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Hi everyone...
Just when I think no one helps eachother anymore, I am given new faith in humanity... let me explain..
I have been "**** on" many times in my life... little faith in people anymore... I mean, we live in a world where you can actually have CRAP physically mailed to someone annonymously (www.poopsenders.com a real site)... So I am very cautious of people, and I guess live a sort of cynical life...
Recently my family and I upgraded out previous generation phoens to Touch Pro variants (mostly Fuze's).. we sll got out phones preowned.. and most in less thant desirable shape.. one battery onyl held a charge for 12 hours max (instead of 2.5 days like out other ones on the same rom)... scratches... mis-matches stylus, etc...
Then klown_41143 posted that he recently upgraded his phone, and would offer his old accessories for free to anyone who wanted them... I was skeptical at first.. I mean, why woudl this guy jsut give this stuff for free (2 OEM batteries, 2 styluses, a battery cover and a a300 adaptor.... I thought it was a joke, or he would want something in return... So I follow the directions in the post... and I get a responce from klown_41143 .. He would be happy to send it all to me, free of charge.. I am still thinking it is some sort or scam, but I thank him...
Then this monday he sends me a tracking number.. I am suprised... I check it out.. looks legit.. I wait.. .and this morning I got the package... exactly as described.. I was shocked... Here is this guy I never met... don't even recall if I ever posted a reply to one fo his psots before or vice versa... Not only does he send me stuff he could sell on here to make a few $$$, he pays extra to send it priority mail so I get it quickly, and even get a tracking number for me... I am judt realyl grateful... I know, some used items that he has little to no use for, "big deal".. but it was more than that for me...
So basically, even though this guy is a Jr. member here, if you see a post or something, please as a favor for me, go out of your way to help this guy... I would personalyl apprecitate it.... thanks for reading all my babble...
My friend stole a 30 GB iPod.
poetryrocksalot said:
My friend stole a 30 GB iPod.
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But did he Robin Hood the whole thing on a forum? Kudos to the man
N1c0_ds said:
But did he Robin Hood the whole thing on a forum? Kudos to the man
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Nope he reverse-robinhooded that iPod. He stole from some kids and took it for himself.
poetryrocksalot said:
Nope he reverse-robinhooded that iPod. He stole from some kids and took it for himself.
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My step son accidently dropped his old 2nd generation iPod, it landed on the headphone jack and dislodged the jack. Of course no jack , no sound. This kid lives for his music, plays the guitar, loves garage band and thru working and saving for iTunes and downloading every CD I had , his Mother had and friends , had a iTunes library of over 3000 songs.
We all had a very tough financial year last year and didn't have lot of money , certainly not enough to buy the kids what they really wanted for Christmas. I felt so bad for my step son, that for Christmas, I wrapped my iPod Touch that I had gotten 2 years earlier when times were a lot better for us. He opened it for Christmas and was thrilled and so thankful even though it was 2 yrs old and all he got.
Last month he was at a party at his " friend's " house with other " friends ". Put his iPod down for a split second on a table while he talked to someone, turned around and it was gone. No one admitted taking it , it was just gone. He was just devastated, his prized possession.
My 8 year old in all his kindness gave him his shuffle until we can get him another music player.
Call your friend a flaming f**king, a**hole for me
denco7 said:
My step son accidently dropped his old 2nd generation iPod, it landed on the headphone jack and dislodged the jack. Of course no jack , no sound. This kid lives for his music, plays the guitar, loves garage band and thru working and saving for iTunes and downloading every CD I had , his Mother had and friends , had a iTunes library of over 3000 songs.
We all had a very tough financial year last year and didn't have lot of money , certainly not enough to buy the kids what they really wanted for Christmas. I felt so bad for my step son, that for Christmas, I wrapped my iPod Touch that I had gotten 2 years earlier when times were a lot better for us. He opened it for Christmas and was thrilled and so thankful even though it was 2 yrs old and all he got.
