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SamFirmware confirm. Also confirm that the Nexus prime will be made by Samsung.
http://www.samfirmware.com/apps/blog/show/8242490-upgraded-galaxy-s-ii
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The site isn't currently working for me but it'll probably be the same in specs but with a 4G radio.

Says 1.5 duo core - 4.5 screen - 1850 battery - 4G - rest is the same as the one we all have now.
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Many sources available now:
http://blog.gsmarena.com/samsung-confirms-revamped-galaxy-s-ii-and-galaxy-tab-8-9-with-lte-support/
http://sammyhub.com/2011/08/26/samsung-confirms-galaxy-s-ii-with-lte/
http://thisismynext.com/2011/08/26/samsung-galaxy-ii-galaxy-tab-8-9-shown-lte-ifa-week/
And more rumours about Nexus Prime:
http://www.gsmarena.com/thank_you_samsung_for_confirming_nexus_prime_is_yours-news-3051.php
http://www.geek.com/articles/mobile/samsung-accidentally-confirmed-the-nexus-prime-20110825/
http://www.samfirmware.com/apps/blog/show/8242870-samsung-will-make-the-nexus-prime

Its named Celox..
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recklesslife85 said:
Says 1.5 duo core - 4.5 screen - 1850 battery - 4G - rest is the same as the one we all have now.
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Ahh I see. I saw the leaked photo of the US Galaxy S2 family and while they're all nice I can't help but think the International version looks better. Plus I'm not sure whether I'd fancy the bigger screen, 4.3" seems to be the sweet spot for myself.

Here we are, with our SGSII's... as early adopters....
And now they release what it probably should have been in the first place with proper firmware probably.
Oh well, it's always the same

good bye SGS2 !

wait until they are benchmarked and the first problems arise.

I wonder if it's a Qualcomm SOC or Exynos. Exynos demolishes Qualcomm's offerings at the moment

honestly, the pace at which android phones are being upgraded is dizzying. This is one of the reasons many stick with the iphone. This is giving me crazy phone upgrade cravings :|

blunted09 said:
honestly, the pace at which android phones are being upgraded is dizzying. This is one of the reasons many stick with the iphone. This is giving me crazy phone upgrade cravings :|
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Might as well dust off the 'ol 3310 then....

You can always eBay your sgs2 and pick up one sim unlocked nexus prime, the sgs2 should hold its value well and you should be able to cover a good chunk of the cost
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blunted09 said:
honestly, the pace at which android phones are being upgraded is dizzying. This is one of the reasons many stick with the iphone. This is giving me crazy phone upgrade cravings :|
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And this is a bad thing in your world...yes???
...with an iPhone upgrade due any time now too??

Its good and bad at the same time I think. Gonna stick it out for a long yime with the sgs2 but the cravings will persisy unfortunately. No cravings yet though, love this phone.

agreed to #15.
1) is there a need for another 0.2" of screen estate?
my take : 4.3" sgs2 is the sweet spot for me. i have trouble swiping my thumb across the whole screen already.
2) is there a need for an extra 0.3mhz of processor or 1850mah battery?
my take : setcpu is the answer.
extended battery pack aren't expensive on ebay.
My opinions
The extra processing power and screen estate will nullify the increase in capacity of batt. furthermore, the perennial dual core issue is still unfixed in 2.3.4. and samsung have the balls to release another "beta" phone.
my hunch
samsung is trying hard to best iphone5 and downplay it's "wow factor" in sept. notice the link? 4.5, dual core 1.5, it's all marketing numbers. like megapixel wars. no doubt, people will start comparing iphone 5 with 4.5" S2 in terms of raw power. that's what sammy wants.
but for what apple did, whoring over patents. go smash iphone5 to pieces man, sammy. we'll love a phone war anytime.
conclusion
4.5" S2 is a marketing gadget.
SGS2 has already covered much that we (a typical consumer) need.
If there's anything to look, go for tablets tegra kai-el releasing in a few months time.
I'm sure 4.5" S2 would look like phone drenched in cat piss in a few months time.
go for 4.5" S2 if...
you want lte.
you want nfc. ironically 4.3" S2 korea has it.
you use gadgets, not the other way around! ^^;

