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Old Sep 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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Old Sep 29, 2016 | 07:12 AM
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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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Old Sep 29, 2016 | 11:27 AM
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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.

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Old Sep 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.?
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Old Sep 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.
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Old Sep 29, 2016 | 11:35 AM
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^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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Old Sep 29, 2016 | 11:36 AM
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^the nexus 6P
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Old Sep 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 Sep 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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Old Oct 3, 2016 | 07:07 AM
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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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Old Oct 3, 2016 | 12:12 PM
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Old Oct 3, 2016 | 12:13 PM
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Cue iPhone copying comments....


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Old Oct 3, 2016 | 02:02 PM
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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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Old Oct 3, 2016 | 02:03 PM
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^the nexus 6P
great rig...huh?

better with 7.0 ?
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Old Oct 3, 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.

Still In H-town, broham?
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Old Oct 3, 2016 | 02:13 PM
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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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Old Oct 3, 2016 | 02:16 PM
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HTC, which was no surprise because HTC 9/10 looked like the iPhone
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Old Oct 3, 2016 | 02:22 PM
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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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Old Oct 3, 2016 | 02:22 PM
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From: Joshua 1:1-9
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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Old Oct 3, 2016 | 02:24 PM
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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?
incoming PM.
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Old Oct 3, 2016 | 02:26 PM
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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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Old Oct 3, 2016 | 02:26 PM
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^ the BB passport looks too chunky for me... but i do like the keyboard
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Old Oct 3, 2016 | 02:44 PM
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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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Old Oct 3, 2016 | 05:27 PM
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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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Old Oct 4, 2016 | 07:16 AM
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Predictions today?
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Old Oct 4, 2016 | 07:17 AM
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^some chit that comes out that I wont ever buy
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Old Oct 4, 2016 | 07:46 AM
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Predictions today?
Google stuff
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Old Oct 4, 2016 | 08:23 AM
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^Saw that post coming as soon as I hit submit.
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Old Oct 4, 2016 | 10:59 AM
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aint nothing goin on at work, so i'll be watching the live streaming event
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Old Oct 4, 2016 | 11:03 AM
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hah, the little comercial thing said....

"Larry might fire Serguy...........OUT of a cannon"
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Old Oct 4, 2016 | 12:08 PM
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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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Old Oct 4, 2016 | 12:50 PM
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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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Old Oct 4, 2016 | 12:54 PM
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$869.00 or $36.21/month for 24 months with Google Store Financing*

Yeah... F that
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Old Oct 4, 2016 | 01:14 PM
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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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Old Oct 4, 2016 | 01:44 PM
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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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Old Oct 4, 2016 | 02:01 PM
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the only thing I want/think is cool is the VR.

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Old Oct 4, 2016 | 02:14 PM
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VR ehh
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Old Oct 4, 2016 | 02:19 PM
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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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Old Oct 4, 2016 | 02:20 PM
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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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Old Oct 4, 2016 | 02:45 PM
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Originally Posted by Doom878
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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