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Whose considering a Synapse Phone

With all N1 alternative threads, I'm surprised I haven't seen the synapse phone mentioned more, so I thought I would start a thread
I am quite heavily considering it. Tho I think I wanna wait for series 2, just to make sure custom rom community is there. Being rooted and unlocked bootloader from factory. But I think I should buy one to ensure there is a series 2
So who else is considering one of these synapse phones? To maybe replace their N1
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I heard that was too good to be true, and is a scam.
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Seriously interested but this idea must cost a fortune
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msavic6 said:
I heard that was too good to be true, and is a scam.
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I hope not, I love the idea
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wtf how cheap is this phone to start with? They're charging you extra for the most basic smartphone features...like a 3.5 mm jack!
*edit*
just modified my phone to personal liking, almost $900!

Read the remarks for a good analysis:
http://phandroid.com/2010/10/19/ger...g-custom-built-android-2-2-handsets-possibly/
Not going to happen.

So not a scam, but prob not gonna happen considering company resources
Damn
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Man that seems like such a good idea....
The first day someone posted about it on gizmodo or something, I went and looked at the prices. I "built" a phone using all of components that would put it above similar phones spec wise, it was going to cost about $900 USD.
Considering I spent my entire summer savings on my Nexus One ($580 + ~$20 for screen protectors, case, etc = $600) It's not necessarily a good or bad value. If I had that type of expendable income, I would totally go for it!
The concept is cool though - make a phone that caters to your needs. I wish an American company would try this! Maybe Google? "Nexus 2 - Have It YOUR WAY!"

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"Nexus 2 - Have It YOUR WAY!"
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hahahahahaa. Somehow, equating a $500+ phone to fast food just doesn't leave a good taste in my mouth. lol

It's an interesting idea - I won't be in the market for a new phone until September 2011 so will keep an eye on them until then. That should be enough time for them to succeed / fail.
I like the idea of a 3 year warranty..

sounds like a good idea, but they are being jackasses, 256mb of ram as the basic mode want more ram? well pay up, which is just plain 2008 or wifi, 3.5mm as options when these are basic necessities for a smartphone.

Seems more like a dream idea than an actual production device

wdfowty said:
hahahahahaa. Somehow, equating a $500+ phone to fast food just doesn't leave a good taste in my mouth. lol
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hhmm ...
Sounds like the makings of a tasty burger!
Hold the lettuce, gimme 512RAM.
86 the onions and gimme titanium back plate.
And please add bacon and the infinite touch capacitive touch screen. EXTRA? Yeah, I know, that's ok! I like bacon!

Alright I'm bumping this thread up just to show everyone there's a better alternative to the Nexus S.
And the website is pretty much working for me now. Though there's no option for me to preorder yet, but I'm more excited about this than the other phone.
Synapse-Phone.

If this true I will buy one for sure...just wanna see some in the wild and read some reviews...I will most def pass on the Nexus S
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Prices are not that awful for what I need, I end up at 500 or so USD
Obviously, I didn't put 4G and hdmi, radio, etc. since I don't use them and 4G won't be appearing in Canada for a while ^^
I'll see how it gets when they start actually selling the phones...it's an awesome idea honestly, I just hope they succeed! Go germans go

3 years warranty? Amazing if true. That alone is worth it! And finally a xenon flash for an android phone.

Custom spec phone?
I would say you're on your own as far as custom ROMs go...?
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Problem with Synapse phones... They advert DVB/T for US, but US uses ATSC!

musashiken said:
Alright I'm bumping this thread up just to show everyone there's a better alternative to the Nexus S.
And the website is pretty much working for me now. Though there's no option for me to preorder yet, but I'm more excited about this than the other phone.
Synapse-Phone.
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Oh, great. Bumping a fake phone as a better alternative to another, rumor-based phone. Excellent idea.

[Q] Xoom knock-off: Too true to be good?

I know (almost) everyone is still upset about missing the steal... um, deal of the year, but does anyone know anything about this:
http://www.applelover.org/android-30-p-1088.html
I saw this and instantly thought SCAM ALERT!!! But what if it's not? If it's true, this can certainly make up for missing that other deal. Also noteworthy, this is a presale. Another thing that I was leery of with the Xoom already officially in stores...

