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SLRdude · 7 November 2012, 07:42 AM

Just got a Note 2 in the mail today and this thing is HUGE!!

Even bigger than the original Note, which I still have somewhere in a drawer.

Robert Loblaw · 7 November 2012, 07:54 AM

I'd like to say "you'll get used to it" but in reality you wont....
You'll partly get used to it and the rest will be compensated by the many positives of the phone.
I'm really glad I got it.

(Although the s pen is a bit too sensitive on the screen....sometimes it registers a touch even when hovering above. Hopefully just a breaking in period)

Kingair · 7 November 2012, 07:58 AM

It's big . . . .

HAGOne

GradyPhilpott · 7 November 2012, 08:01 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Robert Loblaw

...sometimes it registers a touch even when hovering above. Hopefully just a breaking in period)

My SIII will do that with just my finger.

The Note 2 is too big for me, but clearly there's a market for it and it may be a growing market, especially with the rise of mini-tablets.

SLRdude · 7 November 2012, 08:10 AM

Excuse the quality... here is a shot next to the S III.

crew · 7 November 2012, 08:17 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kingair

It's big . . . .

HAGOne

That's what she said?

lorsban · 7 November 2012, 08:24 AM

My wife and I just got our note2s. I let her get one first so I could try it out. But after doing so, I must say the size doesn't bother me all that much so I got one the day after.

The ergonomics are better than the note1, feels better to hold. It's big but one handed texting is still possible - there's also a setting for one handed optimization. It also fits in my pants pockets and the size makes it easier to pull out while sitting. It's size is just about perfect during meetings for showing pdf, excel or ppt files. Much less cumbersome to pass around than a tablet. One thing we're forgetting is that not too long ago, phones were way bigger than this. If not by the length or width, but definitely much thicker.

One plus for me is the s pen. During meetings, it looks far more professional to actually jot down notes with the pen rather than to just type text - which for some reason looks like you're just fooling around updating facebook or something. With the pen, you can also do that and still look like you're working. Haha

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77T · 7 November 2012, 04:41 PM

Almost an iPad Mini size...

Bangel · 7 November 2012, 06:46 PM

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Originally Posted by 77T

Almost an iPad Mini size...

Maybe Apple needs an iPhone Maxi to go with their iPad Mini?!

onions · 7 November 2012, 08:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bangel

Maybe Apple needs an iPhone Maxi to go with their iPad Mini?!

Sounds like products for women

lorsban · 7 November 2012, 08:36 PM

Phones used to be way bigger than this guys. And it's not like your hands got any smaller. Lol

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padi56 · 7 November 2012, 08:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by lorsban

Phones used to be way bigger than this guys. And it's not like your hands got any smaller. Lol

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But I thought bigger heavier was always better it seems to be that way with watches on TRF lately.Dont this bigger heavier is better apply to things like cell phones or computer stuff.

Dr. Robert · 8 November 2012, 04:45 AM

Used to be you could fit your cell phone easily in a pocket....they may be light, but they've grown dimensionwise.

MonBK · 8 November 2012, 04:48 AM

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Originally Posted by Dr. Robert

Used to be you could fit your cell phone easily in a pocket....they may be light, but they've grown dimensionwise.

That's why the RAZR is perfect.

ManUtd · 8 November 2012, 04:58 AM

Last weekend I played around with the Note2 at a Samsung exhibit and IMO it is too big to be called a phone (in the usual sense) with tablet capabilities. It's more like a small tablet which can also make phone calls...if you get what I mean. FWIW I think the S3 is a better size.

77T · 8 November 2012, 05:32 AM

Soon the "phone" will be the App. The device it works on will be multi-functional.

The convergence of presence, location-based services, and messaging will reduce real-time voice to the minority of your cellular needs. Conference calls are an exception, but IP based services like GoToMeeting and others will be more data-centric.

So the Note2 and iPad Mini will be possible replacements for small smartphones - the Bluetooth headset could become the device that replaces the handset.

GradyPhilpott · 8 November 2012, 10:02 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 77T

Soon the "phone" will be the App. The device it works on will be multi-functional.

