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The next Note will have an even larger screen with flexible AMOLED, which is unbreakable! Sounds amazing if true! I want one!
I hope this is true but will put me in a dilemma as I was thinking of getting the note 10.1!
I will get Note 10.1! ..if they will ever release it
If it only was true.....
The note 1 is supposed to have gorilla glass, scratch proof etc. etc. How many have already their screen scratched ?? Battery life improvement with a bigger lcd ?? If we don't use our devices they will last at least a week, that's true !!
I never had the expected battery life they anounced using the phone normally, in fact the ics update made things worse... What's the point of anouncing things that aren't (yet) possible ??
After the latest problem with the update (that they already knew from earlier devices, nexus for example) they still insist in errors from tha past that shouldn't even be possible....... Well i really like my note i just don't like samsung. If they don't solve the problems with the first note before launching the second one .......... But it's all to be in the race with apple...
I'm starting to think i should have bought a zte or an lg.......
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Damn ppl gorilla glass is scratch resistant not proof ...
Galaxy note Paranoid Android 1.7ghz goodness
DJsCrIBbLe said:
Damn ppl gorilla glass is scratch resistant not proof ...
Galaxy note Paranoid Android 1.7ghz goodness
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So is the windshield of my car....... no big advertisement here.
I will not flash a rom untill the bug is solved. Yes i will miss my note if it bricks since the average repair time seems to be 2-3 weeks and still will come with the same problem.
How about the glass that covers the screen and the digitizer?
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So is the windshield of my car....... no big advertisement here.
I will not flash a rom untill the bug is solved. Yes i will miss my note if it bricks since the average repair time seems to be 2-3 weeks and still will come with the same problem.
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Ever noticed how many scratches your windshield has in direct sunlight ??
Here is the mock up image http://i.imgur.com/kZuwC.jpg and source http://www.motoringcrunch.com/news/mobile-tech/10946-samsung-galaxy-note-2-s3-rumors
Hope they stick with current screen size. It is perfect.
I bought mine on last sunday, i say i wont replace it for years! It's the best phone i ever had... and dude... i had lots! I was addicted to apple products, then i bought galaxy nexus 2 months ago and now i have the note. Its awesome...
Got my note upon first release in November, I love it dearly, but I want to move on. I think I want something bigger.... I'm waiting to hear about the Nexus Tablet... hopefully that thing is all I expect it be be, and I will use that as my phone
Oh boy... and here comes the speculation....
-Sent from my Samsung Galaxy Note.
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Ever noticed how many scratches your windshield has in direct sunlight ??
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Yep, if it wasn't for insurance...... Can't find a screen protector with the right size for it
What I love is the fact that people equate flexible to unbreakable.
I bet if you sit on a flexible screen the wrong way so as to fold it it would break. Reminds me of all the talk when CD's first came out, they said they were unbreakable, my car and the sun proved them wrong in the first week of owning one.
I will be happy if they have a flexible display as I wont be tempted to upgrade.
But like I posted elsewhere I cannot see it happening. What makes the Note unique (besides its size) is its S-pen, as the s-pen requires sensors behind the screen to detect the button presses I can not see how they would incorporate that is a flexible screen.
But I may be wrong
From how I read it the only reason they are using the flexible screen tech is because its much thinner, this will either allow a thinner device then the current note or keep the dimensions giving room for a larger battery. That mockup prototype has nothing to do with the note 2 and I cant ever see a phone design like that. If you put any decent force on it in that folded position the thing would break unless it was made of rubber.
I dont expect it to actually have a flexible screen unless its some type of flip foldout multiscreen design which I doubt it will have, this would make it a true phone tab hybrid if its in the note form factor but could extend out to a tablet. This will probably be the note 3 that does this I wouod think and not something out in october.
Note 2 will likely have a 5.5-5.7 inch screen hopefuly around 1080p with a 3000mah battery or slightly larger if possible. The physical size wont be much larger then the current note but heavier due to the larger battery as larger capacity equals more weight. Being a note it will have a stylus for sure and the phone going by this release will have the same quad as the gs3 maybe slighlty higher clocked, not the faster arm v15 duel core.