If they improve the sound quality and Supercurio brings voodoo to it, I'll be all over it.

mystril said:
1) is there a need for another 0.2" of screen estate?
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conclusion
4.5" S2 is a marketing gadget.
SGS2 has already covered much that we (a typical consumer) need.
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Decent analysis and I think I pretty much concur. However, I don't think (and I'm not suggesting that you do either) that Samsung are doing this to piss off early adopters or force us to upgrade - they haven't even changed the name for starters, so there is no real sense of this being something new.
Marketing gimmick? Possibly, but only hardcore techies are going to be influenced by the marginal increase in specs.
So I suspect that the bits they use to make the device have moved on - if you can get a 4.5" screen at the same price as the old 4.3", why not use it...?
This is a gentle evolution in my book, not a massive statement.

If you have a GS2 there is no reason at all to go for that phone, a 4.5" screen imo will make the phone a little on the large side and this phone can be over-clocked if desired, I don't see the point of it.

What about SUPER AMOLED HD display that was talked about ??

New galaxy family baby!

Introducing GALAXY Note!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yRxjopfC1Gs&feature=channel_video_title

Specs
Hm, for me, the screen is definitely way too big. I'm not even sure if it's legal to call it a phone anymore . The 2500 mah battery is a good move imho. The rest of it is not really impressive.

wow.. it's so thin.. how the hell did they fit 2500mah battery into that thickness?
I wonder how sg3 and nexus prime are going to be like..
technology just gets better and better..

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Hm, for me, the screen is definitely way too big. I'm not even sure if it's legal to call it a phone anymore . The 2500 mah battery is a good move imho. The rest of it is not really impressive.
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same here, too big for a phone to be honest..
Even SGS2 is pushing it a bit.
I though SGS1 was the perfect size for a phone

its going to be a huuuuuuuuuge device but hey some peeps will love that
it defo merges the mobile/tab world a little bit closer no doubt sat nav / movie watching / serious buisness work / picture viewing / will be excellent and fun but i would have to hold it too see how it feels in the hand etc

no i did not :|
my bad!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yRxjo...el_video_title

Nice, just give me that hd display on my galaxy s2

Indeed this is just too big for a phone and will have trouble fitting in your pocket, the current size is perfect anything more is too much, other than that it looks good but no way will be purchasing this at that size.

jonny68 said:
Indeed this is just too big for a phone and will have trouble fitting in your pocket, the current size is perfect anything more is too much, other than that it looks good but no way will be purchasing this at that size.
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the real problem is when you take a call and have a tablet at the side of your face

buxz777 said:
its going to be a huuuuuuuuuge device but hey some peeps will love that
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I'm one of those people, I like larger devices and could care less how I look taking a call on it (but then again phone calls only make up about 0.3% of my phone use anyways). Only thing that makes me want to hold back is to see how the Nexus Prime turns out...

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the real problem is when you take a call and have a tablet at the side of your face
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yeah definitely.
God when mobile phones first came out in the late 1980's they were like big bricks, as time went on the size went down and down until the arrival of the smartphone now they seem to be going up in size.
The spec is very impressive but i simply could not have a phone that size, the current size or 4.5 at the very max but not as big as this.

jonny68 said:
yeah definitely.
God when mobile phones first came out in the late 1980's they were like big bricks, as time went on the size went down and down until the arrival of the smartphone now they seem to be going up in size.
The spec is very impressive but i simply could not have a phone that size, the current size or 4.5 at the very max but not as big as this.
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I know right, bigger phones are back in fashion it seems. A HD samoled seems amazing though

Our sgs2 would be perfect with HD screen!
It's such a shame..

The Nexus Prime seems like it will have a similar resolution screen, so there will be some less-niche devices with these specs from Samsung soon enough, takes a little while to miniaturise the displays with each new generation. Those of you who don't like big devices will just have to wait!
I think everyone saying this is too big for a phone aren't really seeing this for what it is - its not being marketed as a phone, its a bridging device, Samsung realise this is a niche product.

