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[Galaxy Note GT-N7000 General] aalupatti:
Things for me

1. Screen estate

2. S pen. I use it so much for note taking, editing and so on.

It will be really difficult to move to another phone without these 2 features.
[Galaxy Note GT-N7000 General] rlaw:
It's a huge leap forward in the mobile space.

The advantages that come with a bigger screen size cannot be understated if your mobile device is more than just a telephony tool.

I use my laptop less and less with each passing year and each smartphone upgrade - the usage scenario for smartphones grows year by year.

The fact that it can also smartly utilize a stylus is another plus. And honestly, I can get more done faster with my bigger screen than I could on my Pre and my EVO 3D.
[Galaxy Note GT-N7000 General] Tinderbox (UK):
I had 4 G2`s and returned them all, the Note is a keeper, the screen is fantastic , the gps lock is fast as snot, the huge battery, the speaker is very loud.

Below is a feature comparison between the two.

John

http://www.gsmarena.com/compare.php3?idPhone1=3621&idPhone2=4135
[Galaxy Note GT-N7000 General] Runadumb:
Its funny you mention the hype as I have been really taken with the note the last few weeks, yet I completely ignored it on release. I guess I was happy with my phone at that time. For me the huge drop in price has helped, £390 is a sweet spot.

The Note is still a big upgrade from my Xperia Play though. Boy will I miss that wee gamepad :(
[Galaxy Note GT-N7000 General] anonymous572:
+1
[Galaxy Note GT-N7000 General] crawlgsx:
Screen + Battery, enormous difference (pun intended)

Plus the S-Pen for many.

Show me a single real world benefit from any phone that is newer? There isn't any. Yippie I can run benchmarks faster, drain my battery faster, and have a smaller screen. *pass*
[Galaxy Note GT-N7000 General] emuX:
Did we really need another 'why is the Note so good' thread?

Use the search facility.

You'd have your answer about 10 times over. You'd probably also know how it measures up against the S2, HTC ONE, iphone 4S, the as yet not even released S3, and everything else!
[Galaxy Note GT-N7000 General] olyloh6696:
1) thanks for the input to the people who posted with constructive info.

2) are you stupid? My question is not about whether the note is good or not. My question is why there is huge hype over this device, and whether it lives up to it. I'm not comparing it to the other phones like the One X. Did I say I was? No. Read the question again.
[Galaxy Note GT-N7000 General] Towserspvm2000:
+1 to that. Not being rude, but someone with over 5000 posts and 800 thanks should know, lol. For me, the difference in screen size is everything. The wife has a HTC One X, and having played with that, then you really appreciate what the Note is about. Gaming is better, typing is better, browsing is better, and so on and on. And SPen is the icing on the cake.

I'll never go to 4.3 inch or 4.7 again.

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The hype is from the screen size and spen, and you'll only "get it" when you compare it to other phones.
[Galaxy Note GT-N7000 General] olyloh6696:
Ok, sorry dude.

I just wanted a first hand account from real Note users who have the device, and want to see their view on the device, and whether it lives to the hype.

Ok, so based on the response, I can say the screen is the main drawing feature then?

Ok cheer, case sorted :)
[Galaxy Note GT-N7000 General] milsabords:
Screen !

Screen size and quality make the difference.

Web browsing, reading emails or ebooks are much more comfortable than on any other phone I have seen.
[Galaxy Note GT-N7000 General] Tinderbox (UK):
User replaceable battery, on a device this big was a major selling point to me, as the trend is towards captive battery`s at the moment, I will be interesting to see what the S3 has.

But is it a big phone, or a small tablet, I say phone.

