What's the deal with smartphones? Why does nearly everybody owns one? I don't get it. Contrary to many smartphone owners, I'm not under contract, and my phone cost me $100 up front. It's a nokia c3, and it does everything I need - quite well, I might add.I'm genuinely curious: why are these $600 phones, that cost in the neighbourhood of $50 a month to own, so popular? What, exactly, justifies the costs of ownership? What justifies the other inconveniences, like the batteries that must be recharged at least every few days?
Bump.
I just happen to be browsing g on a smartphone right now
>c3>blackberry rip-offlaughinggirls.tiff
>>25224185I can do a lot with them;listening to music, 2-d codes 1-d codes;comparing prices,check my working hours,write,draw (with the right app)playoh yeah, internetI can use them as a mapI can read on them (well, okay I've got a kindle for that)it got a time-planerwith the right app you can actually learn WITH itand there are some things that are very useful otherwise>check the image
Status symbols.that, and our monkey brains love it when we touch something and the lights change.Also, they're pretty fucking convenient if you're already an asshole with intimacy issues.
Well I have an HTC MyTouch 3g old but reliable. Take hell of a beating and after rooting it to get rid of junk apps I will never use it's quite the power house.I use it in conjunction of my small business (non-profit thrift store). Using to scan barcodes, search current market prices for my merchandise, web surf, get email alerts, update both twitter and facebook about promotions and receiving feed back and addressing my customers. I use it as a level, a metal detector, and a flashlight, and a credit card processor. Also tether internet if it gets knocked out by the rainstorms we got round here. I also set up schedules from it for my employees. I just needed a solid android smartphones.
normalfags who leave the house and want to update facebook on the bus.
>>25224518>listening to musicmp3 player>2-d codes 1-d codesI don't need this>comparing pricesI don't need a phone for this>check my working hoursuse my computer at home, or look at the bulletin board>writepen and paper is easier for me. however, phones are good for notes you don't want to misplace. don't need a smartphone to have a Notes app, though.>draw (with the right app)pen and paper is superior>playI like reading books better, but to each his own>oh yeah, internetI can do this at home, that's all the internet I need>I can use them as a mapI can find an address without a map>I can read on them (well, okay I've got a kindle for that)I read actual books (gasp!) but I'm getting a sony e-reader for all the e-books I have on my computer.>it got a time-planerHave my head for that>with the right app you can actually learn WITH itBooks for that>and there are some things that are very useful otherwiseYou're right about that>>25224482Trust me, it's much better than a shitberry>>25224617Yeah because all my friends need to know about everything I do 24/7 right? If I want to talk to someone I'll text them, if I wanna facebook I actually have enough patience to wait until I get home
>>25224577Yeah that makes sense.
much easier to use google/wikipedia as a brain extension.
>>25224658I hope you've got a sturdy backpack for all your books and your mp3-player and laptop and of course your notebook and pens
Well, anon. Some people have friends and are out of the house more often. We still like to have some sort of computational device with us. Whether we want to play video games(n64oid) or just use it as a regular computer (browse /g/)
>>25224731Yeah I do actually. It's sturdy enough to fit the two textbooks and two notebooks I need everyday, as well as a pen and pencil.
>>25224658>I read actual books (gasp!)>a map>pen and paper>mp3 player>books - map -pen and paper - mp3I walk to have all that stuff on me on my daily doings I'd need a bag or somethingnot to mention I'd need to know what books I want.I'm pretty wishywashy to be fair but I think 1-2 hours or whatever it takes to make 50$ a month is worth it.
£500 upfront£10/month for unlimited internets/texts/more calls than I use£10/month is basically nothing. the upfront cost was pricey, but It seemed to be an improvement on my portable internet device front. (fits in pocket, unlike my laptop, meaning I can take it to incidental places, such as the pub.)
Why are people on /g/ such luddites?
>>25224658well then you don't need it or want it obviously. this thread is pointless and you're a faggot.
