WhiskerFrisker
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Damn shill.
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Android |OT6| Huawei or the iWay [Nobody Reads Edition]
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-Pyromaniac-
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What do you guys think keep the xplay for ~100-200 bucks cheaper for the 6 months to a year I plan to use it, or keep the 5X.
I'll let the crowd decide.
I'll let the crowd decide.
BoboBrazil
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X Play.
Yeah it's not as fancy as the 6P but it still seems great. Other than the lack of wireless charging, it's everything the N5 owners wanted. A solid upgrade.
Unknown Soldier
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Meanwhile
https://swappa.com/listing/HLI447/view
This is getting a bit ridiculous IMO. I realize it's the best Note on the best network and only the Developer Editions can be rooted but I said goddamn.
Someone will probably buy it.
https://swappa.com/listing/HLI447/view
This is getting a bit ridiculous IMO. I realize it's the best Note on the best network and only the Developer Editions can be rooted but I said goddamn.
Someone will probably buy it.
-Pyromaniac-
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if nobody else votes you win
Keep the 5x - the negative reaction is hilarious.
- It is a reasonable size - the 6P will not be an option for many because of that.
- the camera looks to be as good as the 6P which should mean one of the best there is
- 1080p screen is a good resolution
- notification led
- sensor hub and ambient screen sounds great - my lumia 920 glance screen was genuinely useful and this sounds similar
Got the Shakes
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It does appear to be missing some features that the 6P is capable of biggest of which is electronic image stabilization which means it has no stabilization at all. Also no 240 fps slo-mo and no smartburst.
http://www.androidpolice.com/2015/0...-because-the-snapdragon-808-isnt-fast-enough/
Stabilisation is a shame but the larger sensor size will help against other phones at least. And I knew it didn't have optical stabilisation, but is it missing electronic too?
Got the Shakes
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It sounds that way. They are claiming that the 808 isn't powerful enough for it.
-Pyromaniac-
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1-1
Close game of GAF decides what's in pyros hand for the forseeable future.
Close game of GAF decides what's in pyros hand for the forseeable future.
brotkasten
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No one cares. Just don't shill a device, pretend to be disappointed and then buy it.
BoboBrazil
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You'll be able to make more of your money back on the play after a year than on the Nexus. Also way better battery life.
iPhone 6s
Unknown Soldier
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iPhone 6S+
-Pyromaniac-
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I aint rich and my upgrade isn't until 2016
see above
I fully shill it for anyone that doesn't have to pay such a high price. I never could have known that. And I still might not buy it even with the 100 bucks off. I just wanted to be dramatic lol. I think 379 is a great price for what you're getting on the 5X in amurrica.
the battery is a huge turn on for sure
Junior Mint
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Does the 6S have any software camera stabilization?
Got the Shakes
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According to the specs page it has auto image stabilization while the 6s+ has that plus OIS. The 6s also has cinematic imagine stabilization for video.
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Junior Mint
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Every time I think I'd be willing to accept the shortcomings on the 5x, they just reveal more and more compromises.
I vote on the 5X. If the camera is as good as they say and the screen calibrated, then it's a good phone. And you guys on the US are lucky about prices.
-Pyromaniac-
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I'm in canada LOL 16gb would be 563 after taxes and 32gb would be 600 something.
so what's your vote for me.
Oh, I forgot about that. It's still a better value than what we have here in Europe.
But yeah, considering that then you would be better off with the Moto X Play for now and then get something that truly deserves the flagship price next year.
-Pyromaniac-
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you're in america right? I think it's a great phone for the price. Could be better but still good.
For me it's an internal #struggle.
-Pyromaniac-
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take the smaller one. Big phones shmig phones.
BoboBrazil
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6s+.
I tried both the 6 and 6 Plus today at a store. The Plus screen is gorgeous and I love big screens for browsing and apps - like I had on my Nexus 6 -, but I then thought that such a big screen without front facing speakers is a bit of a turn off for media consumption. I'm on the same position as you, but I'm including the Z5 series on my decision. Luckily for me that all those phones only come out in one or two weeks over here.
WhiskerFrisker
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I went to the Apple store and tried out both; the 6S+ is far superior. Think about: Better battery, sluggish better camera, better display.
Already have the 6S in hand, guess it was a little disappointing coming from the 6...99% functionally the same, even if the 6S is blazing fast compared.
BoboBrazil
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Does the IPhone have system wide ad blocking like Android if jailbroken?
Got the Shakes
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In Safari and any app that uses SafariViewController for its in app browser.
Baroquemantic
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Short little Google Now on Tap video from DroidLife. Pretty amazing stuff. I wish the video was longer and he tested more out with it, but yeah, really dope feature.
https://youtu.be/q7Fx2hwd5e8
https://youtu.be/q7Fx2hwd5e8
BoboBrazil
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Ah so not as good unfortunately. Is there a youtube ad blocker?
WhiskerFrisker
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Google Now On Tap looks incredible. I can't wait to use it.
Got the Shakes
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There is an app call Weblock. I've never used it, but it seems to be the same as using an ad blocker on a non rooted Android phone. Only works on wifi and may involve messing with proxy settings.
BoboBrazil
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Yeah, first thing I do with any android phone is root. I didn't know if jailbroken iphones had similar functionality.
Got the Shakes
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Jailbroken I think some like Adblocker is what you'd want. I'm not sure there is a jailbreak for 9.0.2 yet though.
Well...the latest Nvidia shield TV announcement finally pushed me over the edge with them confirming support for audio passthrough of Dolby True HD and DTS MA lossless codecs. Now to see Plex support that.
That was one thing I was waiting around to see given Apple doesn't give a damn and other boxes don't either.
That was one thing I was waiting around to see given Apple doesn't give a damn and other boxes don't either.
Frustrated_me
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I can't wait to a) purchase a Nexus 5X and b) use this feature all the time.
BoboBrazil
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Thanks. Still tossing back and forth if I should get an iPhone 6S+ to test out. I've heard they are holding jailbreak until 9.1 though. I have a 6P coming too.
Jzero
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Stop buying phones you weirdo
BoboBrazil
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The problems with upgrading and trying to find positives in new phones when there is nothing wrong with your current one lol Really the only feature I want on my OPO is a 1440p screen and band 12 and it would be perfect. All the phones I've been trying and I keep going back to the OPO. 6P looks like it will be a winner though. I feel like I would hate the iPhone if I get it, but I can get the 6s+ at a really good deal right now from T-Mobile.
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