SeXy SpRiNkLeZ!
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The thing is if the iP4 falls it will crack. If the GS falls it will not. The iP4 is a solid glass phone.
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Apple iPhone 4 (Retina Display) vs SAMSUNG Captivate (Super AMOLED)
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I had to root my Captivate to get it to do a lot of things it couldn't do before. So same as jailbreaking in my opinion.
Since it's not against the law to jailbreak, I highly doubt he will ever remote kill jailbroken iPhones. That would be a lawsuit waiting to happen - one which he would lose.
Since it's not against the law to jailbreak, I highly doubt he will ever remote kill jailbroken iPhones. That would be a lawsuit waiting to happen - one which he would lose.
CoCosPrinKleS
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Interestingly, a Pentile display should be called "retina" based more than simple high resolution screens should, since it actually takes into account how the retina sees color, with less resolution needed for red, and less green required. For the natural objects that our eyes evolved to look at, Pentile is perfect.
However, for unnatural things like text, Pentile is nowhere as sharp when held at the same distance on the same resolution screen.
It all depends on how much you read at the lowest zoom level, versus working with images.
For me, sunlight readabilty is more important in real usage. At work, we use transflective LCDs for our field apps, and those are perfect in sunlight. I look forward to trying a Super AMOLED.
However, for unnatural things like text, Pentile is nowhere as sharp when held at the same distance on the same resolution screen.
It all depends on how much you read at the lowest zoom level, versus working with images.
For me, sunlight readabilty is more important in real usage. At work, we use transflective LCDs for our field apps, and those are perfect in sunlight. I look forward to trying a Super AMOLED.
samsung display is just oversaturated... why the colours look so vivid, but it's not necessarily more true to form or realistic... iP4 retina display is THE BEST display out there right now... highest pixel density...
bring up nytimes.com on both (and no zooming) and see which is better...
bring up nytimes.com on both (and no zooming) and see which is better...
blazentree64
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I've been playing with both at home. iPhones screen is better, hands down. Watching YouTube videos that are in HD its like watching 720p vs. 480p with the iPhone as the successor. The only thing that's a plus with the captivate is the actual size. iPhone displays a more natural color while mantaining a VERY sharp display. It really is night and day, even my girlfriend noticed the difference right away and she couldn't care any less about cell phone screens.
And no, I'm far from an apple lover when it comes to cellphones.
I've been playing with both at home. iPhones screen is better, hands down. Watching YouTube videos that are in HD its like watching 720p vs. 480p with the iPhone as the successor. The only thing that's a plus with the captivate is the actual size. iPhone displays a more natural color while mantaining a VERY sharp display. It really is night and day, even my girlfriend noticed the difference right away and she couldn't care any less about cell phone screens.
And no, I'm far from an apple lover when it comes to cellphones.
yelobird96
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I prefer a clean layout. Widgets are clutter.
iPhone layout (2 screens):
The second screen is just folders for applications.
Captivate layout (2 screens):
The second screen is just folders for applications.
No widgets.... no clutter.
iPhone layout (2 screens):
The second screen is just folders for applications.
Captivate layout (2 screens):
The second screen is just folders for applications.
No widgets.... no clutter.
I've seen both displays. Definitely iPhone 4 sharper, but Galaxy S has the blackest blacks you will ever see.
In my experience, I will pick a bigger display anytime, no matter how good the smaller displays are. 4.3 > 4 > 3.7 > 3.5. Plain and simple. Even if the 4.3 is just a TFT display, I will still pick that. You simply cannot beat the usability of a bigger display and its long term ease to the eyes, its ability to display more information on screen, to the typing and its convenience to touch input.
Even back the time I had my HTC Magic, with its 3.2" 480x320 display, far beats my Diamond's 2.8" 640x480 display in usefulness, no matter how sharp the Diamond's display is.
In my experience, I will pick a bigger display anytime, no matter how good the smaller displays are. 4.3 > 4 > 3.7 > 3.5. Plain and simple. Even if the 4.3 is just a TFT display, I will still pick that. You simply cannot beat the usability of a bigger display and its long term ease to the eyes, its ability to display more information on screen, to the typing and its convenience to touch input.
Even back the time I had my HTC Magic, with its 3.2" 480x320 display, far beats my Diamond's 2.8" 640x480 display in usefulness, no matter how sharp the Diamond's display is.
The only reason why I rooted was so that I could take screenshots and run WiFi tether. You have to jailbreak an iPhone to get some essential apps up and running.
If you don't like the widgets you don't have to use them. I use and love each and every one of my widgets but I don't use all of them. It's pointless, they both have icons and folders and one gives you the option to have super convenient widgets.
If you don't like the widgets you don't have to use them. I use and love each and every one of my widgets but I don't use all of them. It's pointless, they both have icons and folders and one gives you the option to have super convenient widgets.
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The Evo was just too big. 4" is deffinately the size for me. Biggest isn't always best IMHO just look at the Dell streak.
The Evo was just too big. 4" is deffinately the size for me. Biggest isn't always best IMHO just look at the Dell streak.
iamshauna2000
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I got no problems using a Nokia E90 Communicator. The EVO is still smaller than that.
Reeses Pieces
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Define "best". It is very subjective. The iPhone 4 has undeniably the highest pixel density, which makes even tiny text look great. But as you can see in this thread, people (on average) like the size and colors of the Galaxy more. Look at both in person and decide what you like.
chris n pat
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as for build....on the 2nd day that i had the ip4 i dropped it on a sidewalk- my wife was with me and i didnt have any protection whatsoever on it....-nary a scratch. ymmv(my wife was more relieved than me)
as for the display...i think that may be its best feature- i like the ip4 retinal display way better than my ipad (i keep both on max brightness)
as for the display...i think that may be its best feature- i like the ip4 retinal display way better than my ipad (i keep both on max brightness)
that galaxy looks slightly over saturated. (reminds me of the usual tv displays in stores that have the colors wayyy off).
You can see in the yellow feathers the iphone 4 shows it better with better detail. BUT they both look amazing and lets not forget, these are mobile phones!
I'm sure something will surpass or equal the iphone 4 display by christmas. Especially with the way HTC comes out with a new phone every month. Just not this one yet.
You can see in the yellow feathers the iphone 4 shows it better with better detail. BUT they both look amazing and lets not forget, these are mobile phones!
I'm sure something will surpass or equal the iphone 4 display by christmas. Especially with the way HTC comes out with a new phone every month. Just not this one yet.