Who jumped ship from the infuse? I did today picked up the note and it does take some getting used too. I do like it though.
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I did, dropped the infuse like a bad habit. I love the note. As soon as I saw the release at CES I knew I had to have it...
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My brother-in-law has the Infuse and was always bragging about his Infuse was bigger than my Atrix. Now he rarely takes it out while I'm showing off the Note he's now currently finding a way to get an early upgrade to get the Note.
I did also. Larger screen is great.
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I too now have the Note. I still have my Infuse..it has been an awesome phone and i had tons of fun with custom ROMS. Looking very forward to what's coming in Dev for thsi beast.
I will be upgrading to the Note by Summer at the latest. I cannot wait. The Infuse has decent dev support, but the forums are filled with a bunch of jackasses. I got the Infuse when it was a top of the line device for ATT, before the SGS2 was released, and had high hopes for it, as it had the best screen on the market at the time and was a super solid device. However, I have a feeling that after the SGS2 was released that the Infuse was only bought by people that aren't serious about android, because it was discounted heavily for a fairly new device. That led to the forums flooding with inconsiderate n00bs that drove many great devs off of the Infuse. I have been waiting for something great to come along, and the Note is my golden ticket.
I was also wanting to get a tablet, but the Note seems to fill my want/need for both a tablet and a new phone perfectly. In my eyes, the Note is the future of mobile devices. It is basically the largest pocketable device possible, and the S Pen gives it added functionality that puts it on par with the larger screens of many tablets. The HD screen, coupled with its dual core processor and all other specs make it seem as though it will be a fairly future proof device. I don't think that many other devices of similar form factor will be released, and the size of the screen is perfect in my eyes. I see the Note as the first device that I will actually be happy with for a full two years, unless a Note 2 is released within that two years.
I jumped over to the Note on release day. My girlfriends teenage son got my Infuse ane couldn't be happier as he was a windows phone fan before the Infuse was handed down. I'm pretty pleased with the Note, myself. Looking forward to great dev support, ICS down the road (hopefully not too far) and fewer of the afore mention douche nozzles.
--Mike
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I did.
Expected to upgrade to the nexus but basically switched my mind due to the great xda reviews on the international note.
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I did an early upgrade yesterday. Loving the phone so far. I've been playing with the s-memo since I bought it. Hahaha. Its great!!!
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I will be upgrading to the Note by Summer at the latest. I cannot wait. The Infuse has decent dev support, but the forums are filled with a bunch of jackasses. I got the Infuse when it was a top of the line device for ATT, before the SGS2 was released, and had high hopes for it, as it had the best screen on the market at the time and was a super solid device. However, I have a feeling that after the SGS2 was released that the Infuse was only bought by people that aren't serious about android, because it was discounted heavily for a fairly new device. That led to the forums flooding with inconsiderate n00bs that drove many great devs off of the Infuse. I have been waiting for something great to come along, and the Note is my golden ticket.
I was also wanting to get a tablet, but the Note seems to fill my want/need for both a tablet and a new phone perfectly. In my eyes, the Note is the future of mobile devices. It is basically the largest pocketable device possible, and the S Pen gives it added functionality that puts it on par with the larger screens of many tablets. The HD screen, coupled with its dual core processor and all other specs make it seem as though it will be a fairly future proof device. I don't think that many other devices of similar form factor will be released, and the size of the screen is perfect in my eyes. I see the Note as the first device that I will actually be happy with for a full two years, unless a Note 2 is released within that two years.
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I agree that there are quite a few rude people on the infuse forums!! Everyone has been really nice on the note forums so far.
I switched from the Infuse to the Note yesterday. My Infuse battery was giving me about 3-4 hours and I was having to charge it incessantly - driving me crazy. Picked the Note because it was the newest, got generally good reviews, gets ICS soon. I was worried about the size, but it took me about 15 minutes to get used to it. Doesn't seem hard to use as many have said, and I have normal sized hands.
Compared to the Infuse the screen is way better, it is faster to use and so far the battery life is much longer. I rooted it the Mashi way, but will steer clear of custom ROMS for the time being.
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I too now have the Note. I still have my Infuse..it has been an awesome phone and i had tons of fun with custom ROMS. Looking very forward to what's coming in Dev for thsi beast.
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Hey rocket! In case you didn't notice I'm now rocking the Note! Haha. Skyrocket wasn't working for me. After my coworker got the note and i messed with it I was like disgusted by my phone ( skyrocket ). Seriously couldn't even look at it without thinking about how much better the note prob was. Lol. Anyway. Great device. Now just need dman working on a noteworthy Zeus release right?
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Welchertc said, "the Infuse was only bought by people that aren't serious about android, because it was discounted heavily for a fairly new device"
Not necessarily true. I got my Infuse for a penny. I am very serious about android, Just cheap! I broke down and got the Note so I could read the screen without reading glasses. Getting older sucks!! We are not all college age party-ers- But to those of you who are, have fun now before the real world comes crashing in on you! LOL The good ole days!!!
Jury is still out for me about what's better. I like the size of the Infuse better for portability. But the technology of the Note is top of the line. I'm sim swapping for now. And to return the note for a Skyrocket is not an option. The infuse does nicely for me. I like them both - the Note and the Infuse- for different reasons. I'll be keeping them both. The only thing I miss when switching back and forth are the texts that don't flow on both. Any way to sync sms texts between Phones?
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Welchertc said, "the Infuse was only bought by people that aren't serious about android, because it was discounted heavily for a fairly new device"
Not necessarily true. I got my Infuse for a penny. I am very serious about android, Just cheap! I broke down and got the Note so I could read the screen without reading glasses. Getting older sucks!! We are not all college age party-ers- But to those of you who are, have fun now before the real world comes crashing in on you! LOL The good ole days!!!
