BFIB
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I don't have a screen protector on mine, but I do have this case:
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B0089F2ILM/?tag=neogaf0e-20
Awesome case for $9. Barely adds any bulk to the already thin phone.
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Samsung Galaxy S III (new flagship Android phone from Samsung)
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I don't have a screen protector on mine, but I do have this case:
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B0089F2ILM/?tag=neogaf0e-20
Awesome case for $9. Barely adds any bulk to the already thin phone.
Jack Scofield
Member
Thanks, dude!
One last question for everybody. How does purchasing a phone from Amazon work under a preexisting plan? Amazon has the cheapest price on an S III that I've seen, but I'm forced to select a data plan along with the phone if I order off the site. I'm currently grandfathered in with unlimited talk, text, and data, but if I buy the phone online, does the AT&T store ensure that I receive the unlimited plan and not the one I selected on Amazon?
If this isn't the proper thread for this question, much apologies. I'm just really eager to upgrade to this phone but I've never purchased a phone online before.
Is the case kind of a sticky rubber? I tend to prop up my smart phones on my keyboard at work to watch movies, and leave them on my lap occasionally. Having rubber that adds friction is a nice thing for me.
Superimposer
This is getting weirder all the time
Certainly interested. PMing you
It was either this or the S3 unlocked for me, and I am starting to warm more to the idea of the Note 2. But jesus christ at the price, if true:
http://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0098HNSJ6/
£702.40 ($1137.05)
Same price for Ceramic White or Titanium Grey.
Hope its a mistake...
I have the screen protector they sell at the at&t store, one that is dry and you can put and remove from the phone as you like. But, I'm conflicted because the screen looks SOOO MUCH better without it but I don't want it to get scratched
Phone screens very rarely get scratched these days.
TurbulentTurtle
Member
So am I able to change the notification light colours and blinking rates at all from within the settings of the S3, or do I need to download an app or something for that?
I liked having the solid light-blue glow when I got a new text message or Whatsapp message, but now it's some dirty flashing thing.
I liked having the solid light-blue glow when I got a new text message or Whatsapp message, but now it's some dirty flashing thing.
Not sure if this is the right place to post this, but when is the next set of Android phones coming out? I've been way overdue for an upgrade but if the next batch of Androids are coming out within the next few months I can afford to wait rather than jumping the gun on the S3.
pr0cs
Member
really the only interesting event I can think of is the rumor that google is going to be announcing several 'nexus' devices this year as part of some celebration. If that happens there is a good chance at least one of the devices will be pretty good.
This was my biggest worry before I bought a SGS3, that I'd get left behind in terms of updates vs a Nexus device. The thing is, the audience for the SGS3 is so huge you can bet there will be a pretty large hacking community bringing updates to the device well beyond when Samsung moves on to the 'next big thing'.
Hell even my OG SGS has a port of Jellybean, even though Samsung refused to even get 4.0 on it. I suspect the SGS3 will have even better support from the community.
Got this back/holster:
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B008B85DNC/?tag=neogaf0e-20
$12! It's quite good.
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B008B85DNC/?tag=neogaf0e-20
$12! It's quite good.
Oh, I see...I'll keep this in mind then. Kinda irritated that the heavy discount on Amazon earlier this week was for new customers only.
I have the screen protector they sell at the at&t store, one that is dry and you can put and remove from the phone as you like. But, I'm conflicted because the screen looks SOOO MUCH better without it but I don't want it to get scratched
I had a T-Mobile G2 from about 2 years ago, no protector, always in my pocket, no scratches on the screen. You don't need them anymore.
The Abominable Snowman
Member
AOSP has the CRT animation running fine, but its not up on CM10 yet.
Shin Johnpv
Member
Anyone else just get an Android upgrade to their phone from Verizon? Don't know what it's upgrading to, since its still going on.
Here's the info about it
http://support.verizonwireless.com/pdf/system_update/galaxy_s3.pdf
Here's the info about it
http://support.verizonwireless.com/pdf/system_update/galaxy_s3.pdf
Installing now. Was getting excited, but that PDF doesn't seem to indicate anything too exciting, lol.
