The only reason Im considering one is because Apple is firing both barrels at it preemptively, which says to me they are bitch scared in no uncertain terms.
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The only reason Im considering one is because Apple is firing both barrels at it preemptively, which says to me they are bitch scared in no uncertain terms.
Game changer.
Is it as big as the SIII though? That's like mini-tablet.
Right? Kinda feels that way.
Obv have to wait until April but I think it worth it...
Obv insure the shit out of it because I hear the screens crack when someone raises their voice with you but I can live with that.
I'm actually a Moto guy. Gorilla glass is god. The cheap RAZR M has done me well.
I mean it fits in my pocket which is a big requirement for me.
Apple is doomed. The new blackberry z10 is better than an iphone. S4 conference starts at 7pm Eastern Time.
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At this point, with the availability of security apps and forensic tools for Android combined with the need to be able to run Metasploit on a portable hand held device, Im comfortable with the risk/reward equity.Quote:
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Word to big bird. Im willing to give up that convenience for the fucking *video projected keyboard* adfkjlSDJLKFDSJLKFKSDJFDFJKSQuote:
Originally Posted by LLL
Game done changed.
So far, from the leaks that I have seen the past few days, the S IV seems to be slightly bigger than my S III. 5.0 screen compared to 4.8, I believe.
It has all the features of the S III, except it has a few tricks that are nice to have but not critical. I saw one feature where if you are watching a video, and you turn your head away from the screen (your body is out of sight from the camera), it will pause the video you were watching.
Also, it apparently can use that camera to read your eyes, and as your eyes move down the screen while you are reading type, it will scroll the page down for you, without you having to use your fingers to swipe the text downward. Nice feature if it works properly.
It also allows you to "click" on something where instead of you putting your fingertips on the screen, you hover your fingertips over the screen for maybe a second, and it registers as a touch.
EDIT: link to videos
http://www.engadget.com/2013/03/14/g...touch-and-sma/
Im pretty sure the eye tracking will be super buggy but Im sure it can be disabled.
The size of the screen is worrisome because its going to make a notoriously fragile item infinitely more fragile, but as long as I can get insurance on it, fuck it.
The camera is god, 2gig of ram worries me tho... if I can get that upgraded, Im fucking sold.
I got the S3 and overall it's a great phone. They are far away from launching S4 probably six months or so if I had to guess 2013 4Q seems about right so the phone could still see some more changes besides what you see now.
S4 dropping in stores in April apparently.Quote:
Originally Posted by BeerAndPoker
I haven't been paying much attention so I didn't realize it was that soon. If I was Samsung I'd capitalize on the S3 more before launching that.Quote:
Originally Posted by sonatineS4 dropping in stores in April apparently.Quote:
Originally Posted by BeerAndPoker
I had the same reaction at first but the S4 is such a quantum leap beyond the S3 that I kinda get it. Plus I think they want to make absolutely sure that the pressure is on Apple to make their next gen iPhone something legit space age and as of now, Apple has nothing counter the S4 offering.
I love my s3 to pieces. Its sturdy too. The screen has been fine in with my rough job. Also the Apple execs spazzing out this far from launch is sensational
Thats a big phone, looks.......meh. technological marvel? with out a doubt.Quote:
Originally Posted by DRK Star
I would concider getting one of these or the sIII if it had synergy with some apple products we have......I guess this is what happens with products like these, makes for difficult and costly change over.
iphone =
From watching one of the videos I'm not sure I want to see people in public waving their hands like this over their phone it looks hella retarded imo.
The camera is solid as hell though.
Here's cnet's video and pictures-
http://reviews.cnet.com/samsung-galaxy-s4/
I have had the S2 since it came out and I got my wife an S3 on Black Friday (for $50). Both have been very sturdy and trouble free.
The 25% increase in battery capacity is a big deal to me. My only minor complaint is the metal frame on the edge. It's too iPhone-esque. But if it improves reception, then I'm obviously all for it.
I will definitely be picking one up ASAP.
Some of the new features of the S IV will possibly be coming to the S III
http://www.androidcentral.com/samsun...medium=twitter
That looks .... Delicious. May have a convert come April, or May, or whenever it drops. Kind of disgusted with Apple ATM.
The problem with these devices is that they have a 2 year lifespan max. I will probably get one though as my droid razr max is about toast.
GG Iphone.
El Gallo is probably camped out in line at Verizon, swearing at me under his breath for buying him two S III's when I knew all along he would drop and break them.
Might as well start carrying around mini tablets? 5 inch screen on a phone?
That's exactly the idea.
S3 easily the best phone I have ever had. It is not even close to tablet size, and it feels smaller because it is so light. The battery lasts FOREVER too. Can't imagine what the S4 is going to be like.
I laugh when people talk about their little (literally) Iphones like they are something special in 2013.
Bull. Shit. 2 years LOL.Quote:
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Not for an S3, unless you throw it against the wall daily.
http://www.askmen.com/entertainment/...galaxy-s4.html
this article sums up all the details on the phone very nicely
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http://www.freeinfosociety.com/media/images/950.jpg
Man the propaganda machine is churning for sure, it's like they hired Jay Carney or somethingQuote:
Originally Posted by sonatine
http://www.rlsbb.com/applemagazine-15-march-2013/
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Originally Posted by 4DragonsMan the propaganda machine is churning for sure, it's like they hired Jay Carney or somethingQuote:
Originally Posted by sonatine
http://www.rlsbb.com/applemagazine-15-march-2013/
Honest to god, if Apple hadnt gone ham on the S4, Id never have noticed it existed.
On some of the sites like Engadget, they have written stories over the past few months, about how many of the former fanboys/proponents of Apple have all jumped ship and are now either using Android or in some cases now working for Android. Apple's spin doctors arent earning their keep at the moment.
A lot of relatively level headed, platform agnostic types I know have been saying quietly that Apple will never really recover from Jobs' death. I thought it was hyperbole personally but just looking at the list of features on the S4, I think they were 100% dead right.
Apple "Guru" responds
http://www.valuewalk.com/2013/03/app...xy-s4-munster/
The problem Apple ran into was they were never innovative, they were just better at marketing.Quote:
Originally Posted by sonatine
Now they ran into a company that has deep pockets, is good at marketing and is innovative. That is a bad mix for Apple.
You can't put out a product that everyone else has had for a year and spin it as you created something new and wonderful.