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ecwhite4S

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The USA version of the S3 does not have a quad core. It is a 1.5gHz dual core cpu with 2GB of RAM. You seem to be arguing about a product you are unfamiliar with.

I saw a video on YouTube that had QUAD CORE on the factory screen guard while unboxing. Obviously if the US version is dual core then it must have been a foreign video. Sorry, didnt know, I haven't done deep research into the S3 because I dont ever plan on owning one. Good to know, though.

And the iPhone has 512 ram and 800 mhz. So, either way... the phones have rather different specs. So I guess you can compare the foreign S3 to the 5. I just dont think it's fair to put the S3 against the 4S, when it came out 2 seasons before and have much different specs.

Samsung makes a powerful phone, there is no doubt in that. But I appreciate the fluidity and smoothness of iOS. That is why I prefer the iPhone. Never said Androids are weak.
 

The iGentleman

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And the iPhone has 512 ram and 800 mhz. So, either way... the phones have rather different specs. So I guess you can compare the foreign S3 to the 5. I just dont think it's fair to put the S3 against the 4S, when it came out 2 seasons before and have much different specs.

What I don't get is how it's not okay to compare the iPhone 4S to the GS3 because it came out 2 seasons before it, yet it's okay to compare the GS3 to the iPhone 5, when the iPhone 5 will be released 2 seasons after the GS3. At least be consistent.

Fall '11 (4S release) - Spring '12 (GS3 release) = 2 Seasons = Not okay to compare
Spring '12 (GS3 Release) - Fall '12 (iPhone 5 release) = 2 Seasons = Okay to compare
WTF?!
 

ecwhite4S

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What I don't get is how it's not okay to compare the iPhone 4S to the GS3 because it came out 2 seasons before it, yet it's okay to compare the GS3 to the iPhone 5, when the iPhone 5 will be released 2 seasons after the GS3. At least be consistent.
There is still a bigger gap from the 4S to the S3, then the S3 to the 5. Either way, I SAID LETS NOT COMPARE THEN. Released at different times, far different specs.

And I SAID we can go ahead and compare the iPhone 5 to the FOREIGN S3, since it's quad core, like the 5 will be. I feel like you're not even reading everything I am writing.

In my opinion you can't put a phone head to head unless the specs are equal, and who knows if that will ever happen with the way phone cycles are. One comes out, the next one makes some changes, and puts it out later... vice versa, cycle over and over again.

This will go back and forth, back and forth until the end of time....You think Android is better than iOS. I disagree with that, but that's okay. That's the beauty of life. You can have your Android phone if you love it, I can have my iPhone if I love it. But don't think that because YOU dont think the phone has what YOU want, then it doesnt have what everyone else wants either.
 
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The iGentleman

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There is still a bigger gap from the 4S to the S3, then the S3 to the 5. Either way, I SAID LETS NOT COMPARE THEN. Released at different times, far different specs.

And I SAID we can go ahead and compare the iPhone 5 to the FOREIGN S3, since it's quad core, like the 5 will be. I feel like you're not even reading everything I am writing.

In my opinion you can't put a phone head to head unless the specs are equal, and who knows if that will ever happen with the way phone cycles are. One comes out, the next one makes some changes, and puts it out later... vice versa, cycle over and over again.

Oh I'm reading it, what you're not reading apparently is, there is only a 2 month difference between the two. Furthermore, you are guessing the next iPhone will be quad-core which is not very likely. If anything it will likely have the new iPad's processor (or something along those lines). And since when is does a phone get a pass because the another phone's specs are too good? It doesn't work that way. BTW, the US version may have a dual-core, but those are A15 dual-core's. A15 dual cores > A9 quad-cores, not to mention the 2gb of RAM make it a multitasking monster. Bottom line is, there's no way you can justify not making one comparison, but making the other. If I were to subscribe to your theory, then we wouldn't be able to make any comparisons because most of the time, the phones don't come out at the same time. The most recent is compared to the most recent. Period.
 

Thomas P.

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Well you're obviously bothered that I recognized that Samsung is deliberately copying off Apple in an abnormally obvious way, I mean "so what"??..you're missing the point. I'm sick of people claiming they aren't copying Apple.

And I'm really not ticked about it, again I'm not a fanboy. My iPhone is my only Apple product. And honestly it's good that others copy Apple and the iPhone, it solidifies the fact that the iPhone is top notch.

And you said you don't watch commercials? What do you have commercial-less tv?

Whats your pick on the UK judge decision, who clearly mentioned after hearing the case that samsung did not copy Apple, and that Apple should show a commercial saying that Samsung did not copy their product. And that Samsung is not as cool as the Apple!

