AT&T Galaxy S II announcement on Tues Aug 30 ? [UPDATE --> NOW on AT&T Website! !]
This implies we get the Galaxy S II soon...
Samsung has planned a media launch for Tuesday, Aug. 30 in Manhattan, where the company will introduce the Galaxy S II on handsets from AT&T, Sprint and T-Mobile.
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Time will tell....
http://www.eweek.com/c/a/Mobile-and...ut-at-IFA-Berlin-551979/?kc=EWKNLEDP08302011A
UPDATE #2 see post --> http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=18058716&postcount=190
UPDATE see post --> http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=17742066&postcount=148
sstarre said:
This implies we get the Galaxy S II soon...
Time will tell....
http://www.eweek.com/c/a/Mobile-and...ut-at-IFA-Berlin-551979/?kc=EWKNLEDP08302011A
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Drool.....
sstarre said:
This implies we get the Galaxy S II soon...
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http://thedroidguy.com/2011/08/toda...n-waiting-for-samsung-galaxy-s-ii-u-s-launch/
I think its lilltle late, with Iphone 5 launching soon samsung should release s2 with LTE else its again another android phone. and I know LTE is not available in 99.99 areas, but its always good to know that our can use LTE. also said that with ICECREAM sndwich releasing in NOV i like to see ICE CREAM snadwich on s2
Rogers is getting the 1.5 ghz dual core lte version. Hopefully att will too.
http://tinyurl.com/3uhd6ug
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jhogal1 said:
I think its lilltle late, with Iphone 5 launching soon samsung should release s2 with LTE else its again another android phone. and I know LTE is not available in 99.99 areas, but its always good to know that our can use LTE. also said that with ICECREAM sndwich releasing in NOV i like to see ICE CREAM snadwich on s2
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Still a rumor, although this Inspired Geek site says confirmed, 4.5' display, 1.5GHz dual core processor, and LTE. We'll presumably know after 6pm this evening.
http://www.inspiredgeek.com/2011/08...l-core-1-5-ghz-processor-and-4-5-inch-screen/
also at Android Police...
http://www.androidpolice.com/2011/0...-s-ii-variants-have-these-upgrades-at-launch/
Watch live at 6PM
See here for streaminig details.
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Samsung Galaxy S II on AT&T: 4.3-inch Super AMOLED Plus screen, available September 18th
You can forget the rumored “Attain” branding, because AT&T is taking the same tack as T-Mobile on this one and leaving the name of its own Samsung Galaxy S II untouched. As with its counterparts on T-Mobile and Sprint, AT&T’s version of the S II features an 8-megapixel autofocus rear camera with flash and 1080p video capture, a 2-megapixel front-facing camera, and the latest generation of TouchWiz atop Android 2.3. What’s different here, though, is that AT&T opted for a 4.3-inch version of the lauded Super AMOLED Plus display — the same as Samsung’s European S II variants — whereas Sprint and T-Mobile are both using a 4.5-inch component. Interestingly, AT&T’s is also the thinnest, so they claim: 8.89mm, versus Sprint’s 0.38 inches (9.65mm). T-Mobile hasn’t specified their dimensions just yet.
As for the processor, Samsung’s proud of this one: they’re using a homegrown Exynos dual-core model clocked at 1.2GHz. Some other versions of the S II have used a Tegra 2 — and granted, the Tegra 2 is no slouch in its own right, but we’re told to expect some truly magnificent performance on this model. Look for it to land on September 18th with pricing to be announced later.
AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II Specifications
4G – HSPA+
Android (2.3 Gingerbread)
GSM Quad-band (850/900/1800/1900MHz)
UMTS Tri-band( 850/1900/2100MHz)
Screen: 4.3” Super AMOLED Plus
Processor: 1.2Ghz x 2 (dual core)
Camera: 8MP AF with LED flash + 2MP front
Video Record: 1080p Full HD
HDMI Out: HDMI via HDTV Smart Adapter with HDCP
Connectivity: Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, Bluetooth 3.0
Battery: 1650mAh
Sensor: Motion UX, 6-axis gyroscope, proximity, light, noise (Audience A2220)
Is this official release??
i expected 1.5 Ghz dual core....
