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Galaxy s3

Do you still want the galaxy sg3 ????
http://freeyourandroid.com/viewnews.php?fya=65568051326121985
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It's been posted before. Sorry mate
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1446328
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Zoidpilot said:
It's been posted before. Sorry mate
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1446328
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Yep....and I seriously f****ng doubt Samsung would ditch Android for that crap OS.

12MaNy said:
Yep....and I seriously f****ng doubt Samsung would ditch Android for that crap OS.
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Damn so much for are convo yesterday on upgrade plans lol

I kind of have a feeling that this article/news/etc is meant to imply they're ditching touchwiz for tizen... because if you look closely, it looks like a skinned Android

I don't think Samsung could be stupid enough to get rid of Android.I think they may merge bada and tizen and replace bada OS with it...Samsung would have to be as stupid as coke to do it ...remember new coke
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Epix4G said:
I don't think Samsung could be stupid enough to get rid of Android.I think they may merge bada and tizen and replace bada OS with it...Samsung would have to be as stupid as coke to do it ...remember new coke
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If you searched more you would see that is exactly what the idea was in the first place...to merge bada and tizen. However, recent reports say it still isn't a sure thing.
Apk07 said:
I kind of have a feeling that this article/news/etc is meant to imply they're ditching touchwiz for tizen... because if you look closely, it looks like a skinned Android
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Nope. The article clearly states it will be supposedly tizen powered and not some UI like touchwiz. The person who wrote that article is reporting information like Fox News does.
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sling said:
Damn so much for are convo yesterday on upgrade plans lol
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Lol...
10char

Yea....can't groove with that GUI

I wouldn't switch over from Android and it would be hard to make the switch even if something better came out.
Mostly it's because of apps. I think Apps should go the way of blu-ray. If you buy the blu-ray, you get the DVD and the Digital Download as well.
Fact is I was one of the owners of the Palm Pre... I also own an iPod Touch.
There are certain apps that I paid for on my iPod, my Palm Pre, and now on my Android. I wouldn't switch platforms a this point just because of the sheer investment I have made in Apps for the Android.... It's a shame.
Same way I thought the Zune was great, but I already had such an investment with my Bose Sound Dock and all sorts of other iPod only connections and cables that I just stayed with Apple.

I can totally see this happening. This is the kind of crap I would expect them to do.
Please god give the nexus on sprint soon. This is Samsung at its best.
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I happened to love the Palm Pre at the time. The hardware was horrible but the software was great.
I also have a big investment in apps now Andriod. If they go their own way with an OS hopefully they will make it able to accept Android apps. It would be a smart move.
Personally I think it is a little late in the smartphone game to bring in a new OS with no app library. App developers will be reluctant to make apps for a new OS.
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I think Samsung might use Tizen for some of their devices but as this OS is far from perfect I think Samsung won't switch Galaxy S3 to it. Instead they could test it on lower level devices and maybe if the system is ready they could pre-install it on next years Galaxy flagship device.
For me this sounds more like marketing campaign for Tizen or just stupid guess
Found more information about release date: http://samsunggalaxys3review.net/samsung-galaxy-s3-release-date/

If Samsung drops Android on Galaxy S3 then I would choose another phone that does have Android.
Basically Motorola or HTC would step up and produce a nice Android phone that others would go to. The whole reason why Samsung Galaxy S II did well was mainly because of good hardware, a version for every carrier, and Android.

kc_exactly said:
Personally I think it is a little late in the smartphone game to bring in a new OS with no app library.
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I know it feels like that...but it's not. It's still early into the smartphone game....very very early. Compared to the 35 years of the "PC Game" a lot of things can happen between now and then....even though I don't they will you can't rule that possibility out, lol.

I think they are going to release it with android. Samsung is the #1 android manufacturer in the world and why would a company which only purpose is to make money change up their extremely successful formula. Why would they risk billions of dollars to introduce a new OS into the U.S.? If it ain't broke don't fix it.

