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[Galaxy Note GT-N7000 General] nakTT:
I agree with you that at 300 PPI and above is indistinguishable (but some say they can) by human eyes thus made no real difference in real world (assuming out door legibility and others are the same). However that was only when we talk about image quality.

How about power consumption? I guess AMOLED technology has the advantage for now and more so in the future when the tech is more mature.

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As far as the power consumption is concern, from what I heard the pentile screen (e.g Galaxy S) vs RGB (e.g Galaxy S2), the RGB win by 18% in power consumption department.

Of course you must compare with the same level of phosphorescent sub pixel, e.g Pentile with Red phosphorescent sub pixel vs RGB with Red phosphorescent sub pixel.

Not by comparing that of Galaxy S3 which has Red and Green phosphorescent sub pixel with RGB screen that only have Red phosphorescent sub pixel.

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To make a fair comparison, I humbly think we need to wait for RGB with the same resolution. Because in your case, the pentile on note has way higher resolution than the one on Galaxy S2. However I agree with you, at this point, pentile is better for the screen as big (and as high PPI) as Note, because RGB has yet to come up with the comparable PPI as on the Note.
[Galaxy Note GT-N7000 General] gatorrph:
So I'm on the fence trying to decide if I want the Note or the new HTC one X so went to see both at the AT&T store. My initial impression of the Note screen, which I looked at first, was very favorable. Then I looked at the X and it seemed to me that the text on web pages was much clearer on it even though individual characters were smaller when viewing equivalent areas of a page. Viewing a full web page on the Note produced beautiful images and photos but some of the smaller print looked blurry around the edges. On the X, the graphics didn't have as much punch but the letters were crystal clear. I zoomed out with the X, so text became so small it was no longer readable but as long as it was large enough to read it stayed as clear as ink on a page. So to me it seemed graphics were better on the Pentile AMOLED and letters were better on the RGB LCD. I don't think it would matter much in the real world and either would satisfy, except after looking at the X I'm a little afraid I would always be looking for the blur on the Note. I plan on looking at both some more and will get them side by side before I buy (they were on opposite sides of the room tied to displays so a simultaneous comparison was not possible. I went in thinking size would trump other aspects of the display but I'm not so sure anymore.
[Galaxy Note GT-N7000 General] LifeBringer:
It was always a software issue. I have the same problem on my old Bravia. Low black levels get cut off when using DVI vs component. I had to fix it by going into the calibration menu.
[Galaxy Note GT-N7000 General] avocco:
The reason why the text was so clear was probably due to ICS on the One X. I've got ICS installed on Galaxy Note and all the text appears crystal clear. I went back to gingerbread for stability but noticed how bad and blurry the text looked so came straight back to ICS.

Its either the new font used or some new rendering method but its definitely the operating system that's causing the difference there.
[Galaxy Note GT-N7000 General] gatorrph:
The OS is the last thing I would have considered when addressing this problem. Well good thing I'm not in a hurry to upgrade. I will wait until ICS comes to the note (if it's not too long) before I make my decision. There's nothing wrong with the phone I have but a bigger screen would be nice.
[Galaxy Note GT-N7000 General] rlaw:
For what it's worth, my vision is good enough for me to have detected upon first getting through phone that the screen is pentile.

Text is just not as clear as an lcd and that fuzziness or lack of sharpness also sometimes is apparent to me in a few games/images.

It's not a huge deal, just a little detail I'm aware of. It's not a deal breaker for me by any means.

I'm on ICS.
[Galaxy Note GT-N7000 General] gatorrph:
The Pentile screen is probably not a deal breaker for me either. I'm upgrading exclusively to get a bigger screen but there is a limit to how big a phone can be without becoming excessively bulky. I thought that the Note was not too big but was probably at the upper limit of compromise between size and utility. Yet the HTC X has a very tempting size factor with a screen that may suffice my needs. I just want to be able to view an entire web page and actually be able to get a useful idea of what is displayed. Now I have to zoom the page then drag it around to see what's outside the phones margin. The touch screen makes this problematic because I frequently hit some link and am sent to another page I don't want. I only posted because so many say there is not a discernible difference in the Pentile and LCD and i wanted to point out that I did notice a difference even though I was favoring the Note at the time. Not looking for advice on the difference just pointing out a difference seems to be there.
[Galaxy Note GT-N7000 General] rlaw:
I understand you.

I love my Note, more than any other phone I've owned, but some people want to flame me or attack me simply because I've pointed out a flaw in the device.

