Screen type, size and resolution seem to be the crucial discerning factor for mobile phones. the Note 2 stepped up its size, and was an even bigger success than the Note 1. So should the next Note step up to a 6-inch screen ?
+1 Yes or -1 No?
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It should be pocket size.
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Yes, but only if the phone size stays the same
Well only if it has flexible screen because the galaxy S IV its coming 5" flexible super Amoled HD 440 ppi and I think that it's pretty hard to beat that since where are you gonna put the Spen with a flexible screen so I guess my next device its gonna be SIV
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No please, if i want a bigger screened note i'll buy a 7".
Yes because being that much bigger won't matter much to me at all. This phone fits in my pocket with room to spare let's fill it up
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If it has no bezel at all, then yeah, I might just be able to use it with one hand. which is where my limit lies.
k!DDa said:
Yes, but only if the phone size stays the same
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This might actually work. Starting out with the Note 2 and sacrificing the SAMSUNG logo at top, and making the bottom homescreen button much narrower.
Edit: Come to think of it. It is not actually a (secret) 4-way navigation button, right? I actually can't tell from the feel of it....
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This might actually work. Starting out with the Note 2 and sacrificing the SAMSUNG logo at top, and making the bottom homescreen button much narrower.
Edit: Come to think of it. It is not actually a (secret) 4-way navigation button, right? I actually can't tell from the feel of it....
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Wait ... Samsung... sacrificing their logo...? That's like asking apple to stop with their lawsuits.
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I took a ruler across my Notes screen and 6 inches of screen will be a tight fit.
If the physical button is made into capacitive doesn't count as that's not part of the screen.
I think the Current Note/Note 2 should not get any bigger in total physical size as that would go too much into tablet territory.
A 6 inch screen in my opinion would be the absolute max I would like to see this phone go to. Any bigger and I wont buy it.
I dont mind if the machine keep the same size as 3.2 x 5.8 inch, and screen is 6 inch, it should be able to fit the 6 inch in if it is kind of frameless.
It is possible.
But seems better if keep the screen as 5.3 inch size, and decrease the overall of the machine size to something like GS3.
NutZInTheHead said:
I took a ruler across my Notes screen and 6 inches of screen will be a tight fit.
If the physical button is made into capacitive doesn't count as that's not part of the screen.
I think the Current Note/Note 2 should not get any bigger in total physical size as that would go too much into tablet territory.
A 6 inch screen in my opinion would be the absolute max I would like to see this phone go to. Any bigger and I wont buy it.
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Here are a few photos to get an idea of a 6-inch phone. In fact, on second thought, a surface-like touch-keyboard should be built into the cover.
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Actually I do believe a 6-inch Samsung phone will be coming by the end of 2013. But this is pure speculation based on the rate at which Samsung churns out phone-models. It is harder for Samsung to make a 6" phone, b/c big high quality, high res screens are more complicated to make and because they break easier. Samsung has unprecedented brand value, and as such they fare better making no product (i.e. devices which never see the public eye) rather than a disastrous product with lots of bad press.
Would I want one? Perhaps, after I have watched many youtube videos and read reviews with real-life photos.
Rumor: 6.3-inch Samsung Galaxy Note 3 tipped for 2013
Samsung‘s stylus-enabled “phablets” are set to get even bigger, sources in South Korea claim, with the Galaxy Note III tipped to have a whopping 6.3-inch display when it arrives in 2013.....
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http://www.slashgear.com/6-3-inch-samsung-galaxy-note-3-tipped-for-2013-13260736/
And a hint at a future Spen
bloodyduke said:
Rumor: 6.3-inch Samsung Galaxy Note 3 tipped for 2013
http://www.slashgear.com/6-3-inch-samsung-galaxy-note-3-tipped-for-2013-13260736/
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Amazing
But I guess its toooooooo big for a phone!
I remember when NOTE was released and I wondered if I should really buy it. I went to the store, checked it out and felt comfortable with it for daily use coz I could put it in my pocket and still use it as a 'phone'. BUT 6.3" I dunno! Maybe that's the end of the line for me!
