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[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note II] Bajanman:
+1 LMAO :good:

No I'll keep my pen and all of its features! S4 Naw not worth it. Unless your stuck with a S3? But as far as using the phone with one hand, not a problem for me at all. Thanks to large hands :laugh::D.

If ya can't touch the home button & the pull down with your thumb from one hand, then the phone is going to be a lil big for ya! :eek:

As a previous poster stated...

Just my 2¢® :cool:
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note II] HAYDENB:
Right now there is no phone to make me switch from my Note 2. I find the 5.5" screen just the right size and the battery life for such a big device is awesome. The only phone i will probably upgrade to is the N3. The Galaxy Mega is just too big at 6.3". I don't think that there is much they need to do to the S3.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note II] softballjunkee13:
Amen to all that^^^^^^^

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[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note II] the2rrell:
I am not getting rid of my Note2.....lol WTF Nooooooo

i am getting the S4 ontop of keeping my note 2, if i do not like the S4 my son can have it and i will continue with my note 2 until the Note 3 comes out. i LOVE my new devices ( thought short lived, they are fun)
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note II] AC2020x:
The S4 doesn't really have any big new features that make it worth upgrading to. There are a few small things.. but most of them aren't really practical, just kinda cool to mess around with a couple times and then done. I'm def sticking with my note 2... Especially since it will get key lime pie!
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note II] cardinalryan:
I'm currently a happy Note 2 owner. The size is a little bit of a drain though and I am thinking about getting the HTC One simply based on the beauty of the hardware. Can anybody offer any thoughts on the HTC One? Considering that I am happy with the Note 2, would the One be a downer?? Any help in making a decision would be appreciated!
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note II] berdo:
I am in the same boat. I couldn't really find anyone that could give a solid answer. Aaron @phonedog did a 30 day challenge on the HTC One. He is a Note 2 user and said at the end of the challenge that if he had an AT&T model he would have switched from the Note 2. The lack of LTE in the international version was the only thing that kept him from switching. That and the review at BGR set me over the top. I have one on pre-order.

If I don't like it I can always return it and go back to the note 2.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note II] force70:
I guess you have to decide if you can live without ext sd support, and a large capacity removable battery. The battery life on the one is probably much less than we get with our notes as well.Plus going from a 5.5 inch screen to a smallish 4.7 screen will be hard, if i use my s3 now I really miss the extra real estate on the screen
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note II] tuxonhtc:
Personally? I wouldn't highly recommend that. You would still put a case on the One, wouldn't you? Or else good luck with not getting dents and scratches on that.

The significant advantage IMO is the speakers, I guess it's superior to Note II. Screen - it's personal preference - I still like N2's SAMOLED screen more than SLCD - and at least for me, 1080p and 720p doesn't make much difference as far as cellphones go.

You'll miss out on - amazing battery life (which anyone can notice) and removable battery, screen size (which apparently isn't a big factor for you). So yeah, if you consider HTC One to be a worthy upgrade, sure, go for it.

Personally, wouldn't switch for a long time, at least until Note 3 comes out.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note II] poisonsushi319:
I am selling my HTC One after using it just for a day. The battery life and screen are the killers for me. I am so used to the extended battery life and big screen of the Note 2, the 1080 P gets old real quick. The battery life is pretty bad on the HTC One based on my usage, I like 100% max brightness and full CPU all the time. The camera was ok, it only really shined in low light conditions, but with flash on they are the same. The build quality is better and thus I don't feel like putting a case on to make it look nice, while the note 2 I have to put a case on to make it look nice, but I found a nice looking one anyways. The HTC One gets pretty hot even while syncing while the note 2 stays cool most of the time.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note II] hyelton:
I bought the ZL C6502 and just got my Note 2 today. I had sold my note 2 to buy this C6502 which I paid for $635 and had for 2 months and cant even get $500 dollar back out of it:( lesson learned.

