it could slip out of you pockets. Phone is super light, easy to fit in pockets unless you wearing skinny's. Besides the s pen options, internet looks great on it, i use it often.
Music is like any other android, but i use power amp which i recommend. As far as advantages....SIZE...the screen is just bliss and typing on it is just great for big or little fingers. Hope this helps.
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Yeah I'd use it for weight lifting only, so I won't be running around or anything. I weighed my focus and its over 5 ounces and supposedly the Note is about 6. So as long as it physically will fit in my pocket I think it should be ok.
What do you mean by 'aside from the pen options internet looks great'? Or were those two statements unrelated.
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I went from a Samsung Captivate to a Focus and now the Note. Honestly you might be dissapointed with the Note. Not because the phone is bad but the Windows Phone 7.5 is just soo smooth. When I used the Focus that phone never crashed, battery life is awesome and everything it did it did well.
The only knock on Windows was the lack of app support. I really missed the apps and games that I had on Android that is why I went back. In the end I might go with Galaxy S2 or Skyrocket. The only reason I will leave the Note is that it is difficult to work the phone with one hand.
If you get passed that and the size the phone is great.
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I definitely noticed the lack of 'smoothness' when messing around with the Galaxy 2 compared to my windows phone... and this is one reason I believe windows is superior... or at least has the potential to be. But there are so few things I actually do with my focus aside from text and listen to music. Screen is too small to browse, no apps to mess with. I also love customization and miss that factor with windows, so that might be fun to have an android.
Also I'm not a traveler or on the go user, so using with one hand shouldn't be an issue.
Can you guys fit the phone in all 4 jean pockets? Or only front, only back?
Think I'd get odd looks if I got a 4 point chest harness and secured it right in the center of my body? or is it not that big..
Really? You come to a Note forum and ask if you should get a Note. What is your expectation? Think we will all tell you NOT to get it?
Hell YES! Even without ICS on this phone it crushes everything. Pending you know how to mess with it a bit with a root/overclock/rom yada yada yada. Ive already gotten into 5 convos with people about it since ive gotten it last week. And all 5 after getting it in their hand said they want one .
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Really? You come to a Note forum and ask if you should get a Note. What is your expectation? Think we will all tell you NOT to get it?
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notice how others gave useful info and answered some of my questions
i'm not necessarily looking for you guys to decide for me but i had a few key questions and also was wondering if there are any main points i'd be missing leaving windows, or strong points i'd be gaining going to the note.
also i watched a video where the guy was using the stylus for writing and his finger for everything else. i'd imagine you can use the stylus to click on anything you could with your finger, right?
My opinion, the primary reason to move to the Note from the Focus is simply if you want the larger form and access to more apps. As you know, the Windows OS is very efficient and functional, aimed at getting the job done with some flair but not having to constantly fiddle with the the UserInterface. It is quicker and if you like it, I'd stick with it.
My college son has owned the Samsung Focus for over a year now and he really likes it...so do I. In fact on my prior Samsung 4'5" Infuse I often used the "launcher 7" app on my 'droid to simulate a windows phone. I'm playing with it now on my Note.
I can't carry my Note like my prior phones. But that is ok with me. I do put carry it in my front left/rear pockets but when I get it the car it comes out and sits in my car. But that's ok.
Gym shorts? it would probably fit but I certainly wouldn't exercise with it...although you could job/run with it using one of those armbands.
Browsing? I use the browser all the time, it's great. Rarely use my laptop.
The pen is cool...and I use it often to take notes, draw ideas, etc. However, I think an update is needed (and supposedly coming) to help smooth out the interface.
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Really? You come to a Note forum and ask if you should get a Note. What is your expectation? Think we will all tell you NOT to get it?
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+1
This is the best phone ever and Android is the best OS, period.
Opinions on size? Nothing but good, here's the highlights to spare you some time:
I have beg hands, fits me perfectly. Wife has tiny baby hands, she can hardly hold it.
You feel a little weird holding it to your head the first day or so, after that you dont notice.
Splitscreen...oh yea, one of my favorites. Go to landscape and some of your comms go split screen. Email is way easier when you have the lest on left and preview panel on right. Same for you text message screen. Theis is a great way to skim through.
