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If the outer screen is 9 x 17.4 ratio, and the diagonal size is 5.8 inches, then if I remember geometry (or is it trigonometry?) the screen will be 5.2 in x 2.7 in. That's about half an inch wider and half an inch shorter than the Fold 4, and for me that's great news.
I really don't like diagonal specs, I wish everyone would adopt Width x Height.

a $2k fold...I'd wait and check some reviews before placing order...

jerryhou85 said:
a $2k fold...I'd wait and check some reviews before placing order...
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I would go further than that and say wait 6 months to see how many break...

Fyi, XDA news information:
The Google Pixel Fold is finally here and it's a stunner
Google's first foldable might be the best Pixel we've seen so far.
www.xda-developers.com

Any speculation on how easy it will be to root? I won't consider anything that isn't rootable. Especially for $2K!

Dataman100 said:
Any speculation on how easy it will be to root? I won't consider anything that isn't rootable. Especially for $2K!
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Would imagine it's the same as pixel 7, same hardware more or less. Don't think Google have made an unrootable phone but anything is possible

tangmu said:
I really don't like diagonal specs, I wish everyone would adopt Width x Height.
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AMEN !!!!!

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Galaxy mega - implications for Note 3

Okay, I had assumed the 6.3 rumors were a massive joke,
But now the 'galaxy mega' is official and it has a 6.3 inch screen!
Good lord.
Size comparison:
Note 2: 151.1 mm x 80.5 mm x 9.44 mm.
Mega 5.8: 162.6 x 82.4 mm x 9 mm
Mega 6.3 : 167.6 mm x 88 mm x 8.0 mm
My initial thoughts:
STOP making phones thinner! Phones are stupid thin. I want my battery life!
After adding the Seido Active case, I am starting to find the Note 2 a bit unwieldly.
I have to mess around with it a bit to get to fit in my pockets. (and it does, but it's an indicator that I'm hitting my limit)
The idea of a phone that is 16mm longer is a turn off for me and probably a deal breaker.
If the screen is unbreakable and I can dump my case, that will help a bit, but in the end
my phone MUST fit in my pants pockets or it's a deal breaker.
But one weird thing, why are the megas so much longer than the note 2? They seem almost 8 mm too 'long'.
Does that mean the note 3, 6.3" would be 160mm long? That might be doable.
Time for another cardboard mockup test.
Wait, it's dual core, not quad (Yeah A15 I know)? Surprising. And yeah, too large for my liking, love my Note II and looks like I'll be sticking with it for a looong time
Don't forget that Galaxy Note 2 and Galaxy Mega is not just a phone... This is PDA in my view. Calling feature is just a bonus.
Galaxy mega looks to me a bad, material wasted strategy from samsung, 5.5 size was enough, 6.3 doesnt provide any justification for kewping it as a phone.
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jonatton said:
Wait, it's dual core, not quad (Yeah A15 I know)? Surprising. And yeah, too large for my liking, love my Note II and looks like I'll be sticking with it for a looong time
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Only 1.5G of RAM as well.
I'll stick with my 2G thanks.
I think I'll wait and see if I can snag an international version of the Note 8.0.
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I think I'll wait and see if I can snag an international version of the Note 8.0.
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I saw a guy take a phone call on one of those the other day. I couldn't help but laugh out loud. He wasn't impressed.
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Galaxy mega looks to me a bad, material wasted strategy from samsung
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That's what people said about the original Note!
Personally, I don't see the point of both the 6.3" and the 5.8", but their must be a specific strategy here.
My theory is that these two devices are essentially testing the water for a larger screened Note 3.
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foxmeister said:
That's what people said about the original Note!
Personally, I don't see the point of both the 6.3" and the 5.8", but their must be a specific strategy here.
My theory is that these two devices are essentially testing the water for a larger screened Note 3.
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Dave
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No way the note 3 will be bigger than 6.3 inches. I just think that these are for folks in small markets that can't afford the high end notes or Galaxy s phones. These 2 phones are mid tier, more affordable and still offer all the touchwiz features including air view, air gestures and all that.
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No way the note 3 will be bigger than 6.3 inches. I just think that these are for folks in small markets that can't afford the high end notes or Galaxy s phones. These 2 phones are mid tier, more affordable and still offer all the touchwiz features including air view, air gestures and all that.
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I don't mean that the Note 3 will be bigger than thesw devices - just that Samsung is testing the market to see how big they can go, but doing so in a fashion that won't dilute the Note brand.