People aren't poor like you op. I make $45/hr so 2 hours of work for 1 month of service doesn't seem so bad to me. I bet if you look at the amount of people paid for cell service in say 1997 and adjust for inflation today you will see that todays prices are pretty much the same as 1997 prices. Smartphones are nifty, they're a decent camera, mp3 player, internet device and phone all in one. Pay $84 a month is well worth it if you have a job.
what's the monthly thing you guys are talking about? 3G?
Galaxy S2 (Nov 2011)£0 upfront£30 a month5000 texts1000 minutesUnlimited Data24 month contract, paid upgrade at 18 monthsMust suck being on US carriers, you guys really seem to get totally ripped off by them
>>25225501>£30 a month>24 month contract>£720jesus you got ripped off
>>25225501meh it's not so bad, you're only getting fuck if you buy directly from the big cariers. If you buy from a mnvo its cheap as fuck. I pay 26.63 pounds (converted it for you $41/month) for unlimted text, web and 2gb of data. All I have to do is buy a phone out right. It cost more than your upfront plan here >>25224965but the UK is the size of Oregon and has more people than california and texas so of course service will be cheaper. The US is geographically 2x the size of the EU with 200 million fewer people
>>25225541The phone costs about £500 or lessLeaving £220 to pay for THIS>5000 texts>1000 minutes>Unlimited Datax24I don't think that's a rip off...
>>25225541So I'm paying <£10 a month if we include the price of the device in that total.That's an excellent deal, especially as it includes free tethering and I use at least 50GB of data month this way.
>>25225501Are you trolling? Here in the U.S we get 20 Mb/s down on 4G LTE. The fastest in the world. Thats faster than most home connections.Get dunked non-murrica fag.
>>25225501I agree. iPhone 4 UnlockedOn 3:300 mins3000 texts (practically unlimited)(truly) unlimited data (+including tethering)+ 3G nearly everywhere, even outside towns£15 for 1 month ON PAY AS YOU GO
>>25225612>Here in the U.S we get 20 Mb/s down on 4G LTE. The fastest in the world. South Korea would like a word with you
>>25225646south korea is like the size of new jersey. they don't count
>>25225541>Galaxy S2 Unlocked price (estimated) $420 = £272>£30 includes service described above>£720 - £272 = £452 "ripped off" (following your reasoning, I'm not including service)>... BUT: £452 / 24 = £17.70/moIn reality, he paid for his phone already, and is enjoying a nice mobile service for £17.70/mo or $27.26/mo. Doesn't sound like a bad deal to me.
>>25225677your momma is the size of new jersey, and she sure counts
>>25225784WHY U TALKING BOUT MY MOMMAWHY U TALKING BOUT MY MOMMA I'M GOING TO KILL YOU CRACKER
they're fun>not plugging your phone in at night
>>25225816Ya mama's so fat you can't even see her legs it just looks like she's just gliding across the floor
you are a fucking idiot
>buy last gen phone for $150>sign up for free sip carrier>attack number to google voice>get free calls/texts/voicemail over wifi>never pay a phone bill again
>>25225840TYRON YOU BEST BEAT THIS CRACKER UP FOR TALKING BOUT ME LIKE THIS MUH HONORZ B DIS RESPECTED N' SHITZ
I was given a smartphone for my job.I never play with it.I much prefer my trusty old Nokia and listen to the radio.Only useful feature (apart from work related e-mail) is the ability to see train delays....but that says more about our train "service".I think smartphones are fun if you never played with computers as a kid.
>>25224185I bought an Orange San Francisco/ZTE Blade for £70 last year and replaced the default ROM with CyanogenMod. It's not the quickest smartphone, but it's perfect for my needs. I'm not on contract, but I get a modest amount of free internet on it if I top up my credit.
>recharged at least every few hoursFix'd that for you OPiPhone 4S user
>I don't need a smartphone, therefore nobody needs a smartphone
>>25224185The majority of users use it for the occasional directions/GPS, checking the internet if bored and not @computer, and games like drawsomething.Is this worth the $30/mo extra (it'd cost me an extra $45/mo to give up my grandfathered plan)? Nah.
>>25225612>4G LTE.>4GHAHAHA, rest of the world calls that 3G LTE.And I've been torrenting at over 200Mb/s when I was in Romania. (to my own surprise)
BUT WHAT WOULD I DO WITHOUT MY ANGRY BIRDS AND MARIO BRO RINGTONES
>>25225901Why does this European carrier name all their branded devices after places in California? It's weird.