LOL samsung should be crazy to put 6"+ screen PHONE unless its border-less with no keys, just whole screen .. yeah that would be cool :good:
-1 Samsung should focus more on productivity and entertainment for the next generation of the note. Even more processing power, more ram for another level of multitasking, more focus on the camera and photography features(which I doubt will happen because of the galaxy camera). The s pen of the note 2 was greatly improved upon but I feel that even more improvements can be add to the s pen. If they do decide to enlarge the screen, 5.7 should be the MAX!
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Amazing
But I guess its toooooooo big for a phone!
I remember when NOTE was released and I wondered if I should really buy it. I went to the store, checked it out and felt comfortable with it for daily use coz I could put it in my pocket and still use it as a 'phone'. BUT 6.3" I dunno! Maybe that's the end of the line for me!
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From a psychological perspective the screen specs just have to have at least a 6 in them. Few would upgrade otherwise. Note = Screen. Case in point: apples product line and the journalistic endnotes they receive
I am pretty convinced that Sammy will go the way of virtual Android Homebutton in their new Note. Hate it or love it. And it will be pretty soon: Q2/Q3 2013
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Many of us are probably due to replacing the N1. It's turning 2 years old, people love buying phones this season, and ICS-friendliness could be a factor.
The Galaxy Nexus is the default choice for many N1 owners, but the latest Nexus doesn't feel like the Nexus One before (a no brainer choice).
I mean, here are some advantages of the Galaxy S II over GNex:
Possible big price and availability advantage
Full RGB vs. Pentile
microSD card
more hand- and pocket-friendly dimensions and weight
8mp + 2mp vs. 5mp + 1.2mp cameras
ARM Mali-400 MP vs. PowerVR SGX540
Gorilla Glass vs. "Fortified Glass"
Due to current huge market share, GS2 has many available accessories and strong support (despite being new, they have almost as many threads in their xda subforum as what we have here for N1)
It gets more complicated. The GS2 may be an easy choice for some, but having hardware buttons can be a deal breaker. Having those physical buttons can make the device inferior/obsolete. Are the buttons that big of a deal?
Thoughts?
Surprisingly, it seems that the galaxy nexus's screen will render text better than the GS2 even with its pentile disadvantage, so I wouldn't consider that a negative. Obviously we'll have to see when the phones are in people's hands though.
I'm going with a galaxy nexus, mainly because google remembered one of the most important things from the N1-the trackball notification light. It's on the same place on the galaxy nexus as it was on the N1, though it's obviously missing the trackball
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To be honest, all of my gripes with the nexus S were fixed with this-no more cheap plastic back, *hopefully* decent camera and video drivers, HDMI output, storage space (only somewhat though-no SD isn't ideal but 32gb is the max this would hold anyway), and a notification light. I couldn't care less about the processor and gpu being weaker so long as it delivers a consistent and smooth experience.
And one more benefit to using a phone that doesn't have a strong market share-you won't be using the same phone as everyone else
Also, buttons aren't making your device obsolete if you pick a GS2. I'm playing around with the SDK port on my N1 and the only difference with the new setup on buttonless 4.0 devices is that long-pressing home has turned into its own button, the menu button is now an on-screen button (represented by a vertical ...) that appears on one of the action bars, and the search button has disappeared. On devices with buttons, the ... button in an app disappears and is toggled by the traditional menu button, and long-pressing home will bring up the recent apps. This is the best they could do without fragmenting legacy devices.
I've got the N1 and I'm on TMo. I can't stress enough how aggravated I am that Verizon gets the Galaxy Nexus first! The TMo version BETTER be right behind it, as far as release date!
Here's my Win/Lose breakdown of The Galaxy Nexus vs. the Galaxy S II
* (GSII Win) Going with the OMAP4460 on the GN was a total 'WTF' for me. Almost a deal breaker.
* (GN Win) With a 4.5" screen, the GSII has only 800x480 rez!! That's the same rez as my N1 now with only a 3.7" screen! Not even a kick-up to 960x540! Unfortunately this is a deal-breaker for me.
