i have been using the note 2 for more than a month now and still think is a little 2 big. I do have big hands and im 6'1 but still can't get on the size. Note 2 is the best phone i've ever had the only problem is the size. Might go back to the nexus 4 eek: battery life) or switch to the new htc one/Galaxy S4.
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i have been using the note 2 for more than a month now and still think is a little 2 big. I do have big hands and im 6'1 but still can't get on the size. Note 2 is the best phone i've ever had the only problem is the size. Might go back to the nexus 4 eek: battery life) or switch to the new htc one/Galaxy S4.
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I find it to be the perfect size, especially for things like videos and gaming and I'm tiny 5'3 lol.
I just find other phones like toys now.. Note 2 is a real phone
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I feel the same way I grabbed my gfs ipod. (The only apple product we own) anyway it feels and looks ridiculously small compared to my N2. Like a kids toy..
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It felt a little big the first few days now it feels perfect..
The iphony feels like a beeper in my hand now lol.
Perfect phone, all the way!
I've actually been thinking it feels kinda small now. .
It feels small to me now.
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its huge for me and even though i love this phone im probably selling this for the galaxy s4 :good:
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i have been using the note 2 for more than a month now and still think is a little 2 big. I do have big hands and im 6'1 but still can't get on the size. Note 2 is the best phone i've ever had the only problem is the size. Might go back to the nexus 4 eek: battery life) or switch to the new htc one/Galaxy S4.
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I like the size but will go to the next Nexus. Had all the Nexus series and bought this cuz I could not get a N4 at first.
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I'm 5'2" and I think it's just right. The big screen is so nice to watch videos on our play games. I feel other phones are just so tiny now, even the S3, and let's not even mention the iPhone. It feels like a toy now.
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I feel the same way I grabbed my gfs ipod. (The only apple product we own) anyway it feels and looks ridiculously small compared to my N2. Like a kids toy..
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I saw my siblings and thought it was a keychain accessory Lmao
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People we are all different by design, just because you're tall with big hands doesn't mean you carry a big screen device, vice versa. People carry the phones they do because they like it physical differences are irrelevant. If you don't like the device then you shouldn't keep it past the return period,I think it's safe to say people communicating in a note II specific forum don't find the device size an issue......
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Three weeks with this thing, and it just seems to get easier and easier to hold. The first and second day was a little painful, especially when I tried one handed use like I did with my Nexus 4, and then I realized that it wasn't possible. With that in mind, it is perfectly fine.
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Yeah I'm actually the same height and from time to time I feel the same way. It's only when I'm using it one handed, which my hand can manage easily and reach across the screen.. but only by holding the phone precariously, which becomes annoying sometimes.especially considering how big my damn hands are. Everything is so damn pleasing about the phone though that it's hard to really dwell on that. It's only occasionally though, I feel you.
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Honestly, I find my Galaxy Nexus a little too small, and I'm really considering the Note 2 due to it's size. The screen is just right to me.
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Honestly, I find my Galaxy Nexus a little too small, and I'm really considering the Note 2 due to it's size. The screen is just right to me.
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I had your phone I thought it was just right. Now this size seems just right.
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Im 6'2 and the size is perfect!
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All other phones feel small to me now....and the size is a good thing cuz I find it hard to fall out of my hands....1 month and ive never dropped this phablet...love this phone
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I actually want a bigger screen maybe the note 3 will cure me .
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I feel that Note 2 is kind of big for me.I only feel it comfortable using the phone under 5 inches.
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Anyone feel like that the Galaxy 3 should have came out with a 5.0" screen instead of 4.8"? I feel like that a 4.8" screen is still too small to do things like access office documents or remotely connect to a PC from our GS3. Can anyone else think about what the GS3 should have came with in terms of specs?
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I'm content with 4.8"
You might want to look into the Galaxy Note if u need something bigger
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5.0" is definitely too big. Even 4.8" is too big for my thumb to easily reach the top left of the screen. I'd recommend getting a Galaxy Note if you want something bigger.
The only problem is that there is no galaxy note for sprint.
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The only problem is that there is no galaxy note for sprint.
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GALAXY note 2 being announced the 16th
go buy a tablet!
I really wanted the note but did not like the UI. The Note is not just a bigger phone, it is a whole different beast.
I would have liked a bigger screen then 4.8.
The GS3 is the biggest phone I'll ever convince myself to own.
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5.0" is definitely too big. Even 4.8" is too big for my thumb to easily reach the top left of the screen.
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Success100 said:
go buy a tablet!
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The GS3 is the biggest phone I'll ever convince myself to own.
