Samsung just announced Galaxy Mega, either a 5.8 inch screen or a 6.3 if you dont believe check Engadget.com
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So it won't be part of the note family?
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Lol. They might as well just produce the note from 5-7" at 0.5" increments.
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I don't think the Mega has an S-pen though. Maybe that will bring the cost down to open up for more consumers.
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Samsung just announced Galaxy Mega, either a 5.8 inch screen or a 6.3 if you dont believe check Engadget.com
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They have big screens, but internals similar to our Notes. Neither of these would be an upgrade.
They get a big MEH from me...
http://techcrunch.com/2013/04/11/sa...hd-1-7ghz-dual-core-5-8-qhd-1-4ghz-dual-core/
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They have big screens, but internals similar to our Notes. Neither of these would be an upgrade.
They get a big MEH from me...
http://techcrunch.com/2013/04/11/sa...hd-1-7ghz-dual-core-5-8-qhd-1-4ghz-dual-core/
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Actually it would be a upgrade . better CPUs. Bigger screens .and official firmware duh
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I was really excited till i read the specs They have always made Note similiar in specs to the "S" series. So I was thinking at least same hardware and camera. Looks like I just might buy a Note 2 till something better pops up.... Dual core and 8 megapixel camera? 1.5 gb memory will not have me anticipating its release.
If it doesn't have a s pen I rather just upgrade to note 2
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From what I understand the bigger mega has the s pen .. These new releases still have better specs just not as good as what may be on the way
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They have big screens, but internals similar to our Notes. Neither of these would be an upgrade.
They get a big MEH from me...
http://techcrunch.com/2013/04/11/sa...hd-1-7ghz-dual-core-5-8-qhd-1-4ghz-dual-core/
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these are budget phablets imo.. I'm sure there will be a note 3 that will blow them out of the water.
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these are budget phablets imo.. I'm sure there will be a note 3 that will blow them out of the water.
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I agree.
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The 6.3 is actually VERY interesting.
1) It will be most likely bigger than Note 3 screen size and is lower resolution.
2) 720P is more than enough for me and with 3200 battery and dual core processor means amazing battery life
3) It is PLS LCD, and hands on review is very positive. I personally always preferred LCD's color accuracy over pentile AMOLED's bluish whites
4) Unconfirmed: It is supposed to be Exynos A15, same processor in N10, which is flat out amazing
I have no use for the S-Pen, if this is $200 cheaper than Note 2 and is available on AT&T it is a winner.
Too bad I doubt we will have this for AT&T so will most likely have to do Note 3 . . .
Doesn't AT&T have similar frequencies to the rest of the world?
I'm interested in the 6.3, to use on a TMobile phone plan OR an AT&T tablet plan (might not be recognized as a phone). I love my 7.0+ but these would pocket carry a little easier. I'd consider selling that and my i717 and getting the 6.3 to go with my S2 (still love that thing!).
The 5.8 does look a little bleh but the 6.3 might be what I always wanted- a compact cellular tablet. They both look a lot better than that Galaxy Grand/Samsung Galaxy Player with a radio thing.
Better to wait and see what specs the note 3 has to offer. I think witch ever mega sells the best will be size of note 3 Testing the waters.
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Better to wait and see what specs the note 3 has to offer. I think witch ever mega sells the best will be size of note 3 Testing the waters.
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I don't get that theory though, not many people are going to want a phone with a qhd display in this day and age.
Just speaking in terms of size. I'm sure total specs of the famous (or infamous) note line will be much better
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Just speaking in terms of size. I'm sure total specs of the famous (or infamous) note line will be much better
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Since the note first launched its outspecced the flagship galaxy phone of its generation. I'm really hoping the US note 3 gets the new exynos and a non pen tile screen.
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I've read in a few articles that note 3 might come with the octa core if can iron out the LTE.
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Im compairing the Mega 6.3 with the Hauwei Ascend Mate 6.1, on specs the Ascend wins hands down, but still not sure as 3rd party roms might not be developed for the Ascend, a 4050mah battery is awesome too and its waterproof, quad core and 2gb of ram!!!, this is a difficult choice at least i've got 4 weeks to decide.
