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CPU swap

Can we desolder the CPU from the evo 3D and put it on the Evo 4G? Any expert know how many leads are in each processor?

cough wow! lmao! NO YOU CAN'T "SOLDER" a processor onto your evo. lmao! plus, what would be the point? if we could build our own phones. well... that would be great. It's micro for a reason. now you can put a 3d screen in for the evo. and it would work. however, then the software wouldn't work.

runcool said:
cough wow! lmao! NO YOU CAN'T "SOLDER" a processor onto your evo. lmao! plus, what would be the point? if we could build our own phones. well... that would be great. It's micro for a reason. now you can put a 3d screen in for the evo. and it would work. however, then the software wouldn't work.
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Well you could provided you have a very steady hand, are skilled in soldering surface mount components, and the tools to do so. In this case you couldn't because the CPU footprints are entirely different.
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Motherboard might not know what to do with it too.
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yang704 said:
Can we desolder the CPU from the evo 3D and put it on the Evo 4G? Any expert know how many leads are in each processor?
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I can't speak on whether it's technically compatible. I do think it's probably soldered by robots in the factory. Your fine motor control probably isn't good enough.

Buff McBigstuff said:
I can't speak on whether it's technically compatible. I do think it's probably soldered by robots in the factory. Your fine motor control probably isn't good enough.
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I don't think our phones would even acknowledge the processor if it is even swappable. Even if it could wouldn't it be hindered by the rest of the hardware?
OC your current one to 1.2 and you'll get exactly what you think you might get swapping for 110% less headache and money. 1.2 on these phones is stable and then some.

What the hell? It's like asking can I put the engine from lambo into a fiesta. Would not work... Facepalm...
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[Q] Galaxy Nexus wifi death grip again? Probably YES.

Look at this video:
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You can clearly see that, as the guy keeps the hand off the back of the phone, the wifi signal boosts up from zero to 3 bars.
In all the review as well, you can notice that as the reviewer grips the device, the wifi signal goes bad.
Damn it, again, as the Galaxy S2, wifi grip issue.
Thank you Samsung, Aloha Nexus.

There are very few phones that don't do this. To antennas used to be at the top of the device away from your hand, but ever since someone decided phones give you cancer they moved the antennas to the bottom.
I'd rather have cancer and actually get reception.

If we stopped this form over function nonsense the manufacturers could put proper antennas on phones like they used to have. Then this sort of thing wouldn't be a problem.

You don't use wifi when you brings your phone near your head c'mon...
Wifi connection is used when you use web end emails...
A lot of people had complained about GS2 wifi issue and Samsung did nothing in this Nexus, this seems to be the thuth.

GiveMe2Beers said:
You don't use wifi when you brings your phone near your head c'mon...
Wifi connection is used when you use web end emails...
A lot of people had complained about GS2 wifi issue and Samsung did nothing in this Nexus, this seems to be the thuth.
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Skype over wifi ?

GiveMe2Beers said:
You don't use wifi when you brings your phone near your head c'mon...
Wifi connection is used when you use web end emails...
A lot of people had complained about GS2 wifi issue and Samsung did nothing in this Nexus, this seems to be the thuth.
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I dont get service in my dorm so i rely on wifi calling... wifis a must for me
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jeux_1 said:
Skype over wifi ?
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You're right.
But are you telling me Samsung is the only company that fights for our health?I've used iPhone 4, Nokia, SE Xperia Arc, and Lg Optimus instead want to kill us? None of those had wifi grips issues.
C'mon. It's simply a wifi issue as it was for the GS2.

The 4th Derivative said:
I dont get service in my dorm so i rely on wifi calling... wifis a must for me
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Use a headset?

The 4th Derivative said:
I dont get service in my dorm so i rely on wifi calling... wifis a must for me
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earpiece.
People REALLY shouldnt be holding these plutonium slates to there heads.

A simple case should solve this problem. Not an excuse, nor an apology, by any means but since Samsung can't learn from it's mistakes it'll have to do.