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guys i dont want an unbreakable screen and stuff....i just want sammy to not foolishly waste the marvels they create!!example: the note:its by far THE BEST phone ive ever used...screen unbelievable: the day i bought it, another guy was buying the s3 and i didnt even feel bad, my phone was looking way better than his..
but i say waste their marvels coz: that ungodly black crush issue. heck almost every note had it in that store and moreover their dealers denied it, saying it was absent when all you had to do was open the calculator app and see the ugly banding right there..they refused to accept and said it was 'the design'..
and photos taken in the dark have this issue too...
other than this this phone ROCKS!!!!! I mean the size is just coooool..never slows down under any kind of multitasking, never heats up, battery is superb..
just wish for note 2, they COMPLETELY get rid of this issue!!! note rocks!!
my note2 = note - black crush + stable ics !!!! ( dont get better than that!!!)
I will never waste more money on another updated note...its never worth it lol this note is perfeft size. Any bigger would be stupid but tk each their own. I got my note sim free so i paid a gud amount for it. I wont be sucked in with tiny updates and 12 mp camera, just another stunt to make folks spend more money.
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Hope they stick with current screen size. It is perfect.
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agree with you mate
I'd love a slightly larger screen. It'll likely be 5'5"...but anything short of 6" would be fine with me.
a cheap piece of crap with numerous glaring flaws as many people are saying? or have the bugs been worked out of the latest units?
Dude, like, maybe you should checked before ordering? Haha.
But no, the 7 doesn't feel cheap at all. If you're unlucky simply return it, but if you have a good model it really does feel solidly built with a nice weight and finish. Its snappy as hell, and I've had almost no software problems whatsoever.
You'll be happy, whether you need to return the first one or not.
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If you don't know what to expect when you buy something for few hundred dollars, perhaps you shouldn't buy it in the first place.
what I expect is quality, when i bought my ps vita for nearly the same price I got a rock solid piece of tech with quad core cpu and gpu capable of incredible gaming, which is why I bought the nexus 7, for its tegra 3 and quad core cpu I expect the same level of quality I get from the vita considering both are nearly the same price
Pure awesomeness!
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No bugs that I have noticed on mine. The only thing that feels cheap is the bezel. Other than that rock solid.
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I have had 5 and every single one has had faults, some of them multiple faults. All of them have had the screen lift problem on the left. All of them have had LCD issues such as stuck pixels, backlight bleed or LCD mura.
If you get a faultless unit, you are in the extreme minority. I wish you luck anyhow.
Edit: I would like to add that if not for the faults, the Nexus 7 is worth a lot more than what it sells for. It's a solid piece of kit. The faults turn that perspective on it's head though.
I recently got mine its a C80K with no defects. I'm pretty ocd too. Swapped out two iPad 3`s due to screen probs.
I was worried about getting one because of all the horror stories, but there are good ones out there
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If you get a faultless unit, you are in the extreme minority. I wish you luck anyhow.
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Quit talking out of your ass ...
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wow such manner~~~
Nexus 7 is an awesome tablet. ASUS just sucks at manufacturing it. Hopefully your's will arrive in good shape.
Possible issues to expect...
* Left side of glass raised above the bezel. This seems unfortunately common, but there are quite a few things people can do to fix or minimize the issue.
* Washed out colors. Good chance you won't even notice it if not comparing it side by side with something else. Some people claim to even prefer the less vibrant colors.
* Weak speaker. Volume+ app can help, I set mine to +7 boost.
* Screen over saturated during and after playing video. This goes away within seconds of playing the video, turning the screen on and off clears it up. If you are rooted, there is an app and script you can install to disable the feature causing the problem.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1815414
Think that is about all I can think of on possible issues you might come up with. It's still a really nice tablet though and it's good points do outweigh it's problems. So I wouldn't worry too much.
this is a pic of my c80!
