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Octavian posted:I think there's something wrong with my Evo 3D. I can't see the 3D effect, and neither can any one else I've showed it to. All I've ever seen, no matter what I angle I view it at, is the two images making the 3D composite ghosted over each other - it that what a still image is supposed to look like if the 3D isn't kicking in? An update on my post a few days ago - it is possible to get an Evo 3D with a broken 3D screen. I finally got around to the nearest Sprint repair center and played around with a demo 3D, and it worked perfectly for me. After a tech fiddled with it for a little while they just gave me a new phone. If you are seeing that double-image effect I described, I wouldn't be surprised if your phone also needs to be replaced. Incidentally, I also want to mention that the 3D is more fun play around with than I would have thought.
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# ? Jul 13, 2011 19:03 |
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It really is a neat gimmick. And you can always convert to 2d later.
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# ? Jul 13, 2011 19:08 |
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Sprint just announced that the Photon 4G will be available on 7/31 for $199. http://newsroom.sprint.com/article_display.cfm?article_id=1972&view_id=6791
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# ? Jul 13, 2011 20:44 |
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mtr posted:I know that Sprint's network was messed up a few days ago, but is anyone else still having problems? Yep, the texting problem is back for me too, only in reverse for me. I can recieve texts but not send them.
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# ? Jul 13, 2011 21:03 |
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I wonder if the photon is going to be able to work with the laptop docking station.
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# ? Jul 13, 2011 21:04 |
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They confirmed it would have the Webtop dock available when it was first announced.
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# ? Jul 13, 2011 21:05 |
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letsgoflyers81 posted:They confirmed it would have the Webtop dock available when it was first announced. Yeah, in their press release they don't mention it for some reason. I thought that was one of the main selling points of the thing. The webtop dock they mentioned when it was first announced could be referring to the HD media dock, which also uses the webtop applications. quote:Robust Accessory Ecosystem The press release has no mention of the lapdock, just the HD multimedia dock and the navigation dock. Additionally, the lapdock sells for $499 and none of the docks mentioned are even close to that price. Appachai fucked around with this message at 21:16 on Jul 13, 2011 |
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mtr posted:I know that Sprint's network was messed up a few days ago, but is anyone else still having problems? I cannot send texts to emails anymore, I guess.
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# ? Jul 13, 2011 21:41 |
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$500 what the gently caress? Just buy a real laptop instead.
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# ? Jul 13, 2011 21:44 |
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diospadre posted:$500 what the gently caress? Just buy a real laptop instead. I think the idea is you pay 200 for the phone + 500 for the laptop and you have a macbook air with 3/4G and no additional contract.
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# ? Jul 13, 2011 21:45 |
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Appachai posted:I think the idea is you pay 200 for the phone + 500 for the laptop and you have a macbook air with 3/4G and no additional contract. In other words, if I'm going to spend $500 on a device that looks and smells like a computer, it better actually be a computer. Also, what are you supposed to do when a call comes in?
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# ? Jul 13, 2011 23:14 |
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ExcessBLarg! posted:Except bigger than a MacBook Air and not running a desktop OS. Also, the dock is useless without a phone attached right? With a MacBook, you can still use it without a phone hooked up. Yes. quote:In other words, if I'm going to spend $500 on a device that looks and smells like a computer, it better actually be a computer. Also, what are you supposed to do when a call comes in?
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# ? Jul 13, 2011 23:27 |
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Appachai posted:I just think it's an interesting concept. Appachai posted:Something like this is probably where things are headed in the future. However this whole lapdock thing is monumentally retarded. The only reason it exists is because we haven't totally sorted out the storage management problem between devices and because of asinine tethering policies of US carriers. Consider, for $250 I can go out to Walmart and buy a reasonably-equipped atom netbook. With the right software on a rooted phone, I can wirelessly tether and access all my SD card storage. Note the following benefits:
The future is zero configuration device interoperability. Something like this just seems like a total step backwards. ExcessBLarg! fucked around with this message at 23:49 on Jul 13, 2011 |
# ? Jul 13, 2011 23:44 |
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The interesting thing would be having a cell phone as powerful as a desktop that could simply dock and run a real OS in a bunch of different environments such as a 24 inch screen(like a desktop), a tablet, laptop, or maybe even your car. All your computing stuff in one cell phone sized thing. The technology isn't there yet but it will be eventually. E: I also want my cell phone to replace my credit cards, atm cards, health insurance card, car insurance card, driver's license, etc. E2: Also apparently if you buy a bundle the lapdock is $300. 500 is if you buy it separately. Appachai fucked around with this message at 00:04 on Jul 14, 2011 |
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Appachai posted:E2: Also apparently if you buy a bundle the lapdock is $300. 500 is if you buy it separately. Yeah, this was the pricing structure for the Atrix and dock when it came out too.
