The Faceless Master
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i hope they don't copy Samsung. it makes my buying choice easy.
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i hope they don't copy Samsung. it makes my buying choice easy.
The Faceless Master
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i hope the G Pro 3 has Wacom tech and a 6" screen.
Probably due to Chromium WebView in 4.4. But I don't think their web browsing battery test is at all representative of real world usage anyway.
Unknown Soldier
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Wait for the Note 4.
UpperCaseN
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so yeah, verizon moto g not able to unlock bootloader, so not able to root that way. I hope bestbuy accepts my return attempt despite the whole thing being opened and everything
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qizah
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So anyone who got the 4.4.3 update on the Nexus 5, have you noticed an improvement in the battery usage? They said they finally fixed the process that was eating up the CPU usage, so I'm wondering if it actually works or not. The update hasn't been pushed to me yet.
Haven't noticed anything here. I never had any issues before though, well camera usage eats a lot of battery, but that is always an issue with any smartphone i have had so far.
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qizah
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The problem I noticed was that the Android System would always be awake, and apparently, this only happens when you use open the camera and use it. So I was hoping that we'd see an increase in battery life because of that fix.
How long do OTA updates usually take to roll out? This is my first Nexus device so I'm not sure how long I should be waiting.
I've been watching older Google I/O keynotes the past few days. Is this Project Hera?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_detailpage&v=9pmPa_KxsAM#t=3922
https://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_detailpage&v=9pmPa_KxsAM#t=3922
Trying out Firefox instead of the stock browser that always worked well. Battery feels godlike again. I think whatever shit browser it was created hungry procs that are all the juice.
I didn't use it until 442, but I grew on the two finger swipe down in that browser to fly down a page. Firefox didn't support that though. :-(
I didn't use it until 442, but I grew on the two finger swipe down in that browser to fly down a page. Firefox didn't support that though. :-(
Why can't Google's widgets have a similar design? 3 widgets, 3 designs. And why do they have a nice calendar app, but no tasks app?
You mean, as in Google tasks or one where you can create lists, a la Google Keep?
Bboy AJ
My dog was murdered by a 3.5mm audio port and I will not rest until the standard is dead
No, but Chrome is a lot smoother.
Unknown Soldier
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Why can't Google's widgets have a similar design? 3 widgets, 3 designs. And why do they have a nice calendar app, but no tasks app?
Because Google
I'm new be nice
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Is HTC going to die? All I ever see is people talking about how shitty their phones sell
Why can't Google's widgets have a similar design? 3 widgets, 3 designs. And why do they have a nice calendar app, but no tasks app?
I think they are changing widgets soon, and thus don't care about them.
No, as in tasks which are attached to calendar and can be popped up in gmail.
The Moto X "Try Then Buy" program is up (build a custom Moto X then pay a penny to try it for 14 days).
The 64GB version is also up.
The 64GB version is also up.
already gone
cuevas. PhD.
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Anyone have a code they won't use?
Snarfington
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Super hyped. Provided they don't blow it (can't imagine they will), it's probably gonna be my next phone. Just make the camera passable and beef the battery life a bit, and it's mine.
zomgbbqftw
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So it looks like the G3 has a panel lottery and at least one of the options is absolute shit. GSMArena got one of those. Negative effect on battery life, poor contrast ratio, average to poor viewing angles and poor sunlight legibility.
DrFunk, did you get a good one?
DrFunk, did you get a good one?
Whats a panel lottery?
Vanillalite
Ask me about the GAF Notebook
Fuck Moto and their penny sale!!!
When a manufacturer uses different sources for their screens and it is seemingly random which one you get.
brotkasten
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The Verge reviews: Samsung Chromebook 2 (11.6" & 13.3")
Samsung Chromebook 2 (11.6-inch)
Verge Score: 7.2
Good Stuff
Samsung Chromebook 2 (13.3-inch)
Verge Score: 7.6
Good Stuff
I learned two things from the Samsung Chromebook 2. One is that it’s clearly possible to build a decent-looking, user-friendly laptop and not charge a fortune for it. This device is an achievement, a baseline of design and portability that other manufacturers ought to take note of. If this can be done for $319 and $399, there’s no excuse for charging more for less.
The other thing I learned is that I can’t imagine ever recommending a Chromebook without an Intel processor. I believe, more fervently than ever, that Chromebooks are going to take a huge bite out of the PC market. The best models are every bit as powerful as they need to be, and offer simplicity and portability that’s still impossible for a Windows PC to achieve. But it’s a balancing act: too much power and these devices become too expensive, too little and they become unproductive. I wound up using the Chromebook 2 like a tablet — light-touch browsing, skimming my email, occasionally jotting down notes. And that ignores the true promise of Chrome OS.
