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[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note I717] erick161:
Seriously? 2 years from the initial release? People will have forgotten about the note by then. The note 2 will be out before years end, probably on multiple carriers this time as well. Doubtful we will see the name change on different carriers like the gs2 did. It will probably follow the pattern of the GS3, to solidify its name and place in the mobile world. Sorry buddy, but you're so wrong.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note I717] 00mred00:
indeed..confirmed..in the works, all carriers, and will release as soon as this fall
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note I717] Beamen1:
This is why I haven't bought the Note yet. Waiting for the Note2. It should be right around the corner. So still rocking my Desire HD :D
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note I717] erick161:
And that's why I bought it off contract:) I'll save the renewal for the GNote2
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note I717] toddx77:
I love the idea. I just got my note a few days ago so I probably won't be getting the note 2 as I will be up for an upgrade when the note 3 comes out, but I love the size. When I go back and look at my iphone I can't even imagine going back to a phone that size let alone an iphone ever again. When ever someone sees my note they react as it is too big and think it won't fit in my pocket but when I show them it fits fine they are ind of speechless. When I show them the phone they seem to be really amazed at how big it is and yet it is a phone.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note I717] CrozB:
Looks like the official word might come Aug 15th?

http://www.androidpolice.com/2012/07/20/samsung-a-major-announcement-and-unveiling-of-the-newest-galaxy-device-is-coming-on-august-15th/

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[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note I717] ekerbuddyeker:
I'm disappointed about the resolution of the note 2. Its worse than our current device. 1280x 720 v 1280 x 800 even if its a bigger image. I like the current dimensions. I understand why they are doing it so it can be one handed.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note I717] katamari201:
I want to get the note. But am having reservations since a note 2 might come out soon. Right now I can get an unlocked one from expansys for $500ish bones. If indeed the note 2 will be announced at IFA in late august and released in October, that will mean it is at least 3 months away. Another month or two for US carrier release. If I want to buy it unlocked, and I know how insane the price of imports are and especially at launch, I will have to wait a month or two from launch for the prices to go down. Either way, I see a December timeframe as the most likely time to buy. That will be 5 months away. I can't wait that long.

Someone talk me out of thinking about the note 2. Some points in comparison I"m trying to convince myself are worth just getting the note now:

- I like 16:10 more than 16:9. Webpages look better in wider view and there's 80 more pixels.

- Note 2 camera will be the same as S III, not much of an upgrade from the note. Just faster shots.

- Shiny unpleasant hyperglaze back

- Identical A9 processor but with two more cores and identical Mali400 graphics but just overclocked

- Much cheaper, most bugs squashed already

But.......

- 16:9 better for all apps transitioning to 16:9 aspect. Better for movies.

- Might have thinner bezel and smaller footprint

- thinner and more streamlined body like the S III

- Much lighter. The note is 178g currently. Eek.

- the .2 might make a difference somehow

- better display with better color accuracy and no clipping issues or tint issues

- better speakers

- improved s-pen tech for better 1:1 control, better integration

- possibly better 12-13mp camera if they decide to not use the 8mp from the S III

- bigger battery for better battery life

- Doesn't look like a giant S2. Hahahahahhaa.

Some of the stuff is pure speculation mixed in with some sensible rumored specs and expectations.

Can't decide!

I was thinking of just getting the Note now and selling it down the road once the Note 2 appears and gets cheaper...
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note I717] byron84:
If the Note2 really is coming soon it should be easy to sell the Note for a good price and put that towards the Note2. Seriously though it will need to be awesome to convince me to switch!
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note I717] esincho:
It wouldn't have a sd card..
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note I717] welchertc:
I could care less. I don't have the 16 internal filled on my Note and still have unlimited data so Google music serves all of my storage needs
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note I717] paleh0rse:
That really is a trend they need to stop with their Nexus devices... annoying as hell! :(
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note I717] esincho:
Agreed
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note I717] katamari201:
I know the new galaxy tabs also have s-pen support. Do they display any possible s-pen tracking improvement and software enhancements beyond what one can find on the regular note? Edit: nvm it ain't even out yet.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note I717] Cernan:
Most of my friends say that can't imagine using a Note, even after playing with mine. I loved it the first second I had it. However, 5.5" does seem a big large. I'd have to see it in person.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note I717] esincho:
The phone isn't gonna be bigger, the screen is
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note I717] katamari201:
The new note is gonna have 16:9 instead of 16:10 so it can grow a couple decimals bigger without changing the width. It will probably have thinner bezels as well. The 4.5" Samsung Infuse has almost the same dimensions as the 4.8" Galaxy S III. So for the same overall size, you gain .3", a thinner body, and better curves.

