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after copying iphone,here comes the x10 copy

It's been a little while since rumors on an upcoming T-Mobile USA branded Samsung Galaxy S started circulating and now it turned out that AT&T will be the first US carrier to get its own Galaxy S, the Captivate, which has just been officially unveiled
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+1 Same sentiment. LOL.

similar curve with overall ugly looking lol
i still think x10 is the best looking smart phone nowday maybe ever
shame for SE make this good thing become ****

You guys do realize that this phone has MULTI TOUCH, SUPER AMOLED, 16GB ROM, 512MB RAM and OH YEAH DIVX PLAYER.
I dont see how this is copy of x10?? I mean if having big screen only makes all smart phones copy of iphone, then yeah it is a copy. But you know what I would trade this for my x10. I would even add $200 extra if needed lol
Guys this is a better phone don't be a jelaous baby, be COOL

Yeah, there's nothing wrong with that phone at all.
Looks pretty sweet, and I'm sure it's users are happy with it. No need to get jealous/hate on something someone else likes.

we are not jealous just compared the looks of it side by side and you'll see. are you blind or something?
They better make their "OWN" design on phone.

were not jealous!!!!
Bikram said:
You guys do realize that this phone has MULTI TOUCH, SUPER AMOLED, 16GB ROM, 512MB RAM and OH YEAH DIVX PLAYER.
I dont see how this is copy of x10?? I mean if having big screen only makes all smart phones copy of iphone, then yeah it is a copy. But you know what I would trade this for my x10. I would even add $200 extra if needed lol
Guys this is a better phone don't be a jelaous baby, be COOL
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were just looking the hard case to compare the x10 looks the same on front still x10 has the best looks of all android phones not to mention the timescape and mediascape.....application.. soon to be running 2.1 in a few months!!!!
peace!!! \m/

gr3yh0und said:
we are not jealous just compared the looks of it side by side and you'll see. are you blind or something?
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Ok I get it now. Here are other look alikes;

Bikram,i cant see any similarity between the pictures u posted and x10.

He's just blind
The design is really very similar to x10

i am more interest on Sony's next phone since it will be "pressure sensitive."
I can't wait to use it for on the go drawing.

You think thats a bad copy?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=687834&highlight=x10+clone

Bikram said: "You guys do realize that this phone has MULTI TOUCH, SUPER AMOLED, 16GB ROM, 512MB RAM and OH YEAH DIVX PLAYER."
Oh, by the way. Sony is coming out with a single touch zoom that will beat multitouch and the X10 now has a Divx player, although it's not released yet. I'm playing high quality AVI's on my X10 at 24 fps, so nyah

Talonnb said:
Bikram said: "You guys do realize that this phone has MULTI TOUCH, SUPER AMOLED, 16GB ROM, 512MB RAM and OH YEAH DIVX PLAYER."
Oh, by the way. Sony is coming out with a single touch zoom that will beat multitouch and the X10 now has a Divx player, although it's not released yet. I'm playing high quality AVI's on my X10 at 24 fps, so nyah
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Yeah you guys are totally right. X10 is an awesome phone, and none of you will ever trade it for Galaxy S, even if they offer $1000.00 with it.
Anyone else wants to quote me an explain why x10 is so awesome??

You are talking rubbish, FIRST OF ALL, we didnt said galaxy is some kind of cheap worse copy of x10, what we are saying, is that DESIGN is copied, not the specs, not something else, DESIGN. Do you understand now ?

feis said:
You are talking rubbish, ...........DESIGN is copied, not the specs, not something else, DESIGN. Do you understand now ?
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DESIGN OK
From the above picture we can see the main differences between x10 and Samsung i897 Captivate;
1) Captivate has straight body whereas x10 has curved body.
2) x10 has a curved metallic feature, captivate has none.
3) x10 has 3 physical button on the buttom, whereas captivate has touch sensetive button. And Captivate has 4 buttons.
4) The top part of x10 has semicircle whereas in captivate its like a slot.
5) The body of captivate has fillet (curved edges), x10 has edged faces (except for the top).
6) The top of cativate is circular but its flat for x10.
7) In x10 there is the volume buttons and the camera button on the side. In captivate, its only the volume button.
From the above picture we can see the main differences between x10 and Samsung i897 Captivate;
1) The back is made of one piece for x10, Captivate has a battery cover of different color (and probably material).
2) The camera is situated along the center line of x10. The camera of Captivate is in the top left corner.
3) The speaker output is at the back for captivate whereas for x10 it is on the side.
JUST BECAUSE the phone has no dpad or trackball, and has 4'' screen, does not make it a copy. Yes x10 has better looks, I know that and that is why I bought it over n1. But that has nothing to do with Captivate being a copy of x10.
Now after all this explanation if you still see them having same DESIGN, then I have to say that you need either a eye test or brain test. Its never too late you know

