Not only is this a huge phone because it has a huge screen, Google decided to make the chin part of the phone bigger than it should be. I guess its to make the phone even to hold when you hold it horizontally? Anyway, I thought the advantage of moving the navigation buttons onto the screen was so that you didn't have to make room for buttons, but the chin bezel is big enough for buttons. Actually... now that I think about it, having a tiny chin area would look weird.
If the screen was 4.5" and the bezel was put to use, this would've been a perfect size for me!
Nevertheless, I will be getting this phone because my HD7 dies after sending a few texts.
Well understand that it was adapted from the LG Optimus G, so they probably just didn't rearrange the internals enough to get rid of the "chin". But yes, it is rather silly to get rid of physical buttons to save space, yet not actually remove the wasted space
Why..... Why did u need to make this thread for this...
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i actally like that large chin.
moving your thumb downwards feels odd and hurts after some time
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Why..... Why did u need to make this thread for this...
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i actally like that large chin.
moving your thumb downwards feels odd and hurts after some time
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Yeah personally I prefer it to be like this and have that "wasted" screen real estate because I prefer a smaller phone, so its like a 4.5" phone with the ability to display 720p in 4.7" people complain so much!
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that would be an absolute bit** for your thumb....
Huge screen? Please, I came from a Galaxy Note. And I loved the size of that thing.
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Huge screen? Please, I came from a Galaxy Note. And I loved the size of that thing.
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N4: Huge screen
Note: Gargantuan screen
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Huge screen? Please, I came from a Galaxy Note. And I loved the size of that thing.
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Why would you give up such a nice screen for nexus?
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It's possible Google/LG could've found a way to remove the "chin" on the device. What would you have been willing to give up for that, though? Would you have shrunken the battery? Would you have made the phone thicker? I'm just not sure I would want to sacrifice any of the phone's features over a chin that ultimately balances the phone's design out anyway.
And then The Chin leaves, and Conan takes its place. But all the sudden The Chin wants to come back and Conan can't be on tv for a while. Is that really what you want?
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Why would it? How would it be any different from another phone that has it's capacitive buttons there?
dont forget, the led notification light is there. so the big chin is not totally useless
I think is very useful to hold the phone when having a video chat for example, I use Skype a lot and was very annoying on the s3 where was really easy to press accidentally the buttons...
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Agreed.
Please post your opinion in one of the existing review threads, no reason to clutter this board up anymore.
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This is for chat about all sorts of accessories for the EVO Shift.
I just picked up a shift for my wife and got the pink case with the white back for it. Had some trouble getting it on because the snaps for the top of the front just did not want to snap. It was actually very frustrating but she loved it.
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kenvan19 said:
I just picked up a shift for my wife and got the pink case with the white back for it. Had some trouble getting it on because the snaps for the top of the front just did not want to snap. It was actually very frustrating but she loved it.
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I have the male version of that case and I like it so far, blue with the black back. Only complaint is it covers the caps and fn lights from showing, and it makes the top row of the keyboard cramped for me, but overall I like it and the look.
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I have the male version of that case and I like it so far, blue with the black back. Only complaint is it covers the caps and fn lights from showing, and it makes the top row of the keyboard cramped for me, but overall I like it and the look.
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Lol I had to look at her phone to see what you were saying about the lights, but you're right. I didn't even check and I gave the phone to my wife as a surprise so she didn't ever see it without the case so she didn't know there were lights. That is a bit frustrating.
Game Gripper for Shift??
It's pathetic really, one of the big things pushing me towards the epic, is the fact that they have the game gripper pad, I wonder if they will have it for the shift as well??
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It's pathetic really, one of the big things pushing me towards the epic, is the fact that they have the game gripper pad, I wonder if they will have it for the shift as well??
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Game gripper pad?
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Game gripper pad.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uGB43zHpAS4
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Game gripper pad.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uGB43zHpAS4
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I want 1!
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I would also get one, with snesoid and super-c... funn all day long.
Is it available for the Evo Shift already?
I could be wrong, but I'm pretty sure it is not.
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Game gripper pad.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uGB43zHpAS4
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That is pretty awesome, I'll have to get one as well.
I sent them an email asking about the Shift, I'll post it when I get a reply.