Refusing to acknowledge faults and accept criticism and critical thinking is an unhealthy mindset.
[Galaxy Note GT-N7000 General] nakTT:
I seems that the recent unveiled Note 2 comes with HD Super AMOLED Plus.
[Galaxy Note GT-N7000 General] TML1504:
no. new tech: hd blabla plus is RGB stripe, note 2 has RGB in a new type of sub-pixel pattern:

it HAS three subpixels per pixel, but the width of 2 subpixels (one is above, one aside)!

take a look here: http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=30893878&postcount=3

maybe this is a try to combine the advantages of RGBG pentile with RGB stripe into a RGB "new pentile"!

maybe this (overall) density was only possible with laser manufacturing, instead of FMM!
[Motorola Droid RAZR] MissyThinks:
While browsing sites for a deal on the new Droid Razr, I found, 1. verizon wireless is going to announce black friday deals on their phones tomorrow 2. for a limited time you can get double the data for the same price (2gb = 4gb still $30, etc) 3. You can combine any or all of the verizon wireless deals with a 10% off monthly discount from studentrate.com (Verizon Discount)

I'm going to be adding a line to my existing account and I wonder if most of verizon's black friday deals will be for new customers only. I was also trying to decide between the Thunderbolt or the Razr. The Razr is like brand new so I expect it would be better. Anyone have one?
[Motorola Droid RAZR] garywojdan81:
Razr has been great for me. Got it the day it came out & have no problems with it at all.
[Motorola Droid RAZR] Z4nd4r:
RAZR is an awesome device. There's absolutely no comparison with the Thunderbolt (maybe the Rezound).

If you're getting a new line and/or contract, go Amazon. From now until Monday all of their phones are $0.01, including the RAZR. They are also doing the double-data deal on Verizon, so $30 for 4GB.
[Motorola Droid RAZR] MrFrankfromCM:
Yep, that is what I did. I getting out of TMO...got 5 phones out for delivery today. 1 Razr, 1 Bionic, 3 Thunderbolts. Razr is for me. :D
[Motorola Droid RAZR] MissyThinks:
Wow, I just saw you can get the same Verizon discount I mentioned about, if you order from Amazon Wireless, which until 11/28 is selling all Verizon, Sprint and AT&T phones for $0.01 (new lines only). Score!

I was looking at the Bionic too! What made you choose Razr over Bionic?
[Motorola Droid RAZR] Z4nd4r:
I can't think of a single reason to purchase the Bionic over the RAZR. The RAZR is the newer of the two handsets from the same manufacturer. It's faster, thinner, lighter, has a better display, and a better camera. The only downside (for some) is the battery is non-removable. You can still hard reset, but you can't swap for another battery. If you use extended batteries, that may be an issue. If not (I never have), it's a non issue.

The real choice is the RAZR vs. the HTC Rezound. I went for the RAZR because I like Motorola's build quality and I prefer AMOLED screens. The Bionic isn't even in the running.
[Motorola Droid RAZR] Zzoro:
Is it possible to buy on-line GSM version of it in the US (New York for faster shipping)?
[Motorola Droid RAZR] MissyThinks:
Looks like Amazon had too many purchases and now the deal is gone. But I found that Wirefly is giving free activation, free shipping, and a free car charger with Verizon purchases.. Wirelfy Deal
[Motorola Droid RAZR] MissyThinks:
Is there a battery issue with the Razr that you would want to get an extended battery?
[Motorola Droid RAZR] DeeReynolds:
To get the 10% deal I see you can use Amazon, Wirefly, or the Verizon site...but will you still be able to take advantage of the double data special through wirefly or amazon?
[Motorola Droid RAZR] LGeX:
I know the double data deal is available through Amazon, haven't checked Wirefly though.
[Motorola Droid RAZR] DeeReynolds:
oh sweet you can? Did you see the data special during check out or??
[Motorola Droid RAZR] LGeX:
Just checked Amazon again, it has it listed as: (4GB Smartphone Web Browsing and Email (2GB Free) $30.00

