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Samsung Epic 4G Announced

http://www.droiddog.com/android-blog/2010/06/sprint-epic-4g-t-mobile-vibrant/
http://www.mobileburn.com/news.jsp?Id=9843
This is the galaxy s pro.

This is...Epic....

Kcarpenter said:
This is...Epic....
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Did you realize the entire General section was at a halt until you said that? Also, QFT.

I bring all the boys to the yard

Kcarpenter said:
I bring all the boys to the yard
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You and your milkshake?

The name Samsung scares me after the Moment. How are the rest of their phones?

This might be my next phone.

gunnyman said:
The name Samsung scares me after the Moment. How are the rest of their phones?
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Hardware, like most Samsung products, is usually pretty immaculate - can't complain about that. TouchWhiz UI is likely garbage as with most Samsung products software.
So with Root and a competent developer who could get AOSP working - Rockin.

Kcarpenter said:
Hardware, like most Samsung products, is usually pretty immaculate - can't complain about that. TouchWhiz UI is likely garbage as with most Samsung products software.
So with Root and a competent developer who could get AOSP working - Rockin.
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My problems with the moment were hardware related. I'm going to keep an eye on this phone though. I want a kicking 3G phone though since I don't live in a 4G area and hate the idea of paying extra for a feature I won't use.

Kcarpenter said:
Hardware, like most Samsung products, is usually pretty immaculate - can't complain about that. TouchWhiz UI is likely garbage as with most Samsung products software.
So with Root and a competent developer who could get AOSP working - Rockin.
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Also they seem to hate the default way of setting up Android OS. Their file system is pretty bizarre.

every sammy i have owned has sucked.. lol but for every sammy i hated prolly 3 more liked.. so mostly personal pref..
Im happy to see this come to sprint..for one reason..they need it. more android..look at verizon.. lol

This is like phone porn. I'm all horny for touchwiz 3. http://www.engadget.com/2010/06/29/samsung-epic-4g-preview/

Think this will be my next phone, i'm tired of waiting for HTC to put out a killer android phone that has a slide out keyboard. I have had bad experiences with samsung phones in the past (they were before smart phones even existed) but i'm willing to give them one more shot with this phone.

I've never had a Sammy phone. I had a couple Sony Ericsson's and then the HTC Wizard came out, been with HTC ever since. The hard qwerty is what drew me to HTC, I had no idea places like xda existed. It's been over a year since HTC has made a keyboard phone and the HTC Vision has one but I think it's only going to Tmous and I can't do that because they dont have a single 3G tower in Arkansas... I'm presently on AT$T because when I first got a cellular in 2003 Cingular was the best carrier in the state and I'm a creature of habit so I've stuck with them. But, they suck about picking up phones I like, the iPhone has hamstrung their network, and they're handing out free femtocells but when I called about that they basically told me to fu*k off. My two complaints about my TP2 are slowness and no headphone jack. Epic 4G/Galaxy S Pro ameliorates both of those to a t...
So, how do you people like Sprint? They'd save me money and I like the new phone every year... Also, what's the build quality like on sammies? Last question is are they as easy to take apart/repair as HTC phones are?

I have to say that every samsung phone I, or anyone I know has owned, holds up like a tank. They drop them, throw them and step on them and they are fine. I wouldn't be that rough, but its nice to see.

Really? I was a little worried about build quality since they seem to use a lot of plastic and little if any metal. I'd love for Epic's slider to be as firm as the Droid's but wasn't expecting much.

Well, their initial quality is what it is. But they stay in that condition with very good resilliance in my, and my friend's, experience.

I have a sammy dumbphone, the a727, and it has amazing build quality. Soft touch plastic, super thin and light, great battery life.
Samsung can make a good phone if they put their minds to it. The epic seems like the best galaxy phone, mostly because of that soft touch back. Getting the soft touch battery cover for my Pre made it feel five times better, much more solid and durable than the crappy glossy bendy plastic that is default on the pre(and the other galaxy variants).