Does anybody know if there is a one piece body suit/glove for this phone. You know, one that doesn't allow the slider to move.
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I doubt it, I personally haven't seen anything like that for phones that have slide out keyboards. Not saying they don't exist, but I haven't seen one yet.
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Does anybody know if there is a one piece body suit/glove for this phone. You know, one that doesn't allow the slider to move.
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you mean like a pouch? I thought I saw some at Sprint. Maybe check Sprint.com
Body glove usually lags quite a bit, I love their cases, but if your an early adopter sometimes you have to wait a while, at least this has been my experience. I am currently planning on buy a zagg invisibleshield for my whole phone, probably the easy install one, its a little cheaper, and I had a full install for my moment and there was just too much too it for me to mess with it all, tiny pieces.
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That is pretty awesome, I'll have to get one as well.
I sent them an email asking about the Shift, I'll post it when I get a reply.
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Update?
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Update?
They did reply saying that they were planning on making one but an eta was not available. Their reply said to sign up for updates from their site.
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Is it the software's fault or the hardware's fault that it's so darn buggy?
I mean, single touch inputs are almost fine, but dual-touch inputs aren't. When one touch axis crosses another one's path, they kinda "melt" together. Why is this?
Is the Clearpad 2000 normally like this or did HTC somehow **** it up?
It's HW. If it was SW, it would obviously be fixed.
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It's HW. If it was SW, it would obviously be fixed.
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Darn it. I went from a crappy phone with buggy digitizer (X10 Mini) , to a good phone with a buggy digitizer (N1).
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Theshawty said:
Darn it. I went from a crappy phone with buggy digitizer (X10 Mini) , to a good phone with a buggy digitizer (N1).
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Whats wrong with the x10 mini? I liked it, and would like it way more then this n1. In fact, i own one. But i still have to use my n1.
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Whats wrong with the x10 mini? I liked it, and would like it way more then this n1. In fact, i own one. But i still have to use my n1.
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The screen size of 2.6 inches. Almost like I needed a magnifying glass for it.
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Theshawty said:
The screen size of 2.6 inches. Almost like I needed a magnifying glass for it.
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And you were the one telling me to put glasses on... Just use glasses then!
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And you were the one telling me to put glasses on... Just use glasses then!
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I have glasses already.
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Hmm. Change dpi then.
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This idea came about after my brother was held up at knife point for his Note II. He was just commuting home at night but thankfully nothing really bad happened to him.
I commute and I hate the idea of losing my new Note II. So, I modified my old wood covered planner by cutting out the paper layers to form a niche for the Galaxy Note II. I considered including the silicone casing to tighten secure the device into place.
I control the device with a smart watch like the old Sony Ericsson LiveView and my wireless stereo remote earphones. My main line is another common smartphone. The Note serves as my secondary line. I can quickly make calls, read & reply sms (pre composed) via the smart watch.
You just need to use the Note in safer places and not flaunt by using it while in the mod planner for long periods of time. It would also help that you install a screen dimmerv app so as the light will not to give away that you have the Note in it and keep your phone in discreet mode with just vibration alerts.
While most are flaunting this great device, it's less likely that the would-be robber will suspect that the Note is in the planner. The secondary phone is your "smoke-screen" device you will surrender.
In this way, there's no need to do any struggle especially when he has a gun pointed at you.
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This idea came about after my brother was held up at knife point for his Note II. He was just commuting home at night but thankfully nothing really bad happened to him.
I commute and I hate the idea of losing my new Note II. So, I modified my old wood covered planner by cutting out the paper layers to form a niche for the Galaxy Note II. I considered including the silicone casing to tighten secure the device into place.
I control the device with a smart watch like the old Sony Ericsson LiveView and my wireless stereo remote earphones. My main line is another common smartphone. The Note serves as my secondary line. I can quickly make calls, read & reply sms (pre composed) via the smart watch.
You just need to use the Note in safer places and not flaunt by using it while in the mod planner for long periods of time. It would also help that you install a screen dimmerv app so as the light will not to give away that you have the Note in it and keep your phone in discreet mode with just vibration alerts.
While most are flaunting this great device, it's less likely that the would-be robber will suspect that the Note is in the planner. The secondary phone is your "smoke-screen" device you will surrender.
In this way, there's no need to do any struggle especially when he has a gun pointed at you.
