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Old 09-28-2016, 05:46 PM
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I wanted to "jump" over the weekend, so I went to Tmobile to see if they released the V20 yet.

They don't have a confirmed date yet and obviously no note 7. The idea of getting the iphone 7 plus flashed in my head for about half a second and i walked out.
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I think V20 is coming out in Korea first this week. I'm thinking next month for us around Pixel announcement and Note 7 re-release.
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it will be interesting to see if Samsung will do some special promo with the note 7 for damage control purposes.

Old 09-29-2016, 11:32 AM
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V20 looks awesome. I don't like how they moved the volume controls. Has anyone put their hands on the V10.?
Old 09-29-2016, 11:33 AM
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Originally Posted by Mr. Maker
V20 looks awesome. I don't like how they moved the volume controls. Has anyone put their hands on the V10.?
large phone for my small hands...but pretty slick.
Old 09-29-2016, 11:35 AM
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Originally Posted by justnspace
^i think the split screen in Nougat is more for the laptops that run android.
Most apps on my phone dont support the dual/split screen.
if you try it by long pressing the square button, you can swipe one app up top and one app down low

I found it useful for copying phone numbers in APPS that dont support copy and paste.
thanks bro!

what phone do you have?... I am being lazy ... LOL
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^the nexus 6P
Old 09-29-2016, 11:38 AM
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I'm going to check it out. I think with my needs in a phone it suits me. I've had LG's the past 4 years or so.
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Old 09-29-2016, 11:44 AM
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Originally Posted by Mr. Maker
I'm going to check it out. I think with my needs in a phone it suits me. I've had LG's the past 4 years or so.
it's an awesome phone! my friend who works at Verizon always has like 3 or 4 phones on him and he showed me the V10.
I like LG's features like the knock knock to wake and such.
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By deleting the cache from the storage (over 2GB worth) it seemed to help with the battery issues on my Note 4 running MM.
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Cue iPhone copying comments....


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LOL... as you are so kind to point out... no body seems to care about a COOL phone design anymore... they are locked into a form factor that kinda makes me cringe...

I would like to see a PALM PRE formed phone (this was the coolest phone out there) or a something, anything different that actually works... with a large screen version too... for us 50+ guys who cannot see a small screen anymore...
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Originally Posted by justnspace
^the nexus 6P
great rig...huh?

better with 7.0 ?
Old 10-03-2016, 02:07 PM
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Originally Posted by DarkSithCL
great rig...huh?

better with 7.0 ?
same, just with a better notification drop down menu.

also, even tho 6P is too big for my small asian woman hands, I dig the big screen cuz my eyes suck.

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Originally Posted by Mizouse
Cue iPhone copying comments....

No freakin way. They look almost identical. Who's making it for them now?


Originally Posted by DarkSithCL
I would like to see a PALM PRE formed phone (this was the coolest phone out there) or a something, anything different that actually works... with a large screen version too... for us 50+ guys who cannot see a small screen anymore...
Blackberry Passport?

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HTC, which was no surprise because HTC 9/10 looked like the iPhone
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Originally Posted by DarkSithCL
LOL... as you are so kind to point out... no body seems to care about a COOL phone design anymore... they are locked into a form factor that kinda makes me cringe...
well form factor is fine, but damn those big bezels... Did they have to make it similar to the iPhones HUGE bezels, especially the top and bottom.
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Originally Posted by justnspace
same, just with a better notification drop down menu.

also, even tho 6P is too big for my small asian woman hands, I dig the big screen cuz my eyes suck.

Still In H-town, broham?

its too funny... bc the big phones are too big for me too...LOL... you just learn to hold them a certain way... so you dont drop your 700 dollars onto the floor...

yup..still hanging around... wanna buy some land and move where it wont flood... or buy a truck... maybe both...

what about you man... you still in the H?
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Originally Posted by DarkSithCL
its too funny... bc the big phones are too big for me too...LOL... you just learn to hold them a certain way... so you dont drop your 700 dollars onto the floor...

yup..still hanging around... wanna buy some land and move where it wont flood... or buy a truck... maybe both...

what about you man... you still in the H?
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well form factor is fine, but damn those big bezels... Did they have to make it similar to the iPhones HUGE bezels, especially the top and bottom.
hahaha... pro just a place to hide gizmos and such... LOL...my new 70" TV has a thinner bezel running all the way around it.... but it is a Samsung...
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^ the BB passport looks too chunky for me... but i do like the keyboard
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I get a new work phone in about 6 months time. Can't wait to see what the V20 is like cause it will be either that or the Note 7 that replace my S6.

The Pixel phone honestly does not look that exciting and with my 6P I should get any fancy software released for it. First time in a while I am not even interested in upgrading in a year or less time frame.
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Originally Posted by Mr. Maker
Has anyone put their hands on the V10.?
Wouldn't you like to know...
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Predictions today?
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^some chit that comes out that I wont ever buy
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Predictions today?
Google stuff
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^Saw that post coming as soon as I hit submit.
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aint nothing goin on at work, so i'll be watching the live streaming event
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hah, the little comercial thing said....

"Larry might fire Serguy...........OUT of a cannon"
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Google stuff
Once I get 7.0 on my Nexus 6 and I figure it out alil... me and wife are gonna get matching N7's in silver ( Sprint also has dark grey and blue)

looks clean.. big enough screen but really thin and pretty light...plus I love the pen because I prefer to write notes and print them off rather than type them... I was looking a Sigen cases for them last nite... minimal designs ...see through... and tough. .
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Welp as expected starting at $650. Supposedly better camera than iPhone 7. 32 or 128 GB ($100 more) 4GB RAM, 5" or 5.5" ($120 more),

Pre-order page up

https://store.google.com/config/pixel_phone

$99 for 2 years insurance at $4.13/month is a good deal IMO

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$869.00 or $36.21/month for 24 months with Google Store Financing*

Yeah... F that
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Here are the comparisons. Naturally iPhone 7 looks like shit spec wise on paper. Pixel running along with same price as competitors. No V20 though :/

https://www.engadget.com/2016/10/04/...e-competition/
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Originally Posted by Doom878
Supposedly better camera than iPhone 7
Ehh looks more like a wash to me.

f2.0 vs f1.8
12.3mp vs 12
1.55pixel pitch vs 1.3 (supposedly, it was 1.22 for the 6S the 7 is supposedly bigger.)

front 8mp vs 7
f2.4 vs 2.2

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the only thing I want/think is cool is the VR.

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VR ehh
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VR ehh
but not gonna go out and purchase a dream ready phone...will wait till I need a new one
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Originally Posted by Mizouse
Ehh looks more like a wash to me.

f2.0 vs f1.8
12.3mp vs 12
1.55pixel pitch vs 1.3 (supposedly, it was 1.22 for the 6S the 7 is supposedly bigger.)

front 8mp vs 7
f2.4 vs 2.2

They cited some test which is why I say supposedly.
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They cited some test which is why I say supposedly.
i know, DxO ranked it as 89 vs 86 on the iPhone. Hardly a big difference IMO.
but better is better and will set the bar higher for future handsets.


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