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http://recombu.com/mobile/reviews/samsung/galaxy-s5/
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Posted: 2014-03-06 22:26:32
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Are Recombu having a laugh?? Xperia handsets are NOT the best in lowlight. In my experience the Z1 was terrible my G2 does way better. Don't know if the Z2 will be any better but good review for the Samsung anyway. Pity it's just too damn bland and boring. I'd still get the Z2 over this handset
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Posted: 2014-03-07 03:36:00
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Samsung GALAXY S5 - Official Introduction
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-XseHZyvGtg
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Posted: 2014-03-07 07:20:24
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Images of official Galaxy S5 accessories surface online
www.mobilefun.co.uk/blog/2014[....]-s5-accessory-images-revealed/
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Posted: 2014-03-07 07:30:11
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Samsung Galaxy S5 Phase Detection Autofocus Demonstrated
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hwiPJNeQOiE
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Posted: 2014-03-07 07:35:33
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Well, over a week since the announcements and im still not totally sure what i'll be going for this year.
I really like the Z2 this year, but theres the usual issues which put me off the phone, one being worries over the screen, the slow support of updates (compared to Samsung), the size of the handset which feels bigger than it is due to its angular design, the Sony launcher..
but the main problem for me is Sony's strategy. I really do not agree with releasing a flagship every 6 months. I hate not getting a new phone every year as UK contracts last 24 months usually now. That means theres going to be at least 3 new flagships from Sony between getting the Z2 and then a successor. For example, for those who got the Z early last year, theres still another two flagships to come from Sony in another years time before they can upgrade.
I don't want to be in that boat.
The S5 is growing on me, even if its not as convincing as my S3 was in 2012. Plus, i'll only be missing out on 1 new phone in the two years unless Samsung change their strategy to match Sony.
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Posted: 2014-03-07 21:46:16
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The screen is much better on the Z2 with IPS this time. But don't say you don't agree with Sony's 6 month strategy on flagships in the Sony thread. For voicing my opinion as usual I was attacked from all corners
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Posted: 2014-03-07 21:51:07
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I don't agree with sony update policy as well/. 6 months cycle that is. But in terms of launcher that can be replaced with something like Nova or kit kat -both very nice
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Posted: 2014-03-07 22:05:51
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Quick question here, is it true that AMOLED screens dont work that well with water and can actually damage them. I know my Z1 can goe a bit mad when lots of drops of water are on the screen but when submerged its fine for camera use. I was wonder if the water or any other liquid for that mater may effect the organic element of the AMOLED display in the S5 as most of yopu will know Samsung oppted for an LCD display in the S4 Active could that be the reason why.
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Posted: 2014-03-08 10:32:28
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On 2014-03-07 21:46:16, etaab wrote:
Well, over a week since the announcements and im still not totally sure what i'll be going for this year.
I really like the Z2 this year, but theres the usual issues which put me off the phone, one being worries over the screen, the slow support of updates (compared to Samsung), the size of the handset which feels bigger than it is due to its angular design, the Sony launcher..
but the main problem for me is Sony's strategy. I really do not agree with releasing a flagship every 6 months. I hate not getting a new phone every year as UK contracts last 24 months usually now. That means theres going to be at least 3 new flagships from Sony between getting the Z2 and then a successor. For example, for those who got the Z early last year, theres still another two flagships to come from Sony in another years time before they can upgrade.
I don't want to be in that boat.
The S5 is growing on me, even if its not as convincing as my S3 was in 2012. Plus, i'll only be missing out on 1 new phone in the two years unless Samsung change their strategy to match Sony.
It has grown on me to, still won't get it, but I do like it. I know for me it's time I did the switch to the Note series, as I do really like the Note 3 and where Samsung is headed with that brand, as their premium brand.
I also hate Sony's 6month update cycle, it's the very reason why they will not catch up to Samsung and Apple, their portfolio gets confusing for the average user and it feels like there's always a new flagship out, also their slow updates, not a single sign of KitKat for the Z, Z1 or Z Ultra, yet GS4 and Note 3 are already getting 1st KitKat FW revisions.
Another issue is only a paltry 16GB built-in mem in their flagships, no 32GB variant, coming from having a GS3 32GB and GS4 32GB, I am not downgrading to a tiny 16GB in a 2014 high end smartphone, so the Xperia Z2 is a no-go for me to, I'd rather get a GS5 32GB, if I simply can't wait for the Note 4.
That is the beauty with having a Samsung, GS5 updates will come fast and are guaranteed to come for 2years, look at the GS3, it got 4.3 and is now waiting for 4.4, while HTC One X and Sony Xperia S are abandoned, they never even made 4.3, yet all launched H1 2012.
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Posted: 2014-03-08 11:32:14
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