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diogen
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Samsung Galaxy S: One size fits all?

I believe the Galaxy S is not only very capable hardware, it might end up being the most hacker friendly handset around...

It comes in few form factors, one of them being almost a copy of the iPhone (doesn't Apple have a design patent for it?)
Samsung Fascinate review -- Engadget
and others not so much
Samsung Captivate gets GPS fix, other Galaxy S versions wait patiently -- Engadget

Yesterday Samsung also released a WP7 version of the Galaxy S resembling the curvy forms of Epic 4G (sans keyboard).
Samsung Focus first hands-on! -- Engadget

What would be interesting to know is how much the internal hardware differs in those handsets.
My first guess would be not much at all and that would mean you should be able to easily switch between Android and WP7 ROMs...:)
If carriers offer their WP7 handsets for a discount (compared to their Android counterparts), why not get those and put Android on them?
Or vice versa...

As soon as the XDA-Dev guys have extracted the final WP7 image from real shipping handsets, that is.

Why not try it even if only because it can be done...

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I thought more in terms of WiFi radios, sensors, graphics subsystem, etc.
There is not so much variability in CPUs themselves on smartphones.
But the rest of the hardware most of the time is the reason for sub-par experience installing other OSs.
Case in point: Android on iPhone.

If Galaxy S handsets have the same hardware all around (with a given carrier) then switching OSs will be much easier...

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diogen said:
I thought more in terms of WiFi radios, sensors, graphics subsystem, etc.
There is not so much variability in CPUs themselves on smartphones.
But the rest of the hardware most of the time is the reason for sub-par experience installing other OSs.
Case in point: Android on iPhone.

If Galaxy S handsets have the same hardware all around (with a given carrier) then switching OSs will be much easier...

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The galaxy s line are all have the same internal except the US vendors decided to have the front facing camera's removed except for the Galaxy S Pro phone.
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grydlok said:
The galaxy s line are all have the same internal except the US vendors decided to have the front facing camera's removed except for the Galaxy S Pro phone.
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Well, in this case bypassing DRM (if any) will be the only problem to take care of while switching OSs...

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diogen said:
Well, in this case bypassing DRM (if any) will be the only problem to take care of while switching OSs...

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Nope it won't be that easy, HTC will be easier.
Samsung is terrible at releasing the drivers for their phone.
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grydlok said:
Nope it won't be that easy, HTC will be easier.
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You could be right.
HTC HD7 gets its .bins all in a tizzy, custom ROMs up next? -- Engadget

Now just wait for a good discount on the HD7, and replace WP7 with Android...:)
We're not quite there yet but getting really close...

EDIT: The linked article actually talks more about switching ROMs between different hardware/brands.
But is certainly a move in the right direction...

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diogen said:
You could be right.
HTC HD7 gets its .bins all in a tizzy, custom ROMs up next? -- Engadget

Now just wait for a good discount on the HD7, and replace WP7 with Android...:)
We're not quite there yet but getting really close...

EDIT: The linked article actually talks more about switching ROMs between different hardware/brands.
But is certainly a move in the right direction...

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I read this yesterday. HTC doesn't mind the open source community but Motorola and Samsung sheesh
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It sounded a bit far fetched when Samsung announced it will sell 10M Galaxy S phone in two months. But they are gonna make it
Samsung sells 9.3 million Galaxy S devices, within reaching distance of its lofty goal -- Engadget

Looks like one size can fit all!

Now let's hope LG can make next year as big a jump in the smartphone market as Samsung did this year.
The Optimus 2X looks like a really good start
http://www.engadget.com/2010/12/21/lg-optimus-2x-coming-to-t-mobile-usa-by-march/

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Now let's hope LG can make next year as big a jump in the smartphone market as Samsung did this year.
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And they are off to a good start
Live from LG's CES 2011 press event -- Engadget

Leaving aside the fridges and ovens that text you and washer/driers with tablets - will be of great
interest to those using iPads to play piano in four hands, I guess - the Optimus Black looks really good
LG announces super slim Optimus Black with NOVA display -- Engadget

I hope this renewed competition will bring lower prices and unlocked phones...