>>25225958because the uk is clouded, over crowded and shitty while cali is warm, sunny and has less people. They're selling a dream, I can't wait for them to release the Orange Compton with a build in drug scale
>>25225883I think smartphone's are popular not only because of the aesthetic part, but because they are versatile. An average person might not make full use of it, just like /g/ and their i5's, but if you ever need something an application can offer at that moment, you're covered with a capable system.So, convenience, aesthetics and versatility are the selling points.
>>25224185I don't know why people would sign expensive contracts to get one.I however know why I like mine. It's a GPS, music player, web browser and mobile games platform all in one, besides offering convenient contact management and backups that also work with Linux.Yes, basically it's my computer for on the go. Since I'm in a country with really good public transport, I can either do work or entertain myself on the go. When I still spent in excess of one hour commuting by train, I of course used a laptop, but for those briefer 7 minute or so bus rides plus the 5-ish minutes wait at the bus station that randomly leaving your house nets you, this kind of a device is perfect.
My iPhone takes almost no effort to use, and it does just about everything I need - and anything I don't have now I can obtain pretty easily.It offers me a number of luxuries not present in dumbphones, such as the ability to play games, keep track of useful information, notes, voice recording, maps, a real web browser, database access, SSH / telnet / VNC, video chat, Twitter, etc.Do I *need* those features to survive? No, but they're certainly worth the monthly cost to me.
A smartphone is a jack of all trades but master of none.It is also small and very portable.
Retard, when you get a phone through a plan, the total cost of the phone is usually around $100. The rest of the plan costs are for credit.>Implying you can't buy a smart phone for under $100 outright unlocked, even if they are shit.
>>25226005When I look around me in the train, I mainly see girls typing text messages and men reading or playing games.When do they use all those "versatile functions"?
>>25225958Yeah, I find it funny too as a Brit who has worked in America and lived in Cali. I guess that they're selling an unrealistic dream. I can't see an Orange Morley becoming available any time soon!
all of you folks that claim you need the smartphone, do you even have a first aid kit at home?
>>25226077Why would I need a first aid kit?I'm not a doctor.
>>25225958They should have used names from Orange County, that would have been slightly funny but still not really.
Why do people drive expensive cars or dine at fancy restaurants?
>>25226072When they're needed ie. they need to do something quick but don't have their computer, calculator or whatever with them.Other then that it's texting and angry birds
>>25226077>mental note: buy first aid kit
>>25226104Doctors don't generally perform first aid.
>>25226077Nobody *needs* a smartphone. They're just handy to have. It's like an all-in-one portable system.>Camera>Games>Emulators>Internet browsing>Handy utilities like a flashlight appThey're great for when you don't have access to your computer/laptop.
>>25226077First Aid Kits are like SmartphonesThey can never truly replace anything but they can help out in a pinch
ALL I WANT IS A SMARTPHONE WITHOUT A DATA PLAN I USE ON MY GRANDFATHERED PLAN AND WIFI ONLY. FUCK SPRINT.
>>25226190So Angry Birds is like gauze?
none of you answered my question; do any of you have a first aid kit at home?
>>25226238Do I? no
>>25226238I do.
>>25226238Yes, why?
>>25226238Of course I do, I'm not retarded. And a fire extinguisher.I'm also first aid certified as of this year.
>>25226238I don't. I don't even have to pay for health care. Are your jimmies rustled?
>>25226202Angry Birds is more of an anesthetic.
They really are babbies first toy computers.I think the same excitement some people here felt when first messing around with a Sinclair ZX or Commodore 64 is what smartphone users are experiencing today.In a way I'm jealous but mostly think it's sad.
>>25226192>Buy any CDMA phone off Ebay>Clone the ESN>Enjoy your useless smartphone without a data plan
>>25226280You can think I'm sad all you want, but I still get a lot out of my iPhone. You can mock me all you wish, but that doesn't change the luxury, convenience, and enjoyment granted by the features of my smartphone.Enjoy being judgmental.
this thread is now about first aid kits apparently
Smartphones are great in a pinch, and if you don't have wifi they make wonderful mobile modems.
what is this tethering business about? is it using your smartphone as a router for another device?
