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[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] josh995:
I think one day Verizon probably will take away unlimited, or throttle it like AT&T.

However, where would you go? Sprint has unlimited yeah, but their network & speeds are sub par. And T-Mobile is just a joke so I won't even go there... :P

Just curious as to what carrier you would go with if you left Verizon because they took unlimited away?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] open1your1eyes0:
By the time Verizon does that Sprint will have much better LTE coverage and I came from T-Mobile in the past and had no problems other than the fact that they started throttling my original unlimited to 5GB. That's why I left. But now that they brought back unthrottled unlimited they are my current consideration until Sprint gets better LTE coverage. My brother has the Galaxy S III on T-Mobile and I've seen speeds as good as 25-30 mbps. So if that's the case I don't even care about LTE coverage at that point. T-Mobile has definitely impressed me the last year or so with their decisions.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] josh995:
Huh.. I had T-Mobile for about 4 months. Paid the ETF and ran as fast as I could. My experience with them was horrible. I travel a lot and I was always roaming with them when I was on the road.

I had Sprint when the Evo came out and just was not impressed at all. I lived in LA, 2nd largest city in the US, and the service was OK but there were SO many dead spots. Paid ETF and went to Verizon. Never been more happy with a carrier. I mean, when they dropped unlimited yeah it sucked but didn't really affect me much. I have wifi at home and work so I get by with 2-3 GB/month with 2 smartphones.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] Brian Gove:
IIRC the default/stock kernel for the SGIII had both cores running regardless if they were needed or not. I could be confusing it with someone's custom kernel tho.

Also, why would you lose everything that the SGIII has just to get two more cores on the processor? It doesn't seem like the tradeoff is worth it considering the SGIII's processor seems fast enough.

You'd lose Unlimited data, removable battery, sdcard slot, NFC(?) not to mention whatever else, just to get a couple more cores on the processor that you probably don't need. The thing isn't much bigger than our phone at all(same width, just a little longer) and the battery is smaller, camera is roughly the same(forward facing is .2 mp bigger). Definitely not worth it to me.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] 1ManWolfePack:
Thanks to The Verge for making me feel ok about keeping my S3.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] josh995:
I lost unlimited a long time ago. I've never removed my GS3 battery, I don't use my SD card slot, and NFC is far from being useful until more retail stores embrace it.

So none of those things affect me at all, which is why I'm likely to switch to the DNA. I've always loved HTC phones, they're so solid and just feel gold in my hand.

If you do require those things, then yeah, you're right, the DNA probably isn't for you.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] Brian Gove:
Eh, you're still throwing away your money IMO, unless you manage to get what you paid for your SIII when you sell it.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] TheDiabolicaL1:
For ****s sake man, are you a astroturfer for HTC or what?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] josh995:
Haha I've spent and lost so much money on phones it doesn't really bother me anymore. I'm thankful to have a great job.

I'll lose money on my GS3, I paid full retail because I was still under contract. Bit to me it's worth it because I'm spending money on something I'll be using every single day.

I mean, I'm obviously gonna go play with a DNA and see how I like it but from what I've read it's a good phone.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] open1your1eyes0:
Like I said, I had no problem with T-Mobile. Completely happy with their service until that one little change. If it wasn't for that I'd probably still be with them to this day.

Regards to Sprint my friend has LTE and has no problem in his area as long as they can deploy it properly (which they have promised to) I may consider them as well.