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It does look like LG might be the real competition to Samsung this year
LG G-Slate And Optimus 2X To Release In Late March/Early April | TmoNews - Unofficial T-Mobile Blog - News, Videos, Articles and more

Not really interested in 3D tablets (yet) but if they have a WiFi-only Honeycomb right out of the gate - I'm interested.

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It does look like LG might be the real competition to Samsung this year
LG G-Slate And Optimus 2X To Release In Late March/Early April | TmoNews - Unofficial T-Mobile Blog - News, Videos, Articles and more

Not really interested in 3D tablets (yet) but if they have a WiFi-only Honeycomb right out of the gate - I'm interested.

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O2 will be my next phone and Scamsung name is mud now.
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New report states 29% of vehicles being traded in are under water

It states the average amount they are under water is OVER $7,000. :eek

Personally, I tend to be the type that drives a vehicle for a lot of years....do my own oil changes and other fluid changes. Just replaced the spark plugs and a couple coils. Youtube is great for things like this.

Nearly 3 In 10 New-Car Trade-Ins Are Underwater, Edmunds Finds<!-- --> | ZeroHedge

ZeroHedge - On a long enough timeline, the survival rate for everyone drops to zero
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I guess America can't afford 10 year autoloans
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I guess America can't afford 10 year autoloans
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I'm pretty sure the most you can get is seven.

What America can't afford is the payments on $80,000+ pickups and SUVs and $40,000+ crossovers.
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RIP Patrick Stewart

Patrick Stewart died yesterday, October 28th at the age of 86. We lost yet another great actor. :(

www.hollywoodreporter.com

Patrick Stewart, ‘Star Trek’ Captain and ‘X-Men’ Superhero, Dies at 86

He’s forever known for playing Jean-Luc Picard and Charles Xavier, whom he “admired for their morality, for their kindness, for their sensitivity, for their compassion.”
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R.I.P.
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Rest In Peace
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R.I.P., Jean-Luc.
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dishstaller
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$6.3 billion in crypto stolen by hackers

This should hit a lot of folks with a dose of reality. I can only imagine how much more common this will get as AI progresses.

I read several stories on this and most are clear as mud. They say a lot of the stolen bitcoin has been "locked out" and that everyone will be made financially whole. I guess time will tell if either of these statements are actually true.

www.cnbc.com

Hackers steal $6.3 billion from Binance in biggest-ever cryptocurrency theft

The company later added it began recovering assets impacted by the breach after pledging to cover losses using its Secure Asset Fund for Users.
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Song Name Game Part 3!

Sometimes a thread gets so many posts in it that is can cause issues for the server so that why today we introduce The Song Name Game Part 3!

So let the game continue!

The last song was added by Bobby who posted...

One Meat Ball - Andrews Sisters

CONTINUE ON AND HAVE FUN! WELCOME HOME TO SATELLITEGUYS.US!

Here are the original rules for the game as posted by WebbyDude back in 2006. http://www.satelliteguys.us/threads/68645-Song-Name-Game

Just name a song title and the band who performed it. The next person does the same thing, but needs to list a song title or band name which includes a word from the previous entry. Pick songs from any genre.

Example:

Long Live Rock and Roll -- Rainbow

Rainbow in the Dark -- Dio

Another example:

Ride the Lightning -- Metallica

Lightning Strikes -- Ozzy Osbourne


Get it?


An additional note: we all know that song titles, sometimes, use profane words. Because this is a family friendly website it is advised that you clean up that title up a bit. This is accomplished by using something like sh!t instead of the real word. Thanks....
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Run Joe -- Louis Jordan and his Tympany Five
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The Long Run - The Eagles
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I Took Ham Radio, Meshtastic and Meshcore to Las Vegas

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This New Zeekr 7GT Is Bargain-Priced Taycan Alternative You've Never Heard Of!