4.3 and 4.5 is not a big deal tho...
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No more AT&T branded phones for me, So I'll wait.
Nexus Prime FTW
CB650 Wolf said:
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Samsung Galaxy S II on AT&T: 4.3-inch Super AMOLED Plus screen, available September 18th
You can forget the rumored “Attain” branding, because AT&T is taking the same tack as T-Mobile on this one and leaving the name of its own Samsung Galaxy S II untouched. As with its counterparts on T-Mobile and Sprint, AT&T’s version of the S II features an 8-megapixel autofocus rear camera with flash and 1080p video capture, a 2-megapixel front-facing camera, and the latest generation of TouchWiz atop Android 2.3. What’s different here, though, is that AT&T opted for a 4.3-inch version of the lauded Super AMOLED Plus display — the same as Samsung’s European S II variants — whereas Sprint and T-Mobile are both using a 4.5-inch component. Interestingly, AT&T’s is also the thinnest, so they claim: 8.89mm, versus Sprint’s 0.38 inches (9.65mm). T-Mobile hasn’t specified their dimensions just yet.
As for the processor, Samsung’s proud of this one: they’re using a homegrown Exynos dual-core model clocked at 1.2GHz. Some other versions of the S II have used a Tegra 2 — and granted, the Tegra 2 is no slouch in its own right, but we’re told to expect some truly magnificent performance on this model. Look for it to land on September 18th with pricing to be announced later.
AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II Specifications
4G – HSPA+
Android (2.3 Gingerbread)
GSM Quad-band (850/900/1800/1900MHz)
UMTS Tri-band( 850/1900/2100MHz)
Screen: 4.3” Super AMOLED Plus
Processor: 1.2Ghz x 2 (dual core)
Camera: 8MP AF with LED flash + 2MP front
Video Record: 1080p Full HD
HDMI Out: HDMI via HDTV Smart Adapter with HDCP
Connectivity: Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, Bluetooth 3.0
Battery: 1650mAh
Sensor: Motion UX, 6-axis gyroscope, proximity, light, noise (Audience A2220)
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No GPS? Inquiring minds wish to know!
mmarquis said:
No GPS? Inquiring minds wish to know!
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its samsung....of course theres no GPS
I wonder what happened to that sgs2 slider that was on engadget a few days ago on the leaked att roadmap
I will be waiting for that. i am ready for a hardware keyboard
Pirateghost said:
its samsung....of course theres no GPS
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GPS works great on the Infuse.
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matthewpapa said:
I wonder what happened to that sgs2 slider that was on engadget a few days ago on the leaked att roadmap
I will be waiting for that. i am ready for a hardware keyboard
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It's called the SGH-i927. Was debunked as SGS II (clearly). Passed through the
FCC a few weeks ago only waiting on an official announcement.
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MikeyMike01 said:
It's called the SGH-i927. Was debunked as SGS II (clearly). Passed through the
FCC a few weeks ago only waiting on an official announcement.
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What version of the SGS II is it. AT&Ts SGS II has the SGH-i777 model number.
emuneee said:
What version of the SGS II is it. AT&Ts SGS II has the SGH-i777 model number.
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It's not a sgs2. Seems to just be a slider with similar specs. That's what mike was saying when he said it was debunked.
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emuneee said:
What version of the SGS II is it. AT&Ts SGS II has the SGH-i777 model number.
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Here is the leaked roadmap
http://www.engadget.com/2011/08/24/atandts-fall-and-winter-2011-roadmap-leaked-in-spreadsheet-glory/
I927
http://www.engadget.com/2011/07/26/samsung-android-slider-leaked-likely-en-route-to-atandt/
It might not be called sgs2 as mike said, but by all intents it appears to have the same internals. It definitely does not look as sexy as the sgs2 or even the captivate for that matter, but i really want my hardware keyboard.