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[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note I717] envision:
The newer phones have on screen buttons instead of capacitive buttons that is probably the difference
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note I717] katamari201:
Neither GSIII, One X, nor Optimus 4x have onscreen buttons. Note 2 is not a nexus device.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note I717] ekerbuddyeker:
I'm interested to see the new HTC 5" rival that will be coming out. I really love my note but change is sometimes good and I personally think the stock software on HTC (like email amd calendar) beats Samsung's. Just my 2c.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note I717] katamari201:
I

I had the same feelings too. I bought the Atrix 2 because I wanted to try a Moto phone. Sold it because the screen was ugly and was unimpressed by the rest of the phone. Am currently rocking a One X. I do like a lot of aspects of it, but now that I've experienced the "best" LCD available on a phone, my dislike of AMOLED has waned and I see it as the better option for me. The 4.7" of the One X didn't seem much different than the 4.5" of my SGS2, probably because it is the same width (16:10 vs 16:9), so websurfing was still not as comfortable as I wanted it to be. But when I tried out the note at the at&t store it was really awesome, the size and the viewing experience. Even a new HTC phone in the same category will probably be smaller, still have an LCD, and have a weaker camera than the note does. Not to mention the price premium of a new device. For me at least, I am not seeing the point of waiting other than if you want more speed in the quad-core, or most realistically just a dual-core krait with LTE. The One X dual-core krait wasn't that amazing to me speed wise compared to the SGS2, so I'm at the point of diminishing returns where extra speed isn't gonna improve the experience much and I will prioritize other aspects instead.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note I717] gerryjoson:
If it's 16:9 aspect like rumored, it's nearly a square inch smaller in area than the 5.3" 16:10 current model despite being 5.5" diagonal.

People are stupid though, so it's easy to sell something worse if it's a new model with a bigger number in the name.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note I717] esincho:
How is that stupid? Is the screen the only thing about the phone?
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note I717] gerryjoson:
It's the main thing you interact with, and presumably you bought a Note because you liked the screen area?
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note I717] phailyoor:
I don't think samsung is actually stupid enough to put an inferior display on the note 2. The pentile display on the regular note already forces me to hold the phone further from my face than I would prefer.

The reports of the glbenchmark scores are probably a hoax by someone with an overclocked, hacked SGS3.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note I717] MrJobs:
Note 2 will use virtual buttons hence the somewhat lower usable resolution.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note I717] esincho:
Maybe, but how u figure?
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note I717] Jmelendez1:
I can see that happen without actually changing the overall size of the phone.

The screen resolution will be just fine.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note I717] Korrupt1:
Wow 5.5... my current note is peaking out of my jeans, and digging into my hips now...maybe I need to consider pocket size on my Jean purchases from now on? Thinner is nice, then or cases don't take up a much room.

One wish I have is they move the power or volume rocker. Frequently have issues adjusting volume while turning off the screen....or turning off the screen when adjusting volume. Just bad placement!

Also want that s3 eye recognition feature, so I don't have to keep my screen awake manually when reading an article.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note I717] Kortxero:
You should try the ISeeYou app. This is basically the same idea as the S3 eye recognition, and the dev keeps updating it ;)
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note I717] renna89:
So any news regarding note 2?

