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Anyone have the HD in hand?

With the Touch Pro/Fuze, there were a few people I bumped into that had the device in hand before the release (job perks). Does anyone lurking this forum have the device in hand, or know someone that does?

I played with it in Gitex Dubai - UAE. Looks nice but i hate to judge a device while it is being connected to a power cable and a security cable.

hazem77 said:
I played with it in Gitex Dubai - UAE. Looks nice but i hate to judge a device while it is being connected to a power cable and a security cable.
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can understand that. lst time i went into a shop to try out a touch diamond just to see the interface, it didn't even work because those idiots at the shop connected the security cable on top of the screen, destroying it ^^
But beside of this, can you tell us about your experience? how big does it feel? whats with the screen size? how does the interface handle on this version . tell us every bit!!

Sure,
Size: seemed big in hand, but again, i beleieve this sense is due to the 'Cables' below and Behind :|
Screen size and quality: simply Amazing.
Performance: seemed excellent, without any lag. better than diamond.
Look & Design: Better than what u see in utube or images

hazem77 said:
Sure,
Size: seemed big in hand, but again, i beleieve this sense is due to the 'Cables' below and Behind :|
Screen size and quality: simply Amazing.
Performance: seemed excellent, without any lag. better than diamond.
Look & Design: Better than what u see in utube or images
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did you take a look at the virtual keyboard? if so, is it much better than on the diamond. (bigger keys, more space to read what your tiping and so on)

hazem77 said:
Sure,
Size: seemed big in hand, but again, i beleieve this sense is due to the 'Cables' below and Behind :|
Screen size and quality: simply Amazing.
Performance: seemed excellent, without any lag. better than diamond.
Look & Design: Better than what u see in utube or images
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I can't wait any longer. I hope what you saying here we all wait to see for the coming moment of truth, please HTC release our TOUCH HD on the market as soon as possible

haha, i cant wait also for the release ....
as for the keyboard, it is yes, way better than hat on diamond. but i am using TOUCHPAL on diamond, so i can't tell exactly the difference from the built in which i never used.
Good thing, yes, the upper part of the screen is too big where u can see more while typing.

amireshan said:
I can't wait any longer. I hope what you saying here we all wait to see for the coming moment of truth, please HTC release our TOUCH HD on the market as soon as possible
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when i will get one, possible around the beginning ov next month, i will come back here to post a review for you all and maybe even a youtube clip

Raziel1 said:
when i will get one, possible around the beginning ov next month, i will come back here to post a review for you all and maybe even a youtube clip
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Great, please do!

The ones i pre-ordered from in Sweden said to me next week i will have it! Don´t know if the guy were talking bull****, but i will let you guys know the next week!

hazem77 said:
I played with it in Gitex Dubai - UAE. Looks nice but i hate to judge a device while it is being connected to a power cable and a security cable.
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Hi,
May I know the dark silver frame around the screed is made by metal or plastic with plating only?

I was at the phoneshop today...
Seems like they will have it on display inside 10 days.....

teeteetun said:
Hi,
May I know the dark silver frame around the screed is made by metal or plastic with plating only?
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it seemed of very good quality to me, but i really can't tell....

I too am eager to get this device, and am psyked that no one in the US will carry it. Just makes me that much more unique than the typical iPhone carrying fool here.

hazem77 said:
Performance: seemed excellent, without any lag. better than diamond.
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That is so good to hear I didn't think they'd really pull that one off by any significant margin...

th1nm1nt said:
With the Touch Pro/Fuze, there were a few people I bumped into that had the device in hand before the release (job perks). Does anyone lurking this forum have the device in hand, or know someone that does?
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I have mine....as you say (job perks)
Cheers
LB

Lord Buckingham said:
I have mine....as you say (job perks)
Cheers
LB
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Is there any GPS lag like the Diamond and TOuch Pro are experiencing?

