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 Posted: Tue, 9th Oct 2012 11:33 Post subject: [BADA]Samsung Wave Y |
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So, does anyone around have a Nokia 500 handset? How's the call quality, battery life, etc? Cons/pros, I need some help here, I wanna get one to replace my Galaxy Mini, which is starting to do sudden restarts, and the battery keeps going lower by each day.
Last edited by huxanomaly2 on Sun, 14th Oct 2012 16:38; edited 1 time in total
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| Posted: Tue, 9th Oct 2012 11:34 Post subject: |
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Oh, it doesn't matter that it's not a droid, I'm getting sick and tired of it, dunno why.
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SuTuRa
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| Posted: Sun, 14th Oct 2012 16:37 Post subject: |
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Okay, I'm turning to a Samsung Wave Y, with BadaOS 2.0. Opinions on this one?
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| Posted: Sun, 14th Oct 2012 16:50 Post subject: |
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Yeah, I'm looking to swap my Galaxy Mini for it, since it's starting to show it's age and it crashes, random reboots, battery doesn't last for as long as it did, the call quality is pretty low, with weird sounds on the other end.. I'm looking for a trade, before it will eventually die..
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| Posted: Sun, 14th Oct 2012 17:34 Post subject: |
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Bada 
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| Posted: Sun, 14th Oct 2012 18:02 Post subject: |
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Well if you don't want anything of note, I don't see any reason why a Wave Y wouldn't be good enough for you. I still think you'd be best served overall if you managed to trade your Galaxy Mini for another - more supported - platform. How about looking into a Galaxy Spica (Galaxy 5)? It's a very cheap mobile, still has decent specs for such a low price as well as offering Android 2.0 (and Cynogen 9 4.0-based unofficial mod) so you'd have a better selection of apps.
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Damn.. sorry.. seems the Galaxy Mini is the UPDATED Europa (otherwise known as Galaxy 5 and/or i5500 and/or Galaxy 550 and/or Corby Android) Damn it Samsung.
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| Posted: Sun, 14th Oct 2012 18:20 Post subject: |
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http://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_mini_s5570-3725.php
So, yeah, it's somehow a refresh over the Galaxy i5500, it has better specs, but the display is meh.. VERY MEH. The Spica is very slow, and doesn't have an integrated GPU, all of the Cyanogen ROMs are very sluggish to say the least, due to the lack of GPU libs etc. Idk what to say or do.. I had an offer with an HTC Diamond, but it's old and..
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| Posted: Sun, 14th Oct 2012 18:21 Post subject: |
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LeoNatan
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| Posted: Sun, 14th Oct 2012 19:24 Post subject: |
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The problem with BADA is lack of software. It is awful boring having a smart phone without the smart. Believe me, I know from first hand experience with Windows Mobile.
How much does the Wave 3 cost? Why not get an iPhone 4, which still runs all software on the store. A store full of software makes it really worth it.
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| Posted: Sun, 14th Oct 2012 19:38 Post subject: |
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Yeah, I know about the lack of software on Bada, I'm not looking for a very smart phone atm, because I can't really afford one. Wave 3 has the same price as an iPhone 4 here. I don't have the money you do, this country is really fucked up, I wish I could go back in time, when I could afford stuff like this without breaking a sweat.
So, is the Wave Y doing it's job as a phone, music player and web surfing every now and then -device? Is the CPU lacking on power for the OS to operate without any hiccups and hangs?
Oh, and you see, this is a much comprehensive and non-irritating opinion than "Bada ". This is certainly worth a "Thanks, Leo", not aksjdkasdhajskdhkajshdkjsahkajsd DAM YOU!
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| Posted: Sun, 14th Oct 2012 19:56 Post subject: |
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I am not familiar with Bada phones, is the Wave 3 an expensive phone?
To be honest, looking at the specs of the Y, even an iPhone 3GS would be preferred. Mot games run on it, and it's still holding its own in term of a browser.
I am sure there are similar alternatives. Can't you buy a second hand phone?
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| Posted: Sun, 14th Oct 2012 20:47 Post subject: |
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Yeah, the Wave 3 is pretty expensive over here.
And I'm trying to trade the current phone, I don't have the money to buy another one - even second hand. A 3GS revolves around 130-150 euros. I had one a few years ago, I only used it for 2 days, and it died.. and I sold it for parts.
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| Posted: Sun, 14th Oct 2012 20:50 Post subject: |
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Wave Y sports a Broadcom BCM21552 board&CPU.. but what about the GPU? I am not familiar with this platform.
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| Posted: Sun, 14th Oct 2012 21:27 Post subject: |
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From what I can tell, the Wave 3 is around $250-300. You'd no doubt get it cheaper on a "sign your life away and we'll ruin you slowly over 2 years" contract.
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| Posted: Sun, 14th Oct 2012 21:45 Post subject: |
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yes. Typical 2 years contract. Why would I ever want to buy a smartphone on my own and then pay bills separate?
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| Posted: Sun, 14th Oct 2012 21:47 Post subject: |
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Personally I prefer pay as you go, you have to buy the handset - sure - but at least you're in control of the outgoings.
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| Posted: Sun, 14th Oct 2012 21:55 Post subject: |
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But With contract I am also in control.
I have unlimited internet (but only 1gb of 3d speed). Plenty of hours and 2500000sms (really)
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SteamDRM-"Call of Duty is the symbol of the true perfection in every aspect. Call of Duty games are like Mozart's/Beethoven's symphonies"
deadpoetic-"are you new to the cyberspace?"
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| Posted: Mon, 15th Oct 2012 22:55 Post subject: |
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So, I came home, I got it. The Wave Y that is. It's pretty good actually, it's fast, it has excellent call quality - that's what I was aiming for in the first place, the music sounds pretty decent (earbuds ofc, not speaker), I don't regret getting it. One thing I don't like tho' - THE TOUCHWIZ UI  , but I'll get rid of it SOMEHOW. The display is pretty crisp, it's okay for now. Oh, and the phone looks like it's new, unlike my Galaxy Mini, it had lots of scratches, on the case and on the display  . I'm gonna try and stack some cash for a better phone, maybe next year. I like the Galaxy S Advance, looks pretty neat. Or the Galaxy Nexus. HTC - never again, my Sensation's display protected by fucking Gorilla Glass cracked like it was made out of plastic..
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, so you either give me a good advice, or just fuck off, I don't need this shit.