Must say I wasn't expecting the Galaxy Note, but the 5,3" WXGA super amoled plus display sure is a winner. Considering Ice Cream Sandwich is supposed to bring honeycomb and gingerbread together, I'd say that we'll definitely be seeing ICS on the Galaxy Note before it's released.
The only thing that's got me worried though is whether the Exynos at 1,4Ghz is powerful enough to power the 1280x800 screen at a pace that matches that of the SGS II.

Can't imagine calling on that big of a phone without a headphone.. isn't it a little too big to call a phone? 5.3".. Nothing like that before and a 2500 mah battery that thin?? an applause from me for samsung
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NZtechfreak said:
I'm one of those people, I like larger devices and could care less how I look taking a call on it (but then again phone calls only make up about 0.3% of my phone use anyways). Only thing that makes me want to hold back is to see how the Nexus Prime turns out...
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Im another one of those people, and until today i thought my next device was the next nexus. Im now not so sure. The note looks awesome, the only downsides are lack of ICS, touchwiz, and ive not seen a mention of micro sd card... but with a 32gb option, maybe thats not so important

i will get this if its LTE. I use my phone mostly for reading on the web
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dannstarr said:
Im another one of those people, and until today i thought my next device was the next nexus. Im now not so sure. The note looks awesome, the only downsides are lack of ICS, touchwiz, and ive not seen a mention of micro sd card... but with a 32gb option, maybe thats not so important
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I think we'll definitely be seeing ICS on this device as soon as the Nexus Prime is announced. According to gsmarena.com there'll be a MicroSD slot.

Will Samsung create another phoneblet

I have a GS2 that I purchased in July and really like. But having a larger screen would be fantastic for reading and surfing the net. My main bugbear is battery life for smartphones & having to charge nearly everyday. So I wonder if it's too early for me to upgrade or whether I should wait for another device with even better battery life, and better features (e.g. lotus screen).
I'm a little tired of relentless upgrading in search of the “perfect" phone. I switched from the GS1 to GS2 within eight months because I like my phones blazing fast.
So do you think Samsung will create another phoneblet in the near future? Sorry for rambling as it's early morning in my part of the world. Thanks.

holgalee said:
I have a GS2 that I purchased in July and really like. But having a larger screen would be fantastic for reading and surfing the net. My main bugbear is battery life for smartphones & having to charge nearly everyday. So I wonder if it's too early for me to upgrade or whether I should wait for another device with even better battery life, and better features (e.g. lotus screen).
I'm a little tired of relentless upgrading in search of the “perfect" phone. I switched from the GS1 to GS2 within eight months because I like my phones blazing fast.
So do you think Samsung will create another phoneblet in the near future? Sorry for rambling as it's early morning in my part of the world. Thanks.
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No, I don't think so.
1) An S-LCD version would probably exists in the future if Note sells, but I think it's going to have a bit smaller screen and thicker dimensions. Speaking of LCD construction that requires more thickness and bezel, probably for the backlights on the screen.
2) I believe 5,3" is the max considering it's already a device huge enough for niche markets. They stick very close to Dell Streak's dimensions and I can't imagine one handed use and pocketability for devices larger or wider than this.
3) I think Samsung won't put out the S-Pen on any screen lesser than 5,3".
4) Even if they update the model with quad core stuff, would you think you'll need that?
I might be wrong, but I myself won't be able to go for an all-in-one larger device than Note, and use it as a primary phone

watch_mania said:
No, I don't think so.
1) An S-LCD version would probably exists in the future if Note sells, but I think it's going to have a bit smaller screen and thicker dimensions. Speaking of LCD construction that requires more thickness and bezel, probably for the backlights on the screen.
2) I believe 5,3" is the max considering it's already a device huge enough for niche markets. They stick very close to Dell Streak's dimensions and I can't imagine one handed use and pocketability for devices larger or wider than this.
3) I think Samsung won't put out the S-Pen on any screen lesser than 5,3".
4) Even if they update the model with quad core stuff, would you think you'll need that?
I might be wrong, but I myself won't be able to go for an all-in-one larger device than Note, and use it as a primary phone
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I'm not sure about S-LCD being chosen over the PLS screen but as posted above, i don't think note will survive after this year

