I've been looking at a Samsung Galaxy S, anybody here have one? I could use some feedback from someone other than reviews I've been reading. I'll also gladly take suggestions on some other phones too.
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I've been looking at a Samsung Galaxy S, anybody here have one? I could use some feedback from someone other than reviews I've been reading. I'll also gladly take suggestions on some other phones too.
I just bought a new phone last Friday and actually was considering the Samsung Captivate (which I understand is AT&T's name for the Galaxy)...
It looked to be a very nice phone- the features and capabilities that the salesmen showed me were pretty impressive, and that along with the feedback from friends who love their droid phones, I was really considering it.
While the screen size of the Captivate looked great at first glance, I thought about it and realized it was quite a bit bigger than what I wanted so I went with an iphone 4. This is my first smartphone as I have been dragging my heels for years, but it's been great so far. Battery life isn't that great while 3G is turned on, but it's still good enough for me.
What network are you on?
This will be my first one too...I'm coming from an old Razr flip. From what I've read in reviews, everyone is complaining about the battery life, but I don't think that'll be a big issue with me as I'll probably not be using the internet that much.Quote:
This is my first smartphone as I have been dragging my heels for years, but it's been great so far. Battery life isn't that great while 3G is turned on, but it's still good enough for me.
What network are you on?
I'm with T-Mobile but probably not much longer after the convo I had with them. They have a unlimited talk/text/data plan for 79.99 but so does the other company and they have the same phone 30 bucks cheaper.
I have had my Galaxy S for about a month...Almost flawless. It did freeze up once due to an app I installed. I uninstalled the app and back to normal. The only real problem is battery life. I have to re-charge every day.
It's fast...Surfing the net is a breeze. I have a few apps installed that help me at work. The screen is large and is really easy to see with the exception of direct bright sunlight. Graphics are outstanding.
I'd buy it again.:smiley20:
Just got through talking to Cellular South...they're they ones that have the phone cheaper. I found out why it was cheaper...it's 3g not 4g...not a deal breaker though. Also, their talk/text/data plan is the same as Tmobile but with a second line it drops to 39.99.
Here's what you need:
http://www.oldphoneman.com/images/51alW.jpg
I would gladly use one of those. Do they make it in wireless? I would hate it if I had to strap 30 miles of extension cords to the back of my motorcycle.
Oh, and just an FYI, there is no such thing as 4g. It is a marketing gimmick.
Wait a minute; isn't the 'g' for generation? So it's the 4th update, or "generation" of the wireless network?
ETA: I wiki'ed '4g' and while I do know wiki isn't necessarily the most trusted source, it seemed to make sense.
WIKI:
The nomenclature of the generations generally refers to a change in the fundamental nature of the service, non-backwards compatible transmission technology, and new frequency bands. New generations have appeared about every ten years since the first move from 1981 analog (1G) to digital (2G) transmission in 1992. This was followed, in 2001, by 3G multi-media support, spread spectrum transmission and at least 200 kbit/s, in 2011 expected to be followed by 4G, which refers to all-IP packet-switched networks, mobile ultra-broadband (gigabit speed) access and multi-carrier transmission.[citation needed]
The fastest 3G based standard in the WCDMA family is the HSPA+ standard, which was commercially available in 2009 and offers 28 Mbit/s downstreams without MIMO, i.e. only with one antenna (it would offer 56 Mbit/s with 2x2 MIMO), and 22 Mbit/s upstreams. The fastest 3G based standard in the CDMA2000 family is the EV-DO Rev. B, which was available in 2010 and offers 15.67 Mbit/s downstreams.[citation needed]
In mid 1990s, the ITU-R organization specified the IMT-2000 specifications for what standards that should be considered 3G systems. However, the cell phone market only brands some of the IMT-2000 standards as 3G (e.g. WCDMA and CDMA2000), but not all (3GPP EDGE, DECT and mobile-WiMAX all fulfil the IMT-2000 requirements and are formally accepted as 3G standards, but are typically not branded as 3G). In 2008, ITU-R specified the IMT-Advanced (International Mobile Telecommunications Advanced) requirements for 4G systems
Bah! tl;dr
I don't know enough about it to tell you anything. All I know is that my brother told me there is no such thing. Then when I googled "4g doesn't exist" all sorts of crud came up.
