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zomgbbqftw
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Nah, just Sony being cheap and buying a lesser version of the SoC from Qualcomm. It saved them like $7 per device iirc. However, with their plan to roll out in the US this year looking quite aggressive I think they have changed so they can ship one device globally and unify their US and RoW supply chain, the long term saving is there.
Testicular Sound Express
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I'm really hoping some cool things happen on the android front at MWC. I want to see the OEMs to show products that shake things up a bit, not just a bunch of me too and incrementally updated hardware.
SolidSnakeUS
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Wish the Z2 would come to Verizon, but we all know it won't.
zomgbbqftw
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I wouldn't count your chickens just yet...
You need to get off the teat of the mother who abuses you
SolidSnakeUS
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Can only do so much when, really, Verizon and AT&T are the only companies that work in your area.
shinshoryuken
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I trusted you when you said the c6906 will have you a newer panels...but that didn't seem true...
But I will still trust you and hoping you're right this time..
You need to guide us on what model to get that will work with Att Lte...if we want to import an unlock version.
zomgbbqftw
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There were four Z1 panels with three types, VA, IPS and PLS. I had only seen one prototype which happened to have the best one (PLS) when I broke that piece of info.
This time, I have been assured that there is only one panel type, IPS, better still there is only one LTE variant which will work globally, D6503. Very easy this time around. In all likelihood the LTE Z2 will be available unlocked in the US at some point, you won't need to import.
The international version (D6503) already has att's LTE bands: http://dl-developer.sonymobile.com/documentation/whitepapers/Xperia_Z2_D6502_D6503_D6543_WP_1.pdf
You got lots of prepaid options then!
shinshoryuken
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There were four Z1 panels with three types, VA, IPS and PLS. I had only seen one prototype which happened to have the best one (PLS) when I broke that piece of info.
This time, I have been assured that there is only one panel type, IPS, better still there is only one LTE variant which will work globally, D6503. Very easy this time around. In all likelihood the LTE Z2 will be available unlocked in the US at some point, you won't need to import.
But would the unlock one be release immediately or it will have to wait for the carrier "exclusive" to expire...
Vanillalite
Ask me about the GAF Notebook
Still think with the recent changes AT&T has better pricing plans while giving you access to GSM devices which makes them have an edge over Verizon.
Plus you'd have access to stuff like Straight Talk's AT&T variant.
SolidSnakeUS
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And being on a family plan... and for the record, I think both companies are fucking evil.
RaySpencer
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I love chrome, but I hate not being able to just swipe between tabs from anywhere on the page.
Is there an add on or something that would fix this?
Is there an add on or something that would fix this?
wsoxfan1214
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Used to be a feature, but they removed it. God only knows why.
Bboy AJ
My dog was murdered by a 3.5mm audio port and I will not rest until the standard is dead
Looks like the Galaxy S3 era is Samsung's pinnacle. Maybe the Note 3 but that's less mainstream. The S3 won hearts and minds, the S4 was an underwhelming but good and expected upgrade, while the S5 is just absolute rubbish.
Still loving my G2. And to complete shock and awe, the AT&T G2 actually got Kit Kat last week. Before any of Samsung's phones lol
SolidSnakeUS
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Would LOVE the new HTC One that is coming out. I recently got onto my plan back in July with Verizon... and wondering if I should actually spend the money to get a new phone... I'd be able to sell my S4 back for a good bit of money at least...
I loved this feature too. They removed it to avoid people accidentally switching tabs when they really meant to scroll. This only happened to me rarely so I don't know what they were thinking. The swiping on the action bar is now barely quicker than hitting the tabs button and tapping the one you want. Bummer. Wish they would add it back as a lab at least.
wsoxfan1214
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I'll never understand why companies completely remove features like this.
Why not just give us a toggle option?
I wish they threw it back in as at least an optional setting. I never had any issues with the tab switching by swiping from the edges, it was super quick and easy. Swiping the address bar works, but it can be irritating at times to reach all that way.
SolidSnakeUS
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You think they might change their mind with the Z2?
cuevas. PhD.
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Ugh we need more phone manufacturers
If you could nominate a single company, any one no matter what they specialize in, that you would like to see release a smartphone, which would it be?
SolidSnakeUS
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We have a lot of phone manufacturers, but here in the states, it's more the issue of that not every carrier has the same brands or same phones as each other. Especially when one signal sucks compared to the other.
at least you can leave ATT and have a useful phone at some point. Shitty CDMA is shitty... almost as shitty as the new S5. Having a verizon phone when you want to leave verizon is about as useful as having a 16gb Galaxy S5 with barely any usable space
SolidSnakeUS
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I could see us moving on to another company for when do up the next time though. As of right now though, I may just buy a new phone, be happy with it and sell the previous phone. Like if I buy the new HTC One or if it ever comes to bear, the Z2 on Verizon, I would sell my S4.
The Faceless Master
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16GB base model, 2GB RAM? the rumors must be true... where is the Samsung Z?
shinshoryuken
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Nexus 5 is fine. Also look into the Moto X if 5 inches is too big.
thats basically where we are at. The N5 is pretty ace if you are on GSM. The MotoX is a great phone as well, especially if you want a smaller phone. Its no slouch, but the N5 is superior in every way besides compactness.
N5 is definitely likely to be the best choice. Even in the near future.
Go N5, in that Red variant.
RaySpencer
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Yeah, and as far as I know, it still works like this on iOS. Its stupid that it doesnt at least have an option to turn it on for people that like it, especially with all these huge ass screens!
eehhhhhh having used both i feel like the moto x has superior build quality. Just feels better in the hand.
<--(biased owner of moto x)
well it does because of its size and superior rounded back. I'll filter that under compactness
rounded back is always superior
Unknown Soldier
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I prefer having a network which is available everywhere I go and with LTE. That outweighs being able to use a phone if I switch carriers. How often does that happen without you replacing your phone anyways? Do people really carrier hop all the time?
i agree on the roundness, but i'm speaking to how the components fit together, the weight, it just feels 'sturdier'
I do too and have that with straight talk att for cheap.
I don't really go places where att doesn't have LTE.
Well there goes that. Nexus it is. I figured they would make it permanent
vivftp
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zomg, do you have any info on whether the Z2 has a shatterproof sheet on the front and back? Some sources seem to be saying yes, and others say no.
Shatterproof as long as you don't let me take a hammer to it.
It's mostly useful for selling devices, IMO.
Ain't nobody got the patience for T-mobile in Chicago.
shinshoryuken
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I don't carrier hop but I do phone hop all the time.
...I'm able to choose a wide variety of phone available even ones that not even available in the US..like the Z1 with LTE.
When I sell phone I can just easilly swap sim cards..
I went from HTC One > z1 >iPhone >LG g2 > palm veer (lol) > iPhone >z1...just swapping sim cards.
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