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Old Sep 10, 2013 | 03:55 PM
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Originally Posted by Whiskers
Quiet, we're having a big boy conversation here.....
Impossible, you're in it. Plus, my xboxlive subscription just ran out and I'm bored.
Originally Posted by Sarlacc
We are starting to get bugs/viruses...just not as many because most people go after the dominate OS...and Windows is still that.

Sure...I pay more up front for an apple computer (sometimes...come comparable PCs are similar in cost)...but every apple I have had has lasted 2-3 years longer than any PC I had or built.

Perhaps its different now...but to not have to touch windows...worth the price of admissions to me.
Hmmm, that's basically all the things I've heard too...I will tell you this new iteration of windows that came on my AIO is horrific. I'm trying to adapt, but I'd be shocked if they didn't revert back in the next one. Solid, reliable and fast...maybe I will switch over to apple in time.

Ask me how many times I've used the swipe to answer feature on my GS4? It's more annoying than anything when you're showing someone pictures on your phone and every pass of your hand keeps changing pictures...or youtube pausing because you looked away from the screen while moving the phone to show your friends...and I STILL can't get my swype to work normally on it. There's like a 10 second delay to load sometimes and if you turn on the camera the keyboard will populate half the screen. Overall, I love the big screen although when jogging, it makes it really hard to navigate pandora with the phone in one hand...my thumb doesn't reach the far upper corner

I think I just talked myself into going Apple next time.
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Old Sep 10, 2013 | 04:06 PM
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Jeremy...you mean VAIO? Sony Vaio? I have always liked those...had one which I ended up giving to my little sister....but yeah Windows 8 is just pathetic....

...and you can change the songs by the head phones volume control ...even though my ipod shuffle is tiny (as it is supposed to be), I use the headphones to play/pause and change songs

EDIT: but the thing I like about iphone is, if you were playing pandora and say you paused the songs and after couple hours, you resume (using headphones), it resumes in Pandora....on the Android, the music will resume in Google play music....
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Old Sep 10, 2013 | 04:11 PM
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..and why no 802.11ac on 5S?!?!?
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Old Sep 10, 2013 | 04:15 PM
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Sorry, Anil...meant All In One. It's an HP, although my old Vaio did it's thing...had XP IIRC and that thing was a trooper. Many a dolphin flogging were done sitting in front of that baby!
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Old Sep 10, 2013 | 04:15 PM
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Originally Posted by rockstar143
Impossible, you're in it. Plus, my xboxlive subscription just ran out and I'm bored.


Hmmm, that's basically all the things I've heard too...I will tell you this new iteration of windows that came on my AIO is horrific. I'm trying to adapt, but I'd be shocked if they didn't revert back in the next one. Solid, reliable and fast...maybe I will switch over to apple in time.

Ask me how many times I've used the swipe to answer feature on my GS4? It's more annoying than anything when you're showing someone pictures on your phone and every pass of your hand keeps changing pictures...or youtube pausing because you looked away from the screen while moving the phone to show your friends...and I STILL can't get my swype to work normally on it. There's like a 10 second delay to load sometimes and if you turn on the camera the keyboard will populate half the screen. Overall, I love the big screen although when jogging, it makes it really hard to navigate pandora with the phone in one hand...my thumb doesn't reach the far upper corner

I think I just talked myself into going Apple next time.

This is one bad thing about android. People dont know who to blame.

All problems you described are all on the blame for samsung. They somehow win over the market with their "innovative" features that are IMO gimmicky.

And then android gets the blame. IMO the Motorola X is the best phone out right now. And hopefully that will change when the N5 comes out.
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Old Sep 10, 2013 | 04:20 PM
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Originally Posted by rockstar143
Sorry, Anil...meant All In One. It's an HP, although my old Vaio did it's thing...had XP IIRC and that thing was a trooper. Many a dolphin flogging were done sitting in front of that baby!
aaah....the Toshiba has seen that and more

Win XP SP3 is da bomb...

anyway, am out....
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Old Sep 10, 2013 | 04:23 PM
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Originally Posted by speedemon90
This is one bad thing about android. People dont know who to blame.

All problems you described are all on the blame for samsung. They somehow win over the market with their "innovative" features that are IMO gimmicky.