The Mate also looks to be pentaband.
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I just heard from a very reliable source... (well who knows.. the hotel front desk check in woman In Singapore who has a Galaxy Note but who's friend works for Samsung and is v senior ) that the Note 2 will he released in June and is based on the Galaxy S3 platform!
RumorMill!
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June? This june? I highly doubt it..
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June? This june? I highly doubt it..
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Even if its out in June we won't see it till Feb march 2013
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Let's hope for a 1080p screen this time. I love the screen size of the note but I miss having over 300dpi. Let's hope for a better processor too.
Oh well of Samsung release it in june, we probably will be waiting until september for the american version (which would make perfect sense for a launching date.)
She was adamant. Knew everything about the new device.
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If it is, it won't be a us note. It will be a international note which we won't see for at least another year. Samsung has the note coming to T-Mobile with no release date yet and possibly another carrier, to release a 2nd note right after these come out wouldn't be good business sense for them
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Let's hope for a 1080p screen this time. I love the screen size of the note but I miss having over 300dpi. Let's hope for a better processor too.
Oh well of Samsung release it in june, we probably will be waiting until september for the american version (which would make perfect sense for a launching date.)
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Your eyes cant even see anything over 300 dpi.....
mark1s said:
Let's hope for a 1080p screen this time. I love the screen size of the note but I miss having over 300dpi. Let's hope for a better processor too.
Oh well of Samsung release it in june, we probably will be waiting until september for the american version (which would make perfect sense for a launching date.)
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My God I know!! 284dpi is so lame!!
*rollyseyes*
...new note out before fall? Don't hold your breath people.
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mark1s said:
Let's hope for a 1080p screen this time. I love the screen size of the note but I miss having over 300dpi. Let's hope for a better processor too.
Oh well of Samsung release it in june, we probably will be waiting until september for the american version (which would make perfect sense for a launching date.)
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for a LONG time samsung wouldnt make LCD tv's under 40'' with 1080p because you could not tell the difference on that size of a screen
Unless it has a quad core and lte I'm not interested
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Unless it has a quad core and lte I'm not interested
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Even if its the new Snapdragon ARM15 28nm processor it would be a huge upgrade. In some benchmarking test the dual core Qualcomm beats the new Nvidia Tegra 3 chip. Though I am excited to see how the new Exynos quadcore processor does.
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My God I know!! 284dpi is so lame!!
*rollyseyes*
...new note out before fall? Don't hold your breath people.
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Well, compared to the Galaxy Nexus screen or to the One X, yes 284dpi is lame when you're reading. I know that 1080p is alot and probably useless but huh technology lol
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Well, compared to the Galaxy Nexus screen or to the One X, yes 284dpi is lame when you're reading. I know that 1080p is alot and probably useless but huh technology lol
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If you think you can honestly see the difference between 284dpi and 316dpi...more power to you. The fact you KNOW the nexus has a higher DPI makes you think you miss it. Side by side you aren't going to see a difference...and certainly not enough to bother you when reading...
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Note isn't 320 dpi?
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I doubt the note 2 will be released until late this year if not early 2013
It wouldn't make sense
Maybe just announcement?
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The note 2 might be announced a few months after the s3. Thats my guess...
-Once you go NOTE, you'd say 4 inches a Joke
Give me a quad core with 2gb Ram and I will be happy
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Note isn't 320 dpi?
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Its 284dpi
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Human eyes can see 300+ DPI. It just depends at what distance you're looking at it. There's a formula around somewhere where you can calculate at what distance you can no longer see the individual pixels for a given resolution. But while I'm laying in bed and reading, I can still see the individual pixels even on my old iPhone 4. There's a huge different between 326 DPI or whatever it is on the i4 and the 284 on the Note.
I really like my note because of the gorgeous screen but Im thinking about possibly upgrading to the s3 but is it worth it?
Specs wise, S3 is not much better, correct?
Is quadcore worth the upgrade? I heard that the battery life for s3 is pretty good. The battery life for ghetto note is not too impressive.
So what do you guys think?
