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HTC O2
Seventy fire hours, but then you gotta carry a tablet in your pocket, no thanks sammy.
theres no reason why google now couldnt have worked with older androids
theres no reason why google now couldnt have worked with older androids
The point is SMS is already on every phone it wouldn't take much to move it from the existing messaging app and into hangouts. Google Now has no bearing.
The Note tablets are actually quite good with drawing. The main problem you'll face with Android stylus-enabled tablets is the software support for drawing apps that compare to their PC counterparts. Some swear by Sketchbook Pro, but I find it's not quite up to the level of a Photoshop CS5. You have other drawing apps that you can also export as psd files, but that's entirely on how familiar - and ultimately reliant - on your familiarity with the PC versions.
Hardware wise, the Note tablets are perfectly capable of producing similar level work, but it's a matter of whether you're willing to work with the software, and that's hard to determine if you don't have a unity with you to get accustomed to. Plus, I gather they're not as robust in terms of large file handling as you would for a full-blown core i5/7 CPU versus an atom processor designed around a mobile, low-power usage platform.
Wacom has a monopoly for a reason, and it's because they make the best hardware. Although, tablet PCs with wacom pens work pretty damned good too (you might be able to find a fujitsu stylistic for $200 on ebay), but it's 2006 technology and it's a pretty inelegant solution compared to modern products.
Eventually the exterior shell will shrink to the size of the screen and together become one curve glass piece.
HolyBaikal
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Great to hear. I've definitely been hearing some great things about the Galaxy Note in terms of drawing, which I would definitely like.
Unfortunately, as I look at Newegg, the 10 inch versions of the Galaxy Note are generally like $500 or more.
While, on the other hand, you can get a Galaxy Tab for much less money.
I don't suppose I could find a good
Well, Mr. Page had been getting rid of all the people responsible for all those initiatives that allowed for backward compatibility.
I'm just saying, their track record hasn't been that clean and now with management it'll prob be worse.
There are always the non-Cintiq versions, which a lot of artists still use. You can even get 20 inch Bamboo tablets for the price you're looking for. It really depends. The downside to having your drawing tablet be the screen is that your hand can block when you're inking. The good thing is that it's more intuitive.
Screen-based drawing tablets are always going to be super expensive and you're not going to want to skimp on specs if you're looking for something that will handle large files. If you're just using the Note a sktech-only device with no real polishing, then it's perfect for note taking and doodling ideas before they're finalized.
I bought a T902 recently, and it's great (I'm actually using it now), but there are a lot of issues with palm rejection and interference while using the stylus and having weird bugs pop up. My bf has a note phone, note tablet, and a Samsung Seures 7 Slate, all of which have superior palm rejection. The Series 7 Slate he bought on ebay for a ridiculous $400, and it runs fine for most tasks. It would probably even be great for some medium-size photoshopping. Only problem is it tends to run hot during heavy use with full screen brightness, but he hasn't had the same issues I do with glitchy pen detection when my palm is resting on the screen while inking.
Devices like these really benefit from you being able to get your hands on one and spending a good amount of time familiarizing yourself with it. If you can get access to something like this, I think it would highly benefit your decision-making process.
Submarino Conversível
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Good app for filming, anyone?
I have a N4, and the deafult app keeps refocusing when filming and ruins every video.
For photos I usually use Camera FX, and the app allows you to lock the focus. I'm looking for something similar.
I have a N4, and the deafult app keeps refocusing when filming and ruins every video.
For photos I usually use Camera FX, and the app allows you to lock the focus. I'm looking for something similar.
The Faceless Master
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if you want to draw, you definitely want a Note or better.
The notes are the real Samsung flagship phones.
Randy Lanzarote
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Played with an LG G2 today.
Gorgeous screen. Barely a bezel in sight.
But I just don't think I can go back to skinned Android after 18 months of GN/N4. I thought I could manage it, then I pulled the notification shade down and there it was..... some god awful Comic Sans MS-esque font. Who makes these design choices?
But I do have an itchy trigger finger, and the G2 is only £399, so if the N5 doesn't deliver in the battery life stakes then I may still take the plunge. :/
Gorgeous screen. Barely a bezel in sight.
But I just don't think I can go back to skinned Android after 18 months of GN/N4. I thought I could manage it, then I pulled the notification shade down and there it was..... some god awful Comic Sans MS-esque font. Who makes these design choices?
But I do have an itchy trigger finger, and the G2 is only £399, so if the N5 doesn't deliver in the battery life stakes then I may still take the plunge. :/
I've never had a non google expierence device.(Droid1, Galaxy Nexus, Moto Xoom) but the note 3 is making me switch.
Seems like if you are gonna get the G2 the only way to really use it is to flash a good rom on it.
This is pretty much my feelings on it as well after trying it out in store. However, you can change the font to Roboto and you can even turn on the CRT screen turn off effect if you like. Which is like the best feature ever.
I could see myself living with a G2, but after maybe 6 months I'd want to go back to stock. N4 has spoiled me.
Randy Lanzarote
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I know, I did mean to check out XDA to see if Root/Flashing is a possibility.
