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[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] dhoshman:
I wanted to know the same thing as I dont remember them demonstrating that. Not saying it doesn't but just didn't catch it.
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] Zoidpilot:
Towards the end of the show, they displayed the wireless charger as an optional accessory.

Epic-ly tapped from my Galaxy SII using XDA Premium
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] sewhuy:
Optional accessory? I read somewhere that it came with the wireless charger and a spare battery

Edit: Nevermind, guess it's not included after all

http://www.androidauthority.com/samsung-galaxy-s3-accessories-list-s-peble-all-share-c-pen-wireless-charger-docks-82330/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=twitter&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+PlanetAndroidCom+(Planet+Android)
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] Whosdaman:
And accessory? How does that work? Haha
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] kc_exactly:
Another disappointing thing was that Samsung is releasing the phone "internationally" in a few weeks but not in the US. They basically said "we will get to you when we get to you". This is the US of A we are talking about. We invented the damn phone. I didnt appreciate how we got snubbed.

We should take bets on the next phone sprint releases(after the evo). Will it be a Samsung, Motorola, or Iphone?
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] Whosdaman:
We invented the phone? USA always gets devices last... It's been like that for years. It's because of the carriers though
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] Esoteric68:
I thought they said first part of June for North America? So that's technically "in a few weeks" no?
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] sewhuy:
They probably meant Canada and Mexico. Didn't they get the universal s2 before we did?
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] sniper:
Yup :(
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] Esoteric68:
Well I'll be damned, we're like the red headed stepchildren of the world.
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] difrent7:
Yeah unfortunately the US carriers want to have different hardware and add stuff to the software so can't really blame Samsung.
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] tommydaniel:
Nope, they specifically stated June for USA.

http://www.engadget.com/2012/05/03/samsung-galaxy-s-iii-hspa-arriving-in-may-4g-version-hitting-n/

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Samsung is using Resonance charging. So the device can be a few feet away from the pad and still be charging.
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] smark72:
Did you read that the s3 will have the Near Field Magnetic Resonance because I couldn't find? It just said magnetic resonance. Is that the exact same? It seems from what i read that unless it has NFMR, the phone would probably have to be in the cradle, kind of like the touchstone, correct?
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] tommydaniel:
I believe they said at the event it would be resonance charging, which would be a first for phones, which they mentioned. I also read about it on phonearena and a few other sites. I know there is a charging pad, and I know they will be selling it as a kit, but I don't know what's involved in the kit or 100% how everything will work.. :/ They didn't really explain it.
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] Becoming:
If there was a car dongle-thingy that would allow the phone to get juice wirelessly while I'm driving, I'd throw a pile of money at it.

Not that I have any idea if that's feasible, but it sure would be amazing.
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] sniper:
So is it basically gonna be like one of those power mats they have for a lot of phones but without the necessary case obviously?
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] tommydaniel:
Yes and No. The power mat uses inductive charging. While there will be a "mat" for the wireless charging on the GSIII, it will use resonance charging, the first phone to every utilize it. As far as I know the device won't have to be touching the mat, and can be a few feet away and still be charging.
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] krisI0N:
Probably quite slowly though
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] jtsv:
Great comparison....

Even though I would love to have a different phone I shouldn't think I'm just settling because until contract is up these forums and people like yourself make my E4GT the best it can be! Besides we still drive the best other phone killer on the market!
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] The Root:
Great comparison except they incorrectly state that the SGS3 has 1 GB of RAM instead of 2.
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] Epix4G:
If they are comparing to international yes it has 1 GB but all USA lte versions have 2

Sent from my Sprint Galaxy Nexus CDMA using Xparent ICS Blue Tapatalk 2
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] nabbed:
I can't believe these goofballs didn't fix the pentile problem.

