Is the Original Note Worth signing a contract?

[PeteSeiler2010]

Hi, I was hoping for a little help with my decision. I am up for an upgrade this coming Monday and it works out that I can get an original Galaxy Note for $50 on contract. I can also get the Gs3 for the same price, but I love the size of the Note. So basically is there a lot of development for the Note? Is everyone here happy with getting the Note and would they keep their Note over a Gs3?

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[sweetboy02125]

Wait 2 more months for the Note 2.

★ My phablet Galaxy Note ★

 

[PeteSeiler2010]

Well my only problem with that is I can't afford the Note 2, thats why I asked about the original Note.

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[digichris]

My reasons for choosing the note over sg3:

Big screen (don't think I could go back at this point)
S pen
This may be weird, but I don't like the button on the front screen of the sg3.
Hardware is fine, even though sg3 is a little bit nicer.
The Rom community for the note is very active.

Either way, you're getting a badass phone


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[PeteSeiler2010]

Thanks for the information, I was worried about getting a year-old phone and not having much development for it.

 

[gregsarg]

We know the note is a great device.....
And we "think " the note 2 will be a great device ...
Call me old fashioned .... but I like a device with a track record ....and this device has one.
I'd buy it again in a second ...g

 

[DaElderGeek]

Hi, I was hoping for a little help with my decision. I am up for an upgrade this coming Monday and it works out that I can get an original Galaxy Note for $50 on contract. I can also get the Gs3 for the same price, but I love the size of the Note. So basically is there a lot of development for the Note? Is everyone here happy with getting the Note and would they keep their Note over a Gs3?

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I had the same decision and jumped on the Note. It's impossible to beat that price and I don't think the Note 2 will be worth $150 more than the Note 1. I'm also betting that most of the additional Note 2 functionality will find its way into the Note 1. I've gone back and forth between the Collective ROM and the OnlyOne which I understand isn't being worked on anymore. It gave me S-Voice and other SG3 functionality that I can't remember right now. Like you, I've got the TP running the latest CM9 nightly and the Inspire 4G running the latest Jelly Time. The Note is far and away my favorite. The screen is amazing.

 

[PeteSeiler2010]

Would you happen to know if CM10 runs well on it as well? I really appreciate all of the feedback and advice. I usually leave my phones stock for a month or do, then its flashing time! So I'm hoping the Note had a lot of choices when it comes to custom ROMs.

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[Theoriginalgiga]

Would you happen to know if CM10 runs well on it as well? I really appreciate all of the feedback and advice. I usually leave my phones stock for a month or do, then its flashing time! So I'm hoping the Note had a lot of choices when it comes to custom ROMs.

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I've been running PA (found in the original dev section) and it's great, a couple of small issues but the phone is soo smooth. Also there's been an announcement from Samsung that says they'll be putting out an official JB ROM. Personally I love the Note and I'm still not sold on the next one. If you want to get an awesome price, wait for a couple of weeks before the Note 2 is released, you should be able to get it for next to nothing.

 

[PeteSeiler2010]

As it stands now I can get it for $50, brand new on contract. Thats a great deal I think.

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[yearziro]

Just my two cents i have owned both the GS3 and the Note and so far i think the note blows away the GS3 it is nice and as quick as my GS3 was.

The thing is huge but after a couple days you become used to it and will not notice its size also the screen is beautiful processor seems solid battery life is good and i pound on my battery streaming surfing the web and playing music and i get a solid 5 hours and thats constant use if i leave it alone it will go the whole day which i couldnt with the GS3

Sound quality for the speaker is so-so but ive come to expect this from phones now when i plug my headphones in the sound is crystal and sharp

Also running CM10 some weird issues but nothing that is a deal breaker all in al i say you cant go wrong

 

[PeteSeiler2010]

I'll probably hold out on CM10 if JB is coming soon, but thanks for the help. You guys are all making my decision so much easier!

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[PeteSeiler2010]

Oh, one more thing. I have heard people saying that the stylus scratches their screen. Is there any truth to this?

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[Mad383Max]

I have had mine since march 4. Never had a screen protector on it and use the pen daily. No scratches at all.

 

[alperin1]

I have had mine since march 4. Never had a screen protector on it and use the pen daily. No scratches at all.

Same here no protector and the screen is fine.

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[drnecropolis]

Thanks for all the replies and answers.. I am also asking the same question as the OP and this thread has made my mind up!

Got 2 upgrades next month and another in February..

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