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# ? Jul 14, 2011 00:44 |
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I want a computer in my brain, and also an immortal robot body.
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# ? Jul 14, 2011 01:55 |
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diospadre posted:I want a computer in my brain, and also an immortal robot body. You are a cylon.
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# ? Jul 14, 2011 02:00 |
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Appachai posted:The interesting thing would be having a cell phone as powerful as a desktop that could simply dock and run a real OS in a bunch of different environments such as a 24 inch screen(like a desktop), a tablet, laptop, or maybe even your car. I suppose in some circumstances it might not make sense, but a $500 dock with a screen and a keyboard is just begging for it. Appachai posted:E2: Also apparently if you buy a bundle the lapdock is $300. 500 is if you buy it separately.
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# ? Jul 14, 2011 02:26 |
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How does the Photon stack up against the Evo 3D and the SGS2?
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# ? Jul 14, 2011 03:11 |
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Vykk.Draygo posted:How does the Photon stack up against the Evo 3D and the SGS2? Doesn't the Atrix (same as Atrix) have a really bad screen?
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# ? Jul 14, 2011 03:31 |
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I'm really hoping they put out an update to the camera app for the 3D. The slow shutter speed is pretty bad when it comes to taking photos of anything that is moving.
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# ? Jul 14, 2011 03:47 |
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TLG James posted:I'm really hoping they put out an update to the camera app for the 3D. The slow shutter speed is pretty bad when it comes to taking photos of anything that is moving. Kinda agree, just did a test, even with autofocus off, it's about half a second between press and picture.
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# ? Jul 14, 2011 04:29 |
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The Shift has a slow shutter speed also, is this a common thing with HTC phones? My Env Touch took better pictures of moving objects honestly.
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# ? Jul 14, 2011 04:43 |
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I'm on Sprint and good for an upgrade so I'm diving headfirst into Android for the first time. The Nexus S is grabbing my attention because it's stock Android (first to get updates), nice specs, and it's on sale for $99. It even has that weird NFC stuff I'd be interested in tinkering with. I think this is the one I want. Is there any good reason I shouldn't buy this and opt for one of Sprint's steroid-addled megaphones instead? noapparentfunction fucked around with this message at 06:07 on Jul 14, 2011 |
# ? Jul 14, 2011 06:05 |
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diospadre posted:I want a computer in my brain, and also an immortal robot body. I agree completely.
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# ? Jul 14, 2011 06:15 |
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noapparentfunction posted:I'm on Sprint and good for an upgrade so I'm diving headfirst into Android for the first time. The Nexus S is grabbing my attention because it's stock Android (first to get updates), nice specs, and it's on sale for $99. It even has that weird NFC stuff I'd be interested in tinkering with. I think this is the one I want. I came from a Nexus One and chose the Evo 3D over the NS. It's just so much better, with a qHD screen, much beefier processor, 1gb RAM. And Sense is pretty great. It's an absolutely amazing phone.
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# ? Jul 14, 2011 06:26 |
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big mean giraffe posted:I came from a Nexus One and chose the Evo 3D over the NS. It's just so much better, with a qHD screen, much beefier processor, 1gb RAM. And Sense is pretty great. It's an absolutely amazing phone. I can't help but feel like the custom skins manufacturers put on top of Android are a detriment to the performance and battery life. Also I was preferring the Nexus S due to its thinner dimensions because I don't like huge phones. What do you think?
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# ? Jul 14, 2011 06:31 |
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noapparentfunction posted:I can't help but feel like the custom skins manufacturers put on top of Android are a detriment to the performance and battery life. Also I was preferring the Nexus S due to its thinner dimensions because I don't like huge phones. What do you think? Sense 3.0 is pretty awesome and I have yet to notice any performance issues. I replaced the homescreen app with Launcher Pro, but even without it runs pretty drat fast. Plus you can overclock to 1.8ghz on the EVO 3D and it's extremely stable. Haven't crashed yet and I've been running the overclock since it came out with.
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# ? Jul 14, 2011 06:34 |
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big mean giraffe posted:I came from a Nexus One and chose the Evo 3D over the NS. It's just so much better, with a qHD screen, much beefier processor, 1gb RAM. And Sense is pretty great. It's an absolutely amazing phone. I came from a Hero, so it was like jumping to the loving space shuttle for me. ( ) Also, that Slate3D skin you recommended is SO MUCH BETTER than stock 3.0 it's amazing. No more aliasing Absolutely loving it so far.