Last month he was at a party at his " friend's " house with other " friends ". Put his iPod down for a split second on a table while he talked to someone, turned around and it was gone. No one admitted taking it , it was just gone. He was just devastated, his prized possession.
My 8 year old in all his kindness gave him his shuffle until we can get him another music player.
Call your friend a flaming f**king, a**hole for me
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Wow, those are some great family values right here. You should be a proud father!
Some hot chick left her iPhone in the gas station right before me, and when I got done, I walked out to her and gave it to her. She gave me her number
denco7 said:
My step son accidently dropped his old 2nd generation iPod, it landed on the headphone jack and dislodged the jack. Of course no jack , no sound. This kid lives for his music, plays the guitar, loves garage band and thru working and saving for iTunes and downloading every CD I had , his Mother had and friends , had a iTunes library of over 3000 songs.
We all had a very tough financial year last year and didn't have lot of money , certainly not enough to buy the kids what they really wanted for Christmas. I felt so bad for my step son, that for Christmas, I wrapped my iPod Touch that I had gotten 2 years earlier when times were a lot better for us. He opened it for Christmas and was thrilled and so thankful even though it was 2 yrs old and all he got.
Last month he was at a party at his " friend's " house with other " friends ". Put his iPod down for a split second on a table while he talked to someone, turned around and it was gone. No one admitted taking it , it was just gone. He was just devastated, his prized possession.
My 8 year old in all his kindness gave him his shuffle until we can get him another music player.
Call your friend a flaming f**king, a**hole for me
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I really wanted to. But he was such a good friend, he was like there for me when I was a freshman with no friends. I felt betrayed by his ethics. I don't know what to think about him.
But I did tell that what he did was immoral and that he should have tried to return it. I also told him that I disapproved.
But as for the original poster, I was going to say that I couldn't believe klown did that for a stranger, and I felt something fishy was going on... I mean he should make the receiver pay for shipping atleast right?.
Can klown please step up and talk? Is he rich or something?
poetryrocksalot said:
I really wanted to. But he was such a good friend, he was like there for me when I was a freshman with no friends. I felt betrayed by his ethics. I don't know what to think about him.
But I did tell that what he did was immoral and that he should have tried to return it. I also told him that I disapproved.
But as for the original poster, I was going to say that I couldn't believe klown did that for a stranger, and I felt something fishy was going on... I mean he should make the receiver pay for shipping atleast right?.
Can klown please step up and talk? Is he rich or something?
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I donl;t know if he is rich.. but he is nice reguardless
There're still good and sharefull people living around us eventhough the capitalist education and social mind is injecting selfishness to all. I am not really surprised to see that klown_41143 gave them for free. Stuff doesn't mean a few $$$bucks for everyone
Wow... im kinda touched. First lemme say I do not wanna drag up OLD posts, but I wasn't aware this was here. Lol
For the record, I am by no means rich, wealthy or loaded. Lmao. Extra parts were just that, extra. And for the small lot of stuff it would have cost more to ship than it was worth. Free stuff to good ppl, yhats how I was raised and try to do my best to stick with that tradition. As far as the priority shipping, everyone hates waiting on anything. Free or other wise. I am very glad that the stuff went to good use to a good family. Keep ur eyez peeled for other "free stuff" posts by me, im all the time giving something away
Lol.
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Klown_41143 thank you for making this community a better place.... That was very, very nice of you.
Sent using two tin cans and some string.....
Babydoll25 said:
Klown_41143 thank you for making this community a better place.... That was very, very nice of you.
Sent using two tin cans and some string.....
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What a legend...
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Well played that man. The old philosophical debate is whether there are truly any altruistic deeds, but it's a step in the right direction at least. I always give away stuff i don't use, either to friends or charity shops. I've donated my entire book collection, designer clothes i've never worn, leftover PC hardware from upgrades etc. Right now i'm sitting on a Creative x-fi, OCZ Vertex and Nvidia 8800 GTX Ultra and an old copy of Win Vista. If i do the Sandybridge upgrade i've been considering i've basically got a spare 'puter. Decisions, decisions.
Anyway, it's nice to be nice!