Jury is still out for me about what's better. I like the size of the Infuse better for portability. But the technology of the Note is top of the line. I'm sim swapping for now. And to return the note for a Skyrocket is not an option. The infuse does nicely for me. I like them both - the Note and the Infuse- for different reasons. I'll be keeping them both. The only thing I miss when switching back and forth are the texts that don't flow on both. Any way to sync sms texts between Phones?
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I wasn't saying that was true of everybody that bought it discounted. All I was saying is that a lot of people that aren't very serious about android bought it once the SGS2 was out because it was cheaper.
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I wasn't saying that was true of everybody that bought it discounted. All I was saying is that a lot of people that aren't very serious about android bought it once the SGS2 was out because it was cheaper.
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No problem! Just sharing! I fell onto android by accident 3 years ago hacking a reader and have been moving up to bigger and better toys since.LOL But I still love my bargains whenever I can snag them!!!!!!!
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No problem! Just sharing! I fell onto android by accident 3 years ago hacking a reader and have been moving up to bigger and better toys since.LOL But I still love my bargains whenever I can snag them!!!!!!!
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Yeah, the Infuse is definitely worth the penny. I'm hoping to either snag the $150 off on the Note or that it at least is discounted by the time I get it. I got my Infuse shortly after its launch for $200, but my parents paid for it for my early birthday present. My dad is allowing me to use his upgrade for the Note, but I have to pay half and I hope I can get some sort of deal to make it less than $150 out of my pocket.
Good Luck!
I had the infuse then I made the mistake of upgrading to the thrill and selling the infuse. I had to snag note...I love everything about this phone.
this phone is what you get when a skyrocket and galaxy tab get together and make babies - galaxy note!
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Yeah, the Infuse is definitely worth the penny. I'm hoping to either snag the $150 off on the Note or that it at least is discounted by the time I get it. I got my Infuse shortly after its launch for $200, but my parents paid for it for my early birthday present. My dad is allowing me to use his upgrade for the Note, but I have to pay half and I hope I can get some sort of deal to make it less than $150 out of my pocket.
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Get the Galaxy Note on Amazon.com, its $249.99 for existing customers on individual or family plans. Amazon always has AT&T devices cheaper than anywhere else without tryin to rip people off and make them get certain plans.
I currently have the Infuse and when I am eligible for an upgrade on March 18th I will be getting the Note. I do have a pass for an early upgrade from an AT&T store this week but I would lose the $50 gift card that Best Buy recently offered. Not a huge difference but if I am not so fortunate to get the $150 back that many others got, I would like at least some money off the top. Especially since I will not have sold my Infuse yet.
Now I just need to convince myself that I do want to wait three more weeks (I am not so sure ).
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I just got mine yesterday. Its awesome.
Got mine.. love it but it feels like a freaking tablet compared to the Eris
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My 4 reason for getting a Rezound over the Nexus.
1. Better screen
2. Better camera
3. Build Quality (Nexus feels like a toy compared to the Rezound to me)
4. I actually like Sense.
I got my SGN on the 15th. It is soooo much better than the Eris. Of course it is also 2 years newer.
I really love ICS, it is quite a step up from Gingerbread. After using it the manufacturers are going to have to step up their game to compete. I see no reason to use an after market launcher with ICS.
Droid 3. I had a Bionic first, but had many problems with data with it. It's a common problem with all of the LTE phones at the moment, so I decided to get the best 3G phone that I could get (plus I wanted a world phone), so it was between the D3, the DInc2, and the iPhone 4S.
Love my new Galaxy Nexus!
Too many superlatives to list...now I've got an HTC, two Motorolas, and a Samsung device .
What will I get next year, LOL?
Cheers!
I moved to a fascinate bit had problems now I have a incredible 2 .my wife just became an i-tard so I am playing around with her x2.
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Got my Galaxy Nexus on launch day, Dec 15th, 3 days before my birthday.
Love, love, love it. Couldn't be happier. Little quirks here and there that could use fixing and a few things I miss from custom ROMs/launchers, but overall absolutely the best phone I have ever had.
Still keeping my Eris around as a music player/alarm clock though. Can't part with it!
Thinking about getting it, but I'm on the fence based on the various reviews.
By the time my thinking is done the next great phone will be announced and then what?
I went with the Galaxy Nexus. Huge step up for me from the Eris. I like how some of the above posters felt the need to justify their purchase over the Galaxy. Thats fine. Fact is they are all pretty great phones when your stepping up from something like an Eris. I loved my Eris but that hardware was seriously tired.
ICS was the main reason why I splurged. I hated to spend the money but ...Ice Cream Sandwich. Thats all I got to say about that.
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Thinking about getting it, but I'm on the fence based on the various reviews.
By the time my thinking is done the next great phone will be announced and then what?
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Then you pick up the Gnex for cheap and be happy with nice specd phone. Now a days its too hard keeping up with phones.
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Exactly. Trying to keep up with these new phones is like trying to keep up with video games or computers. As soon as you buy the top model, within a month there's a new hotness. I figure by the time my upgrade is available at the end of March there will be another 5-6 new Verizon phones, and so maybe the Nexus, Razr or Rezound upgrade prices will have dropped more by then.
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Exactly. Trying to keep up with these new phones is like trying to keep up with video games or computers. As soon as you buy the top model, within a month there's a new hotness. I figure by the time my upgrade is available at the end of March there will be another 5-6 new Verizon phones, and so maybe the Nexus, Razr or Rezound upgrade prices will have dropped more by then.
