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I've thoroughly enjoyed my short ownership of this device, but after the OMG nature of ICS wore off, it's really just an average phone.
I've ordered a Galaxy Note and will be here Monday. Despite touchwiz, slow updates, blabla, the Note just seems like an incredible device that can finally allow me to leave my laptop behind.
Not trolling, just posting as others may find interest in the Note once the newness of the Nexus wears off.
If you are interested in buying direct, PM me. I will be very fair on the price if it's done outside of eBay's ridiculous fees. Steinheil protector + spare, case and absolutely mint with everything.
No, this isn't an ad for my phone. It's jut a post that's intended to generate discussion on the comparison.
To be honest I would have purchased a note also, but it won't work with T-Mobile 3g. I love my nexus though, and the development on here will make it truely remarkable
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Buh bye google updates.
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I came from a note and got the nexus and I don't regret returning the note at all. The note had very bad color banding or at least mine did. Also videos were horrible due to a halo effect that would show up in a white background. I hope it was just my unit but it seems like many were having the same issue as I did. The only thing I liked much more about the note was the battery life. Would last me sometimes 3 days! Nexus doesn't even come close...
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i just did the opposite! i bought a gsm note to use on ATT but it had several issues. had problems with the capacitive touch buttons not working after phone calls. the phone would also shut it self off randomly. i returned it because of those problems. if it wasnt for that it was a really cool phone. the extra screen real estate was nice for games and web sites.
I'm not saying this because I have a Nexus, but I find it hard to understand how you find it just an average phone. The camera is about the only average thing about it, everything else runs so well in ICS which makes the experience as a whole so much more coherent.
The only thing I'd really wish for at the moment would be an LTE version for GSM carriers.
outsidah said:
I'm not saying this because I have a Nexus, but I find it hard to understand how you find it just an average phone. The camera is about the only average thing about it, everything else runs so well in ICS which makes the experience as a whole so much more coherent.
The only thing I'd really wish for at the moment would be an LTE version for GSM carriers.
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Yeah, I considered that, but ATT will drop the legendary Exoynos processor because it isn't compatible with LTE.
That and who knows how ATT will handle grandfathered unlimited plans that try to go to LTE. I simply don't trust them to let me keep it.
6mbps is plenty fast since I don't tether.
to each their own but please list a few phones that you consider above average
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@rbiter said:
Buh bye google updates.
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Hello better phone with ICS in the pipeline? Wacom digitizer and all.
Different strokes, I guess. I've owned the Nexus One, Nexus S, SGSII, EVO. Pure google, while nice, ends up being modded to hell anyway by most, so it's not an issue for me personally. I don't like touchwiz, but that's fixable with launchers.
If the Note was going to be on Verizon I would have thought about it. If it gets a CM9 port then it could be a killer phone. My brother-in-law imported one for his AT&T line and I got to play with it. VERYYY NICE.
spovat said:
to each their own but please list a few phones that you consider above average
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I have nothing to prove to anyone. Just think the 2500 mAh battery, wacom digitizer and real-estate of the Note are worthy advantages.
Not going to launch into an I'VE FOUND THE JESUS PHONE debate. Most all modern phones are pretty close in performance/features anyway.
Just my preference. The Nexus is a great device, but not the absolute best ever. If it didn't have ICS, this forum would be lit up with endless *****ing.
ericshmerick said:
I have nothing to prove to anyone. Just think the 2500 mAh battery, wacom digitizer and real-estate of the Note are worthy advantages.
Not going to launch into an I'VE FOUND THE JESUS PHONE debate. Most all modern phones are pretty close in performance/features anyway.
Just my preference. The Nexus is a great device, but not the absolute best ever. If it didn't have ICS, this forum would be lit up with endless *****ing.
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If you don't have anything to prove then what was the purpose of creating this thread? If you want to sell your phone then go to the marketplace.
