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[Galaxy Note II General] spridell:
The grey color is amazing. Very sharp and classy.

https://dl.dropbox.com/u/28335306/20121002_095759.jpg

https://dl.dropbox.com/u/28335306/20121002_100008.jpg
[Galaxy Note II General] barondebxl:
Im sorry man, hope you get it soon!
[Galaxy Note II General] DubelBoom:
Thanks for the cheer up :angel:

If Israel wont take ~35% from the price of the device if getting it from other countries, I would order it.. Now I'm waiting for someone going to the USA :(
[Galaxy Note II General] gaberosa:
Im still waiting for mines it hasn't bin delivered to my FedEx i hope its not damage or anything and does yours have the multi-window or do you need to update it.
[Galaxy Note II General] DMax99:
Has anyone got any problem with their screen like dead pixels? Because I'm scared to get one again like my bad experience with my note 1 (had 3 dead pixel phones)
[Galaxy Note II General] Bilhouse:
Got mine delivered from Handtec.

Not overly impressed by it to be honest. Its a nice phone, but even with my large hands its very hard to use one handed. I can understand why some people will be very happy with it but I think for me personally its going to be returned.
[Galaxy Note II General] DubelBoom:
Its only what I think. I never had Samsung's device, and on HTC devices there is a Europe build. Couple of day difference between countries (so servers wont fall..).
[Galaxy Note II General] Twistedchild420:
IT"S HERE!
[Galaxy Note II General] DubelBoom:
Enjoy all :D

Who is making a full video review *in English*?
[Galaxy Note II General] DMax99:
Those pictures look great!!
[Galaxy Note II General] Twistedchild420:
About to make a unboxing vid :) In English!
[Galaxy Note II General] spridell:
Did you order from Hantec?

Is it a French version also?
[Galaxy Note II General] DubelBoom:
Now when a lot of people got the device, can someone please confirm this is the correct size: http://pective.com/pic/samsung-galaxy-note-2-2 (Don't forget to set your PC's screen size)
[Galaxy Note II General] barondebxl:
Yes I ordered from handtec. Not sure if its the french version or not, honestly dont really care. Its awesome!
[Galaxy Note II General] spridell:
The writing on the back will be in french and the website on the box will say samsung.com/fr

I am curious if the white ones Handtec is sending out are also French or UK model.
[Galaxy Note II General] Twistedchild420:
Wait a minute....does this thing not take a standard sim card? Mine is not fitting :(
[Galaxy Note II General] barondebxl:
I dont care for benchmarks but here are some results.

Both first run.

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Yes I got the white one and its the french model, writing on the back of the box is french. I speak french too ;)
[Galaxy Note II General] welshandy2322:
:rolleyes:
[Galaxy Note II General] spridell:
No it takes a Micro Sim card.
[Galaxy Note II General] mancuk29:
its a little naughty of handtec to supply the european version in french to the uk market .... clove pulled delivery of the grey because they couldnt supply the uk version which is bob on of them ... surely a french model resale value will be less ?

whats the firmware version ???

I am so glad I stuck with clove and cant wait to get my uk white note 2 tomorrow ........
[Galaxy Note II General] barondebxl:
Well I guess it matters if you live in the UK, I live in the USA and I would have been happy with one from the north pole as long as it is carrier unlocked:D

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XXALIE
[Galaxy Note II General] spridell:
Yeah same with me. I live in USA and where the phone is from wont matter as long as its the UNLOCKED VERSION it will sell.

Now I guess the people in the UK ordering and not getting the UK model that could be a different story.
[Galaxy Note II General] copualt3:
Can you confirm dual window tasking?

Sent from my iPhone 5
[Galaxy Note II General] Twistedchild420:
Fuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuu....let me grab a razor
[Galaxy Note II General] barondebxl:
Not sure how to activate it.....

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What I can say is that battery life seems to be INCREDIBLE. Its draining super slowly, I thought the battery percentage indicator was stuck..... this is awesime. I dont thibk it does the multiple windows but theres a thread about it, im gonna go check it out. I must say, coming from the S3 this phone doesnt feel "too" big. I had the note 1 coming from the S2 now that was a big difference but not this time. Nevertheless the screen is fantastic with plenty of room.
[Galaxy Note II General] rp4k:
microsim
[Galaxy Note II General] Twistedchild420:
DAMMIT! Didn't cut my sim right......not reading....might have to call Straight Talk and order another :(
[Galaxy Note II General] barondebxl:
I always recommend a sim cutter from amazon. Its only like 3 dollars.
[Galaxy Note II General] cholepuree1:
google wallet not supported...
[Galaxy Note II General] Twistedchild420:
vs iphone 3gs
[Galaxy Note II General] mndgz:
Got my white one today from handtec, french version as well. After just a few minutes of use my SIII and One X feel like dwarfs :D

