I'm Not sure why people make posts like this. Either you have no experience with android or you're just jumping on the bandwagon effect to make an comment about their operating software being "Terrible". That's entirely false. I have personally tested it and it's not terrible at all, it's completely different from iOS, but it's unique in its own right. And Nor am I defending android, because I am an iPhone user. Just correcting what you stated is false.
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I'm Not sure why people make posts like this. Either you have no experience with android or you're just jumping on the bandwagon effect to make an comment about their operating software being "Terrible". That's entirely false. I have personally tested it and it's not terrible at all, it's completely different from iOS, but it's unique in its own right. And Nor am I defending android, because I am an iPhone user. Just correcting what you stated is false.
The Apple community is such an echo chamber.
"Windows sucks. Android sucks."
No they don't; not anymore. They haven't for years and years.
They're good now and your company is run by an accountant.
He's selling 5 year old hardware at premium prices because his fanbase are irrational and insular.
Young people adapt in milliseconds and don't remember a time when non-Apple software was bad.
Apple is a dead man walking unless they take their heads out of their asses and compete on the playing field of the future rather than the playing field of the past.
"Windows sucks. Android sucks."
No they don't; not anymore. They haven't for years and years.
They're good now and your company is run by an accountant.
He's selling 5 year old hardware at premium prices because his fanbase are irrational and insular.
Young people adapt in milliseconds and don't remember a time when non-Apple software was bad.
Apple is a dead man walking unless they take their heads out of their asses and compete on the playing field of the future rather than the playing field of the past.
Serious question... Have you tried Android OS since 2013? Massive improvements have been made over the past few years.
Are you kidding? The Galaxy S8 is the most beautifully designed phone I've seen yet. Compared to the rumoured iPhone 8 design with that fat notch on the top of the screen, the S8 still wins hands down in terms of design.
If you like big phones, apple doesn't really have a phone to compete with the note.
The iphone 8 is mostly the size of the "normal" S8.. (which luckily is the perfect size for my hands, so i don't have this problem)
And sadly have to agree, that i prefer the front of the S8 line to the iphone 8, "thanks" to the notch.
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The iphone 8 is mostly the size of the "normal" S8.. (which luckily is the perfect size for my hands, so i don't have this problem)
And sadly have to agree, that i prefer the front of the S8 line to the iphone 8, "thanks" to the notch.
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Not really. Not if you've used a phone with it like that. To each his own, though.
Of course you are right, I think most of us know that.Did you know that there all these people who sign up at MR just to boost Samsung?
It's true
And still a curving screen makes zero sense, unless you like reflections.
How can the Live Focus of Note 8 be a ripoff of iPhone's Portrait Mode if iPhone's Portrait Mode is a ripoff of Galaxy's Selective Focus?
Do you know how many bokeh-effect pictures I've already shot on my S7 Edge? And before that on S5 (have to admit that on S5 it was a gimmick).
Edit: not to forget the genius Pan Focus effect in S7 Edge.
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The reflections are not a big deal. The main problem is it just breaks easily.
Tiny battery useless tiny pen you’ll never use and crap broken effect that doesn’t work. S8 plus is better for less by miles.
I’m still waiting for the first note 8 fire to happen. I think they almost canned the note line as it’s now so similar and unnecessary.
I hate to be down on a phone but I genuinely like the rest of their offerings and this phone is just a **** sandwich that no one should buy.
I’m still waiting for the first note 8 fire to happen. I think they almost canned the note line as it’s now so similar and unnecessary.
I hate to be down on a phone but I genuinely like the rest of their offerings and this phone is just a **** sandwich that no one should buy.
if it's not in an ideal position, i wouldn't like having a finger print sensor on my mobile phone and instead use passcode.
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I agree the paper specs are middle of the road for iPhone.
But ever consider the idea that those companies have to offer those types of features to even have a chance at competing with Apple? For example, Apple doesn't need the same ram because the hardware-software integration uses the ram much more efficiently than open-source software and generic hardware.
my brother got one, i couldn't reach it with my finger without readjusting my grip
To even have to think about changing the resolution on your phone is a massive fail. People love their smartphone because they are a lot simpler than computers - let’s not start all over again
Bad comparison for these reasons:
* Note 8 BOM (bill of materials) is higher than that of iPhone (always was, we'll see if something changes with new iPhone)
* you can preorder Note 8 and Get $230 worth of goodies (memory card, 360-camera etc.)
* you can already get BOGO for Note 8 (on T-mobile)
At least it has one
that's like saying: at least my blackberry has a physical keyboard.
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who would use a thumb on the back side? you use your thumb to grip the side, so obviously you would use either your index, middle, or ring.
and since the position isn't in the center of the back side, i couldn't reach the scanner without readjusting my grip. it's a terrible position for the scanner.
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https://arstechnica.com/gadgets/201...ed-doesnt-fix-s8-fingerprint-sensor-location/
"...at Premium Price"
Cook: Premium Price?? I will show you a Premium Price: New iphone: 999!!!
Cook: Premium Price?? I will show you a Premium Price: New iphone: 999!!!
I could write a book on my thoughts about this. It's a very worrying thought for me.... to observe you "wanting something cutting edge" suggests that you're overlooking and under-appreciating what already exists today, right now. It also suggests that you won't be satisfied for long as soon as you get what you consider cutting edge.
I don’t get it either - what does it really add to the equation other than the fact that they can get a higher screen to front ratio? No picture, movie or website has ever been designed to fold. I always think of a wrinkled projector screen when I see it
First company to bring out sim free phone, will win a customer.
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It got facial sensor. #what'stheproblem?
Not going to disagree about performance of the iPhone compared to its peers, though my key point is that the iPhone is made up of much cheaper components because they have a lower spec, e.g. Low res LCD v high res OLED screen, less ram etc, but is typically the most expensive phone on the block. It will be interesting to see how the iPhone 8 price plays out next week, because if the rumours are true about the new specs, then either the iPhone 7S is going to much cheaper, or the 8 is going to be much more expensive than the "norm" to maintain a decent price differential reflecting the cost of components in each.