As usual, YMMV. It always depends on your coverage area.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] prenedo:
I think the s3 is the last phone that will have expandable memory and a removable battery. It's the last of a dying breed and will probably be the best phone ever made with these features. I'll admit that the dna is pretty slick, but battery size, lack of removable battery and sd card all kill it for me. And CNET did a battery comparison (not sure what there test includes though) and the s3 went like 9.5 hours and the dna 8.25 (compared to the razor maxx hd at like 11 or 12)

To answer the OP, I vote no... On top of all the downsides to the phone, your giving up unlimited data (another dying breed). Consider yourself one of the lucky ones that got the best android device ever made, on the best data network, without any usage restrictions... That opportunity wont come again
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] droidstyle:
The note2 has a remvable battery and ext sd slot.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] open1your1eyes0:
I'm happy to at least see Motorola sticking to microSD cards even with the non-removable battery, if you buy the MAXX variants they will last you quite a while. HTC and Nexus devices look to be permanently shifting to no microSD card slots however. As far Samsung, we'll just have to see till the next generation to see if they still decide to stick to the traditional android features like menu/home keys, microSD card, removable battery, etc...
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] josh995:
I really really don't like the on screen keys! I hope Samsung keeps the touch keys.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] jager420:
No need to worry about that...

http://rootzwiki.com/news/_/article...ooted-custom-kernel-and-recovery-in-tow-r1236
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] prenedo:
I said best device with those features :D
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] Brian Gove:
Semantics.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] Old MuckenMire:
I'm going to get the DNA but also keep my GS3. I have really enjoyed it but have to have that 1080p screen as well. I'm just going to swap the sim between phones whenever I feel like using one or the other.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] cowisland:
Fortunately for the DNA that is really a low point for Verge reviews. Both the consensus, as well as verge's own test results show that GS3, DNA and iPhone 5 all have similar battery life performance. Yet the Verge calls iPhone battery life "excellent," SG3 they say is unremarkable (I think), and DNA is "terrible." Their subjective assessment, which is really where they are supposed to add value, appears questionable to say the least.

Edit: I am not trying to be a DNA fanboy. I am coming from a TB and so have no illusions about potential failures that HTC can put out. Rather, I am up for an upgrade and just looking for good info on the numerous phones now on VZW. So after reading many reviews I was really surprised by how inconsistent this one was from the Verge.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] 1ManWolfePack:
7.7 is still good. S3 got an 8.3 I believe and I bought it. Just seems every review mentions battery, not to mention I can't live with only 11 GB storage. No way.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] Mustang302LX:
Hell no! That's why the N4 is a fail in my book.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] cowisland:
The lack of storage is certainly a letdown. This is what happens when carriers influence phone design: push you to the cloud and a higher limit plan.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] jasondhsd:
That's a dumb move. You'll regret giving up unlimited data and comparing the DNA to the GS3 you won't see big difference in performance judging by some of the reviews. But whats the point of having a big powerful phone if you don't have the bandwidth to use it? I blow through several gb a month just watching short HD clips on youtube.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] josh995:
That's the thing... YOU use a lot of data. The OP said he could deal with not having unlimited data.

I gave up my unlimited and I don't regret it at all. I do use a ton of data, but it's all wifi ;)

It's all about how you use your own phone, really.

And you will notice one big difference... the screen. Isn't the DNA like 440 PPI? Compared to the GS3 like about 300?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] Brian Gove:
It isn't all about ppi tho. My mother has both the iPhone 4s and iPad3. The 4s has a higher ppi but the iPad has better graphics.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] josh995:
The iPhone has a clearer screen than the iPad.

Considering the screen is literally the most used part of the phone, clarity is kind of an important feature.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] byrds8:
If I am not mistaken cant the human eye only distinguish about 300 from 12 inches away?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] funnyperson1:
This its the truth. The ppi difference is exacerbated by the fact that the gs3 has a pentile display. The 300 ppi really only counts for the green pixels, the effective resolution is much lower. Also the color accuracy on the gs3 is really pretty poor. If I hold up a webpage side by side with my wife's iPhone the page looks yellow on the gs3 compared to the bright white off the iPhone.

Erica did a great video for xda-developer tv comparing the HTC onex, iPhone 5' and galaxy siii screens. What she showed was that both the one x and the iPhone had far superior screens in pretty much every aspect other than raw size.