They're simply just handy to have. >A pocket sized web browser for when you're at someone else's house, on the train or otherwise>Larger screen than a standard brick>Tethering incase your internet is down>Gameboy emulation>Flashlight app (if you have a camera flash led)>Ultra portable media player>4G support (not necessary, but still cool)The list literally goes on.
>>25226314Like I said: I felt the same about my ZX Spectrum.I just find it a bit sad that it's '012 and you're still only just stepping into the world of hobby computers.
>>252263443G routed to a portable WiFi hotspot.With an Unlimited Plan, it is the best thing after pancakes.
>>25226344It basically turns your phone into a modem using it's 3G/4G internet connection. You plug it in to your pc with the usb cable. Some support wifi tethering natively, but you can also get an app.
>>25226438Baby steps. The proliferation of computing knowledge is worth it.
>>25224185So, I am up for an upgrade on Sunday.Been using an HTC Incredible for 2 years. Loved it to death, but it''s time to retire it.I am on Verizon. Is the Nexus the way to go? Thanks, /g/.
>>25226452I'm all in favor, don't get me wrong, I just think people should have done it 20 years ago if they were going to be this much into it.
You will never have the best smartphone of all time.;_;
>>25226457Coming from a loving owner of one, I can honestly say there are better options. I don't know much about it, but the SGIII seems good on paper. There's the Epic 4G, Droid Razr and the One X(questionable).
>>25226445what's the point of that?
>>25226438What does me owning a smartphone have *anything* to do with my interests, or my previous computer experience?That makes the inherent assumption that the smartphone is the first time I've expressed an interest. That's a totally unwarranted assumption, and it just makes you sound like a snob (I mean this is 4chan and everything, but come on).>>25226495What makes you think I didn't?Furthermore, this kind of "hobby computing" wasn't available at 1) the prices and 2) simply the omnipresent retail value and 3) the level of service that current. Technology is always interesting and fresh, but it doesn't become wide spread until the value is enough to make it worth it for everyone to have.
>>2522649520 years ago, it wasn't as chic, portable, or accessible as it is today.Also, Angry Birds can't run on dot matrix displays.
>>25226407>web browserusing the internet on a smartphone is barely more tolerable than on a regular phone. It takes fucking years
>>25226495The sheer amount of people is different though. In the glory days of the hobbyist computers, only those with decent amounts of money and an already-developing passion for computing even bothered with one. Given that carriers are offering free (subsidized) smartphones now and so many more people are buying them than ever bought the Spectrum ZX or the Commodore 64, we're having to not only train Generatiion Y, but Generation X and W in their use.
>>25226549It's not so much the speed as the fact that web pages render properly.I'm willing to be a little more patient if it means my web browsing experience isn't marginalized.
>>25226549If you have a shit phone and carrier. My GNex 4G loads pages just as quick as my desktop does.
>>25226531You have USB/WiFi internet access in areas that don't have a hotspot available. Useless in the city, very useful while abroad with a laptop.
OP, are you fucking stupid? You can do a shitload with a smartphone. They're not just mobile Facebook and Angry Bird machines.
>>25226524but 60% of all smartphone owners on /g/ have the best smartphone of all time
>>25226620I hope that's sarcasm. It's a decent phone, but not the best.
>>25226549Yes, that's also what's stopping me from using one.You can't even load websites normally.
>>25226645Even then, "best" is totally subjective. For one the iPhone might be the best, while the best for a /g/-goer could be an N900 running Debian.
>>25226620>Not a flip phone>Not waterproof>No limited edition Hello Kitty versionNot even close.
>>25226655>you can't even load websites normallyNice bandwagoning there, bro. Ever actually used a decent smartphone? keyword being decent.
I bought my phone outright. No contract. The initial outlay was expensive, but then I'm with Giff Gaff for my provider. £10 a month for unlimited texts, unlimited internet, free to other giff gaff users (my friends and family basically) and 250 minutes of calls. I do internet mostly on my phone so it was the best package for me. I hardly ever use up my 250 minutes every month. It's a good deal, but some users took the piss by tethering their phones and hammering the network resulting in a change to the TOS.
