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Still no tv out?

Has anyone been able to enable tv out on the epic 4G like the other galaxy s phones have?
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mormegil83 said:
Has anyone been able to enable tv out on the epic 4G like the other galaxy s phones have?
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I hear you. I bought the Nokia cable before I found out TV out was missing from the menu. Doesn't any of these ROMs bring it back. I have yet to flash but I was going to do
Tayutama 1.1 w/ Voodoo Lag fix Beta 4

Bump. Anyone?
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mormegil83 said:
Bump. Anyone?
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There is another thread about this I found. Search for it. Anyway, it seems that the issue is Touchwiz 2.5. SO...we have to wait until Froyo comes out with TW3.0 and THEN see if the TV out is available. All of the other SGS phones that have it are TW 3.0.
But I'm with you man.

ZenInsight said:
There is another thread about this I found. Search for it. Anyway, it seems that the issue is Touchwiz 2.5. SO...we have to wait until Froyo comes out with TW3.0 and THEN see if the TV out is available. All of the other SGS phones that have it are TW 3.0.
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This is partially true, but not totally true.
When people talk about TV out, it's helpful if they define how they wish to get TV out.
All four US Galaxy S series phones support DLNA, which is why Samsung claims TV out features for their phones. But that's now what most folks would consider TV out...
Only the GSM phones have TV out via the 3.5mm output.
So to say that this is a TW 3.0 issue, would be inaccurate. The Fascinate has TW3.0 and does not support TV out via the 3.5mm port. I read a post somewhere that described the CDMA chip not being able to work with the 3.5mm out port, but I haven't been able to find it. I thought it was BS at the time so I ignored it, but now that the Fascinate is out and the 3.5mm port does not support TV out, I'm trying desperately to find it to double check the specs.
That leaves TV out via the microUSB port. Samsung's website was offering (they still might be) an HDMI cable that worked via the microUSB port and specifically listed the Galaxy S series (including the Fascinate, Captivate, Vibrant and Epic by name) however, nobody has been able to get it to work.
And thuse we're left with the speculation that TV out via the MicroUSB might be a Froyo addition, but not necessarily something that might be part of TW3.0 independently.

I found the post. Here you go:
http://forum.ppcgeeks.com/sprint-epic-4g/132687-no-tv-out-sprint-epic-2.html#post1932751
CzechPleez said:
Hi, I'm a Sprint employee and Epic owner. Having worked with the Samsung developers a little I can tell you with assurance that the TV Out option was not "disabled" by Sprint's choice. It's a h/w limitation. When you first boot the phone you get an auto update which appears to disable the TV Out option, but I think that's a mandatory because the shipping ROM is universal to domestic carriers from Samsung. The TV Out limitation is due to the CDMA SOC (system on chip), which will be true for the Verizon model coming soon. The Galaxy S devices based on the GSM SOC do have the TV Out option.
DLNA is the only option for displaying multimedia on a remote display, but keep in mind you are limited to self-created content. You can't broadcast YouTube or SprintTV across DLNA as the DRM encryption is not supported on either the Epic or any remote device.
We're glad you're a Sprint customer and hope you remain happy with your Epic!
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vansmack said:
I found the post. Here you go:
http://forum.ppcgeeks.com/sprint-epic-4g/132687-no-tv-out-sprint-epic-2.html#post1932751
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WTF! Are you kidding me? This is absolutely terrible news. I'm really disappointing if this is true.

Why are people so mad about this? No one ever said it would have tv out via cable only through dlna.
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WTF! Are you kidding me? This is absolutely terrible news. I'm really disappointing if this is true.
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itsmebryan said:
Why are people so mad about this? No one ever said it would have tv out via cable only through dlna.
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Because composite out allows anything on the screen to appear on tv.....any tv. Every tv has rca's. Not every one has hdmi. And I don't want hdcp and hdmi drm restrictions. Good enough reason?

I'm sad and my dreams are dashed.

itsmebryan said:
Why are people so mad about this? No one ever said it would have tv out via cable only through dlna.
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Because you cannot share your self-recorded Movies through every DLNA device. PS3 and the Xbox both do not support our 3gp HD movie format.
I would like to visit my mother's house and be able to plug into her TV and show her the recordings of her granddaughters and other self-recorded video but I will be unable to do so without expensive extra hardware.

