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LG G3 Pre-release/Rumor/Speculation Thread

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The G3 isn't the first phone to feature a Quad HD display, but it's the first from a major manufacturer. Some argue that such high resolution on a small screen doesn't make enough of a difference; naturally, LG believes it does. The company touted blind tests that show people prefer screens with 500 pixels per inch (ppi) over 400 (the G3 sits at 538 ppi), and they found that small text and nighttime scenes were definitely clearer on the higher-res display.
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Inside LG's G3: How vacuums, focus groups and competitive pressure shaped a smartphone
 
Well, this thing is back on the radar for me. The lack of SD805 is more than made up for by a device that is clearly a great flagship contender and a huge improvement over the G2 in every other category. And I can get 3/32GB. :) I'm very attracted to the screen, camera, size (tiny bezels), design, and implementation of metallic plastic on the back cover.

My only remaining hesitation is whether they can get CM11 working well on it (the G2 is still glitchy), especially the camera and laser focus doohicky. I strongly prefer AOSP and like CM's interpretation of it best.
 
AntimonyER said:
rush, you sound downright excited! ;)

FM radio would be nice, I did use it on my Omnia and incredible, but I switched to streaming with the intro of LTE on Verizon.

My biggest concern is the signal strength. Unlike most, I was actually cheering for plastic, as it usually means better signal strength. THe HTC One M8 is an awesome phone, and would have been an automatic for an HTC lover such as myself, but its signal is absolutely abysmal. The G2 can hold a 4G signal at my desk, so I am somewhat hopeful I will be good. But if not, at least I can use the FM radio to get some tunes when I want them.
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Agreed on the metal not being a good choice. Also the design is very unforgiving with drops and the energy displaces to the weakest point (the glass). Need wide plastic windows for the antenna if metal. I prefer plastic too.

As far as Verizon, their own corporate folks told me their strategy. They offer the lower specs at a higher price due to their coverage map. Until their customer base were to slow or decline, they will low ball on devices when given the opportunity. A 2/16 from Verizon is fully expected and would be a surprise if they offered the 32GB even as an option. Verizon are true weasels.

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Was the G2 even offered as a 16GB? If not, more to the point that Verizon will likely low ball the specs with a high ball price. It is in their DNA: Dumb Narcissistic Attitude ;) I would not be surprise if Verizon buyers asked for a 2/16 model to be an option. Really.
 
drexappeal said:
I thought it would dwarf the G2, but it actually doesn't look that much bigger. And the Note 3 (which I own and still love), looks like it dwarfs the G3!
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Yes, it looks like LG delivered what the OnePlus One promised--a 5.5" screen in a 5"chassis, with the Xperia Z2 as a reference.
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AntimonyER said:
rush, you sound downright excited! ;)

FM radio would be nice, I did use it on my Omnia and incredible, but I switched to streaming with the intro of LTE on Verizon.

My biggest concern is the signal strength. Unlike most, I was actually cheering for plastic, as it usually means better signal strength. THe HTC One M8 is an awesome phone, and would have been an automatic for an HTC lover such as myself, but its signal is absolutely abysmal. The G2 can hold a 4G signal at my desk, so I am somewhat hopeful I will be good. But if not, at least I can use the FM radio to get some tunes when I want them.
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CafeKampuchia said:
Yes, it looks like LG delivered what the OnePlus One promised--a 5.5" screen in a 5"chassis, with the Xperia Z2 as a reference.
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Go on, rub it in while I wait for the inevitable Verizon announcement, "Verizon is proud to offer customers the LG G3 with 2GB of RAM and 16GB of internal storage that is expandable to 2.016 TB with micro sd!!". ;)

Verizon marketing has no shame.
 
CafeKampuchia said:
Yes, it looks like LG delivered what the OnePlus One promised--a 5.5" screen in a 5"chassis, with the Xperia Z2 as a reference.
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That's actually what I was thinking, when the G3 rumors started up of having a 5.5 built into a smaller form factor than any other on the market. When the One Plus One was released, it was actually greatly disappointing, considering the marketing moniker they chose, "Never settle."

