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Whose considering a Synapse Phone

With all N1 alternative threads, I'm surprised I haven't seen the synapse phone mentioned more, so I thought I would start a thread
I am quite heavily considering it. Tho I think I wanna wait for series 2, just to make sure custom rom community is there. Being rooted and unlocked bootloader from factory. But I think I should buy one to ensure there is a series 2
So who else is considering one of these synapse phones? To maybe replace their N1
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I heard that was too good to be true, and is a scam.
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Seriously interested but this idea must cost a fortune
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msavic6 said:
I heard that was too good to be true, and is a scam.
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I hope not, I love the idea
Rellikzephyr
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wtf how cheap is this phone to start with? They're charging you extra for the most basic smartphone features...like a 3.5 mm jack!
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just modified my phone to personal liking, almost $900!

Read the remarks for a good analysis:
http://phandroid.com/2010/10/19/ger...g-custom-built-android-2-2-handsets-possibly/
Not going to happen.

So not a scam, but prob not gonna happen considering company resources
Damn
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Man that seems like such a good idea....
The first day someone posted about it on gizmodo or something, I went and looked at the prices. I "built" a phone using all of components that would put it above similar phones spec wise, it was going to cost about $900 USD.
Considering I spent my entire summer savings on my Nexus One ($580 + ~$20 for screen protectors, case, etc = $600) It's not necessarily a good or bad value. If I had that type of expendable income, I would totally go for it!
The concept is cool though - make a phone that caters to your needs. I wish an American company would try this! Maybe Google? "Nexus 2 - Have It YOUR WAY!"

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"Nexus 2 - Have It YOUR WAY!"
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hahahahahaa. Somehow, equating a $500+ phone to fast food just doesn't leave a good taste in my mouth. lol

It's an interesting idea - I won't be in the market for a new phone until September 2011 so will keep an eye on them until then. That should be enough time for them to succeed / fail.
I like the idea of a 3 year warranty..

sounds like a good idea, but they are being jackasses, 256mb of ram as the basic mode want more ram? well pay up, which is just plain 2008 or wifi, 3.5mm as options when these are basic necessities for a smartphone.

Seems more like a dream idea than an actual production device

wdfowty said:
hahahahahaa. Somehow, equating a $500+ phone to fast food just doesn't leave a good taste in my mouth. lol
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hhmm ...
Sounds like the makings of a tasty burger!
Hold the lettuce, gimme 512RAM.
86 the onions and gimme titanium back plate.
And please add bacon and the infinite touch capacitive touch screen. EXTRA? Yeah, I know, that's ok! I like bacon!

Alright I'm bumping this thread up just to show everyone there's a better alternative to the Nexus S.
And the website is pretty much working for me now. Though there's no option for me to preorder yet, but I'm more excited about this than the other phone.
Synapse-Phone.

If this true I will buy one for sure...just wanna see some in the wild and read some reviews...I will most def pass on the Nexus S
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Prices are not that awful for what I need, I end up at 500 or so USD
Obviously, I didn't put 4G and hdmi, radio, etc. since I don't use them and 4G won't be appearing in Canada for a while ^^
I'll see how it gets when they start actually selling the phones...it's an awesome idea honestly, I just hope they succeed! Go germans go

3 years warranty? Amazing if true. That alone is worth it! And finally a xenon flash for an android phone.

Custom spec phone?
I would say you're on your own as far as custom ROMs go...?
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Problem with Synapse phones... They advert DVB/T for US, but US uses ATSC!

musashiken said:
Alright I'm bumping this thread up just to show everyone there's a better alternative to the Nexus S.
And the website is pretty much working for me now. Though there's no option for me to preorder yet, but I'm more excited about this than the other phone.
Synapse-Phone.
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Oh, great. Bumping a fake phone as a better alternative to another, rumor-based phone. Excellent idea.

Living with the Galaxy Note: Thoughts After 5 Days

Friends,
I thought I should share this review video I came across. I have gone through so many galaxy note reviews, but this has been straight up the best. Really feel connected, and I think a lot of the galaxy note current users who love the phone would connect with the review a lot.. and those who are still thinking of buying a Note, definitely check it out.

