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On October 12 2013 03:00 Firebolt145 wrote:
So after a week and a half of the Note 3, I can summarise my experience so far.
My biggest dislike right now is that Touchwiz is still ugly as hell compared to stock. That and the fact that there is a ton of random Samsung bloatware that I can't get rid of except for rooting/flashing, which I am trying to avoid as much as possible. Not too bad though, since it doesn't slow the phone down.
On to the likes. Firstly, the screen is gorgeous. I can't go back to my Nexus 4's screen size any more; when I browse TL on my Nexus 4 it just feels like it's hiding parts of the site from me. It was even worse when I brought out my old Samsung Galaxy S2 when I was wiping it and returning it to stock to sell off. iPhones feel like toys in my hand now.
The biggest thing I like however goes to the battery. Holy crap, this thing is taking everything I throw at it and more. Just this morning I unplugged it at 6am at 100%, listened to Spotify with Bluetooth headphones from 7-8am while browsing the internet, went from 8-11:30am scribbling lecture notes with the fancy pen, watched 30 minutes of Big Bang Theory and then play 15 minutes of Asphalt 8. Just over six hours passed with about 3h of screen on time, after all that? 65% battery remaining.
I am pretty happy with this purchase.
If they some how do stock note 3 like the s4 I would but it.
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I'm having some trouble personally seeing the benefits of such a large device like the Note 3. I understand the specs and battery life are great, but such a large device would be too much of a hassle for me. I recently switched from an iphone 4 to an HTC One, which was a big jump in screen size and I really like it. I am already having some trouble reaching across the screen with one hand and have to shift the grip a lot to reach things. I can't imagine how I would easily operate anything with bigger than 5" screen.
Also do you keep the Note3 in your pocket? I sometimes wear pants that have somewhat tight pockets, and already have some trouble getting my HTC One in and out easily.
What benefits do you get from the extra 0.7" diagonal that you can't get on a 5" screen that outweigh having to carry around pretty much a small tablet everywhere you go?
Serious question.
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On October 13 2013 08:47 Leeto wrote:
I'm having some trouble personally seeing the benefits of such a large device like the Note 3. I understand the specs and battery life are great, but such a large device would be too much of a hassle for me. I recently switched from an iphone 4 to an HTC One, which was a big jump in screen size and I really like it. I am already having some trouble reaching across the screen with one hand and have to shift the grip a lot to reach things. I can't imagine how I would easily operate anything with bigger than 5" screen.
Also do you keep the Note3 in your pocket? I sometimes wear pants that have somewhat tight pockets, and already have some trouble getting my HTC One in and out easily.
What benefits do you get from the extra 0.7" diagonal that you can't get on a 5" screen that outweigh having to carry around pretty much a small tablet everywhere you go?
Serious question.
Your HTC One is a phone.
The Note is a tablet. Most users that use it use the stylus with it, and using the stylus makes the screen feel bigger. Programming like using Matlab works almost as well as using it on an iPad. Whatever you are working on, you have a larger window for operations. Say you are writing an email or word document, and you want to bold text, or perform formating changes... Those buttons can much easier fit on a larger screen. Reading on a larger screen is easier. If you need to keep up with articles, or your job requires you to respond to lots of emails, checking stock prices while always on the move.... This phone does this better than any. This is why tablets are so widely used in the professional world. This device combines the phone and tablet, and gives you the best of both worlds. If you want a phone, a S4 will be better. If you want a tablet, a tablet will be better. But if you require a something more portable than a tablet, but still similar functionality, this device is for you. If you require a phone and a tablet at the same time, this device is for you. A large percentage of business people use this phone relative to the average population. It's its biggest strength.
Recreation wise, gaming is generally more subversive on a larger screen... If you go to the gym and you're keeping track of your workouts, this mobile device would probably be the most convenient to record data on. That sums it up mainly.
TLDR: If you require a phone, this phone has little benefit. If you require a phone and tablet, this phone accommodates.
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Lalalaland34503 Posts
On October 13 2013 08:47 Leeto wrote:
I'm having some trouble personally seeing the benefits of such a large device like the Note 3. I understand the specs and battery life are great, but such a large device would be too much of a hassle for me. I recently switched from an iphone 4 to an HTC One, which was a big jump in screen size and I really like it. I am already having some trouble reaching across the screen with one hand and have to shift the grip a lot to reach things. I can't imagine how I would easily operate anything with bigger than 5" screen.
Also do you keep the Note3 in your pocket? I sometimes wear pants that have somewhat tight pockets, and already have some trouble getting my HTC One in and out easily.
What benefits do you get from the extra 0.7" diagonal that you can't get on a 5" screen that outweigh having to carry around pretty much a small tablet everywhere you go?
Serious question.
The 'whether it feels good in my hand' thing is a big question for everyone. I've never had a problem with big screens, so it doesn't bother me. I'm happy and comfortable shuffling my hands around a little when I need to. However I fully accept that others may find it difficult to hold and use one-handedly, and it also may seem intimidating at first. All I can say is go to a store and play with it. You may surprise yourself, or you may confirm your feelings that it is simply too big. You never know until you try it first.
