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Samsung Galaxy S III to be released in April 2012

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  • #1052
    Dalton Raspy Snorkel
    Closed Accounts Posts: 5,019 ✭✭✭ Dalton Raspy Snorkel


    I had a look at the SGS3 in a 3Ireland store recently. Wow the fecking size of the thing! :o

    IMO the SGS2 was pushing the size to "comfortable" limits. My missus commented that it was more like a tablet. Think I'll wait for a few more reviews before I make a finally decision.


  • #1053
    Four of a kind
    Registered Users Posts: 3,055 ✭✭✭Four of a kind


    http://edition.cnn.com/2012/05/29/tech/mobile/samsung-galaxy-on-sale/index.html?hpt=hp_t3

    Surely that's the note and not the S3? If so, it looks massssssive!


  • #1054
    BenEadir
    Registered Users Posts: 4,539 ✭✭✭BenEadir


    I'm so tempted to upgrade my S2 to this. Was in CPW in Dundrum earlier and could have upgraded FOC but didn't for two reasons:-

    1. I just don't think I could live with a white phone
    2. I'd prefer the 32GB model. 16BG is fine but the OS and installed apps etc take up 5GB so you're only left with 11GB internal storage which is where I like to keep all my music. I know you can expand via external SD card to another 64GB and I do use an external for storing movies etc but 11GB internal isn't enough, especially when the 32GB model should be on the way soon.

    Does anyone know when a 32GB pebble blue model will be available in CPW?

    Has anyone rooted their S3 yet? Are there any custom ROM's released for it yet?

    Ben


  • #1055
    racer1
    Closed Accounts Posts: 205 ✭✭racer1


    Just picked mine up in Carphonewarehouse on o2. Traded my SG2 in against it and got 205 for it when buying on o2 so that was nice. I dont know where people get that its cheap and plasticy. I think its very well made. No o2 bloatware and im guessing it will be simfree.


  • #1056
    plys
    Registered Users Posts: 221 ✭✭plys


    Four of a kind wrote: »
    http://edition.cnn.com/2012/05/29/tech/mobile/samsung-galaxy-on-sale/index.html?hpt=hp_t3

    Surely that's the note and not the S3? If so, it looks massssssive!

    It looks like the SGSIII, but the person holding it has extremely small hands!! maybe a wimmins...


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  • #1057
    plys
    Registered Users Posts: 221 ✭✭plys


    racer1 wrote: »
    Just picked mine up in Carphonewarehouse on o2. Traded my SG2 in against it and got 205 for it when buying on o2 so that was nice. I dont know where people get that its cheap and plasticy. I think its very well made. No o2 bloatware and im guessing it will be simfree.


    Use 5500's trick below...

    5500 wrote: »
    Type *#7465625# A window will pop up telling you what locks are on.


  • #1058
    cherryghost
    Moderators, Technology & Internet Moderators Posts: 17,130 Mod ✭✭✭✭cherryghost


    There's 2 in stock in Longford Meteor for anyone interested


  • #1059
    god's toy
    Registered Users Posts: 4,241 ✭✭✭god's toy


    Originally Posted by 5500
    Type *#7465625# A window will pop up telling you what locks are on.


    And using this I found out my S2 (also from three) was is unlocked too!

    Cool indeed! Thanks!


  • #1060
    racer1
    Closed Accounts Posts: 205 ✭✭racer1


    5500 wrote: »
    Type *#7465625# A window will pop up telling you what locks are on.

    Yes just tried it and its unlocked too.....Happy days....


  • #1061
    killbillvol2
    Registered Users Posts: 5,178 ✭✭✭killbillvol2


    Am I right in thinking that there are none of these available in blue yet? (I have no interest in a white phone).


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  • #1062
    PogMoThoin
    Closed Accounts Posts: 13,874 ✭✭✭✭PogMoThoin


    killbillvol2 wrote: »
    Am I right in thinking that there are none of these available in blue yet? (I have no interest in a white phone).

    I think you'll be waiting


  • #1063
    racer1
    Closed Accounts Posts: 205 ✭✭racer1


    killbillvol2 wrote: »
    Am I right in thinking that there are none of these available in blue yet? (I have no interest in a white phone).

    The guy in CPW was telling me when I was getting mine that there was some mix up with colours for the blue. Have to say I wanted the blue but I do like the white....


  • #1064
    racer1
    Closed Accounts Posts: 205 ✭✭racer1


    Anyone know where to get a nice case around Dub CC? Didn't like the one they had in CPW....


  • #1065
    killbillvol2
    Registered Users Posts: 5,178 ✭✭✭killbillvol2


    PogMoThoin wrote: »
    I think you'll be waiting

    Not in any hurry so I'll wait.
    racer1 wrote: »
    The guy in CPW was telling me when I was getting mine that there was some mix up with colours for the blue. Have to say I wanted the blue but I do like the white....

    I read something about a problem with the blue but don't remember where I read it.


