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[Galaxy Note GT-N7000 General] Beards:
Yes, there is so much I simply love about the phone.

Apart from the size I seriously did not think the Note could topple my SGSII.

I purchased the Note part being inquisitive and part because I love to have the latest tech.

Having now tried the Note for the past few days it just gets better and better.

Obviously size is it's biggest draw but I was pleasantly surprised at just how good the Camera is.

I love the Camera on my SGSII but the Note's Camera knocks the spots off of it, which is weird as both the SGSII & Note share the same Lens.

Just goes to show what happens when you have different software to drive the hardware.

Next up we have what I would consider as a 'major' improvement on GPS.

Again the SGSII is no slouch at getting a fix and maintaining your position but the Note just blows the SGSII out of the water.

Okay, this is helped by the fact it uses both the American and now Russian satellites and now we also have a barometer to aid in keeping the accuracy down to a pinpoint.

I'm looking forward to when the Developers Kit for the Barometer gets handed out in December. We should then start to see some Apps that utilize the Barometer to full use.

Nice one Samsung.... The Boy did good. :)
[Galaxy Note GT-N7000 General] anonymous572:
Totally agree! Best smartphone ever! Got it yesterday from CU.
[Galaxy Note GT-N7000 General] mostrillo:
+1!!!

Inviato dal mio GT-P1000 usando Tapatalk
[Galaxy Note GT-N7000 General] shEEEsh:
Would really be interesting in hearing a comparison to the Dell Streak. I bought the Dell Streak 5 from someone selling their Give-Away phone and eventually bought the UNLOCKED to T-Mobile (with 3G) and was never happy with the Streak. I didn't mind the size at all. In fact I bought the Mugen Extended battery and that somehow felt better in my hand than without the battery. (Girl Hand) what I didn't like was the DELL .. Maybe what I didn't like about the Dell will be what I don't like about the Note .. PHONE CALLS. Not it being to big, but getting to the dialer to hang up always gave me fits .. It isn't easy to use like the iPhone. I like the iPhone for calls and the other for everything else. Always struggled with phone calls on the Dell Streak. I will carry both with me .. my iPhone and my Note. If I am just running out to the store I will bring my iPhone .. I use Google Voice I think it is called, it rings all my phones when I have a call. I wish it worked for texting also. (ramble-ramble)
[Galaxy Note GT-N7000 General] falconeight:
I have my alarm on my note set to I'm sexy and I know by LMFAO and its so fitting.
[Galaxy Note GT-N7000 General] bigmout:
Have you tried calling with a headset? That seems to be where the reports of sound quality are coming from. Would love some confirmation of this...
[Galaxy Note GT-N7000 General] madmcphil:
Just bought one. This is so cool. Moved from my trusty Galaxy S which was also brilliant. Cant put the phone down. Someone said crap battery life... But i have mucked around on this for hours now and still have more battery than i would have on my galaxy s by a long way.

Well done Samsung!
[Galaxy Note GT-N7000 General] younghov22:
Thanks! Can't wait to get mines this week!!!
[Galaxy Note GT-N7000 General] iBrummie:
Swap new Note for Motorola V 3688.....

Plus a thousand Euros! :D

Any takers? ;)

I have had my Note for nearly a week, what an awesome piece of kit! My history is similar to the original post but during my goal of reaching smart phone Utopia I have drifted from Nokia to Sony to HTC to Iphone (Booooo :mad: Hisssss!!) and finally to Samsung.

Currently I'm playing with various APPS with the ultimate goal of getting shot of my iPad too. Just need the developers to start churning out some Note specific productivity apps the use the display to its best ability.

A nice email client for exchange for example.

To those questioning the sound quality I can only say my experience has been great, no problems and HUGE reception improvements on my last phone (iPhone 4). the headset seemed to work fine before I swapped to my Beats Set.

Finally I just need a nice new ICS install and this really will be the perfect office in a pocket.

Thank you SAMSUNG :)
[Galaxy Note GT-N7000 General] ChodTheWacko:
I too, and it's very surprising to me that no reviews ever mention this.

- Frank
[Galaxy Note GT-N7000 General] AfroCreame:
The Note has excellent battery life, especially compared to the iPhone 4S. (And yes, this includes 5.0.1 beta)
[Galaxy Note GT-N7000 General] shEEEsh:
I heard there is going to be a iphone 4s recall because of the battery, anyone heard that?
[Galaxy Note GT-N7000 General] marianoitalianoo:
Yes , this is the ultimate device to rule them all. I was so excited having Samsung Galaxy S2 but now after some time with Note SGS2 looks funny, small and useless :) The Note is amazing Samsung just hit jackpot with the size. The batterylife is outstanding and just go to toe istore and compare it to iPhone 4S. U just have to be stupid to go with iPhone really. Steve is dead and so is his iPhone. Now is the Samsung time ! Android Time and Google Time, open source time.