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Market place link is here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/forumdisplay.php?f=476
You shouldn't need to make a thread to justify your decision. Cool, you're going to the Galaxy Note, good luck. The Galaxy Nexus forum will continue the way it is without you.
If you didn't want a debate about Galaxy Nexus vs. Galaxy Note, then just post up your ad in the marketplace and be on your way. Simple as that.
This is a thread for discussion, not spam.
It's basically sold already, but thanks for the slap.
By the way, its not an ad. I simply mentioned it's available if anyone was interested, which several are so far.
An ad is a thread with the sole purpose of selling an item. This thread is not. Feel free to add to the discussion.
What are your thoughts on the Note vs. the Nexus?
Ok, so I feel that I've ruffled feathers. Will a mod please move this to the for sale forum so I can be a good senior member like I have been since 2006?
That way, XDA homeostasis is reached for all.
Thanks.
There are rumors that the Note is coming to ATT early next year with LTE. Nice, right? Except there is one problem...
They are replacing the Exynos with a Snapdragon S3.
They also had to do this with the Galaxy S2 on T-Mobile because the Exynos chipset apparently has problems playing nicely with high speed networks such as LTE and T-Mobiles 42 Mbps HSPA+ network.
Will make it exceptionally difficult to dev for. And since it's basically a different device with a different SoC, kiss frequent and timely updates goodbye.
If the Note appeals to you, go for it. Just saying, aside from the bigger screen, a S3-verison Note doesn't seem to have any huge advantage over the Nexus.
I've had both. The note is a great device, but IMO the GN is better overall.
I would of gotten a Note instead if it supported t-mobile, sigh.
I'm hoping by the time Note II comes out, samsung will have resolved the shortcomings of exynos' radios as well as samoled+ HD. I will jump all over that.
wonshikee said:
I would of gotten a Note instead if it supported t-mobile, sigh.
I'm hoping by the time Note II comes out, samsung will have resolved the shortcomings of exynos' radios as well as samoled+ HD. I will jump all over that.
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But I do love my galaxy nexus. As someone said, the only average thing about it is the camera
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Aren't you going from a big phone to an even bigger phone? That would drive me crazy plus the stylus is for the 80's.
But honestly? I've been tempted myself. The Note have NFC?
dont you think that note is jut too big? i never got note in my hands, but by comparassions videos on youtube (everything vs note) i get a little scared about how big it is...
also, why do you guys need so fast network for a phone?! 6mb is not good enough? what are you doing that need so high speed? video calling?!
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dont you think that note is jut too big? i never got note in my hands, but by comparassions videos on youtube (everything vs note) i get a little scared about how big it is...
also, why do you guys need so fast network for a phone?! 6mb is not good enough? what are you doing that need so high speed? video calling?!
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This argument is so old.
People on sprint/verizon don't get 6mbps. It's 1mbps or 4G, which do you think people would obviously prefer (barring battery issues)
I'm kind of experienced when it comes to rooting phones. My friend wants the pop-up video feature I have where you can watch videos in the background on his Sprint Samsung Galaxy SII. Is there a way I can get that for him, even if it's through rooting it? Thanks, & sorry if this has already been answered elsewhere. Thanks!
OK, I saw a thread that was closed so I'm creating a new one.
For starters, I have a the original AT&T Galaxy Note. And yes, I have this black crush issue and a friend of mine has this too. I still have this issue until today even after testing so many roms/changing settings still nothing .. btw but thats fine - i got over it.
However, my wife wants to buy the Galaxy Note 2 and I am just wondering if you guys experience this issue as well in the new Note 2?
For your reference, here is a video of the black crush and it was widely reported on the Note 1.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0a8aIGeLERg
Thanks!!
keplenk said:
OK, I saw a thread that was closed so I'm creating a new one.
For starters, I have a the original AT&T Galaxy Note. And yes, I have this black crush issue and a friend of mine has this too. I still have this issue until today even after testing so many roms/changing settings still nothing .. btw but thats fine - i got over it.
