Soooo... It looks like the Evo was starting to pull ahead and all of the sudden engadget deletes the article, poll and comments. Sadly, it was a little more balanced than the previous article that was an Apple sausagefest.
Then again, it probably didn't help Steve Jobs any that the android engadget app has a widget.
Here is the now dead link. I actually do wonder why they would delete it.
http://www.engadget.com/2010/06/09/iphone-or-evo-which-one-should-you-get/
They are apple biased.
gqstatus0685 said:
They are apple biased.
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Oh, come on. Engadget has been talking about how great the Evo is forever, they gave it an awesome review, and they're pretty reasonable overall.
I bet it just became too much of a hate-fest between fanboys on both sides.
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Soooo... It looks like the Evo was starting to pull ahead and all of the sudden engadget deletes the article, poll and comments. Sadly, it was a little more balanced than the previous article that was an Apple sausagefest.
Then again, it probably didn't help Steve Jobs any that the android engadget app has a widget.
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Wow I'm surprised they actually did that. Surely they have some "reason" for it.
In the past they just disabled the comments, not delete the entire article. Anybody else remember when comments were disabled on engadget?
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Oh, come on. Engadget has been talking about how great the Evo is forever, they gave it an awesome review, and they're pretty reasonable overall.
I bet it just became too much of a hate-fest between fanboys on both sides.
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You are probably correct. The exchanges between fanboy camps can get pretty heated.
they are biased to whoever gives them more ad money. They pay the bills, guess who the boss is? Who spends more advertising revenue, apple or evo? Thats who gets more positive spin.
thats really nasty even to think about it haha cant they really deal with android?
I can't believe anyone still goes to that site.. it should be renamed to igadget.com
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I check it sometimes
http://www.engadget.com/2010/06/10/conspiracy-theory-what-happened-to-the-evo-4g-vs-iphone-4-post/
This is what I wrote in the comments and look at the response I get (Joshua T. actually responded, but I don't quite understand what he said and how it relates to my comment):
http://www.engadget.com/2010/06/10/...he-evo-4g-vs-iphone-4-post/comments/28543355/
Joshua is trying to say that they aren't worried which phone wins in the poll since that's our opinion not theirs. Basically I agree with them everyone is getting a bit paranoid. They gave the Evo a great review, and face it the iPhone is a good smartphone. Their reason for taking down the review was good of course if they had put up their explanation right away then people would had less conspiracies to make up.
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They were paid to take it down isnt it obvious. Why would they take our down? They've done numerous comparisons on products that have yet to be released how its this an exception?
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Joshua is trying to say that they aren't worried which phone wins in the poll since that's our opinion not theirs. Basically I agree with them everyone is getting a bit paranoid. They gave the Evo a great review, and face it the iPhone is a good smartphone. Their reason for taking down the review was good of course if they had put up their explanation right away then people would had less conspiracies to make up.
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To me it was a pretty silly reason... it was a poll not a comparison. People were free to makeup their own minds. I think once something is put in print it should stay that way.
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To me it was a pretty silly reason... it was a poll not a comparison. People were free to makeup their own minds. I think once something is put in print it should stay that way.
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Well like I said if they had put up their reason right away and just transferred the poll then it would have been fine, but the article itself was a comparison, which is silly to try to do an in depth comparison of a device you saw in a controlled environment for an hour to a device you were allowed to use for weeks.
You guys have got to be kidding me...a "cover up the EVO love" conspiracy? Come on! The EVO wasn't even winning the poll before they took it down. They even posted an awesome review of the EVO.
It's embarrassing reading some of the Android fan's comments about this around the internet.
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I can't believe anyone still goes to that site.. it should be renamed to igadget.com
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Seriously,it should be.A luck we don't do a Apple vs MS post count.
But I am seriously looking for other website to get my tech news.Any suggestion?I'm a taker as long as it's not biased.
Thanks.
Related
If you guys havent laughed hard in awhile, this should do it!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FL7yD-0pqZg&feature=player_embedded
That was ****ing hilarious!
