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Note 2 replace nexus 7?

Hey all I'm looking at replacing my s3 and N7 with a Note 2. I don't have a problem with the size for a phone but is it big enough to replace a N7? I know this is really opinion based so that's all I'm looking for. I pretty much just use my N7 for watching YouTube and I don't want to watch it and feel like I have to strain if that male sense. Any opinions welcome thanks!
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Hi. I think the best way to answer your question is that you have to try it out for yourself. Go to a shop and try an actual note 2 out. Screen size and eye strain are relative factors depending on the person and I consider it as a personal preference. Though I think the note 2 screen is big enough not to cause eye strain.
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I have both and I would say the You Tube and Netflix experience is better on the Nexus 7. Netflix is great on the Nexus 7 IMHO.
You could manage on the Note 2, but it is just not quite big enough for me.

After I have purchased my original note 1 about a year ago, I have never bothered with any 7 inch tabs
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I'm currently using a Fire HD and Note 2. Perfect combo. HD replaced my N7.
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I am actually doing the same thing OP. As soon as my Note 2 arrives I will be selling my S3 and N7.
I rather carry one device to do all that I need done on a mobile device.
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OG Note made me sell the ipad 2 at the time. And I jumped on Note 2 on its release day. No need for tablet for me anymore.
Maybe swap my ageing MBA for a Surface later on if that's convincing enough though.
My 2 rupies =)
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Personally I don't think its big enough to replace the N7, it certainly won't be replacing mine.

OT. Help me pick a tablet.

Hi all. It's not often that I start a thread around here. Feel free to keep this going for other people looking to spend their gift cards.
So I am between 2 tabs: Nexus 7 and Galaxy 2 7.0.
From what I'm reading, it looks like the specs are a little better on the Nexus but it's really hard to be a deal I found on a refurb Galaxy tab on Amazon ($170).
The lack of expandable storage and HDMI concern me a little with the Nexus but all reports seen to indicate that it's just an incredible device. Plus if I get the Galaxy tab i kind of feel like I'm just getting a bigger version of this phone.... though it does have official cm support.
Thoughts?
Thanks in advance for your help with my 1st world problem.
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I picked myself up a galaxy 2 7.0 refurb and I'm liking it. Just fyi, look at walmart online because they have it for $150 refurbish. Just check everyday because they restock often. I was thinking about the nexus 7 but two thing hold me off on it: the lift screen problem and the price.

What is the lift screen issue?
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i love my nexus 7 and its only 199 front the play store for a new 16gb quad core tab
its a nice screen and well rooting is easy also they have a nice case for it

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i love my nexus 7 and its only 199 front the play store for a new 16gb quad core tab
its a nice screen and well rooting is easy also they have a nice case for it
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What are your thoughts on only having 16gb? I would plan on having a couple bigger games on it but wouldn't carry music or many movies.
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You can pick up a moto Xoom for $219 on N1 wireless XD it has 32 GB of storage plus an SD card slot and a 10.1 inch display
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Can't help with those choices but I have to gloat a bit...got an ASUS TF700 with the keyboard and am loving it!
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I have the 7.0 plus tab and I love it. I bought my dad the nexus 7 16 gig and having played with it its a top notch device. If I were to buy a device from your choices I would pick the nexus but I would get the 32 gig one. I just believe you can never have enough memory. But I do love having an memory card and it makes everything so much easier. You can't go wrong with either device. I think it comes down to personal preference.

Note 10.1 hands down its just like the phone
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Note 10.1 hands down its just like the phone
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Unfortunately it's out of my price range.
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After reading about the Xoom, I think it's also in the mix now.
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Galaxy note 10 since it has mulitwindow

