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post Jul 31 2012, 06:36 PM

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QUOTE(Zhao @ Jul 31 2012, 06:23 PM)
@moogle get the fact right, triangle away is free in xda. Paid apps in Google play if you wanna support the developer.
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The Google Play download is not free - it costs about a beer (thanks!). The download listed below is 100% the exact same program, but free. I provide it for free because I believe this app should be available even to people who cannot pay on Google Play. If you are able to purchase on Play, please consider that I have spent a great many hours on this, and the latest version also uses server resources I have to pay for.


apparently you are right
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1494114


how i suppose to know he offered it free on xda laugh.gif googleplay said paid. not everyone visits xda or has read all the threads there. anyway nice find and good to know nod.gif


anyway here is the guide how to use it


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QUOTE(RedDevils88 @ Jul 31 2012, 06:49 PM)
developers from XDA will normally give free versions for us to download.
like the triangle away and CPU set.
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ah i c. i didn't know cauz i newbie mah smile.gif just arrived to android scene just recently.



Anyway.....

HERE IS MY GUIDE TO WATCH THE OLYMPICS LIVE ON BBC IPLAYER !!! flex.gif



Step1:
Download Orbot (this is the tor app for android)
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?...e=search_result


Step2:
Download market unlocker (i used the pro version ....)
http://support.evanhe.com/2012/04/30/marke...paypal-payment/

You need this otherwise when you go to step4, it will nag that your not in a valid region to download their app rolleyes.gif alternatively there are other methods to bypass region restriction to download the bbc iplayer, which you can google how. it's to do with a modified version of the googleplayer apk i believe sweat.gif

Step3:
in market unlocker, set your market to united kingdom. then enable unlocker.

step4:
now go to googleplay store and download bbc iplayer
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?...r.android&hl=en


step5:
credits to hamed Ahmad for figuring this out.
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proxy of the APN to127.0.0.1 port:8118
Just go to:
Settings -> wireless & networks -> Mobile networks -> Access Point Names ->
click the selected name -> Proxy ->127.0.0.1
port -> 8118

source:
https://blog.torproject.org/blog/tor-android


step6:
start up the bbc iplayer and enjoy watching the olympics live cool.gif



alternatively you could do the same trick but using the NBC Olympics Live Extra. however there is some big barriers which probably are not practical getting around.

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I’ll start this review by detracting some points. A number of users have complained about the fact that to access the videos in the app, you must subscribe to a pay-TV package with CNBC and MSNBC. This also requires you to have a user name and password from your pay-TV provider, which you must then enter to gain full, ongoing video access in the app.

Admittedly, NBC paid big bucks for the exclusive rights to broadcast the Olympics and can’t afford to give away this content for free. On the other hand, you’re exposed to plenty of ads in this app—at the beginning of each clip, during live broadcasts and full replays, and at the top and bottom of the screen at all times. Also, and maybe this is just me, the app actually makes me want to watch more Olympic events on my TV. So why not make the app’s videos accessible to everyone?

Source:
http://blogs.cio.com/iphone/17270/nbc-olym...wnload-no-medal

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QUOTE(FallenOut @ Jul 31 2012, 07:12 PM)
at first page got wrote lolz
i nvr remember the codes

btw
to those who wanna know
rrp for s3 32gb is rm2499
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too pricey (for me anyway). the last i checked, lowyat forum had the s3 16g for rm18xx. probably a nicer option for those on a tight budget.

although maybe the 32gb model will drop in price after 1-3 months if you can wait that long sweat.gif


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QUOTE(tidus_6oy @ Jul 31 2012, 07:22 PM)
wonder where can i use this? mcd? or it is still not available in m'sia?

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they give you free 10 usd for setting up your google wallet.

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Will Google Wallet work with any credit card?
Not exactly. At launch, Google Wallet will integrate only with Citi MasterCards. The service will also have a built-in “Google Prepaid Card” that can store money added from any other credit card. (Google even gives you a free $10 credit on the prepaid card when you first sign up.)
Google says it’s “working quickly” to add more credit card options into the service and plans to eventually support “all the cards you keep in your wallet today.”


laugh.gif free mc'd ! in the youtube


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Google Wallet launch partners include Citi as the issuing bank, MasterCard as the initial payment network, and Sprint as the first mobile carrier.[13] Merchants who accept Google Wallet include: American Eagle Outfitters, Bloomingdales, Foot Locker, Jamba Juice, Macy's, RadioShack, Subway, The Container Store, Toys "R" Us, and Walgreens.[14]
In addition, Google Wallet works at other participating MasterCard PayPass merchants including 7-Eleven, Best Buy, BP, CVS Pharmacy, Dairy Queen, McDonald's, Office Max, Petco, Sports Authority, Sunoco, The Home Depot, Tim Hortons and other retailers.
NJ Transit also participates with Paypass and Google Wallet.