The size of the device is the only thing that really worries me. All we have for dimensions is this
http://www.engadget.com/2011/08/11/samsung-i927-clears-the-fcc-hurdle-atandt-bound-at-last/
That doesnt appear to specify width....
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Samsung Galaxy S II on AT&T: 4.3-inch Super AMOLED Plus screen, available September 18th
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Where did you get this release date from? As far as I'm aware its "in the coming weeks" which couldn't be any more vague.
kletiz said:
Where did you get this release date from? As far as I'm aware its "in the coming weeks" which couldn't be any more vague.
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Some web site was published immediately after the launch event with the specifications and the Sept 18th date. Within a couple of hours it was changed to "In the coming weeks".
That said, however, one person the the rumor thread, who claims to have a strong relationship with an AT&T store manager, said the manager was instructed to have all his personnel in the store on the 17th for training.
We won't really know until AT&T makes a press release, or the phones actually start showing up in the stores.
I was just in Prague on vacation last week and saw the S2 at one of the electronics shop. The price unlocked was equivalent to a whopping $800+ over there. Curious, do you guys upgrade or buy the no commitment price outright? (Ebay, not sure how reliable the sellers are, has them for around $600.)
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Wanna buy an SII but now I've read that there's the Hercules coming and cyanogenmod on SII still isn't out -- so shall i wait?
spec-wise it's a monster:
http://versus.io/en/samsung-galaxy-hercules-vs-samsung-galaxy-s-ii-i9100
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Wanna buy an SII but now I've read that there's the Hercules coming and cyanogenmod on SII still isn't out -- so shall i wait?
spec-wise it's a monster:
http://versus.io/en/samsung-galaxy-hercules-vs-samsung-galaxy-s-ii-i9100
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I would wait for the one after hercules tbh
If you wait, you'll always get better tech.
That page has a big mistake at least for UK phones: The GS2 has 1.2 GHz Cpus nto 1.0GHz so in real life there would probably be not much difference. The Screen size is personal preference and the download speed for the GS2 isn't supported by UK networks yet so you probably won't see any difference in speeds there. On Vodafone HSDPA+ I haven't got more than about 6Mb/s.
All applicable if in the UK of course.
I waited 6 months for a dual core after my contract expired, damn longest 6 months in my life, never again lol
Samsung Hercules is the T-Mobile (US) variant of the SGSII
http://www.gsmarena.com/tmobileboun...like_the_stuff_from_your_dreams-news-2658.php
http://www.androidcentral.com/t-mobile’s-2011-roadmap-includes-plenty-android
stoney73 said:
I would wait for the one after hercules tbh
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Tbh I would wait for the one after the one after the hurcules
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+1
quakermaas said:
Samsung Hercules is the T-Mobile (US) variant of the SGSII
http://www.gsmarena.com/tmobileboun...like_the_stuff_from_your_dreams-news-2658.php
http://www.androidcentral.com/t-mobile’s-2011-roadmap-includes-plenty-android
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quakermaas said:
Samsung Hercules is the T-Mobile (US) variant of the SGSII
http://www.gsmarena.com/tmobileboun...like_the_stuff_from_your_dreams-news-2658.php
http://www.androidcentral.com/t-mobile’s-2011-roadmap-includes-plenty-android
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Wonder why Sammy is going to use the snapdragon as opposed to the exynos chip in the Hercules.
rob_h said:
If you wait, you'll always get better tech.
That page has a big mistake at least for UK phones: The GS2 has 1.2 GHz Cpus nto 1.0GHz so in real life there would probably be not much difference. The Screen size is personal preference and the download speed for the GS2 isn't supported by UK networks yet so you probably won't see any difference in speeds there. On Vodafone HSDPA+ I haven't got more than about 6Mb/s.