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Right. That said, though, there will not be another Nexus device until the next version of Android (whatever "J" will be.) Here's hoping that Verizon continues to sell them in the future.
I upgraded to Rezound, love this phone!
I know this is the note forum and opinions will be biased. But I'm hoping we can be adults here...tomorrow is my last day that I can return my note to BB under their 30 day policy. I love this phone and all but it can definitely use a little more umph! Run MW3 on a non OC'd kernel then on DaG's kernel at 1.8 and you will know what I'm talking about. So the qustion is...how many of you would give this phone back and get the S3 on saturday given the option?
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1. I would keep the note, I love the large screen.
2. if i was to go back to the smaller screen: galaxy nexus > sg3 (i hate touchwiz and samsung/carrier software/upgrade cycle).
I hear that one x is pretty damn sick. Some people don't like the restriction of insternal sd only. But honestly all my music and photos and videos are on the cloud anyway...and the lack of removal battery? No biggie. I'm always near a charger...always. this thing is interesting as is the s3. Note is tight but me being someone who switches phones a lot, it might be time.
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I've had mine OC'd on GB and running non- OC'd on ICS on Flapjaxxx's ROM right now. Honestly, I really don't notice a difference at all.
Other than just wanting to have the latest phone, I really can't think of any reason why I'd exchange my Note.
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Other than just wanting to have the latest phone, I really can't think of any reason why I'd exchange my Note.
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This. I do not think I would be hugely impressed if I traded this in for the SGSIII. The S4 processor is the only real improvement, and unless it is night and day better than the Note, I'd just miss having the Note screen size and stylus.
On a different note (<--ha), I recommended buying phones from Costco. Free accessories and a 90 day exchange period with no restocking fees. Plus their prices are usually cheaper anyway.
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I have also recently had to make the same decision as I too buy my phones through BB but I think it comes down to personal necessity.
I am going to college in the fall so I needed something I could easily take notes on and jot down little ideas and such like that and I have also gotten too used to the phone size. Every time I even look at another phone it just seems microscopic. (as you get used to the big screen, sure you can get used to the small screen too)
If you are going to be using mainly for personal - GS3
If you are interested in mainly business or professional use, I would say the Note. (Plus, it looks more professional even when youre just texting ^.^)
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This. I do not think I would be hugely impressed if I traded this in for the SGSIII. The S4 processor is the only real improvement, and unless it is night and day better than the Note, I'd just miss having the Note screen size and stylus.
On a different note (<--ha), I recommended buying phones from Costco. Free accessories and a 90 day exchange period with no restocking fees. Plus their prices are usually cheaper anyway.
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Do you know if they have their own insurance policy. for 6.99 a month i get unlimited new/refurbished phones for any reason outside of lost or stolen (rooted, bricked, destroyed, water, hulk attacks). One time, I gave it back to them as I bricked it and they upgraded my phone for free. As a constant flasher (haha), I do not know if I would be able to give that up just yet.
Like others, I really like having the latest phone but it wasnt a big deal for a few years because for some reason I was able to get yearly upgrades, so even if I had a new phone for a few months and a better one came out I knew I could upgrade a few months from than when an even better phone would be out. When I picked up my infuse last year is when my yearly upgrade disapeared, I decided to open a second line which will give me back yearly upgrades, the trade off is a slightly higher bill...I think its 25 bucks more per month. I got the note in march and I can upgrade my other line in august.
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Do you know if they have their own insurance policy. for 6.99 a month i get unlimited new/refurbished phones for any reason outside of lost or stolen (rooted, bricked, destroyed, water, hulk attacks). One time, I gave it back to them as I bricked it and they upgraded my phone for free. As a constant flasher (haha), I do not know if I would be able to give that up just yet.
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They do not. The only insurance offered is through the carrier/assurian. If you need the black tie protection, BB can't be beat.
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Vive la Note!
I would keep the Note there is not that much of a big improvment on the SG3 to make up for the loss of the big display and spen. All the software improvements like the Svoice and Smart stay will be ported over by our Devs the only thing that you can't get is the better S4 processor or exynos. SO do you go with smaller screen, and no spen or better processor? I'll stick with the Note.
I've had my note for about two weeks and loved it the first week (rooted it right away). After going back and forth between this, my old nexus s, and my work phone(evo design) I've decided its too big and uncomfortable to hold. I love being able to type cleanly and the screen real estate, but its just too much for me.
I'm going to return it next week for a galaxy s3 pre order. I flashed to stock and unrooted resetting the flash counter and everything. Its not too hard if you decide to do it and I've never used adb before. If I didn't flash a different from the beginning, this thing would have been returned within a couple days. I've been using stock for a few days now and its a world of difference.
EDIT: I also didn't find any use for the S-pen. I tried to like it my first week, but using my fingers is easier for everything and I didn't find the snote app practical for much of anything. I know some people find great uses for this thing, but some reviews are right, you'll never know until you try
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I'd keep the Note. For one simple thing, it is a Far the best phone out there with a big if. and that is IF you know what you want to use it for.
Simple example: sMemo not pratical? that is what i thought at first. until i created 2 to 3 empty notes as widgets on my homescreen just waiting to be written on and expanded in size for quick look.
Galaxy S3 to me is no upgrade, as a matter of fact if anything its just the software really. I think that Galaxy Note got a bad rap because of Ginger Bread, performance on that sucked. ICS in the other hand is awesome. I do Owned MW3 and performance on that sucked on the Note, and that is because of software optimization. Blame Android fragmentation for that
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Galaxy S3 to me is no upgrade, as a matter of fact if anything its just the software really. I think that Galaxy Note got a bad rap because of Ginger Bread, performance on that sucked. ICS in the other hand is awesome. I do Owned MW3 and performance on that sucked on the Note, and that is because of software optimization. Blame Android fragmentation for that
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MW3 on saurom OC'd to 1.78 plays extremely fluidly...you take away the oc on ics and it is horrible to play.
