The Note 2 has 2 gigabytes of ram, compared to the 1gigabyte of s3, so its more future proof. The screen is also bigger and better.
Question is, is it worth it? Or is it too big for a phone?
Please don't ever say futureproof again because you can not simply 'futureproof' something
My SIII uses MAX 800mbs
The international version comes with 2GBs of RAM so maybe you could swap yours out for one of those
If you're looking for a bigger screen though then yes the Note is worth it
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lol @ futureproof
i keep the same phone for no more than 5-6 months. i just can't imagine sticking with the same for any longer than that. and here is my reasoning:
if you get a new phone and then sell it 5-6 months later (before the next iteration of the phone comes out) then you will sell it at 80% of the original price. however if you keep it for 12 months (and the new phone comes out) and you try to sell it you'll be able to get only 50% of what you paid for the phone. so I always change phones every 5-6 months. so thats how I stay up-to-date with the latest and greatest. so basically i'm 'renting' the phone for $100 for 6 months.. which is not bad at all. in fact that's actually CHEAPER if you think about it.
Umm both s3's that I've used on AT&T have 2 gigs of ram so I don't know who told you that information. If you have a s3 wait for jelly bean because it is essentially the same phone besides jelly bean features and the s-pen. Don't get my wrong, the note 2 is an amazing phone. I had the note 1 and now I'm on an international note 2. The battery life is the big selling point for me, but it is ALOT faster than the note 1 or the s3.
Honestly only you can answer that question.
The Note II has many useful features you have to decide if they are worth the price of admission. If I had an upgrade to use I wouldn't hesitate to pickup the note even if I has an S3. But as you have an S3, a relatively new device, I assume you would have to pay full AT&T price. If that's the case I'm not sure I would be willing to drop $650 for a new Note II if I already had an S3. But I'm on a very tight budget at the moment you may be in a different situation.
I have an upgrade and plan to use it to pick up a Galaxy Note II Friday.
From my perspective yes.
I changed and am very happy.
More ram, insane battery, faster, screen is better with polarized glasses.
Spen, multi view.
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So I just switched from the S3 to the N2.
My reason, the styles and bigger screen (my target resolution to avoid eyestrain when using RDP is 250dpi N2 is a better resolution than the S3)
As for hardware specks I was more than happy with the S3, All I want is a good battery and the ability to use the phone all-day: GPS, note taking, Recording minutes, Camera, editing photos, playing podcasts, and web browsing. (if I get a day's use out of it I'll be happy.)
The S3 battery did restrict my ability to use it to its full potential. I'll comment on the Note2 after I have used it for a month.
I don't know why people are saying the note 2 has more ram than the s3 because the s3 and note 2 both have 2 gigs of ram... Internal - 16 GB storage, 2 GB RAM
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http://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_s_iii_i747-4803.php
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I don't know why people are saying the note 2 has more ram than the s3 because the s3 and note 2 both have 2 gigs of ram... Internal - 16 GB storage, 2 GB RAM
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No. The international SIII only has one gig. Your site is the local LTE variant that has 2GB to make up for an inferior dual core processor.
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Yes, I have the international version of s3 with only 1 gig of ram.
when do you think the next S or note seriesv will come out? ?
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Yes, I have the international version of s3 with only 1 gig of ram.
when do you think the next S or note seriesv will come out? ?
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i came from int S3 like yours & i'm not looking back
the battery is just awesome with all the screen estate
I don't think I'll ever be able to go back to a 1GB phone. Switching through apps works like it should on the Note 2. With that said, it still manages to fill it up rather quickly. Visit enough web pages and open enough apps, it offloads the app from the memory. I think 4GB will be perfect, for today. But probably 4GB won't be enough for 2 years from now when it is available. Such is life.
But I love 2GB ram on this phone. Along with the superb battery, big screen, S Pen (just the ability to write notes down as quickly as you can do with a pen and paper), and airview, I think it is a worth upgrade and the hassle of having to sell a used Galaxy, and taking a hit on some costs.
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Yes, I have the international version of s3 with only 1 gig of ram.
when do you think the next S or note seriesv will come out? ?