John.
[Galaxy Note GT-N7000 General] Gaugerer:
Samsung were careful not to call the Note a phone or a Tablet because it can be both when it runs software such as ICS Tablet Mode which turns the Note into a mini-tablet and phone. Because it has the same screen resolution as the Galaxy Tab 10.1 then using it as a Tablet running ICS is ideal. I'm not sure if Google is going to provide Tablet Mode on ICS but if not then some developers will provide it.
[Galaxy Note GT-N7000 General] Colingajewski:
The screen size is a big big plus. As well as being more enjoyable to watch video, read etc, it is much more comfortable for extended usage writing documents, emails, and web browsing. I sold my Xoom because once I got the note I never felt like using it. The S Pen is also very useful, too.

Sent from my GT-N7000
[Galaxy Note GT-N7000 General] emuX:
No need to get personal! And, since you ask, I'm a degree educated professional so I wouldn't consider myself stupid!

If you'd read MY post a little more carefully you'd see the ALSO in the paragraph about comparisons - as in: your question has been answered on other threads and you'd ALSO find threads discussing how the device compares to others.

I think I'll just ignore these 'I'm too lazy to search the forum threads' in future. :D
[Galaxy Note GT-N7000 General] olyloh6696:
Ok, my apologies mate, no need for my insults :)

I found your original post to be a but abrupt and rude, and it made me skittles angry and frustrated at the start...

Lets just settle this, and leave it at that...

Ok? :D
[Galaxy Note GT-N7000 General] Entropy512:
Screen size and resolution were the main reasons I decided to go for it.

The stylus will be another good thing once more apps support the native Android stylus API (S-Pen APIs and apps don't work on AOSP.)
[Galaxy Note GT-N7000 General] aalupatti:
However this may the only phone in the capacitive world that support a fine tipped pen. It works well to take notes with 3rd party apps like free note, phat notes etc.

I spent so much time searching and buying capacitive styluses for my previous phones and none of them are good to take notes even on a larger screens.
[Galaxy Note GT-N7000 General] Xaffax:
What makes the note good?

Well if you are a big person with big hands all the other smartphones with touchscreens are really hard to handle. My fingers are just too big. So the size is verry important because for me it's just right.

But I can stil put in in my vest pocket or the pockets of my jeans and not notice it.

I find that I spend less time behind my PC because for most things it works just as well as a tablet or a PC.

The weight is right.

The exterior design has a kind of art deco feel to it.

It's fast, bug free.

I can't say enough nice things about it.

I think about giving it a name.:D
[Galaxy Note GT-N7000 General] ChodTheWacko:
Is there really any more hype with the Note than there was before?

One major change is that Samsung name dropped the Note as one of the major factors of their huge profitable quarter. Another this is now other companies are starting to jump into the ultra-large phone niche after it was announced how well the Note is selling.

But to mirror other posts - yeah, it's all about the screen.

Most improvements to phone these days have, imho, marginal improvements for certain extreme cases. But the big screen makes everything better and somehow turns the Note into something more than a smartphone.

- Frank
[Galaxy Note GT-N7000 General] adelmundo:
I love the huge screen since I watch a lot of YouTube on it, it's like the difference between watching a movie on a 22 inch television vs a 55 inch Samsung LED.

Using the Note had relegated my HP Touchpad to my kid who uses it a lot more now than me. In fact, I'm on a short vacation with my family right now. Before I would be taking a phone and a tablet with me and sometimes even a laptop. This time I only brought the Note, a charger, and a spare battery (which I probably won't even use anyways since the Note has excellent battery life). I also used it for GPS navigation, and it is by far the best smartphone with GPS capability I have ever used, locks fast and never loses signal. Truly flawless.

I also love the S-Pen, I never have to worry about carrying a paper and a pen. It's amazing all the things I use it for, from taking notes, to making a daily to-do list, to even writing out my daily gym work out routine.

Finally the battery life is probably the next best of all smartphones currently out, the best being the Droid Razr Maxxx. I can go easily 24 hours on a single charge with 3 hours screen time, and best I've done is 36 hours on a single charge with a couple of hours of on screen time.
[Galaxy Note GT-N7000 General] emuX:
Thanks for the apology.