Well, don't shoot the messenger - I simply pay attention.
And second, RCA jacks are so 1990's I don't really care if they don't support them. This is a top of the line phone, so I'm glad if they sacrificed somewhere that they sacrificed 1990s technology.
That being said, don't give me HDMI out with the Froyo update and, well I'll have a CDMI issue. Good thing I'm on Sprint with 4G and not Verizon where I'd be really screwed. No 4G, no TV out, nothing to justify my costs, really...

kennethlongshaw said:
I'm sad and my dreams are dashed.
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Don't give up till froyo is out.

ZenInsight said:
Because composite out allows anything on the screen to appear on tv.....any tv. Every tv has rca's. Not every one has hdmi. And I don't want hdcp and hdmi drm restrictions. Good enough reason?
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I understand. But this phone never said it would have a tv out.

itsmebryan said:
I understand. But this phone never said it would have a tv out.
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Look man. No other phone said they would hace tv out via 3.5 jack, but they do. What are you doing here anyway?

so do we have hdmi out or what?

J3ff said:
so do we have hdmi out or what?
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http://www.nationwidediscounts.net/products/Samsung-Galaxy-S-Micro-USB-to-HDMI-Video-Cable.html
"Posted in SDX by Zeinzu.
Idk if this brings hope for anyone but one of my own customers hooked up his epic to our hdtv and streamed micro usb to hdmi both video and sound, i watched this with my own 2 eyes, he "claims" his epic was stock, I've yet to try mine cause we don't carry the cable and he had brought his own"

Given that last post, I'm almost tempted to gamble with $40. If anyone else has seen this done, just 1 more person to verify and I'm in. Now that I've heard a physical 'my own 2 eyes' confirmation, I'm feeling a bit optomistic (although probably setting myself up for disappointment). Anyone else tried or know someone who's tried?
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Just trying to understand this thread. Before this phone came out a lot of threads were talking about the fact the phone had no tv-out. Many said that was a deal breaker. I get that. Everyone know weeks before the phone came out it had no tv-out. I just understand the "tv-out" threads. Sorry
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Look man. No other phone said they would hace tv out via 3.5 jack, but they do. What are you doing here anyway?
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Well, I agree that people shouldn't be upset if it ISN'T there. However, if people are mearly asking for alternatives/workarounds, or possibly finding unadvertised features (ie 3.5 jack on gsm models) I believe that's exactly what this forum is for. However I also believe people should not be starting a ton of threads. Search for those that exist, and continue that thread (or make this one 'the thread')
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free video converter

Hope this the right place to put this. All you do is drag and drop and select your phone and press convert.
http://videoconverter.hamstersoft.com/en/

Or just use RockPlayer.

Anybody know how to watch itunes movies on an android? It seems the only way is to pay for a DRM removal but it seems so unfair that I cannot watch movies that I paid for on my device!

but this looks good, great find soloxp!!!

benjatt said:
Anybody know how to watch itunes movies on an android? It seems the only way is to pay for a DRM removal but it seems so unfair that I cannot watch movies that I paid for on my device!
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Off topic:
That's why I don't use iTunes. $10+ for a movie you can only use on certain devices, vs $2 or so for the used DVD from Amazon or wherever... The price is just a minor issue, but the fact that they control how you can use your purchase is ridiculous IMHO.
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benjatt said:
Anybody know how to watch itunes movies on an android? It seems the only way is to pay for a DRM removal but it seems so unfair that I cannot watch movies that I paid for on my device!
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I totally agree, but really this is iTunes issue, not Android issue. DRM is evil - Apple should be the one taking these complaints

danger-rat said:
Off topic:
That's why I don't use iTunes. $10+ for a movie you can only use on certain devices, vs $2 or so for the used DVD from Amazon or wherever... The price is just a minor issue, but the fact that they control how you can use your purchase is ridiculous IMHO.
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this is the 21st century... you arnt allowed to actually OWN things anymore...

JHaste said:
this is the 21st century... you arnt allowed to actually OWN things anymore...
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Thats correct. You are paying to rent them.

The UI seems nice. I've been using Handbrake on Ubuntu and Windows (and OS X when I had a Mac) (converting to mp4, not mpv).
I'll check this one out next time I'm on that side of the hard drive.

