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A friend of mine got his hands on a Inc 4G and posted an unboxing video. I've not seen much for videos about these yet. Just wanted to let the community know:
Figured out the YouTube thing...
Thanks for the video. About the price; according to some info found by sites such as Droid Life the price is looking to be around $149 ($199 with a $50 rebate) instead of the $299 like some people were suspecting which I feel is a lot better. As much as I like this phone and am likely to get it (full retail most likely at $549) I think $299 would scare a lot of people away from what seems to be a mid to low-high range phone.
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Thanks for the video. About the price; according to some info found by sites such as Droid Life the price is looking to be around $149 ($199 with a $50 rebate) instead of the $299 like some people were suspecting which I feel is a lot better. As much as I like this phone and am likely to get it (full retail most likely at $549) I think $299 would scare a lot of people away from what seems to be a mid to low-high range phone.
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I let him know. He's working to clear that up. Thanks for the info!
Another video from the same indivdual about the specs and benchmarks and his thoughts after a day's use:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bR_jzcMcjhs&feature=youtube_gdata_player
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Great to see this phone's benchmarks come in that close to the One X. Phone is looking good. I love the fact that he did a size comparison to the GNex--putting the phones side by side just proves that there is no way in hell I could comfortably hold that thing...
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Great to see this phone's benchmarks come in that close to the One X. Phone is looking good. I love the fact that he did a size comparison to the GNex--putting the phones side by side just proves that there is no way in hell I could comfortably hold that thing...
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I've got the One X myself. I came from a Nexus One initially. When I held the DInc that he had, it honestly felt like holding a TicTac. Its very comfortable holding the One X and a GNex - you'll actually be surprised.
And in the unboxing video, it booted so fast because Fast boot was enabled. Its considerably slower with it disabled.
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I've got the One X myself. I came from a Nexus One initially. When I held the DInc that he had, it honestly felt like holding a TicTac. Its very comfortable holding the One X and a GNex - you'll actually be surprised.
And in the unboxing video, it booted so fast because Fast boot was enabled. Its considerably slower with it disabled.
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I'm gonna say that has a lot to do with the size hands you got and what kind of case you sport, and finally what's your mode of transporting it.
If I was female, probably would think harder about getting the gs3, since I could just throw it in my purse. However, I tote a sack, so I don't have a purse to throw my phone in.
I've got probably normal to slightly smaller hands, another negative for a larger phone.
Lastly, I honestly don't know how you guys transport a phone that's bigger than a Dinc, unless you do NOT pack your phone in a case. When I first bought mine a couple years ago, I bought an otterbox, to protect the investment these phones cost. But it sucks ass trying to transport it. Phones are not what they use to be, and you clip something that is this big to your waist, I'm sorry, I think it looks stupid. Put it in your back pocket, ugh no.
So I ended up getting a case with a clip, and throw it in the front pocket and clip it to pocket seam. But this still is an effort, sitting down, you gotta take it out, seat belt hits it, and on and on.
Of course I also sport a chl, and you can't pull off that much hardware on one side of your waist, let alone almost a full inch bigger. Maybe some of the bigger dudes can pull it off, but not me. Wished I could, because a bigger screen is always nice but, damn it has such huge drawbacks that make it non worthwhile.
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I'm gonna say that has a lot to do with the size hands you got and what kind of case you sport, and finally what's your mode of transporting it.
If I was female, probably would think harder about getting the gs3, since I could just throw it in my purse. However, I tote a sack, so I don't have a purse to throw my phone in.
I've got probably normal to slightly smaller hands, another negative for a larger phone.
Lastly, I honestly don't know how you guys transport a phone that's bigger than a Dinc, unless you do NOT pack your phone in a case. When I first bought mine a couple years ago, I bought an otterbox, to protect the investment these phones cost. But it sucks ass trying to transport it. Phones are not what they use to be, and you clip something that is this big to your waist, I'm sorry, I think it looks stupid. Put it in your back pocket, ugh no.
So I ended up getting a case with a clip, and throw it in the front pocket and clip it to pocket seam. But this still is an effort, sitting down, you gotta take it out, seat belt hits it, and on and on.
Of course I also sport a chl, and you can't pull off that much hardware on one side of your waist, let alone almost a full inch bigger. Maybe some of the bigger dudes can pull it off, but not me. Wished I could, because a bigger screen is always nice but, damn it has such huge drawbacks that make it non worthwhile.
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I pre-ordered the S3 to keep my unlimited, but was worried about carrying such a large phone. I figured if I didn't like it I would switch to the DINC 4G.
I wear Carhartt shorts and pants because they have a pocket on the leg that's perfect for cell phones. Not to mention they make awesome gear - wears like a champ.
