Looks like we may be headed into an early retirement:
http://www.unwiredview.com/2013/06/...rom-12-2m-in-may-plans-early-sgs3-retirement/
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Looks like we may be headed into an early retirement:
http://www.unwiredview.com/2013/06/...rom-12-2m-in-may-plans-early-sgs3-retirement/
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"They also decided on sooner than expected retirement of Samsung Galaxy S3. Which may be a smart move, since for the average person, Galaxy S3 design and performance is not so much different from S4, and the former flagship may be cannibalizing some serious SGS4 sales."
This further supports the theory that Samsung's really going all in in marketing the S4...even by creating another variant!
http://www.eweek.com/mobile/galaxy-s-4-with-lte-advanced-coming-this-month/
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This further supports the theory that Samsung's really going all in in marketing the S4...even by creating another variant!
http://www.eweek.com/mobile/galaxy-s-4-with-lte-advanced-coming-this-month/
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Including the Active.....
http://www.gsmarena.com/at_t_is_now_shipping_the_samsung_galaxy_s4_active-news-6251.php
What goes up must come down. Will be upgrading soon but I have to admit this phone runs great. To be duel core it seems more than adequate.
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I will not be upgrading. Eventually all the S4 tweaks and mods will be on the S3 maybe. This phone runs way to good to upgrade just for some faster speed. Yes the S4 had better hardware and everything but I don't see it worth the upgrade.
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I think the only reason I would, would be for a S4 Zoom or Active.. But I hear the zoom has lesser specs due to the camera hardware. Still have 1.5 years on this contract though.
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I will not be upgrading. Eventually all the S4 tweaks and mods will be on the S3 maybe. This phone runs way to good to upgrade just for some faster speed. Yes the S4 had better hardware and everything but I don't see it worth the upgrade.
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I think the only reason I would, would be for a S4 Zoom or Active.. But I hear the zoom has lesser specs due to the camera hardware. Still have 1.5 years on this contract though.
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The active looks promising. Zoom not so good for me because I don't really use my camera. But I know it's there.
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I wish they would mesh the two..
I'm no photographer but I would love to have the zoom. Love to take photos and whatnot.
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The active looks promising. Zoom not so good for me because I don't really use my camera. But I know it's there.
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I will not be upgrading. Eventually all the S4 tweaks and mods will be on the S3 maybe. This phone runs way to good to upgrade just for some faster speed. Yes the S4 had better hardware and everything but I don't see it worth the upgrade.
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I hear that! As long as Devs keep building for s3, I'm not upgrading. I also read that Samsung may have over-priced the s4, which could hurt them if more people are buying their phones outright to avoid contracts...
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So what are the chances that Sprint will get the greater s4 with the Snapdragon 800 anytime soon
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So what are the chances that Sprint will get the greater s4 with the Snapdragon 800 anytime soon
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Well, it didn't take them very long to get the better processor for the S3.... oh wait....
Good, maybe the prices will tank and I can pick up a used S4. Probably have to wait... I'm in no hurry though.
I like the Active, don't see the point in the Zoom. Might as well just buy a camera.
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I currently have the galaxy s 3, but I just noticed I have one upgrade available now and one available in 54 days. Is there any new phones coming out soon that's suppose to be amazing?
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Galaxy Note 2...
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Galaxy Note 2...
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Do you have any idea when that's supposed to drop?
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Do you have any idea when that's supposed to drop?
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Q4....
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Q4....
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Yeah..soon hoepfully...though its not really a HUGE upgrade from the S3. It's basically a larger S3 with a stylus. It will launch with Jelly Bean but we'll get the ugrade soon so I dont think ima jump ship..but you never know though..might change my mind when I actually hold it
In a business enviroment, the way they implemented the s-pen to work as a MAJOR feature of the note 2, it is going to change the course of smartphones pretty drastically. I think once it is out, and its functioning as they designed, people are going to start expecting a new level of interaction and function with their phones that will likely set the enviroment of which other manufactures will have to adapt to or be eaten. I could go on, but point here, This phone is going to be a big influence in what tomorrows devices will be capable of and i think it it is going to show undeniable ingenuity in the smartphone business that cannot be ignored.:beer:
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Yeah..soon hoepfully...though its not really a HUGE upgrade from the S3. It's basically a larger S3 with a stylus. It will launch with Jelly Bean but we'll get the ugrade soon so I dont think ima jump ship..but you never know though..might change my mind when I actually hold it
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Rumor has it that the note 2 will have an exynos quad 4412 with lte.
