It is, in fact, one of the best phones to hit the market since another Samsung powerhouse -- the Galaxy Nexus. It's a device with a lot to love and is the kind of phone that would make almost every Android aficionado swoon.
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Conclusion: We're mixed
For an unreasonably sized phone, we do like the way the Galaxy Note has implemented pen input. And hey, it does work pretty well as a small tablet. But we don't expect too many people will actually want to use this to make their calls, and it would be nice to see AT&T offer it with a tablet-style data-only plan, instead of treating it as just another phone. Bottom line: if you're one of the small number of people who might actually want a small tablet as your phone, the Note isn't half bad. If you just want a phone, look elsewhere.
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We're more than a little disappointed that Samsung didn't take the opportunity to update the Galaxy Note with modern internals ahead of its debut on T-Mobile. What was once a premiere superphone is now beginning to show its age.
Read the full review →With its large display and stylus-like pen, the Samsung Galaxy Note is a refreshing departure from the smartphone pack, but its design won't please everyone. Additionally, not enough apps support the pen right now.
Read the full review →With its huge screen and throwback stylus, the Samsung Galaxy Note is a polarizing smartphone that winks at tablet territory. Those who like their screens XL will find a top-notch device that lets multimedia shine. The S Pen adds some artistic potential, but for some, the phone will just simply be...
Read the full review →Unfortunately, you might look a little crazy with that huge thing up to your face. I found that it was really difficult to get comfortable with the device, never feeling like I had complete control over it as I would with a smaller phone.
Read the full review →Some knock the Note for being an inconveniently big smart phone and an inadequately-sized tablet. ... But for some people, including those for whom Web surfing and gaming are phone priorities, I think the Note might offer a welcome size niche.
Read the full review →Galaxy Note grows on you as you get accustomed to its size (and that pen). I suspect, though, it will have a polarizing effect: Some will deem it gimmicky; others will happily take Note.
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laughfactory
All in all, I love this phone. It is a joy to utilize (generally) and the size and screen are fantastic. I do most of my web browsing, news reading, Kindle reading, music listening, and lots of Netflix on this phone. The screen is wonderful. As mentioned above, the main things that drive me crazy...
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Ohcolowisc
The Note is my dream phone come true. My most cherished differentiator from anything else: hand-writing recognition with the S Pen, which is in essence a WACOM digitizer. This makes the Note the only dual-digitizer phone: it has both passive digitizer (touch screen for fingers) AND active...
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iMario
Size is the only reason I sold Note. It's not a phone u want 2 carry in your hand, walk down the street and listen 2 the music, occasionally snapping a photo. I also disliked the 3.5 jack position. I hate to have it on the top of the phone.
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CaptHatch
Is your iPhone starting to feel a bit small? Do you use your phone primarily as a portable computer? Then this is probably the phone for you. It IS big. But that complaint from people who haven't used it is one of the biggest pluses to people who have. And the Android ecosystem is mature enough...
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TonyAlonzo
I was extremely skeptical about this device when I first heard about it, but from the moment I got it in my hand to review it I didn't want to put it down. The screen is beautiful, with enough resolution and real estate to accomplish many complex tasks. Surfing the web is by far the best I have...
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xscdgeorge
the best ALL IN ONE EVER. SKETCH BOOK , NOTEPAD , GAMING DEVICE , TABLET , PHONE, BROWSER, SAT NAV WITH GPS AND GLONASS , DLNA, KIES, ALLSHARE, 2500MAH BATTERY THIS THING ROCKS !
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dangish
The phablet is decent but more or less a mini tablet that you can make calls on. I find it a bit too large for lengthy phone calls. Thus the reason I didn't rate call quality. I've been using this phonebfor a few weeks and made 3 calls. The device is used for video watching 90% of the time.
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slubman
The galaxy note replace a Dell Streak. In one sentence: this is what the Streak should have been/become . The screen is gorgeous, and looking at movie on it simply amazing. The real estate let you see lots of information at the same time. I was apprehensive of the Samsung TouchWiz interface,...
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