-Pyromaniac-
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exactly. It bugs me because google has ambitions of being a big player but they never step up to the plate in ways that apple does internationally and whatnot.
hmm overpriced. 263.47 MAX.
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Yeah. The current structure completely ignores a market of 80 million+ people, of whom at least 5-10 million would be willing to invest in a stock android phone
-Pyromaniac-
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come on...you know one of those things will not be the case. Unless motorola has somehow made majestic strides on camera lol.
I hope they did but lets just be REAL.
In many parts of the world (read: majority) the only thing Google there is access to is the app play store. It's mind boggling how long it's taking them to even release basic features across the globe.
Vanillalite
Ask me about the GAF Notebook
So 4.2.2 is being pushed in Europe now for the HTC One. This bodes well that HTC seems to be pushing updates fast for their flagship globally.
You obviously missed my jab at you.
cuevas. PhD.
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You know what was a good move by htc? Not pushing to get the one out ASAP on the biggest network in the US.
-Pyromaniac-
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you suck at jabbing!You obviously missed my jab at you.
HTC has no pull
-Pyromaniac-
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http://mobilesyrup.com/2013/07/05/m...da-as-a-rogers-exclusive-available-in-august/
Rogers will have exclusivty for the Moto X in Canada and it looks like it's launching in August. So expect the official announcement soon I guess. Also LTE confirmed clearly.
Also I'm assuming this means carrier exclusivity and canadians will still be able to order online? Because who the fuck would sign a contract for this phone lol. Also lol at mobile syrups outdated rumoured specs, though imagine it did end up being like that.
Rogers will have exclusivty for the Moto X in Canada and it looks like it's launching in August. So expect the official announcement soon I guess. Also LTE confirmed clearly.
Also I'm assuming this means carrier exclusivity and canadians will still be able to order online? Because who the fuck would sign a contract for this phone lol. Also lol at mobile syrups outdated rumoured specs, though imagine it did end up being like that.
The Faceless Master
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Adam Blade
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At most, that thing should cost 250.00.
I could see people going for 250.02 though...
I could see people going for 250.02 though...
The Faceless Master
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For 299 you can get N4
"and it has band IV LTE if you do the work!!!"
Is LTE battery consumption still a thing, btw?
What more do you need? band IV is the future.
I still don't get LTE
Guess I never will.Junior Mint
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Why is it dual core...................?
-Pyromaniac-
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because we aint ready
newdayrocks
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Open up Google Navigation, select Go Home, and it'll have you enter your home address. If you're talking about flagging other address you just stumble upon, can't you just open up Maps, select the location you're at, and Star it? That way, it'll always show up on your map.
It boggles my mind that we still don't have Google music. I can get iTunes, Xbox music, and a dozen others. Come the fuck on Google.
What bothers me is Google Wallet. I used my free $10 and I can't even reload it now. Come on, Google!
-Pyromaniac-
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I still think my theory that google doesn't realize canada exists is true. Someone should point it out to them.
Vanillalite
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The GS3 would be a worse phone hardware wise.
Naked Snake
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Yeah I just learned about Starring locations, that should do it I think. But I think it's not obvious or intuitive for new users to figure out that you need to tap and hold on the map to get the pop-up, then realize that colorless star in the corner bookmarks it. I was pressing the menu button and searching through the app and didn't stumble upon that until I read about it.
The Faceless Master
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http://newsroom.sprint.com/news-rel...nts-acquisition-of-clearwire.htm?view_id=7008
okay, so Softbank approved, Clearwire approved, iDEN shut down... Sprint, how will you fuck this up?
Vanillalite
Ask me about the GAF Notebook
It would be nice to have a viable 3rd option in the US that has coast to coast coverage like AT&T and Verizon. Maybe Softbank can turn Sprint into that.
We shall see though.
We shall see though.
-Pyromaniac-
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Unknown Soldier
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No.
-Pyromaniac-
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You guys hear about rogers, so craaayyy
Poutine smelling Moto X!
Vanillalite
Ask me about the GAF Notebook
eh it isn't as bad as when the first batch of Verizon phones with LTE hit, but LTE still drains the battery more than most things.
Not really. You're not saving any battery life by going 3G only at this point.
http://www.forbes.com/sites/roberthof/2013/07/05/google-invites-press-to-mystery-motorola-event-just-dont-expect-moto-x-phone-yet/
Who cares about the moto, it better be the new N7.
Who cares about the moto, it better be the new N7.
Unknown Soldier
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It actually doesn't. The basic concept is that while current LTE devices need to operate two radios at once, for voice and for data, the so called "race to idle" where the device can finish a data transfer and return to a low power idle state, is easily won by LTE over 3G. The result is that the LTE device will win a battery life challenge against a 3G device in almost all use cases where data transfer is not continuous.
The modern cell radio also tends to sip power while at idle, so idle battery life is essentially a wash between 3G only and 3G +LTE. In fact, what sucks down the power is always the screen, without exception. Both the radio and SoC use a fraction of the total power budget compared to the screen.
-Pyromaniac-
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I can't take that article seriously when they have basic facts wrong. Woodside didn't say the Moto X won't come out till October. That was the original statement but it was then changed to this summer.
Also it would be kind of BEYOND ridiculous to have a motorola event and not talk about the moto x given the advertisement they've been spreading. It might not be the official unveiling but they should talk about it. Who knows though.
Wouldn't the Note 8 or 10 be a better pick?
I'm not a huge fan of Samsung products, so I haven't really looked into those. I suppose they could be better for note taking? I'm not going to exclusively use it for school though, so I want to get a tablet with good hardware first and then get good apps for school stuff.
The Xperia Z just caught my eye, but I am open to other suggestions. Another question could be whether to get a 7 in or 10 in tablet.
Unknown Soldier
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For note taking, yeah I would want a tablet with a stylus.
Couldn't I just buy a stylus? Just looking on Best Buy's website they have quite a few for $10 or under.
Unknown Soldier
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The drawback of being a futuristic motherfucker is the amount of data I am now consuming using All Access. I've had it for a few weeks now and I've already used about 3 GB just from streaming music. I guess it's a good thing my Verizon 4G LTE is unlimited.
Galaxy Note products have an entire software suite built for the stylus function that you can't replicate on any other device.
Galaxy Note products have an entire software suite built for the stylus function that you can't replicate on any other device.
I'd wager if you'd want a proper note taking tablet a Note 8 would be preferable. Personally I tried using my Nexus 7 for school stuff, but without a proper keyboard it was kind of redundant so I only used it for looking at powerpoints and stuff.
I would also recommend getting something of a smaller form factor if you're gonna haul it to school every day. Not as space consuming so they're easier to travel with and they're lighter.
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