After you select a plan it takes you to the services page and there it is
[Motorola Droid RAZR] DeeReynolds:
Awesome thanks
[Motorola Droid RAZR] chinstrap:
i think the double data deal is dead. :(
[Motorola Droid RAZR] brianbrain:
It might be dead from Amazon, but I'm pretty sure it's still alive direct from Verizon. I just upgraded my data plan today and they're still offering the 2x.
[Motorola Droid RAZR] LGeX:
I just checked Amazon, it's still available.
[Motorola Droid RAZR] MntClmr:
Just checked Amazon, double data is still available. Does anyone know when Verizon is going to expire that special?
[Motorola Droid RAZR] brianbrain:
I asked a VZW rep (which really doesn't amount to much, so take this with a grain of salt), but he seemed to think that the double data promotion would be around through the holidays.
[Motorola Droid RAZR] MissyThinks:
Hopefully the rep was right. It would make sense to keep the promo going for the holidays.
[Motorola Droid RAZR] MntClmr:
You can also get the Verizon "double data" when ordering from Wirefly, just saw that promo as well as $25 off the Razr w/ code RAZR25
[Motorola Droid RAZR] DeeReynolds:
Are their promotions all only 1 or 2 days?
[Motorola Droid RAZR] 4ktvs:
I got unlimited and this is my first verzion phone ever and have only had it for about a week. 8-9GB in 7 days use
[Motorola Droid RAZR] MissyThinks:
Got unlimited data? Unless you had it before they changed their data prices, you can't have unlimited.
[Motorola Droid RAZR] RamonsFisk:
dude there's no way you could use 8-9 gb in 7 days that's absurd
[Motorola Droid RAZR] 4ktvs:
Look for the unlimited data thing under, HTC, rez, gen.

P.S My verzion begs to say I DID USE 8GB-9GB of DATA then. Now I use less.
[Motorola Droid RAZR] MissyThinks:
You can't get unlimited data on verizon if you didnt already have it. They don't offer it anymore.
[Motorola Droid RAZR] Delldorado:
He's saying the trick. Over on the rez forums they found out if you add unlimited mobile hot spot it gives you unlimited data. Then you immediately remove hot spot but the data stays

Rolled out from my Gnex Prime
[Motorola Droid RAZR] Renzo011:
So how much you have to pay monthly for the hot spot? and if the data stays are you still paying monthly for it?
[Motorola Droid RAZR] 4ktvs:
1) I took the hotsopt off and paid $2 for it.

2) The Data stayed and I pay 29.99 before my 20% off. (Form work)

3) LTE Unlimited- The way it was ment to be played. (I had to)
[Motorola Droid RAZR] Renzo011:
That's pretty awesome. I don't know how it's possible but good for you dude!
[HTC Titan] g0nk:
Quick curious question.

I just got my Titan yesterday (and it's freakin' awesome) but one little weird thing I noticed was the model number. For the last week or so, I've been researching it online, and I see "Titan X310e" as the model number. When I looked at the about on my new Titan, it said it's a "Titan HTC PI39100"

Is there any difference between the two model numbers? Or is the X310e the UK version or something silly like that?
[HTC Titan] Strike_Eagle:
X310e is the EU Version i believe, because mine comes from UK also.

Your is the AT&T version i believe, it has nothing but an AT&T logo and a differnt chip and radio version.
[Android Apps and Games] nilse:
RandomiZZed Letters

This is an little app/game I make for one or more people

the game is really simple

You'll get 2 random letters and you have to guess for what the letters could stand for

you should play it with your friends if you're bored or just want to have some fun

v1.5 MediaFire Donwload HERE

-added the settings optinon in a menu

-removed settings button ( now you ll have to press the menu key )

v1.4 MediaFire Donwload HERE

-added menu for settings with radio buttons

-added random numbers

-added settings to set random numbers or letters

-added setting for quantity of letters/numbers

-cleaned up code

-changed name to "RandomiZZed Letters"

-changed color to cyan

v1.0 MediaFire Donwload HERE

-initial release

-functions: shows 2 random letters when button was pressed

This is my first post so please correct me if i'm doing something wrong:D

and it would be great if you share your experience with this app or idea for improvements with me
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] BraCa:
Hi,

A few days ago I've unlocked and debranded my sgs2, flashed with odin the XWKI4 (2.3.4) firmware..

Today I saw on samfirmware that there exist a I9100XWKI8 (2.3.5) available..

I want to avoid odin (as I don't want a factory reset), so I connected my phone to kies, but Kies says that my version is the last one available..

Can anyone explain me why kies says that there is no update available for me?

Thanks

Btw, my phone info:

PDA: I9100XWKI4

PHONE: I9100XXKI1

CSC: I9100XEUKH2
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] GUARDIANBD:
In the same frigin pool m8...
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] furyau:
hmm not many options.
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Cosmic Blue:
For your region, that is the latest available.