Lord Buckingham said:
I have mine....as you say (job perks)
Cheers
LB
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The frame is metal of plastic. thanks...sorry for asking this question several times. but the black D810 is really horrible

teeteetun said:
The frame is metal of plastic. thanks...sorry for asking this question several times. but the black D810 is really horrible
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Front frame is metal, rear case plastic.
Cheeers
LB

Good. I liked the sturdy feel of the Diamond which was largely because of the robust feel that the metal border gives.
Good thing the HD has this too.
Does it feel solid in general? I like a phone that feels heavy and solid. I know the weight spec but it all comes down to the total feel.

How close do people hold their phones to their face?

Looking at the specs of the iPhones new screen... are people really holding their phones THAT close to their faces? EVO 4G... You can keep it at a distance and still see EVERYTHING clear and sharp... I dont get it?

psufan5 said:
Looking at the specs of the iPhones new screen... are people really holding their phones THAT close to their faces? EVO 4G... You can keep it at a distance and still see EVERYTHING clear and sharp... I dont get it?
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It's simple. Think of it like TV's in your house. The smaller the screen the closer to the TV you sit to make it appear bigger.

I smash mine right against my check, mmmm maybe that's why no one can here me......

zone23 said:
I smash mine right against my check, mmmm maybe that's why no one can here me......
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I do the same thing because the grease from my face makes for a much smoother and enjoyable multi-touch experience!

Tikerz said:
I do the same thing because the grease from my face makes for a much smoother and enjoyable multi-touch experience!
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Agreed.. fixed that Zagg screen protector.

I enjoy picking out the pixels because it makes everything seem very matrix-y, so i have it right up in my face. That, and my vision is horrible.

Tikerz said:
I do the same thing because the grease from my face makes for a much smoother and enjoyable multi-touch experience!
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Now that was funny, and so true.

Asus slider $480 preorder on amazon

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...17145&creative=399373&creativeASIN=B005M034SI

Much less power than the TF.

Amazon pulled the page. Looks interesting.

bighulk666 said:
Amazon pulled the page. Looks interesting.
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Probably overwhelming orders coming in...which is a good thing.

Just saw it on Amazon.de (german) for 499 Euros (32Gb).
'Usually ships in 2-4 weeks'
Edit: No sign of 16Gb version

just ordered one... will report back when I get it on Tues...
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goodintentions said:
Much less power than the TF.
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where are you getting your info from?
Looks to me that it will exactly the same as the Transformer plus a sliding keyboard.

I'm really interested to see if it has the new sbk

spyderman33 said:
just ordered one... will report back when I get it on Tues...
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where are you getting your info from?
Looks to me that it will exactly the same as the Transformer plus a sliding keyboard.
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Just google hands on reviews by people. Supposedly, it's slower and sluggish compared to the TF.

goodintentions said:
Just google hands on reviews by people. Supposedly, it's slower and sluggish compared to the TF.
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Keyword being "supposedly".
Sent from my Transformer TF101 using Tapatalk

I don't see why they'd use weaker hardware specs if it's basically the same size.. Isn't it the same thing with a built-in keyboard, maybe some reshuffled parts to balance or lighten it up?

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Keyword being "supposedly".
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No argument here. We'll just have to wait and see.
That said, I wouldn't want one. When I use my transformer as a tablet, I like the light weight and the thinness of it. I like the option to be able to turn it into a laptop when I want it to.
With the slider, it's either a very thick tablet or an awkward notebook.

I agree with GoodIntentions. You're locked into either a very think and clunky tablet or an awkward netbook with a fixed angle.
Neither are good.
But with the Transformer you aren't locked into any, you can either have a free tablet which s lightweight and easy to carry or a good netbook with adjustable angle.
I don't know what they were thinking when they devised this.

Tubular said:
I agree with GoodIntentions. You're locked into either a very think and clunky tablet or an awkward netbook with a fixed angle.
Neither are good.
But with the Transformer you aren't locked into any, you can either have a free tablet which s lightweight and easy to carry or a good netbook with adjustable angle.
I don't know what they were thinking when they devised this.
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But slider makes the change way faster - i prefer tf though (tablet less heavier and the extra battery).
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Dropping into the dock takes 3 seconds. Sliding up the stiff screen takes 2 seconds..Is that really a big difference?
Asus pulled a Motorola with this one. Delayed it and took forever to launch, and when they finally did, it is outdated. They could've atleast put a OMAP 4460 in there instead of the now old Tegra 2..Hell as long as it has taken, they could've delayed it for another month or two and put a Kal-El in it..

