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Good-bye Nexus One

It has come to that time... I have sold my beloved Nexus One patiently waiting for the new Nexus S to be released... I had the original t-mobile version ordered it the day it went on sale and loved but it was getting tired of it and needed a new gadget. Using a blackberry in the interim until the new S is released, this way it will make me want a Nexus S even more when they are released.. Thanks for all the tips and help!

how much did you sell it for and where if you don't mine me asking.

guess some people need the newest of things...the phone is less than a year old.
But it would make sense to sell now rather wait till the 2nd one comes out for less $$$$

I'm not sold on the Nexus S. My buddy has a Galaxy S and I don't like it. It has a weird blue tint to the screen and feels like crap.
If they make it look sexy I might jump. I don't think the Samsungs even include a trackball/optical sensor which would suck. Having a HTC Diamond 2 without such sucked. Trying to correct a word and tapping and tapping and tapping just to get the cursor in the right spot... eg

player911 said:
I'm not sold on the Nexus S. My buddy has a Galaxy S and I don't like it. It has a weird blue tint to the screen and feels like crap.
If they make it look sexy I might jump. I don't think the Samsungs even include a trackball/optical sensor which would suck. Having a HTC Diamond 2 without such sucked. Trying to correct a word and tapping and tapping and tapping just to get the cursor in the right spot... eg
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That's exactly why I don't like the Galaxy S. If the N2 does not have a trackball, Gingerbread should integrate something like the iOS has. That zoom type thing that it is really helpful.

gah, i switched from the Captivate to the N1, and not looking back. Samsung sh*t is worthless when they fail to do testing on the products prior to release. (non-working GPS, SLOW-ass filesystem, etc)

If only I could boost my internal memory
I too have started thinking about selling my phone. With all the apps taking up more and more space and Froyo's lame app2sd feature. Unless someone's mod really can make a good app2sd use of my sd card then I too would need a new phone sooner. Thought about the Galaxy S phone but without a flash how can I find my keys in the dark. If only there was a way to add the 16 gig the Galaxy S has for internal memory to my Nexus one and I'd love it for years to come.

webfrm said:
I too have started thinking about selling my phone. With all the apps taking up more and more space and Froyo's lame app2sd feature. Unless someone's mod really can make a good app2sd use of my sd card then I too would need a new phone sooner. Thought about the Galaxy S phone but without a flash how can I find my keys in the dark. If only there was a way to add the 16 gig the Galaxy S has for internal memory to my Nexus one and I'd love it for years to come.
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Root it and apply app2ext. It will give you plenty room.
I don't think trackball will ever come back. Even HTC has gone away from it. Yes Samsung S line is crap. But nexus S at least will have Google support. That's the only reason I might consider upgrading from my n1. But its not enough for me to ditch my n1.

webfrm said:
I too have started thinking about selling my phone. With all the apps taking up more and more space and Froyo's lame app2sd feature. Unless someone's mod really can make a good app2sd use of my sd card then I too would need a new phone sooner. Thought about the Galaxy S phone but without a flash how can I find my keys in the dark. If only there was a way to add the 16 gig the Galaxy S has for internal memory to my Nexus one and I'd love it for years to come.
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root, cyanogen, dartremor apps2sd:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=715940
I have over 150 apps, over 60mb left of internal phone storage. Max partitioned SD card is 1gb. FYI, the SGS only has about 1.7gb of app storage, which is nice, but not worth it over a nexus one

I would keep my Nexus if not for ****ty touch screen

kolyan said:
I would keep my Nexus if not for ****ty touch screen
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Do you experience problems with yours?
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ChongoDroid said:
Do you experience problems with yours?
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I do with mine, all my friends do with theirs. It's something you learn to live with, but it's the only thing that prevents me from recommending the Nexus and Desire, for example, over any other Android phone for most people. I always have to explain that there will be weird screen behavior from time to time.