I stopped in T-Mobile to see if the S3 fit in my leg pocket and it fits with ease - even with a slim case. So the DINC 4G would be no problem.
I hate carrying a phone in my front or back pockets, and the belt clip thing is a pain when sitting down - you're right. There are other brands of shorts/pants with the leg pocket also. It has made carrying around a smart phone no problem at all.
Hope this helps.
I don't use a case and I don't keep anything other than my phone in my pocket, so the SGSIII fits fine in there... I stopped into T-Mobile to try it out and it slid right in and out with ease. It wasn't particularly difficult to hold the SGSIII either. The buttons are in good positions and it doesn't require any crazy hand-contortions to get at them (although the power button is a little cheap-feeling). I don't suspect I'll have any issues holding or using the SGSIII.
But there's a difference between something being "not particularly difficult to hold" and being a joy to hold.
Pretty much every hands-on with the Incredible 4G has said that the dimensions, paired with the somewhat-thicker, rounded back, make it fit very nicely in hand. Not to mention, the soft, textured plastic helps too, for those of us who don't use a case.
Even though I can hold it OK, I feel like the size and shape of the SGSIII, compared to the Inc 4G, makes it much much much more susceptible to drops, which is another important thing to note... especially for people like me who don't use cases.
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I don't use a case and I don't keep anything other than my phone in my pocket, so the SGSIII fits fine in there... I stopped into T-Mobile to try it out and it slid right in and out with ease. It wasn't particularly difficult to hold the SGSIII either. The buttons are in good positions and it doesn't require any crazy hand-contortions to get at them (although the power button is a little cheap-feeling). I don't suspect I'll have any issues holding or using the SGSIII.
But there's a difference between something being "not particularly difficult to hold" and being a joy to hold.
Pretty much every hands-on with the Incredible 4G has said that the dimensions, paired with the somewhat-thicker, rounded back, make it fit very nicely in hand. Not to mention, the soft, textured plastic helps too, for those of us who don't use a case.
Even though I can hold it OK, I feel like the size and shape of the SGSIII, compared to the Inc 4G, makes it much much much more susceptible to drops, which is another important thing to note... especially for people like me who don't use cases.
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I actually enjoyed holding the S3. However the Incredible 2 when I held it, just feels perfect in your hands. I find the power button is a bit bother some to press on the top for anything larger than an iPhone so I'm actually glad Samsung put the S3's at the side because its more convienent. The button, however, is cheap feeling. I suspect the Incredible 4g will also feel great in hand, but the power button might be a little bothersome since its very tall.
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I've only got a Speck case on my HOX. It does not add too much to it. This phone needs a case IMO because it just slides out of my hands due to the surface. I usually just keep the phone in my pocket when I'm walking around.
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I think the screen size issue comes largely down to preference. I wouldn't anticipate that the SGS3 would have any trouble fitting in a pocket, since that has a lot more to do with depth than screen size (ah, the old days of putting a Motorola Droid in your front pocket and having everyone ask you "what the hell is that giant box in your pocket?"). But it's about your habits in using your phone. If you primarily hold your phone with one hand and use the touchscreen with your index finger on the other hand, you could easily use a 4.8" screen or even bigger without any comfort issues. But, 90% of the time, I'm holding my phone one-handed and accessing the entire screen with my thumb. Unless you have really, really long fingers, that's nearly impossible on any screen bigger than 4.3" without seriously stretching your hand.
To be entirely honest, if it weren't for my desire for a little extra screen real estate and the fact that 4" is pretty much the minimum in this generation of phones, I'd stick with a 3.7" screen. The Incredible is as good as it gets in comfort-in-hand. Everything feels like it's the perfect distance apart.
Obviously any case will offer more protection, and this was a very expensive phone no doubt... But I dont want to get a case other than switching out the replacement back battery cover, because once you put a case on it, it makes it even larger or my hands. I love the thin profile of the note 3 and with gorilla glass it wont scratch easily, Im super careful when I set it down on flat surfaces and if I drop it well thats the chance I'll take. I also like the chrome accents and the silvery edge that goes all around the phone, any case besides a replament back cover will obviously cover the silver fake metal sides that go all around the phone.
so is this a question? looks like you already made your decision on the matter.
obviously, any accessory is an option, not a requirement. accidents happen. cases protect the phone in those incidents. it'll also keep the original housing of the phone in better condition than the usual wear and tear if you're looking to sell it later on.
If you choose not to use a case, that's perfectly fine.
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so is this a question? looks like you already made your decision on the matter.
obviously, any accessory is an option, not a requirement. accidents happen. cases protect the phone in those incidents. it'll also keep the original housing of the phone in better condition than the usual wear and tear if you're looking to sell it later on.
If you choose not to use a case, that's perfectly fine.
