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Droid (over) Charge postpones EOL for Fascinate

The outrageous price of the Droid Charge ($299 for those of you who haven't been following) will likely extend the life of the Fascinate (in terms of developer and user support), IMHO. Those who haven't either added the Thunderbolt to their arsenal (Adrynalyne, ThatDudeButch, etc.) or jumped ship altogether will likely find the price point for the Droid Charge to be rather prohibitive (again, just my opinion). Is 4G a must-have? The Thunderbolt is $50 cheaper on a 2-year contract. Don’t want to give up your Super AMOLED screen? I recommend waiting for the Galaxy S II (There WILL eventually be a CDMA version for Verizon).
Here's a quick comparison: With the Galaxy S II, you...
...Get the same screen upgrades as the Charge (Super AMOLED Plus, 4.3 inches)
...Add another cpu core, bump both cores up to 1.2 GHz
...Nearly triple your RAM (328MB for the Charge, 1024MB for the S II)
...Upgrade your software to Gingerbread (the Charge comes with Froyo out of the box)
... Last, but not least, upgrade to TouchWiz 4.0 (the Charge has 3.0 - I'm sure you're all here on XDA because you LOVE stock TouchWiz ).
Meanwhile, just enjoy your Fascinate (you probably have to wait a few months before you're upgrade eligible, anyway - the S II will probably be out by then).
Anyone have a different opinion? Does anyone feel compelled to get your Charge on now? (you still have to wait as of May 6 thanks to Verizon's LTE problems pushing back the Charge's release date - sound familiar, Thunderbolt owners?) Do tell...
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well I would agree the charge is hardly an upgrade and I normally would wait untill the galaxy S II comes out BUT as someone who works directly on the sales floor with verizon, I can see the 4g data being either tiered or capped soon(MY PERSONAL OPINION). so to answer your question yes I will happily pay 300 bucks for my droid charge just to ensure I will be able to keep my unlimited plan while on 4g as well and then upgrade to galaxy s II when it comes....just my two cents

Fascinates are free at Best Buy on Fridays & Saturdays (with a 2 year contact, of course...)
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jmcintire said:
Is 4G a must-have? The Thunderbolt is $50 cheaper on a 2-year contract.
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You'd be a fool to pay $50 less for a Thunderbolt. $100+ maybe. $50 about covers the spare battery you'll need to carry around all the time if you ever use LTE.
The anti-Charge FUD in this group is pretty sad and fear-driven. You have it totally backwards: the continuing release of Charge ROMs by Samsung guarantees a probably-backportable source of Android updates for the Fascinate. Embrace the Charge.

You left out "Dump vzw for another carrier" from your poll.
good day.

chopper the dog said:
You left out "Dump vzw for another carrier" from your poll.
good day.
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This! I'm seriously contemplating going to AT&T myself

cpark_12 said:
This! I'm seriously contemplating going to AT&T myself
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Be prepared for the 2 gig cap on your data plan
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I really have a dilemma...
I cracked the screen on my fascinate last month... It still works perfectly, but I hate looking at the spiderweb on my screen.
I can put an insurance claim in and for $100 get a new Fascinate... or
Im due for an upgrade... So, I can simply get a free Fascinate now, but that locks me in for 2 years... or
stick with the current (Broken Fascinate) for a few months.
By then, Im hoping there will be other 4G phones to choose from and they wont have capped the plan by then.
Decisions. Decisions.

This is kind of a silly poll, as it leaves out some major releases. The Charge and the Thunderbolt are not the only new Spring phones for Verizon. The Droid X2, the Xperia Play, and the LG Revolution will all be out by the end this month.

I will wait another year for Quad Core phone

It doesn't matter what any of these prices are.
If you wait, you'll find a free deal.
This is why I won't upgraded until the holidays.
(this is how I got two fascinates for myself and my wife, Best Buy's free phone friday's last october)

rushfanx1 said:
I really have a dilemma...
I cracked the screen on my fascinate last month... It still works perfectly, but I hate looking at the spiderweb on my screen.
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I'd do the other option you didn't name, just fix the one you got. Changing the screen out isn't that hard and will run you less than a new phone. Ebay has the parts as do other sites.