Shin Johnpv
Member
yeah sorry, no JB, seems to just be a couple bug fixes.
virtuoso88
Member
Hope they dont patch the bootloader.
Man, I dunno... getting a scratch would suck so much, that's as bad as a dead pixel.
How is everyone else's experience with no screen protector?
I see, thanks. Hopefully that gets fixed perfectly.
I'm also wondering, once the official JB is released for our phones, it will have touchwiz. I'm guessing the modders will take the release and eliminate all that stuff to give us a stock JB? Sorry if I didn't word that correctly.
Check this video out:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fhoF564nJ_Q
They try with keys and a box cutter, no scratches.
BFIB
Member
Yep, it has some friction. Not really sticky rubber, but you should be able to prop it up with no issues.
virtuoso88
Member
Mine has very small scratches and I'm not sure when it got there. I've had the officlal flip cover, the tempered glass and now just a cheap screen protector on it at all times. I've read too many people having random issues with the glass on this phone to chance going naked. I did with the iphone and nexus no problem.
So what's everyone's consensus on a screen protector? I have one now but I hate it. It gets greasy and streaky easily and has lots of marks on it already. I never had one on my s1 or s2 and never got so much as a scratch on those. But it seems this new gorilla glass is not as good as the old stuff. Lots of people seem to be getting scratches etc.
I hope they dont remove the universal search. And I want the wifi toggle in the quick options.
Heh, awesome. A bit silly but still.
I just looked it up. Pretty cool actually. I guess it could be quicker than having to unlock the phone or hold the button down.
Monday can't come fast enough.
Smashing Drive
Banned
Does that mute the microphone or the speaker?
Must be speaker mute, duh. I need microphone mute.
Must be speaker mute, duh. I need microphone mute.
shinobi602
Member
Any news on the S4 at all? Rumors? Anything?
Upgrade time comes in March for me. S4 launch next May?
Upgrade time comes in March for me. S4 launch next May?
galaxy note 2 is where it at.
2HUGE
shinobi602
Member
Yeaaa but it's just massive...I can't fit that thing in my pocket.
I wear skinnies so if I could somehow fit this in my pocket, it'd look like my third leg.
The S3 already bulges from my pocket lol.
This is actually highly tempting (over the S3) - can't wait for it to come out to evaluate it.
shinobi602
Member
Isn't it pretty much the same thing just bigger?
Grover Cleveland
Member
It's incrementally better as a phone, it's mainly whether or not you can live with a 5.5 inch screen (albeit, a fantastic screen, slightly better than the S3 screen IMO) on something you carry in your pocket everyday.
For me, the Note is just too large to be comfortably used as a phone and too small to compare to the best tablets.
jobber
Would let Tony Parker sleep with his wife
turnover to mute only works on Samsung apps :\
I tried with Play Music and Sirius. nada.
what kind of pants are you guys wearing? lol
me personally, i think the note 2 is good for home/public use cause of its phone/tablet mixed. save me money on buying a iPad. if i need more complicated functions, i'll use my laptop.
and note 2 is going to be a beast with quad core, 2gb rams and 5.5 inches displayed.
not to say the s3 is not a whole class in its own, since it still a samsung's flagship device.
me personally, i think the note 2 is good for home/public use cause of its phone/tablet mixed. save me money on buying a iPad. if i need more complicated functions, i'll use my laptop.
and note 2 is going to be a beast with quad core, 2gb rams and 5.5 inches displayed.
not to say the s3 is not a whole class in its own, since it still a samsung's flagship device.
I'm so conflicted right now. I've been watching so many videos of scratch tests where they take keys and knives to the screen and nothing happens so that should be enough proof that I can go without a screen protector and be fine. I'm just scared that some random tiny rock or dirt in my pocket will scratch the screen. Now I'm playing videos on my phone and I keep removing and putting the screen protector back on as the video plays seeing how much better the image and colors look without it. The difference is huge.