what should I do?
I have a HTC Droid incredible 4g with an upgrade available in 15 days
I like the Note 2, but im not sure what to do
I like the Droid DNA
I like Maxx HD
and the S3
and when will the next ig thing come out?
can someone help with my upgrade?
Note 2. The Incredible and DNA don't compare. The phone has a 3100mAh battery. The Maxx HD is good but if you can handle the size of the Note 2, I'd go for it. But its better if you go into the store to try it out, see if you can handle the size. If not, you got 15 days to swap it out with another phone
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Note 2. The Incredible and DNA don't compare. The phone has a 3100mAh battery. The Maxx HD is good but if you can handle the size of the Note 2, I'd go for it. But its better if you go into the store to try it out, see if you can handle the size. If not, you got 15 days to swap it out with another phone
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Agree with this completely.
In terms of an all around package, the Note 2 takes all in terms of the nice screen, great battery, and amazing features no other phone has.
Otherwise, though I'm not a fan of the RAZR line personally(I hate the design), get the Maxx HD. Good screen, good battery life, and the OS is pretty close to stock Android.
The screen on the DNA is cool(I'm a pixel lover). But decent battery and I hate Sense with a passion.. Seriously, wanna puke when I look at it lol. But yeah, I'd never get it due to the battery and sense. The hardware design is nice, though.
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Just had my update on the 13th. I was torn between DNA and Note II.
In the end, I had to go with a removable battery and an SD card, even though I felt the phones were pretty much even. Didn't think I would ever use the S-Pen.
Turns out, after only a few days, I love the s-pen functionality. I use it on the calendar during business meetings, and to jot down a couple of quick notes. And, man is it a fast phone!
I have no intention of swapping it out (of course, I've already unlocked, rooted and Beans' Rommed it!)
okay, ill look at the note 2 at verizon then
and has anybody here ordered from amazon mobile, because by early Feb I think their prices will be down from verizon
Note 2, if that's too big for you or something, either give it a go for a few days or get the S3. Those would be my two top choices. (i have the note 2 and had the S3)
Note 2, unless it's to big, then wait a for a S4. I'd stay away from the DNA, and I'm over Motorola. I stuck with Motorola until the Note 2 and it'll take a lot for them to win me back.
Well the score is 11-0. Dooo iiiit! :good:
well heres what I did today:
and some quick background info on me, Im a college student studying for my bachelors in either accounting or business administration (havent decided which yet)
and my laptop wasnt doing the trick for me, when it came to accounting and writing numbers down it was a near impossible task using the microsoft one note app on windows 8. so I wanted a tablet....well I found the galaxy note 10.1 (which is pretty much the same as the note 2, in many aspects) and im already in love. I think the note 2 is the phone for me, thanks everyone!
curtis
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well heres what I did today:
and some quick background info on me, Im a college student studying for my bachelors in either accounting or business administration (havent decided which yet)
and my laptop wasnt doing the trick for me, when it came to accounting and writing numbers down it was a near impossible task using the microsoft one note app on windows 8. so I wanted a tablet....well I found the galaxy note 10.1 (which is pretty much the same as the note 2, in many aspects) and im already in love. I think the note 2 is the phone for me, thanks everyone!
curtis
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I'm hoping to get one of those tablets too.
You're posting on a forum dedicated for the Note 2 asking which phone YOU should spend your money on? Are people so lazy now to do some research themselves on subjective material?
Note 2. DNA has a nice screen, big deal. Maxx
Is ok but the main aspect is gorilla glass, kevlar back, big battery. Throw an otterbox on the note 2 and boom, matched. All around features, propietary and otherwise, plus JB, Note 2 only! If the Note 2 is too big for you, psssh yeah right, then go S3. Solid phone. I mean, they're all decent, of course, really comes down to personal taste. Hit up a store and hold them all, play with then all, get a better idea for yourself. You'll regret not getting a GN2, though
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So I decided to check out the DNA for a minute. I got to say, not a fan one bit. I just didn't like it at all, didn't see it as an upgrade from the GS3. It just solidified my choice in the GN2.
Anyone else check it out today?
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So I decided to check out the DNA for a minute. I got to say, not a fan one bit. I just didn't like it at all, didn't see it as an upgrade from the GS3. It just solidified my choice in the GN2.
Anyone else check it out today?
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Yep - and couldn't agree more. I'm a twofer - two main devices and whereas the GN2 is going to replace my Bionic - there is no way I can justify switching my ReZound for the DNA.
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Yep - and couldn't agree more. I'm a twofer - two main devices and whereas the GN2 is going to replace my Bionic - there is no way I can justify switching my ReZound for the DNA.
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bkfarrell said:
So I decided to check out the DNA for a minute. I got to say, not a fan one bit. I just didn't like it at all, didn't see it as an upgrade from the GS3. It just solidified my choice in the GN2.
Anyone else check it out today?
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I was set on the Droid DNA. Even had a work around DNA memory and battery to accommodate the DNA. After stopping by verizon, i have jump ship to Note 2.
Comparing My GS3 with DNA
Holding both phone, DNA feel less solid and cheap for some reason. From all the vids and pictures, the phone look amazing.
1080p didnt wow me enough, my phone looks brighter.
Not a Fan of Sense 4+, HTC have nothin over samsung motions. I am so use to swipe to call and text.
I do like the back soft touch tho. Also like the red grills. The phone is too long to have a power button on top.
