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Samsung-Sammy-borne 1GHz ARM Cortex A8 processor, a Super AMOLED screen that may or may not be the same 4-inch, 800 x 480 window on the Galaxy S, a strong QWERTY slider with raised keys, front-facing VGA camera, 5 megapixel back camera with 720p video recording capabilities, WiMAX support(4g), and Android 2.1 with some TouchWiz 3.0 customizations. As for qualms, the source does drop "plastic-y" a couple times in a none-too-flattering light.
Evo(probally allready know by know lol)-* 3G/4G capability
* Qualcomm® Snapdragon™ QSD8650 (1GHz) processor
* 4.3” capacitive display with pinch-to-zoom and tactile feedback
* World-class HTML browser – bandwidth and quality that rival that of netbooks
* Android 2.1, with access to more than 30,000 apps on Android Market
* GoogleTM mobile services including Google SearchTM, Google MapsTM, Google TalkTM, GmailTM, YouTubeTM , and syncs with Google CalendarTM
* Access to Google Goggles™ to search with pictures instead of words
* Sprint Navigation, with turn-by-turn driving directions and 3D maps
* Updated HTC Sense, award-winning user experience, which includes Friend Stream to integrate Facebook, Twitter and more into a single flow of updates
* Visual voicemail
* Messaging – personal and business email, IM and text messaging
* 3G/4G Mobile Hotspot capability – connects up to eight Wi-Fi enabled devices
* 4G data speeds (WiMAX) – peak download speeds of more than 10 Mbps; peak upload speeds of 1 Mbps; average download speeds of 3-6 Mbps.
* 3G data speeds (EVDO Rev A.) – peak download speeds of up to 3.1 Mbps; peak upload speeds of 1.8 Mbps; average download speeds of 600 kbps-1.4 Mbps.
ENTERTAINMENT
* 8MP autofocus camera with dual LED flash and 1.3MP front-facing camera
* High-quality video streaming and downloads at 3G and 4G data speeds
* Capture and share HD-quality video (720p) from your phone
* Output pictures, slides and videos in HD quality (720p) via HDMI cable (sold separately)
* Live video sharing with Qik
* Built-in kickstand for hands-free viewing
* Media player with 3.5mm stereo headset jack
* FM radio and Amazon MP3 store
* Sprint applications including Sprint TV® and NASCAR Sprint Cup Mobile(SM)
* Bluetooth® 2.1 with A2DP Stereo and EDR
* Built-in WiFi®: 802.11 b/g
* Digital compass, G-Sensor, proximity sensor, light sensor, GPS
* Expandable memory: 8GB microSD card included; supports up to 32GB
SPECIFICATIONS:
* Dimensions: 4.8″ x 2.6″ x .5″ (LxWxT)
* Weight: 6 ounces
* Main display: 4.3” WVGA (800×480) 65K colors
* Standard removable 1500mAh Lithium (Li-on) battery
* Memory: 1GB ROM, 512MB RAM
Definitely the EVO. I've had BAD experiencies with Samsung build quality in the past, so I'm staying away from them. Plus, it's not a HTC device, so it won't be on XDA! That cancels the Samsung out right away.
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Definitely the EVO. I've had BAD experiencies with Samsung build quality in the past, so I'm staying away from them. Plus, it's not a HTC device, so it won't be on XDA! That cancels the Samsung out right away.
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/forumdisplay.php?f=656
http://forum.xda-developers.com/forumdisplay.php?f=667
EVO for me.
mrinehart93 said:
Definitely the EVO. I've had BAD experiencies with Samsung build quality in the past, so I'm staying away from them. Plus, it's not a HTC device, so it won't be on XDA! That cancels the Samsung out right away.
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it will i got a pm strait from the admin it will
My fingers are too big for the keyboard on the hero so the 4.3 screen on the EVO sounds awesome but Sprint really screwed things up with the EVO in terms of the extra 240 that customers have to pay for purchasing one as well as the upload speed caps and disabling of of the HDMI out.
I like the hardware on the Samsung if it lives up to the hype of being the fastest android device on the market. Also if the increase in battery life can be achieved this should be one impressive phone. I could do with out the slide out keyboard though, so I would prefer that the Galaxy S come to Sprint as opposed to the S pro.
There is a thread somewhere in the forum that says the S pro is coming with 4G if that is the case then this is serious competition to the EVO though I still really like sense...can sense be put on a samsung phone?
dsMA said:
My fingers are too big for the keyboard on the hero so the 4.3 screen on the EVO sounds awesome but Sprint really screwed things up with the EVO in terms of the extra 240 that customers have to pay for purchasing one as well as the upload speed caps and disabling of of the HDMI out.
I like the hardware on the Samsung if it lives up to the hype of being the fastest android device on the market. Also if the increase in battery life can be achieved this should be one impressive phone. I could do with out the slide out keyboard though, so I would prefer that the Galaxy S come to Sprint as opposed to the S pro.
