I'm sharing this review for two reasons. First off, it's quite detailed and goes deep into certain aspects of the GN. Second, it takes a sort of different view.
http://www.stuff-review.com/2011-12/samsung-galaxy-nexus-complete-review/
I'll let you make up your mind whether you agree or not.
Good, fair review. Thanks for posting.
Liked the review. The camera shots shown in the review look really good, I'm so confused on whether I should pick up the Galaxy Nexus or not because of all the different quality of pictures I've seen.
LeanNSupreme said:
Liked the review. The camera shots shown in the review look really good, I'm so confused on whether I should pick up the Galaxy Nexus or not because of all the different quality of pictures I've seen.
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The low quality pictures were likely taken by those who haven't yet learned how to use the camera app properly. If you wait for autofocus and/or play with the camera settings until you get a clear picture in the "viewfinder," your picture will be one of the higher-quality ones.
Has anyone seen John Connor?
I've decided to get it based on the review but I'll wait until January to make sure all the kinks have been ironed out, not willing to act as a beta tester for Google.
I hate to use cases on my phones but it seems I'll have to get one for this, based on what I'm also reading here on XDA.
Hi,
I found this to be helpful so I thought I'd share it, hope it helps you deciding what case to get :good:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FsUHC2YYE0E
Be sure to hit Thumbs Up on his vid for his effort :good:
Not trying to be a hater here, but really he's reviewing 5 cases. To get to 9 he uses different colors of the same case. That being said, thumbs up for reviewing 5 cases.
SykesAT said:
Not trying to be a hater here, but really he's reviewing 5 cases. To get to 9 he uses different colors of the same case. That being said, thumbs up for reviewing 5 cases.
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Correct, actually. But still nice to see them compared in a vid :good:
+1 for the effort
Appreciate the video but not a fan of how most of the video was shot out of range.
removed.
Good review! Thank you
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Great review and love the pics. Thanks for the bump and glad you liked the ROM.
Good review, but wehre can i download the companion app? Followed the four guys ond G+, but found no link.
dragon-tmd said:
Good review, but wehre can i download the companion app? Followed the four guys ond G+, but found no link.
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It's still being tested.
i wish we can replace the strap...but unfortunately cannot
Before anyone asks, yes, it can run ingress. But due to the display size, it's not usable.
(although, having ingress installed means I get notifications, which is a bonus)
I want this watch bad. Will be my next smart watch for sure
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mjb said:
Before anyone asks, yes, it can run ingress. But due to the display size, it's not usable.
(although, having ingress installed means I get notifications, which is a bonus)
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How does Ingress deal with multiple devices?
Pretty nice review, now I'm waiting for my November Developer Edition 1GB/8GB very anxiously. How was the flashing process? Did yours come rooted or non-rooted? :laugh:
dust ?
From the pictures, a lot of dust seems to be stuck on the watch?
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From the pictures, a lot of dust seems to be stuck on the watch?
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Yes I too was wondering about the same thing. I did not believe it to be dust but simply the unpolished look of the watch. I am hoping it is dust and I am wrong because from the pictures the watch does not look like a polished quality finish
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Yes I too was wondering about the same thing. I did not believe it to be dust but simply the unpolished look of the watch. I am hoping it is dust and I am wrong because from the pictures the watch does not look like a polished quality finish
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The watch has glass screen - fingerprints will be noticeable, metal case - that one is solid, and cheap silicone/rubber wristband - sort of a dust magnet, no way around it since it's not replaceable. The value of TS is not in a rubber wristband, but in the watch itself
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The watch has glass screen - fingerprints will be noticeable, metal case - that one is solid, and cheap silicone/rubber wristband - sort of a dust magnet, no way around it since it's not replaceable. The value of TS is not in a rubber wristband, but in the watch itself
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Vectron:
I can understand and appreciate your response.
By the way I want to go out my way to express to you my sincere appreciation of you making sure you addressed the speakerphone matter that I had raised in earlier posts. You are the first and only one who has addressed the issue and let us know that the speakerphone is plenty loud enough for calls, something I decried about the Samsung Galaxy Gear.
By the way that was the best user review I have seen on a phone or watch phone. Everyone ghets into all of these specifications and technical matters and forget to cover the basics like "how does the watch feel, look---is it too large---is the screen really visible---If I make a call can I hear the other person and vice versa---all of these nonthechnical matters that go into an everyday user experience (and not from a developers or customizer's perspective) you attempted to cover and quite well I might add.
I can't wait for you to be able to report on the companion, bluetooth tethering capabilities of the watch if that ever comes to be. But for all of us nontechies your review and evaluation has been heaven sent
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Vectron:
I can understand and appreciate your response.
By the way I want to go out my way to express to you my sincere appreciation of you making sure you addressed the speakerphone matter that I had raised in earlier posts. You are the first and only one who has addressed the issue and let us know that the speakerphone is plenty loud enough for calls, something I decried about the Samsung Galaxy Gear.
By the way that was the best user review I have seen on a phone or watch phone. Everyone ghets into all of these specifications and technical matters and forget to cover the basics like "how does the watch feel, look---is it too large---is the screen really visible---If I make a call can I hear the other person and vice versa---all of these nonthechnical matters that go into an everyday user experience (and not from a developers or customizer's perspective) you attempted to cover and quite well I might add.
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Reviews like his take a lot of load off the developers and is very much appreciated. Doesn't mean there won't a developer review but in this case his review definitely give us some breathing room and time to actually use the TS vs fixing things. For example, I still have yet to actually play with mine yet and I've had it over a week now.
