Which is better guys
I have z ultra now and I thinking to change to note 3
What's your opinion for this step?
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There are some posts about that. Anyways yuo are in the Xperia forum so you can imagine the answers...I had NOTE 1 and Note 2 and tested Note 3...the Ultra just captured me from the start. I do not see a single reason to go back to Note 3 unless you really love the spen that much, love having extra batteries around or cannot handle the Ultra size.
Cant think of anything else...but I love my Ultra lol
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There are some posts about that. Anyways yuo are in the Xperia forum so you can imagine the answers...I had NOTE 1 and Note 2 and tested Note 3...the Ultra just captured me from the start. I do not see a single reason to go back to Note 3 unless you really love the spen that much, love having extra batteries around or cannot handle the Ultra size.
Cant think of anything else...but I love my Ultra lol
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Pretty much this. Note 3 if you want the S-Pen or the Ultra if you want the "waterproofness" (funny looking word, but it is indeed a word ) and build quality.
Build quality is better on xzu battery isn't bad. But no flash. And not sure if note 3 has ir blaster but xzu doesn't which is annoying.
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I just sold my Note 3 to get the Ultra last week. For indoor use, the Note 3 camera kinda sucks. Battery life is so-so, only lasts about a day. Build quality on Note 3 feels cheap compared to Ultra. I was never in love with Note 3, it's really just the same old plastic Samsung phone with Touchwiz.
If you have 2 hours, you can see the videos from Erica Griffin. She goes into everyday usage of both phones. In the end she moved from the Ultra to the Note 3. Here are the links:
Erica Griffin on the Ultra
Erica Griffin on the Note 3
Well considering her size...even the Note 3 could feel way big huge for her.
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If you have 2 hours, you can see the videos from Erica Griffin. She goes into everyday usage of both phones. In the end she moved from the Ultra to the Note 3. Here are the links:
Erica Griffin on the Ultra
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It's her preferences ofc, plus if you look at her impression about xzu, it is clear that she likes xzu as her daily driver before going with note 3. And plus who doesn't love a new more expensive gadget hey? yeah the note 3 experience is a bit more complete (sans the real estate of the screen that xzu offered which she like the most about xzu) but that doesn't mean that xzu is a loser compared to note 3, no, far from it. It's just that they were built for different speciality.
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I would change my Ultra for the next ultra and nothing else. Every time I see a Note 3 or someone holding it I can't seem to figure out if it's really a Note 3 or a Note 2 or a GS4. It just seems the same phone with some new tweaks is all.
Don't misunderstand me, I had a GS3 and loved it, and last year you could spot a GS3 right away, people here had an iPhone, or a GS3.
With the Ultra you stand out from the crowd, and not only for the sheer size, but also for everything else.
Somebody might mock you for the lack of flash or for the impossibility of changing batteries, but deep down you see most people love it and envy your big toy.
But, more importantly, it's a fantastic beast, it doesn't do anything slowly, it simply works and the stock ROM is the most beautiful I've ever tried.
My 2 cents.
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@LordManhattan I must now confess. I miss my xzu I've been without it since Friday. Sony received it yesterday and a 're supposidly going to check whether my stated problems are covered by warranty. ( I hope they are ) before I sent it I didn't double check boot loader after ta restore. But I think it's quite rare that it would still be unlocked.
Anyway after using my HTC one since I've been without it I've now decided I'm gunna stay with xzu and not get HTC one max. :good:
You got your phone back yet?
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@LordManhattan I must now confess. I miss my xzu I've been without it since Friday. Sony received it yesterday and a 're supposidly going to check whether my stated problems are covered by warranty. ( I hope they are ) before I sent it I didn't double check boot loader after ta restore. But I think it's quite rare that it would still be unlocked.
Anyway after using my HTC one since I've been without it I've now decided I'm gunna stay with xzu and not get HTC one max. :good:
You got your phone back yet?
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Yup, got mine back a couple of hours ago. It's so sooo nice to have it back. There's so much room for activities!
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Yup, got mine back a couple of hours ago. It's so sooo nice to have it back. There's so much room for activities!