There is a thread somewhere in the forum that says the S pro is coming with 4G if that is the case then this is serious competition to the EVO though I still really like sense...can sense be put on a samsung phone?
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well this is xda after all
dsMA said:
My fingers are too big for the keyboard on the hero so the 4.3 screen on the EVO sounds awesome but Sprint really screwed things up with the EVO in terms of the extra 240 that customers have to pay for purchasing one as well as the upload speed caps and disabling of of the HDMI out.
I like the hardware on the Samsung if it lives up to the hype of being the fastest android device on the market. Also if the increase in battery life can be achieved this should be one impressive phone. I could do with out the slide out keyboard though, so I would prefer that the Galaxy S come to Sprint as opposed to the S pro.
There is a thread somewhere in the forum that says the S pro is coming with 4G if that is the case then this is serious competition to the EVO though I still really like sense...can sense be put on a samsung phone?
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What's the extra 240 that we have to pay and what did they do to the HDMI out?
richse said:
What's the extra 240 that we have to pay and what did they do to the HDMI out?
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When you purchase an EVO they take on an extra $10/month fee to what ever your existing plan's cost is. Since most people upgrade their phone every two years in order to get the discount this amounts to an extra $240 for the cost of the phone. Note I say cost of the phone because Sprint does assert that this extra $10 fee is not for 4G but rather is for hardware features of the phone such as the "super fast 1Ghz processor and large 4.3in screen"
The EVO is capable of HDMI out through a mini USB to HDMI cable. This would allow people to connect their phones to their HDTVs. Initially I was really excited about this because it would mean that you could stream SprintTV and other web content to your phone and watch it on a larger screen. Unfortunately it was reported that the HDMI out on the phone was going to be disabled for all content other then photos and video taken with the on board camera :-( I am not sure who is at fault for this but it is just one more example of how us costumers here in the US get screwed over by someone :-((
Hello all
As I'm getting the Samsung Galaxy S 2 as soon as it will be released in Europe (Belgium) I wanted to start a thread to inform everyone to look at the official site, instead of listening and reading rumors..
http://galaxys2.samsungmobile.com/html
Video Review:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pUdoMSqqZtQ
Official Specifications:
Network
HSPA+ 21Mbps/ HSUPA 5.76Mbps
EDGE/ GPRS Class 12
Quad band GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Quad band UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
AP
Samsung Dual Core Application Processor*
Dimensions
125.3X66.1X8.49mm
Display
4.3" WVGA SUPER AMOLED Plus *
Memory
1GB RAM, 16GB/32GB
MicroSD (up to 32GB)
Camera
8MP AF with LED Flash + 2MP Front
Connectivity
Wi-Fi a/b/g/n
BT v3.0+HS
USB 2.0 OTG
Connectors
MicroUSB, 3.5mm Ear Jack
Battery
1650mAh
OS
Android OS Gingerbread
Message
SMS/MMS (OMA v1.2)
Email (POP3/IMAP/SMTP, SSL/TLS)
Exchange ActiveSync Email
Audio
MP3, OGG, AAC, AAC+, eAAC+, AMR-NB
AMR-WB, WMA, WAV, MID, AC3, IMY, FLAC, XMF
Video
MPEG4, H.264, H.263, WMV, DivX, Xvid, VC-1
Recording & Playback [email protected]
Image
JPEG, PNG, GIF, WBMP, BMP, AGIF
GPS
A-GPS
Convergence
Easy Set-up (WPS PIN/PBC, Wi-Fi Direct)
AllShare (DLNA1.5)
Samsung Kies 2.0, Samsung Kies air
4 Hubs Social Hub / Readers Hub /
Music Hub / Game Hub
Others
TouchWiz
Google Mobile Services
Are you going to buy this phone? Why?
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Definitely want to buy this phone. It's spec blow out any other phone on the market, including the Atrix.
The Atrix will not stand up to this device, and the only thing going for the Atrix is the Laptop Dock, which in my opinion is not worth it because alone it is $500 for the dock, and there are much better netbooks for that price, or tablets for that matter.
Now, I am waiting for this device to come out in the US, but it probably will not for some time. It seems as though it is coming out in Europe first, and if I order it from over there, the websites are listing preorders at $650+. If it comes to US, it will probably be a bit cheaper, but not much. It wouldn't really matter either way because I do not have an upgrade so however I can get my hands on this thing, I'm going to do it at the cheapest price.
From the looks of it, websites are saying March 4th or 5th release in UK, and 2nd quarter release in US. If it's that soon in UK, I'd order it from there, but I probably won't have the money right away. Also, I don't know if I'm losing/gaining anything by buying the European version. Usually when it comes to the US, whatever company it goes to adds all its bloatware and so I'd be happy without it. Because chances are it will go to AT&T(Considering it has AT&T's 3G) and they seem to preload a bunch of their apps on Android phones.