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Rumblings from Samsung indicate the S4 will be released by March 2013. That's a short 10 months after the S3 release... I don't have the link right now, can find it if needed...
In my opinion the Note's screen is too big for a functional phone. I'm not a fan of the "inbetweener" sizes... Two small for a tablet, too big for a phone. However, it's all about preference and usage.
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Rumblings from Samsung indicate the S4 will be released by March 2013. That's a short 10 months after the S3 release... I don't have the link right now, can find it if needed...
In my opinion the Note's screen is too big for a functional phone. I'm not a fan of the "inbetweener" sizes... Two small for a tablet, too big for a phone. However, it's all about preference and usage.
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I come from the Galaxy S3 and was a little afraid for the big Note2.But now afther a few days i not like the S3 anymore and i'am very happy with the new note.
Coming from the s3, I am VERY happy with the choice of the upgrade. The screen is nicer to look at, colors are more vibrant. I personally like the screen size, just about perfect for me. I will most likely skip the S4, no way I want to go smaller now. I will hold my next upgrade for the Note 3...love it!
The Note 2 isn't THAT big. I thought it would be a lot larger. So little bezel and the width of the phone makes it very practical.
thankz for info.bro,,
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No. The international SIII only has one gig. Your site is the local LTE variant that has 2GB to make up for an inferior dual core processor.
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Umm... you are WRONG. This international SGS3 has QUAD CORE and 2GB ram WITH LTE.. http://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_i9305_galaxy_s_iii-5001.php
I came from the s3 international lte version. No regrets! ! Big screen and big battery. .. and the s-pen is useful for me!
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Does a bigger screen intice you? Do you want more battery life? Do you like the s-pen and the functionality that comes along with it?
If the answer to the above questions is yes, then the upgrade is worth it for you. If not, then no. There are other differences of course between the two phones, but these three are the main ones.
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I personally will stay with my current,because i still feel its quite fast and good enough for a year of its lifespan
for all the presumed specs till now, i don't see any reason to change either
I will invest my money on Note 10.1 instead of upgrading to Note 2.
if the note does not get full jellybean project butter by the end of the year, I will unfortunately part with it.
I'm thinking of a galaxy nexus for now but I'm reluctant because of the lack of SD support. We shall see. But I need project butter. Badly...lol.
Once I have it I be happy to keep my note. I wish I had never seen or heard of project butter sometimes.
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first I need to get the money, then I wouldnt mind getting the note2,
but considering thats not likely to happen I will stay with gorgeous note1
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Well since the news started about the note 2 amazon warehouse uk has had them second hand for £265! So i picked up my first!
If I can get the Note 2 at a relatively good price / Monthly premium I will consider it, I can then pass my Note 1 on to my misses (its less than 6 months old)
Either way Im not fussed, Im perfectly happy with my Note 1 - I must admit its the best phone ive ever had, Maybe not as powerful, but ive never loved a phone as much as i do with my Note
I will buy Note 2 only if the camera is 12mpx.My Note speed now is great,wont be any difference between 2 or 4 core. The screen will be almost the same imo, so if the camera is still 8mpx its not worth it to buy Note 2
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If I wanted to get the Note 2, that means I would have to sell my Note for around £400 or even less, I paid over £600 for my Note. Now, the Note 2 will likely cost around £650 when it is first introduced, if I wait for the price to drop then the Note price will drop too unless I sell it earlier.
Personally, I don't wish to pay for something with a slightly bigger screen size and a very slightly better specification that the Galaxy S3. I never use my Note at full processor capacity, so I don't see the point. Unless the Note 2 has soemthing revolutionary then I might give it thought.
Probably will.
Bigger screen, smaller body. Why not.
I will get it if the screen is bit bigger and also with more added features like the s3
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I'm even considering buying a tab 7.0 plus for screen size.. Only thing that stops me it's it has no phone calls speaker so everyone will ear my conversations but yeah I'd get anything with a bigger screen.. In fact I don't know why they don't cross the real boundary of phone and get more into the fields of tablets and come with a 6.3" screen... I think every Note user will feel the call and inevitably get note 2
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I love my Note but I'm pretty sure I'll get a nexus as my next device.
