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[LG Revolution] Haxcid:
I agree with you. Here is why.

1. MS WP7/8 render graphics through the actual GPU in the phone. Android renders through software running on the CPU. This is why WP7/8 phones even on the worst hardware like the trophy is buttery smooth.

2. WP8 now supports Multi core CPU's and High res displays. This opens them up to high end devices. Ones that can compete with the S3 and One X phones.

3. It just works. Everything in WP works. I use exchange for work. I use the default email app in Android for dealing with Exchange. Every time my phone connects to the server I get an error message that my user id or password is incorrect. It is not, and the app still will get the push if I open it. It is just really annoying. I have tried other apps and they do work but the interface sucks. WP works perfect with exchange. Windows works with windows, always have always will.

4.Unification of environment. WP is unifying its environment. WP 8, W8, W8RT... all work so similar that users will find it easy to switch between devices with very little adjustment, discomfort, and learning curve.

I think we May see WP8 take off like a rocket. Everyone I know who has a WP7 phone loves it. One of my co-workers was testing one, we do some app testing for them and they provide phones for various carriers, he was a iPhone user. After using the phone for a few weeks his hooked and is going WP8 in the fall.

I am waiting to see what kind of hardware they send Verizon's way. If they offer a nice dual core with good specs and a high res screen... I may be jumping the android ship.
[LG Revolution] JetBlue:
We already are on the dark side since we have cookies :p Apple is the forbidden side. Also, it all depends on what phone you get like the Nexus is perfect without any hacking but we the people feel the need to hack and make the phone for great to greater. Also, I'll most likely stick with Android since WP7/8 don't have as many apps as Android or iOS. Plus I prefer Android since I'm waiting to either get a taste of that Ice Cream Sandwhich goodness or taste the Jelly Bean.
[LG Revolution] The Kraken!:
Yeah, I see WP as a potential alternative, too. the one hesitation I have is that the last time I checked (maybe a year ago now?), the selection of apps available was pretty weak. I imagine it's gotten better, but by how much?

Edit: Weird, gel's post wasn't showing up for me a couple of minutes ago when I posted. I am redundant now...
[LG Revolution] Haxcid:
120,000 apps and growing. And lets be honest, weed out the junk apps from Play, along with the 57 different types of digital shotgun sound makers, badly written email clients, crappy browsers, etc and we are left with about 20,000 really quality apps. Microsoft at least has a review process, like apple, which is a good thing (only nice thing you will hear me say about apple). Android market is honestly full of garbage which makes finding the good stuff really hard at times.

I think we will see an explosion of Win App development. Especially if you can run the same apps on your WP8, Surface Tablet, and Win8 Desktop. (I am not claiming you can, but it will not surprise me if you can)

As for the Nexus... Apple is making sure you cannot buy it anymore. They got the injunction to ban import and sales of the device. Nexus is also last year and while everyone talks about how great it is, there are a ton of complaints about it prior to 4.04. Big one from what I read is random rebooting...
[LG Revolution] indyred99:
I love my Nexus. Never had the random reboot issue. Apple can shove it. Those 20000 apps are plenty to choose from for me lol.
[LG Revolution] JetBlue:
I thought that was just temporary until Samsung appeals? Also, this Apple stuff is really annoying in their recent case they said the Nexus is hurting Apple's sales when every phone that isn't Apple is hurting their sales since that's one less person buying their product so should they all be banned too?
[LG Revolution] majorpay:
^^This. It appears to me that the ecosystem of WP is more based on quality of apps rather than quantity. 1000+ farting apps, combined with 3,000 one-off skins of your favorite launcher does not constitute a good app ecosystem.

The truth is that if WP8 operates in the manner that Microsoft intends (one OS to rule them all /devices/), then as Haxcid has pointed out, there will be an explosion of apps. I hope that with this explosion of apps, Microsoft will continue to weed out the weiners from the winners.
[LG Revolution] Haxcid:
I think they will continue to weed them out. I think they are taking an apple like approach to their apps market. I agree that also that I think they are taking a quality over quantity approach. I expect by this time next year they will have a solid market which contains many of the big name apps they are currently missing.
[Galaxy Note GT-N7000 Accessories] Final5k:
Take a look on ebay, brushed metal battery covers are out and they are definitely appealing! This will make my Note more eye-candy!!

http://stores.ebay.com/EasyTradingCo/_i.html?_nkw=Galaxy+Note+Metal&submit=Search&_sid=269585176
[Galaxy Note GT-N7000 Accessories] uschi002:
That looks very good. Thank's for the link!
[Galaxy Note GT-N7000 Accessories] jeremy.chan:
Woah you better choose the color right the first time!

