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Samsung Galaxy S III to be released in April 2012

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  • #2312
    madmoe
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,407 ✭✭✭madmoe


    fionny wrote: »
    No your safe in that regard, it will be along longer then that! This is Ireland remember.

    LOLZ


  • #2313
    blee23
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 21 ✭blee23


    Yea I'm Definitely looking at the s3 - it's a fantastic phone....would love the lte version as I said before just to ensure future access but after doing some reading on the lte auctions and possible rollout dates over the last few days everbody seems to be pointing at end of 2013. Ireland's "Knowledge economy" at the forefront again......


  • #2314
    fionny
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,369 ✭✭✭fionny


    Seriously forget about LTE 2013 might see launch in selected area's etc... but realistically knowing this country we could be talking 2015 by which time Japan and all the proper countries will have moved on to a better standard... LTE is also a MASSIVE battery drain.


  • #2315
    evolutionqy7
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 6,277 ✭✭✭evolutionqy7


    fionny wrote: »
    Seriously forget about LTE 2013 might see launch in selected area's etc... but realistically knowing this country we could be talking 2015 by which time Japan and all the proper countries will have moved on to a better standard... LTE is also a MASSIVE battery drain.

    So is 3G, we just had to get used to it, even 2015 seems like an early estimate considering how long it took 3G to be rolled out to the country side. Even today 3G outside major cities and towns is a funny topic.


  • #2316
    kenyard
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 944 ✭✭✭kenyard


    fionny wrote: »
    Seriously forget about LTE 2013 might see launch in selected area's etc... but realistically knowing this country we could be talking 2015 by which time Japan and all the proper countries will have moved on to a better standard... LTE is also a MASSIVE battery drain.

    i was over in london there recently actually and was chatting to someone who is working for sony on the possible future 5g. (what he said is a few companies are doing stuff, and they propose stuff and have to hit download target speeds etc, then its accepted by the internet people who accept it as a standard)

    as for lte in ireland. there has been links posted to whats happening there. three and vodafone are gonna buy the rights to the spectrum, but its just being done all wrong or something in the country, low bandwidth, etc etc.. i dunno the technical stuff of it..
    apparently also its not much of a stepup on current 3g

    HSPA+ data rates are capable of delivering 84Mbps downlink maximum and LTE is capable of providing more than 100Mbps downlink.
    the main benefit of LTE is its more reliable when it has lots of people connected simultaneously afaik.
    either way as above, it wont be here for 1-2 years, by which point as i was saying above, 5g technologies are already being developed, and you will be waiting for a phone which is 5g capable :P


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  • #2317
    DaZuluforte
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5 ✭DaZuluforte


    kaimera wrote: »
    Can anyone recommend a decent waterproof case?

    I see a few on amazon but no ratings for them.

    You might want to check out this bunch at www.drygear.ie. They stock a waterproof phone case which fits my iphone5 perfectly. S3 should be no bother for it too. They have some waterproof headphones which you can stick into the case as well. Pretty savage for surfing :)


  • #2318
    Blazer
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 17,515 ✭✭✭✭Blazer


    kenyard wrote: »
    i was over in london there recently actually and was chatting to someone who is working for sony on the possible future 5g. (what he said is a few companies are doing stuff, and they propose stuff and have to hit download target speeds etc, then its accepted by the internet people who accept it as a standard)

    as for lte in ireland. there has been links posted to whats happening there. three and vodafone are gonna buy the rights to the spectrum, but its just being done all wrong or something in the country, low bandwidth, etc etc.. i dunno the technical stuff of it..
    apparently also its not much of a stepup on current 3g

    HSPA+ data rates are capable of delivering 84Mbps downlink maximum and LTE is capable of providing more than 100Mbps downlink.
    the main benefit of LTE is its more reliable when it has lots of people connected simultaneously afaik.
    either way as above, it wont be here for 1-2 years, by which point as i was saying above, 5g technologies are already being developed, and you will be waiting for a phone which is 5g capable :P

    This is one of the better posts explaining why Comreg is a joke and how 4G in Ireland will be even worse

    http://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/showpost.php?p=80517650&postcount=14


  • #2319
    Im_No_Superman
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,529 ✭✭✭Im_No_Superman


    Can anyone recommend a good (reasonably priced) 32GB microsd for the S3?


