The Faceless Master
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Samsung has been on point when it comes to releasing Linux Kernel source for their devices, so this shouldn't be a surprise.
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Samsung Galaxy Note II (new flagship Android phone from Samsung)
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Went to Sprint the day it came out and it was sold out. What colors are your Galaxy Notes? Gray or White? I'm not sure what color to choose, so hard.
How long till the coupon expires?
How long till the coupon expires?
whatsinaname
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My last phone was black so bought the white this time. Looks great.
No idea when the code expires, sorry.
Bboy AJ
My dog was murdered by a 3.5mm audio port and I will not rest until the standard is dead
The first Verizon Galaxy Note 2 accessory you'll want to buy http://www.androidcentral.com/first...-ll-want-buy?utm_source=ac&utm_medium=twitter
I wanted to go white but the colour looks cheap alongside the silver bezel. Then I asked the grey to be opened and it was awesome, great colour. The official flip cover makes it even better
Unknown Soldier
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The first Verizon Galaxy Note 2 accessory you'll want to buy http://www.androidcentral.com/first...-ll-want-buy?utm_source=ac&utm_medium=twitter
Markets always emerge when a demand exists. Always.
I really need to consider buying Samsung stock. That way when I buy a Samsung device, some of that money returns to me as profits when their stock goes up.
The first Verizon Galaxy Note 2 accessory you'll want to buy http://www.androidcentral.com/first...-ll-want-buy?utm_source=ac&utm_medium=twitter
It looks awesome. everywhere you use your phone people look at it, and some people ask what phone it is
Once you used it for a day, everything else is meh.
virtuoso88
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I added the draco bumper to my S3 which made it a bit bigger, near Note size probably and it just felt uncomfortable to use at that size. I'd have to agree S3 size is perfect for me.
EightBitNate
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Do Black Friday deals usually change on-contract phone prices?
gregor7777
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Apex always seems to have an ever so slightly perceptible lag when switching screens that I don't notice in Nova. Nova is just smooth. Functionality wise they seemed pretty similar. Try both and see.
whatsinaname
Member
It looks awesome. everywhere you use your phone people look at it, and some people ask what phone it is
I was surprised at how many people noticed. I've had my bank teller, stranger at Kroger and clients at meetings ask what phone it was and which carrier it was available on. It looks like there is still a market for phones with a stylus. (I use the stylus quite a bit to take notes in meetings.)
I've had this happen also which is kinda funny cause no one ever noticed my iPhone 4S like this.
Unknown Soldier
Member
That's because everyone has an iPhone, and everyone knows what it looks like. There's nothing interesting about someone pulling one out and using it.
Now the Galaxy Fucking Note II on the other hand, that Craigslist guy wasn't lying. It really does get you all the pussy!
FeedMeAStrayCat
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Any websites selling the official accessories yet? Samsung's website that someone posted earlier with the fifty percent off code has two of the flip covers, but both are backordered, and are relatively boring colors. I was considering a green one, but I'm not sure
Any websites selling the official accessories yet? Samsung's website that someone posted earlier with the fifty percent off code has two of the flip covers, but both are backordered, and are relatively boring colors. I was considering a green one, but I'm not sure
I don't think the colored flip covers have been released yet?
FeedMeAStrayCat
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Gotcha. Yeah, there's two listed on Samsung's site, but they are "muted" compared to the others, hahaha
I really want the green flip cover. Not sure if it would look better with the white or gray one (phone)
FeedMeAStrayCat
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Yeah that green is really nice. I like the mint green and the blue as well. Decisions, decisions...
Most of those colors seems to go well with the white one.
whatsinaname
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A cover with a white back-plate and an orange front would look cool.
So I got the iphone 5 on release date.
It was my first smartphone. Wasnt as thrilled as I thought I would be.
So today I was playing with my brother in laws Galaxy Note II, and OMFG, I was sooo envious.
Despite lower ppi, The Note II screen looks noticibly better, and everything about it was sooo freaking great. I think I made the wrong choice guys.
A 5.5inch screen phone is like the perfect size. Never thought I would like it.
It was my first smartphone. Wasnt as thrilled as I thought I would be.
So today I was playing with my brother in laws Galaxy Note II, and OMFG, I was sooo envious.
Despite lower ppi, The Note II screen looks noticibly better, and everything about it was sooo freaking great. I think I made the wrong choice guys.
A 5.5inch screen phone is like the perfect size. Never thought I would like it.