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O just read that Canada s111 will not have the quad but rather the duel. Plays beeter with light I think (don't quote me)
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http://www.androidauthority.com/sam...e-price-availability-and-release-dates-82184/
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This falls into the shiny category.
The S3 is new, but has some dev work explosion atm. The note has a huge screen and spen.
Go anđ try a smaller screen for a while, you'll get annoyed quickly.
If you are going to get the S3, import it, as lte in canada isn't really anywhere significant.
I would stick with the note and wait for the note2 or whatever replacement some big dog lets loose.
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MUFC17JW said:
I really like my note because of the gorgeous screen but Im thinking about possibly upgrading to the s3 but is it worth it?
Specs wise, S3 is not much better, correct?
Is quadcore worth the upgrade? I heard that the battery life for s3 is pretty good. The battery life for ghetto note is not too impressive.
So what do you guys think?
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Sell me your Note if you upgrade!
well i bought my note mainly for the size of the screen
anything less than 5.3 is not an upgrade for me
since you already have a note, all new phones that come out have the advantage of using the latest technology. once you get the s3,in 3 month,something better, maybe even a note 2 might release..... see where im going?? The only advantage is the screen: most new phones have the technology,most dont come close to the note screen size though. Like the 2020 iphone might fly in the sky on its own, but still doubt it will have at least a 5.3" screen (since they only make one phone and it has to appeal to ALL of its users)
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well i bought my note mainly for the size of the screen
anything less than 5.3 is not an upgrade for me
since you already have a note, all new phones that come out have the advantage of using the latest technology. once you get the s3,in 3 month,something better, maybe even a note 2 might release..... see where im going?? The only advantage is the screen: most new phones have the technology,most dont come close to the note screen size though. Like the 2020 iphone might fly in the sky on its own, but still doubt it will have at least a 5.3" screen (since they only make one phone and it has to appeal to ALL of its users)
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I might could work up a "upgrade frenzy" for a Gnote II since, by the time it would be ready for market, it should be ready to intergrate enough new tech with even a sweeter 5.3" screen to make it too enticing to ignore. Until that day arrives, I plan on teasing as much pleasure from this gspot. ..(damn spell check),um er, from this gnote..as can be had by mortal man...... : ) ....
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http://briefmobile.com/first-samsung-galaxy-note-2-photo-leaks
wow!! want. who else is gonna upgrade?
I would upgrade as soon as it hits att
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I would upgrade as soon as it hits att
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WORD!!!
Feel free to consider this blasphemous, but honestly if the phone it self is too much bigger I might just pass. Don't get me wrong I love my Gnote, but if the form factor got too much bigger, I'd just feel silly using it as a phone.
I kind of thought the same thing at first. "Man this is an awful big phone" But within 2 minutes of holding
it i got use to it. The 4.7 and 4.8 inch HTC and GS3 seems small now.
I can finally say to the guys "mine is bigger than yours" but in about a month or less i can
no longer say that:crying:
Don't get your hopes to high. Its still going to take some times to get through the carriers and don't expect that quad core chip to stick around either. If the gs3 wasn't able to run it then you can bet that it won't be in the note2
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http://briefmobile.com/first-samsung-galaxy-note-2-photo-leaks
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Uh oh, where are they going to cram all the logos with no bezel?
Should be hot but if no resolution increase, not worth the upgrade.
Also, Samsung needs to take another page out of the apple playbook, keeping the same external form factor for 2 years. With more phones and time, their devices would get a more robust accessory ecosystem.
Wow it gives a very good hope. I was so tempted from the GSIII but I cannot give this screen. Ah... hope its available in the US soon.
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confirmed fake
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Photo is a fake.
I still can't get used to the size of my Galaxy Note after owning it since May. I'm 6'2 with big hands and still find this phone too big. The only time I play with it is if there are new roms and after using it for a while it would feel weird holding my S3.
Even if it is a fake I have to imagine that its not far off the mark.
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From what I understand the form factor won't really change but the screen will be extended within the bezel. .2" isn't a huge difference.
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From what I understand the form factor won't really change but the screen will be extended within the bezel. .2" isn't a huge difference.
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if the rumors are to be believed, it will switch to a 16:9 layout, which will make it the same size device, maybe even a bit narrower.
