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[Q] How do you like your Note 2 (after using it for a while)?

Howdy Note 2 owners,
I decided to return my HOX and ordered the Note 2 from Amazon. It is supposed to be here next Tuesday :good:
So I would like to ask for feedback from you guys those who have used this phenomenal device. What do you like most of it? And what you don't like?
Any suggestion or tips for new owners?
Thank you so much :laugh:

If you are okay with the size, there simply isn't anything better.
I'd suggest coming in assuming you can't use it one handed. If you can, consider that a bonus.
You'll be more pleasantly surprised that way.
There's really very little to complain about with this phone. It's quite astounding.
- Frank

AirSupply said:
Howdy Note 2 owners,
I decided to return my HOX and ordered the Note 2 from Amazon. It is supposed to be here next Tuesday :good:
So I would like to ask for feedback from you guys those who have used this phenomenal device. What do you like most of it? And what you don't like?
Any suggestion or tips for new owners?
Thank you so much :laugh:
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Thats the correct choice you made... As even i sold my HOX for Note2 , I am really liking it. Size does not matter much now, As its trendier for bigger phone.
My money spent on NOTE2 brings be joy specially the S-Pen and features which i still need to learn. You got plenty of things to learn when you get NOTE2 .:fingers-crossed:
Between Congrats :good:
Regards
The_Rock

Been using it for a few days, it's a great device. Just can't believe I have an android phone that I don't have to carry a charger with me any more. Battery served more than 22 hours with wifi, gps, 3g, and automatic screen display.
Few hiccups sometimes with TW sometimes but not major and not frequent.
You will not regret it. :thumbup:
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When I was waiting for the I phone 5 my cousin showed me his new galaxy s3 and I fell in love with the screen size and as app people knew that the iphone 5 would only have a longer display in decided to buy an GS3 and it was fantastic far more better than my iphone 4s it brought me the same feeling I had with the first iphone back in 2007, then I wanted a bigger screen and I bought the note 2 and it's even better than the GS3... The best phone I ever had.
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Do you guys think we will get pure Jelly Bean room from dev soon? I just don't like Touchwiz that much

I'm not sure that pure vanilla will be good with the massive screen, but you can use nova launcher it does the trick
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re-volt said:
Been using it for a few days, it's a great device. Just can't believe I have an android phone that I don't have to carry a charger with me any more. Battery served more than 22 hours with wifi, gps, 3g, and automatic screen display.
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dude this is so true

Sure there will be plenty of roms as the device become more available and more popular, I didn't root mine and honestly I don't seem to find a good reason to root.
I always root my devices to make the the phone go faster, have better battery, but there is no need with note 2 yet, from my point of view at least.
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I've used a lot of phones and I can safely say this is the best phone I've used! In terms of raw performance and battery life, this ion another level!

Same here fantastic device that i play with now for a full a week.
If u look at kernel perseus thread and undervolt values it seems you can get even much more out of the chip...
So much that dev and other people wonders if it is for real...and so far it seems to be. Seems to me that samy did something quite special in response to the fruit chip....we all seems to agree battery performance IS OUTSTANDING..and thats not only it, spen etc...you name it.
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I've been playing with it since i got it and i love it.. I don't regret getting it.

Anybody experience fast dormancy?

It's been a week since I got my note 2. I've used iPhone4s, s3, HOX. But this the best phone I've ever used. Far better than all others.
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was using note1, s3 before but my note 2 pwns them, honestly at everything- multitasking, battery time, design and etc. ;D

The comments from you guys make me felt so excited to get my hands on this beast next Tues

It's just a very different beast compared to the S3 I had for a while there. On paper I guess the Note II isn't a lot more than a bigger version of the S3, but it really is much better in many ways. I especially enjoy the big beautiful screen, the good battery life, playing with the S-Pen (though it's not very useful for me), I also think it feels better in the hand than the S3 did, typing is easier and more comfortable and I think the device looks nicer too!

I am getting my Note 2 tomorrow. CAN'T WAIT!!!

So I have some questions for those who already have this beast. It only has one button.. so how do you close apps and switch between apps??? How thick is the machine? How many rows and columns fit on the screen for apps? Never used touchwiz before only used sense.. I heard it is not user friendly? Do the home screens run in a continuous loop? How easy us it to root and unlock?
Thanks.. looks like I am getting one for my birthday from my hubby.. kinda nervous and ezcited at the same time..
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Coming from a galaxy Ace , i find it awesome.
As i do not yet receive the case to protect it, i found the back very slippery, which is annoying for a so big phone.
I would have prefer a back with some rubber to stay well in one hand.
It will be better with the case even if it's even bigger

Sg3 over note 2?