Considering ill have this phone for the next two years....I'm just a little worried that the device has to be stretched to its limits NOW as soon as I bought it to perform "acceptably"...FYI I don't think ANY current unofficial ICS rom out now is "acceptable".
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I have a one x and a g nexus that sit in my drawer because I love my note so much. I feel like zoolander when I pick up a device with a smaller screen!
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Getting the s3 isn't a bad option. Better than getting an One X. If I were to get a phone now, it would be the N7000 or the s3. BUT, I still love my G Note on UCLE2 ICS.
-Once you go NOTE, you'd say 4 inches a Joke
-iOS = inspiring Outdated Software
Stick with the note....Its a outstanding phone, with a beautiful large screen.. And development is finally taking off on this phone is only going to get better through time too. You will regret having such a smaller screen. Plus I know the processer is a little faster on the other phone but you won't ever tell the difference that much, plus we already have a overclocked gingerbread kernel.. and ics is right around the corner and soon we will have that kernel overclocked as well.....stick it out you won't regret it!
I just love the note. Its has literally replaced my ipad and laptop as well. Shoot it has has replaced my tv as well.....
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This. I do not think I would be hugely impressed if I traded this in for the SGSIII. The S4 processor is the only real improvement, and unless it is night and day better than the Note, I'd just miss having the Note screen size and stylus.
On a different note (<--ha), I recommended buying phones from Costco. Free accessories and a 90 day exchange period with no restocking fees. Plus their prices are usually cheaper anyway.
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^This.^
Plus you don't technically have to be a Costco member to order from their online store
I have had a phone with the S4 processor (HTC One S), and the performance is marginally better. For me the Note does everything I want and then some. With Nova Prime there is 0 lag or anything else. The screen is the best I have seen, even beating the One X in my honest opinion. I will try a GS3 and see if maybe I will score one locally when they hit craigslist, but just from looks alone....it looks like a huge vibrant, which I was not a huge fan of. The software is already being ported from the GS3 to our device, our FFC is better, and our design seems more high end.
Getting S3 is nice idea.. but If you want to do more than what you can do with a smartphone.. then definitely go for NOTE. It is the most awesome phone on the earth.
Buying S3 from ATT, Verizon and T-Mo is not much of an upgrade.. this S3 is Dual core (not quad as of International version)
I am into the same boat, thinking of getting the S3. The reason I am thinking about it is battery life really. I am disappointed that my 2500 mah battery with push Exchange email is down to 50% at the end of a 9 hour work day. My Captivate used to get to 60-65% instead.
If the S3 has better battery life then I will jump ship. Until them I am still trying to find ways to increase it. I have used hacked rooms as well as ICS its all the same.
I won't lie though, it is going to be tough to leave because the Note will always have these 2 things for it.
BIGGEST SCREEN
S-pen built in.
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The biggest con for owning the Note? is that i cannot for the life of me use another phone. It has become everything from Phone, TV, game machine, Work, and Moleskine pocket notebook (yes the paper kind).
First time I've been in the 'Note' section. I'm up for an upgrade with AT&T [have an Atrix right now], and just wondering how everyone here likes their Note? I browsed around, and it seem development has come along nicely and people have good stable versions of CM9 running on the Note. If you have a second, would love to hear what you like and dislike about it. Trying to decide whether to get the Note now, or wait for the Note2 to come out, or possibly go with something else.
Any thoughts welcome and appreciated!
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I feel like that is hard to say because it's like would you like a 2008 car or the same car 2012 model you know? Especially since it hasn't come out yet or the specifications have not been announced (as far as I know). I hear that they should be announcing it towards the end of August but who knows when it will come out after that and if it will be the International version or AT&T version. Tough decisions.
Like:
-Screen size (I don't know how I would get along with an even larger screen, this one seems perfect to me)
-I actually really like our processors, Exynos sounds like it has more problems although it is a bit faster
-Our developers (I adore my phone to no end because our development section is seriously the best)
Dislikes:
-Black crush although I have not noticed it really on my personal device
-The cracks that some of the white notes have near the rocker ( I have the "blue" one)
-Call quality ugh
Hope this helps at least a little bit. I wanted the Atrix for the longest because it was the biggest phone for a little bit. Oh how times have changed.
Good luck with your decision making. PM me if you have any specific questions about the Note experience.
Ur right i dont know if i want a bigger phone ..but! The note 2 will be slimmer i love mine now so i say ill prolly buy it lol
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First time I've been in the 'Note' section. I'm up for an upgrade with AT&T [have an Atrix right now], and just wondering how everyone here likes their Note? I browsed around, and it seem development has come along nicely and people have good stable versions of CM9 running on the Note. If you have a second, would love to hear what you like and dislike about it. Trying to decide whether to get the Note now, or wait for the Note2 to come out, or possibly go with something else.
Any thoughts welcome and appreciated!
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Welcome to the "Note" section. I currently own an Atrix and a G-Note as well. I must say I still enjoy my Atrix a lot and find myself using it all the time. The Atrix works really good with CM9 and the battery life is superb so I am mostly using it strictly as an mp3 player. The DSP Manager in the CM9 rom sounds beautiful. As for the G-Note, I just can't see myself going back to a smaller screen size. Being an artist and attending comic convention I especially love the screen size to view my art on the go or use the S Pen to do a quick sketch to iron out an idea. The photos and videos are beautiful with the G-Note. Being able to attach a flash drive for sharing files or even hooking it up to a large TV to operate it like a desktop are deal breakers when compared to other competitors.