Yeah, I'm sooo calling shenanigans on this.
So many red flags all over this.
Besides, shipping date May 31? Yeah..

They must be working on a different calendar than we are, because you only get the special pricing before "28th Jeb"

Scam... order by Jeb? Jebuary? Oh yeah that's the month that comes after Nevember and before I-lost-500$-uary. If it's a realty good deal you are being taken for a ride.
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A co-worker showed me this and I told him don't jump out the window for it till I poll the community. That Jeb part definitely flagged me!!

The name of the tablet also seems to be photoshopped onto the Xoom... It might be a scam or just a very cheap knock-off from Shenzhen. Either way, I am still waiting for my 25% Xoom

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The name of the tablet also seems to be photoshopped onto the Xoom... It might be a scam or just a very cheap knock-off from Shenzhen. Either way, I am still waiting for my 25% Xoom
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Sad part is, I was investigating this for my buddy around the time you guys were making off like bandits. He sidetracked me from my normal XDA browsing time!

I want one...I love my Xoom but this other thing has the ability to "access various types of flies, whatever the source". Take that Motorola!
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If you look at one of the photos, on the back of the device they have tape over "XOOM 12".
http://www.applelover.org/bmz_cache/c/c413d57912bfb65caa9bbc2ea2f9469b.image.750x498.jpg
I thought I recognized that long sleeve black sweater... He got some of the pics from these guys i think. (Look at silver sticker on third pic down). They are the same unit.
http://arstechnica.com/gadgets/news/2011/01/motorola-announces.ars
Looks like a pic from a beta version of the XOOM. My opinion, you're better off spending your money on 500 fortune cookies and playing the lottery with the numbers on the back.

I can't say 100% but I think it is a scam...I mean even knock-offs don't look 100% the same as the original.

Dante_l1 said:
I want one...I love my Xoom but this other thing has the ability to "access various types of flies, whatever the source". Take that Motorola!
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+1 on sarcasm!

Wow, thank you op for letting us know about this great deal. I did not want to miss out on a great deal like that 25% off coupon.
I quickly ordered it and I got an immediate email saying that it will be shipped on Mirch 2, 2011. That was quick.
I was about to spend $500 on my weekly ECT (electroconvulsive therapy) but I jumped on this great deal instead.
Thanks again OP.

Wow... Really? I guess there's one in every group. Try this thing called reading before you write. The main purpose of this was to show my buddy I wasn't the only one who saw this as bogus. Thank you however on your insight. We are all definitely a lot better for it!!
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Apaca1ypse said:
Wow... Really? I guess there's one in every group. Try this thing called reading before you write. The main purpose of this was to show my buddy I wasn't the only one who saw this as bogus. Thank you however on your insight. We are all definitely a lot better for it!!
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He was trolling.

I really like the part where it says that they have 90 units in stock. Then just a couple lines lower they say "Only 95 units left"! You better buy it quickly.

Just paid almost $700 for the Uk Unbranded GS2...

I must say i did not know that my version was light years thinner and lighter then all the us models untill i played with all 3 models anyways my question is what would you have picked? the real Uk Gs2 or branded GS2 now my uk version gets 4g but on Att only but im on tmobile and i keep my clear wireless on me at all times so im never on edge but witch model do you guys like? The exnoys Cpu is a beast and faster then the S3 i hear but again was my choice a good one i love how thin this device is and the fact its not tied to any network so the Ics update should come with no problems and theres tons of roms and development for the uk gs2
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I must say i did not know that my version was light years thinner and lighter then all the us models untill i played with all 3 models anyways my question is what would you have picked? the real Uk Gs2 or branded GS2 now my uk version gets 4g but on Att only but im on tmobile and i keep my clear wireless on me at all times so im never on edge but witch model do you guys like? The exnoys Cpu is a beast and faster then the S3 i hear but again was my choice a good one i love how thin this device is and the fact its not tied to any network so the Ics update should come with no problems and theres tons of roms and development for the uk gs2
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Lmao your pathetic. 700 dollars when you easily could've got one for >500. Ok and no offense but, how dumb could you be! Also the AT&T model is the same as the international model lmao (same thickness except it has 4 capacitive buttons). So you obviously didn't play with AT&T model and you got ripped off. Oh yea and its pathetic that you have to carry a hotspot with you at all times just to get 3G speeds.
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Why does that make him pathetic? Grow up and go find some playground and kids to pick on. Oh yeah and its pathetic you wasted your time replying to the thread if he's so pathetic
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Yeah that was uncalled for.
BUT 700 is insane.
I have the 19100M that is branded by Bell Canada.