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Lol that's good then. Did they change screen in end etc.
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Lol that's good then. Did they change screen in end etc.
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No, they are completely useless. They didn't do anything actually.
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No, they are completely useless. They didn't do anything actually.
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Oh sh** I thought you sent it back again because they didn't do it. That's crap then hope there better here in UK
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Oh sh** I thought you sent it back again because they didn't do it. That's crap then hope there better here in UK
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One tip though. Call them when they're working on it. My service center has anew online log of what they've done, and I also knew which day they were going to work on it, but I didn't call them to say that they had to swap the display, so I'm blaming myself a little. Don't trust them to actually do what they are supposed to do.
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One tip though. Call them when they're working on it. My service center has anew online log of what they've done, and I also knew which day they were going to work on it, but I didn't call them to say that they had to swap the display, so I'm blaming myself a little. Don't trust them to actually do what they are supposed to do.
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No that's what I'll do in morning now. I always phone ask how it's all going in case they say there not sorting much I'll kick off. I really hope on the xz1u or xzu2 however it gets called there is better camera with flash and ir blaster. I would completely love the xzu if it did. Bit my mind keeps straying still.
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Which is better guys
I have z ultra now and I thinking to change to note 3
What's your opinion for this step?
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If you have 2 hours, you can see the videos from Erica Griffin. She goes into everyday usage of both phones. In the end she moved from the Ultra to the Note 3. Here are the links:
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@romano Man first of all you are no offence crazy note 3 don't even stand near ultra it's like you are comparing a rolls to a ford ......ford could fool you with some add function's but rolls is rolls.....
@paulotex Oh god Erica do you see her hand's an iphone is bigger for those if you give her an iphone and a nokia 1100 she will jump nokia to fit her size ....... she just foolin around.........
im a very sporty person, what made me get the note is when during the summer i will be jogging alot and riding my bike.. i figured this wouldn't be possible so i got the note 3. However if someone here can convince me that can happen without a problem i may be switching over because i love large screens =)
I've had both and I prefer the xperia ultra. I watch a lot of media on my phone so I went with the bigger screen. Not a fan if touchwiz either having the gpe ROM for the ultra was another reason. The only thing is don't expect to take it to the gym or anything.
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im a very sporty person, what made me get the note is when during the summer i will be jogging alot and riding my bike.. i figured this wouldn't be possible so i got the note 3. However if someone here can convince me that can happen without a problem i may be switching over because i love large screens =)
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Well, I skate a lot as I play hockey and I got a tiny LG Thrill 3D phone (just wanted a $ 50 cheapo) for the Ice Rink because the Ultra is too big but to be honest, even the Note 2 was hard to deal with when skating because I was compromising my crossovers etc since I had the phone in my front pocket.
But is I was jogging or on a bike, I would think it is easier to manage as you got more places where to keep it without thinking that if you slip like on the ice you can destroy it.
Not sure man but I would go back to Xperia in my very biased opinion
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Hi, I was hoping for a little help with my decision. I am up for an upgrade this coming Monday and it works out that I can get an original Galaxy Note for $50 on contract. I can also get the Gs3 for the same price, but I love the size of the Note. So basically is there a lot of development for the Note? Is everyone here happy with getting the Note and would they keep their Note over a Gs3?
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Wait 2 more months for the Note 2.
♥★♥ My phablet Galaxy Note ♥★♥
Well my only problem with that is I can't afford the Note 2, thats why I asked about the original Note.
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My reasons for choosing the note over sg3:
Big screen (don't think I could go back at this point)
S pen
This may be weird, but I don't like the button on the front screen of the sg3.
Hardware is fine, even though sg3 is a little bit nicer.
The Rom community for the note is very active.
Either way, you're getting a badass phone
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Thanks for the information, I was worried about getting a year-old phone and not having much development for it.
We know the note is a great device.....
And we "think " the note 2 will be a great device ...
Call me old fashioned .... but I like a device with a track record ....and this device has one.