If they think they can make a play to be their own ecosystem, why wouldn't they?
Sticking with android means being a commodity hardware player, selling phones at low margins while google gets 30% of app revenue from market.
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But don't you think they might try that out on less prominent phones first. Kind of test the waters and see if it will work. I just don't see them dumping a new operating system on their flagship phone. The one that put them on the map in the cell phone markets. It seems like jumping off a cliff and hoping you have wings.
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And the bottom line for me is I will eventually want a GS3 with android so I'm gonna think happy thoughts.

rukiri said:
If they think they can make a play to be their own ecosystem, why wouldn't they?
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Exactly, the worst that can happen is that their idea fails, they go back to the drawing board & either improve on it or fall back to what was previously working (Android), though I highly doubt they'll abandon Android all together.
Only time will tell. Honestly I'd like to see what it's all about. If the os is highly customizable, functional & not too restrictive, then good, it may turn out to be a winner.

Samsung did get offered incentives from the south Korean government to work on an in house os. I read an article from Engadget months ago explaining how the south Koreans feel with android they depend on the west too much. With androids guess manufacturers are trying to find ways to distinguish their products from the rest.
I personally feel it would be a mistake to move from the android ecosystem once android starts to really mature. But, once again from Engadget, I read an interview of a top exec from Samsung saying that the tizen chose is not definite.

[Q] Anyone Intersted In ROM for Safety (Little Kids, Toddlers, iPod Like)

Please TELL ME!!?

I don't undersand where you're going with this. A safety ROM, are you proposing one? Are you looking for one? What exactly are you referring to

Proposing one.

alphadog32 said:
Proposing one.
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Whats that sounds so stupid a kids rom? I watch when my kids play with my phone
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I would actually be interested in a kid friendly rom because I'm planning to get my baby sister an android phone soon. Probably not a gs2 though, lol... so a kid friendly rom for this phone wouldn't do me much good.
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kabuk1 said:
I would actually be interested in a kid friendly rom because I'm planning to get my baby sister an android phone soon. Probably not a gs2 though, lol... so a kid friendly rom for this phone wouldn't do me much good.
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Try kid mode in the market. It's free and very good.

kabuk1 said:
I would actually be interested in a kid friendly rom because I'm planning to get my baby sister an android phone soon. Probably not a gs2 though, lol... so a kid friendly rom for this phone wouldn't do me much good.
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Why does a kid need a smartphone is my questuon
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everything is pretty much kid friendly, its what you get from the market thats not. only thing is theming it..

I was thinking about this the other day. On computers not phones. I think what you gotta do is have a keylogger and the balls to confront the little ones about naughty or dangerous surfing.
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iLeopard said:
Why does a kid need a smartphone is my questuon
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She doesn't NEED one, but I wanna get her one cause she's turning out to be a little geek & I wanna encourage her.
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No. No offence but I don't think this would be very popular. So what, whenever my kid asks to use my phone I do a nandroid and flash to a kid rom or iOS???? I don't thinks so.
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Like I said earlier try kid mode from the market. It's kind of a launcher in a way. You set it up so that your kid only has access to certain apps. They can't make calls can't even run the browser unless you allow it. I have it on my phone and I love it.

Me babay. Make bebe romz, ¿k?
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alphadog32 said:
Please TELL ME!!?
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I was just looking for exactly that. For those that are wondering why a kid would need a smartphone etc., it's not the point. They wouldn't be using it as a smartphone. I have an old SGS1 that I don't see why I couldn't repurpose as a media-player device + for my daughter. An ipod would do the trick but 1) this thing would kick the pants off any ipod I've seen so far capabilities wise (16GB built in, microSD slot up to 32GB, bigger higher resolution screen, play whatever media format you put in it, etc.) and with voodoo sound even the sound quality is better, 2) it's not made by Apple, and 3) I've already got it. I will try the kid mode launcher another poster mentioned below but I think there could be a market for this judging by the amount of kiddie tablets etc. that are on the market now and way cheaper if you already have a device or can pick one up used. Will post back after trying the kid mode deal.