The guy above me does not understand what we meant.
ITS NOT LIKE SAMSUNG MAKE A CLONE OF X10.
Would you differentiate all their old models at that captivate
As you can see. the base part of capitivate is the same as X10. The format of Captivate looks like X10. Of course they will not do the same thing as X10 as they will get issues and will call it a china phone.
Look at Galaxy S the BASE PART OF that phones comes from Iphone.
Now compare their old phones like Omnia 2. The phone used to be rounded edge
Compared them and Check the difference between the phone they copy and the SAMSUNG PHONE DESIGN THAT IS USED TO BE

I'm going to go out on a HUGE limb here and say that it's probably a little difficult to really make a touchscreen phone look significantly different from the competition.
There's only so many ways you can configure a 4 inch screen with some buttons.

I'm going to go out on a HUGE limb here and say that it's probably a little difficult to really make a touchscreen phone look significantly different from the competition.
There's only so many ways you can configure a 4 inch screen with some buttons.
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iead1 said:
I'm going to go out on a HUGE limb here and say that it's probably a little difficult to really make a touchscreen phone look significantly different from the competition.
There's only so many ways you can configure a 4 inch screen with some buttons.
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EXACTLY! Couldn\t have said it better myself!
Also, normal people tend to like their newly-acquired phones a lot, so they will defend them. And that applies to SE owners, Samsung owners, Nokia, HTC, Apple, etc.
So, comparison threads can end up full of aggression and not so useful posts.

HTC EVO 4G vs Samsung Galaxy S

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Here you can see the software comparison..
http://techtacy.blogspot.com/2010/07/samsung-galaxy-s-vs-htc-evo-software.html
Here is the Hardware comparison..
http://techtacy.blogspot.com/2010/07/samsung-galaxy-s-vs-htc-evo-4g-hardware.html
HTC EVO 4G 30fps 30fps video outut
http://techtacy.blogspot.com/2010/07...-on-video.html
Snapdragon vs Hummingbird
http://techtacy.blogspot.com/2010/07...g-unit-of.html
Follow me on twitter if you want to stay tuned (for more news)
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what do you think about this 2 phones...
for me the HTC User Interface is more friendly and better.. but galaxy S have Better GPU

I have to hold the Epic in my hands before I form an opinion of it.
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I have to hold the Epic in my hands before I form an opinion of it.
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Agreed. Though I already know I won't be switching to any of them. I'm happy with my EVO but I have to say, if the EVO had that Super AMOLED display... jeez! Look at that Galaxy S startup screen! I love how AMOLED screens make the phone look like a real PURE black slab. I've actually been searching for a screen protector for my EVO to make it look consistent when the screen is off (all I've found are privacy screen protectors but hear they make the screen unresponsive, and mirror protectors have too much glare outside apparently).
The Galaxy S Series phones do have many pros but I really have no need for a faster GPU (I don't game much outside of Drop 7 or Speed X 3D). TouchWiz isn't very appealing but the new version has some REALLY cool features judging from the Youtube video showing it off. But still, the EVO does everything I need and more and the developer community behind it is the best hands down. I have no battery problems, I've already been guaranteed a replacement for light leakage when the new shipments come in and the 30fps has a workaround, and will be fixed in due time I'm sure (thought it never really bothered me in the first place).
I'll hold out for the next monster phone, which I'm sure will be available around the holiday season. I have another upgrade in October.
I also want to watch and see if Samsung has improved their support for their devices and wait and see what problems/issues arise from the Galaxy S lineup. If Samsung can prove to me that they've changed their ways then I'd be more than happy to be an adopter of the Galaxy S2!