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That was too awesome!
Yet strangely saddening because there really are idiots like that out there.
Haha! That was hilarious! There are so many Apple annoys just like this
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LOLOLOLOLOLOL...that was the funniest s**t I have seen in a long time.
~Jasecloud4
its 3g and got the wifis lol
This one too...
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http://vimeo.com/12858526
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djteotancolis posted it in the main off-topic section
*edit- I just noticed kykiskly posted it here too..
Hysterical...I just shared this on my facebook...and listed all the tools that raved about their iPhone 4s....
OMG I absolutely laughed my a$$ off, that was great!!!!!
That is great I love this sh*t. I know so many people just like that its so sad.
Sadly, this is probably the truth with a lot of people.
LOL Very funny. Great post!
i've watched it about 5 times, and cant stop laughing!
WTF, I got a defective EVO... Mine doesnt print money! Anyone else having this problem?
rhfoxdude24 said:
WTF, I got a defective EVO... Mine doesnt print money! Anyone else having this problem?
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Mine didn't build me an island and fly me to it! Class action suit anyone?! Damned HTC giving us different quality parts on different phones!
Haha just kidding. I must sound like a lot of those screen idiots.
freakin halarious......loved it
This is exactly what apple fanbois are like. Trying to convice me that my features that they don't have ate handicaps like video chat over cellular and removable battery. And the limitations of the iPhone 4 are features like the lack of customization and crippled multi tasking. Urgh you can't have a rationale discussion with those people.
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This was soooo funny I had to post it on my blog. My friend watched that n came up with the term iDrone (don't know if anyones said that before) "It has an App that will build you an island and then it ****ing transforms into a jet and flies you there."
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This is exactly what apple fanbois are like. Trying to convice me that my features that they don't have ate handicaps like video chat over cellular and removable battery. And the limitations of the iPhone 4 are features like the lack of customization and crippled multi tasking. Urgh you can't have a rationale discussion with those people.
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I know what you mean. I ended up returning up my Evo yesterday, after going back to ATT and iPhone 4. I really liked the hardware of the Evo, I really love android, but Sprint near me is just a joke. I was getting awful 3G speed, and when the phone would hold onto 4G, which was very rare, the speeds werent too great. I really miss the Evo, and if the phone had a good network to support it, and some of the bugs were cleaned up, I really believe it'd be a better phone than my iPhone4. That said, the iPhone just works, and I can see why a lot of people are attracted to that.
can't say it was very funny.
All I talk about is Android is better then ios, do I have a problem?
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No I'm the same way. Like the Facebook page in my sig
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I guess the new AA will be Android Anonymous haha
The first step is admitting to yourself, god, and another human being that you are powerless against android.
I'm addicted to android to the point of hating WP7 for taking nokia away from us
Yes, you do have a problem. In fact, many who post on xda do. Fortunately, there is hope. Well, actually there isn't but that's what my shrink tells me. Oh well, time to make another Nandroid
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I was pissed too. Lol.
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my wife says I would defend androids honor before her, I think she maybe right .
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chopper221 said:
All I talk about is Android is better then ios, do I have a problem?
Sent from my Evo that can't see the Apple orchard with its big wall.
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The next phase of your andriod addition is to completely omit any mention of Apple or iOS as if they didn't even exist.
Yes you have a problem. It does not matter what phone/OS you use. None of them are better then any other one. They all have good points and bad points. If you find yourself hating one, the problem is that you are inflexible and closed minded.
If that is ALL you talk about, then yes you've got a problem.
There are other things out there: beer, sports, the opposite sex, penguins, etc.
Hi,
My name is Justin and I am also addicted to android.
Well, my gf says I am....
my name is josh and I too have a problem...ive needed to admit this for a while now. Thanks guys
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nope, next question
Im a a a... adicted to android, please help! ;P
Na kidding but my evo always be in my mind
Send from my laaazer!
