Well at 62 years old, first cell phone was a Motorola bag phone! Had a lot of different brands & styles in the past 10 years or so and I can honestly say my Note II has been the best all around I've ever used. I've got large hands so am able to use it 1 handed easily. Battery life is not that great, but then again, this isn't just a phone, it's a mini laptop! Just wish Verizon wouldn't put so much crap apps on their phones! Not a big sports or gaming fan and hate the fact that all those useless to me apps set there telling me to update them! Verizon really needs to let US decide what apps we want on OUR phones!!!
I just upgraded on the 1st from a iPhone 4 to a Samsung Galaxy Note II. Mind you, I was so AGAINST Samsung Galaxy phones and use to make fun of it. Couple days before upgrading I always go into the store to play with all type of phones. I did not know anything really about the Note 2, but the size and the PhoneDog review videos won me over. I put a 4 on App & Media Support because I am not use to the Android store yet, but I am learning more and more about the alternative apps to my iPhone. It feels good to be free and to have better battery life. So glad that I am out of that iPhone phase!
4.7 inch screen 1.7 ghtz 4g lte capability suported by beats audio and im only 12 and i know all this go jellybean (4.1)
I Just love the gorgeous 5.5 inch screen on this great phone, I believe this is the best phone of 2012. Great for watching HD videos, browsing, texting and gaming.. Its the ultimate media consumption device that can fit in your pocket...
8mpx cam most apps are free you can add widgets a great processor high cuality display.
Everything that is great about the GS3, but a bigger screen, the quad-core processor, and everything that comes along with having the S-Pen. How could it possibly not be the best?!
I'm a phone junkie. I just cannot help myself. Folks ask me why I don't do this for a living as much as I love gadgets/mobile phones etc. Surprisingly even to me, this is my first review.
My first somewhat smart phone was the old Cingular 8125 by HTC. It served me well until original iPhone changed EVERYTHING for me in 2007. Wow, wow, wow, finally a phone that had a nice user interface! I have had every iPhone since, either new or bought used cheaper for my 4 and 4s. As with many, I think iOS is becoming a tad stale, but I find myself back home again before long when I go with something other than iPhone as my primary device. I think the competition is good and love to see multiple platforms do well and push the others to do better! I may even give the new BB10 a chance, even as a traditional hater.
Initially I was a bit let down with the display size, only extending it up lengthwise instead of also adding width. After my GSIII, Lumia 820, and Note II, I LOVE the feel of iPhone 5 in my hand. It fits well, I can reach the screen and operate one handed better than with any other device.
Reception is an interesting subject for me. I started with the AT&T version but where I work, their HSPA+ data is nearly unusable! With full bars, it was beyond dreadfully slow. At home all was well, but I just cannot have my device data speed be worse than GPRS or 1X speed consistently. I have switched to Verizon since they have LTE in my market and even though they're a bit more cost-wise, data flows wonderfully and I'm finding the LTE to CDMA handoff lag I initially experienced with a Galaxy Nexus near nonexistent. VZW wasn't a player before because it wasn't as easy to change devices on CDMA. That's not a problem for me now with LTE! I am a little bit disappointed that Apple didn't include the extra antenna/hardware to support simultaneous voice and data, but because my data actually works now, I can live with it! VZW call quality is almost always great and works in the sticks.
Battery life has been stellar for both my AT&T ad VZW iPhones, easily lasting a day and way better than any Android phone I own or have owned. Of ourse the Note II's 3100 MaH monster keeps it alive nice, in my experience iPhone wins.
I touched on form factor when talking about display, but again, I find iPhone 5 to be the best device of my arsenal to use and even look at. It is SO sleek and light. I use a ZooGue case, and have found it to be the cheapest yet nicest and slimmest case yet. I do NOT personally like that the headphone jack was moved to the bottom of the phone which is why I've dinged Design / Form Factor.
Apps Apps Apps. Android is finally quite comparable, but still the area where iOS shines for me. My iTunes library has become pretty robust since buying my first Mac in 2004. iTunes match has had its glitches, but I love being able to access my library with ease from anywhere. I can also use other services that allow me to share that library with my WP or Android phones, which is cool.
Bottom line, out of the box, you're not going to be able to customize iPhone like you will an Android device, but if you want a bulletproof mobile phone that will work well and have stellar ease of use and quality... iPhone is a great bet!
The software can be worked on for new features and complexed concepts since we are getting more unfurled in technology
its a good phone and it looks good too, its fast the LTE system if really fast im speach less about the sansung galaxy s3
[S-Pen]
The S-Pen is superbly responsive. Writing had not been so cool by using the Note 2 with the S-Pen. Its AI of detecting handwriting and understanding it is definitely good. I am really impressed with it.
[Battery Life]
Never had trouble using it for 2 days. Via hours of direct call (6 hours). Gaming (4 hours). Surfing via Wifi (4 hours). Great battery life.
[Display]
One word: Wonderful
Its cons, lack of S-Pen apps + games that require S-Pen.
All in all, recommended smartphone to buy specially on the beginning of the new year 2013!~
it is a great phone . body design is perfest . build quality is realy good
samsung product using my home a/c tv mobile cd player
refergeter
A very good and intuitive phone. From call quality to display and battery life, this phone will not disappoint. Only problem is that it is still playing catch up with IOS and Android on the App market. Besides that, the phone itself is fantastic and an excellent phone for any user.
Great one hand operation & just a great phone all around !!!!!
I Chose this phone over the note 2 and i do not regret it, I am a tmobile user so I do not care about it not supposting LTE in the US, No more waiting for updates and for the price, its amazing.
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Unlimited calling for US and Canada
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