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Wow, this thing is small.
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Well the issue is our hands aren't getting bigger. TVs aren't held in hands.
However, while the note 2 is big, it is not as hard to hold for my average sized hands as many people make it out to be. In fact the GS3 was quite comfortable too, only problem is one handed operation is not practical in most situations though and i am used to sending texts and dialing contacts using one hand.
I just wish Kingdom Rush came on android. Playing that on a 5.5 inch screen would be awesome during my commute. That game has taken up all my commute time since i installed it on the iPhone 3 weeks ago.
Yes same here. I dragged and dropped my music and everything worked out okay. I can see many other GN2 users on this forum that switched, been part of it since launch day!
You can't drag+drop onto a note 2 in OS X without installing stuff because the Note 2 doesn't support mass storage. You have to install the MTP driver for the Note 2, which requires installing Kies since the Android File Transfer app doesn't come with that driver. Kies is buggy, and has a wifi client that will spam the living daylight out of your console and eat up cpu cycles if you're using certain machines and Mountain Lion.
However, you can uninstall Kies and still keep the MTP driver required for the Android File Transfer app
With that, it's sorta drag and drop, in that the app will pop open whenever you plug your phone into the computer. However, the MTP driver can sometimes glitch out.
Another thing is that the updates are OTA or .. kies.. Kies is a piece of crap, we established that! Now, you can't just go to Samsung's website and download the latest version of your phone's firmware. In fact, you can't just do that from Kies either, so if you want to reinstall the factory rom, you'll have to do some hunting.
The phone has a nice firmware installer mode called Odin, but again, the Mac version of that sucks.
To me, that's all no big deal. To someone that goes insane about a tiny spec of a scratch on the back of their iPhone or that moment where they tried a friend's Galaxy S Skyrocket 3G from 2 years ago and it dropped 2 frames transitioning from the home screen to a game's app window.. those dudes would blow a vein dealing with Kies. xD
However, you can uninstall Kies and still keep the MTP driver required for the Android File Transfer app
With that, it's sorta drag and drop, in that the app will pop open whenever you plug your phone into the computer. However, the MTP driver can sometimes glitch out.Another thing is that the updates are OTA or .. kies.. Kies is a piece of crap, we established that! Now, you can't just go to Samsung's website and download the latest version of your phone's firmware. In fact, you can't just do that from Kies either, so if you want to reinstall the factory rom, you'll have to do some hunting.
The phone has a nice firmware installer mode called Odin, but again, the Mac version of that sucks.
To me, that's all no big deal. To someone that goes insane about a tiny spec of a scratch on the back of their iPhone or that moment where they tried a friend's Galaxy S Skyrocket 3G from 2 years ago and it dropped 2 frames transitioning from the home screen to a game's app window.. those dudes would blow a vein dealing with Kies. xD
I remember feeling the same back in the Nexus One days. I used a Nexus One, went back to my iPhone, and thought "**** this screen is small." Fast forward a few years and it's just no contest between a 4.8 inch and a 4 inch - bigger is better when it comes to smartphone screens (up to a point).
I actually upgraded from the Samsung S3 to the iPhone 5 and one of the appealing features was the smaller screen for me. The opinion that a bigger display is better is only subjective.
What about a smaller device with a bigger screen? Razr M for example is roughly the size of an iPhone 5 except with a 4.3" screen. Or do you just not like large screens? If so why?
Just curious.
Why would you need kies when AFT works without it? The last thing I want to do is install kies, especially when I do not need it. I have AFT installed on the mac I am typing this on and it has never had kies installed. I can drag and drop with AFT as I can on my Nexus 4.
Michael
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So if the S3 had a smaller screen but was still the same overall size it would be better? I think you meant "smaller phone" not smaller screen. Who wouldn't like a bigger display if all else was equal?
I can see wanting a smaller device, but I don't understand simply wanting a smaller screen.
Michael
One concern I have is that I find it really difficult for Apple to add new features to the iPhone due to the small screen. It kind of brings limitations to adding new features.
For example, let's imagine they add a swype style keyboard on iOS 7. Would that be useful and comfortable in such a small screen and small keyboard? I don't see it being very comfortable really.
You need more screen space in order to bring certain features.
For example, let's imagine they add a swype style keyboard on iOS 7. Would that be useful and comfortable in such a small screen and small keyboard? I don't see it being very comfortable really.
You need more screen space in order to bring certain features.
Yeah if the physical size of the phone was the same as the iPhone is right now but had a bigger screen, I would welcome it as long as everything was in reach when using it one handed. The S3 for me was physically just too big. The screen was nice and was a useful size to use, but most of the time when carrying it around in my pocket, it just felt too big. The thing is its very difficult to have a 5 or 6 inch screen on a device that is 4.5 inches lol.
I upgraded to the iPhone because it was smaller in size and easier to use one handed. The S3 demanded I hold it with one hand and use with the other and if you are carrying something when out and about its not always convenient. It was also difficult because the device itself was much wider so gripping it hindered me. I like the fact I could scroll from top to bottom with my thumb without the risk of dropping the iPhone. I fancied a bigger screen at the time and went with the S3 but reverted back to a 4 inch screen because it didn't suit that's all. The S3 is still a lovely device and would recommend it to others, but it wasn't for me. Having used the iPhone for the past few months I have to say I much prefer iOS. I know there are claims its stale and in need of a revamp which I would support should it happen, but I do enjoy its simplicity and stability. I suppose its great as a consumer we have enough choice.
With a much smaller bottom bezel a larger screen would be a welcome upgrade for most people I'm sure, as it would still be able to be used with one hand.
Think the iPhone, but with almost the entirety of the bottom bezel being the screen instead of a home button, and then of course it would have to be a bit wider. Would still be very easy to wield.
The bezel isn't going to shrink much without ditching the home button, which might not be a bad idea.
I must admit that it puzzles me somewhat when people say that the S3 is physically too big when compared to an iPhone 5. I just cant seem to work out how much larger one's pockets would have to be.
My iPhone 5 on top of my S3, I felt the iPhone 5 more in my pocket due to it having inferior ergonomics than the SGS3. I think it could be summed up as the SGS3 was more screen whereas the iPhone 5 was more bezel.
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Well whatever word you want to use when you go from one phone to another at the end of a contact. Over here it's called an upgrade.
