I'm sure this will be locked or reported by some tard but dang, I just gotta vent this out now.
What in the name of all that is f'n sensible does everyone and their brother come here and open a thread about the reason why they didn't/won't/will never buy this tablet?
In case you haters and nit pickers don't know, us buyers do know it doesn't have a rear camera, no HDMI out, no haptic feedback and other missing things.
I could explain to you as the hundreds of others have as to the reasons behind all of that, but it will not matter. Someone will post in 5 minutes how it was a deal breaker because it didn't have a 15 million pixel super retina display.
Anyway, feel better now. Flame away.
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sprintuser1977 said:
I'm sure this will be locked or reported by some tard but dang, I just gotta vent this out now.
What in the name of all that is f'n sensible does everyone and their brother come here and open a thread about the reason why they didn't/won't/will never buy this tablet?
In case you haters and nit pickers don't know, us buyers do know it doesn't have a rear camera, no HDMI out, no haptic feedback and other missing things.
I could explain to you as the hundreds of others have as to the reasons behind all of that, but it will not matter. Someone will post in 5 minutes how it was a deal breaker because it didn't have a 15 million pixel super retina display.
Anyway, feel better now. Flame away.
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It's because the internet is full of morons and they think xda is a general Android forum where they can come and ***** and whine. Take it to Android Central I say! Leave xda for the rooters, ROMers, and modders who actually love their devices and use xda for what it is actually meant for.
This is very important. It should be stickied.
I agree. I love this tablet just the way it is. I purchased it knowing what was missing. Despite the features not included, everything else more than makes up for it. yeah, I would've loved to have those extra things also, but they weren't a deal breaker for me. for the last 6+months I've used my Prime every single day as mines is a great device(unlocked, rooted, running custom rom & kernel). Ever since I bought this Nexus 7, my Prime isn't getting the attention like I use to give it. my prime + keyboard dock is more powerful, versatile, and overall better than my Nexus 7. But the experience out the box with it is nothing short of amazing. its far more portable & I would've never thought I would like the 7in. form factor so much. so my Nexus 7 compliments my Prime very well. I really like the Nexus 7 and the Nexus experience.
But yeah, threads created talking about why they didn't buy the device is pointless. at least post the comments in existing threads. no need for a new thread everytime Joe schmo doesn't like something about this tablet..lol
p.s. I posted this from my prime. which I forced myself to use today, since I haven't used it as much lately. now its time to take my nexus 7 off the charger and use it..lol. its running great on stock JB and motley custom linario kernel.
Ugh. I was so looking forward to the Nexus 7 and then I read that it can't turn into a hoverboard! The nerve of Google and ASUS to leave out something so important like that! DEALBREAKER!!!
Agreed. Endless whining and nitpicking over petty insignificant and quick to RMA for like the 10th time over something they wouldn't have noticed until they read about it online. And, lacking the common sense to revert to stock to rule out quirks.
sprintuser1977 said:
I'm sure this will be locked or reported by some tard but dang, I just gotta vent this out now.
What in the name of all that is f'n sensible does everyone and their brother come here and open a thread about the reason why they didn't/won't/will never buy this tablet?
In case you haters and nit pickers don't know, us buyers do know it doesn't have a rear camera, no HDMI out, no haptic feedback and other missing things.
I could explain to you as the hundreds of others have as to the reasons behind all of that, but it will not matter. Someone will post in 5 minutes how it was a deal breaker because it didn't have a 15 million pixel super retina display.
Anyway, feel better now. Flame away.
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I get where you coming from but it's useless to tell that to people unless you just wanna get that off your chest cause they will ask dumb questions and there's nothing we can do about it except mods, that's one of the reasons they're here. It's not just the internet it's people in general lol.
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Just do what I do. Tell them that they'd probably be much happier with an iPad. And if they already bought an N7, offer them $5 for it. $5.25 if it's 16gb
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Just do what I do. Tell them that they'd probably be much happier with an iPad. And if they already bought an N7, offer them $5 for it. $5.25 if it's 16gb
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swag
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_MetalHead_ said:
It's because the internet is full of morons and they think xda is a general Android forum where they can come and ***** and whine. Take it to Android Central I say! Leave xda for the rooters, ROMers, and modders who actually love their devices and use xda for what it is actually meant for.