I'd buy it again in a second ...g
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Hi, I was hoping for a little help with my decision. I am up for an upgrade this coming Monday and it works out that I can get an original Galaxy Note for $50 on contract. I can also get the Gs3 for the same price, but I love the size of the Note. So basically is there a lot of development for the Note? Is everyone here happy with getting the Note and would they keep their Note over a Gs3?
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I had the same decision and jumped on the Note. It's impossible to beat that price and I don't think the Note 2 will be worth $150 more than the Note 1. I'm also betting that most of the additional Note 2 functionality will find its way into the Note 1. I've gone back and forth between the Collective ROM and the OnlyOne which I understand isn't being worked on anymore. It gave me S-Voice and other SG3 functionality that I can't remember right now. Like you, I've got the TP running the latest CM9 nightly and the Inspire 4G running the latest Jelly Time. The Note is far and away my favorite. The screen is amazing.
Would you happen to know if CM10 runs well on it as well? I really appreciate all of the feedback and advice. I usually leave my phones stock for a month or do, then its flashing time! So I'm hoping the Note had a lot of choices when it comes to custom ROMs.
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Would you happen to know if CM10 runs well on it as well? I really appreciate all of the feedback and advice. I usually leave my phones stock for a month or do, then its flashing time! So I'm hoping the Note had a lot of choices when it comes to custom ROMs.
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I've been running PA (found in the original dev section) and it's great, a couple of small issues but the phone is soo smooth. Also there's been an announcement from Samsung that says they'll be putting out an official JB ROM. Personally I love the Note and I'm still not sold on the next one. If you want to get an awesome price, wait for a couple of weeks before the Note 2 is released, you should be able to get it for next to nothing.
As it stands now I can get it for $50, brand new on contract. Thats a great deal I think.
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Just my two cents i have owned both the GS3 and the Note and so far i think the note blows away the GS3 it is nice and as quick as my GS3 was.
The thing is huge but after a couple days you become used to it and will not notice its size also the screen is beautiful processor seems solid battery life is good and i pound on my battery streaming surfing the web and playing music and i get a solid 5 hours and thats constant use if i leave it alone it will go the whole day which i couldnt with the GS3
Sound quality for the speaker is so-so but ive come to expect this from phones now when i plug my headphones in the sound is crystal and sharp
Also running CM10 some weird issues but nothing that is a deal breaker all in al i say you cant go wrong
I'll probably hold out on CM10 if JB is coming soon, but thanks for the help. You guys are all making my decision so much easier!
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Oh, one more thing. I have heard people saying that the stylus scratches their screen. Is there any truth to this?
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I have had mine since march 4. Never had a screen protector on it and use the pen daily. No scratches at all.
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I have had mine since march 4. Never had a screen protector on it and use the pen daily. No scratches at all.
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Same here no protector and the screen is fine.
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Thanks for all the replies and answers.. I am also asking the same question as the OP and this thread has made my mind up!
Got 2 upgrades next month and another in February..
Its powered by Jellybeaned AOKP!
I'm pretty much on the fence of trying a Note. I was against the Phablet look in the beginning but I have pretty much tried every device that has made a mark on this forum and am thinking of giving it a go. Just looking for some opinions/thoughts on this.
Are there any advantages/disadvantages?
Do you think it's a even trade?
Thanks.
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The note is a great phone. Really in a league of it's own. If you can find a trade it would be worth it. I wanted to try a one X but could not give up the few perks the note has over the hox.
What are your concerns about the switch to the note?
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The note is a great phone. Really in a league of it's own. If you can find a trade it would be worth it. I wanted to try a one X but could not give up the few perks the note has over the hox.
What are your concerns about the switch to the note?
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Mainly the size. Texting on it won't be a issue but just talking on it.
What are the perks you speak of?
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Its not nearly as bad as you would think. You get use to the size in about a week. Then any other Phone feels like a little toy. One thing for sure, one you watch some videos on YouTube on the note, you'll never want to watch then on anything else.
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Size. Great screen too. Overall a great work horse for a semi power user.
I use the spen for quick notes when I am in a call or a quick thought. Watch YouTube like a fiend on the huge screen. Also use it like any great new phone and stream music to 3 different BT devices. The battery life can be hit or miss at times but i have an extra battery and an 8100 maH battery pack to charge with.