But the fact that iPhone exist is a good thing. Now U do not have to star conversation with someone to check if he is an idiot. If he has iPhone he is dumb ass idiot :D

Cheers

NoteFan
[Galaxy Note GT-N7000 General] Pere:
Even just joking (I hope), please, a bit of respect.
[Galaxy Note GT-N7000 General] Mecha2142:
Not cool, man...it's just a phone we're talking about here.
[Galaxy Note GT-N7000 General] falconeight:
Just had to add that it wasnt a very nice thing to say.
[Galaxy Note GT-N7000 General] Captain_Nero:
Hammer Time, Can't Touch This

*Get Chance and Luck*
[Galaxy Note GT-N7000 General] marianoitalianoo:
I am kidding dont be so sensitive
[Galaxy Note GT-N7000 General] humadoon:
Whats the battery life like?
[Galaxy Note GT-N7000 General] marianoitalianoo:
Battery life is amazing. One day of heavy usage
[Galaxy Note GT-N7000 General] ringmatt:
Note ergonomics and weight

As an owner of GSII I want to upgrade seduced by the high capacity battery amongst all other potential but I already get an aching arm holding the GSII to my ear for calls exceeding 15 mins. And it isn't necessarily the best fit in my hand.

So in both those respects the Note being bigger and significantly heavier must be a FAIL for mid-long length calls.

What is your experience taking long calls and is a headset essential?
[Galaxy Note GT-N7000 General] koniakki:
Change hands after 10-15 minutes until the other arm is rested? Couldn't help it. :D
[Galaxy Note GT-N7000 General] jezza333:
Or simply exercise the arm to give you a longer period of 'phone holding' :)
[Galaxy Note GT-N7000 General] ringmatt:
Thanks for your comments which both induced a LOL but I'm looking for some serious detailed feedback on the ergonomics.
[Galaxy Note GT-N7000 General] getmouse:
ah

Ah bluetooth duh.
[Galaxy Note GT-N7000 General] koniakki:
If we continue, this will get out of hand! :p So I have only one suggestion. Power Bars! :D
[Galaxy Note GT-N7000 General] esincho:
I would probably get this phone over the nexus if it had tmo 3g bands. Sucks they don't use the same universal chip with all the bands
[Galaxy Note GT-N7000 General] ChodTheWacko:
Everyone is different, but the note is 50 grams heavier than the S2. If you aren't happy with your S II there's zero chance you'll be happy using the Note the same way.

- Frank
[Galaxy Note GT-N7000 General] deeken:
Enough of this ****!! Will this phone come out to AT&T US already?! I'm tired of waiting for this phone. I want it and I want it now!
[Galaxy Note GT-N7000 General] p51d007:
As someone who has used a 5" Dell Streak, I know what you are talking about!

I've looked at the current crop of 4", 4.3", 4.5" screens and even though the 4.5" is "close", nothing compares to a HUGE 5" screen.

SAMSUNG, GET THIS TO THE USA NOW! Please!
[Galaxy Note GT-N7000 General] pvlagsma:
I had a Dell Streak.

The Galaxy Note is so much better, and faster, and bigger (screen) and smaller (size).

Exactly what I wanted.

Better than my S II.
[Galaxy Note GT-N7000 General] koniakki:
Guys I'm willing to buy it for anyone here and have it ship to the US/Canada. I could said this 1 week ago, so most of you could have had the phone by now but oh well.

Just saying this for those who cannot order or ship to the US/Canada. I don't know if it's cost effective or anything. Just letting a hand here.
[Galaxy Note GT-N7000 General] SNiiPE_DoGG:
I just went and signed up for my att plan for my imported note (going on to my family's plan which currently has unlimited messaging) and it cost me $10 for the phone line and $10 for the unlimited data for non-smartphones - a total of $20 per month and $480 for 24 months.

This will save me $840 in plan costs over the next 2 years. If I were to buy the phone on contract it would cost me $200 upfront plus $55 a month with 4gb data plan for 24 months, a total of $1040 - My imported note costs $740 and thus I am saving $300 over the suckers who sign up for contract phones.
[Galaxy Note GT-N7000 General] mc0upe:
download speeds

what download speeds have you seen on hspa+ on at&t?
[Galaxy Note GT-N7000 General] Calavaro:
I'm currently using a Galaxy Tab 7" and I am very happy with it. It does what I need.