The Methadone clinic said they would start me out at 80mg of Methadone if my phone ever goes out and needs to wait a week for a refurb.. I was like .. YES
I'm also addicted, come on now, I have 3 batteries in rotation! I'm never gonna find another girlfriend now....damn
Swyped from my sexy EVO.
gedster314 said:
Yes you have a problem. It does not matter what phone/OS you use. None of them are better then any other one. They all have good points and bad points. If you find yourself hating one, the problem is that you are inflexible and closed minded.
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Oh goodness... I can only imagine the riot that statement's gonna cause.
I'm open minded to why simple, trendy, non-techie people like iOS. And I feel no hate towards them for it. But for me iOS can't hold a candle to Android. It's all about freedom. Freedom to customize and make the phone your own. Every iphone looks and functions the same, within the safe walls of that garden, unfortunately.
gedster314 said:
Yes you have a problem. It does not matter what phone/OS you use. None of them are better then any other one. They all have good points and bad points. If you find yourself hating one, the problem is that you are inflexible and closed minded.
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GTFO!!!!!!!!
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pulling your brand spanking new Xoom out in the wild. Such as on the bus or train or in the middle of the street. I dunno i always get that kind of apprehensive feeling using my new toys in public especially when they are brand new to everyone. People look at you like a pretentious pr!ck and engage in commentary amongst themselves. I know i shouldn't even be thinking otherwise. But im tired of feeling like i have to spare other people my toy joy simply because they cant afford some of the things i can. I work damn hard for my money and should be able to enjoy it without hearing curt comments from some jerk who's busy minding my business.
anyone else feel this way?
Of the things that would embarrass me to pull out in public, a tablet isn't one of them.
I hate the question "Is that an iPad?" or "Oh, it's just like an iPad."
No it's not it's better!
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Of the things that would embarrass me to pull out in public, a tablet isn't one of them.
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That was funny!
To the OP, don't feel embarrassed. Those people are probably just confused and talking amongst themselves as to why you have an ipad2
Lol i whip my Xoom out everywhere.i love it!
OP I was thinking about this today, and have thought about it before. I kinda feel like a **** when I pull out my brand new phone or laptop thats far more expensive than the people around me. I get the feeling people are just thinking I'm trying to show off lol.
I'm a college student and I'm pretty sure people would just think I'm trying to flaunt money if I pulled out a brand new Xoom and just started browsing between classes, while the people around me text on their feature phones lol. I'm not worried per se, just kinda been thinking about it.
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Of the things that would embarrass me to pull out in public, a tablet isn't one of them.
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And yes, thats a good one lol.
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I hate the question "Is that an iPad?" or "Oh, it's just like an iPad."
No it's not it's better!
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I've been hearing that at work atleast once a day since Thursday that's the only time I feel bothered
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I hate the question "Is that an iPad?" or "Oh, it's just like an iPad."
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I got this when I first bought my Evo 4G on launch day. "Oh, is that an iPhone?". I just wanna be like "If you're so retarded that you don't know the difference between this and the iPhone, you're not smart enough to use this device." I feel like I'd do something similar for the Xoom lol.
For some reason I'm more annoyed when people call my Nexus One a "Droid" then if they ask if its an iPhone.
I know what you're saying. I'm the same way, just aware of the ways people perceive things. Definitely doesn't stop me from whipping this bad boy out. And then taking out my Xoom.
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Lol i whip my Xoom out everywhere.i love it!
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I know what you're saying. I'm the same way, just aware of the ways people perceive things. Definitely doesn't stop me from whipping this bad boy out. And then taking out my Xoom.
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Cmon, no one has made a joke about how mine is 10.1" yet?
I understand what you mean.
However, the "Is that an iPad" comments get to me far more.
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I dunno i always get that kind of apprehensive feeling using my new toys in public especially when they are brand new to everyone. People look at you like a pretentious pr!ck and engage in commentary amongst themselves.
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I was in the airport earlier today and felt this to a T! I felt like such a douche... I know it's dumb to feel that way, but yeah, I definitely felt awkward like some kid pulling up in his Dad's new Porsche.
yeah, i had same exact feelings after purchasing iPad1 on launch day.