I've thought about a nexus many times but can't let go of the note. Next phone will have to have at minimum the same size screen and probably be 1080p
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I came to the note after a bad month with the one x. I definitely like the note over the one x. I use some Bluetooth headphones instead of putting the phone to my head.
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Its not nearly as bad as you would think. You get use to the size in about a week. Then any other Phone feels like a little toy. One thing for sure, one you watch some videos on YouTube on the note, you'll never want to watch then on anything else.
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That's what I keep hearing once you have A note other phones don't feel the same more toyish.
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Size. Great screen too. Overall a great work horse for a semi power user.
I use the spen for quick notes when I am in a call or a quick thought. Watch YouTube like a fiend on the huge screen. Also use it like any great new phone and stream music to 3 different BT devices. The battery life can be hit or miss at times but i have an extra battery and an 8100 maH battery pack to charge with.
I've thought about a nexus many times but can't let go of the note. Next phone will have to have at minimum the same size screen and probably be 1080p
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I flop around. I had the iPhone than the Meizu, Galaxy Nexus and now the One X. I do use my phone all day for everything so I think the Note is ideal for that.
Do you guys think I'll be taking a major hit as far as the one x screen vs the note screen? Or is it user preference?
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Get a used i717 Note cheap as you can, try it, then I think you might have a One x for sale. LOL. Far as the screen goes, I've never even held a One x in my hand mind you, if I had microscope eyes maybe.
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Screen on note is on par with most any other phone on market. Hox may be nicer in sunlight but it would be very minor detail of a difference in everyday use
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I think I'm convinced to give it a try. Just need to find someone that wants a HOX with a lot of accessories for a Note.
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Do you want to go for a note 1? It's a 1000 times better to go for note 2. I had been using htc 1x but did not like the idea of unlocking the bootloader stuff from htcdev. So sold it within 1week of purchase as I bought 2nd hand.
Note 2 is really nice if you can come to terms with the massive screen. Display of note 2 is better than 1. Htc one x screen is nicer but smaller.
Major difference is the battery which runs out for 1x within a day of moderate usage. Whereas note2 lives to almost 2.5 to 3 days.
1x overheating is a major pblm. Note 2 never clocks more than 32 deg but 1x shoots to almost 45 deg normally.
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Do you want to go for a note 1? It's a 1000 times better to go for note 2. I had been using htc 1x but did not like the idea of unlocking the bootloader stuff from htcdev. So sold it within 1week of purchase as I bought 2nd hand.
Note 2 is really nice if you can come to terms with the massive screen. Display of note 2 is better than 1. Htc one x screen is nicer but smaller.
Major difference is the battery which runs out for 1x within a day of moderate usage. Whereas note2 lives to almost 2.5 to 3 days.
1x overheating is a major pblm. Note 2 never clocks more than 32 deg but 1x shoots to almost 45 deg normally.
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While all of that may be true but I doubt anyone will trade a note 2 for a hox
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Do you want to go for a note 1? It's a 1000 times better to go for note 2. I had been using htc 1x but did not like the idea of unlocking the bootloader stuff from htcdev. So sold it within 1week of purchase as I bought 2nd hand.
Note 2 is really nice if you can come to terms with the massive screen. Display of note 2 is better than 1. Htc one x screen is nicer but smaller.
Major difference is the battery which runs out for 1x within a day of moderate usage. Whereas note2 lives to almost 2.5 to 3 days.
1x overheating is a major pblm. Note 2 never clocks more than 32 deg but 1x shoots to almost 45 deg normally.
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While all of that may be true but I doubt anyone will trade a note 2 for a hox
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I want to try the Note 1 first before I decide on what to use my upgrade on either a Note 2 or whatever comes next year.
Looking for something more on the realistic lines of a trade. NO ONE WILL TRADE ME A N2 FOR A HOX LMAO.
I'd be one happy camper if it did happen. :beer:
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I want to try the Note 1 first before I decide on what to use my upgrade on either a Note 2 or whatever comes next year.
Looking for something more on the realistic lines of a trade. NO ONE WILL TRADE ME A N2 FOR A HOX LMAO.
