The LG G3 - The best smart phone of 2014

junglebungle · 24-05-2014, 15:58

What about the Oppo Find 7 and OnePlus One.

AxeVictim · 24-05-2014, 16:03

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What about the Oppo Find 7 and OnePlus One.

Not for me G3 all the way too much of a palava even getting those 2 phones not to mention warranty.

richparr · 26-05-2014, 20:52

A bit more info on the phone here:

http://www.droid-life.com/2014/05/26...-know-is-here/

All will be revealed tomorrow.

jabbamk1 · 26-05-2014, 21:12

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Originally Posted by richparr

A bit more info on the phone here:

http://www.droid-life.com/2014/05/26...-know-is-here/

All will be revealed tomorrow.

I thought all was already revealed over the past few weeks.

Thine Wonk · 26-05-2014, 21:14

They say it will be available for immediate order, so I'll put an order in when it is. Looking forward to it.

richparr · 26-05-2014, 21:19

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Originally Posted by jabbamk1

I thought all was already revealed over the past few weeks.

True, hopefully we will find out the price tomorrow though.

Thine Wonk · 26-05-2014, 21:20

I like the look of the status bar, looks like lots of clear bars which gives you a better idea of signal. I'm hoping it has a 4G only option for testing for weak 4G in areas as Samsung don't give you the option on the S4.

I'm fed up with capacitive fixed buttons at the bottom using up space and want a slightly bigger screen. I like the idea of the volume and power being in the back and like the sound of the specs too.

So I can't wait...

Thine Wonk · 26-05-2014, 21:21

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Originally Posted by richparr

True, hopefully we will find out the price tomorrow though.

I don't care, I'm expecting to pay about £500 ish. My S4 should go for about £180 and I'm on a £15 contract so I've saved money over the last year to go towards a new phone.

Thanks to richparr for posting the info.

jabbamk1 · 26-05-2014, 22:59

Hopefully it retails at £469.

Likely to be above £500 though.

jonmorris · 26-05-2014, 23:13

Yeah, probably won't be that cheap.

I hope they give out review units tomorrow night!

ACU · 27-05-2014, 10:37

I like that it has wireless charging. Hopefully they will provide all the bits out of the box for it, and not make it additional accessories. A nice big battery is also welcomed.

swordman · 27-05-2014, 13:06

All the boxes ticked for a premium phone - well nearly

5.5-inch handset will have dimensions of 146.3 x 74.6 x 9.1mm, up from the 138.5 x 70.9 x 8.9mm LG G2, so it will be bigger but not enormously so despite the jump in screen size.
Quad-core Snapdragon 801 processor and 2GB of RAM. A removable 3000 mAh battery, a microSD card slot and a 2.1MP front facing camera, QHD display, 13MP camera optical image stabilisation.

And that the handset has a 'Smart Notice' feature, which gives you context sensitive information and reminders. One example given on the product page is that when you arrive at your office it might ask you whether you want to switch Wi-Fi on.

jabbamk1 · 27-05-2014, 13:17

Same size as the HTC One M8 which has a 5 inch screen and the Sony Xperia Z2 which has a 5.2 inch screen. Yet this has a 5.5" screen with a higher resolution.

Nice. Korean version is shaping up to be the best.

AxeVictim · 27-05-2014, 13:33

Its a shame they put the speaker on the back i thought they would have learned their lesson after the Nexus 4 ,they had to release another version with small feet on the back of the Nexus so you could hear it.

swordman · 27-05-2014, 13:40

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Originally Posted by jabbamk1

Same size as the HTC One M8 which has a 5 inch screen and the Sony Xperia Z2 which has a 5.2 inch screen. Yet this has a 5.5" screen with a higher resolution.

Nice. Korean version is shaping up to be the best.

That was spec on dutch LG site earlier so I assume that is EU spec?

jabbamk1 · 27-05-2014, 13:42

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Originally Posted by AxeVictim

Its a shame they put the speaker on the back i thought they would have learned their lesson after the Nexus 4 ,they had to release another version with small feet on the back of the Nexus so you could hear it.

My G Pro 2 disagrees.

Sound is powerful and loud and I don't see any reason why it should be on the front or the bottom.

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Originally Posted by swordman

That was spec on dutch LG site earlier so I assume that is EU spec?

