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[Dubious]

Solar Powered Sun Lounger by students in MIT

 

[Manticore]

 

[Manticore]

Galaxy Note 4 to launch ahead of schedule as Samsung sets ambitious sales targets
Samsung is seemingly worried about the launch of the iPhone 6 and theiPhone 6 Plus, and is said to be accelerating its release schedule for theGalaxy Note 4. While pre-order interest in the handset in Samsung's home market has been strong, with three major carriers — SK Telecom, KT, LG Uplus — running out of inventory in three days, Samsung is pushing up its launch window to September 26.

The accelerated timeline is also said to be a response to the iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus launch weekend sales, which had a direct impact on Samsung'sshare prices. As such, the Galaxy Note 4 will be available in South Korea by the end of the month instead of its originally scheduled launch window in October.

To further incentives the sales of the Galaxy Note 4 in the country, Samsung is offering the device for 957,000 Korean Won ($920), which is the most affordable pricing for a device in the Note series thus far. Last year's Galaxy Note 3 launched at 1,067,000 Korean Won ($1,025).

With the aggressive pricing, Samsung is said to be targeting 15 million sales for the Galaxy Note 4 in the first month of availability, which if the manufacturer succeeds would overshadow the 11 million sales achieved by the Galaxy S5 earlier this year.

What do you guys think? Will Samsung be able to turn things around with the Galaxy Note 4?

 

[Kyusuibu Honbu]

Getting myself Sony Xperia Z2, after long research

 

[Manticore]

• PERSONAL TECHNOLOGY

Nexus 9 Official Release Date in October Along With Android L by Google
By Costea Lestoc | September 26, 20140 Comments
New reports are coming in, claiming that October 24 will mark the release of Google’s tablet device, the HTC Nexus 9.

United Kingdom will start offering the Nexus tablet on the specified date, as confirmed by developer Paul O’Brien, who took the good news to the social network Twitter. A previous tweet specified that an earlier date, October 16 to be more precise, will mark the device’s unveiling. The date will not only celebrate the launch of the Nexus 9 tablet manufactured by HTC, but also of the operating system that will also be unveiled, Android L. The operating system’s first host will be none other than the Nexus 9.

It is believed that the new Android L or Android 5.0 will start rolling out to devices just as soon as the Nexus 9 tablet goes online the Google Play Store for sale. The new Android OS will come as Google’s response for Apple, which already upgraded its operating system to iOS8.

The other product coming out at the October 16 event, the Nexus 9 tablet made by HTC, will also represent Google’s answer to Apple’s unreleased at the moment tablet devices, the iPad Air 2 and the iPad Mini 3. Furthermore, it seems like Google has made it its goal to counter every move Apple makes. After the response to Apple’s new OS and tablets with products of its own, Google plans on releasing the Nexus 6 flagship smartphone in two variants, similar to how Apple released a 4.7 inch and 5.5 inch iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus. The two Nexus 6 devices will be manufactured in collaboration with Motorola, and will feature a 5.2 inch display, and a 5.9 inch display, respectively, both coming on the same date, which is November 1.

Apple already hit it big time with its two iPhone 6 variants on the market, with new tablet devices on the way, so it’s no wonder that Google is going all in, attacking all fronts, to stop Apple from gaining complete market dominance.

Market watchers and analysts expected a fierce competition coming from Google among others. Although Apple has been credited with having a bright future in the market, no one expected for the tech giant to have an easy ride. Competition is coming from Samsung as well, with its Galaxy Note 4 phablet device on the way, while Google is preparing for the 16th of October, where it will unveil what can possibly have the potential of slowing down Apple’s market success, if not stopping it in its tracks.

 

[Manticore]

was planning to buy note3 as ive read that note4 doesnt offer a great leap of tech over note3 -- moreover with the old android version on note3, i could save games / run them etc directly via sd card.. an option not available on kit kat

now that androidL is coming out , i am double minded......

 

[danger007]

was planning to buy note3 as ive read that note4 doesnt offer a great leap of tech over note3 -- moreover with the old android version on note3, i could save games / run them etc directly via sd card.. an option not available on kit kat

now that androidL is coming out , i am double minded......

Kit kat is not good.. There is option to hide apps...

 

[asadkhan1214]

So Sad to hear that brother....
buy a new one or find a used mobile with reasonable price from olx or usedmobilepk

 

[Kompromat]

I need a new smart phone, any suggestions?

 

[mr.robot]

I need a new smart phone, any suggestions?

Range and other specific requirements? If you want a new midrange then go for Motorola G 2014. It costs around 27K.

 

[Jackdaws]

I need a new smart phone, any suggestions?

Have you zeroed in on an OS?

I use devices across platforms and prefer the stability and features on Windows 8.1 on phones. In these I can recommend the Lumia 930 and 830.

You are spoiled for choice with Android. The Nexus and Moto X and G devices will be first in line to get the Android 5.0 Lollipop update. The prices of the Nexus 5 have crashed since the Nexus 6 launch is around the corner.

 

[Kompromat]

Have you zeroed in on an OS?

I use devices across platforms and prefer the stability and features on Windows 8.1 on phones. In these I can recommend the Lumia 930 and 830.

You are spoiled for choice with Android. The Nexus and Moto X and G devices will be first in line to get the Android 5.0 Lollipop update. The prices of the Nexus 5 have crashed since the Nexus 6 launch is around the corner.

I am zeroed on Xperia Z3 so far. I will go for android. Any suggestions?

 

[kardeş]

Samsung best phone. Nexus also really good. Nothing else even comes close.

 

[RayOfLight]

I recommend Asus zenfone.. excellent configuration 2gb ram, gorilla glass, bful UI, I am using it for 2 weeks.. my earlier phone was HTC 8s, lots of motherboard issues in HTC nowadays.. price starts from 10k to 20k.. different versions..

 

[Jackdaws]

I am zeroed on Xperia Z3 so far. I will go for android. Any suggestions?

All Samsung and Sony phones have bloatware and are usually not as quick to receive updates. You don't want to stuck with Android 4.4. So get the Nexus 5 or the Moto X