Quite frankly, I thought the video review by that guy wasn't great at all. I don't care about his opinions, I just want to see the results/facts. I'll make my own judgments. That said, the Galaxy S is one sick phone, something I'd consider getting, but at the moment I have no need for it nor do I wish to get rid of my EVO or remove myself from the best community I've seen since registering with XDA.
Though, I will say -- being a Sprint Premier customer, I do have the option to upgrade to a new phone come November, so we'll see. I get a new phone about every 8 to 12 months anyway, so when something better comes along, it's only inevitable that'll I'll end up looking into it. However, one thing is for sure -- I won't be buying any phone that doesn't have a the same size screen (4.3") or something very comparable. I can't even look at a small screen anymore.

I love my Evo but seeing some of the performance on the Galaxy S, I wish I had this choice a month ago. *Grumble*

His Evo took forever to load up. Mines don't take that long unless I just loaded up a kernel or new Rom.
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Seriously. I booted my Evo in sync with the video and it was at the desktop before he was off the white screen. It was faster than the GS as far as SD card prep and widget loading too. He's sandbagging it.

apollooff320 said:
His Evo took forever to load up. Mines don't take that long unless I just loaded up a kernel or new Rom.
Sent from my PC36100
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Yeah I thought it was just me for a second but I was sitting there thinking "I KNOW my Evo doesn't take nearly that long to load up". His Evo was also extremely slow and choppy. When I run the Mario Live Wallpaper, everything is fast and smooth and scrolling stays smooth and intact. His wallpaper lagged a lot. He must have a lot of stuff on his phone that's slowing it down or something.. and I thought I had a bunch of crap on mine...

apollooff320 said:
His Evo took forever to load up. Mines don't take that long unless I just loaded up a kernel or new Rom.
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nice feedback..
i think evo 4g is better in use UI is better, HDMI, XDA support and more.. but gpu or the graphic drivers is better on Galaxy S, Super Amoled screen too..

b16b said:
nice feedback..
i think evo 4g is better in use UI is better, HDMI, XDA support and more.. but gpu or the graphic drivers is better on Galaxy S, Super Amoled screen too..
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a lot of ppl have stated the Adreno GPU still doesn't have drivers that utilize it properly. If qualcomm hadn't half-assed their "open source" kernel release, we would probably have a better working GPU by now.

itmustbejj said:
a lot of ppl have stated the Adreno GPU still doesn't have drivers that utilize it properly. If qualcomm hadn't half-assed their "open source" kernel release, we would probably have a better working GPU by now.
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same problem on HD2.. we still hopping for something better.. i hope with that war with samsung will have something better from quallcom
we have some steps around but nothing special
HTC EVO 4G 30fps 30fps video outut
http://techtacy.blogspot.com/2010/07/htc-says-evo-4gs-30fps-cap-on-video.html
Snapdragon vs Hummingbird
http://techtacy.blogspot.com/2010/07/cpu-central-processing-unit-of.html
http://techtacy.blogspot.com/2010/07/cpu-central-processing-unit-of.html

Both are great phones.
Personally, I am holding off on AMOLEDs for the next few years. It's a up and coming display technology which will replace most, if not all conventional LCD's.
However, at the moment it is not as reliable as current LCDs. AMOLEDs have a shorter lifespan and can consume more power...

xweaponx said:
Both are great phones.
Personally, I am holding off on AMOLEDs for the next few years. It's a up and coming display technology which will replace most, if not all conventional LCD's.
However, at the moment it is not as reliable as current LCDs. AMOLEDs have a shorter lifespan and can consume more power...
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what about S-LCD

xweaponx said:
Both are great phones.
Personally, I am holding off on AMOLEDs for the next few years. It's a up and coming display technology which will replace most, if not all conventional LCD's.
However, at the moment it is not as reliable as current LCDs. AMOLEDs have a shorter lifespan and can consume more power...
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SUPER AMOLED does not use more power. AMOLED does. This phone has a Super AMOLED screen.

EtherealRemnant said:
SUPER AMOLED does not use more power. AMOLED does. This phone has a Super AMOLED screen.
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How about burn-in? I've read and seen it talked about in a pocketnow video about the Nexus 1 screen getting it at the top, from the notification bar. If this is true of Super AMOLED, then that's a crying shame.......