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I will invest my money on Note 10.1 instead of upgrading to Note 2.
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linkenhtc said:
I will buy Note 2 only if the camera is 12mpx.My Note speed now is great,wont be any difference between 2 or 4 core. The screen will be almost the same imo, so if the camera is still 8mpx its not worth it to buy Note 2
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It will be a 13 megapixel camera
I'll buy it for sure. Just throw out my old 1 and get my hands on the new one
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It will be a 13 megapixel camera
I'll buy it for sure. Just throw out my old 1 and get my hands on the new one
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So you mean we miss you here.
if they issue the note 2 without emmc bug i will probably get, if they dont i wont
Note II is not an upgrade when they are not using the a15 architecture. Also they are still using the Mali 400 gpu correct ? How are you guys seeing the Note II as worthy of an upgrade?
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I'm even considering buying a tab 7.0 plus for screen size.. [...] In fact I don't know why they don't cross the real boundary of phone and get more into the fields of tablets and come with a 6.3" screen... I think every Note user will feel the call and inevitably get note 2
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I feel exactly the same.
And I do have tried for 3 days a 7" tab (the original Galaxy Tab) but it was just a tad too big to fit the places where I usually carry my smartphone. I reckon would it have been 6.5" it would have fit, a real pity.
Only thing that stops me it's it has no phone calls speaker so everyone will ear my conversations but yeah I'd get anything with a bigger screen..
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No such problem anymore! I don't remember if it is the Galaxy Tab 2 7" or the Galaxy Tab 7.7 or even both but they have both a loudspeaker and a regular speaker with the latter and the microphone placed where they normally are in a phone! :victory:
P.S. the G.Tab 7.7 is so gorgeous that from time to time I am tempted to get a bigger bumpack and to give up on carrying my smartphone in my jeans back pocket and jacket pocket like I do sometimes...
Will certainly go for Note 2 if:
1. 2G RAM
2. NFC
3. Better build which can differentiate itself from Note 1
4. LED backlit (preferred but not mandatory)
i dont have a thing for Project Butter because my current GL NoteCore + Kingdroid > whatever butter out there
I am one of those who will hold out the second note,don't think it is as big of an update for me,so i was wondering what do you think of a possibility of the third galaxy note? Or we shall see how the note 2 will sell and only then we can guess if there is gonna be a third one?
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I think so.
Do we need a "POST ALL NOTE 3 RELATED COMMENTS HERE ONLY" sticky ?
no, you have to buy gn2 to get gn3
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I read from the papers before that the Note is patterned after the S2... so the Note 2 for the S3... so for you to get the Note 3, the S4 needs to be release first...
So wait next year when the S4 will be released and from there, the GN3 will come after...
if a note 3 will come i am surely gonna buy it
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i think that will depend on the sales of the note 2
Personally I'm confident there will be, and I think it's a form factor that will grow.
In a year or two, when politics have died down, I'll share an interesting Apple 5 vs Note 2 discussion that I had with certain people in the last week. Put it this way, I'm fighting in the media corner for the Note to get the attention it deserves
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I surely hope that The Note2 isnt interesting for me, only good thing about that is NFC and 2gb RAM. I hope Note 3 will much better camera and still a 16:10 screen and so on
I'm dreaming of a note3 2ghz quad core, 2 gig of ram or more , 32gig internal memory 64gig sd slot and a whopping 5.5 or more edge to edge 1080p full hd screen with a massive 450 or so pixels per inch. Oh and drop the bloody hardware button and have onscreen home, back and menu keys like on the nexus. And get rid of touchwiz, who needs that when stock android looks so good. What a lovely dream, hope I'm not dreaming of the note 4 though, don't wanna wait that long.
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Of course there will be a GN3, and Samsung would already be working on it. They've opened up a whole new category that sold well in the first generation and will be looking to replicate and grow that success. Even if GN2 doesn't sell well they are highly unlikely to allow the competition take over. Remember phones don't last forever, GN1 users will be looking to upgrade sooner or later and I'm sure Samsung will want those users.
