Well it has been an awesome 2 years of learning and crying with my fellow note friends but alas I got an upgrade and gonna try the HTC one tomorrow. You have been my friends and teachers to all that is android and everything I've learned in the note forums will be cherished forever. I'll stop by from time to time and check in. Again thanks everyone especially my friends in the family. And dad I reeeeaaaallllly hope cammo will work on my new device. Peace everyone.
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Good luck with your "one".
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We will see I'll have 30 days if I don't like it
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Won't take long .. Screen size may kill you lpl
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That's what I'm afraid of lol
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I can't believe you didn't go for the S4!
The s4 has too many stuff that all they do is slow down the device. Stuff that I would not use. Jmho
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I'm tired of Sammy phones wanted to try something different.
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I'd wait till they release a device with a Qualcomm Snapdragon 800 in it which will be soon.
A couple of phones will be announced and released next week or two that I know of. Moto X. And Lg is showing off something on Aug. 7th.
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Won't take long .. Screen size may kill you lpl
2$HAYNE
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I stepped to an S4, and though it's 5" it doesn't compare to the note so I completely agree.
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I can't believe you didn't go for the S4!
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the one is good hardware too. plus the S4's bootloader is completely locked down with the newest update...
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The s4 has too many stuff that all they do is slow down the device. Stuff that I would not use. Jmho
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^^^ this. too much crap on the phone.
HTC makes nice phones. And now they provide a web-based bootloader unlocker (s-off). But how can you replace the pen?
Honestly I never use it. Only time I use it is when I'm sending snapchats and I draw something lol. I mainly run aosp so all the bells and whistles from it are useless.
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I hope my formal goodbye is this cool when I get a new device in ten years ha
2$HAYNE
Well guess I'll be hanging around justttt a little longer. Didn't have enough money on me to pay the dang taxes for the att next program. Oh well guess I can hold out a little longer and see what new devices are coming.
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Dagnammit ..... I thought we were rid of you. Dang whippersnappers changing phones and such. Lol
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I'm thinking the mega myself but dayum I remember when phones only cost a quarter to use ..and flip phones weren't this much when they were new technology....The price we pay for being nerds
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shayneflashindaily said:
I'm thinking the mega myself but dayum I remember when phones only cost a quarter to use ..and flip phones weren't this much when they were new technology....The price we pay for being nerds
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Yep I agree, but I like nerding it up here also, except I don't have as much time as I used to. I'm definitely waiting for the note 3, my note will be 20 months around the speculated time of release so I'll be signing on another 2 year plan with AT&T . I just hope they don't go overboard with the note 3 size.
RoloRacer on BlackJelly ver. 1
I hope to buy a note 3 in September if they are out but still tempted by the note 2 as well.
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So, I just bought a "new" Galaxy nexus on ebay. So, What should I do with my rezound? Sell it, or hold it? I obviously I am jumping the gun a little, I have yet to receive it. I probably wont see it until next weekend. I know technologically it is inferior, however it has a much much larger development community.
Even when the ril is working, there will be other hurdles that need to be crossed. After ICS source comes out for the rezound I may regret my new purchase.
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So, I just bought a "new" Galaxy nexus on ebay. So, What should I do with my rezound? Sell it, or hold it? I obviously I am jumping the gun a little, I have yet to receive it. I probably wont see it until next weekend. I know technologically it is inferior, however it has a much much larger development community.
Even when the ril is working, there will be other hurdles that need to be crossed. After ICS source comes out for the rezound I may regret my new purchase.
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Donate it to charity lol
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Keep it and hope the seller offers a 30 day return.
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Donate it to charity lol
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no!
Even better, donate it to the community by finding someone who wants to dev for this phone but doesn't have one.
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Keep it and hope the seller offers a 30 day return.
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lol just laughed at that
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Keep it and hope the seller offers a 30 day return.
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Agreed
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Donate it to charity lol
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Just so happens my middle name is Charity...
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So, I just bought a "new" Galaxy nexus on ebay. So, What should I do with my rezound? Sell it, or hold it? I obviously I am jumping the gun a little, I have yet to receive it. I probably wont see it until next weekend. I know technologically it is inferior, however it has a much much larger development community.
Even when the ril is working, there will be other hurdles that need to be crossed. After ICS source comes out for the rezound I may regret my new purchase.
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Sell it to me.....
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Set it on fire or make it explode!!
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Keep it and hope the seller offers a 30 day return.
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By far best comment...
I loved the Gnex and because of how BAD the radios were I took it back.
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Or keep both like I do and be a balla! You can get an adapter for like $2 on Amazon for the micro sim to full size sim.
I could use one for experimental development. 10 dollars
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I'll give u $3.50 for it
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$3.51
Ok, ok 11.75. Take it or leave it.