That's all me though, I wanna see what others think.
What I would like to know is, will the SGS2 will be released in a USA version like the first SGS (Vibrant, Fascinate etc.)..?
Never found info about that..
In the videos, people have snapped off the back to reveal a 1500 mah battery. Samsung claims it will be a 1650 mah in the final product, but I am still concerned that it is just talk since there doesn't look to be anymore room in a thin device like this, unless the batteries are the same size. Another question is why HTC devices usually have 1350 or 1400 mah batteries, not the standard 1500 mah that other phones have, and whether certain phone companies have exclusivities of some kind with the battery tech. Or maybe it is just deliberate mislabeling and HTC is being conservative.
I want to see a review first, 2 things that worry me about this phone:
Battery Life
Processor
No one seems to be able to confirm either spec at the moment, and that is a little troublesome. I don't know how power efficient the screen or the mystery processor is, so I would want to see some hands on experience with that, and I'd want to know what is inside, whether or not it is a lottery as to which one you get, and if it is Samsung's Exynos then how well it stacks up against Tegra2. If Samsung has been a little more transparent about the hardware then it wouldn't have been a problem, but the fact they are keeping it under wraps means one of two things: the Exynos is amazing and the retails version will blow everything out of the water or more likely that they are having trouble with it, be it reliability or supply issues, and will substitute it certain markets for a similar equivalent.
l0st.prophet said:
I want to see a review first, 2 things that worry me about this phone:
Battery Life
Processor
No one seems to be able to confirm either spec at the moment, and that is a little troublesome. I don't know how power efficient the screen or the mystery processor is, so I would want to see some hands on experience with that, and I'd want to know what is inside, whether or not it is a lottery as to which one you get, and if it is Samsung's Exynos then how well it stacks up against Tegra2. If Samsung has been a little more transparent about the hardware then it wouldn't have been a problem, but the fact they are keeping it under wraps means one of two things: the Exynos is amazing and the retails version will blow everything out of the water or more likely that they are having trouble with it, be it reliability or supply issues, and will substitute it certain markets for a similar equivalent.
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Here's a good review. I will put it at the first post too
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pUdoMSqqZtQ
I will certainly not be getting it. Unnecessary it is, at least for me. But it does look much better than the SGS!
l0st.prophet said:
I want to see a review first, 2 things that worry me about this phone:
Battery Life
Processor
No one seems to be able to confirm either spec at the moment, and that is a little troublesome. I don't know how power efficient the screen or the mystery processor is, so I would want to see some hands on experience with that, and I'd want to know what is inside, whether or not it is a lottery as to which one you get, and if it is Samsung's Exynos then how well it stacks up against Tegra2. If Samsung has been a little more transparent about the hardware then it wouldn't have been a problem, but the fact they are keeping it under wraps means one of two things: the Exynos is amazing and the retails version will blow everything out of the water or more likely that they are having trouble with it, be it reliability or supply issues, and will substitute it certain markets for a similar equivalent.
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They say the screen is more efficient than the old superamoled, and I believe them. I don't see any good reason for Samsung to lie about modest efficiency improvements. The processor uses the same ARM9 cpus that the Tegra does, and several other chips as well, so they are all about equal. Even if they release a different chip for secondary markets, all the chips are about equal like I said before, so unless you are obsessed about a small percentage difference or a few points, it really isn't worth worrying about.
silverwolf0 said:
They say the screen is more efficient than the old superamoled, and I believe them. I don't see any good reason for Samsung to lie about modest efficiency improvements. The processor uses the same ARM9 cpus that the Tegra does, and several other chips as well, so they are all about equal. Even if they release a different chip for secondary markets, all the chips are about equal like I said before, so unless you are obsessed about a small percentage difference or a few points, it really isn't worth worrying about.
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Yep, correct..
At this time the most interesting intro review about this SGSII is this page. Chek it out and later tell me your opinions
http://mobile-review.com/articles/2011/mwc-samsung-galaxy-s2-en.shtml
celtichazard said:
At this time the most interesting intro review about this SGSII is this page. Chek it out and later tell me your opinions
http://mobile-review.com/articles/2011/mwc-samsung-galaxy-s2-en.shtml
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Interesting..
Thanks a lot for sharing. In fact, this review made me want this phone even more!
MuayThaiFighter8 said:
Interesting..
Thanks a lot for sharing. In fact, this review made me want this phone even more!
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i'm in love with this device but, it is very likely this is a pre-paid article, so, divide by 2
arch7tect said:
i'm in love with this device but, it is very likely this is a pre-paid article, so, divide by 2
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Actually, I believe Eldar Murtazin (the author of the article) is a respectable phone reviewer. He gets phones from manufacturers to test way ahead of time (eg in this case, he got the Galaxy S II in November 2011 way before CES).
http://www.engadget.com/2010/11/14/samsung-i9100-is-the-dual-core-galaxy-2-sequel-to-the-galaxy-s/
Oh my...face recognition unlock, i gotta get my self one of these phones lol...
cant wait ^_^
Another nice feature is the micro USB connector on the bottom, which will make possible docks..