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I'm dreaming of a note3 2ghz quad core, 2 gig of ram or more , 32gig internal memory 64gig sd slot and a whopping 5.5 or more edge to edge 1080p full hd screen with a massive 450 or so pixels per inch. Oh and drop the bloody hardware button and have onscreen home, back and menu keys like on the nexus. And get rid of touchwiz, who needs that when stock android looks so good. What a lovely dream, hope I'm not dreaming of the note 4 though, don't wanna wait that long.
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I don't see why not. The Note line has been very successful for Samsung.
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It depends how successful the Note 2 is.
But there's lots of anticipation for the Note 2 so there probably will be.
i'm sure there's going to be a note 3, that's the phone i'm going to get day 1!
I hope samsung can still manage a 6" or 6.5" phone. Hell i really hope they can make galaxy tab7.7 very compact! Imagine that when it comes with very thin bezels lol, Im always playing it at the samsung store & im starting to like it, you can hold it & answer call in 1 hand! n_n
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I think it would make sense to merge the S3 and Note 3 into an uber selling Galaxy Premium
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If they can make money on GN3 they will make GN3.
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Why not?
GN3 will be coming next year in September or October with the unbreakable Super Amoled HD+. The screen size will be 5.8 or 6 inches with a nobezel frame (the whole size will remain almost the same.) The resolution will be 1080p. The case will be made of ceramic: unibody.
The battery will be upgraded so the size remains almost the same but the capacity will be much increased. Also the wireless charging will come with it.
For a better battery life, Samsung will use a sidekick processor that consumes the power very little--almost none-- but is awake all the time to manage the six senses of the phone. This is the innovation. GS4 will use this technology.
The main processor will take care of the heavy stuffs while the phone is active. With the improved battery, the sidekick processor, the simplified integrated modem chip, and more power efficient Exynos 5 processor, GN3 will go a week easily for a charge (fyi, GS3 can last about 2 days if you use it casually.)
So I skip GN2. My next one will be GN3.
You can mark this post.
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Hey guys!
Really excited about this phone, but here's my list of drawbacks.
1. No LTE (Not too big)
2. No Micro-SD (Kills a lot of it, but I can squeeze.)
3. No physical buttons means less screen estate :/
So with these problems present, I really want this phone because of the Quad Core A-15's and the Adreno 320.
So is it worth it to sell my GS3 for $450 CDN for a $379 Nexus 4?
Im in the same boat
Me too.
I have a international GS3, and I plan on selling it and honestly, I'm looking to get just enough to cover the cost of the N4. I don't I'll have a problem with getting $375-$400 out of it on craigslist, what do you guys think?
A b s o l u t e l y
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Add me to the list. Really want another nexus but the s3 with aokp is really good. Might be worth waiting on actual real world usage reviews before taking the plunge.
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No!
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Not sure why you would? I have the ATT S3 with AOKP. LTE + SD Card + fast updates from our awesome devs. Its a nice phone, but why would you get it if you have an s3? What difference is the processor gonna make unless you play heavy games.
If you like the on screen buttons you can disable home + capacitive on your S3 and have the nexus style on screen buttons with a custom rom. And the s3 has a bigger screen.
Unfortunately, Nexus devices have always been about compromise, so you just have to ask yourself two things.
1. Do you need LTE?
2. Do you need more than 16gb of storage?
If you answered NO to both of these questions, preorder one with the rest of us!
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Not sure why you would? I have the ATT S3 with AOKP. LTE + SD Card + fast updates from our awesome devs. Its a nice phone, but why would you get it if you have an s3? What difference is the processor gonna make unless you play heavy games.
If you like the on screen buttons you can disable home + capacitive on your S3 and have the nexus style on screen buttons with a custom rom. And the s3 has a bigger screen.
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Value for money, Wireless charging, 2GB of Ram (Am using international S3), sharper display with higher resolution and PPI (320), sleek black finish and sturdy build (Corning Gorilla Glass 2 on both front and back) :laugh::fingers-crossed:
Each to their own, but I'd say yes
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i thought the sg3 had Wireless charging?