Disappoint!
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] Esoteric68:
Are you guys actually watching the live presentation or commenting off the printed information only? Just curious.
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] Overstew:
The tweeted updates is what I'm reading.
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] nabbed:
For everyone who doesn't have it yet -

Live stream - http://www.thenextgalaxy.com/
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] Esoteric68:
It looks better (live) than it reads in print, well to me. lol
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] kobridge:
Two back! I'm now debt free from you!:D

+ One more - interest
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] locoboi187:
Im streaming the presentation and the phone is basically more software features. I dont find it a huge upgrade other than the quad core but i believe our dual core is enough since quad core support wont come probably until Android Jelly Bean. And since the phone is mainily a software upgrade (from what i am watching), i believe our devs are capable enough to port it (assuming they dont jump ship). The guy said the 4G version of the phone will be released in North America during the summer btw. I'm jealous of the instant camera snaps as in the Galaxy Nexus though haha. I WILL UPDATE YOU GUYS AS THE PRESENTATION MOVES FORTH

presentation is here btw: http://www.thenextgalaxy.com/
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] Esoteric68:
:D

Thank you!
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] RainMotorsports:
Apparently drop box is offering 50 additional GB to GS3 owners.... damn lol.
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] Esoteric68:
Since I don't have an update until this time next year lol if/when I buy it it'll be at full price anyway so I'm in no rush. I'll let the phone land, wait for real-time reviews and get some hands-on experience myself before I put forth the money for it. But I'm really liking what I see.

Floating video is pretty cool.
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] RainMotorsports:
Anyone else nonplussed about the non plus screen :p I just caught that. I hope this isn't the future of high end phones.
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] qubanaso:
there is a small resemblance to the Sensation specially in white :confused:
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] locoboi187:
update: you can take pictures while taking a video and you can record HD from the front facing camera
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] ricocollege:
I think the white one looks nice.

4.8 HD screen.

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Wireless charger, sweet.
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] Esoteric68:
I really like the flip cover for the screen.
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] nabbed:
That HD pentile crap eats battery like crazy on the galaxy nexus phones.

EDIT: Crap! Stream died.

Anyone else?
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] locoboi187:
stream working here. they were talking about acessories and hwo it links with your car via mirroring
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] Overstew:
May 29th Europe release date.
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] fatboypup:
May 29th in Europe ....... DEC 15 on sprint lmao
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] nabbed:
Anyone found any benchmarks?

Thanks.
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] Esoteric68:
lol That better not be true but wouldn't shock me
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] Censura_Umbra:
Meh. It looks meh.

It is a great phone and as far as phones go it is probably a 10. But my GS2 is still a 9.5 and I really don't see the need to use my upgrade for that. Especially since the US won't have Quad Core (I know that means nothing now, but when Jelly Bean comes out we will be left behind again.)

Right now the only benefit is the software tweaks and LTE. So I say screw it. I'd sooner get a Galaxy Nexus which can get an update on time.

Every year it seams that phones are taking less and less revolutionary jumps.
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] Warren.D:
Looks like a crock of UGLY crap to me. LG Optimus 4X HD will be my next phone.
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] locoboi187:
Our launch is in the summer as stated in the presentation for 4G North America. However, I won't be using my upgrade on this phone though.
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] ubigred:
I lolz

Sent from my EPIC TOUCH!
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] hodgie26:
Not just a competitor, but a Siri-ous competitor!
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] hodgie26:
Who said the US one won't have the quad core? Samsung has an Exynos that is LTE compatible
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] ubigred:
What's so special about touchstone charging... Seems like a gimmick to me?

Battery guzzling screen... Do not want.

Sent from my EPIC TOUCH!
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] veritasaequita:
well that settles that, i will be preordering my evo lte. they should call it like a galaxy S 2.75 ....anybody can say what they want, im not going to entertain this time..enjoy your 2.75s. Oh and im not hating, im just not liking, wanting or buying. ;)

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[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] sam razzy:
Great turning... but I still love my Galaxy s II

TapaTalk Gnex Galaxy Sii
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] Esoteric68:
I see what you did there lol
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] _dan:
Engadget posted US will see it in June :O
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] Esoteric68:
Touchstone charging was a great feature on the Pre and Pixi, so I consider this a nice plus.