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Photo is a fake.
I still can't get used to the size of my Galaxy Note after owning it since May. I'm 6'2 with big hands and still find this phone too big. The only time I play with it is if there are new roms and after using it for a while it would feel weird holding my S3.
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So why do you have it? It has nothing to do with your size. I'm 5'3"...for ME, its perfect. I purchased this phone from a girl...I've actually seen more women with the note then men. So being 6'2" really has nothing to do with it. The phone just needs to be comfortable for you and obviously its not.
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The photo is a fake. Says it in the description. Betting all the internal specs are a fake too
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The photo is a fake. Says it in the description. Betting all the internal specs are a fake too
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Internal specs will simply match the GS3. Hopefully if they decide on the Snapdragon processor again, they use the S4 PRO with the adreno 320. That would be best case scenario. That, or tegra 3+. But Sammy I don't think has really ever used tegra chips
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Internal specs will simply match the GS3. Hopefully if they decide on the Snapdragon processor again, they use the S4 PRO with the adreno 320. That would be best case scenario. That, or tegra 3+. But Sammy I don't think has really ever used tegra chips
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If they use the snapdragon pro ill **** myself. That Xaomi Phone scored over 7700 quadrant with that chip. Check the Engadget article. That was with a 720p screen too.
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If they use the snapdragon pro ill **** myself. That Xaomi Phone scored over 7700 quadrant with that chip. Check the Engadget article. That was with a 720p screen too.
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That's really the main reason I feel the Pro isn't out of the question, because its currently being released, or touted for release with many phones. The pro wasn't available when the GS3 debuted. The pro should sufficiently drive the newer high resolution screen of the Gnote 2
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if the rumors are to be believed, it will switch to a 16:9 layout, which will make it the same size device, maybe even a bit narrower.
So why do you have it? It has nothing to do with your size. I'm 5'3"...for ME, its perfect. I purchased this phone from a girl...I've actually seen more women with the note then men. So being 6'2" really has nothing to do with it. The phone just needs to be comfortable for you and obviously its not.
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I have it because a local guy wanted an even trade for a Skyrocket. I couldnt pass that deal. You are 5'3 and it's perfect for you, well then good for you. I'm just pointing out from my experience that the Note is hard for me to get used to. That's why it is for sale or trade in the market place right now. People have different opinions and experiences.
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Don't get your hopes to high. Its still going to take some times to get through the carriers and don't expect that quad core chip to stick around either. If the gs3 wasn't able to run it then you can bet that it won't be in the note2
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Clarification: the gs3 runs just fine with quad core...but the CPU doesn't work with LTE.
This might be a concern to those that really really want LTE but for those of us who don't have it in our area its more about development. International versions (so far non-lte) have more devs and more roms to flash. Gnote international will have a cm10 nightlie ROM a hell of a lot quicker than we will.
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http://briefmobile.com/first-samsung-galaxy-note-2-photo-leaks
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I already upgraded, to the Galaxy Note 10.1
Not sure where to put this...but here we go.
As with past devices, including the s2 skyrocket, recent tabs and orig note, I will have the chance to see, touch and play with the Note 2 well before release. Specifically Thursday.
Just as I did with previous devices I wanted to get input on questions to ask etc.
This opportunity has nothing to do with my employment at Sprint. Any information obtained is obtained through relationships prior to and outside of my employment with Sprint.
Rules apply. Basically no pics (i have been known to break this rule)
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What? :what:
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Will the US version have a quad core with 2 gigs of ram too? Possibly a picture to compare the 1 vs 2
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1462622
Kind of like what i did there....
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What's the retail price looking like on this device?
Also is the u.s. version going to have physical buttons?
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I see a lot of complaints about the screen. I'm having a hard time believing that it will not look sharper than the current note. I want a good screen comparison please.
Thanks for this:
Battery life
How it compares to our Galaxy Note, displaying a movie side by side
Quadrant and antutu (just for fun)
When does it hit at&t (I know you work for Sprint)
Can I have one now please?
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Not sure where to put this...but here we go.
