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Anyone going to get the Galaxy S?

What does everyone think? 4" may be the sweet spot between big screen size and too big. I don't know how I feel about even less physical buttons though as I already think it is the stupidest thing ever to not have dedicated send/end, but that is just me.

Not while they've skinned Android and replaced some Google integration with Yahoo integration.

No led flash? Are you f*cking kidding me?

I like the S-AMOLED and the proper multi-touch screen. However, having used the N1, I feel that it's just about as large a smartphone as I'd like to have in my pocket.
Not having to jump through as many hoops to get it customized, rooted, unlocked, etc. is also a nice thing about being on the N1.

Why would I want that when I have an N1?

Nexus 2
T-Mobile Vision http://phandroid.com/2010/06/25/dual-core-4-3-inch-htc-vision-headed-for-t-mo-this-year/

I've had a G1, and a N1, I'll wait until the next "Google" phone's out to upgrade, I think

If it gets rooted and with a stock rom i'm going for it. Samsung makes great hardware. The software sucks big time.

lorin.bute said:
Samsung makes great hardware. The software sucks big time.
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+10. Updates will be non existent, samsung expects you to buy a new phone if you want to update, screw that. I'll stay with nexus one.
Ex galaxy owner here, experienced samsung support (or lack thereof) first hand, never again
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If a good cooker like cyanogen is going to make roms for Galaxy S then why not.

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T-Mobile Vision http://phandroid.com/2010/06/25/dual-core-4-3-inch-htc-vision-headed-for-t-mo-this-year/
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Yeah I'm with you I'll wait for the new Nexus One every phone on T-Mobile that's made by HTC and only has stock Android is the phone Google uses for the next year. Thanks to Froyo the Nexus One has been the best Android phone until at least August when the Droid X gets 2.2 and gets a speed boost. Also you know that the Galaxy S will not get to use the free tethering that people with the Nexus enjoy. So to the original question NOPE
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If it is rooted why couldn't you use wireless tether? Wow I did not think everyone would be so against it. Its already rooted though I thought.
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hah2110 said:
Wow I did not think everyone would be so against it.
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If I upgrade phones from my Nexus One its going to be for these features:
- Vanilla android
- 4.3' screen
- Can use the same $50/mo even more plus T-mobile voice + data
I'm more than happy to play the waiting game with my Nexus One until this phone comes out...
If the guys at Samsung weren't so cheap to cut corners and actually included an led flash I might have considered the GalaxyS... but I can't support such obvious penny pinching cost cutting by Samsung

I love its GPU power and the Super-AMOLED, but for me to go from the N1 I need :
dualcore
>WVGA
stock android
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I don't expect that for another 6 months or so, so I'll be keeping my Nexus One until then
The Galaxy S is also plasticky and ugly
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New Droid Bionic Specs Leaked!

This is what I found brewing over at the droid forums..
http://www.droidforums.net/forum/motorola-droid-bionic/148222-new-bionic-specs.html
A reputable source that works for Verizon has highlighted these specs: (Taken from his tweet)
(The Mobile Panda): "1.5ghz Dual core, 3g svdo, LTE on board, 4.3inch HD display with 1gb ram. 12mp cam in back 2mp in front.. anyone interested?"
Possibly the revamped Droid Bionic to become the Targa. If these specs are true, this should put Big Red back into the game.
What do you all think? Thought I'd spread the news.

I don't understand why so many people are so quick to assume that this rumored upcoming device is the droid bionic. The tweet never stated that this was the bionic, or even a motorola device for that matter.
Second, I highly doubt delayed to receive a few enhancments means 50 more processor, 100% more ram, and different cameras (both front & back).
this seems to me to sound more like htc's timing. They seem to have beat motorola to the punch more often than not lately.

Sub-Standard said:
I don't understand why so many people are so quick to assume that this rumored upcoming device is the droid bionic. The tweet never stated that this was the bionic, or even a motorola device for that matter.
Second, I highly doubt delayed to receive a few enhancments means 50 more processor, 100% more ram, and different cameras (both front & back).
this seems to me to sound more like htc's timing. They seem to have beat motorola to the punch more often than not lately.
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It is now reliably reported that this is not the specs of the Bionic.
However, I don't understand why you don't understand that the Etna was scrapped and the Bionic is now the Targa. That Moto had problems with LTE plus Tegra 2, and that if you move to a new SOC, why wouldn't it be an increase in all specs and concurrent with SOC's that will be in production the latter half of this year.

"The bionic is now the targa" ??? Again, this is a speculation. Speculations, rumors, oppinions, & a$$ holes all fall in the category...
When people state these rumors as being fact, it just creats chaos on the forums = trolls.

Sub-Standard said:
"The bionic is now the targa" ??? Again, this is a speculation. Speculations, rumors, oppinions, & a$$ holes all fall in the category...
When people state these rumors as being fact, it just creats chaos on the forums = trolls.
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So am I an a$$ hole or a troll?