Glad i didnt preorder the DNA, would have been disappointed. Note 2 here i come!
Sense just ruins it. If it was running pure android, it would be amazing.
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Agree with you there. GS4 more worth the wait than to get the Droid DNA now. Either get Galaxy Note 2 now or get Galaxy S4 later.
I played with one as well and I was not impressed. I thought the jump to 1080p would be similar to 720p like last year but I was mistaken. And after you get past the screen it just felt normal; I have no desire to use it again. But with the Note 2 I've used it 5 times at various locations while I wait for my pre-order to ship. I'm actually eager to play with it again. I finally figured out how to use multi-view and I can't wait until that feature is fully opened to all apps.
All said I just ordered a 64gig micro SD card to seal my purchase. Just one more week!
I felt that the display contrast, black levels, and color saturation are disappointing on the DNA. Now I am debating the note 2 vs waiting on GS4.
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I felt that the display contrast, black levels, and color saturation are disappointing on the DNA. Now I am debating the note 2 vs waiting on GS4.
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I have the confidence that the Note 2 will keep me entertained when the S4 comes out. Plus I don't see the S4 coming out over 5 inches and it will not have the S-Pen. The one positive is that we should have a sneak peak at the Note 3 when the S4 is released if Samsung follows the same formula.
I had the US Cellular version of the Note 2 for a week, and I've had my DNA since yesterday. So far this is what I've noticed:
Build quality seems superior on the DNA. The rounded glass screen, soft touch plastic, aluminum red grilles, compared to the slippery and cheaper looking plastic of the Note 2.
The display was a huge selling point, and while I agree the resolution is amazing in the sense that I can not see any pixelation, it doesn't seem as vibrant or bright as the Note 2. I wouldn't consider the screens to be a deciding factor.
The battery life is pretty horrible on the DNA. With the Note 2 and my previous Thunderbolt w/ extended battery, I only charged my phone at night and went unplugged from 7AM to 11PM with anywhere from 40-60% battery left with light/moderate use. With the DNA, I went 6 hours with moderate use before the battery dipped down to 30%. If you get the DNA, you WILL need to keep the phone tethered to a charger. I'll have to keep it plugged in at work, and when I get home from work.
Storage isn't a huge issue for me as I don't use close to the 16GB capacity, but it's always nice having more memory, especially expandable memory.
Signal strength. I can't really compare the two as the Note 2 was on US Cellular, but I can say that the DNA gets excellent signal strength, both on Verizon and on WiFi. I get WiFi signal in places where my Thunderbolt did not, and so far coverage with Verizon seems to be a tad better than the Thunderbolt. As a comparison, my Thunderbolt consistently gets better signal strength than my friends GS3 on Verizon.
The speaker in the DNA is amazing, I had it turned up all the way and there was no distortion at all. I couldn't believe how loud and clear it was!
Ergonomics. The DNA is awesome in this area, with the rounded glass edges, curved back, and soft touch back this phone feels AWESOME in the hand. Unlike the Note 2, it doesn't feel like it's going to slip and fall. It's also usable with one hand, unlike the Note 2 which you can only use a portion of the screen when holding it in one hand.
I also noticed that the Note 2 is slightly too wide to fit in most cup holders in cars, while the DNA fits in perfectly.
Hmm I thought it looked slick - much more than the Note 2 which really isn't slick looking when held to your head lol. Still going with the Note 2. I can't easily reach the status bar and the buttons while using it one handed (without changing grip and feeling awkward) - but I like the extra screen space and always use my Incredible held landscape 2 handed anyways.
I definitely can't say it wouldn't be smart to buy the DNA though. I personally would over the GS3 - mostly because of its much better processor.
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Hmm I thought it looked slick - much more than the Note 2 which really isn't slick looking when held to your head lol. Still going with the Note 2. I can't easily reach the status bar and the buttons while using it one handed (without changing grip and feeling awkward) - but I like the extra screen space and always use my Incredible held landscape 2 handed anyways.
I definitely can't say it wouldn't be smart to buy the DNA though. I personally would over the GS3 - mostly because of its much better processor.
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I thought it was pretty cool, but honestly maybe too thin. I like my phone to be small, but not like paper thin... Even holding it attached to the display it felt like it might fall out of my hand at any time. That along with a tiny battery and no SD card slot will keep me away. I will say that the display is quite beautiful though.
I picked up the DNA thinking I could test it and if I don't like it I could always return it and hopefully by then the Note 2 would be out. But right now I'm not sure if I want to return it. I really do like this phone a lot, but (and I can't believe I'm saying this) I do miss Touchwiz. Samsung has really been doing some great things with it. I also like the idea of the S-Pen a lot.
I do have the Note 10.1 but I still think I may want that same experience in my pocket. But the DNA really is nice so I'm not sure. I do hate that damn power button on the top though. . .
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I picked up the DNA thinking I could test it and if I don't like it I could always return it and hopefully by then the Note 2 would be out. But right now I'm not sure if I want to return it. I really do like this phone a lot, but (and I can't believe I'm saying this) I do miss Touchwiz. Samsung has really been doing some great things with it. I also like the idea of the S-Pen a lot.
I do have the Note 10.1 but I still think I may want that same experience in my pocket. But the DNA really is nice so I'm not sure. I do hate that damn power button on the top though. . .