>>25226530I was considering a RAZR, but the different models constantly coming out is turning me off from buying one.What makes it not a great option? The lack of updates? That sounds easy to do enough with some time.
>>25226755>giff gaffi am laughing uncontrollably
>>25226800Why?
So what are the best smartphones for Verizon? I was thinking Galaxy Nexus, but if there are better choices then I'd consider them. Especially if they have a removable battery and a microSD slot.
>>25226830You seriously need to ask?
>>25226846What's wrong with giffgaff?
>>25226839Oh hey, looks like we're in the same boat.
>>25226830i don't know, why don't you tell me, giff gaffer? are you calling to call on your giff gaffer friends and giff me up?
>>25226846Yes.
>>25226839>needing a removable batteryimplying you won't replace your phone long before the battery needs replacing. implying you need to swap batteries on the fly
>>25226883Do you have a point?
Question, re: smartphone and audio.Are there any smartphones out there (in the US) worth a fuck as a PMP if you have anything better than $20 IEMs/earbuds?(Or one than you can run an LOD into an amp that isn't an iPhone?)
I use mine for running my business since I travel all over for fun and don't want to bring a laptop everywhere. I come back to the states every year to shoot content for my website, then process updates for my website while I'm here visiting family, then automate updates for the year, then head back out to travel more. Yea, browsing the web isn't ideal on a phone, but it werks and weighs a fraction of what a laptop does. I use it for translation, gps, and finding stuff with online maps. I'm on a motorcycle too, so space is at a premium. Plus I'd have to lug a laptop with me to prevent it from being stolen. I just slip the phone in my pocket.
>>25226913oh boy, this giff gaffers getting his gaffs all giffed up. what are you going to do, gaffer? giff me through the internet? gaff off
>>25226910It's convenient when I go on trips or when I forget to charge it (which will happen all the fucking time)
>>25226956You may think you're being funny. But you're just coming across as a bit of a pleb.
>>25226756There's only one worthwhile RAZR, the RAZR MAXX. The standard RAZR sucks and the MAXX has great battery life but nothing else really going for it. The problem is not just the lack of updates, but that Motorola locks their phones down tight so it's much more difficult to install custom roms yourself.The other thing is the RAZR MAXX and Galaxy Nexus both have 2011 specs. The GN has the same GPU as the original Galaxy S from 2010.If you're on Verizon you should just wait, there's nothing really great right now.
>>25226983Don't get your giffgaffs in a knot, now.
>>25226983confirmed for giffgaffed
>>25226988>If you're on Verizon you should just wait, there's nothing really great right now.But I'm using an HTC Ozone. Running Windows Mobile 6.5. I don't think I can wait too much longer.
>>25227000>>25226994Same fagging it up. Also note that there has been no explanation as to why the individual was laughing uncontrollably about the GiffGaff network. Sure is summer!
>>25227030>doesn't know how to check for samefagWell, I guess it really IS summer!
>>25226756I don't know enough to tell you anything about any phone other than the GNex. On paper, there are definitely better specced phones. But I can't comment on other factors like quality etc for other phonesPros:Very sturdyThe grippy back (no idea what it's actually called)LightDespite all of the "Hurr pentile" bandwagoners, it's quite a nice screenCons:Camera is shitBattery life isn't great (fixed with a custom rom like CM9 or AOKP)Volume is pretty soft, there are apps to fix it.Feels cheap to begin with because of how light it is, but that goes away pretty quick.Hardware wise, I can't complain, but as I said before, there are faster phones out there.
>>25227030but we're not the same person, you giffed gaffer>HUURRR PROVE IT FAGGOT UMAD?you really are gaffed, aren't you?
>>2522588050 cent?
I'm on GiffGaff too. =)
>>25227108Yeah, us GiffGaffers huh? XD! <(O_<)>
>>25227108Well you done Gaffed, son.
>>25227086>must have big hands to hold that
>>25227086Are those tiny hands, or is that thing fucking monstrous?