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I'm not sure about S-LCD being chosen over the PLS screen but as posted above, i don't think note will survive after this year
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You must be living under a rock! Every single user's gotten this phone just loves it. I guess I must be reading the wrong information somewhere, even Engadget loves it. Who would want a small tablet, that was also a phone, that fits in your pocket and is as fast and efficient as any phone out there? Not only is it a small tablet, phone but also the best navigation tool you can get.

dennishhh said:
You must be living under a rock! Every single user's gotten this phone just loves it. I guess I must be reading the wrong information somewhere, even Engadget loves it. Who would want a small tablet, that was also a phone, that fits in your pocket and is as fast and efficient as any phone out there? Not only is it a small tablet, phone but also the best navigation tool you can get.
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I'm not saying it's a bad device by any means but what i'm saying here is that it's a form factor that most people are not familiar with.
In fact, i like it much better than my SGS2

Let this speak for it self. Galaxy GS, Galaxy GS2, Galaxy tab, Galaxy tad 7.7, Galaxy tab 10, Galaxy Note, Galaxy Note "2 " S " 6" who know. From what I've seen from Samsung they bring out a product every year and then a better one the next, but never any updates for the first gen. But look for a note next year!!!

holgalee said:
So do you think Samsung will create another phoneblet in the near future?
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Near future? Zero chance.
I don't even know if they'll release it in the US in the near future.
If the Note sells really well, then I'm sure they'll make another one.
The Note is awesome, and I love mine to death, but there's no denying it's a niche device, and a very expensive one at that. I really have no idea how well it'll sell.
- Frank

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Let this speak for it self. Galaxy GS, Galaxy GS2, Galaxy tab, Galaxy tad 7.7, Galaxy tab 10, Galaxy Note, Galaxy Note "2 " S " 6" who know. From what I've seen from Samsung they bring out a product every year and then a better one the next, but never any updates for the first gen. But look for a note next year!!!
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First gen surely did get an update except for the carrier branded ones

ph00ny said:
I'm not saying it's a bad device by any means but what i'm saying here is that it's a form factor that most people are not familiar with.
In fact, i like it much better than my SGS2
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Misunderstood! Hope your wrong.

y not ..I think it will ..
Note2 with a 5.5 inch screen with the same dimensions as the note 1, but with onscreen buttons like the nexus..
Just because its not been released in the US, doesn't mean it will hav bad sales.. its not even released in half of Asia.. its even been delayed in my country..
Only time will tell

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y not ..I think it will ..
Note2 with a 5.5 inch screen with the same dimensions as the note 1, but with onscreen buttons like the nexus..
Just because its not been released in the US, doesn't mean it will hav bad sales.. its not even released in half of Asia.. its even been delayed in my country..
Only time will tell
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I agree, we are still well on the front end of the launch of the device. Asia will love this phone and it quite possibly will go to att (except not for 6-8 more months)

Thank you for all your replies and combined wisdom! I tried the demonstration unit at a shop today and am smitten. Odd, since I wasn't extremely taken by it the first time round and to make matters more intriguing, the S-pen had been stolen so I could only use my fingers.
P.S: Am I the only one who thinks the Note resambles a Galaxy S more than S2?

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......P.S: Am I the only one who thinks the Note resambles a Galaxy S more than S2?
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No you are not the only one. I does resembles the SGS1 in general for me, but it reminds me more of the SGS2.. Yes, its a weird condratiction but its true..

koniakki said:
No you are not the only one. I does resembles the SGS1 in general for me, but it reminds me more of the SGS2.. Yes, its a weird condratiction but its true..
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It looks like a huge version of SGS1 but performs more like an SGS2!

Galaxy Note Success is Spreading World Wide

The American carriers are queuing up to offer the Galaxy Note because they recognise a winner when they see it. Meanwhile Apple continues with it's tiny iPhone 4S which sucks at watching videos, playing games and surfing the Net because of the small screen and hoping that Siri will save it. The only thing that will save the iPhone is a bigger screen to make it more useful, but it cannot do that because it will hurt it's iPad sales. The Galaxy Note is a winner because it provides a Tablet experience with the convenience of a mobile phone and it will be even better when it gets ICS soon.

Im excited about this even if I have the international version

Sometimes...one bad apple does not spoil the whole bunch.

