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I have the s3 and its a great phone but not that impressed. I don't use any of the voice features or anything and since the jb update I have had battery and other issues. A friend wants to trade for his nexus 4 and I am wondering if anyone has thoughts. Other then no expansion on memory or changing battery what do you think? I have watched many videos but I trust xda members more then comparison videos.
Oh I know lte also but I dont use lte much anyway.
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Get a Note2 I had a S3 and swapped it for a Note2 and love it best phone I've ever had. Had a nexus would never get one again don't understand all the hype
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Gord Hunt said:
Get a Note2 I had a S3 and swapped it for a Note2 and love it best phone I've ever had. Had a nexus would never get one again don't understand all the hype
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People in my area seam to think the note 2 is a bar of gold. They have them priced close to and even above what you can buy them new no contract price. While they are pricing the s3 around 250. Plus I had the note 1 and hated the size. I am an update junky which is why I am thinking about it.
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The Nexus 4 is not all hype its got same CPU as the Note II which is the fastest processor available in a phone right now. If the Note II wasn't so thick and bulky i would get it but I prefer the S3 because of additional storage and removable battery 16gb just isn't enough for me but if it is for you get the Nexus 4 you wont be disappointed with either.
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The Nexus 4 is not all hype its got same CPU as the Note II which is the fastest processor available in a phone right now. If the Note II wasn't so thick and bulky i would get it but I prefer the S3 because of additional storage and removable battery 16gb just isn't enough for me but if it is for you get the Nexus 4 you wont be disappointed with either.
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I only use maybe 5 gigs of space so space is not an issue. I use a an old iphone for all my music lol. I just wanted hands on opinions like yours. Thanks.
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I have an S3 and my GF has an LG Optimus G. I wanted to see her get a Nexus 4 but we gave up. That said I'm impressed with the Optimus G, based on feel and hardware I would pick the LG phone, but I am very pleased with my S3. The performance and battery life of the LG is amazing, also black is a good color for a phone.
Lovin' my rooted S3 running stock 4.2.1 but if you're not into rooting N4 is a great choice especially the price of it. Can't really go wrong with either imo. It all comes down to preference
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The Nexus 4 is not all hype its got same CPU as the Note II which is the fastest processor available in a phone right now. If the Note II wasn't so thick and bulky i would get it but I prefer the S3 because of additional storage and removable battery 16gb just isn't enough for me but if it is for you get the Nexus 4 you wont be disappointed with either.
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Actually, the Nexus 4 and the Optimus G have the same processor. S4 Pro. The Note II uses Samsung's own quad core processor (same as the S3 International)
Its like comparing apples to oranges. The Optimus G has no dev support, so that's a no go for me. Also heard the camera is brutal in low light. Yet the phone has some amazing specs for a decent price.
The Nexus 4 has amazing specs, and for the price nothing beats it. I can live with no expandable memory as long as I got 16GB. Hilariously, people are selling them for $500 to $600 because they are hard to get. I'll just wait till its back in stock.
And the golden Note II. I'll get one some day. But not for $650 to $800. Imagine telling my wife we can't afford the mortgage this month cause I bought a phone Lol. Almost as stupid as people paying over $800 for a iPhone 5. Ludicrous.
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Can you live without LTE? Question is self explanatory if you aren't in a LTE market.
Need more than 16gb? Nexus isn't for you.
Battery whore? Need not apply with nexus 4.
Only person that can answer these questions is themselves.
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Can you live without LTE? Question is self explanatory if you aren't in a LTE market.
Need more than 16gb? Nexus isn't for you.
Battery whore? Need not apply with nexus 4.
Only person that can answer these questions is themselves.
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Are we talking stock for stock? With software modifications LTE can be enabled with the nexus 4.
Is the battery life really that bad as well? I haven't heard any complaints. But then again I'm not poking around on the Nexus forums. It feels like cheating
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I'd wait a few months until more 5 inch 1080p phones come out
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Correct, that's my mistake I thought the Note II featured the same S4 Pro found in the Optimus G and Nexus 4. The international Note II and apparently the US versions as well have the slightly upgraded Exynos 4212 @ 1.6ghz compared to the original 1.4ghz 4212 found in the International S3. To be fair though the S4 Pro might be a tad bit faster and more secure, not sure if you heard about the Exynos kernel exploit but the S4 Pro seems a bit of a better option at this point.
