Texy Posted December 13, 2012 Author Share Posted December 13, 2012 If you own a Samsung Galaxy S III or Galaxy NOTE 2 Here's how to unlock it for free to be used on any network worldwide: Just dial the following keys *#197328640# Main Menu > [1] UMTS > [1] Debug Screen > [8] Phone Control > [6] Network Lock > Options [3]Perso SHA256 OFF > (after choosing this option, wait about 30 seconds, then go back one step by pressing the Menu button then select Back, now you are in [6] Network Lock then choose [4] NW Lock NV Data INITIALLIZ ..... wait for a minute then reboot your phone... enjoy!!! Credit: XDA developers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vvvslaxman Posted March 7, 2013 Share Posted March 7, 2013 http://1saleaday.com/main/?utm_campaign=2128347&utm_content=7724613080&utm_medium=email&utm_source=Emailvision Is it worth it? 219$ Unlocked Nokia Lumia 900 4G LTE Windows Smartphone w/ 4.3" LED, 1.4GHz CPU, 16GB Storage & Carl Zeiss Lens! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rkt.india Posted March 7, 2013 Share Posted March 7, 2013 Certainly worth it for 219$. It was launched at 449$. But now they have launched 920 around 450$ unlocked version. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crookbond Posted March 7, 2013 Share Posted March 7, 2013 The deal is clearly good. The lack of app eco system on the Windows Phone (regular users of the WP are complaining about the same) and the shady camera make it a deal to give a miss. Context - You are looking for a smartphone with all features. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rkt.india Posted March 8, 2013 Share Posted March 8, 2013 The deal is clearly good. The lack of app eco system on the Windows Phone (regular users of the WP are complaining about the same) and the shady camera make it a deal to give a miss. Context - You are looking for a smartphone with all features. camera is not that bad. Nokia high end cameras are always pretty good, especially for this price, this is a steal. We will only get Micromax and Karbonn high end phones in that price range in India. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crookbond Posted March 8, 2013 Share Posted March 8, 2013 camera is not that bad. Nokia high end cameras are always pretty good' date=' especially for this price, this is a steal. We will only get Micromax and Karbonn high end phones in that price range in India.[/quote'] The "context" in my previous post was precisely to pre-empt this argument. I was viewing the camera to be a replacement for your digital camera. Of course, in comparison to other phones of this price - this is a steal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
urbestfriend Posted March 8, 2013 Share Posted March 8, 2013 The "context" in my previous post was precisely to pre-empt this argument. I was viewing the camera to be a replacement for your digital camera. Of course' date= in comparison to other phones of this price - this is a steal. :hysterical: Smartphone as camera replacement? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sachin=GOD Posted March 8, 2013 Share Posted March 8, 2013 :hysterical: Smartphone as camera replacement? Smartphone cameras are now pretty good so many people are using them in place of point and shoot cameras :dontknow: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crookbond Posted March 8, 2013 Share Posted March 8, 2013 :hysterical: Smartphone as camera replacement? Yes - for point & shoot cameras good smart phones offer a viable replacement. I am not talking about SLR cameras here. An explanation on the assessment rather than random smiley based straw man argument would be good though. The CFO of Canon (the world's largest camera maker) statement on October 25, 2012. Ÿe lowered our camera sales projection because of slower economic growth and an increasing use of smartphones thatÃÔ eroding demand, Chief Financial Officer Toshizo Tanaka told reporters in Tokyo yesterday. http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2012-10-25/canon-reduces-forecasts-as-smartphones-start-replacing-cameras.html Here's some more research Mobile handset photography jumped from comprising 17 percent of photos taken in 2010 to 27 percent in 2011, according to market research firm NPD Group. Traditional camera usage, meanwhile, fell 12 percentage points from 52 to 44 percent of all photos taken in 2011. Smartphones most often replaced cameras and camcorders in 2011 for taking photos and videos during "fun, casual, spontaneous moments," NPD says. The company finds that more than 50 percent of mobile phone users were replacing traditional single-purpose devices to take a quick snap or short video while on the go. http://www.pcworld.com/article/246933/did_smartphones_kill_the_point_and_shoot_.html urbestfriend - Buy a good smartphone man and see the difference. :hehe: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
urbestfriend Posted March 8, 2013 Share Posted March 8, 2013 Yes - for point & shoot cameras good smart phones offer a viable replacement. I am not talking about SLR cameras here. An explanation on the assessment rather than random smiley based straw man argument would be good though. The CFO of Canon (the world's largest camera maker) statement on October 25, 2012. http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2012-10-25/canon-reduces-forecasts-as-smartphones-start-replacing-cameras.html Here's some more research http://www.pcworld.com/article/246933/did_smartphones_kill_the_point_and_shoot_.html urbestfriend - Buy a good smartphone man and see the difference. :hehe: Dude, I was not laughing at using smartphone instead of point and shoot cameras but about your lame argument. the shady camera make it a deal to give a miss. I was viewing the camera to be a replacement for your digital camera Who on earth wants a 219$ phone camera as good as point and shoot camera, Although Nokia high end camera is one of the best among smartphones? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crookbond Posted March 8, 2013 Share Posted March 8, 2013 Dude, I was not laughing at using smartphone instead of point and shoot cameras but about your lame argument. Well certainly more than one person took it otherwise though so it came out wrong. Who on earth wants a 219$ phone camera as good as point and shoot camera, Although Nokia high end camera is one of the best among smartphones? Context is everything - so now scroll back and read the context of my post. I was posting a review of the product. Who wants it, who needs it? IDK! The statement still holds true - the camera is shady and not good. FYI, the phone is on a deal of 219 USD. It would cost I guess 100 USD more for it's normal price. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vvvslaxman Posted March 8, 2013 Share Posted March 8, 2013 :hysterical: Smartphone as camera replacement? Man. for the first Test match only smart phones were allowed inside the stadium. No cameras. Imagine having an awesome camera phone. They have its specific uses. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vvvslaxman Posted March 8, 2013 Share Posted March 8, 2013 NOKIA 42 pixel camera is simply awesome. NOt talking about other featuers. Just the camera. My friend owns it. But way too expensive in India. He paid like 42k for that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crookbond Posted March 8, 2013 Share Posted March 8, 2013 The 42 Pixel phone is a very small albeit niche market. Every phone has it's own uses but that wouldn't mean one should not list down the pros/cons of the phone. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yoda-esque Posted March 22, 2013 Share Posted March 22, 2013 [ame=http://www.amazon.com/Klipsch-Image-ONE-Earphones-3-Button/dp/B0043M9AU2/ref=sr_1_4?ie=UTF8&qid=1363973226&sr=8-4&keywords=klipsch+headphones]http://www.amazon.com/Klipsch-Image-ONE-Earphones-3-Button/dp/B0043M9AU2/ref=sr_1_4?ie=UTF8&qid=1363973226&sr=8-4&keywords=klipsch+headphones[/ame] Great price on these now.I bought these 2 months ago for $130 :mad: The headphones are great delivering a rich bass and very comfy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vvvslaxman Posted March 22, 2013 Share Posted March 22, 2013 http://www.amazon.com/Klipsch-Image-ONE-Earphones-3-Button/dp/B0043M9AU2/ref=sr_1_4?ie=UTF8&qid=1363973226&sr=8-4&keywords=klipsch+headphones Great price on these now.I bought these 2 months ago for $130 :mad: The headphones are great delivering a rich bass and very comfy. I am somewhat a collector of headphones. I am avidly following the reviews of ONKYO headphone. Klipch i have an ear phone. But construction was horrible. Btw how does it sound from mp3 player? Looks like a headphone that needs amp. like my sennheiser 555. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yoda-esque Posted March 22, 2013 Share Posted March 22, 2013 I am somewhat a collector of headphones. I am avidly following the reviews of ONKYO headphone. Klipch i have an ear phone. But construction was horrible. Btw how does it sound from mp3 player? Looks like a headphone that needs amp. like my sennheiser 555. The Build : The earphones are stylish and very light.The ear pads are made from memory foam and sit comfortably on the ear, but do not completely ensconce it i.e. they aren't very large but they are very comfortable. The build is very good with the earphones folding laterally for easy storage.There is a good little storage box that the product is shipped with.The cord is sufficiently long and has controls for volume adjustment and iterating between previous/next songs for Apple devices. The Sound Quality: is extremely good.I listened to multiple genres and these headphones had the best sound for each of them.The sound was full bodied,rich on bass (but not like the type that would tire your ears) and crisp mids.You definitely don't need a amp, the sound is not flat at all and sounded the best amongst all the headphones I tested including Bose.I was disappointed with Sennheiser, the sound was tinny and too sharp and flat for my taste.I like a bit of thump if you know what I mean. Now this is not a noise cancelling headphone, but once you put it on you really cannot listen to much ambient noise even at sufficiently lower volumes.Also, others won't be able to listen to what you are playing either unless the volume is extremely high. Test it out at Best Buy and let me know what you feel.I am a bit of an audiophile so would be interested in your opinion. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ganeshran Posted March 22, 2013 Share Posted March 22, 2013 Bose isnt known for its sound quality. They have great sound cancellation but audio quality is mediocre for the price they offer. I was initially planning to go for Bose QuietComfort 15 but dropped the idea after checking with a few audiophiles and listening to the same songs both on the Bose and a competing Senheiser. I am planning to but BeyerDynamic DT 770 Pro. It has great reviews and awesome sound quality. But it is not active noise cancellation. The best active noise cancellation headphone is the Senheiser PXC 450 but it costs 350$ (20K) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vvvslaxman Posted March 22, 2013 Share Posted March 22, 2013 Bose isnt known for its sound quality. They have great sound cancellation but audio quality is mediocre for the price they offer. I was initially planning to go for Bose QuietComfort 15 but dropped the idea after checking with a few audiophiles and listening to the same songs both on the Bose and a competing Senheiser. I am planning to but BeyerDynamic DT 770 Pro. It has great reviews and awesome sound quality. But it is not active noise cancellation. The best active noise cancellation headphone is the Senheiser PXC 450 but it costs 350$ (20K) Audio Technica is awesome in noise cancellation. Using it for the last 6 years. In Airplanes i couldn't hear any external noise. My sony walkman has an inbuilt noise cancellation. But downside to enjoy noise cancellation you have to use a specific ear phone they provide. Actually that is good too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Texy Posted March 27, 2013 Author Share Posted March 27, 2013 PHENOMENAL DEAL Avis Rent A Car is offering a Two Day Weekend Car Rental (Compact to Full-Size Cars) for Free Note, you may be subject to taxes, fees and surcharges. There is no cancellation fee if you choose "Pay Later". Coupon is not valid in Alaska, the New York Metro area, Canada, Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands. How to: - Click here and make a reservation for weekend dates - Enter coupon code TUEA002 (Check the boxes below for Cpn Code box) - Select a car size from compact to full-size - During checkout, select Pay Later or Pay Now and discount should appear Below is the attached screenshot of the reservation I just made...NOTICE the discount and the Total. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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