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is the s3 worth it?

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You'll love it
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Definately
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No. Going from galaxy s 2 to 3 doesn't justify the price jump.
The phone I use is nice... But soon there is a cool new model...
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elvirag said:
No. Going from galaxy s 2 to 3 doesn't justify the price jump.
The phone I use is nice... But soon there is a cool new model...
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I cane from an s2 and I feel the s3 is a much better phone, if you have extra money def worth it
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I miss my Amaze. That being said... it is taking some time for me to have the S3 feel like an extension of myself. The way my Amaze did. I honestly don't miss this phone when I leave it at home or in the car. Plus the whole issue with not being able to move apps to the external sd (grrrr)!
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Yeah, the question wasn't if it's cooler, it was if it's worth it.
I mean, don't be blind, you add so and so money and you get less than so and so value. That was my intention. To tell the truth.
It is cooler, but it's more breakable, my phone has similar features, bla bla bla.
Don't get all "Appley" on me but with Samsung, it's also wrong to be blinded by one company... Even if it's not Apple...
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Absolutely I think its worth it! I was skeptical because I loved my old htc, but I am so glad I moved up to the GS3.
If it were me looking for a new device, I would check out the Note 2 before making a decision. I think itll be out soon.
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No get the note 2
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No. Get the I phone. Any version, doesn't matter they all pwn so hard!
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Moved to the S3 from the s2, and I'm loving it, and my sister got my old phone. Wins for both of us.

Best phone I over owned and I have owned just about every one of the heavy hitters.
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YES! Im coming from an S2 that was running Jedi Mind tricks rom, and i loved it, but my S3 was pretty much perfect out the box. havent had a problem yet which is why im not in any rush to root and throw a rom on it yet.

Can't go wrong with this phone!
Apsolutely worth it. The S3 is the best smarty phone I've ever had! I just paid $177. to have my screen repaired after I dropped and cracked it. I love this device. Love it.
Did I mention how much I love it?

Well I came from the Gnex and I really like this phone. Touchwiz wasn't too bad but I needed that AOSP back. After flashing Paranoid Android I'm loving this phone a little more than my Gnex. It was with the switch to me. Don't get me wrong though, having the nexus was awesome!
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stacio88 said:
Well I came from the Gnex and I really like this phone. Touchwiz wasn't too bad but I needed that AOSP back. After flashing Paranoid Android I'm loving this phone a little more than my Gnex. It was with the switch to me. Don't get me wrong though, having the nexus was awesome!
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Same boat as you love the phone it is worth it
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stacio88 said:
Well I came from the Gnex and I really like this phone. Touchwiz wasn't too bad but I needed that AOSP back. After flashing Paranoid Android I'm loving this phone a little more than my Gnex. It was with the switch to me. Don't get me wrong though, having the nexus was awesome!
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+1. Got the S3 and slapped ParanoidAndroid on it with faux's Ultimate kernel. Hybrid mode on the size of this screen is wonderful. With the dual core S4, and PA with faux's kernel, I can't think of a better phone to have right now.

stacio88 said:
Well I came from the Gnex and I really like this phone. Touchwiz wasn't too bad but I needed that AOSP back. After flashing Paranoid Android I'm loving this phone a little more than my Gnex. It was with the switch to me. Don't get me wrong though, having the nexus was awesome!
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Same as you. I haven't made the paraniod jump yet but I will in the near future
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Coming from a stock and ****ty G2x, definitely!

Optimus G

Im interested in getting the optimus G can someonr narrow down my pros and cons someone wants to do my s3 and 100
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Pros.... it has a quad S4..
Cons.... It's made by LG, Software by LG, can't take the battery out, no memory card slot, it's made by LG.
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^ what he said.

Has cool feature where you can fade video into background and still perform other tasks at sametime..ie texting or whatever
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Has cool feature where you can fade video into background and still perform other tasks at sametime..ie texting or whatever
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Cute novelty but doesn't seem like something that could be used as a selling point for most. I mean, how many times do you watch YouTube while writing an email?

Definitely neat feature..but unless he needs $100 I wouldn't recommend swap..oh yeah and its a lg..
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Lg. Lol.
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Just the quad core is so enticing lol I dont need the microsd slot its 32gig the non removable battery sucks and I doubt it will get mophie packs like the s3 right? So likr ain all actuality I want someone to just say flat out yes or no lol I need guidance
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jamal717 said:
Just the quad core is so enticing lol I dont need the microsd slot its 32gig the non removable battery sucks and I doubt it will get mophie packs like the s3 right? So likr ain all actuality I want someone to just say flat out yes or no lol I need guidance
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This was a decision for me as well. Sdcard and battery killed it for me. I get great battery life with the s3 yet am still getting more batteries. I gsme or 2 can really empty a battery.
Sd, I look at it like this. 2 years ago I got an 8gb card. Never thought I would fill it up as I had hardly filled the 4gb before it. Now I have a 16 card along with my internal and they're starting to fill. Few games and backups will take a ton of space.

