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anyone tried one of these?
http://www.dealextreme.com/details.dx/sku.22880
my guess is that the square shape of the HD2 camera will make it difficult to find something like this that will work. anyone know of one that does fit?
for 2.50 its not gonna break the bank.
buy one, try it, if it doesnt work, never mind, if it does, let me know so i can get one
Why not a software fish-eye?
mdmhd2 said:
Why not a software fish-eye?
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tried one of those on the wife's android phone. looks a bit rubbish, tbh.
mdmhd2 said:
Why not a software fish-eye?
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Because a software fisheye effect only gives you the look of a fisheye while doing nothing for your viewing angle. With a fisheye, it actually gives you a wider angle of view, usually 180*.
http://cnn.cn/shop/samsung-galaxy-note-gtn7000-super-amoleddigitizer-unit-p-14382.html
What is it?
It's a screen.
Funk2641 said:
It's a screen.
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lol genius
Funk2641 said:
It's a screen.
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it's also expensive.
Sebring5 said:
http://cnn.cn/shop/samsung-galaxy-note-gtn7000-super-amoleddigitizer-unit-p-14382.html
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Is the front touchscreen with lcd as replacement.
but WTF is so expensive :S
Alejandrissimo said:
Is the front touchscreen with lcd as replacement.
but WTF is so expensive :S
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You have to remember its a big screen with the digitizer and Wacom stuff built in. Sucks, but makes sense.
I think as time passes the price will stabilize at about 120-150 bucks.
Hi Guys,
I picked up my Nexus 4 from O2 here in the UK this morning, for what it's worth here are my initial thoughts.
I'm coming from a Galaxy Nexus.
As per all the professional reviews, it does seem like a well made piece of kit. The glass back while being another fingerprint magnet is
a nice touch. When moving the phone suddenly or shaking the phone it does rattle. I took it back to O2 and they all the Nexus 4's they had in stock did it. It's loud enough to be noticeable, but not so loud i wanted my money back. The stores explanation was the accelerometer. I'm sure others will shed more light on this in time.
While the screen is crisp it is not as striking as some reviews would have me believe on auto brightness it is pretty dark (Much darker than my gnex on auto)
The sound is excellent but it does suffer from a muffled almost inaudible speaker when the phone is on the side face up on my desk. This has been a gripe of mine on previous phones.
Swipe style typing works really well, as does the new camera software. The pictures are a huge leap up from the Gnex
Battery needs further testing but so far has performed well. Wi Fi also has a FAR better range than the Gnex
My closing thoughts would be if coming from the Galaxy Nexus it may not be a huge leap up for you. If money is an issue i would wait....
But if you are an early adopter i'm sure you will love it.
I'm sorry it's a brief review, i'm no Shakespeare. If anyone has any specific questions though i would be happy to answer.
Shaun
Is the rim made out of pure rubber? I'm just curious about folks with latex allergies, etc.
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Hi Guys,
I picked up my Nexus 4 from O2 here in the UK this morning, for what it's worth here are my initial thoughts.
I'm coming from a Galaxy Nexus.
As per all the professional reviews, it does seem like a well made piece of kit. The glass back while being another fingerprint magnet is
a nice touch. When moving the phone suddenly or shaking the phone it does rattle. I took it back to O2 and they all the Nexus 4's they had in stock did it. It's loud enough to be noticeable, but not so loud i wanted my money back. The stores explanation was the accelerometer. I'm sure others will shed more light on this in time.
While the screen is crisp it is not as striking as some reviews would have me believe on auto brightness it is pretty dark (Much darker than my gnex on auto)
The sound is excellent but it does suffer from a muffled almost inaudible speaker when the phone is on the side face up on my desk. This has been a gripe of mine on previous phones.
Swipe style typing works really well, as does the new camera software. The pictures are a huge leap up from the Gnex
Battery needs further testing but so far has performed well. Wi Fi also has a FAR better range than the Gnex
My closing thoughts would be if coming from the Galaxy Nexus it may not be a huge leap up for you. If money is an issue i would wait....