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Since you already have a Note 10.1 I don't think I would have 2 Note devices. My plan was to get the DNA and keep my Nexus 7 or get the Note 2 and sell my Nexus 7. After playing with the DNA it felt like another phone, nothing special. After playing with the Note 2 I was sold. There is no doubt in my mind that the Note 2 will last until the Note 3 comes out. I can't say the same about the DNA when the S4 comes out with 1080p display, Sd card clot and removable battery.
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Since you already have a Note 10.1 I don't think I would have 2 Note devices. My plan was to get the DNA and keep my Nexus 7 or get the Note 2 and sell my Nexus 7. After playing with the DNA it felt like another phone, nothing special. After playing with the Note 2 I was sold. There is no doubt in my mind that the Note 2 will last until the Note 3 comes out. I can't say the same about the DNA when the S4 comes out with 1080p display, Sd card clot and removable battery.
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The Exynos 5 is faster (at least quad vs quad) but there's no way that the DNA is going to be slow or unusable in less than a year. People who don't need much storage will be fine.
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Yup I was going to get the note 2 but then I saw the gs4 rumors so I bought a gs3 for $400 and am saving my upgrade for the s4
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Yup I was going to get the note 2 but then I saw the gs4 rumors so I bought a gs3 for $400 and am saving my upgrade for the s4
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But then by the time the GS4 comes out, the Note 3 will likely be coming out fairly soon etc
Imo its to the point where upgrading is not a huge gain anymore. None of these new phones are a "huge" upgrade over the s3. Im still debating on getting the note2, this will probably be my last upgrade for awhile. All these little gimmick add-ons are just wooing folks into getting the latest and greatest every 6mo. Its beginning to look like a waste of money imo. I honestly do not think the dna comes close to being a worthy 200 upgrade over my s3 and the same goes for the note2 @ 300. The **** is getting rediculous! The s3 is powerful enough to handle udates for years to come, but its already been superceeded by devices that are not much better imo. Quad core is not going to be a huge upgrade...ram is much more important along with gpu. 4.8" screen is plenty big...end rant.
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Imo its to the point where upgrading is not a huge gain anymore. None of these new phones are a "huge" upgrade over the s3. Im still debating on getting the note2, this will probably be my last upgrade for awhile. All these little gimmick add-ons are just wooing folks into getting the latest and greatest every 6mo. Its beginning to look like a waste of money imo. I honestly do not think the dna comes close to being a worthy 200 upgrade over my s3 and the same goes for the note2 @ 300. The **** is getting rediculous! The s3 is powerful enough to handle udates for years to come, but its already been superceeded by devices that are not much better imo. Quad core is not going to be a huge upgrade...ram is much more important along with gpu. 4.8" screen is plenty big...end rant.
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If I had an S3, I would slap the multi-window mod on and call it a day. Since I have a dying Nexus...
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Imo its to the point where upgrading is not a huge gain anymore. None of these new phones are a "huge" upgrade over the s3. Im still debating on getting the note2, this will probably be my last upgrade for awhile. All these little gimmick add-ons are just wooing folks into getting the latest and greatest every 6mo. Its beginning to look like a waste of money imo. I honestly do not think the dna comes close to being a worthy 200 upgrade over my s3 and the same goes for the note2 @ 300. The **** is getting rediculous! The s3 is powerful enough to handle udates for years to come, but its already been superceeded by devices that are not much better imo. Quad core is not going to be a huge upgrade...ram is much more important along with gpu. 4.8" screen is plenty big...end rant.
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I don't think it's worth upgrading every 6 months (I never did), but if you have an available upgrade, the DNA's gpu is twice as fast as the S3. Not really being utilized yet, but within 2 years it very well could be. RAM actually doesn't matter that much since programs tend to be small and compact. 2GB is plenty and having a quad core means you can play a game with no background task like facebook getting in the way. Our phones easily have much more than 4 threads going on at once.
Just curious to see how former S3 owners are enjoying their Note 2. I'm on the fence right now, the size is not a big deal as I feel I can adapt to it pretty quickly. The bigger screen size and multi view options really interest me. What were the big drivers for you to jump from the S3 to the Note 2? How would you compare the experiences?
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I had the s3 and I'd say it would be like comparing a wrx to the st or z06 to the zr1i. Both are awesome but one is just a little bit better. Bigger, faster, and just overall more awesomer lol. I like playing with the stylus, split screen, bigger screen plus I'm a phone whore so I'm always trading.
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Just curious to see how former S3 owners are enjoying their Note 2. I'm on the fence right now, the size is not a big deal as I feel I can adapt to it pretty quickly. The bigger screen size and multi view options really interest me. What were the big drivers for you to jump from the S3 to the Note 2? How would you compare the experiences?
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Me and the wife traded our GS3s for Note 2s... Love them
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F'n love it! Battery is incredible (I'd say close to double the screen-on time). Multi window is really cool too, and with root you can get ALL apps loaded in it, where as with stock there were only like 6 apps available in multi window, which made it useless.
I'm actually liking the spen too (writing this post with it). Along with that, I also suggest the flygrip, it makes using this massive phone with one hand not only possible, but convenient and comfortable. It doubles as a kick stand too, which I like to do 180 portrait mode, and it sits firm where you can use the spen and hit menus/home button without it falling over. I actually used it on the S3 until I got my note, and I love it! I switched from T-Mobile to Verizon, so my network is 10 times better now as well.