The Engadget review basically declared that the DNA had the best screen they've ever tested and they've seen a lot of screens. If I was still in my fourteen day trial period I would no doubt trade in for the DNA. I don't think it's worth paying $600 though off contract.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] josh995:
Exactly. While I love my GS3, when I hold it next to my iPhone 5, the screen difference is very noticeable with the iPhone having much better clarity. I can't wait to compare my iPhone to the DNA. :)
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] droidstyle:
this post is splitting hairs...all three devices you mention have really nice screens. what one is the best does not matter and certainly does not dictate what device i would choose. i can tell you for a fact that my gs3's screen is far from yellow.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] josh995:
To some, though, the screen does matter. While the GS3 isn't "yellow," when held next to other phones, the GS3 has a tendency for the whites to be not as...white. Not as bright.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] funnyperson1:
I'm not complaining, I'm pretty happy with the galaxy screen overall. However it is not as good as the iPhone or HTC one x when it comes to pixel density or color accuracy.

In general I don't notice the yellow tint on the s3 but if you hold the two devices side by side it IS there.

If you don't care how good your screen is then that's your prerogative. It's not the only factor when choosing a phone, but it's one of the most important ones imho.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] droidstyle:
i do care about the screen...point still remains that all three devices screens are very good. engadget loves to split hairs

when comparing devices. I will always stick with samsung...good hardware, good screen, and dev community trumps all. also samsung is still releasing devices with removable storage and batteries. that should should play a much bigger factor for most in deciding which device to chose. I for one do not want to be forced into cloud storage....yes its nice for file sharing, but i dont want the world to have access to all my documents.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] nosympathy:
Sooooo

Go buy two identical televisions.

Run one on vivid and have the other ISF calibrated to 6500K. The industry standard.

The calibrated set will look yellow and the other set will look white to you. Then have someone hold a piece of paper up w

To both sets and you realize the "yellow" set has more realistic whites than the non calibrated set because that set will be overly blue tinted.

IPhone 5 screen is that blue tinted white.

Many people like this, but if you want realistic, it is not accurate.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] Div033:
Honestly I would only consider it if it got S-Off. I recently tried to help a friend root his Evo 3D (Sprint) using HTC Unlock and oh my god what a nightmare that was. It's either S-Off or bust with HTC as their unlock is a joke. (As a note, I didn't want to perform the wire trick on a friend's device. I'm often more careful with other people's hardware, but if it was mine I'd have no problem doing it.)

But even if it did get S-Off, it still has mediocre battery life. I rolled with a dinc so I'm used to that... even though I carried replacement batteries... but what I really can't get over is the non-expandable 16GB of space.

Do you guys have any idea how big the ROMs are going to be for that phone? Much bigger than any GS3 ROM, that's for sure... A single nandroid backup will take up half of your internal storage.

Perhaps this is Verizon's revenge on us crackflashers after we won the great GS3 Locked Bootloader war of '012.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] josh995:
Well, fortunately, this isn't a television comparison thread :p

I have, in fact, put a piece of white copy paper next to my GS3 and my iPhone 5 to do a comparison. The iPhone was closest to the color of my copy paper.

I don't know about all the vivid and calibration you mentioned, I just observed that stock, the iPhone white was the better white, IMO.

Idk about the HTC one x screen, as I have never seen it. But it will be fun to compare the GS3, iPhone 5 and DNA when I get it. :D
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] nosympathy:
Don't agree. While I don't think the GSIII is 100% spot on either, the iPhone 5 whites are very much blue tinted.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] josh995:
Well then I guess copy paper is blue tinted as well. :p
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] ddurandSGS3:
post your pics josh, im real interested in seeing it.

everyone that has an iphone alwasy comments on how they like my screen much better

my eyes arent good enough to tell the difference and idont really care to be honest. theyre all very good screens.

when comparing an aston martin vs ferrari vs lambo ...nobody "loses"
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] josh995:
I'm not saying the GS3 screen is bad. I'm using it right now so obviously I don't have a problem with it. I'm simply saying that I see better whites on my iPhone 5 compared to my GS3. That's it. And I'm curious as to what whites will be like on the DNA, compared to GS3 & iP5. I'm not trying to talk up the iPhone, just comparing screens. In my opinion, the iPhone screen is better not only in clarity, but color. In size, obviously GS3 wins.