Haha, here we've been joking about the moto xoom. Moto engineers really did it this time. As a way to compete with the ipad and ipad 2, moto engineers managed to cook up a tablet that's twice as thick and twice as heavy at twice the price as an ipad

My Slider arrived from Circuit City Tuesday 9/27. Been playing with it and have my review with photos up now. It is top of my blog until the next review, but nothing in the works right now. Click on photos to enlarge them. Enjoy.

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My Slider arrived from Circuit City Tuesday 9/27. Been playing with it and have my review with photos up now. It is top of my blog until the next review, but nothing in the works right now. Click on photos to enlarge them. Enjoy.
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Can you please tell me if Viewing angle can be adjusted or not? If want to watch the streaming movie in bad, could I move display more upright?

rob_z11 said:
Can you please tell me if Viewing angle can be adjusted or not? If want to watch the streaming movie in bad, could I move display more upright?
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When open it is fixed... just close it and watch it the same way you would a Transformer.. no a big deal.

I love my Slider, I got it from BestBuy last night and I havent put it down. Those saying its clunky obviously havent held it. Its thick, sure, but for me it feels just right Not sure what the obsession people have lately with paper light products. The screen is fixed but with the IPS display you barely even care. Then again this is my humble opinion and Im one of the guys you passed on the EVO because the Epic had a keyboard I love physical keyboards and imho Asus has a winner here.

Yes, the screen is fixed at one angle (about 38 degrees above horizontal) when up. Magnets hold the two together when closed. The Owners Manual suggests keeping credit cards away.
Nicely engineered IMO. The top and bottom were designed as one, and the shape flows from one to the other when closed.
Link to my review.
Happy to answer any questions about it.
4D

On portability and screen size

I love my Note, and I think its screen is the best among all the phones currently in the market. It also has the highest portability among all the tablets. But I can't keep thinking that a true tablet should have at least a 7'' screen. So I think why don't the manufacturers create a 4'' device with a 7'' screen? It's not hard, but I'm surprised why no company has ever thought of that....
Any comments?

tytung2020 said:
I love my Note, and I think its screen is the best among all the phones currently in the market. It also has the highest portability among all the tablets. But I can't keep thinking that a true tablet should have at least a 7'' screen. So I think why don't the manufacturers create a 4'' device with a 7'' screen? It's not hard, but I'm surprised why no company has ever thought of that....
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How can you have a 4" device with a 7" screen?
If you just mean a phone with a 7" screen, it's already been done - the original Galaxy Tab could be used as a phone and it had a 7" screen.
Regards,
Dave

Sony Tablet P seems the best device currently available fitting your need.

tytung2020 said:
I love my Note, and I think its screen is the best among all the phones currently in the market. It also has the highest portability among all the tablets. But I can't keep thinking that a true tablet should have at least a 7'' screen. So I think why don't the manufacturers create a 4'' device with a 7'' screen? It's not hard, but I'm surprised why no company has ever thought of that....
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What is this I don't even...

I never understood the 'the note is too small to be a tablet', or why people pick an arbitrary number like 7 inches. Is the world just brainwashed?
If someone made a 6.8 inch tablet, that's not a 'true tablet'?

foxmeister said:
How can you have a 4" device with a 7" screen?
If you just mean a phone with a 7" screen, it's already been done - the original Galaxy Tab could be used as a phone and it had a 7" screen.
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Dave
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Yes but it's not as portable as a 4'' device - cannot put inside small pockets.
Bigmille said:
Sony Tablet P seems the best device currently available fitting your need.
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It does not have a 7'' screen, it's two screens of about 5'', separated by an annoying bezel.
ChodTheWacko said:
I never understood the 'the note is too small to be a tablet', or why people pick an arbitrary number like 7 inches. Is the world just brainwashed?
If someone made a 6.8 inch tablet, that's not a 'true tablet'?
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No need to be exactly 7'', above 6.5'' inch is a good enough screen... BUT again, it should be put on a 4'' size device body.
( ...And it is brainwashed by no other than our beloved Samsung )