And then android gets the blame. IMO the Motorola X is the best phone out right now. And hopefully that will change when the N5 comes out.
and ironically enough, when shopping for my new DSLR, I avoided the flip out screen because it's gimmicky

PS...thanks for that, I wouldn't have known that the manuf of the phone was at fault vs the OS. I had some issues with my S2...but the 4 has annoyed me more, if you can believe that.
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Old Sep 10, 2013 | 04:27 PM
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Originally Posted by rockstar143
and ironically enough, when shopping for my new DSLR, I avoided the flip out screen because it's gimmicky

PS...thanks for that, I wouldn't have known that the manuf of the phone was at fault vs the OS. I had some issues with my S2...but the 4 has annoyed me more, if you can believe that.
Yea I have a GS3, I came from the Nexus line. Never again... actually i didnt choose this phone either. My dad gave me his GS3 and decided to get the Note 2 when I couldnt buy an N4 because they were sold out everywhere I've also basically turned off all their features they had for this phone. I will admit samsung does do better with cameras than google though.
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Old Sep 10, 2013 | 04:29 PM
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lets move this to the Android thread before Jupiter comes in here comparing RFID to NFC's and calling everyone a troll....
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Old Sep 10, 2013 | 04:35 PM
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Nawww...fuck android, demon and I are getting iphones!
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Old Sep 10, 2013 | 05:05 PM
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Originally Posted by swoosh
Scrib....first off no need to use the offensive language....just because you are an admin does not allow you to do that, if anything, you should be more composed...
Last time I checked I'm not an admin any longer. I've moved on babysitting people like yourself. And don't talk to me about composure. Could easily say the same dumb thing to you.

If you are offended about my offensive language, report the post. Otherwise, continue with your incessant babble. Go android!
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Old Sep 10, 2013 | 05:10 PM
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Originally Posted by swoosh
lets move this to the Android thread before Jupiter comes in here comparing RFID to NFC's and calling everyone a troll....
Asshole is a better word for you. Or it could be silly toddler bitch?

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Old Sep 10, 2013 | 05:13 PM
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Originally Posted by Scrib
Last time I checked I'm not an admin any longer. I've moved on babysitting people like yourself. And don't talk to me about composure. Could easily say the same dumb thing to you.

If you are offended about my offensive language, report the post. Otherwise, continue with your incessant babble. Go android!
welcome to 3PM Central....

and am sorry to say but you cant have a 2 year old baby sit a 7 year old....
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Old Sep 10, 2013 | 05:13 PM
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Originally Posted by rockstar143
and ironically enough, when shopping for my new DSLR, I avoided the flip out screen because it's gimmicky

PS...thanks for that, I wouldn't have known that the manuf of the phone was at fault vs the OS. I had some issues with my S2...but the 4 has annoyed me more, if you can believe that.
Actually...a flip out screen can be very useful.
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Old Sep 10, 2013 | 05:15 PM
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Originally Posted by rockstar143
Impossible, you're in it. Plus, my xboxlive subscription just ran out and I'm bored.


Hmmm, that's basically all the things I've heard too...I will tell you this new iteration of windows that came on my AIO is horrific. I'm trying to adapt, but I'd be shocked if they didn't revert back in the next one. Solid, reliable and fast...maybe I will switch over to apple in time.
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The one hour I had to use windows 8 on a computer for a client...I threatened to throw it out of a window...it was the worst piece of shit I ever had to try and navigate.
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Old Sep 10, 2013 | 05:16 PM
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I'm going to guess the lines of apple haters waiting to bash the keynote announcements is longer than the lines of people waiting for phones...

swoosh probably paid his $100 offer to someone to stand at the head for him...
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Old Sep 10, 2013 | 05:22 PM
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Old Sep 10, 2013 | 05:23 PM
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I'm excited for the IOS 7 Update. And I won't lie... I wish my work issued Iphone was gold.

And yo, some of you android guys need to lay off the Apple thread. You don't see the Apple guys jumping around being douchey in the android thread.
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Old Sep 10, 2013 | 05:23 PM
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Sarlacc....I expected more from you....am not even sure why....

either way, just seems like its really heating up in here....am gonna go cool off....I hate making e-enemies (not that it matters), but damn I dont even know any of you and the name calling is just childish....if you read the past (what 2-3 pages), I dont how I have trolled....but well....personal opinion, everyone is entitled to one....
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Old Sep 10, 2013 | 05:30 PM
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Originally Posted by BraveDemon
And yo, some of you android guys need to lay off the Apple thread. You don't see the Apple guys jumping around being douchey in the android thread.
Its always been this way...be it mac or iPhone or whatever apple makes.

I remember back when I first switched to mac in 2001. Bought the first Ti Powerbook with OS 10 on it.

People would come on here and go out of their way to hate on apple (who I admit I heavily disliked prior to OS 10)...one of them being soopa...who later, guess what, switched to mac...just goes to show hypocrisy knows no bounds.
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Old Sep 10, 2013 | 05:45 PM
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^ Yeah I've noticed that. I find it annoying when I open up this thread expecting to read input from other Apple/Iphone users, only to find a pointless flame war about Apple vs. Whatever.

Pro tip: Life is alot more enjoyable when you can learn to appreciate a range of products and more specifically consumer choice. (Not directed at you Sarlacc, just to the flamers in general).

