Hrmm..should I stick with the I717 or go international

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Let me first state my situation.

I am in a contract with unlimited data on Verizon with my galaxy nexus.

Despite not wanting to have a contract with two providers, I wanted the galaxy note so badly, I got the note on AT&T with a so so contract (3 gb data, unlimited texting, 450 minutes).

I live in Seattle so there is no LTE here.

I am worried that a superior phone will come out soon (SG III) or perhaps a quad core note and then I will be stuck in two contracts without many options.

So I can either take back my note and get the AT&T version and go with Straightsim and save a good chunk of money ($100/month on AT&T vs $45/month on Straighttalk). In Seattle, straight talk uses AT&T's network so I think my service will be about the same except I will have unlimited data/minutes/texting.

Or, I can take back my Note and get the international version and put it on Straighttalk.

Or, I can stay put.

If I buy a note off contract, I will have the option to get the Samsung Galaxy S III or Note II when it comes out (on Verizon or AT&T)...

Kind of think that getting into a contract for a phone without LTE speeds seems a bit absurd.

Also, the international version has more developers (for now) and a better cpu.

What do you guys think? If I wasn't in another contract on Verizon, I'd just stay put and hope that LTE comes to Seattle this summer.

I read that the Note will come out on VZW if you can wait.

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Originally Posted by Tikerz

I read that the Note will come out on VZW if you can wait.

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I thought about that. One thing I forgot to mention is that for some reason at the office, my galaxy nexus (and before that, Galaxy S) get's terrible reception unless I am near a window.

AT&T customers at work get reception even in conference rooms in the middle of the building, so I was hoping that my AT&T note would as well (which it does).

I just don't like being cut off for 8 hours a day from calls and texts.

I guess since life isn't all flowers and unicorns, my verizon has great data speed (LTE) but my AT&T can actually make calls....lol

Guess it would be too much to have it all in one phone

I had the same problem with Verizon. Loved the LTE speed when I had reception but for 10 hours a day at work I was lucky to keep 1 bar of 3G. I got fed up and went back to AT&T. I do have LTE here in Phoenix so switching was easier. Though I did lose unlimited data on VZW, I'm much happier with AT&T, this Note, and their LTE is way faster right now.

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Who cares what phone is released. No difference between them in WA since there is not att lte and the note doesn't support vzn lte.

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I'm buying one today from ATT. Was gonna get the international however, being my area is getting LTE in June the ATT version makes sense.

Originally Posted by wangjaroni

Let me first state my situation.

I am in a contract with unlimited data on Verizon with my galaxy nexus.

Despite not wanting to have a contract with two providers, I wanted the galaxy note so badly, I got the note on AT&T with a so so contract (3 gb data, unlimited texting, 450 minutes).

I live in Seattle so there is no LTE here.

I am worried that a superior phone will come out soon (SG III) or perhaps a quad core note and then I will be stuck in two contracts without many options.

So I can either take back my note and get the AT&T version and go with Straightsim and save a good chunk of money ($100/month on AT&T vs $45/month on Straighttalk). In Seattle, straight talk uses AT&T's network so I think my service will be about the same except I will have unlimited data/minutes/texting.

Or, I can take back my Note and get the international version and put it on Straighttalk.

Or, I can stay put.

If I buy a note off contract, I will have the option to get the Samsung Galaxy S III or Note II when it comes out (on Verizon or AT&T)...

Kind of think that getting into a contract for a phone without LTE speeds seems a bit absurd.

Also, the international version has more developers (for now) and a better cpu.

What do you guys think? If I wasn't in another contract on Verizon, I'd just stay put and hope that LTE comes to Seattle this summer.

I would take it back and try to get one on Craigslist. I got mine by trading my SII and throwing in some cash also. I know Straight Talk is cheaper but have you thought about Red Pocket? They give you unlimited talk and text and 2GB of data for $59.99 but the good thing about there plan is that your unused data rolls over to the next month. I have over 5GB now. I have read where Straight Talk is very fussy when you use a lot of data. Just a suggestion.

Originally Posted by wangjaroni

Let me first state my situation.

I am in a contract with unlimited data on Verizon with my galaxy nexus.

Despite not wanting to have a contract with two providers, I wanted the galaxy note so badly, I got the note on AT&T with a so so contract (3 gb data, unlimited texting, 450 minutes).

I live in Seattle so there is no LTE here.

I am worried that a superior phone will come out soon (SG III) or perhaps a quad core note and then I will be stuck in two contracts without many options.

So I can either take back my note and get the AT&T version and go with Straightsim and save a good chunk of money ($100/month on AT&T vs $45/month on Straighttalk). In Seattle, straight talk uses AT&T's network so I think my service will be about the same except I will have unlimited data/minutes/texting.

Or, I can take back my Note and get the international version and put it on Straighttalk.

Or, I can stay put.

If I buy a note off contract, I will have the option to get the Samsung Galaxy S III or Note II when it comes out (on Verizon or AT&T)...

Kind of think that getting into a contract for a phone without LTE speeds seems a bit absurd.

Also, the international version has more developers (for now) and a better cpu.

What do you guys think? If I wasn't in another contract on Verizon, I'd just stay put and hope that LTE comes to Seattle this summer.

Hold on a lil longer, MWC is just around the corner...you neva kno whats comin next, its worth the wait, neways id suggest you buy the att version, if you dont wanna wait.. LTE gonna roll out pretty soon..best of luck

Get the international version and jump on straight talk..when note 2 or sgs3 comes out then sell on eBay and switch to next.

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Originally Posted by MrDSL

Get the international version and jump on straight talk..when note 2 or sgs3 comes out then sell on eBay and switch to next.

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Are there any downsides to getting the international version?

The one thing I have been worried about is warranty. I see Amazon sells one with a warranty but the others don't have them...

I'd want the white one (only the dark blue one has a US warranty)