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I'd love to go naked, the thin profile of this phone is terrific. But I'm too scared so this is why i like the official Samsung flip covers that replace the back cover. They maintain the thin profile but at least offer some more protection than going naked. As a great bonus they turn the screen on and off when you open and close the cover respectively.
Its not if you don't plan to sell anytime soon. Screen protectors degrade image quality and most non OEM cases look tacky.
I got the slim fit spigen case. Initial trial of it, although it's probably not adding a whole lot of weight, it feels like it is compared to when I was running naked for the first couple weeks while waiting for it to come in. I've since opted to run naked. I do have a slim armour spigen coming in for days where I will be a bit more active or if I'm mounting it onto something.
IMO, flip cases are annoying because I snap photos all the time, and the flip cases simply get in the way requiring me to hold it with two hands when other cases just one hand operation to snap works. As well unless it's the s-view ones, its super annoying to flip open everytime you want to check something small like the time.
My phone itself is naked.
I can't stand flipcases, as the flap keeps getting in the way of everything. (I'm a woman, so I have even less chance of holding it in one hand, Meaning I always have the flap in the palm of my hand.)
Screen protectors look ugly, are a nightmare to apply and reduce the screen quality. My phone goes nowhere near my keys, so it's not needed.
I am keeping an eye out for an aluminium backcover, but so far there's very little of them. Those that are available don't ship outside the US.
I do keep the phone in a walletcase when it's in my pocket or on the table. This way I can lay it on top of the case so I don't scratch the camera: http://shop.golla.com/epages/Golla.sf/en_GB/?ObjectPath=/Shops/Golla/Products/G1406
I admire you naked guys really, I don't dare that my 700€ device could drop and brake. It's a huge device in hand and if you do a work that is hard the phone eventually will drop, also you cannot grab it fully with 1 hand. Offcourse I love also the slim naked feel of it but I don't risk it. Atm I have a clear bumber and a tempered tr glass till my Spigen case arrives and I feel secure.
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It's silly to not have a case on a $700 device that you use throughout each and every day. I work in cellular retail and every time someone brings in a broken smartphone without a case I ask them about it, and their response is always along the lines of "I'm always super careful and this has never happened before!" and half the time they don't have insurance either.
Accidents happen, which is why they are called accidents; no one can be 100% sure they won't have a careless moment. Not to mention sometimes it's someone ELSE'S carelessness that can end with your phone being broken.
Verizon has a thin shell case (with optional holster) that provides a little grip, a handy kickstand, and most importantly a bit of a raised edge along the screen and camera. It probably won't help much for a 6 ft drop on concrete, but it's definitely better than nothing at all and will at least help prevent scratches if you are against screen protectors.
Schlanz said:
Not to mention sometimes it's someone ELSE'S carelessness that can end with your phone being broken.
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If you give someone else your $1000 phone, even to hold for a second, you're an insult to evolution and would do well to remove yourself from the gene pool.
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If you give someone else your $1000 phone, even to hold for a second, you're an insult to evolution and would do well to remove yourself from the gene pool.
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Uhm. That someone ELSE is very often a child, so a case is necessary, and, genes already passed on, jackalope.
zmore said:
Uhm. That someone ELSE is very often a child, so a case is necessary, and, genes already passed on, jackalope.
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I was not referring to you in person.
But letting a child hold your 1000 dollar phone is even more idiotic.... I would not let it hold a 200 dollar phone, let alone something that costs more than the average car.
Also, what's a jackalope?
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But letting a child hold your 1000 dollar phone is even more idiotic.... I would not let it hold a 200 dollar phone, let alone something that costs more than the average car.
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You'll change your tune quick if/when you do have kids
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I was not referring to you in person.
But letting a child hold your 1000 dollar phone is even more idiotic.... I would not let it hold a 200 dollar phone, let alone something that costs more than the average car.
Also, what's a jackalope?
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2nd......what's a jackalope....sounds like a coded curse parent's use. I shall remember!
my last three main daily driver phone I ran naked. Asus PDA (plastic screen), T-Mobile dash, HTC evo 3d. There were some other pretty boss phones in that mix of the last ten years but those were the phones I loved. Non of them had screen protectors or cases. I got my NOTE3 and now I have been protector/case concerned. The device is just so thin and so jewelry like that I'm going to wrap it up tight and see if it adversely effects the experience. Not Otterbox tight, I never understood that methodology. I'm going glass screen protector and slimmest of cases. Unles there is an artful reason to do otherwise which I think is possible. But I need a Golla bag without Zipper or carbineer, just dual belt loop. A saggy bag with a big velco flap that I can use as a transport mechanism. Hard clip holsters suck. I want padded sliding desert bag style low profile, that I set on my belt in the morning with loops and forget about until night. A few years ago Golla had that exact thing. Now they don't. I'm just going to sew myself what I want out of canvas until the market catches up. Horizontal belt clip? are you kidding me?