Im thinking about selling my att sgs2 on clist...it has minor scratches...im thinking I can pull 300 for an unlocked no contract used phone since they cost 200 with a 2 year contract..am I asking too much?
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Im thinking about selling my att sgs2 on clist...it has minor scratches...im thinking I can pull 300 for an unlocked no contract used phone since they cost 200 with a 2 year contract..am I asking too much?
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I sold my sgs2 skyrocket for 250 like 4 months ago. Really depends on who you get but idk.
Sitting on these forums trying to make the same decision. I turned off lte on my gs3 to see if I could manage and realized my lte connection was terrible where I live and only slightly better where I work compared to att HSPA+
Every aosp ROM I install has a volume bug (apperantly happens in some phones and not others) otherwise I'd be on it now.
Direct updates would be awesome. I'm on contract for another 1.5 years with att, so I'm not saving money going to straight talk without paying an etf.
I've realized I only use 600mb or my 3gb plan, so using the cloud won't be a big deal.
I have a feeling like I'll get the nexus 4 and then need LTE or the extra space and completely regret my decision.
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as for me i like to use the device for a bit and see it in person before i keep/sell/return
i love my GS3 im keeping it..will get the N4.. when the time comes ill give my GS3 to my mom/dad/sis
such great phones.. plus you will get lots of dev support on N4
The storage is a bit of a problem, seeing as I do like to have lots of stuff. But 16GB's gonna be enough. 5GB Music, 3GB Apps, 2GB OS = 6 still free .
As for LTE, I barely use it because of my data cap and the horrible battery drain it has.
As for the processor, I like to future proof my device, and with Quad Core A-15's and the Adreno 320, this thing is gonna be a beast.
I do love the design, black on black with the glass finish.
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Value for money, Wireless charging, 2GB of Ram (Am using international S3), sharper display with higher resolution and PPI (320), sleek black finish and sturdy build (Corning Gorilla Glass 2 on both front and back) :laugh::fingers-crossed:
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S3 made by Samsung Nexus 4 made by LG
qwahchees said:
The storage is a bit of a problem, seeing as I do like to have lots of stuff. But 16GB's gonna be enough. 5GB Music, 3GB Apps, 2GB OS = 6 still free .
As for LTE, I barely use it because of my data cap and the horrible battery drain it has.
As for the processor, I like to future proof my device, and with Quad Core A-15's and the Adreno 320, this thing is gonna be a beast.
I do love the design, black on black with the glass finish.
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Sadly you're calculation is wrong...
I've got a 16GB INTL. S3 and have like 11.25 Gb available.
I guess because of stock android you'll probably have around 13gb
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Hey guys!
Really excited about this phone, but here's my list of drawbacks.
1. No LTE (Not too big)
2. No Micro-SD (Kills a lot of it, but I can squeeze.)
3. No physical buttons means less screen estate :/
So with these problems present, I really want this phone because of the Quad Core A-15's and the Adreno 320.
So is it worth it to sell my GS3 for $450 CDN for a $379 Nexus 4?
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1. who cares.. honestly.. who really gives a ****..
2. people arent too happy about this, i can see why, but 16gb is something that can easily be adjusted to
3. lol youre taking like half an inch off the bottom, not a big deal at all..
in my opinion, for the price and the "nexus" tag, this phone is more than worth it. it destroys the s3 and oneX
I have the opportunity to upgrade to the S4 and preorder on Verizon tomorrow. Not sure if I should. I know the Note 3 will be out in 8 months or so and have the 8 core processor and be the new flagship phone. I kinda feel lije I want something new right now though. Need someone to sway me....Help!
It comes down to new flagship device now, or new flagship device later. Obviously if you wait, you'll have the Note 3 which will almost assuredly be a better Galaxy S4. On the other hand, shortly after that, the Galaxy S5 or whatever will be out and you'll have a superior device to the Note 3. Really it comes down to if you upgrade multiple times a year, if you don't mind waiting for something better and using that, or if you just want to get the best you can when it arrives and stick with it for awhile.
All S4 features will come to Note 2 eventually (all but IR Blaster).
I would wait for Note 3 or even Note 4. I'm taking the aproach to buy once every 2 Galaxy devices.