Nice phone, a bit on a heavy side but hopefully battery life will make up for that.
[Galaxy Note II General] Hendrickson:
Thanks for the pics Vs iphone 3s. Glad I when with the grey one. I was thinking the white is just too "Stand out" looks very nice the grey. Is the back matte or gloss?
[Galaxy Note II General] gclancer:
Finally got my fedex tracking number from handtec, my white one will be here tomorrow morning ,yes!
[Galaxy Note II General] mndgz:
vs One X vs SIII
[Galaxy Note II General] DubelBoom:
For those who order from the UK (handtec/clove) to the US, is there any tax I need to pay? (Ordering to Oregon, there is no tax buying in local stores over there)
[Galaxy Note II General] Twistedchild420:
Your total will be $749 when it's all said and done
[Galaxy Note II General] rp4k:
i just want people to see this to confirm that n7100 at least the ones in HK are LTE Versions.

but the asia LTE is different bands then USA so idk if it will work in usa . i know that my non LTE n7000 got HSPDA + in USA when i went there on vacation.
[Galaxy Note II General] barondebxl:
No import taxes.
[Galaxy Note II General] saldawop:
For those who are in the UK and ordering from Handtec.Does the fact that the phone seems to be the French version have any implications for warranty?
[Galaxy Note II General] @home:
I don't know but even the writing on the battery & inside the phone is french & when you boot it up the default language is french.

If this can fixed with a UK sim free rom, I'd be happy. But I'm not too happy it being a french phone. Handtec should have stated this in there advert for the phone.
[Galaxy Note II General] Blaster1984:
Fanally I got mine... people this is awesome. No regrets
[Galaxy Note II General] wonsanim:
No,I don't pay any tax just the note and fedex shipping around $750:o
[Galaxy Note II General] DubelBoom:
Where did you ordered from?
[Galaxy Note II General] Hardcore73:
How long did it take to ship to US from handtek in UK?

I ordered mine from there and I got an email today from Fedex saying that it was initiated. I live in Michigan and was wondering how long it took to get to you once you received your letter from Fedex that it was initiated...

Hope you are enjoying that bad boy :)
[Galaxy Note II General] DubelBoom:
Where is "there"? :silly:

And I've found the cheapest is handtec.co.uk - device is 434.99 pound, and the delivery to the US is 12.99. 447.98 pound in total = 725 usd.

Someone found it cheaper anywhere?
[Galaxy Note II General] gaberosa:
Just got mines its awesome!! but when I got it, it was open the sides of the box.. was I the only one who had the box open the side stickers?

And when I veiw photos on google it looks bad why? I am new to androids help :/

Heres a photo taken with the note 2 in low light
[Galaxy Note II General] DMax99:
Did you charge it to 100% before you turn it on the first time? Or did you let it drain first then recharge?
[Galaxy Note II General] hchxoom:
Most companies open to insert approp plug adapter for destination, ao probably not an issue.

Not sure what you're ask7ng about photos
[Galaxy Note II General] Funk2641:
Anybody else having screen rotation issues? Like, it not rotating at all?
[Galaxy Note II General] barondebxl:
I used it right away. Just finished charging to a 100%
[Galaxy Note II General] DubelBoom:
Check if its not disabled in the settings.
[Galaxy Note II General] DMax99:
Is it from handtec?
[Galaxy Note II General] Funk2641:
No go. Gonna try a factory reset

Edit: no luck. Unless anyone else is having issues, mine might be borked
[Galaxy Note II General] DubelBoom:
Check if this app works: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=air.AccelerometerTest&hl=en
[Galaxy Note II General] mndgz:
For anyone that might be waiting to order the 32GB and 64GB versions of the Note II from handtec, I spoke to them last week when I preordered my 16GB one and wanted to change to a 64GB, was told it might not be worth the wait because even though they are on the website, there are no release dates from Samsung and they might not come out at all.

Just something to consider.
[Galaxy Note II General] ChodTheWacko:
According to the FCC filings, the international note isn't going to support the US LTE bands.