I posted this over on the note 2 section and someone thought I should put this on here too. Sg3 with jelly bean for $99 or note 2 for $289. It's an upgradable line. Difference of 190 bucks. Opinions are welcomed.
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Sanfo12 said:
I posted this over on the note 2 section and someone thought I should put this on here too. Sg3 with jelly bean for $99 or note 2 for $289. It's an upgradable line. Difference of 190 bucks. Opinions are welcomed.
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The Note 2 is a beast. Yea they're very similar but using both, I can definitely feel the quad core performance advantage on the Note 2. Side by side I could also tell a distinct difference in the brightness and saturation of the screen. And probably the biggest difference is the battery. You can literally go days on one charge with heavy use. The GS3, not so much. If you're into phablets, def go with the Note 2.

I had Note 2 to play around with for a couple of weeks and I've owned SGS3 since July. I thought the Note 2 was solid but it was just too darn big for my liking. That was pretty much the only issue I had with the Note 2. I love how big the Note 2 screen is and all but I hated walking around with it in my pants pocket.

greystealth said:
The Note 2 is a beast. Yea they're very similar but using both, I can definitely feel the quad core performance advantage on the Note 2. Side by side I could also tell a distinct difference in the brightness and saturation of the screen. And probably the biggest difference is the battery. You can literally go days on one charge with heavy use. The GS3, not so much. If you're into phablets, def go with the Note 2.
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I had Note 2 to play around with for a couple of weeks and I've owned SGS3 since July. I thought the Note 2 was solid but it was just too darn big for my liking. That was pretty much the only issue I had with the Note 2. I love how big the Note 2 screen is and all but I hated walking around with it in my pants pocket.
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These two posts hit my experience with the Note 2 right on the head.
Like X_Fact0r, I've had the S3 since July. I decided to give the Note 2 a try and while it's a GREAT phone, I just couldn't get past the size. If someone has already had the S3, it feels like the Note 2 is just a S3 on steroids. For me, it wasn't worth the nearly $700 off-contract price to feel like I was just getting a bigger screen and I returned it. I also didn't think I'd use the S-Pen very much, although if I'd kept it for good, I may have found that it was really useful.
Add to that how good the development is for the S3, and I just decided to stick with it. But I'm not bashing the Note 2 at all. It worked flawlessly and if you don't mind having a small tablet in your pocket, it's a great choice. But I LOVE my S3, so I stuck with it.

Very interesting to see how the S3 people feel about this as opposed to the Note II users.
Mainly it looks like it's just a size issue here. And for the Note II guys, they thought the same until they put it to good use; multi-tasking and such.
I'd like to hear from more people.. For the sake of knowing.
& thanks OP for posting over here as well.

I played with one at best buy and it honestly I say gs3. Not to get all Apple but it was difficult to use one handed which is nice about the gs3 is that it is perfect size just pushing the boundaries of comfort. Also the price tag IMO is inexcusable. The note II might be a better phone but with the gs3 I feel you are getting your monies worth for what we pay. The note II did seem more durable than the sgs3 issue solved with a d30 case though
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Brad.S. said:
Very interesting to see how the S3 people feel about this as opposed to the Note II users.
Mainly it looks like it's just a size issue here. And for the Note II guys, they thought the same until they put it to good use; multi-tasking and such.
I'd like to hear from more people.. For the sake of knowing.
& thanks OP for posting over here as well.
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I am sure had I owned one I would change my opinion and adapted to the size...still I say gs3
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To me the Note 2 is a better phone. Size, pen, battery life and quad core are awesome!
For the money an S3 for 99 is a great deal. For instance if a Note 2 user would offer me their Note 2 if I gave them my S3 and $200 I would keep the S3.
Pretty much that is why I still have the S3 today
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Brad.S. said:
Mainly it looks like it's just a size issue here.
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That's exactly what it was for me. I'd gotten into the "bigger is better" mentality, but I found it was just too big for my tastes.
The odd thing, and this was just my experience, was that I expected with the quad core hype it would be the smoothest phone I could find. I actually ended up having some unexpected lag. This was just with the stock launcher, but it was still there. It must have just been an aberration, though.
My S3 is smooth as silk.