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Lg. Lol.
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In all honesty, people were saying this about Samsung say, 2 years ago. If LG chooses to support their customers, then they would be better.
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I dont know if the optimus G would havr rom support likr a drcent amount of it
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I'd say do it, you will never know whats wrong with a phone unless you try it. and at the end of the day you can just post the phone on craigslist and put trade for an s3 or note 2. can always go back. I'm actually looking for the same phone as you are offered.

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I dont know if the optimus G would havr rom support likr a drcent amount of it
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This is why I am not using it. No dev support unfortunately. They also locked the boot loader. They're not too open about modifications.
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Ascertion said:
This is why I am not using it. No dev support unfortunately. They also locked the boot loader. They're not too open about modifications.
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Boot loader unlock is in the works.. Not sure on progress, but theres a few XDA devs working on this for the Optimus G. Specs aren't bad. But biggest turn off as mentioned is difficult to remove battery (3 screws on back plate, 2 on battery.. PITA to remove) and no SD expansion slot. I use my SD quite a bit due to flashing roms and things like that, so it's a deal breaker on this end.

Phone seems interesting. Quad core s4 right. I know its an lg. But let's not all forget the epic 4g when it was an Samsung and there was no support
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What he said, you can scratch good dev support
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I think with LG making the newest Nexus device this phone will get good support for updates considering its pretty much the same phone. Samsung used to be horrible with updates before the Galaxy Nexus so hopefully this helps LG along their way also. Seems like a great phone I wouldn't think you would be disappointed with a S3 or the Optimus G.
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jamal717 said:
Im interested in getting the optimus G can someonr narrow down my pros and cons someone wants to do my s3 and 100
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there's a thread dedicated to this http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1884701

GS3 and $250 for a Galaxy Note 2

One of my friends has a Galaxy Note 2 which I want, but he wants $250 and my Galaxy S3 phone for it? Good deal or pass?
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I'd pass, its not that much of an upgrade.
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pyroemaniac said:
I'd pass, its not that much of an upgrade.
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I second this, that's too much, his Note 2 is used as well.
I have found deals on craigslist that have people trading their GS3 for Note 2's plus $100 cash.
The Note 2 is not much of an upgrade honestly, sure it has the quad core CPU, larger screen, the stylus and such, but it's not much over the GS3 IMO.
If you can get him to bump it down to $100-150 cash, then I think it would be worth it.
If his is not rooted and yours is, use it as a bargaining chip.

I'm with Spartan on this one...
Yes, you do get 2 extra cores (Same Speed), little bigger screen and a "magical" stylus, but with all that brings faster battery drain as well.
Also, don't forget to use cases, screen protectors and such as extra bargaining chips.
Good Luck Brother
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The quad core isn't even utilized correctly by most things... not even our os lol.. I'll wait a couple more releases.. remember the first few dual core phones? Ehhhhh
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Teo032 said:
I'll wait a couple more releases.. remember the first few dual core phones? Ehhhhh
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Ah yes! Almost forgot about that.
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i read the title of your thread, and immediately this question came to my head.... "why?"
meaning why is your friend a drug addict trying to squeeze every penny off you to feed his addiction for a smaller device that does everything the note does.... except dual view. except that.
also, hate to say it, the note 2 is FUGLY....... freaking-huge-and-ugly
it is already gigantic. hope you have big pockets.
it is heavy. pretty much say goodnight if you drop that thing without a case.
oh ok yeah put a case on it!!!.... hope you have even bigger pockets.
sorry, just not an appealing device to me compared to what the s3 is and does. like somebody else mentioned, hardly an updrade... besides that s4 and and 300 class GPU...
if you are PURELY looking for hardware updrade, then tell him the s3 plus 100... both devices are used. there is no reason to give him a $300 device + $200 cash.
sounds like he doesn't like the product he is trying to sell you, to be quite honest.
BOOOOMMM!!!! -cb out... rofl

Short answer, 250 plus the s3 is way too much in my mind. I I wouldn't give more than 75 plus the s3. But then again I love my s3 and prolly wouldn't trade at all.
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Pointless. Enjoy the S3 and save your money for the S4

Well long story short, I didn't go through with the trade. Thought about it day and I just couldn't justify giving my GS3 with a stack of cash on top of it for the Note 2. He actually got some guy to trade him a Note 1 and $250 for the Note 2 on CL. O well...
Thanks again for the advice everyone. A "Thanks" will be added to all! Haha
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lol what a rip off, the note 2 in my opinion is inferior as an everyday phone because of its enormous size, you could land a plane on that thing

Pass on that... tell your friend to pull out a gun next time he plans on robbing you bro
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Just like she said. Pass !!!!
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x1tyme said:
Just like she said. Pass !!!!
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I'm sorry..
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x1tyme said:
Just like she said. Pass !!!!
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I'm sorry..
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Ahh I got it now!! :good:
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x1tyme said:
Just like she said. Pass !!!!
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Man im slow tonight took me like 3 read overs to get that one....
^NICE^....
#towle^good name^..... (Do u wanna get h!gh?)
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What should I upgrade to? NOTE OR HTC ONE X

