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[Bboy AJ]

Good looking shot.

http://www.androidpolice.com/2014/0...ple-places-and-things-know-when-youre-around/

Location and proximity awareness. Very cool.

 

[Groof]

Good looking shot.

http://www.androidpolice.com/2014/0...ple-places-and-things-know-when-youre-around/

Location and proximity awareness. Very cool.

Yes, even more location bull to eat up all my battery!

 

[yyzjohn]

Yes, even more location bull to eat up all my battery!

That was my first thought too lol

 

[mturco]

Yes, even more location bull to eat up all my battery!

Well it's not like it'd be tracking your location twice as much, just doing more with it.

 

[UpperCaseN]

I bit on the moto g from bestbuy, picking it up later today. Busy weekend so I won't have time to tinker with it but maybe I'll sacrifice sleep for that. I'll be rooting it first thing then onto the emulators plus dualshock 3. Not sure if I want to check and update the OS or if I actually want it on an older one

 

[kehs]

I'm not kidding, 443 the bess.

Behold the power of a Nexus 4 camera + some post processing



Actually, the full sized image is has really bad IQ

No one really cares about full size images.

 

[DrFunk]

Anyone with the G3 able to comment on the speaker quality? I see they're making at least somewhat of a big deal about it but it's hard to judge unless you use it in person.

it's loud as shit

 

[Groof]

it's loud as shit

Is it good though?

 

[Testicular Sound Express]

Getting a S5 next week anything I should know?

Yes, get a G3.

 

[EvetS]

First gen 2k mobile panel sucking all that juice... Not looking forward to weakass battery life with >1080p display handsets releasing this year.

Edit:

Dr. Funk, how do you explain such deviation except for the panel?

 

[DrFunk]

Is it good though?

Quality wise, I'd rank it as:

1. M8
2. G3
3. Z2

It's loud as, but not as "full" as the M8. It's lacking a bit in bass, imo

Edit: EvetS, that's gotta be sarcasm, it's too early in the morn to think

 

[Testicular Sound Express]

First gen 2k mobile panel sucking all that juice... Not looking forward to weakass battery life with >1080p display handsets releasing this year.

Um...

 

[DrFunk]

First gen 2k mobile panel sucking all that juice... Not looking forward to weakass battery life with >1080p display handsets releasing this year.

Edit:

Dr. Funk, how do you explain such deviation except for the panel?

Of course, the panel is to blame, but considering the fact it is QHD panel, overall 69 hrs is damn impressive

 

[shinshoryuken]

First gen 2k mobile panel sucking all that juice... Not looking forward to weakass battery life with >1080p display handsets releasing this year.

Edit:

Dr. Funk, how do you explain such deviation except for the panel?

Hmmm....bit dissapointed, I was hoping for it to be on par with the z2 in battery life..I know that's over stretching it but that that's kinda is a big drop on the webrowsing..

 

[Nicktendo86]

I think that battery life for the g3, considering the screen, is amazing.

 

[DrFunk]

It's doesn't match Sony's voodoo battery tech, but considering how bright this motherfucker can get, well...it's good

 

[EvetS]

Hmmm....bit dissapointed, I was hoping for it to be on par with the z2 in battery life..I know that's over stretching it but that that's kinda is a big drop on the webrowsing..

Yeah, maybe LG's second gen panel can be a little less thirsty, or can JDC produce a superior 2k panel?

If I remember correctly, gsmarena test battery at 50% brightness. So even then the G3 isn't doing that great while being less bright than everything else.

 

[Groof]

First gen 2k mobile panel sucking all that juice... Not looking forward to weakass battery life with >1080p display handsets releasing this year.

Edit:

Dr. Funk, how do you explain such deviation except for the panel?

Considering it not only has a 1440p panel but also beats its predecessor I think that's pretty damn good. The G2 had excellent battery life, add a few hours on top of what was already good and you'll be fine.

 

[shinshoryuken]

Considering it not only has a 1440p panel but also beats its predecessor I think that's pretty damn good. The G2 had excellent battery life, add a few hours on top of what was already good and you'll be fine.

I still do know how Sony make the z2 battery so crazy good,...I thought the Z1 battery life was rather dissapointing, I had the m8 very briefly and it actually had better battery life than the z1, but the z2 is just insane.