Usability - The white model is a little slick on the back, can cause to slip out of your hand. Solution is a case that most use, but if your like me and like the naked look most of the time then the easy solution is full body skin. I applied a "armor Suit" which is a wet application. This typically leave a grippier almost rubber like feeling left. Awesome for the back, I can lay mine on my flat hand and almost stand it straight up and down before it slides. Some don't like the feeling on the screen but I don't mind it at all and actually prefer it now.
Pocketability- Easy, very easy actually. It's a very flat phone so I carry in back or front pocket with no problem at all. Folks that may have problems would be women who typically have smaller pockets on jeans and slacks and guys who wear skinny nut huggers.
Everyday use - Every app seems easier to use. Games are a blast since you have more room to use virtual sticks without covering most of the screen up (some awesome games on sale right now for $0.50)
Accessories - Suprisingly alot for as new as it is. Lots of metal back plates (got a green one on the way), leather cases, holsters, things of this nature. It helps that the international version has been out a little longer and there are accessories such as the dock that work perfectly fine with out AT&T version. Plus generic slips and pouches made for the Dell Streak 5 often fit our device, sometimes with very slight alterations. Generic batteries, docks, and chargers are out too. Most of these accessories are cheap. I bought a silicon cover, full film protector, 3 batteries, charger, and metal back cover, all for under $40 off amazon from several vendors and thats with shipping.
Development - It's quite slow at the moment, but it almost always is. We're all waiting for ICS (Ice Cream Sandwhich) wich some say is coming soon and others say its not. The phone functions fin with Gingerbread, it's just most of us Android addicts demand the newest OS by any means possible. It'll pick up, it always does.
hope this helped some!
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PS the S-Pen will make you a master at "Draw Something" game.
Draw something was what initially gave me the idea for the phone Then I started looking into it and now I'm really thinking I'm going to get it. I definitely have to go into my local store first and try it out and put it in my pockets, etc. Hopefully I can get a deal too.
I actually hope ICS doesn't come out for a little while. I like change and being able to mess around with new updates. So since this will be my first droid it'll leave me plenty of time to mess around with it, then when ICS comes it'll feel like a whole new phone once again.
And with some android devices, can't you actually load windows 7.5 on it?
I throw iron all the time wearing basketball shorts aka Gym shorts or sweatpants using my note. I will time to time use my old ipod touch that has a cracked screen being i can toss it around without worry.
But i can easily use my Note without problem in my shorts while working out. I also am a goalie for a mens ice league and have it in my pocket while i dress.
As far as carrying it around normally. Its cold by me currently so i always am wearing one of my bubble zip up vests with a zip pocket i put it in.
I also have a bad habbit of actually holding my phone in my hand wherever i go like to the store etc, etc. So i have a bad habbit of putting it down and not grabbing it and walking away . Luckily i have my GF with me most of the time to "Re-trace" my steps or ask "Do you have your phone" lol. But ive put it in my Nike swishy pants before without a problem.
Some/most people mostly those who don't actually have the phone or have even held one make it out to be like its a foot long and 3"s thick lol. Out of 5 people that i have let hold the phone. Normal sized people not Giants lol. The first words out of their mouth are either wow is so nice or wow is so light and thin.
Its even getting to the point with me the phone is starting to look normal sized!!! 5.8" screen on the Galaxy Note 2? HAaha. there is a tiny bit of room to expand the screen and not the actual device itself it seems. Like for example a good 1/4" or so if they got rid of that ugly ugly AT&T stamp on the top!
Awesome man, that's great info.
A question on the physical glass for the screen.. how is it? I'm not a fan of screen protectors. My focus had what I think they called gorilla glass. It's two years old and theres maybe one minuscule mark on it. Will the note hold up like that or will it need a protector with long term use (long term s pen use as well)?
According to everything I've read - it has gorilla glass. But it's not nearly as good for being anti-scratch as say an iPhone 4s from what I've seen. I've had mine less than a week and have tiny scratches all over the screen. I had my iPhone 4 for a year and had barely anything noticeable.
I set it down (face down - stupid I know) on my desk at work once. Scratched the heck out of it. It's a smooth desk surface so I'm not sure WTF happened. Other than that just into an otherwise empty pocket.
So either I have one with a faulty display - or a screen protector should be considered a pre-purchase item.
Ok. I'll just get one and have them put it on in store. think the main reason i hate them is i always F them up.
SGP GLAS-T
cgibsong002 said:
Awesome man, that's great info.