I haven't really found anything that I didn't like about the G-Note. With all the different roms floating around in the forum it's kinda hard not to find a rom to your liking. Which brings me the G-Note 2. Due to the fact that it's so new don't expect a lot of roms or support right out of the box. Though if you've never owned a G-Note then why not hold out for the latest and the greatest? I won't be eligible for an upgrade until December which is cool for me because by that time all those hard working Devs would most likely have lots of Mods and roms available to try out. And that 5.5 inch screen in the new G-Note 2 is nothing to sneeze at.
I love the note and there are a lot of great roms for it but depending on how long you want to wait it may just be worth it. The other thing is the note 2 is going to be bigger, in my opinion the note is big enough already but it's all up to you
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Wait til the next version of the Note is announced to make your choice. It shouldn't be too long.
Once the gnote 2 solidifies I can address it directly. Until then I can share some observations about the existing gnote. I came directly from the captivate, which except for the abysmal gps, is still an extremely nice phone. The first thing I stress tested on the gnote was its gps. It uses both the Russian glonass and US satellites and the results are fantastic; even indoors, I can fix my position to within 9ft. Samsung clearly decided to address their previous shortcomings in this arena. The processor is responding well to extensive development and is shaping up for a very long successful run. The screen quality is to me is another major factor, I to am aware of the so called "black crush" but attribute it to pushing the still new amoled display technology to its limits. Overall, for me the graphical gains achieved outweigh this negative effect. That said, I can't but believe that Samsung, a company famous for displays, will sit still in further perfecting this promising young technology. So, if Samsung released an improved amoled tech that say, significantly reduced energy requirements while also demonstrating an enhanced resolution, then I would be sorely tempted. I do get great battery life, particularly given the humongous display but who doesn't want more? The thing is if you wait, you could get the gnote for a steal off contract, then after the gnote2 matures,if it is bug free and has some compelling technical advancements, then you can jump maybe 3-6 months into its release. That seems to me a win win but your mileage may differ. Either way, good luck with your choices whatever you decide.
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Honestly, the Note is everything I've wanted in a phone. The only complaint anybody can really have about it is the minor black crush issue. And even that doesn't bug me much. Other than that I don't have a single complaint.
That being said, waiting for the Note 2 would probably be worth it at this point. The improvements won't be enough to make me upgrade early, but if you're deciding on what to buy right now I would wait it out.
Either way you'll be happy. And I wouldn't go for anything else except maybe the gs3. Samsung is absolutely killing it right now IMO.
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The announcement for the Note 2 is just around the corner. Although there is a problem. Unless the new Exynos will support LTE, it will probably take longer for it to get to the states.
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The announcement for the Note 2 is just around the corner. Although there is a problem. Unless the new Exynos will support LTE, it will probably take longer for it to get to the states.
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I see it taking the same route add the gs3, international will be different, but the USA version will release roughly the same time
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Today I played with the S3. It is really fast BUT the screen seems small. Even though its only .5 smaller than the note...in my hand..it felt small. That shows that I wont be satisfied going back to a smaller screen. So Note 2 definitely for me whenever its released. Honestly, if youre not in a hurry...wait for the Note 2. If you you really want it now...get it. We just received official ICS so its still a great device.
-Once you go NOTE, you'd say 4 inches a Joke
NOTE user:
"take a deep breath, make sure to get a good look at it, relax and slowly take it in, the size is overwhelming at first but you will have a happy ending afterwards".
Woman:
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A friend of mine has the gs3 and now that I'm running cm9 he's constantly picking it up and playing with it.
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I like my note but at this point, unless you want the stylus and pen, the GS3 or the HTC One X would probably be a better purchase.
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Get the international note1 online for $200-250 and when the note 2 comes out, sell that note1 on craigslist and use the money to buy the note2 on contract for the discounted price. :angel::fingers-crossed::victory:
for $200 where?
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Get the international note1 online for $200-250 and when the note 2 comes out, sell that note1 on craigslist and use the money to buy the note2 on contract for the discounted price. :angel::fingers-crossed::victory:
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I'd love to know where you can get the N7000 for $200 please tell?
I have the i717 which I think is great apart from my g/f complaining she can't hear me properly during phone conversations.
I'd go for the N7000 unless you really need LTE, you get option to boost volume 'Voodoo Louder' and FM Radio and arguably better processor but not sure on that. Personally I like the look of the i717 better than the N7000.
Size wise I wouldn't get the GS3 too narrow, possibly the HTC Sensation XL but an even bigger Note is fine by me. Contemplating getting a Galaxy Tab 7.7 anyway. A Note 7.7 would be my prefect device with a quad core CPU, hopefully the Note2 will have quad core.
I just pick up a galaxay note refurbish for 200, as an early upgrade from att. It is amost impossable to find a second hand set for less than 450. The att version is still new and tmoble is getting theirs next month. Non of the quad core chip sets can process american lte so far. I would think a us note would not hit he shelf till next year. However there has yet to be a chipset named that could handle lte for the u.s. We would have heard something about this already.
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First time I've been in the 'Note' section. I'm up for an upgrade with AT&T [have an Atrix right now], and just wondering how everyone here likes their Note? I browsed around, and it seem development has come along nicely and people have good stable versions of CM9 running on the Note. If you have a second, would love to hear what you like and dislike about it. Trying to decide whether to get the Note now, or wait for the Note2 to come out, or possibly go with something else.
Any thoughts welcome and appreciated!
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I love my note. The only thing I dislike about my note is the battery door.
Coming from the Atrix to the Note the only thing I miss is the Atrix vibrate motor. The note feels like a fast buzz instead of a solid rumble.