Nexus One vs. Samsung Captivate side by side *videos-pics*

I just picked up a captivate, haven't even unboxed it yet.
I'm going to hang onto my N1, so if anyone wants to see any side by side comparisons, please ask away.
My Nexus is unlocked/rooted running CM6-RC1.
Let me know guys. This is the kind of thing I wanted to see before buying one, but no one had done it, so I just want to help others out in the name of science.
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Here is a video of some side by side speed tests...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i6T5I9hmVIU
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OK, here is a batch of pics I just shot. One of my homescreen (both phones setup the same with ADW launcher) Both phones are set to 50% screen brightness.
Several shots of each phone playing one of the 720p vids that came with the Galaxy S
One shot of a hi res photo taken with my camera
http://www.boostedvr4.com/pics/n1/ All of the photos were resized with Photoshop.
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OK, here is a vid I shot outside with the Captivate. Youtube kinda killed it.
1280x720
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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hw1dyf97jHs
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Here are some photos taken with each phone. Everything is set to auto, and largest size/best quality on each phone. The flash on the N1 is OFF. Again, resized with photoshop.
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I would like to see a side by side comparison of the screens close up on the same picture. Engadget did this for the N1 and iPhone4 to show the difference in being able to see pixels on the screen. Just curious how good a super AMOLED screen looks up close compared to an AMOLED screen. Also, it would be nice to see the difference in the camera quality in pictures taken by the N1 vs. the Captivate.

A comparison would be great.
I'm too fed up with my Samsung Jack and couldnt wait for WP7 so I can compare it myself against Android (I really like having Outlook on my phone which is the main reason I didnt get an Android device till now).
I just ordered the Captivate. Been messing around with a friend's N1 running Froyo and its pretty damn good, so I guess i'd like to see how the two stack up, especially given that Captivate still runs 2.1 and ATT sucks at upgrading in a timely manner.

I would like too see a screen comparison, camera and build quaility. Thanks..

I would love to see some side by side shots etc. Especially the performance of the camera against the Nexus one's.
More importantly I would like to see the OP updated instead of having to scroll through the thread .
Thanks in advance!

What's with the misleading thread title...either you have the photos and did a side by side, or this is all just a big waste of a thread...phail.

:Every time I come to this thread, before there is an actual comparison with pictures/video, I'm going to pissed

techlogik said:
What's with the misleading thread title...either you have the photos and did a side by side, or this is all just a big waste of a thread...phail.
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I'm not just gonna do some huge review based on my opinion that no one would give a crap about, that's stupid. The purpose of this thread was to see if there was anything specific that someone would want to see.
I'm not gonna get into any opinion based stuff, like build quality. Pictures and video make it easy for people to make their own decisions.
Tomorrow I'll take some shots with each phone and put them up, then put a couple hi res photos on each and take a pic side by side.

Ummm.... where?

i would love if u did this

BoostedSR20 said:
I'm not just gonna do some huge review based on my opinion that no one would give a crap about, that's stupid. The purpose of this thread was to see if there was anything specific that someone would want to see.
I'm not gonna get into any opinion based stuff, like build quality. Pictures and video make it easy for people to make their own decisions.
Tomorrow I'll take some shots with each phone and put them up, then put a couple hi res photos on each and take a pic side by side.
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actually its nearly impossible to comment about built quality from pictures.......

first post updated..

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first post updated..
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Hmm, seems like the nexus has a deeper and richer color, correct me if im wrong. Also could you test the GPS issue out on the captivate? I've read that it has problems locking onto gps or sometimes taking a few minutes to do so.

I was just about to comment about the pics, yah I agree. Pic quality on both are great though.
Zephyron said:
Hmm, seems like the nexus has a deeper and richer color, correct me if im wrong. Also could you test the GPS issue out on the captivate? I've read that it has problems locking onto gps or sometimes taking a few minutes to do so.
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Zephyron said:
Also could you test the GPS issue out on the captivate? I've read that it has problems locking onto gps or sometimes taking a few minutes to do so.
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No problems here. GPS locked on about the same speed as my N1.

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No problems here. GPS locked on about the same speed as my N1.
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What are your impressions of it after using it for the day? How is the usability of the interface? Any quirks or issues (small or big) that bothers you?

Zephyron said:
What are your impressions of it after using it for the day? How is the usability of the interface? Any quirks or issues (small or big) that bothers you?
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I haven't done much with the Captivate today other than what I'm doing for this thread, so its hard to say.
A couple of things, the screen is awesome. I hate to say this, but it feels faster than my N1. Just has a snappier feel. Its killing the N1 on web page loading times.
Not having a trackball to wake the phone up is killing me. Not being able to sideload apk's without using adb is really getting old too. Of course I couldn't use Titanium backup to redo all my apps+data, so thats a *huge* set back.