However, my eyes get tired and I get blurry vision when I have used the Tab for more than 30 minutes at a time.

How does the Note compare to the Tab and would it be worth changing?

What are the compelling reasons to change (if any)?
[Galaxy Note GT-N7000 General] jason370:
on your unlimited data for non-smartphones...using your note do you have the exact same web access and data download speeds as someone with the post paid contract plan?

I'm getting my note tomorrow and i've signed up for prepay 50/month unlimited voice text and data and im wondering of i will have internet access or not. seems an amazing deal if so.

thanks

jason
[Galaxy Note GT-N7000 General] roperband:
How are the 3G speeds on AT&T? I was going to wait for LTE but maybe I don't need it?
[Galaxy Note GT-N7000 General] xdapao3:
Forgot to talk about that: I am in Italy on Wind so can't speak for the US carriers but on my carrier 3G speeds (according to where I am I get either GPRS, UMTS or HSDPA service) seem better than on the GS2 along with the reception.
[Galaxy Note GT-N7000 General] xdapao3:
Oh, some more things (sorry, adding to the thread as things comes to mind):

- the Note fits very well on my jeans' back pockets (Levi's 501 W30, so not a big size at all) which is where I put them sometimes (I always use a fanny-bag and put it in my back pockets only when I am using it and need to have my hands free for some moments).

- quality build is very good as in the GS and GS2

- camera is better than the GS2 (which was very good)

- I don't have a big hand but holding it and using it in portrait/landscape/whatever is NEVER a problem but rather a pleasure

- the speaker is better positioned and is heard better than the GS and GS2 when the phone is on a table (this has always been an annoyance on the GS/GS2)

- the s-pen was sometimes slightly imprecise but that has been fixed with the KK9 update and the "1 mm gap" some mistakenly say is still present is so BY DESIGN, in fact you can now see it (I have just seen it on an updated Note) consistently to the right of the tip of the pen (OR TO THE LEFT if you set "left hand use" in the pen settings!) and it serves to account for the glass thickness (you can see the "gap" only by looking from a side at where the tip of the pen touches the glass)
[Galaxy Note GT-N7000 General] robdee102:
Has anyone tried launcher pro on the note. I had a go on a note in the shop today, I'm definitely getting one, its just a glorious device, a little worried bout the size though but I'm sure I'll adapt. I ask about launcher pro because I noticed slight lag on the note and I'm wondering if things like double tapping the stylus on the screen for the quick note taking would still work if using launcher pro and I'm also wondering if any other benefits of having touch wiz would be lost by using launcher pro instead. I'd be greatfull if someone would test this out for me and report back they're findings. I use launcher pro on my hd2 and my galaxy tab gt-p1000 and its configured so its incredibly fast scrolling and animations and has minimal lag, so I imagine on the note it will be super smooth n no lag wot soever. Hope someone will test for me. Anyway, roll on ice cream sandwich for the note.
[Galaxy Note GT-N7000 General] Aitch:
I knew this phone would rock!

Does anybody know when ICS will become available for it as I'd rather wait a few months so I can get it when my T-mobile contract expires.
[Galaxy Note GT-N7000 General] Super Chimp:
Though it's bigger than the GS2 I find it has superior ergonomics, at least for me, I didn't get hardly any of the problems with my hands that I did with the GS2.
[Galaxy Note GT-N7000 General] goconfigure73:
Ha! I love your warning! I have had it for about two weeks and am always finding new ways to use it. My latest is as a very readable HUD display for the car. The sheer size and brightness of the screen makes for a great HUD. Download a HUD app in the app market. Use a sticky rubber pad ($4.99 @ BestBuy) and lay it as close to the windshield as you can then open the HUD app and change the display to "mirror". From twighlight on thru the night you have an awesome heads up display while you're driving. Most HUD apps even have compass and lateral G force meters too!
[Galaxy Note GT-N7000 General] dantesan702:
Would it be asking too much from you if you could share theringtones and notification tones you got from the GS2 here please? Thanks.
[Galaxy Note GT-N7000 General] tNEGA:
Am loving the GNote too.

The GNote works better for me than any phone I have used in the past.(Just given away my HD2)(WinMo and Android).

Got a few looks and laughs when I walked into a local "modern" phone shop asking about screen protectors, but these giggles soon turned to gasps when they beheld the wonder that is Pixar on this 5.3" HD Super amoled display.