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Sell the Nexus.
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yeah man, you could probably get a good 400 for that nexus.
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ROTFL, my feelings exactly........
Yeah, I opened this thread prematurely. I was too excited. I figure when I get home from work on Saturday it will be here. I will test it for a few days and decide then.
So I went from my ATT Note to BB8130 on VZW and found that had just traveled back in time to a time and place where things just werent easy nor connected.
I begged my friends for loaners and got the Droid X again on VZW and still no signal....but atleast is android...I don't feel too bad.
But the screen size, the crispness of that screen, and the Samsung calendar are features I mess greatly.....and I can't believe I'm saying this but the ATT network is what I miss most!
So now trying to switch either back to the Note or a GS3....
O yeohh AT&T is f****good network I. Have at&t for 10 year not problems.
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O yeohh AT&T is f****good network I. Have at&t for 10 year not problems.
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They should quote this in the commercials.
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They should quote this in the commercials.
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LOL, The grammar FAIL is just as bad as their current commercials..
-Once you go NOTE, you'd say 4 inches a Joke
NOTE user:
"take a deep breath, make sure to get a good look at it, relax and slowly take it in, the size is overwhelming at first but you will have a happy ending afterwards".
Woman:
:O
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So I went from my ATT Note to BB8130 on VZW and found that had just traveled back in time to a time and place where things just werent easy nor connected.
I begged my friends for loaners and got the Droid X again on VZW and still no signal....but atleast is android...I don't feel too bad.
But the screen size, the crispness of that screen, and the Samsung calendar are features I mess greatly.....and I can't believe I'm saying this but the ATT network is what I miss most!
So now trying to switch either back to the Note or a GS3....
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I'm kind of weird but I use note and bb9900 at the same time .
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note to blackberry? , where they do that at
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note to blackberry? , where they do that at
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Well, I'm currently based in vietnam. Got connected arround is easy.
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note to blackberry? , where they do that at
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+1
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I have the note and I'm super happy with it, but my gf got the sgs3 and I been playing around and is really sweet, you can't go wrong with either but the note screen size and the spen is the main reason I prefer mine. The pebble blue in Canada for the s3 is sexy as hell
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I'm not too happy with AT&T's network in my area at the moment. The cell towers can't keep up with all the tourism. A few months ago I could easily get 49Mb/sec down, but now I'm lucky if I get 400Kb/sec, or even a data connection at all. Ugh.
Wouldn't trade mine for any other phone out. Will switch this for the note 2!
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Yeah I like the gs3, the fact I have the spen a great screen and amazing pictures and video the gs3 is only a hairline better mainly because of it 2gb of ram and qualcoms s4 instead of the s3, so point of the story I would never leave my phone get back to the note we got ics and develop is soon to be taken off if it hasn't already
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Yeah I like the gs3, the fact I have the spen a great screen and amazing pictures and video the gs3 is only a hairline better mainly because of it 2gb of ram and qualcoms s4 instead of the s3, so point of the story I would never leave my phone get back to the note we got ics and develop is soon to be taken off if it hasn't already
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We just got source !!! Can't wait for some good roms now ....thier already good but with source it will be better ....I love my note.. s3 isn't a big enough difference spec wise for me to get ride of my note..and its smaller
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As the title says, I'm going to start a new contract and get my wife a Verizon phone also, does anyone know of good phones coming out around February or March?
I want a high end phone something to replace my beloved rezound.
Should I just wait? I know the sgs4 is coming soon... Any advice would be great. I'm willing to wait. I do prefer htc phones but the dna's screen is too big for me. And sd card is a must
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As the title says, I'm going to start a new contract and get my wife a Verizon phone also, does anyone know of good phones coming out around February or March?
I want a high end phone something to replace my beloved rezound.
Should I just wait? I know the sgs4 is coming soon... Any advice would be great. I'm willing to wait. I do prefer htc phones but the dna's screen is too big for me. And sd card is a must
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If you're willing to wait just wait. HTC phones of late = far form the quality they're known for producing. SGS4 should be good and well worth the extra 3-4 month wait if you only plan on upgrading every 20 months.
I would wait and see what the next batch of phones will be. Im sure that it will be worth the wait. Imo
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May/June would probably have the tegra 4s, new Qualcomm's and new Samsung chip sets out. I'd wait.
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May/June would probably have the tegra 4s, new Qualcomm's and new Samsung chip sets out. I'd wait.
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i have an october 1 upgrade so that is awesome for me! just enough time to see the new phones and get good reviews cant wait
Well I think I've decided on the dna for me, and possibly the nexus 4 for my wife. I also have a dormant line that I can upgrade in November if I start feeling regret thanks for your opinions guys
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How you get nexus 4 on Verizon?
