Electronics Time again for a new phone - Page 25

**Dartgod** · 07-14-2013, 08:28 PM

So I'm eligible to upgrade my cell phone again August 1st. I currently have a Samsung Galaxy S2 through Sprint and was ready to get the S4. Now I see that LG is set to release their Optimus G2 sometime in August.

http://www.engadget.com/2013/07/09/lg-optimus-g2-leak/

I've never considered LG, but I'm intrigued by what I've read.

Has anyone else looked at this and is it worth waiting another month or so for the LG?

Also, does anyone in the KC area have any experience with Sprint's LTE 4G? Is coverage still spotty?

jd1020 · 09-03-2014, 03:59 PM

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Originally Posted by BWillie

http://www.engadget.com/2014/09/03/s...edge-hands-on/

Read up on Samsung Galaxy Edge

I can't really decide which is more useless, that edge design or a curved tv.

DMAC · 09-03-2014, 04:00 PM

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Originally Posted by jd1020

I can't really decide which is more useless, that edge design or a curved tv.

You play it like a flute!

BWillie · 09-03-2014, 04:23 PM

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Originally Posted by jd1020

I can't really decide which is more useless, that edge design or a curved tv.

It looks pretty cool. But, yeah, I don't know how useful it would actually be. Maybe it would give you a little more screen space though to navigate?

I was all ready to get the Galaxy Gear watch a year or so ago when it came out, then I thought about it, and then decided it was one of the stupidest things ever to spend $250 on.

And until they make the virtual reality sexual relations, like in Demolition Man movie, I'm not buying that, either.

L.A. Chieffan · 09-03-2014, 04:35 PM

Pretty underwhelmed with the new notes. Screen is probably beautiful but not enough changes from the 3

BWillie · 09-03-2014, 04:44 PM

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Originally Posted by L.A. Chieffan

Pretty underwhelmed with the new notes. Screen is probably beautiful but not enough changes from the 3

What changes or additions would you suggest?

L.A. Chieffan · 09-03-2014, 04:58 PM

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Originally Posted by BWillie

What changes or additions would you suggest?

Keep the screen size same or slightly larger but cut down on bezel. It looks like they actually made the bezel a little longer and wider but the screen is the same. It weighs a little more than the Note 3. No water/dust resistant technology like the S5 which seems odd and disappointing since an older phone already has it. Even though the processor and screen is more powerful they kept the size of the battery basically the same so that'll probably mean less battery time, we'll see.

Don't get me wrong it's probably going to be the best phone on the market for a while but for $700 or whatever I wish it had some of those other things.

**Anyong Bluth** · 09-03-2014, 05:11 PM

Well after a few years of holding off on getting a new phone, I am likely finally going to be moving to the Note4. It will ultimately be once I get a chance to tinker with it hands on.

I've been less than impressed with the updated Samsung phones over the past few years, but this seems like a decent enough step up in hardware, not that it's an epic step up from the 3, but I'd say it's got some gusto in the improvement overall.

L.A. Chieffan · 09-03-2014, 05:48 PM

I'd do it if you're using anything pre-note 3 for sure

BWillie · 09-03-2014, 07:20 PM

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Originally Posted by L.A. Chieffan

I'd do it if you're using anything pre-note 3 for sure

I gots the Note 2, so hopefully it will seem much much faster, and battery life will be improved.

WilliamTheIrish · 09-04-2014, 05:12 PM

Even after two years I get 16-18 hours outta my Note2 battery.

**The Franchise** · 09-04-2014, 05:19 PM

Still have the Note 2 and I don't really have a need to upgrade at this point.

Buns · 09-04-2014, 10:29 PM

I'm using a Moto G. Thinking about upgrading to either a Sony Z3 or Note 4...

jd1020 · 09-04-2014, 10:56 PM

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Originally Posted by Virtua Chief

I'm using a Moto G. Thinking about upgrading to either a Sony Z3 or Note 4...

Probably going to have to pay for the Z3 in full and it probably wont come with LTE support, at least for gsm carriers. Sony has pretty much removed themselves from the US market. T-Mobile might get it, but who the **** uses them?!?!?!!!!!!

jd1020 · 09-04-2014, 11:51 PM

The new Moto X

Not in love with the back design compared to the old one, and I still don't understand wtf Google's problem is with more than 32gb of built in storage, but I dig the front speakers, not sure why anyone still puts speakers on the back. *cough* Samsung *cough*

Probably going to finally upgrade my soon to be 5 year old HTC Aria, that is now so passed being useful it's starting to voluntarily reboot itself, to this.

kcxiv · 09-05-2014, 12:09 AM

damn i like that moto X, 99 bucks for an upgrade, my contract is coming up in a few months. Dec. seems like a no brainer

07-14-2013, 08:28 PM
Dartgod Wasted away again... Join Date: Aug 2000 Location: in Margaritaville Casino cash: $7440000	Time again for a new phone So I'm eligible to upgrade my cell phone again August 1st. I currently have a Samsung Galaxy S2 through Sprint and was ready to get the S4. Now I see that LG is set to release their Optimus G2 sometime in August. http://www.engadget.com/2013/07/09/lg-optimus-g2-leak/ I've never considered LG, but I'm intrigued by what I've read. Has anyone else looked at this and is it worth waiting another month or so for the LG? Also, does anyone in the KC area have any experience with Sprint's LTE 4G? Is coverage still spotty?
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09-03-2014, 04:35 PM	#364
L.A. Chieffan PLAY GOOD FOOTBALL Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: American Gardens Building Casino cash: $4088654	Pretty underwhelmed with the new notes. Screen is probably beautiful but not enough changes from the 3
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09-03-2014, 05:11 PM	#367
Anyong Bluth Deus ambulans inter homines Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Chicago Casino cash: $9689340	Well after a few years of holding off on getting a new phone, I am likely finally going to be moving to the Note4. It will ultimately be once I get a chance to tinker with it hands on. I've been less than impressed with the updated Samsung phones over the past few years, but this seems like a decent enough step up in hardware, not that it's an epic step up from the 3, but I'd say it's got some gusto in the improvement overall. __________________ Suck it, *beautiful*
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09-03-2014, 05:48 PM	#368
L.A. Chieffan PLAY GOOD FOOTBALL Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: American Gardens Building Casino cash: $4088654	I'd do it if you're using anything pre-note 3 for sure
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09-04-2014, 05:12 PM	#370
WilliamTheIrish Champion Golfer Of The Year Join Date: Aug 2001 Casino cash: $6110607	Even after two years I get 16-18 hours outta my Note2 battery.
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The Franchise Most Valuable Villain Join Date: Dec 2006 Casino cash: $3145047	Still have the Note 2 and I don't really have a need to upgrade at this point.
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Buns BUNS <3 2PM Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Las Vegas, NV Casino cash: $4161989	I'm using a Moto G. Thinking about upgrading to either a Sony Z3 or Note 4...
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09-04-2014, 11:51 PM	#374
jd1020 In Search of a Life Join Date: Nov 2010 Casino cash: $7752645	The new Moto X Not in love with the back design compared to the old one, and I still don't understand wtf Google's problem is with more than 32gb of built in storage, but I dig the front speakers, not sure why anyone still puts speakers on the back. cough Samsung cough Probably going to finally upgrade my soon to be 5 year old HTC Aria, that is now so passed being useful it's starting to voluntarily reboot itself, to this.
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09-05-2014, 12:09 AM	#375
kcxiv In Search of a Life Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Central Valley, Cali Casino cash: $8807996	damn i like that moto X, 99 bucks for an upgrade, my contract is coming up in a few months. Dec. seems like a no brainer
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