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Dave
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foxmeister said:
I don't mean that the Note 3 will be bigger than thesw devices - just that Samsung is testing the market to see how big they can go, but doing so in a fashion that won't dilute the Note brand.
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yes I totally agree with that.
barondebxl said:
No way the note 3 will be bigger than 6.3 inches. I just think that these are for folks in small markets that can't afford the high end notes or Galaxy s phones. These 2 phones are mid tier, more affordable and still offer all the touchwiz features including air view, air gestures and all that.
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He guys...
Before i had the N7100 I had the GTP6800 tab 7.7 this Tab had everything that i needed, tab and phone in one. Business and private combined... Loved it, but just too big to carry along for daily use. I do miss the 160 dpi tablet interface and screen layout. I now use the N7100 with 280 dpi and some app with 240 dpi for convenience. .
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I think that the 6.3 inch Mega would be a good alternative for business and private use that is just big enough to carry around. There is a market for this for sure.. Samsung isnt stupid.. the evolve / adapt to the needs of the consumer. Think about the flex screens that they are working on. Just to get a 6.3 inch to be a new standard, they are making a beginning. the 6.3 is all strategy and adapting to the future imho.
Anyway...hope to get my hands on the Mega soon =)
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Axelman
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Axelman8 said:
He guys...
Before i had the N7100 I had the GTP6800 tab 7.7 this Tab had everything that i needed, tab and phone in one. Business and private combined... Loved it, but just too big to carry along for daily use. I do miss the 160 dpi tablet interface and screen layout. I now use the N7100 with 280 dpi and some app with 240 dpi for convenience. .
MyPoint
I think that the 6.3 inch Mega would be a good alternative for business and private use that is just big enough to carry around. There is a market for this for sure.. Samsung isnt stupid.. the evolve / adapt to the needs of the consumer. Think about the flex screens that they are working on. Just to get a 6.3 inch to be a new standard, they are making a beginning. the 6.3 is all strategy and adapting to the future imho.
Anyway...hope to get my hands on the Mega soon =)
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Axelman
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I don't think so dude, I understand Samsung is testing the water to see what people think about it, but anything bigger than 6.3 inches would without a doubt be in tablet territory and 6.3 inch is already a stretch. Think about it for a second, the 6.3 inch mega is almost a full inch bigger than the note 2..... I just don't see it being the new standard. But I do think some ppl would love it. I love bigger phone but 6.3 inches I would not do.
The note 2 is at about the limit for me so far as size goes. It fits into my pocket but only just.
Sent from the mighty Note II.
Hehe they just keep pushing the boundary. And why not, we keep following it.
Thought the original iPhone was too big at the time - got one - got used to it.
Thought the One X (or S2) was too big - got one, got used to it.
Thought the Note II was ridiculously big - got one, got used to it.
However the line must be somewhere??
I think for me the line is absolutely with the Note II. This is just of the size that it fits and can be semi comfortably used with one hand. Any bigger is just too much (though I said that about the One X, so I can see where they're coming from, but I think I mean it this time).
What strikes me as odd is that the spec is so backwards. Dual core? 1.5GB? And no pen. It's like they're aiming purely for the "phone as an equivalent of a wang size contest" market and I'm not sure that'll work as the Note II has other things going for it like high end spec, S-Pen, super battery etc.
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What strikes me as odd is that the spec is so backwards. Dual core? 1.5GB? And no pen. It's like they're aiming purely for the "phone as an equivalent of a wang size contest" market and I'm not sure that'll work as the Note II has other things going for it like high end spec, S-Pen, super battery etc.
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I remember when i had my mytouch 4G, after a while i was thinking : I'm quite happy with this phone - i just wish the screen was bigger. The note is meant for those people, I think. I bet the mid range large screen market is pretty decent.
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Cloudane said:
Hehe they just keep pushing the boundary. And why not, we keep following it.
What strikes me as odd is that the spec is so backwards. Dual core? 1.5GB? And no pen. It's like they're aiming purely for the "phone as an equivalent of a wang size contest" market and I'm not sure that'll work as the Note II has other things going for it like high end spec, S-Pen, super battery etc.
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That's actually an A15 dual core. Probably better then the A9 Quad Core on Note 2.