Can you see how far we've gotten in the world of on the go? =)
Another thing. Isn't this video just beautiful? --> Epic
Note: yes I bumped this ancient ass thread

Shoulon said:
Can you see how far we've gotten in the world of on the go? =)
Another thing. Isn't this video just beautiful? --> Epic
Note: yes I bumped this ancient ass thread
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Hands on the Nexus Two

pretty much the same as galaxy s.... pretty dissapointing
http://gizmodo.com/5676008/hands-on-the-nexus-two-by-samsung

Bah i don't think it's a google phone...they know that nexus owners don't like plastic crap, and want badass cutting edge uber specs with kickass design otherwise they should fire the marketing manager and hire me
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A Google phone that looks like a chinese 3gs...sad
I hope it is only a vanilla galaxy s...that crap can't carry the nexus name...really
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That's too sorry looking...can't be it!

More like hands on Samsung galaxy s. More reason to hold on to my n1.
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sl8125 said:
More like hands on Samsung galaxy s. More reason to hold on to my n1.
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Amen!
10CHAR

And man...nexus s is really the most pathetic name they could give...
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I saw the Nexus Two being an HTC Device, with things like;
4 to 4.3 Inch Super AMOLED Display(Or possibly even Retina?)
1Ghz Dual Core Processor
16GB ROM
1GB RAM
3-5MP Front Facing Camera
5-8MP Back Camera
I recall Google stating that the Nexus One was a phone to revolutionize devices. Thats what it did, when the Nexus One launched it had the largest screen, and the fastest processor in any phone to that date. Where is that with the Nexus Two?!

They needed a story, even if the facts are incorrect.
That cant be the Nexus Two.
I'd rather have a MyTouch 4G.

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It burns, ohh god it burns....

If that really is the Nexus, 2 then I guess my next device might be a Nexus 3? Because I sure as hell am not buying that cheap looking Samsung piece of ..well, you know.
Hugging my Nexus One a little tighter tonight.

F*ck that Nexus 'S' type Sh**t>=O, i really hope this is not true

Old MuckenMire said:
If that really is the Nexus, 2 then I guess my next device might be a Nexus 3? Because I sure as hell am not buying that cheap looking Samsung piece of ..well, you know.
Hugging my Nexus One a little tighter tonight.
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My thoughts exactly. After one day with an N1, I realized just how nice life was away from any Samsung POSI. 6 months later, not one SINGLE complaint. This thing is perfect, and could only improve with next year's technology (screensize/processer etc) today. A Galaxy S model phone, which was available in July would a sick joke.
Desire HD+Duel Processor+Front Camera=Perfect. But I still like the trackball.

Didn't engadget just say that that is a gizmodo mock up?
IMO, this article is sooo full of crap.

good to hear Sammy is working on the Nexus Two. Couple great hardware with software. Damn it's going to blow everything away!

boodies said:
Sammy is working on the Nexus Two. Damn it's going to blow!
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There I fixed it for you

How can samsung call the piece of **** a nexus cause doesnt htc own the nexus name? They made the nexus one. I hope to God this isnt true. I will never own a samsung again

not going to argue with samsung using the best hardware but damn do they love apple's designs or something.
I can't stand that they make the design look like an iphone and touchwiz makes it more like an iphone.
if nexus two looks anything like this, even if it is vanilla android, i'm saving my money for a better looking vanilla android phone.

Can't wait for Nexus Three. lol

I doubt this is real, anyway--a Nexus Two should be, just as the N1 was, ahead of the herd. Certainly not a refresh of an existing model. No way.
Dual-core, Tegra 2 chip, brushed metal unibody, or get the **** out.

Galaxy S3 - I'm in love!

It's a rumor, but looks beautiful. My Vibrant will be 2 years old this summer, and if S3 is true I'm getting it. Yeah, I know about the GPS and Android update of non-support from Samsung/T-Mobile. But I trust Android Devs to release the best ROM & Kernels anyway.
http://www.droidmatters.com/news/samsung-galaxy-s-iii-full-specs-leaked-1-5ghz-exynos-quad-core-4-8-inch-169-display/

I also saw that, the specs are crazy. I'm buying that one for sure. Hopefully thirds time the charm
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If it really is frameless, oh my god... that phone will not be in my hand, but in my pants.

