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Heck with tablet.. Im getting the Note

Was out looking at tabs today.. they all suck.. my sr screen looks better and does the same thing..so..
The Samsung Note will be awesome .. no doubt.. heard it will be coming to ATT&T.. but I might just get the unlocked version instead.
I like big phones.. love the SR and the Note will be best of both worlds..
Not to mention the screen on the Note is beautiful!!

I'm with you on that. I can't wait for an LTE version of the Note to come to AT&T. However, I'm curious to see if people will be able to do much ROM work on this tab due to the specialized software that it's running. Other than rooting the phone and getting superuser access to it, I'm not sure you can mess with a lot of it's functions without losing a lot of it's digitizer functions.

I hear you on that, but I'm sure they will have something in the works...Heck the Note will be great as is..but its nice to "play" with them.
Its anybody's guess when Att&t will get it.. It will be soon I'm sure.. with the Nexus coming from Verizon.. The Note would be a perfect answer to the Nexus.
I love that "Pen" that comes with the Note..
I would pay $300 or more for the Note at Att&T no question.

GalaxySkyrocket500 said:
I hear you on that, but I'm sure they will have something in the works...Heck the Note will be great as is..but its nice to "play" with them.
Its anybody's guess when Att&t will get it.. It will be soon I'm sure.. with the Nexus coming from Verizon.. The Note would be a perfect answer to the Nexus.
I love that "Pen" that comes with the Note..
I would pay $300 or more for the Note at Att&T no question.
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i would trade in the rocket and pay full price for the note without question once/if it comes to at&t<<<

the2rrell said:
i would trade in the rocket and pay full price for the note without question once/if it comes to at&t<<<
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According to this it will...
http://www.slashgear.com/samsung-galaxy-note-headed-to-usa-on-att-says-fcc-30184411/

GalaxySkyrocket500 said:
According to this it will...
http://www.slashgear.com/samsung-galaxy-note-headed-to-usa-on-att-says-fcc-30184411/
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but when it hits will it have LTE, i mean im tempted either way to be completely honest, i would give up LTE to have the screen size, resolution, pen, and processor.

the2rrell said:
but when it hits will it have LTE, i mean im tempted either way to be completely honest, i would give up LTE to have the screen size, resolution, pen, and processor.
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Me too.. I would sacrifice LTE for all the goodies this phone is packing.
One thing to ponder.. Snapdragon only supports LTE..... according to Att&T..

It should be out by the end of q1
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I would love the note but I'm not going to wait around holding my breath for rumored release dates.
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That's direct from my sources at Samsung
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I would love the note but I'm not going to wait around holding my breath for rumored release dates.
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GalaxySkyrocket500 said:
Me too.. I would sacrifice LTE for all the goodies this phone is packing.
One thing to ponder.. Snapdragon only supports LTE..... according to Att&T..
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Looks more and more like US version will be similar to the LTE version in Korea with the Snapdragon processor. Considering that the Nexus starts at $299 with contract, I won't be surprised if this one starts at the same price or even at $349.

00mred00 said:
That's direct from my sources at Samsung
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I've heard that before...... Nexus lol
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Nexus will not hit art until late q2 maybe even q3
My guy has been dead on with release dates (for those that haven't followed me on android forums).one of the guys up there has a testing unit now actually.
Unlike previous devices they won't let me play with that one tho
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I've heard that before...... Nexus lol
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00mred00 said:
Nexus will not hit art until late q2 maybe even q3
My guy has been dead on with release dates (for those that haven't followed me on android forums).one of the guys up there has a testing unit now actually.
Unlike previous devices they won't let me play with that one tho
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So am i to understand that the NOTE will NOT have the Exynos Proccesor and instead the snap dragon when it comes to the US. BUT if i buy it from the UK it will come with the 1.4 exynos dual core??
thats retarded. if this is true i will be buying the NOTE next week and not wait for it.

Do you guys all like the Note that much? It's so big, even the SR is a little big for my taste. The extra screen space is nice, but when it's no longer practical to use as a phone, then doesn't defeat it's purpose? Maybe it's just me, but when the Streak came out and I saw people with them pressed against their heads, I just shook my head.