Added photos....

Did you get the Tmobile version or the AT&T version? I like the Tmobile version better. AT&T likes to **** around with physical specs and styles.
Unfortunately I just bought my Nexus on contract with Tmobile, so no new phones for a while (which doesn't bother me).
Regardless I would like some side by side pics of thickness and screen size. Supposedly Froyo was going to be available in August to all of the Galaxy 2's. I don't know how the carriers are going to handle it but thats what I read.
Also I think while the Samsung looks brighter (semi-negative) I think it has better contrast with the colors. The Nexus 1 looks a tad washed out. Nothing major though. It could also be the auto light sensor as well.
Both phones are look great. I would probably be really on the fence about the N1 or Samsung if I was in the market and had neither. Lots of my friends are looking at Android and I am referring them to the Samsung just because of the new processor and high specs on the major carriers (AT&T mostly).
I think if the Galaxy is popular enough, we may see a large community fan base that is able to root and support custom roms and tweaks. Because I like to tinker it would be a hard decision right now to buy the Samsung until a few months when we learn more about the bootloader and ease of roms.
If the Samsung was able to be opened up like the Nexus, it would be a no brainer purchase. With limited knowledge about the Sammy right now I think I would wait to see how it shapes up or get the Nexus if you couldn't wait. Or buy both like the OP!

Update, just added a video to the top post, showing some speed tests. Sorry for the crappy quality, I have a decently old cam.
Also, just copied an Xvid avi file right to the phone, it plays great. I also got speeds around 6-8MB/second while copying, which trumps the N1's 2MB speed.

I'll tell you what, i can never go back...

to a smaller screen now. This phone rocks! Sure, i have a few (non-dealbreaker) gripes similar to others' but ignoring those, the Note is PERFECT. The screen is the most important aspect of a smartphone and the Note's is gorgeous. I hope Samsung continues to make devices this big and badass because like i said, i won't ever be able to use a crummy less-than-5inch screen again.

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to a smaller screen now. This phone rocks! Sure, i have a few (non-dealbreaker) gripes similar to others' but ignoring those, the Note is PERFECT. The screen is the most important aspect of a smartphone and the Note's is gorgeous. I hope Samsung continues to make devices this big and badass because like i said, i won't ever be able to use a crummy less-than-5inch screen again.
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Once you go Note you never go back.

Agree, the "old" phones with small screens seem like a joke to me now!

same here .. I can even do with a slightly bigger one .. may be 5.7 .. or may be even 6 inch And the phone is WOW

iivuch said:
same here .. I can even do with a slightly bigger one .. may be 5.7 .. or may be even 6 inch And the phone is WOW
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We just got it and we already want more... We humans are so insatiable!
P.S: I would love a 5.5-6 phone.
Edit: It's here. With pleasure I give you the FIRST and as usual ACTUAL size 5.7-6.5" mock-up. Enjoy:
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I couldn't agree more.
At first I thought it was a giganta-phone. But having been a phone owner since 1991 (when they used to cost real money), I must say the Note cleverly nudges the envelope.
My other smartphones look like wee toys.
My tablets look like laptops with their balls cut off.
Out and about: GNote
Between home and office: 17" MBP
But only as long as my eyes can take the searing resolution! My 41-year-old wife fell vocally beyond that 2 months ago...........

Unsinkable II said:
..............My tablets look like laptops with their balls cut off................
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ahahahhaha! Nice one! Never heard it before. Or at least be putted like that.
And on the subject, a 5.5" or 5.7" is NOT at all in my opinion a big upgrade from the Note. Or atleast for those who already bought or planning to buy the Note since I haven't heard/read any rumors or anything about any phones in the 5.5-6.5" category.
Now a 6" android phone? With a Dual/Quad SoC with oled/amoled screen? YES SIR!