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If it really is frameless, oh my god... that phone will not be in my hand, but in my pants.
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I thought the camera suppose to be 12 MP

Mostdef said:
I thought the camera suppose to be 12 MP
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screw 12, lets do 41.
http://reviews.cnet.com/8301-13970_...as-41-megapixel-camera-phone/?tag=epicStories

ceramic back? sounds like it would crack easily if dropped...

anthonys2r said:
ceramic back? sounds like it would crack easily if dropped...
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That depends solely on the quality of the ceramic material. Some ceramics are the hardest known man made materials and nearly as hard as diamond's.
However knowing Samsung your probably correct lol...
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SkOrPn said:
That depends solely on the quality of the ceramic material. Some ceramics are the hardest known man made materials and nearly as hard as diamond's.
However knowing Samsung your probably correct lol...
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Are you serious??
My friend has taken my vibrant and thrown it at a wall of from atleast 10 ft. away nothing but a scratch on the bezel.
Then he put his iPhone 4S 2 ft away from a wooden desk (school) and literally just PUT it down and the back cracked at the top, internal only though.
these Android phones are tough as hell.

Most bullet proof plates to stop rifle rounds are made of ceramic.
They break so the energy doesn't get transferred to you.

SkOrPn said:
That depends solely on the quality of the ceramic material. Some ceramics are the hardest known man made materials and nearly as hard as diamond's.
However knowing Samsung your probably correct lol...
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Diamonds are not the "hardest" material, in the way of the most difficult material to break, diamonds are actually the hardest material to scratch, they are actually very easy to break with a hammer or maybe dropping them to the floor. But yeah I get your point, samsung is just the new nokia XD.

xriderx66 said:
Are you serious??
My friend has taken my vibrant and thrown it at a wall of from atleast 10 ft. away nothing but a scratch on the bezel.
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Nice friend yah got there
But seriously these phones are tough and I'm sure the Galaxy S III will also hold up rather well to damage (maybe even against a wall like the Vibrant).
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http://www.androidauthority.com/samsung-galaxy-s3-to-be-announced-in-march-launch-in-april-59326/

that...... is beautiful.
really hoping its a 1080p screen & everything works exactly as it should after so many galaxy revisions...

http://pocketnow.com/android/samsun...&utm_campaign=Feed:+pocketnow+(pocketnow.com)
Early GLBenchmark results for a new Samsung device. Looks to possibly be the SGS III. Specs indicate that it may have a 720p screen rather than 1080p.
Take it for what its worth.

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http://pocketnow.com/android/samsun...&utm_campaign=Feed:+pocketnow+(pocketnow.com)
Early GLBenchmark results for a new Samsung device. Looks to possibly be the SGS III. Specs indicate that it may have a 720p screen rather than 1080p.
Take it for what its worth.
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interesting article.. looking at the comments, im hoping it is in fact some sgs2 plus and not the sgs3 :/
it'd be a travesty if the sgs3 had specs like that on release. nothing too special

Screen is too big for me. I'm a fan of the 4" screen on my vibrant. Plus, the vibrant is still getting the latest and greatest! No reason for me to upgrade

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Screen is too big for me. I'm a fan of the 4" screen on my vibrant. Plus, the vibrant is still getting the latest and greatest! No reason for me to upgrade
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The screen won't be as big as you think because there won't be as big of a bezel as there is on the Vibrant.

dpaul007 said:
Screen is too big for me. I'm a fan of the 4" screen on my vibrant. Plus, the vibrant is still getting the latest and greatest! No reason for me to upgrade
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I used to be in this camp. I recently scooped a Galaxy S2 and that size screen is perfect. Fits comfortably in my pants front pocket, I'm 6 foot. The Vibrant feels puny now lol, but the screen resolution at 4.0 inches is perfect. I notice more distortion at 800 x 480 @ 4.52 inches unfortunately.
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JediDru said:
... I notice more distortion at 800 x 480 @ 4.52 inches unfortunately.
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That's exactly it. There's no way I'm getting stuck looking at fuzzy icons for 2 years just so Samsung and T-Mobile can disappoint me with the lack of support since we all know the moment the GSII HD, or "+" drops, so will support for the GSII.
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[Q] How come samsung never comes with something stylish as this...!!!!

http://www.mediafire.com/?yr4h4z8bpt8ba8w
http://www.mediafire.com/?fyha352rxg0fsfp
http://www.mediafire.com/?93wjbiqh9l6so2u
http://www.mediafire.com/?1ajyjuw6b4pjbsv

here we go again with this nonsense leaks of iphone 5 and concepts which never happens,