And the Mali T-604 GPU on that thing will run circles around our Note2. It's used to power 2560x1600 Nexus 10 tablet. At 720x1280 it might be the fastest device yet!
In fact, the 1.5GB and inferior screen are the only things that differentiate it from the top offerings (S/Note lines). It will be a powerhouse anyway.
No S-Pen is obvious, it's not of the Note pedigree.
But if priced correctly, this can be a ridiculously good offering... well... for people with oversized hands, anyway.
But still.. how come samsung just didnt save those screen sizes for future Note's line up :/
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The places where I keep my phone/smartphone have ALWAYS been the same, they don't grow nor shrink: fanny pack, jeans back pocket, jacket pocket.
So, the ideal smartphones dimensions DO NOT CHANGE with time. They don't for me and they don't for anybody else.
People marvelled at the first 4"/4.3" displays and many started to scream "it's too big!!" (especially Apple following morons). Then, most people got accustomed to them, "understood" them and started to like them (and buy them in droves).
I was just waiting... (and enjoying my Galaxy S, SII, Note and Note II in the meantime)
With today's tech's state of the art (RE weight, thinness, bezel etc) a 6.3"/6.5" is just PERFECT for me. It's the screen size I have ALWAYS wanted.
Any bigger and it wouldn't fit where I have always kept my smartphones (and phones before them), any smaller and I am "wasting space" and loosing out on what I could easily carry around, enjoy and take full advantage of.
When a smartphone doesn't fit where I carry it well, then I call it a tablet..
I will be pretty pissed if the Note III will have a 5.9" display (which will likely have) when the Mega has a 6.3" one.
I would instantly get a Note III even if it didn't have ANY improvement or spec bump over the Note II BUT a bigger display but at the same time I won't downgrade to a slower CPU and, above all, less RAM (not to mention loosing the S-Pen which I don't use all that often but I do appreciate the times I use it). So that's why I can't get the 6.3" Mega.
I am really disappointed to read some of the things written here on the NOTE II forum, a lot of it is just the garbage usually spouted off by the ignorant average user (especially Apple users, Apple is the one company whose HW and SW philosophy I hate the guts of).
In short: bring it on Samsung! We POWERUSERS who actually NEED and USE the full gamut of capabilities of today's smartphones instead of "wearing" them like fashion accessories (**** useless garbage like iPhones, HTC One, Lumia 920 and the rest of their ilk), appreciate big screens, removable batteries, top specs, lots of memory space, the most complete set of HW features, the most powerful mobile OS with tons of added SW features AND PLASTIC/POLYCARBONATE build over ****ing metal bodies, are calling for it!!
xdapao3 said:
The places where I keep my phone/smartphone have ALWAYS been the same, they don't grow nor shrink: fanny pack, jeans back pocket, jacket pocket.
So, the ideal smartphones dimensions DO NOT CHANGE with time. They don't for me and they don't for anybody else.
People marvelled at the first 4"/4.3" displays and many started to scream "it's too big!!" (especially Apple following morons). Then, most people got accustomed to them, "understood" them and started to like them (and buy them in droves).
I was just waiting... (and enjoying my Galaxy S, SII, Note and Note II in the meantime)
With today's tech's state of the art (RE weight, thinness, bezel etc) a 6.3"/6.5" is just PERFECT for me. It's the screen size I have ALWAYS wanted.
Any bigger and it wouldn't fit where I have always kept my smartphones (and phones before them), any smaller and I am "wasting space" and loosing out on what I could easily carry around, enjoy and take full advantage of.
When a smartphone doesn't fit where I carry it well, then I call it a tablet..
I will be pretty pissed if the Note III will have a 5.9" display (which will likely have) when the Mega has a 6.3" one.
I would instantly get a Note III even if it didn't have ANY improvement or spec bump over the Note II BUT a bigger display but at the same time I won't downgrade to a slower CPU and, above all, less RAM (not to mention loosing the S-Pen which I don't use all that often but I do appreciate the times I use it). So that's why I can't get the 6.3" Mega.
I am really disappointed to read some of the things written here on the NOTE II forum, a lot of it is just the garbage usually spouted off by the ignorant average user (especially Apple users, Apple is the one company whose HW and SW philosophy I hate the guts of).
In short: bring it on Samsung! We POWERUSERS who actually NEED and USE the full gamut of capabilities of today's smartphones instead of "wearing" them like fashion accessories (**** useless garbage like iPhones, HTC One, Lumia 920 and the rest of their ilk), appreciate big screens, removable batteries, top specs, lots of memory space, the most complete set of HW features, the most powerful mobile OS with tons of added SW features AND PLASTIC/POLYCARBONATE build over ****ing metal bodies, are calling for it!!
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HELL YEAHHH!
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Id love a phone with 6.5" screen xD (max for me)
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OFFICIAL Nexus 10 2 specs and pic!!!

