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Android |OT7| Now With a Whole New Messaging System
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I believe that's the same sensor as HTC 10.
The Faceless Master
Member
So now that I have confirmed that the bloated bluestacks app actually runs all the Android games I want well, I guess there's really no need for me to purchase Android tablet. 90% of my use was for internet browsing and streaming. The Edge browser slays everything else on Android and iOS in terms of web browsing experience. Windows 10 update brought extensions so to the browser and I'm already using a few of them.
I've also learned how scalable Starcraft II is on not powerful PCs. I run this shit at 60 FPS with a decent resolution on all low and 30-40 FPS on a lower res with. This game is better than every game on both app stores.
Counter-Strike:Go you can get to 60 FPS too with medium settings if you set the resolution right.
This is only on a Core M3 w/ 4 GB of ram.
Sounds like a win to me.
Btw has anyone here used the Android emulator LeapFrog and can share their experience with it?
I've also learned how scalable Starcraft II is on not powerful PCs. I run this shit at 60 FPS with a decent resolution on all low and 30-40 FPS on a lower res with. This game is better than every game on both app stores.
Counter-Strike:Go you can get to 60 FPS too with medium settings if you set the resolution right.
This is only on a Core M3 w/ 4 GB of ram.
Sounds like a win to me.
Btw has anyone here used the Android emulator LeapFrog and can share their experience with it?
The Faceless Master
Member
this phone feels so good.
it can't be understated how good this phone feels.
it can't be understated how good this phone feels.
losing a hand won't feel good though
Flying Toaster
Member
Really? It's an explosive experience. Actually good on Samsung to do the recall.
alpinestars1980
Member
Yeah, it's the nicest out there and it's not even close in my opinion.
I know, Jeffrey, the Axon is so cheap and sexy. There, now you don't have to post it.
Flying Toaster
Member
A true supermodel phone.
Installed Gravity screen and need to start doing some serious research so I can replace my phone with the new Pixel or with something else in a month.Now you have me thinking of this game - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f6992PRpn4k
Hope this all gets sorted out easily/quickly... I wished all the Type C issues and cable problems get resolved, it sucks how many there are... (thinking of all the Benson Leung stuff, HTC 10 w/Pixel charger issue, QC 3.0 stuff...)
The Faceless Master
Member
A Diva Phone.
A D.Va phone. "Nerf this" *phone explodes*
The Faceless Master
Member
oh, wait, hold up, so i get a new Note 7 *and* a $25 gift card? guess i ordered at the right time!
Jazzy Network
Member
Cha ching baby.
The Faceless Master
Member
America
http://news.samsung.com/us/2016/09/02/samsung-establishes-u-s-product-exchange-program-galaxy-note7/
$25 gift card to stay with Samsung.
Bboy AJ
My dog was murdered by a 3.5mm audio port and I will not rest until the standard is dead
Can't be mad at that. That's a sweet deal. Congrats. The new Sony phone looks better to hold, though.
LostMyNarbles
Member
Kind of thinking about getting a OnePlus 3 when they come back in decent supply. I don't think I want to pay what the Pixel will probably cost and I feel like if every Android OEM with maybe an exception to Google has crap customer support I don't know what else I would hold against OnePlus.
Bboy AJ
My dog was murdered by a 3.5mm audio port and I will not rest until the standard is dead
I still don't see why you wouldn't just wait for the Pixel details to come out, unless you need a phone asap.
LostMyNarbles
Member
I really don't. I'm just so antsy for a new phone. Waiting makes the most sense though and according to their website the latest shipping dates are September 21st I will probably be waiting anyway.
The Faceless Master
Member
who was it that said return it?!?
yeah, i will return it... when they get new ones in stock.
and get a $25 gift card
wonder if they let me keep all the accessories too so i can have 2x chargers and 2x earbuds.
Bboy AJ
My dog was murdered by a 3.5mm audio port and I will not rest until the standard is dead
You had me convinced you made out like a bandit until you mentioned the shitty fucking 3.5mm earbuds.
Have 2x free typewriters!
The Faceless Master
Member
Jazzy Network
Member
2X sim removal tool.
Bboy AJ
My dog was murdered by a 3.5mm audio port and I will not rest until the standard is dead
Sounds less nerdy than Nexus or Galaxy. But still nerdy. It should have been Fetch.