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it is very serious?
I recommend NOT buying an Asus device. The screen on my three month old Asus 2013 Nexus 7 cracked without ANY mishandling, misuse, abuse, falls, bumps, temperature extremes or having anything dropped on it. It was a spontaneous crack that I believe was due to some defect. I sent it in to Asus explaining what happened and I was told I'd have to pay for the repair.
If you do a search for spontaneous Asus Nexus 7 screen cracks you will see there are many people describing this problem.
Either Asus has flimsy products that break under normal use, or they have defective products that they don't support. Either way you will regret buying this tablet.
Remember that the Asus Nexus 7 DOES NOT have Gorilla Glass, only Corning scratch resistant glass. This screen WILL CRACK and you will be out over $200 or be expected to pay $165 plus tax for repair. In other words DON'T buy this Asus device. At least wait till they start using Gorilla Glass.
Save your selves a huge hassle in trying to deal with Asus and losing out on a bunch of money. Buy something else.
Four months here, no problems with the glass.
maybe u accidentally dropped it while u sleep walking? lol
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Remember that the Asus Nexus 7 DOES NOT have Gorilla Glass, only Corning scratch resistant glass. This screen WILL CRACK and you will be out over $200 or be expected to pay $165 plus tax for repair. In other words DON'T buy this Asus device. At least wait till they start using Gorilla Glass.
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Corning scratch resistant glass IS gorilla glass. It's actually gorilla glass 3.
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i'd mine for 4 months also and few days ago the touch screen stopped working and after i restarted my tablet i got stock on google logo till now i cant turn on the tablet..
My screen didn't crack but the rubber/plastic frame cracked. Sent in to ASUS and they repaired it. They switched touchscreen, too, but didn't help with touchscreen issues.
In some german forums you can read about at least 2 people having the same issue with cracked touchscreen. They were treaten the same like here. But one of them is a very active forum member so I trust him as I've seen my cracked frame - and I used the Nexus always in a case and didn't do anything which could have caused a crack although I can't guarantee that I'm not walking while sleeping...
As the screen or better the touchscreen is often bad you shouldn't wonder if there's more terribly wrong with it...
Just my 2 cents.
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I recommend NOT buying an Asus device. The screen on my three month old Asus 2013 Nexus 7 cracked without ANY mishandling, misuse, abuse, falls, bumps, temperature extremes or having anything dropped on it. It was a spontaneous crack that I believe was due to some defect. I sent it in to Asus explaining what happened and I was told I'd have to pay for the repair.
If you do a search for spontaneous Asus Nexus 7 screen cracks you will see there are many people describing this problem.
Either Asus has flimsy products that break under normal use, or they have defective products that they don't support. Either way you will regret buying this tablet.
Remember that the Asus Nexus 7 DOES NOT have Gorilla Glass, only Corning scratch resistant glass. This screen WILL CRACK and you will be out over $200 or be expected to pay $165 plus tax for repair. In other words DON'T buy this Asus device. At least wait till they start using Gorilla Glass.
Save your selves a huge hassle in trying to deal with Asus and losing out on a bunch of money. Buy something else.
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While I agree that ASUS' support is rather iffy (ex ASUS Transformer Prime owner here) - the reality is that the N7's glass is indeed Gorilla Glass.
I think for most people, the attraction is getting a pretty high end, compact tablet for a very low price. So we factor in the odds of failure against the cost of repair or replacement. I don't think I'd ever buy a $500 tablet directly from ASUS, just because of my experiences with the Transformer... but buying a tablet that's technically a Google device (I bought mine from Google directly) means that Goog is going to take some of the hit if something goes wrong.
However, a broken screen just doesn't 'happen'. Gorilla Glass, for example, doesn't prevent breaking - it prevents scratches and reduces the chance of breaking. Corning even goes to some length to point this out. It's quite possible your unit had a small crack in the glass at the edge where you didn't see it and it expanded out into a full crack. If that's what happened, yeah, you're kind of screwed since there's almost no way to prove it wasn't misuse.