A question on the physical glass for the screen.. how is it? I'm not a fan of screen protectors. My focus had what I think they called gorilla glass. It's two years old and theres maybe one minuscule mark on it. Will the note hold up like that or will it need a protector with long term use (long term s pen use as well)?
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netsyd said:
According to everything I've read - it has gorilla glass. But it's not nearly as good for being anti-scratch as say an iPhone 4s from what I've seen. I've had mine less than a week and have tiny scratches all over the screen. I had my iPhone 4 for a year and had barely anything noticeable.
I set it down (face down - stupid I know) on my desk at work once. Scratched the heck out of it. It's a smooth desk surface so I'm not sure WTF happened. Other than that just into an otherwise empty pocket.
So either I have one with a faulty display - or a screen protector should be considered a pre-purchase item.
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Ok. I'll just get one and have them put it on in store. think the main reason i hate them is i always F them up.
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Get an SGP GLAS-T screen protector they work better than anything out there. I had a SGP oliophobic film and after a week it was all scratched up from the S-pen I went an complained and they returned my money and told me about pre-order for Glas-t and it is the best screen protector ever. It is crystal clear, hard surface ( so s-pen works well with no scratching), I get alot less face oil and finger prints than other protectors (don't know why but stays cleaner) and it self installed just made sure screen was clean and droped it on by accident and it came out with no bubbles it is th most expensive protector I got but well worth it.http://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=...0PTkDw&usg=AFQjCNEQuEHZN7W18XKdkXZchjZgmdngXg
Just an FYI on the SGP GLAS-t -- they sell them through their Ebay store with free shipping. They also sell through Amazon - so if you have Prime you get free shipping there too. It was over $40 to buy through their site - $35 from Ebay.
JGuinan007 said:
Get an SGP GLAS-T screen protector they work better than anything out there. I had a SGP oliophobic film and after a week it was all scratched up from the S-pen I went an complained and they returned my money and told me about pre-order for Glas-t and it is the best screen protector ever.
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Got mine in yesterday. I was definitely a little pessimistic about how good a glass protector would be not to mention very concerned about the one chance to get it right install. Happy to say that the install was super simple (I have a couple tiny bubbles but nothing worth crying about) and so far it's excellent for writing on the screen.
We'll see how it lasts over time - but my initial impressions are very good!
Hey guys. I've heard multiple people comment on how the glass on the front of the Nexus 4 is smoother than any phone screen they've ever touched. Nothing to do with the software or jellybean but like the actual glass surface of the screen.
Does the LG Optimus G have this same buttery smooth glass? Has anyone been able to compare the 2 side by side?
My Nexus 4 will be arriving this week, but as I've always had SD storage on my phones, and I'm on AT&T in Vegas where LTE speeds are 15-50mbps and HSPA is 1-3mbps I'm really thinking I may sell the Nexus and pick up the Optimus G instead. But this butter screen I'm hearing about intrigues me, hopefully it's on the E970 too
play2lose said:
Hey guys. I've heard multiple people comment on how the glass on the front of the Nexus 4 is smoother than any phone screen they've ever touched. Nothing to do with the software or jellybean but like the actual glass surface of the screen.
Does the LG Optimus G have this same buttery smooth glass? Has anyone been able to compare the 2 side by side?
My Nexus 4 will be arriving this week, but as I've always had SD storage on my phones, and I'm on AT&T in Vegas where LTE speeds are 15-50mbps and HSPA is 1-3mbps I'm really thinking I may sell the Nexus and pick up the Optimus G instead. But this butter screen I'm hearing about intrigues me, hopefully it's on the E970 too
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Not sure about "buttery", but it is slippery as **** all over when you first get it. Be careful with this phone! After a few days of use where your hand-oils get on it, it's not as bad.
As others have remarked - build quality is amazing, battery life is great. Loving this phone... just need to get Google Wallet on it somehow
It has the same glass as the N4 gorilla glass 2.
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It has the same glass as the N4 gorilla glass 2.
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We do also have the latest technology from LG, where they have incorporated the touch sensor into the glass. This makes for better response as well as better clarity since the pixels are closer to the screen.
I'ver noticed that this screen gets small scratches much quicker then my Galaxy SII, I had that phone for 2 years and it seriously only got a few tiny scratches through all my use. But after only 4 weeks with my OG, it has the same amount if not more haha. I may return it for a replacement as soon as my screen protectors come in.