I thought they canned the Targa because of battery issues?

lev777 said:
I thought they canned the Targa because of battery issues?
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No, the original phone that was planned to be the "Bionic" was Motorola xt865 codename "Etna" with Tegra 2. They had problems and scrapped it, apparently due to Tegra 2/LTE issues they were having(probably battery issues also). They took another project in the pipeline, codename "Targa", with TI OMAP 4430, and decided to make that the phone that will be released as "The Bionic"

GBH2 said:
So am I an a$$ hole or a troll?
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Heh.. BURN!

@ggbh2 do you have it? If so, please tell us what you think.

lev777 said:
@ggbh2 do you have it? If so, please tell us what you think.
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No, I don't have it - but the info is getting out there now. FCC confidentiality ended so we have some reasonably solid information and Verizon testers have them and the "leaks" are saying it is looking good. You can just google "Motorola Droid Bionic xt875" and you will see there is a lot out there - just look at the info from the past couple of weeks though as it is the most current and accurate.

Truth
These are the specs for the Pantech Vega Racer. It's a Korean phone. Sorry, but I can't post links yet, but it is on engadget.com. The article name is "Pantech cooks up world's first 1.5 GHz dual-core phone, tablet in the works". It is filed under Handsets and written by Brad Molen on May 18th, 2011.

I am thinking of getting a xoom or this phone. I can't decide. I really was hoping for a bigger screen.

Kobo Vox to beat our beloved NookColor?

This just in.
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Looks promising. Any thoughts?
Engadget link here.

I'm sorry, but that thing looks horrible. The borders are huge, and the buttons don't look comfortable to use at all.

alunral said:
I'm sorry, but that thing looks horrible. The borders are huge, and the buttons don't look comfortable to use at all.
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Bezels are a good thing on an eReader... Ever actually read on your tablet?

Its basically just a Nook with a new name. We had the nook 10 months ago... No improvement.
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Its basically just a Nook with a new name. We had the nook 10 months ago... No improvement.
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^ This. It sounds VERY similar, but it's taken almost a year this to come out, and the NC is already fairly established (same thing with the Kindle Fire). It's the way of things. At least when you're ready to put the Nook into retirement, there should be a strong upgrade to go to.

It's a rooted Nook, which is a step up from the Fire....

Kobo Vox and an Easy Nook Color 2 Upgrade
The Kobo's most promising feature is definitely the AFFS+ display, something that could easily be added to the NC2. If it was just an updated NC then it should have bluetooth and FM in it. I was thinking that an easy NC2 update for B&N would be to:
1) Replace the IPS display with an AFFS+ one.
2) Enable hardware support for Bluetooth AND the FM radio.
3) ICS! Android 4.0
4) Video out?
I am not talking about an uber tab here, after all the NC is and will likely stay an e-reader primarily. It does what it needs to, and there is no reason to add more horsepower under the hood. But even if they only did what I suggest, and lowered the price it would likely fly...
They will probably not do it like that, and will probably f it up by taking out things that make it popular ( east rooting and booting from the card slot? ).
Still, for the least amount of investment, and maximizing their current designs lifespan that is definitely what I would do.

RageAgain said:
The Kobo's most promising feature is definitely the AFFS+ display, something that could easily be added to the NC2. If it was just an updated NC then it should have bluetooth and FM in it. I was thinking that an easy NC2 update for B&N would be to:
1) Replace the IPS display with an AFFS+ one.
2) Enable hardware support for Bluetooth AND the FM radio.
3) ICS! Android 4.0
4) Video out?
I am not talking about an uber tab here, after all the NC is and will likely stay an e-reader primarily. It does what it needs to, and there is no reason to add more horsepower under the hood. But even if they only did what I suggest, and lowered the price it would likely fly...
They will probably not do it like that, and will probably f it up by taking out things that make it popular ( east rooting and booting from the card slot? ).
Still, for the least amount of investment, and maximizing their current designs lifespan that is definitely what I would do.
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That sounds pretty good... of course with a slight bump in cpu and memory...a killer GPU is probably too much to ask for an ereader More seriously though, better speakers would be nice too and/or pen input.

No Official ICS?

On motorola upgrade page (https://supportforums.motorola.com/community/manager/softwareupgrades)
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Looks like we might not get official ICS. Let's go CM9!

Further evidence that the D3 was released so they could use Droid 4(g)... so retarded. Thanks for the shaft, moto.
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How does this prove there will be no ics for the D3?
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I honestly wouldn't mind if they just unlocked our bootloader or gave us a better kernal
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How does this prove there will be no ics for the D3?
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Because it is a list of current phones that will be upgraded. The D3 is a current phone that is not listed, which means it will most likely not be getting an upgrade. However, no one knows for sure

I'm not sure it indicates anything. The D3 isn't listed in the list below either where all of the other phones are.