I LOVED the screen on the ZL but I just miss my note 2
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note II] z28tovette:
Welcome back buddy!!!!!
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note II] hyelton:
No This issue just needs Fixed:/

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?p=40521524#post40521524
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note II] tuxonhtc:
Harsh selling it using after just a day. And Note II gets fairly hot too to be fair. Other than that, I agree regarding screen and battery life.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note II] Bigjim1488:
I picked up the one. Used it for about 3 days and just wasn't wowed by it. It's a nice phone, great speakers and screen but not many features I like. Blink I am not a fan of, I'd rather use flip board. The other big issue is the build quality. My current phone has the screen raised a tad above the speaker grill at the top. Every time I pull down the notification bar I can feel it. The volume button is flush on the top and not on the bottom. There is a small gap on the bottom where the speaker grill is seated cause by poor cutting at the factory.

Just some little annoying things that add up to bugging me. Oh and also there is no home button so some apps use that little three little dots at the bottom. It takes an quarter inch away from the screen as well.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note II] tuxonhtc:
[MENTION=843286]Bigjim1488[/MENTION] so how does that compare to the Note II? Still sticking to Note II I assume?
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note II] Bigjim1488:
Note 2 is a sweet phone but I'm kind of over it. Was hoping to get away from Samsung. I've loved HTC when I had my Evo 4g. I really don't think I can get passed that 3 dot menu bar that pops up in apps. Waisted screen space.

Might just give up, grab the s4 and be quietly content with a smaller version of the note.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note II] sabre31:
I have a galaxy s4, note 2, HTC one, and nexus 4. I think note 2 is the best phone ever so far. I really like the 64gb of HTC one and premium look but sense 5 is lacking big time I think sense 4 was better. Battery life sucks and because of no menu button apps use the three dots for menu which takes up screen space and looks bad it feels like you are using a 4 inch screen. Galaxy s4 is very nice but lots of bloat ware, locked boot loader, and only 16gb storage but the screen is very nice. Wish note 2 had 1080p. Battery life is OK none of them compare to note 2 for battery.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note II] doormouse:
What it would take for me to upgrade

I don't care about 1080 screen, at 5.5 1080 doesn't do much for me but waste storage or bandwidth. It's just not that noticable on a small screen

More processor power would be ok, but I'm in no way hurting for it

Ditto for a faster GPU.

Larger screen is an interesting idea, but I'm not sure how much bigger I could deal with, I'm OK with 2 handed operation, but I don't want to have to fashion my wardrobe around carrying my phone or get a man-purse. (oh and for the love of Satan, no belt clips)

Stylus, I should hate it, I was ready to hate it, I want to hate it, I feel like a goober because it's freakin awesome. AfterFocus, photoediting, drawing, signing pdf contracts, scratching off shopping lists, using my phone while eating chips.... I love that thing.

64GB or at least 32GB internal memory would be nice for large games

The camera could be a a little better at point and shoot, You have to be a little careful to get a non fuzzy picture inside. Photosphere would be nice.

More battery life, (man I'm greedy) I'd like to see 3 solid days of very light usage out of a charge without having to get a humpback case.

Wireless charging.

If my phone continues to run all my apps as well as it does now, it's going to be a hard sell to move me in to another phone.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note II] sling:
GN2 is pretty much perfect on every level.

Excellent development support and what the heck , Samsung releasing lots of solid firmware updates device performance only getting better....DMC3 base for example. Such manufacturer support is hard to find and we have it.

GN3 will be my next but not on release days , I'm going to hold off on purchase for a couple months until price drop....I'm thinking late December
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note II] chris.l.naish:
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[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note II] jev3gs:
Well as a GN2 owner I haven't decided if I am going to leave to another phone, the One and the S4 are tempting. I am fortunate enough to have a cousin that is going to let me use his S4 for a week. I think at that point I will know what size is right for me.

The ONLY reason I want to try the S4 is because of the smaller screen which should make it easier to one hand. I will soon find out what is more important to me :)
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note II] Bajanman:
Stick with your GN2!! Played with the S4 feels really cheap to me. But if you need a smaller screen for one handed use go for it. Especially if you have smaller hands!! I can use my GN2 with one hand no problem:p. Thanx to large thumbs!! Do it all the time when I'm stuck in traffic, on these L.A.freeways...