I'll take the s3 over n2 any day.

I have the GS III, my wife has the Note II. For me the size of the GS III is perfect, just on that edge of being too big. The note 2 however is just too big for my tastes, but then again my wife drops hers in her purse, so carrying it is not an issue. If I want a bigger screen I bust out my transformer tablet, or even worse my toshiba laptop.
But I do like both devices for what they are and what they are capable of doing. Now if your a BIT of an artist always looking for a canvas, then the note 2 is more for you. Just not for me. I love my GS III, that is until the next shiny thing that comes along...oh look a penny....

I have both, S3 from July and Note 2 from Nov. I like note 2 better.

I played with the note recently and I honestly don't think I could get over the size of that thing. I put it to my ear and it was like I literally had a book to my ear.
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MasterDecker said:
I love my GS III, that is until the next shiny thing that comes along...oh look a penny....
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This is so totally me. I love my S3...until the S4 is announced and I start obsessing over it!

Honestly I bought the S3 coming from an iPhone 5 and I really want a Note 2 LOL

why Is that Reid?
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I've had my S3 since July, and now I wish I had waited for the Note 2 before signing up for a contract. I wonder if I can sell my S3 for $300 and pay the difference for a Note 2 at retail price. I don't mind the size. If anything is worth doing or achieving for you, then there's no reason to be embarrassed.
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my GF has the GS3 and I have the note 2... I literally have spotify streaming music for 10 hrs per day on average... surf ebay and craigslist apps constantly at the same time... play videos and use the multiview ability all the time... sounds silly but its useful with whatsapp! I never turn anything off! I have wifi, BT, NFC, all motion, all samsung, no power saving, basically zero concern for battery draw and after 18 hours of constant use... I end my days with around 20% battery remaining! The GS3 is nothing close. Plus the raw power and freakish speed of the GN2 is unreal! I can scroll any list no matter the length at maximum speed and never induce even one shutter... wicked fast! So yeah... I'm sticking with the Note2.

I have a s3, 2 note 2s. s3 is a better bang for your buck but note 2 destroy s3 in
Everything IMO..
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[Q] Note 2 or S4

Hi All
At the moment I am using HTC Sensation but am due for upgrade (3UK) Dont like HTc at the moment had lots of problems so thought I would give Samsung a try.
I have never had a Samsung phone so am undecided about which to go for. I like the screen size on the Note 2 and from what I have heard the battery is great (HTC Crap) I use it for internet a lot and email ,when i have my Tablet I would use it to tether if this is possible with the note. Watch some video nd use word documents.
I can get either the Note 2 or S4 as free upgrade so any advice would be appreciated as to which is best. My main requirement is battery, the HTC I had to carry two batteries to last the day...
Thanks all.

Battery - undoubtedly go for Note II. No second thoughts there. Hands down has the best battery life of all phones except Droid Razr (which lacks quite a few features of N2).
If you like the screen size, and battery life is your priority, it's a no brainer IMO.

tuxonhtc said:
Battery - undoubtedly go for Note II. No second thoughts there. Hands down has the best battery life of all phones except Droid Razr (which lacks quite a few features of N2).
If you like the screen size, and battery life is your priority, it's a no brainer IMO.
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I've just had to make the sane decision as you. I'm also in 3 and I decided on the note 2 for screen and battery and after a week I made the right choice. After it being off charge since 7am this morning it's now 8 at night and I have 52% left.

I just made this decision, went with N2. It's already ready to go development wise and you don't have to worry about new phone hiccups or wait a long time for a proper portfolio of accessories. Plus the bigger screen, s pen, and most likely better battery make it worth it to me.
But if you're a stock ROM guy, really want 1080p res, or want the new CPU architecture, then S4's the way to go.

