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Just got mine! White international version. Absolutely beautiful. Who else is enjoying this great device?

Enjoying mine every single day since 19th Oct.. titanium grey N7105..
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Got mine since 18th Oct @ 4pm malaysia time, by tread in my note 1..no regret n enjoy it every moment too
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Reporting in!!!
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Recieved mine yesterday.. loving everything but the incredibly slow wifi speeds.
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gsibble said:
Just got mine! White international version. Absolutely beautiful. Who else is enjoying this great device?
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Who else has one? Just about everyone who's been posting for the last 3 or so weeks...

Guys, please help
Owning a sgs 3, considering buying note 2
I've heard from different sites very different opinions about the screen. Now I think it's better to ask someone who owned both devices, since theoretically note 2 screen should be better.
Someone says that s3 screen is sharper, is it true? And how it's it with the text sharpness and whites in reality?
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tranquility said:
Guys, please help
Owning a sgs 3, considering buying note 2
I've heard from different sites very different opinions about the screen. Now I think it's better to ask someone who owned both devices, since theoretically note 2 screen should be better.
Someone says that s3 screen is sharper, is it true? And how it's it with the text sharpness and whites in reality?
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Im suggesting u better go to samsung distributer dealer or any shop that sell note 2..go, see n try their display unit by ur self n judge it. No body can judge on behalf of u..it all personal taste
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I've loved mine since I got it on the 15th
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Grabbed mine yesterday this thing is freaking insane
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Since I got mine 3 days ago and never touch the computer as I feel now I have every thing in my hand
Really love my note2
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I replaced my Sprint Galaxy S3, which I purchased 3 mnths ago, with the Sprint Galaxy Note aka Phone-Zilla & I am ecstatic. Sure it was costly, but I am so happy with my decision to do so. You only live once!!
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How many people think that the Note 2 battery could have been a little bit better? Perhaps 3300mah to 3500mah? Same as the Droid Razor Max HD which gets close to 24hr battery. The note 2 gets about 13-15.
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worthy upgrade frome note 1?

Loving my note 1 .... and don't mind the $300 upgrade cost if its a decent improvement's.... who upgraded from the original note and glad they did?
Any feedback would be greatly appreciated...

Best thing I have ever done. Note 1 was good but this is the best bit of kit ever....
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Was very happy with the note1,but the note2 is even better!It's worth the upgrade!
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tri0xinn said:
Loving my note 1 .... and don't mind the $300 upgrade cost if its a decent improvement's.... who upgraded from the original note and glad they did?
Any feedback would be greatly appreciated...
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Just got mine in yesterday and it's a better device in every way. I loved my Note, but this thing is a BEAST
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Just got mine in yesterday and it's a better device in every way. I loved my Note, but this thing is a BEAST
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I know this sounds like a fanboy comment, but in all honesty, the note 2 is the greatest phone ever. Like what michael Jordan is to basketball.

It has double the battery life (if not more), better screen, much smoother, better SPEN with a working handwriting. I hated the aspect ratio change at first but it's starting to grow on me. Besides, being thinner makes it "alot" easier to hold.
Edit: One more thing, No BLACK CRUSH/CLIPPING
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Honestly, if u got some cash, just go fo it..get ur Note 2..if not, stay with ur Note 1..i believe, note 1 will get update to jelly soon, by then its going to be rock!!
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Hi,
Coming from S3 & I'm not looking back
You will appreciate the battery life & much more :thumbup:
Guys notice that it's not even hot while using 3g voice call/surfing compared to S2/S3
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You could easily sell your Note 1 for around 300 dollars, upgrading to the Note 2 for free.
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Great thread. I'm trying to figure out the same thing...
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slaydog said:
Great thread. I'm trying to figure out the same thing...
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There's really nothing to figure out. It's an upgrade in every way.
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Without a doubt. For the battery life alone.
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Completely agree wih all of the above. Best phone I've ever had, a nice upgrade from my note1.Ive been using smartphones since the first kyocera phone/palm combination in the early 90s. First phone I've had in last 3-4 years, including a brief iphone stint, that I didnt feel after a couple weeks that I'd entertain an upgrade in 6 mos if something better came along. Really nothing of any significance lacking on this phone.