Just my 2¢®:cool:

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[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note II] andrawer:
HTC One? Well I've had the 32GB unlocked version direct from HTC for 4 days now. I thought $575 (and no tax) with no AT&T Bloatware + working free tethering was a good deal (after selling my N2 of course). The Sense UI is bizarre but that doesn't matter since I'll be rooting soon. I could care less about no removable MicroSD card or fixed battery.

However, if you are happy with the size of the Note 2...I really don't consider the HTC one or S4 an upgrade. Just keep your N2...I still say its the best phone out there.

I switched because I wanted a smaller smartphone (4.7" is smallest I can go) for the summer. Had the Note 2 (4 months) and original Note (8 months) and just got tired of the total phone size w/case plus adding a mini-ipad to my collection meant I didn't need the Note for book / magazine reading.

recommendation: Keep your note 2 unless you want a smaller screen...:cyclops:

I'd be glad to answer any questions on the HTC One.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note II] gregsarg:
http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2261044

Dropping this in for wase4711. That thread died before its time...lol

Check this one out..

But it seems the ATT version lost its larger battery ?....uh

Im curious to see how long it stays booted with a 1280p screen and a snapdragon processor running wide open.

Looks good on paper, but this note2 just runs.

One of you rich xda guys need to buy one so we can race em....lol...g
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note II] wase4711:
hell, its actually going to be 100 bucks cheaper than a note!

My wife is due for an upgrade, so I am thinking about buying it for her,more so that I can play with it and compare the 2 phones...

Not much Development in the LG forums, though this phone might change that..
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note II] chriskwarren:
The LG looks to have an IR blaster though. The IR is one of the reasons why I will most likely move to the S4; I use projectors at work a lot, and the blaster will save me some trouble of poking around looking for the data projector remote (or standing on a chair to turn it on when someone else misplaces it).

Note II is still awesome though...dev support is solid, and its a proven device.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note II] jev3gs:
Actually I had used the S4 for the last 2 days. Nice phone, benchmark king. Games that played were smooth. 1080p screen makes a difference in Web and games.

In the end I won't be moving forward with an S4 purchase because even though it was easier to one hand, it just felt too small now.

Also battery life isn't even close. I know GSMArena gave it a score that was within 6 hours of the Note 2, but real world use it felt it drained power 50% faster than the Note 2. There were other things but those were the biggest.

So Note 3 I will wait for you!
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note II] David Felix:
I love my GN2. I first bought it in December 2012 and after a week or two I switched for the IP5 like an idiot. Then after another week I was looking for a GN2. When I had the IP5 it was boring. I didn't want to watch movies browse or do anything on it. Just text and answer calls. After using a massive 5.5 screen you can never settle for something below 5.0. I'm back with my GN2 and just love the fact you can customize a lot of things without rooting/flashing ROM. Its truly a phone for individuals who want more. :laugh:

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Very nice design and extremely similar to the Note 2..
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note II] jev3gs:
Agreed it is an interesting phone. If the Note gets just too big with the Note 3 this might be what to get next. Only drawback is no spen.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note II] Faustous:
Note 3 Details

This will probably get lost here, but I didn't want to make a thread for just this.

I was at my local Best Buy checking out the Samsung kiosk they just setup; When I was introduced to the regional manager for Samsung, who was there teaching the Best Buy people that were manning the kiosk selling point details.

He tried REALLY hard on me to get me to pick up an S4 (still thinking about it), but I explained that my main love for my Note 2 is that is doubles as my in car GPS and was very easy for me to select tracks and channels while driving (due to the large screen size).

He said he totally understood (having a Note 2 himself) and that I should wait until later this year for the Note 3.

Here are the details that I got:

1.) Note 3 will be out towards the end of the 3rd quarter

2.) Note 3 will have a 6" screen BUT keep the same footprint as the Note 2 (They are eliminating most of the bezel).

3.) The features that are in the S4 will all be in the Note 3, plus a few that he couldn't talk about yet.

4.) The CPU will most likely be a 2ghz. (I am saying this because of his explanation of the S4 quad and octo CPU - he said that the Note 3 will "make waves")

I know it isn't much, but it was enough to make me want to just wait for the Note 3.