ShensMobile said:
Do you guys all like the Note that much? It's so big, even the SR is a little big for my taste. The extra screen space is nice, but when it's no longer practical to use as a phone, then doesn't defeat it's purpose? Maybe it's just me, but when the Streak came out and I saw people with them pressed against their heads, I just shook my head.
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It will Deff be a headset phone.....lol
but yes im all for it. i dont plan on looking like a fool with the tablet pressed to me ear......

I will see what I can confirm
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So am i to understand that the NOTE will NOT have the Exynos Proccesor and instead the snap dragon when it comes to the US. BUT if i buy it from the UK it will come with the 1.4 exynos dual core??
thats retarded. if this is true i will be buying the NOTE next week and not wait for it.
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I will see what I can confirm
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Good lookin, i am oh so curious about that if thats the case.

If it comes to Att&T and uses LTE it will have the Snapdragon.. unless the change something before then.. I doubt it..

ShensMobile said:
Do you guys all like the Note that much? It's so big, even the SR is a little big for my taste. The extra screen space is nice, but when it's no longer practical to use as a phone, then doesn't defeat it's purpose? Maybe it's just me, but when the Streak came out and I saw people with them pressed against their heads, I just shook my head.
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I love big phones.. I will get the Note... I don't put the phone to my head anyways.. use speaker..
I mean who talks on the phone these days?

Wanting to switch my galaxy nexus for a note 2

It just hit me today, that I want to get a Note 2. Im wanting a bigger device and for awhile I've been wanting the DNA and also am waiting what the M7 has to offer. But i know that will only be a 4.7 in screen. I still don't know 100% yet. But the Note 2 looks sweet and I've heard great things about it. So anyone that had the galaxy nexus that made the switch happy with their choice? Its hard to leave a device that gets updates quite often but I can always root the note so just curious what people here think
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npainter7 said:
It just hit me today, that I want to get a Note 2. Im wanting a bigger device and for awhile I've been wanting the DNA and also am waiting what the M7 has to offer. But i know that will only be a 4.7 in screen. I still don't know 100% yet. But the Note 2 looks sweet and I've heard great things about it. So anyone that had the galaxy nexus that made the switch happy with their choice? Its hard to leave a device that gets updates quite often but I can always root the note so just curious what people here think
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do it.... been very happy with my note 2 and all the custom roms offered here... DO IT! :laugh:

Was it pretty easy to root it? Like the GNex is?
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I can actually just check for myself when I get the chance. At work right now lol
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npainter7 said:
Was it pretty easy to root it? Like the GNex is?
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Yes. Use either ExynosAbuse or CF Autoroot.
Exynos Abuse is about as simple as you can get
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I switched from the Nexus to the Note 2 about 3 weeks ago and I have to say I loving it. I liked the Nexus, but the Note 2 is better in every way. Love the screen, awesome battery life, easy to root and unlock, pretty good development. I can't think of a negative right now.
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Great to hear thanks now i just need to come up with the money to get one Haha. Im due for an upgrade but don't wanna give up unlimited
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Wait
npainter7 said:
It just hit me today, that I want to get a Note 2. Im wanting a bigger device and for awhile I've been wanting the DNA and also am waiting what the M7 has to offer. But i know that will only be a 4.7 in screen. I still don't know 100% yet. But the Note 2 looks sweet and I've heard great things about it. So anyone that had the galaxy nexus that made the switch happy with their choice? Its hard to leave a device that gets updates quite often but I can always root the note so just curious what people here think
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Pls wait for Galaxy S IV

chtiong said:
Pls wait for Galaxy S IV
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Or note 3? Lol
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the galaxy note 2 is a very good phone, with great specifications and good battery capabilities.

soutern said:
the galaxy note 2 is a very good phone, with great specifications and good battery capabilities.
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Ya sometimes I wonder if there are just so many different things that you can do with the note 2 I wouldn't know what to do with it Haha. But yes, a big battery and an SD card is a plus for me. I'm a very heavy user on my device and it would be nice to have one last me all day without a charge.
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should I change my s3 for a Nexus 4?