GiveMe2Beers said:
Look at this video:
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You can clearly see that, as the guy keeps the hand off the back of the phone, the wifi signal boosts up from zero to 3 bars.
In all the review as well, you can notice that as the reviewer grips the device, the wifi signal goes bad.
Damn it, again, as the Galaxy S2, wifi grip issue.
Thank you Samsung, Aloha Nexus.
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Pretty much every phone does this. Are we seriously making this thread right now?

bmstrong said:
A simple case should solve this problem. Not an excuse, nor an apology, by any means but since Samsung can't learn from it's mistakes it'll have to do.
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With my GS2 I've tried different cases (Casemate, silicon ones etc.) but this solved very very little the wifi issue.
It's sad because at work I need wifi as hell, and I was the only one among my colleagues (TBH another one with a HTC Sensation has similar problem using it landscape mode) that has no wifi signal.
Cannot spend 500£ to have such a poor wifi
martonikaj said:
Pretty much every phone does this.
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Nope.
martonikaj said:
Are we seriously making this thread right now?
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We can wait 2-3 days if you like.

GiveMe2Beers said:
You're right.
But are you telling me Samsung is the only company that fights for our health?I've used iPhone 4, Nokia, SE Xperia Arc, and Lg Optimus instead want to kill us? None of those had wifi grips issues.
C'mon. It's simply a wifi issue as it was for the GS2.
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Sorry but I don't see any wifi problem on my GS2. I even tried holding it at a ridiculous way and im still getting strong bars.

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Nope.
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Yes, actually. Phones have antennas they use for WiFi, 3G, 2G, etc.. Covering antennas lowers their ability to transmit and receive. So nearly all phones will have this issue. Crazy idea... Where do you propose they put the antennas so that they transmit properly? do you want pull-out or rubber antennas again?
We can wait 2-3 days if you like.
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No need to be a ****.

GiveMe2Beers said:
You don't use wifi when you brings your phone near your head c'mon...
Wifi connection is used when you use web end emails...
A lot of people had complained about GS2 wifi issue and Samsung did nothing in this Nexus, this seems to be the thuth.
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Wifi calling on t-mobile?

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We can wait 2-3 days if you like.
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Lol, that's a nice one...almost fell of the chair laughing.
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Matter blocks radio waves!
News at 11! back in 1945.

Man this is going to suck. I don't know if I can deal with this. This might put me over the top.
None of my phones ever had this. I travel alot and I'm giving up one of my phones (always had a Verizon blackberry and some GSM Smartphone) but I can't go solo with a phone with spotty wifi.
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player911 said:
Man this is going to suck. I don't know if I can deal with this. This might put me over the top.
None of my phones ever had this. I travel alot and I'm giving up one of my phones (always had a Verizon blackberry and some GSM Smartphone) but I can't go solo with a phone with spotty wifi.
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I doubt its that bad....like wifi isn't going to comletley die when you grip the thing, you'll just loose a bar or 2.
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Even my n1 has this, it loses a bar, big whoop I couldn't care less about this.
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Really thinking about getting a Nexus but...

I currently have a g2x still, however it is driving me insane lately. It really chaps my arse paying so much each month for a phone that is just so buggy. My biggest gripe although not huge to alot of people is the gps on the thing. It SUCKS. always has. Anyway that is my question, How is the gps on the nexus. I used to use navigation quite a bit on my phone but since the g2x sucks I can't really use it. I'm sorry if there are many posts about it but I'm on vacation and my internet time is very limited. (wife and kids are napping. lol) Thanks for any advise guys.

GPS works fine.

Not the best but still works awesome. No complaints.
butter and jelly please...

My wife literally locks on within 5 seconds, even when I'm in my house heading out. It was much faster for sure than my G2 (previous phone).

GPS on GN is excelent
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I currently have a g2x still, however it is driving me insane lately. It really chaps my arse paying so much each month for a phone that is just so buggy. My biggest gripe although not huge to alot of people is the gps on the thing. It SUCKS. always has. Anyway that is my question, How is the gps on the nexus. I used to use navigation quite a bit on my phone but since the g2x sucks I can't really use it. I'm sorry if there are many posts about it but I'm on vacation and my internet time is very limited. (wife and kids are napping. lol) Thanks for any advise guys.
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The GPS hardware on the GN is really accurate, my complaint is with the way it handles phone calls when you are using navigation. When a call comes in the phone app jumps to the foreground, when the phone call ends the phone app stays up. To add insult to injury the screen then goes blank. I've gone back to my Garmin.

jnralp00 said:
I currently have a g2x still, however it is driving me insane lately. It really chaps my arse paying so much each month for a phone that is just so buggy. My biggest gripe although not huge to alot of people is the gps on the thing. It SUCKS. always has. Anyway that is my question, How is the gps on the nexus. I used to use navigation quite a bit on my phone but since the g2x sucks I can't really use it. I'm sorry if there are many posts about it but I'm on vacation and my internet time is very limited. (wife and kids are napping. lol) Thanks for any advise guys.
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GNEX gps is lightning.
Out of the box it was quicker than any i had used before.
After installing AOKP and radio xxla2 i can lock on to 7-10 satellites (normally 8or9) in well under 10 sec's.
I believe it is a European radio, but I live in New Zealand and was recently in Thailand which locked on to 7/8 satellites in under 10 sec's
I have now installed the JB radio with the same results but a better phone signal.