As with past devices, including the s2 skyrocket, recent tabs and orig note, I will have the chance to see, touch and play with the Note 2 well before release. Specifically Thursday.
Just as I did with previous devices I wanted to get input on questions to ask etc.
This opportunity has nothing to do with my employment at Sprint. Any information obtained is obtained through relationships prior to and outside of my employment with Sprint.
Rules apply. Basically no pics (i have been known to break this rule)
Ask away
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I remember you my friend you helped my decision to pick up my note lol I want to know if American testing has begun on any of the networks especially at&ts
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I'd like to know if they've fixed the black crush/clipping problem yet.
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I remember you my friend you helped my decision to pick up my note lol I want to know if American testing has begun on any of the networks especially at&ts
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Should know this week. Pretty sure they have already started or are starting soon.
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I'd like to know if they've fixed the black crush/clipping problem yet.
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Thank you for reminding me. I know I see it slightly on my s3, but it is much better
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I'd like to know if they've fixed the black crush/clipping problem yet.
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What problem is this?
Your leak on the original Note was spot on, so I'm excited to see what you dig up, even if you don't get a chance to take pics. Plus, getting hands on this early is indicative that they're already in production, which looks like Samsung is going to go with a semi-simultaneous global launch like the gs3...good news for my buddy who is converting to android for the Note 2 from his iPhone.
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Will tmo.. carry it??
Looking for a way to get h+ speed if not...
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Can you check if Note2 has Smart Stay app lke the S3?
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What problem is this?
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Transition from black through grey is way off causing splotches in vids and pics.
Do search for more info. No reason to explain or discuss further here
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+1
Plz plz OP get us this answers atleast.
So tempted to get exynos quad core as its better in GPU as well.
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here is a photo comparing Note and note2.
note2 with 5.5 inches looks smaller than note with 5.3!
not sure i really want note2 now but it' skinner so it' easier for the hand to hold?
http://www.slashgear.com/samsung-galaxy-note-ii-vs-galaxy-note-i-specifications-war-29244574/
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here is a photo comparing Note and note2.
note2 with 5.5 inches looks smaller than note with 5.3!
not sure i really want note2 now but it' skinner so it' easier for the hand to hold?
http://www.slashgear.com/samsung-galaxy-note-ii-vs-galaxy-note-i-specifications-war-29244574/
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Oh wow. The Note 2's screen is narrow in comparison. I don't like it.
It is a little smaller width wise. But I think it still looks damn sexy
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Lots of comparison pics out there already but i will try several phones side by side.
I would agree...top priority is processor
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Hey XDA I have a note and my mother is willing to trade me for her S3. Would you consider it an upgrade? I would miss the spen but I really think the big phone is not for me. It a hassle to Carry around especially with the extended battery. Could someone give me some advice on if its worth it. Thanks in advance.
-Matt
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I actually think that once the upgrades come to the s3 that it have the same functions as the note 2 other than the s pen.
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I have both and the s3 is better, I won't lie.
Much smoother, the cpu/gpu is a big upgrade.
I would do it. I go back and forth between the two, but imo the s3 is the superior of the two.
Now the note 2 on the other hand....
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I actually think that once the upgrades come to the s3 that it have the same functions as the note 2 other than the s pen.
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I'm using a rom now with multi-window and stuff on it, it is fantastic.
Not to mention I get much better battery life than on my note
Note2 > S3 > note at this point in time. S4 is right around the corner which means the note3 isn't too far off either. Right now isn't really a good time to upgrade
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jimmer411 said:
Note2 > S3 > note at this point in time. S4 is right around the corner which means the note3 isn't too far off either. Right now isn't really a good time to upgrade
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If we're to believe Samsung Display, the display arm of Samsung, which is actually a desperate company, there might not be a Note 3 as we know it. They're replacing both the Note 2 display, as well as the S3 display with a 1920x1080 4.99 inch panel this year. This according to Anandtech. I suppose we could see a curved OLED touting Note, but then again, flexible OLED yield isn't supposed to be good enough for production runs til 2014.
Unless they're keeping the display a secret, this is what most would expect. This doesn't mean that they'll have some other type of offering or combination to allow SPen functionality on say....the S4, but I wouldn't personally design a new chassis around an S4 and call it a Note.