Source:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Google_Wallet


for more google wallet FAQS go here
http://www.malaysianwireless.com/2011/05/google-wallet-faq/

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QUOTE(sacremento @ Jul 31 2012, 08:06 PM)
hi guys, i'm actually in dilemma. I just bought my s3 few days ago and i'm already itching to do rooting and flashing. But part of me thinks that i'm too stupid that i might screw up the phone. In addition, i'm still an android virgin. This is actually my first smartphone. I've been using nokia 2xxx series(you know la, famously known as nokia torch  tongue.gif ) for 4 years.

My question is, how long did it take for you guys to do rooting and flashing for the first time? did you guys ever get scared?

P/S : need some morale boost here sweat.gif
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very easy ... i also newb but what i did was..... watch the youtubes to see how it was done .... very easy and know exactly what to do without scewing up.

if you go to my profile and search my previous posts, i posted a guide on how to do this, with many link sources provided which have youtube guides on how.

simply put flashing is ez nod.gif
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QUOTE(RedDevils88 @ Jul 31 2012, 08:08 PM)
i have installed triangle away. it doesnt read my device status. what should i do?
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worked for me hmm.gif my device was rooted though when i used it.
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QUOTE(ZeneticX @ Jul 31 2012, 08:11 PM)
anybody here is same boat as me? stock rom since day 1 tongue.gif
only changed custom kernel
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Top reasons to root Samsung Galaxy S3
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Backup & restore application, data and system settings
Titanium Backup is the must installed Android application for all rooted Android devices. It helps to backup your Android applications and data. Restore them when needed. You can even schedule the backup. You don’t want to lose any important data, right?

No more advertisements
There are lot of ad-supported free Android games like Angry Birds at Google Play Store. You can turn them into a full version game without advertisement with AdFree Android. AdFree removes almost all ads in the browser and other applications by nullifying requests to known host names in the system hosts file. Say no to advertisements.

Improve user experience with custom modification
Most of the custom modifications require root access. For example, a mod Samsung Galaxy S3 camera that enable feature like video quality up to 30 Mbit and 192 kbit @ 48khz audio on 1080p video recording. You need root access to replace the existing camera application.

Better and faster custom ROM
Well, you won’t get it by rooting with CF-Root. But CF-Root installs ClockworkMod recovery (CWM) for you. CWM allows you to install better and faster custom ROM as most of them are well tweaked. No need to wait for official firmware release and try out the latest and greatest custom ROM out there.

Speed up CPU and improve battery life
SetCPU for Root Users is a tool for changing the CPU settings. You can use it to improve performance and save battery life. Overclock Samsung Galaxy S3 from 1.4 GHz to 1.7 GHz to improve overall performance. And undervolt Samsung Galaxy S3 to save even more battery.

Faster GPS signal lock
FasterFix speed up GPS lock by using a more accurate time estimation from a NTP server near you. Personally, I select Malaysia NTP server as default because that where I live. Select your region to speed up GPS signal lock locally. And other region when you travel to other country.

Play Tegra, Snapdragon & PowerVR Games
Enjoy Tegra 2 (some Tegra 3), Snapdragon & PowerVR games with help from Chainfire3D plugins. A nice to have application for Samsung Galaxy S3 gamers.

Block Internet access with firewall
Want to restrict certain Android application from accessing Internet? Want to improve battery life too with lesser Android application accessing data connection? DroidWall is the Android firewall application that you need.

Unlock Samsung Galaxy S3
How to unlock Samsung Galaxy S3? Is that your question in mind? Don’t bond yourself with only 1 carrier SIM card. Use Voodoo Galaxy S III SIM Unlock application to unlock Samsung Galaxy S3 now.

Access to other region Google Play Store
Not all Android applications and games are available for all regions. Some are limited to certain country like United States only. So Market Enabler is here to help you by faking your current region as other region.

source:
http://www.jayceooi.com/2012/06/20/top-rea...sung-galaxy-s3/


stock s3 is pretty good, but i feel you can get a lot more from the custom roms. if you want to stick closests to stock, then i recommend wanamlite which is what i am using.

if you want to go further, you can change the kernel to a custom one such as siyah's (which i also recommend nod.gif )

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this seemed interesting ..... how the tweakers are achieving their low battery usage results.