Protonus said:
I'd do the other option you didn't name, just fix the one you got. Changing the screen out isn't that hard and will run you less than a new phone. Ebay has the parts as do other sites.
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http://www.globaldirectparts.com/Samsung-Fascinate-SCH-i500-s/6505.htm

rushfanx1 said:
I really have a dilemma...
I cracked the screen on my fascinate last month... It still works perfectly, but I hate looking at the spiderweb on my screen.
I can put an insurance claim in and for $100 get a new Fascinate... or
Im due for an upgrade... So, I can simply get a free Fascinate now, but that locks me in for 2 years... or
stick with the current (Broken Fascinate) for a few months.
By then, Im hoping there will be other 4G phones to choose from and they wont have capped the plan by then.
Decisions. Decisions.
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I bet you could get a "factory refurb" Fascinate for less. Last I saw it was on vzw.com for $39 (with contract, but I can't believe you wouldn't be able to work out a deal on this angle).

Protonus said:
I'd do the other option you didn't name, just fix the one you got. Changing the screen out isn't that hard and will run you less than a new phone. Ebay has the parts as do other sites.
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I thought about that, but I think its more than just the glass cracking... I actually had done some research and when I saw that I would need a heat gun, i said forget it
I just put my claim in with Assurion. For $100, i get a brand new phone... Being that I got the original for free from Best buy back in Oct, the $100 isnt bad... And, I still have my upgrade.. So, in 3 or 4 months, I'll upgrade to the best 4G phone and give the fascinate to my wife or kid.

rushfanx1 said:
I really have a dilemma...
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The LG Revolution will be out soon... granted, it doesn't have AMOLED, but it will have 4G
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mkzbdroid said:
well I would agree the charge is hardly an upgrade and I normally would wait untill the galaxy S II comes out BUT as someone who works directly on the sales floor with verizon, I can see the 4g data being either tiered or capped soon(MY PERSONAL OPINION). so to answer your question yes I will happily pay 300 bucks for my droid charge just to ensure I will be able to keep my unlimited plan while on 4g as well and then upgrade to galaxy s II when it comes....just my two cents
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The LG Revolution 4G phone is expected to be released May 12, according to www.phonearena.com. I don’t know what Verizon will charge for it, though. If it's $200, it may be worth giving up the AMOLED screen (personally, the AMOLED screen is a must-have for me).
By the way, the Charge is $50 cheaper at Wirefly on contract (if you aren't upgrade eligible and you're looking at paying the unsubsidized price, go to Verizon directly - Wirefly charges $100 extra for off-contract)
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s44 said:
You'd be a fool to pay $50 less for a Thunderbolt. $100+ maybe. $50 about covers the spare battery you'll need to carry around all the time if you ever use LTE.
The anti-Charge FUD in this group is pretty sad and fear-driven. You have it totally backwards: the continuing release of Charge ROMs by Samsung guarantees a probably-backportable source of Android updates for the Fascinate. Embrace the Charge.
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True, but we don’t know how bad the battery might be on the Charge (it might be called the Droid Recharge if you have to charge it too often )
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jmcintire said:
True, but we don’t know how bad the battery might be on the Charge (it might be called the Droid Recharge if you have to charge it too often )
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Check the Engadget review (and others). Battery life is actually good, even on LTE.
If the Revolution really does come out in a week, and Verizon doesn't kill unlimited by then, it may be a good choice. Thunderbolt isn't unless it's at a big discount.

s44 said:
Check the Engadget review (and others). Battery life is actually good, even on LTE.
If the Revolution really does come out in a week, and Verizon doesn't kill unlimited by then, it may be a good choice. Thunderbolt isn't unless it's at a big discount.
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Yeah... a good choice depending on how much they charge for it... the Revolution got a pretty good review at Phone Arena. It may be the split-the-difference choice - hopefully cheaper than the Charge, longer battery life than the Thunderbolt.
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Dreaming about the Note!