- Frank
[Galaxy Note II General] ciscostud:
After the S3 preorder fiasco I don't see any benefit in preorder. When the note 2 hits the market it well be flooded just like the s3 did and prices will be cheaper.
[Galaxy Note II General] Mr. Droid:
He's right I was an early adopter of the GSIII paid $820CDN not worth it lol. I'll be waiting as well

Plus I want NA LTE
[Galaxy Note II General] DMax99:
I was chatting to Negri today....looks like they will have the note by the end of Oct:

"We do expect to get the Note II units in stock by the end of October. You can cancel anytime before your order ships out. Please feel free to contact us prior to the October 26 release date so we can make any changes for you."
[Galaxy Note II General] nutpn:
will the one you ordered work on verizon
[Galaxy Note II General] ciscostud:
HandTec's got it for pre-order. Price: £533.99 £444.99 exc vat

I'm from Canada and I got my S3 phone shipped less then 24-hours in the past. Are a pleasure to deal with....just watch out for duties and taxes.
[Galaxy Note II General] DMax99:
Yeah..their shipping is very fast, but when I bought my note 1 from them. I had to return it twice and my third one still had 2 dead pixels on the screen. So not sure about the quaity of their stock. Thats why I'm switching to clove this time.
[Galaxy Note II General] barondebxl:
I think I'm going with handtec. I bought my One x from them and it came the next day to the US, very nice customer service. Plus they are expecting on the 28th of September, clove is expecting it in mid October....
[Galaxy Note II General] DMax99:
28th of sept? How can they get the stock way before other online retailers? Both clove ans negro are expecting in october.

Plus...you have to pay upfront to preorder
[Galaxy Note II General] barondebxl:
Well its Negri lol.... but yeah I'm wondering the same thing

http://www.handtec.co.uk/product.ph...16gb--n7100--sim-free-unlocked--marble-white-
[Galaxy Note II General] DMax99:
Two other things worries me about handtec is :

1. We have to pay upfront for the preorder.

2. Are these early stocks going to be of inferior quality.

Another interesting thing is clove have dropped their preorder price
[Galaxy Note II General] barondebxl:
Why would handtec stock be of inferior quality? That doesn't make any sense.
[Galaxy Note II General] DMax99:
because I have had 3 note 1 from them which all have screen problems and had to return them. Plus...where and how will they be getting the stock from? Maybe the first RUSHED stocks?

Also....they said expected RELEASE date and not STOCK date.

Plus...the samsung CEO Shin said the note 2 will be launched in october:

http://www.phonearena.com/news/J.K....n-units-of-the-Samsung-GALAXY-Note-II_id34350 <towards the end of the article)

So, this sounds like a false marketing from handtec.
[Galaxy Note II General] barondebxl:
Samsung his the only company that will release the note 2, meaning that the note 2 that handtec will be selling will come from Samsung..... I'm not sure I'm following what you mean. You having issues with 3 note 1, well that might be cause its the early batch.
[Galaxy Note II General] DMax99:
Lol....what I'm saying is....how can handtec get the stock at the end of sept when the ceo of samsung said the note 2 will be launched in october?

And yeah....if the reason my 3 note 1 are bad is due to the early batch...I will be worried about this early batch note 2 from handtec also
[Galaxy Note II General] Funk2641:
It's probably an incorrect date. Sept. 28 seems far too early, in all honesty
[Galaxy Note II General] DMax99:
This is what clove says regarding to their stocking date:

"We are taking a realistic approach and suggesting mid October, but it is possible it will come slightly sooner."
[Galaxy Note II General] wonsanim:
Negri said end of October:eek:
[Galaxy Note II General] ciscostud:
It's just marketing lies to get preorder from customers.
[Galaxy Note II General] ChodTheWacko:
I don't understand why you think early stocks would be of inferior quality.

Do you believe that after production starts, they keep tweaking the hardware?

and so 'later' phones will be of higher quality?

It is, however, more possible that a store retains returned merchandise and resells it as new (which they shouldn't), which means

that if a bunch of people returned defective phones that you have a higher chance of getting one of them.

However, that kind of implies that you should order as early as possible, so if you need to do a return, you do so before others do.

- Frank

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Not really. Samsung has always said october.

Getting phones in-stock at the very end of september so they can ship them and get them to customers by oct 1st is still 'on par'.

I kind of assume that whatever the release date retailer predictions are, the bigger suppliers will get their first shipments at roughly the same time.

It would be interesting to figure out how this all went down with regards to the note 1.
[Galaxy Note II General] Funk2641:
nope. frozen solid. Typing up RMA now
[Galaxy Note II General] barondebxl:
Did you try pulling down the notification bar and make sure screen rotation is checked?
[Galaxy Note II General] DubelBoom:
Just inset a MicroSD card.. Don't think anyone needs more than 80GB (not exactly 80GB, but close)

Try pulling out battery, microsim and microsd catd for couple of minuets and insert it back in.

