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Hi guys,
I've been here at xda-dev for a long time now and I just want to start a thread for all Pinoy Samsung Galaxy S III owners (future owners, as of now ).
Let's make this thread fun and interesting.
Hoping to be a future owner too. it all depends on how it looks+ finals specs and if it's compelling enough to upgrade from an S2
from S1 to S2 of course will get S3 hehe
im excited, though i wish i had the money to get one
https://www.facebook.com/SamsungMobi...66547110058162
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Galaxy S3 is awesome but for a smartphone I'm satisfied with my S2. If I have a quadcore device it would be an ultrabook. Just my opinion.
Using htc one x now, ill see this samsung S3 if looks better than this onex,and ill orders s3 rightaway online
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Link down or have to wait.
as HOX user, S3's build/Materials and aesthetic is a disappointment... By the way, its now official..
One x won this round, s3 failed to impress me...
the looks are not that impressive...
http://www.techradar.com/reviews/phones/mobile-phones/samsung-galaxy-s3-1078667/review
wow that was in depth would we say sgs2 is way better than sgs3?
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Well for me..SGSII looks better than SGSIII...
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The look of the gs3 is growing on me every time i see it. I'll decide whether get it or not after I've read the official reviews.
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BicolXpress said:
The look of the gs3 is growing on me every time i see it. I'll decide whether get it or not after I've read the official reviews.
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9 million units already booked through preorders, it will surely pass galaxy s2 20m mark
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I got myself a att s3 in july.im thinking about getting the note 2 .is it worth y he upgrade?
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bgaccord said:
I got myself a att s3 in july.im thinking about getting the note 2 .is it worth y he upgrade?
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For sure ... i changed my s3 just in a week with this amazing phone .....the only doubt was its size but in few days u will get use to and then s3 will look like a kiddo in front of this beast.... my vote go for note 2
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Thanks.I think I can get use to it.I had the note 1 but it was to laggy thats why I got rid of it.
Just that the screen looks a little bit sharper and punchier in S3 because of it's smaller screen.
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i came from s3, looking forward to this
It's an elder brother of S3. It has all the features of s3 plus new features of note 2. I have move from s3 bcz it was hell laggy. I am loving my note 2..
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It's an elder brother of S3. It has all the features of s3 plus new features of note 2. I have move from s3 bcz it was hell laggy. I am loving my note 2..
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S3 laggy !!!! You should have got a defective device
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S3 laggy !!!! You should have got a defective device
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And I guess you have never visited countless low ram, poor muktitasking, launcher redraw threads
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Kindly stick to topic and help the guy to decide ......he is here for help ...everyone has its own opinion so plz post ur views instead of offtopic discission ...thanks
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Yes, I did, and yes, it's definitely worth it.
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I came from s3. No regrets whatsoever
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I did and never looked back your like it.
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Today I came from a very much loved and still owned galaxy s2. I cant believe how awesome this note 2 is been waiting ages to get my hands on one. Let tye rooting and flashing begin happy days
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Ordered my t-mobile note 2 this morning, and if i like i will give gs3 to my sister, if i think it to big ,my sister will have note 2 .(I got 160 dollar off plus 50 Rebate total coast around 250 )
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Came from s3, after 2 months sold my s3 and went for the note2. Took me 3 days to get used to the size. Note 2 is like a super charged s3! Im lovin everythin on this thing!
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I came from a GT-I9300 international white S3 to my GT-N7100 international titanium Note2.
The S3 was FAST, most of the time. There are still android stutters here and there, like with animations ect. Even after updating to the newest Jelly bean 4.1, it made the phone smoother especially scrolling in the browser but the micro stutters are still present.
The Note 2 is almost stutter free, (much better than the S3). It rivals the iOS in the 4S and 5 for smoothness in my opinion.
The battery life on the S3 was great, the Note 2 takes it to the next level.
I used to have the International Note 1 before my S3 and I never used the S-Pen because frankly it sucked and was a pain to use. It was inaccurate, not sensitive enough for writing or drawing well imho and was too small to feel comfortable in the hand. You literally had to press it up against the screen with a fair amount of pressure for it to register.
The S-Pen on the Note 2 is a million times better, no joke. I use it ALL THE TIME now. Browsing the web, scrolling through my song list, browsing my photos. It is such a joy to use that I always take it out and use it. It's that good! Writing with it feels natural and realistic.
I could go on and rave about it endlessly but I need to go back to work...
Is it worth it over the S3? Unquestionably. This thing is absolutely the best phone in the world and in my line of work, I have the pleasure of owning and using almost every high end android phone that comes out.
