Moneyhats2k5
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Samsung Galaxy S4 (new flagship Android phone from Samsung)
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Genesis Knight
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Does anyone use screen protectors like InvisibleShield? Also, what are good armbands for running?
SirMossyBloke
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If you're going to use a screen protector I would t use that brand. They're just over priced. I even saw an S3 invisible shield that claimed it made the screen break proof too. I kid you not it had a picture on the back of someone taking a hammer to the screen claiming it would stop the screen from breaking. They've gone mad.
brandonh83
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I just ordered an S3 so this is good to know, lol
Having trouble deciding if I want an actual case or a front and back screen protector.
Moneyhats2k5
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Invisibleshield hd is great. Had mine for a year so far, no problems.
brandonh83
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Sure but how does it fare against Mjolnir?
Moneyhats2k5
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Never used it. Check seidio for cases
brandonh83
Banned
Sweet, thanks. I thought those flip cases seemed cool but I thought about it and it sounds like they'd just get in the way.
Moneyhats2k5
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I like the surface cases, they are thin. Maybe you might want to rock a kickstand too
Victory Red
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OUT FOR DELIVERY
SuicidalSteve
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virtuoso88
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For screen protectors, wait for xgear to make a tempered glass version for the s4. The version for the s3 was great.
This is the case I'll be getting.
I've had an Elago Case on my iPhone5 for months and its one of the best cases I've ever had. Hopefully it'll be available for order when the phone hits stores in a few days.
Thanks for the recommendation. I had never heard of Elago before, but their cases look great.
SirMossyBloke
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We just got the new S4 flip cases here at work with the cutout at the top. $58. Good god.
Victory Red
Member
Impressions?
It will be Samsungs downfall. They are pricing themselves in to absurdity.
SirMossyBloke
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Excuse the quality of these:
It's basically the old cover with a hole in it and a guess some kind of magnet to put the phone on standby. Feels exactly the same though. Not sure it justifies and extra $20.
Samsung'd?
longdi
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I remember some russian site that tested the S4 and mentioned the screen colors are very accurate...well i played with one in "photograph" and "movie" mode and imo it is still not a iphone5 screen killer...Samsung whites still dont look white. However, S4 Pentile matrix is much improved over S3 but i think the bolder fonts also helps. It is still not as razor sharp as iphone5 or htc one.
I would say S4 screen quality is a lot like Note2.
I would say S4 screen quality is a lot like Note2.
Despite the price, I was set on getting one of these. Then I realized two things which are holding me back: 1) often times I'll unlock my phone for a second to see the weather or want to pull down notifications, and more importantly 2) can't see the notification light when closed.
Victory Red
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Just arrived. Unboxing now
Victory Red
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Phone came with SIM in it, on phone with AT&T now activating it.
Boxing was very nice. First impressions:
*I'm coming from iPhone 5. Have always had iPhones
- Backplate was off when unboxed. Eww its flimsy. Put battery in, backplate.
- New ball game. Phone feels great. Not nearly as "cheap" as I thought it'd feel.
- Subtle texture on front white face is dope. can't always see it, but can sometimes.
- Screen obv huge and gorgeous to me
Boxing was very nice. First impressions:
*I'm coming from iPhone 5. Have always had iPhones
- Backplate was off when unboxed. Eww its flimsy. Put battery in, backplate.
- New ball game. Phone feels great. Not nearly as "cheap" as I thought it'd feel.
- Subtle texture on front white face is dope. can't always see it, but can sometimes.
- Screen obv huge and gorgeous to me
This is all very helpful to me as I have only had iPhones up to the 4 and am getting a white s4
Victory Red
Member
- When i gave lady on phone new sim number we got disconnected shortly after. But new phone doesn't have service yet
- No other phones in house
- Screen is bananas clear. Set to "standard" display settings
- No other phones in house
- Screen is bananas clear. Set to "standard" display settings
A big jump in screen size/quality from the iPhone to this?
Victory Red
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-The back is not flimsy at all. It could be a half in thick for all I know, there is no give anywhere on the back of the phone to indicate that the backpiece is flimsy.
- The back has, again, very subtle print on it and cannot be seen all the time. It's a smooth plastic
- The back has, again, very subtle print on it and cannot be seen all the time. It's a smooth plastic
The Faceless Master
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congrats!
btw, your pics are not showing up...
btw, your pics are not showing up...