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Yeah..soon hoepfully...though its not really a HUGE upgrade from the S3. It's basically a larger S3 with a stylus. It will launch with Jelly Bean but we'll get the ugrade soon so I dont think ima jump ship..but you never know though..might change my mind when I actually hold it
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It really is MUCH more than a stylus, its the leader of its 5 in. Ecosystem. Its designed to lead the software even better than the software was designed to acknowledge its directions.
Save one for the s4
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My source says you should wait at least until the end of this month to make a decision. I trust it so I'm holding off on upgrading now.
True, the note 2 is coming out and might be worthy of one of your upgrades. Personally I would buy two iPhone 5s and flip em, make 5-600$ and keep my GS3.
The galaxy note 2
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I'm in the same boat. Just got the GS3 on release day, have an upgrade available and another coming in 173 days. Probably going to pick up the Note 2 as soon as it's available.
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Rumor has it that the note 2 will have an exynos quad 4412 with lte.
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No longer rumor...been confirmed by multiple sources
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Hopefully release is soon, just going to get that and drop the s3.
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T Mobile community seems dead. I don't know if it's just me but where are all the developers? The Note II is coming out soon. I have a feeling everyone is going to jump on that.
So forum... Should i stick with the S3 or hold out and wait for the Note II.
Note II has a quadcore vs the S3 having a dual core..
will i notice a difference between the two performance wise?
dont bash.
apple fanboys gtfo.
I thought the note two was using the same S4 processor as our phones.
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I thought the note two was using the same S4 processor as our phones.
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no samsung announced that it comes with the faster exynos 1.6ghz quadcore...
I would not get a phone with an Exynos processor after what codeworkx said about it, but that's just me.
Also, not sure how many ROMs you are looking for. There's a bunch of TouchWiz, there's CM10, AOKP, MIUI (still WIP), and some other AOSP-derived ROMs.
Thats what they said when att got note I. Go check the note I development and you will see how vivid it is +devs are waiting the release of stable jellybean. And idk what you mean by dead, we got every possible rom that exists around xda community. If you are a flash addict then that is your problem. But the best kernel dev has a galaxy s3(faux) + we got cyanogen also. As it regard touchwiz there is not much to dev about it cuz sammy did really well. Some theming and stuff will be good so yeah congrats for your topic, you sound like a total noob
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I'm not a noob I'm just saying as if the note 2 came out would the s3 development slow down for t mobile...
Reason why I'm asking is cause the note 2 processor is much better... also better video card..
Wouldn't all the android enthusiasts go after the note 2? Especially the devs.?
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I'm not a noob I'm just saying as if the note 2 came out would the s3 development slow down for t mobile...
Reason why I'm asking is cause the note 2 processor is much better... also better video card..
Wouldn't all the android enthusiasts go after the note 2? Especially the devs.?
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Reread your post. You said that the s3 dev community is dead. And keep in mind that note 2 grabs only the attention of maybe 20% of the buyers cuz most of them do not like something that is that huge. Plus do some research. Its processor is old technology uses a9. When a15 comes out then yes you can call it an upgrade.
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We have plenty of development but you can use ATT's roms/kernels on this too you know..
Wait so every rom for att works for this? How come devs don't post them in t mobile forum?
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Wait so every rom for att works for this? How come devs don't post them in t mobile forum?
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Liability probably. Every rom i tried from att worked perfectly and someone said the Sprint roms work too.....
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No way I would get a Note. Way to big and I have big hands. Just no reason for it.
When buying my S3, rep had what I thought was a tablet streaming music off it. He said it was the Note 1 and sat it down next to the S3 and I was like I am amazed at how many people use this as a phone. He told me he never uses it as a phone, rather an entertainment device. Had an Apple as his regular phone, lol!
Biggest I would go is....maybe 5", but honestly feel 4.8" is the sweet spot for guys with decent sized hands. Girls 4.3" should suffice.
I honestly believe the phablets will be a thing of the past in less than a couple years, maybe even sooner.
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Not note 2 for me. Phone looks great but I think is too much for me, I thought this phone was too big at first. The only thing it help was that I had a galaxy nexus and evo lte, I don't think 5 inches will be comfortable to use but who knows, I never thought I was going to get bigger then 4.3 (back on 2010 with original evo) and here we are now ha ha
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4.8 is def a sweet spot, but at times it can be a chore reaching your thumb towards the top of the screen while using it one handed. Most people use bluetooth ear devices anyway so phonewise its not a huge concern with size
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no samsung announced that it comes with the faster exynos 1.6ghz quadcore...