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Would have been great if he had one of the security apps that take a picture and send it to your email - like lookout and avast... Could have gotten a pic of the thief!
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The previuous post are shots after I managed to cut the inside of the planner. It took me 2 hours to cut and an overnight of drying out the Elmer's glue with a small paint brush on the interior side of the cut out edges.
Choose a planner/notebook that has flexi-band to keep it closed.
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Wouldn't the light from the screen give it away?
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Oh, I check the forum and we are all talking about gun control?
Sigh. Ok, back on topic - the screen light would give it away at night. I imply the screen filter to dim it down at 20%. I recommend that you put your browsers at negative or dark backgrounds. I guess you have a settings when you have it in there. It isn't going to be 100% elimination of light bouncing off the opposite page.
The point of going through this trouble is concealment of your device while you travel or commute. It's about an extra layer of precaution. Keeping it out of sight will somehow lessen the provocation of a hold-up. And in the event of a hold-up, be it with whatever threat of life, just give your cheap secondary phone.
There is no point of dying for something you can replace.
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Of course not in the dark. I meant at night in a lit place. The point is - concealment; stealth; secret; not obvious; discreet; hidden; disguised...
I put the Note II in the planner when I am traveling or commuting to another place. I remove the Note entirely from the planner without showing that I have taken it out for long use in a cafe, or safe public places. You can conceal this process of taking it out or putting it back in inside your bag.
When you do need to do something with the Note's UI, it should be brief enough and unnoticeable. Backing up to a wall is one way. With the first S Pen on a holder accessory, you would look like you're jotting down something.
Other than concealment, the planner keeps the Note damage safe from drops.
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Thread cleaned, back on topic please...
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... and my post about using a reading light was off topic?
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Mxyzptlk, yes, the reading light is plausible. I have one, but that would be attracting attention more. But I certainly can see the long time usage of this deception. Yes, I can do this too.
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Mxyzptlk, yes, the reading light is plausible. I have one, but that would be attracting attention more. But I certainly can see the long time usage of this deception. Yes, I can do this too.
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I was really thinking of using it only in situations where your handset's light would otherwise ruin the effect. But I can see the reading light drawing attention too. I guess it's use would have to be occasional and with a judgement call.
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My further development for the planner is to use a page and cut it exactly the Note II's screen profile and to cover the rest. I seem to be able to trigger the back and option capacitive buttons through the paper. The front paper can be held in place by using Blutack.
I still have 2 extra planners to experiment on, probably integrating the first S Pen with the holder accessory into the niche. Any further suggestions are appreciated.
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Wow dont get me wrong but where do you live that you have to travle like that but great idea It reminds me of the nook cases that look l Iike journals and books I love them I hope they make something like that for the note 2
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Damn. .. That's creative. But I shutter at the thought of having to go through these lengths.
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Damn, that's really unfortunate. My friend had his iPhone taken in the middle of the day. The guy asked if he could make a call, then walked out of the store, and when my friend followed him, he said he had a knife and to walk the other way.
I understand where you're coming from with this mod, but in all honesty, the best way to prevent getting into a situation like this is to be smart. Of course I don't know the full story, but my advice to anyone is keep your phone concealed whenever you can and be mindful of your surroundings. May seem paranoid (Hey, I'm kinda tall for my age but I'm also pretty skinny), but I'm always watching around me for anything/one suspicious - especially when walking down a dark/sketchy side street.
Glad your brothers safe though. Situations like this can turn ugly fast.
I still have my old HTC Amaze 4G, so I'm working on finding a VNC server app for my Note II and a client for my Amaze, and then simply tethering my Amaze to my Note. Then I can leave the Note in my pocket connected to my headphones, and control it with my Amaze.
Allan, what does VNC stand for? I was thinking about doing some remote interface contro
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Chris82o, even first world countries aren't immune to robberies. I opt to be safer and without fear of losing an expensive device.
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SwiftLegend, thanks. I do the same defensive precautions. This concealment is another layer. I wish for an E-ink version to kill off the strong light.
Anyway, i got some new ideas for the 2 extra planners I have. I will post them soon.
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I watched the whole presentation again this year, I'm mainly tempted by the updated gear 2 and the camera. Any one else?
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nope, the xperia Z2 looks much better, honestly.