The Korean version is always different to the International versions.

swordman · 27-05-2014, 13:45

Yes, but what I listed above I am assuming is UK version so for a change has all the bells/whistles

AxeVictim · 27-05-2014, 14:11

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Originally Posted by jabbamk1

My G Pro 2 disagrees.

Sound is powerful and loud and I don't see any reason why it should be on the front or the bottom.
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But if your phone is face up on a desk etc like most people use it the speaker will be blocked.

jabbamk1 · 27-05-2014, 14:45

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Originally Posted by AxeVictim

But if your phone is face up on a desk etc like most people use it the speaker will be blocked.

Not really, the speaker is slightly inside the case and the cases rises ever so slightly around the speaker grill so that sound isn't blocked when on a flat surface.

Yes of course the sound direction isn't directly at you, but the speaker is still loud and audible and it's the best phone speaker I've ever used if you're holding it in your hand or have the speaker facing you. Even without it facing me it does kind of have a surround sound effect to it.

jabbamk1 · 27-05-2014, 15:31

Anyone know of a live stream for the 6pm event?

jabbamk1 · 27-05-2014, 16:02

Found it-
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WFPZO2fcAUo

I'm going to watch it when I get back from work.

Thine Wonk · 27-05-2014, 17:53

Watching now..

jabbamk1 · 27-05-2014, 18:02

Lets hope it's nothing like the Samsung Galaxy S4 event

jabbamk1 · 27-05-2014, 18:04

Oh god, I jinxed it.

That woman needs to get off the stage now.

Thine Wonk · 27-05-2014, 18:05

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Originally Posted by jabbamk1

Oh god, I jinxed it.

That woman needs to get off the stage now.

Wasn't she from the Gadget Show?

24-05-2014, 16:03	#77
AxeVictim Forum Member Join Date: Jul 2001 Posts: 2,644	Quote: Originally Posted by junglebungle What about the Oppo Find 7 and OnePlus One. Not for me G3 all the way too much of a palava even getting those 2 phones not to mention warranty.

24-05-2014, 15:58	#76
junglebungle Forum Member Join Date: May 2011 Posts: 43	What about the Oppo Find 7 and OnePlus One.

26-05-2014, 20:52	#78
richparr Forum Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Posts: 253	A bit more info on the phone here: http://www.droid-life.com/2014/05/26...-know-is-here/ All will be revealed tomorrow.

26-05-2014, 21:12	#79
jabbamk1 Forum Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: London, UK Posts: 8,759	Quote: Originally Posted by richparr A bit more info on the phone here: http://www.droid-life.com/2014/05/26...-know-is-here/ All will be revealed tomorrow. I thought all was already revealed over the past few weeks.

26-05-2014, 21:14	#80
Thine Wonk Forum Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 14,577	They say it will be available for immediate order, so I'll put an order in when it is. Looking forward to it.

26-05-2014, 21:19	#81
richparr Forum Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Posts: 253	Quote: Originally Posted by jabbamk1 I thought all was already revealed over the past few weeks. True, hopefully we will find out the price tomorrow though.

26-05-2014, 21:20	#82
Thine Wonk Forum Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 14,577	I like the look of the status bar, looks like lots of clear bars which gives you a better idea of signal. I'm hoping it has a 4G only option for testing for weak 4G in areas as Samsung don't give you the option on the S4. I'm fed up with capacitive fixed buttons at the bottom using up space and want a slightly bigger screen. I like the idea of the volume and power being in the back and like the sound of the specs too. So I can't wait...

26-05-2014, 21:21	#83
Thine Wonk Forum Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 14,577	Quote: Originally Posted by richparr True, hopefully we will find out the price tomorrow though. I don't care, I'm expecting to pay about £500 ish. My S4 should go for about £180 and I'm on a £15 contract so I've saved money over the last year to go towards a new phone. Thanks to richparr for posting the info.

26-05-2014, 22:59	#84
jabbamk1 Forum Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: London, UK Posts: 8,759	Hopefully it retails at £469. Likely to be above £500 though.

26-05-2014, 23:13	#85
jonmorris Forum Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: a land filled with trolls Posts: 12,018	Yeah, probably won't be that cheap. I hope they give out review units tomorrow night!

27-05-2014, 10:37	#86
ACU Forum Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Posts: 7,916	I like that it has wireless charging. Hopefully they will provide all the bits out of the box for it, and not make it additional accessories. A nice big battery is also welcomed.

