Samsung Note 3 users on TRF ?

[Kingair]

We'll I am going to make the big step to leave after years of several iPhones . . . . to the Samsung Note 3

I really don't know if I am going to like it but all reviews seems to be very positive

Hope that I will have the same opinion in the next weeks

It's gonna be a lot of learning again . . . . hope I make the good move

So any Note 3 users on TRF ?

What is your experience ?

Thanks

HAGOne

Merry Christas

[Kingair]

I was just reading reading that the EU GSM version has 2 quad core processors a 2.4 and 1.9 GHZ

So the EU model should be faster ?

Who can help on this item

Thanks

HAGOne

[mike@ec]

I have the note 3 and iphone 5

I like the iphone better, for reliability, I already switched 2 note 3's under warranty for the phone freezing up..

my carrier tech support couldn't figure out why.. so they just sent me a new one everytime, I did some updates to the software, still same thing.

but with my new unit, all has been good for 2 months..still the hassle's I went through, if it wasn't a work phone, I would have traded for another iphone

[Kingair]

Originally Posted by mike@ec

I have the note 3 and iphone 5

I like the iphone better, for reliability, I already switched 2 note 3's under warranty for the phone freezing up..

my carrier tech support couldn't figure out why.. so they just sent me a new one everytime, I did some updates to the software, still same thing.

but with my new unit, all has been good for 2 months..still the hassle's I went through, if it wasn't a work phone, I would have traded for another iphone

OK so the iPhone is still in the running . . .

HAGOne

[donas]

I have a Note 3 to which I upgraded from a Note 2. To be honest, I kinda wish I had kept the Note 2. I don't think I use the 3 to its fullest, really just don't have a need for the newer features. It is noticeably than any phone I have had in the past, but seems a little quirky every now and then and the "superior" camera does not work as well as the Note 2. I use the S-Pen on the Note 2 & 3 much more than I thought I would, I love that feature.

[daveathall]

I have had two Samsung phones, a Galaxy S3 and S4, both have been superb, if my experience is anything to go by you ill not be disappointed, both have been flawless and the gorgeous screens have been superb and will be even bigger and better on your Note 3. After a couple of days you will wonder how you ever managed with a tiny screen.

Word of advice though, do not view it as an Apple device and don't expect it to do things the Apple way and don't think that the Apple way of doing things is the right way. Take your time with it and learn how to do things the Android way (Which by the way isn't also the right way, just different). It will take about a week before you will be fully up to speed.

If you like tinkering, all this was done on a stock Note 2 just using apps from the playstore.



I had the Galaxy S3 and an iPhone 5 for a month and gave them both an equal 2 weeks use, I fully expected/intended to keep the iPhone 5 after the month (I had previously had all iPhones from the iPhone 3GS) I sold the iPhone 5 and would not go back to iPhones until they have a larger screen and a back button amongst a lot of other reasons. My next phone will be either a Nexus 5 or SGS5.

Enjoy your new phone Marc.

[Kingair]

Originally Posted by daveathall

I have had two Samsung phones, a Galaxy S3 and S4, both have been superb, if my experience is anything to go by you ill not be disappointed, both have been flawless and the gorgeous screens have been superb and will be even bigger and better on your Note 3. After a couple of days you will wonder how you ever managed with a tiny screen.

Word of advice though, do not view it as an Apple device and don't expect it to do things the Apple way and don't think that the Apple way of doing things is the right way. Take your time with it and learn how to do things the Android way (Which by the way isn't also the right way, just different). It will take about a week before you will be fully up to speed.

If you like tinkering, all this was done on a stock Note 2 just using apps from the playstore.



I had the Galaxy S3 and an iPhone 5 for a month and gave them both an equal 2 weeks use, I fully expected/intended to keep the iPhone 5 after the month (I had previously had all iPhones from the iPhone 3GS) I sold the iPhone 5 and would not go back to iPhones until they have a larger screen and a back button amongst a lot of other reasons. My next phone will be either a Nexus 5 or SGS5.

Enjoy your new phone Marc.

Thanks all for the info

Haven't bought it yet but the big screen on the Note 3 seems to be an big advantage compared to the iPhone

I am a die hard Apple user but wondering what Samsung has to offer.

I am still using my 4S

Mss 5S is 10 times faster

We'll I see what goes through my mind the next days and may the best one win

Merry Christmas

[schwantz1]

I been using a Note 3 for a month now. The big screen is a huge plus for me with my weakening near vision.

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[watchf]

I owned the Samsung Galaxy S1, S2 and the Note 3 now. Note 3 is the best damn phone I ever owned. Its what I would class as a true multimedia device with speed and memory capacity to match.