Samsung has found such a sweet spot with note in size, performance, beauty and price. I really dont see myself using any other phone for a good long time. It also kills any itch to own a tablet. After ICS update, samsung would emerge as the undisputed winner.
The most amazing thing about note is that YOU CAN NEVER GO BACK. I have never felt like this for any other phone, even the first iPhone.

You are right. Once you have the Note, I can't imagine going back to a smaller phone! LOL! Unless something better comes along.

The beautiful thing is that there truly is nothing that can be improved substantially unlike the past 4-5 years.
Full HD, infinite contrast, 8 MP, 1.7ghz, 2 day battery life, soon ICS etc.
The s-pen seals the deal and "almost" kills the age old 'pen and paper' combo. This i believe is the note's biggest achievement. I used to hear a lot that no matter how much tech advances but nothing can really beat pen and paper at what it does best.
Every thing about this phone is a culmination of all the major developments in electronic and software engineering converged into a singular entity. Any unbiased technology oriented person with average sized hands looking for a high end phone cant go wrong with the note, infact he has no choice but to buy the note.
All i wish now is that android starts getting AAA apps and games like iPhone. I would really love infinity blade 2 on android.
I hope samsung makes truck loads out of this phone as they truly deserve it this time.

it should do well in the US....they like things supersized! .....the s-pen is like "i will have fries with that"

Each time I read all the Note-owners "love-stories" about our great phones I get this sudden urge to take out my Note and do something with it, just to enjoy the feeling of it

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Each time I read all the Note-owners "love-stories" about our great phones I get this sudden urge to take out my Note and do something with it, just to enjoy the feeling of it
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and WHAT exactly do you do?

jmw2207 said:
it should do well in the US....they like things supersized! .....the s-pen is like "i will have fries with that"
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Teehee...I like this!

This is by far the best phone released to date. Its convenient, fast, and a real pleasure to use. I would be very surprised if it doesn't grow even more popular.
And mind you, I have used most HTC phones, blackberries (still have a bb for my BBM) and own an ipad. But this phone really takes the cake. Superb.
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This is by far the best phone released to date. Its convenient, fast, and a real pleasure to use. I would be very surprised if it doesn't grow even more popular.
And mind you, I have used most HTC phones, blackberries (still have a bb for my BBM) and own an ipad. But this phone really takes the cake. Superb.
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Hi? May I ask... If you own both a phone and an ipad, and why you still feel so great about Note? You can read and watch video or anything more conveniently on ipad, and can easily make calls or handle easily with one finger on your phone.
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tytung2020 said:
Hi? May I ask... If you own both a phone and an ipad, and why you still feel so great about Note? You can read and watch video or anything more conveniently on ipad, and can easily make calls or handle easily with one finger on your phone.
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Simple, the stuff that I use my ipad for can be accomplished on my note without the need to lug a tablet. So I just carry my note.
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You can read and watch video or anything more conveniently on ipad.
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The iPad is too big to be used as a phone or camera and too big to be carried around because it doesn't fit in any pockets. You can comfortably read and view video on the Note and take pictures at home and away. If I had an iPad and a Note then I would sell the iPad it because it doesn't work as a laptop, camera or phone.

For some reason... I hope it gets delayed in the states so that I can enjoy my international Note for a longer time before it becomes popular here. I just love showing it off to everyone and knowing that most can't afford it right now or know how to get one if they did.
Time to hit Best Buy and AT&T stores this weekend (I just got the Note 2 days ago)... maybe I will be like...ummm.. do you have this phone for sale? LOL
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The iPad is too big to be used as a phone or camera and too big to be carried around because it doesn't fit in any pockets. You can comfortably read and view video on the Note and take pictures at home and away. If I had an iPad and a Note then I would sell the iPad it because it doesn't work as a laptop, camera or phone.
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I have the Ipad 2, HP touchpad, Galaxy Tab, and they all have their uses. I usually keep the Ipad 2 in the living room... HP touchpad in bathroom... and Galaxy Tab in the car. Note will be my daily driver for on the go.