>>25227118^_^
>>25227024Actually here's something.1. If you have a grandfathered unlimited data plan now, buy another phone now because starting sometime this summer they will not allow you to keep your unlimited data if you buy a new phone with a contract renewal. You'd have to buy a phone for full price to keep it.2. If you don't care, you can wait until the Droid Fighter comes out. Should basically be an upgraded RAZR MAXX with a larger 720p screen.Chances are the Droid Fighter will go on sale a couple days after the change to grandfathered unlimited data happens.One nice thing is that the Galaxy Nexus is only $50 with a contract renewal through Wirefly or Amazon Wireless.
>>25227152looks shoopedand yes it's a fuckhuge phone
>>25227152bit of both. I comfortably type with one hand though.
>$50 a monthgod i wish it was that cheap, I pay close to 2x that for my play with Verizon with unlimited data and texts
>>25227194>not using Google Voice for unlimited free texting
>>25227212>free
>>25227188
>>25226988Sure they're both the SGX 540 but the one in the Galaxy Nexus runs at 304MHz (it is supposed to be 384MHz in the OMAP4460) while the one in the Galaxy S runs at 200MHz.
>>25227194Count yourself lucky. Here in Australia, a $50 plan constitutes $300 credit and only 2GB of data. Excess costing 20 cents/MB.
>>25227206the S3's screen looks terrible
>>25227188Good god.
>>25227188That thing looks fucking retarded huge. iPhone 4 size is about as large as I want a phone. And I have massive hands. To use that thing comfortably you'd need hands like the Klitschko brothers.
>>25227254the brightness is turned up much higher. it has this issue in quite a few photographs.
>>25227226>implying it's not
>>25227271I don't think you have large hands. you'd be surprised how many people can wield that thing one handed.
>>25227286
>>25227194Vodafag here.I got an sgs2 smartphone for free, pay 21 euro's the first year and double the 2nd. Unlimited texts, 4gb data and 500 mins of me calling meh friends.Why do you have to pay so much? Is that common in America(or wherever you live)?
>>25227165Well that is some shit. I have a grandfathered unlimited plan, so I guess waiting would really be a poor choice for me.
>>25226983dude I'm loling heartily right along with himgiffgaff? really? lolsorry but i just couldn't take that company seriously lolgiffgaffi'm laughin at his gaffin'
>>25227250Unfortunately Verizon doesn't offer unlimited data anymore, so new customers can get 2GB for $30 a month. Also Verizon has announced that current unlimited data customers will lose unlimited data when they upgrade, so in a year or so I'll probably just switch carriers.
>>25227311murikan plans are retardedly expensive, and the carriers all collude to make sure they stay that wayStandard smartphone plans (with 400-700 minutes of talk time, unlimited texting, and 2-4 GB of data) cost $70-$80 a month. Family plans are $120-$150 for the first two lines and $30-40 for each additional line, depending on the carrier.
The easiest and simplest answer to OP is that WE'RE ON FUCKING /g/! WE LIKE TECHNOLOGY.How hard is that to understand? If you DON'T like technology, what the fuck are you doing on /g/?
>>25227335apparently the origin is from the phrase 'mutual giving' since the tagline is 'the mobile community ran by you'yeah, the name is pretty bad.
>>25227364So basically just as expensive as murikan plans huh
>>25227286>>25227286
>>25227335Confirmed for 14 year old autist. It's not funny in the slightest. Your shit posting is actually just annoying.>>25227364>Australian pricesIf you get the phone through them it's usually $5-$10 extra/month.I don't feel so ripped off now.
>>25227442That's what you get for being Goliath.
>>25227387but OP doesn't need a smartphone, why do you!?!
>>25227271Think about it less like a phone and more like a mini tablet computer with video camera that you can take everywhere that also has phone features.The other stuff is more important than the phone aspect. With the Note, they take precedent over the phone aspect, and that is why the Note is the best smartphone. You will use the other stuff more than you will be making phonecalls.
Touch screens disgust me. I carry a laptop with me everywhere. Which raises the question: If we can make an ultrathin notebook, why don't we fold it up more than once? The only issue I see is the screen, but won't OLEDs fix this for me?
