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CLAM DOWN posted:What the gently caress. I have 3 of them. Why. People go nuts for having new and shiny stuff, especially if it's beta/alpha stuff. I sold a Destiny Alpha code for $50 when those were coming out. I didn't expect that to happen but there you go.
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Skeezy posted:People go nuts for having new and shiny stuff, especially if it's beta/alpha stuff. I sold a Destiny Alpha code for $50 when those were coming out. I didn't expect that to happen but there you go. I get that people will pay to get something early, but this is people paying $50-200 for an invite when there are buy it now auctions listed right there for <$10.
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Oct 24, 2014 22:23
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ThermoPhysical posted:Because if this is anything like the invite system for G+, it'll take MONTHS for invites to reach every single person who asked for one from Google.
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Oct 24, 2014 22:26
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Oct 24, 2014 22:34
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Page just put Pichai in charge of everything pretty much http://www.theverge.com/2014/10/24/7067115/google-ceo-larry-page-promotes-sundar-pichai-to-lead-products
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Oct 24, 2014 22:58
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b0nes posted:That's crazy how G+ is pretty much a failure but when it was new invites were selling for crazy money. I wouldn't call G+ a failure. Sure, it's not as popular as Facebook, but it still has a lot of active users.
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Oct 24, 2014 22:59
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Skeezy posted:People go nuts for having new and shiny stuff, especially if it's beta/alpha stuff. I sold a Destiny Alpha code for $50 when those were coming out. I didn't expect that to happen but there you go. Yea, video game codes always pull $10-20 for the beta/alpha access
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Oct 24, 2014 23:02
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Super Dude posted:I wouldn't call G+ a failure. Sure, it's not as popular as Facebook, but it still has a lot of active users. Isn't that mostly people on Youtube, though?
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Oct 24, 2014 23:14
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No. Edit: And it's a pretty tired argument, right up there with SD cards.
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Well most people call it a failure. Not me though i'm pretty active on it. But to most people when I mention i'm on G+ they make jokes.
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Oct 24, 2014 23:29
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Maker Of Shoes posted:No. It was a legitimate question. I don't use it and don't know anyone who does, so I have no idea how it's doing. I'd read somewhere that it was mostly Youtube-related so I was asking because I thought you guys would know.
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Oct 24, 2014 23:32
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I use it and like it but it's definitely not what Google wanted it to be. It's not a draw to outsiders but it's great if you were already in the tank for Google. Of course if you were already in the tank, they likely don't need your data.
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Oct 24, 2014 23:39
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the kawaiiest posted:It was a legitimate question. I don't use it and don't know anyone who does, so I have no idea how it's doing. I'd read somewhere that it was mostly Youtube-related so I was asking because I thought you guys would know. It's basically good for nerdy and some other interests, since you can follow interesting people on a bunch of topics, but it probably not going to have your weird uncle. Which does have the accidental advantage that you are reading interesting stuff and not the sorts of things a weird uncle would post.
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Oct 24, 2014 23:45
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The only real question is when can I load the final version of lollipop on my nexus 5, and get it rooted. 
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OddObserver posted:It's basically good for nerdy and some other interests, since you can follow interesting people on a bunch of topics, but it probably not going to have your weird uncle. This is exactly right. Whereas I've got lots of friends and family on FB, it's really a chore to read what they're interested in posting. The opposite happens on G+, 99% of people in my circles on G+ are people I don't know but post things I'm interested in reading. And that's OK. G+ doesn't have to have the insane user numbers that FB has, it just has to have the right users for me. Of course, its not what Google wanted out of it, but it is what it is, and its certainly a site I visit at least once a day.
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ThermoPhysical posted:http://www.theverge.com/2014/10/24/7067115/google-ceo-larry-page-promotes-sundar-pichai-to-lead-products *points up the page*
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OddObserver posted:It's basically good for nerdy and some other interests, since you can follow interesting people on a bunch of topics, but it probably not going to have your weird uncle. Yeah, that doesn't seem like a disadvantage. I deleted my Facebook account because I just couldn't stand my family posting horrible racist poo poo and Jesus/Bible stuff all the time. I like Google+ well enough as a social network, but none of my friends use it (same for Hangouts -- I love it, no one I know wants anything to do with it). I think that (again) it was just Google being idiots about advertising it, and then the whole trying to force people to use it thing, really. If they'd done things differently it might've worked out better. Oh well. Anyway, looks like the T-Mobile z3 has a locked bootloader: http://www.xperiablog.net/2014/10/23/confirmed-xperia-z3-for-t-mobile-us-has-a-locked-bootloader/
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Thermopyle posted:*points up the page* Well gently caress, beaten. 
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Is there any problem with buying a new N5 on Amazon instead of direct from Google Play? I've got Prime shipping so even the slight increase in price is fine to me because I'll get it right away (and both Amazon and Google charge sales tax in my state so I've got that either way).
