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Does it heat up???

I'm getting mine next week and I'm just wondering if it gets hot when multitasking and using a lot?
My galaxy nexus gets so hot and that's one feature I need or would like lol just not burning my hands or face lol.
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it does get pretty warm when playing games like need for speed most wanted but it doesnt get as hot as the htc one X

Okay cool but on regular stuff its fine
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Been using mine for the past few hours and no heat yet. Havent really played any graphic intrnse games though.

Okay good I don't if either of you had the galaxy nexus but it can get up to like 115f
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Mine got really hot just by sitting in my pocket. Any idea why?
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Idk. I use mine literally all day and it never gets hot. It gets slightly warm when charging though
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Mine will warm up for a little while right after I flash a rom, but that's about it.
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xIvanx said:
Mine got really hot just by sitting in my pocket. Any idea why?
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Mine does that too from time to time but it's usually after I put it in my pocket after moderate-heavy usage. Not a big deal though

What's a good upgrade from this phone?

I am debating whether to buy the Nexus 4 or the Note II. Yes I admire the huge screen, and really doesn't bother me. But at the same time, the Nexus has some features that the Note II can't simply offer. Things as important as updates straight from Google, from stupid little things like the notification lights. Which one should I decide?

Well, if you get the Nexus 4, it's almost the same price outright as the Note 2 is on contract. I recently switched to Straight Talk Wireless prepaid and am using the same T-Mobile network for only $45/month. So I think the deciding factor between the two phones is whether you want to stay on a contract for another two years, or explore other options.
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Personally would wait... most of the phones have stagnated in improvements...

thantos said:
Personally would wait... most of the phones have stagnated in improvements...
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Stagnated in improvements?? Both the Nexus 4 and Note 2 are amazing upgrades compared to this phone.
-Better, bigger 720p screens
-GPUs with more than twice the power of the adreno 220 (NFS Most Wanted plays SO smooth on the Note 2.)
-quad core CPUs that put this snapdragon s3 boat to shame with antutu scores of 12,000+
-2gb of ram
-MUCH better cameras
-The Note 2 has insane battery life
-and to top if off both ship with official Jelly Bean?
Stagnant? I don't even..
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RushAOZ said:
Stagnated in improvements?? Both the Nexus 4 and Note 2 are amazing upgrades compared to this phone.
-Better, bigger 720p screens
-GPUs with more than twice the power of the adreno 220 (NFS Most Wanted plays SO smooth on the Note 2.)
-quad core CPUs that put this snapdragon s3 boat to shame with antutu scores of 12,000+
-2gb of ram
-MUCH better cameras
-The Note 2 has insane battery life
-and to top if off both ship with official Jelly Bean?
Stagnant? I don't even..
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I would take the note 2 over the nexus 4 any day it looks so awesome
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rymanh said:
I would take the note 2 over the nexus 4 any day it looks so awesome
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+1... I went from a 3.5" screen to this phone (SG II). At first I was like, wow the screen is way too big...Now I want a bigger screen Plus the note seems to have quite a few cool options. Just my $.02