Wasn't suposed to be presented today ?
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note I717] dakleenupman:
Saw a picture of the purposed bezel on flipboard. Sadly, it has a center home button. So this might not release here in the states as soon as we'd hope. Unless of course, they go the S3 route.... With the button that is.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note I717] esincho:
Mostly likely the case bro.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note I717] Eric-1987:
You must wear skinny jeans.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note I717] Bataga:
And have fat hips
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note I717] dakleenupman:
No case, front bezel.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note I717] esincho:
Lol. Not a "case" the case as in yes it will probably be the same, as the s3 in all versions
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note I717] dakleenupman:
Ahhhh yes..... It all makes sense now.... ;)
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note I717] kurnis:
but i thought bigger is always better??
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note I717] klee2000:
I think it's worth it, with Lte they throttle my speed faster! lol!

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And they would take away the rear camera because they will consider it a tablet!!!
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note I717] kinghorsey:
Exactly. A note 2 announcement this early is entirely speculation especially when there are so many conflicting rumours.

(One of which being that the note 2 would use samsungs new flexible screen tech).

I'm more inclined to believe the big announcement will be for a new tab.

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I'd rather they did. The north american versions buttons annoy the hell out of me.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note I717] theonedub:
Samsung has already confirmed the Note 2 will debut Aug 29 at Unpacked in Berlin.

From my Galaxy Note
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note I717] vizographic:
The general consensus seems to be Samsung wants a strategic release right before the new iphone, an attack that leads to one of three outcomes.

1. "Oh, look the new iphone has a bigger screen just like the galaxy note ii! "

Conversely, Apple keeps the tiny screen.

2. "Oh look, apple is serving up a warmed over 4gs with lte Apple should have copied Samsung! "

Of course Apple can hold up its release date but then they risk,

3."Oh look, Samsung really must be hurting Apple, they're running scared! "

Samsung gets to stick it to Apple and draw some juice in the market place, if not the courts.

Either way, brace yourselves for some horrific corporate battles. It is all so terrible... I... just... can't..... look.... away! ;)

"Up with Open source, long live Xda"
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note I717] kinghorsey:
Really? Hadn't seen that.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note I717] theonedub:
Yes, news came straight from Samsung to multiple news outlets. Nearly every tech site had the news up earlier this month (Engadget, SlashGear, Gizmondo, etc). Today, the 15th, was for the Note 10.1 and the 29th will be for the Note 2. It would be just shy of the one year anniversary of the original Note's public debut, so its really not too soon at all.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note I717] Err0xx:
This.

The 29th will be the day of the Note 2. Engadget did a great article on it.

I like my Note battery life but more is always better. I hope they put a hellouva battery in the Note 2. The quad exynos/snapdragon S4 both seem wonderfully energy efficient so I expect big things from a battery life and performance standpoint in the note 2.

The LTE transformer Pad infinity is rocking a 1.7ghz snapdragon s4 and the early benchmarks of that thing are kicking the hell out of the 1.6ghz Tegra 3, so if carriers force the support of LTE and make the US note 2 use a s4, I won't be disappointed. The performance seems killer.

Truly excited about this device.

Sent from my Galaxy Note SGH-I717 running The Collective's AoCP 2.1 ROM.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note I717] testulous:
Definitely worth it. The button alone makes it better, then you add the better CPU + GPU and the international always wins.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note I717] paleh0rse:
I think I'd rather have my LTE...
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note I717] nuprotocol:
Me too. Just sold my GNote on ebay. I'm so0o0o0o ready for the GNote 2. Or maybe the Surface RT.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note I717] erick161:
How much it sell for?
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note I717] Dasin:
I have had the Samsung Galaxy note 5.3 right when the phone came out, dont get me wrong when i say this, my first smartphone was a Google G1, and i didnt understand why people liked iPhone but when i got the iPhone i loved it and was on it since then.

When i got the galaxy note I had to return it after a week or so because i missed the iPhone. I feel like android apps are not polished enough like the iPhone apps are. Apps on the iPhone look Premium and apps on the android market just look cheap sometimes.

How come every other money a new Android operating system comes out, and when it does come out it looks just the same as the other operating system that came out before that.

But there is one thing i can say about Android vs Apple, there is so much support for android, like there are alot of developers and there not selfish they will help you in the forums when u have a issue.

But i cant wait to get the Galaxy Note, it looks crazy pulling out a big device like that.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note I717] slaydog:
As opposed to all the new iPhone OS's that look completely different?

