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[Galaxy Note 3 General] Mangala_Dharma:
Hello, I have an lg OG, really like it. I use it for all the good stuff and especially a lot to keep notes ( evernotes for complex stuff & reunions, google keep for simple stuff ); I manage my calendars, browse web, rss feeds, etc, and basically use it for 85 % of my online time. The one thing where I find it ( and any upgrades like Nexus 5 ) deficient is in note-taking.

So now I'm wondering about the note 3 because with the OG it is not ' fluid ' to take, well, notes on my current phone. What do you think about the N3 on that level? Is the s-pen an added value?

Also, I never liked the amoled screens compared to ips, though I have not looked closely at Samsung screens since S2 and S3 and finally, I always found touchwiz full of crap compared with more barebone roms like carbon ( I use omnirom currently ), so I wonder, if I take out touchwiz launcher do I loose the s-pen apps?

So, considering all my gripes with the 'Samsung Experience' and considering that right now what I need to add to my phone setup is a more intuitive & fast and efficient note-taking experience, is the N3 and its stylus really worth it? are the samsung ' compromises' worth it? Does the stylus integrate well with evernotes, or G Keep [ or does it maybe provides some other way to get the same level of functionality? ]

Or do I just go with the flow and get an Nexus 5 when the times comes, and I let go of my dreams of a perfect calendar - note keeping - multipurpose palm-sized phone / homunculus?

I don't want to suffer from buyer's remorse :)

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[Galaxy Note 3 General] MSK1:
I compared in a store. ... mostly a paper improvement.

Not saying n3 isn't better. ... Just that is a small increment.

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You won't be disappointed by a note if u can afford it. ...

If value for money is ur thing then go with nexus 5.
[Galaxy Note 3 General] toker_X1:
There is no S-Pen integration with Evernote or G Keep or any app. It's just a pen and another way of input.

Only samsung apps has special integration with S-Pen. So its just a gimmick really and you have to keep TW for S-Pen so no AOSP roms.

Personal I can't see many developers / software houses writing special code just for S-Pen. Therefore you are relying on Samsung.

I have both and Nexus 5 is my current phone. Note 3 (well I see it as an expensive mistake)

People saying 'You won't be disappointed by a note if u can afford it...) - Guess what? I could afford and I am disappointed.

Some Samboys here cant help brown nosing Samsung if even the product was made from poo.

Don't trust anyone opinions as everyone has different needs and views.

I suggest you go to a store which has both phones and spend some time on both phones and see with one is best suited for you.

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1.Full HD - there's lots of phones with FullHD now (LG G2, HTC One / Max, Nexus 5, Sony Z1 / Z Ultra..list goes on) and some with better screen that Note 3.

2. 3GB RAM - benchmarks shows no difference in performance but you could have more apps opened at the same time. Extra GB ram is wasted by TW bloatware.

3. 13 Mpx (4k recording) - gimmick so to claim first, 4K limited to 5 mins and with no IOS the footage is mostly un-usable and playback is awful on a 4K screen.

Stills in low light conditions are poor.

4. Latest Snapdragon 800 - No complaints here.

5. Usable Pen - debatable, it's personal preference.

6. Removal Battery - No complaints here

7. SD Card - very useful

8. Strong WiFi - disagree as Huawei Y300 out performs it so does my Nexus 5. In the Q&A section there people with wifi issues. Christ even Samsung release several updates to try to fix it.
[Galaxy Note 3 General] Shofar1:
I use Doc to Go for my Word docs and I can edit all I want with the S-P. I assume that I could write a whole document from the beginning that way.

I also use S-Pen with K9 email, again works fine. Wit email it would be another step but you would have it there. The S-Pen to text works very well.

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I use Doc to Go for my Word docs and I can edit all I want with the S-P. I assume that I could write a whole document from the beginning that way.

I also use S-Pen with K9 email, again works fine. Wit email it would be another step but you would have it there. The S-Pen to text works very well.
[Galaxy Note 3 General] Mangala_Dharma:
ok, so basically is it the handwriting recognition, or you use it as a clicking device on virtual keyboard? :)

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[Galaxy Note 3 General] BarryH_GEG:
The N3 is packaging brilliance. It's got a larger display and battery than the N2 with smaller overall dimensions and weight. Below (the One Max) is what happens when you put the focus on "speakers" rather than packaging. To each their own but external speakers aren't and never will be a buying criteria for me as long as they're passable.

