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Samsung galaxy note, only bad things?

Well this is the forums so you will see more support topics than usual which is true for any product. Go over to the iPhone forums and you will see plenty of people posting about problems they are experiencing. As with any new device there are always those few devices that will experience problems.

Don't forget also that a lot of these devices are ones that have been shipped from overseas and are not configured to work with AT&T out of the box. Moral of the story - don't try to form a judgment by the few posts you see here.

Over a million galaxy notes have been sold and I can assure you there are many more completely satisfied customers than there are the few who are experiencing problems and seeking help here on the forums.
 
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There are lots of negative posts because people like to moan, people don't have a clue, people have unrealistic expectations, because like any device it isn't perfect and some of it's deficits affect some people more than others based on their use etc etc.

The Note is a great phone. Check the review at my blog if you want the most detailed and objective review on the Note and make up your own mind.
 
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Had my Note since Friday and it is a cracking phone. I've come over from iOS5 just for a change really. I'm still finding my feet again with Android. The screen is great, not retina, but still excellent. The actual size takes a bit of getting used to but that will come.

I would say Android is quirky. I have had a couple of newbie issues, but have asked about these in another thread. I would say the only thing that I find a little disappointing is when the screen dims, its not very fluid and that the white is not brilliant white.

The new Android 4.0 looks great, although the current one is new to me.
 
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I have it and I just can't put it down. Amazing phone. But it needs a well designed case. Personally I want a wallet / bill-fold type leather case, but with a protective flap between the screen and the credit-cards; so far none like that seems to exist.
And/or a case similar to the iPhone BoxWave Keyboard buddy ( adds a slideout keyboard to the phone).
Great phone!
 
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A lot of reviews around that only focus on the positive points and all of them never really mention any pitfalls like the video playback issues (even the advertized review above fails to cover this) and the screen lottery, aside from those then a really great device.

The video issue is the biggest downer for me and Im getting a refund and will probably repurchase once it is absolutely fixed by samsung and not someone else.
 
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