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I think not even the note guys want a 6" phone.
SirMossyBloke
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Switching from the S5 to the Galaxy Alpha has been a dream. So much lighter and much better to hold. Even think the camera is better even though it's less megapixel. I'd say this is Samsung's best phone they've ever made.
Until the Note 4.
Until the Note 4.
Zombie James
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Ugh, 6" is too fucking big for a phone. Looks like I'll be picking up a fire sale N5 while I have the chance.
The Faceless Master
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Jigolo
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yep I got one. ty slickdeals
Here's the link for anyone interested:
http://www.groupon.com/deals/gg-1-google-chromecast-refurbished-2
Promo code 10FORU knocks off $10 to make it $15.
osiris3355
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Promos not working...
Worked for me 15 minutes ago. Maybe try the other promo code (HAPPY10)?
Source: http://slickdeals.net/f/7221658-google-chromecast-streaming-dongle-refurbished-15-free-shipping
Apple officially made big phones awesome for everyone for ever.
What everyone's here for:
Not as good as the Z3C surprisingly.
Apparently screen is extra bright at 866 nits... does the GSMArena set the screen brightness to 50% or do they actually measure 150nits like some outlets? Because this thing has a lot brighter at 50% than Z3C. Otherwise, web browsing test 12+ hrs... yay!
fake edit: yes, they set at 50% of maximum, so that means it is a lot brighter during testing than any other phone, including Z3C (20% brighter than Z3C).
WhiskerFrisker
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Man, browsing for that long is still a dream to me. My shitastic phone can't even stay on for 3hrs while simultaneously texting and web browsing. The Z3 battery is a thing of beauty.
Moto X:
Pro - Awesome features and experience
Con - Subpar battery life
Z3/Z3C:
Pro - Unrivaled battery life. Check out the numbers.
Con - Hard to get and questionable design decisions (SW & HW)
M8:
Pro - Awesome build quality and speakers
Con - Camera
Hey brah ain't nothing wrong with the new Moto X camera. Unless you're looking for something insanely good I guess...
I really liked the color. I wish it would come out in the US so I can finally decide whether I want to get one or keep my iPhone 6.osiris3355
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No shit but its still worse than an iPhone which he's leaving so he deserved to know.
It's really not a bad phone at all. I've been using one for a while and love it.
But are you still using it? I mean, will it even see Android L?
Anyways, people need to grow up over a 5.9" phone... It makes sense since we need to go bigger.
osiris3355
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Since when did we need to go bigger. Getting rid of my nexus 5 for the smaller more comfortable 2013 Moto X was a godsend
Singular device rather have a phone and tablet is the future. Note owners get what I'm saying.
The Faceless Master
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still got 2 years before Apple makes the 6" iPhone 7 XL
indeed. my Tablet is a Surface Pro. i can use my Note 2 for the light work.
The Faceless Master
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are we still pretending that the HTC One series of mobile handsets have good build *quality* and not just 'exotic materials' of dubious endurance?
But they sacrificed BOOM Display for BOOM Sound, they love us, STOP IT!
osiris3355
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Marty Chinn
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What? Other Google services I can understand but Gmail? I have it set up just fine.
Yeah, I've got a little Nokia as a backup and Gmail works flawlessly. The 3rd party Google Music player was utter shit, however.
They also made 'does it bend?' a meme.
manfestival
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apparently the htc one gets messed up if you put it through the wash cycle in a washing machine
cartoon_soldier
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New info?
what do you need? screen? battery life? performance?
Coming from iphone which is 4 inches i'd go for z3 compact, 4.6'' great battery life and specs, plus watter proof and close to android stock UI.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dThP9xatPdE#t=27
should also consider that many WP smartphones do not support static IP, which is weird but for some people that may be an issue
Gmail was always fine for me too in the stock email client and there are some good third party ones too for dealing with all the Gmail tags or whatever iirc.
Is it? Awesome. Now I'm going to have to wait for info. Hoping for 6".
EDIT: Read the link, awesome. Make the battery life good and I have options.
VanMardigan
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What's wrong with the m8? Is there a defect I don't know about?
Can you elaborate? I have the One M8 and that thing is like a tank. If a take a Galaxy S3/S4/S5 feels like made of Lego compared to it.
I haven't heard of widespread issues with HTCs flagships since the very first in the One line 3 years ago when they were using polycarbonate chassis. Their phones since have been metal and built good without any massive issues that I can recall.
Lego's pretty sturdy though
Is there a way to play Google Play pinned music in other music apps (Poweramp etc)?
From a quick Google I'm guessing not, but posting this here in case anyone has found a way.
I do like the Google Music app, but when the Z3 arrives I want to try out some of Sony's sound stuff to see if they're actually the enhancements they're labelled as - except I think those require use of Sony's own Walkman music app.
Best I can find is that Google pinned music can be seen by Poweramp, but has no metadata so it's just a list of unknown MP3s.
From a quick Google I'm guessing not, but posting this here in case anyone has found a way.
I do like the Google Music app, but when the Z3 arrives I want to try out some of Sony's sound stuff to see if they're actually the enhancements they're labelled as - except I think those require use of Sony's own Walkman music app.
Best I can find is that Google pinned music can be seen by Poweramp, but has no metadata so it's just a list of unknown MP3s.
Nicktendo86
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If shamu really is 6 inches I might sell my n4 and n7 to pay for it and just have a phablet instead of the two devices. Interesting...
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