One Plus One should've changed it to, "Never settle...unless, you want additional storage, or want less bezel and more screen, or a taller device than the Note 3 w/ a smaller screen, or..."...hahaha. Huge mistake, IMO, picking that marketing moniker.

One thing I saw mentioned in a comparison video with the Z2 is, I forgot that Sony integrated front facing speakers, but they're hidden under the bezels.

Here's the thing, does anybody remember this?
Consumers React to Emo Labs Invisible Speakers - YouTube

I wonder if any of the OEM's have contacted EMO labs to do this on a phone or tablet. I'm sure it could widen the possibility of phones and tablets without bezels.
 
Maine Coon said:
I thought you packed your things and left, no? :D
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I did.. I turned around in a huff and slammed the door in a hissy fit.

iowabowtech said:
So I see. :)

Are you bailing on this phone or still up in the air?
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Mostly bailing. I may deign to look at it at the store if it has 3 gb ram, otherwise, yeah, I'm dropping it and NEVER LETTING MYSELF GET EXCITED ABOUT A PHONE AGAINNNNNNN!!!!!!

Maine Coon said:
/whispering/ he does not like our phone:mad: :D
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Nothing personal. I don't really like my wife's phone, either. You're in good company. :p

iowabowtech said:
Yes but he changes his mind hourly every once in awhile. :D
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Quoted for truth. This time around, considering I'm going to pay it all to keep my unlimited, it better be top of the line and game changing.

NOT. GONNA. BUDGE.
 
Steven58 said:
NEVER LETTING MYSELF GET EXCITED ABOUT A PHONE AGAINNNNNNN!!!!!!
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Says the man who upon hearing about the 801, promptly created the HTC One M8 Prime speculation thread. ;)

I guess the bright side about the return to longish waits from announcement to release, when it does actually release, we will have a better picture of what the next green phones will be like.
 
AntimonyER said:
Says the man who upon hearing about the 801, promptly created the HTC One M8 Prime speculation thread. ;)

I guess the bright side about the return to longish waits from announcement to release, when it does actually release, we will have a better picture of what the next green phones will be like.
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Hush, you! :p But yeah, you're right. It does keep us on the cutting edge of what's coming. I could remain on the cutting edge for a number of years. :p
 
drexappeal said:
One thing I saw mentioned in a comparison video with the Z2 is, I forgot that Sony integrated front facing speakers, but they're hidden under the bezels.

Here's the thing, does anybody remember this?
Consumers React to Emo Labs Invisible Speakers - YouTube

I wonder if any of the OEM's have contacted EMO labs to do this on a phone or tablet. I'm sure it could widen the possibility of phones and tablets without bezels.
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Lmao!

The speaker is unique (here) because it uses molecular displacement rather than amplitude displacement to create sound waves.

Take a sink, water, with a floating cork.

Push (without miniature tsunamis) to make waves.

That's how speakers work. Want it louder? Push the waves harder with your hand. Common sense.

Most all speakers work that way.

But watch the cork. It doesn't move with the waves, it bobs up and down.

Now same experiment - except this time, push the cork up and down.

Big waves faster without the work.

At the micro scale, amplitude displacement vs molecular displacement.

When the Rolling Stones made the Guinness Book for the loudest concert in the late 70s, their woofers were traveling over a half foot. The air molecules? A half a millimeter.

Diaphragm speakers work on this principle and were developed by Bell Labs in the 30s. The ones in my den are 5 feet tall, puny to what you've heard at a Bob Dylan concert or an IMAX theater where they're really popular.

Could the idea work on a phone?

Kyocera brought it to market last year.

Phandroid didn't want to hear it from me because I'm not a writer. The competitors didn't want to hear it if my own team didn't.

This technology exists. You've probably heard it and have been blown away.

And it's so cheap that Kyocera could do it on a crappy phone.

And it freaking rocked.

Lmao. I'd love nothing better than this new invention to be discovered and pioneered. :D

Because it's just so new. :rofl:

I apologize. But they do it to us right and left to the point that I could write a book - a worstseller.

