Why would anyone buy the Galaxy Mega with the Note 3 on the horizon?

[67srbell]

Besides saving $100-$150 with an upgrade?

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[Tom Westrick]

The screen is still bigger and not everyone will use the S-Pen

 

[67srbell]

I just don't why someone would be willing to sacrifice 2013-2014 technology (N3) for 2011 technology just to gain 0.6 inches

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[Haalcyon]

I read that the Mega is for older folks. Some of them may not mind having 2011 tech vs 2013 tech. Maybe?

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[ne0ne]

Frankly I feel the mega is nothing more than experiment on Samsung part. They want to know just how large of a device will sell, and I would bet 7 out of 10 customers don't even know what you specs mean, or care. Not a bad idea Samsung.

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[Slendo]

In Europe the price difference is ~250 euros. If you don't need a pen and want a big display, that's reason enough.

 

[67srbell]

Actually, I take back my original assumption.

I took the plunge and bought the Mega knowing that I can return within 14 days and you know what? It is pretty awesome.

This proves that after a certain threshold, specs are essentially indistinguishable in day-to-day usage.

The extra screen real estate (even compared to a Note 2) really is a pleasure.

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[Good OL MC]

I love the variety that Samsung offers. They really do make a phone for everyone.

Now that you're using the Mega do you think anything could get you back to a smaller phone like the S4 or the Moto X?


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[KoukiFC3S]

Screen surface area is a lot bigger. The LCD is also super bright and easy to see outdoors.

 

[67srbell]

I love the variety that Samsung offers. They really do make a phone for everyone.

Now that you're using the Mega do you think anything could get you back to a smaller phone like the S4 or the Moto X?


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Not sure yet. Definitely getting spoiled w 6.3 inches. Biggest trade off with S4 so far is inability for one-handed use. Still can manage some one handed use, though. Otherwise, pretty similar experiences with a much larger screen. Surprisingly.

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[Shawn Magm]

Does the Note 3 have an IR blaster? That would be a nice feature to have, which the Mega does have. I have the Mega on my list despite the older technology. It may be good enough for me, and the $250 savings is nice. I'm not eligible for an upgrade and would have to buy off contract.

 

[67srbell]

Does the Note 3 have an IR blaster? That would be a nice feature to have, which the Mega does have. I have the Mega on my list despite the older technology. It may be good enough for me, and the $250 savings is nice. I'm not eligible for an upgrade and would have to buy off contract.

Yes, off contract, it is a pretty good savings. After using the Mega for a few days now, it feels just like a larger s4.

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[VICTOR_INOX]

cheaper, bigger screen and I never used spen on note1 i upgraded from.

 

[W4LNY]

I had a note 1 and it was a terrible experience I like what I see with the Note 3, but simply I like the size of the Mega as I watch a lot of videos when on the go I do however miss ths S-Pen and wish the mega had one.

David

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[Haalcyon]

I actually now have both the Mega and the Note 3.

1. I like the size
2. Due to the Mega's lower resolution more Play Store apps are compatible with it as a lot of developers have yet to upgrade their apps for higher-res screens.
3. It costs less than the Note 3

 

[wildblue]

Really like mine for many of the reasons stated above and love it even more since I found that it supports HD comics.

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[wildblue]

I read that the Mega is for older folks. Some of them may not mind having 2011 tech vs 2013 tech. Maybe?

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That would pretty much be me, lol. Half blind and don't really care about specs as long as it performs reasonably well (which it certainly does).

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[minnieusa]

why the mega over the note III. simple, very simple and a bunch of money less

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[Haalcyon]

I bought a Mega on Sunday (due to the lower resolution it can handle some apps higher res devices cannot) but found its weaker specs really showed up in my usage so I took it back and got a Note 2.

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[67srbell]

I bought a Mega on Sunday (due to the lower resolution it can handle some apps higher res devices cannot) but found its weaker specs really showed up in my usage so I took it back and got a Note 2.

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Why not the Note 3?

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