The S3 is great, and if T Mobile lets me off the hook from my cancellation I'm still going to keep it for an mp3 player etc...but IMO this Note 2 blows it away with just the battery alone...which is crazy because the screen is way bigger AND way brighter. I couldn't even see my s3 if it was a halfway sunny day.
So yeah, you could say I'm a fan
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Just curious to see how former S3 owners are enjoying their Note 2. I'm on the fence right now, the size is not a big deal as I feel I can adapt to it pretty quickly. The bigger screen size and multi view options really interest me. What were the big drivers for you to jump from the S3 to the Note 2? How would you compare the experiences?
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Bigger screen. Faster. Better battery. S pen. Just awesome zero regrets taking my s3 back. Plus I had the "blue" one but the longer I had it the more it looked purple. If size is not a concern, get off the fence and get this bad boy.
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I agree with everyone else, it doesnt seem like much of a step up but i assure you it most definitely is, and was well worth the wait!
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Thanks for the feedback everyone, the battery life factor is something I forgot about it. Looks like I'm jumping the fence!
It is so much better! I still have my S3 so I can swap the SIM card and use whichever I chose, but I don't thing I will be using S3 very often. I may just use S3 like an iPod on Wi-Fi
Jump in! I truly loved my sg3... for 30 days I had it..lol. Note 2 came out on day 29 and I dropped by best buy just to see the "Beast" before my return date was up. Took one look and held it.. and that was it. Sg3 was awesome. Fast. Smooth and powerful. Note 2 is just a whole different world. Has completely changed my mobile computing/productivity. Had Droid X and tbolt (sigh) before sg3 so I was shockingly happy with it. But the Note 2 is literally unreal. Good luck and have fun!
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Better battery life, brighter screen, 3g radio and signal is much improved(no data drops), gps locks faster, quad core...nuff said!
Wife and I bought s3 from craigslist and had them for 3 weeks then I got an upgrade from a friend of mine who purchased the note 2 . I love the gs3 on verizon but the note 2 is just like others have said, better battery and slightly faster. The gs3 is still a beast and ive recommended most of my friends and family to get the gs3. My wife is slightly jealous so I will probably end up giving her mine for a bit while I sell her gs3 to buy another note 2 full price.
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For me it was almost solely the s pen. I do alot of photo editing and stuff like that. Oh and the titanium gray is just plain sexy
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For me it was almost solely the s pen. I do alot of photo editing and stuff like that. Oh and the titanium gray is just plain sexy
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For me it was when Mugen made a 6400mah battery for it. That's more power than my galaxy tab 7.7 which is only 5100mah. I like to read books on my tablet which is painful on my small rezound. I just have to figure on which color, I know crazy. I prefer black to grey, but white is selling for a higher price on ebay( now that's crazy).
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Wife and I bought s3 from craigslist and had them for 3 weeks then I got an upgrade from a friend of mine who purchased the note 2 . I love the gs3 on verizon but the note 2 is just like others have said, better battery and slightly faster. The gs3 is still a beast and ive recommended most of my friends and family to get the gs3.
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I'm curious, what it a mint condition G3 going for on craigs list right now??
I have two mint condition G3's with extra batteries, extra backs and cases (including hyperion extended batts etc) that I want to sell but I'm not sure what they're worth??
I just sold mine last Friday on CL for $350. Probably could have got more but wanted a quick sale. Put it up Thursday evening after getting my N2 , gone Friday.
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I'm curious, what it a mint condition G3 going for on craigs list right now??
I have two mint condition G3's with extra batteries, extra backs and cases (including hyperion extended batts etc) that I want to sell but I'm not sure what they're worth??
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shouldnt have a problem getting 400 a piece.
yepp..had the s3..love this phone.
Sold s3 on ebay for 400 an that was the buy it now price they are selling good if you took care of it I may have a dna up for sale soon extra Christmas money
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Its been a rather busy year for me on the phone front. I started the year off with a Thunderbolt, followed up by a Rezound, and then purchased Galaxy S3 in July.
Suffice to say the S3 was the best of the lot. When I got the S3, I thought I had found the promise of Android. Finally the OS had been optimized and I felt confident that I would keep the S3 for at least a year. Then came the Note 2, and a window of opportunity. I had an upgrade that I HAD to use before January (dont ask) and so I sold my S3 on Gazelle for almost 300 and put the order in.
I wont lie, initially and still it feels a little awkward handling the Note 2. Its big, its a lot bigger than the S3. The S3's ergonomics were spot on and like most any well designed phone you tend to forget your holding something. You just use the interface..the body goes away in the interaction. But with the Note 2 I haven't gotten there yet, I am still very aware that I'm working to grasp a device and the interface comes a second later.
There is a slight disconnect because you have to physically accommodate the phone ya know?
That being said there are a number of features in the Note 2 that go a very very long way to making you forgive (and maybe forget) its girth. The screen is just awesome, its the big screen jumbo man TV of the smartphone world. How can you hate that!? If you have any love for tech your drawn to it like moth to a flame. Its stunning. Watching YouTube in bed is like having my 58inch plasma on my chest...MWAHAAH!..I dunno..there's something about that. I dig it.
Also compared to the S3, its faster, the antenna seems to be better, and that has that fancy pen. Outside of that, there isn't much that makes this a giant leap from the S3. For me its really just about the screen and maybe the possibility of having a more capable hacked and overclocked quad core monster after I root it, but that is still a ways off.