Roll out of upgrades is not universal, it comes in spurts and dabs, with upgrades usually months behind the current version available.

Currently latest unofficial firmware out is KJ3.
[General Questions and Answers] px403:
Some have NFC, and some don't. Does anyone have a more complete list, or have any tips on determining whether or not a given SGS2 has NFC? I am specifically looking at the Sprint version.

The Sprint version does not claim that it has NFC, but a random youtube post (most reliable forum on the internet) seemed to be claiming that it had NFC hardware, but the stock image that came on it does not support it.

I would love it if I could just pick up an SGS2 from sprint, and have NFC magically show up when I drop cm7.1 on there, but that seems like a pretty risky bet. Can anyone confirm or deny the existence of the NFC hardware on these phones?
[Epic 4G General] tigerknight:
An interesting article came up today which made me curious about the best way to disable CarrierIQ while causing minimal impact to my phone - I run a fully stock EI22 update from the Google zip.

Even if Sprint uses it in the spirit of the software, it grants them more opportunity to view into my personal life than I care to share - I am ashamed of nothing but I don't feel like broadcasting either, ya know? I know it's been there since our late Froyo updates, but now that we're on Gingerbread, and not likely to see anything further for quite some time (if ever) I would like to do something about it.

Is basic root enough to get in and turn it off or is it more problematic than that? I don't want to get pointed at any custom rom's or anything else - I've had a good experience with my stock gingerbread and want to keep it. I just want the minimum steps needed to remove/disable CarrierIQ.
[Epic 4G General] Gavisann:
Currently you need to flash a ROM that comes with no CIQ. I believe there is a stock ROM that includes it. Let me see if I can find it.

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1339579 Here is a rom that is almost stock that comes with CIQ and a few other goodies.
[Epic 4G General] blazinazn:
Gotta root and be on deodexed ROM if you want to get rid of CIQ:

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1340083
[Epic 4G General] nikon120:
I was attempting to locate that same thread to reply with, but the forum search mysteriously disappeared. lol
[Epic 4G General] tigerknight:
Wow, there's no way to rip it out even with root access and a shell prompt? That's a damn shame, thanks for the info though everyone :]
[Epic 4G General] The Root:
Yeah, even if you get into the UI and turn it off, they can turn it back on, from what i understand.
[Epic 4G General] tigerknight:
Going to show some newb factor here: what's a 'deodexed' ROM? The thread provided above is a nice kit on how to remove CarrierIQ but makes some assumptions about starting point (such as having CWM and a deodexed ROM). ClockWorkMod I know about, but not familiar with the other term.

Are there any that keep the stock look/feel/experience intact?

--edit--

Found a good URL on the deodexed question, if anyone else wants the gory details:

http://www.addictivetips.com/mobile/what-is-odex-and-deodex-in-android-complete-guide/
[Epic 4G General] mattallica76:
Ha, that was the guide I was just about to post for you, lol.
[Epic 4G General] tigerknight:
Note to self, don't read (or rather SKIM) forums replies when tired. This post nailed everything I was after and a couple tidbits extra. Thanks!
[Desire HD General] phakt:
I have just updated to the Android Revolution HD ROM and am now consistently receiving a popup stating "SMS Message: ZONE10%5%" - which I assume is something from my provider.

Problem is I have no idea what application has allowed this to happen, nor how to disable this.

Any assistance would be appreciated.

Thanks
[Desire HD General] phakt:
Nvm

Menu > Settings > Call (Yeah, for an SMS Message I dunno) > Uncheck "Cell Broadcast"

In case anyone needed to know!
[HTC Flyer, EVO View 4G] LordRasta:
Every Best Buy in GA shows "unavailable" but a store I called said 2 of them still had them. They said it's not showing as discontinued but they don't know when more will come in. Did I miss out? :mad:
[HTC Flyer, EVO View 4G] RMarkwald:
To be honest, I'm not sure. The price did drop a couple of months ago to $299, and they sold like crazy. I'm not sure what HTC's plans are with it, but I've heard that BB stores may show 1 in stock, but that may be the floor model. I don't know if HTC really knows what to do with it, but there has been Honeycomb leaks and such, so time will tell if they officially release HC for this device.
[HTC Flyer, EVO View 4G] LordRasta:
The plot thickens.....I called 3 Best Buy stores and got 23 different answers. Yes I'm being sarcastic. One store though said "it's discontinued because of poor sales". I called Corporate and they said it has been pulled for the "sale" tomorrow. Whatever that means.
[HTC Flyer, EVO View 4G] LordRasta:
I would think if HTC was going to dump it, the recent update would of never happened. Best Buy is going to ruin my Christmas. So what if I wasn't good this year? My money is good! ;)
[HTC Flyer, EVO View 4G] taehoon:
No HC update !? So HTC has deceived us ...
[HTC Flyer, EVO View 4G] RMarkwald:
I'm not surprised, they don't know. There were poor sales because the price was over $500 for it, so since other tabs were around $299, that's a no brainer. I'm not sure what they mean by pulled for the sale either...? I would think that if they had stock, the thing would sell great, but who knows? It sounds like Best Buy doesn't know either. :rolleyes:

