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http://www.ubergizmo.com/2011/09/galaxy-s2-review/
Overall it looks like a worthy upgrade from an AT&T Captivate if your not bothered about losing a little bit of the great Galaxy S audio quality. If it is available this coming Sunday as the supposed leaks suggest I'll be first in line to buy it!
It's good to see that it keeps the the same size and dimensions as the intl. version but looking at the battery in the review pic it seems as if it contains the same battery + NFC components type battery as its Korean cousin which brings to question is there an official 2000mah battery with the NFC components or another 3rd party larger battery with NFC components available for purchase?
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http://www.ubergizmo.com/2011/09/galaxy-s2-review/
Overall it looks like a worthy upgrade from an AT&T Captivate if your not bothered about losing a little bit of the great Galaxy S audio quality. If it is available this coming Sunday as the supposed leaks suggest I'll be first in line to buy it!
It's good to see that it keeps the the same size and dimensions as the intl. version but looking at the battery in the review pic it seems as if it contains the same battery + NFC components type battery as its Korean cousin which brings to question is there an official 2000mah battery with the NFC components or another 3rd party larger battery with NFC components available for purchase?
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I agree that it's going to be an excellent upgrade from the Captivate...
However, that particular review is of very poor quality. Clearly the reviewer is not on top of the current state of phone development, and further, clearly he/she doesn't understand the inner workings of a modern smartphone.
While it's for the international variant, not the AT&T variant, here is an excellent and VERY in-depth review of the i9100 to keep your beak wet until the AT&T version drops.
http://www.anandtech.com/show/4686/samsung-galaxy-s-2-international-review-the-best-redefined
My personal highlights over the Galaxy S1:
- Exynos CPU & Mali GPU Performance
- Bigger and better SuperAMOLED+ screen (w/ RGB and not Pentile sub-pixel layout)
- Slightly better battery life & slightly lighter than the GS1
- NFC in the AT&T/Sprint variants
- HSPA+ support
- 1 GB of RAM (aka, double the Captivate)
- Discreet SirfStar IV GPS chip
- HDMI-Out and MHL support
- 8 MP Camera w/ Flash (apparently takes excellent low-light shots too)
- Front Facing Camera
- 5GHz WiFi support and WiFi Direct support
- Bluetooth HighSpeed
- USB Host Mode support
And as far as I can tell, the only real downside over the GS1 is the lower quality audio codec chip, and possibly some more EM noise on the headphone port. May be a deal-breaker for some, but not for me!
I agree the Anandtech review is the most in depth review I've seen of the international version, I see the ubergizmo review as more of a laymans review and more directly suited for those that may be coming off a Captivate Galaxy S and looking to move up to a Galaxy S II. While I love my still very capable Captivate my battery life is decreasing and limitations are slowly creeping on it so it's time to move on and the Galaxy S II with a nice 2000mah battery swap will keep up with the times and stresses I'll put on it for the next year until I'd get my next upgrade.
My minds been made up since February to get this phone, AT&T just needs to release it already!!! The only thing that will sway me is if the Nexus Prime comes out for purchase on AT&T before the end of October/early November - I'll return the Galaxy S II with the quickness and bite the restocking fee bullet to get the Prime if its anything like the rumors suggest, that's the only other phone I see that's going to rival and one up the Galaxy S 2 series at the moment.
If the Prime turns out not to beat my Galaxy S 2 then the Note it is.
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If the Prime turns out not to beat my Galaxy S 2 then the Note it is.
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The Note does look very nice...but battery life on a 5" screen is concerning...
IF only the Note would come to the US let alone to AT&T,having had a couple of Samsung feature phones along with the Samsung BlackJack I've come to realize that Samsung always bring their phones late to the party in the US and with less care taken for updates - I remember when it took the Blackjack well over a year to finally release Windows Mobile 6.0 and I had to go to the Samsung Website to get it, by that time I ha been thru several 6.0 leaks on that phone then it was passed down to my spouse and I had already moved on to the HTC Touch Pro. Knock on wood ICS gets to US carriers by Valentines day but I wouldn't be surprised if St. Patrick's day rolls around first. I'd do a backflip if it came before new years but nonetheless I'll end up getting this phone cause it's just that good.