Imo its just a bigger s3....I really don't get the big deal of multi view. I have no regrets though. I love it.
Thinking bout switching to Verizon from Tmobile and I have the Note 2 with Tmobile now was wondering how Verizons Note 2 is and how everyone like it? I either am going with the Note 2 or Droid DNA. I love my Note 2 that I have now with Tmobile.
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I love my Note 2 but then again I only had it for 2 days. I had a S3 and it was between the Note 2 and DNA for me, my job was out of the DNA so I got the Note 2 and boy am I happy. I had a buddy of mine bring in the DNA so I could see it and it is nice main thing it has going for it is the display and the built in wireless charging. It does have a nice solid feel to it also but my reasons for choosing the Note 2 was it still felt a lot bigger, expandable memory, removable battery, and S-Pen. The only reason I think anyone would get a DNA over a Note 2 is if they are loyal to HTC, love HTC Sense, or don't want a phone as big as the Note 2
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Thinking bout switching to Verizon from Tmobile and I have the Note 2 with Tmobile now was wondering how Verizons Note 2 is and how everyone like it? I either am going with the Note 2 or Droid DNA. I love my Note 2 that I have now with Tmobile.
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No offense but you will either regret getting the DNA or you wont know what you're missing. The GNote2 trumps the DNA in nearly every respect, besides the obvious larger screen on the Note, it has a MASSIVE battery, compared to the tiny NON removable one in the DNA, it only has 10GB of storage (other 6gb are taken by Android and Sense), on the Note it's expandable all the way to 80GB! the S-pen is great for precision and doodling.. the only real advantage the DNA has is screen size, and its worthless because you can't load any 1080p movies on it without taking every inch of the tiny space you're allowed, and even if you could the tiny battery would die so fast it's not even worth it.
I've read several people saying they've taken back the DNA for the Note 2, I've never heard the opposite. Don't be intimidated by the Note's size, it only took me a couple hours before it seemed normal and natural and all other phones seemed tiny.
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I think if you already have a note 2 you won't like the DNA. I played with one at my local vzw and I didn't like it. Yeah the resolution is a little better but the icons are so tiny compared to the N2. It's not even close really.
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-removable battery
-expandable memory
Enough said
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-removable battery
-expandable memory
Enough said
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I've read several people saying they've taken back the DNA for the Note 2, I've never heard the opposite. Don't be intimidated by the Note's size, it only took me a couple hours before it seemed normal and natural and all other phones seemed tiny.
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I played with both in store for about 1.5 hours, starting with the Note 2. After coming from another HTC phone and hearing about problems with Samsung phones (such as radio and GPS, in the past). I still went with the Note and haven't experienced any of those issues. The removable battery is nice along with the 50% off accessories. And every review of the Note 2 I have read, show the bigger battery last longer, than the DNA. Which for me was the biggest selling point. Where I work lots of people use iOS devices and the one that transitions from android, battery life was their biggest complaint. There are quite a few innovation on the Note 2, like the motion feature and multi view feature are so unique.
I forgot to factor in non removable battery and no expandable memory. Going with the Marble White Note 2 then. Now how does everyone like Verizon overall?
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I forgot to factor in non removable battery and no expandable memory. Going with the Marble White Note 2 then. Now how does everyone like Verizon overall?
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i like verizon, im upset bout them trying take everones unlimited data.
i know with the verivon note2 it can be flashed to work on other carriers. if you already have one look and see if it will work on verizon
I love Verizon. They are the best among 4. I was on att for 2 years and then Verizon for 3 years.
I had dna for 10 days and notes for a month now. Note 2 is best
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I had dna for 10 days and notes for a month now. Note 2 is best
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It's only been out for 2 weeks, how have you had it for a month
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It's only been out for 2 weeks, how have you had it for a month
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This...I think its close to 3 though isn't it. Either way it isn't a month. Lol
bongbillawong said:
Thinking bout switching to Verizon from Tmobile and I have the Note 2 with Tmobile now was wondering how Verizons Note 2 is and how everyone like it? I either am going with the Note 2 or Droid DNA. I love my Note 2 that I have now with Tmobile.
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I came from T-Mobile(was probably with them for 15 years), and had the S3. I absolutely love Verizon and love my Note 2...you couldn't pay me to trade in my Note for a DNA! My only initial hesitation was development, but as you can see that's no longer an issue!
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No offense but you will either regret getting the DNA or you wont know what you're missing. The GNote2 trumps the DNA in nearly every respect, besides the obvious larger screen on the Note, it has a MASSIVE battery, compared to the tiny NON removable one in the DNA, it only has 10GB of storage (other 6gb are taken by Android and Sense), on the Note it's expandable all the way to 80GB! the S-pen is great for precision and doodling.. the only real advantage the DNA has is screen size, and its worthless because you can't load any 1080p movies on it without taking every inch of the tiny space you're allowed, and even if you could the tiny battery would die so fast it's not even worth it.
I've read several people saying they've taken back the DNA for the Note 2, I've never heard the opposite. Don't be intimidated by the Note's size, it only took me a couple hours before it seemed normal and natural and all other phones seemed tiny.
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hate much?
Some people are going to want a clear more accurate screen. Some people are not going to be able to handle the note 2 one handed. Some don't install 2gb games on their phones. Each person has their own use case.