I love my friend to death I really do, but to get him to think outside the box is impossible! I have a Droid X which I have mixed emotions on and was trying to have a conversation with him on the next phone to get. Knowing what was about ready to come out of his mouth I kept an open mind as I like Iphones, but I also like to keep my options open.
I was trying to tell him if the next Iphone that comes out doesn't have features that the newer phones are coming out with then Apple is going to seriously be behind the times. His answer to this? "Doesn't matter if the Iphone 5 has less features than the 4 because it will sell." I'm sorry, last time I checked I wasn't asking about a phone's sells I was asking about a phone that was packed with features. Then he starts to ramble about battery life and what isn't needed in a phone for a year or two down the line blah blah blah.
So thanks to him, I am probably not going to get a new phone EVER. Instead of talking me into a new Iphone, he has convinced me that all phones are complete and utterly useless.
I've learned to never ask an iPhone person for phone advice.
Next time he rambles, just let him go off and when he finishes, say, "Did you say something? I was too busy watching Transformers on my luxurious 4.3" screen to notice."
Lol. That reminds me of this video:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FL7yD-0pqZg
When I got sick of my 3gs I got an HTC Evo and tried to get my friend into android but it was impossible. Now over a year later he finally wants a Galaxy S 2!
I know people with iPhone's ... we don't really talk about phones much. We do our own thing and, when going out, focus on the drinking.
It is what it is.
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I came from an iPhone myself. I was an open minded iPhone user though. One day I decided to buy an Inspire and now I'll never go back. maybe he just needs to try one out?
iPhones are meh, but the iSack Grope looks decent as a media player.
That movie is hilarious!!
iPhone users will not accept that their behind the curve. No matter what though it will sell.
great movie
i know few people with iphones and they sat it fulfills their needs. they make phone calls, send sms and don't care
Did it hurt?
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martinflorek said:
great movie
i know few people with iphones and they sat it fulfills their needs. they make phone calls, send sms and don't care
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It fulfills their needs alright. Paying 500$ for a phone to send sms and do phonecalls. big win
mprou said:
It fulfills their needs alright. Paying 500$ for a phone to send sms and do phonecalls. big win
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i said them the same ...they payed like 750€
mprou said:
It fulfills their needs alright. Paying 500$ for a phone to send sms and do phonecalls. big win
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It can't even do that properly
the only thing i like about icrap i the sensitivity of the screen.
cool video, kinda reminds me of my friend. (buys an i phone being a sheep)
Learn from my mistake and never leave your Nexus 7 unattended.
Left my Nexus 7 on my chair at Starbucks and stepped away for a few seconds to throw trash away. Noticed in my peripheral view someone sitting down in my chair then immediately get up to head towards the door and my Nexus 7 in its sleeve was missing. Spun him around before he could make it out the door and snatched my Nexus 7 back which was hidden under his jacket under his left arm. It's like 90 degrees outside so the jacket was obviously suspicious.
Wow, at least you got it back. What did the person say when you snatched it back? Lastly, curious to know what city area this was in -
Taking care of your own device is your responsibility. But accidents and assholes appear everywhere. So, its a nice idea to install a reliable anti-theft app too.
RknDroidFreak said:
Taking care of your own device is your responsibility. But accidents and assholes appear everywhere. So, its a nice idea to install a reliable anti-theft app too.
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Definitely - there are many out there, but I would recommend this one : Cerberus Anti-Theft - excellent and fast response support from the developer too. Rooted device extra features, May also consider an application protection addon-app to protect it from being uninstalled.
Google Play link : (work friendly safe)
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.lsdroid.cerberus&hl=en
Developer's Site FAQ : (work friendly safe)
https://www.cerberusapp.com/help.php
If that was me, dude would have been getting a free ride to the hospital.
You shouldn't have worried, he would have seen the 1mm of screen lift and returned it.
I know things like this happen all the time, but when it happens to you it really kills your faith in people, eh...
I would have put that person through the door and waited for the police. I have Android Lost setup and I would love to see someone steal any of my devices.