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
feves said:
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
vernmcc said:
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?
Angus66 said:
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 ??
cderrick14 said:
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)
jmj12us said:
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....
Angus66 said:
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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SacTappingUni said:
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..
andyroo54 said:
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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andyroo54 said:
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.

Nexus 10 vs Nexus 9

I was just wondering if anyone had any thoughts on the Nexus 9? And if I would be worth selling the Nexus 10 and jumping ship out wait until 5.0 lollipop is out and then see how out tablets hold their own.
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I was just wondering if anyone had any thoughts on the Nexus 9? And if I would be worth selling the Nexus 10 and jumping ship out wait until 5.0 lollipop is out and then see how out tablets hold their own.
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Wait for the update. It's said to have improved performance on nexus devices.
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I'm gonna wait for the update on mine. I really hope it improved the tablets performance and battery life. Because my batteries starting to suck. If it doesn't really make a difference i may sell mine but i probably won't get the nexus 9. I'm waiting to see how the xperia z4 tab turns out because the z3 compact like like a beast though i want something bigger.
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I'm going to wait and see what "L" brings to the N10. Still a very good device in my opinion.
Having Similar thoughts!
The specs bump up is not that signficant for an 'upgrade' to N9. I would prefer to hold on the nexus 10 unless there is a very good trade in offer.
Yeah I think I'll wait then. I was so disappointed with the kitkat update as it seemed to of made my tablets performance rubbish. When I had it, it was quick, snappy and a dream then the dreaded update and went down hill from there. I hope the 'L' update sorts that. But I can be doing with the wait haha so jealous of the guys with there nexus 4/5 haha.
I love my N10 and don't really have any issues with it. Like many, I use a custom ROM because it seems to get faster response to bug fixes and has more customizations. At first there were only a few ROMs and now there are many of them to choose. If I were to consider an upgrade, it would be to for possibly a bigger unit such as a 12" or 14" - even though I like the 10".
Already ordered Nexus 9. 10's battery is getting weak, screen has the yellow splotch and keeps getting buggier. I may keep the 10 for use around the house, but it won't stay as my daily user.
I think the nexus 9 looks nice, but I'm keeping my 10.
While I do like 4:3 aspect ratio more thatn 16:9, since I do mostly reading on the tablet, I don't see any big improvement on the Nexus 9, so I'm going to keep my N10 for a while.
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The specs bump up is not that signficant for an 'upgrade' to N9. I would prefer to hold on the nexus 10 unless there is a very good trade in offer.
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'Not significant'?? Well i guess it depends in what area. The screen resolution is similar, but the screen cant possibly be anything other than far better. Its got more up to date Wifi, much much faster RAM and more of it, a CPU thats at least 5x faster in raw terms and a GPU thats an order of magnitude faster at least.
And all those specs on the N9 weren't necessary if Lollipop would truly bring an enormous performance update [emoji6]
I think we (the N10) can also forget the "coloring notification bar" like my N5 has with apps which have Material Design (like Gmail: red; Documents: blue; etc), because we didn't have transcluent not bar either with KitKat.
I'm intersted in seeing how well is N10 going to perform with 5.0, but I'm decided on getting the Nexus 9 anyway - I think the 4:3 9" device is a good compromise for using one device at home and outdoors or at university rather than having two separate devices for each task (I currently go to uni with N10 and use N7 at home due to its weight and portability)
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And all those specs on the N9 weren't necessary if Lollipop would truly bring an enormous performance update [emoji6]
