Samsung S3

[Jazz]

So my friend posted this on his FB page... I had just made up my mind to let go of the BB and embrace the iPhone now I am wondering if this is a viable alternative?

Please discuss...

<span style="font-style: italic">All you Apple and iPhone lovers can start making preparations to bury your phones and cherish the memory and legacy of Steve Jobs while you are at it...Today Samsung unveiled the Galaxy S3, a far more superior phone to their already world's #1 selling smart phone, Galaxy S2...some of the features include eye tracking, facial recognition, voice controls, wireless charging, and NFC payments....this machine features a 4.8&quot; screen and a 1.4Ghz quad-core processor...yikes!!!!!!!!! and the battery life more than double that of the iPhone...hahahhahahaha...May 29th is the day it goes on sale in Europe and then other countries to follow</span>

[Jazz]

Re: Samsung S3

I found this review

iPhone 5 to blast disappointing Samsung Galaxy S3
Under: Apple iPhone, Phone Debates, Samsung
Date: May 7th, 2012
One of the most hotly talked about phones at the moment has to be Samsung’s Galaxy S3 (S III), which was finally officially announced in a blaze of publicity last week. Although initial impressions were promising it now seems that many potential customers feel a bit let down and this has made us question whether the iPhone 5 will blast the disappointing Galaxy S3?

When we first published details of the official specs of the Galaxy S3 we felt it could be real competition for Apple’s forthcoming iPhone 5. Many of the features and specs that had been widely rumored and leaked turned up on the finished article, such as a quad-core processor, larger display, NFC, S Voice (voice recognition) and LTE connectivity (for the US where it is likely to have a dual-core processor instead). However it seems that many of you had been expecting more and particularly felt disappointed with the design of the new Galaxy S handset.



We’ve been taking a look at the many comments to some of our recent Galaxy S3 posts and overwhelmingly there seems to be a feeling of disenchantment about the new smartphone and many seem to feel it is nothing more than an incremental upgrade. This prompted us to ask readers if they were happy or disappointed with the Galaxy S3 and again there were plenty of people who felt let down. Some of the sticking points regard the specs and features.

For example, there were concerns about the display quality as a Super AMOLED Plus HD display had been expected and it turned up as a 4.8-inch Super AMOLED HD sans Plus. Also 2GB of RAM had been anticipated (as in the upcoming LG Optimus LTE 2) but the Galaxy S3 has stuck with 1GB. The S Voice software feature seems to be felt by many to be a novelty factor to rival the iPhone’s SIRI and plenty of people were hoping for a step up to a 10 or 12-megapixel rear camera and the S3 appeared with an 8-megapixel camera.

Although the Exynos quad-core processor was popular with for those who will receive the international variants, there was also some disappointment in the US as those variants look likely to be dual-core to accommodate the provision of LTE. Exactly the same thing happened on the Samsung Galaxy Note where the US variant has a Snapdragon S4 dual-core processor instead of the NVIDIA Tegra 3 quad-core, although to be fair the S4 is nothing to sniff at.

As for the design this has come in for a lot of criticism with comments that there is no ‘wow’ factor and also to say that the plastic design looks cheap and is likely to feel cheap too. Although of course there were some positive comments about the new Galaxy S3 as well, we have to say that Samsung seems to have plenty to be concerned about as readers also commented that they don’t feel the upgrade is worth it. There has also been more reason for disappointment in the Galaxy S3, at least as far as consumers in the US are concerned.

Our article about how the US Galaxy S3 would be last to the party again really seemed to strike a chord with many of you. Although the S3 will be released in the UK and Europe at the end of May, Samsung was less definite about a release date for the US and instead said it was coming later in the summer. This seems to have sparked real outrage amongst many in the US, understandably of course as the same thing happened last year with the release of the Galaxy S2 when it didn’t arrive in the States until months later.

We received many comments from people who are so infuriated about this that they are turning their backs on the Galaxy S3 and say they will now purchase another current phone or wait until the iPhone 5. Many of the commenters seem to feel a real sense that Samsung is not bothered about customers in the US and that once again they have come second best. In fact we’d say that some people are downright angry about this move from Samsung, which surprised many as previously Samsung had seemed keen to avoid the same scenario as occurred with the S2.

Turning our attention to the iPhone 5 we feel that if Apple can come up with something really special it could blast the Samsung Galaxy S3 to smithereens. Although of course, nothing in the way of specs and features has yet been confirmed for the iPhone 5, some of the widely-reported inclusions are an improved A5X or A6 processor (possibly quad-core), a larger display with higher resolution than even the current Retina Display, improved camera, LTE connectivity and much more. If Apple could fulfill all of these on the iPhone 5 as well as give it a new really cutting-edge design it could succeed in making the Galaxy S3 seem like a toy.

Although some are hoping to see more on the iPhone 5 at Apple’s WWDC in June with a release soon afterwards, there are just as many industry insiders and tech experts who feel a fall release is more likely so it will be interesting to see just how many people that had planned to purchase the S3 before it was unveiled, hang on to see what the iPhone 5 has to offer.

This is a hugely interesting area of discussion and we’d like to hear all of your opinions about this. Do you feel the iPhone 5 will live up to its potential and smash the Galaxy S3? Were you disappointed, or not, in the Galaxy S3? This could well be the debate of the year so do let us have your comments so we can get a real idea of how readers feel.

[Cultcha]

Re: Samsung S3

A large part of all iPhones is actually manufactured by Samsung Corp. So in reality when you buy an iPhone it is still in fact a Samsung phone to some degree.

IMHO

iPhone is a little more stable perhaps, but restrictive to a fault (it is what it is, you can't even change the battery yuself), Samsung offers good phones with a very open environment. (if you don't like the way the phone run then change it to suit yourself).