Also I have never once had anyone with an iPhone tell me they like my GS3 screen better. And a big majority of my friends & associates have iPhones. Biggest reason I have an iPhone is because that's my personal business line
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] bbeelzebub:
Everybody's perception is different. While one may be "technically better", it may not be better for the end user.

I notice looking at my screens that the whites aren't bright white for example. Doesn't bother me in the slightest. I always buy devices with AMOLED screens because I love the vivid over saturated colors. I know some people are anti pentile. I've never noticed the pixels (because I don't go looking for them in the first place). I'm not doubting they are there, it's just never bothered me.

Just like how I have my display set on my tv..... It's all about preference.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] Brian Gove:
So your telling me that my mother's, step father's and my eyes are wrong?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] nosympathy:
I'm saying I don't think your right. If you walk 100 people up to a Samsung set and ask them if it has white whites they will 90% of the time say yes, even with a white piece of paper next to them.

Yet, Samsung televisions are the blueist televisions out of the box. Why? Because blue sells. However odd that sounds. Real natural pictures do not. It has long been a marketing thing for many television companies. Produce sets and over tint them blue. Looks super bright and contrary and crisp that way. Not a real picture, but that isn't what everyone wants.

It all comes down to perception, what you've been shown etc.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] josh995:
Yes. They are wrong... Higher PPI = sharper picture.

I had an iPhone 4 and 3rd generation iPad.

The iPad 3rd and 4th generation have 264 PPI.

The iPhone 4, 4S, and 5 have 326.

The graphics may seem nicer on the larger screen, but the iPhone screen has a higher pixel density than the iPad which means clearer picture. It's not my opinion, it's a fact.

The reason the iPad doesn't need as high of PPI as the iPhone is because tablets are generally held further from your eyes than phones are. So from a distance it looks just as clear. It also has to do with air gap. The iPhone doesn't have an air gap. The iPad (I believe) has like a half a millimeter air gap.

However, look at an iPhone and iPad at the same distance (up close) and you will see a difference, with the higher PPI device having a clearer picture.

That goes for any phone/tablet, not just iPad and iPhone.

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That's your opinion. You're entitled to it. I prefer the whites of the iPhone to the whites of a GS3.

Doesn't mean I don't like my GS3, just means I think it has a yellow tint in the whites. There are plenty of others who feel the same way.

No bashing meanr, just how I feel personally.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] Brian Gove:
You may have the facts correct, but after a certain point, higher ppi it's relatively pointless because the human eye cannot distinguish. Which between that and what you said proves my point even more, ppi isn't everything...
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] josh995:
You are correct, PPI isn't everything. There are lots of things that go into a screen. However, in terms of sharpness, it's very important. :) Without a high PPI, you would get an unclear, low definition screen.

I personally can distinguish the PPI difference between an iPad and iPhone. Then again, I do have perfect 20/20 vision.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] Brian Gove:
Then why the f*ck are you trying to argue with me?!?? This whole thread you try to debate with everyone and you're not even the OP of the thread...
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] sebastianraven:
Just to give you guys a quick tip on how to do an upgrade a VZW w/out losing your unlimited plan:

1.) Choose the phone that you want and upgrade it through a line that DOES NOT have the unlimited data plan. Also, this line has to be upgraded through Verizon only and not a 3rd party retailer like Best Buy, Amazon, etc.

2.) Activate the phone then switch the Sim with your current device.

3.) Revert the other phone to its old plan i.e. If there was no data plan (remove it) and ta-da... no charges.

4.) Sell the smart phone you're not using anymore on CL or E-Bay and its like you're getting you're new phone for free.