ricey1986 said:
Why does that make him pathetic? Grow up and go find some playground and kids to pick on. Oh yeah and its pathetic you wasted your time replying to the thread if he's so pathetic
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it makes him pathetic because he didn't take the time to research his product before he bought it
Have a great day
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His question was which would you of picked. Its people like you who troll threads looking to jump on people that is having a detremental effect on this community
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ricey1986 said:
Its people like you who troll threads looking to jump on people that is having a detremental effect on this community
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Says the person who trolled the thread and jumped on someone.
My choice, I would have bought the cheapest, and not asked for opinions after buying it in the wrong part of the forums.

i9100 is $560-580 right now.

well also here in ontario i purchased a new device rather then those of "kijiji" or "ebay" b/c of some people bs'in about things and products and with tax of 13% i paid about $700 but with that i got a leather case + a protector and also from a wireless store and got their warranty + 1 more year on top total of 2 yrs. so yeah i looked @ my benefits but now whether it'd be galaxy galatica or note or sgs3 come out im 150% on my device + no contract either .. so till death this device is with me and i know yeah LTE and all this bullcrap but i don't need that sh** nor am i tempted to get htc raider or sgs 2 lte or w/e is out b/c all of them have same specs xcept maybe "screen" which is useless you might as well carry a tablet or a laptop ..and nfc which is no biggie b/c unless ur a doosh and lazy to carry a wallet then u might as well grow up and start carrying a wallet..lol no offence anyone plz don't start a bashing contest cause ill laugh and thats just that and as far as speed you can overclock sgs2 to 1.4 or 1.6 anyways with dual processor. now lets be nice and enjoy what we have and how we have it and so on..

wali01x said:
well also here in ontario i purchased a new device rather then those of "kijiji" or "ebay" b/c of some people bs'in about things and products and with tax of 13% i paid about $700 but with that i got a leather case + a protector and also from a wireless store and got their warranty + 1 more year on top total of 2 yrs. so yeah i looked @ my benefits but now whether it'd be galaxy galatica or note or sgs3 come out im 150% on my device + no contract either
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so you finally got a contract free phone?

Lancez said:
so you finally got a contract free phone?
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omg lancez you you >_< from modaco whats up ma brotha lol yeah i got it finally and have been a flashaholic i wish trip was doing his magic on sgs2 lol but so far some roms are good some are just blah but hey hard work of all

wali01x said:
omg lancez you you >_< from modaco whats up ma brotha lol yeah i got it finally and have been a flashaholic i wish trip was doing his magic on sgs2 lol but so far some roms are good some are just blah but hey hard work of all
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LOL, glad you finally got one. trip is doing sensation now but i think we are doing fine without him

Lancez said:
LOL, glad you finally got one. trip is doing sensation now but i think we are doing fine without him
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lol i know true. with ice cream sandwich not far im just haha too excited but now lancez thanks for the suggestion lol but its tempted me to get a galaxy 10.1 tablet for my 3 yr old :O she wants my sgs2 and trust me its taking its beating already so i just wanna get her that.

wali01x said:
lol i know true. with ice cream sandwich not far im just haha too excited but now lancez thanks for the suggestion lol but its tempted me to get a galaxy 10.1 tablet for my 3 yr old :O she wants my sgs2 and trust me its taking its beating already so i just wanna get her that.
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glad that i can help

Lancez said:
glad that i can help
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lol thanks again and nice chipmunk in pic haha too cute...

wali01x said:
lol thanks again and nice chipmunk in pic haha too cute...
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it's thumper