Oh, and he also explained:

1.) The US S4 only got the quad because of the lack of LTE in the octo.

2.) The Octo is really 2 CPUs, one clocked at 1.9ghz and the other at 1.2ghz.

I didn't know that and just thought I would share.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note II] Kremata:
The Octa is a real 8 cores CPU with no hardware restrictions to run 8 cores at a time. It is a misconception to think it is two set of Cpu. Yes they run at different clock and not together for the moment but only the software restrict the CPU to run the 8 cores together. A future upgrade will allow it.

BTW: The Note 3 will also be a 8 cores big LITTLE configuration
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note II] makailey:
I bought the wife a galaxy s4 and it is a nice phone, but i just love my Note 2 way too much for the little speed difference you get with the s4. Currently running Liquid Smooth v2.4 on my Note 2 and it is fast enough.

But i will agree that the 1080p screen on s4 is crazy good.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note II] jmacdonald19:
I just thought I'd share... I've spent the last week with the S4 and have just listed it up on Swappa. The screen was absolutely beautiful, the size took a little getting used to (coming from the larger GN2) and the camera took some really fantastic pictures, but in the end battery life is turning me back to my GN2. No matter how I tried to optimize it, that screen just completely eats battery.

My GN2 was always bulletproof for me, so I'm glad I kept it just in case. I'll check out the GN3 when it comes out, but I don't really want to go bigger than the GN2.

Just my 2 cents.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note II] thatpimp007:
Sold my Note 2 to fund Galaxy S4. I am definitely missing my Note 2. For some reason Galaxy S4 feels too small. Got a lot of looks when using the Note 2 as a phone but I think in the end the screen size and S-pen is what I miss about it.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note II] Eternalty:
I love my Note ll but at times I wish I had a little smaller screen. I've held the S4 and it's perfect. Great for 1 handed use.

Sent from my CLEAN Note ll
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note II] gregsarg:
Note 2 is a pivotal device...

And I feel that the market demand for bigger devices may reach a critical mass this year..

Other builders are coming in droves to compete...and sales may lean toward a smaller device as resolution and "at will" DPI options become mainstream..

6" devices are massive by mobile phone specs...IMHO ....and Samsung among others will clearly exercise care in the next generation of phones...in order to safety net the market, opting for high performance with a pocket sized balance ....IMHO...g
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note II] crixley:
I couldn't do it personally...

The pros of a larger screen definitely outweigh the cons imo
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note II] Eternalty:
Absolutely does. :thumbup:

Sent from my CLEAN Note ll
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note II] TechGoon954:
Samsung Galaxy S3 and Note 2 to receive Android 4.3 Update, Skipping Android 4.2.2

http://www.android.gs/samsung-galax...ve-android-4-3-update-skipping-android-4-2-2/

"These news apply only for the international versions of these devices, while the US ones are expected to get the next Android OS update by the end of 2013." Now that's BS!
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note II] druidt:
Sony Z ultra

Anybody waiting to see the Sony Z ultra?

I got the note for the large screen and pen... we will have some competition...

For me the question will be (I think): will it fit in a belt holder?
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note II] Eternalty:
Waiting on the Note 3. Don't think there will be competition with Sony. More like a landslide in Samsung's favor

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Think Inside the RootBox!
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note II] lazerus06:
Got an opportunity to trade my Note 2 for an LG Optimus Pro G on CL. Not sure yet... what do you all think? I dont use the spen at all.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note II] Eternalty:
It's LG. Nuff said

Sent from my CLEAN Note II
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note II] force70:
I have both devices and as much as I love the s4 id be lying if I said I didn't miss my note and that big screen.I go back and forth the two devices lol
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note II] crixley:
Wouldn't be me that's for sure
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note II] Eternalty:
+1 I would totally miss it!

Sent from my CLEAN Note II
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note II] crixley:
I have the option to trade for a htc one..