smokinjoe2122 said:
+1... I went from a 3.5" screen to this phone (SG II). At first I was like, wow the screen is way too big...Now I want a bigger screen Plus the note seems to have quite a few cool options. Just my $.02
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The screen size is something you would get used to easily .. it can do everything that the nexus 4 does and more .. if you got the cash to spend on it ..it ls by far the better phone
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rymanh said:
The screen size is something you would get used to easily .. it can do everything that the nexus 4 does and more .. if you got the cash to spend on it ..it ls by far the better phone
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Yea I'd spring for a Note 2 over the Nexus 4. I play with it everyday at work. We have a display with the Note 2 attached to the Moga controller. Man... ultimate emulator experience! I loaded up SNESoid with Super Mario World on it and people can't stop playing with it lol. Sold a few Note 2s off that little stunt
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RushAOZ said:
Yea I'd spring for a Note 2 over the Nexus 4. I play with it everyday at work. We have a display with the Note 2 attached to the Moga controller. Man... ultimate emulator experience! I loaded up SNESoid with Super Mario World on it and people can't stop playing with it lol. Sold a few Note 2s off that little stunt
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I think its the phone of the year ..Samsung made. Huge production over the galaxy S3 but the Galaxy Note 2 kills it
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I think its the phone of the year ..Samsung made. Huge production over the galaxy S3 but the Galaxy Note 2 kills it
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Dude the battery life alone is to kill for. I'm gonna run a little test at work. Fully charge it and then unplug it. See how long it lasts.
Wish I could toss a huge battery in this phone without making it look like a 90s brick cell phone.
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RushAOZ said:
Stagnated in improvements?? Both the Nexus 4 and Note 2 are amazing upgrades compared to this phone.
-Better, bigger 720p screens
-GPUs with more than twice the power of the adreno 220 (NFS Most Wanted plays SO smooth on the Note 2.)
-quad core CPUs that put this snapdragon s3 boat to shame with antutu scores of 12,000+
-2gb of ram
-MUCH better cameras
-The Note 2 has insane battery life
-and to top if off both ship with official Jelly Bean?
Stagnant? I don't even..
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NFS most wanted plays very smoothly in my phone and the nexus' camera doesn't seem to be any better than my phone's.
That said, I'm still gonna get the nexus 4 because it's overall the best phone you can get for that price.
I don't think the note 2 and the nexus 4 are really competing with each other. they're aimed at two different types of people. For me, the note's just too big and too expensive, lol. But the screen is gorgeous so if you're comfortable with the huge screen then it's perfect.
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joshuoner said:
NFS most wanted plays very smoothly in my phone and the nexus' camera doesn't seem to be any better than my phone's.
That said, I'm still gonna get the nexus 4 because it's overall the best phone you can get for that price.
I don't think the note 2 and the nexus 4 are really competing with each other. they're aimed at two different types of people. For me, the note's just too big and too expensive, lol. But the screen is gorgeous so if you're comfortable with the huge screen then it's perfect.
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Don't lie. NFS most wanted does NOT play smoothly on this phone. Either that or you'e completely oblivious to framerates. It runs smoother on JB ROMs than ICS ROMs.. but even then I notice frame rates float between the low 20s to low 30s and it fluctuates ALOT. I've tried this game on around 10 ROMs or so. Even with cpu overclocks and overclocked GPU speeds.
The Note 2 stays above 40 fps at all times and doesn't drop one bit. As seen in this video
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qyg8vTbGRX8&feature=youtube_gdata_player
And this is a video of the game playing on an exynos powered GSII, and mind you the Mali 400 GPU stomps the adreno 220 found in this phone..
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8nxTYuL0UsM&feature=youtube_gdata_player
So yea. No.
Feel free to upload a video of gameplay to prove me wrong. Till then, I call bullsh*t.
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The fastest phone I've ever had

This phone just keeps blowing me away with the speed and smoothness. Apple better step their game up quick.
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Vito1217 said:
This phone just keeps blowing me away with the speed and smoothness. Apple better step their game up quick.
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Faster than Galaxy S3?

xuxuio said:
Faster than Galaxy S3?
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Theoretically speaking yes...
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radrian92 said:
Theoretically speaking yes...
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Not theoretically. Absolutely.

xuxuio said:
Faster than Galaxy S3?
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my girl has the S3, and it's faster than the S3. the S3 is a helluva phone tho.

never own the s3 but the Evo lte share the same cpu/gpu. This phone blows the s4 out the water. Everything is silky smooth. I have yet to come across a game that will slow this down. My Evo struggle to play even Temple Run Brave, pretty choppy at some point but not this note 2. At first when I had the Evo I thought that maybe these certain games is not fully optimized for android but this note 2 prove it otherwise.
Regarding your comment about the apple part. Wifey have iphone 5 and ipad 3 but the same games play on my note 2 is outstanding!!!
Best battery in a phone by a long shot. Don't think I have enough proof to say this before but yep apple definitely need to watch out. I'm not a fan of any brand but a big fan of great technology and this note 2 is definitely all that and more.

Wait wait, is it even a question whether this phone is faster than the S3? The Note 2 isnt just a big S3. Were talking dual core 1.5ghz Krait vs quad core 1.6Ghz Exynos. Yeah...its faster
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This thing is so smooth man.. blows everything out of the water

Samsung Galaxy Note 2 Antutu and Quadrant

I got to test the SGN2 last night and i have to say, I LOVE IT! I am getting myself this phone for Christmas. Anyway enough babbling...check out these scores from Antutu and Quadrant. Blew my 3D out of the water.