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Well, why would they think otherwise when they can and do come here to ***** and whine and their accounts are never deleted, they are never sent warning messages by mods, their posts are never deleted, etc. For all intents and purposes, despite the name of the site, it is a general Android forum for people to ***** and whine.
Totally agree! Then when something comes out that has those “deal breaking" things that they whine about, they begin to complain about price and how they can't justify paying the higher cost. Still waiting for mine lol scoping out the section. Haha.
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sprintuser1977 said:
I'm sure this will be locked or reported by some tard but dang, I just gotta vent this out now.
What in the name of all that is f'n sensible does everyone and their brother come here and open a thread about the reason why they didn't/won't/will never buy this tablet?
In case you haters and nit pickers don't know, us buyers do know it doesn't have a rear camera, no HDMI out, no haptic feedback and other missing things.
I could explain to you as the hundreds of others have as to the reasons behind all of that, but it will not matter. Someone will post in 5 minutes how it was a deal breaker because it didn't have a 15 million pixel super retina display.
Anyway, feel better now. Flame away.
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People want a $600 Tablet for $199 and when Google does not take a $400 loss per sale, they throw a tantrum..,
Odd.... I know....
+1 Dude
I'd marry the Nexus 7 if it could make me delicious sammiches and give me BJs on demand.
But alas, it is only a tablet so I will only use it as it was designed.
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I'd marry the Nexus 7 if it could make me delicious sammiches and give me BJs on demand.
But alas, it is only a tablet so I will only use it as it was designed.
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It can't make sammiches or give BJs???? The nerve of Google and ASUS to leave out such important features! DEALBREAKER!!!!
Lmao
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Ugh. I was so looking forward to the Nexus 7 and then I read that it can't turn into a hoverboard! The nerve of Google and ASUS to leave out something so important like that! DEALBREAKER!!!
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It doesn't? I'm cancelling.
100% agree. Thanks for posting. I love mine and knew exactly what I was buying.
The whiners and others make me nuts!
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sprintuser1977 said:
I'm sure this will be locked or reported by some tard but dang, I just gotta vent this out now.
What in the name of all that is f'n sensible does everyone and their brother come here and open a thread about the reason why they didn't/won't/will never buy this tablet?
In case you haters and nit pickers don't know, us buyers do know it doesn't have a rear camera, no HDMI out, no haptic feedback and other missing things.
I could explain to you as the hundreds of others have as to the reasons behind all of that, but it will not matter. Someone will post in 5 minutes how it was a deal breaker because it didn't have a 15 million pixel super retina display.
Anyway, feel better now. Flame away.
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.... and breathe.
In my opinion, the tablet is a tablet, nothing more. Why do I need to take photos with it when I can use a camera? Why do I need to make a phonecall when I have a phone?
People expect too much from technology these days. And they expect top technology for minimum money.
Personally, I'm excited as hell to order my n7! I know what it has, what it doesnt and I know I'm going to root it and custom Rom it just like my desire HD was
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Quoted:"iPhone fanboys are status-seeking, ignorant sheep brainwashed by Apple marketing, according to some Android users. Is that view accurate"? Is some sense hit the source link to get the full article before you comment its pretty good. One of the best I've read in awhile unbiased and etc.
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Each to there own I honesty don't care unless there being a bit*h
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To me there is nothing wrong with being an apple fan. The issues I have see with the ones that don't know why they support apple, the ones that tell me an iPod is better simply because its an iPod. As long as somebody can logically explain to me why they support the products they use I won't complain. Unfortunately there are ignorant blind fanboys in every group.
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I'm actually thinking of getting an iPhone 4S. Its so pretty.
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IRL, I have no problem with iPhone users (although I laugh in disdain whenever they dare whip out their phones near me), nor do I have any particular fondness of Android users (although 99% of them treat me as a cyber-freak when it comes to Android).
What I have problem with are haters and fanboys alike. Your insecurity is showing, and it is showing very strongly.
I don't hate apple or there fans unless like max said there being bitc*hes.
But i do prefer android as its more windows mobile like as being able to customize every little aspect of it.
I do have a 64gb ipod touch 4g as it has tons of space just for my music plus has apps that android doesnt.
I think u need best of both worlds.
Just i prefer android as my one that i take everywhere whereas i don't want an iphone cause its an ipod touch with a phone.
I've actually recommended Apple products to some people. They serve a purpsoe. Some people do better with things that are simple and corralled. There's nothing wrong with that.