You gotta tell us what the guy did. I would have taken him to the ground and called the police.
Regardless of where it happened you're going to run into thieves anywhere. Ironically, I always keep it with me except for that one time because the trash can was only steps/seconds away. Lesson learned that thieves eye your property and are quick when the opportunity arise. He said something to the effect that "he just sat down" (whatever) and was apologetic but probably not because he was sorry but because the incident attracted attention so there were eye witnesses and he was on camera so he probably realized he was better off scurrying off with tail between his leg rather than resist and wait for the police to show up. Get the feeling he's a seasoned Starbucks property snagger so he'll probably be back another day to target others. Thanks for the tips on the post-theft apps. Fortunately, I had pattern screen lock enabled to protect personal info/data and prevent unauthorized Google Play purchases.
If someone comes to your table asking for directions then puts a big map down on the table, they're after your phone, or your tablet, or whatever else is under the map. I've seen this scam worked in Starbucks.
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I hope you made a scene and made him very uncomfortable so he doesn't come back to the same Starbucks anytime soon. The Starbucks I frequent has the same regulars, we all visit at roughly the same hours, work from Starbucks, and we all look out for each other. What a scumbag, he knew what he was doing.
Don't leave your anything unattended.
Life lesson learned.
This is a good reason why it is always a good idea to install an anti theft app or some form of mechanism.
Makes me lose faith in humanity when I hear these stories.
This is why I'm always skeptical of people in general when I'm out in public. Being naive only gets you in odd positions.
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chlehqls said:
This is why I'm always skeptical of people in general when I'm out in public. Being naive only gets you in odd positions.
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Obviously we should all be hostile to each other because of the few.
I'll be a less paranoid and more outgoing person and risk losing those $$$. No one ever died losing 200$ or 1000$.
Dude you gotta be more careful. The Nexus 7 is so small you can just stick it in your pocket. That is what I did last night when I was at the movie theater watching the 2012 DCI Drumcorps show. It was almost 6 hours long so when I went to the bathroom I took my Nexus with me. Heck you could even tuck it under your arm if you had it in a case.
At least now you will be triple careful .... until the next time that is.
I have a friend who works at a local middle school here in Northern VA and the school tells all of the parents, "do not have your kid bring cellphone, games, tablets to school or if you do lock them up in your locker." They are routinely stolen and the parents come in complaining.
I bet he thought it was an iPad. Because the current Apple v Samsung trial has shown me stupid people think everything is an iPad.
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Obviously we should all be hostile to each other because of the few.
I'll be a less paranoid and more outgoing person and risk losing those $$$. No one ever died losing 200$ or 1000$.
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Funny story, when I first got my SGT7, i decided to walk down to a friend's house at night. I didn't pull the tab out of my pocket until I was almost to his house, but shortly after I pulled it out, some kid ran over to me pretending he had a gun. Turns out he thought I was someone else, we had our laughs, and he happened to also be heading to the same house as me
I would of held him in Starbucks waiting for police to arrive to arrest him. What he did was a crime. Took something that did not belong to him. He should be punished.
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You were very diplomatic.
All I can say is if it was me, it would have been his unlucky day!
Do you think the gear was worth it? I was really looking forward to getting it with my Note 3, pebble and SW2 is just stooping too low for my standards, but i read something about an ohmate smartwatch or something? Is it better or are you still keeping your galaxy gear?
Ofcourse it was. Have a read of the threads here
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The watch looks ugly! As a long term swype user I'm more interested by the software that nuance is putting on it
I had my doubts at first... although it really has become second nature to own a gear.
My rom aside, its a great handy tool.. it's more a luxury then a necessity, although a very nice one.
Having the ability to simply flick my wrist when a notification comes in to make a quick decision to ignore it or not doesn't sound like much, although if you receive as many as I do daily its a god sent. I have even found myself using the phone call features alot more then I originally thought..
I made my rom for further customization on the gear, mainly the use of custom widgets as clock faces.. if your into that kind of stuff there's a whole new world of possibility's. In saying that tho the stock/watchstyler faces are great, although they only kept me entertained for so long.