Personally, going to try the Note 2. I can live with the non-removable battery, but really want the sd card slot. Amazing how Verizon continues to neuter HTC phones, yet Samsung does whatever they want...
And most people are getting really good battery life on the DNA, even better than some of y'all on the Note 2. HTC did a good job with power mgmt and turned down max brightness (disappointing).
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Thinking bout switching to Verizon from Tmobile and I have the Note 2 with Tmobile now was wondering how Verizons Note 2 is and how everyone like it? I either am going with the Note 2 or Droid DNA. I love my Note 2 that I have now with Tmobile.
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Note 2 all the way ive watched DNA Videos and allthough 1080p is woah crazy for a phone nothing is optimized for that yet same as apples retina it took nearly a year for apps to take advantage of that it will be good for Video playback but thats it.
Everything else i believe the note 2 does better it looks professional not like a toy like the DNA. It has the S Pen which at first i was like well yah i wont use that but i find my self using it quite alot for Drawing apps or jotting down quick notes like Get milk or an address it does indeed come in handy but not a deal breaker imo plus Samsung has its AllCast to match samsung devices tvs etc project everything wireless's to your tv or even if you dont have a samsung tv £50 on a Samsung allcast dongle and blam slap that bad boy in a hdmi slot on your tv wireless connect to your phone and project what you want anywhere anytime i use it alot to take around family's houses esspecially with xmas coming up and show photos or video on the tv instead of everyone crowding around me holding the phone, i could go on and on about my love for the note 2 but end of the day everyone gets what they want and everyone likes different things. I hope your decision is the right one for you
Had the DNA for about a week before returning it for the Note2... here is my opinion... DNA had a better screen and Sence is nicer looking.. The DNA is also much easer to handle one handed... The Note2 is faster has better battery like and takes better pictures.. other pluses for the note2 include removable battery and expandable storage.
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Had the DNA for about a week before returning it for the Note2... here is my opinion... DNA had a better screen and Sence is nicer looking.. The DNA is also much easer to handle one handed... The Note2 is faster has better battery like and takes better pictures.. other pluses forbthw note2 include removable batter and expandable storage.
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Try downloading Go Launcher EX and pick themes i use the Glass theme for like £1 the launcher its self is free and loads of free themes. looks way better than sense and touchwiz imo i dont like either stock layouts.
i agree the note 2 is for sure not a 1 handed phone but look at it this way .... who said a phone has to be one handed ? and which phone is the best 2 handed phone on the market ? if you play any thing in land scape your naturally use one to hold one to operate.. the only reason my phone is ever in portrait mode is for phone calls which i can hold the note 2 in one hand to my ear just fine ..
I think we are getting to a place in phones where 2 hands are more comfortable anyways they are able to do more and more every year and if your texting or taping out a email for a long haul message i bet 90% of people put it in landscape and use 2 thumbs regardless of size .. so personally i think after 1 week of this big phone i felt comfortable using it coming from 4 years on a iphone now when i pick my iphone up (yep still cant bring my self to sell it lol) it feels way to small to do anything.
I would say its preference. I'm burnt out with sense even though I know its not as cumbersome as it used to be. I'm also not a huge fan of touch wiz but we'll have a stable cm10 soon. I've had the Note 2 for a little over a week and have played with the DNA quite a few times and its a beautiful phone but the Note 2 is just that much better "for me". I would suggest going to a Verizon store and asking a rep if you can play around with the DNA for a while and see what ya think (camera, sense 4.5, how it feels in your pocket etc). Whichever phone you choose its pure win!
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I would say its preference. I'm burnt out with sense even though I know its not as cumbersome as it used to be. I'm also not a huge fan of touch wiz but we'll have a stable cm10 soon. I've had the Note 2 for a little over a week and have played with the DNA quite a few times and its a beautiful phone but the Note 2 is just that much better "for me". I would suggest going to a Verizon store and asking a rep if you can play around with the DNA for a while and see what ya think (camera, sense 4.5, how it feels in your pocket etc). Whichever phone you choose its pure win!
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This. My brother has a DNA I see it every day and while the screen is so beautiful I don't want to go to sense and I love the pen on the note. And I have a bigger battery and an sd card slot which is more useful then I thought. I feel like the note 2 is a phone you can have for longer then a year or more but the dna I don't see that...Its a nice phone though. Either one are awesome devices.
In due for an upgrade in April. I'm either sticking with my s3 (I love this phone. Ditched the iPhone 5 after only 6 days). OR I'm snagging the n2. Thoughts?!
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Go for the n2! This is the best phone ever
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Just depends, do you want the larger screen and the spen? The Note II is just a larger s3
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Both great phones. I really think it's more of a size question than anything. And that's just personal preference. My coworker has the Note 2. Great looking device, but i couldn't deal with it as a phone. Even he got tired of clumsily getting it out of his pocket to answer a call, not to mention flipping open the Flip Cover. Now he wears a blue tooth earpiece all the time. Again, that's personal preference. I personally couldn't stand having a blue tooth earpiece in constantly.
Spec to spec, the Note 2 is a nice leap forward, if and only if you see the significant size increase as a plus.
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Upgrades in April? Hell no do NOT get the Note 2. This phone missed one vital thing and I don't care because this phone > Thunderbolt but man this thing should have had an Exynos 5 processor instead of a 4.