1 question? Are you mad? This phone? Naked? This is a precious baby you don't go naked with this. It's that awesome I'm waiting for the otterbox.
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my last three main daily driver phone I ran naked. Asus PDA (plastic screen), T-Mobile dash, HTC evo 3d. There were some other pretty boss phones in that mix of the last ten years but those were the phones I loved. Non of them had screen protectors or cases. I got my NOTE3 and now I have been protector/case concerned. The device is just so thin and so jewelry like that I'm going to wrap it up tight and see if it adversely effects the experience. Not Otterbox tight, I never understood that methodology. I'm going glass screen protector and slimmest of cases. Unles there is an artful reason to do otherwise which I think is possible. But I need a Golla bag without Zipper or carbineer, just dual belt loop. A saggy bag with a big velco flap that I can use as a transport mechanism. Hard clip holsters suck. I want padded sliding desert bag style low profile, that I set on my belt in the morning with loops and forget about until night. A few years ago Golla had that exact thing. Now they don't. I'm just going to sew myself what I want out of canvas until the market catches up. Horizontal belt clip? are you kidding me?
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What.....huh...you lost me !! Some where around Albuquerque.
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You'll change your tune quick if/when you do have kids
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No, not very likely; I'm asexual. Me having children is something that'll never happen.
I occasionally teach 6-12 year olds for a day. (a few friends of the family are primary school teachers, they sometimes ask me to do photography, tech or design classes for them.)
Not a chance in hell am I letting them touch my phone. Or my tablet. Or my laptop. Or my camera. Or anything else that could easily be damaged.
Also, according to Google a jackalope is a rabbit with antlers.. Is Google on drugs or is that actually correct?
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ShadowLea said:
I was not referring to you in person.
But letting a child hold your 1000 dollar phone is even more idiotic.... I would not let it hold a 200 dollar phone, let alone something that costs more than the average car.
Also, what's a jackalope?
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Your $700 N3, wait I mean $1000 N3 costs more than the average car? You don't let anyone touch your phone? My girl can use it anytime she wants, if she needs it. My godson could as angry birds on it anytime as well... It's only a phone. It's insured, and of not, easily replaceable. The day any material possession becomes more valuable than a person in my life, is a sad day indeed.
PS- I absolutely love my phone too. Just not as much as people in my life.
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ShadowLea said:
Also, according to Google a jackalope is a rabbit with antlers.. Is Google on drugs or is that actually correct?
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This is correct. Remember Americas Funniest Home videos from years ago?
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Warrior1975 said:
Your $700 N3, wait I mean $1000 N3 costs more than the average car? You don't let anyone touch your phone? My girl can use it anytime she wants, if she needs it. My godson could as angry birds on it anytime as well... It's only a phone. It's insured, and of not, easily replaceable. The day any material possession becomes more valuable than a person in my life, is a sad day indeed.
PS- I absolutely love my phone too. Just not as much as people in my life.
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Yes, 1025 USD, it's 750 euros here. Welcome to Europe.
I'm 22, you don't seriously think people my age can afford cars over that price I should hope. Certainly not in this economy.
I suppose that's the difference, I don't have such people in my life.
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This is correct. Remember Americas Funniest Home videos from years ago?
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Only by name. I tend to avoid SBS6 and RTL4.
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Hi guys.
So i've been thinking about buying either one of these devices.
i'm leaning more towards the z ultra because it's such a gorgeous device, but i don't know if i'll be able to carry it around like a regular smartphone and i've been seeing a lot of complaints about screens breaking.
i really wanted the opinion of you guys on this, how is it to use a z ultra in your daily routine, is it weird to walk around with it on your pocket?
the nexus 5 however, is a beautiful device aswell, but a 5" screen seems too small for me.
so, z ultra, might be too big and fragile?
and nexus 5, too small?
or maybe there is another device that can reach a mid-term?
pin70 said:
Hi guys.
So i've been thinking about buying either one of these devices.
i'm leaning more towards the z ultra because it's such a gorgeous device, but i don't know if i'll be able to carry it around like a regular smartphone and i've been seeing a lot of complaints about screens breaking.
i really wanted the opinion of you guys on this, how is it to use a z ultra in your daily routine, is it weird to walk around with it on your pocket?
the nexus 5 however, is a beautiful device aswell, but a 5" screen seems too small for me.
so, z ultra, might be too big and fragile?
and nexus 5, too small?
or maybe there is another device that can reach a mid-term?