If I don't mind having LTE or not and a non-removable battery. Should I sell my S3 and buy a Nexus 4? My only concern is Speed and can't take pictures at night .

silvercats said:
If I don't mind having LTE or not and a non-removable battery. Should I sell my S3 and buy a Nexus 4? My only concern is Speed and can't take pictures at night .
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i think u should try Nexus 4,
its better than S3, check the gsmarena.com maybe u will consider it.
cmiiw

Of course u can!!! N4 > S3.
But, I reccomend u to save money to buy S4!!!
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S3 to nexus 4? I think it's better to get the s4. I use nexus 4 though and I'm so happy with the performance of this device. Awesome design too unlike s3 or s4.
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silvercats said:
If I don't mind having LTE or not and a non-removable battery. Should I sell my S3 and buy a Nexus 4? My only concern is Speed and can't take pictures at night .
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r u kidding off course go for nexus4

are you guys sure that N4 is faster ?

Just get a dslr because s3 to nexus 4 is just aint worth it

The upgrade isn't worth it the s3 has great devoloment and its a great device
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It is more of a price diffrence. When you buy a Nexus 4 (unlocked I might add) you are getting more for less.
I think both phones are awesome.
What I dont like about the S3:
AEOLED is too young. It burns out, and the pixels actually die out (happened to my S2).
Too expensive.
Way too big.
What I dont like about the Nexus 4:
No SD expansion (but everything is becoming cloud based anyways, which means CW Recovery must be a pain).
Poly-whatever battery (can't remember the name). Just like AEOLED, the technology is still young. The battery is dangerous, and also loses charge capacity rather quickly.
I prefer the N4 over the S3. With a little salt as well.
These are my observations. Please click thanks if you found this useful at all.

I switched from a s3 to a nexus 4 and i love it!. I will probably only buy nexus devices from now on! I love the clean look of having no physical/capacitive buttons on the front! :victory:

Paramedic91 said:
I switched from a s3 to a nexus 4 and i love it!. I will probably only buy nexus devices from now on! I love the clean look of having no physical/capacitive buttons on the front! :victory:
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Most people like the physical soft keys including me it allows for.more space on the scree
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n4
i think you should change it.. it has 2gb ram, original android, faster updates and a greater look

bbrad said:
Most people like the physical soft keys including me it allows for.more space on the scree
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Given how ugly TouchWiz is, I'd prefer having as little screen real estate as possible

Nigeldg said:
Given how ugly TouchWiz is, I'd prefer having as little screen real estate as possible
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If you get a samsung its because its so open so more than likely a custom ROM gonna go on that sucka lol
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bbrad said:
If you get a samsung its because its so open so more than likely a custom ROM gonna go on that sucka lol
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Hah from now on pretty much any phone I own will end up on PA. Anyway, to bring the thread back on topic I don't think it's worth it if you have to pay anything, but if it's free then I personally would do it.

Save your money for the S4. That is my plan, though i have been stuck on a Bionic for almost 2 years...

save our money for S4

Nexus 4 is a good choice

If you aren't losing money, then the Nexus 4 would be a good alternative. I, personally, would rather have a Nexus 4, but Verizon botched having the Galaxy Nexus, so that won't be happening.
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I dont know how about your country, but in Ukraine it's very expencive, so better save your money if S3 suits you

S-Pen

Hi guys. I use to have a galaxy note and I really enjoyed the S-Pen for its dawing abilities
i asked Samsung on twitter where I could buy a S pen for my S4 and they said its only for the note so I couldn't buy it..
do you know if the S-Pen works on the S4 & where I can order it?
big thanks!

S-pen does not work with the s4, you could try the c-pen samsung sells
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BlackDino said:
S-pen does not work with the s4, you could try the c-pen samsung sells
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Thanks, have you ever used the C-Pen? Seems to be much bigger than the S-Pen.

sdequant said:
Thanks, have you ever used the C-Pen? Seems to be much bigger than the S-Pen.
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Yes, it feels like a full sized pen
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Best buy sells OE replacement S-pens.
Now, I thought I saw video of some guy using a stylus on his S4 but maybe I'm mistaken.

My wife has a Note 2, spen from her note does not work on my Galaxy S4.
However I bought this:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2293780
Works great do far after about a week or so of use.
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Just got my C-pen works fine :thumbup:
Especially goed for drowning, small buttons/big fingers
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I was killing some time last week at a Best Buy near a restaurant I was waiting on my wife to meet me at. They had just opened up their Samsung section in this location and I haven't been in a Best Buy in some time and decided to check it out.
They had the Note 2 and the 1st thing I did after trying the s pen was see if it worked on my S4 and it did not. Was kind of disappointed as the feel of the s pen on the Note was pretty amazing.