What's your source for that info?
http://www.gsmarena.com/lg_optimus_g_e970-5062.php
DISPLAY Type True HD-IPS + LCD capacitive touchscreen, 16M colors
Size 768 x 1280 pixels, 4.7 inches (~318 ppi pixel density)
Multitouch Yes
Protection Corning Gorilla Glass 2
- LG Optimus UI v3.0
It feels buttery smooth to me. It's the most slippery feeling glass I have ever touched on a phone. Let me put it this way: I felt compelled to purchase an insurance plan for the phone. I have NEVER had an insurance on a phone before this phone.
if you set the phone down on any surface that is not perfectly horizontal...it WILL slide off.
DraginMagik said:
if you set the phone down on any surface that is not perfectly horizontal...it WILL slide off.
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LOL
I actually had it on a completely horizontal surface and it slid off LOL.
I had my phone sitting on the AT&T box that the phone came in, completely flat on my desk. 2 seconds later the phone slid off of it. This is my definition of buttery smooth.
You should check out that room with a level. I bet the room isn't flat
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Yes, the glass is amazingly smooth.
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You should check out that room with a level. I bet the room isn't flat
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My room is perfectly flat!
The other thing I've noticed is that in addition to the smoothness, it doesn't get as smudged up as my prior phones. And it cleans much easier as well, making it awesome. I hate having all kinds of fingerprints on my phone, and this one never has any due to the way the glass is engineered. Awesome stuff.
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The other thing I've noticed is that in addition to the smoothness, it doesn't get as smudged up as my prior phones. And it cleans much easier as well, making it awesome. I hate having all kinds of fingerprints on my phone, and this one never has any due to the way the glass is engineered. Awesome stuff.
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Yeah that sounds awesome, it always looks so clean in pictures.
So it's pretty much safe to say the screen, touch screen, and glass are basically identical on the Nexus 4 and Optimus G?
My Nexus 4 says it shipped days ago but still no tracking information shows up...was supposed to come yesterday and didn't and yet UPS doesn't know where it's at lol. I just ordered an Optimus G off ebay at a great price so if anything I can try both phones and sell whichever one I don't like, but I really do enjoy LTE over AT&T's horrid HSPA in Vegas. It's basically same exact speeds as 3G. So I'll probably end up keeping the OG even though I love the look of the Nexus. Just put a damn LTE radio in there Google!
This is exactly why I got the first silicone jelly case I could find even if it is normally for an LS 970 instead. Getting tired of picking my phone off the floor..
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Well, Ive had my rezound for about 6months now, and well it was time for a upgrade, I wanted something smaller, I knew i was going to have to sacrifice the big screen I loved and amazing camera.. or was I? after some research I found a evil little underdog going by the name of "Motorola Droid Razr M" don't let the appearance of this dastardly little fellow fool you, Its screen, the same exact size as the rezzy, camera, the same!.. but thats where it ends, hardware... leaps ahead, scratch resistant gorilla glass covers the super amoled display, surrounded by a all aluminum frame, with REAL KEVLAR backing, you can use this phone to stop bullets and it has the speed to do it! with a Snapdragon S4 CPU featuring an Adreno 225 GPU and 1gig of ram i was able to get a quadrant score of 5600 OUT OF THE BOX! don't worry about the phone dying with heavy use I'm still left with 50% battery at the end of the day, and i mean heavy use, this phone is perfect, the size of a iphone, with more sex appeal and a bigger screen. I'm very happy with my purchase oh and guys CM10 IS AMAZING BTW! since the phone keeps much of the aosp stock its easy to port the single dev working on it has everything but android beam working!, oh and on screen system keys are no hassle playing games there's apps to hide them and use gestures instead, sleekness at its best! i really love this phone!
Are you jelly? because I am. :laugh:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x_7rBTwCX6w
Okay, I cannot be the only person who sees this thread title and expected a post about how you got an iPhone.
But other than that, uh, congrats I guess.
Thank you! no the iphone is dead, it was dead when the first droid was released, all hail droid.
