Yeah, to each his own. Not a single doubt about that. So a small issue for you might not be a small issue for others.

But if given a choice, I believe (my two cents) most people would prefer an external card slot (not that everyone needs it. It would be good too to have the flexibility to expand your storage if needed Who would complain to a company for offering an extra slot?) and an easier option for battery replacement.

So this brings us back to the issue you raised regarding Samsung moving in the similar direction in the future (if it may), well, if Samsung doesn't give us a choice then we will decide by then whether or not we are willing to compromise.

But we are talking about making the best choice now given the availability of options (between HTC One and S4 that is).

Ya, I still agree having SDcard is better than don't, but for removable battery, I prefer it don't as once having removable battery, the back case will degrade on it build quality, you cannot give damn strong build even on polycarbonate as this will impact user on easier remove the back case.

I don't see any wrong build quality of front of S III, Note II or coming S 4 even it was polycarbonate, Nokia is using polycarbonate also and polycabonate is a solid plastic in world.

The fragile part is due to it back case only.

This post has been edited by Andrewtst: Apr 1 2013, 12:38 PM

Sorry to say, I never stayed loyal to a brand. I am still torn between HTC One and S4 so I am pretty much neutral. Even if the view is narrower, there is good quality panorama mode if needed. Just saying though.

Frankly speaking, I am only here to quell your never ending rant that is.

I believe you wouldn't mind to be given a card slot?

Haha! never ending rant? I already end long ago. Is someone bring it up, so I continue lo.

I also never stay loyal to any brand, loyal to any brand is the most stupid thing ever did in world. (One of my friend is, he only buy Sony phone nor-matter outside any phone is better than it because he was crazy loyal to Sony, not only phone, his house every electrical things was Sony only).

This post has been edited by Andrewtst: Apr 1 2013, 12:37 PM

I will appreciate it as I have few 32GB M.SD card sitting around my room corner

Yeah, I would too.

Your concern on aesthetic is well beyond what most forumer here is expecting. It just no pleasing you I guess except for that godly One eh? Yeah, yeah..

For my point of view, most of samsung user that I know and probably here as well especially from those galaxy series bought the phone because of its functionality. Any other aesthetic features such as slimness and super godly beautiful design is an added bonus and much much welcomed but most of them not really complaining if it otherwise.

This post has been edited by lord_aminkin: Apr 1 2013, 12:44 PM

You did not complain about the bezel but you said it could still fit in another 0.2". That is the bit that draws me to the bezel discussion and comparison. The bezel of S3 is already small enough and I'm AMAZED with your assertion saying that it could fit in extra screen real estate, but how do you know that it was feasible before the release of S4?

From your tone of saying "anything is possible" in regards to the slimmer body of S4, I infer that you are simply not impressed hence did not consider it an innovation. After all, you did complain heaven and hell about the whole build being similar to s3 (I am too lazy to read back all that you have posted here by the way).

Did I quote u for saying that S4 performs worse than S3 and HTC One? I was only talking about making compromises with the FOV of the lens since it performs better than S3 and HTC One in many cases. So Mr Andrew, please do read properly before you start lashing out at me.

I am not bashing you but you are the one bashing S4 like Samsung owes you big time.

This post has been edited by giovanni: Apr 1 2013, 01:03 PM

cool down, cheers

I am pretty chilled.

really sick of his ranting too... geez. give us a break

anyone got octa core benchmark yet?

What do you mean by a phone with a good build quality? IMO, S3 and Note 2 have pretty good build quality. Drop it or not anything damaged you can just change the back cover, etc. It's not so easy to get damaged compared if you drop an aluminium/metal phone.. and S4 is using Gorilla Glass 3 while others that you mentioned are using CGG2 only. So how much more build quality you want? They are already giving you the best in the market.

and speaking of good build quality = iPhone 5? lulz. I'm sorry but the iPhone 5 is the most fragile iPhone to date and in my opinion i think they used cheap aluminium but charged at a high price. Just go into the Apple thread and go read about all the complaints on the iPhone 5's build issues.. Out of the box already got scuffs, easily prone to scuffs and scratches, rattling noise when you shake the iPhone, etc etc.

S2, S3 and Note 2 have pretty good build quality despite using plastics... Plastic doesn't mean it is fragile, no quality or low build quality.

This post has been edited by LordDenning: Apr 1 2013, 03:33 PM

There's a Samsung Galaxy S4 training held at Federal Hotel Kuala Lumpur today

Not sure when it will be released though

He did say 'other than Android' phone..

How long is the training..?
Most probably the phone will be release 1 - 2 weeks after those training

This post has been edited by waveweaver: Apr 1 2013, 04:16 PM

hope for the best

I mean the material it used. The premium feeling

S4+iPhone 5=GOOD!

S4 alone...

S4 + Iphone design casing = Apple Iphone bankrupt

LOL


Premium feeling and look but still have to put casing due to prone to scratches.

Loose all the premium look and feel.