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no.
I started with the HTC hero and thought the size was good, then I got the Epic which had a 4" screen. Now I thought 4" was big and told myself I don't need any bigger, then epic touch comes out with 4.5" screen, and I grew really fond of it. Now this device comes out with 4.8" and I think this is definitely the largest I'm going.
The note is freaking huge and yes, I've played with it. The screen is nice, but when you're using the phone up to your head, when it's really big, it starts looking, well, stupid.
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Definitely not; I already think 4.8" is a bit too large. The kind of tasks you want to do would be far better suited for the Nexus 7.
4.8 is actually pretty big
but it doesnt FEEL big lol.
that note 2 sounds pretty good. hopefully it's a couple feet in diagonal (sarcasm)
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go buy a tablet!
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I would if amoled tabs wasnt expensive,and I don't want LCD tab.
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The GS3 is the biggest phone I'll ever convince myself to own.
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Yeah, me too.....If there were a way to have a bigger screen but a smaller phone that would be perfect, but I don't think I'd want to hold anything bigger.
.2 really gonna make your life better? We are so spoiled since technology boomed...no one is ever happy
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.2 really gonna make your life better? We are so spoiled since technology boomed...no one is ever happy
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Hoping for a 20" foldable screen phone... That would be cool.... Just saying...
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Every one who sees my phone always comments how big the screen is. If the screen was any bigger it wouldn't appeal to the masses.
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I would if amoled tabs wasnt expensive,and I don't want LCD tab.
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Eh, all the AMOLED tablets pretty much suck since they're stuffed with Touchwiz (tablet version sucks) which slow them down incredibly.
And the difference between AMOLED and LCD is really miniscule, so unless you care about blacks being a little bit deeper, it doesn't matter.
If you don't believe me, go to a store and try the Nexus 7 - - Once you actually see the screen, you'll be able to make a clear decision.
Today I gave my son the OG Notr and bought the Note 2. Fast is the first thing that crossed my mind onbstock no less.
I received the multipane update and works fine. It almost feels like a smaller phone than the OG. I guess because its a tad more narrow. My smaller hands like that. Battery life noticeably better and I dont have power saving enabled but am on auto brightness. Speaker a little more clear and crisp. Voice calls are not as muffled. Screen looks good. Camera improved with HDR and extra features. I have a feeling a lot to read about new spen but will do that.
I bought this at BB for 249.00.
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It's def a nice upgrade.
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At first it was like ehhhh. Maybe I should have gotten the iphone 5 but after a day with it am starting to enjoy it more and more.
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Sold my og note for 360.. got the note at BB too for 249.. Was nice lol basically I got it for free
I too like the more narrow feel. Makes it easyer to use one handed :thumbup:
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I'm glad you like the upgrade! :good:
Sometimes when I look between it does seem like the Note 2's screen is smaller, it's narrow and longer. But it does play tricks on me lol. Wish they didn't make the icon grid size smaller though.
What is BB?
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What is BB?
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Best Buy
Best Buy
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OK lol I'm retarded I'm trying to buy one off contract.
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OK lol I'm retarded I'm trying to buy one off contract.
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i bought mine off contract directly through at&t... cost me a pretty penny but worth it. though i sold my og note & one x for a nice chunk of chage, so it didn't cost me that much out of pocket. which is always good. not even gonna bother thinking about upgrading till note 3 rolls around. :good:
I love the phone and the size buuut sometimes I find myself a lil bothered by the massiveness of the screen I feel like im crossing the red sea while trying to do anything with one hand ive only had it for a week though coming from a evolte.. will I get used to it? Or does it still bother some of you veteran note 2 owners?
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I love the phone and the size buuut sometimes I find myself a lil bothered by the massiveness of the screen I feel like im crossing the red sea while trying to do anything with one hand ive only had it for a week though coming from a evolte.. will I get used to it? Or does it still bother some of you veteran note 2 owners?
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You will get used to it remember when 4.3 and 4.5 inch displays where big lol. It took me about 2 maybe 3 weeks to get used to it. Now every other phone I hold feels so small lol I could never go back lol and im about 5 foot 4inches and I have child like hands
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It bothers me that it still seems a little on the small side.
I'm waiting for Steve Jobs' crew to put a phone into the next iPad and then I'll switch to Apple.
seriously, I got used to the size real quick and now my wife's S3 feels way too small.
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It bothers me that it still seems a little on the small side.
I'm waiting for Steve Jobs' crew to put a phone into the next iPad and then I'll switch to Apple.
seriously, I got used to the size real quick and now my wife's S3 feels way too small.