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the best video player for the samsung galaxy s3 with exynos cortex-a9 quad core cpu is....

mx player pro!

rated on a score from 1 to 10, 1 being worse, and 10 being best.

performance: 8
gui: 9
features: 8
codecs: 9
subtitle support: 9


performance is good but there is a little sluggishness a bit, but not enough to make it a pain watching. this is better than all the other alternative android video players i've seen. By the way this result is when streaming from my QNAP TS-659 Pro using Plex Media Server QPKG, via my linksys e4200 wireless N router, to my Samsung Galaxy S3 smartphone, via bubble upnp .....

gui is excellent, i have little to no complaints. the interface is easy to use, aesthetically pleasing and practical. it has toggable audio and subtitles. you can also switch between H/W or S/W quite easy as well.

lots of configurations in settings. for codec support i've thrown my usual media such as 1080p mkv dts media at it, and it works. however keep in mind dts audio doesn't work for the newer versions of this app sweat.gif i watch a lot of japanese anime, so subtitle support especially for ssa is important. it has good subtitle support nod.gif




my mx player pro was crashing so i downgraded to "MX Player Pro v1.6f (NEON)" + "MX Player ARMv7+NEON Codec 1.6f". This particular version also has the dts audio codec before it got removed in the next version due to licensing issues

it's rock stable, and the most intentive 1080p bluray mkv video i got can play using the s/w fast mode in the player.

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MX Player Pro Changelog

1.6j

Fixed crash on tablet devices and settings screen.


1.6i

Added support for Android 4.1 Jelly Bean
Added support for MIPS CPU having MIPS32 rev.2 instruction set.
Fixed some network playback errors.


1.6h

Fixed audio playback error with some codecs.


1.6g

Added file deletion menu on playback screen.
Changed not to show UI while loading video.
Fixed .m3u8 playback error.
Removed DTS audio codec due to license issue.


1.6f

Added a reset menu to clear all user settings.
Added an option to resume only the first video.
Added an option to adjust interface auto hide delay ranging 1 to 10 sec.
Fixed video control panel interface disorder on some devices.
Fixed disabled volume key while input locked.


1.6e

(Pro) Fixed frequent license checking.
(Pro) Added license status display on the About screen.
Improved input lock and added the ** Lock.
Improved headset key input handling.
Added an option to disable http/https video URL association.
Added an option to apply selected aspect ratio to all videos.
Added 'Use system default' to screen orientations.
Added an option to display remaining time instead of elapsed time. This can be easily switched by touching elapsed time text on the right edge of video progress bar.
Added an option to add Quit button on the menu. Unlike back and home button, quit button completely terminates applciation.
Added an option not to interrupt current playback of other players.
Added an option to hide previous/next video button.
Fixed swiping to incorrect position on SAMI subtitles.
Fixed 10bits videos playback error with H/W decoder on some devices.
Fixed stopping playback when seeking video position on some devices.
Fixed not excluding videos having unsupported file extension.
Fixed incorrect CPU type recognition on some devices.
Fixed bitmap subtitle handling error on Kindle Fire.


1.6d rev.1

Fixed conflict with some security softwares.


1.6d

Added an option to select NEW tag display period of the folder/video list.
Fixed stopping playback when seeking video position in some devices.
Fixed video playback error in 1.6c for some videos.
Fixed battery/clock background color drawing error.
Fixed resuming to incorrect playback position.


1.6c

Increased maximum volume of S/W audio to 200%
Improved text subtitle drawing speed.
Improved integrity checking of internal modules.
Added options for on-screen elapsed time, battery/clock display; Background color and Bottom placement.
Added support for .mov text subtitle.
Added shuffle/loop option. (Long click the next video button)
Added border thickness option for text subtitles. (except SSA)
Added fade-out option for subtitle text; Turn on this option to see fade out effect for disappearing texts.
Changed drawing order for bitmap/ssa subtitles to be placed above subtitle background.
Changed SSA default font option to be a global option.
Changed playback screen menu.
Made slightly darker for 0 brightness level, but if your hardware supports it.
Made minimum seek speed lower.
Made the previous video button work smart; The previous video button either opens previous video or restarts current video from the beginning depending on playback position.
Made default H/W subtitle of some ROMs not to be displayed. This can be reverted by an option on settings screen.
Fixed file scanning bug.
Fixed playback stopping bug after completing video seeking on some devices.


1.6b

Fixed network play error.