No old CRT-style TV-off effect when hitting power? Blasphemy, deal breaker!
/sarcasm
hi, I'am sure I'll buy this phone as soon as it will show up in Poland.
Now I'm usung an old and erroring Nokia e65.
I want a phone that:
- has good camera with LED
- can record high quality videos
- is fast enough for various games
- plays music clean (galaxy s also was great in this case)
- has USB OTG and streams high quality media! (together with external hard disc it can be a portable HD video player ^^)
- runs Android
I was concerned about HTC DHD, what's more I bought it in November!
But I was fooled and didn't received my device. It took about 3 months before I got my money back... but hey! as I heard about SGS2 I want it now more than I wanted DHD
cheers, Wojtek
Demiourgos said:
hi, I'am sure I'll buy this phone as soon as it will show up in Poland.
Now I'm usung an old and erroring Nokia e65.
I want a phone that:
- has good camera with LED
- can record high quality videos
- is fast enough for various games
- plays music clean (galaxy s also was great in this case)
- has USB OTG and streams high quality media! (together with external hard disc it can be a portable HD video player ^^)
- runs Android
I was concerned about HTC DHD, what's more I bought it in November!
But I was fooled and didn't received my device. It took about 3 months before I got my money back... but hey! as I heard about SGS2 I want it now more than I wanted DHD
cheers, Wojtek
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Yep, than the SGS II is the phone you're looking for
Demiourgos said:
hi, I'am sure I'll buy this phone as soon as it will show up in Poland.
Now I'm usung an old and erroring Nokia e65.
I want a phone that:
- has good camera with LED
- can record high quality videos
- is fast enough for various games
- plays music clean (galaxy s also was great in this case)
- has USB OTG and streams high quality media! (together with external hard disc it can be a portable HD video player ^^)
- runs Android
I was concerned about HTC DHD, what's more I bought it in November!
But I was fooled and didn't received my device. It took about 3 months before I got my money back... but hey! as I heard about SGS2 I want it now more than I wanted DHD
cheers, Wojtek
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I've just preordered mine from clove.uk. Expensive, but it's price for being impatient
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I don't understand why people pre-order, you're still going to have to wait until the phone is released to get your hands on it. At the most it saves you one or two days but makes you spend a lot more than the retail price.
Revised 03/26/2011 - Updated revised initial impression @ http://mobiletech.knguyentu.com/2011/03/motorola-xoom-wifi-version-initial.html
Revised 03/27/2011 - Using Samsung Galaxy S (Fascinate) record demo of Motorola Xoom playback of Apple's iPad format of M4V (converted using handbrake - see link above to handbrake xoom profile)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X8KuypTZVVw
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Just picked up the Motorola Xoom @ Staples. There was no issue or question on purchasing it.
To Set Foundation:
I have had several android phones like the Motorola Droid, Droid X, and Samsung Galaxy S. So I am familiar with the Android OS. At the same time, I've had the Apple iPad 32GB generation 1 since it was first launched. So I am familiar with that too.
Initial Impressions:
Weight - Having own the first gen iPad and now having the Xoom, the weight from usage is very comparable. You can't really tell the weight differences, unless you have both of them in your hand and really focus on trying to feel the weight out. It is very comfortable holding to the hand.
Display - Of all of the demo I've seen on the 3G version at Costco and pictures / youtube, I have to say those do not do justice to the screen. I believe that be attribute to the auto brightness screen adjustment functionality. After disable that and adjust brightness to high, the picture actually looks pretty decent. Being a hobbyist photographer, I look at several images I had taken from Flower Field out near Oceanside, California. The color looks very vibrant and crisp. Again, unless you have the iPad next to you to comparison and purposely want to look for that detail, the Xoom display is actually pretty good.
OS - It comes with Android 3.01 build HWI69
Other Stuff - It seems to have come with GPS. In the setting there is a check box asking if you want to use GPS to find your location. Bring up google map, it found me within less than 60 meters. There is a microSD slot and it is located in the exact location where the 3G version has it. Hidden under the LTE sim slot. The standard Motorola Case for the xoom that you can purchase for 29.99 is a huge disappointment. The one Apple design for the iPad was way better. This one looks and feel like cheap material that doesn't seem to fit the tablet well. When trying to close it, it doesn't close properly. The dumb design is the lack of having a hole for the power plug. The power plug is another disappointment. You have buy new car charger and power plug because it uses a different plug. Looks like a small pin. Why can't they keep to standard like Apple.
I like where the power button is situated behind the pad, leaving the front very clean. It is a finger print magnet, so I can't wait to put invisible shield on it.
