[jorGeorge]

On Verizon Wireless...Been rocking the Galaxy Nexus for almost two years now and want to upgrade. Have my eye on the Note 3 but if the S5 isn't going to be too far ahead and especially with much better specs than I'm willing to wait.

[Golfdriver97]

On Verizon Wireless...Been rocking the Galaxy Nexus for almost two years now and want to upgrade. Have my eye on the Note 3 but if the S5 isn't going to be too far ahead and especially with much better specs than I'm willing to wait.

The first thing I would say is TouchWiz going on a diet....

[jorGeorge]

The first thing I would say is TouchWiz going on a diet....

So you're thinking TouchWiz will be toned down a lot on the S5? Honestly I've played around with my mom's S4 and a Note 3 in store and I really don't mind it. Although that might be because I'm so used to stock google UI and anything different is giving me that "wow" feeling...

[Golfdriver97]

So you're thinking TouchWiz will be toned down a lot on the S5? Honestly I've played around with my mom's S4 and a Note 3 in store and I really don't mind it. Although that might be because I'm so used to stock google UI and anything different is giving me that "wow" feeling...

I am hoping that TW will be toned down. An OS taking up nearly 8GB is absurd.

[jorGeorge]

I am hoping that TW will be toned down. An OS taking up nearly 8GB is absurd.

Any idea on S5 timeline for Verizon? If pushing passed March/April I think I might just jump on the Note 3.

[neonworm]

I wouldn't mind if it was plastic.

[jaleesag88]

I'm guessing it will be spring before its released.

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[Golfdriver97]

Any idea on S5 timeline for Verizon? If pushing passed March/April I think I might just jump on the Note 3.

I heard about an early release, but I wouldn't bank on it.

[jorGeorge]

I heard about an early release, but I wouldn't bank on it.

What do you consider early?

[Golfdriver97]

What do you consider early?

March is what I saw somewhere. Can't remember. As it is only a rumor I didn't pay much attention to it.

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[NoYankees44]

Honest answer: No on knows. Anyone that says they know is lying.

Answer from past experience: Announcement in march/April. Release in may/June.

Some posted a "rumor" that it would be closer to a February announcement. I think it is a load of baseless garbage.

[jorGeorge]

Honest answer: No on knows. Anyone that says they know is lying.

Answer from past experience: Announcement in march/April. Release in may/June.

Some posted a "rumor" that it would be closer to a February announcement. I think it is a load of baseless garbage.

Gotcha. Looks like I'll be jumping on the Note 3 then.

[NexusNick123]

I did not touchwiz I had t for 4 months and got the Nexus 5. but some people see it different. I would wait to see what and if the holiday season bring anything i don't think so but if it is between the note 3 or GS4 I would go with note 3

[MrSlippery519]

Gotcha. Looks like I'll be jumping on the Note 3 then.

That would be best because as stated anything else is a guess at best. Chances are good April/May is when we will see it but thats just going off recent history nothing else.

[CR6]

I don't mind Touchwiz either. That being said, I always root and use a different browser anyways, so I don't really utilize most of the TW features.
I also don't see the S5 being available until late Spring/early summer (which is normally when the Galaxy series has been released) Of course the International version always comes out a month two prior, so we'll see.
(Looking forward to it as well. But am more interested in the newer high end Galaxy "F" series)

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[jorGeorge]

Any Verizon promotions going on at the moment? Also any experiences upgrading through Amazon? They are offering it for $249 as opposed to $299 from Verizon..

[jon-e-o]

Best Buy is always a better deal than Verizon. Hey... why the Note 3 vs the S4????

[adambold123]

I wouldn't mind if it was plastic.

I would, plastic feels weird after metal and breaks more easily

[CR6]

Sorry, but that's a false assumption. It's not plastic per se, but polycarbonate and very durable. I've owned two Galaxy phones for the past 4+ years and never had a problem with the back cracking or breaking. (And I remove the back cover frequently) Not to mention, it will be in a case anyways.....at least if you make a habit of taking care of your smartphones.
Just my 2 cents

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[sanchitgrover]

Your best choice now would be the note 3. There isn't any point waiting for s5

[Harshuvinod]

already planned to skip N3 n S4

[Raptor007]

The GS4 was announced in February 2013 and launched in April 2013 so about 2 months after the unveiling. So if they hold to that typical run time they should release it in April 2014. I know Samsung pushes their phones in more countries on more carriers at the same time but really why not get it rolling faster and over 2 months instead of dragging their feet?