It has been said on other threads already, but since it hasn't been said on this one yet...

Its not just the screen size, its the resolution too. 1280x800 screen (might not be pixel accurate, as I can't be bothered to look up the exact res) makes it so sharp that you can use the phone like a tablet as well. It makes RDP to your PC, to work, etc totally reasonable on a handheld device too.

I have a 10" Android tab that I used daily until I got the Note. Now its resigned to the occasional fondle when the battery on my Note dies - which doesn't happen unless I've used it non-stop all day because that's an excellent feature of the Note too.
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] itzdarockz:
I am trying to create a cm9 port but I have no idea how to create a update-script! Does anyone know how or has an auto update-script creator? Please help!
[AT&T, Rogers HTC One X, Telstra One XL] robcorn:
Gang,

I just got back from my AT&T store here in the Dallas area. They have 12-15 phones in stock and the manager said they will start selling them tomorrow beginning at 12:00pm local time.

You may want to call/stop by your stores and see what they say.

I wil be there when the store opens and if I manage to get one I'll let you know!
[AT&T, Rogers HTC One X, Telstra One XL] drummaniac83:
Which Dallas store. I'm in the Dallas area.
[AT&T, Rogers HTC One X, Telstra One XL] Arcadia310:
Nice! I'll call mine and see what's up.
[AT&T, Rogers HTC One X, Telstra One XL] robcorn:
Flower Mound location, but you will have to fight me to be the first in the store tomorrow at noon!
[AT&T, Rogers HTC One X, Telstra One XL] drummaniac83:
Lol. If there are 12-15 sounds like plenty for the 2 of us
[AT&T, Rogers HTC One X, Telstra One XL] Arcadia310:
One store near me just said the 6th.
[AT&T, Rogers HTC One X, Telstra One XL] DumIam:
Not that I'm not hoping for a release tomorrow, but my local store and the nearest corporate store(about 2hrs from me) both said the 6th
[AT&T, Rogers HTC One X, Telstra One XL] crazylilazn:
I'm curious, can AT&T "authorized retailer" stores also receive HOX shipments earlier than May 6th? If so, I feel that this would be a much better way to convince someone to sell me one early...
[AT&T, Rogers HTC One X, Telstra One XL] Artimus009:
I called all my local stores...6th.:(
[AT&T, Rogers HTC One X, Telstra One XL] americasteam:
Well, I've been calling around today. I did find a local "Authorized Retailer" that said they were getting their shipment in this Monday and were selling them. I even asked twice just to make sure. Giving them a call Monday morning to confirm. If so, I will do my best to grab one early.
[AT&T, Rogers HTC One X, Telstra One XL] 90110010119:
I just got back form my local AT&T store to play with the One X and ask when they were going to start selling it. They already have the stock but are going to sell it on the 6th... but anyway, the One X is probably the most capable phone I've ever used.
[AT&T, Rogers HTC One X, Telstra One XL] vioalas:
It's a shame, my stores is one of the ones that follows the rules... Lol. So they're selling on the 6th.

I pre ordered though, so it's just a few more days, but I was still hoping to cancel it and buy it tomorrow, haha.
[AT&T, Rogers HTC One X, Telstra One XL] 90110010119:
Haha yeah i think my store also follow the rules. I also pre ordered mine but through Amazon Wireless to save so major dough because I live in CA. Supposed to get it on the 9th :(. I hope I get it earlier though, but who doesn't lol. I can't stop thinking about this thing!! I probably shouldn't have gone and played with it today because it just makes me so much more impatient..
[AT&T, Rogers HTC One X, Telstra One XL] amswak:
Did any of you who talked to a store with them in stock pre-order through that same store? I am curious if they would let one go early if you had already paid for it...