I held a Note at the local cellular store the other day and I thing I fell in love. I currently have a Galaxy S and I do love it (Except the crappy GPS) but my contract is up next November and I started to see what is out there and what is coming out in the near future.
As my motto is The Bigger the Better when is comes to screen size (with-in reason) I wondered if the Note would be too big. But, it's not. I really like the size and it fits in my pockets as well.
So, last night I had a dream I lost my Galaxy S and I was running all over trying to find it, going out of my mind. The next thing, I tripped and my phone jumped out of a secret pocket (it's a dream remember) and when I picked it up, it was a Galaxy Note.
My contract is up when the Note will be about a year old. Does Has anyone heard if a new version is coming around that time? I know it's a while away, but I am curious.
Thanks,
Ian

no news about the next Note, but given the fanfare this version has received, it's nearly inevitable that there will be one. just hang on

One thing I've learned: It's simply not worth it to wait for month and hope. Just go for it and be happy...
@GPS: I've got my Note yesterday, so I could'nt test it properly yet. But one thing surprised me today: I walked to a local grocery store and used the app "GPS status & toolbox". I started it and had 5 seconds (no lie!) later a fix with 17 satellites! Holy crap, that was quick!

leppo said:
it's nearly inevitable that there will be one.
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I'm hoping it will have a coffee maker built in, that's about the only thing left to add.
leppo said:
just hang on
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I'm hangin, I'm hangin.
UncleManuel said:
One thing I've learned: It's simply not worth it to wait for month and hope. Just go for it and be happy...
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My contract is up in November, so it's 8 months I have to wait.
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@GPS: I've got my Note yesterday, so I couldn't test it properly yet. But one thing surprised me today: I walked to a local grocery store and used the app "GPS status & toolbox". I started it and had 5 seconds (no lie!) later a fix with 17 satellites! Holy crap, that was quick!
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This is great to hear. My GPS only works with a ROM from Europe. I have never had GPS with the stock BMC (Canada) ROM.
Hey, leppo, how does your GPS work with the Canadian version? Are you still on the stock ROM?
Ian

i ordered the international version from an importer nearby, and the gps is amazing... very similar experience to the above poster. if you want to know how the Bell/Telus/Rogers version performs, head over to the Note i717 (AT&T) forum. they're the same thing.

I dreaming about one too.... Still using a Omnia II with WM6.5. Got another year to wait on my contract (corporate, no early upgrade options) tempted to just buy one and then wont have to be locked into another contract for a while.

leppo said:
i ordered the international version from an importer nearby
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That's an expensive way to go.
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if you want to know how the Bell/Telus/Rogers version performs, head over to the Note i717 (AT&T) forum. they're the same thing.
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Many thanks, didn't know this.
Ian

I felt the EXACT SAME WAY, because it hadn't even been a year yet since I bought my HTC HD2, but after I lost it, I went ahead and bought the note.
Trust me when I tell you this, IT WAS WORTH IT. The note is the best toy you can buy, until the note 2 comes out. And even then, the note will hold you over until the note 3 comes out. Even with it's imperfections, the note is badass.

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That's an expensive way to go.
Ian
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Actually, I got it through a clever dealer who arranged for me to get a Nexus on 3yr subsidy with Bell, then swapped it for this Note. I paid $140 for it, including the price to get the Nexus

The Note has GPS and the russian GLONASS (GPS is american). More satelites = faster and more reliable.
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I literally had a dream about one....lol....now that dream is becoming a reality International White version will be here Monday

I' m dreamin about one too. I'm an illustrator, and i saw some awesome artwork on this forum. My contract is until september, so i,m closer to get mine. I was wondering the same thing about a new version. I'm sure there will be a new note in 2013.

anyone know where ot get an unlocked, no Bell bloatware version in Canada?

I got mine through a company called "Mobile DNA", which is a store in Richmond BC. They can be found on facebook... Though there are undoubtedly some stores nearer to you.

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anyone know where ot get an unlocked, no Bell bloatware version in Canada?
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If you're going to buy the Note, I suggest you do what leppo did and get the international version. If the Bell/Rogers version is the same as the AT&T version, it has the Snapdragon 1.5GHz dual core processor which I read is not as fast as the Exynos Dual-core 1.4GHz processor.
Are you going to root your Note? If so, use Titanium Back-up to remove all the bloatware you don't want. I do that, I remove all the software that comes with Android I do not use.
Ian

Mobile DNA is only BC, not Ontario, but thanks. I would like to get the international version if at all locally as I don't like the wait! Not sure about rooting it yet, I'm thinking I'll just play around with it for a while before rooting it or flashing it.