I would love a 6 inch phone. Would be perfect for me
From the Beast : Galaxy Note

sprintuser1977 said:
I would love a 6 inch phone. Would be perfect for me
From the Beast : Galaxy Note
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+1
and I would like a full usb port like the Toshiba thrive. (I'll just keep on dreaming)

sprintuser1977 said:
I would love a 6 inch phone. Would be perfect for me
From the Beast : Galaxy Note
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6 inch body is too big for most people, cannot slip into small pockets.

tytung2020 said:
No need to be exactly 7'', above 6.5'' inch is a good enough screen... BUT again, it should be put on a 4'' size device body.
( ...And it is brainwashed by no other than our beloved Samsung )
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Please explain *exactly* how you would put a 7" screen on a 4" "body" (as you put it it!).
The size of the screen dictates the size of the casing/enclosure!
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tytung2020 said:
6 inch body is too big for most people, cannot slip into small pockets.
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Not if it was 16:9 ratio and 1080p!
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i think what the op wants is a flip phone, which when opened, looks like the note. I.e. a two led screened device, but no bezel between them so it appears like one big screen.
i think it would be pretty awesome, though not sure if it is possible.

foxmeister said:
Please explain *exactly* how you would put a 7" screen on a 4" "body" (as you put it it!).
The size of the screen dictates the size of the casing/enclosure!
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Dave
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I have an idea and the design, not sure this is the place to talk about it...but I assure you it's entirely possible and feasible with current tech.
ChodTheWacko said:
i think what the op wants is a flip phone, which when opened, looks like the note. I.e. a two led screened device, but no bezel between them so it appears like one big screen.
i think it would be pretty awesome, though not sure if it is possible.
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Yes it's possible and, without opening it, it's just your normal 4-5'' phone.

tytung2020 said:
I have an idea and the design, not sure this is the place to talk about it...but I assure you it's entirely possible and feasible with current tech.
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So what's the point of even raising the topic on these forums if its not the place to talk about it?
Whilst there are flexible screens these days, they are not "foldable" as such (i.e. they couldn't fold flat), so you'd either have to have 2 screens like the Sony or the tablet would have to be much thicker so cope with the allowed curvature of the screen when it was "closed", which in turn would probably mean an elaborate hinge mechanism too.
Also, since you've split the device into two "halves", it's likely you'd need either a thicker battery for one half, or two slimmer batteries with one in each half. Either way, this device is going to end up thick and as such probably pretty much unpocketable.
You may well have some good ideas about how to resolve these issues, but since "this isn't the place" to discuss them, I've no idea!
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Dave

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So what's the point of even raising the topic on these forums if its not the place to talk about it?
Whilst there are flexible screens these days, they are not "foldable" as such (i.e. they couldn't fold flat), so you'd either have to have 2 screens like the Sony or the tablet would have to be much thicker so cope with the allowed curvature of the screen when it was "closed", which in turn would probably mean an elaborate hinge mechanism too.
Also, since you've split the device into two "halves", it's likely you'd need either a thicker battery for one half, or two slimmer batteries with one in each half. Either way, this device is going to end up thick and as such probably pretty much unpocketable.
You may well have some good ideas about how to resolve these issues, but since "this isn't the place" to discuss them, I've no idea!
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Thanks for your reply.
My "idea" really is nothing much to talk about, as it's just something that came to my mind during my day dreaming...
Regarding the thickness issue, I believe single battery on one side is enough, so basically can be made to be around 10mm.

I'm yet to discover the 'worth'
usage of any tablet...i mean it cant replace your laptop whatsoever! Perhaps it's just a show off...
For everything a tablet does, has a better doer! This is where exactly the beast enters...Galaxy Note. The idea behind this gadget is to give you enormous power & portability(precisely) on the go without any worry of carrying it.
Hope this answers
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tytung2020 said:
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This is exactly what people said about the Note, yet only a small percentage of Note owners actually have this complaint.
I agree with the previous poster, I'd love to have a 6" phone/tablet myself...