I generally don't mind Apple fans unless they start telling me I should buy an iPhone just because its an iPhone.
Yeah, i think apple fans are those who are mad.
My aunt has an iPhone and tried it, overrated phone. period. . Honestly, I love my Dell Venue!
muerteman said:
The issues I have see with the ones that don't know why they support apple, the ones that tell me an iPod is better simply because its an iPod. As long as somebody can logically explain to me why they support the products they use I won't complain.
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QFT. almost no apple user can do this though, which is why i have such a low opinion of them.
EDIT: lemme amend that. almost no apple user can do that WITH VALID REASONS.
The thing that bugs me about most iPhone users and iPhone fans that I know, is that they are so oblivious to everything else and don't know anything about technology. For example: I'm in school and people start talking about iPhone 4s. Then people are like there's nothing different about it! And someone else is all yes its faster! And they don't even know the difference between dual core and single core. They think that because it is a product of apple that automatically its the latest and greatest advancements in technology when it is clear to users like us that they are simply playing catch-up. It just irritates me that people hype it up so much when they are so uneducated in the technology field. I will give them that it is very aesthetically appealing and that the UI does give it a very polished high quality speedy feeling device. I also wish that we had the dev support in our market that the app store does.
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VeryCoolAlan said:
I'm actually thinking of getting an iPhone 4S. Its so pretty.
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Alanrocks????
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Lol!!! Seriously I laughed my ass off when I saw this. Though, I know that not all iPhone owners are like this.
I have a buddy that had the 3g, hated it for a couple reasons. Then decided to get a Samsung Android phone through ATT. That drove him back to Apple. The primary reason was that the phone it self was horrible. And I agreed with him. I have a bit of a disdain for Samsung products. I have owned some my self, and was more than dissatisfied with there performances.
He also claimed that ios was easier to use. I disagreed with that. But, who am I to say what anybody's comprehension level is of anything. Personally, I find both Android and ios very easy to navigate and use. But hey, if the iPhone was easier for him to use. Then by golly I hope he is happy with it. To each there own.
I simply like the fact that Android is open source and that there is a pretty decent community of there for us. But, just like ios users. There are people that are idiots in here also. Hell I can't ever claim to be 100% not an idiot. But, I am learning still. That what it comes down to. Always be willing to learn and be humble about what you think you know. Because therewith always be some one out there that will trump some of your knowledge.
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Well I have both. I love my Android... very much. But on the other hand I really enjoy my iPhone as well. Not just because of the apps but also because I am a huge fan of my MacBook and I couldn't do anything without it. It just looks good and that is a very important factor for me.
Jaytronics said:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7bcryQUuDwM&feature=youtube_gdata_player
Lol!!! Seriously I laughed my ass off when I saw this. Though, I know that not all iPhone owners are like this.
I have a buddy that had the 3g, hated it for a couple reasons. Then decided to get a Samsung Android phone through ATT. That drove him back to Apple. The primary reason was that the phone it self was horrible. And I agreed with him. I have a bit of a disdain for Samsung products. I have owned some my self, and was more than dissatisfied with there performances.
He also claimed that ios was easier to use. I disagreed with that. But, who am I to say what anybody's comprehension level is of anything. Personally, I find both Android and ios very easy to navigate and use. But hey, if the iPhone was easier for him to use. Then by golly I hope he is happy with it. To each there own.
I simply like the fact that Android is open source and that there is a pretty decent community of there for us. But, just like ios users. There are people that are idiots in here also. Hell I can't ever claim to be 100% not an idiot. But, I am learning still. That what it comes down to. Always be willing to learn and be humble about what you think you know. Because therewith always be some one out there that will trump some of your knowledge.
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xD that video captures the attitude and tech knowledge of 98% of iPhone users PERFECTLY
hence my disdain for any iOS device.
BlackRose 22 said:
Quoted:"iPhone fanboys are status-seeking, ignorant sheep brainwashed by Apple marketing, according to some Android users. Is that view accurate"? Is some sense hit the source link to get the full article before you comment its pretty good. One of the best I've read in awhile unbiased and etc.
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It is a pretty accurate description for sure, im not a fanboy nor will i ever be one but id definitely always choose Android every time over anything especially IOS.
BlackRose 22 said:
Quoted:"iPhone fanboys are status-seeking, ignorant sheep brainwashed by Apple marketing, according to some Android users. Is that view accurate"? Is some sense hit the source link to get the full article before you comment its pretty good. One of the best I've read in awhile unbiased and etc.