A LOT of looks, and chattering amongst themselves about it.
- some negative, some positive
I can't even count how many times I've been asked "is that an ipad"?" "What's a xoom?" "Is that like an ipad?" I've given up explaining it lol.
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Lol I'm just glad I'm not the only one. So far I'm running about a 50% douche ratio. Half the times I've had my Xoom with me on the train I chose to pull it out and play with it unabashedly. Don't ask me why but it just bothers me when people assume I'm being a **** and showing off when I'm not. I bought the damn thing specifically for this purpose. Mobile entertainment.
Buts its kinda diff in a NYC subway, kind of polarized. If you're not from or never been. A NYC subway car is a melting pot of technology and status. The poorest homeless man to the Mayor of NY(richest man in NY) take the train.
The only major variable is mobile tech because it sometimes surprising to see who owns what kind of gadget. Such as in my instance I'm self employed(no dress code) so while the business exec on one side of me has his iPhone 4 and the housewife on my other has a flipphone. Here comes little old me looking like some unshaved college student who's mom hasn't gotten around to doing his laundry pulls out the most advanced piece of tech to hit the market(this week lol) its a lot of pressure because its a literal "whose is bigger" contest where the only outcome is scepticism because there's no way this lowly member of the unwashed masses is packing like that. Lol
i feel a little akward. It is 10 inches! Seriously though my town is pretty behind the times so I have yet to see any tablets anywhere public outside of starbucks even ipads! . Getting a case helps makes it feel more like just a little notebook when I am carrying it.
It will pass and someday we will find it hard to imagine everyone didn't have one.
What's weird to me is the assumption that other people can't afford it...lol. However, I do know what you mean about taking out expensive gadgets. I was flying to Vegas the day after the ipad launched and had to answer a million and one questions on the flight there and back. I like to be left alone while I play.
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Like the I pad people are more amused than not in my case.
I love my Xoom. If a software fix can bring Video Encoding to par I'm a happy camper.
"Is that an iPad?" No, an iPad is a giant iphone, this is what an iPad should have been if Jobs didn't have his arrogant head up his own ass.
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Surprised nobody has commented on this -
Samsung is going to have a NINETY second spot during the superbowl!
A normal 30 second spot costs around 2-3 million bucks, and samsung is buying three of them! Whoa
The commercial is being directed by the Farrely brothers (There's something about mary, etc)
www.bgr.com/2012/01/31/galaxy-note-to-star-in-samsungs-first-ever-super-bowl-commercial/
Neat stuff - Glad to see Samsung going full steam ahead with this fantastic device.
- Frank
90 secs!? :-o
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Wow I like to see this
not talking on it though
I LOVE my Note but sorry, it looks hilarious holding it to your ear, my wife refers to it as my 'pizza box' Fortunately I use a headset most of the time anyway...
Can't wait to see what Bobby Farrelly cooks up for a tv commercial!
Now that I think about it, considering Something About Mary, Irene, Dumb & Dumber, yeah, he probably *will* have someone holding it to their ear to talk...
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I LOVE my Note but sorry, it looks hilarious holding it to your ear, my wife refers to it as my 'pizza box' Fortunately I use a headset most of the time anyway...
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That's odd... people normally don't even notice how big the phone is when I'm talking on it... (possibly cos it's mostly hidden by my hands ).
People do, however, notice its size if I'm using it for other stuff like messaging or browsing...
OT: I'm really happy Samsung has been pushing this phone into the mainstream so much. It's an awesome device. And it'll be even greater with all the development support that comes from being a mainstream success.
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...my wife refers to it as my 'pizza box'
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Chuckle chuckle chuckle...
#Tapatalk #Galaxy Note
Not a big fan of the commercial to be honest.
They sure didn't say much for a 90 second spot.
But I guess the whole point is to get people talking about the note, and then the Note will take it from there.
Is it this one?
ChodTheWacko said:
Not a big fan of the commercial to be honest.
They sure didn't say much for a 90 second spot.
But I guess the whole point is to get people talking about the note, and then the Note will take it from there.