ChongoDroid said:
Do you experience problems with yours?
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I do, occasionally. Someones presses on the screen either don't respond or register as a press elsewhere on the screen.
Its very rare for me though and it's certainly not an issue I think about.
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That's happened to me once but I haven't experienced it since. The haptic buttons took about a week to get used to, but my screen is gravy.
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I've experienced it with the lock slider. It didn't respond. Only happened once, though.

i would keep mine if it wasn't for the unfixable keyboard issue

i would keep mine, but i'm just tired of it. listed on craigslist for $400

radzuky said:
That's exactly why I don't like the Galaxy S. If the N2 does not have a trackball, Gingerbread should integrate something like the iOS has. That zoom type thing that it is really helpful.
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I'd be very surprised if it doesn't; I know Froyo on the SGS already has a similar such thing when I tried it. I very much doubt google would do away with such a thing and then not give you any alternative.

the horrible touchscreen on my nexus is just as bad as the other issues that the samsung phones have. no such thing as a perfect phone

ChongoDroid said:
Do you experience problems with yours?
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Not as much now. But thats just part of the problem. Its A LOT easier to type on 4 inch screen then on 3.7, u would think that 0.3 is not much, but it is. Also I like that even on lowest brightness and direct sunlight I can still see on my Vibrant.....cant see **** on Nexus without using auto brightness.

New galaxy family baby!

Introducing GALAXY Note!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yRxjopfC1Gs&feature=channel_video_title

Specs
Hm, for me, the screen is definitely way too big. I'm not even sure if it's legal to call it a phone anymore . The 2500 mah battery is a good move imho. The rest of it is not really impressive.

wow.. it's so thin.. how the hell did they fit 2500mah battery into that thickness?
I wonder how sg3 and nexus prime are going to be like..
technology just gets better and better..

TheSaw said:
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Hm, for me, the screen is definitely way too big. I'm not even sure if it's legal to call it a phone anymore . The 2500 mah battery is a good move imho. The rest of it is not really impressive.
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same here, too big for a phone to be honest..
Even SGS2 is pushing it a bit.
I though SGS1 was the perfect size for a phone

its going to be a huuuuuuuuuge device but hey some peeps will love that
it defo merges the mobile/tab world a little bit closer no doubt sat nav / movie watching / serious buisness work / picture viewing / will be excellent and fun but i would have to hold it too see how it feels in the hand etc

no i did not :|
my bad!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yRxjo...el_video_title

Nice, just give me that hd display on my galaxy s2

Indeed this is just too big for a phone and will have trouble fitting in your pocket, the current size is perfect anything more is too much, other than that it looks good but no way will be purchasing this at that size.

jonny68 said:
Indeed this is just too big for a phone and will have trouble fitting in your pocket, the current size is perfect anything more is too much, other than that it looks good but no way will be purchasing this at that size.
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the real problem is when you take a call and have a tablet at the side of your face

buxz777 said:
its going to be a huuuuuuuuuge device but hey some peeps will love that
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I'm one of those people, I like larger devices and could care less how I look taking a call on it (but then again phone calls only make up about 0.3% of my phone use anyways). Only thing that makes me want to hold back is to see how the Nexus Prime turns out...

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the real problem is when you take a call and have a tablet at the side of your face
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yeah definitely.
God when mobile phones first came out in the late 1980's they were like big bricks, as time went on the size went down and down until the arrival of the smartphone now they seem to be going up in size.
The spec is very impressive but i simply could not have a phone that size, the current size or 4.5 at the very max but not as big as this.

jonny68 said:
yeah definitely.
God when mobile phones first came out in the late 1980's they were like big bricks, as time went on the size went down and down until the arrival of the smartphone now they seem to be going up in size.
The spec is very impressive but i simply could not have a phone that size, the current size or 4.5 at the very max but not as big as this.
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I know right, bigger phones are back in fashion it seems. A HD samoled seems amazing though

Our sgs2 would be perfect with HD screen!
It's such a shame..

The Nexus Prime seems like it will have a similar resolution screen, so there will be some less-niche devices with these specs from Samsung soon enough, takes a little while to miniaturise the displays with each new generation. Those of you who don't like big devices will just have to wait!
I think everyone saying this is too big for a phone aren't really seeing this for what it is - its not being marketed as a phone, its a bridging device, Samsung realise this is a niche product.

