Zombie James
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After using PS3 media server for a long while and all the issues that came with it, transcoding is something I don't want to deal with ever again.
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After using PS3 media server for a long while and all the issues that came with it, transcoding is something I don't want to deal with ever again.
crimsonheadGCN
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I tried to encrypt my tablet and it just restarts it without going through the encryption process. Does anyone else had that problem and know how to solve it?
I have a 2013 Nexus 7 and I am on the latest firmware with Google Now Launcher.
I have a 2013 Nexus 7 and I am on the latest firmware with Google Now Launcher.
The Chromecast is great, but when it comes to playing local content, you're going to want an ethernet port, especially if you're targeting 1080p.
Well it's been flawless for me on Plex so I would at least try it before writing it off if I were you. Just install the server and then stream it through the browser on another computer or something to try it out without buying the app.
So the s5 screen rated best Performing mobile screen to date.
http://mobilesyrup.com/2014/03/31/s...rming-smartphone-display-ever-by-displaymate/
http://mobilesyrup.com/2014/03/31/s...rming-smartphone-display-ever-by-displaymate/
The Faceless Master
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i never see those phones naked. well, except the 5c...
Really? I see tons of iPhone 4's and 5's without cases. Don't get me wrong though I see more with than without cases. Point is: hardware design does matter. You can't say the iPhone's (or really any of Apple's products) success has nothing to do with its design. And I say this having never owned even a single Apple product.
The advantage of the PS3 server was that it was far more stable at 1080p due to the ethernet bandwidth. However the advantage of Plex and Chromcast is that it can play just about anything transparently, no need to worry about transcoding details. But you lose that high bandwidth stability of the ethernet cord.
The Faceless Master
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i've seen half a dozen Galaxy Megas... all being used by women.
criesofthepast
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I tried out that Themer app and damn is it nice. Wanted to switch things up with my N4 and got it looking real nice with the popular Tiled theme. Recommended.
Im sure it does matter do a degree, but Samsung makes some of the ugliest smartphones in existence, but sells overall more smartphones than anyone else, that means design doesn't matter nearly as much as one would assume.
The Faceless Master
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... or ... they make beautiful phones and people buy them for their amazing design as mobile handsets.
hmm the Note3 and G2 are two different types of phone.
the Note3 is a Phablet. I personally use it and I got used to the large size in no time (every other phone feels too small now) Battery Life is awesome
the G2 is your normal sized phone. It has one of the best battery life thus far and it's a very recommended phone around here.
but if you want a normal sized phone and a good camera, wait for the S5. I tried its camera and it's amazing!
I don't get this... I need Plex (on my PC? or Android) to stream to my PS3?
That's why I've been hoping to see OEMS to bring out some GoogleCast devices, that support more formats natively/have gigabit. Not that I'm finding Plexes transcoding of my BluRay rips down to 12 megabit streams for Chromecast as terrible.
Don't use auto brightness?
ThatObviousUser
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Haha, good joke for April Fool's.
Oh look what I found in the Google Play Developer Dashboard today:
Introducing: Google Play Signature Edition
Introducing: Google Play Signature Edition
cuevas. PhD.
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wat da fuq
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Ask me about the GAF Notebook
Define pretty cheap. I mean in theory for it to be worth it you'd have to find something cheaper than the N5 since it's virtually the same hardware minus the back touch stuff.
If the G2 was about $400 I would jump on it. About the same price as a 32 GB N5. Better battery, screen, camera too.
So the only legitimate solution for my volume issues (too loud on lowest setting throug headphones) is to root my phone, install xposed, and then use the XVolume module to add more notches to the volume bar.
If I root my phone however, I lose out on OTA updates. If I were to unroot my device after altering the volume bar, would the changes stick? Or am I basically fucked?
If I root my phone however, I lose out on OTA updates. If I were to unroot my device after altering the volume bar, would the changes stick? Or am I basically fucked?
What device are you on?
Finding a couple for $300 + shipping up to $370.
Jazzy Network
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Its surprising how people seem to think this. Other than the CPU the G2 has higher quality components.
The Faceless Master
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shinshoryuken
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Do it.
I had the G2 prior to the Xperia Z1 and it pretty much outperform the Z1 on everything. Battery last way longer even with the same battery size. The camera is the best Android camera I've use, it takes better pictures than the Z1. The only thing is the UI is kinda all over the place, Alot of function like Touchwiz but the color scheme is less loud.
The screen destroys the Z1.
If only there was a Google play edition
Is there a way to force Android to find an update (without flashing it manually)? I was having trouble installing an OTA update, so I wiped the cache, and now it's saying the phone's up to date when it obviously isn't.
Does it seriously only allow you to update when the system decides you can? The check for update button seems to be pointless if so.