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# ? Jul 14, 2011 06:37 |
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^^Yeah, someone posted it on here yesterday I think, and it's so much better than the stock ugly round thing.noapparentfunction posted:I can't help but feel like the custom skins manufacturers put on top of Android are a detriment to the performance and battery life. Also I was preferring the Nexus S due to its thinner dimensions because I don't like huge phones. What do you think? I've been like I said on a Nexus One for a year and a half and a G1 before that, using stock AOSP and Cyanogenmod ROMs, and I actually prefer Sense as it is now. This phone is a beast and has NO performance issues at all.
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# ? Jul 14, 2011 06:39 |
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big mean giraffe posted:^^Yeah, someone posted it on here yesterday I think, and it's so much better than the stock ugly round thing. What exactly are you two talking about? I can't find any mention of a Slate3D skin.
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# ? Jul 14, 2011 06:41 |
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Krittick posted:What exactly are you two talking about? I can't find any mention of a Slate3D skin. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1163879 It's a single .apk install.
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# ? Jul 14, 2011 06:51 |
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noapparentfunction posted:Also I was preferring the Nexus S due to its thinner dimensions because I don't like huge phones. Yes the Evo 3D has better hardware in nearly every aspect. However it's big (4.3"), runs Sense, isn't fully rootable yet, might take some time (a few months?) to get a daily-driving AOSP ROM, and lacks NFC. So while it's an absolutely awesome device, it's not a great fit for you.
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# ? Jul 14, 2011 06:52 |
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Anyone having trouble sending picture texts? Mine won't go through. On an EVO 3D.
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# ? Jul 14, 2011 06:59 |
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noapparentfunction posted:I'm on Sprint and good for an upgrade so I'm diving headfirst into Android for the first time. The Nexus S is grabbing my attention because it's stock Android (first to get updates), nice specs, and it's on sale for $99. It even has that weird NFC stuff I'd be interested in tinkering with. I think this is the one I want. You already know the arguments for and against, what are you expecting to hear?
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# ? Jul 14, 2011 07:18 |
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noapparentfunction posted:I can't help but feel like the custom skins manufacturers put on top of Android are a detriment to the performance and battery life. Also I was preferring the Nexus S due to its thinner dimensions because I don't like huge phones. What do you think? If you don't mind the slightly dated hardware, go with the Nexus S. It's a great phone that performs well. It even outperforms the EVO 3D in many things when you go head to head on stock (theres a few YouTube videos out there). I was personally between the EVO 3D and the Nexus S. I chose the EVO because of the specs. I wish I'd gone with the Nexus. Don't get me wrong, the EVO is a good phone, but it's far from perfect. I like the sleek look and smaller form of the Nexus better. And despite having a lower resolution, S Amoled is gorgeous.. Some people like Sense 3.0. I don't. I can't wait to root my phone and get stock Android on here. Sense feels too gimmicky and unecessary in certain places. They're both great phones and both have their shortcomings. You can't go wrong either way. And if you don't like the one you chose, you have 30 days to exchange it
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# ? Jul 14, 2011 07:25 |
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a shameful boehner posted:Also, that Slate3D skin you recommended is SO MUCH BETTER than stock 3.0 it's amazing. No more aliasing Absolutely loving it so far. Jeratain fucked around with this message at 07:44 on Jul 14, 2011 |
# ? Jul 14, 2011 07:42 |
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CNN posted:U.S. Army may soon equip troops with smartphones
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# ? Jul 14, 2011 09:56 |
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td4guy posted:Haha, the Epic strikes again. My girlfriend had better reception with my old epic than I did with my 3D in the lovely areas in Florida, but then again I had more absolute utility as I wasn't waiting for the browser to open, and I could actually use my GPS
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As someone who has a Shift and a Epic on their lines, so far the Epic has been a better phone in every way. This is going by basic day to day use and haven't rooted either phone (I might put MIUI on the Shift). I guess lucky on our Epic.noapparentfunction posted:I can't help but feel like the custom skins manufacturers put on top of Android are a detriment to the performance and battery life. Also I was preferring the Nexus S due to its thinner dimensions because I don't like huge phones. What do you think? Nexus S is not a option if you are signing a 2 year contract. I wouldn't buy a phone right now unless dual core. So a thinner phone with dual core? Simple get the SGSII when it comes out (rumor is very soon). It does have TouchWiz, but root and flash that bitch right off there. Here is the review of the SGSII (Europe version) with some pictures. http://www.engadget.com/2011/04/28/samsung-galaxy-s-ii-review/ If you can't wait get the 3D. As a EVO owner I can tell you that you will get use to the size. Still I do wish it was lighter and thinner. nate fisher fucked around with this message at 12:55 on Jul 14, 2011 |
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