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The Note does look very nice...but battery life on a 5" screen is concerning...
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No SAMOLED+ either.
The guy used Neocore to benchmark SGS2 and thinks Tegra 2 is faster. Even if you overclocked MALI 400 to 2,139,098Ghz, it will still be around 60fps. I hope he doesn't benchmark SGS3 with Neocore, it might be same 60fps lock.
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Note has Super Amoled HD with 1280*800 resolution and 2500 mah battery. It sure is my next device
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Is this thing really coming out in 2 days? I have seen no advertising or anything...
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Is this thing really coming out in 2 days? I have seen no advertising or anything...
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No one really knows...
Plus there's the fact that AT&T's LTE network is supposedly (at least according to the CFO) going to be launched the same day the Galaxy S2 was supposed to drop. And I kinda doubt AT&T will launch their fancy new network the same day they are launching a killer phone on their "old" 4G network.
So that means either the Galaxy S2 isn't likely to be launched that day, or it will in fact be an LTE device. There have been lots of rumors about that, but I really doubt it to be the case. More likely, the LTE network will be announced, and the Galaxy S2 will come either later in the week, or perhaps towards the end of the month.
At any rate, much as I'm looking forward to LTE, I think the GS2 w/ HSPA+ will be more than sufficient for the next year or so. I mean, remember all Verizon's early problems with their LTE network? And who knows how many (or how few) cities will even support AT&T's LTE by the end of the year... And then there's the whole will they/won't they with the T-Mobile merger. That's important too, since as I understand it, AT&T is counting on using a fair bit of T-Mobile's spectrum to deploy additional LTE bands, since as it currently stands, I think they have significantly less 700 MHz spectrum as compared to Verizon. On the other hand, it's also probably easier to deploy LTE on top of a GSM/WCDMA network as opposed to Verizon's old CDMA network...
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Is this thing really coming out in 2 days? I have seen no advertising or anything...
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Yes....Android Central confirmed it. AT&T has never really advertised their releases much.
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Yes....Android Central confirmed it. AT&T has never really advertised their releases much.
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Really? I called two different local ATT stores and they usually get shipment on Friday(today) before Sunday release. They DIDN'T get any S2's
Not according to this, consistent with what I was told:
http://forums.androidcentral.com/sp...08-checked-out-s2-sprint-store-will-pass.html
I HOPE Samsung releases the sourcecode for the ATT version also on the day it is released. Damn the Sprint version comes out today and Samsung releases source code...
http://phandroid.com/2011/09/16/perfect-timing-samsung-epic-4g-touch-source-code-now-available/
As far as it being released on the 18th I HOPE SO.... I am craving it so bad I can taste it.
This is becoming a near iPhone 5 speculation, jesus christ already!
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Really? I called two different local ATT stores and they usually get shipment on Friday(today) before Sunday release. They DIDN'T get any S2's
Not according to this, consistent with what I was told:
http://forums.androidcentral.com/sp...08-checked-out-s2-sprint-store-will-pass.html
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I'm basing that on this article.
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And just like that, much waiting is for the most part over. The Samsung Galaxy S II is now headed to AT&T. No pricing details for the device have been announced as of yet, but the release date is set for September 18.
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I'm basing that on this article.
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They do not list a source for that release date. The press release does not mention that date.
I'll buy if its LTE compatible, if not may just stay with my Nexus S. Meh
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Do any of you know how much is gonna cost without a contract?
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Do any of you know how much is gonna cost without a contract?
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May be $550 minimum...
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Straight from Google Play Store:
http://tablet-news.com/2013/10/28/n...product-posted-on-play-store-taken-down-fast/
I really like the RAM amount and the Snapdragon 800 cpu.
I'm definitely getting one of these!