So in short, judge said that Samsung did not copy the Apple! Isnt that enough for you to know that this copying stuff is just a propaganda by Apple! At least to me it looks so!
 

ecwhite4S

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The most recent is compared to the most recent. Period.

And the most recent to the S3 release, is the iPhone 5, duh. Period. I dont think you realize what you're saying, or what I'm saying. The iPhone 4S was released 7 months before S3, the iPhone 5 will be released 5 months after the S3. Because they are closer in relation, they are compared. PERIOD.

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Whats your pick on the UK judge decision, who clearly mentioned after hearing the case that samsung did not copy Apple, and that Apple should show a commercial saying that Samsung did not copy their product. And that Samsung is not as cool as the Apple!

So in short, judge said that Samsung did not copy the Apple! Isnt that enough for you to know that this copying stuff is just a propaganda by Apple! At least to me it looks so!

Your post actually didn't make much sense...but I'm sorry, I have to reply and ask why do you keep saying "the Apple"?
 

The iGentleman

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And the most recent to the S3 release, is the iPhone 5, duh. Period. I dont think you realize what you're saying, or what I'm saying. The iPhone 4S was released 7 months before S3, the iPhone 5 will be released 5 months after the S3. Because they are closer in relation, they are compared. PERIOD.

Today the most recent iPhone release is the 4S....use your brain. :eek: lol @ your whole line of thinking that if a phone is too good, you can't compare it.... the very thought is laughable.
 

ecwhite4S

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Today the most recent iPhone release is the 4S....use your brain. :eek: lol @ your whole line of thinking that if a phone is too good, you can't compare it.... the very thought is laughable.

You compare the phones that have the closest release, aka the 5 and the S3 stop justifying. The 5 will blow the S3 off the shelf.
 
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Rennir

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You compare the phones that have the closest release, aka the 5 and the S3 stop justifying. The 5 will blow the S3 off the shelf.

I completely disagree with your underlying assumption, but I'll humor you just the same. Here's an interesting fact: Steve said the original iPhone was 5 years ahead of any competition. Therefore, if we are to believe him, the iPhone should've been released in 2012 right? So any comparison between the iPhone and phones released 7 months prior to 2012 is invalid due to the time lapse. The original iPhone should be compared to the likes of the S3.
 

Wrathwitch

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This explains it:

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Actually if you do further research you will discover that those are not the ONLY prototypes that SS had prior to the iPhone, in fact, they have recently released the other prototypes to the press because they were denied presenting them as fair evidence in court. I suspect Lucy Koh has already made up her mind regardless of prior evidence in favour of Samsung that they are not permitted to display.

Also, Apple no longer corners the market on user friendly VOIP or voice enabled devices. Apple has come out with their own maps FINALLY, are they copying Google, you bet ur Apple bottom they are!

Oh and PS basically there is only so much you can do with a rectangular design. The guts have to go somewhere, charger cable and audio out. So due to the popularity of the iPhone, how could other companies NOT reply with cool rectangles of their own? Just sayin.... Any company who would go against the grain on this and make a round or triangular cell phone would be laughed out of the industry.

I was not made aware that voice assistants were the sole property of Apple corporation......and of course if they were the first ones to bring it to market it is going to make other people look like they were copying, but Vlingo came out with voice commands/assistant WAAAY before Siri came to light.

Besides to say that Apple has the corner on all portable tech innovations is BS, they FREELY admit that they take ideas from other companies and make them work for them. That is not innovating, that is refining an already established idea from another company (*cough Sony * Cough).

Yes Apple has great ideas, but to say other companies never come up with any ideas is plain delusional: Google Now, Samsung's Smart Stay tech and some of their own gesture based executions on the new GS3. Google glasses, Street view (from Google) and I am sure I am neglegting tonnes of companies who have contributed to the overall end use effect of the devices on the market.
 
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RMXO

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You compare the phones that have the closest release, aka the 5 and the S3 stop justifying. The 5 will blow the S3 off the shelf.

iP5 better blow the S3 or Apple might lose some sales to Android. Just like when the S3 was released, it better blow the 4s or they would of lost sales.

I'm a firm believer in that, if you are going to release a product after your competition, you better make sure it would beat the competition or you risk losing out to the competition.
 

Mac.World

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iP5 better blow the S3 or Apple might lose some sales to Android. Just like when the S3 was released, it better blow the 4s or they would of lost sales.

I'm a firm believer in that, if you are going to release a product after your competition, you better make sure it would beat the competition or you risk losing out to the competition.

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