Just received mine this morning. My take, coming from a Note 2
So, my new Pure was delivered first thing this morning. It looks really good and I like the way it feels in my hand. The build quality seems pretty good to me and I like the leather back. I went with the black face, gray accents, black leather back. The engraving is all but invisible like this, but oh well. I was able to use the Migrate app with no issues so my phone log, texts, etc. came through with no problems. Instead of doing a bulk download of apps, I decided to go through and pick which ones I want. My Pure is a 64g version and with all of my apps loaded, including a big GPS app, I still have 45g left to use. My music, etc. is all on the card.
I took my Note 2 and the Pure to the local AT&T store. They cut my sim down to size for free and it seems to work fine.
I am completely reliant on the home button on my Note 2. This is something I'll have to get used to on the Pure. In fact, much of the gesturing, etc. is all foreign to me, so that'll take some time. The screen seems really nice to me, and the speakers are pretty good. I use Poweramp so I can adjust the volume up a bit. It does seem that the volume of calls is a little low to my ears. By this, I mean that when I am talking to someone, I have to concentrate on what they are saying a little more. If anyone knows of a way to boost the volume besides the rocker button, let me know. I think it is maxed out. I'm almost 50 and my hearing isn't as good as it used to be. Damn you AC/DC!
There have been a few things I am stilling pondering and trying to figure out. For some reason, my Aquamail no longer shows a number of new e-mails received. Still working on that one. I switched over to Swiftkey keyboard and like it better than the stock one. I especially like that you can increase the size of the keyboard and add numbers to the top.
I have NOT played around with the camera yet. I plan to maybe do that tomorrow.
My Galaxy Note 2 was a good phone. Admittedly, I only used the stylus like maybe 4-5 times in the 3 years I've owned it. In the last 6 months or so it has developed some annoying habits and sometimes locks up so I have to take the battery out. Other than that, no real complaints. So, you can see that I am not a phone aficionado. I've had one single phone for 3 years. Before that it was an Iphone 3 or 4.
I really think I am going to like the Pure. It does everything I want, has a good screen, and it has good speakers for a phone. The wifi seems better than on my Note 2 (a little better range), and the reception overall seems good. I have no idea about the battery. I'll charge it fully tonight and see how it does over the next few days. My Note 2 was having to be charged 2-3 times a day. So, even if I recharge once a day, that's fine. I did notice that the recharge time is very quick. It recharged the phone almost completely in around 30 minutes. Pretty cool!
I'm not sure how I feel about the included bumper. If anyone has a recommendation for a good, protective case, please let me know. I almost hate to use a case given the feel of the phone as it is, with the leather back. I just worry I'll drop it and shatter the glass. Also, I liked the look of the texting on the Note better. The Pure text app just doesn't do it for me. Can the look of the text app be modified? Black with white writing seems best. But, I don't want to change the background on the WHOLE phone.
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