* (GN Win) Though the Galaxy Nexus has a lower megapixel rating, it's got the zero-lag shutter and supposedly better low-light capability. As well, it shoots full 1080p/30fps.
* (GN Win) The GN being Pentile screen becomes a moot point when you factor in the 1280x720 at whatever ridiculously high dpi.
* (GN Win) I agree with OJ, having the LED back is great!
* (GN Win) It's got the NFC Chip. I just recently read that NJTransit is going to be supporting Google Wallet at a bunch of stations and buses. This is great for me.
* (GN Win) it's got a Barometer chip! A Google Dev cleared up the reasoning behind the baromter...Faster and more accurate GPS lock!
* (GN Win) It's got ICS pre-loaded and it's a Google phone. So it's got the new OS and it'll be the first to get all the updates/fixes.
The Galaxy Nexus is top of my (very short) list as far as choices for my next phone, but because they pulled back the reins on the CPU and are coming out on VZW first...I'll be keeping my eyes open for what all comes out on the market while I wait for a TMo version.
If you look at the press release for the Verizon GN and the Droid RAZR, you'll notice that the RAZR's press release uses the word "verizon exclusive" multiple times and the nexus's press release has no mention of the word "exclusive" anywhere. Don't get your hopes down until they announce actual, final availability.
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****, of all the stuff ive seen, i missed that. Its a done deal now for me.
Galaxy Nexus, because it's a Nexus.
Simple, isn't it?
One big advantage is in my opinion is "fastboot oem (un)lock", ok other vendors also offer this unlock but not the re-lock
And I love that Screen (actual ppi is higher than SGS2)...
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Galaxy Nexus, because it's a Nexus.
Simple, isn't it?
One big advantage is in my opinion is "fastboot oem (un)lock", ok other vendors also offer this unlock but not the re-lock
And I love that Screen (actual ppi is higher than SGS2)...
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Only a small small small minority of Nexus One users can successfully fastboot-oem-lock. In fact if you wish to take your phone back for warranty repair, one of the phones with a one click root is a far better option.
I think the camera is a let down for me I was hoping samsung pushed a new lens for better quality pictures. Also the non gorilla glass might suck if you dont take care of the device built quality looks to be the same as the GSII.
I sold a 10.1" asus (tf101) transformer to buy my N4 figuring the phone could double as a tablet and so far, it's doing the job; better, if anything (It hasn't creashed yet!).
The N4 screen is obviously physically smaller but screen resolution is practically the same @ 1280x768 vs. 1280x800, so I simply hold the N4 closer to my eyes assisted as necessary by reading glasses. i'm aged 54 and wouldn't have required those in my 30s. There is also the option of plugging-in to a TV or monitor via the slimport adaptor.
of course my fingers now place a proportionately larger fingerprint on the touchscreen requiring a more delicate touch than with the 10" screen, but i use a BT mouse and keyboard when precise work is needed. Coupled with the DroidEdit app, I can finally use an android device as a productivity tool.
My asus had better battery life than the N4 but i've bought an Anker 10,00mAh portable charger to keep it going practically indefinitely.
finally I use an app called "screen rotation" to auto-rotate the Home screen, just like my old asus, so that i can use the phone entirely in landscape orientation while mounted on a stand.
when i sold the asus I kept my 7" blackberry playbook as a fallback but even that isn't getting much use now.
what else can a tablet do that the N4 can't?
I still prefer using my Nexus 7 to my Nexus 4 for most tasks... It's really inexplicable, technically the N4 is better in every way, the screen is better, the CPU is faster, the GPU is more powerful, they have similar battery life.... But somehow I just prefer working on a physically larger screen.
Then again, maybe I'm just stupidly fussy. Obviously, I can and do use my N4 for everything I'd use the 7 for, I don't always have the 7 with me...
i haven't touched my N7 since i got my N4, damnit google lol
If my phone had a 10" screen and a hot pluggable keyboard like my Transformer Prime, sure I'd ditch the tablet. All kidding aside, no way will a tiny handheld phone replace my 10" tablet.