All applicable if in the UK of course.
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3uk's network is upgrading to 21.1mbps (hsdpa+) this month which is what T-Mobile and others are calling 4G in USA.
The network It is currently 14.4mbps, location permitting obviously.
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Wonder why Sammy is going to use the snapdragon as opposed to the exynos chip in the Hercules.
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Might be for compability reasons
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just wait for the samsung hercules III...technology is always outdoing itself, so if you wait, there's only gonna be the next gen tech that comes out that would make you regret making that purchase. honestly for me, an additional .2" screen, .3Ghz cpu, and extra Mbps (that you probably wont even use) isnt significant enough for me to hold off, unless the original sgsII isn't compatible with your network.
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Samsung Hercules is the T-Mobile (US) variant of the SGSII
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For some reason, T-Mobile's not getting a SGS2 variant. The Hercules is a modified version of the U.S. only AT&T Infuse. It won't have USB2G, Wi-Fi Direct, or Bluetooth 3.0. It'll have a dual-core SoC but it's not intended to be as premium a device as the SGS2. Think SGSZ.
http://www.samsung.com/us/mobile/cell-phones/SGH-I997ZKAATT-features
DAyellow said:
Wanna buy an SII but now I've read that there's the Hercules coming and cyanogenmod on SII still isn't out -- so shall i wait?
spec-wise it's a monster:
http://versus.io/en/samsung-galaxy-hercules-vs-samsung-galaxy-s-ii-i9100
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If you're on T-Mobile and don't want to change carriers, then yes, it's probably a better choice. It'll be loaded with T-Mobile crapware and you'll be forever dependent on T-Mobile for updates. It won't sell in nearly the same quantities as the SGS2 and its U.S. variants so it will most likely have less dev support. Also, because it's using a unique SoC a lot of the dev work might not be easily portable from other Samsung phones. Look at the Infuse dev forum and it should give you an idea of what to expect in terms of dev support.
The Nexus Prime should have all bands available for worldwide use. You could take a look into that.
Yeah Nexus Prime will be the phone to rule them all (for awhile).
Its very much like buying a car...
Early 2011 like january or feb 2011? It's great to get the 2011 reg plated vehicle right?
but into the last couple of months of 2011 and you might want to hold on until 2012 for the latest and best vehicle.
Others may wait for 2012 just SO that they can buy the 2011 model, which is just as good for alot cheaper. A bit like all the iphones then... uh oh! I said the forbidden word.
if im not mistaken the hercules IS identical to the S2 but 0.2'' larger sreen
and prob not as thin and light..and thats it..
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if im not mistaken the hercules IS identical to the S2 but 0.2'' larger sreen
and prob not as thin and light..and thats it..
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It also has a Qualcomm processor instead of the Exynos.
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It also has a Qualcomm processor instead of the Exynos.
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so is this a good thing or no?
fivefingerdeathpunch said:
so is this a good thing or no?
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The Exynos will remain faster in games, but Qualcomm's processor will seem to be faster due to the clock rate increase.
I'm up for upgrade and I am waiting on ICS and I was hoping it would come to AT&T in october but I can find no evidence of this. Seems that the Nexus Prime will be going to Verizon. Anyone have any idea when AT&T will get an ICS device?
At this point it is all speculation but I am pretty sure I read on Boygeniusreport they were expecting in october!
xx_bluedev_xx said:
At this point it is all speculation but I am pretty sure I read on Boygeniusreport they were expecting in october!