Karolis said:
I totally agree, but really this is iTunes issue, not Android issue. DRM is evil - Apple should be the one taking these complaints
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Yes I am in no way blaming android. I'm frustrated with apple but thought that if anyone would know how to get around it xda would.

danger-rat said:
Off topic:
That's why I don't use iTunes. $10+ for a movie you can only use on certain devices, vs $2 or so for the used DVD from Amazon or wherever... The price is just a minor issue, but the fact that they control how you can use your purchase is ridiculous IMHO.
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Yea, I know. I don't often buy movies as renting is good but I was given a voucher. It is sad when you you realise that, as the previous poster said, you are just rentig your purchase. There should be some law against this.

Is a Xoom worth it?

I really want a Xoom even though its older and a Xoom 2 is supposedly in the works, I cant really afford a Xoom 2. I wanted to sell my laptop and get a.Xoom because I dont really use it anymore since I got my Evo 3D. Is a Xoom still worth it or wait for Xoom 2 later?
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Wait. It isn't a laptop replacement.
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I need to sell mine, $350 central Florida, comes with oem dock and car charger. 2 months old, looks brand new!

So wait for a Xoom 2? Only thing I would need a laptop for is iTunes to manage my music.
Whooo! (Cole Voice...)

knowledge561 said:
So wait for a Xoom 2? Only thing I would need a laptop for is iTunes to manage my music.
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Personally speaking, the current Xoom functions as a laptop replacement and more but it all depends on what you expect to do with it. You've heard from at least one person who disagrees with me, but many more would agree. It's an amazing piece of hardware and will only become more functional as more apps and customizations are created for it.
But do as you like.

okantomi said:
Personally speaking, the current Xoom functions as a laptop replacement and more but it all depends on what you expect to do with it. You've heard from at least one person who disagrees with me, but many more would agree. It's an amazing piece of hardware and will only become more functional as more apps and customizations are created for it.
But do as you like.
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Any scripts to get an external drive connected because 32GB wont cut it. I have lots of movies.
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knowledge561 said:
Any scripts to get an external drive connected because 32GB wont cut it. I have lots of movies.
Whooo! (Cole Voice...)
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Rooted and running the newest Tiamat Rom, I can use my usbOTG cable to connect to my 750GB usb3 WD Passport and watch my ripped DVDs.

okantomi said:
It's an amazing piece of hardware and will only become more functional as more apps and customizations are created for it.
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Couldn't agree more. I have the latest Team Tiamat Moray ROM on here with Bazar617's StockRed UI, and with the current crop of apps, I believe I am getting value far beyond my original expectations. The development community that is behind the Xoom is going to make this worthwhile for a long time.

They are $329 from amazon, a damn good deal until the quad core models are available.

3devious said:
Wait. It isn't a laptop replacement.
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Xoom 2 won't be a laptop replacement either, Android tablets will never replace a windows laptop, especially not what i use my laptop for. I download all my music in .flac then convert them to mp3, try doing that on a android tablet!

hotdiamonds said:
Xoom 2 won't be a laptop replacement either, Android tablets will never replace a windows laptop, especially not what i use my laptop for. I download all my music in .flac then convert them to mp3, try doing that on a android tablet!
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It's unrealistic to expect any tablet to suitably be your only computer. I have my high-powered desktop to do all that downloading, ripping, file conversion, storage for streaming, and for adb, etc...My Xoom goes everywhere with me, something I wouldn't do with a laptop. My desktop and Xoom make a perfect team and I'm mobile as can be.

okantomi said:
My desktop and Xoom make a perfect team and I'm mobile as can be.
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Exactly, it's a supplement, not a replacement.

knowledge561 said:
I really want a Xoom even though its older and a Xoom 2 is supposedly in the works, I cant really afford a Xoom 2. I wanted to sell my laptop and get a.Xoom because I dont really use it anymore since I got my Evo 3D. Is a Xoom still worth it or wait for Xoom 2 later?
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Yes. Do it.
Yeah, I'm Homeless.

I might consider trading my Evo 3D for one. Its not connected anyway.
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not yet, see what the Xoom2 or Xformer 2 has to offer. The browser still is garbage and it will annoy you if you want to surf with browser. the HDMI sound is in mono which is also terrible if you want to hook it up to your flat screen. I love mine to death but will be getting rid of it once either a new one with better browser and audio comes out or another table is comparable..
I hope ICS resolves some of the annoyances.