Software - The email software is just like gmail. Very simple and easy to use. The OS on the other hand, still a bit clunky. It could use some optimization. With Apple iPad, you can use it for weeks w/o having to restart because it automatically ends application (lack of multi-task). Due to this allowing multi-task, there is no way to end the task w/o having to kill it in the setting. You can simply press the back button to have the task end and release it back the memory. The touch screen is very responsive. No issue there. I like the revised picture gallery, it uses the x/y axis ability as you move around the gallery sort of do this 3D effect. It comes standard with a few MP3 music in there, one from Carrie Underwood and others. The Calendar is a nice improvement over android phone version.
Screen font is not as crisp as ipad. You can and will notice a bit fuzz. I am not sure if that is because of the screen design or the font style. But we'll see as time goes on and using custom ROM to replace the font if that improves anything.
Overall, I am very pleased with the Xoom. It is not perfect and nothing really is, but the Honeycomb OS and on this very study Xoom has a lot of potential.
For those who are on the fence and ask in numerous thread Why Xoom? To me, it is a great toy to play with and does all the stuff iPad can do for the stuff I use it for daily. Surf the internet, read magazine, check email, etc., So if that is your purpose of the tablet, I highly recommend look at the next piece of it, which is cosmetics and aesthetics. Which one feels right to you in your hand. Are you able to navigate it easily.
For me, Xoom has more potential and allow me to start doing more than I did with iPad. It might open me up to other things, such as maybe trying to integrate it with my Nikon camera or maybe VPN to my home network and do remote desktop or tweak the hell out of it when I am bored with custom rom and themes.
Revised 03/26/2007: Made some update and post it on my blog - http://mobiletech.knguyentu.com/2011/03/motorola-xoom-wifi-version-initial.html
Thanx for the impressions. I just left my local Staples. They had them on display, but when i tried to buy one the guy said he couldnt sell to sunday. The website said they had them in stock and available.
Just called my local best buy. No go till the 27th. They tried to ring one up and it wouldn't allow the transaction.
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Hi, could you open the case and tell us what it looks like inside? I wonder if it still has the mini-pcie slot and antennas.
Thanks !
Hi,
I also got the Wi-Fi Xoom yesterday. There were two apps that don't seem to work with the Wi-Fi Xoom. Pandora Radio and Gasbuddy. Could you try those out on your Xoom and determine if they work for you.
Thanks
Temecula, California Staples on Hwy 79 S just sold me Xoom WiFi. Nine left. Manager had no concern selling it.
Impressions later.
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Will try staples tomorrow. Thanks for the info. In TX for those that are Trying.
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So far of the apps I've download and tried, they all seems to work nicely with the Xoom
CNN tablet version
Sony Picture tablet version
USTODAY tablet version
Kindle - non-tablet version
Angry Bird Holiday
Amazon App Store
Amazon Mobile
Double Twist - sync great with PC and read iTune library
I got it at Staples in Chino, CA
on 100% charge. use it to download a few apps, surf the net, and edit some pictures...approx 1hr, went down to 94% battery life.
I got mine from staples today. Pandora also doesn't work for me. Just immediate force close.
Called my local Staples a little late in the evening. They would have sold me one today but it was to late to drive over there. Heading over in the morning. They had 5 in stock.
Tried 2 local Staples since their websites showed it in stock. Called ahead both times to confirm they had them. Went to both stores and was cockblocked both times by a manager.
Nice to see that 2 stores otherwise devoid of business refused to make a $600 sale because of a street date no one else really cares about.
I'll just hang tight and hit Sam's Club or Best Buy. Not a fan of Staples anyway.
nice to see people still interested on this device. I love mine and the only negatives i see will be addressed by a software update. The hardware is top notch
Sent from my Xoom
smilepak said:
So far of the apps I've download and tried, they all seems to work nicely with the Xoom
CNN tablet version
Sony Picture tablet version
USTODAY tablet version
Kindle - non-tablet version
Angry Bird Holiday
Amazon App Store
Amazon Mobile
Double Twist - sync great with PC and read iTune library
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Smilepak - would you also try Pandora and Gasbuddy.
Thanks
GPS
Can someone test out the standalone GPS on the wifi only xoom with navigation?
Got mine last night from Staples. GPS works great. Love the titanium look! Pandora force close
Got mine from Staples yesterday as well and been customizing the heck out of it. LOVE HONEYCOMB!!
GPS works great; tether to my EVO is fast; solid machine!
what do you mean tether to evo? wifi or bluetooth?
Looks like the wi-fi xoom has a glitch that doesn't allow Pandora to work.
The 3G version allows Pandora to work.
jstersd said:
Got mine from Staples yesterday as well and been customizing the heck out of it. LOVE HONEYCOMB!!
GPS works great; tether to my EVO is fast; solid machine!