But yeah considering the screen of the G3, the battery life is decent. I wonder why they didn't go for a 3200 mah instead...

 

[Groof]

I still do know how Sony make the z2 battery so crazy good,...I thought the Z1 battery life was rather dissapointing, I had the m8 very briefly and it actually had better battery life than the z1, but the z2 is just insane.

But yeah considering the screen of the G3, the battery life is decent. I wonder why they didn't go for a 3200 mah instead...

I'm guessing it has to do with them doing the removable back thing. I would've rather they went with a closed back and 3200mah battery instead, but it is what it is and it seems pretty good.

 

[kehs]

Yes, even more location bull to eat up all my battery!

yea, ok jr.

 

[MarkusRJR]

What're some different manufacturers of phones? I'm kind of sick of the usual brands (LG, Samsung, HTC, etc). I already know about Oppo and OnePlus, but are there any other decent ones I'm forgetting? I kind of want to try a different manufacturer for my next phone.

 

[shinshoryuken]

I'm guessing it has to do with them doing the removable back thing. I would've rather they went with a closed back and 3200mah battery instead, but it is what it is and it seems pretty good.

Same here, my experience with removable battery is that I rather use an external battery pack if i know iwill be needing extra juice, plus its universal. Most 3rd party replacement battery doesn't perform well as the expensive OEM battery. I hate those 3rd party battery that is twice as big as OEM, but only last 10 percent longer. I change my phone often enough that buying extra OEM battery will just be a waste for me.

 

[kinggroin]

I wish all android phones were made by Samsung. Tired of so many manufacturers not getting it the way they do.

So that said, Note 3 or Galaxy S 5?

 

[BoboBrazil]

What're some different manufacturers of phones? I'm kind of sick of the usual brands (LG, Samsung, HTC, etc). I already know about Oppo and OnePlus, but are there any other decent ones I'm forgetting? I kind of want to try a different manufacturer for my next phone.

Blu

 

[EvetS]

I wish all android phones were made by Samsung. Tired of so many manufacturers not getting it the way they do.

So that said, Note 3 or Galaxy S 5?

Exactly, why won't people copy Apple more?

 

[yyzjohn]

I wish all android phones were made by Samsung.

What a horrible world you want to live in.

 

[kinggroin]

What a horrible world you want to live in.

Expandable storage and replaceable batteries is a world I never want to leave

 

[Testicular Sound Express]

I wish all android phones were made by Samsung. Tired of so many manufacturers not getting it the way they do.

So that said, Note 3 or Galaxy S 5?

Lol no thank you.

 

[Testicular Sound Express]

Expandable storage and replaceable batteries is a world I never want to leave

g3 has both of those. Has samsung fixed the cracked screen bs on their phones yet?

 

[Groof]

What a horrible world you want to live in.

Some people just want to watch the world burn etc

 

[MarkusRJR]

Blu

Are they any good at all? I like the look of the VIVO IV and the Life Pure XL. The former looks super sleek and the latter has decent specs.

Basically my main options currently are either the OnePlus One or the Oppo Find 7a. The former is invite only and the latter hasn't been available in stock for a full month. Any other alternatives would be welcome.

 

[shinshoryuken]

I wish all android phones were made by Samsung. Tired of so many manufacturers not getting it the way they do.

So that said, Note 3 or Galaxy S 5?

Unknown Soldier or/and Faceless Master what you doing hacking people's account??!!

 

[Ambient80]

it's loud as shit

How would you compare the sound quality to the M8?

 

[Alligatorjandro]

Id be afraid to get a non name brand phone

 

[kehs]

Id be afraid to get a non name brand phone

My Moto G is holding up pretty good.

 

[Groof]

Same here, my experience with removable battery is that I rather use an external battery pack if i know iwill be needing extra juice, plus its universal. Most 3rd party replacement battery doesn't perform well as the expensive OEM battery. I hate those 3rd party battery that is twice as big as OEM, but only last 10 percent longer. I change my phone often enough that buying extra OEM battery will just be a waste for me.

Removable backs+batteries only work if they include the spare in the box. And afaik they only do this in Korea, so that's the only place it makes sense to get a phone like that.