I totally love this phone. Running Sleshepic's ice reborn. I don't think there's anything that comes close to this thing.
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I totally love this phone. Running Sleshepic's ice reborn. I don't think there's anything that comes close to this thing.
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I used to root and run Roms but I feel that in some ways rooting almost shortens my phones life. I bought an Evo 3D and decided not to root and the phone runs great on stock ICS. And I do agree that this phone is topdog amongst the rest. Can't wait to get my hands on mine.
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I'm actually on the Note 2 right now.
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AGoogleUser said:
I used to root and run Roms but I feel that in some ways rooting almost shortens my phones life. I bought an Evo 3D and decided not to root and the phone runs great on stock ICS. And I do agree that this phone is topdog amongst the rest. Can't wait to get my hands on mine.
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2 years ago I got myself the Evo 4g, had it stock for the 1st year (because I didn't know about rooting) then I got the samsung galaxy tab 8.9. I wanted to use the tab at work & someone mentioned rooting for free wifi tether. Best thing I ever did. I got the flashing sickness. I would sometimes flash 4 to 5 roms a day. Now I have the amazing note2. Anyway, my Evo looks brand new, rooting it didn't harm it in the least. It made it a better phone. Now it's a media device. Just my 2¢
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I had my mind set on getting the note 2 ever since I heard about it, but after watching a video on YouTube that compared the note 2 and the DNA, I'm not so sure. The video ran every benchmark that antutu has to offer and the DNA beat the note 2 in almost every test by a little. Also, the DNA has a larger resolution.
Anyone have any thoughts on this?
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Benchnarks are relative. You dont know if its been overclocked or if one has a bunch of apps or services running. You have to look at the specs and see if its better. I ran both of these benchmarks after reading this and my phone had better results several times and worse results several times.
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I think you have a point. I noticed that the note 2 has a faster clock speed on it's CPU but thought that perhaps the make of the CPU alone could make a difference in performance (Intel CPUs vs AMD CPUs for example).
In regards to resolution, has anyone seen the difference between the note 2 and the HTC DNA? I don't think the video review does a good job of showing the picture quality of each phone.
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I think you have a point. I noticed that the note 2 has a faster clock speed on it's CPU but thought that perhaps the make of the CPU alone could make a difference in performance (Intel CPUs vs AMD CPUs for example).
In regards to resolution, has anyone seen the difference between the note 2 and the HTC DNA? I don't think the video review does a good job of showing the picture quality of each phone.
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I have played with both devices and while the DNA is a nice device it does feel sluggish at times especialy when hopping in between different open programs.
As for the display, its all about user preference. I prefer the Note for the vibrant colors. The DNA seemed a little crisper but it also bothered my eyes after staring at it for awhile.
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xKrisx said:
I have played with both devices and while the DNA is a nice device it does feel sluggish at times especialy when hopping in between different open programs.
As for the display, its all about user preference. I prefer the Note for the vibrant colors. The DNA seemed a little crisper but it also bothered my eyes after staring at it for awhile.
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Very helpful! I tend to multitask when using my phone so i'm leaning back toward the note 2, especially since it has that multi window feature.
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My scores
Edit: I thought this was the verizon section sorry
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seromba said:
I had my mind set on getting the note 2 ever since I heard about it, but after watching a video on YouTube that compared the note 2 and the DNA, I'm not so sure. The video ran every benchmark that antutu has to offer and the DNA beat the note 2 in almost every test by a little. Also, the DNA has a larger resolution.
Anyone have any thoughts on this?
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Um, the GN2 has an s pen. Is there any comparison?
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I think you're doing yourself a serious disservice if you make your decision based on benchmark scores from either one of these apps.
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mitchellvii said:
Um, the GN2 has an s pen. Is there any comparison?
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I believe there is a comparison between the two phones as they are both rather large phones and leaders in performance.
I personally don't consider the s pen the note 2's defining characteristic (although I can see why some would). The s pen aside, the note 2 is a beast of a phone. I think of the s pen as an added bonus, similar to my Samsung Epic 4g's slide out keyboard.
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I think you're doing yourself a serious disservice if you make your decision based on benchmark scores from either one of these apps.
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These would be the least of the things I would use to consider a new phone. I was just running these and was suprised at the score. I've been set on this phone for a while. And if I don't get it, ill probably consider another HTC. I love the sense.
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I always find myself messing with the benchmark apps of Quadrant and Antutu, it does do a good comparison. And for those who say some times it is slower and sometimes higher.. When you run a car/motorcycle on the dyno or quarter mile don't you also get higher and lower results? It may not be the most concrete comparison system but it isn't garbage.(not saying anyone in HERE called it garbage but have heard it in other places). Anyways for a 7600 score on quadrant what were you running for clock speed min max, the gpu settings etc. I noticed you were on the Venum Ice reborn ROM. it is Odexed, aren't those supposed to be faster?
Also how do the fellas on top of the Antutu boards running the Gn2 run the test at resolutions of like 720x8 and other crazy res's like that?
I had a couple real low 7k quadrant runs but they got wiped flashing ROM's and not saving it. but here's what I do have.

Selling note 2 for s4 and how??

So....the real question. Who's selling their note 2 for the s4....why....and how are you going to go about doing it??
Is it worth it??