This is one of the threads I started when I was dreaming about the GNote :
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1408951
Cool videos - more dream inspiration
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I've had my note for about a week, and am loving it. My previous phone was a Galaxy S2, and the note feels like a big upgrade. I've noticed that GPS locks on super fast - faster than any other GPS I've used including Garmin units.
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Just received my AWESOME Galaxy Note wich I bought blindly, and I'm already loving IT!!!
My old Galaxy S1 feels so little, it looks like a silly toy now!!!
I LOVE IT!!!
BTW what a GPS!!!!

Well, dished out the big bucks and bought the Note yesterday. I could see how i may not need my ipad too much after this

Galaxy Note Unlocked $579

1 Sale A Day
http://1saleaday.com/wireless/

lol I was just going to post that!

I wish I had the cash, that's a pretty damn good deal. I imagine ICS will be floating that way soon as well.

and this is why I need somebody to buy my bundle. I technically have the cash for it but would be killed if I did it...lol

And here is a different color one for $575
http://www.mobilepc.com/PDA-Phones/Samsung/Samsung-Galaxy-Note-GT-N7000-Unlocked-Cellphone-Blue

Ever ordered from them?
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VtHondaGuy08 said:
Ever ordered from them?
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If you are talking about the 1saleaday website (OP), yes i have. Plenty of times. No issues at all.

greeky510 said:
If you are talking about the 1saleaday website (OP), yes i have. Plenty of times. No issues at all.
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I'm tempted to pick one up, dunno if I want to wait for it to come. Says it can take up to 5 days to ship :-/
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VtHondaGuy08 said:
I'm tempted to pick one up, dunno if I want to wait for it to come. Says it can take up to 5 days to ship :-/
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Usually, if i order Monday night going into Tuesday, i get it Friday or Saturday. I'm in Connecticut.

greeky510 said:
Usually, if i order Monday night going into Tuesday, i get it Friday or Saturday. I'm in Connecticut.
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LOL I'm impaitent.
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LOL I'm impaitent.
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YES, i can see that. lol
It sounds more of an impulse buy. Are you sure you want to buy that? Did you research it?

greeky510 said:
YES, i can see that. lol
It sounds more of an impulse buy. Are you sure you want to buy that? Did you research it?
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Yes I have researched it, as you can probably tell I'm using a At&t note but I love the home button.
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Pretty good deal. I love how they advertise the picture of a white i9100 for the front and the back of the real Note lol. But I've bought from them and they're legit, but my keyboard box was all beat up, the keyboard was pristine. It took them about 1-2 weeks for my keyboard order to arrive, I believe as there is so much demand for the things they sell.
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I've never had an issue with 1 sale. They're like Matrix status on eBay. It's a reputable company and if I'm not mistaken they are based out of Florida.
Goobacks, yeah I have the cash to, but my wife would bully me to counseling if I got this thing. Hell, her eye is probably twitching right now knowing I even saw it.

abowlby said:
I've never had an issue with 1 sale. They're like Matrix status on eBay. It's a reputable company and if I'm not mistaken they are based out of Florida.
Goobacks, yeah I have the cash to, but my wife would bully me to counseling if I got this thing. Hell, her eye is probably twitching right now knowing I even saw it.
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Dude, ive been married almost 3 years now and I know the work-around for your issue. You order it and when it shows up at your door and she sees it you say: "baby, summer is almost here. I got this for you so you can relax by the pool and read a nice book, or listen to music, or even watch a movie if you'd like" The she gives you a big hug and a kiss and when she gets tired of the damn thing its all yours.
PS: replace pool with balcony/backyard if no pool is available.

greeky510 said:
Dude, ive been married almost 3 years now and I know the work-around for your issue. You order it and when it shows up at your door and she sees it you say: "baby, summer is almost here. I got this for you so you can relax by the pool and read a nice book, or listen to music, or even watch a movie if you'd like" The she gives you a big hug and a kiss and when she gets tired of the damn thing its all yours.
PS: replace pool with balcony/backyard if no pool is available.
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Just don't get her a subscription to Zinio. You'll never get the f*cking thing back.
RIP Flyer

Would there be any issues with this on AT&T vs an AT&T branded note? Thinking about offing my SGS II for this deal.