My first was an S2 and I'll be getting the S4 soon, then the S6 and so on.
If you like the Note flagship I would advise you to stick with it and do the same.
Unless you have money to spare and like to have the latest flagship always. That's up to you.
only reason i didn't get the note 2 was resolution, but i would rather have the smaller 5 inch 1080 screen than 720 on a rather larger phone.
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All S4 features will come to Note 2 eventually (all but IR Blaster).
I would wait for Note 3 or even Note 4. I'm taking the aproach to buy once every 2 Galaxy devices.
My first was an S2 and I'll be getting the S4 soon, then the S6 and so on.
If you like the Note flagship I would advise you to stick with it and do the same.
Unless you have money to spare and like to have the latest flagship always. That's up to you.
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I bet you're right. I have an S3 that I gave up for the Note 2 and when I grab the S3 it feels so small. I realize you really can't replace a Note with anything but a Note. Now that the Mega devices are certain, it's safe to say the Note 3 will remain 5.5" since 5.8 and 6.3 is Mega. I was afraid when N3 talk was bigger. If the S4 features makes its way to N2, I would/could be content. I really dont care about IR Blaster...I use harmony remotes.
Thank you guys
S4 is what I will recommend you. I know you may want to probably wait for note 3 but again you won't have that great resolution of which the critics are talking about. Check out the reviews everywhere.. They are calling it the supernova... If you wait for another 8 months then again you will think that I should wait for S5 which will be due in next 4 months from then.. Don't think too much. Go for s4 and you shall never regret it
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The Note 3 will most likely have the same 1080p screen as the S4.
I hope they do what they did with the Note 3 that they did with the S4 in that the screen is improved and larger but the physical size of the phone does not increase. They just reduce the bezel area to get a larger screen size in the same or slightly smaller physical body. I would imagine that other physical improvements will be made with the Note 3 that will only improve the experience. S4 looks awesome but if they take what they have done with the S4 and incorporate it into the Note 3 it really will be the phone to have. Just my thoughts and why I'll be passing on the S4 and staying with the Note 2 until something dramatically better comes out.
Lots of fingers are pointing to the note 3 going 6+ inches. Seems to be getting a bit out of control at that point.
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I would say no. I think overall the S4 is slightly better but its definitely not worth the extra money from a note 2, a device that is absolutely phenomenal.
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S4 is an upgrade to S3, not the Note II. Note line targets power users who need more screen real estate and battery juice, unlike S4. I didn't go for a Note 2 based on its processor etc. alone, but the whole package. So for me, going for an S4 (or HTC One) is actually a downgrade, personally.
PS, interesting comparison here, despite not being the most objective:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gEfG2K1EYlY
I recently had to decided this too I think note 2 will be too big for practical use, s4 is a nice happy medium in my opinion
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Old thread back again, anyway. I have used all the galaxy series, currently I have note 2 which is more than enough for me. Still I will upgrade because of my dirty habit of upgrading the gadgets. I will have problems in adjusting hands 5.5 to 5 inches, but I will get used to it. S4 is good enough to play for next 6 months until note 3 arrives. I am in bit of confusion for note 3. For me 5.5 inch is just more than enough, but 6 inch or 6.3 inch is a deal breaker for me. It will be too big.
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Old thread back again, anyway. I have used all the galaxy series, currently I have note 2 which is more than enough for me. Still I will upgrade because of my dirty habit of upgrading the gadgets. I will have problems in adjusting hands 5.5 to 5 inches, but I will get used to it. S4 is good enough to play for next 6 months until note 3 arrives. I am in bit of confusion for note 3. For me 5.5 inch is just more than enough, but 6 inch or 6.3 inch is a deal breaker for me. It will be too big.
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Would you say note 2 is too big for every day use e.g commuting one hand use ? Would be great to have ur opinion having used both 5inch and 5.5
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obviously note 2 is not great for one handed use. You could theoretically use it with the one handed mode, but it is struggle, especially when you switch between small and large keyboard layouts. It's a fair trade-off for me though, pros by far outweigh the cons, and you get used to the screen fast.