Speakers
I really hope this is just a design some one has done as I would really miss the front facing speakers make the decision weather to get it that bit harder
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I really hope this is just a design some one has done as I would really miss the front facing speakers make the decision weather to get it that bit harder
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The original source of the story, phonearena.com has cast doubt on it since the picture was photo shopped and they checked their records on the tipster: (I cannot post links yet, but it was easy to find with Google)
From their article:
UPDATE: After a more extensive research, we believe that these are likely fake. This is not simply because the icons on the Nexus 10 2013 were obviously added later -- this could have been done for illustrative purposes anyway. It's because, after delving deep into our tips database, we concluded that this particular tipster has a track record of sending content of dubious authenticity
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The original source of the story, phonearena.com has cast doubt on it since the picture was photo shopped and they checked their records on the tipster: (I cannot post links yet, but it was easy to find with Google)
From their article:
UPDATE: After a more extensive research, we believe that these are likely fake. This is not simply because the icons on the Nexus 10 2013 were obviously added later -- this could have been done for illustrative purposes anyway. It's because, after delving deep into our tips database, we concluded that this particular tipster has a track record of sending content of dubious authenticity
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So you're saying that the pics are fake or that the whole thing is a fake?
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So you're saying that the pics are fake or that the whole thing is a fake?
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I am not saying either is fake, and I am hopeful it is announced/released soon, but phonearena added a caveat to their story, and it is the source all the other's are quoting or copying from. So I remain hopeful but suspect.
I hope it isn't fake, but who knows?
I do find it really odd that there have been so many Nexus 5 leaks but nothing on the new 10 yet.
The designs leaked so far look superb, and I would definitely be wanting to get one.
Fake ??
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I hope it isn't fake, but who knows?
I do find it really odd that there have been so many Nexus 5 leaks but nothing on the new 10 yet.
The designs leaked so far look superb, and I would definitely be wanting to get one.
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I hope the image is fake then there is still a possibility of front facing speakers but I like the specs, if there is an lte version it will be very difficult for me to not get one I don't know what everyone else things of the specs but thats my opinion
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I hope the image is fake then there is still a possibility of front facing speakers but I like the specs, if there is an lte version it will be very difficult for me to not get one I don't know what everyone else things of the specs but thats my opinion
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Really not liking this silence from Google..It's making me just want to get a LG G pad 8.3 to spite google..
I hear that. I am looking at the new note 10.1 (2014)
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I hear that. I am looking at the new note 10.1 (2014)
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I played with the new Note and that thing is light and fast.
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I played with the new Note and that thing is light and fast.
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Have to agree with you on those two points.
The only things I don't like are the cost and all the Samsung bloatware. Not sure if I'd use the S pen either....
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Have to agree with you on those two points.
The only things I don't like are the cost and all the Samsung bloatware. Not sure if I'd use the S pen either....
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I thought that, until I used it for a week. Now the bloatware is coolware in how S pen integrates with the environment so well.
After using a system that has S Pen, I'm not sure I could work without one.
I used a capacitive stylus with my Nexus 10, and seriously there is NO COMPARISON to S Pen. S Pen has the ability to register the pressure and more, so the ability to the graphic artist is a leap over SIMPLE TOUCH.
Yeah, it's that cool, if you'll use the stylus. Even casual note taking is great.
I think this is the reason Microsoft added it to the Surface 2.
Touch alone is sooo 2009/2010.
I would not get a tablet with such a tiny bezel. I love the Nexus 10's bezel. The rounded sides are also quite nice. I think it's highly underrated.
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I would not get a tablet with such a tiny bezel. I love the Nexus 10's bezel. The rounded sides are also quite nice. I think it's highly underrated.
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Me too.
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Seems there is zero leaks or any real info about the N10... I don't think its launching with N5. I think it might release closer to xmas..
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Seems there is zero leaks or any real info about the N10... I don't think its launching with N5. I think it might release closer to xmas..
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I don't think they would release a Nexus device without a major Android update and I don't think they would release updates so close together...but I could be wrong.