As unfair as it may sound, you got really unlucky. But it's not a typical problem.
I bought one and I'd buy one again if I had to, but I don't disagree with the notion that this product has terrible quality control. My first one had a bulging battery, random reboots, touch screen issues, and wifi issues. I RMA'd it after the touch screen stopped functioning completely and the glass actually broke while it was sitting still charging. Despite all of that, I can't think of another device that would give me less trouble and at the same time allow me to do everything that the Nexus 7 does.
Hmm....xda cyber bulling has sure got out of hand since I last was here. No need for the insults, there happen to be unfortunate with the tab their got. What would you guys say if this happened to you? Fireman or what ever was simply trying to help out. But I guess here is not the place for it.
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Have hadn't any issues with cracking glass on either the 2012 or 2013 N7 but then I've never dropped it and keep it protected in a Case Logic sleeve when not in use or when transporting. If it's abused just buy another since they're on sale instead of blackmailing Asus.
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Hmm....xda cyber bulling has sure got out of hand since I last was here. No sir, not at all, if you had reported the thread when you saw it we would be here faster...
No need for the insults, there happen to be unfortunate with the tab their got. What would you guys say if this happened to you? Fireman or what ever was simply trying to help out. But I guess here is not the place for it.
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This^^^^
Op is just sharing his experience and his opinion while you are trolling him even by using elements of his real life. This is not acceptable, either try to change his mind civilized or go somewhere else to play.
No more crap and comments towards the op as an individual, you have been warned.
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People shouldn't buy it because every single tablet has the multitouch issue. That simple.
That way Google and Asus will take better note next time and don't screw big time.
Asus service center is 5 min away from my house
But I'll have to agree here with quality control, think it's more of a Google thing. I've never had any issues with my TF701 tablet, but I had screen bleeds on my nexus 7 1st gen, nexus 10, nexus 4... I think its Google trying to fit all these high end specs into a low cost device... Nexus devices usually come with some QC issues. Personally never had any issues with my other AsusTeK computer devices like the tf701, my PC motherboards, and laptops. If I were u I would just keep RMA'ing till u get a good device, I went thru 6 nexus 10's before they gave me a good one. I had asked Google to open up the box before they ship out and they did
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Asus service center is 5 min away from my house
But I'll have to agree here with quality control, think it's more of a Google thing. I've never had any issues with my TF701 tablet, but I had screen bleeds on my nexus 7 1st gen, nexus 10, nexus 4... I think its Google trying to fit all these high end specs into a low cost device... Nexus devices usually come with some QC issues. Personally never had any issues with my other AsusTeK computer devices like the tf701, my PC motherboards, and laptops. If I were u I would just keep RMA'ing till u get a good device, I went thru 6 nexus 10's before they gave me a good one. I had asked Google to open up the box before they ship out and they did
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I need to do an rma but do I have to pay to get it shipped to the warranty center? I bought it from best buy and I couldn't do it earlier because I needed it for college but I have time now since I'm on break for a month. Don't mean to hijack the thread but I find wanna start a whole new one.
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Yes you do have to pay...
For any device, some of its unfortunate owners will one day found themselves facing the same situation as op, so I guess the solution is to buy one of those insurance plans?
Used it since the first released day and no problem so far. I even don't use the screen protector at all and the screen doesn't have any scratches (till now).
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People shouldn't buy it because every single tablet has the multitouch issue. That simple.
That way Google and Asus will take better note next time and don't screw big time.
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? You know this for a fact, that EVERY SINGLE tablet has this issue? Either mine is the unique exception or I just haven't noticed it, and if I haven't noticed it doesn't that mean I don't have a problem?
I think something people have to remember is the Nexus 7 is a hugely popular item and MANY people have bought it, but not nearly as many people are on this or other forums, so you tend to only hear the negative loud people. I'm not saying people haven't had problems, just that this forum is biased towards perfectionists and the most vocal people.