Thanks for the responses guys. It kinda irks me to buy a phone add old as the nexus... But it's a great deal IMO, and I really need something. This G2x is driving me crazy.
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jnralp00 said:
Thanks for the responses guys. It kinda irks me to buy a phone add old as the nexus... But it's a great deal IMO, and I really need something. This G2x is driving me crazy.
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As old????
O wait we are talking in phone years huh....still 8 months and still one of the best phone on the market....can't beat that!
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jnralp00 said:
Thanks for the responses guys. It kinda irks me to buy a phone add old as the nexus... But it's a great deal IMO, and I really need something. This G2x is driving me crazy.
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The hardware is oldish and has lower specs than some phones now....
But probably the fist phone to receive 4.1 + 4.1.1
The support for the phone is fantastic and the dev's here at xda are non-stop adding features,stability and speed.
Tools, Roms, Kernels, Radios.... will be developed on this phone first.
Outta the box a good phone, the guys at xda make it a f#%*$n great phone.

I just got mine a month ago. My requirements were AMOLED and 720p screen, and the Nexus is still my choice if I were to buy one now. The only time I'll be feeling the need to upgrade again is when they release a phone with an AMOLED 720p using the RGB sub pixel layout. In the Nexus line anyways, I can't be on the update backburner now after being first in line.
processor/gpu, meh, it's a touchscreen only phone, I don't use it for high end gaming. Otherwise all the high end phones perform pretty damn similar the rest of the time, regardless whether it's quad or dual core.

Ordered it this morning. Now I'll play the waiting game.
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This phone's specs have been passed and will be floored by others in the next year, but as a Nexus phone, it'll always be relevant.
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TecTiles?

Thinking of getting some tectiles and wanted to know you guys experiences with them?
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deerkiller11 said:
Thinking of getting some tectiles and wanted to know you guys experiences with them?
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It was cool, but I dont really use them like I hoped I would

I got a set but I've only played with them. It's a neat novelty but at the cost not really practical. If they were cents each rather than dollars I might use them more.

Just register your phone on Samsung.com and you'll get a 50% off coupon...buy your TecTiles with that. I have mine by the door to toggle WiFi, in the bathroom to launch Play Music, and by the toilet to launch YouTube.
I use mine a lot, but my only gripe is that the phone has to be on and unlocked in order for it to work...but its better than nothing I guess.
I have thought about putting one in the living room for guests to use to connect to WiFi without asking for the password.
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There.....Meh....
I got them for 50% off, so the price was more of a non point for me. Honestly though, I've only used one of them and then sort of forgot about them. They're nothing you can't just do as well on the phone itself. Fun to show off for a second I guess.

I got 10 of them off eBay for under 11bucks but only found my self using 3 of them lol they cool to play with but i hardly find my self using it everyday lol
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Jcossack88 said:
and by the toilet to launch YouTube.
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srsly? lmfao :laugh:
the way you set up yours are exactly the reasons why I didn't get any. couldn't think of any legitimate uses for them.

kingdazy said:
couldn't think of any legitimate uses for them.
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How is that not legitimate? Oh that's right, that is simply an opinion. Luckily, I live in America, and I am free to choose what is legitimate for my needs. I guess you missed the connect to WiFi without having to scrummage through to find the password.
What are your expectations? You want it to brew, make, and deliver your coffee to you in the morning?
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Jcossack88 said:
How is that not legitimate? Oh that's right, that is simply an opinion. Luckily, I live in America, and I am free to choose what is legitimate for my needs.
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woah buddy, lighten up, lol. of course that was "an opinion", and mine obviously. sorry that I think having an NFC tag setup to launch YT when I'm taking dump is ridiculous. if you don't want conversations that are inherently going to have opinions, and possibly opinions that are not yours, don't post in a public forum, maybe?
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I guess you missed the connect to WiFi without having to scrummage through to find the password.
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and while that sounds great, NFC is not ubiquitious enough to make that worthwhile. in my opinion.
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What are your expectations? You want it to brew, make, and deliver your coffee to you in the morning?
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no... just want to it things I would expect a phone to do. I'm not even sure how that statement is a "witty comeback", as it's contextually nonsense.
seriously, relax.