Must say I wasn't expecting the Galaxy Note, but the 5,3" WXGA super amoled plus display sure is a winner. Considering Ice Cream Sandwich is supposed to bring honeycomb and gingerbread together, I'd say that we'll definitely be seeing ICS on the Galaxy Note before it's released.
The only thing that's got me worried though is whether the Exynos at 1,4Ghz is powerful enough to power the 1280x800 screen at a pace that matches that of the SGS II.

Can't imagine calling on that big of a phone without a headphone.. isn't it a little too big to call a phone? 5.3".. Nothing like that before and a 2500 mah battery that thin?? an applause from me for samsung
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NZtechfreak said:
I'm one of those people, I like larger devices and could care less how I look taking a call on it (but then again phone calls only make up about 0.3% of my phone use anyways). Only thing that makes me want to hold back is to see how the Nexus Prime turns out...
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Im another one of those people, and until today i thought my next device was the next nexus. Im now not so sure. The note looks awesome, the only downsides are lack of ICS, touchwiz, and ive not seen a mention of micro sd card... but with a 32gb option, maybe thats not so important

i will get this if its LTE. I use my phone mostly for reading on the web
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dannstarr said:
Im another one of those people, and until today i thought my next device was the next nexus. Im now not so sure. The note looks awesome, the only downsides are lack of ICS, touchwiz, and ive not seen a mention of micro sd card... but with a 32gb option, maybe thats not so important
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I think we'll definitely be seeing ICS on this device as soon as the Nexus Prime is announced. According to gsmarena.com there'll be a MicroSD slot.

Will Samsung create another phoneblet

I have a GS2 that I purchased in July and really like. But having a larger screen would be fantastic for reading and surfing the net. My main bugbear is battery life for smartphones & having to charge nearly everyday. So I wonder if it's too early for me to upgrade or whether I should wait for another device with even better battery life, and better features (e.g. lotus screen).
I'm a little tired of relentless upgrading in search of the “perfect" phone. I switched from the GS1 to GS2 within eight months because I like my phones blazing fast.
So do you think Samsung will create another phoneblet in the near future? Sorry for rambling as it's early morning in my part of the world. Thanks.

holgalee said:
I have a GS2 that I purchased in July and really like. But having a larger screen would be fantastic for reading and surfing the net. My main bugbear is battery life for smartphones & having to charge nearly everyday. So I wonder if it's too early for me to upgrade or whether I should wait for another device with even better battery life, and better features (e.g. lotus screen).
I'm a little tired of relentless upgrading in search of the “perfect" phone. I switched from the GS1 to GS2 within eight months because I like my phones blazing fast.
So do you think Samsung will create another phoneblet in the near future? Sorry for rambling as it's early morning in my part of the world. Thanks.
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No, I don't think so.
1) An S-LCD version would probably exists in the future if Note sells, but I think it's going to have a bit smaller screen and thicker dimensions. Speaking of LCD construction that requires more thickness and bezel, probably for the backlights on the screen.
2) I believe 5,3" is the max considering it's already a device huge enough for niche markets. They stick very close to Dell Streak's dimensions and I can't imagine one handed use and pocketability for devices larger or wider than this.
3) I think Samsung won't put out the S-Pen on any screen lesser than 5,3".
4) Even if they update the model with quad core stuff, would you think you'll need that?
I might be wrong, but I myself won't be able to go for an all-in-one larger device than Note, and use it as a primary phone

watch_mania said:
No, I don't think so.
1) An S-LCD version would probably exists in the future if Note sells, but I think it's going to have a bit smaller screen and thicker dimensions. Speaking of LCD construction that requires more thickness and bezel, probably for the backlights on the screen.
2) I believe 5,3" is the max considering it's already a device huge enough for niche markets. They stick very close to Dell Streak's dimensions and I can't imagine one handed use and pocketability for devices larger or wider than this.
3) I think Samsung won't put out the S-Pen on any screen lesser than 5,3".
4) Even if they update the model with quad core stuff, would you think you'll need that?
I might be wrong, but I myself won't be able to go for an all-in-one larger device than Note, and use it as a primary phone
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I'm not sure about S-LCD being chosen over the PLS screen but as posted above, i don't think note will survive after this year

