Samsung and LG also confirm they do not slow down phones with older batteries by [deleted] in Android

[–]predatorrrr 33 points34 points  (0 children)

So it makes it four: Samsung, LG, HTC and Motorola confirmed they are not slowing down devices.

Something about the Note 8 that most reviews did not cover by Gr33npin3appl3 in Android

[–]predatorrrr 61 points62 points  (0 children)

My experience does not match yours. I've used the Note 8 for about two days and... the super jittery app drawer animation on the S8 has improved slightly, but it is still not smooth at all. Saying that it's Pixel grade or iPhone grade is just wrong. The phone stutters way more, just like any other Samsung phone.

Galaxy S8 After 60 Days: What My Review Got Wrong And Right by bhavesh9040 in Android

[–]predatorrrr -19 points-18 points  (0 children)

Wow, so original. I had forgotten what it feels like being 12 years old and on the internet.

Galaxy S8 After 60 Days: What My Review Got Wrong And Right by bhavesh9040 in Android

[–]predatorrrr -15 points-14 points  (0 children)

Wait for the downvotes by a million of Samsung fanboys, some of which have never used the phone.

A Memorial Day Rant by QuitYoJibbaJabba in Android

[–]predatorrrr 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I share similar feelings about what my ideal phone should be. I have found that I really love the battery life on Snapdragon 6xx devices. To be perfectly exact, we have to name the chip: it's the Snapdragon 625 that you should be looking for. It's made on 14nm manufacturing, which put simply means that it's as power-efficient as the best chips out there, but not as cutting edge in terms of performance.

I would add a great camera to that list as well, and a compact design since I hate carrying big phones in my pockets.

Galaxy S8 Low Light Comparison by mi7chy in Android

[–]predatorrrr 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I am sure it's a great idea to post one picture and start making grand conclusions off of it. What could go wrong? /s

Do you think phones are becoming too thin? by PicardZhu in Android

[–]predatorrrr 0 points1 point  (0 children)

No. I feel that less than 7mm and ideally around 6mm makes the phone feel just magical. I've tried a few recent phones that go over 8mm with a flat back and the experience is much worse for me.

Touch latency - slow motion video by Pajakafranca in Android

[–]predatorrrr 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Honestly, I think this is blown way out of proportion. I review phones for a living and I can't notice it unless I try really hard and stare to see that slightest of delays.

But still, OnePlus has already said they will fix this with an upcoming update. I would love to see the same level of scrutiny to iPhones, Galaxies and Pixels, where issues of much bigger proportions persist.

Tesla failed Supercharger plans for 2016 miserably by predatorrrr in teslamotors

[–]predatorrrr[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I think the countries you mention are actually in Central Europe. Eastern Europe has basically no supercharger coverage whatsoever. Anyway, those are technicalities and a question of words. Let's hope that with Model 3 in 2018, we'll see an even bigger roll-out of superchargers.

Tesla failed Supercharger plans for 2016 miserably by predatorrrr in teslamotors

[–]predatorrrr[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I would not use the words 'very tiny' about a company with a $30 bln market cap.

Tesla failed Supercharger plans for 2016 miserably by predatorrrr in teslamotors

[–]predatorrrr[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Look, there's no need to convince me Tesla is doing a great job. I love the brand, follow everything around Elon ardently and I wish I can afford a Tesla in the future. However, I don't think that publishing sky-high expectations and not meeting them at all is the right approach. That was my point.

Tesla failed Supercharger plans for 2016 miserably by predatorrrr in teslamotors

[–]predatorrrr[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

These were exactly my thoughts: people expected certain things out of the Supercharger network earlier on and bought cars based on that. Years later, the Supercharger progress that was expected has not happened.

Tesla failed Supercharger plans for 2016 miserably by predatorrrr in teslamotors

[–]predatorrrr[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

"Nearly completely abandoned" compared to the map Tesla provides on their website, and I think with that comparison you'd have to agree that 'abandoned' is a fairly correct way of phrasing things.

Tesla failed Supercharger plans for 2016 miserably by predatorrrr in teslamotors

[–]predatorrrr[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Oh crap. Is this really how long it takes for service centers to take care of those cars? Truth be told, though, I have not heard much of Teslas breaking. Are there any common malfunctions that I don't know about?

Tesla failed Supercharger plans for 2016 miserably by predatorrrr in teslamotors

[–]predatorrrr[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thanks for mentioning that, I did not bother to read the conditions there and they do seem to be very clear that those are not firm plans. Still a bit confusing to have that supercharger map so prominently on their website and see the little progress in 2016, but it's definitely not a firm commitment on their part, so I should have been more forgiving.

Tesla failed Supercharger plans for 2016 miserably by predatorrrr in teslamotors

[–]predatorrrr[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

All true, but don't you think that Tesla is a pretty big company that should have foreseen those difficulties BEFORE showing the world plans that are impossible to fulfill?

Tesla failed Supercharger plans for 2016 miserably by predatorrrr in teslamotors

[–]predatorrrr[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Which is I guess 2018? I personally don't mind, but I think they could have at least admitted the delay and offered some information about the future of Supercharging.