I'm thinking of getting this phone this weekend, but as I observe there and there, some of you are leaving and planning to sell their S3's and thinking of getting a new device. Do you think the support(from xda and/or samsung) will last for the next 2 years, as I want to use this phone in a long-term. Do you think it's still worth-it to buy this phone at this time?
BTW, I'm planning to get the I9300.
(forgive me if I'm in the wrong section)
I'm happy with it and I definitely think there will be developers working on it for a while. The SGS still has new roms coming out and that phone is older than my momma
I think my s3 is awesome bro, its up to you but it doesnt matter when you buy a phone there will be always something bigger and better around the corner! In the s3 you have big spec and it will last you a while plus there is always New Roms,kernels,mods and themes on XDA to keep you busy. Good luck on your choice bro.
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buy it! its a good phone, from whatever i've heard and read. i'm picking up one this weekend as well...! :good:
The support should last for atleast 2 years.. this is quadcore baby!
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Unless you want LTE capability, this phone is just awesome
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i think it's worth it i was hesitating for quite some time before i bought it, but i don't regret it, i would buy it again moreover, i think it has potencial to last for at least 2 years thanks to the hardware, so even if samsung stops pushing new updates, i'm sure there will always be somebody, who'll make new android versions ready for s3
Totally worth it
SGS3 is totally worth it, unless you'd like a bigger unit, in which case I respectfully suggest you to consider the Note 2.
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Ok guys, the time is almost upon us. Who's gonna be getting the SGS II on ATT this weekend? I plan on calling my local B&M stores to see who has it(possibly for a lower price)
I posted here, because the Captivate is a Galaxy S phone and there is no dedicated forum for the ATT SGS II yet
Ide like to get it. But I don't know how much its gonna be off contract
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They took too long to get it out. The Nexus Prime is just around the corner and there are already rumblings about a quad-core SGS III for the first half of next year. I'm going to wait and see what the Prime is all about and if there are any problems with it. If not, I may jump on the Prime. If the GPS sucks or something else is wrong with it, I'll wait for the SGS III.
Plus, it looks like the SGS2 won't have LTE. If I'm going to be locked into a phone for 18 to 24 months, I'll want LTE capability for when it starts rolling out.
I guarantee if I buy an HSPA phone, they'll put an LTE tower in my back yard a week later.
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I'll be getting it.
Dual core HSPA+ is fine with me, and the by the time a quad-core with LTE is available through AT&T I will be able to get the discount again. No point in waiting since AT&T is the only carrier that reaches my house.
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They took too long to get it out. The Nexus Prime is just around the corner and there are already rumblings about a quad-core SGS III for the first half of next year. I'm going to wait and see what the Prime is all about and if there are any problems with it. If not, I may jump on the Prime. If the GPS sucks or something else is wrong with it, I'll wait for the SGS III.
Plus, it looks like the SGS2 won't have LTE. If I'm going to be locked into a phone for 18 to 24 months, I'll want LTE capability for when it starts rolling out.
I guarantee if I buy an HSPA phone, they'll put an LTE tower in my back yard a week later.
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This was my thinking for a little while but a few things swayed me back. The prime is rumored to have a 4.65" or bigger display. This is just way to big for me. The only way I could see this feeling nice is if the screen took up more space on the front, meaning closer to the edges. For example if it was the entire phone was the same size as the infuse it might not be too bad. As for LTE that doesn't matter to me because by the time they have a decent and functional network this phone will be long gone. Also rumors suggest that once you get an LTE phone you automatically get switched to a 2gb plan. No more unlimited .
Another thing to consider is that we don't know when this phone will launch on at&t. Verizon could easily have an exclusivity period and we could be left waiting and drooling for months.
But the real icing on the cake for me is I'm using a family members upgrade for this. My line is due for an upgrade in May so we'll see what happens then.
I'm torn. I love my Captivate, it's rooted and running great, except for a few GPS quirks. As awesome as the GSII looks, I may hold off for a little bit anyway to get some feedback, especially with respect to GPS, rooting, and battery life. Plus, I'll need a good case like my Body Glove TPU Case...
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I'm torn. I love my Captivate, it's rooted and running great, except for a few GPS quirks. As awesome as the GSII looks, I may hold off for a little bit anyway to get some feedback, especially with respect to GPS, rooting, and battery life. Plus, I'll need a good case like my Body Glove TPU Case...