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ph00ny said:
I'm not sure about S-LCD being chosen over the PLS screen but as posted above, i don't think note will survive after this year
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You must be living under a rock! Every single user's gotten this phone just loves it. I guess I must be reading the wrong information somewhere, even Engadget loves it. Who would want a small tablet, that was also a phone, that fits in your pocket and is as fast and efficient as any phone out there? Not only is it a small tablet, phone but also the best navigation tool you can get.

dennishhh said:
You must be living under a rock! Every single user's gotten this phone just loves it. I guess I must be reading the wrong information somewhere, even Engadget loves it. Who would want a small tablet, that was also a phone, that fits in your pocket and is as fast and efficient as any phone out there? Not only is it a small tablet, phone but also the best navigation tool you can get.
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I'm not saying it's a bad device by any means but what i'm saying here is that it's a form factor that most people are not familiar with.
In fact, i like it much better than my SGS2

Let this speak for it self. Galaxy GS, Galaxy GS2, Galaxy tab, Galaxy tad 7.7, Galaxy tab 10, Galaxy Note, Galaxy Note "2 " S " 6" who know. From what I've seen from Samsung they bring out a product every year and then a better one the next, but never any updates for the first gen. But look for a note next year!!!

holgalee said:
So do you think Samsung will create another phoneblet in the near future?
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Near future? Zero chance.
I don't even know if they'll release it in the US in the near future.
If the Note sells really well, then I'm sure they'll make another one.
The Note is awesome, and I love mine to death, but there's no denying it's a niche device, and a very expensive one at that. I really have no idea how well it'll sell.
- Frank

getmouse said:
Let this speak for it self. Galaxy GS, Galaxy GS2, Galaxy tab, Galaxy tad 7.7, Galaxy tab 10, Galaxy Note, Galaxy Note "2 " S " 6" who know. From what I've seen from Samsung they bring out a product every year and then a better one the next, but never any updates for the first gen. But look for a note next year!!!
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First gen surely did get an update except for the carrier branded ones

ph00ny said:
I'm not saying it's a bad device by any means but what i'm saying here is that it's a form factor that most people are not familiar with.
In fact, i like it much better than my SGS2
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Misunderstood! Hope your wrong.

y not ..I think it will ..
Note2 with a 5.5 inch screen with the same dimensions as the note 1, but with onscreen buttons like the nexus..
Just because its not been released in the US, doesn't mean it will hav bad sales.. its not even released in half of Asia.. its even been delayed in my country..
Only time will tell

Chillz88 said:
y not ..I think it will ..
Note2 with a 5.5 inch screen with the same dimensions as the note 1, but with onscreen buttons like the nexus..
Just because its not been released in the US, doesn't mean it will hav bad sales.. its not even released in half of Asia.. its even been delayed in my country..
Only time will tell
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I agree, we are still well on the front end of the launch of the device. Asia will love this phone and it quite possibly will go to att (except not for 6-8 more months)

Thank you for all your replies and combined wisdom! I tried the demonstration unit at a shop today and am smitten. Odd, since I wasn't extremely taken by it the first time round and to make matters more intriguing, the S-pen had been stolen so I could only use my fingers.
P.S: Am I the only one who thinks the Note resambles a Galaxy S more than S2?

holgalee said:
......P.S: Am I the only one who thinks the Note resambles a Galaxy S more than S2?
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No you are not the only one. I does resembles the SGS1 in general for me, but it reminds me more of the SGS2.. Yes, its a weird condratiction but its true..

koniakki said:
No you are not the only one. I does resembles the SGS1 in general for me, but it reminds me more of the SGS2.. Yes, its a weird condratiction but its true..
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It looks like a huge version of SGS1 but performs more like an SGS2!