I have to laugh to drive away the pain. :rofl:
 
Well if Verizon offers the 3/32 I am jumping from the G2. The G3 has enough features to make it worthwhile. The speaker being bigger and louder, the removable battery and micro sd and of course the screen. I also like wireless charging and the stand that LG will offer for wireless charging is nice. I'm committed. Maybe I'll order a micro sd.
 
EarlyMon said:
Lmao!

The speaker is unique (here) because it uses molecular displacement rather than amplitude displacement to create sound waves.

Take a sink, water, with a floating cork.

Push (without miniature tsunamis) to make waves.

That's how speakers work. Want it louder? Push the waves harder with your hand. Common sense.

Most all speakers work that way.

But watch the cork. It doesn't move with the waves, it bobs up and down.

Now same experiment - except this time, push the cork up and down.

Big waves faster without the work.

At the micro scale, amplitude displacement vs molecular displacement.

When the Rolling Stones made the Guinness Book for the loudest concert in the late 70s, their woofers were traveling over a half foot. The air molecules? A half a millimeter.

Diaphragm speakers work on this principle and were developed by Bell Labs in the 30s. The ones in my den are 5 feet tall, puny to what you've heard at a Bob Dylan concert or an IMAX theater where they're really popular.

Could the idea work on a phone?

Kyocera brought it to market last year.

Phandroid didn't want to hear it from me because I'm not a writer. The competitors didn't want to hear it if my own team didn't.

This technology exists. You've probably heard it and have been blown away.

And it's so cheap that Kyocera could do it on a crappy phone.

And it freaking rocked.

Lmao. I'd love nothing better than this new invention to be discovered and pioneered. :D

Because it's just so new. :rofl:

I apologize. But they do it to us right and left to the point that I could write a book - a worstseller.

I have to laugh to drive away the pain. :rofl:
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Damn, EM. Never seen you this worked up, but always love reading your knowledge. Although, I must admit, I feel a step dumber every time you drop some knowledge... LOL
 
Don't forget.. This phone does not have USB 3.0. My family has it on the S5 and it is frankly amazing. Just saying.
 
drexappeal said:
Damn, EM. Never seen you this worked up, but always love reading your knowledge. Although, I must admit, I feel a step dumber every time you drop some knowledge... LOL
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LOL very truly sorry. My first patent was in audio, I worked in audio for a long time. It's dear to my heart.

If you've heard electrostatics, Magnepans or Magneplanars, or piezoelectric tweeters, you've heard that technology.

For a phone - the whole face is the speaker.

Someday they'll finish with the video screen and turn back to audio. When that happens, look out.
 
EarlyMon said:
LOL very truly sorry. My first patent was in audio, I worked in audio for a long time. It's dear to my heart.

If you've heard electrostatics, Magnepans or Magneplanars, or piezoelectric tweeters, you've heard that technology.

For a phone - the whole face is the speaker.

Someday they'll finish with the video scree and turn back to audio. When that happens, look out.
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No need to apologize, my friend. I truly appreciate your dropping the truth. That's why I have trusted you with your technology knowledge since day 1 (and even when you drop your knowledge, I feel dumb for that second, but feel smarter learning from what you have shared).

But to be sure that I at least comprehended your main point (somewhat), would the analogy of short lasting lightbulbs initially being created to allow for porfitability (even though the technology existed for lightbulbs to last a lifetime), be similar to what you are saying about audio technology? So, in essence, more advanced audio technology exists, but corporate America is trying to turn as much profit as possible by releasing "new" audio tech as slowly as conceivable, while us gullable schmoes keep buying into hype (ala, the brilliantly marketed beats... errrr... iBeats tech) ?
 
Seriously, the "kid" is a college student (at an amazing engineering school nonetheless) but gets so many scoops it's awesome! Love his videos and frank opinions. Even big name sites didn't get an early inside look, eesh. :)
 
The battery in the G3 is apparently a little different in a couple of ways. They have replaced the metal in the cathode with graphite and there is software that adapts the situation for better power management.

Also, for those of us who run out and get extra batteries, it would pay to be a little careful. The OEM battery on the G3 apparently has a slight curve to accommodate the case, so be wary of aftermarket batteries that might not fit.

The bottom line is that this battery is supposed to give about the same power that a 1080 (G2) device would have. We'll see.
 
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