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Agreed. They are very brainwashed by technology from Apple even if it existed years ago.
Oh, and can I borrow that quote to make my signature?
iPhones and iPads make non-tech people feel techie. Real techies know the difference.
The end.
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Archer said:
iPhones and iPads make non-tech people feel techie. Real techies know the difference.
The end.
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Agreed, I think most Apple people are sheeple, simply following the crowd. Or should I say following Apple marketing...
That's not to say that an iPhone is a bad device, I think it does have its good points, I just think there are better phones out there.
I have an opportunity to trade my:
ZTE Blade(android phone)
iPod touch 4 32GB
FOR
Galaxy SII I9100 OR Galaxy Note
Should I go ahead? I'm aware of most of the pros and cons and I know the SII and Note are diff(but the guy is in need of an iPod, so he's ready to trade any of the 2...)
Please, Honest opinion!
Thanks!
Mods PS: I hope this is the right place to post this, because there isn't anywhere else...
Cheers
I would trade with out hesitation. Iphones dont have half of the cpu power that is in the note can recomend the homesite geekaphone so you can se the pros and cons with galaxy note
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Mods PS: I hope this is the right place to post this, because there isn't anywhere else...
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That's cool. I thought at first you were offering a trade which would be a no-no in this forum, but since you're just asking advice it's all good.
Personally, I'd take that offer and get the Note, but it may be too big for you. It is pretty big for a phone! Each to their own though. Have you tried either the SII or the Note yourself?
I would trade. Blade is worth nothing(well not much anyway), and iPod maybe 100.
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Hey thanks for the replies!
@invisiblekid90 yeah maybe it's a good trade... But the only reason I'm holding back is because the iPod touch is a nice device... But if the note or SII can beat the iPod touch, it would be nice.(in terms of stability and smoothness)
@Archer Thanks! I guess it is worth the trade. I just need to learn to live without an iPod. And yes I will go for the GSII (i have tried both) as the note is Very BIG.
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Hey thanks for the replies!
@invisiblekid90 yeah maybe it's a good trade... But the only reason I'm holding back is because the iPod touch is a nice device... But if the note or SII can beat the iPod touch, it would be nice.(in terms of stability and smoothness)
@Archer Thanks! I guess it is worth the trade. I just need to learn to live without an iPod. And yes I will go for the GSII (i have tried both) as the note is Very BIG.
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I've got a GSII and I love it. It's a year old now and I'm still happy to keep it (although I wouldn't say no to an SIII!). I was a bit shocked the first time I saw a Note, but it grew on me. I guess I just like bigger screens because I'm greedy.
It's good to be greedy. You get more.
Yes, I think I'm ready to trade after a respected mod has told me to...
I completely understand the last line.lol. But I think the GSII is more practical for me as I'm a really jumpy person and I play with my phone in the pocket and I love photography so it's always with me.
Thanks!
IceCreamSandwich4.0 said:
Yes, I think I'm ready to trade after a respected mod has told me to...
I completely understand the last line.lol. But I think the GSII is more practical for me as I'm a really jumpy person and I play with my phone in the pocket and I love photography so it's always with me.
Thanks!
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Not sure about the respected bit, but have fun with it - it's a great phone
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Not sure about the respected bit, but have fun with it - it's a great phone
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U better be sure
Thanks foe helping me with my decision, you can close the thread if u want to, as my question was answered.
Cheers!
IceCreamSandwich4.0 said:
U better be sure
Thanks foe helping me with my decision, you can close the thread if u want to, as my question was answered.
Cheers!
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No problem - will do.
I have been on xda since my hero days so its been a few years. Didn't join til too long ago. Made some good pals along the way and learned tons.
So far this forum for me is a breath of fresh air. The phone forums are so full of hate, trolls, attacks, name calling, disrespecting developer's work and the usual douche stuff.
Of course its here too, just no where near as bad yet. Yet. I hope it stays that way because its so much nicer to thank people than report them.
This may be a gay post but some mods fell the same way. Anyway, glad I got the n7 and glad I'm here.
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sprintuser1977 said:
I have been on xda since my hero days so its been a few years. Didn't join til too long ago. Made some good pals along the way and learned tons.