BWheezy said:
Would there be any issues with this on AT&T vs an AT&T branded note? Thinking about offing my SGS II for this deal.
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Nope just no LTE but for a majority of AT&T customers it doesn't matter anyways.

sk337sk337 said:
Nope just no LTE but for a majority of AT&T customers it doesn't matter anyways.
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Hmm, the description mentions LTE, is that for some other system or are they just wrong? I live in Indianapolis and I believe LTE has rolled out here already so I'd kinda like to have it on my next phone.

International buyers..... We can't.. Get this deal...
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Well boys... I have you beat

I just scored a LNIB GT-N7000 for 500 wing wangs.
I am so happy right now!
What was your reaction when you first got yours?

So? I scored a BNIB white N7000 for $530 less then a month ago. Wanna have penis wagging party?

Relief!
Coming from a Galaxy S II that had screen issues, ( yellow tint, uneven brightness, you name it ) I had to deal with terrible costumer service and I was worried that the note would be the same story all over again.
After having lost trust with super amoled+ displays and Samsung, i read that the Note doesn't have super amoled+ screen, so between the Nexus and the Note, I chose the Note and haven't regretted my decision since. Great display, great battery, Spen, and ICS is on the way. I couldn't have asked for more from a device

"Holy **** thats a big screen!"

~~Tito~~ said:
I just scored a LNIB GT-N7000 for 500 wing wangs.
I am so happy right now!
What was your reaction when you first got yours?
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Reaction: OMG this is beautiful! I bet some %$^er will be buying it in a few months for much less than the $650 I paid for it and telling me about it !
OK, I made that last bit up.... Enjoy it well, and I am more than happy to have paid an extra $150 to have it for a few more months, to be honest!

does it count if samsung sent me a brand new one for free, and i'm not sure why they did it?

I got mine used, as new, with warranty for £300, and was very happy. The Note is the first phone I've owned that I've been really satisfied with. The SII was pretty good, but not quite good enough...
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Reaction: seeing this rather small box for such a big phone and then opening it only to realize the Note was as wide and as long as the box. Then my girlfriend looked at it and said "Ridiculous!! Look how freaking big this is" all while trying to imitate a call

derrick_ said:
... samsung sent me a brand new one for free, and i'm not sure why they did it?
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Why don't you ask them?

MrDSL said:
"Holy **** thats a big screen!"
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Exactly what I said when I opened the box without having seen one previously.
Seems "normal" sized to me now

voxano said:
Why don't you ask them?
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they said something about an advocacy program, and are apparently sending me a nice bluetooth as well...

I keep looking at it thinking its my sensation size then I am like, :O!

AnyMal said:
So? I scored a BNIB white N7000 for $530 less then a month ago. Wanna have penis wagging party?
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LOL, I wasn't expecting to get it so soon though. I usually have a 3 week process of getting a phone, I just decided like Friday to get the phone.
I am just a happy note owner, I do have that banding issue though, but its no biggie.

I laughed my ass off on how big it actually was

~~Tito~~ said:
LOL, I wasn't expecting to get it so soon though. I usually have a 3 week process of getting a phone, I just decided like Friday to get the phone.
I am just a happy note owner, I do have that banding issue though, but its no biggie.
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what is this banding?

This is what I was speaking of - http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1430847

How many of us are considering using the as primary phone?

Just wanted to see how many are in the same boat with me awaiting the 3g version to be released and using as the primary phone device?

Me and my brother are with you.
We are waiting for info on where to buy an enternational version....or whatever version has the radios installed
Were still on our dell streak 5 over 2 years.....we would like the note 8 .....then in two years later...they will have some good fold out flexible screens
I know some company's will have a flexible screen. By Christmas......but alot of competiton by 2 years,but we will have an 8inch screen untilled that happens
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I'm using as primary phone. i dont get much phone call, average 1 - 5 in a week.
needed something to replace my travel laptop to do basic stuff such as web browsing, email , chat, watching movies and music.

Same here Safar ......only between 1-5 calls a week...looking forward to the note 8
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Waiting for the Note 8 3G/4G to replace my Galaxy Tab as my main device/phone.
Massive screen phones ftw!!