:D :D :D
[Galaxy Note GT-N7000 Accessories] Spuggi:
wont't the metal affect the antenna?
[Galaxy Note GT-N7000 Accessories] xAnimal5:
That's what I was wondering also.
[Galaxy Note GT-N7000 Accessories] vcespon:
The covers are probably plastic with metal painting, like in cars.

If it was all metal, it will interferre too much with the antennas on the device. This thing has GSM, WiFi, bluetooth, FM Radio, GPS antennas.
[Galaxy Note GT-N7000 Accessories] daddymatt:
So do MOST HTC PHONES AND THEY ARE FINE... GEEZ!
[Galaxy Note GT-N7000 Accessories] daddymatt:
And it does say "metal plated" in the description anyway.
[Galaxy Note GT-N7000 Accessories] xAnimal5:
So you think it'll be ok?
[Galaxy Note GT-N7000 Accessories] Stahlseele:
If you get one, please let us know how your fingers lile having to open the metal cover without resorting to tools of any kind yes?

Also a general look and feel. Wether or not it's as stiff or even more so than the plastic version. How it affects reception and weight and general handling of the device.
[Galaxy Note GT-N7000 Accessories] ericshmerick:
I'm interested in this as well as the factory plastic cover has quite a bit of flex to it, which seems necessary for removal. Metal may be too rigid.
[Galaxy Note GT-N7000 Accessories] xAnimal5:
I watched a video review and the reviewer of one for the S2 mainly said:

It doesn't affect the sensors, signal, etc.

It adds weight and a little bulk

It is a little hard to take off

I'm kind of worried about metal conducting heat and becoming super hot.
[Galaxy Note GT-N7000 Accessories] macwilson:
Hmm, cheap metallic paint. Go for it :D
[Galaxy Note GT-N7000 Accessories] daddymatt:
That's what it looks like... it also says "metal plated"... that means this is plastic with a metal coating of some sort. It will probably still flex like the plastic...
[Galaxy Note GT-N7000 Accessories] macwilson:
Another thing. These are made for these rather cool, extremely tough/ flexible (key word here is: extremely flexible) plastic.

You do NOT want to use metal. You would probably really **** the thing up.

Just a thought.

If you want metal, get a metal case that has a plastic/rubber coat for protection of the finish (not the other way around).

Actually, thinking about this, this fake metal case is sounding better :D
[Galaxy Note GT-N7000 Accessories] Jmlee915:
I found one for $14 on ebay. For that price, I'll try it out.
[Galaxy Note GT-N7000 Accessories] saggydog:
I think should be this http://www.ebay.com/itm/270878249585?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649
[Galaxy Note GT-N7000 Accessories] DR_ASHK:
if any one use it please let us know

for me i just wanna wait little bit till become more cheap little bit :rolleyes:
[Galaxy Note GT-N7000 Accessories] GGSunny12:
Just bought one! Will let you guys know how it goes.
[Galaxy Note GT-N7000 Accessories] galaxytab1:
To test if metal affects reception of any if the radios, an external thin plate of metal can be used. See if any signal drops. I am looking for such a metal sheet but no luck so far. You guys can give it a try may be.
[Galaxy Note GT-N7000 Accessories] daddymatt:
Aluminum foil would work... there's probably more metal in a strip of aluminum foil than a plated piece of plastic.
[Galaxy Note GT-N7000 Accessories] lofdog21:
works well for me

:p I received mine in today and they are very nice! Makes it a tad bit thicker but not too much. It looks and feels great in hand as well (i ordered both black and silver). Does NOT interfere with signal at all from what i can tell so far. All in all it makes the device that much more attactive and gives it more of a premium feel.:cool:
[Galaxy Note GT-N7000 Accessories] JohnPaul_II:
Can you post a picture of the black one? I'll give you 7,000 internet points.
[Galaxy Note GT-N7000 Accessories] kirkla79:
I also got mine today, a red one. As the above poster mentioned mentioned it is a tiny bit thicker, enough so the gel case buttons don't align properly. My gel case is is a clear one with the s wave in the back. I also have a plain black one that I will try to see if the button holes align once I get home. No signal or heat issues so far and it is only slightly harder to get off than the OEM back.
[Galaxy Note GT-N7000 Accessories] lofdog21:
Yes here is a picture

Here is the picture of the black one as requested! :D
[Galaxy Note GT-N7000 Accessories] lofdog21:
Yes i forgot to mention that as well. It is still pretty easy to remove its just ever so slightly harder to take off but nothing really noticable. :D
[Galaxy Note GT-N7000 Accessories] Final5k:
lofdog21 & kirkla79, can you post some photo of the silver and red one also?
[Galaxy Note GT-N7000 Accessories] lofdog21:
Here ya go...