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Yeah I love my Captivate too. Its been super smooth on GB 2.3.5! Much more than I ever imagined when I first got it. I'm hoping the SGS II will be the same way. With little time there will be safe rooting methods and some really stable Roms
I'm getting one. The way my plan is setup I can upgrade every year (my wife gets the old phone) . So no issue here. Also, there's always a new and best just around the corner as soon as something awesome is available in the market.
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Let's just hope we don't get a bunch of "goodbye I got another phone" threads.
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Not me cappy works just fine, no need to replace it.
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I'm torn. I love my Captivate, it's rooted and running great, except for a few GPS quirks. As awesome as the GSII looks, I may hold off for a little bit anyway to get some feedback, especially with respect to GPS, rooting, and battery life. Plus, I'll need a good case like my Body Glove TPU Case...
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Go cruise the SGSII section to answer your questions. Apparently they are getting pretty good battery life out of them. Haven't seen a single bad GPS thread, and there are several ROMS available. Now that the US is starting to get these, i'd expect the developement to get even heavier. I guess that answers most of your questions.
You gotta remember that this phone has been out for several months already and is the number one selling phone in Europe and Asia. It's just now hitting here.
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I'm getting one. The way my plan is setup I can upgrade every year (my wife gets the old phone) . So no issue here. Also, there's always a new and best just around the corner as soon as something awesome is available in the market.
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Same here. Planning on picking one up next Monday morning, going to be coming home from GABF on Sunday.
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Same here. Planning on picking one up next Monday morning, going to be coming home from GABF on Sunday.
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Make sure you are lucid Monday morning, otherwise you might come home with an Infuse...
Gettin one for sure. Been waiting forever. I cant wait around for quadcore or lte. Single core has been fast enough. With 8mp camera, 1080p record, super amoled +, and dual core, how could it get better. Maybe the specs of the next best phones can say its better but how could you tell. I think i can live with SGS2 specs for two years
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Just sold my captivate on Ebay for 200 which will go directly to my sgs2.
<----- Is getting one ! LOVE my captivate but it's time to pass her down to my daughter who is just as excited about getting my captivate!
I must say I completely get why some are staying with the captivate. It's a wonderful phone after putting one of the many many excellent roms on it.
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I must say I completely get why some are staying with the captivate. It's a wonderful phone after putting one of the many many excellent roms on it.
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That's quite true. Captivate will always be like the 'first car', where most of us are emotionally attached.
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The anticipation should probably be moved here...
http://forum.xda-developers.com/forumdisplay.php?f=1301
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The anticipation should probably be moved here...
http://forum.xda-developers.com/forumdisplay.php?f=1301
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Nice! I knew dedicated forums weren't far away
Edit: Mod please move to appropriate forum, thanks.
I'm torn now. I ordered the Kindle fire. And in 4months I'm confident that something as good or better will be out. Do I want to spend another 200 bucks?
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I've been looking at two phones; this and One X.
I think both are top end phones but I'm unsure of which to get.
Either, I wait two-ish weeks for the One X to restock or I could go pick up a Note this weekend.
So quick question: any decent roms for the Note and/or overclocking/overclocking modules?
Hmmmmm............depends on what you want...have a look at the Dev forum and see if ya like any of the ROMS there. I for one have and love the Note haha hence me being in the Note forum but you may like the One I dunno I think only the iphone groupies like to have decisions made for them (<--- recovering groupie haha so no offense) Big screen is by far the deciding factor for me and I'm not a big gamer
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If you us the GB ROMs there are a few and most if not all can be overclocked.
Since ICS has yet to be released for the I717 we do not have a kernel that can be overclocked. Once the source code is available then let the over clocking begin.
I have used several of the GB ROMs and ICS ROMs all have their unique feature and you would have to try them to find what is good for you. Or like myself keep installing the next new thing and play with if for a bit.
Either phone is nice, I had a Dell Streak that I kept cracking the screen on and was done with it and jumped on the Note as soon as I could. I have not looked at the HTC much.
Don't for get to hit the THANKS button if I helped.