  • #2320
    Blazer
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 17,515 ✭✭✭✭Blazer


    Im_No_Superman wrote: »
    Can anyone recommend a good (reasonably priced) 32GB microsd for the S3?

    http://www.dabs.ie/products/sandisk-mobile-ultra-microsd
    sd-adapter-included
    32-gb---class-10---microsdhc-uhs-i-89F6.html?q=sandisk&src=16

    for that price €23 you can't beat it..Sandisk 32gb and a Class 10 rating so perfect for HD etc.


  • #2321
    Rabidlamb
    Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 2,202 ✭✭✭Rabidlamb


    Looking at the current offers I see Three are now charging €49 on top of the 24 month contract
    http://shop.three.ie/catalogue/pages/samsung-galaxy-SIII

    My wife is looking to change in Nov so when do we expect to see Christmas offers coming out ?.
    What sort of packages do we expect the big players to offer ?.


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  • #2322
    evolutionqy7
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 6,277 ✭✭✭evolutionqy7


    Rabidlamb wrote: »
    Looking at the current offers I see Three are now charging €49 on top of the 24 month contract
    http://shop.three.ie/catalogue/pages/samsung-galaxy-SIII

    My wife is looking to change in Nov so when do we expect to see Christmas offers coming out ?.
    What sort of packages do we expect the big players to offer ?.

    Prices towards Xmas usually go up because people need to buy stuff and just don't have a choice.

    You can wait. Might not see anything decent though.


  • #2323
    Irish Gunner
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,894 ✭✭✭Irish Gunner


    Have a back case but looking for a leather flip case. Saw This one on Amazon.

    Are there any brick and mortar shops in Dublin that sell something like this or any other places online to get something similar.

    Thanks

    https://www.dublinarsenal.com/



  • #2324
    Patsy fyre
    Closed Accounts Posts: 2,184 ✭✭✭Patsy fyre


    Rabidlamb wrote: »
    Looking at the current I see Three are now charging €49 on top of the 24 month contract
    http://shop.three.ie/catalogue/pages/samsung-galaxy-SIII

    My wife is looking to change in Nov so when do we expect to see Christmas offers coming out ?.
    What sort of packages do we expect the big players to offer ?.
    I got mine from meteor for 150 euro on 12 month contract, 35 euro per month, cheapest I found.


  • #2325
    Chibs
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 254 ✭✭Chibs


    Irish Gunner wrote: »
    Have a back case but looking for a leather flip case. Saw This one on Amazon.

    Are there any brick and mortar shops in Dublin that sell something like this or any other places online to get something similar.

    Thanks
    Be careful when buying the leather flip case that opens at the bottom i got one and found it kept pushing in the home button when closed.


  • #2326
    kenyard
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 944 ✭✭✭kenyard


    Patsy fyre wrote: »
    I got mine from meteor for 150 euro on 12 month contract, 35 euro per month, cheapest I found.

    sounds like avery good offer there tbh


  • #2327
    Irish Gunner
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,894 ✭✭✭Irish Gunner


    Chibs wrote: »
    Be careful when buying the leather flip case that opens at the bottom i got one and found it kept pushing in the home button when closed.

    Anyone else have same problem

    Other Cases I am looking at

    Samsung Flip Case

    Wallet Case

    Pouch

    Any Views?

    https://www.dublinarsenal.com/



  • #2328
    killbillvol2
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,182 ✭✭✭killbillvol2


    Irish Gunner wrote: »
    Anyone else have same problem

    Other Cases I am looking at

    Samsung Flip Case

    Wallet Case

    Pouch

    Any Views?

    I have this pouch. A bit pricey but very good quality and doesn't add to the bulk of the phone. The pouch you linked looks ok for the money.


  • #2329
    evolutionqy7
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 6,277 ✭✭✭evolutionqy7


    Any one bought an extended battery they could recommend?