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Yes will do so tomorrow! :)
[Galaxy Note GT-N7000 Accessories] senectus:
Bought a silver one... should get here in a few weeks.
[Galaxy Note GT-N7000 Accessories] kirkla79:
Here is a pic
[Galaxy Note GT-N7000 Accessories] JohnPaul_II:
Thanks, just bought one on the strength of your photo!
[Galaxy Note GT-N7000 Accessories] Final5k:
Thanks for the pics. So far, the black is really stylish - I am torn between the silver/black atm.
[Galaxy Note GT-N7000 Accessories] Opperhoofd:
Great, the black one looks awesome!

The should combine this with a flip cover. Does anyone know if it exists?
[Galaxy Note GT-N7000 Accessories] henke2:
GEEZ at you too! Other brands of phone can not even handle that you hold them before messing up the antennas. It's very diffrent designing it for a metal body and adding a metal body later :rolleyes:
[Galaxy Note GT-N7000 Accessories] kirkla79:
The buttons align much better in my black tpu case w/o the s wave. Need to order a clear one now.
[Galaxy Note GT-N7000 Accessories] avetny:
guys what about fatness is it the same like original back door ?

can some one upload more pictures !:( c'moon people 1 pic not enough
[Galaxy Note GT-N7000 Accessories] lofdog21:
Here is the picture of the silver! :p
[Galaxy Note GT-N7000 Accessories] lofdog21:
I went ahead and ordered 2 more! Grey and Black leather...:D

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Leather-PU-...973879?pt=PDA_Accessories&hash=item4cfcee0d37

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Metal-batte...016798?pt=PDA_Accessories&hash=item2a1744e25e
[Galaxy Note GT-N7000 Accessories] krumbs:
Will the metal case work with a metal bumper?

Really tempted to go for a metal battery cover. But am worried about the chrome trim scratching and was planning on also buying a metal bumper from the list here:

http://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_fro...y+note+metal+bumper&_sacat=See-All-Categories

My question is, since the metal cover is slightly thicker than the original, will the metal bumper still fit? If it does, it will be an awesome combination.

Also, what about the camera housing? Is the metal cover thick enough to avoid the silver trim from scratching?

Thanks!
[Galaxy Note GT-N7000 Accessories] Phytrax:
Metal helps heat dissipation. That's why heat sinks are made out of metal and coffee cups are plastic. (Metal coffee mugs have a layer of air insulating the coffee.)
[Galaxy Note GT-N7000 Accessories] RavenY2K3:
I think I'll go for one of the Silver ones, they do look cool, however!..... I am beginning to think we are going back to the "Nokia 402" days, where you could change the fascia of the phone.... wow, haven't used the term Phone Fascia, in a LONG time!

LMAO :D
[Galaxy Note GT-N7000 Accessories] uschi002:
Fits the battery door with the original Samsung docking station? Because someone mentioned that the battery door is a little bit thicker.

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[Galaxy Note GT-N7000 Accessories] Namuh:
Just ordered a silver cover. I cant wait! Anyone else get theirs and have more pics I can look at while I wait? :)
[Galaxy Note GT-N7000 Accessories] lofdog21:
Yes it still fits fine in the docking station.
[Galaxy Note GT-N7000 Accessories] uschi002:
Thank you :)

So I will order the silver battery door. It looks really awesome. ;)
[Galaxy Note GT-N7000 Accessories] entropy96:
No overheating from the back of the phone?
[Galaxy Note GT-N7000 Accessories] Jmlee915:
---i.imgur.com/rZVCO.jpg---

Here's a comparison shot of the three different covers I have. Left to right: original, leather flip cover, metal cover. The metal cover is just as thick if not thicker than the flip cover.

The metal cover was pretty disappointing when I got it. The build quality was lower than what I was expecting. The part of the cover where the metal meets the plastic is very flimsy and comes apart with a little pressure. Also, the textured Samsung logo is raised a bit too much and is not inset like the original.