Sounds interesting. Maybe one that is baby proof. So that they can't mess things up like send unwanted messages or delete stuff or make calls. Not so I don't have to watch them but so that I don't have to keep taking it from them

Nova will accomplish all this stuff, or other apps. You just hide apps you don't want them using. Like market, system apps... Etc. The only issue would be browser. But I'm sure that could be dealt with also. And yeah.... If they are sharing the parents phone... What good would a safety rom be when I need my phone. And if it's their phone... It's simple to kid proof. My 5 year old has an s2 we didn't need anymore. It has Netflix, some games, some videos on it.... And just about every thing else is hidden. Never had an issue with her getting into things she shouldn't. As far as games that can lead you to market and purchases.... There's a password for purchases and generally I just get rid of those games.
Anyway.... No, the kids rom would never be made.... But really, once you kid proof your device... That's basically what you have. So there's no point.
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newbie buying first android - teach me!

so after having the iphone since the second gen 3G came out until next week, i'll be trying an android. pretty much my stupid self dropped and broke my iphone and i just ordered a Galaxy Nexus and will be running tmobile on it. a couple straight up questions
1. should i reflash to another rom (if so where can i learn more)? i'm going to update to newest firmware when i get it but i've read some places that new custom roms will increase speed a lot and have other benefits
2. essential must have apps (both paid/unpaid)?
3. is there such thing as "jailbreaking" the phone?
4. comments on overcloking the Galaxy Nexus? i'm not a fan of messing with hardware, but might be a little fun...?
5. itunes sync? i love itunes, how do i sync and get my music from itunes on?

So you're basically asking to keep being held by your hand instead of reading some on your own?
zippity doo da.

@rbiter said:
So you're basically asking to keep being held by your hand instead of reading some on your own?
zippity doo da.
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already been and still am doing a lot of research, but some threads/posts are outdated or lots of pages would like to get direct answers. thanks

You could always look at the 100 other threads labeled similar to yours
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i suggest you to keep ur phone stock for at least a couple of month to see how it works
in the while u can keep reading the forums to learn
then if u are not satisfied by the stock rom, u can start modding ur phone to make it better (thanks to the fact that u know how it was before)
(thats what i did when i was a noob, i just read and read)

unknown00 said:
already been and still am doing a lot of research, but some threads/posts are outdated or lots of pages would like to get direct answers. thanks
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You should stick to stock and get acquainted with android and what you want to do as you go along. Wanting to do everything up front before you know is just asking for trouble.
zippity doo da.

unknown00 said:
so after having the iphone since the second gen 3G came out until next week, i'll be trying an android. pretty much my stupid self dropped and broke my iphone and i just ordered a Galaxy Nexus and will be running tmobile on it. a couple straight up questions
1. should i reflash to another rom (if so where can i learn more)? i'm going to update to newest firmware when i get it but i've read some places that new custom roms will increase speed a lot and have other benefits
2. essential must have apps (both paid/unpaid)?
3. is there such thing as "jailbreaking" the phone?
4. comments on overcloking the Galaxy Nexus? i'm not a fan of messing with hardware, but might be a little fun...?
5. itunes sync? i love itunes, how do i sync and get my music from itunes on?
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But to help u somewhat.....
1. Check the GSM nexus development thread
2. What apps did u use on ur iPhone???? . Some thing.... sort of
3. Its called rooting....
4. Franco kernal is prob the best IMO
5. I think there is an app. Again. Google it
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instead of using iTunes, simply connect your USB cable from phone to computer, then copy/paste files from computer to your device, and you're done.... freedom from itunes.... this even works on multiple computers.... break free from the chains of iTunes !