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Hey, few quick questions. What rom are you on on your evo, and what tether app are you using? I'm on CM7 and I plan to use the built in tether but as far as I can tell with my testing it doesnt tether 4g? The 3g tether is quite fast though.
initial impression (general ergo and experience stuff) since last night's purchase:
+solid quality build
+material fit/finish top notch
+gun metal back
+wifi setup no issue
+google app synced easily
+ui's potential is exciting
+gps/navigation works fine
+browsing, calendar, exchange (via enhanced email app) all good
-flash choppy
-some fonts fuzzy
-some apks yet optimized for 3.0 and fc
i was expecting to find the device heavy and thick after trolling ipad comparison threads and gtab 8.9/10.1 threads but i do not have that view owning the xoom. not because i spent $600us and am accepting a compromise but because i appreciate the weight distribution as the device tappers from center to edges and i have no point of reference that more or less overall ounces/weight could make the unit feel "better".
if you are on fence and don't want to wait to see if sammy gums up the ui or if the actual release of their tabs are delayed further, the xoom wifi is worthy of fanboys. i bet with my wallet that our community will flush out the video playback growing pains and both google updates and dev-roms will take this hardware platform and honeycomb far.
Hey everyone,
I'm from New York and have no problems purchasing the SG2 from home, but the question I have, is this a legit website and deal? Does it even come with any warranty? Please let me know. Thanks
http://electroprise.com/samsung-i9100-galaxy-ii-quadband-3g-hsdpa-gps-unlocked-p-2792.html
Samsung i9100 Galaxy S II Quadband 3G HSDPA GPS Unlocked
[i9100]
Price: $499.00
Shipping (2nd Day / Next Day UPS Air)
SPECIFICATION
GENERAL 2G Network GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
3G Network HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1900 / 2100
Announced 2011, February
Status Coming soon. Exp. release 2011, April
SIZE Dimensions 125.3 x 66.1 x 8.5 mm
Weight 116 g
DISPLAY Type Super AMOLED Plus capacitive touchscreen, 16M colors
Size 480 x 800 pixels, 4.3 inches
- Gorilla Glass display
- TouchWiz UI v4.0
- Multi-touch input method
- Accelerometer sensor for UI auto-rotate
- Touch-sensitive controls
- Proximity sensor for auto turn-off
- Gyroscope sensor
- Swype text input
SOUND Alert types Vibration; MP3, WAV ringtones
Loudspeaker Yes
3.5mm jack Yes
MEMORY Phonebook Practically unlimited entries and fields, Photocall
Call records Practically unlimited
Internal 16GB/32GB storage, 1 GB RAM
Card slot microSD, up to 32GB
DATA GPRS Class 12 (4+1/3+2/2+3/1+4 slots), 32 - 48 kbps
EDGE Class 12
3G HSDPA, 21 Mbps; HSUPA, 5.76 Mbps
WLAN Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, DLNA, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi hotspot
Bluetooth Yes, v3.0+HS
Infrared port No
USB Yes, v2.0 microUSB (MHL), USB On-the-go
CAMERA Primary 8 MP, 3264x2448 pixels, autofocus, LED flash, check quality
Features Geo-tagging, touch focus, face and smile detection, image stabilization
Video Yes, [email protected], check quality
Secondary Yes, 2 MP
FEATURES OS Android OS, v2.3 (Gingerbread)
CPU Dual-core 1.2GHz ARM Cortex-A9 proccessor, Mali-400MP GPU, Orion chipset
Messaging SMS(threaded view), MMS, Email, Push Mail, IM, RSS
Browser HTML
Radio Stereo FM radio with RDS
Games Yes
Colors Black
GPS Yes, with A-GPS support
Java Yes, via Java MIDP emulator
- Active noise cancellation with dedicated mic
- NFC support (optional)
- TV-out (via MHL A/V link)
- SNS integration
- Digital compass
- MP4/DivX/XviD/WMV/H.264/H.263 player
- MP3/WAV/eAAC+/AC3/FLAC player
- Organizer
- Image/video editor
- Document editor (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, PDF)
- Google Search, Maps, Gmail,
YouTube, Calendar, Google Talk, Picasa integration
- Adobe Flash 10.1 support
- Voice memo/dial/commands
- Predictive text input
BATTERY Standard battery, Li-Ion 1650 mAh
Stand-by
Talk time
Disclaimer. Whilst every effort has been made to ensure that the Specifications are as accurate as possible,
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PACKAGE CONTENTS
1 Samsung i9100 Galaxy S II Phone
1 Standard Battery
1 Standard Charger
1 Data Cable
1 Stereo Handsfree
1 User's manual
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Huh... well that's interesting. Too bad it doesn't have paypal checkout, then I'd have gone for it and not have to worry about it being legit or not. Anyone that can verify this??
I wouldnt trust a company that opts out of resellerratings.
They seems to have poor ratings as it is and they no longer participate for the same. I wont risk it.