Im previously a user of Note 1..was thinking to get S3, but change my mind.. not because of the awesomeness of S3 feature SW and HW, but because the screen is small to me..what people are saying that u will never go back to small screen after get Note 1 was true..lol..so now Note 2 which im consider oversized of S3, had make my dream come true! U will never regret it, not until Note 3 come out of cause..lol
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Same here... upgrade from S3
Bigger screen is one of the reason
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sohebq said:
It's an elder brother of S3. It has all the features of s3 plus new features of note 2. I have move from s3 bcz it was hell laggy. I am loving my note 2..
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Yeah, the S3 isn't at all laggy. My partner has an S3 and it's on par with the Note 2. The Note 2 is slightly overclocked but I would NEVER say that the S3 is laggy. Ufff... haha.
I also came from an s3, I have zero regrets and will be selling the gs3.
I agree with others who disliked the launcher redraws and lack of ram.
love the note 2 screen, the stylus is great and the battery life is much better.
Overall all the benefits of the s3 but refined and improved. imho
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.
↖(^▽^)↗ Sent From Rego Galaxy Note!! ↖(^▽^)↗
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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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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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http://m.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-22107787 the size of this phone is a beast deffo won't fit in any pockets..
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thewelt1 said:
http://m.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-22107787 the size of this phone is a beast deffo won't fit in any pockets..
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The note series is one of Samsung's flagship lines.
The 'mega' phones, on the other hand, seem to be a low/mid-range phone for people who don't need much in a phone, but want a large screen.
It's a pretty good idea, not sure how it'll sell though.
- Frank
The main difference between the Note series and any of the others (S, Mega) is that the Note series comes with a stylus.
Hence 'Note'. For note taking.
So no. I doubt the Mega series will "replace" the Note series per se.
But it might help cater more for those who want a large phone and never use their stylus.
Well, I can count up to three people I know who bought their notes just for their big screen, and almost never use the stylus.
So it might not be a "replacement", in the full meaning of the word, but more like a better option for all of the people who just don't need an stylus in their phones, specially if it comes with the not-wacom-screen discount...
I seriously doubt it, For me this mega series is just too big. I consider anything above 5.6 inches to be a tablet.
The good news is that we now know the note 3 wont be 6.3 ins.
Looking at his expected specs, especially the display, Samsung doesn't want it to be a high-end phone like the note series. It will, again it's just a rumour, have a LCD display with the same resolution as ours, but with a way lower dpi value. That's exactly the point why I'm not really interested in this device.
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thank God, i never wanted note 3 to be more than 6 in. now i can hope for a 5.7-5.9 in note 3 wow. it would be an ideal device if its 5.7 in.
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Aimed at different markets - I can see this more for the "developing" markets where the majority can't afford a phone and a tablet but want both.
its not just specific to the developing countries. Even elsewhere people dont like multiple devices with scattered data. unified devices are appreciated by all these days
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simply, mega ones are not Note no replacement
In india mega will surely replace the note..
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It's better to stick with Note than buy this...
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Yes dumb question ever made. If an upgrade or replace I would throw money for s4 or note2
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note forever........most people cant diatinguish between the phones coz of the 99% similarity. But the stylus of the note puts a clas to it. for professionals note is the way to go.
For a resident doc its the best device i have ever had i my life. so note 3 for me. its been more than a year and my device never gave me any impression that my tech is obsolete. Good updates and full functional.
So samsung i appreciate you for this.
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Yes dumb question ever made. If an upgrade or replace I would throw money for s4 or note2
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Then why did you answer a dumb question nobody forced you to reply..
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There are over 70 samsung galaxy devices. By the way the Note has an S Pen
Galaxy Mega = Note 2 - S pen
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Galaxy Mega = Note 2 - S pen
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I would say more:
Galaxy Mega = Note 2 - S pen - Superamoled screen
And Mega line will probably stick to plastic while Note3 and S5 will change body material to single aluminium body frame.
It will be another option, that's all.
I think many people would buy a slightly improved Mega 5.8 over a Note. Put the 6.3 specs into the 5.8's body and change the screen for AMOLED and I think it would appeal to many.
if note 3 is over 6 inches then bye bye samsung. 5.8 should be the size of the note 3 and what samsung did, wasted the ideal smartphone size on a useless junk. i dont think samsung sales this year will be sky high.
i think their downhill is started because they are packing the market with junk like galaxy grand, s3 mini, note 8.0 and now this galaxy mega.
there is no development on these devices and that they are not the flagships yet they will compete with samsungs own flagships rather than competing with the rivals.
so samsung ur time to shine is gone. seems like u have burnt all he fuel and is now becoming the dying star
just a thought
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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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plasmastate said:
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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+1
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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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plasmastate said:
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