Yeah for music you just drag and drop, no app is needed. Plug in the cable, copy paste you songs to the phone. So easy.

slickromeo said:
instead of using iTunes, simply connect your USB cable from phone to computer, then copy/paste files from computer to your device, and you're done.... freedom from itunes.... this even works on multiple computers.... break free from the chains of iTunes !
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This is one option. Another option is to upload all of your music to Google Music and just stream it from WHEREVER you are! (recommended if you have unlimited data)

another option for itunes sync is the doubletwist and airsync apps. look them up in the play store
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Wait til you know the ropes before you start looking into rooting. Once you get there it'll be a whole new world. iphones, jail breaking & iOS in general are SOOOOO much less complicated than hardcore modding of an Android device. Remember that there's risk involved in rooting. Moral of the story if you don't know what you're doing you'll wind up with a $500 paper weight. If you get stumped and have any questions shoot me a PM and I'll be glad to help you out.
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My advice is root immediately, but just stay on the completely stock rom. That's what I did, ran stock for a few months but rooted. This way its less painful when you are ready to tweak. And also there are things you'll wanna do and tweak. Root just means admin access. So for example you may wanna install a lost my phone app, put it on the system so its safer and more robust. Need root for that stuff etc.

@rbiter said:
You should stick to stock and get acquainted with android and what you want to do as you go along. Wanting to do everything up front before you know is just asking for trouble.
zippity doo da.
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I agree. You'll find yourself opening another thread called "Bricked my device.......please help"
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This belongs in Q&A...again. Where are the mods? So much clutter.
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pop up play for HOX

Is there any such mod for the one X which is comparable to the "pop up play" feature in the SGS3?
This might be a deal breaker for me because i often watch a lot of video on the go to pass the time while travelling, i would like to be able to do other things whilst watching the video at the same time.
Maybe something for devs to work on if they havnt already done it?

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.myboyfriendisageek.stickit

nis-gens said:
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.myboyfriendisageek.stickit
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Haha wow I never knew such an app existed, thanks!

lostunsunghero said:
Is there any such mod for the one X which is comparable to the "pop up play" feature in the SGS3?
This might be a deal breaker for me because i often watch a lot of video on the go to pass the time while travelling, i would like to be able to do other things whilst watching the video at the same time.
Maybe something for devs to work on if they havnt already done it?
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Just like IPhone, Samsung Copies it and now everyone thinks It's revolutionary.
It's Nothing new, I've been using it for the last 6 months.
Overskreen- A pop up Browser that you can on top of the screen.
Stick It- A pop up video player which you can use on top of the Screen, And It's much better than Samsung's Pop up play, as you can use it with any media and as many videos at once as you like.

TommUK said:
Just like IPhone, Samsung Copies it and now everyone thinks It's revolutionary.
It's Nothing new, I've been using it for the last 6 months.
Overskreen- A pop up Browser that you can on top of the screen.
Stick It- A pop up video player which you can use on top of the Screen, And It's much better than Samsung's Pop up play, as you can use it with any media and as many videos at once as you like.
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When did i say it was revolutionary? I just liked the idea of being able to watch video and browse the web at the same time. I had never heard of the app because i never activley sought after something like that, when it was announced at the SGS3 event i thought hmm what a great idea, i wonder if anyone else has already done this. Hence the opening line in my OP dumbass

TommUK said:
Just like IPhone, Samsung Copies it and now everyone thinks It's revolutionary.
It's Nothing new, I've been using it for the last 6 months.
Overskreen- A pop up Browser that you can on top of the screen.
Stick It- A pop up video player which you can use on top of the Screen, And It's much better than Samsung's Pop up play, as you can use it with any media and as many videos at once as you like.
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Didn't Samsung come out with the idea first in their galaxy tabs and the Samsung apps?
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lostunsunghero said:
When did i say it was revolutionary? I just liked the idea of being able to watch video and browse the web at the same time. I had never heard of the app because i never activley sought after something like that, when it was announced at the SGS3 event i thought hmm what a great idea, i wonder if anyone else has already done this. Hence the opening line in my OP dumbass
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I don't believe Tommy was having a dig at you? Maybe you're a bit naive or you have a paranoia issue? But calling him a dumbass after just informing you on where the idea came from seems pretty "dumbass" to me.
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lostunsunghero said:
When did i say it was revolutionary? I just liked the idea of being able to watch video and browse the web at the same time. I had never heard of the app because i never activley sought after something like that, when it was announced at the SGS3 event i thought hmm what a great idea, i wonder if anyone else has already done this. Hence the opening line in my OP dumbass
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Excuse me? I never meant to touch on your insecurities....
I was merely talking about Samsung, not you. Wow some people.

