[Galaxy Note II General] BarryH_GEG:
Using S-600 as an example, the extra burden of the increased PPI and more powerful CPU/GPU were more than overcome with efficiencies gained elsewhere along with a larger battery. There's no reason to believe the N3 won't follow in S-600's footsteps. In the launch presentation Samsung "claimed" four hours more video playback time. We'll see whether that's real or not when objective testing is done.

The global site hasn't been updated yet. This is from the press release...

The new GALAXY Note 3 comes with enhanced privacy and security protection provided by Samsung KNOX. Users can activate Samsung KNOX with ease which allows them to run and store security- sensitive applications and data inside a protected execution environment called “container.” The security inside the container is strengthened by system-level protection of Samsung KNOX against malware and phishing attacks as well as hacking attempts on physical devices when devices are stolen or lost. For instance, important personal pictures or video can be stored in the container with no worries for data leakage due to hacking. In addition, users may choose to store enterprise applications and data such as corporate email, contacts and calendar and allow the IT department to manage the container through EAS (Exchange ActiveSync Server). These features make the GALAXY Note 3 an ideal device for BYOD (Bring-Your-Own-Device to work)

Furthermore, the GALAXY Note 3 is equipped with an improved Find My Mobile feature that allows users to disable the phone when it is stolen or lost. With the enhanced user authentication, the technology prevents stolen mobile phones from being reset to factory settings, and allows users to remotely track or erase the data from their lost or stolen mobile phones.​

There are over 100 pages of discussion about the One's camera deficiencies in its forum. This isn't the place to discuss them.

The opinion of the author of that piece matches the opinions of a lot of people that have posted here. Those people, like you, that think the upgrade from N2<>N3 isn't worth it will agree wholeheartedly with the author. But people on the SGS3 forum said the SGS4 wasn't worth the upgrade and the same thing with the One X<>One. Owners of a phone that’s been superseded don’t typically welcome the arrival of the new model; especially when they aren’t going to upgrade for whatever reason they choose. There really isn't a right or wrong it all depends on what people value. You don't see the value between a N2<>N3 upgrade while I do. People should buy and use what makes them happy. :)

I don't race my phones for pink slips so shaving milliseconds off screen transitions isn't worth giving up features; at least for me. When SoCs were slow, RAM skimpy, and Android and the overlays unrefined rooting your phone and getting as close to AOSP as possible made a world of performance difference. It really doesn't any more. I can't speak for anyone else but as a productivity user I actually use Samsung's s/w features and it's one of the reasons I buy their phones. If I was running AOSP I'd probably be fine with the One Max or upcoming LG Pro II if I was simply looking for a giant phone.

It really is a personal decision. Some people keep cars until the wheels fall off while others buy a new one each year. Both groups can justify and rationalize their position as to why to the other. Neither is right or wrong.

Absolutely none taken. I hope I haven't offended anyone either. Look at it this way, your "team" is winning in the poll. ;)