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Just called my local store - they won't tell me if they already have any in stock. They just keep saying you can pre-order now or buy in store on May 6th...
[AT&T, Rogers HTC One X, Telstra One XL] 90110010119:
To answer your question, I pre ordered through Amazon Wireless, but either way, I don't think they would have let one go just for me....
[AT&T, Rogers HTC One X, Telstra One XL] tian105:
the sales person in the corporate store said they will be getting shipment on Sunday, i asked if i can get one by pre ordering, he said that i wont need to, just walk in, : D
[AT&T, Rogers HTC One X, Telstra One XL] vioalas:
The people getting it early are so lucky! Often times, employees get threatened with facing some consequences for selling the phone before release. But others just want a commission.
[AT&T, Rogers HTC One X, Telstra One XL] vinuneuro:
The Galaxy S III is just around the corner. Why pick up the One X early instead of seeing what Samsung has produced?
[AT&T, Rogers HTC One X, Telstra One XL] Arcadia310:
How do you know if a store is corporate or not?
[AT&T, Rogers HTC One X, Telstra One XL] Artimus009:
Look at the signage...
[AT&T, Rogers HTC One X, Telstra One XL] 90110010119:
Some of us (including me) have just finished a two year contract and are in need of a good phone. Why wait until late 2012 for the release if even 2012 when you can get an HTC flagship now? Since we already know the SGSIII won't be sporting a quad core and will most likely have the S4, it won't be worth the wait because the One X has the S4. Also, I'm just a big HTC fan in general and I'm not a big fan of Samsung's build quality. It's only being announced on May 3rd, not released.
[AT&T, Rogers HTC One X, Telstra One XL] jtwlbz:
6th

local shop here told me 6th...
[AT&T, Rogers HTC One X, Telstra One XL] expertzero1:
Integrated LTE Chip?

I like sense better than touchwiz HAH....

Quadcore exynox from last years dual core exynos. A9 while the s4 is a modified A15. 1280x720 screens? SLCD2 > super amoled from many reviews.

Touchwiz is too cartoonish (vioalas) lol, but its going to be touchwiz 5 for the sgs3.

and why wait a few months when there is a good phone comming out? By the time its out in the states, the next nexus is out 2 months or so after the release of the galaxy s3
[AT&T, Rogers HTC One X, Telstra One XL] vioalas:
expertzero1 said it right, and OEMs all have a certain "look" just how the HOX is undeniably HTC design, the GSIII will resemble other Samsungs, and I prefer HTC design.
[AT&T, Rogers HTC One X, Telstra One XL] expertzero1:
Yeah i want lte dont want to use thehspa version for the s3 :) plus i dont want the middle button like the international s2 lol looks funky
[AT&T, Rogers HTC One X, Telstra One XL] vinuneuro:
I hadn't considered that. May 3rd announce wouldn't result in a summer release? This will be my first smartphone, haven't been on contract for a few years. Sense 4.0 and car mode do look great in the One's.
[AT&T, Rogers HTC One X, Telstra One XL] 90110010119:
Sir, you have listed the majority of the reasons why i prefer HTC and the One X!!

It could, but me not waiting!!! :). Yes they do but those are not even the best parts of it either lol. Well.... Sense 4.0 could be one of them..
[AT&T, Rogers HTC One X, Telstra One XL] amswak:
We usually dont get the phones with an on-contract purchase price until several months after it comes out over-seas. My bet is closer to July/August for the stateside release of the S3. We also don't yet know which carriers will have it.

Plus, I have had several Sammy phones in a row - great phones, but sick of their slow software updates. My wife's HTC Sensation was on 2.3 almost a year before the Captivate. Giving HTC a go this time.
[AT&T, Rogers HTC One X, Telstra One XL] expertzero1:
yeah htc will probably pump out faster updates. for example ice cream sandwhich for most of its devices 1-3 months earlier than samsung.
[AT&T, Rogers HTC One X, Telstra One XL] :
What dough did you save? Im also in California and I just pre-ordered mine and only paid $199 out the door. I didnt have to pay tax or an upgrade fee, just the 199. I also get it the 4th. Im not sure why you chose to wait 5 more days...
[AT&T, Rogers HTC One X, Telstra One XL] vioalas:
The captivate and GSII both came out on AT&T around November-ish time. So it doesn't look promising, and assuming they do a global release, the US would still be a few weeks behind. So late July would be lucky.