Thank you all for the kind words! As you have seen from my Index Review page on XDA: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2192333 I take every review very seriously, either if its $5 screen protector or $15 case or $200 smartwatch or $500 headphones. I actually started doing these reviews with a main intent to answer questions left open by all those other "pro" dry reviews on specialized websites where they list spec, summarize their opinion in one paragraph and post a bunch of picture that still doesn't provide a clear "picture" of the product. I also hated user reviews posted in the forum with low res picture shots from a phone in poor lighting. But anyway...
TS shaping up to be a great product with unlimited capabilities. For those interested to start testing Companion app, make sure to check Kurt's G+ page with instructions (the references were provide in the latest KS update), and for those who already have the watch - YOU MUST flash it with Loki's latest ROM. It's not even a matter of question.
Heh Vec:
Does your above post indicate that there is a Companion app or tool that is now available, but being tested and refined. If so that is great news and puts me in the position of making my purchase
Excelent review, I can't wait more for mine.
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Hello vectron,
Thanks for your good and detailed review.
I am currently using a MetaWatch Frame. I tried also Sony SmartWatch 2, but the vibration motor was too loud, so I returned it. All people around me would have heard every mail or SMS I got with this loud vibration.
The vibration of the MetaWatch is discreet, like it should be.
I saw in your reviews, that you tested a MetaWatch Frame.
1. Is the vibration of the Omate TrueSmart loud or discreet?
2. Is the vibration on the Omate TS louder than the MetaWatch Frame? How is the vibration of the TS compared with the MetaWatch Frame?
3. Did you also try the Sony SmartWatch 2? If yes, how is the vibration loudness of the TS compared with the Sony Smartwatch?
Enlightenment79 said:
Hello vectron,
Thanks for your good and detailed review.
I am currently using a MetaWatch Frame. I tried also Sony SmartWatch 2, but the vibration motor was too loud, so I returned it. All people around me would have heard every mail or SMS I got with this loud vibration.
The vibration of the MetaWatch is discreet, like it should be.
I saw in your reviews, that you tested a MetaWatch Frame.
1. Is the vibration of the Omate TrueSmart loud or discreet?
2. Is the vibration on the Omate TS louder than the MetaWatch Frame? How is the vibration of the TS compared with the MetaWatch Frame?
3. Did you also try the Sony SmartWatch 2? If yes, how is the vibration loudness of the TS compared with the Sony Smartwatch?
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Good questions. As you have seen, I been working with MetaWatch for awhile and have//reviewed their STRATA/FRAME models - the main purpose is to receive email notifications and not to miss calls. The vibration is just perfect with MW. I can't comment on SW2. I'm on the list of Sony accessory reviewers and have talked to their PR firm about review sample. Unfortunately, they are delaying sending review products, and I have a feeling it has something to do with a lot of recent posts about quality control (people have screen popping off, problem with buttons, etc).
For me personally, Notification feature is #1 requirement for TS. But it's still in alpha testing and I wasn't able to get it to work yet, possible due to some setup issues. Trust me, as soon as I have a more stable release version and can get it to work on my TS - I will post a detailed review.
Another great thing Kurt is working on is OWatchOn app which turns the display on when you raise your arm. It's work in progress as well, and Kurt is fine tuning it. So far you need a specific angle/position to turn the display on, but he will add more options where you can customize it.
I tried loki's rom and didn't really like it. Back on stock now but I have installed his mod.
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Just wanted to let you guys know, I just posted a detailed review of Martian Notifier smartwach with LOTS of pics over in Accessory thread: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2793473
Though I have been a loyal supporter and user of Metawatch (both FRAME and STRATA) and also used Omate TS and other simpler BT feature-watches, I found most of their features to be an overkill for my everyday use. At the current moment, Notifier is my new shiny toy which does exactly what I need where I find less to me be more
But anyway, it might not be a cup of tea for everybody, especially those who are looking for high tech gadget on the wrist. I think it more suited for a general average consumer who wants a traditional analog watchface wrist watch with a bonus smart functionality, which I have to say Martian guys implemented VERY good!!! That is a reason why I decided to post my review in general Accessories section of XDA. If you have any questions or comments about the review, I would prefer if you post it in the review thread since I will be checking it more often (easier for me to keep a track of hundreds of reviews I posted on XDA so far ).
This is an amazing selfie stick that is both great quality and affordable!
In the box, you get the selfie stick itself and an instruction manual.
First impressions: Wow, this is a very fancy selfie stick! It feels very nice in the hands and has no extra parts to attach to it. The handle feels soft and comfortable with its smooth grip. The part which your phone hooks into has a gripped top part which retracts out and them is pulled back in with a spring-like mechanism, so you can have a peace of mind and know that your phone won’t fall out. Connecting this to my phone was easy. I simply held the button for a few seconds until it turned on. Then, I went in the Bluetooth menu in my phone, found “POWERADD,” and connected to it. I was ready to go!
After using this for a while, I can safely say that this is a great product! I am able to take selfies from angles and positions that I have never even thought possible! The part that the phone clips on to can swivel back and forth up to 270-degrees! You could you the selfie stick to take pictures of scenery as well. I can definitely see this being very useful the next time I go on vacation. It can also make pictures on social media and in the photo album unique.
I would recommend this to anyone who takes selfies and wants to spice things up.
Overall, this is a great product and I would highly recommend it!
I was supplied a unit for testing purposes and I promised to provide a completely honest and fair review.
*PICTURES TO COME SOON*
Unfortunately, I cannot post the link to this product on Amazon because posting commercial links is forbidden, but you can find it on Amazon by searching for the product's name that is in the title of this thread. Thanks!