The new S5 is such a huge disappointment.
Samsung has, really, be come like Apple. Peddling the same thing every year with minor enhancements
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Still haven't seen anything to take me away from the x. Surprised actually.
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Samsung S5 is old people phone Private mode, kids mode for your grandchildren Camera sticking out OLD, but not for huge Nokia camera + backside looks like old case, that was attracting to the eyes and a HEART MONITOR? Why? Old people will really like that, phone + heart monitor, 2 in 1
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I watched the whole presentation again this year, I'm mainly tempted by the updated gear 2 and the camera. Any one else?
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No. The S5 still has Samsung's Touchwiz monstrosity and it still looks a bit cheap. The camera does look amazing, I'll give it that. But after having the Moto X running (mostly) stock Android, I can't imagine going back to a skin like Touchwiz.
Whenever I had an s4 I just hit it with cm, we'll have to see if developers can use the fingerprint hardware
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No. It has TouchJizz, ugly dimpled back, 5.1" screen, and physical navigation buttons.
The battery size is attractive, I must admit.
F*** the s5.... I agree with the new z tho that things nice but I'd rather keep my X
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My initial impression of it is not good, but I'll wait for reviews and a chance to play with one before making final judgement.
The Z2 blows the S5 out of the water.
Nothing Samsung has tempts me (awful company).
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What he said.
Are you kidding? It's bigger and uglier than the s4, the stock ROM is supposedly 8gb, there's no innovation, the fingerprint scanner is basically unusable with one handed usage, still uses a pentile screen, new touchwiz looks as bad if not worse than the old one etc.
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Whenever I had an s4 I just hit it with cm, we'll have to see if developers can use the fingerprint hardware
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Good luck with Knox.
Not even in the least. If anything, a terrible phone like that makes me love my X even more.
It reminds me of a Note.
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I don't see anything coming out or announced that would make me leave my x this year.
I would be more tempted to check out a new iPhone than anything Samsung is putting out these days. I just can't stand the look of their phones anymore. I had an S3 and the S5 looks pretty much the same in terms of design. same dumb home button, same obnoxious backlit buttons, same clusterfudge of features that do nothing for me and never will.
Its gonna take a really really great phone to get me to throw away my custom made, beautiful piece of technology.
So it looks like the Note 4 won't bend like a fork...awesome! Can't wait for mine to arrive.
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lol why would you put a fork there? It would hurt
Honestly.. Only an idiot would carry a phone like this in their back pocket with or without a case. Jmho though.
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Honestly.. Only an idiot would carry a phone like this in their back pocket with or without a case. Jmho though.
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Honest question. What's wrong with no case? Is it fragile?
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So it looks like the Note 4 won't bend like a fork...awesome! Can't wait for mine to arrive.
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I feel quite relieved to see that video, but want to see tests by people out there too (and want to put a sock in Bendgaters).
Apple needed to justify there poor design so tried to take some heat away and mock Sammy for a gap which I may add is on most phones to allow for glass to fit in between the frame. Good to see Samsung showing the phone is of high build quality and proving it scientifically. Apple messed up but will never admit it as well.as all the isheeps. I love my Z2 but isheeps are very worrying people. Almost like a cult.
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Honestly.. Only an idiot would carry a phone like this in their back pocket with or without a case. Jmho though.
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lol why is someone an idiot for using a phone as it was intended. Phones are designed for this kind of abuse. Just because the iPhone is poorly designed, doesn't mean all phones are. I don't put my phone in my back pocket, but tons of people do and their phones don't bend.
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Honest question. What's wrong with no case? Is it fragile?
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Nothing, as long as you're not a klutz Phones are not designed with cases in mind.
Why would you put ur phone in ur back pocket? That makes no sense. Don't wear jeans that crush ur nuts.
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Well I'm 6.3 265lbs.. Case or not the Note4 is NOT designed for me to sit on it.
EDIT: People can say it's made to take it.. It'll be fine.. But when it breaks it's MY money that has to go for a replacement.
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Well I'm 6.3 265lbs.. Case or not the Note4 is NOT designed for me to sit on it.
EDIT: People can say it's made to take it.. It'll be fine.. But when it breaks it's MY money that has to go for a replacement.
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Okay, you're right in your case.