I was using 7" galaxy tab but its too big .i think if they keep the size og GN but make the screen lil bigger that would be enough for a phone..
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ahahahhaha! Nice one! Never heard it before. Or at least be putted like that.
And on the subject, a 5.5" or 5.7" is NOT at all in my opinion a big upgrade from the Note. Or atleast for those who already bought or planning to buy the Note since I haven't heard/read any rumors or anything about any phones in the 5.5-6.5" category.
Now a 6" android phone? With a Dual/Quad SoC with oled/amoled screen? YES SIR!
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I don't think so. It would kill pocketability. You can squeeze in a little more by killing all the hardware buttons, but this is close to the limit.
The pocketability is great now, but we haven't had people putting cases on yet. Bigger+CASE? Ugh.

ChodTheWacko said:
I don't think so. It would kill pocketability. You can squeeze in a little more by killing all the hardware buttons, but this is close to the limit.
The pocketability is great now, but we haven't had people putting cases on yet. Bigger+CASE? Ugh.
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Well I respect your opinion but for me it's different.
I measured my usual pockets(costumes/jeans) and they are 19cm deep(Jeans) and 17cm(costumes pants) when sitting. So I can staff in there any phone below the above sizes before it's top/bottom emerges.
Oh and both pocket's are abount 12cm wide.
Yeah, we all have many different clothes that it will not fit(maybe same goes for GNote) but making a statement here.
So a 6" GNote look alike phone based on my measurements consisting of H:160mm x W: 92-94mm is really the actual maximum size of pocketability for me.
BUT: Practical? Manageable? Easy to use? Good for a bit of longer than usual calling etc, etc? Nuh, I don't think so.
But then again.. I don't call/speak on the phone much!
Edit: It's not THAT bigger!

leaverus said:
to a smaller screen now. This phone rocks! Sure, i have a few (non-dealbreaker) gripes similar to others' but ignoring those, the Note is PERFECT. The screen is the most important aspect of a smartphone and the Note's is gorgeous. I hope Samsung continues to make devices this big and badass because like i said, i won't ever be able to use a crummy less-than-5inch screen again.
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Too right. I was reading pixles this and pixles that what a load of crap, the screen is AMAZING!!!
It nearly has the resolution of the iphone but is about 4 times the area

tru dat! my brand new Note is just amazing
when i take a break and look at the S2 or S1 i can't believe how small the screen seems to be, how did i ever get by with that?!
gg Samsung

leaverus said:
to a smaller screen now. This phone rocks! Sure, i have a few (non-dealbreaker) gripes similar to others' but ignoring those, the Note is PERFECT. The screen is the most important aspect of a smartphone and the Note's is gorgeous. I hope Samsung continues to make devices this big and badass because like i said, i won't ever be able to use a crummy less-than-5inch screen again.
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Same here...been rockin' a dell streak for over a year. I've looked at the SGS2, but it seems TINY compared to a 5" screen. If the note ever gets to the states, Amazon (US), I'm getting one. A 4.7" would be about as small as I could go now.

p51d007 said:
Same here...been rockin' a dell streak for over a year. I've looked at the SGS2, but it seems TINY compared to a 5" screen. If the note ever gets to the states, Amazon (US), I'm getting one. A 4.7" would be about as small as I could go now.
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You sir, got Note-ed!

I was looking for PDA with a big screen since 2007 after I bought HTC Advantage X7510 with 5". I can say that the ideal for me from 5" to 6" and no more. Now with Samsung Galaxy Note I would never trade it for anything less than 5" and more than 6".

anonymous572 said:
I was looking for PDA with a big screen since 2007 after I bought HTC Advantage X7510 with 5". I can say that the ideal for me from 5" to 6" and no more. Now with Samsung Galaxy Note I would never trade it for anything less than 5" and more than 6".
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Oh I had done many customizations for a friends X7500(Athena) and I was a real joy. NOT comfortable at all in your pocket. Why I'm saying this?
Just to think from where we came from and we end up with the Note. HTC Advantage, HTC Shift(can't remember if it was released) and so on.

Galaxy S II vs Galaxy Note

I just got my Note yesterday and spent a great deal of time with the device. I figure this might be a good place to share the experience
1. Pentile display complaints on Note is a moot point. Specially around the curved text edges, it looks like Note is noticeably sharper than the S2
2. Feel is very similar. Note is pretty much a bigger slightly quicker S2 with a larger screen/battery
3. SAMOLED HD is gorgeous
4. Sad to say this but i'm already used to the device size and S2 feels tiny every time i go back to it
5. Onscreen keyboard is easier to use due to size and spacing (it's probably the best onscreen keyboard that i've used and this includes the 10.1 and ipad)
6. S-Pen is awesome and it works much better than any other stylus that i've used including the capacitive ones
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Good luck sitting on a crowded bus with that thing in your pocket lol.

investmenttechnology said:
Good luck sitting on a crowded bus with that thing in your pocket lol.
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Funny that you mentioned it. Not only did i walk down the streets of NYC with it next to my head, i carried it in my pocket the whole day and no one really gave me any funny looks.