I jist got 2 galaxy tab 2 10.1 for me and my oldest son for xmas. I have to say its a great tab for the money I like it alot better than my nexus 7 due to size and my moms nexus 10 which is the same size but is missing a few features in lieu of bigger proc and ram. Which on the tablet you dont notice really since theres not a lot of phone related stuff running in the background. They also have sd slots for expansion
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It's just my personal experience. I had the Tab 2 7.0 for about 5 months and now I have the nexus 7 since day 1. I have it mainly for the kids whether playing games or watching movies. I rarely use it for some reading and browsing.
I have to say there is no comparison. Nexus 7 is a LOT better. The screen is way better whether the specs, visibility, brightness or the dirt and finger print collection. Also, the speed and responsiveness. It is a lot faster and the touch is more accurate and responsive.
The tab 2 is better in terms of extra hardware. A microSD slot, a back camera and an HDMI port. So, if you can get past these, you have to get the Nexus.
I have 4 tablets now (well, the HP is now broken) and I never used the back camera except for testing purposes. Another thing is I never ran out of space. Of course this is very subjective. You can have a couple of 2GB games and that would clutter the space. Also, I have a Google TV and a Wii and they are my entertainment center (though not something to brag about).
So, for me, I would say: Definitely go with the nexus.
I never used a Motorola product, so I don't know anything about it. I just like the 7 inches size better than the 10 inches. It is lighter, easier to handle and the battery usually lasts better.
Hope this helps...

My gt2 10.1 is lighter than my kindle fire and barely different from my nexus 7. Having gps on it is nice tho makes turn by turn easy as hell to use while driving since I dont have to strain to see it. Plus the IR blaster is great my tablet now controls my tv, pc and satellite set top box. I dont use my nexus 7 much anymore between my note 2 and gt2 its become obsolete.
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The Nexus 7 without a doubt. I have the 16GB version and I love it. I have used other tablets (Herotab C8, Asus TF 101) and have handled many others, and without a doubt the Nexus 7 is without a doubt the best I have used. Clean, easy to modify, and most of the development work is pretty stable. It is by far the best one going.
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Thanks everyone. I just ordered the nexus 7 32gb from Amazon for $240 including a case. Now is a good time to buy.
Decided that hardware and probably 2 years of updates was most important. Can't wait to play Vice City on this thing!
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mjs2011 said:
Thanks everyone. I just ordered the nexus 7 32gb from Amazon for $240 including a case. Now is a good time to buy.
Decided that hardware and probably 2 years of updates was most important. Can't wait to play Vice City on this thing!
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I have a N7 32GB and it just perfect. No screen lift or any issue. And you will love Vice City also GTA III, Nova 3, NFS Most Wanted and Bards tale. That little thing run heavy games like nothing. Love it. :beer:
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Great thread. Im looking for a tablet. Nexus 7 looks like the best. I just bought the kids 2 cheap Iview 7 in 4.04 tabs. 1.2ghz There great for a 2 and 4 year old Lol. They came pre rooted! Yes my toddler has a rooted overclocked tab!! As I used them a bit a 7 in tablet is perfect. 10 inch tabs are big and midas well get laptop out. 7 inch tabs fit in back pocket. Let us know how you like the nexus.
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mjs2011 said:
Thanks everyone. I just ordered the nexus 7 32gb from Amazon for $240 including a case. Now is a good time to buy.
Decided that hardware and probably 2 years of updates was most important. Can't wait to play Vice City on this thing!
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How did u get it for that price just checked and it's 250 without a case
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Is N2 worth it?

I'm selling my s3 for $640 this week and wants to get a new phone not sure to wait for xperia z or note 2. Has anybody switched from s3 to note 2? Big difference?
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I went from the S3 to the Note 2 and never looked back. This speed is amazing the screen is incredible, just hands down all around better.
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Way better!!
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the_ahmadzais said:
I'm selling my s3 for $640 this week and wants to get a new phone not sure to wait for xperia z or note 2. Has anybody switched from s3 to note 2? Big difference?
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Xperia z= no spen, no multi Window, scratch prone and untested. This is a no brainer. I can almost guarantee 99% of the people on here will agree that the note 2 is the best phone they have ever owned.
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I was a proud supporter of HTC for a long time. I bought the GS3, and two days later sold it. I didn't like how the screen made TW feel incomplete. Then I bought the N2, and damn, TW is amazing!!!! I don't see myself ever going to anything other than the Note series. As long as Samsung keeps updating, I will always be one of the first adapters. Honestly, I was sort of ashamed of myself I waited so long to buy it (bought it DEc 27)
I will say this, after using this phone, even the GS3 has a small screen. My old One S is super tiny, and lets not talk about iPhone's, those are literally toys in size compared to the sheer massive screen. So be prepared to never go back to anything under 5.5

Who the hell would buy a an s3 for 640....it retails for 549!
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I came from s3 and iphone 5. Note 2 hands down is the best phone and best choice. Phone is amazing. You will love it.
C.S.