King Shady said:
Lmao your pathetic. 700 dollars when you easily could've got one for >500. Ok and no offense but, how dumb could you be! Also the AT&T model is the same as the international model lmao (same thickness except it has 4 capacitive buttons). So you obviously didn't play with AT&T model and you got ripped off. Oh yea and its pathetic that you have to carry a hotspot with you at all times just to get 3G speeds.
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Whoah dude, you are pathetic. I can get the same phone for $300. How dumb do you feel now? Seriously dude, you are so pathetic, you should go and bury yourself, seriously.

erzhik said:
Whoah dude, you are pathetic. I can get the same phone for $300. How dumb do you feel now? Seriously dude, you are so pathetic, you should go and bury yourself, seriously.
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ok guys everyone does things in a different way no need to cuss anyone.. lets just move on and enjoy what we got. i enjoy the device i have and hope you do all the ssame. mods close this thread before it gets outta hand here.

oinkylicious said:
Says the person who trolled the thread and jumped on someone.
My choice, I would have bought the cheapest, and not asked for opinions after buying it in the wrong part of the forums.[/QUOTE]
So, in which part of the forums should he have bought it?
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Lol I got so many people upset . Ahh I love trolling!
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Is The Galaxy Note The Best Phone Ever?

In spite of a few gripes (let's face it, no phone can suit everyone) the Galaxy Note must be the best phone ever made. It has no major issues and is small enough to be used as a phone and big enough to be used as a Tablet. It is also at the forefront technically and will soon be updated to Ice Cream Sandwich.

No. Its just bigger and it has a pen.
And it will not soon be updated to ICS.
But it is the phone I like most, and I have had a few.
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Gede said:
No. Its just bigger and it has a pen.
And it will not soon be updated to ICS.
But it is the phone I like most, and I have had a few.
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Lol, which phone do you you think is better??

it is amazing.

Gede said:
No. Its just bigger and it has a pen.
And it will not soon be updated to ICS.
But it is the phone I like most, and I have had a few.
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You seem very hung up on this point and are using a lack of official statement to conclude that no update will be forthcoming. Has any manufacturer put a time table on updates. HTC announced a few phones today that will be upgraded to ICS, but put no timetable on the process.
I'm willing to be patient and see. At worst, CM9 should be available, and if someone can extract the s-pen apks then that might be good enough.

I think its the fastest/highest resolution phone available at the moment?
Certainly it has the largest screen, but that does not automatically grant it the "best" title. Some would even consider the size a negative.
Its lack of NFC and a notification LED are among its draw backs. The s-pen is awesome and the fact that its optional makes it only a positive.
In the end it all comes down to preference. That said, it would certainly get my vote for best phone ever.

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You seem very hung up on this point and are using a lack of official statement to conclude that no update will be forthcoming.
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I am "hung up" on people believing things "for sure, soon, confirmed, etc", while there is no official statement, just rumors spread by traffic hungry bloggers.
ICS would be nice, but don't count on it.
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Almost every new phone that is released these days is the best ever.
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Well, it's the best phone for me right now

piet_bull said:
Well, it's the best phone for me right now
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Hear, hear
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No, because I can't use it on my network. I wish the manufacturers and carriers would cut of the bs already

n25philly said:
No, because I can't use it on my network. I wish the manufacturers and carriers would cut of the bs already
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Why can't you switch networks? That's what I'm going to do to get this phone. Gotta love competition.

To quote Homer*, "Best ever, so far"
*from the Simpsons Movie

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Why can't you switch networks? That's what I'm going to do to get this phone. Gotta love competition.
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Because I get my cell service through work. If I switch it means I pay for it. I would pay for the phone if it was compatible with T-Mobile. I could really use a new phone too, so I'm hoping someone else comes out with a similar type phone.

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To quote Homer*, "Best ever, so far"
*from the Simpsons Movie
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The best since the last one and until the next one.
Apparently this message was too short until I added this line

It's too big for me and is sadly going back.
Don't get me wrong, the screen is lush and ideal for lots of things but I'm struggling with any keyboard I've tried. Think my hands are too small! Also scared it's going to slip out of my hands.
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n25philly said:
Because I get my cell service through work. If I switch it means I pay for it. I would pay for the phone if it was compatible with T-Mobile. I could really use a new phone too, so I'm hoping someone else comes out with a similar type phone.
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I am using it on T-Mobile. Wondering if the modem changer I used with my Galaxy Tab will give me 3G .. I really don't care if it does or does not ..

