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  • Originally posted by Sarvajit View Post
    Ok guys, agreed that the SGS1/SGSL have front cams!

    Now will someone please tell me about the Nexus S? I will not mention the pros, everyone knows them anyway.
    As of now, the drawbacks I can find are:
    1. No dedicated video player (can be downloaded)
    2. No DivX/XVid support out of the box (can be downloaded)
    3. No dedicated camera button
    4. No 720p HD video recording (may be fixed with next update)

    Would appreciate if anyone using the phone can give me their review.

    Also, I have come across this website called Amzer offering accessories. I saw a mirror type screen protector. Shall I go for it? I heard someone saying that this reduces visibility in sunlight, but I have seen my iPhone friends using it happily.
    Please comment on this too.

    WO, WO, WO WO, WOOOO... Buddy, just hold back to your choice for buying Nexus...

    Read this link below and do a comparo one-more-time...
    Buy The LG Optimus Black For Rs 19,990


    Buy The LG Optimus Black For Rs 19,990
    You must be the change you wish to see in the world

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    • Originally posted by GP_freak View Post
      BADA Experts - Any good app for wave 525 for syncing out look mails? like Microsoft active sync ?
      The default email app has Push mail support for anything synced with 'Exchange ActiveSync' (On the Wave 1). I use it for Gmail Push.

      Very few usable 3rd Party apps on the App store. But.. Most things you need are pretty much already there... built in
      Last edited by antz.bin; 06-29-2011, 05:18 PM.
      Advice is a form of nostalgia.
      Dispensing it is a way of fishing the past from the disposal, wiping it off, painting over the ugly parts and recycling it for more than it's worth.

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      • Originally posted by GP_freak View Post
        But, SGS is a better bet with custom firmware/Rom. Hell with the flash. how many times are you going to use flash ? i hardly use it.

        Its been around an year since it was available, but hell, it does the job better than many other phones out here.Its faster than N1.
        Reg Mirror type screen protectors, its all bling which hampers the functionality of the phone. Like upgrading tyres in R15
        I agree with you fully. Initially I too hesitated buying the SGS thinking about the flash, but I knew I would not prefer taking pics at night (even with my camera). The 5-mp camera of SGS is very good in daytime and it serves the purpose.
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        • Originally posted by thunderbird_m6 View Post
          WO, WO, WO WO, WOOOO... Buddy, just hold back to your choice for buying Nexus...
          Read this link below and do a comparo one-more-time...
          Buy The LG Optimus Black For Rs 19,990

          Buy The LG Optimus Black For Rs 19,990


          Even the Nexus one is available for the same price now. But LG seemed to be plagued with lot of Issues/Lag

          Originally posted by antz.bin View Post
          The default email app has Push mail support for anything synced with 'Exchange ActiveSync' (On the Wave 1). I use it for Gmail Push.
          Originally posted by antz.bin View Post

          Very few usable 3rd Party apps on the App store. But.. Most things you need are pretty much already there... built in


          To be honest I have never used Bada OS, nor the BADA phones. Let me check for it and let you know. Actually one of the manager in my company is sold on the efficiency of emailing in my SGS2( better than blackberry visually) and want to enable it in his mobile. Hence the query.

          Originally posted by ravi@17bhp View Post
          I agree with you fully. Initially I too hesitated buying the SGS thinking about the flash, but I knew I would not prefer taking pics at night (even with my camera). The 5-mp camera of SGS is very good in daytime and it serves the purpose.


          How about GPS ? is it ok after rooting and installing custom firmware ?

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          • @gp freak
            got it for 21600.
            and can anyone tell me how to upgrade the software ie-from android 2.2 to 2.3...??
            I'd rather Be Rid!nG My BIKE anD THinK!NG oF GoD rAtHEr thaN Sitt!ng !n ChuRCh aNd THiNk!NG of MY B!ke

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            • Originally posted by gaurav_gaumzy View Post
              @gp freak
              got it for 21600.
              and can anyone tell me how to upgrade the software ie-from android 2.2 to 2.3...??
              Here's a nice tutorial on how to do it: Update Galaxy S i9000 to Gingerbread 2.3.4
              Here's a link to all firmware that's Samsung: Samfirmware - i9000

              And if you want to root it: Darky's Extreme Edition 10.1

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              • Can anybody tell me if we can install maps on my Samsung Wave 533(BADA software)????

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                • Originally posted by Blumarine005 View Post
                  Can anybody tell me if we can install maps on my Samsung Wave 533(BADA software)????
                  I have made a tutorial here

                  NDRIVE OUT for BADA - Bada Apps & Games - Page 2

                  Check it out and let me know.

                  Edit: Oops! I guess this will work only on Wave 1 and 2
                  Last edited by antz.bin; 06-29-2011, 09:50 PM.
                  Advice is a form of nostalgia.
                  Dispensing it is a way of fishing the past from the disposal, wiping it off, painting over the ugly parts and recycling it for more than it's worth.

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                  • Originally posted by GP_freak View Post
                    Buddy, got your PM, but unfortunately i was not able to reply. N1 is a good phone and all around phone. But i have never bother to look about it because it was overly priced and had a normal functionality. Let me put some time on it.
                    Sure, btw-the phone is Nexus S, not Nexus One. Also request you to look into LG Optimus Black, after seeing my comments below. I will be buying tomorrow or day after mostly.
                    Appreciate if you can do a comparo also between the 2. For a techie like you, I think the 1st thing you notice is Nexus runs on a 1 Ghz Hummingbird processor, whereas Optimus Black runs on OMAP360 chipset.

