Samsung Galaxy Note II US review: One for all

24 October 2012
Following closely the footsteps of its international sibling, the US Samsung Galaxy Note II takes on our review course. Just like its smaller brother, the Galaxy S III, the Samsung Galaxy Note II is launching across all major carriers...

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  • Anonymous
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  • 27 Oct 2012

Anonymous, 27 Oct 2012Can you take apicture while recording video like the galaxy... moreyes

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    • Anonymous
    • J9S
    • 27 Oct 2012

    Can you take apicture while recording video like the galaxy s3 ?

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      • guyver
      • 011
      • 27 Oct 2012

      AnonD-71868, 25 Oct 2012I said it as a general opinion, for me it isn't big the 4.7... moreWhy you bashing this phone for??? I don't get you? So you mean general inquiry, majority of the people who use cell phone wants a smaller screen? are you stupid or something.please stop making comments.you're embarrassing yourself.

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        • frankenstein
        • fC}
        • 26 Oct 2012

        would love to have 1
        Camera is osm

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          • sgn2BEST
          • kJr
          • 26 Oct 2012

          AnonD-71868, 25 Oct 2012I said it as a general opinion, for me it isn't big the 4.7... moredon't worry how other people feel about you....you don't live to impress others. Just enjoy the technology you have, it represents your taste, be proud of your choice. Every individual like to be unique.... I don't want to carry an ordinary phone like others....IT'S BORING !.

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            • Anonymous
            • nx@
            • 26 Oct 2012

            AnonD-71868, 25 Oct 2012I said it as a general opinion, for me it isn't big the 4.7... moreComing from a note1 user... True... Everytime i hold it people around start giggling... But then they cant take their eyes off... And most of them just want to try how angry birds works... N they luv it

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              • Anonymous
              • v0q
              • 25 Oct 2012

              AnonD-61530, 24 Oct 2012How come you were just on the LG Optimus G E973 comments pa... morei like. big. screen
              but i like optimus g over this.
              optimus g looks sexy elegant phone
              i hate the soap shape of this phone .

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                • Anonymous
                • v0q
                • 25 Oct 2012

                AnonD-61530, 24 Oct 2012How come you were just on the LG Optimus G E973 comments pa... morei like. big. screen
                but i like optimus g over this.
                optimus g looks sexy elegant phone
                i hate the soap shape of this phone .

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                  • vessk0
                  • 0Bh
                  • 25 Oct 2012

                  Why the camera is better than the international Note 2? Is the camera module differs or it's the software only? :(

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                    • Anonymous
                    • m77
                    • 25 Oct 2012

                    hey nekko, 25 Oct 2012Q: Is this phablet too big to carry around? A: No. Guys ... moreWhy would people complain about the size? It's clearly not a standard phone and aimed at a different market.

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                      • Anonymous
                      • vuF
                      • 25 Oct 2012

                      hey nekko, 25 Oct 2012Q: Is this phablet too big to carry around? A: No. Guys ... moreThe note 2 also has the option of a one handed keyboard (left or right) as well as calculator and dialer which works well.

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                        • hey nekko
                        • K1G
                        • 25 Oct 2012

                        Q: Is this phablet too big to carry around?

                        A: No. Guys who can't fit this phablet in his pants are wearing pants so skinny their sperm production is messed up. Girls don't carry phones in their pocket/skirts. They always carry it in their handbags.

                        Q: Is this phablet too big for one handed usage?

                        A: No. If you use it one handed exclusively i.e trying to reach every edge of the screen using your thumb then yes. But the thing is nowadays smartphones demand more two handed usage(qwerty keyboard, web browsing, pinch to zoom, setting the camera and so on and so forth). Even people with smaller screen use it two handed (3.5in iphone) and Blackberry users also use theirs two handed. So what's the one handed operation for? Unlocking screen, picking up calls, watching movies, watching slideshows, snapping pictures quickly without meddling with the settings, all which can be done on this phablet with no problem. So, NO the phablet is not too big for one handed operation.

                        **Those who said this phablet is too big for one handed usage most probably have only one hand which forced them to type on the landscape qwerty one handed and pinch to zoom while holding the device in the same hand. LOL imagine that.

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                          • Anonymous
                          • vuF
                          • 25 Oct 2012

                          AnonD-71868, 25 Oct 2012It's not also kinda pricy? I don't know how the US carriers... moreI always buy my phones outright. The 16GB Note 2 is AU$650 while the 16GB iphone 5 is AU$800. Personally the Note 2 is really good value for a high end phone.

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                            • tpzero
                            • YcF
                            • 25 Oct 2012

                            AnonD-71868, 25 Oct 2012It's not also kinda pricy? I don't know how the US carriers... moreGS3 isn't cheap($520-$580 vs Note2 $650-680), Lumia 920 and Iphone 5 is around the same price tag.
                            These top line phones all have some pros and cons, so, depends on our individual differences, which one you like? Which phone you prefer the most?
                            Clearly, Note 2 isn't for you, but that doesn't mean other people would hate it.

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                              • AnonD-71868
                              • 0Us
                              • 25 Oct 2012

                              It's not also kinda pricy? I don't know how the US carriers work. I do know that they offer you the phone for about 200$, but I don't know what is the monthly fee you have to pay for a 2 years contract.

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                                • Anonymous
                                • vuF
                                • 25 Oct 2012

                                AnonD-71868, 25 Oct 2012Maybe you really need this, and this is ok, but as I said t... moreI agree and I was very unsure about going from the Iphone to SGS2 to the original note... however after a few days use it feels just like a normal phone. I considered a SGS3 but the screen just felt too small.

                                I guess that's the beauty of android, you have a lot of brands and features to choose from :-)

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                                  • AnonD-71868
                                  • 0Us
                                  • 25 Oct 2012

                                  Anonymous, 25 Oct 2012Actually, most people are blown away by the awesome screen ... moreMaybe you really need this, and this is ok, but as I said this is not for everyone.

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                                    • Anonymous
                                    • vuF
                                    • 25 Oct 2012

                                    AnonD-71868, 25 Oct 2012I said it as a general opinion, for me it isn't big the 4.7... moreActually, most people are blown away by the awesome screen and features and actually want one.

                                    given that phones and tablets now cover every screen size from 2" to 11" i dont think its an issue. Plus, unlike teenagers I don't get a phone to be cool, I get it to suit my needs and the note 2 is the perfect all in one device... you should try one :-)

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                                      • uc5
                                      • 25 Oct 2012

                                      This phone will be perfect if come with the FM Radio...

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                                        • AnonD-71868
                                        • 0Us
                                        • 25 Oct 2012

                                        AnonD-61530, 24 Oct 2012How come you were just on the LG Optimus G E973 comments pa... moreI said it as a general opinion, for me it isn't big the 4.7" screen, but for most people is big. And the main reason I was saying that is that the Note 2 has even bigger screen and it isn't a musthave just because of that. This device is not made for all users, is made for users that really do need it. You think that when taking the Note 2 out of your pocket and showing it to someone, that person won't laugh its as* off?