Is this not the case now?

lorsban · 8 November 2012, 10:13 AM

Advantages of a big screen:

Split-screen multitasking:

PiP:

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wicked1044 · 8 November 2012, 10:14 AM

Damn!! thats hugeeeee. that wont fit in my pocket! ive got the III and am tortured by the "no Sim" problem every now and then.

therolexguy · 8 November 2012, 12:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by crew

That's what she said?

Thank you.

lorsban · 8 November 2012, 01:12 PM

Remember these?

Last two may be shorter but they're sure as hell thicker. And I never had a problem putting them in my pocket.

And if you must insist on wearing those lady-fit jeans of yours then you're better off with this:

Samsung P300. My calcu-phone lol

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77T · 8 November 2012, 01:58 PM

Or these???

Did Voice and Data

crew · 8 November 2012, 09:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 77T

Or these???

Did Voice and Data

Funny.

SLRdude · 9 November 2012, 02:40 AM

Ha!

I still have most of those phones!
After 17 years working for a carrier, I have acquired quite a collection!

lorsban · 9 November 2012, 12:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SLRdude

Ha!

I still have most of those phones!
After 17 years working for a carrier, I have acquired quite a collection!

Man 17 years! First phone I had at that time was a Motorola shaped like half a hotdog bun. Had an extendable antenna and you can put in 4 AA batteries in case you run out of charge. Damn cool feature. Thing was heavy as hell tho.

Compared to that the note2 would be slim and sexy lol

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watchf · 11 November 2012, 07:59 PM

Held one today and its big, don't think it can fit the n my pocket and even if it did it would be uncomfortable.

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lorsban · 12 November 2012, 12:07 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by watchf

Held one today and its big, don't think it can fit the n my pocket and even if it did it would be uncomfortable.

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Felt the same way. Till I actually tried it.

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7 November 2012, 07:42 AM	#1
SLRdude "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Real Name: Chip Location: Dallas TX Posts: 6,194	Note 2 size Just got a Note 2 in the mail today and this thing is HUGE!! Even bigger than the original Note, which I still have somewhere in a drawer. __________________ Try not. Do... or do not. There is no try. Yoda, Jedi Master CHIP Member # 87

7 November 2012, 08:10 AM	#5
SLRdude "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Real Name: Chip Location: Dallas TX Posts: 6,194	Excuse the quality... here is a shot next to the S III. __________________ Try not. Do... or do not. There is no try. Yoda, Jedi Master CHIP Member # 87

7 November 2012, 08:24 AM	#7
lorsban "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Philippines Posts: 1,199	My wife and I just got our note2s. I let her get one first so I could try it out. But after doing so, I must say the size doesn't bother me all that much so I got one the day after. The ergonomics are better than the note1, feels better to hold. It's big but one handed texting is still possible - there's also a setting for one handed optimization. It also fits in my pants pockets and the size makes it easier to pull out while sitting. It's size is just about perfect during meetings for showing pdf, excel or ppt files. Much less cumbersome to pass around than a tablet. One thing we're forgetting is that not too long ago, phones were way bigger than this. If not by the length or width, but definitely much thicker. One plus for me is the s pen. During meetings, it looks far more professional to actually jot down notes with the pen rather than to just type text - which for some reason looks like you're just fooling around updating facebook or something. With the pen, you can also do that and still look like you're working. Haha Sent from my GT-N7100 using Tapatalk 2 __________________ Rolex TT Datejust, Panerai PAM 312, Omega Connie C-Shape, Anonimo D-Date II, Squale 20 Atmos Blue Ray, Concord Impresario Triple Date Chrono Seiko SKX007, Monster Tuna

7 November 2012, 04:41 PM	#8
77T 2025 TitaniumYM Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Real Name: PaulG Location: Georgia Posts: 42,624	Almost an iPad Mini size... __________________ Does anyone really know what time it is?