It does feel nicer in hand because it is real metal, and it adds a bit of noticeable heft which I like. Overall, it's alright for the price ($13), but you get what you pay for.
[Galaxy Note GT-N7000 Accessories] lofdog21:
Nope not at all
[Galaxy Note GT-N7000 Accessories] daddymatt:
FYI, they have these on Amazon in the U.S. with 3-5 day shipping.
[Galaxy Note GT-N7000 Accessories] Final5k:
I just received mine a moment ago and wow, this changed the view of the Note with this cover on!! I think this is a must purchase for every Note owners!
[Galaxy Note GT-N7000 Accessories] lsquare:
Which color will best match the Galaxy Note's front color? Black?
[Galaxy Note GT-N7000 Accessories] anonymous572:
I found same aluminium covers but without Samsung title: http://tinyurl.com/7j3olpy
[Galaxy Note GT-N7000 Accessories] toofank:
I love the text that says in ad: "ACTUAL PHONE IS NOT INCLUDED" :)))

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I love the text that says in ad: "ACTUAL PHONE IS NOT INCLUDED" :)))
[Galaxy Note GT-N7000 Accessories] wwweagle:
it looks very good

thanks
[Galaxy Note GT-N7000 Accessories] rigurat:
Depends on taste. But a black battery cover would indeed be a match for the black front.

Then you could get either a black or silver aluminum bumper to complete the set!
[Galaxy Note GT-N7000 Accessories] Final5k:
Okay after some days of usage, I just noticed that there are 2 cracks in the middle of the so-called metal cover when rubbing my thumb at the back....I initially did not notice since I put it immediately when I got it. I'm mostly certain it was cracked in the enveloppe or a manufacturer defect since I've put my phone inside a case and it was well taken care of.

So my point is that, at that price for the metal cover, I'm really disappointed - once it cracked, you could feel that it is really fragile and when you open the battery door also, this could get things worse. I don't know about you but I'll revert back to the original cover. Damn! now I can't ask for a replacement.......
[Galaxy Note GT-N7000 Accessories] Skyman1:
I don't know the price from that website...

but you can order the same article directly from Honk Kong with ebay at a lower price!

Inviato dal mio GT-N7000
[Galaxy Note GT-N7000 Accessories] baghramdunks:
Metal back cover + zenus leathe case

Guys,

Do any of you know if the metal back cover will still fit a zenus leather case given that the metal back cover is a tad bit thicker than the stock battery cover of the NOTE?
[Galaxy Note GT-N7000 Accessories] Towserspvm2000:
So I take it these backs protrude further than the camera lens, so offer a bit of protection when you put the phone down on it's back?

I've never come close to dropping a phone, but use a wrap around gel case just to stop the camera lens from getting scratched when I put the phone down. Can't risk getting the lens scratched, as this is by far the best camera I've had on a phone.
[Galaxy Note GT-N7000 Accessories] ssoony:
wow these look good, but it'd be hard to remove the battery or sim card if anything happens o.0
[Galaxy Note GT-N7000 Accessories] Lutfie7:
Thanx for the link..nice one!!
[Galaxy Note GT-N7000 Accessories] ako.:
yes it does. its a sheet of metal ontop of plastic backing. takes away gps lock on, and nfc support if you have nfc. its like that for my nexus, and s2 as well
[Galaxy Note GT-N7000 Accessories] holgalee:
Are there any high quality replacement battery covers out there? Or even original Samsung ones? I don't care for metal and prefer flexible plastic.
[Galaxy Note GT-N7000 Accessories] jambamkin:
OEM covers are available at you local eBay
[Galaxy Note GT-N7000 Accessories] Bond@007:
The best of the best for me : the same cover with a flip cover and kickstand ... but nothing on ebay and internet ... :(
[Galaxy Note GT-N7000 Accessories] D_Odell:
Has nobody seen a chromed battery backplate? It would look swell to have the backplate the same as the outer lines. Thanks for a tip!
[Galaxy Note GT-N7000 Accessories] apprentice:
Swell?? (haven't heard that in a while!)

I found this one on ebay:

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Silver-Al...lePhonesCasesPouches&var=&hash=item8962425eb1

Quite tempted as it's cheap enough. I am becoming a case addict (6 so far):D
[Galaxy Note GT-N7000 Accessories] riz157:
Looks good tempted.
[Galaxy Note GT-N7000 Accessories] gabe_kamphuis:
I had to buy one love red... thx for the tip.
[Galaxy Note GT-N7000 Accessories] Spo0f:
I bought one two months ago and I was pretty happy with it (the look, the feel etc) but I'll have to remote it.

Recently started to watch streamed video from my home machine and after huge amount of time spend on why it freezes after some time I found out the the speed of the WiFi is slow.

I removed the back cover and voila - now it works like hell.

So, yes, it disrupt the WiFi signal.