I'm very satisfied with my nexus 7 (2013)...
It's way cheaper but better than most tablets that I've tried...
I guess we just have to check what we are buying...
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People shouldn't buy it because every single tablet has the multitouch issue. That simple.
That way Google and Asus will take better note next time and don't screw big time.
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Damn, I must be one of the lucky ones, no multitouch issues (or any other for that matter). I think it goes like this: those with problems will be vocal and complain whereas the ones with working tablets are actually using and enjoying them and not posting about it.
Maybe people with no issue need to start gloating about it so the ones with problems can see they actually are in the minority
Edit: just for the records, I did have the screen lift issue on my old Grouper, but both my Deb and my wife's Tilapia never had any problems.
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Everything about this phone is pretty amazing but, my main concern is the durability. HTC can do pretty well in bend tests based on what I've seen. The problem with this phone is there is a lot of chassis missing for that glass back.
I know it's a bit soon to speculate but, it's no longer a small risk when it comes to the initial outlay and I may just sit this one out for once as my 6p and 5x are both doing quite well considering I went naked after about a month. The 5x is my work phone and I have dropped it all over the place, spilled tea on it, and it lives in my back pocket during transit.
I really hope Google did their homework on this one because all eyes are on them now.
yeah, the glass panel's exposure scares me a bit. HTC's had a history of absolutely bang-on build quality, so that leaves me feeling good, but glass is glass. honestly, i was really hoping for a soft curved back like HTC has been known for, which is a crazy help for keeping wear down on normal use (obviously doesn't help drops). I am reluctantly awaiting potential bumpers since clear skins never last or look worth a crap, or maybe just go full retard on a Live Case.
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yeah, the glass panel's exposure scares me a bit. HTC's had a history of absolutely bang-on build quality, so that leaves me feeling good, but glass is glass. honestly, i was really hoping for a soft curved back like HTC has been known for, which is a crazy help for keeping wear down on normal use (obviously doesn't help drops). I am reluctantly awaiting potential bumpers since clear skins never last or look worth a crap, or maybe just go full retard on a Live Case.
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Haha! I always start with an i-Blason or anything really robust. After the screen starts to fade it comes off for something smaller or fully naked depending on the device. I think with this phone it will never see the light of day.
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Haha! I always start with an i-Blason or anything really robust. After the screen starts to fade it comes off for something smaller or fully naked depending on the device. I think with this phone it will never see the light of day.
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for sure. once it's in hand for a few days, I'll make a call, plus more case options will have surfaced by then, and people wills tart weeding out the dumb OEMs that misalign port openings on their first manufacturing runs. i'm hoping to keep this naked as long as possible. historically, cases weren't for me, but that changed with my 5x. love the diztronic on my it, it's done a masterful job of protecting the phone's shell from the embarrassing amount of discoloring it experienced in the first 3 weeks i owned it and didnt have it dressed up..."get the blue-ish colored one, they said. yeah it's matte but it wont collect dirt, they said...". jerks.
The glass on the back worries me.
And what annoys me about it is that there doesn't seem to be any functional justification for it.
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for sure. once it's in hand for a few days, I'll make a call, plus more case options will have surfaced by then, and people wills tart weeding out the dumb OEMs that misalign port openings on their first manufacturing runs. i'm hoping to keep this naked as long as possible. historically, cases weren't for me, but that changed with my 5x. love the diztronic on my it, it's done a masterful job of protecting the phone's shell from the embarrassing amount of discoloring it experienced in the first 3 weeks i owned it and didnt have it dressed up..."get the blue-ish colored one, they said. yeah it's matte but it wont collect dirt, they said...". jerks.
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I just wish I had the patience to wait. I think I'll be settled once I see the relevant tests. If I could drop the case I'd be well happy
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The glass on the back worries me.
And what annoys me about it is that there doesn't seem to be any functional justification for it.
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It's not just the glass. There are 2 antenna slots in the frame at random places. I fear bendgate
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The glass on the back worries me.