 

[Alligatorjandro]

My Moto G is holding up pretty good.

Motorola is a name brand isn't it?

 

[BoboBrazil]

Are they any good at all? I like the look of the VIVO IV and the Life Pure XL. The former looks super sleek and the latter has decent specs.

Basically my main options currently are either the OnePlus One or the Oppo Find 7a. The former is invite only and the latter hasn't been available in stock for a full month. Any other alternatives would be welcome.

All of their phones have good reviews on Amazon. You can find some reviews on Youtube too.

 

[MarkusRJR]

All of their phones have good reviews on Amazon. You can find some reviews on Youtube too.

Okay, so my options are gonna be the Blu Life Pure XL, OnePlus One, or the Oppo Find 7a. I'll wait till the latter end of the month to decide depending on availability.

 

[BoboBrazil]

Okay, so my options are gonna be the Blu Life Pure XL, OnePlus One, or the Oppo Find 7a. I'll wait till the latter end of the month to decide depending on availability.

I'd go for the one plus. It's supposed to have general availability by the end of this month.

 

[MarkusRJR]

I'd go for the one plus. It's supposed to have general availability by the end of this month.

Yeah seems it'll have the best battery life (largest battery of the three). The specs between the 3 are basically identical (800/801, 2-3gb RAM, 5.5" IPS displays using same technologies, etc) so it's just the software and storage. Cyanogen will probably update it for longer than the other two phones so it makes sense to go for the OnePlus One.

If I can't get the 64gb OnePlus One by the end of the month. I'll look to the Oppo Find 7a, and if that still hasn't been restocked I'll get the 32gb Blue Life Pure XL. My current phone has cracked glass jutting out of it in spots, so I can't wait too long.

 

[kehs]

Motorola is a name brand isn't it?

Just joshing.

 

[BoboBrazil]

Yeah seems it'll have the best battery life (largest battery of the three). The specs between the 3 are basically identical (800/801, 2-3gb RAM, 5.5" IPS displays using same technologies, etc) so it's just the software and storage. Cyanogen will probably update it for longer than the other two phones so it makes sense to go for the OnePlus One.

If I can't get the 64gb OnePlus One by the end of the month. I'll look to the Oppo Find 7a, and if that still hasn't been restocked I'll get the 32gb Blue Life Pure XL. My current phone has cracked glass jutting out of it in spots, so I can't wait too long.

Keep in mind, it doesn't look like that Blu phone has LTE.

 

[JoeFu]

My Moto G is holding up pretty good.

Is the Moto G a substantial upgrade over the Galaxy Nexus? My mom is currently using my old GN and I feel bad for her using that thing.

 

[MarkusRJR]

Keep in mind, it doesn't look like that Blu phone has LTE.

There's no LTE where I live, and I never used it on my old phone when I'm in the city since it just burned through battery life. LTE is basically irrelevant for me.

 

[kehs]

Is the Moto G a substantial upgrade over the Galaxy Nexus? My mom is currently using my old GN and I feel bad for her using that thing.

Totally. Especially after 443.

 

[NotBacon]

What're some different manufacturers of phones? I'm kind of sick of the usual brands (LG, Samsung, HTC, etc). I already know about Oppo and OnePlus, but are there any other decent ones I'm forgetting? I kind of want to try a different manufacturer for my next phone.

Based Moto

 

[The Faceless Master]

First gen 2k mobile panel sucking all that juice... Not looking forward to weakass battery life with >1080p display handsets releasing this year.

Edit:

Dr. Funk, how do you explain such deviation except for the panel?

web browser deviation is quite different from video playback tho...

 

[The Faceless Master]

Same here, my experience with removable battery is that I rather use an external battery pack if i know iwill be needing extra juice, plus its universal. Most 3rd party replacement battery doesn't perform well as the expensive OEM battery. I hate those 3rd party battery that is twice as big as OEM, but only last 10 percent longer. I change my phone often enough that buying extra OEM battery will just be a waste for me.

my experience with removable batteries is ... and i know this doesn't affect you since you change phones every month ... total capacity drops over time. a year in, i can have a completely fresh battery as my main and use the 80% capacity original as a backup. i have an external pack too, but that's not something i carry every day.