But if you are an early adopter i'm sure you will love it.
I'm sorry it's a brief review, i'm no Shakespeare. If anyone has any specific questions though i would be happy to answer.
Shaun
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This will seem like an odd question but are you able to feel the speckle pattern on the back? Like is it bumpy or is the pattern just under neath the glass?
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This will seem like an odd question but are you able to feel the speckle pattern on the back? Like is it bumpy or is the pattern just under neath the glass?
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It's underneath the glass.
PoisonWolf said:
Is the rim made out of pure rubber? I'm just curious about folks with latex allergies, etc.
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Yes it is.
If you are curious about people with latex allergies this is a good starting point
h**p://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Latex_allergy
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This will seem like an odd question but are you able to feel the speckle pattern on the back? Like is it bumpy or is the pattern just under neath the glass?
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Must be underneath?
jonnyg1097 said:
This will seem like an odd question but are you able to feel the speckle pattern on the back? Like is it bumpy or is the pattern just under neath the glass?
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its under the glass
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jonnyg1097 said:
This will seem like an odd question but are you able to feel the speckle pattern on the back? Like is it bumpy or is the pattern just under neath the glass?
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As per what was said above, it's underneath the glass. I was worried about it looking tacky. But it works well. Hold the phone one way and the back is pure black, then you tilt it and you get the speckle effect. Muck like a hologram on a bank card.
The rattling isn't fine, something is loose or not fit right.
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When moving the phone suddenly or shaking the phone it does rattle.
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That's worrying, care to elaborate on that? Are you going to exchange it?
could you try "spirit Fm" http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1059296&page=480 and\or contact mike in order to know if it has hidden fm radio?
thanks in advance
Sony NEX-5N all over again^^
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That's worrying, care to elaborate on that? Are you going to exchange it?
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I took it back to the store, they had 5 in stock. All 5 rattled (As crazy as it sounds i wanted to test all of them)
For anyone familiar with the problems on the Sony NEX 5N camera 'Clicking' it's a bit like that.
I have 28 days if it is deemed 'faulty' but until more info comes out on it i'm going to hold on to the phone.
If 5 out of 5 do it i would presume a huge number if not all will, that said i'm surprised it wasn't picked up in any of the reviews.
As google begin to deliver time will tell.
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Sony NEX-5N all over again^^
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Ha! Beat me to it, that's exactly how i would sum it up....
Can you post some pics?
Is it unlocked?
Which O2 shop?
the rattling is a concern...when i get mine, i will test it out. could be the camera.
i shook my mytouch 4g and i heard some rattling as well. maybe its a normal thing?
shadyshaun said:
If you are curious about people with latex allergies this is a good starting point
h**p://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Latex_allergy
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Lmfao! :laugh:
Anyway, I'd really appreciate it if you could post some Linpack and Quadrant Advanced (to see where it is scoring less than the Optimus G) benchmarks. Also, exactly how much storage space is available for the user?
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Can you post some pics?
Is it unlocked?
Which O2 shop?
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Yes it's unlocked and on the Three network. The O2 store assured me it was locked, but lets face it what do they know?
It's from the O2 store in Milton Keynes
I haven't got enough post to attach photos but i have shared the album on my google+ account (Search for Shaun james)
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Lmfao! :laugh:
Anyway, I'd really appreciate it if you could post some Linpack and Quadrant Advanced (to see where it is scoring less than the Optimus G) benchmarks. Also, exactly how much storage space is available for the user?
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About 12 based on Anandtech's review.
How much would you rate it after buying the phone?
I was out mowing the lawn and had it on while I was using the weed whipper. Got done and looked down and there was a huge crack across the screen. Apparently the screen is quite brittle. Note to self not to have it on for anything that would be classified as work. My Sony Smartwatch 2 was bulletproof.
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ouch dude~ my condolences...
did you feel your watch getting hit by the weed whipper?
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I was out mowing the lawn and had it on while I was using the weed whipper. Got done and looked down and there was a huge crack across the screen. Apparently the screen is quite brittle. Note to self not to have it on for anything that would be classified as work. My Sony Smartwatch 2 was bulletproof.