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Did they specifically say the US variants will have the exynos?
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Did they specifically say the US variants will have the exynos?
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It will, but that doesn't mean it is a better processor.
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I'd prefer the Galaxy S3. I was drooling over the Note 2 at first, but I did some more research and the Galaxy S3 is a better size, price, and overall phone for me.
It is super hard to get aosp ROMs going on exynos based devices...Samsung doesn't like to release there source and drivers for there soc and when they do it is to late and outdated. Omap and Qualcomm are great at releasing s#it
I have a feeling there will be a lot of tw based ROMs for the N2. Maybe one or two hacked up aosp ROMs
I guess I'm sticking with what i have
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It will, but that doesn't mean it is a better processor.
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now you have a thousand
(Sorry it bothered me xD)
And on topic, i surely hope this phone doesnt die off so quickly. I got it for the development, as the S2 was highly lacking.
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Thats what they said when att got note I. Go check the note I development and you will see how vivid it is +devs are waiting the release of stable jellybean. And idk what you mean by dead, we got every possible rom that exists around xda community. If you are a flash addict then that is your problem. But the best kernel dev has a galaxy s3(faux) + we got cyanogen also. As it regard touchwiz there is not much to dev about it cuz sammy did really well. Some theming and stuff will be good so yeah congrats for your topic, you sound like a total noob
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Who? Who sounds like a noob?
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I would like to know where everyone is going when their contract ends. Dev community is a deal breaker for me. Im pushing towards the note (phantomhacker, venom),but optimus g has serious potential.
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I'm getting the Note but not for any reason other than I prefer Samsung to LG
plus LeBron James has it
<< mindless consumer >>
My contract doesn't end for a while but I wouldn't get either. I'm holding out till next year. I want to get a phone that will support 800mhz LTE and 1900mhz, possible the 2500,2600 band as well. With some newer battery technology.
I buy most my phones off contract used once they drop in value anyways. I'll probably end up getting what ever good deal is around by then.
Note 2 > LG OG. I just upgraded to the sgs3 til next month when I get my note 2. My dad bought the note and gave me his sgs3 which was only ~2 months old so I'm not complaining free phone and still have my upgrade on dec1 to use on the note 2. The note is definitely worth the upgrade its one badass device, has ridiculous battery life with the 3100mah and no lag even when multitasking in the dual pane mode.
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I already picked up my note 2 and love it.. Support is great as well..and going to get better
-TeaM VeNuM Like A Boss
-Galaxy Note II Edition
Sweet! Hopefully the note gets a price drop by xmas.
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Anyone thinking s4 for next year? I just saw a video on YouTube and it looks better than note 2 with a 3,500mah battery.
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Sweet! Hopefully the note gets a price drop by xmas.
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That's what I'm waiting for, my upgrades ready the 1st so I'm just gonna hold out til the price comes down s bit. I got a free sgs3 to hold me over when my dad bought his note 2 Saturday he gave me his 2month old sgs3 and all the accessories
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I have an upgrade available, but are either of these phones a big upgrade from our e4gt?
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toobz said:
I have an upgrade available, but are either of these phones a big upgrade from our e4gt?
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If you patient enough you can wait for the s4 but if not the note 2 is a real good phone to upgrade from an e4gt.
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I was gonna go for the note 2 but also decided to wait for the sgs4. But if you must go with the Note 2 thing is a beast!
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Anyone thinking s4 for next year? I just saw a video on YouTube and it looks better than note 2 with a 3,500mah battery.
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Got a link to that video?
For me neither. Will get the nexus 4 when my upgrade is due out or wait for news on the nexus 5
私は神の罰です。
I still can't believe I'm saying this, but I reallllly like the optimus G. Ever since our store got our stock in I can't put the demo down. The screen and processor alone are what's winning me over.
LG kind of won me over in a small way recently, and that's because our LG viper got it's ICS upgrade shortly before the Optimus launch, and in the process, brought it's UI up to match the Optimus and Mach exactly. That shows me motivation and I like it.
But the end I'm being held back for two reasons: it's already behind on software; this typically isn't a problem for me but it is in this case because of the 2nd reason: the boot loader is locked. If there won't be any official unlock, or if devs unlock it but it's piece-mealed together, I'm not going to get it. It's one of the many reasons why I've stuck with Samsung, not having to go through all the BS with boot loaders and such.
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Got a link to that video?
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W.T.F....
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Got a link to that video?