Note +AOKP=goooooood.
yea i just renewed contract on the 14th and was deciding on these two myself. i went with the note for the screen size and i can remove the battery with ease. sometimes you get in a sticky situation and need to remove and re-install the battery. the one X is very fast for sure, and the picture quality is great, but i want my removable battery and the option for sd. the note is quick enough stock and even better on a dev rom, but not the speed of one x. i dont regret the note at all.
I think HTCs days have come and pass. Samsung is the future. This is from a tech prospective and a financial one.
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I dont know what it is but for some reason I just REALLY want this phone right now. I have to admit when the gs3 was first announced I thought it was the ugliest thing out there. Lately its been growing on me and I just want it very badly right now. I probably seen every unboxing/review video of it in youtube and I constantly check for updates on what the situation on this phone is. What makes matters worst is that i pre ordered this phone on Verizon so i have to wait longer then everyone else to get it. Im just hoping for a stroke of luck that some how The verizon model gets shipped out before the 9th. Anyways am I the only one like this?
i think the hype for this phone has been just so much a lot of people are feeling the same way...
im actually about to return my HTC Evo 4G LTE (which is an AWESOME phone), for putting in my pre-order for the sgs3
the removable, larger batter and the 2 GBs of RAM really have me pumped, plus a lot of cool extra features, gesture controls, etc make this a super exciting phone...
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i think the hype for this phone has been just so much a lot of people are feeling the same way...
im actually about to return my HTC Evo 4G LTE (which is an AWESOME phone), for putting in my pre-order for the sgs3
the removable, larger batter and the 2 GBs of RAM really have me pumped, plus a lot of cool extra features, gesture controls, etc make this a super exciting phone...
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Exactly! lol and i think what sold me the most on this phone is the fact that the battery is gonna be way better then my galaxy nexus so i dont have to worry about it dying all the time. Also all of the other features are just amazing.
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I dont know what it is but for some reason I just REALLY want this phone right now. I have to admit when the gs3 was first announced I thought it was the ugliest thing out there. Lately its been growing on me and I just want it very badly right now. I probably seen every unboxing/review video of it in youtube and I constantly check for updates on what the situation on this phone is. What makes matters worst is that i pre ordered this phone on Verizon so i have to wait longer then everyone else to get it. Im just hoping for a stroke of luck that some how The verizon model gets shipped out before the 9th. Anyways am I the only one like this?
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lol noooo you're not the only one. I've watched almost every video on youtube.. over and over and over again and finally someone shared a video of the Canadian version which is the same as the U.S. one which I will be getting on June 21st from tmobile I am too too excited! imma have to pay 600 somethin for it.. grrrr
hahaha same, im stalking this phone like a bieber fan.
Yea you're alone. I'm coming from an Evo 4G, and there have been some decent replacements, like the nexus, galaxy S II, but I've been stalking this phone since it was first annouced back before march. I'm with Sprint, so I'll have mine next week. You can live vicariously through us.
Waiting on a pre-order is worse than simply waiting for release in my opinion, since the money is already gone from my account, but no phone in hand. Reading about how much the international people are enjoying theirs already makes it even harder.
You are not alone. I am also very excited for the S3!!! Then again I have an X2 so really any phone is looking good to me right about now lol!
I'm pretty blown away by the specs of the S3 and if I don't have to pay full price for it, I'll probably get it. Does anyone know if I would still have to pay full retail price for the S3 if I upgrade my contract before the 28th and lock in another 2 years unlimited data?? On Verizion, obviously...
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I am glad I am not the only one who feels this way. I think Samsung should start doing their press release events the day before release because making us wait this long is simply unfair. I am secretly hoping that my carrier will call me today and say 'we got a stack of phones in early, would you like to pick yours up early?' LOL. Seriously, I know once I have the phone a while the novelty will wear off a bit but I want it now. And its not like my SGS2 is not a good enough phone or won't hold me over for another year. Do we need help or are just simply victims of marketing?? haha
And now it looks like the Canadian release date has been increased another week to the 27th.
I can't wait either cuz I'm not rooting this evolte since its temp so I want my permanent gs3 yeah buddy.
I thought I was the only one... I thought this was the ugliest phone, but it some how has grown on me, a lot, like I haven't been this bad since the first iPhone came out (everyone was going crazy about it)... and the fact that I haven't seen any U.S variants is driving me nuts...