I still have my s3, but since I got my note 2 it has been in a drawer for over a month untouched. The note 2 is so awesome my s3 just seems like a phone I would give my 10 year old daughter because it is of no use to me. Definitly won't regret going note 2. It is a badass phone man. Seriously this phone is awesome.
sent via note 2 in boss mode @ quad core 1.9ghz

Note 2 has "hidden" Trad Chinese interface while S3 does not.

Went from the s3 to the Note 2. If you want the best......well, there it is.
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I have an old bracelet from my father that is worth the world to me, for you most likely not worth anything. Moral of the story go get yourself a note and try it out. Nobody can tell you the worth of one of YOUR items. That is if you end up getting it of course.
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Playing devil's advocate here...
consider the Nexus 4 when (if?) it's ever back in stock?

the_ahmadzais said:
I'm selling my s3 for $640 this week and wants to get a new phone not sure to wait for xperia z or note 2.
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Who would have thought that one could swap a S3 for a Note II and actully make a few bucks. You can buy a brand new, unlocked N2 for $627.50.
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Amowagou said:
Who would have thought that one could swap a S3 for a Note II and actully make a few bucks. You can buy a brand new, unlocked N2 for $627.50.
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Ok the reason I can sell the s3 for 640$ I work for wind mobile and we have it for $649 plus taxes I would sell it to customer for 640$ I know if I sell it on Craigslist it be like 400$
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Playing devil's advocate here...
consider the Nexus 4 when (if?) it's ever back in stock?
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Im actually seriously considering selling nexus 4 and getting a note 2. The nexus is very nice and all but has some issues that must be addressed.
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Markor13 said:
I went from the S3 to the Note 2 and never looked back. This speed is amazing the screen is incredible, just hands down all around better.
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+1 100% i sold my S3 last night for $450 And bought new in box never turned on note 2 for $400 on the good old streets of the D lmao.
So glad I did plus had extra $50 to get a case and mhl adapter (11 pin). Cause I had the 5 pin to 11 pin adapter just get sick of having an extra part.
11 pin adapter $15.99
http://www.amazon.com/Cable-Matters-Premium-Adapter-Samsung/dp/B009XGLZPQ/ref=cm_cr_pr_product_top
Black Red Hybrid Armor Cover Case with Stand $1.06 cents look like it has really good reviews for how cheap it was.
http://www.amazon.com/Black-Hybrid-...358527676&sr=1-44&keywords=galaxy+note+2+case
Grand total of $23 with shipping.
I will be getting this little bad ass dock I would have got it today but they are out of stock so had to get a rain check.
http://www.amazon.com/Samsung-Unive...1358526870&sr=8-3&keywords=galaxy+note+2+dock
Will update when I get all items above.
Hope I didn't go over board and bore you..Thanks for looking and if you like hit the Thanks for ME!! have a good one.

nillyboble said:
+1 100% i sold my S3 last night for $450 And bought new in box never turned on note 2 for $400 on the good old streets of the D lmao.
So glad I did plus had extra $50 to get a case and mhl adapter (11 pin). Cause I had the 5 pin to 11 pin adapter just get sick of having an extra part.
11 pin adapter $15.99
http://www.amazon.com/Cable-Matters-Premium-Adapter-Samsung/dp/B009XGLZPQ/ref=cm_cr_pr_product_top
Black Red Hybrid Armor Cover Case with Stand $1.06 cents look like it has really good reviews for how cheap it was.
http://www.amazon.com/Black-Hybrid-...358527676&sr=1-44&keywords=galaxy+note+2+case
Grand total of $23 with shipping.
I will be getting this little bad ass dock I would have got it today but they are out of stock so had to get a rain check.
http://www.amazon.com/Samsung-Unive...1358526870&sr=8-3&keywords=galaxy+note+2+dock
Will update when I get all items above.
Hope I didn't go over board and bore you..Thanks for looking and if you like hit the Thanks for ME!! have a good one.
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Damn only 400$ ill pay you 550$ easily lol. But here in Canada they going for 650-750 on Craigslist. Where is good old streets of D lol?
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the_ahmadzais said:
Damn only 400$ ill pay you 550$ easily lol. But here in Canada they going for 650-750 on Craigslist. Where is good old streets of D lol?
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IKR, I had saved few$ and was gonna sell S3 and buy on craigslist for $600 but I got real lucky. Streets of Detroit lol I was talking to a guy in a clinic were i just sold my S3 a few mins before. so this guy asked why I sold a good phone like that. I told him I was saving to get the Note 2. He said no **** I just bought 3 but my wife don't like it. I was like no kidding how much you want for it? He said give me $400 cash right now and its yours. He said he just wanted to get his $ back and make $100. So I jumped on that **** lol. Then gave him a big bro hug lmao.