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I know ICS is expected in October but I can't find any sign of an ICS device at AT&T. I'll go look but if you have a link I'd appreciate it greatly!
this is a bit weak but...http://www.ubergizmo.com/2011/08/nexus-prime-confirmed-maybe/
this is the nexus primed, believed to have LTE radios, which puts it likely at verizon or att, it is obviously THE flagship device, possibly sporting a 1.5 ghz dual core, 4.5 inch screen etc.
xx_bluedev_xx said:
this is a bit weak but...http://www.ubergizmo.com/2011/08/nexus-prime-confirmed-maybe/
this is the nexus primed, believed to have LTE radios, which puts it likely at verizon or att, it is obviously THE flagship device, possibly sporting a 1.5 ghz dual core, 4.5 inch screen etc.
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But recently Verizon said that they wont be getting the Samsung Galaxy SII because they are getting a better Samsung phone so its looking like the Galaxy SII will go to ATT and Verizon will get the Nexus Prime...
and in the ATT product lineup for Q3 & Q4 that was released had no phones running on ICS...
Crap what to do what to do....
http://www.slashgear.com/samsung-galaxy-note-headed-to-usa-on-att-says-fcc-30184411/
I have had a cracked screened iphone since May waiting on the SGSII for AT&T... Im not gonna let speculations determine how long I wait for a new device ever again haha.
splitsonface said:
I have had a cracked screened iphone since May waiting on the SGSII for AT&T... Im not gonna let speculations determine how long I wait for a new device ever again haha.
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I'm on the same boat, but this and the nexus prime both make me wonder.
i'm getting this no matter what. i'm tired of my fruit.... no more apples and mangoes.... back to the green robot i go.... and if something like and hd/note/prime comes out, the wife will be getting a pretty cool hand me down
"If you always wait for the latest and greatest, you'll never own a phone"
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Earthsdog said:
Crap what to do what to do....
http://www.slashgear.com/samsung-galaxy-note-headed-to-usa-on-att-says-fcc-30184411/
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Nothing about that article says the Galaxy Note is coming to AT&T.
In fact if you look at the model number, it's clear that the version that just went through FCC approval will never be sold by AT&T. Usable on AT&T - yes. Actually sold by AT&T - no.
AT&T phones have a model designator starting with SGH. SGH-I897 (Captivate), SGH-I997 (Infuse), SGH-I777 (AT&T GSII)
International generic units have a model designator starting with GT. The unit in that article is GT-I9220. So it's an international model that, while it will work on AT&T's network, will NEVER be sold by them in a contract-subsidized fashion. AT&T has NEVER sold a GT model on contract in the United states. If history is any indicator, if the Galaxy Note is ever sold by AT&T, it's going to be about a six month latency before the AT&T version drops. (See, for example, the delay between the GT-I9100 and the SGH-I777)
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Nothing about that article says the Galaxy Note is coming to AT&T.
In fact if you look at the model number, it's clear that the version that just went through FCC approval will never be sold by AT&T. Usable on AT&T - yes. Actually sold by AT&T - no.
AT&T phones have a model designator starting with SGH. SGH-I897 (Captivate), SGH-I997 (Infuse), SGH-I777 (AT&T GSII)
International generic units have a model designator starting with GT. The unit in that article is GT-I9220. So it's an international model that, while it will work on AT&T's network, will NEVER be sold by them in a contract-subsidized fashion. AT&T has NEVER sold a GT model on contract in the United states. If history is any indicator, if the Galaxy Note is ever sold by AT&T, it's going to be about a six month latency before the AT&T version drops. (See, for example, the delay between the GT-I9100 and the SGH-I777)
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How would one obtain an international version for T-Mo then? Or is it a possibility that they will pick it up?
If it's like the I9100, an International variant supporting the T-Mobile bands won't exist. T-Mobile may or may not sell their own variant.
The heavy customization of the T-Mobile GS2 is a sign that you likely won't see the Note sold on contract with TMo or even any compatible with their 3G bands.
I'm happy with my Streak...even if it is still running 2.2.2, but, I'm looking at the Note also. If it gets to at&t before summer of 2012, I'll grab it.
Is it going to have a notifications led light?