Galaxy S4

Now that the Galaxy S4 has finally been unveiled are any of you planning to upgrade to it? It's definitely an upgrade from the S3, but not as much as I hoped it would be. Don't get me wrong, the screen is gorgeous and it obviously has more horsepower, but side by side next to an S3 you'd be hard pressed to know they're different phones by a quick glance.
My upgrade just came up and I was waiting on this phone but now I think I'm considering the Note II again due to the development it already has and it's (more than) stellar battery life. If the price drops soon due to the S4 release then I will most likely go pick it up. I was also thinking of waiting for the Note III but my patience is wearing thin...
Thoughts?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pHqZQ7NgDSo

Crawshayi said:
Now that the Galaxy S4 has finally been unveiled are any of you planning to upgrade to it? It's definitely an upgrade from the S3, but not as much as I hoped it would be. Don't get me wrong, the screen is gorgeous and it obviously has more horsepower, but side by side next to an S3 you'd be hard pressed to know they're different phones by a quick glance.
My upgrade just came up and I was waiting on this phone but now I think I'm considering the Note II again due to the development it already has and it's (more than) stellar battery life. If the price drops soon due to the S4 release then I will most likely go pick it up. I was also thinking of waiting for the Note III but my patience is wearing thin...
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honestly, I wasn't impressed with the s4. I'm more impressed with the note 2. that phone is and was kicking ass and taking names

Not really impressed only some minor changes here and there I'm happy whit my s3 even tho I might buy an htc one because it is very good looking phone !
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Boy that is one ugly phone
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shahkam said:
Not really impressed only some minor changes here and there I'm happy whit my s3 even tho I might buy an htc one because it is very good looking phone !
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The HTC One is amazing looking but has some serious drawbacks with no removable battery and no expandable storage. Also when the screen is on you will notice it actually has some pretty noticable black borders on the right and left side of the display making it look a lot smaller than it should... kind of an annoyance on an otherwise beautiful display

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The HTC One is amazing looking but has some serious drawbacks with no removable battery and no expandable storage. Also when the screen is on you will notice it actually has some pretty noticable black borders on the right and left side of the display making it look a lot smaller than it should... kind of an annoyance on an otherwise beautiful display
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Yeah well I'm not much of an heavy user so use of sdcard is not for me battery I can deal whit it but yeah I noticed the black borders its annoying. ..
I'm very curious about that 4 ultra mega pixel to see how it performs against other smarthphones currently out !
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Note Deuce FTMFW!!! On a side note, if the N2 is too big for some folks, I would get a S3 because its unlocked, plenty of development, and the S4 is not that huge of a upgrade imo...not to mention the S3 can be had for a reasonable price. I prefer the N2 because I have huge hands,amazing battery life, and 2gb of ram.

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Note Deuce FTMFW!!! On a side note, if the N2 is too big for some folks, I would get a S3 because its unlocked, plenty of development, and the S4 is not that huge of a upgrade imo...not to mention the S3 can be had for a reasonable price. I prefer the N2 because I have huge hands,amazing battery life, and 2gb of ram.
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This is the way I'm leaning (GN2) because I have pretty big hands too so the size can be dealt with, but it might take a while to get used to that monster in my pocket (Fascinate is just so easy to pull out quick to check the time, etc).
The price really needs to drop before I pick it up though, $300 is just too much so if the GS4 releases with a $200 price point and the GN2 doesn't drop in price for whatever reason I will probably end up just getting the GS4. I know it's not a huge upgrade from the GS3 as you say, but the screen is noticeably bigger, brighter, and clearer to me plus it has a bigger battery. Those small upgrades alone are enough to sway me if the price isn't more than $200 (I could care less about all the gimmicky touchwiz stuff they showed off yesterday).
edit: scratch that, it's only $150 on amazon wireless so that pretty much changes things. I'm going to have to go and play with it a bit at the store and then make my decision.

shahkam said:
Yeah well I'm not much of an heavy user so use of sdcard is not for me battery I can deal whit it but yeah I noticed the black borders its annoying. ..
I'm very curious about that 4 ultra mega pixel to see how it performs against other smarthphones currently out !
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It's very nice and probably the best looking pictures/video I've ever seen on a smartphone yet. There's some test pictures/videos that pocketnow did on youtube, just search em up

I'm never upgrading I get no lag and I'm on the latest version of android what more could a guy ask for?
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I'm never upgrading I get no lag and I'm on the latest version of android what more could a guy ask for?
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yes, but what happens if the fascinate isn't upgraded to key lime pie (or whatever the new android OS is)? the gnote2 will seriously be a long lasting phone with development going a long way.