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They just announced the galaxy note 8, might be your cup of tea
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You will get used to it remember when 4.3 and 4.5 inch displays where big lol. It took me about 2 maybe 3 weeks to get used to it. Now every other phone I hold feels so small lol I could never go back lol and im about 5 foot 4inches and I have child like hands
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Well if you got used to it then I def should im 6'1 270 with pretty big hands lol I remember the first evo was a brick to me at first
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After having it for 3 months now mine feels like a totally normal size, even with my Otterbox Commuter on it. When I see other people's phones I don't know how they deal with them being so small. I feel like I'm going to crush an iPhone when I hold it. 0_o
Never although it is difficult to use with one hand sometimes
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Nah I'm looking forward to the note 3. 6+ inch screen. I'll probably get the note 4 if they make one.
Use it for 2 weeks straight than pick up a phone with a <5" screen. I can't even use my LGOG, s3, OGevo or wife's photon, it's like playing with a kids toy. Then again I'm 6'7" and my hands look like tennis racquets.
I like to break stuff!
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Well if you got used to it then I def should im 6'1 270 with pretty big hands lol I remember the first evo was a brick to me at first
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6"1 o yeah it will feel normal in a week
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Nah I'm looking forward to the note 3. 6+ inch screen. I'll probably get the note 4 if they make one.
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6 in. screen is a bit much for me I dont want to look like im talking on a tablet lol
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I can't wait for Note3 I have a upgrade this month and an saving it Just for that
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Yes it does. If it was a little bigger, I wouldn't use my desktop.
@rruss the frame dimensions on the note 3 will be almost the same as the note2 the screen will be edge to edge instead of having a bezel.
I like to break stuff!
Rarely. Operating it with one hand while trying to type can be tough, but that's the only complaint I've had.
I find the size troublesome about 5 minutes a week, which is worth the tradeoff of loving the size the other 6 days, 23 hours, and 55 minutes.
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@rruss the frame dimensions on the note 3 will be almost the same as the note2 the screen will be edge to edge instead of having a bezel.
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I think that would bother me. . Afraid of breaking it as it is. .if the screen went all the way to the edge.. I hope to keep this till the foldable screen Comes out.
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It seems like its just getting smaller everyday.
When I use someone else's phone it feels so teeny tiny.
Love the note 2, looking forward to bigger phablets.
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Yup I feel the same seems like its to small......
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I think that would bother me. . Afraid of breaking it as it is. .if the screen went all the way to the edge.. I hope to keep this till the foldable screen Comes out.
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The note 3 may have a flexi display, samswas showing them off at CES already which means they're already ready to go into mass production.
I like to break stuff!
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The note 3 may have a flexi display, samswas showing them off at CES already which means they're already ready to go into mass production.
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I was reading a article that says flexible screens were still like 3 years away not sure what company it was though
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This may be a repost, but if you don't feel like repeating... Don't lol.
I've been with my Note 2 for about 3 weeks now and this is truly one of the best "first experiences" with a mobile device I've had. I've been rocking a screen in my pocket since the old Windows "Palm top" days. Remember those Windows CE devices that looked like tiny laptops? I Even had a compact flash 56k modem (maybe 28.8?). Now that was the sh*t.
So yeah maybe some of the "first" mobile devices back then did blow me away, but man I freakin love this phone!
I picked up and played with my Evo3D and I just dont think I could ever go back. Holding a "normal" sized phone just feels inferior. Not to mention having the Spen. I "grew up" using a stylus so having it is just a huge bonus. Granted a good multitouch, capacitive touch screen is great and practically makes a stylus unnecessary. It's still great to have it when you want it.
So how about you? Can you go back to a 4.0-4.5 inch screen? Or are you a permanent convert?
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5.5" seems like the sweet spot to me. I'm with you on the Evo 3D, I pick mine up now and it looks kinda pathetic next to the Note II. :victory:
I couldn't.
Phablets from now on.
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I agree, it definitely feels weird holding a smaller device. I hold my wife's Iphone 5 and it seems so tiny.
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I agree, it definitely feels weird holding a smaller device. I hold my wife's Iphone 5 and it seems so tiny.
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What I hold a gs3 and it's small .... All I phones are small that's not even a comparison ....
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I've been noted for life....
I dunno.
I don't always want to use both hands for everything.
Might get a Nexus 4 and stick with that for a while.