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Wait or go with nex if 16gb is enough for ya . On s3 - i wouldn't really recommend buying a device with previous gen soc when alternatives are available or are sure to become available in short time
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Is the battery life really that bad as well? I haven't heard any complaints. But then again I'm not poking around on the Nexus forums. It feels like cheating
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if you go on the Nexus 4 forum, you'll see a lot of complain about the battery.
And according to this test : http://mobileraptor.blogspot.ca/2012/12/google-nexus-4-battery-life-tests.html
if you only use your nexus to make call, you'll be fine. However, for everything else, the battery drains a lot faster than the GS3 :
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I had the S3 and Note2 as well. Both were crap compared to my nexus 4 in terms of performance!
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tanjiajun_34 said:
S3 lags. But Nexus 4 is a different case. It never stutters when transitions between apps to apps and open a new app unlike the S3 which I hate that problem a lot on my S3. I believed that Samsung screwed up the Project Butter for all Mali 400MP devices.
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Excerpt from - http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2075079
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s0ulja said:
Correct, that's my mistake I thought the Note II featured the same S4 Pro found in the Optimus G and Nexus 4. The international Note II and apparently the US versions as well have the slightly upgraded Exynos 4212 @ 1.6ghz compared to the original 1.4ghz 4212 found in the International S3. To be fair though the S4 Pro might be a tad bit faster and more secure, not sure if you heard about the Exynos kernel exploit but the S4 Pro seems a bit of a better option at this point.
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Note 2 uses exynos 4412 not 4212, s4 pro is definitely better soc compared to exynos 4412
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Better cpu&Gpu on nexus 4
A bit Better camera on s3
Somewhat better battery on s3
Brighter screen on nexus 4
More saturated colours on s3(screen)
Vannila android on nexus 4 (faster updates)(more smooth)
Touchwiz overlay in s3( slower updates compared to nexus 4) (Usefull /useless features)
Get the droid DNA.
Can't get the Dna but i tried the nexus 4 nice phone but no signal at house. Was worse then an iphone i mean bad bad signal. So i went back to my note for now. Thanks for the advice guys.
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A couple friends have N4's, the battery is horrific. Theyre all on custom roms running conservative n everything and just cant beat my CM with standard settings.
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A couple friends have N4's, the battery is horrific. Theyre all on custom roms running conservative n everything and just cant beat my CM with standard settings.
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N4 was a huge let down from Google.
Anyone else underwhelmed with Galaxy S4 news? Hopefully some of the UI tweaks make their way to the Note II but otherwise Note II better than the S4. Matter of fact the S4 looks like a mini version of the Note II.
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Not really. Although it may look the same it has about the same or best features as the one. This phone is great and for those that have a note 2 it may not be that much of an update but for s3 owners it's a decent upgrade. But with lots of the software updates from s4 coming to s3 this phone is more of a phone for those trying Sammy for the first time. In the end this phone is a sure competition to the htc one.
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I hope we get the samsung hub that would be great everything else will come in time with custom roms. Well all but the motion stuff and air view probably. I agree Ill stick with my note2 unless it has the octa5 but we all know it wont
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Not really. Although it may look the same it has about the same or best features as the one. This phone is great and for those that have a note 2 it may not be that much of an update but for s3 owners it's a decent upgrade. But with lots of the software updates from s4 coming to s3 this phone is more of a phone for those trying Sammy for the first time. In the end this phone is a sure competition to the htc one.
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I personally don't see the upgrade for S3 owners but definitely see it for S2 owners. I was hoping for more wow factor since the S series and Note series are typically pretty close to each other save a few small differences.
If this is what Samsung will put out in 2013, I'm waiting until the Note 4.
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I have the S2 but I don't know.. I don't really see the need to have all those features. Plus the US variant not having OCTA is a deal breaker for me. The Exynos Chip is amazing.
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I personally don't see the upgrade for S3 owners but definitely see it for S2 owners. I was hoping for more wow factor since the S series and Note series are typically pretty close to each other save a few small differences.
If this is what Samsung will put out in 2013, I'm waiting until the Note 4.
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This. S3 users will be pretty silly to get this upgrade unless money is no object for them. I do like a few this though. The white version for example is not just white it looks like it has a textured face. And the Window for the flip cover. The biggest update would be the AC wifi. I wish the Note 2 had that.
Also anyone catch that it has an IR LED? That's sweet if it does.
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Im curious to see if the s4 can be rooted easily because of the new Samsung knox software. It seems like its gonna be hard to flash roms and such cause the features of knox is to shut the phone down if unauthorized software is found. Also the kernel has secure boot on it. Any thoughts on this guys?