Since your upgrade isn't up for a few months I say definitely do not get a Note 2. The jump in performance on the Exynos 5 will be worth the wait. I'm sure the Note 3 will have that chip in it and man is it going to make all of us Note 2 owners jealous. The S3 is a fine phone, no reason to turn it in for the Note 2. None whatsoever.
Thanks all for your opinions. Bigger screen is def worth it for me.
Another question on my mind: when do you think we can expect the s4/n2?
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I would say stick with the s3 as it is still a great phone, if you are unsure about something then that most likely means that it doesnt have that "wow" factor. Once you find a found your interested in, you wouldnt need to ask anyone!
But if you are waiting for the next big thing, you will always be waiting as technology is always revolving. When something new and great comes out, it will ALWAYS be inferior at one point.
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question will be most likely be ditch S3 for s4 or n2 by march.
Honestly, I wouldn't waste an upgrade from an S3 to a GN2. If I were you I would buy the GN2 and try to sell the S3 to try to cover some of the cost. Otherwise wait until April and see what's out or coming out.
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Honestly, I wouldn't waste an upgrade from an S3 to a GN2. If I were you I would buy the GN2 and try to sell the S3 to try to cover some of the cost. Otherwise wait until April and see what's out or coming out.
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Agreed. Then when the S4 or even of the Moto X gets leaked more, you'll still have an upgrade for a discounted price versus 7-800.
If your S3 is in good condition you'll get over 300for it.
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I had the s3 right before this. I loved that phone. I finally had it to the right ROM and everything the perfect way. Had it running beautifully and then I heard about the Note 2. I immediately was drawn to the screen size. For me that was reason enough to get it. And the specs are great on it. My personal opinion I would get it.
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I had the s3 right before this. I loved that phone. I finally had it to the right ROM and everything the perfect way. Had it running beautifully and then I heard about the Note 2. I immediately was drawn to the screen size. For me that was reason enough to get it. And the specs are great on it. My personal opinion I would get it.
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I agree with this 100%.
I had two G3's all ROMed and tweaked out & I loved them.
I had always wanted the bigger note screen and was pissed it wasn't available on Verizon.
As soon as I heard the N2 was coming to VZ I knew I had to have it.
I gave one G3 to my Wife to replace her aging Droid Charge and the other to my Son to replace his RAZR MAXX.
I am 1000% happy with my new N2. I think this phone is perfect in every way and will be happy with it for a long time (this is the first phone I have ever been 100% happy with). At this point, I really don't see how a different processor will make ANY difference whatever in my use of the phone.
Heck, the G3 is dual core & this one is quad core but I can't tell any difference whatever in daily use of the two.
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Just depends, do you want the larger screen and the spen? The Note II is just a larger s3
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With a quad-core CPU instead of the dual core in the US variant of the S3, in addition you get a larger battery and a RGB screen instead of the PenTile Matrix in the S3.
You guys need to factor in that the OP's upgrade isn't available for a few more months. By that time the S4 will be right around the corner, which you can sure bet will trump the Note 2.
I'm not one to say keep waiting all year round for the next best thing because you'll be waiting forever. But truth is this phone is kinda old already. Note 2 launched back in October 2012, we're now pushing February 2013 almost. Why waste an upgrade on an old device? If you really want the increased screen size then just wait for the Note 3 which is rumored to have a 6.3" 1080p screen. If I had a Galaxy S3 I would have skipped the Note 2 for sure and waited for the Note 3, but since I had an HTC Thunderbolt (piece of crap) I was desperate to make a move. And so I did. I'm happy with the Note 2 but I just know much better devices are right around the corner, don't waste it on an old phone.
Man I wish VZW still offered one year contracts. I'm never gonna make it using one phone for 2 years. There's just no way :laugh:
Since you love the S3 I'd stick with it and look at either the S4 (or whatever they call it) or the Note 3. The S4 is rumored to release around your upgrade and the Note 3 would probably release sometime between September and November.
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Honestly, I wouldn't waste an upgrade from an S3 to a GN2. If I were you I would buy the GN2 and try to sell the S3 to try to cover some of the cost. Otherwise wait until April and see what's out or coming out.
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Well that's exactly what I was thinking. What is the likelihood of the N3 and S4 coming out together? Ultimately, I don't know a whole lot about the N2, other than it's bigger than the s3. So I was looking for others' opinions... to kind of help guide me. I am, of course, going to wait and see what rumors surface by then.
Pretty much what I was looking for. Looks like I'll be waiting 'till I hear some good rumors.
I just sold my s3 on ebay as unlocked. Got $400 for it and bought a note2. I love this phone plus i still have my upgrade for the next big thing.
I went ahead and added a line to upgrade. I would of had to do it anyway since you can't use the upgrade on your line if you want to keep unlimited data. Well worth it, coming from a galaxy nexus this phone is awesome. Definitely took a week to get used to the size though.
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Hi All,
I have a chance to trade locally with someone who picked up a VZW Black S4. I have the White Note 2 and he wants to go back to the Note 2. The nerd in me screams awesome as I'm always wanting to check out new phones but at the same time, why might he want to go back to the Note 2 from the S4...
If anyone has and uses both phones what are the pro's and con's? Any preference between the two (and yes, I realize this is the S4 forums so preference may be a bit biased).
My Note 2 is like new, has two batteries and two s-pens so he's offering a straight trade, phone for phone no cash exhanged.
Thoughts?
