See Samsung's Sunday newspaper ad about the iPhone 5. Whats your thoughts? (merged)

[mulletman13]

I don't get this logic.

i4 comes out and everyone loses their minds because it's possibly the best designed phone anyone's ever built.

So a couple years later they stick with the design so they can evolve it slightly and now it's crap?

I like the i4. I like that they stuck with the core of its design for the i5. I like that they didn't try to desperately out-design themselves by sticking every bit of plastic and chrome they had lying around the workshop together.

But perhaps that's just me.

Fully agree with you. There's going to become a point in the near future when hardware can only be taken so far. This phone evolves a fantastic design (hell, what is different between the Galaxy S1/S2/S3? Minor differences?) that is minimal, well built, and gorgeous. The real thing that sets the two apart is going to be build quality and software development.

The Geekbench 1000 score benchmark is a frickin' G5. Having a phone that is nearly 1.5x as powerful as that machine is simply astounding; no matter who makes it.

 

[Catdogchicken]

Samsung aren't applying the ad to the like of macrumours folk. The ads are for the undecided or the people who just blind buy anything Apple without seeing what else is out there.

Apple can do no wrong in the eyes of the dedicated. They will buy regardless. Some sort of acceptance in that the phone they are buying is cool therefore it makes them cool and accepted.

If they could only open their eyes and see something other than this the market wold be a lot more competitive.

The ad is looking for these people.

One thing is for sure. The last 2 iPhone Keynotes have sure been a dismal affair, noone now to whip the teary eyed audience into a trance like stupor now that jobs is not around.

 

[ani4ani]

I don't think Samsung understands why people buy the iPhone.

Let's face it, who does?

 

[Rogifan]

Cell Phones & Wireless Service: Apple’s Debut Changes the Game

Starting this year, the ACSI has expanded its coverage of the cell phone industry, adding another four companies to the roster of cell phone firms. Customer satisfaction with the cell phone industry (part of the manufacturing/durable goods sector) slips 1.3% to 74, while wireless service drops 1.4% to 70.

For many users, the advent of smartphone technology has dramatically changed what they look for in a cell phone device. Two smartphones makers, Apple and Research in Motion (RIM), enter the ACSI with very different results. At 83, Apple (iPhone) leads the field by a long shot, while RIM (Blackberry) lags behind as the least satisfying at 69.

“Companies with weak customer satisfaction often have weak stock performance,” notes Fornell. “RIM’s sales are slumping amid a bevy of problems, from hardware and software issues to server lapses that have caused email and messaging outages. Over the past year, share price for RIM has virtually collapsed.”

At 83, Apple’s iPhone is a game changer when it comes to customer satisfaction. No other cell phone company has ever broken into the 80s. Apple’s nearest competitors this year are three companies tied at 75: Nokia (+3%) and ACSI newcomers LG and HTC.

Motorola declines 5% to 73 and ties the aggregate of smaller manufacturers (-1%). This may be unwelcome news for Google as it hopes to make the most of its Motorola acquisition and widen the user base for its Android operating system. Samsung, another company that relies heavily on Android, backtracks 4% to a below-average score of 71.

On the service side, the aggregation of smaller carriers (such as TracFone and U.S. Cellular) maintains a strong lead at 76, despite a small downturn (-1%). All companies show modest ACSI declines except for AT&T Mobility. Last year, customer satisfaction for AT&T and T-Mobile tumbled amid merger talks. This year, AT&T recoups its loss (+5%), but only to tie T-Mobile (-1%) at 69. On the other hand, AT&T is now close to rival Verizon (-3% to 70), whose score has dwindled over three years. At 71, Sprint Nextel nominally grabs first place among the big carriers and holds nearly steady (-1%) following three years of swift ACSI progress (up from 56 in 2008).


iPhone tops J.D. Power's satisfaction list for the 7th time

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I don't get this logic.

i4 comes out and everyone loses their minds because it's possibly the best designed phone anyone's ever built.

So a couple years later they stick with the design so they can evolve it slightly and now it's crap?

I like the i4. I like that they stuck with the core of its design for the i5. I like that they didn't try to desperately out-design themselves by sticking every bit of plastic and chrome they had lying around the workshop together.

But perhaps that's just me.

Look at the Lumia 800, 900 and 920. All basically the same design aesthetically. But it's a great design so who cares?

 

[jctevere]

That Samsung list is not long enough.