I can't see my N4 replacing the iPad, the screen is too small so I have to focus more when I do stuff on the phone than I do on the tablet (I mostly do SSH and some light surfing).
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I can't see my N4 replacing the iPad, the screen is too small so I have to focus more when I do stuff on the phone than I do on the tablet (I mostly do SSH and some light surfing).
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screen too small? not if you're wearing magnifying glasses and you have it <8" from your eyes. it looks like a 42" TV!
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i'm used to viewing upclose now and do prefer it over the heft of my old asus.
i'm also finding my igo stowaway BT keyboard preferable to the transformer detachable keyboard for similar reasons.
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screen too small? not if you're wearing magnifying glasses and you have it <8" from your eyes. it looks like a 42" TV!
i'm used to viewing upclose now and do prefer it over the heft of my old asus.
i'm also finding my igo stowaway BT keyboard preferable to the transformer detachable keyboard for similar reasons.
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How do you hold it 8" away from your face whilst using a keyboard comfortably though?
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How do you hold it 8" away from your face whilst using a keyboard comfortably though?
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you don't actually need it that close. i was making the point that apparent screen size is contingent on distance from the viewer.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vh5kZ4uIUC0
i was using my mouse and keyboard on a train last week with the N4 propped-up on the keyboard's stand and wearing +1.5 reading glasses, it was very usable.
I have a Nexus 7 and I use it for any extended period of reading or whatnot. It has a much better battery than my Nexus 4.
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I have a Nexus 7 and I use it for any extended period of reading or whatnot. It has a much better battery than my Nexus 4.
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i don't doubt it.
but why take 2 bottles into the shower?
What else can a tablet do that your n4 can't?
It gives you the comfort to sit back relax and enjoy it (the tablet), all in one package - without the hassle of switching between using your fingers and a bluetooh mouse (???????) On a tiny device.
If you must only have one device then I guess an n4 can be productive. However productivity on a tablet is much better.
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Tablets can switch user without mods
Tablets have a different UI without mods
Tablets can run different apps without mods
However, if you are planning to root&tweak, the only difference will be hardware really
Yeah i had a nexus 7 and sold it along with my old phone to fund the purchase of the n4, very happy with the n4, but i'll probably pick up another n7 or its successor in the summer as for watching video/browsing the web the bigger size is much nicer..
beegbear said:
What else can a tablet do that your n4 can't?
It gives you the comfort to sit back relax and enjoy it (the tablet), all in one package - without the hassle of switching between using your fingers and a bluetooh mouse (???????) On a tiny device.
If you must only have one device then I guess an n4 can be productive. However productivity on a tablet is much better.
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Has anyone made a scaled photo of what the Nexus 5 would look like next to the Nexus 4?
I'm curious about the size difference. It should be possible to do since we know the basic dimensions, even though the phone hasn't been released yet.
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Has anyone made a scaled photo of what the Nexus 5 would look like next to the Nexus 4?
I'm curious about the size difference. It should be possible to do since we know the basic dimensions, even though the phone hasn't been released yet.
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Based on the dimensions, it's slightly smaller than the N4, but you can't really notice the difference
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I love how people complains about 4.7" display being too small and going for the 5" display Nexus 5 which is nearly the exact same size when you compared the screen dimensions.
I love how people complains about the Nexus 5 with 5" display is going to be too big, even though its nearly the exact same size as the N4.
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I love how people complain about 4.7" display being too small and going for the 5" display Nexus 5 which is nearly the exact same size when you compared the screen dimensions.
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It's actually a marked improvement over 4.7", a 6.4% increase in screen real estate.
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It's actually a marked improvement over 4.7", a 6.4% increase in screen real estate.
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I know. It'll help offset some of the navbar, but overall my point is having 4.7" screen is not that bad.
In the original leaked photo, the new Nexus simply looks bigger.