Most people get them just to have facebook wherever they are. I dont know a single person that has a smartphone, that isnt on facebook every 5 minutes. Other than that they just use it for calls and texts, like every other phone can do.
>>25227442wish I had a camera to take a picture with my note. your hands actually seem pretty similar in size to mine, but I'm just sort of guessing.
>>25227474Oh yeah you confirmed that just from my post huh? So I'm a 14 year old autistic kid because I find something funny that you don't? Interesting how closed minded you can be.
>>25227534
>>25227534No, it's because you find something incredibly immature funny. The fact that it was enough to make you spam it and keep raving about it is the reason I think you're autistic.
>>25227511I have a smartphone but I barely even use Facebook. And I use it more on my computer than on my phone.
>>25227586It's funny because I only made that one post. Haven't figured out how to determine samefag yet?
>>25227153What ROM/theme is that?
>>25227616It's funny that just because you're anonymous you don't think your samefagging is obvious.
>>25227165>>25227046Ima go with the Nexus I think. Just seems solid.
>>25227654Stock LPY ICSS3 TouchWizUX launcherPlus some stocklook 15toggles mod.Wallpaper is the stock bubbles one (look for noisefield.apk)Also, francokernel. doesn't affect looks, but mentioned for completeness
>>25224658>I don't need>I don't needSo you don't need one. Why make this thread when it was obvious from the start? Are you trying to say they're not worth it? Because that's subjective. Sure you don't need one but they probably make other people's lives much easier.
>>25226645best smartphone at the moment = GSIII
>>25227671Maybe you need to work on your obviousness detector because it's horribly calibrated.
>>25227733I'm only still on touchwiz because of my calendar widget is too awesome to give up >>25226929At least this version looks slightly better.
>>25226925CyanogenMod adds some pretty nice DAC controls
>>25227676And it is. I just thought I should tell you there are better performing phones out there. But the build quality is definitely not something to scoff at.
>>25227030It's because that's a silly sounding name. Are you really that dense?
>>25227676buy a shitty, frail, cheap phone and put it in a tough aftermarket case
>mfw American smartphone plan pricing
I don't get why anyone would pay 500 dollars for a phone. I bought this Samsung phone for 100 dollars no contract and it works great. I see my friend, Haden, get a 2 year contract for a Nexus and it literally just has a bigger display and maybe a bigger processor or some more ram. It's a fucking phone, almost no apps besides some games require many resources.
>>25227926>not buying a used high tech phone
>>25227879>implying the guts of a GNex are shitty and cheapIf you actually believe that about anything other than the camera, you're an idiot.
>>25227882>yfw Canadian smartphone plan pricing
>>25227951i have absolutely no idea what you're talking about
I work security and its a good descreet way to watch and browse while at work.
>>25227984>Buy a shitty, frail, cheap phone and put it in a tough aftermarket caseUnless I'm just tired, the way I learned English would tell me that you're implying the gnex uses frail parts with a tough case. If you were just suggesting that as a cheaper option or otherwise, ignore my rambling. I haven't slept in over 24 hours.
>>25227926I don't get why anyone would pay 500 dollars for a video card. I bought this Radeon 5770 for 100 dollars no woodscrews and it works great. I see my friend, Haden, get a 7970 and it literally just has a bigger display and maybe a bigger GPU or some more ram. It's a fucking video card, almost no drivers besides some games require many resources.
>>25227926You could make the same argument about computers, or anything else really. All cars should be electronically limited to 65 mph, no one needs a powerful graphics card or a powerful CPU or more than 4 GB of RAM. Some people don't care, others do care and want a faster phone.>>25227940>buying a used phone>with a potentially blacklisted IMEI/ESN>or that has just been beat to shit by the previous owner
>>25228079i'm telling him to buy a shitty, frail, cheap phone and put it in a tough aftermarket casecan you not read? and what the fuck is a gnex?
>>25228133then make sure none of these issues occur by handling the phone before purchasing it
>>25228138>what the fuck is a gnex, i'm a complete newfagIt's a shorthand way of saying Galaxy Nexus.
>>25228138You're mentally retarded.