[Cultcha]

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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Quote:</div><div class="ubbcode-body">We’ve been taking a look at the many comments to some of our recent Galaxy S3 posts<span style="font-weight: bold"> and overwhelmingly there seems to be a feeling of disenchantment about the new smartphone and many seem to feel it is nothing more than an<span style="font-family: 'Arial Black'"> incremental upgrade</span></span>.</div></div>

I am actually surprised at this criticism. How many times has Apple introduced iPhones with incremental upgrades?

[Emperah]

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So if IFone is in chroot partly manufactured by Samsung it is very probably that they know all the innerworking of it and can capitalize pan it and even make it a likkle bit inferior to their own products or of course make theirs better.

[CeaBee]

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i say that if u know is the iphone u want, go for it.

if the samsung ever give u trouble u will forever be cussing yourself as to why u did buy it and comparing it to the iphone that u did really want

my samsung works fine for me ( for the little bit that i do on it..: play music, mek the occasional phone call) but i not very techy or fussy bout my phone.

[Emperah]

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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: KF_Milo</div><div class="ubbcode-body"><div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Quote:</div><div class="ubbcode-body">We’ve been taking a look at the many comments to some of our recent Galaxy S3 posts<span style="font-weight: bold"> and overwhelmingly there seems to be a feeling of disenchantment about the new smartphone and many seem to feel it is nothing more than an<span style="font-family: 'Arial Black'"> incremental upgrade</span></span>.</div></div>

I am actually surprised at this criticism. How many times has Apple introduced iPhones with incremental upgrades? </div></div>

So true but Iphone ppl nuh seet dat way. I tell yuh apple ppl are a different breed (blinders)

[Cultcha]

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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Emperah_dahJah2</div><div class="ubbcode-body">So if IFone is in chroot partly manufactured by Samsung it is very probably that they know all the innerworking of it and can capitalize pan it and even make it a likkle bit inferior to their own products or of course make theirs better. </div></div>

It's quite the strange arrangement.

Here is an article from the Economist regarding the Apple Samsung dealings.

Link

[Jazz]

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Interesting Milo!

At the end of the day though - them supplying ram etc. doesn't translate into contribution to design etc. It is a strange relationship though

I guess having a Mac and an iPad it's logical for me to get the iPhone - this way they can all &quot;talk&quot; tp each other and I can access my info where ever I am... I do find that very convenient. There is a lot to be said for an open platform that you can tailor however you want... but the likelihood of me doing that is very slim especially if there already is an APP fro what i need

We'll see how long they take to release the iPhone 5 is that mi waiting on - no need to buy the 4 now when it soon obsolete

[Emperah]

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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Jazz</div><div class="ubbcode-body">

I guess having a Mac and an iPad it's logical for me to get the iPhone </div></div>

LawdGawd they've corrupted the incorruptible.
I'll miss you Jazz

[kia027]

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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Emperah_dahJah2</div><div class="ubbcode-body"><div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: KF_Milo</div><div class="ubbcode-body"><div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Quote:</div><div class="ubbcode-body">We’ve been taking a look at the many comments to some of our recent Galaxy S3 posts<span style="font-weight: bold"> and overwhelmingly there seems to be a feeling of disenchantment about the new smartphone and many seem to feel it is nothing more than an<span style="font-family: 'Arial Black'"> incremental upgrade</span></span>.</div></div>

I am actually surprised at this criticism. How many times has Apple introduced iPhones with incremental upgrades? </div></div>

So true but Iphone ppl nuh seet dat way. I tell yuh apple ppl are a different breed (blinders) </div></div>

not blinders but in need of the convenience of the use of their products so they can go forward and live their lives

[Gen]

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not true. iphone critics have pointed it out about apple as well

what yuh haffi understand bout &quot;techies&quot; is that them nuh business if is a gigantic or incremental upgrade. them will buy the very latest ALL the time, regardless of brand or product.

and since apple is one of the brands out there with a good resale value, apple people nuh business cause dem will always get back most a them money



<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Emperah_dahJah2</div><div class="ubbcode-body"><div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: KF_Milo</div><div class="ubbcode-body"><div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Quote:</div><div class="ubbcode-body">We’ve been taking a look at the many comments to some of our recent Galaxy S3 posts<span style="font-weight: bold"> and overwhelmingly there seems to be a feeling of disenchantment about the new smartphone and many seem to feel it is nothing more than an<span style="font-family: 'Arial Black'"> incremental upgrade</span></span>.</div></div>

I am actually surprised at this criticism. How many times has Apple introduced iPhones with incremental upgrades? </div></div>

So true but Iphone ppl nuh seet dat way. I tell yuh apple ppl are a different breed (blinders) </div></div>

[Gen]

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haven't read the link re samsung and apple, however, samsung can try copy all them want, dem only a guh end up with huge legal fees and court order from judge.

so given that, how much could they possibly copy without end up a court fi teef the people dem design etc ?

[Jazz]

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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Emperah_dahJah2</div><div class="ubbcode-body"><div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Jazz</div><div class="ubbcode-body">

I guess having a Mac and an iPad it's logical for me to get the iPhone </div></div>

LawdGawd they've corrupted the incorruptible.
I'll miss you Jazz </div></div>

mi know...I fought the good fight with Blackberry all these years... Also with the PC,but as a techie you just can't resist the lure of the Apple... All that syncing and convenient portability is just too sexy to resist!

[Gen]

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i know. i swear I would NEVER go near apple. last time I used a mac was in college comupter lab back in 1993.

fast forward to 2009 with the iphone, the music sinting and as soon as these computers mash up dem a get replace wid apple

likkelgen seh she want one ipod touch next week

\0/ wth