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Oct 25, 2014 01:16
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FISHMANPET posted:Is there any problem with buying a new N5 on Amazon instead of direct from Google Play? I've got Prime shipping so even the slight increase in price is fine to me because I'll get it right away (and both Amazon and Google charge sales tax in my state so I've got that either way). I think you lose out on Google Support for RMA or something? I'm not sure on that really.
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I have a car mount that has a mini USB charger. I bought a mini to micro adapter, but on my note 3 when I plug it in it just connects as a usb. On my old htc it would charge. Is it the adapter or the note 3 that is causing this?
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Skeezy posted:I think you lose out on Google Support for RMA or something? I'm not sure on that really. Welp, I got it from Google and paid the extra $4 for 2 day shipping, I may get it a day or two later, but I think it actually comes out a few bucks cheaper, and I'll be sure to get support from Google.
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FISHMANPET posted:Welp, I got it from Google and paid the extra $4 for 2 day shipping, I may get it a day or two later, but I think it actually comes out a few bucks cheaper, and I'll be sure to get support from Google. I wish I could tell you 100% that a Nexus 5 through Amazon get's Google Support or not but I have no clue. Given the choice I'd do the same thing to be sure and buy direct from Google.
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Skeezy posted:I wish I could tell you 100% that a Nexus 5 through Amazon get's Google Support or not but I have no clue. Given the choice I'd do the same thing to be sure and buy direct from Google. You get google support if you buy through the play store. Otherwise you go through LG.
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Just looking for a little advice. My brother lives in England, and me and my dad are going halfsies on a present for him. He wants a samsung android phone, and that's all he specified. It would have to be a factory unlocked international version, I'm not even really sure how to go about purchasing that to be honest. I see that there are unlocked options on amazon though. What do you guys recommend from samsung? I personally have a droid maxx and love it, but I know nothing about other droids. He has two kids who are old enough to be playing games but they have their own droids, and my brother is a gamer, so probably looking for a newer model that can handle better games. edit: So I'm seeing the galaxy S5 is the newest model, is that a recommended phone for someone whos dead set on samsung? feverish and oversexed fucked around with this message at 02:24 on Oct 25, 2014 |
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Re: Google+ poo poo from a few posts back I always try to go back to G+ and follow people and join communities and poo poo, but maybe I just don't know what I'm doing, or the people I'm following are terrible. Is there a list somewhere of people I should follow?
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Obese Janissary posted:Just looking for a little advice. Find out what service he uses, buy the galaxy S5 that works with his service.
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I work with a dude who is all about Samsung. He came in the other day and showed us the killer feature of the note 3: you can draw a rectangle with the stylus and then launch the calculator inside it. I'm guessing other things too? It seemed like the lamest thing ever but dude was super excited.
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Don Lapre posted:Find out what service he uses, buy the galaxy S5 that works with his service. I'm assuming he does "top ups" which when I lived there with him were prepaid dealies that you load into your phone, no service required... though that was 10+ years ago. I'm probably mis-remembering. He just specified unlocked, but asking him is probably a good idea thanks.
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How does it feel to be on the galaxy UI design group developing a feature no one will ever use
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Skeezy posted:I think you lose out on Google Support for RMA or something? I'm I returned it and bought an not sure on that really. You lose Google support. At least I had that issue when I bought my Galaxy Nexus from Amazon. When I looked up my IMEI on Googles website it wouldnt find the number in the system. I returned it and bought it though Google.
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I went into the Verizon store and tried out the Z3v today. Ho hum.
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ThermoPhysical posted:Well gently caress, beaten. I guess no one wants to comment on this (device thread and all), but the man is smart, smart, smart. Its been interesting to see Brin to step back so much. I guess he is too busy stealing the girlfriends of VPs to lead anymore.
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TheBuilder posted:I guess no one wants to comment on this (device thread and all), but the man is smart, smart, smart. Its been interesting to see Brin to step back so much. I guess he is too busy stealing the girlfriends of VPs to lead anymore. For a second I thought maybe he'll move up to being CEO with these new responsibilities but it's probably just Google trying to get itself all organized.
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Don Lapre posted:How does it feel to be on the galaxy UI design group developing a feature no one will ever use Depends on the size of the paycheck my friend !!! P DEECE SIX FIGGIES? YOSPOS bithc!!!!!
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TraderStav posted:If you don't mind used I will be posting my 32gb unlocked later today or tomorrow. I'll have a million questions but I'll be on the lookout on SA Mart. Thanks! Also, does anyone have any experience with a Google Play Edition S4? I have heard nothing about it at all and can't find a good review.
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mugrim posted:Also, does anyone have any experience with a Google Play Edition S4? I have heard nothing about it at all and can't find a good review.
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Don Lapre posted:How does it feel to be on the galaxy UI design group developing a feature no one will ever use I have a friend who quit her job doing exactly this for a company very similar to Samsung because, surprise, it was soul-crushing.
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Obese Janissary posted:Just looking for a little advice. Note 4 is way better than S5 if he doesn't mind the extra size. Also I'm not sure if international Samsungs (in the way that you mean) are all Exynos or some of them are Snapdragon, Snapdragon is better.
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