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Seems there is zero leaks or any real info about the N10... I don't think its launching with N5. I think it might release closer to xmas..
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Hopefully that's not the case... Don't think I can wait that long...
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Hopefully that's not the case... Don't think I can wait that long...
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Oh.. I think you'll see TWO new Nexus 10 models.
Nexus 10 from Samsung with existing specifications and 64GB.
Nexus 10 from Samsung with 64GB and unlocked sim LTE.
The 16GB will be retired (just like the Nexus 7 8GB edition was). 32GB will be the new low end.
Just like the Nexus 7 line that had the 32GB and 3G/HSPA+ models silently release, the Nexus 10 updates will also be a silent release (no launch party).
But with the changes, you'll see the pricing drop so that the 64GB is close to the same pricing the 32GB is currently.
Launch party will be Nexus 5 and Kitkat 4.4
I have to give my friends Samsung Note 10.1 2014 edition back this week. Based on the experience, the S Pen truly compels, but I'm going to stick with my N10 for a while longer. July 2014 is when you'll likely see the N10 2014 edition.
I thought Asus was making the new Nexus 10.
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I thought Asus was making the new Nexus 10.
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Are they? Posted on their website yet?
You are reading media hype until it actually ships.
Lets see the proof:
1. Point of sale system shows "ASUS" made N10. Has anyone entering data for stores/warehouses never made a mistake, not once?
2. Leaked Press "render". If I was part of the press, I could photo-chop all sorts of tablets and say it's a render based on educated guesses. Stretch an ASUS N7 and folks looking at it would say, "hey that looks like ASUS!"
Questions:
A. Where are the parts order news items you normally see with the ramp up of a product? Usually there'll be leaks of the back shell, etc.
B. Samsung wouldn't have this as they are not just a parts assembly company, it's all in house for the most part. ASUS would have LDC panel orders, etc. Yet it's oddly quiet.
C. What was Sundar Pichai saying? Sure the head of Chrome and Android teams could be wrong, or his quote was taken out of context by Amir Efrati.
The Note 4... Guess we should talk about it!? I like what I see from it. An upgrade from the Note 3 for sure, albeit not a major overhaul. Personally I will probably hold off until the Note 5, but I do hope to see some of the new software changes make their way over to the N3. So what do you guys think? Who's jumping ship?!
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Same herr I would hold off until the note 5. But I would like to see some updates made to the n3 for sure
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I do hope that the N3 gets the updates. If not from a regular update, then through a rooted version of the Note 4 software made available to the N3. I am currently using Jasmin, but I keep having lots of issues and would love an N3 version of this software update.
I would stick to my note 3. I really don't see any reason to go to note 4... not worth it
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Work provides a N3 but I will wait to get the next one anyway, I have an S5 laying on my desk that I don't use. If I were to upgrade now I would get the Note Edge though not the 4
http://www.engadget.com/2014/09/03/samsung-galaxy-note-edge-hands-on/
I'm holding off until I know N4 can be rooted.
Never intended to go with Note 4; enjoying my Note 3 into 2015.
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Work provides a N3 but I will wait to get the next one anyway, I have an S5 laying on my desk that I don't use. If I were to upgrade now I would get the Note Edge though not the 4
http://www.engadget.com/2014/09/03/samsung-galaxy-note-edge-hands-on/
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This right here....
I have the Note 3 now and am happy with where I am at now. I have hotspot as well as root access and it is incredibly stable. If I am going to upgrade, I am going with the Note Edge.
I'll wait and see what happens with the bootloader 1st. Whoever has an unlocked bootloader will get me there. Lol
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I'll wait and see what happens with the bootloader 1st. Whoever has an unlocked bootloader will get me there. Lol
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This exactly. I sold my note 3 waiting for a phone with an unlocked bootloader and developer support like the galaxy nexus but I think i'm living in a fantasy world.