That brings me memories from Nokia Sideway talk (n-gage)

ph00ny said:
Funny that you mentioned it. Not only did i walk down the streets of NYC with it next to my head, i carried it in my pocket the whole day and no one really gave me any funny looks.
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But he got 3 girls phone numbers, who odly, kept grinning at him

ph00ny said:
Funny that you mentioned it. Not only did i walk down the streets of NYC with it next to my head, i carried it in my pocket the whole day and no one really gave me any funny looks.
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It's not people giving looks, it's whether you comfortable with that giant tabphone in your pocket?

that thing looks huge....still rather wait for the s3 though.... enjoy your new baby

Matriak31 said:
that thing looks huge....still rather wait for the s3 though.... enjoy your new baby
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I'm most likely going to pick up the S3 and maybe nexus to play around with as well

investmenttechnology said:
It's not people giving looks, it's whether you comfortable with that giant tabphone in your pocket?
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i'm definitely comfortable with it. It's barely noticeable in my suit pocket anyways

I use my SGS2 when out running with RunKeeper, great for voice feedback , music and the odd photo when needed...
This is probably the only reason to stop me going for a Note.
Can you use the Notes stylus on the SGS2 screen ?

Excellent phone but no chance would i buy it, for me it's far too big.

THUDUK said:
I use my SGS2 when out running with RunKeeper, great for voice feedback , music and the odd photo when needed...
This is probably the only reason to stop me going for a Note.
Can you use the Notes stylus on the SGS2 screen ?
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It doesn't work with SGS2

Shame, I suppose I could use the Note as a snowboard or something, I thought the SGS2 was big, I guess for a tablet the Note is small

Please place sgs2 on top of the note and take photo

ranwej said:
Please place sgs2 on top of the note and take photo
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strange question, how about placing an apple on top or perhaps the odd grape or two

^^ lol. Its so he can see the size difference. i would like to see that too actually as im considering getting a Note next month too.
How about fluid and smoothness? as good as S2?
Is it a pain to use in one hand i.e reaching the far side of the screen? or do you need to use 2 hands?
I read somewhere on here that bigger screens dont actually mean more text on the page, its just larger text. If you load the same page in both browsers do you actually see a lot more on the page of the Note?

safeelhd2 said:
^^ lol. Its so he can see the size difference. i would like to see that too actually as im considering getting a Note next month too.
How about fluid and smoothness? as good as S2?
Is it a pain to use in one hand i.e reaching the far side of the screen? or do you need to use 2 hands?
I read somewhere on here that bigger screens dont actually mean more text on the page, its just larger text. If you load the same page in both browsers do you actually see a lot more on the page of the Note?
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If the screen is bigger, but the resolution is the same (e.g. Galaxy S1 and Galaxy S2, the latter has bigger screen but same 800x480 resolutio, so the view will be the same on both, with S2 text being larger). However, the Note has higher 720p resolution, so it should fit more.

Sounds good.
I prefer big screens (100inch screen via projector in my living room lol) so i would love the Note. Im gunna pop down to city centre on the weekend and try get a bit of play time with one in the stores.
The modding scene doesnt look very big on XDA at the moment, i guess thats cos its still new though.

I needed a second phone and was about to get a Note. Then I found out it doesn't have Gorilla glass and some users have already reported it easily gets scratched. I hate screen protectors. I agree with the rest of its wonders, but no Gorilla means no phone to me.

HTC Dude said:
I needed a second phone and was about to get a Note. Then I found out it doesn't have Gorilla glass and some users have already reported it easily gets scratched. I hate screen protectors. I agree with the rest of its wonders, but no Gorilla means no phone to me.
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Gorilla glass is just a brand name and samsung might be building their own fortified glass similar to nexus
Btw, gorilla glass does scratch and it all depends on what your device gets exposed to
http://www.scp.samsung.com/company/comInfo.asp