And what annoys me about it is that there doesn't seem to be any functional justification for it.
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NFC antenna is there, it won't work through metal
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You know, people do say a lot of bad things on Nexus 4's glass back. Mine still intact perfectly after almost 4 years of use...
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You know, people do say a lot of bad things on Nexus 4's glass back. Mine still intact perfectly after almost 4 years of use...
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Well that depends....mine got a hard scratch a few weeks later for laying it on a Glass table. Probably a bad movement and a tiny grain of sand under the phone
So after this I always try to put the charger's cable under the phone.
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NFC antenna is there, it won't work through metal
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And yet my HTC One manages NFC just fine (presumably through the large circular camera hole).
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The glass on the back worries me.
And what annoys me about it is that there doesn't seem to be any functional justification for it.
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RF radiation passes through glass, not metal. Your antennas are behind the glass.
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RF radiation passes through glass, not metal. Your antennas are behind the glass.
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The phone has antenna lines.
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The phone has antenna lines.
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Yeah, but Google chose the glass back for a reason. Clearly it was more expensive to do than just a full metal back with antenna lines.
My guess is they did this for a very good reason.
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The phone has antenna lines.
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Says who?
Note: a line doesn't mean an antenna.
Ok, so I caved in and got an iPhone 7 a week ago on their upgrade program. That way I'm not spending so much in one hit. I've bought a smart battery case and I got nearly 12hrs usage yesterday with a lot of camera activity and gaming thanks to the double battery power. I can do most of what I was doing on my 6p and in a lot of cases more. There seems to be some minor perks for the iOS versions of the Google apps. For once I'm going to wait for my contact renewal in January and keep an eye on all the news with these phones. If they turn out to be the real deal then I can get more than what I would have got if I was buying it like I normally would a Nexus. So in 3 months the winner can be my daily driver and the runner up can be my work phone. I must admit iOS has certainly matured since I last had a serious look. If you actually take the time to configure it to your way of working it's actually the same. I still use all the same apps I was using, even my password keeper. All my friends and family have started to wonder if I'm having a midlife crisis because I was so anti Apple and I can only admit I was wrong. It's something you have to openly experience to understand.
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Ok, so I caved in and got an iPhone 7 a week ago on their upgrade program.
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GMonkey I've just asked if anyone here have used an iPhone recently and after that I read you post.
Do you recommend me to try the iPhone 7 now that the Google Phone has the same price?
My last phones: Galaxy S3 (I hate Touchwiz) -> Galaxy Nexus > Nexus 4 > Nexus 5 > xperia Z5 Compact (I regretted this decision. Bad camera) > Nexus 5X (excellent camera like the Nexus 5 and 6P)
I'd like to know how is the iPhone 7 compared to the 5,X (specially the camera without HDR+) and using only Google Apps and Google Sync (not iCloud, iTunes, etc. Just Google apps). Can you replace Siri with Google Now?
Considering this...do you recommend me that jump? Or I'll miss Android a lot?
Thanks
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GMonkey I've just asked if anyone here have used an iPhone recently and after that I read you post.
Do you recommend me to try the iPhone 7 now that the Google Phone has the same price?
My last phones: Galaxy S3 (I hate Touchwiz) -> Galaxy Nexus > Nexus 4 > Nexus 5 > xperia Z5 Compact (I regretted this decision. Bad camera) > Nexus 5X (excellent camera like the Nexus 5 and 6P)
I'd like to know how is the iPhone 7 compared to the 5,X (specially the camera without HDR+) and using only Google Apps and Google Sync (not iCloud, iTunes, etc. Just Google apps).
Considering this...do you recommend me that jump? Or I'll miss Android a lot?