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It's closer to the camera that took the photo and is held up more perpendicular rather than slanted, ofcourse it will look bigger.
eksasol said:
I love how people complains about 4.7" display being too small and going for the 5" display Nexus 5 which is nearly the exact same size when you compared the screen dimensions.
I love how people complains about the Nexus 5 with 5" display is going to be too big, even though its nearly the exact same size as the N4.
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Yeah, compared my GNex to a S4's screen the other day, even at 4.67", the difference wasn't that much. Wished the N5's screen size was closer to the G2's
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It's closer to the camera that took the photo and is held up more perpendicular rather than slanted, ofcourse it will look bigger.
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Even after taking that into consideration, it still looks bigger to me. It doesn't matter to me anyways, it's just a curiosity thing.
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Based on the dimensions, it's slightly smaller than the N4, but you can't really notice the difference
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this dimensions are not correct ... from the cases that people received it is clearly bigger than n4..
see pictures here .. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2481441&page=2
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this dimensions are not correct ... from the cases that people received it is clearly bigger than n4..
see pictures here .. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2481441&page=2
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Great post, thanks!
I guess this answers my question, and I'm glad to see I wasn't imagining things
This is the case I ordered, except in white. Nexus 5 is definitely bigger.
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this dimensions are not correct ... from the cases that people received it is clearly bigger than n4..
see pictures here .. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2481441&page=2
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If the Nexus 5 is that much bigger than the 4, and the leaked images are correct i can't see how it will only have a 5" screen, especially with such small bezels. I know what the docs say, but things just don't seem to add up to me.
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I know what the docs say, but things just don't seem to add up to me.
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I'm expecting the Nexus 5 to be somewhere around the size of the Galaxy S4, since that phone has a 5" screen. I have plenty of friends with S4's, and their screens seem way bigger than that of my Nexus 4.
The bigger the better, I simply can't wait to get this phone.
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I'm expecting the Nexus 5 to be somewhere around the size of the Galaxy S4, since that phone has a 5" screen. I have plenty of friends with S4's, and their screens seem way bigger than that of my Nexus 4.
The bigger the better, I simply can't wait to get this phone.
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I agree it should like like this. there's a review on youtube of one of the N5 cases and the S4 fits the N5 case perfectly aside from the holes
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I agree it should like like this. there's a review on youtube of one of the N5 cases and the S4 fits the N5 case perfectly aside from the holes
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Awesome post man!
After doing a search on youtube for this topic, the first video I clicked showed what you described exactly!
I am so stoked. The S4 is probably the perfect size phone for me, and to find out the Nexus 5 is similar has got me very excited. Thanks again for your response!
The dimensions being leaked show the nexus 5 to be about 4 millimeters taller than the nexus 4. Kind of sucks, all the rumors stated the N5 was going to have smaller dimensions all around than the N4. Phones are getting too big...
http://www.theverge.com/2013/10/28/5039968/nexus-5-specs-leaked-by-canadian-carrier-wind-mobile
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It's actually a marked improvement over 4.7", a 6.4% increase in screen real estate.
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13.2% increase in screen area. You have to square it. (assuming length/width proportions remain the same).
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The dimensions being leaked show the nexus 5 to be about 4 millimeters taller than the nexus 4. Kind of sucks, all the rumors stated the N5 was going to have smaller dimensions all around than the N4. Phones are getting too big...
http://www.theverge.com/2013/10/28/5039968/nexus-5-specs-leaked-by-canadian-carrier-wind-mobile
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Yeah. I'm pretty disappointed in this. Now there's really not much incentive for me to switch from my S4...the phones are the same size, after all, and mine has a bigger battery.
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Based on the dimensions, it's slightly smaller than the N4, but you can't really notice the difference
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ERM, how can a perpendicular device be one size at the top and another at the bottom?
You also have the N4 being taller when we know it is in fact shorter than the N5.
Did you get a child to measure this or something?
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Ok, Most concepts are FAKE as the following one is. But what do you think about our next Best friend being curved:cyclops:..