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Jury is out on that, there's been 3 leaks, so there's something going on there...
[HTC Flyer, EVO View 4G] dsf3g:
I was worried that the $299 price drop was an indication that BB and HTC were clearing stock as they discontinued the device. Looks like this may be the case, and the new price was too good to be true. The fact that HTC's 10.1" tablet is also waaay overpriced suggests that the price drop wasn't an acknowledgment that HTC's pricing structure is unrealistic. And all this leads me to believe that HTC will probably end up having to exit the tablet market altogether. Oh, well, there's always ASUS and Samsung.
[HTC Flyer, EVO View 4G] redpoint73:
The following Forbes article speculates that Black Friday will being tablet market dominance by Apple, Amazon, and Barnes & Noble, spelling "doomsday" for all other tablet manufacturers.

http://www.forbes.com/sites/terokuittinen/2011/11/22/black-friday-tablet-doomsday-for-many-phone-vendors/

Maybe a bit extreme, although I see the point that Amazon is going to shake up the tablet landscape in the coming months. I expect at least Samsung to hang tough for some time. And HTC seems to be still in the fight, at least for the short term, with a 10.1" quad core tablet in the works:

http://reviews.cnet.com/8301-19736_7-57326923-251/quad-core-htc-quattro-tablet-details-leaked/

The Quattro may help explain the demise of the Flyer. Even though its not the same 7" form factor (which I really like), it would seem unwise for HTC to keep 3 tablets in the lineup, if none are selling too well. And with the Flyer already 6 months old, its not surprising to see it drop from the lineup.
[HTC Flyer, EVO View 4G] dsf3g:
I'm not buying the Forbes article's take on tablets as a whole, but I suspect it's on target as far as HTC goes. HTC made a mistake in pricing the Flyer at $500. It was also a mistake not to have a 10" tablet to market at the sane time. Had HTC priced the Flyer at $400 and had a 10" tablet out at $500 they might have had a shot.

But I do think that the Forbes article's post-mortem on Samsung is way premature. The Nook Tablet and the Fire are going to shake up the market this Christmas, but consumers are not going to settle for tablets with such limited functionality that are tied so closely to one vendor's ecosystem.
[HTC Flyer, EVO View 4G] echaru:
I bought all of the HTC Flyers. That's why there's none left..Muhaahahahahaaa
[HTC Flyer, EVO View 4G] moe3754:
I was in Best Buy yesterday and asked about the flyer and was told that it is being cleared out because a new HTC was being released next month, but I really do not believe that, as for the Flyer I know of a place that has over 786 of them to sell, it is a good place to buy from ,I have purchased from them many times because they are here in my town and I can go to their outlet, http://www.techforless.com/cgi-bin/tech4less/HTCFLYERP512

The term open box means that they open up the boxes and check out the contents to make sure they are in good shape and working order, that way they can sell it at a reduced price. Plus you can get a extended warranty from them also, believe me they have great stuff and well worth the price which is much better than Best Buy.
[HTC Flyer, EVO View 4G] LordRasta:
Great info, thanks moe!
[HTC Flyer, EVO View 4G] alxrock:
I live in GA and got one at the beginning of the month at a BestBuy Mobile shop at the mall.

I just don't understand if they're supposedly clearing them out, why would they raise the cost of the Scribe pen back to $79.99?
[HTC Flyer, EVO View 4G] DigitalMD:
Well I think its a safe bet that HTC is not manufacturing any more Flyers. The only question is how much stock is still floating around
[HTC Flyer, EVO View 4G] LordRasta:
Ok but why the update on 11/14? To support the existing Flyers I suppose?
[HTC Flyer, EVO View 4G] DigitalMD:
Yeah, support.

It's cheaper to do a production run of a million or 2 than to start and stop assembly lines. So HTC probably produced all they wanted in May - June and are just selling what remains. That's typical.