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Would you say note 2 is too big for every day use e.g commuting one hand use ? Would be great to have ur opinion having used both 5inch and 5.5
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I won't say its toooo big, but yeah its big. Good that I have big hands too, it only sometimes gets irritating but most of the time, its fine, manageable in hands and pocket. For me its the limit, above that would not be a wise decision.
Most of the new gimmicks Sammy have put together for s4 will eventually make its way to note 2. Some leaks about flagship devices of other oems coming in q3 points to s4 getting outdated sooner than one thinks so I'd recommend to wait for note 3
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Would you say note 2 is too big for every day use e.g commuting one hand use ? Would be great to have ur opinion having used both 5inch and 5.5
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I thought the Note 2 was big until I started using it. It took some time to get used to one-handed use, but it comes. I have small hands. There are some things that require to use two hands where it would be one on most phones. For instance, when I am checking email. If I am in a message and wanna go back to inbox. The back arrow is small in the top left corner. My thumb just wont make it. That's the one I constantly struggle with. Other than that, I love the N2 size. I will never go any bigger. Not even in the slightest.
I know this is an old thread, came across is in Google. But let me chime in here, I am in the same boat, I have the Note 2 but I also have an iPad Mini. I am thinking, do I need a tablet and a phablet?
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I would say no. I think overall the S4 is slightly better but its definitely not worth the extra money from a note 2, a device that is absolutely phenomenal.
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Note 3, and this advertising could mean we get a choice of 3 different sizes, I would be very happy with this, as I would like a size like the mega, what do you guys think?
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I'm waiting for Note 4. Don't see many differences between Galaxy S4 and Note 2. Will stay at my Note 2 at least until september 2014 when there is a Note 4 come out.
Lol. No differences? It hasn't even been announced yet.
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Lol. No differences? It hasn't even been announced yet.
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It will be almost the same as Galaxy S4. You did not notice that Galaxy S2 almost same as Galaxy Note? And Galaxy S3 almost the same thing as Galaxy Note 2. I can't find ANY uniqueness in Galaxy S4 for me.
The s3 and Note 2 are nowhere close to being the same. Maybe looks but inside are not the same.
I wonder if we will see something really amazing, exclusive to the note 3? Thinking back the note 2 had the air view first, any ideas? And does anyone think 2 or 3 different sizes? Very exciting
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Different sizes is going to be big flop concept. Just a couple of variants like s4 is enough, screen size should be same. What I am expecting that note 3 will have smoothness from note 2 and features from s4. In short, it will be a Job Finished of what it would have been in the s4.
You are right
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It will be almost the same as Galaxy S4. You did not notice that Galaxy S2 almost same as Galaxy Note? And Galaxy S3 almost the same thing as Galaxy Note 2. I can't find ANY uniqueness in Galaxy S4 for me.
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Galaxy S3 and Note2 are the same, inside to. Same exynos 4212 q core chip. only big diference i se is S-pen and screen size. and only 1 gig ram in S3 3g version 2 gig in 4G verersion.
But one exiting thing with S4 4G (I9505) version is Snapdragon chipset, same as s4 google edition, and i thing i saw someone making dual boot google edition and samsung stock rom
I'm going to go out on a limb here and gamble, and say the Note 3 will have at least 2 sizes,and be different to the s4,if you think about it, the mega is not too different to the s4, so I can't see a big presentation showing this, could you see them showing a mega with only a few different things to the mega! Not me, this isn't going to be a apple presentation with only a few differences like the iPhone 3, then the 3s, then the iphone 4, then the 4s.
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Note 3, and this advertising could mean we get a choice of 3 different sizes, I would be very happy with this, as I would like a size like the mega, what do you guys think?
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As long as they don't follow the idiots copying Apple's worst ideas like frigging integrated batteries, no expandable storage with small or very expensive internal memory and scrap metal cases I would buy a Mega-sized Note III the day it's available even if NOTHING but the display size changes from the Note II.