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IKR, I had saved few$ and was gonna sell S3 and buy on craigslist for $600 but I got real lucky. Streets of Detroit lol I was talking to a guy in a clinic were i just sold my S3 a few mins before. so this guy asked why I sold a good phone like that. I told him I was saving to get the Note 2. He said no **** I just bought 3 but my wife don't like it. I was like no kidding how much you want for it? He said give me $400 cash right now and its yours. He said he just wanted to get his $ back and make $100. So I jumped on that **** lol. Then gave him a big bro hug lmao.
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I would be concerned this guy is gonna report it as stollen get a new Note 2 from insurance company and have your imei blocked giving you a $400 paper weight, I hope for your sake I am just to cynacal for my own good, and that you just got a great deal, but I always think if a deal seems too good to be true it usually is.

I have had every phone worth having since the first IPhone and the G1 and this is by far the best one hands down. I got lucky and got mine for free from TMobile loyalty department because my sg3 I broke and they didnt add the insurance like they were supposed to. They were gonna just send another sg3 and I asked if he could send a Note 2 instead and he said sure lol I was lucky as hell.

Will you ever own a "normal" sized phone again?

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 want bigger" - She
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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.
* I'm Rick James, *****! *

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

Concidering trading in s4 for gn3..opinions?

I dropped my s4 couple weeks back, left some ugly dents on the top chrome bezel, bought a different case on amazon to cover it up, but ocd is messing with me and its bugging me, lol took to tmobile they said they would give me 300 trade in toward note 3, but uncertain what to do..Anyways anyone want to chime in with an opinion on the matter,im stuck...
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I dropped my s4 couple weeks back, left some ugly dents on the top chrome bezel, bought a different case on amazon to cover it up, but ocd is messing with me and its bugging me, lol took to tmobile they said they would give me 300 trade in toward note 3, but uncertain what to do..Anyways anyone want to chime in with an opinion on the matter,im stuck...
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All comes down to personal preference, I suppose.
How do you like the S4? The Note 3 has a slightly bigger screen and definitively feels bigger in your hands. I for one think it's too big. The s4 is a pretty damn perfect size, which is why I don't think I'd get the Note 3, but you never know.
The features I don't think will be much of an upgrade. I haven't seen the specs on it, but the S4 is pretty snappy with the right tweaks, so yeah.
Also, you never know what other security measures Samsung is implementing on new phones. For some reason they're starting to lock stuff down more.

I honestly love the s4, size is about perfect, my wife and son think the note is to big,im on the fence about it, ive only been able to compare the note 2, because I havent been able to find a store with a demo unit of the note 3, kinda sad that I dropped my poor s4, got a different case so cant see the dents, either way the girl at tmobile store said she was gonna put one up for me Wednesday morning when it releases, so I guess I got to then to figure it out.
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I honestly love the s4, size is about perfect, my wife and son think the note is to big,im on the fence about it, ive only been able to compare the note 2, because I havent been able to find a store with a demo unit of the note 3, kinda sad that I dropped my poor s4, got a different case so cant see the dents, either way the girl at tmobile store said she was gonna put one up for me Wednesday morning when it releases, so I guess I got to then to figure it out.
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I mean, you can always get the Note 3 and if you don't like it sell / trade it.
It'll be on high demand so yeah.

Lol, yea decisions decisions. ...
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I'd live with it or repair the damage. Either way I'd wait for the S5
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If you're going to sell it, then sell it on Craigslist or ebay. I got $300 plus a Galaxy Nexus for my S4. Will be getting the Note 3 on Wednesday. Have always wanted to try out a note phone but I always thought it was too big. But everyone who owns one say that you get used to it and think the S4 is small lol.
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