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Well, Ive had my rezound for about 6months now, and well it was time for a upgrade, I wanted something smaller, I knew i was going to have to sacrifice the big screen I loved and amazing camera.. or was I? after some research I found a evil little underdog going by the name of "Motorola Droid Razr M" don't let the appearance of this dastardly little fellow fool you, Its screen, the same exact size as the rezzy, camera, the same!.. but thats where it ends, hardware... leaps ahead, scratch resistant gorilla glass covers the super amoled display, surrounded by a all aluminum frame, with REAL KEVLAR backing, you can use this phone to stop bullets and it has the speed to do it! with a Snapdragon S4 CPU featuring an Adreno 225 GPU and 1gig of ram i was able to get a quadrant score of 5600 OUT OF THE BOX! don't worry about the phone dying with heavy use I'm still left with 50% battery at the end of the day, and i mean heavy use, this phone is perfect, the size of a iphone, with more sex appeal and a bigger screen. I'm very happy with my purchase oh and guys CM10 IS AMAZING BTW! since the phone keeps much of the aosp stock its easy to port the single dev working on it has everything but android beam working!, oh and on screen system keys are no hassle playing games there's apps to hide them and use gestures instead, sleekness at its best! i really love this phone!
Are you jelly? because I am. :laugh:
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Test this and share your findings !:good:
Enjoy it. I owned it for a day. I found my rezound to be better in the areas that mean more. The camera is atrocious. But it was a fast device and very manageable. I even bought a tpu and screen protector and sold it before they got here so I need to post that stuff for sale.
Was thinking about picking one of these up from craigslist because Im a little bored with the rez....just wanted something different.
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The one I had was updated to jellybean but it didn't get very good service in my wife's area and camera made me move on. The rest of the device was great
I thought you were going to say i bought an iphone...
I thought iPhone as well. I have the iPhone 5 and HTC Rezound. I constantly switch between the two and love them. :good:
My brother just picked up a rez with a tiny screen crack below the buttons for $40. Lucky SOB.
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SirSigma said:
Okay, I cannot be the only person who sees this thread title and expected a post about how you got an iPhone.
But other than that, uh, congrats I guess.
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This exactly.
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Nice phone, crap screen
Motorola always use some not perfect displays (pentile/low-ppi/amoled)
I love my Rezound for high quality screen
koleg said:
Nice phone, crap screen
Motorola always use some not perfect displays (pentile/low-ppi/amoled)
I love my Rezound for high quality screen
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Holy thread revival batman.
Great choice here I think this phone just recently got it's official JB release too. The screen probably isn't as nice but coupled in with that battery and you're in for a long ride. Can't wait til we get our release or rather a more stable port.
zetsumeikuro said:
Holy thread revival batman.
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I need to reach 10 posts count
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I need to reach 10 posts count
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There I popped your thanks cherry while we're at it.
Now KISS!
Razr m nice phone. Screen resolution sucks. Camera is good, not best but still pretty good. Official jb. Same hardware as razr hd. Very fast great battery life. Sdcard. Not an iPhone lol
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My brother works as a manager of a Tmo store and since he knows i'm a geek about all things phones, he let me play with the one he will be putting outside.
1)The metal case looks amazing. possibly the best looking phone since the iphone 4 was introduced. This is how you style a phone.
2)Speedwise, no different than our DNA's.
3)sense 5. I only looked at the blinkfeed and while cool, i don't think i'd use it, it was an all or nothing experience. I really only noticed the transitions to be different. Guess i should have come prepared to look.
4)camera. Yep, this was nice. Took pictures of a dark part of his office forcing the flash off and was able to blow it up without much graining. Compared it to the same shot i took with my phone and beat it handly. Speedwise again no different, but the menu was different.
5)sizewise, it seemed smallish. My son has a nexus 4 with 4.7" screen and this just seemed small. I put on cnn.com on desktop mode and maybe it's the softkeys, but I couldn't read the text the way i could on the DNA on desktop mode. You had to zoom in to read.
Overall impression was the metal body was the nicest thing anice but after you put on a case, it's gone and then what's left is a smaller version of my DNA. I will not be upgrading.
If you want metal on the DNA here you go http://www.daydeal.com/product.php?productid=80959
mwl1119 said:
If you want metal on the DNA here you go http://www.daydeal.com/product.php?productid=80959
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Nice, but what do i do with my Otterbox defender
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If you want metal on the DNA here you go http://www.daydeal.com/product.php?productid=80959
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i actually ordered that case about a week ago and have used it. it looks cool but feels very cheap and i lose about 2-3 signal bars with it on since the aluminum interferes. not worth it at all.
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If you want metal on the DNA here you go http://www.daydeal.com/product.php?productid=80959
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No disrespect, but that case looks awful and cheesy.