Buy a note 2...no contest here. Its got nice screen, big screen, big battery, s pen and just about all s4 software features are coming.
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kjt57 said:
Hi All
At the moment I am using HTC Sensation but am due for upgrade (3UK) Dont like HTc at the moment had lots of problems so thought I would give Samsung a try.
I have never had a Samsung phone so am undecided about which to go for. I like the screen size on the Note 2 and from what I have heard the battery is great (HTC Crap) I use it for internet a lot and email ,when i have my Tablet I would use it to tether if this is possible with the note. Watch some video nd use word documents.
I can get either the Note 2 or S4 as free upgrade so any advice would be appreciated as to which is best. My main requirement is battery, the HTC I had to carry two batteries to last the day...
Thanks all.
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How did you miss my thread? The note 2 is all you need for 2013 and beyond till the note 3
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I was also a HTC addict. But was really disappointed with their take on battery and storage. I was tempted by the s3, no s4 in January, but I wanted the big screen. Believe me every day I'm so glad I got the note 2. If I had to choose today between the s4 and the note 2 is still choose the note.
As long as you are happy with size pick the note.
Enjoy.

skyelm said:
Buy a note 2...no contest here. Its got nice screen, big screen, big battery, s pen and just about all s4 software features are coming.
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3vo3d said:
I was also a HTC addict. But was really disappointed with their take on battery and storage. I was tempted by the s3, no s4 in January, but I wanted the big screen. Believe me every day I'm so glad I got the note 2. If I had to choose today between the s4 and the note 2 is still choose the note.
As long as you are happy with size pick the note.
Enjoy.
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My words exactly!

3 UK have now discontinued the Note 2 on their website........

I've had this same question roaming around my mind for a bit now. Since T-Mo is ending contrancts if you want to end and go on your own. My wife and I are eleigible for an upgrade in June.... not free but if we get a new phone T-Mo is making changes where we would be paying about $20 a month to pay off whatever phone we choose, and that will actually still be cheaper then our plan now. I was thinking about waiting it out for the note 3 but I honestly don't have the patience for that. Went in a T-Mo store yesterday and dude told me it won't be until November most likely until the Note 3 get dropped. I can't wait that long..... I'm getting the Note 2 over S4 and probably sell it in September or October and use that money to get the Note 3.
Notes are big, almost too big but from what I have read peeps love them. Probably take some time to get used to them but I'll learn

Yeah, the size was initially scaring me too, but I got used to it real quick and now would definately miss the screen estate on a smaller device.
Actually the S4 felt like a small toy when I tried it in a shop (also due to low weight).

I admit that it's slightly (again, slightly - and I've not got the biggest of hands either) awkward to hold at times, but the positives by far outweigh the cons for me. I'm a big time reader (mostly comics ) and watch movies on my device. My hands get tired like hell while using tablets and my eyes hurt while using the tiny sized devices - Note II hits the sweet spot for me And I don't have to camp near a recharge socket either.

Bought a s4 for my wife yesterday and played with for 30 min.
Just 1 thing: note2 is better believe me BUT s4 has a good camera tbh xD
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WTF?!
These kinds of thread just won't die

Note 3.
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I do not love intermediate solutions, so I have the Note II to be complete everytime, but I need a small phone in my pocket, to be available, it is not possible with S4, S4 and Note II, so I have the Acer Liquid Gallant, not expensive and with acceptable performances for me...
Two is better than one, Note II, waiting for Note 3...

Note 2 no doubt.
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Gs4 vs note 2 ok at&t

So im trying to find out whats my best choice on those phones ... since my wife needs a new phone ... any advance
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If its for your wife i would suggest the S4. Bit of a better camera and a smaller form factor. Every girl that has borrowed my note 2 has complained about the sheer size of it and the fact that its almost too big to fit in a purse

my wife carries a small purse and has no problem getting a note 2 in her purse,,just needs a thin TPU case..

mrevankyle said:
If its for your wife i would suggest the S4. Bit of a better camera and a smaller form factor. Every girl that has borrowed my note 2 has complained about the sheer size of it and the fact that its almost too big to fit in a purse
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I get loads of compliments from women on my phone, many of them say they want to get one..
Also camera tests show it is about on par with our camera. More megapixels does not equal better

mrevankyle said:
If its for your wife i would suggest the S4. Bit of a better camera and a smaller form factor. Every girl that has borrowed my note 2 has complained about the sheer size of it and the fact that its almost too big to fit in a purse
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I'm a teenage girl and it fits in my purse perfectly fine. Yes it was a bit too big at first but now I can't get a smaller phone. She'll thank you bro.