Need to make the Nexus easy to use for an older person

I know someone who bought a galaxy nexus, but she does not know much about technology. She will use the phone pretty basically and needs it to be pretty easy to use for basic calling and text etc. Any apps i can run to provide an easy to use interface? Or any good widgets etc..? Thanks

Singhman said:
I know someone who bought a galaxy nexus, but she does not know much about technology. She will use the phone pretty basically and needs it to be pretty easy to use for basic calling and text etc. Any apps i can run to provide an easy to use interface? Or any good widgets etc..? Thanks
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Install the MIUI launcher.Its pretty much easy to use
https://play.google.com/store/apps/...?t=W251bGwsMSwxLDEsImNvbS5taXVpLm1paG9tZTIiXQ..

Singhman said:
I know someone who bought a galaxy nexus, but she does not know much about technology. She will use the phone pretty basically and needs it to be pretty easy to use for basic calling and text etc. Any apps i can run to provide an easy to use interface? Or any good widgets etc..? Thanks
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Let her install things as she needs them. Installing more things won't do anything but complicate things.

Don't install miui launcher. Its not easier and its terribly unorganized. Just leave the phone stock and put the play store on the desktop.
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Stock and raise the font size to Large. And try BigLauncher.

Singhman said:
I know someone who bought a galaxy nexus, but she does not know much about technology. She will use the phone pretty basically and needs it to be pretty easy to use for basic calling and text etc. Any apps i can run to provide an easy to use interface? Or any good widgets etc..? Thanks
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Why would an older person buy a smartphone this expensive?
But anyways, the best you can do is just help her customize the home screen for things she does the most, like calling and messaging, as well as tweak the phone settings (like the font size). Nexus comes with some useful widgets too, like Direct Messaging and Direct Dial. And you can add Google Calendar widget if she sets appointments and then there's an app 'ICS Notes', a holo-themed app that sync's with Google Tasks, for easy note taking.
Of course the latter two are difficult if she doesn't use 3G. If she's really only using the phone for calling and texting, then a feature phone would have been a better idea.

Calling and messaging are pretty easy to use,just launch them from the dock. What i don't understand is why would anyone carry a 4.65" duo core+1GB RAM smartphone if they are not going to use it as it was intended. I say let her sell the nexus and buy a dummy phone, which does all the basic functions. Windows phone is also an option. u can also install wp7 launcher on the nexus, although i consider it as a waste..
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rayiskon said:
Calling and messaging are pretty easy to use,just launch them from the dock. What i don't understand is why would anyone carry a 4.65" duo core+1GB RAM smartphone if they are not going to use it as it was intended. I say let her sell the nexus and buy a dummy phone, which does all the basic functions. Windows phone is also an option. u can also install wp7 launcher on the nexus, although i consider it as a waste..
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Its "intended" to be used any way the person wants.

download launcher7
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=info.tikuwarez.launcher3&hl=en

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martonikaj said:
Its "intended" to be used any way the person wants.
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I usually like ur posts and contribution to this forum, but u're wrong on this one, it's like buying a Ferrari F50 without knowing how to drive.
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rayiskon said:
I usually like ur posts and contribution to this forum, but u're wrong on this one, it's like buying a Ferrari F50 without knowing how to drive.
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So you're saying that just because she's a novice user she doesn't deserve a good device? Or saying that she's too dumb to figure out how to use it for more later? I'd never want to force someone into a POS dumbphone if they were willing to try a smartphone and figure it out for themselves.
Honestly the only limiting factor to this device's widespread usability is its physical size.

martonikaj said:
So you're saying that just because she's a novice user she doesn't deserve a good device? Or saying that she's too dumb to figure out how to use it for more later?
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U're putting words into my mouth now, i think the idea in my posts is clear
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