Its sad to hear you might have a faulty device..
[Galaxy Note II General] Funk2641:
yessir

Tried this as well. Even in ODIN mode. I really do think the accelerometer is shot. ah well
[Galaxy Note II General] DubelBoom:
So contact Samsung :)
[Galaxy Note II General] non1oson:
thought I'd make a meme for this comment, and forever post it when I see this comment.
[Galaxy Note II General] gaiden:
I agree i think Handtec is the cheapest... i checked konga androidenjoyed they all ship from hongkong and in the end you will end up to somewhat higher than handtec plus you got bonuses which worth atleast 35 $

thinking on getting another 1 if the 1st one turns out all ok.... will have mine monday next week
[Galaxy Note II General] gaberosa:
Yes it is! but I don't know anything about android I just made the switch from ios, how do I get these cool live walpapers and all the cool stuff and how to use pls link me im beginner with these androids
[Galaxy Note II General] gaiden:
can anyone who got the note from handtec check the multi windows??

open several apps without closing it (exit) try snote, internet browser then hold back button.... a blue circle should pop up
[Galaxy Note II General] gaberosa:
Google wallet and mull ti windows inst working on mines
[Galaxy Note II General] wonsanim:
Handtec:cowboy: and the exact amount i pay is $745.42 checking my paypal account.
[Galaxy Note II General] Hardcore73:
handtek.uj

Ordered mine from handtek.uk
[Galaxy Note II General] ciscostud:
Finally got mine from Handtec today. The Titanium Grey is such a sexy colour in person.
[Galaxy Note II General] Hardcore73:
how long did it take

How long did it take to get it? Are You in US?
[Galaxy Note II General] wonsanim:
£449.98 GBP (equals $745.42 USD) Handtec price

Handtec Checkout

Products

Samsung Galaxy Note 2 (II) 16GB (N7100, SIM Free/Unlocked, Titanium Grey) + FREE Norton Mobile Security + Travel Adapter

Quick Find	Qty	Price	Items Total

SGNT2K	1	£434.99	£434.99

Delivering To:

Shipping £14.99

Order Total	£449.98
[Galaxy Note II General] DMax99:
Awesome, welcome to android.....

You can just log into "play store" with your Google account and download them. For example type in "live wallpaper" in the search box....hope this helps. :)
[Galaxy Note II General] Deaj:
I received mine today as well and I have to agree - the Titanium Grey looks fantastic in person!
[Galaxy Note II General] Tuffcheez:
Are you lying down on your side while this happens? ^ ^
[Galaxy Note II General] saldawop:
For those of you that ordered from Handtec and received a French version, I understand that default language is French and all writing on phone(under back cover) is French.

Does this mean that whenever you install a new ROM or do a factory reset that the language resets to French too?

Mine should be here in a couple of hours and I am already thinking of sending it back, as I am sure it will cause problems when I decide to sell in the future.

Also did you receive the appropriate mains adaptor for your country?
[Galaxy Note II General] DubelBoom:
He tried also apps, it's not the smart rotation.
[Galaxy Note II General] @home:
So far mines running just like a UK version after changing the language to English. Dunno what will happen when I put a new rom on. I was hoping for a stock UK Sim Free Rom & then flash that.
[Galaxy Note II General] saldawop:
So did you get a UK mains charger?

I dont think ROMs are country specific are they?

Also on the Warranty card does it mention European Bloc ?

Taken from Samsung site:

Samsung Electronics (UK) Ltd support a product purchased in Europe if it has an EU Bloc Warranty. This warranty is present where the top of the product warranty card clearly states 'European Bloc'. If the product is purchased in another part of the globe then Samsung may attempt a repair. Samsung Electronics (UK) Ltd cannot guarantee the outcome.
[Galaxy Note II General] @home:
Yes I did & a travel plug with a surge protector built in. Not bad really....Just it's a French phone
[Galaxy Note II General] saldawop:
Thanks for that. What about the more important issue, the Warranty?

I know mine will be here very shortly, I am just impatient ;) and if I dont have to, I wont open the box but just send it straight back.
[Galaxy Note II General] @home:
I guess we'd have the usual 12 month warranty with Handtec.
[Galaxy Note II General] saldawop:
According to their website, after 10 days they pass on that responsibility to the manufacturer.