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It must be only me but the last phone I carried in my pocket was a Motorola flip phone years ago. I carry the ZU in a nylon tool holster pouch that clips on to my pants pocket (it also has a belt loop but it stays on fine with clip).
adfurgerson said:
It must be only me but the last phone I carried in my pocket was a Motorola flip phone years ago. I carry the ZU in a nylon tool holster pouch that clips on to my pants pocket (it also has a belt loop but it stays on fine with clip).
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Carrying around a nylon tool holster is too ugly imo.
but i've seen a few videos and seems like it fits very well in most pants and shorts. want to know if it feels to heavy on the pocket? or weird?
pin70 said:
Carrying around a nylon tool holster is too ugly imo.
but i've seen a few videos and seems like it fits very well in most pants and shorts. want to know if it feels to heavy on the pocket? or weird?
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IN my tighter pants (with smaller pockets) it sticks out a little and is noticeable, in all my shorts and most pants it's fine. Note I have mine in a flip cover so that adds some more bulk to the ZU.
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IN my tighter pants (with smaller pockets) it sticks out a little and is noticeable, in all my shorts and most pants it's fine. Note I have mine in a flip cover so that adds some more bulk to the ZU.
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Hmm nice to know. it realy amazes me how cheap this phone got, it's cheaper than the nexus 5 and the lg g2 and it has that massive screen.
btw, i saw a review from a guy saying it uses gorila glass 3, but i don't think it does, can anyone clear that out?
and, is there a chance of the screen breaking just by using it in a mildly tight pocket ? cause i've seen a lot of posts here saying the screen is very fragile.
The Z Ultra really isn't fragile: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C6Rf2q4b-24
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The Z Ultra really isn't fragile: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C6Rf2q4b-24
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What about weight wise, does it weights in your pocket?
I don't find the phone to be heavy at all, especially for its size. It's freaking huge though, which can be a burden at times.
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I don't find the phone to be heavy at all, especially for its size. It's freaking huge though, which can be a burden at times.
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What times? examples please .-. so i can see if that would be a problem for me.
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What times? examples please .-. so i can see if that would be a problem for me.
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Carrying it around in your front pocket, which i do, can be uncomfortable when you're sitting down, bending, etc. I wear loose fitting jeans, and im 6-2", so it isn't too bad. This Phone is just plain huge though, and it will be a problem for some people.
Watch this video and check out this girl trying to stick it in her pocket.
https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&sou...MVGWeE8wxdZZuB-8Q&sig2=Ye2WtM06Kf2ZAvFZ9XGV9Q
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Carrying it around in your front pocket, which i do, can be uncomfortable when you're sitting down, bending, etc. I wear loose fitting jeans, and im 6-2", so it isn't too bad. This Phone is just plain huge though, and it will be a problem for some people.
Watch this video and check out this girl trying to stick it in her pocket.
https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&sou...MVGWeE8wxdZZuB-8Q&sig2=Ye2WtM06Kf2ZAvFZ9XGV9Q
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Hmmm. firetruck! that just made me more unsure, cause the phone is extremely cheap right now with such an amazing hardware. would you happen to know any good phone with a screen bigger than or equal to 5.5 and same hardware for the same price?
You can buy a 1+
Doesn't have to buy where i'm going to buy.
is the lg g2 or nexus 5 any good?
Wait for the nexus 6 google it i was announced today
diamantericos said:
Wait for the nexus 6 google it i was announced today
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Can't, it'll be released in november and i'll be doing a trip at the end of this month, and i'm going to buy the phone there cause it's way cheaper than where i live.
i'm still in doubt between the lg g2, nexus 5 or the z ultra :/
I had the nexus 5 and switched over to the xzu.. I have to say given the opportunity I'd take back my Nexus 5. Don't get me wrong performance wise and price they are both on par. I've installed a ported version of the Google play edition Rom and it works perfectly well. Downside is the size of this device,, it really is massive and I bought it thinking I would get use to it eventually... 2 months on and I'm still having a hard time getting use to holding it. Also I'm not sure if this issue is wide spread but the screen on this thing is super sensitive (no screen protector). When I say sensitive I mean as in I get random presses from just about anything from screen condensation, breeze and oil smudges and it gets so annoying especially when you're trying to compose an email and it hits the send button mid way. I've even tried out a hack to reduce the screen sensitivity but it still occurs from time to time. Also coming from a Nexus line I have to say there's barely any activity or new developments in the XZU forums,,something you might want to consider if you're into customizing or flashing roms all the time.