Lol same here, I almost bought the international version a few days ago to use on AT&T. *Patient running on low*
Im watchin youtube videos of the s3 on my evo lte drooling over the s3 lol
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Currently waiting for my S3 from Verizon also and going crazy but over the last couple days it seems that I'm phasing it out more and more. I was going crazy at first and now I'm just like whatever when it comes it comes especially with no solid release date, I've heard so many 6/28, 7/9, 7/10 all I know is that its pre ordered and I'll be in the first batch of shipments whenever it happens.
This is not just a phone - Galaxy Nexus
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Im watchin youtube videos of the s3 on my evo lte drooling over the s3 lol
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Rofl me too
Just a phone dude. And like all android phones that get rooted, you never find it perfect because you keep flashing and flashing until some other phone comes out and you feel the need tio get rid of the one you have.
I'm on here like 100+ times a day among every other site that I can find info. I even went and did a recon on a T-Mobile store to find the best tactical advantage for me to get my phone first. Crazy!
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I'm anxious to get it, for sure, I just hope its worth the wait and lives up to the hype.
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I'm shopping for accessories already lol
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I'm anxious to get it, for sure, I just hope its worth the wait and lives up to the hype.
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Watch the review videos by phonedog the gs3 looks amazing.
The s3 totally bought me over on both android and touch wiz so it is unlikely thay I'd upgrade to a windows phone device add I previously thought... Probably to the galaxy s4or s5, and when that day comes ill finally root the s3 and use it with either some flashy custom rom(break my android flashing virginity), nexus style pure android or some experiment like the ubuntu mobile rom, and keep it as my second phone, give my current second phone, iphone 4s to my mother who is upset I didn't give her my old htc hd7 but have it to my brother.
what will you do? Sell your s3? Keep it as a second phone? Hack the hell out of it for fun? Give it to a relative? Destroy it?
although you don't know what the market will be like, what do you predict yourself upgrading to?
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The s3 totally bought me over on both android and touch wiz so it is unlikely thay I'd upgrade to a windows phone device add I previously thought... Probably to the galaxy s4or s5, and when that day comes ill finally root the s3 and use it with either some flashy custom rom(break my android flashing virginity), nexus style pure android or some experiment like the ubuntu mobile rom, and keep it as my second phone, give my current second phone, iphone 4s to my mother who is upset I didn't give her my old htc hd7 but have it to my brother.
what will you do? Sell your s3? Keep it as a second phone? Hack the hell out of it for fun? Give it to a relative? Destroy it?
although you don't know what the market will be like, what do you predict yourself upgrading to?
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The S3 will be sold for less than half the paid price (don't know why this depreciation cost) and I'll get the S4.
Give it to my mom
Sell it
Give it to my wife, probably. Don't know why she hates my S3 and absolutely adores her N8. Maybe then she'll see the light... :silly:
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I'm gonna sell it soon.
But next time I buy a phone I won't trust all these reviews like I did for the S3.
No reviews ever mentioned slowness issues with the Galaxy s3 (MMS/SMS app, Gallery app, music problems when running chrome etc...)
I will never buy a samsung phone again. I'm done with Touchwizz slowness.
However if Samsung decides to release a GSIV running stock android maybe i'll change my mind. :good:
I'm getting Google's "X Phone" and selling this.
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I'm getting a nexus and selling/scrapping this.
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Not happy with your awesome s3s?
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At first glance I fell in love with this device. Its sleek, has an amazing screen, beautiful design and very fast. Also has a okay camera (prefer my s3 way more). So whats not to love? Well after 9 days and mixing it up between devices my G now has a dead pixel, shuts off and is sluggish. I have no idea why because the phone has never been dropped or exposed to any kid of water. So needless to say I called AT&T and because I am within my 14 day period they are exchanging it even for a New Titanium Galaxy Note 2. Really wish it worked out, loved the phone. So you can catch me me back in the sammy forums for now, still might get another OG.
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At first glance I fell in love with this device. Its sleek, has an amazing screen, beautiful design and very fast. Also has a okay camera (prefer my s3 way more). So whats not to love? Well after 9 days and mixing it up between devices my G now has a dead pixel, shuts off and is sluggish. I have no idea why because the phone has never been dropped or exposed to any kid of water. So needless to say I called AT&T and because I am within my 14 day period they are exchanging it even for a New Titanium Galaxy Note 2. So farewell G people you can catch me me back in the sammy forums. (For now, might try the Nexus 4)
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In most cases the issues of one does not represent the issues of many. Nevertheless, enjoy your Note II.