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How you get nexus 4 on Verizon?
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She wants what she wants, she will have a separate provider if that's what we decide
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I can upgrade my note in a heartbeat ..the xperia z looks great
although should I wait for development to boom or jump ship? I'm running PA 2.7
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Really? Only you can answer that question depending on what you are looking for.
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Really? Only you can answer that question depending on what you are looking for.
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yeah..but I like this forum the people on it xda is like a big community it's hard to leave
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if anything it is going to get worse...
I doubt we are even going to see official jb tbh. I have mine up for sale atm
My upgrade isn't until March 2014. May likely get the Galaxy Note 3 or the S5. Hopefully they have the 1080p resolution and the octa8 core processor. Also key lime pie. Then again other manufacturer's are starting to build better high end devices. Kind wanna see what they have in store for us in the future. For now the Galaxy Note is still an awesome device in my eyes.
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Development will not boom with the Note 2 out and Note 3 coming soon.
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The only reason I have so much faith in development is because when I gave away my captivate I regretted it because it has insane roms! The developers in this forum are solid too..
if they made a 4.5 to 4.7 inch 1080p phone that's fast as hell id jump ship
5inches is good..but for a year now rt I've realized I like the size of the gs3 or smaller way better
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Ray_Banci said:
The only reason I have so much faith in development is because when I gave away my captivate I regretted it because it has insane roms! The developers in this forum are solid too..
if they made a 4.5 to 4.7 inch 1080p phone that's fast as hell id jump ship
5inches is good..but for a year now rt I've realized I like the size of the gs3 or smaller way better
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The gs3 is just a much better phone in general imo....
The i717 performs horribly in comparison.
I have both and the gs3 is my daily, the i717 tends to just sit in a box until someone will hopefully buy it. I put jellybean on it, played with it for a little bit but even still it was never as smooth or as battery friendly as the s3, not even on the same level.
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The gs3 is just a much better phone in general imo....
The i717 performs horribly in comparison.
I have both and the gs3 is my daily, the i717 tends to just sit in a box until someone will hopefully buy it. I put jellybean on it, played with it for a little bit but even still it was never as smooth or as battery friendly as the s3, not even on the same level.
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wow..eye opener man thanks for the insight.. I might give my phone to my sibling or something I doubt somebody would buy it
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wow..eye opener man thanks for the insight.. I might give my phone to my sibling or something I doubt somebody would buy it
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I'm having a hell of a time selling mine for $300. I got an offer for $225 and might just take it to get rid of it
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I'm having a hell of a time selling mine for $300. I got an offer for $225 and might just take it to get rid of it
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Honestly when I got mine almost a year ago for 50 bucks though AT&T I'd take that offer. The price just dropped on the note one also. But AT&T just offered to take $100 off the upgrade price of the note two so, I honestly might take it. Told them I'd get back with them about it... Can't make up my mind!!! Ugh =(
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You've got to be kidding. Development is booming. We're kicking 4.2.2 when a lot devices don't have 4.1 yet.
And the best ROM going for the GNote, we're not even allowed to talk about.
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You've got to be kidding. Development is booming. We're kicking 4.2.2 when a lot devices don't have 4.1 yet.
And the best ROM going for the GNote, we're not even allowed to talk about.
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Oooooooh snap, you talked about it! Shhhhh!!! I agree with your statement though. It just takes a small amount of time especially with this device. Well mine I know (i717) but people just want the new and to flash flash flash. I'd rather the ROMs be tested toughly than have it bricked or something.
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The roms work perfectly smooth I it wasn't for the reboots..which I don't even understand on a software level how they can even be fixed?
our developers rock though
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The roms work perfectly smooth I it wasn't for the reboots..which I don't even understand on a software level how they can even be fixed?
our developers rock though
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Well what ROM are you on Ray? I haven't had one reboot or crash since 10.1 was introduced. Just takes a lil extra work with the right apps to make everything like buttah Lol. PM me with your details and I'll suggest the best way and setup for you if you don't mind.
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The latest ROMs are very smooth and stable. Don't really need the official 4.2 anymore.
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Rest in peace little note.
Sell it ....g
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Hi,
Im just asking if someone knows if Samsung still support our devices for updates or 4.1.2 was the last one
Thanks in advance
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Hi,
Im just asking if someone knows if Samsung still support our devices for updates or 4.1.2 was the last one
Thanks in advance
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My hopes aren't up on that one. I've got a BIG itch for a new phone and no better time than day after Xmas, but what to get?
Would really love to get Mega 6.3
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My hopes aren't up on that one. I've got a BIG itch for a new phone and no better time than day after Xmas, but what to get?
Would really love to get Mega 6.3
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Yeah but what about the note 3 ? His specs are incredible !
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Yes, 4.1.2 was the last update from Samsung. It's too bad that they abandoned this device. Every now and then I send an email to Samsung bugging them when will they next release an update for our phone but get the same claptrap back.
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Yeah but what about the note 3 ? His specs are incredible !
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The price is a lot more incredible too. Problem with both is, the bootloader issue. They are working on a safety strap to work with or as a recovery. I think N3 is closer to that then the Mega. But he Mega is made to be more affordable. It has already been approved for 4.3 upgrade, 4.4 ?????? We'll have to see. Just 2 weeks ago att had it for $49 online.
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Yeah but what about the note 3 ? His specs are incredible !
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buying the note 3 is like going out and buying an ip5s, your stuck with what the manufacture wants you to have
Samsung can suck a hole in a wall and leave android for all i care now days, they peaked with the note 2 and now are on the hill downwards with apple
with that said, 4.1.2 is the last stop for the i717, we are way over the 18 month period and were lucky to even get 4.1.2
the Knox security is a hell of a mess from Samsung for sure , but I still got hope that will not affect the development for this device. Maybe more time but not the end . all this mess for more money in theirs pockets ..
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The price is a lot more incredible too. Problem with both is, the bootloader issue. They are working on a safety strap to work with or as a recovery. I think N3 is closer to that then the Mega. But he Mega is made to be more affordable. It has already been approved for 4.3 upgrade, 4.4 ?????? We'll have to see. Just 2 weeks ago att had it for $49 online.
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Yes for sure but 6.3 inch is not too big for you ? :what:
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Yes for sure but 6.3 inch is not too big for you ? :what:
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(said with a Scottish accent) "look at the size of it, its like an orange on a toothpack"
I'm stuck on which device I should opt to get. I've become accustomed to the freakingly large screen the note offers. Anything smaller and I might flip...The mega doesn't really interest me that much...I really have no idea what to get. I however might jump ship and get the N5. Its only 349/399
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I'm stuck on which device I should opt to get. I've become accustomed to the freakingly large screen the note offers. Anything smaller and I might flip...The mega doesn't really interest me that much...I really have no idea what to get. I however might jump ship and get the N5. Its only 349/399
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No SD card and can't remove battery? gracias no
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I upgraded to a Note 3 and its a huge improvement from the note 1 , the pen works really well and find I use it a lot more than I did before. Go to your carrier of choice and play with one before picking something you are unsure of. l rooted mine no problem (Im not a big fan of Roms because they always caused problems after 4.2.2 For me anyways ... something always broke.) My mission now is to find the best functioning kitkat rom as it was meant to be buiIt for aging phones that dont have the impressive specs of a newly released flagship device. l almost got a Xperia Z1 because of my tablet Z but didnt like the bezels top and bottom, (AND NO PEN). Awesome job on the pen I cant stress how much better it is?
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No SD card and can't remove battery? gracias no
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I left the note series for a n5 ...best thing I've done ..freaking love this thing...I had the note i717 since it released and never had to remove the battery and still haven't and SD thing..well that depends who what type user you are..I have nexus 7 8gb and didn't bother me . and Thiers dropbox and crap if need be
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I have an S4...but I want a note 1 as a back up. I had the Note 2 but I sold it for lots of loot. The S4 is brilliant but the locked bootloader has cramped the phone to the point of constipation as if you got a S4 on MF 4.2.2 firmware or MK 4.3 firmware the boot loader is super locked. They even killed the service menu. So Im selling my S4 for cash + the note 1 for temp use until I see what I want next. Samsung is the only phone company left with dual storage. LG has the Optimus G pro with 32GB and an SD card slot, but with the specs on that phone they will never see 4.2.2 on it.. And it's a beast of a phone...so I will take this Note 1 + $250 and call it a day until February
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I'm stuck on which device I should opt to get. I've become accustomed to the freakingly large screen the note offers. Anything smaller and I might flip...The mega doesn't really interest me that much...I really have no idea what to get. I however might jump ship and get the N5. Its only 349/399
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Do it. There is nothing better than getting a Nexus. I jumped to Nexus 4 from the Note about 10 months ago, and just upgraded to a Nexus 5. The developer support on a Nexus is amazing. I could have easily stuck with the Nexus 4 for another year, but the lack of LTE was bothering me a bit. A Nexus phone is pure gold. By the time the Note got to be the age that my Nexus 4 was at, I was tired of it. Don't give another dime to Samsung, who will spend it on rewriting perfectly good android code into buggy bloatware. Don't let the lack of sd card bother you. I have lived with 16 GB storage without any issue, and Nexus 5 comes in 32 GB too, for just $50 more.