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The Diplomat (Netflix)

Starting a thread klang !

After an amazing first 2 seasons and an 8 episode 3rd season still coming this year, season 4 has now been greenlit.

Keri Russell Wow GIF by NETFLIX
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Finished season 3 last night. Still one of my favorite shows.

Anyone else wonder if there might be something else going on with Callum? Seems to me he has too much access to Russian intelligence.
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One episode into season 4 that dropped today...

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Renewed for season 5.
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Finished 4 last night. Great stuff.

They do like to end each season with a Bang!
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Finished 4 last night. Great stuff.

They do like to end each season with a Bang!
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Great ending, but it ran in circles most of the season.
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Hopper 3 with Hopper plus internet connection problems

Over the past few weeks, I have had problems connecting to streaming services (Netflix, HBO et al). When I go to the TV's native Channels, I have no problem. The Dish internet troubleshooter shows I have a good internet connection. I'm wondering whether it's an issue with my internet provider or a problem with the Dish software on the Hopper Plus. Anyone else seeing this?
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mheisen said:
Over the past few weeks, I have had problems connecting to streaming services (Netflix, HBO et al). When I go to the TV's native Channels, I have no problem. The Dish internet troubleshooter shows I have a good internet connection. I'm wondering whether it's an issue with my internet provider or a problem with the Dish software on the Hopper Plus. Anyone else seeing this?
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I have a DISH Hopper 3 (Software H713) with Hopper Plus (Software P15403). I have not tried streaming services but I primarily watch TVB Jadeworld international package which is only available by streaming and when I have an issue, I usually have to go to a non-streaming satellite channel first before the streaming channels will work again. What software versions do you have and what is the error message if any are showing on your screen? or is that Dish downloading logo just stuck and never finishes?
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I have a DISH Hopper 3 (Software H713) with Hopper Plus (Software P15403). I have not tried streaming services but I primarily watch TVB Jadeworld international package which is only available by streaming and when I have an issue, I usually have to go to a non-streaming satellite channel first before the streaming channels will work again. What software versions do you have and what is the error message if any are showing on your screen? or is that Dish downloading logo just stuck and never finishes?
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I'm on H713 on the Hopper and P15403 on the Hopper Plus. It shows internet connection issues and doesn't finish loading the various services. I see the "loading circle going around. Sometimes I get a message saying that the service is having trouble loading my content and to check the internet connection.
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I'm on H713 on the Hopper and P15403 on the Hopper Plus. It shows internet connection issues and doesn't finish loading the various services. I see the "loading circle going around. Sometimes I get a message saying that the service is having trouble loading my content and to check the internet connection.
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Did it ever work correctly before? Hard to say what the problem is. Usually for streaming, it will show the Dish logo with lines sweeping down to show downloading, never seen the circle issue. Did you try a manual reboot, red button reset, power cord unplug/replug to see if it makes a difference.
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Did it ever work correctly before? Hard to say what the problem is. Usually for streaming, it will show the Dish logo with lines sweeping down to show downloading, never seen the circle issue. Did you try a manual reboot, red button reset, power cord unplug/replug to see if it makes a difference.
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Might be worth just to ditch the hopper plus. No issues here on h713
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Over the past few weeks, I have had problems connecting to streaming services (Netflix, HBO et al). When I go to the TV's native Channels, I have no problem. The Dish internet troubleshooter shows I have a good internet connection. I'm wondering whether it's an issue with my internet provider or a problem with the Dish software on the Hopper Plus. Anyone else seeing this?
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Buy a roku and dump the hopper plus you'll be better off. If you have a smart tv you don't need either one. No hopper plus here and no issues!!!
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Meta Muse Privacy Flaw Exposed Sensitive Shared Links #shorts

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AI Is Turning Wannabe Hackers Into Cybercriminals #shorts

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