>Cousin has iPhone>Drops by un-announced for a visit>Talk for like 3 minutes>He brings out his iPhone>Sits on iPhone in near silence until i leave the room>hear him leaveI don't NOT like smartphones, just the people who use them every fucking second of the day and as an excuse to look like they're doing something productive, or just a way of not talking...>hey bro, let's go out to lunch>Sounds cool>both on their phones seconds after sitting downfuck that jazz
>>25228151i'm not a newfag, i just never thought someone would be lazy enough to shorthand nexus>>25228156You're mentally retarded.
Because of the utility of them. I can do so much from so many places.
>>25228149Good tip but it's actually possible for a phone to get blacklisted AFTER buying it. Like, the seller could sell you the phone when he still has a contract, then stop paying. A month later your phone dies.
>>25228138Context, autistic fuck. You replied with that after he said he's going for the Galaxy Nexus because it's a solid phone. Learn to English.
>>25224518>70% uses keyboards to take notes.I remember my university days. Those with laptops did everything EXCEPT taking notes.
>>25228168but how do i say something without typing it out, first?
>>25228212then i would've written "buy that shitty phone and put it into an aftermarket case", i mentioned no specific phone specifically for the purpose of my suggestions, you dumb fucktard>i can only perceive context in one way :(((((((
>>25228233Weird, I go to a lowly community college and people use laptops to take notes.
>>25228168Generally people take out their phones because they're bored and in an awkward situation. He probably doesn't like being around you.
Got an HTC Wildfire on PAYG.Does all I need it to do, and it was £130.Fuck spending £500 on a phone. I'll just break/lose it.
>>25228297>I'll go visit my cousin out of nowhere so i can feel awkwardand in regards to boredom, i guess with the "average" attention span becoming increasingly feeble...And awkward, i guess with the increasing focus non-personal socializing...I like how you tried to spin something into an insult, classy...
>>25228279Wrong, retard. You said buy a shitty phone and put it into an aftermarket case in response to "Ima go with the nexus. It just seems solid."In that context that's implying that it would give the same result. Learn to use English properly you autistic moron.
>>25228369then i would've written "buy that shitty phone and put it into an aftermarket case", i mentioned no specific phone specifically for the purpose of my suggestions, you dumb fucktard
>>25228339>I'll just break/lose itThose of us who care for our possessions instead of being a clumsy idiot prefer something a little faster and nicer than a shitty Wildfire.Well, the other thing is that in the US you'll pay the same monthly rate whether you get a nice phone or a shitty one, so you may as well get the nice one because the extra cost is minimal. That's only the case for regular plans though, not PAYG. PAYG is great for poorfags.
>>25228354He's probably right though. If you were such an engaging person to be around, why would he pull his phone out? People I hang out with never really sit and fumble with their phones.
>>25228354>Spin it into an insultIt's just what I do.
I still live at home and my mom pays for my smartphoneno, seriously, that's the only reason I have onewhen I move out, I'm not even going to consider a smartphone (or any cellphone, really)
>>25228417Do you plan on remaining unemployed when you move out?
>>25228396>you're not engaging So, communication is now a one-sided endeavor, and whoever is not carrying a phone is responsible for the entertainment of others, otherwise the phones come out?
>>25228446I have a job nowI'm just not going to waste the money, might get a cheap pay-as-you-go cellphone to keep in touch with my dealer
>>25228501>might get a cheap pay-as-you-go cellphone to keep in touch with my dealerlol no wonder you live with your momhahaha loser
>>25228480You're responsible for entertaining someone when they come to your house. Is this news to you?
>>25228388You're a faggot.
>>25228480According to a lot of the kids these days, yes. They have no manners. Whipping out your cell phone and playing games while visiting someone is extremely rude.
>>25228382No, that's not how it works. Idiot.His reasoning for the phone is that it already has a solid case, you told him to get a shitty phone and put it into an aftermarket case in a context that makes it sound like you're implying it would give the same result.You should have said "Or you could get a shitty phone and put it in an aftermarket case if you want something solid and cheaper".Again, go back to school and learn how to use English properly.>>25228480Generally it's up to the host to entertain the guest, even if the guest showed up on their own accord.
