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04/05/2012 03:21 | By Verity Burns, editor, MSN Tech & Gadgets
Samsung Galaxy S3 preview - hands on
Samsung Galaxy S3 - it's here!
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The wait is over - the Samsung Galaxy S3 is finally here. The successor to the popular Galaxy S2 was announced to an audience of more than 800 at a packed Earl's Court, and we were there to get hands on with it straight after the press conference. So does it live up to all the hype? Read on for our first impressions of Samsung's new flagship handset.
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04/05/2012 10:09
Can we remember that a phone is a comms tool thats been tech developed to include many other features we`re all familiar with. It`s NOT a replacement for a personality! It`s NOT what someone judges you on if they are to be worthy of friendship. IT`S ONLY A BLOODY PHONE!!
04/05/2012 10:06
Agreed, the main issue with smartphones that hasn't been addressed by ANY manufacturers to date is the battery life. I have always been a blackberry user but recently opted for an iphone 4 hoping the battery would be better, however it actually runs out faster than my blackberry storm. Gone are the days when Nokia batteries would last you 10 days, we are even seeing these problems in electric cars now. It clearly shows that manufacturers are more concerned with the gimmicky flashy apps and features that are essentially nothing more than another marketing tool to sell a device to you and a reason to keep releasing new versions of what is essentially the same device every 12 months.
04/05/2012 08:50
@someone
Why would you want 3d? Its a horrid fad. Majority of people would abhore a 3D screen because its unecessary, gives many, many users headaches, 3D is reccomended not to be used by under 5's, the cost of implementation would be astronomical and what would it actually achieve?
No smart phones are waterproof. I recalla purple Motorola which was waterproof back in 2003. Simple way around it; dont drop it in a sink. Thats just a daft point and shows how stupid your expectations are. You dont go purposely putting it in a sink, or using it next a full bowl of fairy liquid do you? Course not. Just ridiculous
Ofcourse, you can always buy a 3rd party waterproof case. So that solves another of your problems.
You get iPlayer and ITVplayer on the phone along with youtube. What more would you want? You can get skygo for a fee, so I just dont get your point on that neither.
Why would you want books installed like an encyclopedia on your phone? Regardless, Application market place cures that itch.
Quite frankly, all your points are moot and stupid.
Why would you want 3d? Its a horrid fad. Majority of people would abhore a 3D screen because its unecessary, gives many, many users headaches, 3D is reccomended not to be used by under 5's, the cost of implementation would be astronomical and what would it actually achieve?
No smart phones are waterproof. I recalla purple Motorola which was waterproof back in 2003. Simple way around it; dont drop it in a sink. Thats just a daft point and shows how stupid your expectations are. You dont go purposely putting it in a sink, or using it next a full bowl of fairy liquid do you? Course not. Just ridiculous
Ofcourse, you can always buy a 3rd party waterproof case. So that solves another of your problems.
You get iPlayer and ITVplayer on the phone along with youtube. What more would you want? You can get skygo for a fee, so I just dont get your point on that neither.
Why would you want books installed like an encyclopedia on your phone? Regardless, Application market place cures that itch.
Quite frankly, all your points are moot and stupid.
04/05/2012 10:37
typical i got the s2 couple months ago on 24 month contract
04/05/2012 10:43
It's just a phone...they just get fancier and have more gadgety things on to keep people continually 'upgrading' (if you're daft enough to fall for it, that is).
Victims of avertising!
All you need is to be able to ring someone if you are going to be late/car's broken down and soforth - you don'5t need to be attached to for phone 24 bloody hours a day!
Victims of avertising!
All you need is to be able to ring someone if you are going to be late/car's broken down and soforth - you don'5t need to be attached to for phone 24 bloody hours a day!
04/05/2012 10:28
I like to just be able to make a phone call and send a text..low maintenance lol
04/05/2012 11:03
Wonderful phone, amazing features, stunning design........ now if someone please make sure that we could make a phone call actually please.
Who care how good or new the phone is if you can't get a bloody reception in half of the country?
Who care how good or new the phone is if you can't get a bloody reception in half of the country?
04/05/2012 08:39
I am seriously considering hunting down and castrating anyone who utters the words 'it's only a bloody phone'.
04/05/2012 11:08
all the moaners saying it's just a phone ! Hello its more than a phone and if you don't know what it does well talk to someone who does. Come on life is for living,stop moaning and enjoy what technology is giving us,and lighten up
04/05/2012 07:15
I thought the Samsung Galaxy Note was the flagship? Brilliant phone the Note, and screen big enough that you can read it!
04/05/2012 08:41
I've just eaten a rather nice mango......
04/05/2012 09:00
@ Someone
3D is a gimmick, why would you want 3D on your phone?!
Waterproof? Really? Or you could just look after your phone.
TV? Ever heard of TV Catchup (free app!) and Sky Go? Live TV on the go.
And pre-installed books? There's a reason for the book store apps etc you know - They wantt to make money. And Encyclopedia Britannica, simply open up the web browser and head of to wiki using the 3G connection.
That aside the phone looks great with some great looking features, it shall be interesting to see what Apple come up with in response.
04/05/2012 07:18
The only thing i dont really like about this phone are the colours, i have the black s2 and it looks great. Im not a big fan of white phones because they look cheap, just my opinion though, i think they should have released it in black aswell.
04/05/2012 07:25
So you can choose the colour of your phone. What will they think of next?
04/05/2012 10:20
very nice , i like this, samsung improving day by day
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Arif khan
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04/05/2012 10:33
When a new version of technology comes out I am a bit sceptical with regards to mobiles having an additional I on the end signifying it’s a step up as on occasion I have seen in comparisons that you end up with an extra 2cm of screen size and a justification on the additional £100 or £200 you have to pay for the ‘New’ and latest gizmo, however here you have the Galaxy SII on one hand and the Galaxy SIII on the other, just a quick review the SII has an impressive Dual core processor and the SIII has a Quad Core, there are additional specs that the SIII has that the SII hasn’t and I would recommend that you compare the two side by side you will be pleasantly surprised and the difference in price is amazing too!!! 
04/05/2012 10:46
'it's only a bloody phone!
04/05/2012 08:53
Andrew Simms, I think I love you.
04/05/2012 08:48
what the **** is he doing in picture 10 looks like he is sniffing drugs
04/05/2012 10:38
Any one selling a stolen 1 get in touch.............
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