Someone has any suggestions on replacing it?
[Galaxy Note GT-N7000 Accessories] mobh13:
nice

i well buy one sooon
[Galaxy Note GT-N7000 Accessories] bobotski:
Just got my black brushed metal cover from HK, $19 with shipping. Happy with it and haven't seen adverse effects on wifi/gps reception.
[Galaxy Note GT-N7000 Accessories] --Rob--:
Hey, I bought this one:

http://www.amazon.de/gp/product/B007AMX7OM/ref=oh_details_o00_s00_i00

7€ with shipping (just national prime) but the brand will be avaiable in other countries, too. before that, I bought (accidnetly) two diffrent one for 12€ each, and they cracked when i attached them. The cheap one works great and the metal plate gives it a great touch...

I can recommend my one :)
[Galaxy Note GT-N7000 Accessories] mattitude:
Cases in first link look good. Any first hand reviews of quality here?

Sent from my GT-N7000 on a liquid diet...
[Galaxy Note GT-N7000 Accessories] Spo0f:
I'll measure the strength tonight and I'll post results
[Galaxy Note GT-N7000 Accessories] ebhsimon:
This is a common misconception.

Actually because metal conducts heat it would mean the phone is cooler on the inside. The metal dissipates the heat meaning there is less heat energy in the phone and more heat energy on the battery cover.

So don't worry about that, if anything be happy
[Galaxy Note GT-N7000 Accessories] RobTheRover:
Thats not a replacement battery cover, Rob, its a clip on case. I've got one of those, had it on a day and binned it. They look good in pictures but not in real life. The "metal" is a thin foil layer glued on the inside of clear plastic. The case is quite tight to fit and scratched my back door (oo-er, missus), hence me reading this thread.

I nearly bought a white Note just so I didnt have that horrid "carbon" (yeah, right) textured back panel, but got the black one (or blue, if you work in Samsung PR dept and are colourblind). I'll try the silver or black metal one now.
[Galaxy Note GT-N7000 Accessories] ppsa:
It's just plastic with a chrome apparently

Sent by my Android® 4.0.3. device and Tapatalk!!
[Galaxy Note GT-N7000 Accessories] vipfreak:
So this uses thin plastic for around the edges or it's just strictly a different battery back?
[TouchPad General] Mgamerz:
My girlfriend loves the sims games, but she didn't have android on her touchpad yet (CM wasn't stable enough till about 3.5 where i'd install it for her as her OS). I added her gmail account to my phone and we bought SIMS 3 on it to her account, and low and behold, EA doesn't let you install it on the touchpad.

I removed her account from my phone and now the game won't play on my phone, which is understandable. I backed it up via titanium and shipped it over to her touchpad, but it won't download any of the additional files.

It says it's going to download, then says NaN 0MB of 0MB and calls it quits.

Anyone know how to get around this? She bought the game, and the licence check will pass, but it's BS that it doesn't work.
[TouchPad General] Joker Fuel:
I think the Nan download issue is global reading the comments on the review.. maybe they will fix that soon
[TouchPad General] danknee:
I copied the data download from my phone to my tablet for sims and sim city to get them going. Neither supports the HP's resolution. On Sim City it just cuts off the edges, but it is still totally playable. On sims, the choice boxes for actions aren't there and graphical components like house numbers appear in random places. I haven't found any file to edit for the resolution settings yet...anyone else?
[TouchPad General] Mgamerz:
I do not have the additional data since I recently wiped my phone. =/

Trolling from my ATRIX 4G's XDA premium app, still on the gold medal winner of worst customer satisfaction for the second year in a row! Congrats!
[TouchPad General] hsc123:
Any chance you could help me out with the names & locations of the file(s) you copied? I would greatly appreciate it.
[TouchPad General] danknee:
\sdcard\android\data\ea.simcitydeluxe_na

\sdcard\android\data\eamobile.sims3_na_qwf

I copied the entire folder indicated above from my phone to my tablet in the same location. I installed the apps like usual first, but couldn't download the data the conventional way.
[TouchPad General] hsc123:
Thanks!! that worked.....:D
[TouchPad General] _Motoki_:
I also got it to run by copying the data from my phone but like Danknee said above there's a resolution issue so it's not really playable. Menu options are missing or off screen.
[TouchPad General] _Motoki_:
An update on this, I found a way to get the game to work using the method that is described here:

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1393701

It basically forces a 16:9 aspect ratio which the game apparently needs. The down side is you lose some of your screen space and if you want it back when you are done with the game you have to restore the files you replaced and reboot so it is a bit tedious just to play one game.
[TouchPad General] amkaos:
hi:

i got black screen that didnt go away, so i rebooted..

then got error:: process com.ea.simcitydeluxe_na has stopped.. force close..

google is no help..

thanx