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I had the nexus 5 and switched over to the xzu.. I have to say given the opportunity I'd take back my Nexus 5. Don't get me wrong performance wise and price they are both on par. I've installed a ported version of the Google play edition Rom and it works perfectly well. Downside is the size of this device,, it really is massive and I bought it thinking I would get use to it eventually... 2 months on and I'm still having a hard time getting use to holding it. Also I'm not sure if this issue is wide spread but the screen on this thing is super sensitive (no screen protector). When I say sensitive I mean as in I get random presses from just about anything from screen condensation, breeze and oil smudges and it gets so annoying especially when you're trying to compose an email and it hits the send button mid way. I've even tried out a hack to reduce the screen sensitivity but it still occurs from time to time. Also coming from a Nexus line I have to say there's barely any activity or new developments in the XZU forums,,something you might want to consider if you're into customizing or flashing roms all the time.
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i think i'm sticking with the z ultra afterall.
i've received a very positive review of this smartphone by a friend of mine who owns one, he says this is the best phone he ever had.
Just remove the ASF and apply a tempered glass over for reinforcement. No more ghost touches and you get the best experience.
Also you get the naked Nexus look on front without logo.
Best device I had in years and trust me I had a lot, including Nexus 5.
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Just remove the ASF and apply a tempered glass over for reinforcement. No more ghost touches and you get the best experience.
Also you get the naked Nexus look on front without logo.
Best device I had in years and trust me I had a lot, including Nexus 5.
Sent from my Ultra
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I'm holding on removing the ASF for now since I have to order the glass screen protector which takes about 4weeks to arrive from hongkong.
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I'm holding on removing the ASF for now since I have to order the glass screen protector which takes about 4weeks to arrive from hongkong.
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Yeah i'm going to keep the ASF until it actually starts giving me problems.
i just have one more question,
is there any difference in the z ultra GPe and the regular Z ultra?
is it only the stock android? if yes, can u get the stock android for the regular version of z ultra?
Rate this thread to express how you think the Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge feels in terms of quality. A higher rating indicates that it feels premium and high-quality (attention to detail is high, manufacturing defects don't exist, etc).
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I like the overall feel of the device, the housing is solid and slim; biggest gripe is that my gorilla glass 4 has a cut on the screen after 1 day of use. Not sure how this happened but almost certain it shouldn't have occured.
chavist said:
I like the overall feel of the device, the housing is solid and slim; biggest gripe is that my gorilla glass 4 has a cut on the screen after 1 day of use. Not sure how this happened but almost certain it shouldn't have occured.
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I've heard that GG4 was made to be more shatter resistant at the expense of hardness not sure how true this isbthough. But you're not the only one who got scratches on their s7. Some reviewers also say they had gotten scratches with the s7 during normal use while having none on their other devices.
Definitely the most expensive feeling phone that I've ever owned. It is also the most delicate and fragile feeling one.
Pop / Crack sound on the back glass
It seem my unit has a problem on the back glass next to the camera. There is a gap between the glass and the frame and if you press it there it makes a loud pop sound, making it feel pretty low quality. Also the edges make it quite difficult to use the phone lying down, holding it above your head. In general almost all of the front side has some touch sensitive areas, so the phone is quite difficult to pick up without pressing something (with an open app for example).
squallz506 said:
Definitely the most expensive feeling phone that I've ever owned. It is also the most delicate and fragile feeling one.
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You have to be joking. The S6 had a prem feel. the S7 feels cheap and the design is lacking!
cpugeeker said:
You have to be joking. The S6 had a prem feel. the S7 feels cheap and the design is lacking!
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No, you're joking right. Design is almost identical to s6 same design with some refinements. They use the same material being glass and metal, so how you're saying s6 feels premium and the s7 doesn't makes 0% sense.
cpugeeker said:
You have to be joking. The S6 had a prem feel. the S7 feels cheap and the design is lacking!
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I didn't own an s6, so...
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The build quality is top notch. No, no, it really is quality. It is heavy enough that it feels like an expensive device, but not heavy enough that it becomes a workout after holding it too long.
marquinhodsdm said:
The build quality is top notch. No, no, it really is quality. It is heavy enough that it feels like an expensive device, but not heavy enough that it becomes a workout after holding it too long.
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+1 here.. more premium looking than my old s6
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Hde some issues with mine that is more down to quality controll (lots of unity that was shipped out quick to meet demands).
First one hade issues with home button.
Second one volume down did not work.
Third one very tine hairline scratch i top coner on the rear camera lens (not sure if i can this one exhanged as it's very hard to spot if you dont know it's there)
Also, plastic home button? This could as well be harden glass to minimize scratches.
But all i all the phone i well built and feels good in the hand. A screen protector and case it's still sadly needed though as we know from before that gorilla glass 4 is more drop safe than scratch safe compared to gorilla glass 3.