I kinda felt blue when saw that but don't know what the general acceptance will be.
http://www.phonearena.com/news/New-Google-Nexus-6-concept-takes-a-colorful-curved-approach_id52110
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That's actually pretty slick looking.
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Won't be called nexus 6 it will most likely be called nexus 5 2014
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Won't be called nexus 6 it will most likely be called nexus 5 2014
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It depends on whether Google pays to use that licensed name or not
lets discard the idea that the name is related to size.
Also, I would say that our current Nexus 5 is a very 2014 device since released very late on 2013 (the first nexus 7 was release on July 2012 and 2nd, July 2013).
NO thanks, I do not like curved phones.
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NO thanks, I do not like curved phones.
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Agreed I'd rather have a flat phone than curved but enough people do it such as apple it will be caught on like how people adapted to windows 8
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Curved? No thanks.
Also not a fan of Windows 8 GUI and navigation style, and still use Windows 7 because it does what I need it to.
Go figure.
What would I want in a Nexus 6/Nexus 5 gen. 2? New high-end CPU/GPU, more RAM I suppose, higher MP camera. You know, that sort of thing. Ooh, root and SU option on stock Android? :laugh: :highfive:
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Curved? No thanks.
Also not a fan of Windows 8 GUI and navigation style, and still use Windows 7 because it does what I need it to.
Go figure.
What would I want in a Nexus 6/Nexus 5 gen. 2? New high-end CPU/GPU, more RAM I suppose, higher MP camera. You know, that sort of thing. Ooh, root and SU option on stock Android? :laugh: :highfive:
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Im guessing this: 1440P display, 64 bit cpu (not sure exactly), 3gb ram, 13mp camera with ois, android 5.0 or 4.5 w/art as stock & 64 bit support, usb 3.0 (really hope this is in).
Oh, and broken SU...
Nexus devices are already kind of a niche product, it would be stupid to make it either curved or any larger than 5 inches, both of those categories are in the niche categories themselves.
Looks cool but unstable on a table. Needs to be curved the other way IMHO
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It depends on whether Google pays to use that licensed name or not
lets discard the idea that the name is related to size.
Also, I would say that our current Nexus 5 is a very 2014 device since released very late on 2013 (the first nexus 7 was release on July 2012 and 2nd, July 2013).
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don't forget that the nexus 4 was 4.7 inches. they could use the nexus 5 name and keep increasing the size in different, smaller, increments.
Enddo said:
don't forget that the nexus 4 was 4.7 inches. they could use the nexus 5 name and keep increasing the size in different, smaller, increments.
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For me 5" inch is the perfect screen size, both in the hand and pocket.
Waiting to get any curved phone into my hand already before I could tell I like it or not ^^
gee2012 said:
For me 5" inch is the perfect screen size, both in the hand and pocket.
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there are certain things like music controls and torch controls and such that i need access to with one hand. but anytime i am actually zero'd in on my smartphone, i am using both hands, so i tend to prefer the bigger screens. i haven't quite figured out what my limit is on screen size
3CH0T3CH said:
Curved? No thanks.
Also not a fan of Windows 8 GUI and navigation style, and still use Windows 7 because it does what I need it to.
Go figure.
What would I want in a Nexus 6/Nexus 5 gen. 2? New high-end CPU/GPU, more RAM I suppose, higher MP camera. You know, that sort of thing. Ooh, root and SU option on stock Android? :laugh: :highfive:
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I agree with you mate forget about the curved screen and concentrate on the rest of the specs like memory capacity for instance 32/64gb built in 3 or 4gb ram better CPU /GPU
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Does no one remember that the nexus S was curved. Shape wise, it was nice to hold and pocket. The only thing was the earpiece could be a little uncomfortable as the edge pressed against your ear more, but that is solvable. Of course, the screen was flat and only the body curved.
Some advantages are: placing it on tables etc mean little chance of scoring or scratching the screen; also rear facing speakers are either up face down, or not in contact with the surface face up.
PS the issue with the nexus s was Samsung's cheap, plastic build quality and feel. But the shape was good
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biscuitownz said:
NO thanks, I do not like curved phones.