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Yah I was really looking forward to it too, but was a bit disappointed. Not even a mention of the 5.3in screen, just the stylus. The ad missed the mark IMO.
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Yah I was really looking forward to it too, but was a bit disappointed. Not even a mention of the 5.3in screen, just the stylus. The ad missed the mark IMO.
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Dont let a Samsung employee hear you calling it a stylus
I hope they do something outrageous about it like it having a dual personality, a phone and a tablet, and it falls in love with an iPhone and follow it across the country. Oh wait, they already did that.
EDIT: ARRGH, my post is too late.
GIANTS won! Yeaaaaaa
Thought it was great! Really makes people think about a bigger better option, the Note. No hard sell just fun and entertainment, better than the half time show. The next three ads will do the rest. Haven't met anyone yet that didn't want my Note.
I won't say the Giants won as much as they just got lucky.
Waste of 9 million bucks. Terrible Imo
From the giant: Galaxy Note
why what do employees refer to it as?
Wish the ad showed some of the features of note, rather than people screaming around
Was really hoping for a much better spot outta Samsung on this one. Thought their previous commercials were great. Although i will say, i had 3 friends text me saying they saw a commercial for my phone.
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Wish the ad showed some of the features of note, rather than people screaming around
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^^^ This. If I didn't know what the ad was for (and I hadn't been following the Note for months now) I would think it was just another Android handset with that pointy stylus thing that Steve Jobs said was bad. Not a single thing special about it. Didn't feel like 90 seconds; seemed like it was over and I was still waiting for some tangible "here's why this thing is awesome" moment(s). Oh well. As the Note has done elsewhere in the world, I'm sure it'll sell itself on the merits as people start using them.
The add was lame. I was sold on the specs alone before the thing was ever announced (just rumored) ... Of course we have to remember, most people aren't nerds like us...
The downside to it's success is that, unlike the Dell Streak I'm writing this on, I wont be the only person I know who has one! When I whip out the Streak I always realize that no one has ever seen a phone like this. That is about to end...
The upside is of course that the development from this community, and the updates from Samsung should be great.
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why what do employees refer to it as?
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Samsung are allll about it being the "s-pen", i was just being facetious
Good Review.
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Good Review.
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Lol i think he is right on most things XD He talks in an interesting way so i kept listening
lol at the notification ringtone, sounds like someone taking a wee!!!
bwaghahahahhh, that was funny. This guy is pretty good. I'd have to agree with the presentation being very bland and lacking passion. And please, no more JK Shin on the stage, at least to give a long talk like he did. Like the video said, im sure he did a lot of work but It totally takes away from the experience.
You just made me watch some other episodes. I found this one hilarious as well. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oPVBgrYCxyg
This one is even funnier! and it's from the same guy, http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=endscreen&NR=1&v=nriv8Kp6K1A
lol ****, I love that kid, that was funny as hell! Thanks for posting.
I totally agree, Samsung could have done a better job at introducing the phone. Nice and funny review!
I'll watch any video that dude makes now. He hilarious. "I'm going to use Google Chrome because people who use other browsers are stupid." LOL awesome.
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I have no problem with JK Shin. I had no problem understanding what he was saying (and english is not my first language). Actually, he was better than everyone else at that presentation, honestly. God, how can Loesje be the head of marketing at Samsung? ><
I love the device, but that presentation was 'bizarre'
some true words from this guy
Steve jobs could have taken that one feature(wireless charging) and sell millions of phones using it
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Such a poor presentation by samsung, clumsy and no enthu at all.
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This one is even funnier! and it's from the same guy, http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=endscreen&NR=1&v=nriv8Kp6K1A
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that was hilarious. i was already laughing at him blinking.. and then the pic showed up. needless to say i am still laughing.
Funny as....
Subcribed
It is kind of sad because for some it will probably take focus away from how awesome this phone actually is. And it's also kind of mind blowing that they don't spend the resources needed to make the presentation perfect. There must be some management issues.
Yes it could be better... a lot more.