Not that I'm going to upgrade but those prices seem very nice for a new handset. I wouldn't want to get back into another contract though
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Not that I'm going to upgrade but those prices seem very nice for a new handset. I wouldn't want to get back into another contract though
@matt100
"wrong" because I have a different opinion to yours on the look/design of something
There is nothing wrong with it really but compare the design of those things to HTC/nexus phones, they aren't as nice, not a deal breaker obviously and certainly aren't worth worrying about, but improving all those wee things helps to improve the design/look overall, you can't just change one thing and not change the other as it will look out of place etc.
Have had no problems with the touch capacitive buttons on my S and in fact I don't think I have seen anyone mention that they have had problems with capacitive touch buttons or even on screen buttons, at least on threads here and on xda. In fact, physical hardware buttons are generally consider to not be the best for durability, which is largely why a lot of the phones are moving to capacitive/on screen now (less hardware parts needed so allows for better design and in theory less bezel)
white objects will mark in general compared to darker colours, the white GS 3 was no different, look through the gs 3 thread and people have said that their white GS 3 has gone yellowy or blue from their jeans iirc, will try to find the posts.
My parents lumia 800's are still in great condition, the only disadvantage with the sort of finish is fingerprints/marks but they wipe of easily and yes the lumia 800 is rather heavy, however, it feels very good in the hand due to the design and rounded edges. Also iirc a lot of people complain about the back of their GS 3's getting scratched easily (not that it is an issue really as you can replace it easily)
Of course having rounded/curvy corners will help with the feel in the hand, but Samsung went too far with the GS 3 and the phone just looked weird due to that as he top corners weren't as rounded/curvy.
In your case that is but not mine and many many others as if you look through the one S thread here, not just from my screenshots but from sarge, skillmister, kona etc. the battery life is superb and only truly beat by the likes of the note II, RAZR HD/MAXX
Yes the screen isn't anything to shout about from the rooftops, only really the sharpness/pentile let it down (personally I don't have a problem with pentile), imo it is great and most definitely did not deserve the harsh comments from review sites, yes it is not sharp like the GS 3 and not big but the calibration is probably the best for SAMOLED I have seen, great whites as has been proven with anandtech's detailed look at the screen, one of the best SAMOLED screen for view ability in sunshine too.
A cheap one X........
- aluminium uni-body
- better audio (before JB on the X)
- much better CPU chipset overall and thus was a better performer by a good bit until the X got JB
- better 1080P recording
The only downsides of it compared to the X was lack of NFC, screen and storage.
Anyway, why drift of course, we were only talking about the design, not what is a better phone overall etc.
I agree with you on the part where no matter what HTC etc. do, they will still not go anywhere where as Samsung once again will and everything else you said in the last part of your post.
@grudas
It is a mobile forum for discussion, comparisons are going to be made to other phones, people are talking about the design/comfort compared to other phones and I posted what I think (the one S design is the exact same more or less as the X but smaller), is there a law all of a sudden that we can't compare phones or sorry just the one S? When was the last time I compared the One S to another phone?
I mentioned one thing about the one S, which is on topic with the other posts, the design, nothing else and what I said is true for me and others, it was then matt who started to discuss the other stuff, which I have replied to.
"wrong" because I have a different opinion to yours on the look/design of something
There is nothing wrong with it really but compare the design of those things to HTC/nexus phones, they aren't as nice, not a deal breaker obviously and certainly aren't worth worrying about, but improving all those wee things helps to improve the design/look overall, you can't just change one thing and not change the other as it will look out of place etc.
Have had no problems with the touch capacitive buttons on my S and in fact I don't think I have seen anyone mention that they have had problems with capacitive touch buttons or even on screen buttons, at least on threads here and on xda. In fact, physical hardware buttons are generally consider to not be the best for durability, which is largely why a lot of the phones are moving to capacitive/on screen now (less hardware parts needed so allows for better design and in theory less bezel)
white objects will mark in general compared to darker colours, the white GS 3 was no different, look through the gs 3 thread and people have said that their white GS 3 has gone yellowy or blue from their jeans iirc, will try to find the posts.
My parents lumia 800's are still in great condition, the only disadvantage with the sort of finish is fingerprints/marks but they wipe of easily and yes the lumia 800 is rather heavy, however, it feels very good in the hand due to the design and rounded edges. Also iirc a lot of people complain about the back of their GS 3's getting scratched easily (not that it is an issue really as you can replace it easily)
Of course having rounded/curvy corners will help with the feel in the hand, but Samsung went too far with the GS 3 and the phone just looked weird due to that as he top corners weren't as rounded/curvy.
