Smartphone users... I need to make a decision.

LOG · 02-25-2014, 04:27 PM

^ My first cell was Nokia 3210 and at the time I thought it was small. Than I got Nokia 3310 that was even smaller and better! those were the cellphones, with battery's that last 4-5 days, and pretty much unbreakable.

jeffb · 02-25-2014, 04:29 PM

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Originally Posted by LOG

^ My first cell was Nokia 3210 and at the time I thought it was small. Than I got Nokia 3310 that was even smaller and better! those were the cellphones, with battery's that last 4-5 days, and pretty much unbreakable.

My Motorola Rzr to this day is probably the best "phone" i've ever had as far as battery and clarity, and that phone never dropped calls.

LOG · 02-25-2014, 05:17 PM

Seems like it will become much harder to find your cellphone soon

Taiwan unveils transparent mobile phone - YouTube

Gurk · 02-25-2014, 05:56 PM

I am still rocking the Samsung Wave 2, going to definitely upgrade in the summer. When is the S5 supposed to come out?

jeffb · 03-31-2014, 02:21 PM

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Even the most hardened Samsung haters have to admit that the company does one thing incredibly well:*Make gorgeous, eye-catching displays. The display experts at*DisplayMate*have come out with a comprehensive new report on the soon-to-be-released*Galaxy S5 and they explain in great detail why Samsung’s latest flagship device*has the single best smartphone display they’ve ever tested.

So what has*Samsung*done to get the highest marks that*DisplayMate*has ever handed out to a smartphone? For one thing, it’s placed less emphasis on boosting the top-line specs such as pixel density on the Galaxy S5, mostly because today’s smartphone displays already have resolutions so high that merely adding more pixels won’t make that much of a difference to the human eye.

So instead,*DisplayMate*says that Samsung has concentrated on improving the Galaxy S5 display’s brightness,*color accuracyand its performance in high ambient lighting.As far as brightness goes,*DisplayMate*has found that the Galaxy S5′s display is 22% brighter than the Galaxy S4 and 13% brighter than the Galaxy Note 3, two devices whose displays weren’t exactly dull to look at in the first place.

When it comes to color accuracy,*DisplayMate*says that the Galaxy S5 has “the most color accurate display we have ever measured for a smartphone or tablet,” which is particularly impressive because Samsung uses OLED displays that for a long time trailed behind LCD displays in terms of showing accurate colors.

And finally,*DisplayMatesays that the Galaxy S5′s added brightness options give it the ability to perform better in outdoor lighting than any device it has yet tested.“[The Galaxy S5]*has a long list of new records for best smartphone display performance including: Highest Brightness, Lowest Reflectance, Highest Color Accuracy, Infinite Contrast Ratio, Highest Contrast Rating in Ambient Light, and smallest Brightness Variation with Viewing Angle,”DisplayMate*concludes. “The Galaxy S5 has raised the bar for top display performance up by another notch — an impressive achievement for OLED technology!”

http://news.yahoo.com/why-galaxy-s5-...51738154.html7

Gurk · 04-26-2014, 12:58 PM

Planning on getting teh HTC One M8 it's either that or the S5, anyone have any recommendations?

jeffb · 04-26-2014, 01:50 PM

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Planning on getting teh HTC One M8 it's either that or the S5, anyone have any recommendations?

Both are great phones. I suggest going in and take a look at both in person and handle both phones and make your decision from there. Also, take a look at reviews for both and maybe decide based on your needs.

Gurk · 04-26-2014, 02:10 PM

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Originally Posted by jeffb

Both are great phones. I suggest going in and take a look at both in person and handle both phones and make your decision from there. Also, take a look at reviews for both and maybe decide based on your needs.

Yea i have seen a couple of reviews, I really like flossy carters reviews that you posted. I am leaning towards teh HTC but I when I go pick out a phone I will try both out, still have this bad boy for over 3 yaers now

jeffb · 04-26-2014, 02:13 PM

Flossy Carter is awesome.....he recently put up a review on the S5 if you're interested

Also....Note 3>>> S5

Gurk · 04-26-2014, 02:32 PM

Yea I saw his reviews of both the S5 and the M8. The guy is hilarious and really good, and yea I saw that but I already have a tablet so it won't make sense for me to get a phone with a huge screen.

Kirby · 04-26-2014, 09:40 PM

If I were you I'd get either a Note 3 or S5.

Nites · 04-27-2014, 12:35 AM

HTC M8 all the way.

Thats a GO

jeffb · 04-27-2014, 12:36 AM

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If I were you I'd get either a Note 3 or S5.

Note 3 is my favorite phone, not even close.