Yes I have heard the naysayers grump about a miniscule colour abberation of rendered dark spaces within certain video/movie files during playback, and indeed I too experience them from time to time (more noticably on poorly coded files). (and even then if I really REALLY look for them under certain light and screen conditions and settings.

Guess what I'm trying to say is : (and you can quote me on this)

I absolutely love my GNote.
[Galaxy Note GT-N7000 General] Goodm7sn:
Hey everyone,

I picked up the note over the nexus!! !

Took me a while to make up my mind & make such a decision (huge thanks to xda) , but I'm sure i won't regret it.

Gonna be getting the device in the next few days, it's really good & helping going through the forums to read how users express about this device.

well, since you mentioned that we cannot live without extra batteries or external chargers,i would appreciate it if u could recommend us with a good external charger that charges that huge battery (2500mha) quickly?

I've been looking for a decent one since a while for my desire hd , but nothing was good enough.

cheers
[Galaxy Note GT-N7000 General] Yumunum:
Just HOW good is the battery life? And is anyone on here able to compare the battery life to the iPhone 4? Cuz my iP4 has some insanely great battery life. I couldn't live with any less than I have now.
[Galaxy Note GT-N7000 General] megapimp:
On my iPhone 4 with heavy usage I'd last till 5 always charging when i could. The battery on my note is definetly comparable. Most i got out of the note was 11hrs. It depends on the apps u install.. i might have to kill some in order to achieve 16 hr's like other people. I use my phone daily so this is excellent bat life to run through my day.
[Galaxy Note GT-N7000 General] apprentice:
WARNING!!!

It may also affect your relationship with your partner!

I am in the dog house for paying more attention to this awesome device ...

at least I can take my Note out to dinner instead, saving me more than a few quid!
[Galaxy Note GT-N7000 General] Bcroc:
Hi!

I was wondering: did any of you Note-owners buy a case for it? I thought about the Flip Case (which replaces the back cover of the phone). Did anyone try it out?

Thanks
[Galaxy Note GT-N7000 General] holgalee:
Having owned the Note for the past 5 days, I find myself squinting at the over popular iPhones so popular on my country, and thinking to myself, What is that itsy bitsy phone?
[Galaxy Note GT-N7000 General] peewee2:
Read your warning too late. Just ordered myn. I was waiting for the next gen SII but my daughter broke her SI so I had a good enough excuse to get the note. :)
[Galaxy Note GT-N7000 General] tamarian:
I have it and use it till I get a cheap TPU case :)

The flip case is beautiful and classy, not much bulk, but I doubt it can take a fall, as nothing holds the cover to the screen and may flip open downward. The sides are not protected as well.
[Galaxy Note GT-N7000 General] Bcroc:
Thank you for your quick answer! I will get one case then today, since UPS promised they will ship my phone until 6 pm :) I know I won't resist to leave the phone home tomorrow, and not use it through the day :)
[Galaxy Note GT-N7000 General] indie13:
Gents,

I need some help. I've got a SGS2 and i love it. in fact i had a nexus for a day but it didnt wow me and i got rid of it as i missed the Radio, flash, stability and the 50gb of storage i've got. I've realised that use my SGS2 mostly for video on the 3 hours on the train each day. And the Nexus made my video time worse in some ways as i felt restricted to the content i could load on the rubbish 16GB with no MicroSD.

I'm now thinking of the Note as its basically the big brother of the SGS2 but although i love the idea of a bigger screen and experience i'm also worried it may be too big.

- Can anyone help me understand how you got over the fear of the size?

- Has anyone taken the piss out of you about the size of it?

- Do any of you make calls on it without a headset?

- Do you feel self concious when using it in public?

Any help would be great.:confused:
[Galaxy Note GT-N7000 General] LordManhattan:
If you have a giant penis you'll be fine (since your hands will be bigger than avarage), and clearly all of us here are HUGE!
[Galaxy Note GT-N7000 General] xdapao3:
I am traveling for work for a few days, once I get home I will try and upload them somewhere.
[Galaxy Note GT-N7000 General] xdapao3:
The Samsung desk battery charger comes with no power supply as you are supposed to use the one you got with the Note which is what I am doing. I have 2 desk battery chargers so I had to buy one more power supply. I have got no issues with the standard 1A power supply. To charge quicker you just buy a 1.5A/2A USB charger and connect it to the desk battery charger via a standard USB/microUSB cable. 2A may be too much current for microUSB connectors though so I would advise to not go over 1.5A.
[Galaxy Note GT-N7000 General] xdapao3:
With a similar user profile (ie. disabling on the Note the things which the iCraps do not have like no live wallpapers, no active widgets, no Flash etc) the Note OUTLASTS the iCrap4 and iCrap4SS hands down. I see it everyday with several of my coworkers.
[Galaxy Note GT-N7000 General] xdapao3:
As I have just written elsewhere: I have never used a case with any of my smartphones because of problems swapping batteries, because of problems putting them in the car cradle for GPS navigation, because I don't want to add even a mm to their size, because I don't want to add even a gram to their weight and lastly also because I don't want to ruin their design.