*I apologize for not being on Topic, but the idea that you have an unlimited plan is GOLD!!! If you don't want it, sell it to someone else.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] bobAbooE:
I have two lines and both have unlimited, any way to do this with my situation?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] josh995:
First of all, please go through this thread and tell me where I said that PPI is everything. I never once said "PPI is everything." So I don't know where you get off acting as if I'm arguing that it is. You're the one who thinks an iPad screen is clearer than an iPhone screen. I was just trying to help you understand why you are wrong. Which you ARE wrong.

Second of all, I didn't know you had to be the OP of the thread in order to have a discussion.

I'm honestly sorry if you feel attacked by me or if I offended you in any way, thay's not my intention. I'm not here calling anyone stupid or trying to be a d*ck, just having discussion. That's what a forum is for.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] sebastianraven:
Yeah. Its a pain in the ass but you'd have to add a ghost line and buy a crap phone from CL (unless you have one at home) that doesn't require a data plan and has a clean ESN. You'll end up paying an extra $10/mo for the term of the line but its still cheaper than buying a phone at retail and losing your data plan.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] blestsol:
How would that work though? I mean getting it to ten a month
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] sebastianraven:
When you have a family voice plan, any line other than the primary is $10/mo for up to 4 additional lines.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] blestsol:
Yeah that's the issue for me. I don't have a family plan. :-\
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] bobAbooE:
Thanks for the reply. I might have to look into finding an old phone. I have old Sprint and at&t's, only an old dx laying around for Verizon.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] sebastianraven:
No worries. Just get an old flip for like $10. Doesn't need to work, just needs a clean ESN.

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Look at your minute usage... might be worth getting one just for the discount on the phone.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] blestsol:
Called them and if I add another line the strip me of unlimited. To hell with that. They did say they could consolidate my two lines to be on the same account though.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] sebastianraven:
That's weird. That shouldn't touch your unlimited data. Talk to a rep in the store. Its harder to give you the run around when they see you face to face.

**When I speak to a VZW rep on the phone, as nice as they are, they don't know anything AND they conflict each other a lot. Training while long and intensive seems to fall short on the technical level.

Here's an example. Its old, but it still is relevant. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WdKwRdWocco
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] 1ManWolfePack:
Add a new line and lose unlimited on another line? No way.

If that was true, my unlimited would have been gone about a year ago.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] blestsol:
Nah I don't have a family account and I wanted to add a line without and pay just ten a month for the dumb phone that I want to put on the line instead of whatever smart phone i purchase.

She said if I add a line im automatically getting into a tiered plan. Do you have a different experience?
[Nexus 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] krystiano:
Hi i'm new on this forum. first time I have Nexus 7 with Trinity kernel an I install Liquidsmooth RC8 , and after reboot on screen I have information

"android.process.acore stop running" .

Any sugestion what's wrong.

thank you.
[Nexus 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] lee.jarratt:
Just got my Nexus 4 through the door and I am really impressed about everything, it looks and feels really nice, and the screen is much better than that of the Galaxy Nexus, all in my opinion.

The only thing I have noticed though is that the volume rocker is quite wobbly, just touching it without pressing down the up/down button moves it.. The power button is fine though, and feels solid/firmly in place without wobbling at all.

Do any other Nexus 4 owners have this? What is your volume rocker like? Is it worth getting a replacement just for this, will it get worse?
[Nexus 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] lee.jarratt:
Bump in case anyone had missed it.
[Nexus 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] danorthstar:
Yeah same here, people in another thread worried about rattle being caused by dodgy accelerometers and camera autofocus..

Feels like a solid enough device to me
[Nexus 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Rusty!:
Doesn't feel any more wobbley than my previous phones, I think.
[Nexus 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] n7of9:
volume doesn't feel wobbly to me...i thought i noticed a rattle, but then grabbed my GNex and placed it the same way and it has the same sound *shrugs*
[Nexus 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] DarkenCypher:
Power button is wobbly for me. Kinda worrisome.
[Nexus 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] onishchuk4:
Yeah if you shake it, the buttons rattle. My gnex doesn't do that. Oh well, I could care less.