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[Jazzy Network]

I'd like to join, I don't post enough though.

 

[lunch]

People who talk up a 720P screen like it's better than a 1080P one baffle me. No, they're not at all better. And yes, they're noticeably different. The only win is battery life but just how much is it, really? Should have stuck a semi decent battery in the Xphone instead, too.

I've never used a phone with a 1080p screen so this is purely hypothetical, but I don't notice pixels on my Nexus 4, whereas I definitely notice how quickly the battery life dies, and so the latter is the bigger issue. Having a 1080p screen and a good battery life aren't inherently mutually exclusive, but I'd choose good battery life any day. Having a 1080p screen isn't a negative, but it seems unnecessary.

 

[Vanillalite]

I'd like to join, I don't post enough though.

As I said you want in pm me your email for an invite.

 

[kehs]

Im still waiting for my g+ invite.

*whistles*

 

[Unknown Soldier]

Even better..add YouTube vids and podcast LOL!

I would totally do a podcast with you guys. We could spend hours arguing about stupid shit like stock vs. TouchWiz. Probably make some money doing it too.

 

[Junior Mint]

Can I be on the Moto X debate podcast?

 

[shinshoryuken]

I would totally do a podcast with you guys. We could spend hours arguing about stupid shit like stock vs. TouchWiz. Probably make some money doing it too.

That's would actually be epic...

 

[Wuthering_Heights]

Hey guys.

Is there any way, or app that I can use, to back up all of my SMS messages onto a PC as a simple text file to read?

 

[kehs]

guys im down for anything


we gotta topal topalsky


amirite

 

[Groof]

Android Prism sounds like something Sailor Moon would shout when she throws her phone at someone because she forgot her stupid tiara.

 

[JonathanEx]

Android Prism sounds like something Sailor Moon would shout when she throws her phone at someone because she forgot her stupid tiara.

Someone animate that up it's the title sequence

 

[Zeppu]

diorDNA is what you need to call the blog.

It's cool cause it has DNA in it.

The about page must have a list of hashtags per writer.
#TeamStock #TeamSoftwareButtons, #xfon, etc..

Any of these tags may be used as ad hominems by any other writer.

 

[Kill Your Masters]

Hey guys.

Is there any way, or app that I can use, to back up all of my SMS messages onto a PC as a simple text file to read?

SMS Backup and Restore makes backups as readable csv, can also store the backup on dropbox/drive.


Haven't used chrome beta in a while. Does it hammer the battery the same as stable chrome?

 

[-PXG-]

Haven't used chrome beta in a while. Does it hammer the battery the same as stable chrome?

This is what I want to know too.

 

[Vanillalite]

Jazzy and Groof invites sent!

 

[Tom Brohanks]

That can be fixed with software updates.

Possibly. I also hardly ever find myself taking low light shots, so it's really not a problem. I'm pretty stoked for the X, it seems to be what I want in an Android-based phone. Waiting until October to upgrade is killing me though.

 

[Vanillalite]

BTW you artistic wonders I have a job for you.

Create the GAF Android Blog header image!

 

[Zeppu]

Pfft
Obviously:
AndroGAF: believe

 

[Jazzy Network]

SMS Backup and Restore makes backups as readable csv, can also store the backup on dropbox/drive.


Haven't used chrome beta in a while. Does it hammer the battery the same as stable chrome?

I've been using Chrome Beta with no problems with the battery.

 

[Vanillalite]

Pfft
Obviously:
AndroGAF: believe

Need it as a header though.

 

[-PXG-]

BTW you artistic wonders I have a job for you.

Create the GAF Android Blog header image!

Check your PM

 

[Zeppu]

Need it as a header though.

 

[-PXG-]

I've been using Chrome Beta with no problems with the battery.

How smooth is the scrolling and is it faster than Dolphin or AOSP Browser? Oh and do you have a link to the l atest?

Thanks

 

[Vanillalite]

How smooth is the scrolling and is it faster than Dolphin or AOSP Browser? Oh and do you have a link to the l atest?

Thanks

I use Chrome beta as my main. Scrolls super fine to me on my phone and tablet.

 

[this_guy]

I've never used a phone with a 1080p screen so this is purely hypothetical, but I don't notice pixels on my Nexus 4, whereas I definitely notice how quickly the battery life dies, and so the latter is the bigger issue. Having a 1080p screen and a good battery life aren't inherently mutually exclusive, but I'd choose good battery life any day. Having a 1080p screen isn't a negative, but it seems unnecessary.

If you've never had a phone with a 1080p screen then what the hell are you talking about regarding bad battery? The Galaxy S4 and HTC One overall are known to have pretty good battery life. The question really shouldn't be about battery life on 1080 screen vs 720 screen. It's $199 on contract for a 1080 screen vs 720 screen.

Spoiler

Then Motorola X defenders go off about how specs don't matter but then really tout that Egypt off screen test.

 

[Groof]

BTW you artistic wonders I have a job for you.

Create the GAF Android Blog header image!

I made one this morning but can't send it right now, will do so when I'm home. Also, haven't gotten any invites, do they take a while?

 

[Divvy]

Invite me and I'll do the art assets.

 

[Jazzy Network]

How smooth is the scrolling and is it faster than Dolphin or AOSP Browser? Oh and do you have a link to the l atest?