So far this forum for me is a breath of fresh air. The phone forums are so full of hate, trolls, attacks, name calling, disrespecting developer's work and the usual douche stuff.
Of course its here too, just no where near as bad yet. Yet. I hope it stays that way because its so much nicer to thank people than report them.
This may be a gay post but some mods fell the same way. Anyway, glad I got the n7 and glad I'm here.
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Gay ?
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Saw that coming a mile away...
Yeah this has been awesome, reminds me of the HD2 forums, at least back when nand android became available, the vivid forums are crazy, these ones are nice.
This forum and the AT&T One X forums have been the best. The OG EVO 4G forums were good in the beginning but it got worse and worse over time. Same thing goes for the Epic 4G Touch. I know I'm guilty of some warranted snarky responses from time to time (Search first!) but I never actually attack anybody on a personal level like I've seen in some other subforums. We are all here for the same purpose so why can't we all just get along?
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I have been on xda since my hero days so its been a few years. Didn't join til too long ago. Made some good pals along the way and learned tons.
So far this forum for me is a breath of fresh air. The phone forums are so full of hate, trolls, attacks, name calling, disrespecting developer's work and the usual douche stuff.
Of course its here too, just no where near as bad yet. Yet. I hope it stays that way because its so much nicer to thank people than report them.
This may be a gay post but some mods fell the same way. Anyway, glad I got the n7 and glad I'm here.
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Hey I remember you from the Evo 4G forums! =D
Just be glad this isn't like the prime forum was in its earlier days..lol. nexus 7 forum is cool. Since I'm unlocked and running custom kernel, I'm more into developement scene now. Never any issues in there. Only everyone working together to put out the best/most stable stuff. NEXUS 7 is an aAzimg little 7in. Tablet. I would've never thought the experience on it would be this good.
Give it time. This forum will degrade just like every single other forum on here.
Not trying to trash XDA, but it just isn't the same community it used to be.
nickmv said:
Give it time. This forum will degrade just like every single other forum on here.
Not trying to trash XDA, but it just isn't the same community it used to be.
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Yep, the more popular a device gets, the more trolling and flaming becomes a problem. It's inevitable.
XDA is legit in general, probably one of the nicest put together forums on the web. The new layout really sets it off.
sprintuser1977 said:
I have been on xda since my hero days so its been a few years. Didn't join til too long ago. Made some good pals along the way and learned tons.
So far this forum for me is a breath of fresh air. The phone forums are so full of hate, trolls, attacks, name calling, disrespecting developer's work and the usual douche stuff.
Of course its here too, just no where near as bad yet. Yet. I hope it stays that way because its so much nicer to thank people than report them.
This may be a gay post but some mods fell the same way. Anyway, glad I got the n7 and glad I'm here.
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Gay ?
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LOL. We know you're not gay dude, it's cool. :good:
When your getting the latest updates and everything is flowing as promise there's nothing to ***** about ... besides to Google ...
Its when you go on the older threads where people are angry because they can't get a working ICS build or even a jelly bean .. or too many noobs bricking their devices
It will turn in to that ... after time
The Epic 4G touch forums got real nasty after ICS n the brick montage
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Shoulda been here 6 years ago.
It was all fields and everyone used to be on first name terms with each other.
Then the devices came, then they got popular then the neighbourhood went to pot.
>Then the devices came, then they got popular then the neighbourhood went to pot.
Why, when I was your age...
Pining for the golden yesteryear is a popular pasttime, but it's usually distorted by people's selective memory. Reminescing is futile anyway. What matters is how XDA manages the additional influx while still retaining some semblance of its core identity, and not let itself lapsed into another generic techie hang-out.
The dev sub-forum restrictions have been the main instrument in that. But it would be nice to see more care in other areas. The site's UI and layout was never good--check out the classic vs 2010 vs 2013 beta layouts--and now has turned for the worse.
We're not just talking about personal preference for aesthetics, but dirt-basic design concepts like text reflows vs fixed-width. The basic web UI now has orange-on-white. Who thinks up this stuff?
It would also be nice to see more creative solutions to navigate the huge traffic volume and decreasing sig2noise ratio. The most-recent-on-top scheme and the encouragement of long threads effectively bury most valuable info, as informative threads tend to have few inputs, and are pushed off by argumentative or more inane material. I suppose XDA is shackled by its forum software here, but one can hope for better.
Then again, maybe not.