I'd definitely choose the S3 at this point. The Development support will last significantly longer than it will for this device. Isn't it the most popular Android device ever? That is to say, more users often means more ROMs, the pressure to update and develop for it will be higher.
Since were not talking about an upgrade, its a no brainer.
But if you had to use an upgrade, or pay more than say....50-100 bucks (personal figure) I definitely wouldn't do it. A new generation of SoCs is just around the corner. Just as well, the GPU is much more powerful on the S3, but app support and UI/general performance isn't too much better now that we have 4.2 AOSP. And while an official JB is probably a couple months out, but it will bring most Note2 features home for us.
That's the current sitrep for both devices.
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At this point, trade for the S3, as the XDA Note community is shrinking...
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OPGT said:
Hey XDA I have a note and my mother is willing to trade me for her S3. Would you consider it an upgrade? I would miss the spen but I really think the big phone is not for me. It a hassle to Carry around especially with the extended battery. Could someone give me some advice on if its worth it. Thanks in advance.
-Matt
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Personally I love my note and it's plenty fast with the stable roms out there. My gf has a S3 and it's a nice device and I can really see the appeal but it really depends on WHAT you plan on doing with it. I remote into computers and my home network. Work on servers all from my phone so moving to a smaller screen isn't what I'd do. It has the horsepower to show up plenty of phones and though it's a gen old with older hardware, I kept my 86 toyota camry longer than I've had this phone and THAT was a piece of crap.
But again it's all about needs and wants. If you feel that you need the faster phone and are willing to loose the screen size, I say go for it.
jimmer411 said:
Note2 > S3 > note at this point in time. S4 is right around the corner which means the note3 isn't too far off either. Right now isn't really a good time to upgrade
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Agreed, with new phone announcements coming up soon it doesn't make sense to upgrade for any form of currency, but in a straight trade, it might be worth it.
SKyRocKeting727 said:
At this point, trade for the S3, as the XDA Note community is shrinking...
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True, but I'd hazard to guess that's more due to the devs waiting for official JB to be released. But as my gf likes to remind me, I'm often wrong
Jamesyboy said:
If we're to believe Samsung Display, the display arm of Samsung, which is actually a desperate company, there might not be a Note 3 as we know it. They're replacing both the Note 2 display, as well as the S3 display with a 1920x1080 4.99 inch panel this year. This according to Anandtech. I suppose we could see a curved OLED touting Note, but then again, flexible OLED yield isn't supposed to be good enough for production runs til 2014.
Unless they're keeping the display a secret, this is what most would expect. This doesn't mean that they'll have some other type of offering or combination to allow SPen functionality on say....the S4, but I wouldn't personally design a new chassis around an S4 and call it a Note.
I'd definitely choose the S3 at this point. The Development support will last significantly longer than it will for this device. Isn't it the most popular Android device ever? That is to say, more users often means more ROMs, the pressure to update and develop for it will be higher.
Since were not talking about an upgrade, its a no brainer.
But if you had to use an upgrade, or pay more than say....50-100 bucks (personal figure) I definitely wouldn't do it. A new generation of SoCs is just around the corner. Just as well, the GPU is much more powerful on the S3, but app support and UI/general performance isn't too much better now that we have 4.2 AOSP. And while an official JB is probably a couple months out, but it will bring most Note2 features home for us.
That's the current sitrep for both devices.
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I find the ui performance much smoother on the s3. ridiculously so actually.
the 4.2 roms do help the note but it still isn't in the same ballpark as the s3
actually the note 2 non international is fast enough, after you apply the Lag-remover app, posted this month. The Note flies after!
netter.159 said:
actually the note 2 non international is fast enough, after you apply the Lag-remover app, posted this month. The Note flies after!
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but we aren't talking about the note 2
Ended up not doing trade. Jellybam will bring my phone back to life haha
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Note
I have the S3 and it is a good device...however I desperatly miss the note and will be tradin my s3 for a not this week....the s3 is great but the display on the note and good size keybaord is worth keeping. In my opion
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the fluidity of the s3 blows the note out of the water...
so so smooth.