However, my wife wants to buy the Galaxy Note 2 and I am just wondering if you guys experience this issue as well in the new Note 2?
For your reference, here is a video of the black crush and it was widely reported on the Note 1.
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The Galaxy Note 2 screen is amazing. No black crush, no smudges or lines, no uneven lighting. Almost all of the problems the first note's screen had are gone.
Good to know .. now .. problem is where do we find stock?!
Lol .. AT&T .. Best Buy .. are all out of stock today.
A lot of people are asking when I was there .. damn .. this phone is just popular.
do you think the galaxy s3 would eventually get the iphone read and deliver text feature thats the only reason why i like the iphone is cause of the texting...
or is there a way to get it on the galaxy s3
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do you think the galaxy s3 would eventually get the iphone read and deliver text feature thats the only reason why i like the iphone is cause of the texting...
or is there a way to get it on the galaxy s3
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Will Samsung push an update that provides this, highly unlikely. I've looked around for an app that can do that, none found. Is it possible, most definitely
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Well many messaging apps do have the delivered feature but doeant have the read feature. Though its not that big of a deal unless you wanna know if someone read your text and tries to lie about it later. But atleast you will know that it was delivered and they received it.
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Please use this thread for upgrade and or other device discussion.
Be respectful of others in doing so, Thanks!
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So excited to be first! Envy and praise me!
So the obvious way to kick things off here would be the mention Samsung's new Smart Watch...
Skipjacks said:
So the obvious way to kick things off here would be the mention Samsung's new Smart Watch...
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Meh.. Its not great, but it's okay. You would never see me wearing one. I do, however, have my eyes on the Note 3. I own the s4 currently, but have always had a slight desire for the Note. I wasn't too sure about holding that monster up to my ear, but now that I have converted myself to only using a Bluetooth, I think I might JUMP (pun intended) on it.
Introducing the iPhone 5S
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Skipjacks said:
So excited to be first! Envy and praise me!
So the obvious way to kick things off here would be the mention Samsung's new Smart Watch...
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I already have a Samsung smart watch... I pull it out of my pocket, press the button on the top-right, and I can see what time it is. Among other things it also makes phone calls, records video, and is quite adept at just generally being pretty awesome. :laugh:
I don't see the necessity for the smart watch, especially since it has to be paired with a phone. It seems cool and all, but I think it's far too limited to be used regularly, intuitively speaking, and is also a bit pricey and gimmicky, imo. Of course, I'm sure some will come along and sing of it's praises, but to that poor misguided chap, I simply reply: bellow your misguided attempts of impression to someone else, for I remain thoroughly unimpressed!
Instead of a smart watch, i would rather a Star Trek style communicator badge.
The Note 3 does look like a decent upgrade from the N7000.
One thing i would like to see in a smartphone is a digital radio receiver, rather than (or in addition to) FM. I know digital radio isn't as ubiquitous as FM - and the standard varies from place to place (DAB+ here in Australia, iirc). But it would be pretty neat, and certainly innovative.
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I don't see the necessity for the smart watch, especially since it has to be paired with a phone. It seems cool and all, but I think it's far too limited to be used regularly, intuitively speaking, and is also a bit pricey and gimmicky, imo. Of course, I'm sure some will come along and sing of it's praises, but to that poor misguided chap, I simply reply: bellow your misguided attempts of impression to someone else, for I remain thoroughly unimpressed!
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I see your point....but on the flip side...its like a **** Tracy watch!
Sent from your phone. You should be careful where you leave that thing.
I definately wouldnt mind having the new Galaxy Note 3. That 5.7 inch screen tho. holy ginormous. I can't wait for the system dump though. I wanna port the new multi window that they have. It looks awesome! And that watch is insane. Wonder if it will work on the S4, wouldn't see why not!