I had the Note II. My wife really wanted the bigger screen and better battery life. I figured we would get a GS 4 with her upgrade (and I would use it), give her my Note II, and if she didn't like the Note II she could have the GS4. I was worried it would be too big for her. She hasn't had any issues, or complaints about the size. Personally, I like the S4 better. She really likes not being tethered to a charger all day. I think that is the biggest thing she likes. Haven't seen her use the S pen at all.
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Well she is reading all these comments and seems like she will take the note 2 its just a few days until she gets to manage the size of it but for the rest seems like is the gn2 tnkx so much
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Note 2.....or death. ... (dramatic thread finish)...lol...g

I have both. I prefer the feel of my s4.vi just use my note 2 for movies and games now. The s4 has way more power I'll tell you that. Unfortunately a lot of games and apps haven't been optimized for it yet so there's lag.
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Note II - Still a good idea today?

I'm currently with Sprint using an Evo 4G LTE. It's nice, but I'm getting the "is the grass greener on the other side" feeling. The Note II is still a powerhouse under today's standards. I use my phone a lot and I think going from a dual core/1gb device to a quad-core 2gb device would really ease my problems. However, I have some reserves being that the Note 3 is right around the corner. But seeing that Note 2's are hovering around $350 on the low end, I figure I'd only be out $150ish rather than when the Note 3 drops later this year, my contract isn't up until February and if Sprint doesn't let me upgrade early and have to pay a fee, I'd probably fork up over $400ish. Plus I'd have to sign a new contract and I'm having doubts LTE will show up in our area any time soon which means I might switch carriers down the road depending on my situation.
I don't mind flashing, but figure I'd ask the Note II community your thoughts since you guys (and gals) have the experience.

jd14771 said:
Pro's-
videos are actually fun to watch.
typing isnt a pain in the ass
Runs however many apps at 1 time like a dream.
battery lasts from 8-12 hours depending on use.
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hard to hold and operate with one hand
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Cons? Lol. Maybe for people with small jazz hands. But for most people it takes a few days to get used to the size. Week tops.
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jd14771 said:
im 6', i don't consider myself to have small hands. (7" from my palm to middle finger to be exact) and although i CAN use the phone with one hand, i don't feel safe doing so, and furthermore, i cant reach the entire screen.
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Lol small hands, I have no issue. Im right handed and can reach bottom to top and corners. If you want get the flygrip
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I waited to update my 2 OG epic 4g's for 2 note 2's. & while I'm glad I did, I would recommend for you however to wait on pulling the trigger on this just yet. Since the GN3 is right around the corner & I would guess it's going to be the first 8 core phone in the US, it'll have the flexOLED, big ass GPU, 3gigs of ram, this is the droid we've all been looking for...

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Unless you're really having issues with the phone or something, I would just wait if you can. One thing that recently has shown us, there will always be something newer and better around the corner. Thus, I'm a big proponent of does the device fit my needs philosophy. The subsidy is build into all out phone service plans, so when you're contract is up, that's the best time to consider a new device.
As for the GN3, I haven't totally kept up on it, since my contract isn't up till 2014. But It's not going to have 8-core CPU like we think of with PCs. It's going to be two quad-core chips, which is will only use the second quad-cores when needed to give better battery life. I think the flex screen is still more rumor at this point.
If you wait, the GN3 will have been out for a months, so it'll will have been rooted by the point. You may have a better idea when LTE will come into your area.
Personally, I like the GN2. The screen size is a big plus for me. It's nice not to have to constantly zoom. I find all touch virtual keyboards suck. It has good performance for the apps that are out there. Some apps are quirks and some you have to side load for various reasons. I don't find the size an issue and only took a few days to get use to. Yes, it's not as portable as your previous phone, but it's not by much really.
Ultimately, given the costs you discussed, I don't know if I would make the switch at this point, especially if you're considering switching carriers. Sounds to me you need to research more on your available carriers to see what will fits your needs the best and costs. Considering now that there are next to no carrier exclusive phones, phones are becoming secondary.

jd14771 said:
im 6', i don't consider myself to have small hands. (7" from my palm to middle finger to be exact) and although i CAN use the phone with one hand, i don't feel safe doing so, and furthermore, i cant reach the entire screen.
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Hey man, I'm 5'6"-5'7" (depending on the convenience store I'm walking out of) and my hands are the same size as yours. They're not small but not large either. Most things are fine with the GN2 but sometimes lefty has to make an appearance. Best phone I've ever had though.