I'd be one happy camper if it did happen. :beer:
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Try it I traded my sgs2 for it and couldn't be happier I don't think I will ever be able to go smaller than my note again the screen size is amazing
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Try it I traded my sgs2 for it and couldn't be happier I don't think I will ever be able to go smaller than my note again the screen size is amazing
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I'm posted in several spots just have to get some pictures of everything.
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I think giving the note a try is a good idea. Battery life will be an adjustment. It seems I charge mine 2-3 times a day.
The screen and features more than make up for the battery deficiencies. I don't even over clock mine and it never lags. I'm using Padawan v6.2.
I am waiting for an update to JB. The point of having the Note is being able to use the SPen. As soon as we get some project butter goodness, well, what more could we need?
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Battery is really just depends on the user. I personally get right aground 13-14hours with around 3-3.5 hours of screen on time. Not a gamer though.
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Battery is really just depends on the user. I personally get right aground 13-14hours with around 3-3.5 hours of screen on time. Not a gamer though.
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That's my main reason for wanting to jump ship because I need something that will take me back to my N93/Blackberry days as far as battery life
Been trying all kinds of battery solutions myself. Have been carrying an anker 8100 mAh portable charger for a long time and now trying to just carry a spare battery. Seems like it is about break even 14-16 hours use. All day BT on and a lot of audio streaming. Few calls and possibly 20-30 texts
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So I went to the HTC One and have had a few days to play with it. I really like the build materials, speakers, and 1080p.
However, I keep picking up my Note 2 and wondering if I should go back to it.
Maybe it's tough going back down in screen size. Maybe I actually like the feel of the bigger phone because it feels more substantial. Not that I have had an issue with battery life yet since I haven't had much time to dabble, but the Note 2 had superb battery life in stock form.
I think both devices do different things really well. It's more about deciding which one is a better fit for ME I guess.
I got to make a decision because I know my girlfriend is waiting for me to pick and bug me for the other!
Thoughts?
You said it yourself. It's up to you. I had a Note 2 and loved it. Great phone and still up on top. I just got tired of the size. Loving my HTC One. Plus I love the IR blaster. Couldn't go back to not having one lol
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You did it yourself. It's up to you. I had a Note 2 and loved it. Great phone and still up on top. I just got tired of the size. Loving my HTC One. Plus I love the IR blaster. Couldn't go back to not having one lol
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The ir blaster is fun. I am going to play with the One a bit more in depth this weekend. Usually when I change devices I never look back, but the Note 2 was very good to me! For work related purposes, the Note 2 is better hands down.
The size is what made me decide to try the One as well. I commute on a motorcycle every day, so the Note can become cumbersome.
I know what you mean. They really got it right with the Note 2. Keep both and get your girl something else
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I know what you mean. They really got it right with the Note 2. Keep both and get your girl something else
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I tried to give her an old Blackberry. She's not very happy. :laugh:
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I tried to give her an old Blackberry. She's not very happy. :laugh:
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Lol
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BenMGP said:
The ir blaster is fun. I am going to play with the One a bit more in depth this weekend. Usually when I change devices I never look back, but the Note 2 was very good to me! For work related purposes, the Note 2 is better hands down.
The size is what made me decide to try the One as well. I commute on a motorcycle every day, so the Note can become cumbersome.
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what work purposes did you use it for? Do people use it for taking notes?
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I have a Note 2 as well and I have to say that for as much as I love it, I definitely prefer the HTC One. It certainly took some getting used to the size again but I do prefer it. The build quality and even Sense5 and the camera make it well worth it. Also if the Note 2 was 5.3" then I think I would have liked it more. 5.5 is a bit large for one handed operation and it makes it bulge out of my pocket. Either way just pick the one hat makes you happy
If you value battery, big screen, lots of software feature , external SCCard up to 64GB, removable battery, and don't mind looking at a 720p screen, i say Note 2 without a doubt.
HTC One is cool when you use it in first week. After a while, the aluminum and the good looking grow tired.