Overall, can you live without the gear.. sure you can.. could the gear be better ? sure it can.. Although for Samsungs first attempt for such a form factor I couldn't ask for much more without being greedy.. I'm really grateful my girl had bought me it, no regrets so far.
I will defiantly purchase the predecessor.
Let me try to provide you some insight here given that I have traveled the path you are now on. I too own a Note 3 an I purchased the Gear when it first came out. I kept it for 14 days and was so disgusted with its shortcomings that I parted with it once I learned that the Omata Smartwatch and Neptune Pine were coming out. However, I abandoned the Pine holdout after realizing how large the piece was and that it would be simply too large to wear on my risk. I walked away from the Omata after reading all of the posts from people who were complaining about the shoddy build and their failure to come up with a Companion application to allow the watch to act as a companion to the phone. Meaning your stuck with a sim card stand alone phone/watch that has a 1 and 1/2 inch screen as your dedicated phone. Go figure.
So, a friend of mine told me that I should go back to the Galaxy Gear but to customize it out by means of the XDA Developer Forum. I repurchased the Gear and then began teaching myself how to root and customize following the guidance provided by the forum members here. And trust me it was the best move I ever made!! First of all the build quality of the Gear is great. Samsung spared no expense in putting forth a superior piece of hardware. It was the software where the watch fell short. Well the guys here at XDA have over fixed that problem to the point that they have developed the watch to where it is a full-fledged mini-computer on your wrist. It is to the point that I find myself throughout the day relying on my Gear watch for notifications and emails more than my Note 3.
I most definitely wanted to purchase one of the other upcoming brand watches coming out. But I will tell you it is going to take some serious invention for another watch to top the heightened state that the XDA forum members have gotten the Gear watch too. They have really developed this thing to the point that all of the other smart watches, even those that are still in development and about to be released (Pine, Omata) are going to be playing catchup.
I am not saying all of this as a fan boy because I own the Gear. Like I said I actually got rid of my first one with the intent on buying something else. At this point I don't think there is anything out there that will come close. But don't get it twisted, that is not because of Samsung and their doing, because they rushed a product to market. This item is untouchable because of the hard work that the members of this forum have put in.
Try this. A lot of people who are not hip to XDA an the work they have put in to developing the software give up on the Gear and get rid of it like I did. Go out and purchase you a second hand Gear and then come on tho forum and customize the heck out of it and you will be leagues ahead of the other smart watches that will be playing catchup.
Sorry for the long post I truly wanted to address your question
If you have the money, then sure, it's a very nice aesthetically pleasing watch that does everything a full android microscopic-tablet will do.
I got mine for $140 and I wouldn't spend more than $150 for this. It's great, and it makes me feel like I'm always connected to my phone. So when at work and my phone is in the drawer, I don't have to periodically keep checking for updates which is super neat -- and easier for me than getting caught by my superiors.
I can only say, to each his own. Whether it's worth it to you can only be determined by one person... You!
In terms of aesthetics, some think it's ugly (santaclauswitz, for example lol)... Others think it looks great! (Myself and pretty much every person I run into who says "Ooohhhh! Is that that Samsung thingy?? Looks pretty cool! Show me what it can do!"
Some think it's an overpriced gizmo that can't do much. Others have found it to be worth every penny, and in the right hands (and with the right attitude) it's capabilities are only as limited as your imagination!
I for one am very pleased with this watch. I wasn't too sure at first. I hadn't worn a watch in a number of years and it felt weird having something strapped to my wrist. I was also I little disappointed by the lack of functionality coming out of the box, but thanks to fOmey, my watch is becoming more and more functional with each passing day. I've also gotten to accept the fact that I'm wearing a watch. I was always taking it off, adjusting the strap, fidgeting with it. But it feels very comfortable and natural on my wrist now.