I feel the Note's current size is at about the limit for pocketability. If they can squeeze more screen at the expense of the bezel, fine... but the size is what makes this device unique. Make it too big, lose the pocketability, and you might as well go larger.
I have owned a full size tablet. It's great for relaxing on the couch.
But... my Note does that (perhaps not as spaciously) but also does so much more since it can go with me everywhere. For me; the Note size is why I own it.

I used my 7" Huawei Ideos tablet as a phone for a while. While I really liked the big screen and ability to surf w/o straining my eyes while on the go, portability was definitely an issue. You can fit the Note no problem in a big pocket, but a 7" tablet is just a bit too impractical to carry around. It's just like carrying a small purse with you.

Hey guys just been kinda creeping around this forum as the note will likely be my next phone. This thing is awesome for me. Ive been longing for the size and video quality of a tablet but wanted it to be as portable as my X2. August 2011 really needs to come faster...
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Unboxing video

Don't think this has been posted, but apparently this danish site got a "close-to-final" retail sample and has put up and unboxing + review of it.
It's danish, but everyone can see the unboxing.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9DfoKoDYD7c

nice. wish it had english subtitles or something, but i guess most of it's self-explanatory.
liked the live comparisons between the SGS2 and One X

Thanks! That guys looks extremely happy lol, totally understandable

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nice. wish it had english subtitles or something, but i guess most of it's self-explanatory.
liked the live comparisons between the SGS2 and One X
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I've tried asking them to put up some english subtitles

Saw this before but great vid!
Saw this before but great vid! I wonder how he got his hands on it.

Looking at that video I'll give the sgs3 a miss.not great imo
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Phillmitchell said:
Looking at that video I'll give the sgs3 a miss.not great imo
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Must admit, I had the same feeling after watching that and sticking to my HOX. I'm not gonna cancel my pre-order though, I'm sure I'll love it when it comes.

I'm of the opposite opinion. It's looking better as I see it being handled more and more by reviewers. A big issue with phones this size is usability with one hand. Contrary to the specs it seems the Samsung may actually be narrower than the One X, and the rounded profile will give better reach. I like my One X very much. It's built stunningly well and feels very good in the hand, but even with my good sized guy hands I can just barely reach the ends of the screen as well as the hard buttons at the bottom without repositioning my hand.
The strengths and weaknesses of these two phones complement each other so well that there's nothing between them overall net. (The One XL has none of the problems the One X does since they have different chipsets and screens). Thankfully that glossy battery cover of the SIII can be changed. It's my biggest issue with this phone. If physical usability in the hand of one is much better than the other it will be the trump imo. I think I will return my One X and wait till the SIII releases. Maybe I'll end up getting another One X, but considering how different these two phones are and considering I'm in this for two years (contract) I want to be sure I'm getting the right one.

How funny they've made a magnetic cover for it like what the iPad 2 has.

That blue colour just looks better and better the more I see it. So glad my pre order of the white version cancelled itself lol

I wanted to punch him when he ripped if the back film so aggressively

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I wanted to punch him when he ripped if the back film so aggressively
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Lol..he was very excited!
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where did he got one? i wish to have one in advance....

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I wanted to punch him when he ripped if the back film so aggressively
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Haha yeah, I panicked when I saw that
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where did he got one? i wish to have one in advance....
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Review copy

boodies said:
Thanks! That guys looks extremely happy lol, totally understandable
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Lol so true, he was very excited and even though I didn't understand a word he was saying, that was a cool vid to watch thanks op!

The language reminded me of playing a record backwards. I'm pretty sure a subliminal message was planted in my brain, but what was it?

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The language reminded me of playing a record backwards. I'm pretty sure a subliminal message was planted in my brain, but what was it?
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Must...buy...Samsung...products...
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Thanks OP for the video....I suggest you mention users to mute the video while watching...

Is it me or does that back cover look so much better than any other photo taken from the unpacked event? I mean the back cover and the finish actually looks really nice in the video when he took the phone out of the box
Oddly enough few "hands-on" posts suggests that the phone actually feels nice in hand

This is better than porn! I can't wait to get this phone