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You said it yourself. It's up to you. I had a Note 2 and loved it. Great phone and still up on top. I just got tired of the size. Loving my HTC One. Plus I love the IR blaster. Couldn't go back to not having one lol
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Came in to say this. Loved my Note 2 but got used to the One in a couple days.
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The screen on note 2 looks washed out . The ppi is not good .. Ones u use a 1080p there is no going back. I bought a droid dna , now i'm buying ONE in a few days
This morning at 10:30 I went and bought the s4, by 3:00 it was returned. I felt like I downgraded big time. The camera was nice, but it wasn't worth my upgrade. Plus the note 2 with beans' ROM is sick as hell.
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Got the S4 last Wednesday. By Thursday I was back to the Note. Returned the S4 yesterday. Can't beat the Note on Carbon!
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Got the S4 last Wednesday. By Thursday I was back to the Note. Returned the S4 yesterday. Can't beat the Note on Carbon!
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How is your battery life with carbon
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The one feature of the S4 I wish I had on my note is the IR blaster. My son keeps hiding our remotes...
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The one feature of the S4 I wish I had on my note is the IR blaster. My son keeps hiding our remotes...
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Me too. My son chews the buttons off. The cable company is tried of sending me replacements lol
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This morning at 10:30 I went and bought the s4, by 3:00 it was returned. I felt like I downgraded big time. The camera was nice, but it wasn't worth my upgrade. Plus the note 2 with beans' ROM is sick as hell.
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grunt6 said:
Got the S4 last Wednesday. By Thursday I was back to the Note. Returned the S4 yesterday. Can't beat the Note on Carbon!
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Don't be surprised when your Note 2 doesn't turn on for a few days. It's just payback for being unfaithful.
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How is your battery life with carbon
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I'm using the Matrix Kernel and it's as good as the TW roms.
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I had considered the s4 switch... To me the camara is a big selling point as i have a little 1 year old that is my world.
What are the down sides? Sure a smaller screen... that would be the hardest to swallow i think but i am unsure of many other downers as i dont use the spen.
JustusIV said:
I had considered the s4 switch... To me the camara is a big selling point as i have a little 1 year old that is my world.
What are the down sides? Sure a smaller screen... that would be the hardest to swallow i think but i am unsure of many other downers as i dont use the spen.
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As the OP pointed out, it felt like a downgrade. The S4s screen is pretty nice but I found it ate through the battery pretty quick when it was on. The S4 dropped to 3g in places my Note would hold 4g. The S4 didn't seem as smooth as the Note with a rom on it. It just didn't feel worth the money.
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demass430 said:
Me too. My son chews the buttons off. The cable company is tried of sending me replacements lol
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buy him a chew toy for ****s sake.
JustusIV said:
I had considered the s4 switch... To me the camara is a big selling point as i have a little 1 year old that is my world.
What are the down sides? Sure a smaller screen... that would be the hardest to swallow i think but i am unsure of many other downers as i dont use the spen.
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A lot of reviews sad the camera was laggy. Noticeable delay before taking picture.
Not interested in the s4. Now maybe a note 3
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droidstyle said:
buy him a chew toy for ****s sake.
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Or a cheap universal remote. Haha
droidstyle said:
buy him a chew toy for ****s sake.
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droidbabyxda said:
Or a cheap universal remote. Haha
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Doggy chew toys should work perfect
JustusIV said:
I had considered the s4 switch... To me the camara is a big selling point as i have a little 1 year old that is my world.
What are the down sides? Sure a smaller screen... that would be the hardest to swallow i think but i am unsure of many other downers as i dont use the spen.
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The screen wasnt that big of a differnce. There was a lot of lag everywhere, from the camera to making a call and all that smart stuff wasnt what i thought. There was a few flaws, but everybody feels different about things. U have 14 days to return it..just make sure u go to the corporate store,if not u have to pay an $80 restocking fee. I was pissed, but I got the phone for $177 after the rebate..
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droidstyle said:
buy him a chew toy for ****s sake.
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Haha he has some. Idk its just something about that remote he attacks it. Its weird.
But my wife should be getting her s4 next week so I'll just jack her phone for the ir blaster when I need it.