Entropy512 said:
If it's like the I9100, an International variant supporting the T-Mobile bands won't exist. T-Mobile may or may not sell their own variant.
The heavy customization of the T-Mobile GS2 is a sign that you likely won't see the Note sold on contract with TMo or even any compatible with their 3G bands.
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It must suck being on a carrier that uses 3G bands that basically no one else in the world uses...
p51d007 said:
I'm happy with my Streak...even if it is still running 2.2.2, but, I'm looking at the Note also. If it gets to at&t before summer of 2012, I'll grab it.
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yah i was loving the streak too (esp with steve's excellent builds). but i sold that for the s2, and i really miss the big screen. for me, the sgs2 feels like a downgrade hahahaha. ill be getting the note when it comes out full price. might have to sell the s2 to help pay for it
Really want to lug around a 5.3 inch screen for a daily device? Your back pockets won't forgive you. 4.5 is the largest that is comfy I think...
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Really want to lug around a 5.3 inch screen for a daily device? Your back pockets won't forgive you. 4.5 is the largest that is comfy I think...
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+1........
I've carried the 5" streak in a velcro closing belt loop case for over a year w/o any problems. The Note, with the 5.3" screen has less top & bottom than the streak does, so it won't be all that different
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Really want to lug around a 5.3 inch screen for a daily device? Your back pockets won't forgive you. 4.5 is the largest that is comfy I think...
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TOO Big for my taste. and too small to be a "pad"... not sure where this falls in to .. I'll be keeping my SGS2... only thing I WOULD change to is the Prime
I think the Note would be great for me, especially at work where carring even a 7" pad would be restrictive. I would use the stylus to write my notes all day long at work.
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Really want to lug around a 5.3 inch screen for a daily device? Your back pockets won't forgive you. 4.5 is the largest that is comfy I think...
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I've had the streak in my pocket every day since December 26 2010. Not an issue at all, if it is then you haven't owned one or have a very small figure or wear skinny jeans. I can't wait for the Note to come out, it will be in my pockets daily as my personal phone, along with my Atrix work phone. And BTW, the Streak is more often in my front pocket than back.
I've had the S2 since Friday and I love it. However, I have had my eye on the Note since I heard about it last month. Looks like a lucky family member will be getting my S2 once the Note come out If I don't like the Note then I'll take my S2 back, I can because I'm indian.
Trying to figure out what the chances are that AT&T releases the Galaxy S2 HD LTE in the next month or so. I'm pretty sure the ATT variant with the 720p HD screen went through the FCC a few weeks back...are they going to release yet another S2 variant this year?
I'm in a, soon to be, LTE market - so I think I've settled on either getting the skyrocket now, or trying to hold out for another month and see what they announce.
I know there's probably no concrete answer to this question, unless any of you beta testers want to drop some hints, but any thoughts would be appreciated.
SkyRocket uses a CrapDragon CPU and Adreno GPU if you're aokay with that go with the SkyRocket.
I'd wait
the SG s2 hd lte, will be utilizing the same processor/gpu, with the exception of the larger HD screen, as the Skyrocket....
Evening, everyone. I'm both curious and rather frustrated. I've had my Galaxy Note since it launched in the US on AT&T last February. Back then, it was the cream of the crop, and now i'm about to upgrade to an S IV the minute the pre-order link goes up.
On this note, though, while Samsung didn't mention the processor in today's keynote, the rumor mill (believably) reports that the international model will have a 1.6 or 1.8 Exynos 5 octo CPU, while most localized markets will have a Snapdragon 600, with a 1.9 quad-core. My question is why do the US markets prefer to use the Snapdragon processors? I got my mother a Galaxy S III for Christmas last year, expecting it to have a quad-core processor, but since i hadn't done my research, i was disappointed to find a Snapdragon S4, only a dual-core. Similarily, my Galaxy Note was butchered compared to the international version, with the iconic physical home button replaced with capacitive keys, and having a similar Exynos/Snapdragon difference.