You can't have both scratch safe and drop safe glass yet sadly
Overall Design is good. The first thing that is UNIMPRESSIVE is the Sim Card Tray is made of plastic! Would Samsung ever come out of this plastic trend completely? I know we cannot live without plastic. still, the sim tray should have been metal. Also, it becomes sticky after holding for some time. So wipe and wipe again again to keep the look Premium.
A 5* for rest of the design.
I dislike the glass on the back of the phone it makes the phone feel fragile
Broke in 1.5 weeks, bad quality
Quality feel does not mean much if you drop the phone from your pocket and it breaks.
How does a company who supposed does drop test call a phone that breaks on first drop a premium quality phone.
If one is able to find and read the S7 Edge warranty, it does not cover "accidents, water, dirt, or any other damage". Imagine that. The "gorilla glass" and IP68 means nothing.
I'm really sorry that I want from an iPhone to a Samsung S7 edge. I had expected more for how much I paid for a "premium" phone.
tuannyc said:
Quality feel does not mean much if you drop the phone from your pocket and it breaks.
How does a company who supposed does drop test call a phone that breaks on first drop a premium quality phone.
If one is able to find and read the S7 Edge warranty, it does not cover "accidents, water, dirt, or any other damage". Imagine that. The "gorilla glass" and IP68 means nothing.
I'm really sorry that I want from an iPhone to a Samsung S7 edge. I had expected more for how much I paid for a "premium" phone.
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I don't really know the details for the warranty but saying that a phone isn't premium because it may break on the first drop is like saying that a Ferrari isn't premium because it may scratch/get dents in its first accident. Just saying maybe if you own a Ferrari or an expensive phone just be a little more careful.
Coming from a Meizu MX5 this phone feels fantastic! Part of me does miss the solid feeling of aluminium and I kind of agree with alwayslearning, it does feel a little fragile. Mines in a Spigen clear case at the moment but that detracts from its style so I've got a ultimateshield on the way instead!
Certainly looks more stylish than an iPhone but perhaps not as robust?
I just received mine today... and so far i like it a lot. I personally think the quality is up there. The form factor is really good and is to me hits the magic spot between size and usability. I'm coming from a Note 5 and i really apreciate how compact this feels in the hand.
Is it perfect? No, but then nothing ever is. I am very happy with it so far. I'm ok with the glass back.. had it on the Note 5 and im really pretty careful with my tech.
Anyway, ive only been able to play with it for a couple of hours so far and i hope my opinion of it doesnt change. At this very moment I love it.
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wznazir said:
I don't really know the details for the warranty but saying that a phone isn't premium because it may break on the first drop is like saying that a Ferrari isn't premium because it may scratch/get dents in its first accident. Just saying maybe if you own a Ferrari or an expensive phone just be a little more careful.
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To be clear, I was really looking forward to the S7 edge. Maybe it is just expectations for mobile phones. I'll let others wordsmith "premium". For me, premium is paid for appearance and performance. I'm expecting scratches and dents. But cracked at 2 feet?
Everyone product category has a level of expected performance, durability (and in cases of cars, Safety) for that specific category.
Using the analogy of a Ferrari is a bit of a stretch and false analogy. Nonetheless, to use your analogy, For a Ferrari, you expect power/speed, quality materials, sexy appearance, and if you hit something going 25 mph, you survive. The last part, you expect of any motor vehicle. It's a pretty low bar. If I drove it 200 mph, I would have NO expectation of surviving. There are certain things you expect from a car (let alone a premium car).
For a premium phone, you expect power/speed, quality, some sex appeal, and if you drop 2 feet, it doesn't crack. The last part, you expect of any mobile phone. It's a pretty low bar. If I dropped 20 feet, I would have no expectation of it surviving. Mobile phones are built with the expectation of a typical life of a mobile phone. Yes, that includes drops. And I'm pretty sure all mobile phone manufactures do drop test and built to it.
A friend responded that she dropped her S7 edge around 10 times with no issue. Yes, that is what I would expect! (ignore that that 10 drops in 2 weeks would be considered pretty clumsy by any standard). I don't necessary understand why others have lower expectations of a mobile phone.
Another way to think about it is to compare to how competitors treat "premium". Remember iphone 6 bend-gate? I never thought of putting a phone in my back pocket, but peoples expectation is that a phone is mobile and doesn't bend. Frankly I was surprised Apple made folks whole. The difference? A premium service for a premium product. I'm not saying Apple is perfect. IMHO, it is better than Samsung in their approach.
I just did a search on google, and discover review sites warning that the S7 edge is much easier to crack. Wish I knew that before hand. It was my mistake to assume S7 edge would be similar quality as S6 edge +. How many here have seen drop test of S6 on youtube? Amazing.