Not ubiquitous because people like you keep saying it isn't. Buy it, try it out...you may find something interesting that will intrigue another to do the same. My local mall uses NFC to give out free songs or magazine articles. What's a couple of bucks gonna hurt? You already bought a $300+ phone...might as well use its features.
You don't have to use the Samsung TecTiles...you can buy any of them, and download an NFC programmable app.
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Jcossack88 said:
Not ubiquitous because people like you keep saying it isn't. Buy it, try it out...you may find something interesting that will intrigue another to do the same. My local mall uses NFC to give out free songs or magazine articles. What's a couple of bucks gonna hurt? You already bought a $300+ phone...might as well use its features.
You don't have to use the Samsung TecTiles...you can buy any of them, and download an NFC programmable app.
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lol, fair enough, actually.
believe me, I wish I could think of uses for them that would do something I thought was functional, because gawdamn, the idea is cool. and I do love anything new tech-wise. i'm always an early adopter.
(and I bought the phone outright. $700 bucks w/ tax. worth every damn penny.)
so far, the only implementation I am seeing make NFC worthwhile is sBeam/filesharing, and google wallet (if it worked right now).
I will be keeping a watch on the tech, and I tend to make frivolous purchases (like the AllShare TV dongle), and perhaps I'll keep an eye on you, see if you come up with anything that sparks some ideas.

Anything useful for my personal routine (turning off ringer at work etc.) I have set up in tasker. For little stuff like opening you tube while on toilet, (lol) it just doesnt seem more convienent to tap phone to a tag than to click the app on my homescreen. Tasker really does all of the automation for me for work, my car etc.
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A sprint tech said it (Google Wallet) should come in January, so add 4 months to that.
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Jcossack88 said:
Just register your phone on Samsung.com and you'll get a 50% off coupon...buy your TecTiles with that. I have mine by the door to toggle WiFi, in the bathroom to launch Play Music, and by the toilet to launch YouTube.
I use mine a lot, but my only gripe is that the phone has to be on and unlocked in order for it to work...but its better than nothing I guess.
I have thought about putting one in the living room for guests to use to connect to WiFi without asking for the password.
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Jelly Bomb has nfc with the screen off built in. I tried pulling the Nfc.apk from the 10.20 build and putting it on my own deodexed LJC rom but it didn't allow nfc with the screen off.

One thing that I thought would be useful is if I could set it up as a proximity sensor. Ex: when I put the phone in my car dock it turns on blue tooth and when I take it out it turns it off without having to touch another tag?
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It does with a little tweaking. It took me a little while to get working correctly but there is a how to thread floating around here.
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and google wallet (if it worked right now)
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https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.jwsoft.nfcactionlauncher
That is the one I use. You can setup toggles with only one nfc label. For example. Scan it and it will turn off the alarm. And if you scan it again it will turn it on. It really expand the uses of the labels. And you can program e series of actions with it. Hope this help you
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We got some demos (and extra for us) at work, it's a tectile arm band, but I could fully program it and everything, my co-worker thought it was cool since he couldn't do it (lol iPhone) so I was thinking about keeping one, never know when I could wanna "wow" a friend
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deerkiller11 said:
One thing that I thought would be useful is if I could set it up as a proximity sensor. Ex: when I put the phone in my car dock it turns on blue tooth and when I take it out it turns it off without having to touch another tag?
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yes, just set it up to Toggle the bluetooth - that way if it's on it will turn off and visa versa.
I have similar setups and it works like a charm.
and the tiles will work with Every phone that has NFC, so even when you get a future phone, the tiles will continue to work. I think they are the bees knees.

they become more useful once you mod the phone to work with nfc screen off (someone posted a mod but it only works from lockscreen not screen off hopefully that will be fixed soon)
I have one each on my washer and dryer. they set a "timer" that goes off and tells me when the washer and dryer are done (30 minutes for washer 70minutes for dryer)
I have one on my car to auto set my car locator position one the dev for car locator gets that working right.
I also plan to use them for geo caching. I hope geocaching.com integrates NFC functionality into their service soon is VERY ideal for that.
I also plan to use them on "bins" in storage. I store what is in the bin in the tag. tap and now I know whats inside (working on that soon)
you can use QR codes but they are a pain (have to load an app) and then wait for camera to focus AND they don't like low light. NFC don't care tap done.
also plan to put on on my Radio Transmitter for my competition rocket gliders. tap and 15minute countdown timer starts.