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tW1ETOYYz60&feature=youtube_gdata_player
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All that is a concept of a sgs4. Nothing real, nothing but a fantasy. Please don't get panties in a bunch because then you will be disappointed when it is actually released.
Yea lol, fan concept =//= factual stuff.
That looks like a nice concept though.
I'm just looking forward to our jelly bean update. I'm think it's going to breathe new life into our device. Hopefully I'm not wrong lol. Really hope we get a leak soon.
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Galaxy note 2 for sure in 6 months
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Well I pulled the trigger today and upgraded to the s4. Pretty much identical to the S3 with minor differences. See ya all on the flip side.
James
And no sdvo
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me 2 considering for an upgrade...
But wait is paying more=good product
sorry for my bad english
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An upgrade for us would be gn2
Gs4 is awesome but its not too much different
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And no sdvo
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SVDO is the only reason why I'm skipping to the next release, hopefully they'll add it back. But also because it's not that impressive.
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An upgrade for us would be gn2
Gs4 is awesome but its not too much different
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Its actually radically different. Software eh maybe not so much but hardware yup major upgrade.
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You should have waited a little bit longer and got the note 3. I think it might look something like this since it's supposed to have a flexible display.
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Sg s6 lol
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Has any one developed an add on for S Voice. In the past I had a Iphone 4s and jailbroke it. Then added some files for Siri. When you launched Siri I would say load brain and Siri would be much funnier, and have great comebacks. Is their an android version?
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You should have waited a little bit longer and got the note 3. I think it might look something like this since it's supposed to have a flexible display.
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If the GNote 3 looks anything like that I'll be buying one the 1st day it comes out.
The only thing holding me back getting the S4 is USB mass storage. Not sure why Samsung does not allow that.
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The only thing holding me back getting the S4 is USB mass storage. Not sure why Samsung does not allow that.
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You can always just download SD card mount lite from the store its free and basically does the same thing...
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Rumors say that it's benchmarks are lower Sg s4
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Benchmarks are double that of the S3. Battery is slightly better. My only complaint about the s4 is that sSamsung bloated the software so much that only 8gb is available on a fresh device. After removing bloat I was able to get it to about 9.5gb but that's still not much.
I only got the s4 because my daughter needed a new phone and I wasn't going to pay for another s3 when I can pay a little more for the s4 and pass down the s3 to her. I will still be around the s3 forum as there is 2 of them in the family.
As for the note if I am not wanting something that huge. Might as well carry a laptop or a tablet and put on Skype or something similar
James
A friend of mine offered me today his Note II with bluetooth gaming controller, extra battery and extra back cover for my GSIII and $200 bucks.
If you were offered that would you take the deal?
For $150 I would. I don't think $200 is worth it since the note III is just around the corner.
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does it have lte?
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does it have lte?
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Yes
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But is it worth it? I love my SIII. I don't want to be disappointed.
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IMO no, not really. S3 has a much better picture than Note 2. Note 2 basically is a super-sized S2. Just my opinion.
I personally wouldn't.
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I'd give $100 for it not more
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Why not cut out the extras and just make it a straight trade.
"The farther backward you can look, the farther forward you are likely to see."
Winston Churchill
Ask him to drop the cash side to $100 or $150 and it sounds like a good deal.
As for the guy saying the Note 2 is basically an oversized GS2... The nicest thing I can say is he seems to have never handled the device before. I disagree with his opinion. I think of it as more like a GS4 than a GS2.
I have the GN2 and my wife has the GS3. I can directly compare them. The quad core processor shines compared to the GS3's dual core setup. The only notable thing I see being better on the GS3 is I see a difference in DL speed on HSPA+. Once lte kicks in with the GN2 the GS3 speed advantage is lost. The s-pen is quite useful as well.
I am not trying to crap in anyone's Cherrios, I am just calling them as I see them. I realize this the GS3 sub forum, people are going to have a natural bias. I love my wife's GS3, it's a great general smartphone with a lot to commend it. But I think the Note 2 is a more capable niche (large) device.
Hastily spouted for your befuddlement
But if you use aosp ROMs, be warned that the note 2 uses the exynos 4 chip, which gets limited support from CyanogenMod because Samsung's reference source is so outdated. The note 2 variants have many issues, one of them being hwcomposer doing absolutely nothing.
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But if you use aosp ROMs, be warned that the note 2 uses the exynos 4 chip, which gets limited support from CyanogenMod because Samsung's reference source is so outdated. The note 2 variants have many issues, one of them being hwcomposer doing absolutely nothing.
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Thanks klin. I was gonna buy one locally but lack of support for AOSP is a deal breaker.
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