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USA - So who has received theirs already? Initial thoughts?

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dmanindfw

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Subject is pretty self explanatory. Also post what provider you are on, what color you got, and memory size (16/32).
 
TMo, blue, 16gb. They were not sent any 32gb, so I was given a free future upgrade to 32gb. The store was very busy and I was told that they were almost sold out.

Edit: My first impression is that I am a little overwhelmed. I moved up from a TMo MyTouch 3g from almost three years ago, so I am trying to conquer this beast.
 
I got mine today, Tmo as well, blue 16 gig, obviously it's way better than my Fascinate.

First impressions are, I don't like the stock keyboard so I will be changing that, the display is very nice and bright, it's very snappy as far as transitioning through the home screens and app drawer.

So far the only problem I have is when I'm connected to Wifi it apparently shuts the cell radio off? I've tested this at work, while I'm on wifi, I can't text, can't receive texts and can't make or receive calls. I called my phone from my desk phone while on wifi and it went to voicemail.

EDIT: After a quick google search, apparently the culprit is wifi calling being enabled and they havent fixed that issue since the GS2. Disabling wifi calling restores connectivity.
 
Coming from a G2x with plain ol' Gingerbread this thing is a bit overwhelming. I've pretty much just been using it to talk on and the battery just died on my so I haven't had much play time on it.

The few things I can add of use are:

1) Call clarity is very good and so is volume.
2) Bluetooth was super easy to sync with my car and didn't give me the erratic won't connect problems my G2x had.
3) The headphones are white, fit well, and have both volume adjustments and end call button.
4) It's light and easy to hold and while you can see some fingerprints on the blue back, it's not nearly as bad as I expected it to be.
5) It's a little slippery so I'll definitely be getting a case that offers a bit more grip.
6) While at the Tmo store, a Samsung rep was there and he had a white S3 so I could do a side by side comparison to the blue. IMO, there's no comparison, the blue just looks so much better. Pics don't do it justice IMO.
 
The buttons are much more sensitive in my opinion, coming from a Fascinate and Galaxy Nexus, the home and power buttons require much less pressure.

I don't feel as if the home button would break any time soon but it doesn't feel "sturdy".
 
Hustletron said:
I got mine today, Tmo as well, blue 16 gig, obviously it's way better than my Fascinate.

First impressions are, I don't like the stock keyboard so I will be changing that, the display is very nice and bright, it's very snappy as far as transitioning through the home screens and app drawer.

So far the only problem I have is when I'm connected to Wifi it apparently shuts the cell radio off? I've tested this at work, while I'm on wifi, I can't text, can't receive texts and can't make or receive calls. I called my phone from my desk phone while on wifi and it went to voicemail.

EDIT: After a quick google search, apparently the culprit is wifi calling being enabled and they havent fixed that issue since the GS2. Disabling wifi calling restores connectivity.
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Congratulations!! If you post unboxing video, you will be so popular. :D:D I have been on forums and youtube to see some updated information aboug gs3 in US!! Mine is verizon, and the release dates keep getting pushed back. :/
 
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