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Go big or go home
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The Note2 is normal size everything eles is just made small
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Yeah I could never go smaller. You definitely get very spoiled by the size. My girls 4s looks so pathetic next to this. I thought my epic touch was huge but even that seems like a toy now. I was going to wait for the gs4 but I'm so happy I made my move to this device. And by the looks of it that device is only going to be a 1.8ghz quad core with no Spen and smaller anyway so I don't think I'm going to regret not waiting lol! I've been at 1.8 since the day I bought it.
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Doubtful, the oversized-ness of the Note2 is part of what makes it so great.
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Doubtful, the oversized-ness of the Note2 is part of what makes it so great.
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Does for me. Best part of it lol. I just love how it towers over pretty much everything!
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This is normal size. When I pick up my wife's S3 it is small. Someone saw my phone on my desk and said wow... Pulled out their iPhone and stuck it on top. Always a good laugh.
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I dont think I could go back to a 4.5 or 4.75 screen. I could see myself trying out the GS4 just because it should have a 5" screen. I love my Note and the screen. I don't think I could go smaller but if I had to, a 5" screen would be my limit. And the only reason I would consider that is because occasionally the Note does not fit my shirt pockets lol.
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I wouldnt ever be able to go back to a "normal" sized phone. My husband says the phone is too big, but I dont even notice it. I love having the large screen to watch movies on and take videos with.
I'm hooked on phablets I can't help but look at my EVO3d with contempt. My next phone will likely be the Note 3.
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nope 5.5 is perfect!
I don't think I can.. I still keep my Evo LTE as a back up and from time to time I activate it to play with some roms and use it for a day or two and I can't wait to use the Note 2 again lol
I was an iPhone lover all the way. Got a new one every 2 years and was just now waiting for the next one to come out and I was going to buy it but then I saw the NOTE and in 5 seconds I had made up my mind to buy it and sell the iPhone. Bear in mind it wasn't JUST an iphone for I have a Macbook Pro, Apple TV, iPod docs, and so on..........but it was gone in a flash and I could never buy a phone smaller than this one, the Note 2. I also picked up a Note 1 I got brand new in the box, unopened for only $125 and threw it on another plan.
I do have an S3 which is almost as big but I am here just to find out how to root it and then I am going to sell it on a forum in my home city although its a great phone, its not as big as the note so i wouldn't keep it
Yes, its got to be a big screen all the way
What decisively made you go Note 2 over S 3?
2Gb of RAM and usability
Spen, 2gb ram, bigger screen, software. Absolutly everything!
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Battery for my concern, s3 battery simply not enough for me.
Only had the S3 for 6 months then decided to go bigger. Chose it for it's battery life, bigger screen and much better speaker sound.
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Had an s3. Switched to a n4 for 2gb of ram. Needed more buisness use so went to a note
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Only had the S3 for 6 months then decided to go bigger. Chose it for it's battery life, bigger screen and much better speaker sound.
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+1 exactly the same for me, the Note 2 is best phone I have owned.
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Missus has an S3. Apart from being lighter and slightly larger than my HTC DHD it didn't seem special. Still too small to comfortably use as a laptop replacement. It also looks cheaper and more like a toy, my grey note looks considerably smarter.
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I liked the big screen and stylus which is handy being built in.
The ram is a big plus too
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Screen size & non pentile, S Pen..
Screen size.
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Because i really thought there would be less stupid threads over in here nah i joke this place is full of them lolol.. Erm because it was the best thing on the market and it's huge
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Reasons I switched to the Note 2 from S3:
1. Stopped eyeing the RAM usage after closing every app.
2 . I barely use my laptop now thanks to the bigger screen for watching movies or editing documents on the go, the S3 could handle it but the screen just felt small and the Note2's S pen helps alot especially with lower DPI.
3. Newer than the S3 and felt like it would be a while before it goes outdated, again it's partly because of the additional RAM which makes it feel future proof for the next year or so.
4. My wife has an S3 and I felt like since I'm bigger than her I should have a bigger phone
5. Because of the wider screen, the keys are bigger and it's more comfortable to type on with both thumbs.
6 . because I think I deserve the best!
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battery in the first place!
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battery in the first place!
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Me too. I decided today to get Note 2 after 10 months of owning S3 and S4 seems not to be really big step ahead. Note 2 battery, RAM and screen FTW!
Screen, battery, RAM, in this order!
REALLY???
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What decisively made you go Note 2 over S 3?
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Unless you don't want a big screen phone, there isn't anything better about the S3 compared to the Note II. The Note II is better in every way possible. If you are truly on the fence about the two devices, then let me tell you to stop wasting you time comparing the S3 vs the Note II and start comparing the S4 vs the Note II.