battery life is insane, performance is stellar, running jellybean, specs to the roof, big a$$ screen, BATTERY LIFE AGAIn cause its really impresive.

totally worthy...
its truly a next gen device.
much better sound.
much better battery life...
grearer screen
an accurate s pen unlike Note 1.
even b8gger screen.
16:9 ratio to make it EASY to hold....
i could just keep going xS

I was going to upgrade for sure from my international note 1 as soon as at&t launched the Note 2, but now that I flashed jellybean the Note 1 feels like a whole new phone! Jellybean in its self is an upgrade! I will try to hold out as long as it can but as everyone here states, it seems the Note 2 is a beast of a phone.... So I guess I'll have to see if I can resist when I actually touch the device! But seriously if you have the international Note 1 definitely try jellybean.... You won't be disappointed!
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Its again d rule my man!! Simply we are not allowed to advertise others forum here!! follow d rule..
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Wow.. thanks for the reply's... now I really can't wait. I'm using Straight Talk/Att Sim right now in an At&t Note. It's tough knowing I could walk into Tmobile tomorrow and grab one for $650 and unlock it and use it. My only problem is I'm wondering if I'll be better off with the At&t version.. for coverage reasons.. I'll have to check out radio frequency's and how easy it is to unlock the tmobile version. I figure I'll get about 300 for original Note and I'm gonna sell my Nexus 7 since I almost always reach for my Note first, should get 175 or more out of that then it'll only be 150-200 out of pocket! can't wait..

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Its again d rule my man!! Simply we are not allowed to advertise others forum here!! follow d rule..
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Oh, hey thanks. Sorry about that. Nothing was being advertised and I also complied with the forum guidelines thread, so I thought it would be helpful and OK. Can you advise if there's any policy against using the image of Malaysia's Celcom logo as a user's "MORE INFO"?

Worthy upgrade from Galaxy S3?

I have a T-Mobile version of the Galaxy S3. The question is; is it worth paying full price for the Galaxy Note 2 if you have A Galaxy S3? Is it a huge enough upgrade to pay full retail price?
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I'll be able to tell you Tuesday, as I'm in the same boat as you.
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awesomedeals88 said:
I have a T-Mobile version of the Galaxy S3. The question is; is it worth paying full price for the Galaxy Note 2 if you have A Galaxy S3? Is it a huge enough upgrade to pay full retail price?
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No doubt buddy ...even i was in same dilemma..... but after usng note 2 the experience is rocking...large screen ...extra smoothness.....extra ram.....and S pen.....FROM MY POINT DEFINATELY WORTH EVERY PENNY ..
AND DONT WORRY ABOUT SIZE U WILL GET USE TO IT then s3 will feel like a baby in hand ....rest all ur wish and desire..
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Well, if you sell your S3, you can significantly offset the cost of a Note 2. I've never owned an S3, but the times I've used them, they seem like a watered down Note. No S-Pen, no incredible battery life, no split screen apps, etc. I basically look at the S3 and feel it's a small Note with none of the benefits. It's kinda like a dumbphone, if you will, compared to the Note.
My take anyway. Up to you if it's worth the cost.

I have Jellybean on my S3 and still not sure if I should get the Note 2. If I still had the Galaxy 2 then I would upgrade in a heart beat.
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I upgraded from S3 and I am very happy I did. Got bored with the S3 very quickly as I didnt find that big of an upgrade over the S2. But the Note2, best phone I ever had by far. It really is amazing. So go for it and I am sure you wont regret it.
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I will wait a little bit for the pricing of the note 2 to come down before I buy it full pricing whether on eBay or a holiday promo.
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awesomedeals88 said:
I have a T-Mobile version of the Galaxy S3. The question is; is it worth paying full price for the Galaxy Note 2 if you have A Galaxy S3? Is it a huge enough upgrade to pay full retail price?
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Both excellent devices, the Note 2 is ideal if you want a bigger screen and more power, but either way the S3 is a great device.
Ive got a comparrison video up https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PgQAdcmbAbI