In your case that is but not mine and many many others as if you look through the one S thread here, not just from my screenshots but from sarge, skillmister, kona etc. the battery life is superb and only truly beat by the likes of the note II, RAZR HD/MAXX
Yes the screen isn't anything to shout about from the rooftops, only really the sharpness/pentile let it down (personally I don't have a problem with pentile), imo it is great and most definitely did not deserve the harsh comments from review sites, yes it is not sharp like the GS 3 and not big but the calibration is probably the best for SAMOLED I have seen, great whites as has been proven with anandtech's detailed look at the screen, one of the best SAMOLED screen for view ability in sunshine too.
A cheap one X........
- aluminium uni-body
- better audio (before JB on the X)
- much better CPU chipset overall and thus was a better performer by a good bit until the X got JB
- better 1080P recording
The only downsides of it compared to the X was lack of NFC, screen and storage.
Anyway, why drift of course, we were only talking about the design, not what is a better phone overall etc.
I agree with you on the part where no matter what HTC etc. do, they will still not go anywhere where as Samsung once again will and everything else you said in the last part of your post.
@grudas
It is a mobile forum for discussion, comparisons are going to be made to other phones, people are talking about the design/comfort compared to other phones and I posted what I think (the one S design is the exact same more or less as the X but smaller), is there a law all of a sudden that we can't compare phones or sorry just the one S? When was the last time I compared the One S to another phone?
I mentioned one thing about the one S, which is on topic with the other posts, the design, nothing else and what I said is true for me and others, it was then matt who started to discuss the other stuff, which I have replied to.
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The S3 is fantastic to hold imo, can't understand the plastic hate.
Agree.
Agree but I think a better, nicer feeling material could potentially be used. My One X didn't have any marks on it, I'm not interested in the "well if you drop it" kind of stuff, but I suspect your average person might be.
Oh boy. Don't poke the bear.
Agree, this is why I have one.
All true.
This is all very important stuff that is overlooked, some good points.
It's difficult to describe but there's a feeling of massive uniformity around Apple and to a lesser (but increasing) extent Samsung. The competition just can't match it. The Apple customer support backs them up extremely well and provides huge peace of mind also.
I'm no big fan of the S3 looks, but I don't think it looks bad and it certainly more than does the job. The fact it's backed up by near flawless hardware and software execution is just the icing on the cake. I was really unsure of it to begin with, but once you get it and get used to it, the design really stops being an issue and you just enjoy the device for what it is.
I think people hate on plastic a little too much, it was the tacky gloss finish I had issue with. Plastic as a material is perfect for phones. Gloss is horrid though.
Yup, I don't mind plastic being used and certainly wouldn't put me of a great phone, although I do much prefer aluminium.
My biggest hate about the gs 3 plastic was mainly just the finish and colour choices.
Never could get on with the s3, hated the looks but it did feel good to hold. However, my nexus 4 which replaced it has both the looks and ergonomics. Like someone said, Samsung are unlikely to change the design of a handset which sold so well last time.
Aye, it had its good points despite looking utterly naff next to the One X to begin with.
It certainly is it. I was surprised about how good it felt when I first held it (the phone
). It is a perfect fit for a large hand and a small increase in size will still make the S4 quite acceptable. I guess most of the plastic haters have never held a plastic phone in their hands (
) or just prefer to hold a cold slab in their hands. Still, each to their own.It certainly is it. I was surprised about how good it felt when I first held it (the phone
I guess most of the plastic haters have never held a plastic phone in their hands (
plastic is by no means bad!
its clearly a huge overreaction, my s2 and my step dads s3 feel solid in hand no problems at all.I think when most people say that they hate the "plastic" of the GS 3 etc. they just mean the "finish", not the "material" as the majority of android phones (and all other types of phones) are plastic, only a few are aluminium. You don't see many, if any complaining about the one X, lumia 800 etc. and other nice plastic phones.
a lot were complaining about s2.. and that was just a simple glossy finish
s3 has a nasty finish i really don't like it but but the feel of the phone is fine! feels solid in hand which is what i want
goodness me chill out! I said I "think" you're wrong and you clearly "think" I'm wrong.. thats what opinions are!
Aren't we due to call each other nazis or something soon?
Anyway, chill, I never said you weren't entitled to your opinions and one persons experience of something is often entirely different to anothers.
I guess the area where I "think" you're wrong and I reckon I can back it up is all the longing for a different design on the S4 and saying "people want" etc like it's a fact when it clearly isn't, it's the 2nd best selling smartphone in the world (I guess? unless something like a cheap ass Asha sneaks in for volume) so what people want is very obviously the S3, you couldn't have something fundamentally flawed that was that successful.