So your saying that the GS2 and GS3 aren't well designed and good looking? I think the GS3 is a very good looking and well designed, the ergonomics are great it really feels comfortable to hold and use, which is agreat achievement consodering the screen size.
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If stylish is looking the same pretty much every new release. I thought the new iPhone 5 might be something special. Yawn... If that's it, then silly me.
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for me Sony has the best design.iphone looks ugly IMHO
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josephnero said:
for me Sony has the best design.iphone looks ugly IMHO
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I agree they've come out with some beautiful phones recently. I'm also impressed with their dev support.
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http://www.mediafire.com/?yr4h4z8bpt8ba8w
http://www.mediafire.com/?fyha352rxg0fsfp
http://www.mediafire.com/?93wjbiqh9l6so2u
http://www.mediafire.com/?1ajyjuw6b4pjbsv
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here are the pictures
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EDIT: Also, look at picture 3 and this, and tell me if it's not the same phone.
VERDICT: OP is an idiot. It's a modded 4S

IIIIkoolaidIIII said:
So your saying that the GS2 and GS3 aren't well designed and good looking? I think the GS3 is a very good looking and well designed, the ergonomics are great it really feels comfortable to hold and use, which is agreat achievement consodering the screen size.
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Event tough I hate everyting with that company, I have to say "Wow"...That a beauty there...Don't get me wrong I loved my SGS2 and now SGS3...I can never picture myself using an iOS device...but That leak is simply incredibly well design and a pure beauty....
Now I want Samsung to dare and come up with something different with Galaxy s 4..They do have an entire year for that....Because I'm not gonna buy any other plasticky isht...

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You're stupid. That's a 4/4S modded black.
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How are you so sure?...You are being arrogant and insulting me, but you're just asserting...
here are the obvious difference:
-larger speakers
-a headphone socket at the bottom,
-and that now-famous smaller dock connector.

Omg. That is but ugly. I would not have bought an S3 if it looked like that. To me the S3 is pure beauty. Compared it to the One X in the shop today and IMHO it **** all over it. I also own a 4S and it looks so 2 years ago.
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armanderli said:
How are you so sure?...You are being arrogant and insulting me, but you're just asserting...
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Look at the button layout. It's exactly the same as the 4S. Hold button followed by 2 circles.
Look at the screen size, exactly the same as 4S, even I don't think they'd go miniature again when most phones at +/- 4.2"
Earpiece - exactly the same
Camera & LED flash - exactly the same position
Fruit logo and phone info on back - exactly the same position (if you've ever used an iphone)
The rear glass (and front glass if you're feeling brave) can be changed relatively easily, many friends have done it with different colours etc - this is just another different back for the phone.
Should I go on....
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-larger speakers
-a headphone socket at the bottom,
-and that now-famous smaller dock connector.
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Anyone with some basic electronics knowledge can replace parts, which if not made by a very dedicated person, could probably be readily available from shady 3rd party retailers.

sxi200 said:
Omg. That is but ugly. I would not have bought an S3 if it looked like that. To me the S3 is pure beauty. Compared it to the One X in the shop today and IMHO it **** all over it. I also own a 4S and it looks so 2 years ago.
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I an't saying it should look like that...just that Samsung has to dare with their design....
Do you see the Black matte finish...a treat!!!

[/QUOTE]Anyone with some basic electronics knowledge can replace parts, which if not made by a very dedicated person, could probably be readily available from shady 3rd party retailers.[/QUOTE]
Let's just agree that you don't get the point...
Me, not like you, I'am so affirmative...But if it happens to be the real design, it will be extraordinary well made..That's it.
They were able to design something refreshning with 75% of the old design...
That what is called ' le touché'

armanderli said:
Let's just agree that you don't get the point...
Me, not like you, I'am so affirmative...But if it happens to be the real design, it will be extraordinary well made..That's it.
They were able to design something refreshning with 75% of the old design...
That what is called ' le touché'
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If you look at the history of fruit phones, they change the designed every 2 phones (ignore 2G)..
Trust me... This time, I'm right. If it's not a modded 4S (Which it most likely is), then it's some Chinese knock-off.