I can absolutely work on a Chromebook, but I can’t work on a laptop that can’t keep up with me — and I wouldn’t recommend anyone else do so either. Samsung made almost every right decision with the Chromebook 2, but it lost sight of the fact that Chromebooks have become more than just a secondary device, more than just a web browser. We’re ready for a truly great, truly beautiful, truly portable Chromebook, and whenever it comes it’ll be big. And it’ll leave the Chromebook 2 in the dust.
http://www.theverge.com/2014/6/10/5788934/samsung-chromebook-2-review
Once again I'm confused by the way the Verge scores these products. The 11.6" version sucks in every way and only gets knocked down by .4, while the 13.3" version looks great, but can't do more than Netbooks ever could, yet it still gets a relatively high score.
That means that the same phone gets display panels from different manufacturers with different quality standards. Some are better than others and you won't be able to figure out if you have a good or bad panel, before you buy the phone. It used to be a feature most notably on Sony phones, which is why he is so familiar with it.
Samsung Chromebook 2 (11.6-inch)
Verge Score: 7.2
Good Stuff
- Simple, useful design
- Good keyboard and trackpad
- Cool and quiet
- Just can't keep up with complex uses
- Display is pixelated and washed out
- Everything's a little cramped
Samsung Chromebook 2 (13.3-inch)
Verge Score: 7.6
Good Stuff
- Simple, usable design
- One of the best screens of any Chromebook
- Good keyboard and trackpad
- Too slow to really get anything done
I learned two things from the Samsung Chromebook 2. One is that it’s clearly possible to build a decent-looking, user-friendly laptop and not charge a fortune for it. This device is an achievement, a baseline of design and portability that other manufacturers ought to take note of. If this can be done for $319 and $399, there’s no excuse for charging more for less.
The other thing I learned is that I can’t imagine ever recommending a Chromebook without an Intel processor. I believe, more fervently than ever, that Chromebooks are going to take a huge bite out of the PC market. The best models are every bit as powerful as they need to be, and offer simplicity and portability that’s still impossible for a Windows PC to achieve. But it’s a balancing act: too much power and these devices become too expensive, too little and they become unproductive. I wound up using the Chromebook 2 like a tablet — light-touch browsing, skimming my email, occasionally jotting down notes. And that ignores the true promise of Chrome OS.
I can absolutely work on a Chromebook, but I can’t work on a laptop that can’t keep up with me — and I wouldn’t recommend anyone else do so either. Samsung made almost every right decision with the Chromebook 2, but it lost sight of the fact that Chromebooks have become more than just a secondary device, more than just a web browser. We’re ready for a truly great, truly beautiful, truly portable Chromebook, and whenever it comes it’ll be big. And it’ll leave the Chromebook 2 in the dust.
http://www.theverge.com/2014/6/10/5788934/samsung-chromebook-2-review
Once again I'm confused by the way the Verge scores these products. The 11.6" version sucks in every way and only gets knocked down by .4, while the 13.3" version looks great, but can't do more than Netbooks ever could, yet it still gets a relatively high score.
That means that the same phone gets display panels from different manufacturers with different quality standards. Some are better than others and you won't be able to figure out if you have a good or bad panel, before you buy the phone. It used to be a feature most notably on Sony phones, which is why he is so familiar with it.
Jazzy Network
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I think my G2's battery gets better over time. Been leaving for work at like 8 to around 6 and still have around 75% with light to medium use. Can't find a reason to upgrade yet.
zomgbbqftw
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G Watch = 36 hours standby time (with 2 hour charge)?
No thanks.
http://9to5google.com/2014/06/10/lg-g-watch-specs-back-panel-leak/
Would under $200 help?
http://www.droid-life.com/2014/06/10/lg-g-watch-specs-price-date/
No thanks.
http://9to5google.com/2014/06/10/lg-g-watch-specs-back-panel-leak/
Would under $200 help?
http://www.droid-life.com/2014/06/10/lg-g-watch-specs-price-date/
MuddyDonut
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Just went from a gs3 from a cracked screen to a HTC mate. Speakers are loud and it's so beautiful ;_; I'm using chrome now when it wasn't an option for my S3. Don't know if I'll switch back yet.
The Faceless Master
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rumors looking good for fall
It looks a hell of a lot better now, but I'm way used to Fleksy. Not only is Fleksy great but in it saves so much screen real estate in mini mode but remains fully functional.
ThatObviousUser
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Going down the Google I/O talks this year: https://www.google.com/events/io/schedule
There's like four of them on "cross platform app design." Also, "Nest for developers."
There's five or six Chromecast ones, too. More than Glass, I think. Glad to see Google's still behind the little dongle 100%. It's the perfect device.
There's like four of them on "cross platform app design." Also, "Nest for developers."
There's five or six Chromecast ones, too. More than Glass, I think. Glad to see Google's still behind the little dongle 100%. It's the perfect device.
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