Thanks
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It's a tricky one because there are pros and cons. The good thing is that you have 2 weeks to make your mind up and apple are pretty good at disputes from what I hear so you could always try it for a bit. It's another world compared to the 5x (which I'm still using as my work phone) because of battery, camera, and the fact it's water resistant. It depends on what you like about Android. If you like all the Nougat features with notifications etc and rely on quick charge then you may struggle. If you don't mind losing out on the openness of Android then you'll like iOS enough to switch. I use inbox, google play music, movies, books, keep, YouTube, google drive, sheets, docs, and slides in exactly the same way as before. Google has been clever in building its own ecosystem within iOS and I can still share things to drive and keep etc as I did before. You can still keep documents offline and keep them synced. Google photos still syncs and it also supports iOS only features like moments. Drive and it's related apps have a password feature which is nice to have. I still use a password manager. In apps it only works on some, others you need to copy and paste. It works fine in safari if you press the share button on a log in page. My photos are far better than my 5x and 6p. 3D Touch is amazing, anyone who says it isn't hasn't given it a good shot. It's given me the ability to hold down on an app icon for shortcuts or preview links or images etc. People complain that google puts more effort into iOS apps and it's just because it's easier to cater for a small number of devices. Other developers seem to be doing the same. The only limitations are what the OS won't allow which I prefer out of privacy. Remember with Google we are the product and the ad space buyers are the customer. There are 2 main ways to make money in the software space. 1. Is by selling a solid solution and 2. By offering a free solution that has other ways of making money. This is why Facebook is the largest media company in the world without ever uploading a single photo of their own. It's been built by our efforts and so has Google. With this in mind you know who will be the better option when things go wrong. I used to avoid Apple shops like it was someone else's church so I had no idea how they operated. They didn't have an issue with me being an android user and they spent so much time with me even after the sale was made. I've been back in since to ask questions as it's not for from my office and it's like I've got my own little XDA shop to walk into but, I won't get shot down if someone disagrees with me. When you realise that some of your favourite android blogs also have sister sites that are iOS based and all the fanboy anger is driven by them you realise it's ok to like both and I now visit both websites and follow both podcasts. Sorry to have gone on for a bit, I just wanted you to know it's not just about the product as the service behind it and the community that support it are equally as important.
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Hey and what about replacing Safari with Chrome. Apple Keyboard with Google Keyboard and Apple Maps with Google Maps? Is this a good idea? I have years of custom words saved in Google Keyboard.
Can you also replace the main gallery with Photos?
I'm really tempted to try an iPhone 7. However I don't think I can buy it just to try it. If I bought it, I would use carphone warehouse shipping it to Barcelona. (Here in Spain it's much more expensive than there).
Regarding Nougat stuff...well I'm using a lot the new DoubleTap to fast switch between the last 2 apps and I love it... But sometimes it lags in the poor 5X with limited RAM.
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I was lucky enough to run into a Google Rep at a Best Buy. From the short demo she was kind enough to give me it looked like she was using the phone as her daily driver. The device had a nick in it on the corner from what looked like a drop but the back and the glass seemed fairly flawless to me.
The back glass is Gorilla Glass based off of the tech specs. Also one thing I'd like to note is that the FRONT of the device is NOT 2.5D, the back window is. At least nowhere near as 2.5D as the iPhone.
I drop my phone like everyday and I had broken 2 phones by now. Will this phone survive? I have Moto z play as of now and with hammer glass and rugged case, it's holding very good, not a single scratch. But the gaming performance of the phone is not good. Max pro is good in the budget with new processor, I had used my friends note 5 pro and the gaming performance is better than mine. I want to upgrade but my only concern is build quality.
Yeah, build quality is good. On the other hand using a Tempered Glass & Back Case is always preferred and almost every smartphone user use these accessories. So, basically nothing to worry about. And if you're in India then buy Flipkart's Complete Care for only RS 49.
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Yeah, build quality is good. On the other hand using a Tempered Glass & Back Case is always preferred and almost every smartphone user use these accessories. So, basically nothing to worry about. And if you're in India then buy Flipkart's Complete Care for only RS 49.
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Thanks, I am buying this phone
Do you have M-line hammer glass? If so, how is the quality? They sell this at the T-mo shop near me for €24. Does your phone have 3d edges?