I don't think they will change the battery, and memory card slot, that would be suicidal, by the way the one thing that will stop me getting this phone, AND I mean the only reason is if it has the same flash player as the s4, awful experience, the note 2 has the best internet experience, even the HTC one, built in flash player is awful, I use a football streaming website and only the note 2 it plays smooth, no lag or stuttering, all from the default browser, not chrome, and I tested the mega as well, and same thing, so the s4, mega and HTC one, all have awful flash player experience.
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I don't think they will change the battery, and memory card slot, that would be suicidal, by the way the one thing that will stop me getting this phone, AND I mean the only reason is if it has the same flash player as the s4, awful experience, the note 2 has the best internet experience, even the HTC one, built in flash player is awful, I use a football streaming website and only the note 2 it plays smooth, no lag or stuttering, all from the default browser, not chrome, and I tested the mega as well, and same thing, so the s4, mega and HTC one, all have awful flash player experience.
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Try SopCast. I have many third party channels in my country, and can see all football matches. Works perfect with Note 2 and S4.
http://www.phonearena.com/news/Alleged-Galaxy-Note-3-photo-pops-out-revealing-the-battery_id46104
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Just a couple of variants like s4 is enough, screen size should be same.
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Actually, I already lost count of the S4 variants. One comes out every week I do hope Samsung refrains from this on the Note 3. But I do agree that 2 variants is more than enough. Screen size will certainly increase. That, is almost certain. It would be suicidal not to when the competition will be releasing phablets with screens around 6".
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As long as they don't follow the idiots copying Apple's worst ideas like frigging integrated batteries, no expandable storage with small or very expensive internal memory and scrap metal cases I would buy a Mega-sized Note III the day it's available even if NOTHING but the display size changes from the Note II.
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Right on! :good: I played with the Huawei Ascend Mate a bit last weekend and loved its 6.1" screen. I also realized that moving from 5.5" to 5.7" will be irrelevant. I'll have to move to 6" to notice any real world difference.
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Phone Arena does it again! Yet another utterly pointless, irrelevant and totally devoid of any new info "leak".
I dont understand why ppl think the Note 3 will come in 3 sizes???? Why in the world would samsung do that? I dont think it makes any sense. I do however believe that it'll come in at least 2 variants, 1 snapdragon 800 version and 1 exynos 5 octa 2nd gen version. I also think that it'll be either a 5.7 inch or 5.9 inch display but most likely 5.7 inch due to all the latest rumors. Samsung needs to leave some room for future notes. If they release a note 6.4 like the Z ultra, next year it'll have to be bigger otherwise it'll be a downgrade in size. Bigger than 6.4 inch is a tablet period so 5.7-5.9 inch is pretty cool.
All the note 3 needs to do ( in my opinion) to be a worthy upgrade to the best mobile device ever ( note 2 of course) is to have a flawless performance and even more cooler and useful tricks with the Spen, have a 1000% lag free experience ( not like the S4 when it launched), slimmer and have less bezel all around with amazing battery life. I also HOPE that samsung ditches the stupid features like smart pause and smart scroll that are honestly gimmicky ( who really scrolls up and down a web page with their eyes...) and give us more very useful features like multi-window. Last but not least, please Samsung, ditch the S4, S4 mini, galaxy mega 6.3 design and introduce us to something more exciting, different and less predictable.
Just need to say that the scrolling the website, is not a gimmick, you will use it and not even realise after a while,
It's a shame that there is so much space wasted on the bezel, I would prefer Samsung on the home button, than above, and also it would be mad for them not to release a 6" size, version, could we see a notification home button like the G pro, phone,
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No please, not another variant f**k fest again
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Just need to say that the scrolling the website, is not a gimmick, you will use it and not even realise after a while,
It's a shame that there is so much space wasted on the bezel, I would prefer Samsung on the home button, than above, and also it would be mad for them not to release a 6" size, version, could we see a notification home button like the G pro, phone,
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It definitely is a gimmick. I had the S4 and never used it. Its much easier to scroll down the page with your fingers...Also i think 5.7 inches is perfect.
Did it work for you 100%?
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Did it work for you 100%?
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90 % of the time it did. But whats the point? my fingers are more accurate and faster then me looking up and down the page. Its a cool gimmick to show to friends...thats about it.