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Old Sep 10, 2013 | 05:47 PM
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I vote to delete the last 10 pages or so, minus the bj comment I made.
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Old Sep 10, 2013 | 05:47 PM
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Originally Posted by BraveDemon
^ Yeah I've noticed that. I find it annoying when I open up this thread expecting to read input from other Apple/Iphone users, only to find a pointless flame war about Apple vs. Whatever.

Pro tip: Life is alot more enjoyable when you can learn to appreciate a range of products and more specifically consumer choice.
Not really a flame war, it's just the FANdroids, going look at me, look at me!
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Old Sep 10, 2013 | 05:49 PM
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And this is why my iPhone is my personal phone. I went to Apple after work since my iPhone5 sleep/power button works when it wants to; phone is slightly scratched on the edge. The geek without any hesitation or BS gave me a new phone. I was in the Apple store for 5 minutes total. Love it! And I don't have AppleCare.
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Old Sep 10, 2013 | 05:51 PM
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Old Sep 10, 2013 | 06:35 PM
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I came in here looking for iPhone owner opinions on the new iOS and 5S but instead all I get are Android fanboys trolling it up.
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Old Sep 10, 2013 | 06:44 PM
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....if you read the past (what 2-3 pages), I dont how I have trolled....but well....personal opinion, everyone is entitled to one....
Sure, but this is an iPhone thread. To express opinions and arguments in a thread not dedicated to your views and to continue to express --- That's trolling.

Start a thread when you can debate strengths and weaknesses of all platforms and feel free to bring your views.
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Old Sep 11, 2013 | 01:09 AM
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Cool no more trolling (although I dunno if that was pointed at me)

I'm curious to know how the fingerprint sensor works. Since most fingerprint sensors I've seen either require a swipe or they look at your whole entire thumb. This just looks at a small portion. So if you're not getting the same area of your every time will it not work. And I'm not talking about being half off the sensor, but I forgot how big the home button is. Your thumb can be higher up I guess where the top gets cut off? I dunno. Guess we'll see when reviews come out.
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Old Sep 11, 2013 | 01:37 AM
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i was watch the video, i guess when you set up the finger print, it takes an image of your entire finger from all angles. so that way you dont have to have it lined up just right.
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Old Sep 11, 2013 | 03:03 AM
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Old Sep 11, 2013 | 06:54 AM
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I have one of those fingerprint sensor on my work laptop, at first I thought I wouldn't use it but now I look at all my coworkers that have to type in their password after lunch as neanderthals. It's a cool feature, I think.

By the time my contract is done, I'm sure the Iphone 6 will be out. If they go slightly wider on screen, I'm in.

David, I agree about the flip out screen, in those instances where I'm shooting really high or low shots, I do wish I had it...although I get by with the live view.
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Old Sep 11, 2013 | 07:00 AM
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Originally Posted by Moog-Type-S
..and why no 802.11ac on 5S?!?!?
Has got to be a power issue. Doesn't ac create multiple, simultaneous streams of data, which is how it has such a high theoretical throughput? Have to imagine there are power issues at play. I'm not aware of any other device that supports the ac standard.

And while ac provides better frequencies, the 5, 5c and 5s have 5ghz n, which can technically do 600mbps. Plenty for now.
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Old Sep 11, 2013 | 07:09 AM
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Originally Posted by Scrib
Has got to be a power issue. Doesn't ac create multiple, simultaneous streams of data, which is how it has such a high theoretical throughput? Have to imagine there are power issues at play. I'm not aware of any other device that supports the ac standard.

And while ac provides better frequencies, the 5, 5c and 5s have 5ghz n, which can technically do 600mbps. Plenty for now.
New Macbook Air does AC as battery is 12 hour on the 13 inch.

Current hot debate is why did Apple concentrate more on the processor speed rather then battery life. The new processor / battery combo gives around the same charge as the 5, iphone 5 processor with new battery would have given better battery life. I really think most people rather have a longer lasting battery then a faster phone.
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Old Sep 11, 2013 | 07:13 AM
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I agree, although I also think there's likely an equilibrium point where speed still matters more. That's one thing I have to say that ALL my iphone friends do complain about, but at this point, with as often as we use the phones, I don't know too many people that don't have a charger at work, in the car AND at home.
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Old Sep 11, 2013 | 07:33 AM
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Old Sep 11, 2013 | 08:23 AM
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I wonder how much bigger will iOS7s footprint be?
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Old Sep 11, 2013 | 08:25 AM
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You mean, the phone physically?
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Old Sep 11, 2013 | 08:44 AM
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For the daring.

http://lifehacker.com/how-to-upgrade...ium=socialflow
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Old Sep 11, 2013 | 08:56 AM
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Lol, I think im still running ios6 GM
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Old Sep 11, 2013 | 09:25 AM
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Lol, I think im still running ios6 GM
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