If that's you called new iphone5, I say is ****. Same old designed just like its UI. No thank you.
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If u search iphone5 on flick and look at recent update u'll find the truth...

bortak said:
If you look at the history of fruit phones, they change the designed every 2 phones (ignore 2G)..
Trust me... This time, I'm right. If it's not a modded 4S (Which it most likely is), then it's some Chinese knock-off.
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That's not a 4s you dip****. You just came off as the most arrogant douch on this site, and to top it off you're wrong.

Dear everyone,
Why u so dumb?
http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/12/06/13/leaked_photos_of_possible_assembled_next_gen_iphone_emerge___rumor.html
A set of rendered photos depict a what fully-assembled version of Apple's 2012 iPhone may look like, based on previously leaked components [updated].
The renders, which were published by Chinese site iPhone中文网 (Google Translation, via MacOtakara), are based on rumors that have suggested the next iPhone will have a smaller dock, larger speakers and a metal back. While the original report was duped by the pictures, they originally stem from a Flickr user, who explained they were modeled in Rhinoceros 3D and are an authentic looking forgery.
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Love,
Anthropolyte

Closed, this is both off topic to the SGS3, it's also flamebait bait and the rumor mill working overtime.
Nothing to see here, carry on.

veyka said:
Closed, this is both off topic to the SGS3, it's also flamebait bait and the rumor mill working overtime.
Nothing to see here, carry on.
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Dang you beat me!

S4 just looks cheap compared to the one.

For a while I wasn't sure what phone to get and I feel like the s4 looks awful so I'm for sure going with this sexy beast of awesome hardware and software.
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Phone comparison threads aren't allowed as far as I remember ..
and there is no reason to open a thread for the obvious

Oh, oops. Sometimes the obvious needs to be said. Lol
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spitfire2425 said:
S4 just looks cheap compared to the one
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I don't think anyone in their right mind, even the hardcore Samsung fans, would disagree with that assessment. They may not admit it though, but deep down, we all know which phone we feel is most pleasing to look at.

Not to mention the cartoonish and childish look of TW compared to the elegant, premium and matured-looking Sense UI.. S4 do really look cheap not only on the outside, but also inside..
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spitfire2425 said:
S4 just looks cheap compared to the One
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Why yes, yes it does. And so did the SGS3 compared to most of its competitors including the One X. The N2 looks cheap too compared to other devices but look what LG's gone and done with the 5.5" Optimus G Pro. Why do you think that is? Answer: the "cheap" looking phone is a market leader and sells in massive quantities and LG wants a piece of Samsung's pie. LG's taking a "if you can't beat them, join them approach" while HTC's going their own way (again). We'll know which approach wins by mid-year based on sales.
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I Touched Wiz once, didn't care for it.

BarryH_GEG said:
Why yes, yes it does. And so did the SGS3 compared to most of its competitors including the One X. The N2 looks cheap too compared to other devices but look what LG's gone and done with the 5.5" Optimus G Pro. Why do you think that is? Answer: the "cheap" looking phone is a market leader and sells in massive quantities and LG wants a piece of Samsung's pie. LG's taking a "if you can't beat them, join them approach" while HTC's going their own way (again). We'll know which approach wins by mid-year based on sales.
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Funny thing I like the LG's design more. It's so sexy and that's the first time I ever said about an LG device not counting the Nexus.

What strange remarks!
The One seems to have awesome build, it definitely feels expensive and looks pretty awesome compared with almost all the competition. Can't argue there. But to post side by side pictures of what could be almost identical phones and say that one is sexy and other not is just silly. We all - I assume - know that the UI can and will be changed by most if not all users that read this forum and another launcher will probably also be installed. That's one of the joys of android.
TouchWiz, Sense does it really matter. I really disliked TouchWiz on my Galaxy S, put that was 3 years ago. TouchWiz on my Note II is crazy smooth and fluid and to be honest never really seen as I use Nova Prime or SSlauncher.
I chose the Note II for the battery, the screen size and the S-Pen. Others choose for other reasons. Lets live and let live.
One last observation. The UI is just a door to the fun stuff on the inside!

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Stop that stupid phone comparison threads! They are not welcome (see Guide sticky). We don't need those fan-boy battle grounds.