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Old Jun 10, 2012 | 10:36 AM
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Probably be alright if they made it feel nice quality. You can just see in the pics it'll feel like a kids toy, all light and flimsy. Too big also, it's still a phone FFS not a tablet. Then they've just got to work on the operating system and menus so it doesn't leave you frustrated and snarled up with 'multi tasking'

Looks ten years old already. The chrome surround around the camera, looks like the one of the first camera phone's I had lol.

It'll be a shame if apple do feel the need to increase the size of the iphone

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Old Jun 11, 2012 | 09:03 AM
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This makes perfect sense, I was wondering why a friends S3 seemed slow compared to my iPhone. How could that be, bigger numbers are better right?

http://gizmodo.com/5917289/are-multi...me-for-android
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Old Jun 11, 2012 | 09:41 AM
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Have a more informative article:

http://www.theregister.co.uk/2012/06...mobile_launch/

Note this sentence:

The San Diego runs on Gingerbread, and timing issues meant that Intel couldn’t hold off for Ice Cream Sandwich
Gingerbread is kernel 2.6.35, ICS is kernel 3.0.8.
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Old Jun 11, 2012 | 11:25 AM
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Originally Posted by JackClark
This makes perfect sense, I was wondering why a friends S3 seemed slow compared to my iPhone


. How could that be, bigger numbers are better right? Yep

http://gizmodo.com/5917289/are-multi...me-for-android
Well would you believe it, a chip competitor rubbishing the opposition, just like apple and Sheldon
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Old Jun 11, 2012 | 12:55 PM
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Well done the deal through t-mobile, unlocked white GS3 kept my present plan 900min/500txt/3gb data (£26 with the recent price rise) and got the Phone for £60, should have it delivered tomorrow.
So my desire buttons can have a rest! back buttons been playing up recently and woeful ram keeps running out.

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Old Jun 11, 2012 | 03:50 PM
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I had a play with one yesterday, and i'll have to admit my gn felt much faster.

Still a nice phone mind.
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Old Jun 12, 2012 | 01:38 PM
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Is the Galaxy S3 computer related? Bit odd that it's immune from the Mod's Move button, perhaps it needs a faster processor and better screen.
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Old Jun 12, 2012 | 02:28 PM
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Originally Posted by Saxo Boy
Too big, as always. My iphone 4s is the absolute maximum size of phone I would consider. The 3GS was too big, which is why I didn't have one.
I was all up for getting an S2 when they came out, I very nearly pre-ordered one but i'm glad I went into the store instead, they are HUGE! I came to the exact same conclusion as you and got an iPhone instead, must say, I rather like it too!
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Old Jun 12, 2012 | 02:35 PM
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I like to have a new handset when my contract runs out (need to be up to date with Tech due to my job role) and I like to send my old phone off to fonebank, I always use that as a way of subsidising the rrp/monthly cost of the new one. You can still get £200+ back for an iPhone 4 this way too!
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Old Jun 12, 2012 | 03:29 PM
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Originally Posted by Flaps
I like to have a new handset when my contract runs out (need to be up to date with Tech due to my job role) and I like to send my old phone off to fonebank, I always use that as a way of subsidising the rrp/monthly cost of the new one. You can still get £200+ back for an iPhone 4 this way too!
Will sell my iPhone this way when I upgrade to the next iPhone, I know prices aren't as good but eBay is full of scammers these days so not worth while risking it.

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Old Jun 12, 2012 | 03:57 PM
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So what is it that makes the iPhone and Apple computer related, but anything running Android non computer related. Seems to me it's just the moderators choice and I guess they all love Google.
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Old Jun 12, 2012 | 04:04 PM
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Obviously Scoobynet runs on Android therefore superior and allowed to stay in NSR.. I suggest you bleat to the mods
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Old Jun 12, 2012 | 04:10 PM
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I reported my post.
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Old Jun 12, 2012 | 05:05 PM
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Just ordered one of these but there is a one week wait for the phone due to demand. Maybe is apple had announced a date for a new phone I may not of bothered with this big fellow.
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Old Jun 12, 2012 | 05:35 PM
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Originally Posted by stevebt
Just ordered one of these but there is a one week wait for the phone due to demand. Maybe is apple had announced a date for a new phone I may not of bothered with this big fellow.
You'll be back
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Old Jun 12, 2012 | 06:07 PM
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I doubt he will be back once he experiences the versatile OS of android
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Old Jun 12, 2012 | 06:10 PM
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I still have an ipod touch for all my apps so I'm ok
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Old Jun 12, 2012 | 06:14 PM
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Originally Posted by JackClark
I reported my post.
Your poor poor little thing

Let me move it for you

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Old Jun 12, 2012 | 06:27 PM
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Originally Posted by andy97
I doubt he will be back once he experiences the versatile OS of android
Remind me again what you do that makes it so versatile? Download ringtones I suppose?

I stopped doing that when I was 14
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Old Jun 12, 2012 | 07:49 PM
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Originally Posted by stevebt
Just ordered one of these but there is a one week wait for the phone due to demand. Maybe is apple had announced a date for a new phone I may not of bothered with this big fellow.
No demand if it was the blue one you ordered, there isn't any due to Samsung ******* up the colours on them so they recalled them the day before they were released. I'll admit to not being keen on the I-phone myself but you'd never see them recalling all there phones the day before release and leaving people who have to sell these phones in the ****e.
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Old Jun 12, 2012 | 08:11 PM
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Its the blue one I have ordered.
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Old Jun 12, 2012 | 08:43 PM
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Originally Posted by belliott69
I'll admit to not being keen on the I-phone myself but you'd never see them recalling all there phones the day before release and leaving people who have to sell these phones in the ****e.
no they just release the phones with flawed designs / hardware out to the fanboys who buy it anyway and say there isnt a problem even though apple forums are full of complaints.
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Old Jun 13, 2012 | 11:24 AM
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Back to a question.

How can I get all my old sms from my htc desire to the new GS3 preferably "free"
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Old Jun 13, 2012 | 11:58 AM
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Originally Posted by Ray T
Back to a question.

How can I get all my old sms from my htc desire to the new GS3 preferably "free"
On my Desire HD I just go to SMS messages, press menu, then backup sms. Can either do it to SD card or e-mail it. Should just be able to import it on new phone then.
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Old Jun 13, 2012 | 12:16 PM
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Cheers
Just had a look and that option is not there.

Just found an app on the playstore so now sorted

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Old Jun 15, 2012 | 03:30 PM
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For anyone looking for a belt pouch for the GS3 I've just got this one delivered, it's quite good.
Amazon Amazon

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Old Jun 15, 2012 | 03:49 PM
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Originally Posted by Ray T
For anyone looking for a belt pouch for the GS3 I've just got this one delivered, it's quite good.
http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B...ls_o01_s00_i00
A belt pouch, you are kidding right??
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Old Jun 15, 2012 | 04:42 PM
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Just had my "early upgrade" through on O2.

The buggers won't move on price, so will have to wait till it expires
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Old Jun 15, 2012 | 06:27 PM
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Originally Posted by Ray T
For anyone looking for a belt pouch for the GS3 I've just got this one delivered, it's quite good.
http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B...ls_o01_s00_i00
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Old Jun 16, 2012 | 10:47 AM
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Quick question then, how do people "carry" there phone's around ? I dont nomally wear a jacket, I would'nt put a phone in a back pocket, and i'm not going to put it in a front pocket one which has keys and the other a wallet. Any other suggestions?

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