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The Note 4... Guess we should talk about it!? I like what I see from it. An upgrade from the Note 3 for sure, albeit not a major overhaul. Personally I will probably hold off until the Note 5, but I do hope to see some of the new software changes make their way over to the N3. So what do you guys think? Who's jumping ship?!
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Got the Note 3 first day it was out based on Samsung reputation. BIG mistake. Love the features but the radio sucks. I'll wait to see if the radio/antennae problems have been fixed and then I won't consider it until it is rooted.
I'll wait till the N5 drops. Hopefully by then, it wont be about who can get the next model out and focus on more important things. I would like to see some improvement on the modem and CPU. I won't go and settle for the N4 that has basically all of the N3 qualities except for a higher megapixel and the heart monitor added. My wife's S5 has that, and we don't even use it. So that feature is just more bells and whistles to me. I need more RAM, and better quality radio personally.
Sticking with my Note 3. I am on VZW. So that thing will be locked down for a while. That I am assuming based on the current situation with the Note 3 bootloader. Also, they went back to USB 3.0. That also kills it for me. I am all 3.0. Especially since I am home one minuet and go eat the next. And I fill my memory fas. So I need to unload it fast. I will say this but with a bit of dissatisfaction. They did not leave us all out I the water like others. They kept the mSD slot. But allowing for only 64Gigs!? Oh well, I will wit for maybe the next gen, and most likely only if it gets rooted. But most definitely if the bootloader gets unlocked. Though not holding breath on that. LOl!
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Note edge look like a better buy than note 4
Yeah, it seems a bit odd to have abandoned the USB 3.0... I have had no complaints about the connector on the N3. Seems like many people are going to skip the Note 4. Maybe they get a bunch of Note 2 users to upgrade, as many of them skipped the Note 3 for the same reasons. Not really a knock on the phone itself, and kind of nice that Samsung sticks to what works and doesn't make you feel like you have to get a new phone every year.
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They needed the extra space used up by the USB 3 port for other reasons?
As long as the N4 can be rooted I expect SS will be made to work on it. Likely the same for the Edge.
If you already had it implemented why get rid of it. I don't have anything that runs 3.0 but that wider connection makes it a lot more sturdy. I've had more than one phone where the standard micro usb plug gets really loose and inconsistent (and I never use my phone when charging). The locked bootloader is the biggest deal breaker. If I had known the version note 3 bootloader would never have been unlocked I probably would have gone with a different phone but replaceable battery and as card are almost just as important
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The Note 4... Guess we should talk about it!? I like what I see from it. An upgrade from the Note 3 for sure, albeit not a major overhaul. Personally I will probably hold off until the Note 5, but I do hope to see some of the new software changes make their way over to the N3. So what do you guys think? Who's jumping ship?!
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I guess I have always wondered why people must have the latest "thing"....I wonder if these same people get a new car every year? How about a new TV? New Laptop? New refrigerator?
Why?
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Put my vote down for the Edge as well. I like many of the Note's features and love the size, but agree that there isn't enough difference between the 3 and 4 except maybe a metal backbone.
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The Note 4... Guess we should talk about it!? I like what I see from it. An upgrade from the Note 3 for sure, albeit not a major overhaul. Personally I will probably hold off until the Note 5, but I do hope to see some of the new software changes make their way over to the N3. So what do you guys think? Who's jumping ship?!
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For what it's worth, I think the camera is going to be the biggest seller for me. While I love my Note 3, if I've forgotten to turn Smart Stabilization off, I often miss photo opportunities with my kids or dogs. I'll take a picture, and then the 1 or 2 seconds it sits and process results in blurry shots or missed shots. I think I may jump to N4/Edge and sit with it for a few years as long as the OIS is as good in real life as they portrayed it today. The Note series has been great minus their sluggish cameras.
[Leaked] Huawei Nexus 6P Presentation
Hmm. No wireless charging but it has a USB C port. Not sure if I want to upgrade from the Nexus 6. Looks like I'll wait for the reviews since it will probably be like all other nexus phones and extremely hard to get at launch.
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Interesting. I wonder what the price will be.