(game) gta iii

Now available check it out haven't played it yet due to this thing work but I did manage to play 1st mission on my inspire 4g non dual core thanks to chain fire pro
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posted a back up
it downloads ~480 mb extra files.
Mod edit: Warez is not tollerated over xda forum, infraction deserved.

leo72793 said:
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it downloads ~480 mb extra files.
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Wow seriously? The game JUST came out today and you're pirating it already!? Its people like you we have better quality games on ios than android. 5 bucks is not expensive for a quality game like this. I would like to see San Andreas in the future .
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Next time= ban from xda.
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it downloads ~480 mb extra files.
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Yea anyone who pirates games is restarted if you pirate games the price goes up over time that makes everyone lose... but maybe he wasnt talking about pirating who knows just enjoy the game aight!
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its for people who want to test first I bought it then they got it.

I`ve played too.
Waiting for Vice City

Hello everyone,
Does anyone know how to play it with a gamepad ?
I have a logitech chillstream, and on foot, i can do anything, but once in a car, i can't mouvement! I see thé wheels turning right and left, but the car stays still...
Thank you very much !

Do you clear that gamepad is works with iconia ?

loband_ml said:
Do you clear that gamepad is works with iconia ?
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It works really well with shadowgun...but not with gta3...
Any idea for a solution ?
Thank You

Ps3 dualshock work when u plug in with USB
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Works incredibly well on stock 3.2. Worth the money. Seriously, this is a full game, and is definitely worth 5 bucks, which seems like a small price for such a full-featured game.

So I cannot get the xbox360 wired controller to work...if I hit the right trigger it just goes into a random spin until I unplug it and plug it back in...and when i get into the car I cannot accelerate.

Seems they dropped the ball with controllers.
Using the PS3 over USB I can't find a way to look back while driving or to aim while on foot

Yea they pulled game from the market well that I can see can someone confirm..!
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dincdoes.me said:
Yea they pulled game from the market well that I can see can someone confirm..!
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yea its been pulled.

It's not been pulled, they've changed the compatible device list and removed all the tablets. Still there for my SGS2 though

No longer there for evo3d either

lol they suck
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when I had the galaxy port on my tab, it still shows on my google account. SO even though my a500 isnt, my "Galaxy "tab is

I tried several gamepads but none fully worked, direction is always ok but not the buttons. I wish buttons remapping will be added in the next release.

[Humour][Future] Why my SGS3 doesn't make my coffee?

Why my SGS3 doesn't make my coffee? It sounds like a ridiculous question, right? But hear me out. When Bluetooth came out in 1994 it was said it will change our lives. It was said we would be able to control all appliances in the house by bluetooth. But here we are 18 years later and I have yet to see a single Bluetooth coffee machine. Or is it just me who doesn't look at the right place. What are the coolest gadgets you can control from your SGS3? I know I can control my PC (with Splashtop) but what else? Or what would you like to be able to control with your SGS3?(don't say your wife he he he)
Note: I'm not sure if it should be in the accessories or general section. So...

Is this really necessary?? Why would you want to control things with your phone anyways? Stop being lazy and do it yourself....and p.s you can control your Xbox providing you have one....still a pointless thread though
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speedyjay said:
Is this really necessary?? Why would you want to control things with your phone anyways? Stop being lazy and do it yourself....and p.s you can control your Xbox providing you have one....still a pointless thread though
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Well you can control your smart samsung TV/AC/Washing machine/hotel door with your S3 (London 2012 hotel).
Sooo yeah.

speedyjay said:
Is this really necessary?? Why would you want to control things with your phone anyways? Stop being lazy and do it yourself....and p.s you can control your Xbox providing you have one....still a pointless thread though
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It's not a question of lazy, it's a question of nerdy. I love technology.

Skander1998 said:
Well you can control your smart samsung TV/AC/Washing machine/hotel door with your S3 (London 2012 hotel).
Sooo yeah.
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Awsome!