Cool story bro. Thanks for letting us know. Have a nice day.
No matter how good of quality a device is known for... there is always a bad batch that comes off the assembly line.
This applies to cars, phones, electronics, any consumer product...
I think that in this case, you are one of the unlucky few who got on one from the crap stack.
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No matter how good of quality a device is known for... there is always a bad batch that comes off the assembly line.
This applies to cars, phones, electronics, any consumer product...
I think that in this case, you are one of the unlucky few who got on one from the crap stack.
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+1 :thumbup:
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Bye not going to miss you I love my phone!!
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Just looking at the OP's "devices" in his sig makes me think he isn't happy with many many many devices...
Why people feel compelled to post these kind of posts is beyond me. You know what? No one really cares that you traded your phone.
Good for you. Enjoy.
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Just looking at the OP's "devices" in his sig makes me think he isn't happy with many many many devices...
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Anyone that has used an iphone is never satisfied, hence why the iphone 5 was lower than the s3 and OG on the consumer reports (LGOG was number 1 in case you were wondering)
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Just looking at the OP's "devices" in his sig makes me think he isn't happy with many many many devices...
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That's what I was thinking
Who was he and why should I miss him?
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Who was he and why should I miss him?
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I don't think you should.
He had a freak occurrence defective device.
So he exchanged it.
I think that is rash, but his choice.
Impacts us in no way.
It is a shame he didn't get to appreciate the true OG.
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I don't think you should.
He had a freak occurrence defective device.
So he exchanged it.
I think that is rash, but his choice.
Impacts us in no way.
It is a shame he didn't get to appreciate the true OG.
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In now way am I bashing or downing the OG. I would have gladly accepted another G in return. As a matter of fact I miss having it, I thought it was a great phone. BUT when I called AT&T and they offered a new Titanium Note 2 as the replacement why would I decline it. Especially if it dsent cost me anything. Like saying " I'm sorry sir that your new Honda Accord is a lemon, would you like this new Corvette for the replacement". Who is going to say no. Not only that but I wanted the note 2, havent had one before. And for the smartass who said " look at all his devices" If you had know that a majority of the android phones were bought and donated to the developers of those devices and that I am sorry I can afford to get the new phones when they come out. Get off my nuts bro dont be jeleous.
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In now way am I bashing or downing the OG. I would have gladly accepted another G in return. As a matter of fact I miss having it, I thought it was a great phone. BUT when I called AT&T and they offered a new Titanium Note 2 as the replacement why would I decline it. Especially if it dsent cost me anything. Like saying " I'm sorry sir that your new Honda Accord is a lemon, would you like this new Corvette for the replacement". Who is going to say no. Not only that but I wanted the note 2, havent had one before. And for the smartass who said " look at all his devices" If you had know that a majority of the android phones were bought and donated to the developers of those devices and that I am sorry I can afford to get the new phones when they come out. Get off my nuts bro dont be jeleous.
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Definitely not "jeleous" about your English vocabulary.
Have fun in the Samsung forums with your ohsoridiculous amount of money. Hope you find less things to complain about with the Note 2 instead of making pointless posts on their subforum as well.
So they replaced a $100 contract phone with a $300 contract phone? Also, not jealous about the devices you have and have had as well as on your nuts about it, as it was a simple statement, that was a nervous assumption on your own, because you're in a corner defending yourself. I'm having fun feeding you as well, due to you being an obvious troll since you've provided nothing informative by making this topic.
Ye best start believin' in troll threads... Yer in one.
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I have the Note 2 and the OG and I have to say the Note 2 is not as nice as the OG.
Only plus side is that it will have much more development support.
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I just sold it, that's it I got tired of waiting for the devs's this phone is top, but will never get support because of LG stupid way of handling advertisements.
They make the phone and its like they don't want to sell it. Stupid LG will never buy form them.
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I just sold it, that's it I got tired of waiting for the devs's this phone is top, but will never get support because of LG stupid way of handling advertisements.
They make the phone and its like they don't want to sell it. Stupid LG will never buy form them.
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That's why I still have my SGS2. I get to flash like crazy when I get the itch, plus, have an awesome backup in case something happens to this.
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Similar here. I have my Galaxy Nexus as a backup.
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