It goes without saying that we're going to be giving you ridiculously detailed "real-user reviews" here at AndroidNZ, something that's increasingly difficult to find out there as sites race to push out a review after only a day or two of use.
It doesn't end there though. Apart from offering reviews from folks who are actually using the handsets as their daily drivers for a couple of weeks, we can offer something else that is pretty unique - real 1:1 attention to the questions you want answered in the reviews.
That's what this post is all about: what you want to know.
If you've got burning questions that need answering let us know, it doesn't matter how idiosyncratic your needs, we'll strive to answer your query - because we understand that no matter how many bells and whistles a handset has, its how it relates to you that's important.
Balls in your court; join us after the break and drop a comment if there is something you've just gotta know.
Ooh, here's a thought - do they all support 64GB MicroSD cards?
ReplyDeleteNaturally that will covered, except for the Nexus, which obviously doesn't.
ReplyDeleteHow does the Galaxy Nexus screen compare to the Galaxy Note screen?
ReplyDeleteHow much faster is the Galaxy Note than the Galaxy Nexus?
What device seems more practical for every day use?
What device has a better signal/radio?
Does Gingerbread seem more fluid than ICS?
Thank you :)
Yeah, that's a real bummer on the Nexus front, I'd hoped the S wasn't setting a trend. Gotta have my SD card support, it's a point of differentiation for Android as a platform.
ReplyDeleteHow does the "Hyperskin" texture feel like?
ReplyDeleteHow does it perform in 3D games?
How good is the LED notification?
How does the hardware buttons (power & volume) feels like?
How does the curve screen affect usage (if any)?
when will you be getting the units to review?
ReplyDeleteon the galaxy nexus can the face unlock be tricked into unlocking with a picture?
ReplyDeletewill the device unlock if your eyes are closed?(as in could someone unlock the phone by holding it to your face as you slept)
Unclear at this stage, all shipping expedited from Clove once they actually release. Obviously as soon we know anything further you will too!
ReplyDeleteOoh, good questions on the face unlock stuff. We will definitely answer those!
ReplyDeleteQuestions for your review of the Samsung Galaxy Nexus and Note
ReplyDeleteDo they use both the American GPS and Russian Glonass system for Satnav. The Nexus spec does not mention Glonass whereas the Note spec does -however, it does not say if it also has the US GPS system as well. If so, are they used together to give one around 50 potential sats or do you have to select one or the other?
The "Note" specs state that NFC is optional - I have variously read that it is part of a hybrid battery and other says it is built in to the battery cover. Would it be possble to "upgrade" a standard UK model (that comes without the 'option') by changing the cover/battery? Any more info appreciated.
Does the Note have a visual indicator/alarm like the Galaxy Nexus?
Really look forward to having these questions answered!
Got questions for the Motorola Droid RAZR
ReplyDeleteHow is the audio quality? And is thee 720p front camera a huge improvement?
Is the screen PenTile Matrix? Is it noticable? Sensation's screen or Razr's?
Thanks!
Thanks for the questions guys, keep 'em coming :) All great questions so far, including quite a few I hadn't thought of.
ReplyDeleteSince the non-Verizon version of the RAZR is 3G, how's the battery life in real world, everyday use?
ReplyDeleteYour general impressions of which one would be the most practical to use on a day to day basis as a phone (rather than a mini tab) due to the size of the phones. How does it feel in trouser/jeans pockets or will they be a phone you have carry in your coat pockets?
ReplyDeleteAlthough most people wont use the majority of the functions of a smartphone, they still want to have "the best phone out there" because they can. So ultimately which would you decide is the best phone overall.
Could you please check is usb host mode works. That is to say can you plug in a usb drive, but since it is supposed to work with usb controllers.
ReplyDeleteHi
ReplyDeleteCan you examine teamviewer application performans on Galaxy note. since we have to support our customer all the time sometimes it is very important to conect customers while not in office.
Thanks.
A couple (actually more than a couple) of suggestions ;)
ReplyDelete1. FPS in GLBenchmark 2.1 - Egypt 720 offscreen
2. Qualcomm Vellamo Benchmark - Ocean Flinger test
3. Video playback battery drain test
4. Continuous videocam autofocus speed
5. Haptic feedback feel
6. Partition sizes (df -h)
7. Speaker loudness
8. Presence of noise cancellation mic?
9. Heavy multitasking scenarios (launch many apps, keeping old ones in the background; while downloading files in background, and installing some large apps off market)
When will the Note hit the US? Will it be on VZW or just AT&T?
ReplyDeletei need to know:
ReplyDeletewhen it comes to att
price point
what is necessary to activate mobile hotspot
how to root if necessary to gain mobile hotspot
For both Gnex & Razr:
ReplyDeleteWhat its the scoop on the processor beyond 4460 & 4430? Will the Razr be running at full bore, or is it a tweaked 4430?
Also, how hot do both units get when doing heavy load like video or gps?
Could you please check if the Galaxy Nexus (GN) can output digital audio to an external USB DAC (Digital to Analog Converter)?
ReplyDeleteTheoretically, the ICS’s USB Host feature allows that (i.e. USB DAC = USB audio device).
http://developer.android.com/guide/topics/usb/index.html
http://developer.android.com/reference/android/hardware/usb/UsbConstants.html
That allows bypassing the internal DAC & internal amp of the GN, in order to get a portable or home audiophile quality system with the GN as a source:
GN audio player > digital audio flow > internal DAC > internal amp >> headphone
=>
GN audio player > digital audio flow >> USB >> external DAC >> external amp >> headphone / speakers
A list of external DAC:
http://www.soundline.co.nz/store/index.php?cPath=60_69
Thanks
For the Galaxy Nexus (the only phone I care about of the three):
ReplyDelete1) battery life - please give lots of detail here. Both high and low usage scenarios would be nice.
2) compatibility with older Froyo/gingerbread style apps - for example how do you access the menu for an older app that doesn't have the new onscreen menu icon without a menu button???
3) also not necessary but would be nice. Please get some of your female friends to handle the phone and see if it is too big for a woman's hands. I am cursed to be a tech loving female and sadly phone manufacturers don't think we exist...
Do any android phones support HDMI output and usb host mode at the same time. Ie. Connect 3.5" external HDD or usb key to phone with 1080p movie then output to TV using the phone's HDMI out.
ReplyDeleteI would say Galaxy Note if it gets ICS, if not the galaxy nexus.
ReplyDeletehi there - can you please advice if Motorola Razr will work with Telecom XT as I can't see/understand the specs from the clove website.
ReplyDeleteOk , here you go:
ReplyDeleteCompare Galaxy Nexus display to Galaxy S II display to Galaxy Note display side by side in terms of text & image clarity , color accuracy , display artifacts, viewing angles ,brightness , Contrast , .. etc .. which one seems better .
For Galaxy Nexus:
1. Audio quality for both the 3.5mm analog output and built-in speakers
2. Check for the flowing support: Gyroscope sensor , DLNA, Wi-Fi Direct, MHL (Mobile High-definition Link), USB On-the-go
3. 1080p High Profle H.264 Video Playback
For Galaxy Note:
1. Audio quality for both the 3.5mm analog output and built-in speakers
2. 1080p High Profle H.264 Video Playback
Thanks.
Probably a no brainer, but can you put the Razr side by side with some others, like the SGS2, note etc?
ReplyDeleteI just want to know details about its battery life, particularly a comparison between the LTE and HSPA+ versions of the Galaxy Nexus. Thanks!
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