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ouch dude~ my condolences...
did you feel your watch getting hit by the weed whipper?
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Not at all, that's why I was so surprised. I just wiped my arms off from the grass on it, and I noticed it. It was fine prior to my yard work.
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Not at all, that's why I was so surprised. I just wiped my arms off from the grass on it, and I noticed it. It was fine prior to my yard work.
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damn.. is it still usable?
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damn.. is it still usable?
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Yeah, everything works, but just an annoying crack. May not be a bad idea to throw a screen protector on these bad boys.
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Yeah, everything works, but just an annoying crack. May not be a bad idea to throw a screen protector on these bad boys.
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well, at least it's still usable =)
That sucks, I would make a return attempt and leave the lawnmower part to yourself.
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As a sidenote, THIS is why you always wear protective eye wear when using a weedwhacker. Can you imagine if a rock fast enough to crack that screen had hit your eye?
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As a sidenote, THIS is why you always wear protective eye wear when using a weedwhacker. Can you imagine if a rock fast enough to crack that screen had hit your eye?
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Yeah, I had Eyewear on. Can't chance that.
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Yeah, I had Eyewear on. Can't chance that.
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Any luck with Google with the replacement?
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Any luck with Google with the replacement?
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They Play Store said they couldn't do anything about it and guided me towards Samsung. I contacted Samsung and it sounds like a 50/50 shot of them warrantying it. If they don't cover it (which I suspect they're going to say), it'll cost about $70.
Now of course, I'll be without it for 10 or so days. :crying:
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They Play Store said they couldn't do anything about it and guided me towards Samsung. I contacted Samsung and it sounds like a 50/50 shot of them warrantying it. If they don't cover it (which I suspect they're going to say), it'll cost about $70.
Now of course, I'll be without it for 10 or so days. :crying:
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did you tell them the true store? =p
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did you tell them the true store? =p
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About 90% of it. I told them I was mowing the lawn and when I got done, I noticed a crack in the screen. Told them I didn't feel anything hit the watch and it wasn't dropped in any way (of which both comments are completely true). I just didn't mention weed whipping.
I want to know what they decide to do!
I knew from looking at it that the flat screen wasn't going to necessarily be a good thing. The Galaxy Gear has a nice curved screen and seems less prone to cracking.
Oy.
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I want to know what they decide to do!
I knew from looking at it that the flat screen wasn't going to necessarily be a good thing. The Galaxy Gear has a nice curved screen and seems less prone to cracking.
Oy.
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Well, lesson learned, they'd only be willing to replace the screen the cost of $161.83. So, that's pretty much at the cost of the device. Their policy is never to cover screen replacement regardless of cause. Even if they have a weak defect in your screen and you just magnified the defect, they don't cover it.
Anyone know of options outside of Samsung Support that can repair this device at a more reasonable cost?
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Well, lesson learned, they'd only be willing to replace the screen the cost of $161.83. So, that's pretty much at the cost of the device. Their policy is never to cover screen replacement regardless of cause. Even if they have a weak defect in your screen and you just magnified the defect, they don't cover it.
Anyone know of options outside of Samsung Support that can repair this device at a more reasonable cost?
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This needs to be on Google+ ... did you make your problem public?
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This needs to be on Google+ ... did you make your problem public?
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Yeah, I let them know. They did respond saying they can't deviate from the policy but will relay my feedback.
https://plus.google.com/103995904951803661069/posts/Qs9erSF46rn
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Yeah, I let them know. They did respond saying they can't deviate from the policy but will relay my feedback.
https://plus.google.com/103995904951803661069/posts/Qs9erSF46rn
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Its so sucky this happened. Sorry dude. But i mean shoot, do you really feel entitled to them fixing it free? Its not like it arrived broken. You had bad luck and a rock hit your watch high speed from weed wacking. Like in what way is that their responsibility?
Sorry man, although this makes me glad I spent $40 on the Best Buy protection plan for my Gear 2.