                    Originally posted by thunderbird_m6 View Post
                    WO, WO, WO WO, WOOOO... Buddy, just hold back to your choice for buying Nexus...
                    Read this link below and do a comparo one-more-time...
                    Buy The LG Optimus Black For Rs 19,990
                    Buy The LG Optimus Black For Rs 19,990
                    Thanks a lot buddy, my friend was also telling me the same thing yesterday.
                    The first thing I noticed about LG Optimus Black was the form factor-I was like wow! Anyway...
                    As of now, the drawbacks I can find with Nexus S are:
                    1. No dedicated video player (can be downloaded)
                    2. No DivX/XVid support out of the box (can be downloaded)
                    3. No dedicated camera button
                    4. No 720p HD video recording (may be fixed with next update)
                    5. No FM radio
                    6. No expandable memory (comes with 16GB on board)
                    7. No HSDPA support

                    The advantages with LG Optimus Black being:
                    1. WiFi direct (don't know how that works)
                    2. NOVA display with 700 nits of brightness, supposedly even brighter than iPhone which is 500 nits (cannot comment on that since I haven't experienced it)
                    3. Expandable memory upto 32GB (I will have to purchase a card separately since it is coming only with 2GB)
                    4. 2 mp front cam
                    5. DivX/XVid support out of the box
                    6. good video player
                    7. FM radio
                    8. HSDPA/HSUPA support

                    The main disadvantages being:
                    1. Comes with Android Froyo, instead of Gingerbread (LG says the update is coming in July)
                    2. It is an LG phone!

                    I would like to receive your comments about the above mentioned disadvantages&especially, it would be very helpful if some owner using this phone can comment on the durability etc. since I am very impressed by the specs, but it takes a really hard thought to put down 20K+ on an LG phone!

                    Originally posted by GP_freak View Post
                    Reg Mirror type screen protectors, its all bling which hampers the functionality of the phone. Like upgrading tyres in R15
                    Originally posted by sherry_unicornlover View Post
                    I too have the Mirror type screen protector on my iPhone. It sure looks wow but in broad daylight, the visibility takes a hit. And sometimes people watching a video with you might have issues as it reduces the viewing angle as well.
                    I love it...
                    So what am I supposed to infer from these 2 comments?
                    Quench my thirst with gasoline!

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                    • Originally posted by Sarvajit View Post
                      So what am I supposed to infer from these 2 comments?
                      Use screen protector from Gadgetshieldz; military grade, highly scratch resistant. Application is a painful process though.

                      I have got full-body screen protector from ZAGG InvisibleShield. After seeing the application process, i have been delaying the process for the last 15 days (I have to switch off the phone for 24 hours after the application).

                      I also got body case for my SGS from OTTERBOX; superb casing.
                      HH Karizma (Current) || CBF Stunner PGM-FI || Honda CB Unicorn Dazzler
                      Honda Aviator || Kinetic Flyte || Kinetic Blaze || HH Splendor

                      Two ZMAs, 9 Days in Western Ghats

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                      • +1 on usage of GadgetShieldz... serious high quality stuff, i got it on my SGS2 and can vouch for it.
                        Also, the application process is not as cumbersome as the manual says so, u needn't switch off the phone for 24hours, if u carefully apply it and make sure no soap water goes inside. I switched on my phone in a couple of hours after application and do not see any issues in anyone doing so, unless the soap solution enters inside, which is a different story altogether..

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                        • Originally posted by snapppy View Post
                          +1 on usage of GadgetShieldz... serious high quality stuff, i got it on my SGS2 and can vouch for it.
                          Also, the application process is not as cumbersome as the manual says so, u needn't switch off the phone for 24hours, if u carefully apply it and make sure no soap water goes inside. I switched on my phone in a couple of hours after application and do not see any issues in anyone doing so, unless the soap solution enters inside, which is a different story altogether..
                          Better be careful than sorry later. If you use the phone before 12-24 hours of application, the chances of improper application of screen is high.
                          HH Karizma (Current) || CBF Stunner PGM-FI || Honda CB Unicorn Dazzler
                          Honda Aviator || Kinetic Flyte || Kinetic Blaze || HH Splendor

                          Two ZMAs, 9 Days in Western Ghats

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                          • The 24 hour deadline, is only to make sure that if any soap solution has entered the body, to let it dry up... but if u r very careful and ensure nothing goes in, u can start using the phone in 1-2hours..

                            Also wat i meant was, dont start using the phone extensively immediately after applying, but u can switch it on so tat u dont miss any important calls..

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                            • Originally posted by snapppy View Post
                              The 24 hour deadline, is only to make sure that if any soap solution has entered the body, to let it dry up... but if u r very careful and ensure nothing goes in, u can start using the phone in 1-2hours..

                              Also wat i meant was, dont start using the phone extensively immediately after applying, but u can switch it on so tat u dont miss any important calls..
                              I am planning to apply this weekend. I got a spare mobile and use meanwhile. I have spent 1000 bucks for the ZAGG InvisibleShield, and I do not want to take any tiny chance.
                              HH Karizma (Current) || CBF Stunner PGM-FI || Honda CB Unicorn Dazzler
                              Honda Aviator || Kinetic Flyte || Kinetic Blaze || HH Splendor

                              Two ZMAs, 9 Days in Western Ghats

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                              • Just be extra careful while applying on the sides ,top where there are slots for sensor's, volume/power buttons. too much of soap solution and it may drip into the holes there and too little and it would stick too soon leaving very little time to place it perfectly.

                                Dip the shield in soap solution ever so lightly place it on the mobile and once u r satisfied with the alignment press it a couple of times and then wait for sometime before u apply the next piece..

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