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I have the S2 but I don't know.. I don't really see the need to have all those features. Plus the US variant not having OCTA is a deal breaker for me. The Exynos Chip is amazing.
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A deal breaker? Please explain why you need an 8 core chip and what it will do that the quad cores won't?
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A deal breaker? Please explain why you need an 8 core chip and what it will do that the quad cores won't?
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Yeah I agree. Tje snapdragon 600 is one hell if a chip. It is benchmarking better than the exynos 5 octa
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I'm really disappointed that they didn't focus on improving design and build quality. I love my Note 2 but will definitely hold out if the Note 3 is just a spec'd up update. It's awesome that the battery is removable and a SD card can be used, but I really believe they could used more premium parts in place of the chrome strip and plastic cover. If struggling HTC is capable of creating a gorgeously designed phone, then Samsung -with all it's resources and money - can definitely design a well-crafted, premium device.
But I am looking forward to the Note 3 and the new features the device will include. I just hope the device doesn't get any bigger (if it does, i hope it's not significantly noticeable) and includes more premium parts. Can you imagine the Note with an aluminum, removable battery cover and a premium chrome belt?
The plastic adds less weight and makes the screen less prone to breaking. I have dropped my phone numerous of times and never had to replace my screen. More weigh equals more weight which equals more mass and force when you drop your phone.
I believe Samsung's goal is to make their phone light and durable. If I had a choice of either protecting my screen or my phone cover I rather had a phone with some nicks than a cracked screen.
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13 MP back facing camera, internal storage space of up to 64GB, 1.9 GHz Snapdragon cpu. It's a little better than ours LOL
The Smart Scroll feature is pretty cool. I also like that it can tell if you are watching a video and if you look away from the screen it will auto pause. It comes with 4.2.2 so hopefully it can be easily ported to our Note II
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I personally don't see the upgrade for S3 owners but definitely see it for S2 owners. I was hoping for more wow factor since the S series and Note series are typically pretty close to each other save a few small differences.
If this is what Samsung will put out in 2013, I'm waiting until the Note 4.
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this is exactly how i feel. people with a Note 1 or S2 can jump on, but if you have a S3 or Note 2, you'll be just fine this year.
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A deal breaker? Please explain why you need an 8 core chip and what it will do that the quad cores won't?
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Exynos chip is more optimized . Having it in the s2 you should know. Use the US variant of the s3 vs the international, it is just smoother with the exynos. So that's why its a deal breaker. Not going to settle for less. I really don't care for LTE.
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Yeah I agree. Tje snapdragon 600 is one hell if a chip. It is benchmarking better than the exynos 5 octa
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Its scores better only because the app is not optimized for octa
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Its scores better only because the app is not optimized for octa only singal dule and quad 600 is quad
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Please continue the discussion in the new sticky thread
Thanks
FNM
Hi,
I am a Note II owner, and i have been considering selling my Note 2 for the S4,
Although i would hate to depart with the 5.5 inch screen
Will any of you be selling your N2 for S4?. as i doubt we will get most of the new features on the S4 on the note 2 ;(
and that octa CPU makes me drool
Corey
Bro theres no way Im changing id rather wait for the note 3. As for tje features im pretty sure we'll get them just have patience
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I wont sell my note 2 as i love the battery life..
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Also wrong place to post mate questions go in q&a
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God no! That would be too expensive for a very minor upgrade for me.
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tyler78 said:
God no! That would be too expensive for a very minor upgrade for me.
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sold mine for £285 and got the htc one ..... which arrives on Monday
so far so good with reviews and battery life
No.
I will never buy a device with an AMOLED screen again!
We have luck we have Perseus kernel, so colors look natural, but still its not bright and burns in.
mancuk29 said:
sold mine for £285 and got the htc one ..... which arrives on Monday
so far so good with reviews and battery life
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Think u sold it a bit cheap...
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If half of the features are being ported of released by Samsung for note 2 then no I won't sell it
Bcz then these are same and I like big screen
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Never I would Rather wait for Note 3 ..... but will not trade my Note 2 for S 4 ..
No, I don't like to downgrade my investment.
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No spen.
No bigger screen.
No trade.
I'll wait for note 3
I'll get the Samsung Game Pad though
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The Note 2 can receive all the new software, but the SG4 will never receive the big screen. The Note 3 is the big dream...
