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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filippopili
It is not the perfect combination of portability and power but is a must-have for who want a good tablet and a good smartphone but want buy only one.
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bryansmomie
It is a large phone but you get use to it after a while and I have turned a lot of people onto this phone because of the size. It is perfect for people that use their phone a lot as a computer.
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doraemon
It may look strange in the beginning, but after you have tried this for few days you wonder how people cope with their incredibly small iPhones and whatnot. The S-pen is also a nice feature. And who talks hours on end with a phone up to their ears anyway now a days. Bluetooth... But it is big...
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Asraiil
I originally went with the Note because I wanted to try out the LTE service and I really wanted to see if the screen size would be a detriment or a plus. So far it's been a very good thing. I have had friends who tell me it's too big, but when I show them a movie running on it, or even a picture...
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pezorama
This is a great phone once you get to this size you don't want to go back to anything smaller! everything is nice and big on it pictures, video. Reading web pages is much nicer with the screen size. It handles flash video very smoothly, one key factors is ditching the stock browser and music...
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cyadmark
This is all about the size which in and of itself is a pro and a con. If you decide this size is right for you then you have to live with the not so good battery life.
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tonyclark
I own the Galaxy Note i717 for AT&T. I also have LTE in my area and it has been really solid with pretty good speeds (~20mbps down/~7mbps up). Sometimes, I honestly can't tell if I'm browsing on WiFi or LTE until I look in the notification bar. The built-in software designed for use with...
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