I'm the same. Very few calls. Very many texts. The Note 2 is a little awkward to text on (simply because I came from a phone with a physical keyboard) and a little awkward to call on. At least with the Note 8, it will be very awkward to call on but texting, gaming, and web browsing should be great!
Is there any news on when this magical device will come out? I've been googling for a couple of hours and I've turned up nothing...

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I'm the same. Very few calls. Very many texts. The Note 2 is a little awkward to text on (simply because I came from a phone with a physical keyboard) and a little awkward to call on. At least with the Note 8, it will be very awkward to call on but texting, gaming, and web browsing should be great!
Is there any news on when this magical device will come out? I've been googling for a couple of hours and I've turned up nothing...
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I've been searching for days.
It depends on where you are. India and countries like Phillippines, Thailand and Malaysia have it released, or about to be, with official announcements.
As for the rest of the world...nothing yet. Some third party resellers have it slated for mid-may, but nothing firm or official.
Edit: Forgot about Germany. Apparently it's been released there.

leginag said:
I've been searching for days.
It depends on where you are. India and countries like Phillippines, Thailand and Malaysia have it released, or about to be, with official announcements.
As for the rest of the world...nothing yet. Some third party resellers have it slated for mid-may, but nothing firm or official.
Edit: Forgot about Germany. Apparently it's been released there.
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I knew I hadn't been studying German for nothing! Amazon.de here I come!
Edit: Good god, 500 Euros. Maybe not
http://www.amazon.de/Samsung-intern...&qid=1367194803&sr=8-1&keywords=galaxy+note+8

Actually...
I actually am using it as my primary phone

It is my primary phone, replaced my galaxy tab 7 plus.
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Deadman said:
I actually am using it as my primary phone
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genius24k said:
It is my primary phone, replaced my galaxy tab 7 plus.
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What country are you guys in??

leginag said:
What country are you guys in??
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I'm in Philippines, bought it during their promo 1st day sale last April 13
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genius24k said:
I'm in Philippines, bought it during their promo 1st day sale last April 13
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So what are your impressions as using it as a phone?

Mhotep06 said:
So what are your impressions as using it as a phone?
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Its not much of a change for me since i used to use galaxy tab 7 and 7plus as primary phone, one thing i notice is the battery last longer than my galaxy 7 plus.
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Week of May 5th for UK/European release from what I've gathered.
Same here, very few phone calls lately, many more texts & emails, and some Skype. Will use as my primary phone.
I'm looking to use this as my sole ICE system in my car...replacing my AM/FM/CD Stereo unit. Wish the Note 8.0 had the FM Tuner built in...would rather not stream as much. I'm using my Note II for now but would like a larger screen.
I preordered the Int'l N5100 3G/Phone version from Negri Electronics in Las Vegas (I'm in Los Angeles) and that site says expected arrival as May 8th...~3 days shipping time from the tentative May 5th UK release. Fingers crossed.

Me too using as primary phone.. i'm from malaysia.

Looking to use it as a primary phone as well.
(I notice a lot of us are on the note 2 already, once you go big your sold it seems.)
All my friends joke about me looking crazy holding it to my head.
I gotta be honest though, I kind of like the idea of having a huge phone that doesn't look like anything anyone else has.
My only concern is at the gym. It may be cumbersome trying to keep up with it.

apollostees said:
Looking to use it as a primary phone as well.
(I notice a lot of us are on the note 2 already, once you go big your sold it seems.)
All my friends joke about me looking crazy holding it to my head.
I gotta be honest though, I kind of like the idea of having a huge phone that doesn't look like anything anyone else has.
My only concern is at the gym. It may be cumbersome trying to keep up with it.
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Yeah that trend for holding a huge phone to your ear is gonna take a while to catch up .

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emwno said:
Yeah that trend for holding a huge phone to your ear is gonna take a while to catch up .
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True. Will they be releasing it in the US?

bbfoto said:
Week of May 5th for UK/European release from what I've gathered.
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An Australian grey importer has said they expect stock on 10th May (but didn't specify whether it was to their overseas or Australian warehouse).
So it looks like it'll be here in the next few weeks. Not soon enough :cyclops: