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Since I'm selling my laptop and gettings a desktop I'm now seriously thinking about getting either the Galaxy Notes or the Tab 7.7. I'm really undecided though.
Since I already have the GS2 I would sell it if I got the Notes, so this would probably be the least expensive solution. But since this phone is not sold in Brazil there is no way of knowing if I will find it too big to use it as a phone on a day to day basis.
On the other hand if I was to buy the Tab 7.7 I would keep the GS2 and use each device for it's specific purpose (the Tab for navigating around the house, watching videos when I travel and the GS2 for everyday use as a phone and for watching video and listening to music when I go to work).
What do you guys think?
P.S - I've looked for the price on both and I could only find the price on the Note on Ebay for around 800us$
Galaxy s2 + tab 7.7
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Keep the phone and buy the 7.7 tab
I guess when it comes to technology I look to the internet for people to sway me one way or another....
So I am completely torn. I am going to upgrade within a month and my sights are locked in on the GSII, especially with some black friday deals going on where I will pick one up for $50 .
The problem is, I am also completely enamored with the galaxy note. Im 6' 2", have fairly large hands and I hate using my ipod touch for browsing. I have screwed around with the GSII in store and I really like the size, but I think I might enjoy the larger screen.
If I did this, I would have to sell the GSII and import the Note. Is it worth it, or is the GSII that good and I wont be missing out?
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I think you will be very happy with the i777 GS II. Its got the dev support that outshines any other phone (now any i9100 ROM is portable so that's in our pool too). The phone is smoking fast, buttery smooth, and a behemouth of performance. Its un-boggable, thin, and light.
If you get the i777 you can still sell it to import the note, but I think you'll be happy with it.
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well considering you're in the GS2 section, I'm sure almost all opinions will be biased towards the GS2
in any case, I'm 6'1" with fairly large hands as well and I dont have any problems with the GS2 screen. I have never played with the Note so I can't compare but I do like my phone and dont have any problems with it.
I appreciate the feedback!
Direct info based on what I asked... gotta love this forum
+thanks!
I'd say go for the Black Friday deals - worst case you can sell it later to import the Note.
You won't see the Note with a contract subsidy for a LONG time, if ever, so if you're not-so-sure between two devices, go for the one with the contract subsidy that's likely to hold resale value (I777), esp. if you can get it for $50 with a BF deal.
The Note is going to be difficult to even import for a while - I think those that are importing it now are not getting a warranty. Wait for more mainstream sellers like Newegg to get it.
I would say just try this phone out, most likely wont let you down. I pretty sure amazon has some sort of deal where phones are only 1cent right now too. i would be getting on that if I didnt already buy this beast
I currently have a Samsung Galaxy S II Skyrocket with AT&T. I also have an Acer Iconia A500 10" tablet. Both are rooted running custom ROMS. The tablet is actually running a leaked ICS. I have been proposed this offer. A guy has an upgrade available. He wants to buy me a brand new white galaxy note in exchange for these two devices.
If it were you would you accept the trade?
No. LOL he should give you cash, you can decide how much depending on condition of your phone and tablet. Wait a few and watch Note's price drop.
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Skyrocket eBay average sold* price for used phone in perfect condition: $400.00
Iconia A500 eBay average sold* price for used tablet in perfect condition: $300.00
SOURCE.
That is $700 and for that you can get a brand new I7000. That guy would only have to spend $300 on a white note and take a $400 profit off you.
*"Average sold" means the average price for that specific item that actually SOLD. Not the price they are listed for sale.
But you cant calculate it at 300 he is also giving up his upgrade. You have to look at the average sale price of the Galaxy note and its close to 700.
I did actually consider selling both the items and turning around and buying one myself but then I go through the hassle and time of selling them, hoping that I get enough out of them. I also go without a phone in between the time the skyrocket sells and I get the note because it is my only phone.
I am not eligible for an upgrade at the moment so I would pay that $700 price tag. Yes, he may only pay $300 but he wins by getting both devices and saving some money on the purchase and I win by getting the note without the trouble of having to sell both devices and hoping I get enough.
The question I come down to is if the Note is a good enough phone to ditch the skyrocket whose only advantage over the note is that it has NFC and the tablet, which I hardly use because I have a laptop and an iPad, for the note that has the larger screen.
The main things I use my phone for are as a GPS navigator, a web browser, and a camera. The larger screen would seem to be better suited for all of that. I would hope that posting this in the Galaxy Note section you would have some insight as to the performance of the device as well as the customization available (ROMs, Kernels, etc). I've owned the devices I'm giving up, I haven't owned the Note. Just looking for pros and cons and personal opinions. No need for comments like "He's ripping you off" or what not. Just explain why you think he is.
Thanks guys!
I would take the trade. Trying to sell stuff on craigslist or eBay is such a pain. But that is me and I was desperate for the note. I had my skyrocket + $200 cash on my end on craigslist looking for a trade. So if you are impatient and don't mind taking a little hit go for it. The note is an amazing device. I also have an iconia and I have not used it in a week.
However if you are asking here that would indicate some trepidation on your behalf. Trust your gut.
I would take the trade + $50-$100 cash back from the guy who has the Galaxy Note
if it were me....i would not do it.
he is winning either way you look at it. the Rocket is a great device in its own right......plus a tablet?
sell one or both and see where it leaves you. at&t has the note 649 right. if anything trade the rocket to him plus a little cash and keep the tab or vise versa
thats my OP
700? There's one in marketplace right now for 550 shipped. They're going to be on the market for about that much for awhile..your choice ...easy deal for trade or sell your devices for what they're worth and pocket 150.
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I came from the Skyrocket and dont regret it at all. Probably biggest decision is how much will you miss a full tablet. I would say he is making out a little ahead and may be able to talk him into 50 dollars or so but if its what you really want its worth it IMHO.
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The question I come down to is if the Note is a good enough phone to ditch the skyrocket whose only advantage over the note is that it has NFC and the tablet said:
The Note has NFC
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If you live near me, I'll gladly trade you my Note for what you're offering.
u921333 said:
I came from the Skyrocket and dont regret it at all. Probably biggest decision is how much will you miss a full tablet. I would say he is making out a little ahead and may be able to talk him into 50 dollars or so but if its what you really want its worth it IMHO.
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He still has an iPad, and from what he says he uses his devices for, the iPad more than fulfills the 'full tablet' requirement. No, it isn't an android tablet, but the iPad still surfs the web well, apart from flash.
i would tell him the skyrocket or the acer iconia and $100 for his Galaxy note - if he says no then tell him to go F** himself.
Good luck
I more or less did this exact thing, since I wasn't eligible for an upgrade on the Note. I sold my SR and a Toshiba Thrive on ebay for about $680. But then you take into account Ebay fees and then Paypal fees and you're out almost $100. So the offer is not terrible really, if you wanted a Note anyways.
My Samsung Galaxy Note™ is smarter than your Honor Student.
Uncle Irish said:
If you live near me, I'll gladly trade you my Note for what you're offering.
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I'm in Indianapolis
thisguy2431 said:
I'm in Indianapolis
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Too much driving from Florida.
I wasn't serious anyway. You'll end up losing out on the deal if you trade with the guy. Try to sell them separately and you'll come out even. The Skyrocket should get you $300 on Craigslist easy. That alone should be enough to pick up the Note from him and you get to keep the rocket and the tab
Uncle Irish said:
Too much driving from Florida.
I wasn't serious anyway. You'll end up losing out on the deal if you trade with the guy. Try to sell them separately and you'll come out even. The Skyrocket should get you $300 on Craigslist easy. That alone should be enough to pick up the Note from him and you get to keep the rocket and the tab
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I assumed as much Just figured I'd call your bluff.
After looking around craigslist and ebay I could probably break even with enough money to buy the note but then I go through the hassle of selling them and then being without a phone if the phone happens to sell before the tablet and I don't have the money for the note yet.
It basically comes down to whether or not I really want the note. I've been to AT&T twice to play with it and like the phone but that one wasn't rooted, OCed, or running a custom ROM. I know it has to be faster than the one they have on the floor.
So far I've seen comments that people have switched from the skyrocket to the note and don't regret it. I'd be curious if there is anyone who does?
I had two skyrockets with in a two week period and both developed problems and were returned to AT&T, I told them to keep the skyrocket and I would pay the difference for the white note and I think that the Note is a much better phone than the skyrocket!!! It is a great phone and a even better tablet, I have not touched mt Galaxy tab since I got my note.
I have a deal pending on my SR for $350 shipped and the Iconia 16gb A500 will probably get you $250 so that's $600 from you. If you pay the paypal fee and shipping like I am, I'm only really getting about $310 for the SR. A NIB Note is getting about $550 so it's really more a question of...Do you feel like you are losing out or getting what you want? I have the Transformer Prime running CM9 with a case and I hardly use it. My phone is what I spend most of my time on.
My family and I are in the process of switching to AT&T, we are looking at buying the phones through cartoys.com where the gs2 is only a penny. Do you guys think that is a great deal or should I just cough up the money for the gs3. I know that is probably a dumb question, new specs and all or an old phone. But looking at everything I don't really know if it is truly a good upgrade for two hundred dollars more than a perfectly specd and very excellent phone with by looking at it, has a very strong development section. Are many of you upgraded to S3 or waiting for the next , true upgrade to this amazing phone?
i would get the s3 if i had the money.
There are a few really good devs that are on contract with the S2 for at least another year. So you can at least count on S2 tweaking until then.
Personally i'd wait awhile to upgrade to the S3 to give the devs time to work out all the kinks with bases and int'l ports.
Like stated, if you can get an S3 do it. But the S2 is very much worth a penny. You wont be disappointed.
Yes the s2 is worth it im an iphone convert and got an s2 on trade and im finding it hard to upgrade to the s3 other than the camera..
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S2 is the best phone I've ever had. So yes.
I would say, if you want to save money it's worth it to get the S2. But if you want the latest and the greatest and don't mind spending some $$$, then get the S3.
Either that buy the S2 for the penny (keep it as a backup, etc.. play phone) and also get the S3. (This would be my choice).
I personally don't think spending an extra $200 on a slight upgrade is worth it , we have great dev's here a lot of good roms. We don't have lte in my area but honestly I use WiFi most of the time as I think using up my 3 gigs would happen way to quickly with lte anyways. I think it comes down to justifying if $200 is worth slightly quicker processor and slightly larger screen ,lte
Svoice (but there is a usable one you can add to our phone)
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Thanks for the input on the s3, now what does everyone think of the skyrocket? I know this is the s2 forum so I can can't somewhat tell what my answer is going to be. cartoys.com is also selling the skyrocket for $50 so that could be a good deal. What I'm thinking the is the display would like better on the s2 since they both have the same resolution but it's smaller on s2 so it would look better, right? And I've heard the exynos processor is better than the Qualcomm one the skyrocket uses. I guess the big think is lte vs Hspa, I know AT&T has great lte but there Hspa isn't that bad either so I don't really think connection matters. Let me know your guys thoughts.
I777 is much better then the skyrocket but if you want lte get the s3.
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You're going to hear many opinions, no one but yourself can decide. You can always look online for reviews of different phones. This thread didn't really need to be made
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UK Samsung are only offering trade in for the older Tab S3 against the new Tab S6. How daft is that! What offers have in your country?
I have not seen any trade in info yet in the US. Pre-orders start on the 23rd so if there will be any I expect them to be published then.
Where did you see the trade in values on the s6?
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In the UK, on the Samsung website - strange they don't include the Tab S4
I asked them direct and they will give you £50 for the tab S4 but like 160 for the tab S3 . Guess they don't care for people with the latest ???
US trade ins are up.
$75 for the S3.
$200 or $250 for the S4 depending on memory.
$300 or $350 for the S5e depending on memory.
There are others but that is the last few 'S' models. Not really worth it for the S3 (what I am replacing).