Edit:Captivate came out around July, oops. haha.
[AT&T, Rogers HTC One X, Telstra One XL] :
The Gs3 will be out this summer, trust me. ;)

Dosent matter though, the top 2 phones of the year will be the HOX and the GS3... so if we have one of the top two phones, then great! :D
[AT&T, Rogers HTC One X, Telstra One XL] designgears:
The captivate came out in July.
[AT&T, Rogers HTC One X, Telstra One XL] 90110010119:
Did you? I was under the impression that I would have to pay tax on the full retail price of the One X... Well I did save $50 though. Amazon Wireless offered it at $150 plus a couple of complimentary apps that are usually around $5-$10 on the Play Store. Don't know if it was worth 5 days though... probably not :(
[AT&T, Rogers HTC One X, Telstra One XL] vioalas:
July!? Where the Hell was I? Thanks for correcting me, lol.

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Have some inside info??

I'm sure, I'll be very happy with my HOX.
[AT&T, Rogers HTC One X, Telstra One XL] vinuneuro:
I'm taking over a family member's unlimited iPhone plan. Is there any way to do it through Amazon and keep it? Once in the cart, Amazon makes makes you choose one of the current 3gb or 5gb offerings to proceed.
[AT&T, Rogers HTC One X, Telstra One XL] DumIam:
So was anybody able to find a story selling the HOX today?

Sent from a little blue planet, third from the sun.
[AT&T, Rogers HTC One X, Telstra One XL] aspj111:
I called 2 stores, the first one knew absolutely nothing about the phone including the release date..(I don't get it!) and the 2nd one said the 6th.
[AT&T, Rogers HTC One X, Telstra One XL] tian105:
my store!
[AT&T, Rogers HTC One X, Telstra One XL] BBock9:
Checked out two stores in my area, the first asked me if I wanted to preorder and at the second I thought I had struck gold. The rep I was talking to said they just got them in...then someone next to them stepped in and said they would be available on the 6th. Soooo close :(
[AT&T, Rogers HTC One X, Telstra One XL] ~David:
I know we Canadians are supposed to be nice and all, but the truth is, we almost never get anything before the USA, so I'd like to take this opportunity to say... Nyuk nyuk nyuk! :D

Sorry.
[AT&T, Rogers HTC One X, Telstra One XL] crazylilazn:
just curious would you happen to be in California by any chance? lol
[AT&T, Rogers HTC One X, Telstra One XL] amswak:
seriously? you got yours today?? Did you pre-order, or just walk in???
[AT&T, Rogers HTC One X, Telstra One XL] ricktat:
Called 4 stores for giggles.... 2 att and 2 auuthorized. All 4 said pre-order only
[AT&T, Rogers HTC One X, Telstra One XL] Crizthakidd:
my store in nj said may first
[AT&T, Rogers HTC One X, Telstra One XL] seanfuhr:
got mine

Called my fairfield, CT and they said preorder only. Called Trumbull store and they said they had 2 available....now only one available as I got mine.

screen is yellow compared to the international version I have.
[AT&T, Rogers HTC One X, Telstra One XL] EvoKnvl:
In CA, you have tax on the full price of the phone. My total was ~$255 pre-ordered...
[AT&T, Rogers HTC One X, Telstra One XL] amswak:
I have heard about the different screens - do you find it a bad thing? Or would you have noticied if you didnt have the two side by side?

I think I am more concerned about contrast ratio. My Captivate was readable in direct sunlight - I miss that.
[AT&T, Rogers HTC One X, Telstra One XL] vioalas:
You should be able to see it in direct sunlight just fine. The screen will probably look yellow compared to the captivate though since it's amoled and they run bluer.