Victory Red
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What else do you wanna see. I'll go outside and take some pics now.
Messi said:
I'm no screen expert, just a casual user. The numbers can do the talking. But this screen feels so nice and big to me, not too big at all. And just as clear as my iPhone 5.
Rodney McKay
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Slightest twinge of regret for going with the Note 2 about a month ago, but that always happens with electronics. Still super happy with it, but the S4 would probably have been a little better for me. Never really use the stylus on the Note 2 and it's ALMOST too big for one of my jackets and one pair of pants I have, haha.
I'd still rather have too big than too small. I bought the iPhone 5 after having a 4.5-ish inch android phone and I could not handle how small it was. After 2 weeks I was still messing up typing and even just menu buttons. Plus the battery sucked.
S4 looks like a sexy, awesome phone though. Mmm.
I'd still rather have too big than too small. I bought the iPhone 5 after having a 4.5-ish inch android phone and I could not handle how small it was. After 2 weeks I was still messing up typing and even just menu buttons. Plus the battery sucked.
S4 looks like a sexy, awesome phone though. Mmm.
Victory Red
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Pics.
Clear Day.
The shutter takes a mili-second to snap. Def not instantaneously
Clear Day.
My Provari (e-cig)
Parking lot and street
Previous angle with 100% ZOOM
Closeup
Bathroom that was PITCH BLACK
Cat with flash in decently lit room - Camera adds 10lbs
Cat no flash
The shutter takes a mili-second to snap. Def not instantaneously
The Faceless Master
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'almost' too big? this only means that you can go tighter!!!
nice!
(fat pussy joke here)
Confused101
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Well the AT&T stores around my area keep saying the same thing. They have no idea when the 32gb model will show up. Could be months. They're only getting 16gb models at the moment. So I guess I'll get one of those and get a 64gb SD card. It'll almost be the same price anyway. I should be able to get one on Saturday. I hope.
Victory Red
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Alright, a couple hours in.
Got my contacts sorted out and downloaded my most popular apps and organized them where I'd like.
- This phone is FAST. Significantly quicker than the iPhone5.
- Copy and paste is awesome and easy to use.
- LOVE the menu button on the bottom left
- LOVE the back button
- Instagram should not exist without this size screen. Gorgeous seeing the photos at this size.
- Turned Haptic Feedback off immediately. Was giving a "cheap" vibrate feeling on the back pad.
- The screen on the phone when you're in a call is meh. Having huge buttons for the sake of filling up the screen is dumb.
Is there a text/messaging app superior to the stock one? Group texts?
How about a substitute for FaceTime?
Got my contacts sorted out and downloaded my most popular apps and organized them where I'd like.
- This phone is FAST. Significantly quicker than the iPhone5.
- Copy and paste is awesome and easy to use.
- LOVE the menu button on the bottom left
- LOVE the back button
- Instagram should not exist without this size screen. Gorgeous seeing the photos at this size.
- Turned Haptic Feedback off immediately. Was giving a "cheap" vibrate feeling on the back pad.
- The screen on the phone when you're in a call is meh. Having huge buttons for the sake of filling up the screen is dumb.
Is there a text/messaging app superior to the stock one? Group texts?
How about a substitute for FaceTime?
The Faceless Master
Member
most people will say GO SMS or Handcent for messaging.
video chat? Tango, Skype, fring.
The Faceless Master
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http://pocketnow.com/2013/04/25/pocketnow-weekly-podcast-galaxy-s-4-edition
sooooooo i'm listening and one of the editors said that not only does he prefer the HTC One to the S4, he would choose the HTC First over the S4.
sorry folks, it's a wrap, Samsung is OOVVVAAAAA
sooooooo i'm listening and one of the editors said that not only does he prefer the HTC One to the S4, he would choose the HTC First over the S4.
sorry folks, it's a wrap, Samsung is OOVVVAAAAA
Google Talk or Hangouts (go into Messenger or Google+ and click on the G+).
ZedIndyLil
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Thanks for the impressions, Victory Red. The decision to get this one is moving inexorably towards YES. I'm hoping preorders on Verizon won't be too insane and I can get it without delay once I'm eligible for a discount in a couple of weeks.
Well what do you want? Give us some idea. But in my mind upgrading from a phone within 1 year is a little crazy unless there is some sort of promotion that let's you swap it for a minor fee or for free.
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