Samsung Galaxy S3
Discussion
Asterix said:
Hi chaps. Been reading this thread with interest as I need to replace my bberry curve and I don't want an iphone and I like the look of the S3m
Main question how is it for viewing docs, email handling and the general business stuff. If it does that well enough then I'll go for one. I'd really like to have something with a decent screen and all the toys but it must work for me as well.
Cheers.
When you say S3m, do you mean the mini version as intimated above? I'm sure it has its place, but if viewing docs etc are one of your key factors then look at the full sized one first.Main question how is it for viewing docs, email handling and the general business stuff. If it does that well enough then I'll go for one. I'd really like to have something with a decent screen and all the toys but it must work for me as well.
Cheers.
WRT typing, I've said on here a few times, as long as you have data connection then the Google voice input is bloody amazing. Beats Swype easy. I still use Swype for quick messages but voice input for longer stuff...when Im on my own so I don't look a berk as you tend to speak slower than a conversation, making you look a little, err, simple lol
It's good to see another manufacturer making smaller phones for those who don't want to carry a massive brick around. The OH has a SE Xperia Mini Pro, and it's a lovely little handset, powerful yet easily pocketable. OK compromises have to be made somewhere (the battery life isn't the best), but they are a cracking idea.
Now we just need someone to do a high end 'Droid with a flip out QWERTY keyboard and we are all set.
Now we just need someone to do a high end 'Droid with a flip out QWERTY keyboard and we are all set.
durbster said:
That's a very smart move if true. The size of the S3 is alienating a lot of people. I wonder if the battery life would be significantly improved too - smaller screen but smaller battery...
Agreed 
If one doesn't want an iphone 5, there's a hole in the market at the moment for a high end smartphone with a 4inch screen.
The only real choice at the moment is the HTC One S, or the older and slightly larger Galaxy S2.
ApexJimi said:
Agreed
If one doesn't want an iphone 5, there's a hole in the market at the moment for a high end smartphone with a 4inch screen.
The only real choice at the moment is the HTC One S, or the older and slightly larger Galaxy S2.
"slightly larger" isn't completely correct though, the SGS2 is just as wide, 5mm smaller and 3g lighter, just in thickness it's .7mm thicker.If one doesn't want an iphone 5, there's a hole in the market at the moment for a high end smartphone with a 4inch screen.
The only real choice at the moment is the HTC One S, or the older and slightly larger Galaxy S2.
But, agreed, I think 4" is just a bit small, 4.3/4.5 is spot on for me, but I can imagine people being "afraid" to go to such a "big" screen coming from 3.5". I too find the handsets becoming overly large, it makes Sense for Samsung to market a 4" next to its S2 and S3.
ZesPak said:
ApexJimi said:
Agreed
If one doesn't want an iphone 5, there's a hole in the market at the moment for a high end smartphone with a 4inch screen.
The only real choice at the moment is the HTC One S, or the older and slightly larger Galaxy S2.
"slightly larger" isn't completely correct though, the SGS2 is just as wide, 5mm smaller and 3g lighter, just in thickness it's .7mm thicker.If one doesn't want an iphone 5, there's a hole in the market at the moment for a high end smartphone with a 4inch screen.
The only real choice at the moment is the HTC One S, or the older and slightly larger Galaxy S2.
But, agreed, I think 4" is just a bit small, 4.3/4.5 is spot on for me, but I can imagine people being "afraid" to go to such a "big" screen coming from 3.5". I too find the handsets becoming overly large, it makes Sense for Samsung to market a 4" next to its S2 and S3.
t, I've lost my phone" moments before finding it in my trouser pocket than I do "my phone's too big" moments.ApexJimi said:
Kermit power said:
I was a little concerned about this before getting an S3. Now I find I get far more "oh st, I've lost my phone" moments before finding it in my trouser pocket than I do "my phone's too big" moments.
Worst "I've got deep pockets" post evah!t, I've lost my phone" moments before finding it in my trouser pocket than I do "my phone's too big" moments.