I was a regular over at the SGT7 forums for a few months, didn't see too much name calling and stuff like that.
e.mote said:
>Then the devices came, then they got popular then the neighbourhood went to pot.
Why, when I was your age...
Pining for the golden yesteryear is a popular pasttime, but it's usually distorted by people's selective memory
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Don't take this the wrong way but when the US market opened up the s/n ratio plummeted.
Kids will be kids, wherever, but the US teen speaks a dialect of English and this is a predominantly English forum.
There are many native French & German / Nordic fora although many non native English speakers from Europe speak and type better English than many English teenagers and have better manners.
Sign o the times
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hullbay said:
XDA is legit in general, probably one of the nicest put together forums on the web. The new layout really sets it off.
LOL. We know you're not gay dude, it's cool. :good:
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I'm not? Would it matter ?
Yeah the vivid forums make me me cry
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>Don't take this the wrong way but when the US market opened up the s/n ratio plummeted.
I live in the US, although I'm not a native, so I empathize both sides of the coin.
That said, attributing the deterioration of online communication to any nationality or ethnic group isn't a grounded argument. English is still the lingua franca of the Internet at this point, and the US user population is still the largest group. Failings from them tend to be magnified by their numbers.
I agree that there is a marked decline in social/communicative exchanges online. It's a little sad to see people don't even bother to correct obvious spelling mistakes, let alone correct grammar. Any attempt to better such is derided as grammar nazis.
But it is what it is, and it reflects the population at large, who also exhibited a marked decline in analytic thinking and social discourse. No amount of handwringing or reminescing will change that. And it is an equal-opportunity malaise in that it affects every online population, not just the US population.
It's kind of sad...
It's a bit like saying the Nexus 7 forums only murders 10 innocent children a week so it's not as bad as other forums who murders at least 100 innocent children and their mothers on a weekly basis.
It's unfortunate but unless the moderators are extremely active (and well-staffed) chances are the trolls will ruin it for everyone sooner or later.
Especially now it's the summer and there is nothing pimply-faced 13-year-olds like to do more than to troll forums in between playing the latest shooter on their MicroSony PlayBox, stuffing themselves with greasy pizza and masturbate.
e.mote said:
it is an equal-opportunity malaise in that it affects every online population, not just the US population.
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Amen and pass the ammunition!
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We here at xda are tinkerers and perfectionists. We care about esoteric things like benchmarks and measure load times by the millisecond. The slightest hitch and we can't sleep at night for the nightmares of lag monsters and stutter beasts. We flash the newest rom just to flash something new and risk burning our expensive toys up overclocking them until they BSOD.
But you know that the reality is we enthusiasts make up a tiny part of the market for this tablet. Read the reviews of everyday users at retail sites and they are THRILLED with the gorgeous screen, speed and functionality of this new marvel. They regularly comment that the Tab S is THE BEST tablet they have ever used...period. Most of them even like Touchwiz, god forbid.
And you know what? Samsung doesn't make tablets for us here at xda, it makes them for Joe The Jackhammer Operator and Suzy Homemaker. It makes them for average folks who would sooner watch paint dry as spend 5 minutes arguing technological nuance at xda.
So yeah, the Tab S isn't perfect (what is?) but for the folks it is designed for it's pretty damned close.
Although you have to be a techno geek to even be aware of and consider buying the expensive Tab S.
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I'm going to be honest and say I don't mind the visual look of the most modern iteration of Touchwiz. If only they made it not so bloated...
For some reason still no units in bahrain or saudi
Zamboney said:
Although you have to be a techno geek to even be aware of and consider buying the expensive Tab S.
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Expensive? The iPad costs the same for less and average folks seem to like that. And then there's the huge national ad campaign.
mitchellvii said:
Expensive? The iPad costs the same for less and average folks seem to like that. And then there's the huge national ad campaign.
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What he said :good:
This is my first Android Tablet(have had iPads) and love it so far. Find it extremely quick and love the screen.
avenging said:
For some reason still no units in bahrain or saudi
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Could be a technological Bahrain drain?
xchampx13 said:
This is my first Android Tablet(have had iPads) and love it so far. Find it extremely quick and love the screen.
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Welcome to the community!
xchampx13 said:
This is my first Android Tablet(have had iPads) and love it so far. Find it extremely quick and love the screen.