Hashcode said:
I'm not sure it indicates anything. The D3 isn't listed in the list below either where all of the other phones are.
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This was my thought.. that top banner of text seems as more of a teaser for those who just purchased their bionic and razr to silence the people worried if their recently purchased phone is going to receive android 4.0.
The Droid 3 isn't listed on the page at all and obviously it exists.. so I don't think that upgrade page means a thing. I would assume those would just be the first to get it then other phones that are capable would have 4.0 implemented. Since the D3 is so similar, I doubt the bionic will receive 4.0 without the D3 being considered..

http://phandroid.com/2011/10/24/mot...-release-beginning-with-razr-bionic-and-xoom/
A few sites(check google) say that these lists are just motorola confirming which phones will get ics over the next few weels starting with the razr, bionic and xoom.
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Has anyone noticed that only verizon moto phones are listed? That cannot be a complete list, what about the photon? The atrix 2? I highly doubt this is a complete list of devices that can be upgraded. This is just for hype, companies like to do this so people buy their phones for the upgrade. If this is the complete list, our beloved Droid 3 has booted ICS already so there is no need to worry.

I'm probably going to thoroughly ***** a verizon rep out. I'm not big on ICS to be honest but the fact that they dropped this, then like 10 other phones in the few months following is terrible business practicing. My phone shouldn't be obsolete in 2 weeks.
I may just drop Verizon and goto Sprint while it's still got unlimited data. Tho that would probably leave me with $600 in termination fees. Good thing I got credit growing from things bigger than Verizon?

Page obviously needs an update on all the new phones, looks like it's 6+ months out of date so it has no real relevant information for new phones at all.
We will more then likely get ICS.
-smc

That's technology. You don't wanna be outdated get an iPhone. With the overclocks, custom ROMs, Hash working on ICS, and everything, why wouldn't our phone keep up? I mean it's got the hardware to be current for a while minus 4G.

NEXUS 5! What do you think? Good choice?

What do you think about the unknown NEXUS 5? I'm going to move him from P970 ...
It is a good choice? I like clean ANDROID and my price limit is $ 512 .. Would you propose a better device with better equipment for the same price?
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Stop creating unnecessary threads..
The nexus 5 has not yet been released and u want people to suggest you a better phone then that...:what:
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Hey dude don't get Nexus 5 but the Nexus 6! It has the Octa Core Snapdragon 1200 and 4GB of Ram!With a 5" 2560x1600 resolution! 50mp camera with OIS and Optical Zoom!7000mAh battery with Wireless and Solar charging.1mm bezel and 5mm thick!Price:299 USD.
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Who will to help with Nexus 5?, I hear rumors about motorola, but I really dont know.
I'm just waiting, I gonna get Nexus 4.

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Hey dude don't get Nexus 5 but the Nexus 6! It has the Octa Core Snapdragon 1200 and 4GB of Ram!With a 5" 2560x1600 resolution! 50mp camera with OIS and Optical Zoom!7000mAh battery with Wireless and Solar charging.1mm bezel and 5mm thick!Price:299 USD.
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Lol that would be awesome. Except. 299 is a little pricey maybe 199 woukd be better. It should also quintaboot (boot 5, thats probably wrong lol) ios, android, windows, blackberry, and ubuntu
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I am not gonna answer your question since i am not sure whether or not this is a prank thread. Even your budget is dodgy.. $ 512?? what a specific number... Is that 1 buck for every ram in OB?
Anyway i'll give you my opinion about Nexus 5, so that you can make a comparison, on a chance that you are serious about this. Nexus 5 will most likely be manufactured by LG, based on the monster G2. LG is better hardwarewise speaking, but lacks in all other things.
(Off topic it is said that Korean G2 will have SD car slot and removable battery, but international version won't. Another .tupid LG decision. I was searching a replacement from LG for OB, and i came across a phone of theirs which doesn't have "flash". Who puts a camera without flash. As i said best hardware poor everything else)

Pondera said:
I am not gonna answer your question since i am not sure whether or not this is a prank thread. Even your budget is dodgy.. $ 512?? what a specific number... Is that 1 buck for every ram in OB?
Anyway i'll give you my opinion about Nexus 5, so that you can make a comparison, on a chance that you are serious about this. Nexus 5 will most likely be manufactured by LG, based on the monster G2. LG is better hardwarewise speaking, but lacks in all other things.
(Off topic it is said that Korean G2 will have SD car slot and removable battery, but international version won't. Another .tupid LG decision. I was searching a replacement from LG for OB, and i came across a phone of theirs which doesn't have "flash". Who puts a camera without flash. As i said best hardware poor everything else)
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Lg said the nexus 4 was a success and they dont need another success like it so that hints that theyre not making nexus 5 so they can quit while theyre ahead
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