Hesemonni
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Exactly. So I fail to see where the proposed $500 saving comes from for example in Crazymoogle's case :/
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Samsung Galaxy S6 & S6 Edge Event - March 1st.
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TekGryphon
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I would have agreed on the storage argument until a bunch of developers, including Spotify, started making progress on allowing their apps to work with external microSD slots.
With Spotify I can save my favorite playlists to my phone (at an incredible bitrate) and play them whenever I want without using data or even requiring a connection.
There's no way I could do that with just a 32gb or 64gb internal solution, not without lowering the bitrate down to something pathetic like 96 kbps.
If Samsung is following the Apple model of storage pricing (and every indication is that they are) then there's no way I'm going to pay an extra $250+ for 128 GB storage when I can get a 32-64 GB phone and add a 128 GB microSD card for $100.
I'm going to need you to submit a grievance form, 2 pages minimum, to my PM box detailing your concerns and I'll take your butthurt under consideration.
Mine was nothing more than an annoyed advice since 90% of your post history is anti-apple shenanigans but do whatever you want i'm not here to stop you.
TekGryphon
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Our COO got one. I spent an hour or two with it setting things up and getting all her favorite apps.
I was not impressed. You get a handful of shortcuts you can customize, but you need to flip through to access more than that handful. It's less convenient and less intuitive than simply having folders organized on your homepage.
My grip is used to having my thumb on the screen. I can open a folder and pick an app without even looking because of muscle memory. With the Edge you're putting your thumb on the side/edge where it's not used to being.
My wife's S4 is on its last legs (camera is 100% broken, it freezes up all the time) despite her treating it well. She needs a new phone. She's familiar with the Galaxy line, so I'm hesitant to look elsewhere. Not sure she can hold out until April 10th though. I'll have to show her some hands-on impressions and see if she's interested or not.
I think that the S6 looks pretty nice. Reading these threads on NeoGAF is getting to be less and less helpful with all the fighting and trolling, especially when none of us have even touched the thing yet.
I do wish a stock Android version was available though. My wife doesn't even use half of the Samsung added features on her S4.
I think that the S6 looks pretty nice. Reading these threads on NeoGAF is getting to be less and less helpful with all the fighting and trolling, especially when none of us have even touched the thing yet.
I do wish a stock Android version was available though. My wife doesn't even use half of the Samsung added features on her S4.
TekGryphon
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I remember when the Library of Congress made that rule banning the telecoms from blocking consumers from using mobile hotspot features.
Has anything similar been done with rooting? I don't care enough to do it, but it comes up in conversation enough to make me wonder if its even against the EULA now.
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Souless_PJ
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Yes you were literally the only one. This thread has had no complaints at all about their removal.
Not sure if anyone has posted these game benchmark numbers:
T-Rex offscreen:
Manhattan offscreen:
LG Z2? What?
Excuse me if I didn't go back and read 12 pages of thread.
Most of what I have read from tech sites has been positive about the re-design. Figured I'd ask here.
Not sure, but I should look into it for her with whatever phone she gets next. Nexus 6 is probably too big for her, so unless I go Nexus 5, she's going to deal with extra software on there.
weekend_warrior
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Aww yeah. I'm buying off contract so I got a G ready. Walking into Bestbuy and buying the highest model I can get with it.
According to Sammobile, the Samsung Galaxy S6 edge will come with 64GB of storage as standard in the UK. It will also be available in all the colors.
I'm pretty disappointing that the US carriers probably won't carry the Galaxy S6 and Galaxy S6 edge in all the colors especially in Blue Topaz and Green Emerald.
I'm pretty disappointing that the US carriers probably won't carry the Galaxy S6 and Galaxy S6 edge in all the colors especially in Blue Topaz and Green Emerald.
Are you referring to the following case?
Also here are some more accessories for the phones:
Clear back cases for the Samsung Galaxy S6 edge.
External battery packs for the Samsung Galaxy S6 and Galaxy S6 edge that are shaped like the phones.
Samsung Level On headphones.
Admiral Woofington
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"why put a battery that makes sense, when we can put a smaller one, not interchangeable, and make a case and $$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$"
Fucking A.
Fucking A.
The Faceless Master
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there's a home button wake function
Bluekaveli
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Let me guess they're going to make external memory too, right?Are you referring to the following case?
Also here are some more accessories for the phones:
Clear back cases for the Samsung Galaxy S6 edge.
External battery packs for the Samsung Galaxy S6 and Galaxy S6 edge that are shaped like the phones.