Uhm, OK?

Agreed.

Mine's fine.

This isn't a functional issue it's about cost. Add $40 to the purchase price of the N3 and it has wireless charging. Some people think Samsung's devices are overpriced to begin with so +/-$40 isn't going to make a difference.

Mine's fine. For those that are bugged by it try this, it really works.

http://www.cyberclean.net/cleaning/en/Products/HomeOffice.html

Mine's fine.

I assume this is an anti-TW comment. I love the added features TW provides; even if it causes the occasional transition stutter. To me, AOSP is a barren waste land. To each their own.

What other device offers an active digitizer with a suite of apps that are pen optimized? Instead of *****ing about what S Pen can't be used for focus on some of the incredible things it can be used for. And the handwriting recognition keyboard and Direct Pen Input are available in every app running on the N3.
[Galaxy Note 3 General] toker_X1:
Exactly, S-Pen is just a input device known as a stylus. Nothing special. If you prefer writing to typing then it's useful or if you sketch/paint.

Someone asked whether S-Pen was integrated with Evernote or G Keep and the answer is no so the ***** at me it's just a fact.

This a remorse thread you got expect post of remorse.
[Galaxy Note 3 General] Shofar1:
I use the Sylus for handwriting , much quicker than a clicking device on the keyboard.
[Galaxy Note 3 General] MILJANN:
Google Voice works much better then iOS assistant. That's my humble experience. But I don't like using Pen on keyboards on galaxy note 3 because it's much easier to use fingers.

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[Galaxy Note 3 General] MILJANN:
1. Who said something wrong about LG,htc one, etc? Did I say that LG or HTC One does not have full hd screen?

2. And yes. 3 gigabytes of RAM are much much desirable option than two gigabytes. Benchmark tests does not apply here. its everyday usage and many open applications without lagging..

3.my camera works great on Galaxy Note 3

5. Yes..Pen.. is for advanced users.. Specially with office jobs

8. I was saying about very strong wifi signal reception. not download and upload speed. You should know that's there is a difference. And also I don't have any issue with download speeds. it's a little bit stronger than on my ipod 4.

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[Galaxy Note 3 General] toker_X1:
1. No you did not state it specifically but stating 'Full HD screen' as if no one else has it.

2. 3GB is always going to be more desirable than 2GB it's whether it's any use.

3. Camera - if you think it's good enough, great. I found it utter crap and won't be using it.

5. S-Pen - for advanced users?. That's sounds like total BS.

S-Pen is an input device, don't try to make out as its a magic wand and only the mighty knows how to use it.

My PA can type 55 words per minute on a smartphone.

Do you think you & your S-Pen are more advanced?

8. WiFi - I stand by my statement it needs to be better especially when a $100 phone can out perform it.
[Galaxy Note 3 General] dr.m0x:
II have no real complaints about my Note 3. It's not region locked and if it was I'd just use region lock away. It doesn't lag. Speaker sounds fine. Camera (like all phone cameras) is ok but I still have a dedicated camera for those shots that matter. Haven't noticed any issues with WiFi connectivity. No build quality issues on mine. The play store has a number of pen specific apps if you search for s-pen on there. Screen is amazing, yes other phones have 1080p but the note is the perfect balance between physical size and portability. It's the biggest thing that will fit comfortably into my pocket and the front almost screen.

Nexus is a good phone for the price but I can't have 90gb of storage and a removable battery on a Nexus. Nor can I have s-pen or a couple of other Samsung features which (believe it or not) I actually use.

If that were true you wouldn't be so vehemently attacking anyone who disagrees with you.
[Galaxy Note 3 General] MILJANN:
As I can read you really don't know the advantage of S pen in app scrapbook,s note etc... for me, essential... It's not only s pen. It's the applications that follows....
[Galaxy Note 3 General] toker_X1:
I am not attacking individuals only the points they are making. Like...