I got an Atrix on launch day and replaced with with the Note on launch day and hated that phone each and every single day that I used it. The headphone jack stopped working, then the wifi and gps stopped as well.
I heard about the Note last summer. At that timebitbwas rumblings. I waited until February 19, sitting on my Atrix coming from the Dell Streak prior for thus magnificent phone.
I love this phone. Love it so much I bought it twice. My first one was stolen.
As great a phone this is I will get the Note 2. However wow it will literally be 6 months from the first and second releases of this phone. I'm greatful for the quality of this phone and I'm great with a bigger screen. I'm still learning about this phone. I just wonder if this is hurting the Note with such a quick turnaround of the 2.
I'm not going to lie. Ill get it lol.
The Noteworthy Note. Running OBJECTION rc1 UCLF5 / h0tw1r3's r4 OC.
I'm definitely waiting for the new Note. I do have the original, but to think that it could be bigger, slimmer and come with Jelly Bean. I... am going crazy lol.
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Today I played with the S3. It is really fast BUT the screen seems small. Even though its only .5 smaller than the note...in my hand..it felt small. That shows that I wont be satisfied going back to a smaller screen. So Note 2 definitely for me whenever its released. Honestly, if youre not in a hurry...wait for the Note 2. If you you really want it now...get it. We just received official ICS so its still a great device.
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Woman:
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Haha. You know .5 inches is actually an extremely massive difference right? It's not a linear progression. It even looks bigger because its 16:10 and wider.
Uh, people here need to stop saying its gonna be bigger. The SCREEN will be longer by .2" in the diagonal, but the overall phone size will stay the same, and might even get smaller. Definitely slimmer. The 4.8" SIII has similar dimensions to older 4.5" 16:10 phones with thicker bezels. There are many other examples... The key here is the change in aspect ratio, from 16:10 to 16:9. It'll probably have the same screen width, although I don't have any numbers handy.
Yeah there'll plenty of $200-250 notes on ebay. They usually say CRACKED and SOLD FOR PARTS ONLY. You can get a used one in the low $400s. A new one for >$450. Expansys-USA has the cheapest retail price I've seen for a non-eBay semi-trustable site at $520. Plenty of testimony about them helping out with warranties as well floating around xda.
Be aware that this so called "around the corner" is in fact the IFA tradeshow in Berlin on August 31. That will be for the international note 2. It's expected to come out in October in international markets, not the USA. Who knows when it will arrive stateside? The original note didn't even come out on AT&T til January, and was released internationally in October as well. An Optimistic guess would be before the holiday season, a good 4-5 months away. It's not an iPhone competitor so won't have to rush to market like the GS3.
Can you wait 4-5 months, or maybe even until Jan 2013 for the Note 2?
Well 7 days as of Thanksgiving until this phone hits VZW customers pockets. I am really starting to get excited. Seems like its been such a long wait. This is going to be my phone for years to come. I am going to be investing alot into this phone.What are your thoughts on the Galaxy Note II right now?:thumbup: :thumbdown:
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I just hope I don't fail one of my lab finals next Thur
Seriously, I can't wait. All these people saying they are getting 12hrs of heavy usage makes me ecstatic. I have been wondering if there is a use case for the media dock for me personally. I already have a pretty nice desktop. I think for my Dad would be perfect. His laptop needs to be replaced and he needs something with a big screen. Maybe just grab a generic touchscreen monitor and the media dock for him.
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"This is going to be my phone for years to come" made me lol...I give it 6mo before the s4 or something else drops and you will be moving on. Although its getting to a point where upgrading is not a huge improvement anymore. I really dont think its going to have a huge WOW factor over the S3, but I must admit I still want one lol...mainly because I initally wanted the note but it never made it to VZW so I settled for the S3.
I'm excited too, but can't upgrade for another month. Doubt I'll be satisfied for "years" though. Android has come a long way since I bought my thunderbolt and I'm sure I'll feel that again in two years.
You never know maybe Q4 next year we'll have octocore phones lol
Maybe we should get some sort of count down timer. I've been waiting since the original Note for Verizon to get in the game.
Props to the person that puts the countdown on Verizon's homepage.
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I'll be keeping my N2 until the next comparable device comes out on Verizon. Luckily I'm able to get a subsidized phone every year.
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Until I get the box and see the phone, I do not want to be disappointed if Verizon delays shipment.
I hope the DNA fails miserably so Verizon feels our pain. I think that they will realize their error when they get mobbed by all of us next week. I have been waiting for a note on Verizon forever. Just a heads up, if you go to wirefly, it is 280.00
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I'm getting 36+ hours with 7 hours screen on time on LTE. I haven't had to turn off LTE once. The Note 2 blows away the GS3 in every way. TW on JB seems like an improvement over the stock N7 experience.
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Verizon delayed it for so long it almost feels obsolete already with new phones like Nexus 4 out and new ones probably coming out around Christmas time. On top of that, they crapped on the home button.
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Verizon delayed it for so long it almost feels obsolete already with new phones like Nexus 4 out and new ones probably coming out around Christmas time. On top of that, they crapped on the home button.
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If you are going pick a phone that makes the Note 2 feel almost obsolete, I wouldn't go with the Nexus 4 (Android iPhone 5 without LTE?).
I can't wait to retire my Thunderbolt. Done with all the problems with this phone. Oh, and the crazy delayed updates.
I think until something else of a similar size comes out (Note 3?) This phone will keep me plenty happy.
It certainly has the hardware to run the Android OS for a long time to come.
Note 3 should be expected in about a year.