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According to xRevilatioNx the Tab S is a stuttering lagfest with abysmal web browsing performance. I guess you are just imagining things
P.S., I agree with you. Tab S rocks.
mitchellvii said:
According to xRevilatioNx the Tab S is a stuttering lagfest with abysmal web browsing performance. I guess you are just imagining things
P.S., I agree with you. Tab S rocks.
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Using Chrome I haven't had any noticeable issues browsing
Edit: also can't forget the great battery life I have gotten so far on 10.5
Using Chrome Beta and this tweak (chrome://flags/#max-tiles-for-interest-area = 512) for my web browsing, mostly.
Also using Dolphin for flash and Amazon Prime videos.
Just rooted to remove the extra things I don't need or want, and to tweak the multi windows settings.
Since I like giving back I have extra Square Trade discount codes for those that need them (PM - While supplies last).
I took out a 2 year Accidental Damage from Handling (ADH) plan on this puppy in-case I demolish it!
xRevilatioNx said:
Aw... still butt hurt? From the guy who lost ALL CREDIBILITY on this forum, based on assumption and zero facts.. For anyone who wants to see, you can go read his "abysmal" thread about javascript, and see how mitchelvii got his azz handed to him. �� Here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2813634
Lastly, for anyone who wants to see how the stock browser performs backed with actual benchmark testing & video demos (actual facts), You can goto the troubleshooting forum, and give it a read. Here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2813695 ��
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Lol wow. You've pretty much gotten to the point where every post you make breaks a list of forum rules. Oh well, I sort of expected that.
Anyway, like I said, don't believe your lying eyes or the thousands of glowing reviews from owners across the web. The Tab S sucks, xRevilatioNx said so and he has benchmarks to prove it! Try to ignore that he constantly contradicts himself claiming that the Asus is both much faster than the Tab S and just as "slow" - he can't seem to decide based upon the argument he is trying to make.
So xRev, there is the vast majority that thinks the Tab S is fast and fantastic and then there's you. Funny, was at the BestBuy website earlier reading post after post about how fast the Tab S is, and then there was just one post talking about how laggy and stuttering it was. I thought, my god, xRev finally gave his BestBuy review! A 1 star review in a sea of 5 star feedback.
The Tab S is an amazing piece of hardware held back only by Touchwiz and in part what I believe are security protocols they implement (you are aware Touchwiz implements security right?). Regardless, most folks love Touchwiz and most people is who Samsung cares about.
P.S., xRev, I think you're lost. Shouldn't you be cheerleading over at the Asus website? And oh, the javascript thread? I won that debate. As soon as you started calling names and using contradictory "evidence" it was over.
Yay Tab S!
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Using Chrome I haven't had any noticeable issues browsing
Edit: also can't forget the great battery life I have gotten so far on 10.5
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Thanks, yep its a great tablet.
I'm just curious. Why does a person who clearly hates the Tab S and considers it "abysmal" spend so much time in this forum? Why not just return it and go to the forum of the tablet they love? I don't think I would keep a $500 tabĺet I thought was terrible.
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What an self-aborted, arrogant comment. Who do you think you are? Are you better than the average consumer because you have an XDA account?
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Lol, WHAT?!
I sing the praises of the Tab S and discuss how the average consumer isn't bothered by the picky stuff we care about here at xda and somehow that makes me self absorbed? Sorry dude you lost me on that one.
@ Rev, do you own the Tab S? If so, why since you consider it abysmal? If not, why are you here?
If you read comments from actual owners at retail sites you will see that you are in a very small minority of those who consider this device "abysmal". Most feel this is the best tab they've ever owned. Oh well, as I said why don't you leave those of us who enjoy the fine Tab S alone and go back to your Asus forum?
WHY are you here?
Guys, it's bad enough that you both are ruining the discussion for the rest of us in one topic, but now you're ruining it in others. Neither of you is ever going to "win" this argument so either end it or take it somewhere else where the rest of us don't have to scroll through pages of this garbage.
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I wonder how the Tab S is selling? I'm sure it would be better if it hadn't followed so hard upon the heels of the Tab Pro. Has anyone heard any figures? I know Samsung's sales across the board have been down, in part because everyone is so broke out there.
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I wonder how the Tab S is selling? I'm sure it would be better if it hadn't followed so hard upon the heels of the Tab Pro. Has anyone heard any figures? I know Samsung's sales across the board have been down, in part because everyone is so broke out there.
