Recent content by ChodTheWacko

1) screen size and resolution is a joy. More text, and it's so nice to hold the phone at arms length and read comfortably. (versus holding it a foot away from your face and hunching over). 2) GPS is just fantastic. 18 satellites visible for me! I get GPS lock before google maps even fully...

They all do this. I am pretty sure that all AMOLED displays do this. - Frank

You can swap as often as you want, anytime you want. Note that the Note doesn't have the 1700 Band needed for TMO 3G support. You'll only get EDGE speeds. - Frank

There are only two models - White and Blue. Blue is a very very very dark blue and pretty much looks black unless you hold it up in sunlight. Then you notice it's a bit blue. - Frank

I use it all the time in public. I find it completely wonderful, although I have big hands ( I found the 3.8" screen of my mytouch 4g too annoying). It is so nice to be able to comfortably read without the phone being 1 foot away from my face. GPS is a dream. Oh, and the general public...

That's been quoted by many articles, but It has to be a misquote. See this marketing video for the Samsung note: Samsung to Unveil Samsung Galaxy Note - YouTube And in particular, jump to the 3:05 mark. - Frank

Here are my thoughts: I made a cardboard mockup and It's actually not that big. It is surprisingly pocketable. It goes in my front jeans pocket no problem. I don't have tight jeans though. I think the whole 'will people point and laugh' thing may be overdone? Do people notice when...

Let me put a different spin on this: My attitude towards this question is: "I have a porsche too, but why are you leaving your porsche sitting there with the engine running and the lights on?" I only start the car if I want to drive. I only turn the lights on if I need to see something...