What are talks opinions? I have a s2 now, thinking either go with the note 1 or one x... help
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One x all the way man. The Note 1 has the same hardware this phone does with a 720p screen. It was laggy and the s-pen didn't work nearly as well as it does on the Note 2.
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I say note 2.. I love mine ..just comes down to size really
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themike547 said:
I say note 2.. I love mine ..just comes down to size really
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He said Note 1, not the Note 2.
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Thanks guys yes note 1 is what I mean.. another thing is I have simple mobile which means I won't get 3g/4g all the time on the one x,
What about xda support?
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abesgs2 said:
Thanks guys yes note 1 is what I mean.. another thing is I have simple mobile which means I won't get 3g/4g all the time on the one x,
What about xda support?
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You do know you can google all this and your asking about phones in a section of people who probably dont own either 1. Stroll over to Note section and read Stroll over to HTC One section and check out the rom selection. Why do you need others to make up your own mind or persuade you with so much info out there at your disposal
Sorry don't mean to be rude just never understood why others create threads for other strangers to tell them what to get. Too each his own though.. But you crazy for getting a Note with the Note 2 out for that matter just keep your phone... Jus' Sayin'

Lmao. Thanks for you 2 cents. I went all up and down the internet, just wanted to get some feedback from the people I've trusted with my s2.. that's all. Hard to make the decision on my end because they are both good. Tired of my s2 just wanted something newer different and not wanting to spend 600. I can break even selling my s2 and buying either note or one x. I went to booth threads and even put questions in there. Just want all the info I can get.
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S4 now or wait

Ok so I have Epic 4G Touch. I can upgrade to the S4 right now or should I wait for something better maybe S5. My S2 is still rocking and rolling many many many thanks to all the Developers here.
Thanks Epitaph
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Epitaph570 said:
Ok so I have Epic 4G Touch. I can upgrade to the S4 right now or should I wait for something better maybe S5. My S2 is still rocking and rolling many many many thanks to all the Developers here.
Thanks Epitaph
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Wait. Everything points to s5 being something different. S4 kinda like s3 in design. Plus see what new phone google comes out with.
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I think I'll wait for the S4 Mini. The screen is just a bit too large for me.
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If your problem is only with large screen then go for it! Because when I bought my S3, my first thought in mind after unboxing was "seriously, why did I even buy this huge phone" (saw S3 first time). Now I don't regret having large screen and I love it now. I'm sure you will get used with it also and start loving the 5" 1920x1080p screen.
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D4nyal said:
If your problem is only with large screen then go for it! Because when I bought my S3, my first thought in mind after unboxing was "seriously, why did I even buy this huge phone" (saw S3 first time). Now I don't regret having large screen and I love it now. I'm sure you will get used with it also and start loving the 5" 1920x1080p screen.
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My co-worker has it, so I have had a chance to play with it already. It's not much bigger than the E4GT, but I want a phone where I can reach across with my thumb without having my palm activating stuffs on the edge of the screen.
The other reason is the E4GT just start working well enough after all these years, so I'll wait for more stable ROMs first
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My co-worker has it, so I have had a chance to play with it already. It's not much bigger than the E4GT, but I want a phone where I can reach across with my thumb without having my palm activating stuffs on the edge of the screen.
The other reason is the E4GT just start working well enough after all these years, so I'll wait for more stable ROMs first
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That's good that you used it already and as you wish.
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My co-worker has it, so I have had a chance to play with it already. It's not much bigger than the E4GT, but I want a phone where I can reach across with my thumb without having my palm activating stuffs on the edge of the screen.
The other reason is the E4GT just start working well enough after all these years, so I'll wait for more stable ROMs first
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More stable? I think the ROMs coming out now fire this device are the most stable ones I have ever used, but I'm coming from the EVO Shift.
Team Rejectz

I'm waiting for the SG4 variant called the Active. Milspec, waterproof, etc. Other than that, I want a Note 2 (yeah, the pixel density isn't as high as the SG4 but whatever).

I don't understand people by saying can I buy this or wait
For what I'm waiting special at this time. I wish my contract could upgrade now. S4 and HTC one both phones are best why not to enjoy with this phone on time . instead of waiting unknown phone and date release come on falks wake up
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I would just upgrade. I personally want the HTC One. But I can't upgrade for another year.
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asd87 said:
I would just upgrade. I personally want the HTC One. But I can't upgrade for another year.
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The non-removable battery scares me a bit. What is the solution for when it wears out?

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The non-removable battery scares me a bit. What is the solution for when it wears out?
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I would assume the manufacture warranty would cover it but I'm not sure. Also, it's just my personal preference. I miss HTC and there build quality. The S4 is nice, I would upgrade to it if I wanted another Samsung.

asd87 said:
I would assume the manufacture warranty would cover it but I'm not sure. Also, it's just my personal preference. I miss HTC and there build quality. The S4 is nice, I would upgrade to it if I wanted another Samsung.
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I don't think so. Standard warranties are one year. If it's out of that year, I don't think they'll cover it.

larski said:
I don't think so. Standard warranties are one year. If it's out of that year, I don't think they'll cover it.
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If it last you another year, your upgrade is ready and you get a new phone. But who knows. Go with what you feel comfortable with.

Unremovable battery is not big deal
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