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Verizon delayed it for so long it almost feels obsolete already with new phones like Nexus 4 out and new ones probably coming out around Christmas time. On top of that, they crapped on the home button.
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Not worried until the Note 3 comes out or until HTC and Motorola make a phablet with a S-Pen like device. The S4 could be released tomorrow and I would still pick the Note 2 unless Samsung start putting S-Pens in all devices.
I think i'll be set till the note 3 comes out or an equivalent device boasting a larger screen size. I would like to see a 6 inch phone since I don't have infant hands like the rest of you.
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Not worried until the Note 3 comes out or until HTC and Motorola make a phablet with a S-Pen like device. The S4 could be released tomorrow and I would still pick the Note 2 unless Samsung start putting S-Pens in all devices.
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This. After playing with the Note II for an extended period of time at Best Buy today, I truly believe it's a really different experience from regular smartphones, especially after using the S-Pen. That hover feature on the S-Pen is not only incredibly cool, but also super useful (for previews, information pop-ups, etc). And I can see myself taking notes with S-Note and using its Knowledge Search feature often.
Oh, and I was with my brother and his gf as I was showing this phone off to them, and I think I converted her from being an iPhone fanboy to an Android fanboy by the end of my Note II demonstration. :highfive:
I was at the mall today for my third look at the Note II. The Sprint and ATT stores both have them out. I have one on preorder from Verizon, but can't get over the size. Tried it in my pocket (again!) and fooled around with the S-pen apps and really do like this phone a lot. I've decided I want a very thin cover that will give me a better grip when I have it in one hand, and a stylus that is larger that I can keep in my shirt pocket. I was going back and forth with the NoteII, DNA, or wait until summer, but the s-pen is a great feature that is unique to the Note's.
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Oh, and I was with my brother and his gf as I was showing this phone off to them, and I think I converted her from being an iPhone fanboy to an Android fanboy by the end of my Note II demonstration. :highfive:
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Haha same. My dad got the iPhone 5 already, and I was demonstrating everything the s pen can do, and I saw the look of regret on his face. It's an amazing device, but the hardest decision for me was which color to get
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I think at this point, if you have a Note 1, you're off contract or at least upgrade eligible. I was wowed by the HTC One, and looking forward to the event last night for the S4, but I was looking for a more significant hardware change. Samsung seems to be more interested in adding more and more features, but none of them were "must haves" for me. I'll be going with the HTC One for my next phone, and will keep my Note for work.
If this is the S4, the Note 3 will likely just be a larger version, probably around 5.8 inches.
Ironically, Samsung seems to be following in Apple's footsteps - they've found success with a particular design, so they have no impetus to push it forward, while HTC is designing some pretty amazing things, partly because they've always done that, but mostly because they need to do so.
When I saw the S4, I immediately thought of Samsung's dig at the iPhone 4S in one ad - "If it looks exactly the same as the last model, how will people know I upgraded?"
Plus, with all of that software, I doubt the S4 will get Key Lime Pie in the same year it's released.
Here's hoping for a $99 Note 2 in the near future.
I'll be getting the s4, the s3 has a ton of dev support and I'm sure the s4 will have just as much.
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Honestly, no, while I love my Note, I don't like the look of the the S IV or Note 2. I don't like the button and I want something that looks like it's awesome. I've been eying the HTC One quite a bit and as the HTC Hero was my first Android device it seems only fair that I go with them. However I don't want to go down on screen size. I'm not greedy enough for Huweai's (sp?) 6.3 inch screen, but definitely no less than the OG Note's screen. However the final deciding factor for me is how the whole JB thing has paned out. If I'm spending premium $$$ then I want the best for my money's worth, and that means the latest and greatest software. I'm not a mindless consumer that doesn't demand the best bang for my buck. Not only do I demand it, I also put my money where my mouth is.
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Honestly, no, while I love my Note, I don't like the look of the the S IV or Note 2. I don't like the button and I want something that looks like it's awesome. I've been eying the HTC One quite a bit and as the HTC Hero was my first Android device it seems only fair that I go with them. However I don't want to go down on screen size. I'm not greedy enough for Huweai's (sp?) 6.3 inch screen, but definitely no less than the OG Note's screen. However the final deciding factor for me is how the whole JB thing has paned out. If I'm spending premium $$$ then I want the best for my money's worth, and that means the latest and greatest software. I'm not a mindless consumer that doesn't demand the best bang for my buck. Not only do I demand it, I also put my money where my mouth is.
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Same here...
In not thrilled on the look but im tired of the og note and im sure there will be a ton of Dev support on it like most galaxy phones. I think the ONE is cool looking but I need a phone with removable battery and SD slot. The ONE doesn't have that so that's a no.
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I'd have to agree with a couple of the posts above - the button doesn't excite me one bit. At the same time however, the Note isn't starving for power though. I know the Note 2 and S4 have much better hardware, but I just don't need it right now. We'll see what the Note 3 has in store for us, and then I'll go from there. For once though, I don't feel I *need* to upgrade.
I almost hate to say it, but I agree. This is the second time I've been burned by samsung (OG captivate owner) and I think I've learned my lesson here. The S4 does have some nice software features, but it didn't wow me as opposed to the S3 over the S2.
I think i'm waiting for the new Nexus phone or possibly the rumored Moto X phone. No replaceable battery or Micro SD is a deal breaker for me so I'm hoping at least one of the phones above support that though i'm not holding my breath on the nexus.
I love the speed of the JB roms, I just wish we had the drivers to have the roms stable. I gotta say that HTC did a great job with the One, if that thing had SD and removable battery, it would have been a grand slam.
MWC this year should be interesting.