Why would you get another Note?
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note I717] nuprotocol:
$430 plus $9.99 shipping.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note I717] Reclaim:
Zing! Haha! That guy must be trolling.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note I717] borijess:
Nice zingbot!

Sent from the TermiNOTEr! ;)
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note I717] robor007:
LOL... When you say 'polished/premium' do you mean dumbed down and simplistic? :laugh:

Seriously, I loved the iPhone(s) I used until I tried Android. After the initial adjustment I laugh at the archaic 3.5" display on the iPhone and outdated iOS operating system. The iPhone is good for people who don't understand technology - people like my 73 year old father.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note I717] madman604:
I'm just glad my thumb doesn't cover 25% of the screen anymore. Long live the note!
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note I717] Kflan22:
If I do get this I am praying it gets the love from case companies like the gs3 did...At my store we have one all black otterbox for the GNote and like fifty colors for gs3 in defender and commuter and I think that is ridiculous that otter box neglected the note like that
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note I717] graveghoul:
A week away! I love this phone so much though that i wouldnt trade it in for a "1 upper". If the specs are true, .2' of more screen.....seriously? 4mp more of camera? What for? 8's great! lol. Quad-core processor? Why? To eat more battery life? I know i know. "Well if you dont like it then dont buy it..."

Yep. I love my innovative, OG Note. Especially with ParanoidAndroid on it :D
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note I717] notorious wiz:
I'm just hoping its t-mobile friendly, spent entirely to much time tryna get my i717 to operate on t-mobile
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note I717] travperk:
go troll the iphone forums. and stay the __ out of our beloved GNote area.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note I717] n82k:
Seriously? Ios has looked the same since alpha!

GALAXY Note i717 Paranoid Android Cm10 hybrid Aug20 -source-
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note I717] Alzoids:
Haha quad core processors use less battery than dual core processors. A 12mp camera will make the public think it is that much better (it isn't, but it will make others think that). .2 more inches of screen space because why not? More room to play with.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note I717] SayWhat10:
Plus unlimited Internet coming in 2 weeks
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note I717] Kingdombuilder:
What kind of impact do you guys think the lawsuit (apple vs Samsung where apple was awarded 1.2 billion) will have on the release of of Note 2?

Blessed With A Note
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note I717] ky0nkyon:
wow this phone has zero hype compared to s3 and one x. what gives? anyone know? the first sold over ten million. there must be more news about this device than now. perhaps the damned court bull is stealing attention from this upcoming monster.

My life for Aiur
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note I717] paleh0rse:
Ummm... what?! O_o

Please tell me that was sarcasm...
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note I717] erick161:
Pretty sure they will do more a rollout like the SG3. The tmobile note is already at EOL from the reports ive read.

None. Why would there be? And it was 1.05 billion. Don't give the devil anymore money :)

How do you figure zero hype? There is an event specifically for the phone tomorrow.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note I717] DeRock13:
The first one did not have much hype before it's initial announcement last year. The US release (and US announcement) did because it was so hotly anticipated here after months of people importing them. When the announcement is made tomorrow, and if they decide to do a quick US release ala GSIII, it will get hyped quickly.

Sent from the White Monolith
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note I717] ky0nkyon:
I just figured it would be a hotly anticipated device. Gs3 had a million leaks and months of prehype before its announcement. I am subscribed to at least ten blogs and barely anything has been said about this, just posts about the IFA event tomorrow and some leaked blurry cams. Well, we shall all see it tomorrow and let's hope that it is a good one.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note I717] SKyRocKeting727:
Hyped phones usally disappoint. Let's hope the Note 2 doesn't get hype like the HOX and iFlop 4S.

ALSO, when people hear 5.3-5.5 inch display...they run off scared.

Those iSheeps aren't used to handling Big stuff if you know what I mean...;)

-Once you go NOTE, you'd say 4 inches a Joke

NOTE user:

"take a deep breath, make sure to get a good look at it, relax and slowly take it in, the size is overwhelming at first but you will have a happy ending afterwards".