ckyllr said:
For some reason... I hope it gets delayed in the states so that I can enjoy my international Note for a longer time before it becomes popular here. I just love showing it off to everyone and knowing that most can't afford it right now or know how to get one if they did.
Time to hit Best Buy and AT&T stores this weekend (I just got the Note 2 days ago)... maybe I will be like...ummm.. do you have this phone for sale? LOL
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I have the Ipad 2, HP touchpad, Galaxy Tab, and they all have their uses. I usually keep the Ipad 2 in the living room... HP touchpad in bathroom... and Galaxy Tab in the car. Note will be my daily driver for on the go.
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I have a Note and I find it works well in the living room, bathroom, kitchen, bedroom, toilet, cellar, attic, study, greenhouse, garage, shed, car, bus, train, just to mention a few places.

No doubt about it.
Galaxy Note is a real winner. Truly love it. A phone and Tablet roll into one.
Now we know why Samsung is the world's No. 1 and has record sales and profit.
I am sure it will do very well in the US.

YFY said:
No doubt about it.
Galaxy Note is a real winner. Truly love it. A phone and Tablet roll into one.
Now we know why Samsung is the world's No. 1 and has record sales and profit.
I am sure it will do very well in the US.
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I use to be htc fan, but i can see Sammy now did give a good competetion against htc. Well done and they had make me become their fan as well. Keep up the good innovation Sammy!!
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Gaugerer I see you are a very big fan of our wonderful Note. Or you are Samsung Note PR ;-)
You are probably right. Just like there was always demand for tablets but none succeeded before the iPad because they all sucked. There was always a place for the Note but only the Dell Streak tried and not so well.
Now, like iPad proved tablets market, the Note has proven mini tablet phone market.
Apple eventually split the iPhone into several sizes to give people a choice. If they do it now to compete against the new big Android phones then they could save a lot of market.
A 4.5" iPhone would hurt S2 / Note sales. But now Jobs is gone they are without direction and will probably make only tactical decisions but no strategic plan.
I think Note market will grow big with lots of professionals like doctors who want good reading and still easy enough carrying. My doctor was ready to throw his iphone in the bin when I showed him my Note!
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ddeath said:
You are right. Once you have the Note, I can't imagine going back to a smaller phone! LOL! Unless something better comes along.
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I agree. But this might only be true for us enlightened weirdos ;-)
How many people get a Note and can't imagine something smaller?
I always found a 3.5" HP PDA was a bit too small to comfortably read but a 4" was just big enough. Expand 4" standard aspect to wide and I think you get 4.6" So Note is in that comfortable small paperback size while iphone is still just a cool contacts list size.
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[Q] So, Note II is just too big, what to move on to?

The Note II is probably one of best all round phones around in terms of ability, battery life, camera, but try as I might (for 6 months) I've finally found that the size irritates me. It's too big as a phone for my usage, but not really big enough as a tablet.
Hence, I'm moving on.
The question is, if you were me, what would you move on to (I'm looking for inspiration) ?

In February you had a Nexus 4 (at least according to your posting history). (Ah, I see you own both a Nexus and a N2.)
There's a comparison thread if you want to compare devices. However I've always been boggled by the XDA threads where people post IN an enthusiast area that they don't like that phone.
It's like walking in a Ford dealership and saying "Hey, what Toyota should I buy?"

apallohadas said:
It's like walking in a Ford dealership and saying "Hey, what Toyota should I buy?"
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You said it all....
Send from my GNote 2 what else...

Oh do forgive me for assuming there might be some normal human beings on xda, rather than a bunch of teenage "fanboys".
Some people find them too big, get over it.

The point is, ask them.

tameracingdriver said:
Oh do forgive me for assuming there might be some normal human beings on xda, rather than a bunch of teenage "fanboys".
Some people find them too big, get over it.
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'Normal' is relative.
His point is, people who browse this forum probably own the Note 2, and probably like it for the reasons that you don't.
So asking our opinions on what you want is kind of pointless. I personally won't even look at a phone unless the screen is at least 5".
First thing I'd recommend is figuring out exactly what size of a phone suits you based on what you want to do,
and how/when you want to do it.