Yes
Best phone....

yes best phone because size matters

n25philly said:
Because I get my cell service through work. If I switch it means I pay for it. I would pay for the phone if it was compatible with T-Mobile. I could really use a new phone too, so I'm hoping someone else comes out with a similar type phone.
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I am using it on T-Mobile. Wondering if the modem changer I used with my Galaxy Tab will give me 3G .. I really don't care if it does or does not ..

Living with the Galaxy Note: Thoughts After 5 Days

Friends,
I thought I should share this review video I came across. I have gone through so many galaxy note reviews, but this has been straight up the best. Really feel connected, and I think a lot of the galaxy note current users who love the phone would connect with the review a lot.. and those who are still thinking of buying a Note, definitely check it out.

Excellent review but you should have posted it in the review thread, I can smell the Ganja...

Interesting. I've come to the stage with the SGS2 where I need to gift it to my partner & get a new phone, it being a bit small now it seems to me. I've wondered about the SGS3 but that may not be a lot bigger, 4.65 rumor? So bottom line, the Note is really OK for everyday use?

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Interesting. I've come to the stage with the SGS2 where I need to gift it to my partner & get a new phone, it being a bit small now it seems to me. I've wondered about the SGS3 but that may not be a lot bigger, 4.65 rumor? So bottom line, the Note is really OK for everyday use?
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The note is just brilliant.. I'm thanking myself I got such a beast... Absolutely practical and fantastic for everyday use
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The Note is just awesome.. i was going to buy one when i received an email about a month ago saying that i won one... for free.. now imagine what it is to have a beautifull phone, which makes everyone jealous, and you didnt had to pay nothing for it? Ehheh
I do advice everyone to buy one!
My gf will get a white one
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He is tight... Yeah i'm tight.
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the Note is supreme, the one to rule them all...The only thing I can see missing is IR port, so it could be used as a TV remote, then it would have been the complete phone..the ultimate..
Ericsson P800 had everything, it was supreme...crappy screen and touch function, but not far from the best.

r3dcruz said:
Interesting. I've come to the stage with the SGS2 where I need to gift it to my partner & get a new phone, it being a bit small now it seems to me. I've wondered about the SGS3 but that may not be a lot bigger, 4.65 rumor? So bottom line, the Note is really OK for everyday use?
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I use it everyday. 24/7. I love it and its the most useful gadget I ever got.

zylor said:
The Note is just awesome.. i was going to buy one when i received an email about a month ago saying that i won one... for free.. now imagine what it is to have a beautifull phone, which makes everyone jealous, and you didnt had to pay nothing for it? Ehheh
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That's amazing! I congratulate you on your great luck!

Same opinion, this Note is great.
So great that my Archos Tablet is lying on my table and I nearly don't use it anymore

A great review, and he's very entertaining! I agree with him about the size and power of the note making it more than a phone. Any future upgrade will have to be to something very similar to my note.
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Bingoig11 said:
Same opinion, this Note is great.
So great that my Archos Tablet is lying on my table and I nearly don't use it anymore
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Lol - like you, I've got a tablet sitting there unused since I got my note.
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Great video. I think alot of people thought the same way when they first take a look at it.
Its funny how normal the note is once you get use to it. You only really notice how big it is when you use another device.

Great review couldn't have said it better myself!
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Yeah i'm subbed to that guy....great vids! And yes....the Note is the BEST!

It is an awesome phone. I've had mine for about a month mine. Switched from an iPhone 4S. Took me a while to get accustomed but after trying multiple roms and kernels, I now don't think I'd go back to the 4S.

mine arrived yesterday, and its a great device, other than I am still wiping drool from it..

Love his quote: "iPhone, BE GONE!"

r3dcruz said:
Interesting. I've come to the stage with the SGS2 where I need to gift it to my partner & get a new phone, it being a bit small now it seems to me. I've wondered about the SGS3 but that may not be a lot bigger, 4.65 rumor? So bottom line, the Note is really OK for everyday use?
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Upgraded from SGS2 last week (loved the S2) for the screen... VERY happy!

Why must all you note users taunt me D:! My paycheck isn't until this Friday!