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So....the real question. Who's selling their note 2 for the s4....why....and how are you going to go about doing it??
Is it worth it??
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I dont think its worth giving up the Note 2 for but if you have a update and are going to get it thats the way to go
Thats what I did im keeping my Note 2 and upgrading to the S4. Keeping the Note for backup device and for work purposes
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I got a upgrade a few days back. Choose the Note2 over the S4. Had a S3, Best buy gave me $268 for it. I could have left the store with the S4 for total $4.78 after my trade in , tax and best buy reward points. But I wanted the larger Note2 indtead and dont regret it.
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Me personally wont trade my note 2 for the s4, my buddie has the s4 and man its to small for me its a cool device but also were going to get 4.2.2 in the middle of may or jun so im keeping mines.
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mr pnut said:
Me personally wont trade my note 2 for the s4, my buddie has the s4 and man its to small for me its a cool device but also were going to get 4.2.2 in the middle of may or jun so im keeping mines.
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I think it will be a little longer than May-June that we have to wait for 4.2 2 I would say july-August. If I had to guess that is what I would guess.
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You could be right but also Google I/O is this month may 15 so we could get it after that.
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Some people say that there's more power in the s4 so that's why they're heading to the s4. Others are going for the smaller size cause they can't handle the note. And others have bought into the special features

islandjat said:
Some people say that there's more power in the s4 so that's why they're heading to the s4. Others are going for the smaller size cause they can't handle the note. And others have bought into the special features
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I know a guy who has one. The bench scores stock was over 12, 000
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I will be waiting for the Note 3.
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Sorry but there's no other phone out there that I would give up my Note for, I'm too spoiled by the screen size & 7 hours screen on time & I can never look at a smaller sized phone the same ever again.
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piscesjoey said:
Sorry but there's no other phone out there that I would give up my Note for, I'm too spoiled by the screen size & 7 hours screen on time & I can never look at a smaller sized phone the same ever again.
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I agree this phone is all I need for a few yrs.
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My Choice
My Epic 4G died a few days ago and I had an upgrade. I chose the Note 2 over the S4. Battery life, bigger screen (to make up for the loss of my keyboard) and SPen plus other things that I cant put into words sold me. I used both side by side and just loved the Note2. When we get 4.2.2 I think that will make the note 2 even more awesome...IMHO. Now I have TWRP on it and trying out ROMs...Loving the Note 2. :good:

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My Epic 4G died a few days ago and I had an upgrade. I chose the Note 2 over the S4. Battery life, bigger screen (to make up for the loss of my keyboard) and SPen plus other things that I cant put into words sold me. I used both side by side and just loved the Note2. When we get 4.2.2 I think that will make the note 2 even more awesome...IMHO. Now I have TWRP on it and trying out ROMs...Loving the Note 2. :good:
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Try synergy. Best rom imohop. I have flashed at least a 100 on my S3. Since I bought the note 2 this is the only rom for this phone. It is stock on speed, but I themed it with a seperate program and have it just the way I like it.
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Try synergy. Best rom imohop. I have flashed at least a 100 on my S3. Since I bought the note 2 this is the only rom for this phone. It is stock on speed, but I themed it with a seperate program and have it just the way I like it.
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+1 on Synergy & also Perseus kernel
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The s4 is a beast of a phone but im waiting on note 3. Still love my note 2 though. Can't see myself going to a smaller screen size.
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The s4 is a beast of a phone but im waiting on note 3. Still love my note 2 though. Can't see myself going to a smaller screen size.
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Can't ever go back to smaller screen. I got a upgrade on my account waiting for note 3 ;p
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S4 is beast man who ever said it looks like the s3 in every way can suck it. It dont. It has so many wicked features that we wont get. The screen is so much crisp you can right away tell. 13meg Camera comes in handy in low light litteraly
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S4 is beast man who ever said it looks like the s3 in every way can suck it. It dont. It has so many wicked features that we wont get. The screen is so much crisp you can right away tell. 13meg Camera comes in handy in low light litteraly
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I don't think the megapixels have much to do with low light as the quality of the sensor itself and f.stop and aperture. I'd much rather a lower MP with better sensor and F.stop than all the megapixels in the world.
But i get your point nonetheless.

Just got my S4 today coming from the Note2 and I have to say I don't miss the Note2 one bit this device is world class
It is amazing. One word wow
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budde2 said:
Just got my S4 today coming from the Note2 and I have to say I don't miss the Note2 one bit this device is world class
It is amazing. One word wow
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What was your problem with the note2? I had a chance to pick up the S4 cheaper than the note2 but choose it because of size which fits me perfectly.
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