Samsung Galaxy S3

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TameRacingDriver

18,087 posts

272 months

Thursday 3rd May 2012
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I've said it once, and I'll say it again. I very much doubt pentile will make any difference to a screen with 300+ DPI !

That said if it is such a big deal, maybe go for the One X.

I think I'd go for the SGS3 though... I reckon it'll run smoother and have better battery life than the HOX.

I thought it looked good. Nothing ground breaking, really, but a nice looking all round phone.

Although I have to be honest, I think I'll stick it out for the next Nexus, or maybe the Asus Padphone.

richinleeds

738 posts

200 months

Friday 4th May 2012
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The screen will be fantastic at a little over 300 dpi and at 4.8 inch! Apple are going to have do something special with the 5 whenever that gets released.

Happy to keep hold of my S2 for now though got another year to run on it.


Esseesse

8,969 posts

208 months

Friday 4th May 2012
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richinleeds said:
The screen will be fantastic at a little over 300 dpi and at 4.8 inch! Apple are going to have do something special with the 5 whenever that gets released.

Happy to keep hold of my S2 for now though got another year to run on it.
Think Apple just need to do normal incremental CPU/Memory/Storage update + really focus on battery tech to continue to do well.

ScoobyDood

2,139 posts

159 months

Friday 4th May 2012
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According to every review I've read that mentions it, pentile display is a problem for a vocal <b>minority</b>.

Everything about this phone does it for me, Would but it just for the wireless charging....

Rock-on the 30th.......

ZesPak

24,428 posts

196 months

Friday 4th May 2012
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You'd need a pretty good magnifying glass to spot the pentile display on 300+dpi

Howly cow, 4,8" display, that's huge! I loved the look & feel of the Nexus and I'm curious to have a play.

Nothing ground breaking really, although I like the idea of the screen not dimming when you're reading something, and the big screen.

I'll sit this one out with my SGS2 I think, it's serving me very well. The OH was hoping I'd go for the S3 as she really really wants my S2, so she can throw away the iPhone and maybe even the Boldhehe

We have too many smartphones already biggrin.

Tiggsy

10,261 posts

252 months

Friday 4th May 2012
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Ordered mine!

im

34,302 posts

217 months

Friday 4th May 2012
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Tiggsy said:
Ordered mine!
thumbup How much and where from please?

Richyvrlimited

1,825 posts

163 months

Friday 4th May 2012
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ZesPak said:
although I like the idea of the screen not dimming when you're reading something, and the big screen.
That, if it works as advertised is an absolutely cracking idea, hats off to Samsung for that one.

Frimley111R

15,661 posts

234 months

Friday 4th May 2012
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I don't know what some of you expect. It's like the iphone 4S came out. People said 'Meh' but all phones are going to look the same but have better functionality/performance. There isn't going to be another 'iphone moment'.

I have no idea what this pantile thing is you're going on about either. The SGS2 screen was/is awesome so unless this is worse (its not) I can't see what the problem is.

(I don't know why I posted this. Some people would moan if they gold plated it, gave away free diamonds and a BJ from their favourite movie star.)

LCR265

1,222 posts

161 months

Friday 4th May 2012
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Not really disappointed with the specs, it's just first impressions in terms of looks, compared to the SGS2 and the One X, are that it's ugly and dated.

TotalControl

8,058 posts

198 months

Friday 4th May 2012
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LCR265 said:
Not really disappointed with the specs, it's just first impressions in terms of looks, compared to the SGS2 and the One X, are that it's ugly and dated.
Quite the opposite for me. I think the design of this and the One S so far are the best for large screens. I wasn't sure at first, but I'm really warming to the styling.

Edit - Actually, having seen this pic of it next to an S2, I'm not so sure now.




Edited by TotalControl on Friday 4th May 12:36

bigrich4

710 posts

157 months

Friday 4th May 2012
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Slightly O/T guys so I hope you'll forgive me.... I quite like the look of the S3 but how would I go about putting all my music and videos from iTunes on my Mac onto it? I have an iPhone 4 atm so everything works perfectly. I've done a quick Google search and there are plenty of options if you have a Windows PC but there doesn't seem to be a lot if you have a Mac. Can anyone help?

Thanks in advance smile

SR7492

495 posts

150 months

Friday 4th May 2012
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im said:
thumbup How much and where from please?
Knock yourself out smile

http://www.carphonewarehouse.com/news/coming-soon/...

Tiggsy

10,261 posts

252 months

Friday 4th May 2012
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SR7492 said:
Thats what i did - wife is having the sim for her iPhone and I'll get the S3 (until the iP5 comes out!)

LCR265

1,222 posts

161 months

Friday 4th May 2012
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bigrich4 said:
Slightly O/T guys so I hope you'll forgive me.... I quite like the look of the S3 but how would I go about putting all my music and videos from iTunes on my Mac onto it? I have an iPhone 4 atm so everything works perfectly. I've done a quick Google search and there are plenty of options if you have a Windows PC but there doesn't seem to be a lot if you have a Mac. Can anyone help?

Thanks in advance smile
I may be wrong, but would drag and drop into the music folder on the SD card not work?

bigrich4

710 posts

157 months

Friday 4th May 2012
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LCR265 said:
I may be wrong, but would drag and drop into the music folder on the SD card not work?
I'm not sure, that's why I thought it best to ask lol!

Mattt

16,661 posts

218 months

Friday 4th May 2012
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Does Doubletwist work on Mac?

iphonedyou

9,253 posts

157 months

Friday 4th May 2012
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Mattt said:
Does Doubletwist work on Mac?
It does indeed. I use it on mine.

Teamsreth

372 posts

249 months

Friday 4th May 2012
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Going to order one this weekend, just not sure which colour to go for. Would have preferred black, but can't decide on my feelings towards the blue.

Going to be on three though, 34 a month on the one plan.

N88

1,299 posts

179 months

Friday 4th May 2012
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To be honest chaps I think it looks pretty crap! The specs are decent but certainly nothing special, and don't you think the design makes it look like one of the naff bottom end Samsung offerings? Pretty disappointed.

Glad I made the choice to go for the One X now smile