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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
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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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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1. S4/s5
2. Nexus4/4
3. note 3
4. Other android phone
5. Other phone?
Id intended to wait 2 years until I upgraded but 1gb of ram is working out to be ridiculously low and basically, while ideally id love to change to wp8 I'm addicted to android.... I'm waiting to see what the final specs of the note 3 and nexus 5 will be, and choose between the two. I'm thinking note 3 is the strongest contender as it will most likely be a powerhouse but pure android is tempting too
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A pure nexus.. But not nexus 4
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I belive i will upgrade to s4 when i get the chance
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I will but the S4 in week
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HTC one when Google add it to the nexus line.. 100% banking on it.
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HTC one when Google add it to the nexus line.. 100% banking on it.
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Definitely the next Nexus. Unless the unlocked S4 running stock Android will be available in Europe.
it's not been released yet
The Google Note 3
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I think the S4, i had the money to buy it but i spent it, now im deciding what to do when i get the money again
But im leaning towards the S4 or the xperia z
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Xperia Z, so I wont worry when im in the toilet again ^_^
Note 3 !!!
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Note 3 for sure
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nexus 4 or htc one..
HTC ONE ...
Note 3
I`am thinking of Note3 as everybody, but still waiting for Motorola X phone.
And hoping for phone with IP67 (water and dust proof), big battery and possibilities above S3 AND most important - with dock station with i can use my phone as home computer.
Hopefully soon an Oppo Find 5 or it's follow-up by the end of this year.
It's screen, sound and UI create the ultimate user-experience I honestly find unmatched by any other phone.
The only reason it's probably unknown to you is it's lack of marketing in comparison to the iPhone 5 and Samsung Galaxy S4.
It's something you guys should really check out! :good:
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Hopefully soon an Oppo Find 5 or it's follow-up by the end of this year.
It's screen, sound and UI create the ultimate user-experience I honestly find unmatched by any other phone.
The only reason it's probably unknown to you is it's lack of marketing in comparison to the iPhone 5 and Samsung Galaxy S4.
It's something you guys should really check out! :good:
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I'll google that when I get home
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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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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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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
I personally thinking of the HTC Max.
It hasn't came out yet, but after seeing how awesome is the HTC one with beautiful Design and audio beat.
HTC Max might me my next daily phone.
So, what's your next upgrade Phone from your note 2?
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Note 3
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Note 4 most probably.Once u go big,u can never go back
Probably nexus 5
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Already on HTC one and love it.
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Note 4 or htc/sony next gen phablet.
Most likely the Note 4.
Nexus 5
Probably note 4.
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S5 ...:thumbup:
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I'm stuck between:
Note 3 (of course)
Sony Xperia Z1
Nexus 5 (when officially released to know the specs, but having it always get the latest updates does sound attractive. )
The HTC One Max is also a big phone that looks good, but we'll see. I've had the Note, Note 2 and SGS2 and my partner has the SGS3, and we live together. Samsung makes good phones and makes them to last (mine is 1 year old with 0 issues). But I might want to try something a little different, hence the change in device. 5 inch displays with on screen controls make the screen size even smaller. So I'm thinking of crossing out the Z1 and N5, but I don't know. They're VERY good phones and the camera on the Z1 is kick butt!
Note 5. Maybe then Samsung has 4K screens and a good developed flexible screen.
Probably a Samsung Galaxy Note 4 or something innovative.
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I really ask the same question personally as someone said once you go big cant go small so im gonna look at either s5 or note 4
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I'll see the official specs of the nexus 5, especially the battery and the price.
It was announced to be 3000 mA and now the last news says 2400 mA which is clearely not enough.
I think I can sell my Note II and buy and Nexus 5 without loosing any money (or not that much)
Or else I'll keep my Note for one more year, I'm happy with it.
Note 3, rest doesnt come closer to it. Will buy in a month once prices cool down a bit.
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Been thinking about this phone myself.. what do you think is better/worse in the HTC one compared to the note 2?
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I'll see the official specs of the nexus 5, especially the battery and the price.
It was announced to be 3000 mA and now the last news says 2400 mA which is clearely not enough.
I think I can sell my Note II and buy and Nexus 5 without loosing any money (or not that much)
Or else I'll keep my Note for one more year, I'm happy with it.
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Nexus 5 16GB has 2400mah and 32GB has 3000mah.
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Note 4 most probably.Once u go big,u can never go back
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My wife would agree :d
Anyway I will definitely go for samsung phone with a big screen.
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