1.6a

Added font folder selection menu on the settings window.
Added an option to ignore font specified on SSA script but use default font instead.
Added an option to disable folder/video editing menu.
Added SSA subtitle display size scaling option.
Improved S/W audio processing.
Improved slowing down problem when internal subtitle is used.
Fixed subtitle HTML color tag handling problem.
Fixed subtitle loading error related to internal subtitle.
Fixed backlight handling error when lock button is used.
Fixed ANR error when playback screen is closed while connecting to remote host.
Changed playback screen menu.


1.6

Added support for DVD, DVB, SSA/** subtitle tracks. (But subtitle scrolling is fairly limited with embedded subtitles. Also Teletext subtitles are still not supported.)
Added support for full styling of SSA/** subtitles.
Added support for Ruby tag. (Only useful with East Asian texts)
Added option to select subtitle folder.
Added network subtitle file loading with http:// playback.
Added support for loading previous/next videos with http:// playback.
Added support for mms:// playback
Added support for playing Gmail attached video.
Added support for .m3u(8) playback.
Added option not to touch main button backlight to avoid Galaxy Ace/Geo's backlight error.
Added selection window between resume/start-over on playback startup.
Added option to keep screen on even after playback stopped.
Added option to change seeking speed by screen swiping.
Added keyboard shortcuts on options menu.
Added battery charging indicator.
Added battery/clock display option on tablet devices.
Added option to limit video zooming size on H/W decoded screen.
Added log sending function. (MX Log Collector is required.)
Added video zoom menu (Long click the video zoom button)
Added rotation lock menu (Lock click the lock button)
Added option to show current progress when locked screen is touched.
Improved network URL input window.
Changed video/audio synchronizing logic on S/W decoder.
Fixed incorrect aspect ratio of H/W decoded screen on Android 4.0 devices.
Fixed seldom losing internal states.
Fixed playback screen display error on some devices.
Fixed abnormal termination while loading video thumbnail.
Fixed .srt parsing error having display position.

Source:
https://sites.google.com/site/mxvpen/features/changelog


oddly enough this version is better than the most latest. it's not just due to lack of dts, but that in the newer version i am crashing for some reason .... whereas this older version doesn't o.O;




PS: as mentioned above, you won't be able to get the MX Player Pro neon + codec 1.6f because it got removed due to licensing. but if you bought the app legit, then there otherways to get it without feeling guilty about how you got it rolleyes.gif cough cough...

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QUOTE(Zhao @ Aug 1 2012, 02:41 AM)
been using mx player 1.6J , never force close or having problem before.  brows.gif
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my samsung galaxy s3 is heavily modded. using wanamlite rom and siyah kernel. if that isn't enough, i'm using stuff like easy battery saver pro, busy box pro .... so i am not sure whether one of those could be affecting it.

but i don't mind seeing as this older version is better anyway since it retains dts support, and it's working rock stable, so i can't complain much nod.gif
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QUOTE(Eiraku @ Aug 1 2012, 02:57 AM)
Personally I'm rocking BS player. Does well enough for the things I need it to play, supports everything sans DTS so that's fine for me. Tried MX before, but a bit laggy on the S2. Not sure about the S3.

Like, I web stream most of my media anyway lol.

Plus IMHO watching 1080 mkv blue ray rips on a phone that has a) a 720 screen and b) a screen with black crush issues anyway c) only 16GB + 32GB storage (my device lar), is overkill - but to each their own.

I still remember the days I struggled to play 480p avi on my Axim though lol. How things have changed.

@Zhao: Must be your hdd needs more power. Mine works ok so far.
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thats true but i don't like the idea of converting videos. instead i just stream directly to my android :} there is an option for transcoding which is preferable. bit if can stream the video without transcoding and there is no lag, then i leave as is sweat.gif

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QUOTE(Eiraku @ Aug 1 2012, 03:40 AM)
Allshare? One of these days I need to setup allshare play on my home lappy.

The best streaming app I have ever used is Air Video on the iOS. Truely zero config. Just point at folder you want streamed and wallah. Hope Allshare offers a similar zero fuss experience - after me experimenting so much on my S2 with Emit and Plex, both of which isn't as zero conf.
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well my media is stored on my QNAP which has a dual core Atom D525 1.8ghz cpu. so the media streamer in my case plex media server QPKG is running on the cpu and is using the Atom cpu on the NAS ..... not the beastly ivy bridge Intel i7-3770 3.4ghz quad core on my desktop sweat.gif

as such transcoding may be a bit too much if it's done on my NAS laugh.gif


So my Qnap TS-659 pro II with 12tb+ of storage space (Nas) + plex media server (qpkg) + Linksys E4200 loaded with tomato firmware using Wireless N (router) + bubble upnp (android app) + mx video player (android app) + samsung galaxy s3 with Wifi enabled (smartphone) works pretty darn well for watching my anime n stuff thumbup.gif