Switching from Note I to Note II

I'm seriously planning to buy a Note II and I currently own a Note I.
However, currently I see there are almost all new features that are available in Note II are now available for Note I (based on N7000XXLS7 rom update), will buying this now will really be a worthy upgrade?
Considering only on features and not on ROM Capacity , Processor type and clock speed?
Any comments would greatly appreciated.
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While original note is an amazing phone, just for battery life is well worth the upgrade. I used to average 4 hrs of screen on time on my note but on note 2 i average 7 hrs. Throw in hardware upgrade and JB and its an easy decision.
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AqueousBor said:
While original note is an amazing phone, just for battery life is well worth the upgrade. I used to average 4 hrs of screen on time on my note but on note 2 i average 7 hrs. Throw in hardware upgrade and JB and its an easy decision.
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Agree completely. If you like your note1, you'll love note2. I thought note1 was reall, really good. Note2 is the best phone I've ever laid hands on.

I think the upgrade is debateable.
I made the leap. The power, speed, camera, features,.. amazing.
The 1... is still good.
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All depends on if you are a tech junkie or not...
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I wondered and thought about gn2 upgrade and thought it wasn't really worth it but still got it on 1st day it was released in the UK and so glad I did
Note 1 is was and still is a great phone but even with jb it still wont be as good as note2 only thing I could tell the difference was going to 16/9 screen I could telk it was just a bit narrower but after a few days soin forgot plus the screen on the gn2 soon made me forget
You wouldn't:thumbup: be disappointed
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And guys, u have forgotten a huge thing, there is no black crush or clipping like it was in note 1.
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And guys, u have forgotten a huge thing, there is no black crush or clipping like it was in note 1.
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1927772
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You won't regret the upgrade. Trust me. I've yet to hear a person who has regretted buying the note 2.
Having said that, the one disadvantage of the note 2 over the note 1 is the inability to move apps to sd card in the note 2.
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Hi there, have to disagree with you. I can move apps on my N2.
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aspot72 said:
Hi there, have to disagree with you. I can move apps on my N2.
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How?

The thing you'll like best with the GN 2 is peace of mind. Forget about battery life, just use it... and use it... and use it again...

Battery Life
LED indicator
Narrower design is more pocketable - when i ride my motorcycle, i can't tell it's there.
overall- i'm happy with the upgrade over my old GN1

To be honest, I regret buying the note 1 and sold it after a month. However, note 2 is way better and think I am going to stick with it for a very long time. Best phone right now imoh. So go for it man.
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I'm finding the note 2 much easier to hold in 1 hand, and the speed is pretty awesome. Although I'm using cm10 so the rest if the Samsung features didn't really lure me in.
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I'm thinking about it as well. Had my Note on EBay today and took it down as I have JB now and the prices will be dropping soon. Costco has the S3 for 129.00 . Black Friday deals could be worth waiting for. I don't see the advantage of the International version anymore except for the FM. Tough decesion. But the longer I wait the better idea I will have on which TW Rom will take the lead as well
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I am 100% happy with my Note II and I think anyone who buys one is unlikely to be disappointed, however I didn't get that "blown away" feeling that I got when I first switched from SGSII to the original Note.
I Broke the screen on my Note I & have not got around to fixing it, so mine needed replacing anyway, before I broke the Note I, I absolutely loved it and feel it was probably the best smartphone I'd ever used ( and I have used plenty) I feel the Note II is for all intents and purposes the same phone as the Note I with a few tweaks, and since I prefer to run CM10 I have to say I barely notice the differences between the two - this is not a slur against the Note II , more praise for the Note I.
Maybe if you are a fan of Touchwiz & all the S-pen stuff then its a different story, but my experience is like an iPhone upgrade - simply more of the same with a few tweaks.