Why don't you guys like the button? I don't mind it at all, to be honest. The super thin bezel is sweet too
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If Nexus came out with a larger than 5 inch screen I'd jump right on it. Until something like that happen I'm going to keep on watching who treats their customers right and when it's upgrade time that's who'll get my money. I'm in love with the stylus and the screen size of the Note, but customer loyalty is a big factor when it comes to spending my shekels. You treat me good and I'll spend good money.
As far as why I don't like the button, it just seems old school and takes away from the elegance I want for $200 + device. And as far as the unremovable battery and lack of sd card slot...I can deal with that because you can't even really move apps to the sd card any more. And my N7 is the same way and we get along marvelously. All in all it's a preference thing.
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Considering the Note 3 comes out in September with a 6.3" screen I'll just wait for that. Got the note 1 in August so I can upgrade my phone when it comes out.
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Considering the Note 3 comes out in September with a 6.3" screen I'll just wait for that. Got the note 1 in August so I can upgrade my phone when it comes out.
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This^
I don't see any reason to upgrade just to have the newest thing. (Think about it SERIOUSLY. The "S" phones are Samsungs fanboy phone really. This is the phone that the AVERAGE user buys just because it's "new"....mostly Iphone converts and people that just want to have the "newest thing" to show off) Honestly, when I saw the s4 I was thinking, "wow, nice Note2 with a faster CPU". I didn't look at EVERYTHING the s4 is offering (software and all) but if I were to upgrade now (I have 4 upgrades I can use anytime I wish), I'd just get the Note 2 and be done with it. After using the OG Note (and the Dell Streak before this phone), I just can't see going to a smaller screen. Like dvdivx said, the Note 3 will be here before we know it and the S4 will look like a kids toy compared to what that phone is going to bring. They can call the S4 the "flagship" all they want but if you have read anything about what the N3 "is going to have" and then look at the specs of the S4 you can see that this phone is nothing but a little brother to the Note3. To me, the S4 release changes a lot of the N3 "rumors" to FACT and because of that, I'm not interested at all in this phone. Not to mention that there will be as many people walking around with the S4 as there are IPhone users. "I have the S4! It's the newest thing"......yeah well, I stopped thinking like that when I walked away from Apple FOREVER.
I'll be holding on to at least 3 of my upgrades though because there are BIG things coming at the end of the year from everything I've been reading. This might just be the year that changes what a smartphone looks and feels like. ( I'm sure there are some of you that know what I'm talking about)
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This^
I don't see any reason to upgrade just to have the newest thing. (Think about it SERIOUSLY. The "S" phones are Samsungs fanboy phone really. This is the phone that the AVERAGE user buys just because it's "new"....mostly Iphone converts and people that just want to have the "newest thing" to show off) Honestly, when I saw the s4 I was thinking, "wow, nice Note2 with a faster CPU". I didn't look at EVERYTHING the s4 is offering (software and all) but if I were to upgrade now (I have 4 upgrades I can use anytime I wish), I'd just get the Note 2 and be done with it. After using the OG Note (and the Dell Streak before this phone), I just can't see going to a smaller screen. Like dvdivx said, the Note 3 will be here before we know it and the S4 will look like a kids toy compared to what that phone is going to bring. They can call the S4 the "flagship" all they want but if you have read anything about what the N3 "is going to have" and then look at the specs of the S4 you can see that this phone is nothing but a little brother to the Note3. To me, the S4 release changes a lot of the N3 "rumors" to FACT and because of that, I'm not interested at all in this phone. Not to mention that there will be as many people walking around with the S4 as there are IPhone users. "I have the S4! It's the newest thing"......yeah well, I stopped thinking like that when I walked away from Apple FOREVER.
I'll be holding on to at least 3 of my upgrades though because there are BIG things coming at the end of the year from everything I've been reading. This might just be the year that changes what a smartphone looks and feels like. ( I'm sure there are some of you that know what I'm talking about)
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Agreed! Nice one!
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I won't be getting the S4. I'm looking forward to the Note 3, hopefully 6"-6.3" screen and a bigger battery than the Note 2.
Ive had my note since launch day and I have 1 upgrade available now another another in November so I can't wait. I love my note 1 but I want some official JB and I kind of miss TW after playing with a coworkers note 2.
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The S4 just isn't bleeding edge. It's just got some upgraded components that all the other phones are getting. Not interested. It would have been an awesome phone a year ago. It's an S3+, but the lemmings that will buy it have no clue.
I'm not eligible for an upgrade until early 2014. I just purchased the s3 on eBay and I'm planning on parting ways with the note 1. Next time I do upgrade, I'll probably go for the s4 or even the note 2 since they will probably be much cheaper by then with a contract extension
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Why bother? The US version will probably not have the dual quad, just single quad.. So yes, more CPU than the current S3 but not a big deal. Same ram. Software I couldn't care less about.
Might as well save money on an S3, it's otherwise basically the same phone.
That said, nope. Maybe the Note 3 sometime, unless it's much bigger than it is today. I like my Note 1, but if it gets much bigger I'm not sure it's feasible.
Maybe we'll see
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The fact that only the international version will come with the exynos 5 octa core while we'll get the Qualcomm in the US is a disappointment for me, and will be the only reason that as of now I'll say no, not getting it.
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I will not get for the s4 either.
I definitely want to wait for the note 3 though. I can't get anything else now that I am used to the note. But, will the note 3 really get that big of a screen?
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I will not get for the s4 either.
I definitely want to wait for the note 3 though. I can't get anything else now that I am used to the note. But, will the note 3 really get that big of a screen?
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I myself want to get the note 3, but not so sure, if it will have a 6.3 inch, that's just to big to carry on the front pocket. That is .7 shy of carrying a 7 inch tablet in your pocket.
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