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Sigh,
I was all set to buy the iPhone 5s (I know, how lame right?) due to it's integration with iCloud and my Macbook Air.
I had defeated various attempts to turn me from the dark side towards the light (SGS4, HTC One, Nexus 4 price drop, etc), yet now the G2 really has me in it's grasp
I mean, it's not even making things fair either:
- 1080p IPS with great outdoor visibility
- Amazing all day battery life
- Super speedy snapdragon 800 processor
- Great camera with OIS
- 32GB of storage standard
- And I love KnockOn!
Gah! I put a lot of work into my upgrade plans, now the G2 has totally thrown them off (#firstworldproblems)
Why does this phone have to be so perfect? :crying:
i won't lie, that screen is pretty damn visible outside! i did set it to 100% brightness when i was out earlier taking pics, and the mid morning sun was right above me, and it's super sunny today..and i could still easily see the screen. that display rocks, hands down!
camera is great, too. it rocks in lowlight shots, and it kills the iphone 5's lowlight abilities! keep that in mind if you take a lot of indoors shots.
the battery is awesome. the other day i had 5 hours screen on time, and 17.5 hours off the charger..for me, that's AMAZING. i've never hit 5 hours screen on time with a phone before. my gs4 had great battery life too, but i would get 17 hours with only like 3 hours screen on time maybe. this thing rocks it.
and yeah, it's incredibly fast. this phone flies through menus, apps, etc..and when you set the animation speed to 0.5x instead of 1, it's even snappier.
i think you'd like it! should get it.
ap3604 said:
Sigh,
I was all set to buy the iPhone 5s (I know, how lame right?) due to it's integration with iCloud and my Macbook Air.
I had defeated various attempts to turn me from the dark side towards the light (SGS4, HTC One, Nexus 4 price drop, etc), yet now the G2 really has me in it's grasp
I mean, it's not even making things fair either:
- 1080p IPS with great outdoor visibility
- Amazing all day battery life
- Super speedy snapdragon 800 processor
- Great camera with OIS
Gah! I put a lot of work into my upgrade plans, now the G2 has totally thrown them off (#firstworldproblems)
Why does this phone have to be so perfect? :crying:
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Nothing is perfect, but yeah the G2 is pretty amazing. My first 24 hours with mine have pretty much blown me away. Oddly, I'm finding that it may have reached threshold of "too thin". I know that's subjective, but it almost feels like a big wafer to me. I'll need to get a case on it that as a little bit of bulk to feel more comfortable holding it. This is just me talking though. Others may and probably will disagree.
Otherwise, yeah, I'd say the G2 is definitely a contender for the best device of the year on any platform.
you're finding it too thin? hmm. it's a bit thicker than my S4 but i enjoy the bigger battery in it. i think it feels pretty good. it is a bit thicker with just the simple verizon TPU case, though..so maybe you won't need something too bulky to help add some thickness to it?
I think it feels bigger than my s3 (even though it is) but at the same time smaller. Perhaps from the tapered edges. This phone is very near perfect. Any perfectionist can nitpick anything and create a laundry list of negatives but in all honesty and reality? It's pretty perfect, imo. It's silly that a fan gives me joy just to pick it up and turn it on, but it does. No phone has done that to date.
I set my nexus 4 to the side and went back to BlackBerry for the q10. I was like "there's no phone that can top the keyboard". Well, here I am waiting for my g2 to be delivered Tuesday.
I'm really excited for the g2.
Side note: BlackBerry lacks apps badly.
I agree it's kinda thin for me, I'll get a slim case for it. This is from someone that's coming from a gnex. Here's a screen shot of my battery life.
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I like my Z10, but as you said no apps. It has one of the best keyboards and I like the screen.
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Love my G2 but, I don't like the qslide apps. I think the Samsung does a way better job with it. It's probably the only thing I don't like on the phone. But it is huge to me. I used to watch YouTube videos text or surf the Web at the same time. Now I cannot.
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Hardcore73 said:
Love my G2 but, I don't like the qslide apps. I think the Samsung does a way better job with it. It's probably the only thing I don't like on the phone. But it is huge to me. I used to watch YouTube videos text or surf the Web at the same time. Now I cannot.
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Look into Showtime YouTube app (xda had am article on it) which allows floating windows.
Ok cool thanks.
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