Should I trade my iPhone 5 for the Galaxy Note 2?

Kookas · Dec 16, 2012

typinghairyape said:
Put a screen protector on it right away, Samsung skimped on the glass it?s very prone to scratches... Corning must be demanding a hefty premium that Samsung no longer feels obligated to pay since they have gained significant market power. It doesn't have gorilla glass... :banghead:

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Huh? Significant market power might mean they get the same glass cheaper, it wouldn't mean they suddenly stop using the glass altogether.

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zapfrog · Dec 16, 2012

Congrats! I too switched from Apple to the S3 but now the note 2 is catching g my eye. But I think I'll wait until the s4 with the new 5" screen like on the Oppo First 5, that phone is gorgeous!

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TheOtherBill · Dec 16, 2012

typinghairyape said:
Put a screen protector on it right away, Samsung skimped on the glass it?s very prone to scratches... Corning must be demanding a hefty premium that Samsung no longer feels obligated to pay since they have gained significant market power. It doesn't have gorilla glass... :banghead:

Why do you keep spreading that falsehood? Even Corning says the Note 2 uses Gorilla Glass 2.
xda-developers - View Single Post - Galaxy Note 2 Doesn't Have Gorilla Glass

DroidXcon · Dec 16, 2012

TheOtherBill said:
Why do you keep spreading that falsehood? Even Corning says the Note 2 uses Gorilla Glass 2.
xda-developers - View Single Post - Galaxy Note 2 Doesn't Have Gorilla Glass

Gorilla glass or not my glass scuffed within the first couple days. If I could do it again I would have bought a protector before the phone. Not antiglare of course

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IdRatherDrum · Dec 16, 2012

DroidXcon said:
Gorilla glass or not my glass scuffed within the first couple days. If I could do it again I would have bought a protector before the phone. Not antiglare of course

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Where is the best place to get a screen protector for it? Also I am having a lot of trouble finding a somewhat decent case.

DroidXcon · Dec 16, 2012

IdRatherDrum said:
Where is the best place to get a screen protector for it? Also I am having a lot of trouble finding a somewhat decent case.

Seido cases are nice check out the Android Central Store. Screen protector. I have ultra crystal by spigen they v have a website. Or they simple verizon ones work fine. Just don't get anti glare they ruin the screen experience.

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badbrad17 · Dec 16, 2012

IdRatherDrum said:
Where is the best place to get a screen protector for it? Also I am having a lot of trouble finding a somewhat decent case.

Ebay.com

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IdRatherDrum · Dec 16, 2012

DroidXcon said:
Seido cases are nice check out the Android Central Store. Screen protector. I have ultra crystal by spigen they v have a website. Or they simple verizon ones work fine. Just don't get anti glare they ruin the screen experience.

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I think I am going to try the ultra crystal one. The problem is the case, can't decide haha.

typinghairyape · Dec 16, 2012

Kookas said:
Huh? Significant market power might mean they get the same glass cheaper, it wouldn't mean they suddenly stop using the glass altogether.

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Well Samsung certainly has market power in the phablet segment of the market (which they were the first make a successful product in), so I was thinking they might have been cutting corners in terms of glass.

I guess it does have gorilla glass 2, but 2.0 blows chunks!! I would rather have the thicker nearly scratch proof ver 1 since I have the feeling that a plastic screen protector would more negatively impact image quality than a few millimeters of glass...

Net loss

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zapfrog · Dec 16, 2012

typinghairyape said:
Well Samsung certainly has market power in the phablet segment of the market (which they were the first make a successful product in), so I was thinking they might have been cutting corners in terms of glass.

I guess it does have gorilla glass 2, but 2.0 blows chunks!! I would rather have the thicker nearly scratch proof ver 1 since I have the feeling that a plastic screen protector would more negatively impact image quality than a few millimeters of glass...

Net loss

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Odd, but both my wife's and my S3 have had no problems with the screens. In fact I love the glass compared to every itineration of iPhones we've had.

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delta7 · Dec 16, 2012

I have the iphone 5 and its a food basic smartphone but man is it Boeing lol, seriously words can't express the boredom having a non jail broken iphone gives. No widgets, small screen but everything works very smooth coming from my evo design lol. I wanted the htc evo but I bought the iPhone 5 to sell but then I have sprint so lol.

IdRatherDrum · Dec 17, 2012

delta7 said:
I have the iphone 5 and its a food basic smartphone but man is it Boeing lol, seriously words can't express the boredom having a non jail broken iphone gives. No widgets, small screen but everything works very smooth coming from my evo design lol. I wanted the htc evo but I bought the iPhone 5 to sell but then I have sprint so lol.

Get the Note 2, I made the switch and there is no looking back!

Bond32 · Dec 18, 2012

It really is amazing. I am blown away every day by how nice it is. Sure it's big and I won't ever be able to use a holster again, but I love it. I haven't even use the spen that much yet.

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ashenor · Dec 18, 2012

I bought one yesterday and love it so far. I had a iPhone 5 32g. Its going on craigslist and ebay tonight.

IdRatherDrum · Dec 19, 2012

ashenor said:
I bought one yesterday and love it so far. I had a iPhone 5 32g. Its going on craigslist and ebay tonight.

That's exactly what I had. It was sooooo worth the switch.

_X_ · Dec 19, 2012

IdRatherDrum said:
Get the Note 2, I made the switch and there is no looking back!

I like the direction of the thread, you went from asking to endorsing the switch

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badbrad17 · Dec 19, 2012

Okay all you Note 2 nuts. Check this out. It truly shows the amazing power and versatility of the Note 2 Android phone. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9nh2NSLgaII&feature=youtube_gdata_player

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Jussumguy88 · Dec 19, 2012

IdRatherDrum said:
Hi guys. I know there is another thread very similar to this one but I have different questions. So I have been interested in the Note 2 for about a month now and am considering switching to it from my iPhone 5. My sister and I were talking and she said I could use her upgrade to get it from AT&T if I gave her my phone. Plus we are going to sell her phone so I will only have to fork over like $100. The question is...is it worth it? I have never used an Android device but I am interested. iOS is kind of boring right now and the only thing keeping me here is iMessaging, the App Store, and the "fluidness" of the OS. Other than that, the "shelves" are just boring me. The thing I am most worried about is that I am on a Mac and am not sure how hard it is to put iTunes music on it, contacts, and any other things I may want. So what do you guys think I should do?

I own a mac book.. Download Google Music manager onto your computer and never worry about music again. Store up to 20k worth of music without ever having to put any of it onto your phone. Such an amazing creation and i'm not sure why more people don't take advantage of it. But more on topic, I've never had an iPhone, but I can tell you that I did have an iPad. Needless to say... The iPad now belongs to my girlfriend and I spend many hours of my day using the note 2. Ironically enough.... Just got my girl the s3 and her iPad is beginning to collect dust. Lol. If you haven't already make the switch and enjoy yourself my friend.

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wyndslash · Dec 19, 2012

Now if only touchwiz would stop crashing lol

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wyndslash · Dec 19, 2012

Jussumguy88 said:
I own a mac book.. Download Google Music manager onto your computer and never worry about music again. Store up to 20k worth of music without ever having to put any of it onto your phone. Such an amazing creation and i'm not sure why more people don't take advantage of it. But more on topic, I've never had an iPhone, but I can tell you that I did have an iPad. Needless to say... The iPad now belongs to my girlfriend and I spend many hours of my day using the note 2. Ironically enough.... Just got my girl the s3 and her iPad is beginning to collect dust. Lol. If you haven't already make the switch and enjoy yourself my friend.

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Google Music isn't available in my country

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