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I can't believe it won't have wireless charging!
Does it really have to do with the metal body? Doesn't the s6 have a metal body?
Otherwise, all around solid phone!
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I can't believe it won't have wireless charging!
Does it really have to do with the metal body? Doesn't the s6 have a metal body?
Otherwise, all around solid phone!
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S6 is glass on back. That's why it's able to have it.
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No wireless charging is not a deal breaker for me, but I'll wait for confirmation in 3 days rather than believe what's being presented in this video.
Sweet! Like the USB C, battery size, etc.
They're the first manufacturer to actually list the SD 810 as the v2.1 version. Seems they're well aware of the issues its been facing
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They're the first manufacturer to actually list the SD 810 as the v2.1 version. Seems they're well aware of the issues its been facing
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V2.1 is the version every phone with the SD810 has anyway!
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V2.1 is the version every phone with the SD810 has anyway!
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Now, yes. But not months ago when the GFlex 2 and M9 were first released.
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Now, yes. But not months ago when the GFlex 2 and M9 were first released.
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They use the v2.1 as well as confirmed by Qualcomm in July.
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They use the v2.1 as well as confirmed by Qualcomm in July.
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that's some marketing bs, anandtech already showed the difference between v2 and v2.1
http://www.anandtech.com/show/9388/comparing-snapdragon-810-v2-and-v21
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that's some marketing bs, anandtech already showed the difference between v2 and v2.1
http://www.anandtech.com/show/9388/comparing-snapdragon-810-v2-and-v21
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And do you know anyone with the M9 with a v2.0?
Maybe a review pre-release sample but none of the retail ones!
http://m.androidcentral.com/htc-one-m9-already-using-snapdragon-810-v21
I hope this phone works on verizon
I love wireless charging... Especially in the car it is just so convenient. Count me in as dissapointed...
It appears Huawei has *NO* phones with wireless charging, so it is likely the N6p really won't have it. That's a major deal breaker for me. That's the most important feature in years. I have 5 wireless charging bases, including three in my house plus work and car. If I wanted a phone circa 2012 I'd buy an iPhone. Now, to research other phablets...
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It appears Huawei has *NO* phones with wireless charging, so it is likely the N6p really won't have it. That's a major deal breaker for me. That's the most important feature in years. I have 5 wireless charging bases, including three in my house plus work and car. If I wanted a phone circa 2012 I'd buy an iPhone. Now, to research other phablets...
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Probably because all of their phones have metal casing, can't charge wirelessly through metal.
Is the camera area actually raised, or does it just look that way? It seems like it would make making cases for it difficult. Also, I'm interested to see what the overall dimensions of the phone are. The top and bottom bezels look very large to me. If it's the same size as the current Nexus 6, that's a lot of wasted space. I really couldn't care less about the finger print sensor, or lack of wireless charging.
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And do you know anyone with the M9 with a v2.0?
Maybe a review pre-release sample but none of the retail ones!
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please at least read the article
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V2 was the first mass production revision, which was present in both the LG G Flex 2, and HTC One M9
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Meanwhile there were rumors floating around of a new revision due to show up in the summer, and it appears that this is the rumored revision. This leads me to question whether it made sense to release devices with the v2 revision, especially if future revisions would have resolved some notable issues and dramatically improved SoC performance. I also question whether OEMs would silently introduce these SoCs into later production runs of products that first shipped with v2, which is yet another can of worms.
Putting these questions aside, this new revision brings much-needed improvements to the Snapdragon 810, and should go a long way as a stop-gap until Snapdragon 820 begins shipping. We'll see how the change from v2 to v2.1 affects performance on a higher level in our Xiaomi Mi Note Pro review coming shortly.
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so HTC said they are using the v2.1, just like how qualcomm said there's no heat issue with the 810, how credible do you think those words are? by your logic, do you have to know someone with a Z4/Z3+ to know that it overheats?
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so HTC said they are using the v2.1, just like how qualcomm said there's no heat issue with the 810, how credible do you think those words are? by your logic, do you have to know someone with a Z4/Z3+ to know that it overheats?