In short... Do I think it's worth it?? Yes!! Am I happy with my investment?? You betcha!! Will I keep it?? Hmm... When the next generation is released its going to be pretty hard to not snap it up lol... But I'll cross that bridge when I come to it
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- Galaxy Note 3 SM-N900W8 on X-Note 7.0 (ML2) with Compulsion Kernel 6.0
- Galaxy Gear on null_18 (ML1)
Since we're not allowed to use our phones on my job, a rooted Gear comes in handy when I want to go on the internet.
Thanks guys! Definitely getting a Gear tomorrow with my $50 dollars discount at Rogers! What colour should i get? I have a black Note 3
I just returned mine.. Best buy. An hour ago before the Xmas deadline.
I might rebuy it if I can see it for $100 in clearance rack, but really want the gear 2, there will be more tech in a little package with gear2, and should be much lighter.
I'll wait the 3 months.
Must say... that I enjoyed it and like having the gear. Had fun in last two weeks. I got a lot of complements too.
I really expected a few more things from it for the $299 price tag.
More battery life
Gps
More memory
Better camera
Google integration.. Search
Maybe front camera or heart monitor?
Let's see what the spring will bring.
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I just returned mine.. Best buy. An hour ago before the Xmas deadline.
I might rebuy it if I can see it for $100 in clearance rack, but really want the gear 2, there will be more tech in a little package with gear2, and should be much lighter.
I'll wait the 3 months.
Must say... that I enjoyed it and like having the gear. Had fun in last two weeks. I got a lot of complements too.
I really expected a few more things from it for the $299 price tag.
More battery life
Gps
More memory
Better camera
Google integration.. Search
Maybe front camera or heart monitor?
Let's see what the spring will bring.
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If the Gear 2 comes out at spring i might wait, but i doubt it. The Galaxy Gear is still pretty new, and i also doubt that they'll price it lower than the Pebble, maybe $200 clearance, maybe... but definitely not $100.
Not worth the current price tag. Maybe 150 at the most. Caught a deal on Craigslist for a note 3 and galaxy gear for $250. Gave the note 3 to my girl and I'm currently playing with the watch. Glad I don't pay full price. I would've probably returned it. Not enough features for the price.
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I love mine and am happy I paid $299. Cheaper would have been great too, but as a repeat Early Adopter, I am used to this. Gear 2 has been announced by Samsung for about an April release, check these forums for more information on this. I think it is a good looking watch and also get asked often about it with a sense of awe and wonder from the asker, when I show them the watch faces, apps, and sideloaded movie and music player options. I use the notifications daily the same as many have stated, to keep up quickly with my incoming emails, messages and calendar reminders. Phone does work great too for me.
If you can wait for the Gear 2, then sure you should, but many of us will be right there in line with you to get it when it does come out.
I can't help but laugh wildly at the placement of the camera on the Omate. The only thing it'd be able to take a picture of is the top of my arm...
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Thanks guys! Definitely getting a Gear tomorrow with my $50 dollars discount at Rogers! What colour should i get? I have a black Note 3
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I have the Orange one and absolutely love it.
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Srwilliams said:
Let me try to provide you some insight here given that I have traveled the path you are now on. I too own a Note 3 an I purchased the Gear when it first came out. I kept it for 14 days and was so disgusted with its shortcomings that I parted with it once I learned that the Omata Smartwatch and Neptune Pine were coming out. However, I abandoned the Pine holdout after realizing how large the piece was and that it would be simply too large to wear on my risk. I walked away from the Omata after reading all of the posts from people who were complaining about the shoddy build and their failure to come up with a Companion application to allow the watch to act as a companion to the phone. Meaning your stuck with a sim card stand alone phone/watch that has a 1 and 1/2 inch screen as your dedicated phone. Go figure.
So, a friend of mine told me that I should go back to the Galaxy Gear but to customize it out by means of the XDA Developer Forum. I repurchased the Gear and then began teaching myself how to root and customize following the guidance provided by the forum members here. And trust me it was the best move I ever made!! First of all the build quality of the Gear is great. Samsung spared no expense in putting forth a superior piece of hardware. It was the software where the watch fell short. Well the guys here at XDA have over fixed that problem to the point that they have developed the watch to where it is a full-fledged mini-computer on your wrist. It is to the point that I find myself throughout the day relying on my Gear watch for notifications and emails more than my Note 3.