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yes, but what happens if the fascinate isn't upgraded to key lime pie (or whatever the new android OS is)? the gnote2 will seriously be a long lasting phone with development going a long way.
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Then I will upgrade but to a galaxy s4 but I'm not worried about it for at least another year because I can almost 99% tell you the fascinate is getting key lime pie that could probably last me another 2yrs why fix something if it ain't Brocken? If this fascinate is still running like grease lightning I feel no need to upgrade.
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bbrad said:
I'm never upgrading I get no lag and I'm on the latest version of android what more could a guy ask for?
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I know right ?... I'd have to buy something outright,,, never plan to get back into contract subsidizing again... page plus pricing and hard to beat this super portable? jb 4.2.2 beast ?
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ztotherad said:
yes, but what happens if the fascinate isn't upgraded to key lime pie (or whatever the new android OS is)? the gnote2 will seriously be a long lasting phone with development going a long way.
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My heart wants a note ii ?... But my wallet says g nexus i515 when prices fall to $120 or less ?
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hhp_211 said:
I know right ?... I'd have to buy something outright,,, never plan to get back into contract subsidizing again... page plus pricing and hard to beat this super portable? jb 4.2.2 beast ?
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My heart wants a note ii ?... But my wallet says g nexus i515 when prices fall to $120 or less ?
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yeah, I definitely want to pick up a gnex (cdma) in the future, or pick up the newer nexus phone (even if it's gsm)

Crawshayi said:
It's very nice and probably the best looking pictures/video I've ever seen on a smartphone yet. There's some test pictures/videos that pocketnow did on youtube, just search em up
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Its hard to notice the quality via a video having it in real life is even better..
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bbrad said:
I'm never upgrading I get no lag and I'm on the latest version of android what more could a guy ask for?
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For me personally I really want a bigger screen (at least 5") because I watch a lot of video on my phone (sometimes gaming too) and as nice as the Fascinate is, it's just not big enough (again, this is just me). The fact that we have the latest android is amazing and all our developers are top notch, but still I can feel the phone struggling sometimes, especially during multitasking, so it'll be nice to have a newer phone that has a bit more horsepower to run the latest and greatest. I also want a better camera, NFC, and improved call quality, which no matter what I do to the Fascinate I won't ever get those either. I also want to gift this phone to a friend of mine who doesn't really have the money to own a nice smartphone, so it'll make me feel good to give her an awesome phone that will still get updates to hold her over for some years.

shahkam said:
Its hard to notice the quality via a video having it in real life is even better..
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I agree. You might be interested in this little review I found on that thing: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ikp_ETYuYjw

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I agree. You might be interested in this little review I found on that thing: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ikp_ETYuYjw
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Will look onto that mate thanks for the link almost 3am
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Crawshayi said:
For me personally I really want a bigger screen (at least 5") because I watch a lot of video on my phone (sometimes gaming too) and as nice as the Fascinate is, it's just not big enough (again, this is just me). The fact that we have the latest android is amazing and all our developers are top notch, but still I can feel the phone struggling sometimes, especially during multitasking, so it'll be nice to have a newer phone that has a bit more horsepower to run the latest and greatest. I also want a better camera, NFC, and improved call quality, which no matter what I do to the Fascinate I won't ever get those either. I also want to gift this phone to a friend of mine who doesn't really have the money to own a nice smartphone, so it'll make me feel good to give her an awesome phone that will still get updates to hold her over for some years.
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don't forget the spen and multiwindow are very nice features on the n2 that the s4 wont have. don't get me wrong the s4 will be a solid device, but I would go with whatever you can get a better deal on. At this point the hardware is far more capable than the software on the latest devices.
bbrad, I absolutely cringe at the thought of trying to run key lime pie on the fascinate. If you ever used a device with 2gb of ram for a week you would never go back trust me. I go weeks on end without rebooting and my n2 keeps on flying. Its time to upgrade bro. The fascinate was a great device in its day, but now its just a piece of history imo. not to mention the iphone now has the same size screen lol...that there would make me run like hell!!