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Nobody claimed that it doesn't overheat!
OnePlus made a big fuss about v2.1 but they underclocked it to remedy the heat issue. Plus it's a thick phone with a plastic back so you don't feel it as much as you would with a metal phone which conducts heat or a thin phone like the Sony!
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The tread is so other people don't make the same mistake and they don't have high expectations. I was able to connect Gear S to Sony Xperia (the usual: some features worked, some didn't). One of the main purposes of buying this watch was running outdoors. I think there is no way to use S Health with a non-Samsung phone. Nike+ works. However Nike+ was designed/coded by a complete idiot. I am extremely frustrated. There is a big white distance number. Other metrics (time, pace, time of day) are displayed with a small black scrolling font on a red background. The scroll is pretty fast. It is impossible for any normal human being to read those scrolling numbers, especially while running: they are too small, scroll too fast, the contrast is too little.
The design is as if they want to discourage people from using the app! Or maybe it was designed by someone who never run?! I am returning the watch!
BTW, you can find "revelations" on the Internet about reverting Gear S colors in order to use Nike+. Doing it breaks other watch functions and doesn't help much. Why would we have to go through so much hassle for the very basic feature: seeing running time in a running app?!?!?!?!
S.
Why not use S health?
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contradude said:
Why not use S health?
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Because he doesn't have a Samsung phone.
foxbat121 said:
Because he doesn't have a Samsung phone.
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I believe the 9/17/15 S Health update added support for non-Samsung Android devices. It's available in Google Play.
And he didn't even complain about how inaccurate the GPS is. I shaved a minute of my mile time switching back to the Nike app on my phone.
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simplest solution, install android on the watch and download any running app youd like, like endomodo or so, or download nike app for android ahahahha
Thanks for replying. I have returned the Gear S watch. Samsung did everything it could to discourage me from using it with non-samsung phones. No problem! Fortunately, there is something called: competition. I am thinking about buying LG Urbane 2 LTE. It will be available in a week or two. If not Urbane, the progress is fast and there will be more wireless/phone watches soon.
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smatofu said:
Thanks for replying. I have returned the Gear S watch. Samsung did everything it could to discourage me from using it with non-samsung phones. No problem! Fortunately, there is something called: competition. I am thinking about buying LG Urbane 2 LTE. It will be available in a week or two. If not Urbane, the progress is fast and there will be more wireless/phone watches soon.
S.
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I'm also interested in the LG Urban 2 LTE but need to see more details first. I have absolutely zero interest in another Samsung phone. They are pure crap. My current phone, Galaxy Alpha, not even one year old can't get a decent reception anywhere. The only reason I haven't jump on Nexus 5X or 6P is because of my Gear S.
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I'm also interested in the LG Urban 2 LTE but need to see more details first. I have absolutely zero interest in another Samsung phone. They are pure crap. My current phone, Galaxy Alpha, not even one year old can't get a decent reception anywhere. The only reason I haven't jump on Nexus 5X or 6P is because of my Gear S.
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So you but a low end device and then complain about a low end experience? Try a note 4 or 5 or s5 or s6. All of them are impressive devices.
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So you but a low end device and then complain about a low end experience? Try a note 4 or 5 or s5 or s6. All of them are impressive devices.
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First of all, Galaxy Alpha is not a low end device. Don't confuse it with A3/5. Not the same thing. I have owned Galaxy S, S2, S3. All premium devices at their time. And they are all craps (original S has crappy, barely working GPS, a well known/documented problem, S2 is a so so device. S3 battery circuit craps out a few days past 1-year warranty). Have no interest in Note 4/5 or S 5/6. Handled them and they are not that impressive.
Why would you continue to buy samsung devices if all of them are "crap" as you put it? Do you always buy products you hate and then continue to do so as a form of self punishment?
It is none of your business what devices I buy. But I thought I need to speak flankly about Samsung products since I probably owned more Samsung products than most.
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