I think we (the N10) can also forget the "coloring notification bar" like my N5 has with apps which have Material Design (like Gmail: red; Documents: blue; etc), because we didn't have transcluent not bar either with KitKat.
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So it won't be transparent in lollipop either? That's sad and just seems like a lazy decision. I highly doubt that it lowers performance. Almost every custom rom has it as translucent and I haven't seen any performance drops on there
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abdel12345 said:
So it won't be transparent in lollipop either? That's sad and just seems like a lazy decision. I highly doubt that it lowers performance. Almost every custom rom has it as translucent and I haven't seen any performance drops on there
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I'm not counting on it.
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Lollipop AOSP is being pushed!!
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I'm not counting on it.
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Yep I saw that just now as well. I can't wait hopefully we can get a factory image soon as tonight or tomorrow. (Its 6:36 right now eastern time) and still like 2:30 mountain time I think so its still resonab!e to expect it to day
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I'm still very much sitting on the fence on this one. I use my N10 almost exclusively in portrait mode and find it really heavy and awkward to hold. Plus web browsing (and even PDF editing on large PDF's) on the N10 can still be a sluggish experience. The N9's 4:3 aspect ratio, ~180g weight saving and ultrafast chip would be really helpful in countering my main gripes with the N10.
The initial reviews though don't sound hugely promising - especially about the poor battery life (4-5 hours) and flimsy back cover...
Hm...
Quite a few big reviewers have slated the N9 saying it's simply not worth the price tag.
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Quite a few big reviewers have slated the N9 saying it's simply not worth the price tag.
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Most of them have reviewed it before am 800 mb ota came out to fix any issues. They should've waited and Google should've not let them review until the ota was out. Wait for android authority's review they said they're gonna do it after spending a good amount of time with it. Also it's releasing at the same price point as nexus 10 and 20 dollars cheaper than nexus 10 for 32 GB version. So it's not really bad pricing. People just think that because of the nexus 7 being so cheap. Anyways you pretty much get an upgraded processor, upgraded GPU (which is very much needed for nexus 10) boom sound speakers (though the nexus 10 front speakers are pretty decent themselves) more compact device with only 1 inch smaller screen, much lighter and easier to hold. Slight camera upgrade as well. And probably a better screen even though the resolutions are the same. It's not that much of an upgrade over the nexus 10 but it's an update definitely. I myself am sticking with my nexus 10 since for my needs as a media device and some school stuff it's perfectly capable. Maybe I'll upgrade next year but after the nexus 10 I don't think I'll be getting a tablet anymore. More likely I'll get a touch laptop or one of those two in ones.
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Most of them have reviewed it before am 800 mb ota came out to fix any issues. They should've waited and Google should've not let them review until the ota was out. Wait for android authority's review they said they're gonna do it after spending a good amount of time with it. Also it's releasing at the same price point as nexus 10 and 20 dollars cheaper than nexus 10 for 32 GB version. So it's not really bad pricing. People just think that because of the nexus 7 being so cheap. Anyways you pretty much get an upgraded processor, upgraded GPU (which is very much needed for nexus 10) boom sound speakers (though the nexus 10 front speakers are pretty decent themselves) more compact device with only 1 inch smaller screen, much lighter and easier to hold. Slight camera upgrade as well. And probably a better screen even though the resolutions are the same. It's not that much of an upgrade over the nexus 10 but it's an update definitely. I myself am sticking with my nexus 10 since for my needs as a media device and some school stuff it's perfectly capable. Maybe I'll upgrade next year but after the nexus 10 I don't think I'll be getting a tablet anymore. More likely I'll get a touch laptop or one of those two in ones.
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Well the N10 is both moving much more pixels (1600 x 2560) and the density is higher as well (300 ppi vs 288 ppi).

SOLVED! What phone can replace the Nexus 6P [life help]

I decided to get a mint black HTC 10 from swappa, sooo much smaller and everything else is just as great. miss HDR+ but love everything about it. thanks for all your help everyone!
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So I love my 6P, battery life if not so great but I absolutely love the camera! as do most friends and family always saying my pics look amazing!
Anyway, I really hate having a large brick (nexus 6p) in my pocket. I thought in time I would adjust but it's been over a year and I still dislike how large it is -__- so question is simple.... what phone 5 inch ish would you switch too? as far as camera's go, right now I think Moto G5 Plus is the closest thing (with wide pixels 1.4um) but it seems the phone is kinda big also.
Fire away and help a brother out with phone recommendations! Thanks!
I've had my eyes on OnePlus, but I'm waiting for the 5.
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I don't think I could go back to a screen any smaller than 5.5 inches now. It can be unwieldy for sure, so I get that it isn't for everyone. I did love my s6 edge size wise though, and that was only 5.1 inches.
iPhone 7 and no I'm not trolling
shiftr182 said:
I've had my eyes on OnePlus, but I'm waiting for the 5.
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seems like it may be same size as the oneplus 3t which is pretty tall also
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I don't think I could go back to a screen any smaller than 5.5 inches now. It can be unwieldy for sure, so I get that it isn't for everyone. I did love my s6 edge size wise though, and that was only 5.1 inches.
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yeah, i like that about Samsungs phones but that's where it starts and ends. GS7 camera can't compare to the 6P
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iPhone 7 and no I'm not trolling
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If apple had a more open system like android then maybe....
The regular sized Google Pixel, if you can get you hands on one. LOL!
drago10029 said:
seems like it may be same size as the oneplus 3t which is pretty tall also
yeah, i like that about Samsungs phones but that's where it starts and ends. GS7 camera can't compare to the 6P
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What? You're joking right? The 6p camera is only alright, while the s7 is one of the best. I'm pretty sure you're being facetious though.
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The regular sized Google Pixel, if you can get you hands on one. LOL!
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I honestly thought about that but I'm not paying that much for any smartphone,that's like iPhone prices chill.. lol!
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What? You're joking right? The 6p camera is only alright, while the s7 is one of the best. I'm pretty sure you're being facetious though.
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well, I have 2 people close to me with the S7 and having used their phone camera, 6p is a lot better.
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I honestly thought about that but I'm not paying that much for any smartphone,that's like iPhone prices chill.. lol!
well, I have 2 people close to me with the S7 and having used their phone camera, 6p is a lot better.
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Well every single review says otherwise, and as someone who takes a lot of photos in different conditions, even my s6 edge blew it out of the water. You can subjectively feel how you want, but you're factually wrong.
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Well every single review says otherwise, and as someone who takes a lot of photos in different conditions, even my s6 edge blew it out of the water. You can subjectively feel how you want, but you're factually wrong.
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Had a feeling you were one of those, look. i made the thread to get help searching for a smaller phone. if u wanna be all sensitive about Samsung cameras do it somewhere else.
thanks.
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Had a feeling you were one of those, look. i made the thread to get help searching for a smaller phone. if u wanna be all sensitive about Samsung cameras do it somewhere else.
thanks.
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I have no horse in this race, I obviously ended up getting rid of the edge for a reason. I don't stick to any company tbh. I'm just pointing out that what you said is bs lol
I played with the s8+ it's not a bad phone but I'm still on my Nexus 6p
troyd28 said:
I played with the s8+ it's not a bad phone but I'm still on my Nexus 6p
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any thoughts on any phones near the 5 inch mark?
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any thoughts on any phones near the 5 inch mark?
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Pixel, htc 10, s7
lg g5 is actually still a pretty nice phone as well and you can get them for dirt cheap.
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Pixel, htc 10, s7
lg g5 is actually still a pretty nice phone as well and you can get them for dirt cheap.
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well already mentioned the pixels waay too expensive. any idea where the HTC 10 can be bought outside of eBay?
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well already mentioned the pixels waay too expensive. any idea where the HTC 10 can be bought outside of eBay?
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Did you try swappa?
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well already mentioned the pixels waay too expensive. any idea where the HTC 10 can be bought outside of eBay?
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Amazon or directly from HTC.
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Did you try swappa?
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i have not, forgot about it actually. what's your experience with swappa if any?
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Amazon or directly from HTC.
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i did see it on htc website but hoped it coups be had for cheaper considering i paid $450 for my new nexus 6p last year
if u can afford a google pixel then go ahead if not i advice with the Nexus 5x, it has a wonderful camera especially with the HDR+ . but if u want a bigger size then go for the Oneplus 3T. but staying in google phones would be better to keep having the latest software updates.