'S-Pen is for advanced users'

Not everyone was lucky enough to get a perfect Note 3 like you. There several threads on xda about build quality issues in particular 'Home' button, 'gap between screen & bezel' 'multi touch/screen'. I experienced the first two and had 2 units swapped out. The screen went on the third unit and they only repaired as it was after 28 days of purchase and I had to purchase another glass screen protector.

So i am pretty remorsed having spent over $1000 on it including accessories.
[Galaxy Note 3 General] dr.m0x:
Yup and the number of satisfied users is bound to far outweigh the number with problems. People with defective units are always going to be more vocal which distorts the picture somewhat.
[Galaxy Note 3 General] toker_X1:
Fair enough I havent looked into S-Pen applications in depth. I never brought the note 3 for S-Pen.

I brought it because of the technical specifications, on paper it was the highest spec phone available at the time. Also I wanted to try phablet smartphone and Note 3 seemed to fit the bill. It just never worked out for me.

I have basically have given up on the phone until something/feature tempts me back then I will get mine replaced again.
[Galaxy Note 3 General] p4j1:
Let me put this short, nothing beats the note 3 right now, period.
[Galaxy Note 3 General] MILJANN:
You should try. it is very useful. I got note 3 because of the TW and s-pen functions. it is really the closest device to laptop.

Samsung sold millions of note 3 and only very small number of people have complaints... You can clearly see that on this forum...

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[Galaxy Note 3 General] kelvintisw:
Yeah!

Once you get the hang of the S Pen, you will know how good it is and loving it and never regretted getting the Note 3 :)
[Galaxy Note 3 General] !crazy:
I read somewhere that the region lock deactivates it self when one inserts a sim card which works. Later all cards from all regions should work. This is under condition you bought unlocked device, of course.
[Galaxy Note 3 General] toker_X1:
That method is abit hit and miss. My N3 is European SIM Free N9005 model. Normally I power up the phone with a valid SIM then switch SIM (like Hong Kong SIM) thats works until you need to reboot then you get invalid SIM and you have to the swap trick again.
[Galaxy Note 3 General] !crazy:
Thanks for the info. That's really ridiculous... Apple nr 2.
[Galaxy Note 3 General] toker_X1:
Or you root and install chainfire regionlock away.
[Galaxy Note 3 General] !crazy:
Yeah, but anyway what Samsung does is ridiculous.

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[Galaxy Note 3 General] toker_X1:
Yes agreed. They are behaving like Apple.

I travel alot for work and specifically brought a sim free unlock phone only to find its not sim free unlocked!!
[Galaxy Note 3 General] radicalisto:
All due respect, you seem to be stalking this thread an awful lot. - We get it man, you dislike your note and switched to an Nexus 5 until Samsung or someone do something that makes you want to use yours again - In all honesty people don't want to see you continually complain and bash it. - Some like the phone, some don't. That's life. Move on dude, seriously there's more to life than bashing Samsung ;)
[Galaxy Note 3 General] toker_X1:
Thats because I am a buyer and remorse.

The thread is titled 'buyer's remorse', what did you expect?

Dont visit this thread if you cant take the opinions being posted.
[Galaxy Note 3 General] BarryH_GEG:
The N3's been out for three months and Samsung's shipped 10M. There haven't been any wide spread issues and based on how many have been sold very few QC and display issues. Region Lock and the KNOX warranty counter (KNOX as a security enhancement is benign) are philosophical issues and apply to Samsung and all their future products. You can't separate the N3 from Samsung but looked at purely as a piece of tech it's brilliant and runs circles around everything else out there. As for Samsung's philosophical direction it is what it is and isn't going to change. In spite of XDA's assurety that KNOX and Region Lock would be the death of Samsung the N3's the best selling Note-series device to date. So for those aghast at Samsung's future direction it's time to move on. As for the Nexus 5, please. It's a QC nightmare with hundred page "RMA" threads and its crappy camera and awful external speaker are front page news. Its biggest claim to fame is its purety and cheap price.

People should buy what makes them happy. And if their happy shouldn't need to waste their time telling others how "right" their choice is and how "wrong" every other choice is. No device is technically, economically, and philosophically "perfect."
[Galaxy Note 3 General] ouankou:
My only complaint is that the S-Pen related apps can't be ported to ASOP. Otherwise I will go for Cyanogenmod. Right now the best choice for myself is an optimized stock rom without bloating crap.