IP5 missing ALL of following:

HARDWARE
- bigger 4.8in + AMOLED screen
- storage upto 96GB (32Gb + 64Gb external)
- removable battery
- better 2MP front camera + more functional camera app
- USB To Go (direct connect to portable drive, keyboard, game controller, usb-hub etc)
- unrestricted Bluetooth
- Wifi-Direct
- DLNA / Allshare / AllCast
- NFC - direct share/beam, automate phone tasks with TecTiles/tags, NFC payment
- HDMI out (video and UI)
- standard USB-port (no need for proprietary and expensive adapters/cables)

PHONE
- One touch dial/sms (via desktop shortcuts) + Speed dial with phone keypad
- Picture contact/log (incl. grid view) and unlimited call log
- contact sync/integration with fb,tw,skype,g+ etc
- 3G-standard video call
- Motion: Flip to silent, Pick-to-call, Touch for missed call/sms, Tilt to zoom, double-tap to scroll
- multi-purpose LED indicator
- Smart Stay (keep screen on via face detection)
- Built-in call-blocker (to keep away unwanted calls)
- Unrestricted internal storage access via USB (or other connectivity methods)
- File-system
- Full email attachment support

UI
- various desktop launcher UI to cater to any taste
- Widgets (one-glance for essential info)
- Live Wallpaper (aesthetic)
- Lock Screen direct launch
- Quick Toggles in Notification
- Full Multi-Tasking
- Back button for easier back navigation (+ reduces screen space wastage)
- Replaceable keyboard (swype/T9/variants etc)
- Non-centralized settings
- Various media format support (avi, divx, mkv etc) - no need for tedious itunes conversion
- Popup-Play
- Web-broswer text reflow (+Flash support)
- UI Font Type/Size selection

APPS (not possible for IOS due to limitations/restrictions)
- Side-loading of apps + browser-based app installation
- Better Google-based services/apps
- Free 50GB drop-box storage
- Plug-and-Play (seamlessly replace built-in apps with 3rd party)
- Intents (manually choose which installed app to launch based on content-type)
- Automation-type apps e.g.
o automaticly switch phone settings (vol, bt, wifi etc) based on events/states/gps/nfc
o phone call recording
o NFC tasks (tectiles) - e.g. tap to call/sms directly (or change phone settings)
o schedule auto send sms/email based on events (birthday, meeting reminders etc)
o auto check-in, auto upload photos/info
o etc etc

LMFAO - the fact that you took all this time trying to compile this list shows exactly what Samsung Galaxy S3 owners are missing... A life!

 

[xraytech]

Sorry if this has already been posted...

 

[JosephKr]

An admission!

I found it entertaining.

Welcome to advertising.

It is no worse than this that I have seen(which I still found humorous):

So now Samsung is REALLY stupid because they have just come out and admitted that their device is a total 100% (possibly more if you're a Sammy fan and want to count some of the useless bloatware they include) copy of the iPhone. How convenient for the ITC and others who need to make some decisions very shortly.

The level of advertising incompetence on Samsung's part is just breathtaking!

 

[matttye]

So now Samsung is REALLY stupid because they have just come out and admitted that their device is a total 100% (possibly more if you're a Sammy fan and want to count some of the useless bloatware they include) copy of the iPhone. How convenient for the ITC and others who need to make some decisions very shortly.

The level of advertising incompetence on Samsung's part is just breathtaking!

Did you miss the "weknowmemes" logo? It's not an actual Samsung ad.

 

[jafingi]

Haha, I actually like how they point out how the battery is removable.

When would you ever need to do this? Furthermore, the NFC antenna in the S3 is BUILT INTO THE BATTERY. So if you want to replace it, you'd have to buy one directly from Samsung (probably expensive) to have NFC working.

Then it's totally the same as having to walk into an Apple Store and get it replaced by a genius.

 

[FrankieUK]

This ad will certainly work, s3 sold more than the 4s if I remember correctly so when the iPhone 5 comes out that will beat the s3 and when the s4 comes out that will beat the iPhone 5. Its just going to go on and on like that.

 

[sam.dg]

Samsung could've made something like this!

 

[tekno]

The iPhone 5 is an exceptionally good phone. The Galaxy S3 is also an exceptionally good phone.

Personally I have no allegiance to either Apple or Samsung and have chosen the phone that most suits my needs and budget. And next year I may well switch to the opposite side if they make a better phone. My choice of phone says nothing about me, nor puts me in a particular group, nor means I need to berate someone for picking a rival phone. Neither Apple nor Samsung are my 'friend' and they don't deserve my undying support - all they want is my money.