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[Kingair]

So know I am stuck between both

Maybe just get a Note 3 see how it works out . . . and keep the iPhone 4S as a 'backup'

HAGOne

[Wesley Crusher]

My brother-in-law just got the Note 3. It's a nice, big phone, but with Android, I always suggest going with stock Android. That means the Nexus 5 or some of the other Google Edition phones. I must sound like a broken record because I've said this in a few different threads, but stock Android is the best and is the closest that you will come to the iOS experience.

[daveathall]

Originally Posted by Wesley Crusher

My brother-in-law just got the Note 3. It's a nice, big phone, but with Android, I always suggest going with stock Android. That means the Nexus 5 or some of the other Google Edition phones. I must sound like a broken record because I've said this in a few different threads, but stock Android is the best and is the closest that you will come to the iOS experience.

I am in agreement with most of this post, where I differ Wes, is that I don't think that it is like iOS, I think it is completely different and shouldn't be compared or expected to be used in the same way, trying, IMHO is where iOS users migrating to Android go wrong, it should be used in it's own right and not as a copy of iOS. As for user interface, most flagship Android phones with their own skins (Samsung, HTC etc) are the equal to iOS when it comes to stutter/lag free, speed and lack of crashes.

Nexus 5 however, perfect choice.

[azguy]

I have a Note3, amazing, love everything about it, the screen size is awesome and I was worried about that at first as I didn't want to be lugging around a small tablet. Now I couldn't be without it.

Plus, the camera rocks..

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[dalip]

I would keep hold of the iPhone you have. I have never got on with samsung - and I've tried the note 2 and galaxy S2 (can't exactly remember which one - think it was 2nd gen). I use my phone for work a lot and the iPhone is way superior for me across the board. Each to their own. I have friends who swear by their Samsung offering. Btw - you'll find the 5s a huge leap from the 4. Good luck

[Wesley Crusher]

Originally Posted by daveathall

I am in agreement with most of this post, where I differ Wes, is that I don't think that it is like iOS, I think it is completely different and shouldn't be compared or expected to be used in the same way, trying, IMHO is where iOS users migrating to Android go wrong, it should be used in it's own right and not as a copy of iOS. As for user interface, most flagship Android phones with their own skins (Samsung, HTC etc) are the equal to iOS when it comes to stutter/lag free, speed and lack of crashes.

Nexus 5 however, perfect choice.

You're right. I didn't mean to compare Android to iOS because they're different. What I meant was that stock Android is the most simple, no-nonsense version of Android. In that respect, I think stock Android is comparable to iOS. It's directly from Google and it doesn't get any better than that.

[daveathall]

Originally Posted by Wesley Crusher

You're right. I didn't mean to compare Android to iOS because they're different. What I meant was that stock Android is the most simple, no-nonsense version of Android. In that respect, I think stock Android is comparable to iOS. It's directly from Google and it doesn't get any better than that.

Ahh, sorry about that, I now get that from your original post after re reading it, my mistake.

[Laszlo]

Do you like Android (Google) or iOS (Apple?)... Once you know what camp works for you, then choose the phone. I have a Note II and love it. Had the iPhone from the start and gave up after the 4S. I'm a Google fanboy. I loath Apple.

[Laszlo]

Originally Posted by Wesley Crusher

You're right. I didn't mean to compare Android to iOS because they're different. What I meant was that stock Android is the most simple, no-nonsense version of Android. In that respect, I think stock Android is comparable to iOS. It's directly from Google and it doesn't get any better than that.

Apple has to copy Android now and still hasn't gotten it right.

Google is tomorrow... Apple is yesterday.

[daveathall]

Originally Posted by Wesley Crusher

I always suggest going with stock Android. That means the Nexus 5 or some of the other Google Edition phones.

I picked up a Nexus 5 today, first impression is that it is an absolutely superb device.

[Cc1966]

Quote:"
Google is tomorrow... Apple is yesterday"

Shhhhh!....don't tell Apple that! BTW, for phones, I'm an iPhone fanboy all the way....

[Wesley Crusher]

Originally Posted by Laszlo

Google is tomorrow... Apple is yesterday.

Nicely said. When the iPhone first came out, I think everybody was blown away by iOS. I was. Apple has made small improvements over time and iOS has certainly gotten better, but it's more or less the same. That's not necessarily a bad thing, but I think Apple is having a hard time bringing new things to the table.

Android, on the other hand, was a steaming pile of ... ... when it first came out. I rejected it for many years, but they've really improved it. I enjoy it so much that I have an android phone and tablet. I hope Google is able to keep on improving Android. It still has a way to go, but I'm confident that Google knows what they're doing.

Originally Posted by daveathall

I picked up a Nexus 5 today, first impression is that it is an absolutely superb device.

It really is a wonderful phone. I love it. For the price, nothing else comes close.