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[Galaxy Note 3 General] radicalisto:
I'm not gonna argue with you on the internet, cause it is simply retarded.

I can listen to opinions, but when someone is crying (yes that's all you're doing) at every opportunity, it gets boring as hell. Give up. No one is interested. - there's my opinion on this matter and to echo your own words - "Dont visit this thread if you cant take the opinions being posted." :good:
[Galaxy Note 3 General] force70:
Id say the G2 is a real close second..i go back and forth between both devices regularly while my S4 collects dust lol.

sent from canada via my S4,Note 3 or G2
[Galaxy Note 3 General] MILJANN:
For those were saying something about camera on galaxy note 3.

Sent from SALVER.

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Sent from SALVER.
[Galaxy Note 3 General] pete4k:
I was expecting to have buyers remorse, but don't, not at all. For example I didn't expect to use s-pen as much as I do and sorry Sony and LG, my future phone probably will need to have s-pen, beside sd card and removable battery. Now strangely enough, I just looked at my older GS3 and it has Knox now. How and when I have no idea, probably when updating to 4.3 but really don't care since warranty expired on that phone already, but that should mean Knox is pure software and therefore will be eliminated like every other software security like DVD and Blue Ray for example. Isn't region lock just inconvenience thanks to chainfire already? I'm actually not angry at Samsung, but other phone makers: how difficult it is to stuff the phone with newest gadgets to the brim and let users decide if they want to use it or not? The truth is Note 3 has no equal, so Samsung feels it can do whatever they want, so where is HTC , Sony, Motorola and others? No SD card, no removable battery, forget s-pen or even toothpick size piece of plastic to help with input. The only thing that could retire my Note 3 is waterproof Note3 active, as long as it has at least all the same features.
[Galaxy Note 3 General] kylothow:
Sometimes I feel a bit nostalgic of my iPhone, but surely I'll never go back!

I think that the most beautiful thing of an android device is the freedom which comes with it... 90% of the problem of this phone can be easily solved.. For example if I hate Samsung's TW I'll install a custom rom (now we have the cm11 and day after day is becoming perfect); if I hate the fake leather back I'll buy a new cover (it's removable :P) or if the battery isn't enough I'll buy an enhanced one... And don't forget that nowadays is the most powerful phone available (I'm not talking about benchmarks because a pair of phones beat sgn3 on It's stock rom)

Summarily is a very good phone and, unlike a lot of people there, I love it ;)
[Galaxy Note 3 General] bourne220:
Camera Sucks

Have to agree about the camera. The camera sucks big time. I bought this phone a few days ago and took a few test shots in daylight and at night and I messed around with settings and everything. I don't know if it's the screen or what but the pictures look so muddy like someone was running a paintbrush over the lens. I think all the processing ruins the image. Flashed CM11 soon as I got home and haven't looked back. The camera is much better now and takes more detailed shots and the phone feels better with a lighter software as well. Can still use the S-Pen but rarely ever do as I bought the phone just for the size.

But have to criticise the banding around the phone. It's tacky and already has dents and I take great care of this thing. And why isn't the screen flush with the banding? It looks odd and makes swiping really weird.

Otherwise, great phone for media consumption tho. I'll give it that.
[Galaxy Note 3 General] nxneko:
Having small hands, I regretted the N3 for a few weeks. I knew what I was getting into though & had partially considered trading it back for a S4, but I couldnt. Honestly at first I was lying to myself that my Note II was plenty good enough & N3 sucked, until I had it in my hand.

In the end, the only thing I regret about the N3 is the bin number I got. Knox & everything can go and...well yeah. SPEN is useful to me, and it has a LOT of extra functions you need to figure out by yourself, then you will be amazed even more. Its not just for drawing and jotting notes it brings a whole entire added feature set onto the phone which is useful like multi-windowed drag & dropping/ copy pasting etc.
[Galaxy Note 3 General] oscarthegrouch:
I've had it for two months now. I'm just starting to get used to the screen size. I went back to a backup kyocera torque, to test something, I don't remember the screen size, between 3.5-4" and that phone was too g damned small to use the screen! I watch lots of sci fi series and movies on my n3 so the bigger screen real estate is very welcome! As for s-pen, I barely use it.
[Galaxy Note 3 General] toker_X1:
Havent used mine in over a month now, CyanogenMod was my only hope. I'll wait for official nightly. Good to hear its up and running tho.
[Galaxy Note 3 General] aydc:
I'm really bummed about not being able to get decent battery life without rooting and not being able to root without losing warranty.