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Its so sucky this happened. Sorry dude. But i mean shoot, do you really feel entitled to them fixing it free? Its not like it arrived broken. You had bad luck and a rock hit your watch high speed from weed wacking. Like in what way is that their responsibility?
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Is it worth a try, yes, but no, I don't really expect them to replace it for free, but c'mon, $161.83 to replace it? The thing cost $199 new. They could at least be reasonable with it. They originally quoted $70 for screen replacement over the phone and when they received it and looked at it, decided $161 was the going rate? I asked if they'd be willing to split it, but they were a no-go.
Got my replacement note 4 a few days ago,and noticed that the metal bezel sits a little bit higher off the glass on one side then the other,was wondering if this is a normal ,and by off the glass referring to metal lip around glass,not a huge deal,but...None the less it's there.
Your saying that the metal trim....is thick? As in its raised a couple mm? Mine Has It Straight All around....Not Going Above Or Unto Of The glass.
Lol I mean the metal trim raises above the glass,but not evenly.
Yea it's raised above the glass....but evenly lol BRO just enjoy your phone already don't dwell on it bro
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Got my replacement note 4 a few days ago,and noticed that the metal bezel sits a little bit higher off the glass on one side then the other,was wondering if this is a normal ,and by off the glass referring to metal lip around glass,not a huge deal,but...None the less it's there.
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If it is a refurbished device I would send it back. Might of been put together wrong and down the road you don't wanna get the blame .
BAD ASS NOTE 4
Here some pics,not the greatest being taken with nexus 4,I mean it's just a little off,but off none the less.
Raver27 said:
Here some pics,not the greatest being taken with nexus 4,I mean it's just a little off,but off none the less.
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Dude I think that's your "gap". Every note 4 has one. it isn't that much a problem like I thought I'd be. I clean my screen all the time hate fingerprints and smugness but I'd say it's "normal" according to the Galaxy Note 4 manual.
Here's 1 more pic,little clearer I guess..
I wouldn't worry about it unless you work outside
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I wouldn't worry about it unless you work outside
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Dont worry least your whites dont have hue of pink and yellow to them.
Nah...my first 2 did tho..I feel ur pain on that one,I didn't even want to use my first 2 because of pink hue.
yeah mine has that slight offset. It's the screen that is uneven. Not the frame. It no biggie for me tho. Enjoy your Note 4. Try not to let it bother you.
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yeah mine has that slight offset. It's the screen that is uneven. Not the frame. It no biggie for me tho. Enjoy your Note 4. Try not to let it bother you.
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Yea I am trying, I kinda thought it was the glass for whatever reason, not sure how..Glad to know I'm not the only one tho,makes it into more of a common deal with this phone.
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Yea it's raised above the glass....but evenly lol BRO just enjoy your phone already don't dwell on it bro
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Lol not dwelling, was curious..
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Here some pics,not the greatest being taken with nexus 4,I mean it's just a little off,but off none the less.
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You know that saying, if you go looking for something..... (Yet they say don't go look for love) anyways lol I don't see anything, looks like you want something to be wrong. It's a insurance replacement, the device isn't doing to be fresh, unless you want to dorms $700
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Lol I here ya,I here ya...Was curious to know weather it's common deal..Tried phone info app,not sure how accurate, but it says phone is "original " not refurbished. .
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Lol I here ya,I here ya...Was curious to know weather it's common deal..Tried phone info app,not sure how accurate, but it says phone is "original " not refurbished. .
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Little physical imperfections like that are pretty common with all phones. My Note 4 has a slightly loose power button, my Nexus 5 screen was about a millimeter higher on one side than the other...
Unless it's really causing an issue for you I wouldn't worry about it.
I can live with Minor imperfections like this since I trade up phones ever year but screen issues are a big No No for me. God gifted me with 21-21 vision.
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I can live with Minor imperfections like this since I trade up phones ever year but screen issues are a big No No for me. God gifted me with 21-21 vision.
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Lol ,so u could deal with my slight imperfection?
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Lol ,so u could deal with my slight imperfection?
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Yours or the phones?
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