Excellent review but you should have posted it in the review thread, I can smell the Ganja...

Interesting. I've come to the stage with the SGS2 where I need to gift it to my partner & get a new phone, it being a bit small now it seems to me. I've wondered about the SGS3 but that may not be a lot bigger, 4.65 rumor? So bottom line, the Note is really OK for everyday use?

r3dcruz said:
Interesting. I've come to the stage with the SGS2 where I need to gift it to my partner & get a new phone, it being a bit small now it seems to me. I've wondered about the SGS3 but that may not be a lot bigger, 4.65 rumor? So bottom line, the Note is really OK for everyday use?
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The note is just brilliant.. I'm thanking myself I got such a beast... Absolutely practical and fantastic for everyday use
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The Note is just awesome.. i was going to buy one when i received an email about a month ago saying that i won one... for free.. now imagine what it is to have a beautifull phone, which makes everyone jealous, and you didnt had to pay nothing for it? Ehheh
I do advice everyone to buy one!
My gf will get a white one
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He is tight... Yeah i'm tight.
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the Note is supreme, the one to rule them all...The only thing I can see missing is IR port, so it could be used as a TV remote, then it would have been the complete phone..the ultimate..
Ericsson P800 had everything, it was supreme...crappy screen and touch function, but not far from the best.

r3dcruz said:
Interesting. I've come to the stage with the SGS2 where I need to gift it to my partner & get a new phone, it being a bit small now it seems to me. I've wondered about the SGS3 but that may not be a lot bigger, 4.65 rumor? So bottom line, the Note is really OK for everyday use?
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I use it everyday. 24/7. I love it and its the most useful gadget I ever got.

zylor said:
The Note is just awesome.. i was going to buy one when i received an email about a month ago saying that i won one... for free.. now imagine what it is to have a beautifull phone, which makes everyone jealous, and you didnt had to pay nothing for it? Ehheh
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That's amazing! I congratulate you on your great luck!

Same opinion, this Note is great.
So great that my Archos Tablet is lying on my table and I nearly don't use it anymore

A great review, and he's very entertaining! I agree with him about the size and power of the note making it more than a phone. Any future upgrade will have to be to something very similar to my note.
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Bingoig11 said:
Same opinion, this Note is great.
So great that my Archos Tablet is lying on my table and I nearly don't use it anymore
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Lol - like you, I've got a tablet sitting there unused since I got my note.
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Great video. I think alot of people thought the same way when they first take a look at it.
Its funny how normal the note is once you get use to it. You only really notice how big it is when you use another device.

Great review couldn't have said it better myself!
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Yeah i'm subbed to that guy....great vids! And yes....the Note is the BEST!

It is an awesome phone. I've had mine for about a month mine. Switched from an iPhone 4S. Took me a while to get accustomed but after trying multiple roms and kernels, I now don't think I'd go back to the 4S.

mine arrived yesterday, and its a great device, other than I am still wiping drool from it..

Love his quote: "iPhone, BE GONE!"

r3dcruz said:
Interesting. I've come to the stage with the SGS2 where I need to gift it to my partner & get a new phone, it being a bit small now it seems to me. I've wondered about the SGS3 but that may not be a lot bigger, 4.65 rumor? So bottom line, the Note is really OK for everyday use?
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Upgraded from SGS2 last week (loved the S2) for the screen... VERY happy!

Why must all you note users taunt me D:! My paycheck isn't until this Friday!

Samsung Galaxy Nexus 16Gb for $479.99 brand new!!

Found it on dailysteals ebay page. the white one is already sold out, but the grey one is still available!
just go to ebay daily deal on its home page and you'll see it there!
AWESOME price!

For the lazy people:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/New-Samsung-Galaxy-Nexus-i9250-GSM-Unlocked-Android-4-0-ICS-16GB-3G-4G-Wi-Fi-/230768283474?afepn=5335869999&campid=5335869999&PID=1225267&var=

dkotoric said:
For the lazy people:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/New-Samsung...5335869999&campid=5335869999&PID=1225267&var=
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Thanks lol
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looks like white available again for people that want one.