Yeah, and I just got a tweet from Samsung Belgium. they say the C-pen that was made for the S3 also isn't compatible with the S4 and that there's no stylus that Samsung made that is compatible with the S4... That's kinda dissapointing because I do want to draw on my S4, like I did on my old Note..
So any stylus suggestions are welcome ( and I did like the tiny size of the S-pen a lot.. )
thanks! :laugh:

The spen requires a dedicated digitizer on the screen. We don't have that, you can only use capacitive stylus types and trust me they suck.
Oh and you'll never be able to use them for pressure sensitivity like the spen..
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sdequant said:
Yeah, and I just got a tweet from Samsung Belgium. they say the C-pen that was made for the S3 also isn't compatible with the S4 and that there's no stylus that Samsung made that is compatible with the S4... That's kinda dissapointing because I do want to draw on my S4, like I did on my old Note..
So any stylus suggestions are welcome ( and I did like the tiny size of the S-pen a lot.. )
thanks! :laugh:
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The cpen works fine, kinda weird they would say that. You can even use the capacitive buttons
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What's even more odd than them saying they don't support the C or S Pens, is that I've just discovered settings hidden in the S4 specifically for the S Pen.
I was using the app ''QuickShortcutMaker" to see if it was possible to access the call blocking settings that Verizon hid... When lo and behold there they were.
I've spent the last hour online trying to figure out if the S4 supports it but it obviously doesn't.
Extra lame since the settings are there!!
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About buying

Hello
A simple question. Is it worth to buy a note 3 now or is it better to wait for xperia z 2? I mean is note 3 still a fast phone?
Maybe note 3 isbecoming a bit old now or?
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A bit old? Lol... This ain't Apple son... The Note 3 is still very powerfull and fast and it will be for a long time yet.

Note 3...almost guaranteed to have better battery life. Z2 is quite chunky even tho note 3 is bigger it is slimmer with better screen ratio compared to borders. Its not water resistant but. Xperia will take my money when battery is better and design isnt so chunky.
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I mean is note 3 still a fast phone?
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What! you have not done no research on the Note 3
The note 3 will still be faster than most phones in a years time.

scott.eden said:
What! you have not done no research on the Note 3
The note 3 will still be faster than most phones in a years time.
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Yes i look at many many reviews. But i think it is more realistic to ask people using phone in real and not only in benchmarks.
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Note 4

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What does that mean? I dont understand sorry.
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Depends on your needs
Note 3
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Removable battery
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Water and dust proof
Faster processor
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If you're into rooting and custom Roms. Samsung is much more fun as builds are released often.
I using note 3 it's very fast and it's constantly on power saver which limits the cpu.
If you need 4K video be sure to get the 4G model N9005
I wish the build quality was better though. For a flagship device it doesn't have the premium feel of an iPhone or HTC
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I personally think you should go with the note 3 I had the z1 and yes build quality is amazing with Sony but with major updates Sony pretty much makes a train wreck out of the phones
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Ztrindberg said:
Hello
A simple question. Is it worth to buy a note 3 now or is it better to wait for xperia z 2? I mean is note 3 still a fast phone?
Maybe note 3 isbecoming a bit old now or?
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I hope its worth buying the Note 3 because I just bought one this afternoon: -)
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btrmpt said:
I hope its worth buying the Note 3 because I just bought one this afternoon: -)
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you've got a beast of a phone in your hands
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This phone is amazing! The s5 has a little better cpu as the z2 but 3gb of ram in the note make it kinda future proof, it will be around for a lot of time as one of the best on its field.
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kholantz said:
you've got a beast of a phone in your hands
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Funny thing is I love the LG I have currently, I bought it sim free and I've only had it about a month but it's so good that I want that speed and smoothness on an even bigger screen so I ordered the Note 3 yesterday. When it arrives I'll sell the LG G2.
I can't wait till the N3 arrives, I've previously had the Note and Note 2 and the Note 3 looks like a step up.