There are lots of phones with better specs. I think most of the Note II users like me love it for the screen plus the battery life along with the feature loaded beast that it is. S Pen is just an icing, obviously.
HTC One seems nice - some users do manage to get like ~7 hrs on screen time with battery saving tweaks etc (although I wouldn't expect it to be anywhere near that on moderate-heavy usage). Or obviously the S4. Do some research and pick what suits you the best, as ultimately it all boils down to personal preference
Personally, can't think of switching to anything <5.5'', but hey, to each his/her own.

tameracingdriver said:
Oh do forgive me for assuming there might be some normal human beings on xda, rather than a bunch of teenage "fanboys".
Some people find them too big, get over it.
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I don't like your attitude to a (quite normal) response to your question/OP. Anyway, maybe the new HTC One is something you should consider? I'm looking for a phone for my girl who think my phone is too big and she likes the size of the One.
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If you like the note but want something smaller get the s4
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Moving to a smaller phone is easier said than done & may be against the law : D

as someone who use tab 7.7 as a phone... i said note 2 is not that big... hahahaa...
anyway... just go for 4" phone its kind of normal fit in palm... got several that fit into that category and its kind of nice hardware too... and if you are at XDA... then i dont think you will use stock firmware... go CM for good battery life...

S4 seems obvious. With a 2600mah battery plus the reduced power consumption of the new oled screen technology and octal cpu, then battery life should still be excellent.
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Pat. said:
Moving to a smaller phone is easier said than done & may be against the law : D
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My wife says bigger is better. (I hope she talks about the phone)

it does seem strange that you have a Note2 and yet are complaining about the things which to other people make it great. I make maybe one voice call every other day.
a Note mini would suit many people at 5" or smaller. some people are eager for the Note 8".
the best thing to do is to go to a phone shop and play with the device before buying, a review will only tell you so much.
personally, I find the Note2 at the limit of useable size for my hands, but I have slightly smaller hands than average for a european 6 foot male. I still wouldn't swap it for anything else, unless there was a keyboarded slider device of at least 5" display with 720p or better.

If the rumours are correct Samsung will release 5,8 and 6,3 inch devices soon (Grand). For me 5,5 to 5.8 inch is the limit atm.
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Kremata said:
My wife says bigger is better. (I hope she talks about the phone)
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Hope so for you, getting a bigger phone is easier than a bigger ........

tameracingdriver said:
Oh do forgive me for assuming there might be some normal human beings on xda, rather than a bunch of teenage "fanboys".
Some people find them too big, get over it.
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You don't say what would be a good size for you, you don't say why you chose the Note II and what you like and/or not like about it (dimensions aside) so your post seemed more of a trolling than a genuine question...
Anyway, if the only problem you have with the Note II is its size but you more or less like everything else the answer should be pretty obvious: get an S IV.
Too big? Get an S III.
Still too big? You are looking for a toy then, not for a smartphone.
BTW, I have the opposite problem: I find the Note II too small and am eagerly waiting for a bigger Note III.
I have owned an OG Note for 15 months and had been arguing that the Note II was a step in the wrong direction with its 16:9 aspect ratio and a NARROWER screen (80 pixel less are also noticeable). The Note II is way better than the Note in just about EVERYTHING (display quality included) BUT the screen dimensions!! 16:10 5.3" is superior, IMO, to 5.5" 16:9.
I held off upgrading for several months for this very reason but the 2 GB RAM finally did it for me and in the end I am happy to have upgraded but still disappointed by the display dimensions...
My ideal smartphone display dimensions are 6.3"/6.5", any bigger and I couldn't carry it where I usually carry my smartphones (jeans back pocket, fanny pack, jacket pocket). That's what separates smartphones from tablets, to me (like a label would matter anyway...).

I'd suggest the HTC One. Absolutely stunning looking phone.

Either the s4 or the HTC one. I was thinking about the HTC one but the battery size and screen size put me off. But I can easily deal with a 5 inch phone, but no smaller. That's for my taste though. Maybe the blackberry z10 If you're into trying new devices.
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dr.m0x said:
S4 seems obvious. With a 2600mah battery plus the reduced power consumption of the new oled screen technology and octal cpu, then battery life should still be excellent.
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Rumours says the S4 will get LCD instead of Amoled.

I would move to HTC One or S4 .. But moving to smaller devices after the N2 is hard for me