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Samsung's Epic 4G Commercial

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rPktfRx2fgc
Master Chief!!

Thankfully Samsung is handling this ad and not Sprint. Not as good as the Vibrant ad (Avatar helped) but it will certainly garner attention that's desperately needed.

That commercial is awesome, it makes me want the Epic and Halo: Reach more. Both are gonna be Epic!

I think the commercial was stupid, but not any worse than other phone commercials.
Starts out with intense Halo action cut scene, *but wait* its actually video thats being played on a cellphone!
Don't really say anything about the phone itself other than the s.amoled screen. Nothing mysterious like the Verizon Droid commercials that leaves a lingering sense of curiosity.
More like they are saying "look at this awesome game coming out, now look at this awesome phone!"

NeonMonster said:
I think the commercial was stupid, but not any worse than other phone commercials.
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I agree. I thought the commercial was kinda dumb and I doubt anyone will buy the phone based on that.

Looking back ... Samsung/ Sprint let this phone get steam rolled by the Evo ....
just wasn't right .... then i think we all remember the whole Froyo wait they promised it a month after release but ended up taking a few months well.... then we said "oo they took so long with Froyo ... they're sure to release GB soon" ... Lol look where are we now -_-
Samsung's motto should be "Same **** different day"

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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5BZci-L5xiM
Try this.

LOL ... cool commercial , I had not seen that before ...... maybe they gonna use a Transformers clip for the Prime ?

Sprint announcement tonight ..

I just hope the people who are overly complaining stay that way. One thing that blows my mind is when someone complains before they even see the product. Now don't get me wrong I know everyone want a evo 2, but nothing wrong with sprint trying something new out. And to those threatening to leave your contract because of this, lol like people haven't said this before and got raped with no lube by the next carrier you went to - give me a break.
[update] This phone is horrid, i tried to give them the benefit of the doubt, and i guess you can't do that with sprint (my first time signing up with them in sept ember), oh well wait for MWC.

What time is the announcement suppose to b I just wanna know what it is since its an "industry first"
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Addictedtothegreenguy said:
What time is the announcement suppose to b I just wanna know what it is since its an "industry first"
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6 pm eastern time I believe

Ok thx
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anybody know if there will be a live stream?

Rydah805 said:
anybody know if there will be a live stream?
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http://www.phonearena.com/news/Spri...today-live-coverage-starts-at-6pm-EST_id16505
Don't know about a stream though

Now, I wonder if I can stream this on my phone.....that would be an industry first

muppetman462 said:
Now, I wonder if I can stream this on my phone.....that would be an industry first
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Hehehe I'm sure engadget will have a live blog

muppetman462 said:
Now, I wonder if I can stream this on my phone.....that would be an industry first
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Why couldn't you?

Sprint via Twitter update said it will not be live streamed. But said to watch their Twitter as it'll be updated as the event progresses.
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mbaseball3 said:
Sprint via Twitter update said it will not be live streamed. But said to watch their Twitter as it'll be updated as the event progresses.
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There you go....I guess I'll have to watch twitter....

I sense rage in the op
from my phone duh

muppetman462 said:
Now, I wonder if I can stream this on my phone.....that would be an industry first
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that would be a first but they can't even get Qik to work right. They need to enhance the service before bringing some phone with a hinge into the mix. EVO's screen is big enough WTF am I gonna really do with 2 and 3D don't ever go there. I need a 3D phone like I need a hole in my head. I can put my foot on a hinge while Sprint wears some 3D glasses and kickem in the face. This is upsetting.

qhinton said:
that would be a first but they can't even get Qik to work right. They need to enhance the service before bringing some phone with a hinge into the mix. EVO's screen is big enough WTF am I gonna really do with 2 and 3D don't ever go there. I need a 3D phone like I need a hole in my head. I can put my foot on a hinge while Sprint wears some 3D glasses and kickem in the face. This is upsetting.
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What you need is some basic punctuation and grammar lessons. QIK works just fine for me. every time i've fired it up, it works exactly as described. as for the rest of it, is there any point to getting bent outta shape by an announcement that hasn't happened?

qhinton said:
that would be a first but they can't even get Qik to work right. They need to enhance the service before bringing some phone with a hinge into the mix. EVO's screen is big enough WTF am I gonna really do with 2 and 3D don't ever go there. I need a 3D phone like I need a hole in my head. I can put my foot on a hinge while Sprint wears some 3D glasses and kickem in the face. This is upsetting.
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No one, not even you knows the full truth of what's coming out. So don't go beating on rumors and talk cause that just puts you in the middle of crowd. Hell, even if it does turn out to be 3d dual screen and what ever else the rumors report, you've got no idea of the specs. That's our favorite report. So hold your pants on. We've got what, another hour to go? Or some crap like that.
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mbaseball3 said:
No one, not even you knows the full truth of what's coming out. So don't go beating on rumors and talk cause that just puts you in the middle of crowd. Hell, even if it does turn out to be 3d dual screen and what ever else the rumors report, you've got no idea of the specs. That's our favorite report. So hold your pants on. We've got what, another hour to go? Or some crap like that.
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You have a point. Even if it is 3D(which i'm NOT a fan of) what if it's some 2ghz beast-mode phone?? All we gotta do is wait for the community here to get there hands on it. i'm sure it'll be usable in no time!

im getting excited and maybe industry and maybe they will release it tomm

nvm haha.
I cant wait to see what this will be! dont let us down sprint.

aimbdd said:
nvm haha.
I cant wait to see what this will be! dont let us down sprint.
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Lol don't worry, sprint will! Lol
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mykenyc said:
I just hope the people who are overly complaining stay that way. One thing that blows my mind is when someone complains before they even see the product. Now don't get me wrong I know everyone want a evo 2, but nothing wrong with sprint trying something new out. And to those threatening to leave your contract because of this, lol like people haven't said this before and got raped with no lube by the next carrier you went to - give me a break.
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Well just an FYI.. the plan im switching to on Verizon is only $10 a month more than what im paying on Sprint. And I get LTE inside my house so its worth it to me.

Tell HTC how happy you are with the locked bootloaders

Hey guys,
here is HTC Facebook page.
Looks like it is starting to pick up with people complaining about the bootloader being locked.
Maybe we can all jump on there and let them know how happy we are that they are doing this, along with what other phones we will be buying now.
Hit thanks!

Couldn't you just have posted this in here?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1094253
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dirkyd3rk said:
Couldn't you just have posted this in here?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1094253
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lol some one is cranky

dirkyd3rk said:
Couldn't you just have posted this in here?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1094253
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He did the right thing.

CheesyNutz said:
lol some one is cranky
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Lol, maybe...... happens when you don't get any in the morning.
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dirkyd3rk said:
Lol, maybe...... happens when you don't get any in the morning.
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lmao well that'd explain why you're usually a ****
OH SNAP

Lmfao.......
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conqu1stador said:
lmao well that'd explain why you're usually a ****
OH SNAP
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:rolls eyes: im not usually a ****, just sometimes ..... *bastard*
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conqu1stador said:
lmao well that'd explain why you're usually a ****
OH SNAP
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LOL...
Thanks guys.
Its not like i put it in the Dev section... Jeeze

conqu1stador said:
lmao well that'd explain why you're usually a ****
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Men who live in chocolate factories with bunch of little orange dudes shouldn't point fingers.

tejasrichard said:
Men who live in chocolate factories with bunch of little orange dudes shouldn't point fingers.
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Hahahahahaha im done!
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lmao...wtf is really going on lol

Well. I posted. Think ill post again. This really pisses me off.
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tejasrichard said:
Men who live in chocolate factories with bunch of little orange dudes shouldn't point fingers.
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Damn you, Tejas!
*shameface*
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Off topic: Im also sad because my 1yr old LG 46" LCD went out this morning. Sucker just shut off while I was watching it, doesn't show any sign if life. Glad I bought the bestbuy blk tie they will swap it out. Still pissed though. Grrr
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I just checked the HTC fan page. Only one post on that entire first page is NOT about the locked bootloader. That's just amazing to me. Question is, will HTC listen to what the customer wants?

SilverStone641 said:
I just checked the HTC fan page. Only one post on that entire first page is NOT about the locked bootloader. That's just amazing to me. Question is, will HTC listen to what the customer wants?
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yeah i saw the page too but they won't change it before launch... something made them do this to the 3d. basically i think htc is saying them do not support flashing custom roms.
ill stick to my new nexus s 4g thanks!

Here is what i wrote,
Signed/Encrypted bootloaders... Come on HTC... This really pisses me off. Think about it, really, what are you losing here? Almost nothing. It is the persons choice to root, so you lose no quality control.
But back onto the actually point. Signing/encrypting bootloaders or other functions of a device that a consumer owns was considered a radical idea. It was frowned upon and was thought of as childish. And that is how you guys are acting, childish. You lock down your phones because your scared of what.... progress?
I understand there are some problems for you with rooting. For example, free wireless tethering, ability to use leaked ROMs and other factors. But this is such a small hand off to wage war with developers. Microsoft did it, Sony did it, even Apple did it.... Look were they all are now. The hackers do everything they can to make sure they can hack and DOMINATE the devices they lock down. In Microsoft's and Sony's case, there is a difference in reason, piracy. Now, tell me, if I can already install any app on my phone, what piracy are you protecting users form by not allowing them to do anything custom with their phone?
You have brought the whole world a step backwards, as a lot of people believe in your philosophies, and eventually will standardize them. What this about to start is enormous, there is no problem right now for you because people aren't even trying to hack your gay signature checks. Why? Because those developers DONT BUY THAT PHONE. ------->DONT<---- Buy that phone. Now, once that this standdard is implemented with every single modern phone, you guys will be tormented by the constant stream of hacks and exploits the a full force of developers can bring. You will be stressed to the point as the iPhone jailbreaking scene replicates itself to Android devices.
I mean come on HTC, do you really want to start all of this? I wouldn't. By not locking down your devices, you gain more customers(even though its a small percent that would leave because of your decisions), you gain a better view from people as a good company, and you get the benefit of geeks saying good things about you on their blogs. Yes HTC, thats were all the reviews come from, US. We will spare you no mercy in our reviews if you condemn us to this treatment any longer.
On a final note, i hope to rethink your decisions to sign/encrypt bootloaders and other parts of the phone. The whole point of Android is to be OPEN, not CLOSED. Thats what makes it different. The point is to be open, no matter what COST or FACTORS convince you otherwise. I do not even want to buy the HTC Evo 3D now because of your changes. Now HTC, rethink what you have done, please, and see if you can change it before it gets out of hand. In the end, you are the company that gets to make the decisions, but we are the consumers who buy your products.
Thanks so much for a great ride so far HTC,
You will be missed
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HTC responded back.....
" HTC
Update on Bootloaders Thanks so much for providing feedback, we hear your concerns. Your satisfaction is a top priority for us and we're working hard to ensure you have great experiences with our phones. We're reviewing the issue and our policy around bootloaders and will provide more information soon...."
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So does this mean the Evo 3d can never be rooted? Or does it just make it more difficult ?
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Let's see an iPhone owner do this!

http://gizmodo.com/5809847/police-shooting-video-saved-by-hidden-memory-card-in-witness-mouth
The police = iphone
The clever guy = Android/htc evo
Who wins?

starplaya93 said:
http://gizmodo.com/5809847/police-shooting-video-saved-by-hidden-memory-card-in-witness-mouth
The police = iphone
The clever guy = Android/htc evo
Who wins?
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To me it seems ridiculous that he was a bystander that just happened to be there and decided to catch it on tape. How is that illegal? Nothing he was doing was illegal at all. To top it off the cops pull guns on him? Sounds like Miami police has problems.

I find it impressive that he was able to get the micro-sd card out of the evo fast enough. That thing tends to be a pain to remove let alone when you are in a hurry.

Here is the direct video.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RXpMzT5yGp8&feature=youtube_gdata_player
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novanosis85 said:
Here is the direct video.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RXpMzT5yGp8&feature=youtube_gdata_player
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One of the users in the comments read this in a article.
"He didn't have a weapon. He hit a police officer earlier that day with his car. The officer was not severly injured and was part of the five that took part in this shooting. They found him later that day, surrounded him, yelled at him to put his hands on his head, and proceeded to unload 90 bullets on him, four innocent bystanders were hit by the cops during this exchange."
Sounds to me they have some really bad cops.

splmonster said:
To me it seems ridiculous that he was a bystander that just happened to be there and decided to catch it on tape. How is that illegal? Nothing he was doing was illegal at all. To top it off the cops pull guns on him? Sounds like Miami police has problems.
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Unfortunately anybody can be a cop nowadays...and that's what happens when you give power to week minds, it's abused.
No offense to cops, i'm sure there are good ones also it's just that the pre-requisites to becoming a cop should be harder and more particular imo. Then again, there is already a shortage of police. So what can you do.

starplaya93 said:
Unfortunately anybody can be a cop nowadays...and that's what happens when you give power to week minds, it's abused.
No offense to cops, i'm sure there are good ones also it's just that the pre-requisites to becoming a cop should be harder and more particular imo. Then again, there is already a shortage of police. So what can you do.
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Yeah indeed.. It's sad what power can do to somebody.

starplaya93 said:
Unfortunately anybody can be a cop nowadays...and that's what happens when you give power to week minds, it's abused.
No offense to cops, i'm sure there are good ones also it's just that the pre-requisites to becoming a cop should be harder and more particular imo. Then again, there is already a shortage of police. So what can you do.
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They should do harsher test like the FBI do.
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What the duck does this have to do with an iPhone?

goodboynyc said:
What the duck does this have to do with an iPhone?
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IPhone smashed on ground,guy can't remove and hide an SD card...
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Pretty soon well see iPhone owners use an new and revolutionary pull down notification too.
That's pretty bad, cops pointing thief guns at the bystanders. I don't see anything wrong with recording their actions. Its should be encouraged.

phatmanxxl said:
Pretty soon well see iPhone owners use an new and revolutionary pull down notification too.
That's pretty bad, cops pointing thief guns at the bystanders. I don't see anything wrong with recording their actions. Its should be encouraged.
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Believe it or not but I never had any negative feelings towards ios until the announcement of ios 5. Pretty amazing how gullible people are and apple feeds on it perfectly...
I can see why cops wouldn't want this posted on the internet, since it could potentially show their faces and make them vulnerable, but imo that just comes with the territory. They have all that power and it's only right that ordinary citizens have some sort of check on them

I from Miami and the police there is more crooked than a broken finger.
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starplaya93 said:
Believe it or not but I never had any negative feelings towards ios until the announcement of ios 5. Pretty amazing how gullible people are and apple feeds on it perfectly...
I can see why cops wouldn't want this posted on the internet, since it could potentially show their faces and make them vulnerable, but imo that just comes with the territory. They have all that power and it's only right that ordinary citizens have some sort of check on them
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I filmed a woman maybe 5'4 70 pounds wet being slammed to the ground multiple times here in Orlando by the police. There are more citizens than police yet we let them treat us like this.
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I saw this on channel 4 news today in south florida.

DirtyShroomz said:
I filmed a woman maybe 5'4 70 pounds wet being slammed to the ground multiple times here in Orlando by the police. There are more citizens than police yet we let them treat us like this.
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the android community should take a stand!

starplaya93 said:
the android community should take a stand!
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Funny thing is she wasn't doing anything whatsoever not even screaming, fighting, she was just saying to allow her to sit because they had her face down in the middle of the street in nasty sewer water... Assholes
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novanosis85 said:
Here is the direct video.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RXpMzT5yGp8&feature=youtube_gdata_player
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crazy video

There a way to get the SD card out quick? With guns in your face?
I think he probably took his smashed phone after the fact that the police were stupid and got it out
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There is no way he took the sd card out while the video was being shot, because you have to remove the battery. This would turn the phone off, which means he can't be recording like he is till the end..

Samsung ad JOKES

This is too funny peeps check.it
What your thoughts?
http://mashable.com/2011/11/22/samsung-lampoons-apple-mania/
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rikz112 said:
This is too funny peeps check.it
What your thoughts?
http://mashable.com/2011/11/22/samsung-lampoons-apple-mania/
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nice video buddy..haha made me laugh

Read some of the responses at the bottom of the link, Seriously some people need to get a sense of humour.
nice find. And a great advert by Samsung.

bungknees said:
Read some of the responses at the bottom of the link, Seriously some people need to get a sense of humour.
nice find. And a great advert by Samsung.
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Most people tend to lose their sense of humor when fun is poked at things they own, particularly when it's an Apple product.
Unless I missed it, there's not a single Apple logo or mention of the word "Apple" or "iPhone" in the ad. And as to all the sad people who are saying "waah, don't mock another companies product", um, "Mac Vs PC" ads anyone?
I thought it was simple and amusing.

Agreed. With how often Apple pokes fun at other products I think it's only fair for Samsung to be allowed to do the same. Brilliant ad.
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- I can never get a samsung, I'm Creative
- Dude, you are a barista!
LOL
*looks to iphone*
- That's old school
- It just have a retro thing which I like
- Yeah
- Yeah
Reminded me iSheep ad of Xoom
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8BPFODsob1I

So funny i have one Apple fan boy in my college who has Ip4 and was saying that its camera is better than my S2 . we did a test & he got owned
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SiSL said:
- I can never get a samsung, I'm Creative
- Dude, you are a barista!
LOL
*looks to iphone*
- That's old school
- It just have a retro thing which I like
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hahahah yeah this was the best part

Good depiction of isheep, actually isn't that all the writers of engadget in one line?
Not very funny though imo. Good on Samsung for sticking it to apple either way.

Lol~ I can't imagine how those Apple staffs react after they watched this video.

Nice video

ZRong223 said:
Lol~ I can't imagine how those Apple staffs react after they watched this video.
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They are suing for breach of copyright...

Really funny, love it.

Very Funny, gave me a good chuckle

Saw that video in GSMArena blog today.
Both Apple and Samsung are idiot.
Period.

haha brilliant

ithehappy said:
Saw that video in GSMArena blog today.
Both Apple and Samsung are idiot.
Period.
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Why, and shouldn't that be "idiots"?
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ithehappy said:
Saw that video in GSMArena blog today.
Both Apple and Samsung are idiot.
Period.
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May i ask why you even post on these forums and more's to the point why do you even own a Samsung phone given you have said several times you "hate" Samsung, i mean WTF

This has been very hot on facebook, with many iphone lemmings venting so much anger. It was really cool. The facebook group is called 'ihateapple'. Check it out on facebook and read the comments. There's a very nice story in there.
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This has been very hot on facebook, with many iphone lemmings venting so much anger.
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They should see those:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7xo3hFEWScA
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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3j-iD6wvxQo
They get mad

Muahahaaaa, nice one!
And of course they are all "idiots", they just want our money, not more not less.
But in Samsungs case we're actually getting features for it, not a striped down, limited OS that not only does not use the capabilities of the hardware but even more so prevents any apps to do it as well.
But that's a different story, the ad was great.