Less chance of damaging the USB port from plugging and unplugging multiple times a day (if you charge at home and at work like I sometimes do).
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] nabbed:
It's the exact same screen that is in galaxy nexus phones.

And that thing is 1) looks worse than epic touch screen (visible pixelation), 2) drains 1850mah battery of galaxy nexus in 3-4 hours of screen on time.

For comparison, epic touch can do 6-7 hours of screen on time.
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] Esoteric68:
Okay I got interrupted by work a few times during the presentation, did they ever mention Android? I'm assuming this is an Android phone.
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] ubigred:
No I haven't tested it, but reports for the GN talk about bad battery life because of the screen.

Ports seem to be fine with Samsung phones. However, HTC phones seem to routinely have their ports go bad. No scientific data, just going by what read.

Touchstone = unnecessary added cost

Sent from my EPIC TOUCH!
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] veritasaequita:
nope, not this time.....there giving windows phone a go this time. andy the android peed on this phone and made samsung pretty mad.

sent from my BMF-D710
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] ubigred:
What?????????

Sent from my EPIC TOUCH!
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] dcowboys2184:
O_o quad core is what got 90% of you guys interested! that camera catches my eye..everything else sucks! .. S voice interests me also..
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] nabbed:
Sorry, I didn't know that. Link please.
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] veritasaequita:
dont be touchy now newalker, those didn't appear to be sensitive pants u was wearing....but really they were talking about maybe doing a throwback S 3 and running donut or even cupcake exclusively on it.

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[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] nubsors:
I don't know about everyone else but I am not overly impressed. When the GSII came out, I felt like it was a huge upgrade: Better battery life, dual processors, twice the ram, significantly better camera... but this barely feels like an upgrade.

from 2 processors to 4 good upgrade here except that most US carriers will not get the exynos processors

ram is still 1GB no change

Camera is still 8MP but has the sensor changed? Is it better? What F stop? ISO? Shutter speed? Not enough details here

HD display goes from 800x480 to 1280x720. Thats an upgrade but the quality of the screen has actually gone down with the pentile, right?

ICS, I already have ICS on my E4GT.

Not trying to stir the pot, I just don't think I will be buying this phone.
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] Esoteric68:
There was definitely enough there to catch my interest but I'm going to be patient, er try to be, either way I'm holding on to my E4GT for the foreseeable future.
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] takeheart:
A lot of your questions are answered if you go read the specs on Engadget or some other site.
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] Overstew:
The screen energy consumption was my main reason behind returning the Gnex. You're saying this screen will be better with battery? Do you have a link for that?
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] kc_exactly:
I am guessing we are in for a long wait. Evo is launching this month. I am thinking Motorola will go second. Either way it goes, I don't expect to see the S3 until late July to September.
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] Esoteric68:
Thank you for answering my question, I had to go back a page to find it.
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] ubigred:
Motorola what? Photon 2?

Sent from my EPIC TOUCH!
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] Wizard Knight:
this is completely my own opinion...

But the phone is too damn big for me. 4.8 inch screen? I like being able use the phone with 1 hand. I love the touch and am sticking with it until end of next year... but if they're going to keep being so big, I might have to leave samsung.

other than the screen size, the thing looks great
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] ilostmypistons:
I thought its only like a 1/4" bigger overall
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] ReActiveDisorder:
All you nimmies comparing this quad core beast to any htc evo lte dual core device really need some help. Spec and benchmark wise the sammy wins hands down.
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] yokken:
I love my phone but I'm itching for something new. Sammy really dropped the ****ing ball with this one. Lackluster design, unimproved camera, PenTile screen, just so they could be like HEY LOOK QUAD-CORE AND 4.8" SCREEN BIGGER IS BETTER WE ROCK YEAHHHHHHHH

But really they're just Apple wannabes. I'm interested in seeing how Sprint fixes it, but I'm definitely not holding my breath. How sad.
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] Wizard Knight:
you think it'll still be quad when it hit's US shores?
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] veritasaequita:
that would be great if I'm ever on an episode of "pinks...phone edition" id rather just park, throw my kick stand down and watch the races.