No way will I sell my note 2 and add extra to get an S4. However, if someone wants to exchange then I might. The extra score on benchmarks and few gimmicky features just aren't enough for me to invest more money.
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No
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no and i'll just wait for note 3
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Certainly won't change the Note 2 for the S4
Nope. Definitely i won't be changing it, Maybe the Note 3, but certainly the S4 i'll pass. I don't feel the need to do it, since, much i've already got in my note2, and if 4.2.2 and the S Drive comes to the Note 2, i am sure i won't need it!
Plus the Screen, i just LOVE bigger screens, whenever i get an S3 on my hands it feels like it's so small!
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No, I don't like to downgrade my investment.
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+1
Dont selllllllll it...........................
fishingfon said:
Hi,
I am a Note II owner, and i have been considering selling my Note 2 for the S4,
Although i would hate to depart with the 5.5 inch screen
Will any of you be selling your N2 for S4?. as i doubt we will get most of the new features on the S4 on the note 2 ;(
and that octa CPU makes me drool
Corey
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No way..
I think you have lots of money. If you really want to sell the note2. Pls give it to me and then you buy S4. lolzzzzzz..
Hey dont sell the note 2 bro...
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S4! Ahhhhhh hahahaha.
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Hey everyone
anyone any thoughts on this? I have a note 2 and I love it. I am well used to the size and to be honest I don't think I can go to the S4's 5" screen.
Am I or will I be missing out on anything that the S4 has or will the note 2 get all the features in an update.
IR Blaster is the only major thing you're missing out on IMO.
And lte possibly.
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the IR blaster as aforementioned and the extra sensors if you care for such
The ir blaster would be a handy little thing to have but I don't feel it would outweigh the extra half inch of real estate.
Any note 2 owners switching to the s4?
I can't even imagine switching from note 2 to S4. In fact I'll be missing out on even more useful options. I really hate how the new layout of the S4's settings menu, it looks outdated and I hope they change that before 4.2.2 is released on the note 2.
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Note 2 is way too good , no chance of replacing it with S4 .......Will wait for Note 3 & then decide on replacement.....As of now NOTE 2 ROCKS !!
If the Note 3 is more like the s4 than the Note 2, then I won't bother to upgrade.
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bushako said:
I can't even imagine switching from note 2 to S4. In fact I'll be missing out on even more useful options. I really hate how the new layout of the S4's settings menu, it looks outdated and I hope they change that before 4.2.2 is released on the note 2.
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I read, that with the update with the new S4 features that came come to the note, the menu on the GN2 is will become like the S4. I hope that is not the case as most reviews of the S4, have nothing positive to say about the menu..
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I read, that with the update with the new S4 features that came come to the note, the menu on the GN2 is will become like the S4. I hope that is not the case as most reviews of the S4, have nothing positive to say about the menu..
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Ugg. Yeah the menus are terrible on gs4. An d no launcher can fix that. Only aosp.
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Smokie365 said:
Hey everyone
anyone any thoughts on this? I have a note 2 and I love it. I am well used to the size and to be honest I don't think I can go to the S4's 5" screen.
Am I or will I be missing out on anything that the S4 has or will the note 2 get all the features in an update.
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That's right! In any way I can switch from my Note 2 to a five inch screen smartphone.
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If the Note 3 is more like the s4 than the Note 2, then I won't bother to upgrade.
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When you hear about 6 inch Full HD (1080p) RGB screen, 4000mAh battery, 32GB internal storage and the slot for the external cards up to 128GB you will upgrade immediately.
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The ir blaster would be a handy little thing to have but I don't feel it would outweigh the extra half inch of real estate.
Any note 2 owners switching to the s4?
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Not switching. Note2 does excellent job for me. Might think about change after 4.2.2 is released. ..
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@Smokie365
1. Best battery ever on a Samsung smart phone - This is very important to me when I am out and have no access to charging , secondly I like to check my social networking media and love to have lot of widgets and live wallpaper - Try this on a S4 and you will know how bad the battery life is on S4.
2. How can you ever Trade a S-pens capabilities for a S4 ????
3. Instal a customer Kernel and overclock your Note2 to beat S4 performance.
- IR beamer !!! really - are you going to use it ????
- I am still not utilizing 100% of the sensor and motion control on Note 2 , S4 - Iam not sure if will use them all even though they are quite innovative.
And has anyone any idea when it will get some of the features?
The next probable update would be 4.2.2. Date unknown.
Note2 is best.. no need to replace that with s4.. wait for note3 and change it with note3..
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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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