Unknown Soldier
Member
Are you going to support the post-headphone jack era by buying the iPhone 7?
The Faceless Master
Member
wireless charging ... isn't terrible
but man, i can't imagine how much worse it would be for phones with the fingerprint sensor on the back
but man, i can't imagine how much worse it would be for phones with the fingerprint sensor on the back
Unknown Soldier
Member
Very slow.
I feel like using an iPhone for the past couple of years has changed me for the worse. I'm due an upgrade from October and I'm probably going to get the Xperia XZ largely because it's the android phone I like the look of the most rather than getting something like a Samsung because its probably a better phone or whatever the new Nexus is because a stock android phone is always handy for work.
It's not the sensible option and it'll probably cost a lot... But it's a real pretty monolith.
It's not the sensible option and it'll probably cost a lot... But it's a real pretty monolith.
bonchooski
Member
Picked up an Honor 8 at best buy, some mini impressions.
1. The glass on the back looks awesome in light but fuck does it get dirrty.
2. Fingerprint sensor is fast but OP3 has it beat, shortcuts via the scanners button are cool but nothing game changing i prefer front scanners.
3. For non graphic intensive stuff this Kirin is no joke this phone flies, but chrome is smoother on my OP3.
4. Emui isn't that bad, it hasn't done anything to make me hate using the phone. Yeah it has quirks but nothing too bad for me so far. emui 5 looks like it'll make it look like an actual Android device so that's good at least.
5. The size is perfect, easily one hand-able.
6. haven't had good enough lighting to play with the camera but it's fast to open and fast to take photos is semi dark light.
7. bottom speaker is OK but nothing great.
8. As far as battery goes, I charged it to 100% for the first time overnight and I'm at 98% with 25mins of screen on time at half brightness in performance mode which means I'm in pace for like 20hrs of SOT so eat that Moto Z Play!!!
Overall it's a really nice phone for the price, if size is a big selling point than its worth the 400. It's fast as hell and emui isn't too bad if you can get over its iOS look.
Update: as soon as I got off Wifi the battery tanked 79% with one hour of screen on time.
1. The glass on the back looks awesome in light but fuck does it get dirrty.
2. Fingerprint sensor is fast but OP3 has it beat, shortcuts via the scanners button are cool but nothing game changing i prefer front scanners.
3. For non graphic intensive stuff this Kirin is no joke this phone flies, but chrome is smoother on my OP3.
4. Emui isn't that bad, it hasn't done anything to make me hate using the phone. Yeah it has quirks but nothing too bad for me so far. emui 5 looks like it'll make it look like an actual Android device so that's good at least.
5. The size is perfect, easily one hand-able.
6. haven't had good enough lighting to play with the camera but it's fast to open and fast to take photos is semi dark light.
7. bottom speaker is OK but nothing great.
8. As far as battery goes, I charged it to 100% for the first time overnight and I'm at 98% with 25mins of screen on time at half brightness in performance mode which means I'm in pace for like 20hrs of SOT so eat that Moto Z Play!!!
Overall it's a really nice phone for the price, if size is a big selling point than its worth the 400. It's fast as hell and emui isn't too bad if you can get over its iOS look.
Update: as soon as I got off Wifi the battery tanked 79% with one hour of screen on time.
The Faceless Master
Member
decent. IIRC the Samsung 'Fast Charge' Wireless Charger is ~30% slower than wired.
longdi
Banned
My S7e charges pretty fast with the official fast wireless charge.
IIRC from 50% to 100% in about 1hr
The Faceless Master
Member
Android Central said:
http://www.androidcentral.com/note-7-benchmarks-and-nerds-who-love-hate-them
i'd say we agree on the numbers, i just think 30% slower than fast wired is decent. i'm forcing myself to use the wireless charger for a while to see how it goes...
megarockexe
Member
Alright, it's September. Any price drops on flagships I should be watching out for?
Vanillalite
Ask me about the GAF Notebook
My G3 stopped reading my sim even though it works in other phones. Guess I'm fucked, and I have to pull the trigger.
Jazzy Network
Member
For?
Same issue my G3 has :|, it works temporarily with a reboot, I'm trying to hold out for the Pixel XL.