If future ROM updates somehow fix the issues without rooting or if we discover a way to reset Knox counter, my buyer's remorse will disappear though, since I'm quite happy with the rest of the phone.
[Galaxy Note 3 General] MILJANN:
Maybe I could help a little bit... Please try full version of this application.

It could save battery time real good.

Sent from SALVER.
[Galaxy Note 3 General] kornolio80:
I think slow motion 120fps 720p is not real 720p at all... more likely 480p upscaled (looks pixelated and no sound or option to edit on the fly)...

The strange thing is that it can record 1080p 60fps, but when you select 1/2 slow mo (60fps) it can only do it on 720p... that's strange, pure marketing I think.

Also, night photos look really bad, over pixelated and noisy like s#!7.

I've seen xperia z2 slow mo and that looks really sweet... more like iPhone 5s style.

anyway... those are the only things I don't like about this phone, the rest is really good.
[Galaxy Note 3 General] YankInDaSouth:
Thanks for the feedback!

Now I just need my N3 to ship already :rolleyes::(
[Galaxy Note 3 General] JCM800:
Sound is great thru earphones imo. Crap externally.

Here's a review, the reviewer doesn't rave about the sound quality either externally..

http://www.trustedreviews.com/samsu..._battery-life-call-quality-and-verdict_Page-5
[Galaxy Note 3 General] slimslim:
That's what ppl get for pre ordering, man I remember when I got that Russian bride, my second wife from a dating site... straight from mother Russia, beautiful pictures, great "specs" and all but when she came home... I'd taken LaFawnduh any time

Sent from my GT-P3113
[Galaxy Note 3 General] ShadowLea:
I thought I'd find valid concerns here...

So far all I see is people whining about:

- Something they could have easily known about beforehand (that it isn't real leather, that it has a single speaker),

- Things that can easily be fixed by installing another launcher (grid size, home key).

- The OP complains about carrier bloatware. Well, don't buy a bloody branded phone, then!

How about instead of nitpicking we deal with the actual important issues, like hardware faults?
[Galaxy Note 3 General] BarryH_GEG:
Well said. Here's what I don't get. My view of on-board speakers are that they are there for those times when you need external audio and don't have a better alternative available (EG: headphones, decent external speakers). If you're using the external speakers in a noisy place you won't even hear them (including BoomSound). If it's a quiet place with others around using them, especially if they are loud, is down right rude. I use the external speakers for unplanned conference calls and to occasionally watch a short social clip with friends. All other times I have tons of paraphernalia to get sound off my devices that are 10x better than the on-board speakers. Someone above mentioned Spotify. I can't imagine playing back music for long periods on any phone's included speakers. If the N3's speakers are 20% less loud that the N2's I won't be thrilled but for the limited time I use them it's certainly not a deal breaker. How and how often do some of you guys that are upset actually use your phone's on-board speakers?

And here's the size of the One's speaker (s). Contrary to the marketing you're not going to get concert hall sound reproduction out of anything that small.
[Galaxy Note 3 General] bkeaver:
For those of you that are complaining about it being a plastic build and not metal, my wife dropped here htc one and the metal dented enough that her power button no longer worked, Arron at phonedog dropped his and again the back dented and his volume rocker didnt work. Just throwing this out there ...

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[Galaxy Note 3 General] JCM800:
Speaker is crap. What's the volume boost you mention? Didn't know you can root the n3 already?
[Galaxy Note 3 General] BarryH_GEG:
Kind of like this? ;)

If Samsung could come up with a design that included metal that didn't make the device any bigger and still allowed for expandable storage and a removable battery I'd be all over it. Until then, I'm not willing to give those two things up (function) in order to use a metal or glass phone (form).
[Galaxy Note 3 General] bkeaver:
Yep exactly like that. This is the precise reason I dont mind the plastic build.

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