The prices are down everywhere, you can get it new from multiple third parties at Amazon as well.

They need to make a limited edition all black Galaxy Nexus....would be sexy as hell.
This is one of the few where the white one doesn't look that good. Most likely because the front screen isn't white also......an all black would look sexy as hell

These guys seem a bit dubious. Better safe than sorry.
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i n f a m o u s said:
These guys seem a bit dubious. Better safe than sorry.
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Dubious? How did you reach that conclusion?
They have almost 240k feedbacks (98.7% positive). If that's your definition of dubious, I guess you won't be buying much online.

enigma00 said:
Dubious? How did you reach that conclusion?
They have almost 240k feedbacks (98.7% positive). If that's your definition of dubious, I guess you won't be buying much online.
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Google Dailysteals review and you'll find your answer.
Oh and I do a lot of shopping online actually. I just do my research before I decide to purchase anything.
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Should I get one?

Hi, I'm looking for a new phone (coming from a gs2 skyrocket) and I was wondering if I should get a nexus 4. Could someone give me some pros and cons to this phone please?
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spitfire2425 said:
Hi, I'm looking for a new phone (coming from a gs2 skyrocket) and I was wondering if I should get a nexus 4. Could someone give me some pros and cons to this phone please?
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it is excellent phone superfast and super reliable
bloddddy sexy tooo
using it is a joy coming from galaxy s2, xperia s and iphone 4s
only problem is it doesnt have physical home button like galaxy s2 or 3

I suggest you use the search function. There are hundreds of threads about the pros and cons. There are also multiple reviews to be found on the web.
Pros
- Cheap
- Vanilla Android
- Updates for at least 18 months)
- Great developer community
- Cheap
- Really cheap
- Nice screen, fast, whatever
- Great design
Cons:
- Only 8GB/16GB storage, no SD card, no USB OTG support (all storage related)
- Fragile design (just don't drop it on concrete. or bite on it)
- no LTE
- no way to actually buy it
We need more information. If you want to know about specific things, just ask. But we can't really do anything with "give me the pros and cons" other than to say what has been said a million of times.

Sorry, didn't mean to be a noob. I shoulda known better.
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I own a Skyrocket also the N4 blows the skyrocket away. Get the Nexus4 you will not be disappointed at all trust me.
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spitfire2425 said:
Sorry, didn't mean to be a noob. I shoulda known better.
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Nah, it's alright. Forgive me if I sounded harsh. It's just that I think us listing some pros and cons won't really help you. I suggest you read an extensive review from gsmarena or android police. What's also great is to just look through thread here at XDA. Just read. Go look in the development section, see what they're up to. Go to the Q&A section to see what the common problems are. Go to the general section for opinion or maybe to see how the battery life is. If you do these things, you really get to know the pros and cons, and you can make a good decision.

Androyed said:
I suggest you use the search function.
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Search function has not worked all day.

grubbster said:
Search function has not worked all day.
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You're right. But still. Just go to the general section or scroll through this section and you can find tons of pros and cons.

zabihjan said:
only problem is it doesnt have physical home button like galaxy s2 or 3
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I think the biggest issue I have in general with the N4. I came from a Galaxy Note and I miss those buttons (back/home/search) on the bottom of the screen and not part of the display. It isn't a deal breaker by any means, but if given the choice I would prefer a setup more like the SGS3.
Would I trade out for an SGS3 for that reason? Nope.
IMHO:
Pros:
No extra Samsung, HTC or whoever software. No carrier crapware.
Quad-Core / 2GB RAM
Wonderful screen, Feels nice in the hand.
FAST.
Updates when Google finishes them.
Qi charging (if you can find it)
Cons:
No removable battery.
No SD Card slot.
Speaker slot on back is flush with the screen. Lay the phone down flat and sound is nearly muted.

I love the whole no hardware buttons on the phone. So thats a plus for me. I'm thinkin' as soon as I get the money together I'm gonna buy one.
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Recent galaxy s4 reviews will make us all smile

If u were one of those people that was torn between the HTC one and the galaxy s4 .. well.. laggy, gimmicky, and boring design all seem to be mentioned in all the top website reviews on the final build s4. Stuff.tv and pocketnow are amoung a few sites rating the HTC one higher than the s4
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I have noticed that too. So glad I've got One.
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After having a galaxy s (still going) and seeing Samsung's lack of software support, on that alone I'd choose the HTC ONE. I'd be happy with the hardware upgrade of the S4, but the ONE seems like its of better build quality.