IPhone 8 unveiled, switching to it from note 8?

The presentation is really boring me. Was hoping apple would shake things up, who think they have? Tempted to return the note? I'm not at all. I await the mate 10, I think that might win the phone of 2017
Yes!
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Yes!
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Definitive answer lol. Fair enough. What will they do in 2 years? They have to go straight to iPhone 11 lol. 9 will never be. Can't believe they pronounced it iPhone 10 lol
Mist definitely!! I mean, I just unboxed my Note 8 literally two hours ago, but i'm such a fanboy, that I just HAVE to have the newest, bestest things in life, even if my current device might be better than the newest bestest one that I'm jumping to. L.O.L.
No way in he*l. I'm never going back to the Apple eco system!
Try as I may, with each yearly unveiling of an Apple phone, I don't see anything that would yank me away from Android. Now I can't say the same for their accessories, because those always look cool and that wide size battery pad looks great, but the phones themselves, eh. Not enough to pull me away from Android. Especially if you compare any of those shown today with the Note8. The stylus on the Note8 is simply the best.
Taken with my note 8. This shouid answer your question I don't abandon I just add to the family lmao btw pictured g6 iPhone 7 plus s8 plus
I'm going to buy the iPhone x on day one, go straight home and put it on eBay for double the price
The cut out on the top of the X is very ugly
Wish note 8 could do 4k 60fps though....
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Wish note 8 could do 4k 60fps though....
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Would be nice. Wish note had upgraded hardware, just would have differentiated it from 6 month old s8! Samsung was lazy this time. Saving money from note 7 problems?
Anyway the benchmark for iPhone x are crazy powerful, but pointless. Current android hardware is powerful enough for anything. Battery technology should be what they concentrate on from now on. And new innovations
http://bgr.com/2017/09/12/iphone-x-benchmark-test-leak-a11-chip-performance/
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Taken with my note 8. This shouid answer your question I don't abandon I just add to the family lmao btw pictured g6 iPhone 7 plus s8 plus
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Baller...:fingers-crossed: :victory:
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The cut out on the top of the X is very ugly
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I agree! It looks ugly as s**t, I don't know what crApple was thinking with that move lol.
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Would be nice. Wish note had upgraded hardware, just would have differentiated it from 6 month old s8! Samsung was lazy this time. Saving money from note 7 problems?
Anyway the benchmark for iPhone x are crazy powerful, but pointless. Current android hardware is powerful enough for anything. Battery technology should be what they concentrate on from now on. And new innovations
http://bgr.com/2017/09/12/iphone-x-benchmark-test-leak-a11-chip-performance/
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The article doesn't say much other than iPhone is faster
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The article doesn't say much other than iPhone is faster
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Heck even Apple won't tell you battery size. Wtf?
iPhone 7 WOW'd me more than the X...easily the ugliest phone of the year lol. looks like a iPhone 3 with a ugly full screen. every other phone company who decide to go with edge to edge screens made a good looking phone. I would be embarrassed to walk around with that thing on my ear. plus the price tag???????damn
Just seems really silly to all of a sudden decide to switch. If someone was that much on the line about which phone, why even bother pre ordering/buying the Note 8. The iPhone still to this day can't do what I need, its why I buy android. I can appreciate it from a distance but until I can install apps from unknown sources it will always be a no go for me. Lets not forget the pen and everything that goes with that. I dont have to screw with itunes, I can manage my files like a COMPUTER. I need something versatile, not shiny and new. I probably wouldnt have gotten the Note 8 if I didnt get half off the price to own it.
Stupid top bezel, No USB C, Hit and miss Face ID with no other biometric option, crappier screen and more expensive. No thanks. If anyone wants it, they you might wanna shell out £1200 for the 256GB iPhone X as the [email protected] will eat your storage in seconds lmao.
Can't wait for my Note8
I heard that T-Mobile is doing a BOGO offer for the iPhone X, so that comes out to be $500 per phone, which isn't bad, providing one wants to get the X. Personally, I'll stay with my Note8. I really love that thing.
How would one go from the Note8 to that? That's like moving backwards.

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