27-05-2014, 13:06	#87
swordman Forum Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Posts: 6,342	All the boxes ticked for a premium phone - well nearly 5.5-inch handset will have dimensions of 146.3 x 74.6 x 9.1mm, up from the 138.5 x 70.9 x 8.9mm LG G2, so it will be bigger but not enormously so despite the jump in screen size. Quad-core Snapdragon 801 processor and 2GB of RAM. A removable 3000 mAh battery, a microSD card slot and a 2.1MP front facing camera, QHD display, 13MP camera optical image stabilisation. And that the handset has a 'Smart Notice' feature, which gives you context sensitive information and reminders. One example given on the product page is that when you arrive at your office it might ask you whether you want to switch Wi-Fi on.

27-05-2014, 13:17	#88
jabbamk1 Forum Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: London, UK Posts: 8,759	Same size as the HTC One M8 which has a 5 inch screen and the Sony Xperia Z2 which has a 5.2 inch screen. Yet this has a 5.5" screen with a higher resolution. Nice. Korean version is shaping up to be the best.

27-05-2014, 13:33	#89
AxeVictim Forum Member Join Date: Jul 2001 Posts: 2,644	Its a shame they put the speaker on the back i thought they would have learned their lesson after the Nexus 4 ,they had to release another version with small feet on the back of the Nexus so you could hear it.

27-05-2014, 13:40	#90
swordman Forum Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Posts: 6,342	Quote: Originally Posted by jabbamk1 Same size as the HTC One M8 which has a 5 inch screen and the Sony Xperia Z2 which has a 5.2 inch screen. Yet this has a 5.5" screen with a higher resolution. Nice. Korean version is shaping up to be the best. That was spec on dutch LG site earlier so I assume that is EU spec?

27-05-2014, 13:42	#91
jabbamk1 Forum Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: London, UK Posts: 8,759	Quote: Originally Posted by AxeVictim Its a shame they put the speaker on the back i thought they would have learned their lesson after the Nexus 4 ,they had to release another version with small feet on the back of the Nexus so you could hear it. My G Pro 2 disagrees. Sound is powerful and loud and I don't see any reason why it should be on the front or the bottom. Quote: Originally Posted by swordman That was spec on dutch LG site earlier so I assume that is EU spec? The Korean version is always different to the International versions.

27-05-2014, 13:45	#92
swordman Forum Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Posts: 6,342	Yes, but what I listed above I am assuming is UK version so for a change has all the bells/whistles

27-05-2014, 14:11	#93
AxeVictim Forum Member Join Date: Jul 2001 Posts: 2,644	Quote: Originally Posted by jabbamk1 My G Pro 2 disagrees. Sound is powerful and loud and I don't see any reason why it should be on the front or the bottom. . But if your phone is face up on a desk etc like most people use it the speaker will be blocked.

27-05-2014, 14:45	#94
jabbamk1 Forum Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: London, UK Posts: 8,759	Quote: Originally Posted by AxeVictim But if your phone is face up on a desk etc like most people use it the speaker will be blocked. Not really, the speaker is slightly inside the case and the cases rises ever so slightly around the speaker grill so that sound isn't blocked when on a flat surface. Yes of course the sound direction isn't directly at you, but the speaker is still loud and audible and it's the best phone speaker I've ever used if you're holding it in your hand or have the speaker facing you. Even without it facing me it does kind of have a surround sound effect to it.

27-05-2014, 15:31	#95
jabbamk1 Forum Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: London, UK Posts: 8,759	Anyone know of a live stream for the 6pm event?

27-05-2014, 16:02	#96
jabbamk1 Forum Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: London, UK Posts: 8,759	Found it- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WFPZO2fcAUo I'm going to watch it when I get back from work.

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The LG G3 - The best smart phone of 2014

27-05-2014, 17:53	#97
Thine Wonk Forum Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 14,577	Watching now..

27-05-2014, 18:02	#98
jabbamk1 Forum Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: London, UK Posts: 8,759	Lets hope it's nothing like the Samsung Galaxy S4 event

27-05-2014, 18:04	#99
jabbamk1 Forum Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: London, UK Posts: 8,759	Oh god, I jinxed it. That woman needs to get off the stage now.

27-05-2014, 18:05	#100
Thine Wonk Forum Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 14,577	Quote: Originally Posted by jabbamk1 Oh god, I jinxed it. That woman needs to get off the stage now. Wasn't she from the Gadget Show?