Give them a call or check out their location. That's the only way to really tell.
but $499 instead of pounds plus next day delivery is so very tempting.. lol
I know in Manhattan, there are a lot of shady electronics stores, but I read many folks favoring Electroprise and and many where folks warned to stay away from the owners of this store, lol. I don't know what's best. I can't call them right now since I'm out of town, but if there is anyone in the vicinity that can confirm, that would be great.
as I said in another thread, I called and they said they were out of stock. Told me to check back Monday.
Sounds very sketchy
shabs52 said:
but $499 instead of pounds plus next day delivery is so very tempting.. lol
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Of course it's tempting, that's the idea.
Think about it for a second. $500.00 for a phone of this caliber that's not even available in the states.
You'll never see the phone from them, not in a million years.
Its being disused here in USA: Where to Pre-Order?
starting at my post #127
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1026695&page=13
I know how you feel, and in India it's just about the same as the UK. Something is fishy here, isn't it? $499 dollars is darn cheap. Can we be sure the store-manager did not mistaken 499 pounds as dollars when he priced the darn device in the first place?
BTW, the specifications (with old information) are directly pasted from GSMArena!
shabs52 said:
but $499 instead of pounds plus next day delivery is so very tempting.. lol
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There still seems to be some question as to whether the phone will have all the 3G bands on all of the devices. Expansys said theirs is dual band. Havn't seen any confirmation on this anywhere yet and its something you might want to check before you drop coin.
oh well if its not in stock then no point cause clove and other guyswill have it early next week anyway. although if this was reliable it'd be $200 cheaper.
i see they priced Optimus 2x and Xperia arc more? Hmm fishy..
shabs52 said:
oh well if its not in stock then no point cause clove and other guyswill have it early next week anyway. although if this was reliable it'd be $200 cheaper.
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You could also get it right away assuming it comes in on Monday. Oh, and if they're legit.
Anyone mind stopping by tomorrow and checking the place out? I'm out by Long Island so no can do for me
i live in canada... 8 hours away from nyc so definitely no go for me
Try reading link I posted ivposted already and has been in discusion for a few days now already
people already called and somone lives nearby and is going to pay them a visit once the get them in stock and will give a heads up if its legit
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http://www.resellerratings.com/store/ExoticPhone_GSM_International_Inc
yeah ill pay the extra $200 and just wait for clove to ship it out
First i'd like to say I am not what you would call a power user, or a person who looks for things that are wrong, rather i'm a person that uses a device and notices issues as they occur. So, after having the View for 2 days, my Note pro 12.2 is up for sale. I enjoyed the Note Pro for its large size, but I wanted bigger, and the View is it, for me that is. My first thought when I took the View out of the box, was Damn, this thing is big. Its dwarfs all of my devices, hell, it even makes my 32 inch tv seem small, if that makes sense. It is heavy, for a tablet, but it will stay on my desk, so the weight isnt a problem. I have a 10 inch tablet that I take out and about.
Its running 5.1.1 which runs smooth and fast. Using chrome to stay up on the numerous sites I visit daily, works fine. First issue I noticed was many of the sites I visit don't utilize the full 18.4 inches. USA today gives me a desktop view, as well as Android central, but sites like CNN, XDA, Android police, the Verge, and Cnet, and many others treat the View as a tablet. Hopefully Samsung or Google will include a desktop setting in a future update.
As far as games, I play a lot of Madden, and it does utilize the full screen size, and its great. In fact its gonna take some getting use to because its so in your face, like being at a theatre sitting in the front row. As far as I could tell it ran as well as the Note Pro. Samsung also included and app called S console which allows you to connect a bluetooth game pad to the tablet. I downloaded Modern Combat 5, which i'm not very good at, and it ran as well as when playing on my Nexus Player, no stuter as far as I could tell.
Google Newstand, Plus, Earth, Maps, Youtube, Music, Gmail, Xfinity Tv, Showbox, Hd Cinema all use the full 18.4 inches. Samsung also included a Smart manager, which allows you to free up memory, which is nice. No need to download a Ram manger.
Speakers are nice, they are located on the back of the View. I will say, when the View is in the upright position the sound seems muffled, less highs, more bass, but when laying down sound seems to be more balanced. When I get my notifications on my cell its more tingy, all highs, with the View, the notification has high and lows, which is different, but nice.
Battery life for what I use it for is great, better than the Note pro. I went 2 days without charging. With the Note pro I had to charge every day. I dont let my devices go below 30 percent before charging.
As far the Views 1080 x 1980 display, for me its fine. Compared to my Note pro I really dont see that big a difference, but compared to my Galaxy tab S, the S is by far a superior display.
Split screen is fine, Samsung has had this feature for years, and as always, works well but the apps are limited. I will say for such a large screen, it would be nice to open 4 seperate windows as well as cascade windows, but that is not what the tablet was designed for.
Cost was a big factor for me, and I got lucky and through Amazons open box sale I was able to get the View at 468.00, no tax free shipping. that was 28.00 dollars more than I paid for my Note Pro, which I purchase refurbushed. Yes, I'm a bargin shopper.