Seriously though, it's not at all the case. Perfectly normal-sized pockets, but the phone is slim, light and flat with rounded corners, so there's just nothing to dig in and remind you it's there.
Just because there are slimmer and lighter phones, it doesn't mean this one isn't slim and light enough.
Kermit power said:
Seriously though, it's not at all the case. Perfectly normal-sized pockets, but the phone is slim, light and flat with rounded corners, so there's just nothing to dig in and remind you it's there.
Just because there are slimmer and lighter phones, it doesn't mean this one isn't slim and light enough.
Anyone know when the 64Gb versions will be out?
Also...
- is it true they can only use up to 32Gb of any microSD you put in (or bs from the chap in the phone shop...am aware that both software and hardware *can* limit these things, but not really sure why anyone would these days)?
- are they 4G to the point that they'll work on any frequencies opened up here?
Also...
- is it true they can only use up to 32Gb of any microSD you put in (or bs from the chap in the phone shop...am aware that both software and hardware *can* limit these things, but not really sure why anyone would these days)?
- are they 4G to the point that they'll work on any frequencies opened up here?
Don't know about 64gb versions.
No, 64gb cards work - I've got one in mine.
Two versions available here - regular one is not 4g capable. Orange/T-Mobile have the LTE (i.e. 4g) capable version available, you'll need to go with them for 4g (until summer next year anyway).
Not worth it at the moment if you ask me, coverage will be sparse for a while and its going to cost extra per month (whenever they get around to releasing contract details).
No, 64gb cards work - I've got one in mine.
Two versions available here - regular one is not 4g capable. Orange/T-Mobile have the LTE (i.e. 4g) capable version available, you'll need to go with them for 4g (until summer next year anyway).
Not worth it at the moment if you ask me, coverage will be sparse for a while and its going to cost extra per month (whenever they get around to releasing contract details).
Crafty_ said:
Don't know about 64gb versions.
No, 64gb cards work - I've got one in mine.
Two versions available here - regular one is not 4g capable. Orange/T-Mobile have the LTE (i.e. 4g) capable version available, you'll need to go with them for 4g (until summer next year anyway).
Not worth it at the moment if you ask me, coverage will be sparse for a while and its going to cost extra per month (whenever they get around to releasing contract details).
Thanks Crafty.No, 64gb cards work - I've got one in mine.
Two versions available here - regular one is not 4g capable. Orange/T-Mobile have the LTE (i.e. 4g) capable version available, you'll need to go with them for 4g (until summer next year anyway).
Not worth it at the moment if you ask me, coverage will be sparse for a while and its going to cost extra per month (whenever they get around to releasing contract details).
Am pretty much decided I'm going to get one as my next phone after being an iPhone owner for 5yrs. Want a 64Gb version though so will hang on a little.
Will do a bit more research on the 4G front.
Had this phone for a weekend now and I'm seriously impressed. Once you get your head around how to work all of its features it's an immensely powerful thing. The camera is unbelievable, here's a quick sample I snapped earlier today with it.
With regards to the SGS vs iPhone debate, I don't think one's better than the other, it's just which you prefer. I personally chose the SGS because the iOS interface bores me - little customisation, very rigourous across all Apple products and starting to look dated now.
With regards to the SGS vs iPhone debate, I don't think one's better than the other, it's just which you prefer. I personally chose the SGS because the iOS interface bores me - little customisation, very rigourous across all Apple products and starting to look dated now.
BlueJazz said:
Does anyone know when the Jelly Bean update will be out for the S3 please?
From some of the reading up I've been doing, it's out in some areas and I think imminent in the UK, with the proviso that the network carrier you're with might not release it for their interpretation for a bit longer.Am definitely holding out until the 64Gb version is out. Getting the thing up to 128Gb would mean all the media I would want to carry round with me (all my music plus a lot of videos) can go on the phone without having to pre-select.
Assuming the 4G version comes out at the same sort of time, that'll be when I pull the trigger.
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