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not sure if you people done this yet, but the video recording of the Samsung galaxy s3 is mind blowinly GOOD !!

the video file is saved as mp4. also after video is saved, i can even do close zoom in. lots of detail biggrin.gif

a 1080p mp4 recording for 1.10 minutes, the file size is 139 mb only (and this is video with audio by the way). pretty small sized :}

tested using Camera Zoom Fx android app nod.gif

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QUOTE(thugs @ Aug 2 2012, 02:48 PM)
i just got my new S3 from Digi... first, when the battery was plugged in, the phone could not be turn on... is the battery totally drained out?

then i went home and charge the phone for 6 hours, but battery only shows 48%... is it normal? 6 hours and it's only 48%?

anyone facing similar issue?
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when i put in my s3 battery it worked. it wasn't 100% but it was half filled if i remembered correctly hmm.gif
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QUOTE(syllabear @ Aug 2 2012, 01:18 PM)
a noob question:
how come pebble blue is more expensive than white?
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i suspect it could be something to do with the production error which cause them to dump roughly a few dozen thousand covers into the bin. those covers were the pebble color i believe ....

as such ... maybe lesser supply of them = higher price ? that is just my guess hmm.gif

i got the white, but i'll admit the pebble does make the phone more interesting then a bland white color. it's a matter of preference which you like more nod.gif
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Deal of the Day: Incipio FAXION Protective Case for the Samsung Galaxy S3.

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The Incipio FAXION Case is available for just $21.95, 37% off today only. Backed by our 60-day return policy and fast shipping!



Review:

Source:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1783195


Features:
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-Custom fit for Samsung Galaxy S3
-Dual-injected material
-Shock absorbing TPU
-Impact resistant polycarbonate
-Slim design
-Cutouts for ports, camera, and headphone jack
Screen exposed for full functionality



Where to buy:
http://www.shopandroid.com/incipio-faxion-...ailydeal&loc=us

Has international economy shipping via usps to malaysia
http://www.shopandroid.com/content/custome...ge-shipping.htm



Hurry now before the discount expires nod.gif



PS: just in case your wondering what the competitors are offering, you can see this roundup linked below for soft and hard cases for the Samsung Galaxy S3.
http://www.androidauthority.com/samsung-ga...p-video-101860/



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QUOTE(Assclown @ Aug 3 2012, 12:01 PM)
IMO, the plastic back on the Incipio Faxion will be slippery, fingerprint-magnet and prone to scratches. The Spigen Neo Hybrid would be a better buy
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how much ? hmm.gif

the reason i shared was because this was a 37% off for today only. so need to consider the price factor as well smile.gif



Samsung Galaxy SIII Case Neo Hybrid Lumi Series Review by Spigen


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Samsung S3 scratch proof ?


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Gorilla Glass, manufactured by Corning, is an alkali-aluminosilicate sheet glass engineered for a combination of thinness, lightness and damage-resistance – and used primarily as the cover glass for portable electronic devices including mobile phones, portable media players, and laptop computer displays.[1]

The material's primary properties are its strength, allowing thin glass without fragility, its high scratch resistance and its hardness – with a Vickers hardness test rating of 622 to 701.[2] According to its manufacturer, the material can be recycled.[3]

Initially developed in the early 1960s and returned to production in 2006, Gorilla Glass by 2010 had been used in approximately 20 percent of mobile handsets worldwide, roughly 200 million units.[4] The material is now marketed in its second generation, Gorilla Glass 2.

Source:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gorilla_Glass


PS: i don't recommend delibarately scratching or breaking your phone. but still rest easy that the screen using gorilla glass 2 is sturdy for regular usage :}

also there are a few fake S3 tests being done on youtube using the chinese clones, however this video is legit if you know what to look for to know that it is indeed an authentic Samsung Galaxy S3. I couldn't believe it at first somebody would actually dare do this to one which made me skeptical at first sweat.gif

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QUOTE(Dark_Angel85 @ Aug 3 2012, 12:19 PM)
http://myfunnyworld.net/Funny_pictures/sto...cartoon-001.jpg

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from my own personal experience the S3 would benefit from a case cover. I would prefer having more gripping when holding the device. right now because the plastic is very smooth and glossy, it almost feels slippery. so i'm always careful when holding it sweat.gif

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do i smell a coup de'tat ? o.O;

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