I'm going to leave all the competition and petty arguments/court cases to the manufacturers and just enjoy my choice of phone.

I would suggest you all do the same!

 

[steveOooo]

3. The S3 is a nice concept but the phone is too big. A friend of mine has one, I hate holding it. I don't have gorilla hands and he can't even use it with one hand. You must use two. Not everyone wants a five inch holder or a five inch bulge in their pocket.

Yeah my missus wants a good 8inches - WAHEY - 'Thats what she said'

 

[rkx]

Fine Print...

I love what the fine print says:

Above listed features are representative, not all inclusive.

Always good to read the fine print!

 

[chr1s60]

Haha, I actually like how they point out how the battery is removable.

When would you ever need to do this? Furthermore, the NFC antenna in the S3 is BUILT INTO THE BATTERY. So if you want to replace it, you'd have to buy one directly from Samsung (probably expensive) to have NFC working.

Then it's totally the same as having to walk into an Apple Store and get it replaced by a genius.

Some people believe that carrying around a battery everywhere is not an inconvenience but carrying a charger is. I am guessing the owners of iPhones and the S3 carry a charger with them certain places like work or school. I had 2 backup batteries for my Samsung Captivate and they were more of an inconvenience than anything else. Realistically the removable battery is an advantage only to people on the go completely away from outlets for an extended period of time. Then again, with an iPhone you could buy a battery case for that same scenario.

 

[MonkeySee....]

Gotta love all the fan kiddies who think they know how to run an ad agency or a corporation. The only thing you've proven is you know how to run your mouth. good on ya though, hope all is better after your little tantrum about the ad.
You see, this thread has over 1000 responses and more importantly over 91,000 views. I'd say Misssion Accomplished for Sammy.

So what do you think was the point of the ad?

 

[Sensation]

This ad is great, I want an S3 so much

 

[mib1800]

LMFAO - the fact that you took all this time trying to compile this list shows exactly what Samsung Galaxy S3 owners are missing... A life!

I have this list for eons (S2 release time) ago. I just added a few new points.
Sad fact is that the list gets longer and longer with every new Android release. Just to show how stagnant the iphone functionalities are compared to its competitors.

 

[MH01]

HAHAHA, did you even see those commercials please try harder. Funny with no statement except PC have issues. Which they do. No direct attack on any company or maker but hey those who do not see make stuff up.

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haha we have pc people trolling a mac rumor site I love it.

"Funny with no Statement" .... "except for PC have issues" WTF? ha ha ha ha... facepalm right there.. wow wow...

Reality check bud, PCs and Macs have their share of issues. I use both, and have had my share of BSOD and Spinning beachballs.

PC people rolling Mac rumours, Geez I did not see the sign where it said I HAD to use a mac exclusively to post on here. Heck you might even realise one day that a mac is a PC, capable of running OS X and Windows, guess you never worked out how to install bootcamp... now that is more HA HA HA HA!

 

[k995]

You neglected this part:
"Samsung has also been ordered to stop sales of infringing products, but the affected devices are older models, rather than its current generation."

South Korea Court Says Samsung, Apple Infringed Each Other's Patents

No the statement was "apple was never condemned for patent infringement"

 

[mib1800]

Sorry if this has already been posted...

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Geez . I think the one who made this list needs to do research more. It is just laughable.

Just to point out SOME errors
720p video rec front camera /panaroma - available for S3. S3 front cam is 1.9MP vs 1.2MP in ip5.
share function - infinitely more capable on S3
Quad Core? - seems ip5 only have 2 cores (likely an updated exynos dual core used in S2/Note)
Apple Map? - definitely a regression compared to Google Map.

 

[kaushalsubba]

Real Picture

Guys... this is a real picture of how the ad should look like:

http://www.flickr.com/photos/ksubba/7995299729/sizes/h/in/photostream/

 

[\-V-/]

Apple Map? - definitely a regression compared to Google Map.

No, it's a progression of the garbage that was on there before. Google Maps on iOS 5 is the reason I bought the TomTom app. >_>

 

[warptweet]

love how the iPhone is turned "off" while the SIII is on showing the home screen.

marketing at its finest lol.

Having owned numerous android devices I just can't take the lag anymore. Looking forward to my iPhone 5

 

[iKing7]

Samsung....

DUUUUURRRPPPP!!!