  • #1066
    Craigels
    Registered Users Posts: 722 ✭✭✭Craigels


    I got mine today in carphone warehouse I got it meteor pay as you go its unbranded and sim free couldn't be happier the larger screen size do take a bit to getting used to compared to my old s 2 but other than that I love it


  • #1067
    ChopShop
    Moderators, Entertainment Moderators Posts: 1,797 Mod ✭✭✭✭ChopShop


    BenThere wrote: »
    I'm so tempted to upgrade my S2 to this. Was in CPW in Dundrum earlier and could have upgraded FOC but didn't for two reasons:-

    1. I just don't think I could live with a white phone
    2. I'd prefer the 32GB model. 16BG is fine but the OS and installed apps etc take up 5GB so you're only left with 11GB internal storage which is where I like to keep all my music. I know you can expand via external SD card to another 64GB and I do use an external for storing movies etc but 11GB internal isn't enough, especially when the 32GB model should be on the way soon.

    Does anyone know when a 32GB pebble blue model will be available in CPW?

    Has anyone rooted their S3 yet? Are there any custom ROM's released for it yet?

    Ben


    Just an fyi I believe the 32gb model is a Vodafone exclusive.


  • #1068
    Dalton Raspy Snorkel
    Closed Accounts Posts: 5,019 ✭✭✭ Dalton Raspy Snorkel


    Yip, more info here. :cool:
    killbillvol2 wrote: »
    ....I read something about a problem with the blue but don't remember where I read it.


  • #1069
    Oafley Jones
    Registered Users Posts: 6,459 ✭✭✭Oafley Jones


    Feels pretty damn solid in reality, much better than the SGS2. Looks far better in person as well.


  • #1070
    Toasterspark
    Closed Accounts Posts: 273 ✭✭Toasterspark


    Saw the display model in store and I was very impressed with the plastic backing - nowhere near as crappy as I'd heard.

    The design of the phone irks me though, would've preferred something square-ish like the S2.


  • #1071
    andrewg82
    Registered Users Posts: 51 ✭✭andrewg82


    i just ordered the new sg3 today it is super!


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  • #1072
    coldfire1x
    Registered Users Posts: 3,353 ✭✭✭coldfire1x


    Played with a working display model in Carphone warehouse today. Have to day, I am well impressed with that. A lil bigger that s2 but looks really nice. The screen is very nice. Looks well built and snappy enough.

    The only thing I didnt like is the back cover. Would prefer a cover like S2 than this.

    Having said that I want a S3 now :(


  • #1073
    blacknight83
    Registered Users Posts: 211 ✭✭blacknight83


    Hey guys , anyone know how I can connect this via USB on my mac? It won't show up as a external drive in finder. Have tried USB debugging still no joy ..


  • #1074
    Zagato
    Registered Users Posts: 1,775 ✭✭✭Zagato


    blacknight83 wrote: »
    Hey guys , anyone know how I can connect this via USB on my mac? It won't show up as a external drive in finder. Have tried USB debugging still no joy ..

    There's an app called Android file transfer for your Mac, think you need this with stock ICS firmwares


  • #1075
    Four of a kind
    Registered Users Posts: 3,055 ✭✭✭Four of a kind


    Anyone know if the s3 will come with a uk plug from amazon.de? Just thought about that when I heard about the charger for the s2 isn't strong enough to charge the s3.


  • #1076
    god's toy
    Registered Users Posts: 4,241 ✭✭✭god's toy


    Four of a kind wrote: »
    I heard about the charger for the s2 isn't strong enough to charge the s3.

    My S2 charger works in the S3 just fine. Been using it the last few days (over night charging)


  • #1077
    Four of a kind
    Registered Users Posts: 3,055 ✭✭✭Four of a kind


    god's toy wrote: »
    My S2 charger works in the S3 just fine. Been using it the last few days (over night charging)

    oh ok. I read on xda(i think) that people are having trouble with the s3 battery not lasting long enough and iirc it was due to charging with the s2 charger. I may be wrong of course.


  • #1078
    god's toy
    Registered Users Posts: 4,241 ✭✭✭god's toy


    Four of a kind wrote: »
    oh ok. I read on xda(i think) that people are having trouble with the s3 battery not lasting long enough and iirc it was due to charging with the s2 charger. I may be wrong of course.

    Ah ok, well just for info sake it's been off charge 10H.11mins, has wifi turned on about 9h of that time and has just dropped to 69% left in the battery.
    Dont know if that's good or bad but its a hell of a lot better than the s2.


  • #1079
    Four of a kind
    Registered Users Posts: 3,055 ✭✭✭Four of a kind


    What's this "fast dormancy disabling" I've heard about? Seems to increase battery life or data speeds?


  • #1080
    god's toy
    Registered Users Posts: 4,241 ✭✭✭god's toy


    Some info here: http://www.beinggadget.com/16/galaxy-s-ii-disable-fast-dormancy-to-improve-battery-life/


    Wonder if any of our networks use it?

    Three, I'm looking at you!


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  • #1081
    Four of a kind
    Registered Users Posts: 3,055 ✭✭✭Four of a kind


    god's toy wrote: »
    Some info here: http://www.beinggadget.com/16/galaxy-s-ii-disable-fast-dormancy-to-improve-battery-life/


    Wonder if any of our networks use it?

    Three, I'm looking at you!

    I'm with 3 as well and when I typed in *#9900# I saw that fast dormancy was enabled by default. So I've just disabled it now and I'll see if there's any difference over the next day.


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