The Note 3 fits fine in all my pockets. I don't really wear any skinny pants/jeans though so I don't know how well it'd fit in those.
Benefits are simply that things look bigger and you have more space. Simple as that. It may not seem like much, but for the little things like movies and games and scribbling notes with the pen, it is a big deal. And on that note, I was initially sceptical about how much I'd use the pen, but then I realised it could replace my notepad. Now I use it every day.
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Has anyone tried the Z Ultra? I am contemplating between Z1, Z Ultra and Note 3, but Z1's 5 inch screen is really small (even smaller than my old note 1, which I find is small nowadays). Z Ultra's camera is shit, I heard. Note seems to be the best of both worlds, but I really like Z1's features and hardware.
first world problems 
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On October 13 2013 11:37 konadora wrote:
but Z1's 5 inch screen is really small (even smaller than my old note 1, which I find is small nowadays)
i dont even know how to reply to this
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Singapore66363 Posts
On October 13 2013 12:02 a176 wrote:Show nested quote +On October 13 2013 11:37 konadora wrote:
but Z1's 5 inch screen is really small (even smaller than my old note 1, which I find is small nowadays) i dont even know how to reply to this
then why are you?
it's my personal preference, i like to watch videos on my phones and with a lot of phones hitting over 5.3 inch nowdays, even the note 1 feels small. that's why i'm asking if anyone has had good experience handling the Z ultra because that screen is amazing, albeit the size of the phone overall is rather a bit over-the-top.
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But we’ve also learned that the Nexus 5 will come to carriers, much like the Galaxy Nexus and Nexus 4 before it. We’ve received a pretty credible-looking press image for the TELUS version of the Nexus 5, complete with a carrier-branded splash screen. Unfortunately, that’s all we have in terms of information — no pricing or availability to speak of — though we expected the device to come unlocked and receive updates directly from Google, just like the Nexus 4.
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Kitkat looking nice. Love the new icons (except for phone) and the transparent bars.
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BBM also released for android. Have fun posting your codes on facebook
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I just broke my Nexus 4 screen. It turns on but there is a crack on the screen and thus it doesn't respond to my fingers. My local repair shop can replace the screen for $175 + tax (Canadian). I have looked on craigslist for broken (battery/hard drive/ etc) Nexus4 that I could use to replace my screen. But so far nothing.
What are some other options I could look into? Note I am not really tech savvy, but I would be willing to try a DIY (with the help of youtube). .
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On October 13 2013 11:19 Firebolt145 wrote:Show nested quote +On October 13 2013 08:47 Leeto wrote:
I'm having some trouble personally seeing the benefits of such a large device like the Note 3. I understand the specs and battery life are great, but such a large device would be too much of a hassle for me. I recently switched from an iphone 4 to an HTC One, which was a big jump in screen size and I really like it. I am already having some trouble reaching across the screen with one hand and have to shift the grip a lot to reach things. I can't imagine how I would easily operate anything with bigger than 5" screen.
Also do you keep the Note3 in your pocket? I sometimes wear pants that have somewhat tight pockets, and already have some trouble getting my HTC One in and out easily.
What benefits do you get from the extra 0.7" diagonal that you can't get on a 5" screen that outweigh having to carry around pretty much a small tablet everywhere you go?
Serious question. The 'whether it feels good in my hand' thing is a big question for everyone. I've never had a problem with big screens, so it doesn't bother me. I'm happy and comfortable shuffling my hands around a little when I need to. However I fully accept that others may find it difficult to hold and use one-handedly, and it also may seem intimidating at first. All I can say is go to a store and play with it. You may surprise yourself, or you may confirm your feelings that it is simply too big. You never know until you try it first. The Note 3 fits fine in all my pockets. I don't really wear any skinny pants/jeans though so I don't know how well it'd fit in those. Benefits are simply that things look bigger and you have more space. Simple as that. It may not seem like much, but for the little things like movies and games and scribbling notes with the pen, it is a big deal. And on that note, I was initially sceptical about how much I'd use the pen, but then I realised it could replace my notepad. Now I use it every day.
This is what I did. After a couple of days of reading reviews about the best android phones, I decided to settle with either the Galaxy S4 or Note 2. Went to the store and played with both of them for a while. Ended up buying the S4 because I couldn't find a way to hold the Note 2 comfortably. I actually have little problem using the S4 with one hand. It requires some finger gymnastics but in the end it isn't all that hard.
Touchwiz doesn't bother me at all either. On the contrary, I've played around with friend's Xperia Z and HTC One phones and I honestly prefered Touchwiz over the Sony and HTC skins.
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Lalalaland34503 Posts
I wonder what that might be.
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EPT![[image loading]](https://pbs.twimg.com/media/BXmT7juCIAAeP7K.png)