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[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] 12MaNy:
Damn....1GB of RAM sucks. That means there's probably only going to be like 250MB of free RAM at any given time. I know Android memory management is pretty good, but I'll always feel paranoid about running rich content.
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] fatboypup:
DING DING DING

winner winner chicken dinner!
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] kawaski47:
I'll definitely check out the s4 sprint version when it drops. Hopefully they make it look more like the et4g.

And it'll be called the Samsung galaxy s III Epic Touch II 4G LTE *gasp*
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] Wizard Knight:
a quarter inch is a lot when this phone is at the highest limit of size for my hand as it is. I have to really stretch my thumb across to hit the WIFI toggle in the drop-down.

I'm not against using 2 hands... but it's a phone!!! I shouldn't HAVE to use 2 hands. it's the same reason I have no interest in the Galaxy Note. If I want a tab, I'll get a tab.

I know this sounds like a lot of whining but I was really looking forward to this phone and the simple fact of size kills it for me. I don't want to walk down the street holding something that big against my head
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] Beejis:
That's what she said.

It burns when I Tapatalk...
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] Censura_Umbra:
Yes but the Quad core is only compatible with Korean LTE as of now. It doesn't work with US LTE. So Samsung had to choose: US Dual core LTE or US Quad Core Wimax. Since LTE sells phones, and quad core doesn't, they chose LTE. (you just don't see nationwide ad campaigns based on processors).
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] brooksyx:
Phone seems pretty nice, I wouldn't say mind blowing. I will probably get one if it gets official cyanogenmod support. But I am happy with my epic touch for now.
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] Nightebreed:
A lot of guys have that problem. Try cyalis. :D
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] VanillaG0rilla:
Guess you can't eat at Burger King either ...lol j/k

I agree though...it makes it too hard to use with one hand. 20% bigger for a screen that's already big is too much
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] wushugene:
think we'll see most of the new software features as OTA updates or will we have to rely on devs for them?

EDIT: it'd also be cool if the battery was compatible with our phone... extra juice!
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] xhadudkenx:
I feel the same way.
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] donsh00tmesanta:
hmmmm i think the gs2 is good enough until LTE is in my area

the nexus galaxy should be cheap by then
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] namakemono1776:
It sounds like when it hits Sprint in the US it will essentially be our phone with a bigger screen and a questionably better one; no super amoled plus HD.
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] oscarthegrouch:
I was/am very disappointed in the s3. What would have made me get one? Improving the camera's low light sensitivity to a better F stop than the 4s. Drop it down to F2.0. Put a goddamned AGC in it for the video camera so that loud (reasonably) audio recording isn't all clipped and distorted to hell! Put better optics in it. I know most people want their Facebook crap and I bet they'd love those new "features". Personally, I couldn't give a rat's ass about more social networking bells and whistles. What's up with that pentile screen crap?! No, I've never seen one in person but I'll take their word for it about it looking like a screen door over the display. /rant over for now/
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] Mark.J.Linskiy:
It seems like a pretty neat phone, I think people pass judgments too quickly.

I think I'll consider purchasing this phone, but I won't make any judgments/decisions until I am able to physically test it out and on my carrier (Sprint).

I feel it's kind of silly to just jump to conclusions especially before actually using the device. Pictures and writing is one thing, but feeling and experiencing, is another.

Just how I think of it all.
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] hypersonicx:
If the pentile display anywhere near the same technology as the pentile on the Motorola Photon and Droid Bionic then yeah the pentaile will be a FAIL.

Unless you just need a LTE device, the Galaxy S2 seems to be an all around perfect device.

Dual Core Exynose is plenty powerful enough for todays app and phone performance.

Only thing I lack on the current Epic Touch is a 720p display which I have yet to see in person. I need to go check out the Galaxy Nexus at a Sprint store.