[Q] New nexus 7 and an always on mic

I am just curious if any one think there is any chance it will have the feature that the moto x does with the always on mic.
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I dont think this feature would be nearly as useful as on a mobile phone.

I think the mic is always on because of Google Now and the ability to do voice commands at will.
Honestly I can see the benefits but if you are too lazy to pretty a button then its pretty sad. I'd rather see a dedicated voice button then always on mic. Not only for security but also because if it is always on, then it is always processing. Seems like a waste of resources 99% of the time.
Just grab a Bluetooth headset and press the button on the unit, and it will ask for a command. At least mine does.
Plus what's next? Always on video? A Google employee moving into my house? Cats and dogs, living together?
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Requills said:
I dont think this feature would be nearly as useful as on a mobile phone.
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It wouldn't be but....... Still nice to have.
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JustusIV said:
I am just curious if any one think there is any chance it will have the feature that the moto x does with the always on mic.
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I dont think so, it might be a moto x only feature.

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That has to be the stupidest thing i have heard someone say.
Does your TV have a remote. What are you lazy to walk to your TV?
Its an evolution of technology. Why should i have to touch it when i could NOT touch it.
I am not huge on voice controls because if i am already touching my device i would rather just do it with my finger.
If i don't have to even look at my phone to send a message or skip a song then why would I.

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That has to be the stupidest thing i have heard someone say.
Does your TV have a remote. What are you lazy to walk to your TV?
Its an evolution of technology. Why should i have to touch it when i could NOT touch it.
I am not huge on voice controls because if i am already touching my device i would rather just do it with my finger.
If i don't have to even look at my phone to send a message or skip a song then why would I.
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ROFL
Even Star Trek's communicators on their shirts have to be pressed. And Star Trek knows the future better then we do. Nuff said.
Btw I'm only half serious.
Something like Google Glass, I understand IF it was paired to YOUR VOICE. But a phone...? It doesn't need to be listening every second just to grab 1 or 2 commands. Have you ever tried using Google Now in a noisy environment. I can only see my phone grabbing all sorts of random commands and doing random acts. Pass on that.
Even Google Glass reviews show it picking up commands from others and screwing things up.
http://www.engadget.com/2013/05/14/fred-armisen-google-glass/
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"Learning exactly what you can and can't say to Glass takes some time, and I struggled to teach him the commands because the headset was constantly listening to me, sitting next to him."
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Looks like all the new droids released today got the feature so. Obviously I am not the only one that thinks it's a required step for voice commands. Also in star trek while the touched their communicators didn't they just talk to the computers?
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player911 said:
I think the mic is always on because of Google Now and the ability to do voice commands at will.
Honestly I can see the benefits but if you are too lazy to pretty a button then its pretty sad. I'd rather see a dedicated voice button then always on mic. Not only for security but also because if it is always on, then it is always processing. Seems like a waste of resources 99% of the time.
Just grab a Bluetooth headset and press the button on the unit, and it will ask for a command. At least mine does.
Plus what's next? Always on video? A Google employee moving into my house? Cats and dogs, living together?
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In my house,cats and dogs are living together.
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I was under the impression the always on mic was powered by different hardware specs ie: the super low voltage battery when sleeping and a low power mic. Seems like this will be hard to implement for many devices without these hardware features.

I think always on mic is a moto thing, dealing with their custom made snapdragon aka "motorola x8 computing system", has a whole core dedicated to it, and another dedicated to gestures. I think current devices could do it fine, but battery life would suffer without motorolas software and hardware tweaks.
Of course I don't really know, that's just my guess. Guess we'll all find out next week
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Cor-master said:
I think always on mic is a moto thing, dealing with their custom made snapdragon aka "motorola x8 computing system", has a whole core dedicated to it, and another dedicated to gestures. I think current devices could do it fine, but battery life would suffer without motorolas software and hardware tweaks.
Of course I don't really know, that's just my guess. Guess we'll all find out next week
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I have my new Nexus 7 in hand. I am pretty sure that is a moto only feature but i bet we see all the big players picking it up in the future.

The always on MIC is monitored by a dedicated low power core on the Moto X. N7 doesn't have that chip.