My wish list:
All apps optimized for the full size of the View.
Better speaker placement, and equalizer settings.
More than just 2 viewing angles.
Be able to remove/disble TV service screen.
Sold by T-mobile.
I hope this helps anyone on the fence about the View. Feel free to ask me any questions and i'll do my best to answer them.
"Love is in need of Love", Stevie Wonder.
I've had my AT&T version for about a week and love it. Some thoughts...
It's a media device. Compared to the Note 12 which I consider a productivity device the features aren't there. The GV's stock e-mail client is bare bones, it doesn't have S Voice, Remote PC has to be side loaded, and Scrapbook is missing. Feature and h/w wise it's equivalent to a mid-range Samsung tablet, not their flagships.
The display has 127 PPI which is fine for distance viewing but woeful for reading text. For reference the 2011 OG Galaxy Tab had 149 PPI. You'll go blind trying to use the GV for productivity. But it's great as a 1080P TV.
As a portable TV the GV is fantastic. There's a remote app for it I use with my Note 5 and you can do anything via the remote you can do on the device. I use it as my bedroom TV rather than replacing my old 720P 32" TV with a newer one.
Big caveat. If your cable provider supports the GV for live broadcasts you can save money by not having to pay for extra equipment on additional TVs. I'm on DIRECTV and they do. If you can't get live TV than the GV is a giant Hulu watcher and at the price the value becomes questionable. At least to me.
Another caveat. The AT&T version is configured differently than the Wi-Fi versions. Rather than the streaming screen with access to popular video apps it's hard coded to the DIRECTV home page. Great if you're on DIRECTV, a big feature loss if you're not.
The GV is the ultimate business presentation device and there are two apps Samsung provides in Samsung Apps to create and present business presentations. I've used it a couple of times and its blown new customers away.
So the GV isn't for everyone. As a movable TV and business presentation device it's in a class by itself. It's great for media consumption but the price is a lot to pay to watch Netflix, Amazon, and Hulu. As a giant tablet it's a fail. The PPI is dreadful and the s/w and h/w specs are nowhere near flagship class. So whether you're happy with the GV or not depends on how you plan to use it taking in to account the steep price.
I am using my galaxy view now for three weeks and love it.Former tablet was a notepro 12.2.The only thing i had to get used to was the screen resolution.Flashed the latest firmware from January and this beast is flying.No lag and gaming and watching movies etc is great on the view!
Really happy so far!!
Has anyone used this as a second monitor?
Thanks for the info.
Just got my Verizon version and I love it... for those that want a portable BIG screen for all things android this is it. This is designed for around the house portability. .. not put in your school pack pack portable.
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this is the perfect solution for me.
Since the birth of my daughter the wife and I agreed that I need to smoke outdoors ( I live in the Netherlands ) so I've placed a Base tent on the roof Terrace with a comfortable armchair and heater, add the Galaxy View with Kodi and IPTV and I can watch everything I want outside without having to freeze during the winter
I have had mine for over a week now the at&t. one with the 64gb storage and 4g and I just love the size and all apps I tried so far work just great and gaming is awesome on this unit as you feel part of the game..screen looks great for what it is and I am one happy camper with this view.
Lenovo looking to introduce a direct competitor
http://www.phonesreview.co.uk/2016/05/11/new-lenovo-pb2-690n-18-4-inch-tablet-specs-spot/
Hello everyone here, I see everyone here has different kinds of galaxy views, I am interested in buying one despite the answer I'm going to get because getting this would greatly help with my travels, the question I ask is can you use it as a phone via bluetooth? like a direct line to say at&t or verizon, not that google way people are used to using it as? I also had a note pro 12.2 but I gave it to a family memeber because I couldn't use it as a phone via bluetooth (only verizon models did, I had a at&t one). I'm just hoping that it has in some models but if it doesn't that's also alright, the pros outweighs the con. I'll just hope that I'll try to do the same I did with the note pro which was sideload the apps needed and changing a few files here and there to make it work (or do the google voice thing).
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Hello everyone here, I see everyone here has different kinds of galaxy views, I am interested in buying one despite the answer I'm going to get because getting this would greatly help with my travels, the question I ask is can you use it as a phone via bluetooth? like a direct line to say at&t or verizon, not that google way people are used to using it as? I also had a note pro 12.2 but I gave it to a family memeber because I couldn't use it as a phone via bluetooth (only verizon models did, I had a at&t one). I'm just hoping that it has in some models but if it doesn't that's also alright, the pros outweighs the con. I'll just hope that I'll try to do the same I did with the note pro which was sideload the apps needed and changing a few files here and there to make it work (or do the google voice thing).
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Not that I can tell. Was in the same boat with my Note Pro 12.2.
So there is one of these in the AT&T variant that I can pick up locally for $200 or less. Is it worth it? Has it been updated past 5.1.1? I've been researching and can't find any answers.
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not at the moment. It should be hopefully