I love the Note 2, I read books, watch movies and tv shows on it, and music quality is amazing. Signal quality and download speeds are insane. Looking for day to day use comparisons for those that have had both phones and advice on what I can expect from the S4 if I proceed with this trade.
Preference, I do miss the bigger screen.. flash video is a little smoother (more forgiving is better put) on the Note 2 (4.1.2) but being able to one hand the device, the IR blaster and 1080p display is rly nice.
Do it, the value of the Note 2 is dropping
Then trade up to the Note 3
Thats what I am doing (did)
Yeah I had the iPhone 5, bought a Note 2. And then sold the iPhone and Note 2 and got the S4 and I still have my upgrade next month! Loving the S4 right now.
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I have the Note 2 and then bought the S4. I wouldn't get rid of either of them. they both have thier strong points.
The Note 2, all of the big scren stuff and the sPen,(which I still use, daily) as well as I have mine on a dual boot. so I get TW (Beans) and with a re boot running pacman (PA, AOKP, CM)
There is really no down side to the Note 2 other than it is about 9 months old... (Is that really a down side? the longer you have a phone the more options we have with the developers that come out with the new development options)
I have my eye on the note 3 when it comes out and I still would't get rid of the note 2.
With the S4, It is a great phone all of the awesome TW stuff and the blaster. The best thig is jacking any TV that you are near. Good stuff when your in the DR. Office and DR Phil is on, opps was on, I just jacked it and put on Sportscenter...HA!
if you like there are some really cool Original Android devs that are doing some cool stuff.
It still is really new and the development hasn't really been where it is with the Note 2, that is if you are into all of the new ROMs and bells and whistles...
We just ran into a snag until the new verizon OTA gets rooted, unlocked and opened up for the devs to get into it so those of us that like the TW ROMs.
I would not trade the Note 2 for the S4 , but that is just my .02
Right now the S4 is in a awkward stage with the Dev's. As mentioned earlier the latest OTA update locked the phone up tight. There is a huge bounty to re-root & unlock the bootloader yet no one has cracked it yet. If you're not into customizing your phone via root and custom roms then the S4 is a good choice. The screen detail alone makes the S4 very appealing. Get the S4; better equity and trade in value.
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i wish i never sold my note 2. perfect daily phone for me. the s4 gets warm/hot to me where the note 2 never did. both have pros and cons. i cant wait for note 3 and htc one. s4 will be gone if either one of those is decent
My wife switched and is really happy.
She loved the Note II but the size was getting to be an issue for her.
She found the S4 noticeably lighter in in hand which she preferred when using her phone for extended periods, and that the S4 fit her various pockets in her smaller purses better. Those were her two reasons. She loved the extra screen size on the Note II, but has been happier overall w/the S4.
Would have got the N2 but at the time it was 300 when the S4 was 200. I just couldn't pay more for an "inferior" device. If they were the same price IDK what I would be with now though.
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I still have both. However, I don't use the Note anymore. Nothing wrong with it, I'm just to busy playing with my S4. At first I did miss the S pen. It came in so handy at work. Running around and taking notes on the go, I saved thousands of trees Lol.
It does get warm. This differs with choice of kernel in my experience. While development isn't yet massive, it's not a ghost town either... As you can see. Personally, I'd make the switch... Unless the phone your looking at has the update??
Dual boot? I think it's time to take a gander in the Note 2 forums.
Dr. Cornelius asks you to calm down.
That Note 2 screen looks so pixilated to Mr after looking at this S4 screen resolution.
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I still have both. However, I don't use the Note anymore. Nothing wrong with it, I'm just to busy playing with my S4. At first I did miss the S pen. It came in so handy at work. Running around and taking notes on the go, I saved thousands of trees Lol.
It does get warm. This differs with choice of kernel in my experience. While development isn't yet massive, it's not a ghost town either... As you can see. Personally, I'd make the switch... Unless the phone your looking at has the update??
Dual boot? I think it's time to take a gander in the Note 2 forums.
Dr. Cornelius asks you to calm down.
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Your s4 or note gets warm?
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begin with galaxy S3,then note 2, and now S4, I cannot resist galaxy products!
I made the switch a few days ago.. gave my brother my note 2 and used his upgrade to get the s4. I definitely like some of the small features that the s4 has that my note 2 didn't (the smart video view in particular). I never really used the spen all that often so although I do miss it, it's nothing for me not to have it.
The main reason why I switched was because of the size on the note 2. I do love the screen size on the note 2(the only thing I truly miss), but the size of the phone it brought with it were getting old. I text a ton, and not being able to text on one hand without getting extremely pissed at the constant typos just got to be too much.
I haven't seen too much of a hit on my battery.. I could easily get through the work day and all evening with my note 2.. but I've yet to require a charge mid day on my s4.. and I'm using smart features which I didn't on the note 2. I'm definitely glad I made the switch.. something as little as being able to use cup holders to hold my phone is so nice.
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I personally didn't get a ton more out of my note 2 if you consider the screen on time.
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I had the note 2 since launch up until about a month ago when I got the s4. I still have the note. I just moved it over to a secondary line. I use both daily for different things. The note 2 is still an awesome device.... The s4 is my daily driver.... Wow. I'm sure I'm not being helpful at all. If u can look past the IR blaster and the resolution. Get the note 2. My kids are always losing the remote so the s4 comes in handy. The rest of the features I feel are just gimmicks. Nothing really..... Extravagant
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