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I definately wouldnt mind having the new Galaxy Note 3. That 5.7 inch screen tho. holy ginormous. I can't wait for the system dump though. I wanna port the new multi window that they have. It looks awesome! And that watch is insane. Wonder if it will work on the S4, wouldn't see why not!
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Samsung confirmed the watch will work with the GS4 when they update it to 4.3.
I'd rather wait for Colin Farell's (Total Recall movie) cellphone on the palm of his hand.
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Samsung confirmed the watch will work with the GS4 when they update it to 4.3.
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So that means it will never work on the T-Mobile GS4 since they don't know how to update us
im more interested in how the nexus 5 will turn out. The note 3 is good n all, but its too big for me, and s pen doesnt really grab me either. One of many good things i like about switching from sprint to tmobile is that switching phones is so much easier. ill have my s4 as a home phone and my nexus 5 as a going out device.
And seeing how t-mobile is dragging their feet with updating us without even giving us a reason, the nexus line is that much more appealing
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im more interested in how the nexus 5 will turn out. The note 3 is good n all, but its too big for me, and s pen doesnt really grab me either. One of many good things i like about switching from sprint to tmobile is that switching phones is so much easier. ill have my s4 as a home phone and my nexus 5 as a going out device.
And seeing how t-mobile is dragging their feet with updating us without even giving us a reason, the nexus line is that much more appealing
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The note 3 is quite large but the s pen is pretty cool I must admit!
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What do you guys think of the new iPhone 5S? I love how they are boasting about the fingerprint reader, which has been around for centuries. -.- I just can't wait till Samsung shows everyone up when they release a phone with a released version of the YOUM display. I'd love to see what Apple counters with xD
elesbb said:
What do you guys think of the new iPhone 5S? I love how they are boasting about the fingerprint reader, which has been around for centuries. -.- I just can't wait till Samsung shows everyone up when they release a phone with a released version of the YOUM display. I'd love to see what Apple counters with xD
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But it comes in colors now! No one ever thought of that before! Except you know...every accessories manufacturer who sells colorful cases for every phone ever made
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elesbb said:
What do you guys think of the new iPhone 5S? I love how they are boasting about the fingerprint reader, which has been around for centuries. -.- I just can't wait till Samsung shows everyone up when they release a phone with a released version of the YOUM display. I'd love to see what Apple counters with xD
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Looks pretty sorry IMO. Where's the NFC? Where's the top-notch processor? Removable battery, SD card slot, HD display? The list goes on.
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Looks pretty sorry IMO. Where's the NFC? Where's the top-notch processor? Removable battery, SD card slot, HD display? The list goes on.
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Actually that's prolly the only good thing about it. It's processor. It's 64 bit architecture. But still only dual core? Really apple lol. And skipJack's, the different colors are a HUGE step for apologize, let them have their parade
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elesbb said:
What do you guys think of the new iPhone 5S? I love how they are boasting about the fingerprint reader, which has been around for centuries. -.- I just can't wait till Samsung shows everyone up when they release a phone with a released version of the YOUM display. I'd love to see what Apple counters with xD
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I just want Samsung to come out with a phone with an IPS screen and a faster camera, everything else with the GS4 is as good or better than the iPhone 5S imo.
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I just want Samsung to come out with a phone with an IPS screen and a faster camera, everything else with the GS4 is as good or better than the iPhone 5S imo.
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I would just like T-Mobile and Samsung to get me a phone that a) works with Bluetooth without breaking up; b) works with Speaker without breaking up, and c) actually does what it is supposed to do - when I want it to do so, regardless of where I am.
I really don't see this thing (S4) any better than my Bionic!
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hisself said:
I would just like T-Mobile and Samsung to get me a phone that a) works with Bluetooth without breaking up; b) works with Speaker without breaking up, and c) actually does what it is supposed to do - when I want it to do so, regardless of where I am.
I really don't see this thing (S4) any better than my Bionic!
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Oh, yeah, I forgot to mention a camera that actually focuses on the subject in the frame, and stays focused until it actually takes the picture.