I would hold out a few more months and get the Note 3
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If your going for off contract and can snag a Note 2 for around 300$ - 350$ then I would go for the Note 2. Few months later when the 3s drop you can sale your note 2 for a couple bills and upgrade then if you want.
As far as size. It took me a day to get used to it and now other phones feel to small.
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Or the HTC One Mega (?).
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It's a great phone if you get a great deal for it. And with 4.3 around the corner it will be an even better phone.
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yankees45us said:
It's a great phone if you get a great deal for it. And with 4.3 around the corner it will be an even better phone.
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Ummm. No one knows if and or when Note2 will ever get 4.3
If it does, it won't be until months after 4.3 is officially released for the Nexus... Probably not until after Note3 is paper released.
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I came from the Evo LTE myself(still have 2 Evo LTE I need to put on ebay, 1 black that I pre-ordered and 1 white I bought at retail price when it was released). I had the Evo 3D(still have, also need to put on ebay) and the OG Evo too. I've bought nothing but HTC for about 6-7 years, even back to the WinMo days. Last Samsung I owned was the i760(crap, lol). I'm very happy with the Note 2, though I didn't have any issues with the Evo LTE, just wanted the Note 2. I can upgrade on January 1st 2014. The Note 3 should release around that time, if sooner and I can't wait then I guess I'll pay retail for it too. I love the Note 2, but you just have to decide for yourself and consider your finances. If you can afford a Note 2 an then upgrade to the Note 3 when it's released, then go for it, you'll love it!!!
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I say stick it out with the Evo LTE. I'm currently stuck with my sisters Evo after my niece broke my screen on my Note. Although the Note 2 is a quad I feel the dualcore on this is a bit more responsive. You can even notice the difference when comparing the Note 2 to the GS3 which has the same chip. Touchwiz is a bit smoother on the S3. Wait for the Note 3, that'll be the one to upgrade to.
Edit: I'm actually impressed with this phone. Battery life is decent and it puts up a fight without it even being rooted. I do miss my massive screen though
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Note 2 is amazing, but I'd wait it out for the note 3.

kingdazy said:
Or the HTC One Mega (?).
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AKA One Max, that's what I'm waiting for. Its going to be a tough decision.

RayTrue04 said:
I say stick it out with the Evo LTE. I'm currently stuck with my sisters Evo after my niece broke my screen on my Note. Although the Note 2 is a quad I feel the dualcore on this is a bit more responsive. You can even notice the difference when comparing the Note 2 to the GS3 which has the same chip. Touchwiz is a bit smoother on the S3. Wait for the Note 3, that'll be the one to upgrade to.
Edit: I'm actually impressed with this phone. Battery life is decent and it puts up a fight without it even being rooted. I do miss my massive screen though
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No doubt! As much as I love my Note 2, I gotta admit the my Evo LTE was quicker at somethings, though the Note 2 is quicker at others. Honestly, they're both awesome phones!!
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stanglifemike said:
No doubt! As much as I love my Note 2, I gotta admit the my Evo LTE was quicker at somethings, though the Note 2 is quicker at others. Honestly, they're both awesome phones!!
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Well it's nice to see you agree for a change. I've always gave unbiased opinions when it comes to phones and back in the 3D forums (I think) you and the rest would just call me a Samsuck fanboy and to burn ?
Glad you're not blinded by HTC fanboyism anymore. All brands have their pluses ?
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Lol. I was definitely in the Evo 3D forums as I jumped from the OG Evo 4G and bought the 3D when it was released, but I've never called anyone a "Samsuck fanboy". Hahaha, funny name but not my line so I can't take credit for it.
Anyway, good to cross paths of other members on different devices later down the road! Which phone did you come to the Note 2 from? I pre-ordered the Evo LTE, so that was my phone between the Evo 3D and the Note 2. Take care man
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stanglifemike said:
Lol. I was definitely in the Evo 3D forums as I jumped from the OG Evo 4G and bought the 3D when it was released, but I've never called anyone a "Samsuck fanboy". Hahaha, funny name but not my line so I can't take credit for it.
Anyway, good to cross paths of other members on different devices later down the road! Which phone did you come to the Note 2 from? I pre-ordered the Evo LTE, so that was my phone between the Evo 3D and the Note 2. Take care man
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Lol might not have been your line but you were def a part of it. I remember the sn I came from an S2 to the Note. But I've had all the Evo devices and most of the galaxy's. Evo 4G>GS1>Evo3D>GS2>Note 2>Evo LTE (temp). That's my android history
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