droidstyle said:
don't forget the spen and multiwindow are very nice features on the n2 that the s4 wont have. don't get me wrong the s4 will be a solid device, but I would go with whatever you can get a better deal on. At this point the hardware is far more capable than the software on the latest devices.
bbrad, I absolutely cringe at the thought of trying to run key lime pie on the fascinate. If you ever used a device with 2gb of ram for a week you would never go back trust me. I go weeks on end without rebooting and my n2 keeps on flying. Its time to upgrade bro. The fascinate was a great device in its day, but now its just a piece of history imo. not to mention the iphone now has the same size screen lol...that there would make me run like hell!!
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People cringed at 4.2 on the fascinate remember when everyone said it would be horrible and laggy? Look at us now I haven't rebooted my fascinate for a week still no lag I've used many big ram devices like the n4 let's put it this way my phone on AOKP is faster than most of these newer devices on stock lol and I can't upgrade anyway I'm 14 and I. Can't exactly start a new contract due to I won't be able to pay for it so I would have to outright buy a phone and I don't have the money to do that
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Pure Stock Android?

Is there any way to have pure stock android on the US Snapdragon S8?

mackentosh said:
Is there any way to have pure stock android on the US Snapdragon S8?
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No.
Why would you buy a Samsung if you wanted that?

joe3681 said:
No.
Why would you buy a Samsung if you wanted that?
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Because I love the quality of samsung phones that's why. A simple no wiuldve been just fine ma'am.

Vanilla is really pure and fast like hell Try it one time and you´ll know what I mean. Security-Patches and updates also are no problem if it´ll run on our S8. Samsung software behaviour sucks!!

Apologies, but cannot find any references to Vanilla and s8. Can you please shed some light?

Buy a Pixel and profit...

Gilley said:
Buy a Pixel and profit...
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Now you see why I dont want to buy a pixel, they're already having screen burn issues. This is why I would love to have e Stock Android on this device.

mackentosh said:
Is there any way to have pure stock android on the US Snapdragon S8?
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Having a locked boot loader is a big issue right now for Rom development, the snapdragon is much better in terms of development than exynos bit that boot loader is a problem.

mackentosh said:
Now you see why I dont want to buy a pixel, they're already having screen burn issues. This is why I would love to have e Stock Android on this device.
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I guess a couple units out of how many units sold so far is a problem but not like any other device goes without a hiccup

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I guess a couple units out of how many units sold so far is a problem but not like any other device goes without a hiccup
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Burning on the screen bro? There's no update that'll fix that. Can you imagine how nice stock Android would be on the S8 or the Note 8 would be.

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Now you see why I dont want to buy a pixel, they're already having screen burn issues. This is why I would love to have e Stock Android on this device.
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Screen burn in issues is mostly user related, keep your s8 at 100% brightness and you'll regret it

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Burning on the screen bro? There's no update that'll fix that. Can you imagine how nice stock Android would be on the S8 or the Note 8 would be.
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I agree it would be really nice with no lag on a device that has the top hardware specs possible every time. I just cant get over the lag so I will deal with 2nd tier hardware for screen. But I get everyones reasoning behind why they are hesitant/against getting a Pixel 2 XL. I got mine about a week ago and love it so far. I havent had any of the problems that have been listed though for the burn ins. The blue hue is there but to me i never hold the phone off axis so not a deal breaker and the colors of the screen I think look just fine. No its not Samsung bright and popping but if they arent side by side with one you wouldnt ever realize it after a day or 2 using it. The live wallpapers they added really make the screen look nice.