Whether they can do that legally I dont know. I would guess not ,but the last thing you want when something is broken is to have to argue with the retailer about their responsibilities.You just want it fixed.
[Galaxy Note II General] non1oson:
so all handtec versions are french versions? I don't understand, this didn't happen with the note 1?
[Galaxy Note II General] @home:
Supply & Demand
[Galaxy Note II General] freemini:
it's in town! gonna get it this evening.
[Galaxy Note II General] vijayvasa:
Is anyone giving back just because its french version?
[Galaxy Note II General] sureshotz:
French Versions

discussion with me(D) and the Handtec(Nikita) cust support.

D says:

my order xxxxxx- similar customers have received a French version of the order. Why is this so?

Nikita says:

The stock we have received is European stock.

D says:

But we were not informed about this in the advertisement

D says:

we paid expecting an English UK version (including the plugs)

Nikita says:

It says EU spec in the 'what's in the box' section.
[Galaxy Note II General] lawtq:
Hell. ...Noooo!!!

It means nothing. These things are	international. Download the PDF manual. Done.

I ain't letting this grey sexy gadget go!
[Galaxy Note II General] freemini:
ha..haha..hahaha..manual
[Galaxy Note II General] Medulla:
Gah! My order for the grey version from Expansys UK counted down it's 'expected days' to 1 yesterday so I logged in this morning expecting to see it getting dispatched...and the count has gone back up to four days again! :crying:
[Galaxy Note II General] mariol66:
Has anyone here in the US paid with PayPal e check to convert the currency? How long did it take?
[Galaxy Note II General] stesteste:
nooo way i got a good working phone no dead pixels no faults with anything really really enjoying the phone its mental i never read instructions anyway untill these post i didnt even know mine was french lol :D:victory:
[Galaxy Note II General] saldawop:
I was going to hand mine back...phoned Samsung who told me that the warranty would be honoured, hopefully it will never need to be.Also worried about resale value.Of course I am expecting to keep this for a while, but you never know whats round the corner.

I was very tempted to send it back. It sat here for a couple of hours in its sealed box...it was too tempting :laugh:
[Galaxy Note II General] sureshotz:
Sorry you said Samsung will honor the warranty. Samsung UK ?
[Galaxy Note II General] saldawop:
Yes,Samsung UK, the warranty is Europe wide.
[Galaxy Note II General] gclancer:
I think Clove UK has UK version, coz in the item description it saids "3 pin UK mains adapter"
[Galaxy Note II General] barondebxl:
No when you install a rom, its usually based on the latest samsung firmware, most likely based on a uK samsung firmware. Bottom line is if you plan on rooting your phone (like a 100% of people here) there's nothing to worry about. You can even root your phone, install the UK official rom and then unroot so youll get ota like UK users.
[Galaxy Note II General] gaberosa:
Was i the only one that got charged 21.83 fee from handtec and received an open galaxy note 2 box with out the plastic and seals cut please reply???
[Galaxy Note II General] daddioj:
note 2 is going to be 4th phone i ordered from this guy and my phones always come sealed good seller

http://www.ebay.com/itm/221116562239?ssPageName=STRK:MESINDXX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1436.l2649
[Galaxy Note II General] freemini:
Wow this thing is amazing. The screen man, after an iPhone I was very concerned but it looks amazing. It's clear and touch response is fantastic.
[Galaxy Note II General] gclancer:
Just confirmed with clove, they only sell UK version, below is the email i got from them.

Thank you for the email,

*

We are only supplying*UK*versions of the Samsung Galaxy Note 2 – marble white.* These units have been obtained from official Samsung channels within the*UK.*

*

Details of the Samsung Galaxy Note 2 can be viewed at the following link:*http://www.clove.co.uk/samsung-galaxy-note-2

*

*

Regards

*

Sales Team

Clove Technology
[Galaxy Note II General] @home:
They don't have the Grey though...
[Galaxy Note II General] :
I ordered mine on Monday, here in France.

We had a great deal for some days, meaning the GN2 for 510 Euros, with one of our no-commitment operators (Sosh), so it makes it 520 Euros (-70 Euros of deferred reimbursement from Samsung) with the first month, when you terminate the contract out of the box.

Very good deal, 450 Euros for the GN2 !

I should receive it by the end of the week, or on the start of next week at worst.
[Galaxy Note II General] Beamen1:
Just got it today. Wow amazing phone. It had some weird problems charging but seems to be OK now.

I already rooted it and installed Callrecorder by skvalex and it worked right off the bat!

Phone is super fast.