Galaxy Nexus Watering Hole

[MSUgEEk]

"By the way, just got confirmation from Samsung that HSPA+ and LTE versions of the S3 will be available in North America this summer"

 

[Stigy]

I would disagree. I think the Nexus sensor is pretty good when it comes to cameras on phones. My Dad's S2 isn't much, if any better.

See I think the S2 blows the Nexus away. I love the camera on the Nexus, but there are tons of reviews and things I have seen that show other way around.

But I understand the more MP argument and the fact that most people think more MP on a small sensor is bad, but if you're sensor is good then its a moot point.

I hope they show some sample images though. I just don't want people to dismiss this camera because of the previous argument.

 

[MSUgEEk]

Can't wait to hear about this 'Intelligent Camera' feature they just showed. It says it captures the best moment for you.

Anything camera tech on a phone is great in my opinion.

Probably similar to what's coming out on some point and shoots. Automatically snaps a pic when all eyes are open after you press the shutter.

 

[Stigy]

Woah Touchwiz 4.0 - tons of great new features.

You can take a video, resize it and float the window over an email, web browsing, etc.

 

[jmar]

Is anyone considering this phone...after all we've been through?

 

[MSUgEEk]

See I think the S2 blows the Nexus away. I love the camera on the Nexus, but there are tons of reviews and things I have seen that show other way around.

But I understand the more MP argument and the fact that most people think more MP on a small sensor is bad, but if you're sensor is good then its a moot point.

I hope they show some sample images though. I just don't want people to dismiss this camera because of the previous argument.

Oh I wouldn't dismiss it. An incrimental upgrade from 5 to 8 with the same size sensor wouldn't be a bad thing, slightly worse is possible as is slightly better if the sensor is better.

 

[AntimonyER]

"By the way, just got confirmation from Samsung that HSPA+ and LTE versions of the S3 will be available in North America this summer"

Summer = September 19th.

 

[Stigy]

Probably similar to what's coming out on some point and shoots. Automatically snaps a pic when all eyes are open after you press the shutter.

Best Photo is it takes 8 pictures in burst mode and selects the "best" mode based on its criteria.

Also the sensor is back-lit illuminated for better low light performance.

 

[jmar]

Woah Touchwiz 4.0 - tons of great new features.

You can take a video, resize it and float the window over an email, web browsing, etc.

Now that is a great feature!

 

[BabyBlues]

Is anyone considering this phone...after all we've been through?

Not unless Verizon does something really freaking stupid (above and beyond their normal shenanigans).

 

[Stigy]

Full Engadget review: Samsung Galaxy S III preview: hands-on with the next Android superphone (video) -- Engadget

Bluetooth 4.0
Some double speed WiFi thing

I'm thinking about it if Verizon truly picks it up.

 

[Stigy]

Galaxy Nexus: 135.5 x 67.9 x 8.94mm
Galaxy S3: 136.6 x 70.6 x 8.6mm

2,100mAh batter - why can't people follow Motorola and use 3,000+ mAh batteries.

 

[MSUgEEk]

Best Photo is it takes 8 pictures in burst mode and selects the "best" mode based on its criteria.

Also the sensor is back-lit illuminated for better low light performance.

I see.

Isn't the Nexus back-lit?

 

[MSUgEEk]

Galaxy Nexus: 135.5 x 67.9 x 8.94mm
Galaxy S3: 136.6 x 70.6 x 8.6mm

2,100mAh batter - why can't people follow Motorola and use 3,000+ mAh batteries.

To get that size battery would most likely mean designing it into the phone as non-removable...lots of Android purist won't like that. I would love it. Give me a battery in the 3,000 mAh range and you won't hear a peep out of me complaining about it being built in and not removable.

 

[Stigy]

Release Date: May 29th in Europe

 

[Stigy]

I see.

Isn't the Nexus back-lit?

I don't believe so.

 

[BabyBlues]

To get that size battery would most likely mean designing it into the phone as non-removable...lots of Android purist won't like that. I would love it. Give me a battery in the 3,000 mAh range and you won't hear a peep out of me complaining about it being built in and not removable.

I'd be OK with it as long as I could do heavy usage and make it through the work day.

 

[CaptainRon]

Wow. Go away for a few days and I'm a thousand posts behind.

Congratulations on the green Dread!

 

[MSUgEEk]

I don't believe so.

Per chipworks.com
"Samsung shows off its vertical integration here by using one of its own sensors in the primary camera. In this case, the S5K4E5YA 5 Mp, 1.4

 

[Stigy]

Woah, they just pulled a one more thing...

Oh its Samsung pop-up stores - pretty neat way to introduce the S3 to people.

 

[BabyBlues]

Baby likes!!!!

 

[Unforgiven]

Wow. Go away for a few days and I'm a thousand posts behind.

Congratulations on the green Dread!

Welcome back Captain!!

 

[Stigy]

Per chipworks.com
"Samsung shows off its vertical integration here by using one of its own sensors in the primary camera. In this case, the S5K4E5YA 5 Mp, 1.4

 

[BabyBlues]

Wow. Go away for a few days and I'm a thousand posts behind.

Congratulations on the green Dread!

Welcome back! I was getting ready this morning (its when random tidbits process in my brain) and wondered if everything was ok.

 

[MSUgEEk]

Mostly likely what's in the GSIII

Samsung's latest 8MP cameraphone sensor has backside illumination, zero shutter lag (Update: specs) -- Engadget