I don't think I can do it though, the battery life alone would annoy the hell out of me. Nice build quality though, but I can't bring myself to do it
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note II] Eternalty:
Here's the thing with build quality. Unless you rock the device naked, it won't matter because most people slap on a plastic case anyway. I love the build quality too don't get me wrong but I'm the type to put a case on it anyway

Sent from my CLEAN Note II
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note II] barondebxl:
I had the HTC one (3 times) and I can tell you that its an incredible phone, really incredible. The display on that thing is out of this world and so are the speakers. But to me the Note 2 is better, the battery life on it and tge features like pop up browser and multiwindow are just too good.

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[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note II] crixley:
I won't lie, it did tempt me in some ways.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note II] mashuto:
Everything I have read about that phone just sounds amazing. However, for me, the SPen has almost become a necessity and it is hard for me to imagine having a device without it, whether its a phone or a tablet. Not to mention, I am off cycle on my upgrades, so I will stick to my Note 2, but I find this phone so fast and great already, that its not an issue.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note II] barondebxl:
Exactly. Put it this way. If you switch to the HTC one, youre going to love it. But after a while youre going to miss the note 2 so bad because of its functionality and amazing battery life plus the bigger display.

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[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note II] slicknsxy:
Lol. I thought I was the only one. I didn't this weekend making sure that I can seamlessly move between the two phones.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note II] velvetmxo:
if the note 3 ends up looking like the S4 i will opt for the competition, be it htc, sony, or lg. i guess what I'm saying is i want it to look different and really stand out.

I'm really liking that z ultra
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note II] Fivestones:
Wanting to upgrade to bigger phone

Hey there!

So I'm currently on the HTC One X, and I'm due for my upgrade. I have always been interested in the Note 2, but to be honest, I didn't want to spend the extra $100 bucks. Now having the HTC One X for two years, I'm a firm believer in paying for what you want, and not settling.

My question is, I have been reading that the Note 3 will be coming out soon. And I'm seriously considering the Note 2 right now. In your opinion(all of your opinions), is the Note 2 going to be a big enough of an upgrade over the HTC One X to satisfy me, or will I be kicking myself that I didn't wait for the Note 3? .. There isn't really anything stopping me from waiting, other than impatience ( which I'm horrible with )..

An addition to this question would be price. I know that the Note 2 is still $299 ($249 at certain locations), is this price going to be the new price for the Note 3, or will it be more?

One more question, I'm very sorry. I have also been reading that the ATT versions of the SGS4 and the Note 3 will be bootloader locked. is this only preventing me from using custom ROMS? Will I still be able to root and debloat etc etc?

Thank you all so much for your replies and any info that you may have. I really appreciate it!
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note II] sweetboy02125:
If the Note 3 camera doesn't have XENON FLASH., Not this LED crap. I'll either stick with note 2 or get HTC one 6"

Sent via ★♡★ Galaxy Note II ☆♥☆
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note II] force70:
I have a note2 and I love it but will be getting the note 3 if.that says anything?

Honestly with the 3 right around the corner I would wait and get it..odds are.it will be more.than the 2 but worth it.

As.for locked bootloaders I'm in.canada and thankfully haven't had to.deal with it yet.

sent from my S3, S4 or Note 2
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note II] Mad383Max:
The more I look at the rumour mill on the note 3, the more likely I will forgo upgrading/switching to it. Only going to 5.7 inches when the mega is out there with 6.3 inches doesn't make much sense to me.

One of my employees has the S4 and as an overall package it is not an upgrade to the note 2. Lot of the note 2 features are superior to the s4 and from my take of the note 3 rumours, it will only be a slightly better, bigger S4. Not a bad thing at all, just not enough of an upgrade to warrant a change.

Don't get me wrong, odds are that I will have one on launch but I am definitely looking at Sept 4th with great anticipation to be 'wowed'.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note II] crixley:
The mega is horrible...

Poor specs and a bad display.

Yeah it's big, but it sucks
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note II] Mad383Max:
Yes, not interested in the Mega. Just stating it has a 6.3 screen which would be perfect size for the next note iteration.. The rumoured .18 increase from the note 3 is just not enough of an increase (regardless of the processor and other upgrades). Note 2 is an outstanding phone and the rumours just don't lead me to believe the note 3 is going to be that much of a real world usage improvement. Thankfully they are just rumours and there is hope that it will be a big step up. Guess we will know on the 4th.