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This was answered somewhere else. Just call and ask AT&T first, explain the situation, they should let you return to your unlimited data plan.
[AT&T, Rogers HTC One X, Telstra One XL] :
I didn't have to pay tax at all... its nice to know people. :D
[AT&T, Rogers HTC One X, Telstra One XL] EvoKnvl:
That's great, but not a typical situation. In which case, the guy ordering through Amazon is saving $100...
[AT&T, Rogers HTC One X, Telstra One XL] crazylilazn:
Ok I swear I've called like almost every store in the LA area...anybody have any luck with their AT&T stores in LA county and would be willing to share the store location with me? :)
[AT&T, Rogers HTC One X, Telstra One XL] samven582:
Anybody successful in the Long Island area?
[AT&T, Rogers HTC One X, Telstra One XL] amswak:
I've had no luck (in the northwest LA areas)
[AT&T, Rogers HTC One X, Telstra One XL] 90110010119:
No luck in Orange County either
[AT&T, Rogers HTC One X, Telstra One XL] ergela:
Anyone have any luck in Houston?
[AT&T, Rogers HTC One X, Telstra One XL] gladesmellzgood:
Tried every store in El Paso with absolutely no luck.
[AT&T, Rogers HTC One X, Telstra One XL] tian105:
Im on the other side of the coast : D

I do miss cali though : <
[AT&T, Rogers HTC One X, Telstra One XL] crazylilazn:
West coast is the best coast! Well anyway, asking for your location was worth a shot...I'm resigned to just waiting until May 4th now...
[AT&T, Rogers HTC One X, Telstra One XL] expertzero1:
Lol why call when you already know it comming out next Sunday and a early release on Friday for preorders. I think he's a troll
[AT&T, Rogers HTC One X, Telstra One XL] rambo8987:
Palm spring store has them. About 90 miles from La,ca
[AT&T, Rogers HTC One X, Telstra One XL] rambo8987:
We are in for a treat those who are getting the at&t model. This is by far the best device I've ever used in my life. Biggest issue is the lack of removable storage and the rainbow pixels that happens when pressing the side of the screen. Camera....sexy!!! Screen display 0.0 omg best display I've seen to date. Even on 3g in my area I get 2mbs up haven't tried LTE yet since its not in my area. Phone is wicked fast, not too concerned about battery life once custom kernels come out that'll help a lot with battery drain :D
[AT&T, Rogers HTC One X, Telstra One XL] crazylilazn:
That was like the worst possible store to have them...It's too far for me to drive there, but it's RIGHT THERE. AHHHH
[AT&T, Rogers HTC One X, Telstra One XL] blackout203:
Local store in Lincoln, RI wouldn't sell until the 6th. They had one on display though.
[AT&T, Rogers HTC One X, Telstra One XL] Arcadia310:
Same. It's a two hour drive from my house. :eek:
[AT&T, Rogers HTC One X, Telstra One XL] rambo8987:
Lol sux I pre ordered thru radioshack and traded my gs2 in there, now I'm stuck waiting til next Sunday!!!!
[AT&T, Rogers HTC One X, Telstra One XL] hodgie26:
anyone in nashville, tn or the surrounding area try any att stores?
[AT&T, Rogers HTC One X, Telstra One XL] 90110010119:
Im only an hour's drive away... would be worth it in my opinion but I just don't have the time. Back to waiting I guess...
[AT&T, Rogers HTC One X, Telstra One XL] amswak:
ha, way to be a tease...
[AT&T, Rogers HTC One X, Telstra One XL] GrandAdmiral:
The store on Manhattan in the New Orleans area has the white ones in the back, but I had no luck getting one out of them (I want a grey one anyway). I did have fun playing on the demo though. Phone is wicked and now that LTE has come to the New Orleans area, I'm stoked.