Does it seriously only allow you to update when the system decides you can? The check for update button seems to be pointless if so.
I'm not saying there's not, but does the phone have enough developer support to produce multiple roms that are perfectly stable and have continuous support?
I must say HTC did a brilliant job with Sense 6. Everything is so much cleaner and pleasing to the eye compared to Sense 5 (which was great in its own right). Other manufacturers have a lot of catching up to do.
Helvetica Neue Light for my entire phone just made it feel new. New Blinkfeed is lovely as well.
Helvetica Neue Light for my entire phone just made it feel new. New Blinkfeed is lovely as well.
zomgbbqftw
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Xperia T2 Ultra. Best mobile display on the market. Even at just 720p it outclasses basically every other display. Best contrast, best viewing angles and best colour reproduction. It's got a better screen than the Z Ultra, Z2, One (2013), S4/S5 and G2. Unbelievable quality. Such a weird decision by Sony to put a great screen like this on a mid-range device that will sell for $399/349. It's not even being released in the UK.
The decisions taken by Sony continue to baffle me. I really don't understand why they can't get the same quality screen in 1080p 8" and make a Z2 Tablet compact. Or even use this same supplier for the bloody Z2 (and while that's a great display, the T2U screen is noticeably better). Honestly, I don't know how decisions get made there, nothing they do makes even an ounce of sense.
The decisions taken by Sony continue to baffle me. I really don't understand why they can't get the same quality screen in 1080p 8" and make a Z2 Tablet compact. Or even use this same supplier for the bloody Z2 (and while that's a great display, the T2U screen is noticeably better). Honestly, I don't know how decisions get made there, nothing they do makes even an ounce of sense.
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NinjaFridge
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Anyone know how to find previous paintings used in Muzei? Saw one I liked but cant remember the name.
I don't understand Sony. They had the Z1 on all of the Canadian carriers, and now they're making the Z2 exclusive to Bell. First of all, Bell is the third place carrier in Canada. Second of all, the Z Ultra (the prior Bell exclusive) bombed immensely.
God damn it, I wanted the Z2.
God damn it, I wanted the Z2.
Display Mate just rated the S5's screen the best of any smartphone
http://www.displaymate.com/Galaxy_S5_ShootOut_1.htm
I haven't had a chance to go over the entire article since Im still working, but I put this on my list to read earlier today. Those are some bold claims if true, the brightness in particular.
The Faceless Master
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they've been constantly improving their screen tech in all areas every product cycle.
Even though I really don't like how cheap the back of the S5 looks, I kinda want the phone. Right now I think it's between that and the G2 for me. Both phones have some minor stuff that makes it hard for me to decide which one to go for.
The buttons on the back of the G2 feels a bit weird of the little I tried in a store. Not the perfect way to test it out, but I feel like that button placement isn't that great. Do you get used to it, or will it always feel a bit off? The back of the phone is also a fingerprint magnet as well from what I've seen.
The S5 on the other hand looks a bit cheap. I'd like to see one for myself before I make a final judgement on the looks, but the white one seems to work better with the pattern on the back. Not a fan of touchwiz, but I guess you can fix that by getting a different launcher, right? And if so, will you still have access to the features like the fingerprint scanner and stuff?
I've only been using iPhones so far, so all this Android stuff is new to me.
The buttons on the back of the G2 feels a bit weird of the little I tried in a store. Not the perfect way to test it out, but I feel like that button placement isn't that great. Do you get used to it, or will it always feel a bit off? The back of the phone is also a fingerprint magnet as well from what I've seen.
The S5 on the other hand looks a bit cheap. I'd like to see one for myself before I make a final judgement on the looks, but the white one seems to work better with the pattern on the back. Not a fan of touchwiz, but I guess you can fix that by getting a different launcher, right? And if so, will you still have access to the features like the fingerprint scanner and stuff?
I've only been using iPhones so far, so all this Android stuff is new to me.
The Faceless Master
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Even though I really don't like how cheap the back of the S5 looks, I kinda want the phone. Right now I think it's between that and the G2 for me. Both phones have some minor stuff that makes it hard for me to decide which one to go for.
The buttons on the back of the G2 feels a bit weird of the little I tried in a store. Not the perfect way to test it out, but I feel like that button placement isn't that great. Do you get used to it, or will it always feel a bit off? The back of the phone is also a fingerprint magnet as well from what I've seen.
The S5 on the other hand looks a bit cheap. I'd like to see one for myself before I make a final judgement on the looks, but the white one seems to work better with the pattern on the back. Not a fan of touchwiz, but I guess you can fix that by getting a different launcher, right? And if so, will you still have access to the features like the fingerprint scanner and stuff?
I've only been using iPhones so far, so all this Android stuff is new to me.
wait until September.
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