Not only that, but the whole PR debacle where Samsung was revealed to have been spreading bad user reviews of the HTC One also casts a shadow of doubt on anybody ridiculously badmouthing the One. Good job Samsung!
Hopefully the fact that almost all of the reviews mention the HTC One in comparison will give it the media exposure it is lacking due to minimal advertising.

Wow is that confirmed to be true? But yeah its some media exposure for HTC is always good.

Syrioth said:
After having a galaxy s (still going) and seeing Samsung's lack of software support, on that alone I'd choose the HTC ONE. I'd be happy with the hardware upgrade of the S4, but the ONE seems like its of better build quality.
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Don't make me laugh, have you even used a HTC phone? HTC drop support after like 3 months.

lavafire said:
Don't make me laugh, have you even used a HTC phone? HTC drop support after like 3 months.
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In my past experiences, Samsung was not much better. I hated dealing with their customer service as well, was a pain in the rear.

http://finance.yahoo.com/news/samsung-says-galaxy-s4-delayed-191217386.html
yeah right

I suppose I could just be having a bad experience with Samsung. In a way I'm glad, otherwise I wouldn't have tried so many great ROMs. I still think it should have been upgraded past gingerbread though.

just picked up my One a couple days ago. Wow. This thing is so buttery smooth it's like silk! I'm totally digging this masterpiece.
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Syrioth said:
I suppose I could just be having a bad experience with Samsung. In a way I'm glad, otherwise I wouldn't have tried so many great ROMs. I still think it should have been upgraded past gingerbread though.
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i never had a phone from them, but i had one of their high end $ 3000 led tv got it replaced twice by amazon (thanks amazon) while samsung customer service a-hole told me (after 50+ calls over a month and 2 tv sets) they will not honor the warranty due me abusing the tv by keeping it on for more than 6 hours because the tv was reseting every 15-30 min (really i bought an lg led never had problem with and will keep on for a day sometime w/o problem), so no thanks if samsung will make the last anything on the planet i will not buy it.

Syrioth said:
Wow is that confirmed to be true? But yeah its some media exposure for HTC is always good.
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Samsung admitted paying Taiwanese college students to trash HTC on online forums

Gordo96 said:
Samsung admitted paying Taiwanese college students to trash HTC on online forums
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Wow, dam losers never learn.
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I'll just leave this here seen this on Twitter this helped me sell 4 HTC ones today
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CheesyNutz said:
I'll just leave this here seen this on Twitter this helped me sell 4 HTC ones today
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Wow that's a huge difference! Result of PPI, or is the pentile amloed the reason?

dreamdestiny said:
If u were one of those people that was torn between the HTC one and the galaxy s4 .. well.. laggy, gimmicky, and boring design all seem to be mentioned in all the top website reviews on the final build s4. Stuff.tv and pocketnow are amoung a few sites rating the HTC one higher than the s4
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If you check gizmodo's review you are going to laugh. They destroyed(trolled) S4 from top to bottom. :cyclops:

anyone noticed the clam after those reviews were published

Syrioth said:
Wow is that confirmed to be true? But yeah its some media exposure for HTC is always good.
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True. I live in the country where this news originated.
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hamdir said:
anyone noticed the clam after those reviews were published
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Sony , Nokia , ASUS, LG's problems disappeared in a second. hTC sacrifices itself to save the world.

I was one of the people who was torn between the S4 and HTC One i kept changing me mind right up to the last minute. I was coming from an S2 which i never had any problems with infact its still a great phone over 2 years old (the misses uses it now and loves it) I'm glad i went with the One though it has that WOW factor that i dont think the S4 has. i'm more than happy with my decision the One is an amazing piece of kit

I take it all but the most demented Sammy trolls are now far too busy over on the S4 forums to hang around our street corner anymore.
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