Really sad given that S7 edge has so much potential. Now, I have to look at a $800 Samsung "premium" everyday. I think others are more forgiving then me with this experience. I've not given up on Android. Just Samsung "premium".
my 2 cents.
tuannyc said:
To be clear, I was really looking forward to the S7 edge. Maybe it is just expectations for mobile phones. I'll let others wordsmith "premium". For me, premium is paid for appearance and performance. I'm expecting scratches and dents. But cracked at 2 feet?
Everyone product category has a level of expected performance, durability (and in cases of cars, Safety) for that specific category.
Using the analogy of a Ferrari is a bit of a stretch and false analogy. Nonetheless, to use your analogy, For a Ferrari, you expect power/speed, quality materials, sexy appearance, and if you hit something going 25 mph, you survive. The last part, you expect of any motor vehicle. It's a pretty low bar. If I drove it 200 mph, I would have NO expectation of surviving. There are certain things you expect from a car (let alone a premium car).
For a premium phone, you expect power/speed, quality, some sex appeal, and if you drop 2 feet, it doesn't crack. The last part, you expect of any mobile phone. It's a pretty low bar. If I dropped 20 feet, I would have no expectation of it surviving. Mobile phones are built with the expectation of a typical life of a mobile phone. Yes, that includes drops. And I'm pretty sure all mobile phone manufactures do drop test and built to it.
A friend responded that she dropped her S7 edge around 10 times with no issue. Yes, that is what I would expect! (ignore that that 10 drops in 2 weeks would be considered pretty clumsy by any standard). I don't necessary understand why others have lower expectations of a mobile phone.
Another way to think about it is to compare to how competitors treat "premium". Remember iphone 6 bend-gate? I never thought of putting a phone in my back pocket, but peoples expectation is that a phone is mobile and doesn't bend. Frankly I was surprised Apple made folks whole. The difference? A premium service for a premium product. I'm not saying Apple is perfect. IMHO, it is better than Samsung in their approach.
I just did a search on google, and discover review sites warning that the S7 edge is much easier to crack. Wish I knew that before hand. It was my mistake to assume S7 edge would be similar quality as S6 edge +. How many here have seen drop test of S6 on youtube? Amazing.
Really sad given that S7 edge has so much potential. Now, I have to look at a $800 Samsung "premium" everyday. I think others are more forgiving then me with this experience. I've not given up on Android. Just Samsung "premium".
my 2 cents.
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There's a lot more to consider. They made millions of those phones and can't expect them to have the exact same build (while yes, they are all very close). Also, the drop has to be taken into consideration. If your friend drops hers 10 times on carpet or from like 1 feet, sure it won't get damaged. If you drop it from 2 feet on concrete, now that's a different story. The angle to which it drops and lend also makes a big difference. The device isn't it's strongest on every angle and some will definitely break it easily (take an egg for example, which is hard to break at the top and bottom but sides are flimsy).
Anyway, just this to say that while I agree it shouldn't break so easily. It can and will happen depending on quite a few facts, whether it is a "premium" device or not.
As a side note, Apple sell "premium" devices as well for the same price which also break and crack, comparing them is pointless without all the facts They'd have to be put through the exact same drop (angle, speed, material on which they drop) and even then, they'd both have angles at which they resist/survive better and worse since they're built differently.
How's its durability, i saw a bend test on youtube which he failed badly(broke)...
So im now interested in the real life test...
Where do u keep the phone, special purse or pocket?
Never had such a large phone so i cant imagine having it in the front pocket, even more sitting with it in the front pocket...
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In real life test, it's pretty much durable. It would not bend unless you do it intentionally with great force. For safety, just put a hard case. That's it.
About big size, No matter, how much big phone you get till 6", you easily get used to it. RN3 is just 5.5", you get used to it in only 1-2 days. There's no issue for me in keeping in my trousers' pockets. Though, while riding or driving, it's little bit difficult to pull out the phone quickly during a call. You can easily sit while keeping it in pocket. No issue.
InterrtuptoR said:
How's its durability, i saw a bend test on youtube which he failed badly(broke)...
So im now interested in the real life test...
Where do u keep the phone, special purse or pocket?
Never had such a large phone so i cant imagine having it in the front pocket, even more sitting with it in the front pocket...
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With regards to display size, MIUI has that "one-handed" feature where it makes the full screen in 4.5 inch, 4 inch & 3.5 inch of the screen which is very useful. I find this phone really durable, but I recommend a case for the grip. Phone has fallen twice, once from neck level but I managed to break the fall(slightly). I havent noticed any scartches/ cracks. I recommend you buy it, battery is amazing , ROM support is winderful & performance is easily sufficient for a heavy user.
I recommend this device. It is very beautiful and has an amazing battery! It lasts all day for those more demanding users. He's not that fragile, but it's not the toughest market. Phones today are very thin and it leaves more fragile.