Woman:

:eek:
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note I717] SweetRedVoice:
IFA review

Nice initial write up and video posted on Engadget
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note I717] Jmelendez1:
Gaming monster
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note I717] gregsarg:
Pass....

16:9 is a mistake ....IMHO ....g
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note I717] DeRock13:
I'm not happy about the downgrade in resolution either. Honestly though, I don't see it as an issue that will affect me, if at all. I can't perceive any need for a "retina" display on my phone other than saying I have it. But, then again who knows what needs will come about in the future. I know I'm probably going to upgrade off-contract with my buy-back at Best Buy and finally cancel my spare line.

Sent from the White Monolith
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note I717] DakiX:
But we have in Note 2, 3 subpixel and not 2 like by Galaxy Note 1 or Galaxy S3 thats really better
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note I717] Eric-1987:
I wonder why they chose that resolution instead of bumping it up. I would of liked 1440x900 at least. Note 1 still has the highest resolution on a smart phone.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note I717] :
Honestly, probably to keep battery/performance to high standards. And to meet a price point. It should destroy benchmarks, maintain awesome gui fluidity, and still make it through a day of use.

I'm not a fan of 16:9 aspect ratio (i like black bars for controls and such), but their decision makes sense.

The note was only ever sort of a powerhouse, but it was always primarily about the overall form factor and s-pen/interesting software uses. So far nobody is really competing in that form factor still. If HTC decides to compete, they'll likely bork it up, and I was an HTC fan since early WinMo days. They've just fallen off.

I mean when you think about it, all the old android tablets were primarily rocking around that resolution on 10" screens and they were always decent enough displays.

If they upped the resolution, they'd likely price themselves out of some of their key demographic, and the people might complain about battery life, or maybe it wouldn't push some of the hardcore games full rate in the near future.

I'm sure note 3 will be epic, but note 2 will likely capture a frack ton of people who are on the fence about android, or maybe tired of Apple's great industrial design but freakishly small size and lack of updates. I know tons of people wanting to get a note after they've seen/handled mine. I told them to wait just a bit longer if they can, especially if they don't have an upgrade or broken phone.

Edit-in conclusion, whether you have a note 1 or 2, people will still say "is that a tablet? IT'S A PHONE?? Wha wha WHAT!" And the form factor will still be great and amazingly useful with its giant size and focus on real productivity/practicality.

That was longer than expected. Sorry.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note I717] gregsarg:
I'm not gonna bash what i've never tried, but the choice to keep the 16:9 is ultimately the difference between making the mark, and blowing any and all competition out of the water on a large screen device.

I know Sammy has their reasons, and i'm sure they are good...but Damn, it sure would have been nice to have the "retina" bombshell after this apple/Sammy court nightmare...LOL....g
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note I717] :
Yeah. Everything seems to be moving to 16:9 which sucks, but nothing I/we can really do I guess. The fact that the device is overall narrower and slimmer might help it fit in a few more hands though. Especially for 1 handed use.

As for the overall device, I'm kinda looking at it this way, we sorta got the beta release (like the Nokia commercials said). It really hadn't been done before! So some things were bound to change even just to mesh with the rest of their line up. Luckily we aren't on a fruit device or we wouldn't have gotten ffc, s-pen, and other good features on OG note. I'm happy to be in the group that made this Samsung form factor a success, even though I probably won't upgrade to the delicious 2 gb ram and higher quality s-pen. I'm gonna try and get everyone else to get one though so I can play with theirs lol.

OG Note, cm10-831
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note I717] gregsarg:
now thats a great idea !!.....LOL:good:
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note I717] graveghoul:
Yes i agree. Excellent idea. Imma wait for my fiance to get his and maybe he'll trade me lol.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note I717] nymviper1126:
I think its the 4 icons in the homescreen(across, Nova Launcher can fix that stock). I think it will feel better in perosn. the pics make it look like a long s3, but when i did a screen comparision, its about .1 of an inch less tall than the 5.3(just looks a little less like a tablet then the note 1 though, when in landscape, love the squarish look of the OG)

http://www.displaywars.com/5,3-inch-16x10-vs-5,5-inch-16x9