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i think samsung hardly gives sales figures of their tablets if at all, but im assuming part of it could be because the availability of the tablet is not that wide yet at least here in the middle east
(P.s. i think the tab s series will turn their fortunes around in the tablet space for the better)
Anyone ever consider jumping ship to apple to end the crack flashing. I don't know if this is a problem only I deal with but every time I have an android phone, especially with the nexus, I feel compelled to flash sometimes multiple times a day. Think I have a problem
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Anyone ever consider jumping ship to apple to end the crack flashing. I don't know if this is a problem only I deal with but every time I have an android phone, especially with the nexus, I feel compelled to flash sometimes multiple times a day. Think I have a problem
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Blasphemy!!! I verbally and physically attack all friends who use and think iPhone's are superior to Android (good Android). I'm also a flashaholic...I've never considered jumping to iOS and never will...for me an iPhone is for old people who can't grasp technology and tween girls who think having an iPhone makes them "cool" lol.
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Blasphemy!!! I verbally and physically attack all friends who use and think iPhone's are superior to Android (good Android). I'm also a flashaholic...I've never considered jumping to iOS and never will...for me an iPhone is for old people who can't grasp technology and tween girls who think having an iPhone makes them "cool" lol.
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I know, i know. It's crazy talk. Thought has crossed my mind though.
You must be tripping...
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hockeyplayr said:
Anyone ever consider jumping ship to apple to end the crack flashing. I don't know if this is a problem only I deal with but every time I have an android phone, especially with the nexus, I feel compelled to flash sometimes multiple times a day. Think I have a problem
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Try it, but you know what's going to happen right? You will come back running lol
Lepa79 said:
Try it, but you know what's going to happen right? You will come back running lol
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No he won't. He'll feel all warm, cozy, protected, and fully satisfied under the all-knowing and all-satisfying blanket that is Apple.
Moderators. Please, close this thread.
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Moderators. Please, close this thread.
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Moderators cannot read every single thread. If you want to bring their attention to it, use the report button underneath post 1.
Had Nexus devices/HTCs/etc. Sold it to get an iPhone 6 (to stop my addiction). One month later, I've just sold the iPhone and about to buy a Nexus 6
Don't get me wrong, Apple do some stuff brilliantly (Touch ID is awesome!) but I just use Google's services too much
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Had Nexus devices/HTCs/etc. Sold it to get an iPhone 6 (to stop my addiction). One month later, I've just sold the iPhone and about to buy a Nexus 6
Don't get me wrong, Apple do some stuff brilliantly (Touch ID is awesome!) but I just use Google's services too much
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Welcome to the N6. Maybe a good opportunity to change your avatar
danarama said:
Welcome to the N6. Maybe a good opportunity to change your avatar
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Not got it yet, waiting on the buyer to pay! CPW have a good deal on at the moment so hoping to grab it this evening
Once I have it, I'll update everything accordingly
EDIT: Screw it - avatar changed!
EddyOS said:
Not got it yet, waiting on the buyer to pay! CPW have a good deal on at the moment so hoping to grab it this evening
Once I have it, I'll update everything accordingly
EDIT: Screw it - avatar changed!
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Heheh cool.
Oh hey by the way, I'm SUroot (AF) / rootSU (XDA) , if you remember me.
danarama said:
Heheh cool.
Oh hey by the way, I'm SUroot (AF) / rootSU (XDA) , if you remember me.
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Ahhhhh! Yes, I remember. How come you changed your name?
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Ahhhhh! Yes, I remember. How come you changed your name?
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People kept tagging me "SuperSU" in posts and people were apparently getting "confused". Plus I was a little bored of it anyway
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People kept tagging me "SuperSU" in posts and people were apparently getting "confused". Plus I was a little bored of it anyway
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Makes sense! Looks like I'm moving at the right time, Motorola have just dropped £80 off the N6 prices until June 30th (and CPW are even cheaper for the 64GB one)
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Makes sense! Looks like I'm moving at the right time, Motorola have just dropped £80 off the N6 prices until June 30th (and CPW are even cheaper for the 64GB one)
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Yes good timing!
Still full price in Play?
danarama said:
Yes good timing!
Still full price in Play?
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Yes, strangely enough, although someone said the US Play Store is discounted...
Never. I hate ios
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Yes, strangely enough, although someone said the US Play Store is discounted...
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That is odd. I preferred to get from Play this time round for warranty purposes. I'm not sure its worth the extra though