Gurk · 04-27-2014, 02:52 AM

Yea the more and more I look into it, the more and more I am leaning towards the M8. Can't wait to finally own a smartphone lol :cookie:

N64 · 04-28-2014, 03:31 PM

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Yea the more and more I look into it, the more and more I am leaning towards the M8. Can't wait to finally own a smartphone lol :cookie:

Look into the oneplus one releasing in a couple weeks too. $350 USD for the 64GB model, contract free.

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After the plethora of leaked images and specs, the OnePlus One has officially been unveiled. This runs a ‘special version’ of CyanogenMod OS, based on Android 4.4.2 KitKat, and is targeting Nexus enthusiasts with its specs and low price point.

‘Never Settle’ is the tag line and the LTE-enabled OnePlus One specs are impressive with a 5.5-inch 1080p display (Gorilla Glass 3), 2.5GHz Snapdragon 801 processor, 3GB of RAM, 13MP Sony Exmor sensor (f/2.0, flash, and 4K video), 5MP front-facing camera, JBL-designed stereo speakers and 3100mAh non-removable battery. Overall dimensions are 152.9 x 75.9 x 8.9 mm with a weight of 162 grams. The ‘StyleSwap’ exchangeable back covers will eventually be available and come in several options (wood, kevlar, bamboo and denim), which is similar to MotoMaker for the MotoX.

OnePlus One - Never Settle - YouTube

10 · 04-28-2014, 04:03 PM

So sick of my Iphone.

I'm holding out for the Note 4 later this year.

It will be interesting to see what Apple does with the 6 though. They can't afford a fail.

Nites · 04-28-2014, 09:19 PM

N64 · 04-28-2014, 09:40 PM

Nvm on the One plus, it's looks amazing but no release date set yet sadly

Gurk · 04-28-2014, 10:54 PM

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Nvm on the One plus, it's looks amazing but no release date set yet sadly

Damn really? I went in to get a deal today, I got a rogers deal from a private dealer, it was 50 bucks for 1 GB data, unlimited canada wide and us calling, unlimited picture and photo messaging, but cause of some random thing I can't get a phone for a month instead they gave me a loaner. So I have a month to ponder over what phone to get, hopefuly the OnePlus One comes out within the month. Looks like a good phone

bjjs · 04-28-2014, 11:02 PM

Don't buy Samsung - they are crooks, selling lemon washers and dryers. evil motherfuckers.

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02-25-2014, 04:27 PM	#521 (permalink)
LOG Is sick and tired of Casey Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Toronto Posts: 10,741 Representing:	^ My first cell was Nokia 3210 and at the time I thought it was small. Than I got Nokia 3310 that was even smaller and better! those were the cellphones, with battery's that last 4-5 days, and pretty much unbreakable.

02-25-2014, 05:56 PM	#524 (permalink)
Gurk is dead inside you ain't bout that life Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 22,015 Representing:	I am still rocking the Samsung Wave 2, going to definitely upgrade in the summer. When is the S5 supposed to come out?

04-26-2014, 12:58 PM	#526 (permalink)
Gurk is dead inside you ain't bout that life Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 22,015 Representing:	Planning on getting teh HTC One M8 it's either that or the S5, anyone have any recommendations?

04-26-2014, 02:13 PM	#529 (permalink)
jeffb is the baby faced assassin Banned Join Date: May 2008 Location: YO MAMMA Posts: 81,104 Representing:	Flossy Carter is awesome.....he recently put up a review on the S5 if you're interested Also....Note 3>>> S5

04-26-2014, 02:32 PM	#530 (permalink)
Gurk is dead inside you ain't bout that life Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 22,015 Representing:	Yea I saw his reviews of both the S5 and the M8. The guy is hilarious and really good, and yea I saw that but I already have a tablet so it won't make sense for me to get a phone with a huge screen.

04-26-2014, 09:40 PM	#531 (permalink)
Kirby payin Dwyane Wade Senior Member Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 6,816 Representing:	If I were you I'd get either a Note 3 or S5.

04-27-2014, 02:52 AM	#534 (permalink)
Gurk is dead inside you ain't bout that life Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 22,015 Representing:	Yea the more and more I look into it, the more and more I am leaning towards the M8. Can't wait to finally own a smartphone lol :cookie:

04-28-2014, 04:03 PM	#536 (permalink)
10 ... Resident Mavs Fan Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 2,232 Representing:	So sick of my Iphone. I'm holding out for the Note 4 later this year. It will be interesting to see what Apple does with the 6 though. They can't afford a fail.

04-28-2014, 09:40 PM	#538 (permalink)
N64 not here Wildcard Bitches Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 7,584 Representing:	Nvm on the One plus, it's looks amazing but no release date set yet sadly

04-28-2014, 11:02 PM	#540 (permalink)
bjjs a baller Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 8,660 Representing:	Don't buy Samsung - they are crooks, selling lemon washers and dryers. evil motherfuckers.