I have decided that I will no longer have a contract and be stuck with a carrier for two years just because they're financing the purchase of my phone. Especially when phones are so stinking overpriced: I mean, seriously, is a Note 2 really worth $700? It's ridiculous.
Therefore, I purchase the phone outright and get my service separately. That is why I have a Nexus 4: reasonably priced, pure Android experience, faster updates, and a fast, stable, beautiful phone. I'll do it every year or two. I'm in no hurry for the latest thing, I'll let other people find the bugs.
However, I must admit that I am a bit jealous of some of the features of the Note 2.
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