You can control the new A.R Drone 2.0 Take some flights, do turn-overs or take pictures through the drone
Just have a look
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hpe-oX-Iy7w&feature=youtube_gdata_player
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That is one nice thread!
You are absolutely right about the promises made about bluetooth. However, even although it's 18yo now, how far ago has it become really useable?
Bluetooth 1.0 was a waste of time: limited range and extremely slow transfer rates. Even although we're starting to see BT 4.0 devices, BT 2.1 is the actual widespread standard. That is the standard my car has.
In the car, I can interact with my phone to make phone calls, and all the neat stuff S-Voice allows for.
In my SE W810 there is a built-in app that allows me to use the phone's bluetooth (2.1) to remotely control a PC without the need for any extra software in the PC. That is: the phone works as a bluetooth HID.
That is it, and I only prove your point: BT has failed to keep its promise.
HOWEVER...
... now that Arduino (and other AVRs and MCUs) are becoming so popular and accessible, we are seeing more and more amateur and domestic automation solutions using bluetooth to control anything using a phone. I am one of these Arduino enthusiasts that has lots of ideas (but very little time to implement them) on home automation using Bluetooth or ethernet. Since I am also an android developer, several of my ideas involve marrying the 2 of them through BT: arduino + android controlling home appliances.

My wife promised to buy me a S3 if I gave her a back rub everyday for a week. So see, S3s can already be used by a human to control another human.

istoner said:
My wife promised to buy me a S3 if I gave her a back rub everyday for a week. So see, S3s can already be used by a human to control another human.
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I already said NO Wife! lol Cuz I already know it's possible he he he.

well there would be an app which would start the coffee maker i guess

fahadsul3man said:
well there would be an app which would start the coffee maker i guess
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After a little more research I found an expresso machine that is android. http://www.yankodesign.com/2010/06/10/android-based-coffee-brewery/
But the coffee machine was just a example. I'm really wondering if there is some other house appliance (lamp, microwave etc..)available yet.

http://www.i2home.org/ Seems to be a major project on this kinda stuff

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http://www.i2home.org/ Seems to be a major project on this kinda stuff
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Well Smart home exist since a long time but they are not Android/bluetooth. You need to buy the whole package and build your house with the wires. Bluetooth is different. You can just buy different appliance from different companies and control them with your Android phone.(Well, in theory) Anyway, I guess we are not there yet. I just hope we won't have to wait another 20 years.

Well the iPhone can control your mind and turn you into a dribbling idiot.

Geordie Lad said:
Well the iPhone can control your mind and turn you into a dribbling idiot.
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Ha ha ha ha so true, but for accuracy purpose, I think you have to be a dribbling idiot in the first place to buy this phone.
Don't get me wrong, I love iphone. If I ever want a family of identical drones with no opinions of their own, iphone is the perfect tool.
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Kremata said:
Why my SGS3 doesn't make my coffee? It sounds like a ridiculous question, right? But hear me out. When Bluetooth came out in 1994 it was said it will change our lives. It was said we would be able to control all appliances in the house by bluetooth. But here we are 18 years later and I have yet to see a single Bluetooth coffee machine. Or is it just me who doesn't look at the right place. What are the coolest gadgets you can control from your SGS3? I know I can control my PC (with Splashtop) but what else? Or what would you like to be able to control with your SGS3?(don't say your wife he he he)
Note: I'm not sure if it should be in the accessories or general section. So...
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I'm sorry if I'm being ignorant, but HOLY **** it's that old? I didn't hear anything about bluetooth before 2006 lol

I'm an Engineer, I believe in; If it doesn't exist, make it. I think I'll make that lamp my next project.
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raykyogrou0 said:
I'm sorry if I'm being ignorant, but HOLY **** it's that old? I didn't hear anything about bluetooth before 2006 lol
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Humm I guess I'm much older than you.
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I'm an Engineer, I believe in; If it doesn't exist, make it. I think I'll make that lamp my next project.
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That would be awesome. I heard BT v4 is a huge improvement over previous versions and is much easier to implement in home appliance.

speedyjay said:
Is this really necessary?? Why would you want to control things with your phone anyways? Stop being lazy and do it yourself....and p.s you can control your Xbox providing you have one....still a pointless thread though.
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What's not necessary is your dickhead attitude bro. What's wrong with asking technical questions. Being lazy? Are you freakin' kidding me? You know this is nerds forum right?

alias_neo said:
I'm an Engineer, I believe in; If it doesn't exist, make it. I think I'll make that lamp my next project.
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I've thought about this too, with things like the ardruino and the raspberry pi out there, you can pretty much do anything you want. It would obviously take some research if you don't have the knowledge yourself. I really want to be able to control my AV amp from my phone, constantly misplacing the remote but I never missplace my phone.
I'd certainly be interested in the lamp project too, will you be posting a tutorial when you complete the project?