I don't get it, what's the downside to having an msd card slot? If you don't use it, you leave the bay empty. Am I missing something with this? I have a GNexus and I'm just fine without it, but I wouldn't mind having one again, for sure.
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There are a lot of douchebags in the world who hate it when people have options just because they don't use them. I USE the microSD slot on my phone. I have a 64 GB microSD card in my Note II which has only 23 GB free on it right now. I know the shtick on GAF is to be a douchebag to people but I cannot own a device which doesn't have a microSD slot, because of the amount of local storage I need.
SirMossyBloke
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Let the anger flow through you.
Amen.
Battersea Power Station
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For me it makes moving files and backups, transitioning to a different device, and flashing ROMs all incredibly annoying.
-Pyromaniac-
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usually means cheaper build quality, that's why. They need to find away to fit it in the side so the back can remain high quality.
I don't think I've ever been required to use external memory for those things. Especially now that ICS creates a virtual sdcard with internal memory, leaving it protected from factory resets.
In all honesty using an sdcard made backups easier for me. Otherwise, I resort to using online-syncing solutions which doesn't always work (I had a ton of non-working backup files from Carbon when I tried restoring my TF101 a few weeks ago).
Internal memory: Apps/Files/Media
External Memory: All backup files and sometimes media because it quicker to transfer via external memory than any online service.
Plus, I could easily transfer those backups to my computer. When I had my Nexus early on, I always had an issue with the computer not being able to see either new folders or Titanium backup folders for some reason. Not sure if that's an issue anymore since I've been using a custom ROM at the release of JB ones.
I don't know, have you been in a situation where you've been forced to use an msd card in any way?
Hmm. I suppose, but the build quality for these non-sd card phones hasn't improved much in the ways that I would say the cost of removing that hardware feature is justified. My Droid 2 seemed pretty sturdy and well-built compared to my Nexus. Maybe its addition makes it more expensive, but generally aren't these high-end phones expensive specifically because they're high end? Seems HTC has done something about it at least.
Its Samsung, they will make one model with no SD card and not removable batter, one model with SD card and removable battery, and another model with a compact flash slot.
You apparently don't understand Samsung.
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and only some will be available in different regions
Yes, everyone that doesn't share your view is a douchebag that hates options.
Okay.
Vanillalite
Ask me about the GAF Notebook
Facebook Home runs like trash on my Nexus S
To be fair it is a Nexus S.
The Faceless Master
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luckily you'd be getting an identical phone by making the switch
Just embrace your non-removable/no SD card future.
edit: wait maybe the correct joke is that when samsung goes that direction then so will LG. Wait that is the joke I was making.
that's why i mentioned LG specifically. twice. that's the joke!
OriginalThinking
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I think you misunderstood my post. I never said I thought they would, I just said (jokingly) I hoped they would just to see some of the drama that would go down in this thread. And given some of the drama that's been caused by even the mere suggestion of it.... well...popcorn.gif
Yes, but tell me what you really think..
We've been over this. Stop giving them ideas!
Sleeplessnights
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And lose the play store? Not gonna happen. At least not on S# series.
OriginalThinking
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They'll just replace it with the S-Store instead. Job done.
They already have their own store.
Sqrt_minus_one
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Populated with how many apps and having how much developer support?
Last I checked they had a whole bunch of nice looking beauty apps.
BootlegSnackz
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Does anyone actually feel safe using these hacked Facebook apps just to try out FB Home on their unsupported phones? Just seems like devs at any time could take advantage of people who use their stuff simply because they don't know any better.
I realize that there might be a similar danger with using custom roms...
are my worries unfounded?
I realize that there might be a similar danger with using custom roms...
are my worries unfounded?
OriginalThinking
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Developer support is S-pectacular.
Other devs look at those hacked Facebook apps too. Your worries are not unfounded but forums like XDA have a long hard-earned reputation for good behavior. I'd trust ROMs or modified apps posted there until proven otherwise.
Nicktendo86
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Lol
New job, new carrier.
I'm on T-Mobile's unlimited everything (LTE included) with zero throttling $70 a month plan.
Chose a Note 2 as my new device since I couldn't migrate my vzw GNEX over. Gotta say, it's pretty good. Pretaaay pretaaay, pretty good.
Using a touchwiz based ROM, but slowly replacing parts with AOSP system apps; trying for a best of both worlds kinda deal.
I'm on T-Mobile's unlimited everything (LTE included) with zero throttling $70 a month plan.
Chose a Note 2 as my new device since I couldn't migrate my vzw GNEX over. Gotta say, it's pretty good. Pretaaay pretaaay, pretty good.
Using a touchwiz based ROM, but slowly replacing parts with AOSP system apps; trying for a best of both worlds kinda deal.
Sleeplessnights
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Can Bada run Android apps?
OriginalThinking
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Bada can run apps from Windows versions 95 and onwards, Android, iOS, BB7, BB10, WP8, Java and WebOS.
Yessssssssssss
-Pyromaniac-
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lol funny unboxing of the HTC one: http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=gYkDqQA7tNQ#!
Did he call the Nexus 4 a piece of shit?
-Pyromaniac-
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He also said he made out with the phone. To be fair, it is that hot in person.
That was actually pretty grating. Although, I enjoyed how he praised the premium quality but then proceeded to nonchalantly toss the phone on the table.
Phone does look nice every time I see it, though. I'll need to see it in person before any real temptation begins to seed itself.
Did he say he was going to put that HTC bumper sticker on his car
This kid's in need of some serious whoopin
-Pyromaniac-
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The reason he said that is because he is pretty pissed with his nexus 4 at the moment: http://phandroid.com/2013/04/11/nexus-4-rant/
Sleeplessnights
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one out of the three big HTC fans
I dunno, I dropped by N4 down a flight of concrete stairs with the Ringke case on and it was unscathed.
But then again, why the hell is he holding his phone while driving?
SirMossyBloke
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betterbatterystats
I tried using this and I couldn't figure out how to use it. Is there a section that says exactly what app is actually keeping your phone awake? Otherwise, at least for my situation, it listed some process location that had no obvious related app and when clicked or long-pressed, did absolutely nothing to show any extra information. The funny thing is that when I copied the info, I got a notification saying "[bar-name] copied," so when I pasted it I expected the percentage or numbers or something to show up. Nope, it pasted just the name of the bar.
I must be using it wrong.
-Pyromaniac-
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I will wade through this and possibly smack my head over some potentially obvious usage scenarios. =)
Vanillalite
Ask me about the GAF Notebook
So I am still using Facebook Home. I told myself I'd try it out all weekend without changing it. I'll write my mini review tonight.
Nicktendo86
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The way he was going on I thought his phone cracked spontaneously but he DROPPED the thing!
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