Unknown Soldier
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googleplex
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Is there any way to get flash to work on my Note2? I was able to get flash to work on my Note 10.1 but not on this.
edit: Also what browser is everyone using? Opera mobile seem so much better then the stock one.
edit: Also what browser is everyone using? Opera mobile seem so much better then the stock one.
whatsinaname
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Worked for me thanks
googleplex
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Yeah that works. But for some reason flash works in the stock browser but not in Opera. Even though Flash works in Opera on my Tablet.
Weird. ..
odhiex
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I got mine. yesterday... the grey one. It took a lot of money from my savings but definitely worth it. Awesome so far... Now S Voice vs. Google Voice Search?? I found a bit of hit and miss between the two.
SVoice has sexier voice, but slower loading. Google voice is fast, but lack of humor scenes.
but definitely worth it. Awesome so far... Now S Voice vs. Google Voice Search?? I found a bit of hit and miss between the two. SVoice has sexier voice, but slower loading. Google voice is fast, but lack of humor scenes.
I considered both options.
Wait for the Note III or just get the Note II now (Im on a family plan where my other lines have their free upgrades, so i could use it and just sell my Ip5)
Ill see.
Yay, got the phone today, my god it's amazing. First thing I did was watch HD videos of DBZ on youtube lol 3G also seems faster than my HTC Evo 4G, maybe it's a better antenna or the processor? idk. The screen is amazing and everything runs buttery smooth. Bought a 64gb microSD card so I can't wait to put my movies and shows in there
Edit: Got the White version, sexy as fuck!
Edit 2: Question, GAF has a thread for Vita wallpaper and for iPhone wallpaper, is there a similar place (thread or site) where it collects wallpapers for the Note 2? I'm assuming since the phone isn't that popular, there isn't.
Edit: Got the White version, sexy as fuck!
Edit 2: Question, GAF has a thread for Vita wallpaper and for iPhone wallpaper, is there a similar place (thread or site) where it collects wallpapers for the Note 2? I'm assuming since the phone isn't that popular, there isn't.
Flying Toaster
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Yay, got the phone today, my god it's amazing. First thing I did was watch HD videos of DBZ on youtube lol 3G also seems faster than my HTC Evo 4G, maybe it's a better antenna or the processor? idk. The screen is amazing and everything runs buttery smooth. Bought a 64gb microSD card so I can't wait to put my movies and shows in there
Edit: Got the White version, sexy as fuck!
Edit 2: Question, GAF has a thread for Vita wallpaper and for iPhone wallpaper, is there a similar place (thread or site) where it collects wallpapers for the Note 2? I'm assuming since the phone isn't that popular, there isn't.
I am stuck in Sprints slow area myself, how does the 3g feel overall? Is it something that stiffles the phone or is it not that bothersome?
whatsinaname
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Isn't it a pretty standard resolution of 720x1280? Maybe you can look in Google images and set exact size as a search parameter?
With my HTC Evo 4G I would usually get around 150-200kbps lol it seems now I'm getting more than twice that amount. I'm not sure if it's temporary or what but so far it's been good. Obviously it doesn't compare with ATT, TMO or Verizon but at least it doesn't suck as much as it did before. I heard Sprint will be turning on 4G where I live (Puerto Rico) in the following weeks, so we'll see what happens.
You're right, I'm just being lazy lol I just wanted a place where I could find all sorts of cool wallpaper that I never thought of searching for, like I've seen on threads here on GAF. Especially wallpapers with patterns and such, which I don't know how to exactly look for it.
You're a god among men, thank you sir.
I'm seriously close to buying the Note II. I have the HTC Titan and while I like the OS, I'm both tired of the lack of applications and have been wanting a bigger phone for quite a while. The specs on the Note II look amazing, battery time good and the OS fluid, the only real caveat is the brightness of the screen. It seems a little dark in comparison to a lot of other phones and Anandtech confirmed that in their review:
http://www.anandtech.com/show/6386/samsung-galaxy-note-2-review-t-mobile-/8
Those of you who have it, how do you feel about it? Does it do alright in normal usage and what about outdoors?
http://www.anandtech.com/show/6386/samsung-galaxy-note-2-review-t-mobile-/8
Those of you who have it, how do you feel about it? Does it do alright in normal usage and what about outdoors?
Unknown Soldier
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Super AMOLED will always be darker than LCD but unless you only use your phone under the tropical noonday sun, it probably won't be a big deal for you.
umm.... damn... Thanks dude that site is great.