Is WVGA to HD display that much of a difference for those who looked at both displays?
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] yokken:
I experienced the design just by seeing pictures and I can already safely say it's the ugliest flagship phone I've seen in over a year.
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] slick_rick:
Not too impressed here. Dont like the oval design or the big home button so hopefully it'll change when it gets here like the GS2. The whole pentile thing isn't a big deal to me but really overall I think I'd rather get a note, especially if it gets downgraded to dual core here in the states.
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] Esoteric68:
Exactly.
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] limeaid:
This.

The one thing that would've made me get this phone would've been an upgraded camera with superior optics. Now I'll have to see whether or not the new EVO's camera is better than our current GS2. If it is, I'll switch. If not, I'll still consider the GS3
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] locoboi187:
It's the same developmental potential as our phone...
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] phatmanxxl:
Iphone sheep are raging about this phone lol. I never seen so much hate LMAO.
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] Mark.J.Linskiy:
I'll admit, I'm not a big fan of the curvy roundish design, but if it feels great, has outstanding performance, it'll make up for the design and I'd be pleased with the phone.

I'm sure everyone has different expectations and whatnot, but I know at least a few people will look at it differently once they get a hold of it.

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Hahaha, I want to see this!
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] phatmanxxl:
TechnoBuffalo
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] yokken:
Wow...

Please don't take this as a personal attack.

A DUAL-CORE PROCESSOR IS NOT A DOWNGRADE. I bet you can't name a single application that uses 4 cores. Aside from benchmarks and games, I bet you can't even name one that takes advantage of 2 cores.

If you like wasting battery and die area, then by all means get a quad-core and pretend your **** is bigger than everyone else's! Be my guest.
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] akarol:
Dec 15th for Sprint?! FUUUUU!
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] phatmanxxl:
Oh god I hope not, S3 flame war here.

http://www.technobuffalo.com/comparisons/samsung-galaxy-s-iii-vs-apple-iphone-4s-spec-shootout/
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] Dhyneland:
LMAO!

I think I will hold out to see what Sprints version will be like, otherwise its EVO LTE for me the camera on that thing is beast!
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] nabbed:
Spec wise?

HTC has better:

camera

screen (samoled hd is very pixelated, slcd2 isn't)

possibly better battery life
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] yokken:
I'd like to see the source for this December 15th release date. Nothing has been officially mentioned besides "US in June".
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] manoranjan2050:
Wow great info............ Really good news
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] tommydaniel:
How do you figure the camera on the One X is better? The GSIII also has a bigger battery and samsung is known for having good battery management, unlike HTC.
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] slick_rick:
Going from a quad core to dual core is a downgrade buddy. No I cant name one application and I dont really care. If the GS3 gets DOWNGRADED to a dual core processor, I'd rather just get a Note. Plus the quad core chip is supposed to get better battery life anyways so how is it wasting battery life? Please inform me.

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Very pixelated because its PenTile? Are you kidding me? You cant see an individual pixel on the GNex unless you have a magnifying glass or hold the phone really close to your face.
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] phatmanxxl:
I bet you run windows 7 on a 2 ghz single core and 1 gig ram. Because anything higher isn't necessary.
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] nabbed:
As far as I understand it, gs3 camera hardware is not much different from gs2. And htc one x camera hardware is better than gs2's. So, it seems like htc one x camera should be better than gs3.

gs3 has a samoled hd display, and it's horrible on galaxy nexus phones in terms of power consumption. htc one x seems to have good battery life - comparable to epic touch.

Someone said that s3 screen is different from gn, but that person failed to back up that claim with a link after two separate requests. So, the best guess is that gs3 will have worse battery life than one x. But it's very uncertain, so I said "probably".
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] tommydaniel:
If you were talking about A9 dual-core I would completely agree, but it will have the Dual-core based off A15 architecture. different story.
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] phatmanxxl:
I made the comments in another forum, basically it comes down to brand preference (also sense vs TW), screen technology and of course the removable battery.
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] nabbed:
I'm sorry, but your sight might be failing you.

I have both epic touch (mine) and verizon gn (friend's). And gn screen is more pixelated than epic touch's.

I can clearly see pixels on the gn screen, while it's much more difficult to see pixels on the et screen.