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Keep in mind Beans just bought one....so expect a "beans" rom before too long...and I'm sure the forums woll ne flioded with great roms soon
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crash613 said:
Keep in mind Beans just bought one....so expect a "beans" rom before too long...and I'm sure the forums woll ne flioded with great roms soon
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You should download this auto correct keyboard
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=41362275
I'm in a similar situation. I picked up the S4 Thursday, played with it for a day, and hated it. The camera was laggy (0.5-1 second shutter lag), the UI and apps themselves were laggy, it felt like I downgraded because of the smaller screen and the battery life was a lot worse. I went back to my Note 2 for the weekend and thought about returning the S4.
Then last night I decided to give the S4 another shot. I did a factory reset, installed my apps again (except I only installed what I REALLY used, which is about 60 apps), rooted, and froze/uninstalled a TON of apps and processes using Titanium Backup. After customizing it even more it's been much better in terms of performance and battery life. The screen is amazing on the S4, it's much brighter, whiter, no jagged edges on text (MBP > MBP Retina), easily viewable in sunlight, etc.
I thought back to when I first got my Note 2 and realized that the S4 is still brand new, when the Note 2 was new it was also laggy and full of bloatware. The S4 is only going to get better as OTA updates come out to fix these few minor issues, and once devs start to build solid ROM's it's going to be just as reliable as my Note 2 is on Beans 17.
I enjoy having a phone that I can actually fully use in one hand, fit in my pocket without being uncomfortable while sitting, and more importantly actually be able to fit it in cupholders!
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You should download this auto correct keyboard
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=41362275
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LMAO .. right haha
But the note 2 wasn't laggy even with Verizon bloat and a ton of apps. I used it for a while stock, non rooted and it was just ask fact as it is on a custom Rom. I really feel like the snapdragon CPU's are just inferior to exynos. Plus it never gets hot.
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Hi there, since yesterday was my birthday, I decided to get a QX-10 as a gift: I was perplexed at first, but now that Sony decided to give us a proper case/adapter, I went for it.
But, the only news I can find is the one saying that it was announced.
Has anybody any guess on when it will be available?
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Supposedly end of Jan but don't quote me on it. Only announced for Hong Kong so will have to be an ebay jobbie.
I am looking around as well.
ajoshi said:
Supposedly end of Jan but don't quote me on it. Only announced for Hong Kong so will have to be an ebay jobbie.
I am looking around as well.
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Well, I actually ordered the QX10 just because they announced this case, they better release it in Europe and US too... but hey, I may import it as long as it costs more or less the same...
20/30 euros are fine, 50/60 are NOT.
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My QX10 is finally here, and I'm impressed with the overall quality.
But, there is no freaking way of attaching it on the Ultra.
I'm thinking now of getting some double sided tape on a case and attach the included adapter to it and see if it actually works...
I don't want to get a Z case just to cut the edges off (also because my wife has a Z, so it would be handy anyway)...
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fastest83 said:
My QX10 is finally here, and I'm impressed with the overall quality.
But, there is no freaking way of attaching it on the Ultra.
I'm thinking now of getting some double sided tape on a case and attach the included adapter to it and see if it actually works...
I don't want to get a Z case just to cut the edges off (also because my wife has a Z, so it would be handy anyway)...
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There is no way your karma is that good. It will detatch and shatter into 3 billion pieces
LordManhattan said:
There is no way your karma is that good. It will detatch and shatter into 3 billion pieces
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I swear if it happens I will take the next flight for Bergen to say hello.
And then I'll smash your Ultra into tiny pieces.
And then I'll say goodbye and take the next flight home.
Or maybe not.
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waiting the sony original cover (and hoping is better then the z version) i made my self one using a nillkin cover (very good) the original clip and the loctite super attack for ptfe.