P.S. I have always bought a pouch though for the few occasions I need it (not regular everyday use). For example, for the Note I bought the original leather one (BTW, I liked the ones for the GS and GS2 better although all of them are almost identical)
[Galaxy Note GT-N7000 General] xdapao3:
iPhones are, for me, the epitome of what smartphones SHOULD NOT be!!!!

Pre-iPhone4 at least I liked the design, from then on even that is utter crap: a small, heavy, brittle, "squared", glass/metal brick...
[Galaxy Note GT-N7000 General] xdapao3:
Hey, what kind of worries are these?? :p

As I wrote I never use a handset, I am not a big guy and I have never got, so far, any "funny" reactions from anybody (not that I would care, I use what is best for ME).

The friends and acquaintances who see it usually ask about it and once shown its potential it has ALWAYS solicited very positive comments..

As somebody else commented elsewhere on XDA, the ones to mock are those pretending to use tiny 3.5" phones as "smartphones"!!!! :cool:
[Galaxy Note GT-N7000 General] darkmax1974:
Sorry for the late responds, but your mobile phone history is far from the beginning of commercially-available mobile phones.

I begun my life with a mobile phone from the Ericsson GH 218, GH 318, GH 388, 628, 688, 768, 788, 888, etc
[Galaxy Note GT-N7000 General] ChodTheWacko:
- The first time I used it in public, I was worried but people were ignoring me. Then I tried to attract attention to it by pulling it out in front of people and making calls. People still ignored me. After that, I don't care anymore.

- no. I have, however, had people run up to me asking me where they can buy it.

- all the time

- no. In fact, the opposite.

I really don't think anyone who says 'You look like a total idiot using this phone in public' has really used the GNote phone in public. They're just making incorrect assumptions.

- Frank
[Galaxy Note GT-N7000 General] ArtyCarl:
I am expecting mine in the morning so very pleased to see so much love for the phone.

I actually (and this is sad) cut out some polystyrene foam to the exact size and have been walking around with it all day, trying it in my pockets, getting the wife to hold it to her ear to see just how big it looks and my overall impression is that it is huge for a phone but the slimness of it somehow makes a massive difference.

I loved the iPhone 4 but swapped it for a SG2, swapped that for an iPhone 4S but soon bored with that and I am hoping this could be THE one.
[Galaxy Note GT-N7000 General] Beards:
Oh it's the one alright....

I also have (amongst others) an SGSII and even though it's only a few months old I NEVER thought I would be putting it back in it's box so soon.

Yes, the Note is bigger but you very quickly adapt to it's size and now I realize it will be difficult to go back to a 'normal' sized screen. :)
[Galaxy Note GT-N7000 General] indie13:
Thanks for taking the time to answer my questions!:)
[Galaxy Note GT-N7000 General] PlayStation:
SG2 Leather Pouch

Someone with both a SG2 and Note please help me out here. I found a SG2 Leather pouch and bought it for my SGS+. The pouch I am referring to is reviewed here: http://androidforums.com/samsung-ga...18-official-samsung-leather-pouch-review.html

The pouch is much bigger for my SGS+ which is has same dimensions with SG2 and was wondering whether perhaps it might fit the Note. Even my mighty HD2 is small inside this pouch. My Note wont arrive for another 2 weeks and I am really hoping that I will be able to use this beautiful pouch. By the way I took measurements of the case and it appears to be exact same size as the Note lengthwise so I am assuming a little stretching might do teh trick..... :D Thickness should be ok and width too no big deal as its a simple taks of moving the folding part a little further. ;)
[Galaxy Note GT-N7000 General] Beards:
Yes I have both the SGSII & Note and looking at those photo's I doubt VERY much the Note will fit inside that pouch.

Don't just measure the width of the case as you have to allow for the thickness of either the SGSII or Note which will deduct a little from the width.

Those photo's show with the SGSII inside there's only a little extra width left over.... not enough I am sure to fit the Note.