But even then... I don't really want to have to mess around with custom roms. I've flashed CM on budget devices, but on a flagship device it should have a brilliant user experience out the box. :/
I think the N5 is the inevitable purchase. Here's hoping that the battery life improves a lot over the N4.
The Faceless Master
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Been saying it for years...
Hey guys, I have a quick question.
I'm looking to sell my Galaxy S3 that no longer is in use or has service. Can I just throw this thing up on eBay? How can I make sure it works for whomever buys it from me? Isn't there an MEID or something like that? I'm not real sure on these things...
I'm looking to sell my Galaxy S3 that no longer is in use or has service. Can I just throw this thing up on eBay? How can I make sure it works for whomever buys it from me? Isn't there an MEID or something like that? I'm not real sure on these things...
The Faceless Master
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What model number is it?
Artem would definitely notice something like that, he has crazy OCD, you can tell from all of those articles on the tiny changes in apps.
SCH-I535, the Verizon model.
Edit: Oh, and it currently has a SIM card in it, if that matters at all.
Vanillalite
Ask me about the GAF Notebook
Mad props to MattDoza for hooking me up with a free Kit Kat code!
Alright GAF what should I spend my $5 on? I need game or app suggestions.
Alright GAF what should I spend my $5 on? I need game or app suggestions.
SirMossyBloke
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So typically touchwiz on any Samsung device is awful. Slow as balls and stutters like hell. I put the Note 3 through it's paces today and no issue in sight. I think Samsung may have actually found hardware powerful enough to push their software. Took a while but it was impressive.
Jazzy Network
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FFV for the lulz.
Vanillalite
Ask me about the GAF Notebook
LoL.... No
ThatObviousUser
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brotkasten's mother. I hear $5 gets you a whole weekend.
Just got a mint Xperia Z from eBay. The fucking guy didn't included the SIM tray.
I took a chance and cut the SIM myself and just stick it in. Lo and behold you don't really need the SIM tray to get the work.
Chrome browser OTHO is really hard for me to adjust to. I wish there is something like ics browser + on 4.1
I took a chance and cut the SIM myself and just stick it in. Lo and behold you don't really need the SIM tray to get the work.
Chrome browser OTHO is really hard for me to adjust to. I wish there is something like ics browser + on 4.1
Action Launcher Pro
I've been thinking of using S Health
just want something like a Running Companion of sorts...
found
-endomondo
-runtastic
-runkeeper
-zombies, run
-Google's own "My Tracks"
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how do people run with the Note 3 anyway
Jayayess1190
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The Faceless Master
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Hahahaha what? TouchWiz performance has been great except for the GS4 launch, which they rushed.
Nicktendo86
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Na, same as htc one. With the more efficient SOC as well should give good battery life. Wish it was bigger but can cope.
It's not, but I really wish it was at around 2700mAH. Is it really that big of a cut cutting issue for them? Or is it an engineering issue?
Anyways, this thing looks like it's going to be amazing at $350.
They resolved my major complaint about not offering a 32 GB, size which was an absolute must for me (which is the reason why I avoided the Nexus 4 and chose the HTC One over the S4).
Atrocious would be same size or less than the Nexus 4. I'm not thrilled but I'm okay with it. Improvement is improvement. Increased storage and a stabilised camera are the tick boxes I'm looking for... and I'm done
Batteries take up the most space in smartphones
Jazzy Network
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Seems nice. Won't be switching from my One anytime soon though.
I still haven't heard of anyone winning a N7. I was kind of afraid you'd win one with the code I gave you lol.
Vyse The Legend
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Oh, you'll get it. The 800 is infinitely more battery efficient than the S4.
-Pyromaniac-
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Dat 800, glad they put it in. I want.
-Pyromaniac-
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Snapdragon 800 also supposedly charges your phone 75% faster than 600. The 800 is more efficiently battery wise I believe because each core can individually throttle up and down depending on the situation.
If google optimizes well, it could be great.
If google optimizes well, it could be great.
so do i. interesting qualcomm doesn't seem to have anything else on the horizon though.
i've been following the nexus 5 development and i almost held out on android long enough. seems great, but increasingly i don't think the nexus program actually serves google's ends here. it's not going to significantly change the marketplace - the S V and One Two are going to look like they're going to look regardless. at most i think it's a development device sold in a limited capacity to the general public, and that's not much to get excited about.
google clearly have a good arrangement with lg here - desperate for relevance - and i think it should use that to push the envelope further. google's interests are not the device manufacturers', and a samsung hegemony on samsung's terms is terrible for the platform. google doesn't need a $350 nexus, it needs a $150-$200 nexus and it needs to market the hell out of it. at that price range, they could produce a fast, compelling device. not with the best camera, but a decent one. not with the nexus 5's 1080p screen, but a great one nonetheless. google wants most users to have a compelling mobile experience that hooks into their services, and that's exactly what the current android low-midrange isn't providing. with stock android, google could set their sights on the iPhone 5c and deliver for $400 less. the $700, contract, carrier-and-OEM led model is regressive for android.
MuddyDonut
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Any recommended Themer themes?
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