I most definitely wanted to purchase one of the other upcoming brand watches coming out. But I will tell you it is going to take some serious invention for another watch to top the heightened state that the XDA forum members have gotten the Gear watch too. They have really developed this thing to the point that all of the other smart watches, even those that are still in development and about to be released (Pine, Omata) are going to be playing catchup.
I am not saying all of this as a fan boy because I own the Gear. Like I said I actually got rid of my first one with the intent on buying something else. At this point I don't think there is anything out there that will come close. But don't get it twisted, that is not because of Samsung and their doing, because they rushed a product to market. This item is untouchable because of the hard work that the members of this forum have put in.
Try this. A lot of people who are not hip to XDA an the work they have put in to developing the software give up on the Gear and get rid of it like I did. Go out and purchase you a second hand Gear and then come on tho forum and customize the heck out of it and you will be leagues ahead of the other smart watches that will be playing catchup.
Sorry for the long post I truly wanted to address your question
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Plus with the Omata Smartwatch, your gonna get wrist hair in your pictures lol
compared to any released, or soon to be released smartwatches - galaxy gear owns them all. even the newest pebble that cost 250 usd is a joke..
i hated gear when i got it, and i also returned it due to terrible software side, but custom rom allowed me to customize it the way i like it. can't go back to any other smartwatch right now.
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Plus with the Omata Smartwatch, your gonna get wrist hair in your pictures lol
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Lol
Today I got the Wild orange GG and looks wicked! Currently sideloading Nova Launcher and other apps onto my gear, it's like a cute mini tab for my wrist
fOmey said:
I had my doubts at first... although it really has become second nature to own a gear.
My rom aside, its a great handy tool.. it's more a luxury then a necessity, although a very nice one.
Having the ability to simply flick my wrist when a notification comes in to make a quick decision to ignore it or not doesn't sound like much, although if you receive as many as I do daily its a god sent. I have even found myself using the phone call features alot more then I originally thought..
I made my rom for further customization on the gear, mainly the use of custom widgets as clock faces.. if your into that kind of stuff there's a whole new world of possibility's. In saying that tho the stock/watchstyler faces are great, although they only kept me entertained for so long.
Overall, can you live without the gear.. sure you can.. could the gear be better ? sure it can.. Although for Samsungs first attempt for such a form factor I couldn't ask for much more without being greedy.. I'm really grateful my girl had bought me it, no regrets so far.
I will defiantly purchase the predecessor.
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Nailed it.
Considering it only cost me $60 as a promo when I got my GN3, absolutely worth it.
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Hi guys,
i really miss this feature to record videos undercover. And Today i found out i really need that in a robbery case. I got robbed 2 month ago. So i got to get a new note 3. It turns out that the guy lives right next to me. He will go into jail for at least 3 years without of probation if he's well known. And it seem like he is. He has to step back 500m from me. If i am lead into his way he has to turn and avoid contacting me....
Today he didn't i did not wanted to fight. so i kept my technology in my pockets and did not record this...He knows the gear and he would flip seeing me recording...but it was ideal he was walking behind me trying to provocate me...I was wearing heaphones, i knew it bit i couldn'T understood what he said. But he tried to push me over the edge. I laughed and walked home smiling...with a barking dog behind my ass..
So you guys think that is possible that someone of you guys could accomplish that? Ofcourse not the only case were it would be quite nice to record something...
thank you in advance for your opinions
cheers
Yes, this would be a great feature. I'm thinking it would be great to catch police brutality without them destroying your camera.
If the FBI is recording from our cameras without us knowing (and sharing it with local police), then we should be able to record them too, right?
I would assume rooting , rom, and trying a spy app ?....
I want this for mountain biking. Id be able to strap watch to handlebars and record longer than short clips without worrying about draining the battery.