Samsung Level On headphones.
Yes they are. In fact, they already did.
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00P3NMVVU/?tag=neogaf0e-20
And yes, these can be used on the S6. With an OTG adapter.
LostMyNarbles
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After watching some impression videos the improved fingerprint scanner looks freaking great. I hope Qualcomm's technology proves just as effective so more manufacturers embrace implementing them.
No. You can dress up TouchWiz however you want, it is, and always will be, uglier than stock Android. It's a case of mutton dressed as lamb.
To each their own.
TedBundysNips
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I can upgrade on the 26th of this month and leaning towards the s6 , Hope its not only Vodafone carrying the s6 in the uk as im definitely leaving them when my contract ends.
Bluekaveli
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Disgusting
According to Twitter, O2 and EE are selling the S6/Edge.
BBQMan
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Nope. No matter how much you try and pretty up shit, its still shit.
Imma wait for Anand boi to do his benchies given Samsung cheatin historyNot sure if anyone has posted these game benchmark numbers:
T-Rex offscreen:
Manhattan offscreen:
According to Sammobile, the Samsung Galaxy S6 edge will come with 64GB of storage as standard in the UK. It will also be available in all the colors.
I'm pretty disappointing that the US carriers probably won't carry the Galaxy S6 and Galaxy S6 edge in all the colors especially in Blue Topaz and Green Emerald.
That's great to hear. Hopefully the price isn't too outrageous.
That still doesn't sold the SD card problem, though.
Not a big fan of the Galaxy phone design including the S6, but the Edge looks really nice, almost like jewelry. Also love the feel of the slight curve in my N4 so I could see how it'll improve usability. However, considering how extreme the curve looks, I wonder if it'll cause compatibility issues. Anyone knows if apps extend to the curve?
It is a solid work-around.
Tons of people with no-SD slot android phones and tablets make do just fine with a OTG adapter, if they really need it.
Another work-around is simply get the 128GB version. And if you're going to quibble about the the extra price of it, on a phone that's supposed to be a premium flagship device, tons of alternatives exist, including the S5.
The bigger problem IMO is the battery. And even then there are acceptable work-arounds: portable external battery packs, the quicker charge on the S6, etc.
The only substantial potential problem is when eventually the battery ages and its capacity drops over time. Lets just hope Samsung has a decent battery replacement program. Unless the battery ages very slowly and maintains its capacity for 3+ years, then it shouldn't be an issue - most people would have moved on to a newer model after 3 years.
Yeah I agree with the battery being the major issue. If you're going to keep it non removable on a 5 inch phone and high resolution, shit better be 2800 mAH at the very least.
User 73706
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So, dumb question because I don't know anything about wireless charging - are there wireless charging pads / platforms that can run on USB cords? It'd be really helpful having something like that in my car and I'm thinking about getting an S6 when it drops.
Having read more about the M9 it definitely seems like that will be the phone I choose when I get my upgrade in August.
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I got the case with my M8. Such a dope case.
weekend_warrior
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Yes, most if not all plug into a regular wall charger via USB. Using a car charger would be no different.
Official videos on the S6 and S6 Edge:
Design: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LgeU-GjHMOk
Hardware: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wRU9CBk20kY
Cameras: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R7GSauEZ3pI
Design: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LgeU-GjHMOk
Hardware: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wRU9CBk20kY
Cameras: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R7GSauEZ3pI
Stuff like PPI matters a lot. The higher it is, the better.
I propose all android Gaf switching to middle tier phones so we can have the excuse to keep bitching about everything.
Holy shit.
AndroBench comparison - the Samsung Galaxy S6 & S6 Edge's memory speeds obliterate other flagships
http://www.phonearena.com/news/AndroBench-comparison---the-Samsung-Galaxy-S6---S6-Edges-memory-speeds-obliterate-other-flagships_id66813
AndroBench comparison - the Samsung Galaxy S6 & S6 Edge's memory speeds obliterate other flagships
http://www.phonearena.com/news/AndroBench-comparison---the-Samsung-Galaxy-S6---S6-Edges-memory-speeds-obliterate-other-flagships_id66813
Mr. Wonderful
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Yeah, LPDDR4 is going to be great for both battery life and GPU performance on mobile.
Though while I actually totally understand, real talk: We're getting excited about memory performance.
I made the same mistake in the Android thread. That isn't RAM speed, that's storage speed which has been such a fucking bottleneck for ages. It's worth a holy shit.
For the people bitching about the lack of SD card slot support, they should take a look at that graph.
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