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Curved phone worked well on the lg flex. T-Mobile showed me the flex he had it in his pocked as its not on sale until next week. The phone is huge! But because of the curve and it really wasn't burdensome. I think from here on out curved phones should be a must for phablets
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No curved phone please. Flexible is another thing but for stiff curved I cannot think any preferable reason.
I will be so upset if the make it curved.
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Trying to pander to the Samsung crowd?
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Galaxy S5 has leaked today, a few hours from the UNPACKED event. This will give you an idea of what to expect at the event today.
Not much has changed from S4 in terms of design though, which is a disappointment. And it still looks like it's made out of some type of plastic and not even faux leather!
The UI is a little bit different and is much flatter.
The camera is 16MP. It is yet to be seen if it's the ISOCELL tech. Also, UHD recording is present.
According to calculations done by somebody, the battery is 2800 MAh, and it looks just the same as the one on the Galaxy Round.
There is also a Fingerprint scanner on-board, possibly only a Swipe type which is located on the home button.
Menu key has been replaced with multitask key and there is a weird sensor near the camera flash (iris scanner probably). EDIT: It is a Heart Rate Monitor
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If this is true, I am disappointed
That dotted back design is weird
rockyseenu said:
If this is true, I am disappointed
That dotted back design is weird
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It is disappointing to me too. I expected a radically changed design this time around.
It looks worse than Hyperglaze or Faux leather. And the white one looks like Styrofoam.
But maybe there will be a premium "Prime" version too. There are leaks about such a possibility.
system.img said:
It is disappointing to me too. I expected a radically changed design this time around.
It looks worse than Hyperglaze or Faux leather. And the white one looks like Styrofoam.
But maybe there will be a premium "Prime" version too. There are leaks about such a possibility.
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Hoping for the same dude. 8 hr 30 mins to go anyways
Hahahahahahaha...
It's getting worse from generation to generation. The charade to be something premium know looks really really cheap.
What do we say to the Galaxy S5? - Not this time Samsung...
Impala62 said:
Hahahahahahaha...
It's getting worse from generation to generation. The charade to be something premium know looks really really cheap.
What do we say to the Galaxy S5? - Not this time Samsung...
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They seem to be just throwing in a good SoC, Camera, display and bloatware and not bothering about the build quality!
I stuck with my phone (iPhone 4) since 2010. I really want a new device an I'm waiting for every press event from Samsung, Sony, Apple and others. But the leaked pictures are very disappointing. Again...
My preference is for the Note 3
That design team needs to be fired ASAP. I hope the press this time criticizes negatively Samsung with no mercy.
Ewwwww
Looks like a cheap bath mat you get in a hotel
Seriously ._. That's what it looks like ._. This is where I go hahaha Samsung you piece of crap with Knox and terrible ui lol can they not find ANY better styling!?!?!
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Samsung need to hire that Duarte guy from Google. His designs using budget material and costs are amazing. With Samsung's pockets and resources he could design something that would beat an iPhone or HTC in beauty and also have personality, while starting a new design language for future samsung devices.
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For me is good.. I'm looking for hardware improvments - design is last thing I will borther with..
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I'm a hardcore samsung fan, but this is ugly AF. Glad I got the Note 3 and didn't wait for this.
Why does the model says gt 00000
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This is one ugly ass phone, even though I'd stick it in a cover I would not be happy buying that phone. Was going to go from my sg3 to this but scratch that, next months HTC is what I'm looking at now.
How hard is it to look at a design or a prototype and see that it looks awful and start again?
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How hard is it to look at a design or a prototype and see that it looks awful and start again?
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this is a question that will never be answered. Some car designs for example are absolutely awful - who comes up with the designs and the fact they actually get mass produced is beyond me.
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That's a hell of an ugly phone
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More of the same. Feels like im reliving the Apple's Keynote Iphone announcements.
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Jiyeon90 said:
That's a hell of an ugly phone
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Lets just hope thats the "Standard" version and not the "Premium"
If there is any