1 week is passed and all is going good
some pics (sorry for quality but made with ultra in bad light condition
I just receive a qx10 lens and I dont know how to view the video that I shoot. I cant find the videos on the sd card or anywhere I look in gallery. The video are recording properly but I cant find them. Sorry for my english. Please make a review and users opinions. Lets keep this thread alive. Post pics and link. Apps and posibilities. Custom camera or any information. Thank you and soory for my english
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for video you have to connect the qx to pc.
the qx must be power on, if is of it will be only charge.
better if you have installed play memories home so the software will automaticly detect the camera and will open the windows for save foto e video
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waiting the sony original cover (and hoping is better then the z version) i made my self one using a nilkin cover (very good) the original clip and the loctite super attack for ptfe.
1 week is passed and all is going good
some pics (sorry for quality but made with ultra in bad light condition
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Cool mod, but I was planning on keeping the adapter as my wife has a Z... Plus everytime I take it out of the pocket every colleague/friend wants to try it out...
I'm surprised there aren't cheap knock offs at this point...
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fastest83 said:
I swear if it happens I will take the next flight for Bergen to say hello.
And then I'll smash your Ultra into tiny pieces.
And then I'll say goodbye and take the next flight home.
Or maybe not.
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That would've been hilarious! DO IT.
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LordManhattan said:
That would've been hilarious! DO IT.
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Yeah. I would. But then again, I wouldn't. Your Ultra didn't do anything to me, and it's enough that you rape it in and out the GPe every like 5 hours... XD
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fastest83 said:
Yeah. I would. But then again, I wouldn't. Your Ultra didn't do anything to me, and it's enough that you rape it in and out the GPe every like 5 hours... XD
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LOL, you have some sharp eyes there eh? Yes, i'm currently going back and forth between GPe and stock. I'm like a kid not being used to being away from home, so i have to take a quick trip home to mommy when i miss her :angel: I'm getting used to AOSP again now though, so i'll probably stick with it for now.
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LOL, you have some sharp eyes there eh? Yes, i'm currently going back and forth between GPe and stock. I'm like a kid not being used to being away from home, so i have to take a quick trip home to mommy when i miss her :angel: I'm getting used to AOSP again now though, so i'll probably stick with it for now.
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I waited to unlock the bootloader just for a thing like this, and now I'm so getting used to stock and am so comfy with it that the sole thought of zeroing all the data to begin from scratch is making me shiver.
I know I'll do it, but now it's not the time yet.
I have my TA backup from .532 ready, and at the moment I don't even feel the need of being rooted, but I know the time will come.
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Little update: sick of waiting on Sony to give us a proper release date (they never do), I decided to get my just replaced case, the original clip and some adhesive strips i had lying around.
I simply attached two of them on the clip, attached the clip onto the case, and that's it, solved once and for all.
Every single strip can hold up to 2 kilograms, so I think 4 kilos will be enough for the lens...
And as a bonus they are detachable (you have to rotate applying a certain amount of force, or better yet going under it with a sharp object or a credit card etc), so they won't ruin the original clip.
Now when a colleague or a friend asks to try it I'll reply... go get yourself one, you cheap bastard!
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Some pics to share. Taken from a Chinese website.
@leechoonwee there's no point in sharing the pics and not telling us if you actually bought it or not... they seem pics taken from the last CES...
And of course, if you bought it, the link please!
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fastest83 said:
@leechoonwee there's no point in sharing the pics and not telling us if you actually bought it or not... they seem pics taken from the last CES...
And of course, if you bought it, the link please!
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I'm sorry about that. I found this on a chinese website but this is not from CES definitely but from Sony in Taiwan. Probably some staff in there already got hold of the stock and took some pictures.
I have already ordered from here
http://item.taobao.com/item.htm?spm=a230r.1.14.3.smoeYD&id=37119359620
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@leechoonwee there's no point in sharing the pics and not telling us if you actually bought it or not... they seem pics taken from the last CES...
And of course, if you bought it, the link please!
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good point you make there... :good:
Leechoonhwee said:
I'm sorry about that. I found this on a chinese website but this is not from CES definitely but from Sony in Taiwan. Probably some staff in there already got hold of the stock and took some pictures.
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thanks for sharing. Pitty I don't know what they are saying.. even when its translated..
hamdogg said:
good point you make there... :good:
thanks for sharing. Pitty I don't know what they are saying.. even when its translated..
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I'll let you guys know when I've received it. Maybe I can organize a group buy
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