In daily use there is little difference for me, personally. My gf has the 1 now, and i am jealous of her extra 80 pixels.
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It's just awesome

Worth every penny, worth eveey upgarde. The design, rhe battery, the cpu, the ram and that smart dock.
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Upgrading (?) from Note 2 to S4

Hi there,
I am wondering about switching my Note 2 to the S4.
Did anybody in here made this switch?
Are you happy with the S4? Why and what is better, in your opinion?
If you are not happy, should I stay with my current Note 2?
Thanks in advance!
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Me 2.
Also I'm considering the Google Edition, to overcome with samsung 's programmed obsolescence and never arriving updates.
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Sold my Note 2 to get S4 so far Im enjoying it. Got used to big screen though just woderin if I would still change this to Note 3...maybe..
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Note 2. . .
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borissurets said:
Hi there,
I am wondering about switching my Note 2 to the S4.
Did anybody in here made this switch?
Are you happy with the S4? Why and what is better, in your opinion?
If you are not happy, should I stay with my current Note 2?
Thanks in advance!
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You will badly miss better battery and bigger screen ( specially if you are already happy with note 2 physical size)
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You will badly miss better battery and bigger screen ( specially if you are already happy with note 2 physical size)
If spen is your thing, then forget about note 2. Otherwise its an upgrade everywhere else.
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Wouldn't it be wiser to wait for the Note 3, instead of getting the S4?

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Wouldn't it be wiser to wait for the Note 3, instead of getting the S4?
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I had the note 2 previously i miss the battery life & the size of the screen it's great for watching movies/shows.
I am happy with my s4 it fits comfortably in the hand. The battery life is still better than most other smartphones and gets me through the day.
If you've already waited this long hold out for the note 3 see what they do with it.
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Upgraded from N2 to S4, now waiting for N3
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This is the thing..
Well, in the last two weeks I found the note's size quite annoying, and this is the main reason why I am thinking about replacing it..

And what do you think on this upgrade? Is the s4 better? What are the advantages of the s4 vs. The note 2?
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Upgraded from N2 to S4, now waiting for N3
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borissurets said:
Well, in the last two weeks I found the note's size quite annoying, and this is the main reason why I am thinking about replacing it..
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If this is the reason then dont even think more. Just upgrade to s4! Personally, the main reason I don't use a note 2 is size and thickness. 5 inch personally is the sweet spot for me. The screen is big while still easy to hold in hand. Specially when your hand muscles get used to the s4 after a week or so, You'll also agree that this device form factor is perfect.
On the other hand:
If dependant on note exclusive features like Spen or Great battery life, then you will definitely miss those. Just keep that in mind.
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If this is the reason then dont even think more. Just upgrade to s4! Personally, the main reason I don't use a note 2 is size and thickness. 5 inch personally is the sweet spot for me. The screen is big while still easy to hold in hand. Specially when your hand muscles get used to the s4 after a week or so, You'll also agree that this device form factor is perfect. (I have big hands, long fingers)
On the other hand:
If dependant on note exclusive features like Spen or Great battery life, then you will definitely miss those. Just keep that in mind.
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My Advice
Sell the N2 for a Good Price
Buy the S4 for a Good Price
a few months later.....................
Sell the S4 for a Great Price and Get the N3 (Second Hand value N2 vs S4, S4 will always be Higher)

Best tactic is to trade note 2 for iphone 5 then either sell it for 500 unlocked or just find somebody that wants to do straight trade for s4.
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In daily usage S4 for sure, much more hands friends but keeping a big screen.

Note 2 screen size is a great advantage
Note 2 screen size is a great disadvantage.
Great robust but once you have a fairly sturdy case on it was just too big for me.
Battery life not so good on the s4 but the screen size is a compromise between the smaller HTC One and the Note.
No regrets in swapping so far.
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GadgetCheck said:
My Advice
Sell the N2 for a Good Price
Buy the S4 for a Good Price
a few months later.....................
Sell the S4 for a Great Price and Get the N3 (Second Hand value N2 vs S4, S4 will always be Higher)
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where i come from samsung is not holding its price well. so for 6 months used S4 you wont get enough money, or even close to buy N3.

I have 3 device in my hand. 1st one samsung Galaxy s4, Samsung Galaxy Note 2 and Samsung Galaxy R. Didn't even think to switch when u hace 5.5 inch screen at one hand and the fastest processor in S4 with official Cm10.1 support in Galaxy R.
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I miss badly my note 2 battery.
The screen gap is not so bad.
Im happy with the s4 tho
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I made the switch loved the note 2 and now love the s4 more