Thanks

Try this link

 

[lunch]

If you've never had a phone with a 1080p screen then what the hell are you talking about regarding bad battery? The Galaxy S4 and HTC One overall are known to have pretty good battery life. The question really shouldn't be about battery life on 1080 screen vs 720 screen. It's $199 on contract for a 1080 screen vs 720 screen.

Spoiler

Then Motorola X defenders go off about how specs don't matter but then really tout that Egypt off screen test.

I wasn't talking about any phone in particular, just which of the two features (a long battery life or a 1080p screen) I prefer, nor did I say that 1080p screens have a "bad" battery life. I'm not entirely sure what about my post got you so riled up.

 

[this_guy]

I wasn't talking about any phone in particular, just which of the two features (a long battery life or a 1080p screen) I prefer, nor did I say that 1080p screens have a "bad" battery life. I'm not entirely sure what about my post got you so riled up.

The post wasn't really directed at you, but at people who keep hawking the Motorola X. You're right - 1080 screens and battery life aren't mutually exclusive. I think a 720 screen is good enough, but I don't want to pay the same price as another phone that has a 1080 screen.

 

[Vanillalite]

I made one this morning but can't send it right now, will do so when I'm home. Also, haven't gotten any invites, do they take a while?

Should be there immediately. I'll resend. Check your spam folder too.

 

[The Faceless Master]

I wasn't talking about any phone in particular, just which of the two features (a long battery life or a 1080p screen) I prefer, nor did I say that 1080p screens have a "bad" battery life. I'm not entirely sure what about my post got you so riled up.

because the statement doesn't exist in a vacuum. the real choices are 1080p phones with great battery life and 720p phones with great or lower battery life that cost the same.

 

[Bboy AJ]

First post!

 

[Ephemeris]

I can't wait for Faceless' Samsung Corner; Sponsored by Samsung.

 

[The Faceless Master]

I can't wait for Faceless' Samsung Corner; Sponsored by Samsung.

Samsung, if you're reading this, send me a Samsung ATIV S Neo for review purposes.

 

[Divvy]

Blog name doesn't seem hipster enough

PRISM - an android blog

there, +1 web 2.0 hipster cred

 

[Talon]

I can't wait for Unknown Soldiers' Samsung Corner; Sponsored by Samsung.

FIFY

 

[Vanillalite]

Blog name doesn't seem hipster enough

PRISM - an android blog

there, +1 web 2.0 hipster cred

Done!

 

[Junior Mint]

you guys trying to end up on the NSA watchlist?

 

[kehs]

I gotta finish my registration I'm not letting bboy turn it into linkcity.

 

[Bboy AJ]

I gotta finish my registration I'm not letting bboy turn it into linkcity.

I'm the Gruber of Google.

 

[Ephemeris]

you guys trying to end up on the NSA watchlist?

I'm trying to get off it

 

[Vanillalite]

Hey BTW direct from Wordpress.com here is the info on the 2013 WP Theme...

Quick Specs (all measurements in pixels)
The main column width is 604
Widgets in the footer widget area are 245 wide.
The secondary sidebar width is 260.
The header image size is 1600 wide and 230 high.
The featured image and image post formats work best with images that are least 724 wide.

 

[SirMossyBloke]

Gonna cross ask this from the HTC One thread seeing as that is slower. If I want to flash a custom ROM and it's asking me to wipe beforehand in AROMA, can I use TWRP wipe instead?

 

[Arkanius]

Gonna cross ask this from the HTC One thread seeing as that is slower. If I want to flash a custom ROM and it's asking me to wipe beforehand in AROMA, can I use TWRP wipe instead?

It's indiferent really but if it was me, I would wipe with TWRP. Don't really know if AROMA is that trustworthy in terms of not fucking something up

 

[shinshoryuken]

Gonna cross ask this from the HTC One thread seeing as that is slower. If I want to flash a custom ROM and it's asking me to wipe beforehand in AROMA, can I use TWRP wipe instead?

Yeah either way.. Doing both won't do no harm...

 

[ThatObviousUser]

I'm the Gruber of Google.

Groobgle?

Well then I'm the MG Siegler of Android.

 

[JonathanEx]

Hey BTW direct from Wordpress.com here is the info on the 2013 WP Theme...

Quick Specs (all measurements in pixels)
The main column width is 604
Widgets in the footer widget area are 245 wide.
The secondary sidebar width is 260.
The header image size is 1600 wide and 230 high.
The featured image and image post formats work best with images that are least 724 wide.

Possibly a bit late but if you need a filler header image: http://i.imgur.com/ihVusTp.jpg

 

[VanMardigan]

Samsung, if you're reading this, send me a Samsung ATIV S Neo for review purposes.

But where would you post the review? Maybe you can start the WordPress blog for the five people on neogaf who own windows phone.

 

[SirMossyBloke]

It's indiferent really but if it was me, I would wipe with TWRP. Don't really know if AROMA is that trustworthy in terms of not fucking something up

Yeah either way.. Doing both won't do no harm...

Cheers, i'm about to install Android Rev HD. I can't flash the new firmware as I guess i'm S-ON still, but it says I shouldn't need to.

So wish me luck!