  • #2330
    chrislad
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 8,324 ✭✭✭chrislad


    Irish Gunner wrote: »
    Anyone else have same problem

    Other Cases I am looking at

    Samsung Flip Case

    Wallet Case

    Pouch

    Any Views?

    Lovely case

    http://ie.mobilefun.com/35901-krusell-slim-cover-for-samsung-galaxy-s3---black.htm


  • #2331
    splashthecash
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,331 ✭✭✭splashthecash


    Hi all, i am looking for a car holder/charger for the Samsung S3 that is not window sucker based....is it possible to get a holder that stems from the charger. I dont want it up high, more down low where the charger is/gear stick is...any ideas??


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  • #2332
    MuppetCheck
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 11,830 ✭✭✭✭MuppetCheck


    Look at brodit holders. You can get a mount specific to your car and a holder specific to your phone. They usually have two locations per car, either near the air vent or down by the gearstick.


  • #2333
    MidlandsM
    Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 5,734 ✭✭✭MidlandsM


    I keep getting "samsung session ended" message on my SGS3 ....what do I need to do to get rid off......its annoying.


  • #2334
    cython
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,846 ✭✭✭cython


    MidlandsM wrote: »
    I keep getting "samsung session ended" message on my SGS3 ....what do I need to do to get rid off......its annoying.

    Settings -> Accounts & Sync -> [Samsung account] -> Remove Account

    If you want the account after, just re-add it, though unless you actually use Samsung online services you probably don't need it


  • #2335
    MidlandsM
    Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 5,734 ✭✭✭MidlandsM


    cython wrote: »
    Settings -> Accounts & Sync -> [Samsung account] -> Remove Account

    If you want the account after, just re-add it, though unless you actually use Samsung online services you probably don't need it

    thanks, it was annoying......:P


  • #2336
    Nephew
    Closed Accounts Posts: 1,340 ✭✭✭Nephew


    Does anyone know how much it roughly costs to get a screen replaced on the S3 in Dublin? I dropped mine earlier and the screen is completely smashed, the screen is on but the touch isn't responsive. I can retrieve files via my laptop so it appears to just be the screen.

    https://www.dropbox.com/s/ngst9m9ucfq40va/DSC00535.JPG


  • #2337
    leemaree
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,054 ✭✭✭leemaree


    Nephew wrote: »
    Does anyone know how much it roughly costs to get a screen replaced on the S3 in Dublin? I dropped mine earlier and the screen is completely smashed, the screen is on but the touch isn't responsive. I can retrieve files via my laptop so it appears to just be the screen.

    I think this crowd does them - star mobile blanchardstown. Ring to make sure on 01 8243773


  • #2338
    Nephew
    Closed Accounts Posts: 1,340 ✭✭✭Nephew


    Thanks, Lee.


  • #2339
    leemaree
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,054 ✭✭✭leemaree


    Nephew wrote: »
    Does anyone know how much it roughly costs to get a screen replaced on the S3 in Dublin? I dropped mine earlier and the screen is completely smashed, the screen is on but the touch isn't responsive. I can retrieve files via my laptop so it appears to just be the screen.

    Or u can try this croud as well

    http://www.a1computers.ie/index.php/tech-fix-computer-repair-it-tech-dublin-wicklow/fix-i-phone-iphone-fone-android-smartphone-ipad-cellphone-mobile


  • #2340
    Nephew
    Closed Accounts Posts: 1,340 ✭✭✭Nephew


    Thanks again, Lee.

    Can anyone comment on the quality of replacement S3 screens from donedeal like this guy http://www.donedeal.ie/for-sale/phones/3757813 and places like Fonemenders in Sandyford, are they the same quality and resolution as the official Samsung screen?


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  • #2341
    kenyard
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 944 ✭✭✭kenyard


    the screen id guess is gonna be the official one as its a specific build so it should be identical. also im guessing the phone would only work on a 720p screen or there would be issues.
    due to the way the phone screen is made is why it wont work after its cracked afaik. the gorilla glass is glued to the screen itself so if its cracked it usually messes it up.
    fonemenders have gotten a lot of good reviews and i think all the main providers even use them.
    costs will be circa 100 euro..possibly a bit more


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