Honestly, I don't care. I have an old phone that is just a phone. I was just trying to sound like I knew what I was talking about. lol
I prefer a cell phone i can leave laying out in the rain for a few days and it still works.
Like mine. I have the GZone. It is waterproof, shock proof and dust proof. I jumped in a pool with it in my pocket. Not a problem.
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Originally Posted by CoventryCat86
Do not laugh I have one of those....remake tho for people that dis-like talking for long.
That's a shocker.Quote:
Originally Posted by WIP
Your brother told you? Well my sister told me there's no such thing as the tooth fairy and we all know she's full of shit.Quote:
Originally Posted by WIP
Maybe you should have tacked on the ol' "in my opinion" you assured us all you would be so liberal with.
Hell, maybe if you didn't care, you should have kept your fucking mouth shut.
4G refers to the generation of the technology as hefty said.
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Originally Posted by ashauler
Woah! my bad. I am sorry I offended you. I thought this was a light hearted discussion, and I admitted I could be wrong. I am sorry I forgot the "in my opinion". Shit happens. No need to get so heated up.Quote:
Originally Posted by heftysmokes
Just FYI, I didn't think it was my opinion. I heard it from my brother and googled it. It seemed legit, so I posted it. I am going to post the lmgtfy. Not to be sarcastic or a jerk, just so you can see what I saw.
http://lmgtfy.com/?q=4g+doesn%27t+exist
Why would you be involved in a light hearted discussion when coming in "straight away with strong opinions and heavy posts"?Quote:
Originally Posted by WIP
Besides, if you look, i was referring to this. I was attempting to ease his mind a bit by letting him know that 3g is fine in the "network" aspect.Quote:
Originally Posted by MemphisFred
That is quite the question. I thought this was a board for people who like to relax and smoke a cigar, why would people be getting their panties in a wad over something so trivial?Quote:
Originally Posted by badwhale
(still not trying to stir things up, I am not posting in an attacking manner)
Oh, your answer. Strong opinions and heavy posts can be light hearted and cool as a cucumber.
How would you know what this board is for? You've been here for less than a week.Quote:
Originally Posted by WIP
In my opinion, that is a loaded question, but here is my answer. I have already seen people post things like "smoking cigars is about relaxing" and "If I am focused on tasting chocolate I can't relax and enjoy my smoke". This is why I figured this board was for people who want to relax and enjoy a cigar. I could be wrong though.
I feel I have derailed this thread. To the OP, I am sorry.
Or assinine and indicative of future contributions.Quote:
Originally Posted by WIP
It was apparent, from his post, that Fred was aware that 3g and 4g wasn't a big concern to him, so your attempt to "ease his mind" was not necessary.
Nobody has their panties in a wad, it's simply customary here to point out bullshit or otherwise erroneous posts. Don't make 'em and you won't get confronted. :smiley2:
Got it. I will do my best to keep my nose out of things I am clueless about. I am an easy going guy, and I don't feel as though I am the type to cause problems on a board like this. I am sorry for all the trouble.
Just to add: the 3g/4g thing is carrier-dependent, as some carriers in North America have used the term '4g' as a way of marketing improved/enhanced 3g technologies. For example, HSPA+ is a big improvement over UMTS. Both are technically 3g. However, if you buy a '3g' phone from some carriers, then you get a UMTS phone; but if you get a '4g' phone from those carriers, then you get an HSPA+ phone.
Thanks everybody for the help...Craig, I think what you're saying is what I found out. What I was told was, although Tmobile says they're a 4g carrier, doesn't mean you'll have 4g in your city as it's mostly in the large metros like NY, Atlanta, LA., etc. Memphis is large but not large enough for them to have it here. Mostly as was said, it's a marketing ploy, yes they can legally say they have it but they're just not tell you the whole truth.Quote:
Just to add: the 3g/4g thing is carrier-dependent, as some carriers in North America have used the term '4g' as a way of marketing improved/enhanced 3g technologies.
I pulled the trigger last night and changed over to Cellular South. My lady and I both got the Galaxy S (3g, with the contract & instant rebates for 99.00 ea.), free activation, unlimited talk/text/data for 59.99 per phone with first month free, 2 car chargers, a skin for her phone and an otter box shell for mine. Out the door, tax & all for 335.00, alot of money, but for what we got...well, I'm satisfied.