7 November 2012, 08:36 PM	#11
lorsban "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Philippines Posts: 1,199	Phones used to be way bigger than this guys. And it's not like your hands got any smaller. Lol Sent from my GT-N7100 using Tapatalk 2 __________________ Rolex TT Datejust, Panerai PAM 312, Omega Connie C-Shape, Anonimo D-Date II, Squale 20 Atmos Blue Ray, Concord Impresario Triple Date Chrono Seiko SKX007, Monster Tuna

7 November 2012, 07:54 AM	#2
Robert Loblaw "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: UK Watch: EXP 2 (black 3186) Posts: 11	I'd like to say "you'll get used to it" but in reality you wont.... You'll partly get used to it and the rest will be compensated by the many positives of the phone. I'm really glad I got it. (Although the s pen is a bit too sensitive on the screen....sometimes it registers a touch even when hovering above. Hopefully just a breaking in period)

7 November 2012, 07:58 AM	#3
Kingair "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: USA Watch: Not enough ;-) Posts: 21,233	It's big . . . . HAGOne

8 November 2012, 04:45 AM	#13
Dr. Robert "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Real Name: Bob Location: U.S.A. Watch: 1655 Posts: 65,791	Used to be you could fit your cell phone easily in a pocket....they may be light, but they've grown dimensionwise. __________________ Founder & Card Carrying Member of the Global Association of Retro-Grouch-Curmudgeons

8 November 2012, 04:58 AM	#15
ManUtd "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Real Name: Eric Location: SF Bay Area Posts: 1,613	Last weekend I played around with the Note2 at a Samsung exhibit and IMO it is too big to be called a phone (in the usual sense) with tablet capabilities. It's more like a small tablet which can also make phone calls...if you get what I mean. FWIW I think the S3 is a better size.

8 November 2012, 05:32 AM	#16
77T 2025 TitaniumYM Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Real Name: PaulG Location: Georgia Posts: 42,624	Soon the "phone" will be the App. The device it works on will be multi-functional. The convergence of presence, location-based services, and messaging will reduce real-time voice to the minority of your cellular needs. Conference calls are an exception, but IP based services like GoToMeeting and others will be more data-centric. So the Note2 and iPad Mini will be possible replacements for small smartphones - the Bluetooth headset could become the device that replaces the handset. __________________ Does anyone really know what time it is?

8 November 2012, 10:13 AM	#18
lorsban "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Philippines Posts: 1,199	Advantages of a big screen: Split-screen multitasking: PiP: Sent from my GT-N7100 using Tapatalk 2 __________________ Rolex TT Datejust, Panerai PAM 312, Omega Connie C-Shape, Anonimo D-Date II, Squale 20 Atmos Blue Ray, Concord Impresario Triple Date Chrono Seiko SKX007, Monster Tuna

8 November 2012, 10:14 AM	#19
wicked1044 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Real Name: Wayne Location: NY Watch: Rolex Serti Slate Posts: 54	Damn!! thats hugeeeee. that wont fit in my pocket! ive got the III and am tortured by the "no Sim" problem every now and then.

8 November 2012, 01:12 PM	#21
lorsban "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Philippines Posts: 1,199	Remember these? Last two may be shorter but they're sure as hell thicker. And I never had a problem putting them in my pocket. And if you must insist on wearing those lady-fit jeans of yours then you're better off with this: Samsung P300. My calcu-phone lol Sent from my GT-N7100 using Tapatalk 2 __________________ Rolex TT Datejust, Panerai PAM 312, Omega Connie C-Shape, Anonimo D-Date II, Squale 20 Atmos Blue Ray, Concord Impresario Triple Date Chrono Seiko SKX007, Monster Tuna

8 November 2012, 01:58 PM	#22
77T 2025 TitaniumYM Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Real Name: PaulG Location: Georgia Posts: 42,624	Or these??? Did Voice and Data __________________ Does anyone really know what time it is?

9 November 2012, 02:40 AM	#24
SLRdude "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Real Name: Chip Location: Dallas TX Posts: 6,194	Ha! I still have most of those phones! After 17 years working for a carrier, I have acquired quite a collection! __________________ Try not. Do... or do not. There is no try. Yoda, Jedi Master CHIP Member # 87

11 November 2012, 07:59 PM	#26
watchf "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Australia Posts: 2,458	Held one today and its big, don't think it can fit the n my pocket and even if it did it would be uncomfortable. ent from my SGH-I897 using Tapatalk 2

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