Samsung Galaxy Note 2 (Sprint) Amazon Upgrade $169.99

Quote from gambitlebo : I prefer HTC over Samsung, but they don't have anything like the Note 2. I know they have the DNA on Verizon but the storage specs on that are very lacking and it's on Verizon, a company I can't stand. I was more waiting for the price to drop. Paying $300 + 2 year contract isn't my thing. I'm pretty sure I'm going to order it tomorrow. The good thing is I'm out of contract and outside of the battery life on my 2 1/2 year old Evo, I don't really HAVE to upgrade. My Evo is rooted and still does things most of my friends new iphones don't do. I am impressed with the size and S pen on the Note. I will just have to root it because I don't care for their Touchwiz and (hate to say it) iphone like feel. I prefer all my apps to be on one page where I scroll up and down over the side to side iphone style.

The DNA is a nice phone, but with the screen and smaller battery it ends up being a problem, so despite higher resolution you get about half as long battery life as the Note 2. At the time the Note 2 had the best specs hands down, the DNA's resolution wins obviously but with the N2, battery life has been one of those unexpected bright spots. I can go ALL day without charging it, and I am not a light user. The lack of storage can also be a deal killer, but depending on your usage it also might not be.

The price WILL drop eventually, but that depends on your threshold for waiting, because as they say, there's ALWAYS something better 3-6 months away. The S4 and Note 3 will probably both hit in 2013. (obviously the S4 sooner). If you can get it for under $199 its a deal. I paid the original $299 and I am completely satifisifed. I've seen it as low as 129 for Verizon on Amazon/Dell.

I don't mind Touchwiz, after rooting and custom ROMing for a long time, nowadays I just leave everything stock unless a particular item really bothers me. If I was really into multi view I might root to be able to add Netflix.

Quote from shadowhawk2020 : I went from the Touch Pro 2, the Hero (second hand), OG Evo (Great phone battery life terrible), Evo 3d (Gimmicky and terrible battery life slow updates), EVO4GLTE (better battery, horrible multitasking, non removable battery) to the Note 2. I am disappointed it took me this long to switch to Samsung. HTC has gone down in quality over the last few years qhile Samsung has improved. I am not a huge fan of Touch Wiz, Just like I am not a fan of Sense. I bought Apex launcher pro so I don't have to deal with much of either.

I had the Touch Pro 2, and while it was pretty good build quality, WinMo 6.x killed it. The stylus was so so, I've actually still got it, and it FEELS sold, but I am not sold on FEEL over DURABILITY as you see with the glass iphones compared to the plastic galaxy series. The plastic FEELS cheap, but lasts a LOT longer and will survive drops a lot better.

TouchWiz is the best skin in my experience, after ROMING/ROOTING for years and all of the little quirks I keep most of my devices stock unless I run across something I really can't stand.

You might be able to get this through Amazon then drop sprint. I did it... I got 3 new Galaxy S3 assuming I was renewing my contract. But sprint tried to RAPE me with this plan. Unlimited family $169+30+30+30 for each "Smart Phone" . I called because I was paying $90 extra for 3G. I asked the magic question. What do I need to do to get out of this contract. Sprint rep.. Sir you arent on contract. I ask but I got new phones from Amazon. Sprint: It isnt our fault that Amazon hasnt submitted the new paper work. This was after 3 months. So.... Hmmm might be a good way to make some $$ but of course this is a definate YMMV

Quote from Cuteman : The DNA is a nice phone, but with the screen and smaller battery it ends up being a problem, so despite higher resolution you get about half as long battery life as the Note 2. At the time the Note 2 had the best specs hands down, the DNA's resolution wins obviously but with the N2, battery life has been one of those unexpected bright spots. I can go ALL day without charging it, and I am not a light user. The lack of storage can also be a deal killer, but depending on your usage it also might not be. The price WILL drop eventually, but that depends on your threshold for waiting, because as they say, there's ALWAYS something better 3-6 months away. The S4 and Note 3 will probably both hit in 2013. (obviously the S4 sooner). If you can get it for under $199 its a deal. I paid the original $299 and I am completely satifisifed. I've seen it as low as 129 for Verizon on Amazon/Dell. I don't mind Touchwiz, after rooting and custom ROMing for a long time, nowadays I just leave everything stock unless a particular item really bothers me. If I was really into multi view I might root to be able to add Netflix.

Thanks for the info. I was kind of hoping the DNA would have better storage/battery but you are correct, besides the screen resolution it's just average. Combine it with being Verizon only and I'm totally out.

I tend not to chase technology too much so I'm fine waiting another couple of weeks or so before grabbing the Note 2. I might look up some rumor sites and see what they are saying about Note 3.

As far as Touchwiz, I feel the same way about HTC's Sense. To me it becomes more of a pain than enjoyment. I guess I'm one of those that prefer the stock android rom over the individual phone makers enhancements.

Quote from gambitlebo : Thanks for the info. I was kind of hoping the DNA would have better storage/battery but you are correct, besides the screen resolution it's just average. Combine it with being Verizon only and I'm totally out. I tend not to chase technology too much so I'm fine waiting another couple of weeks or so before grabbing the Note 2. I might look up some rumor sites and see what they are saying about Note 3. As far as Touchwiz, I feel the same way about HTC's Sense. To me it becomes more of a pain than enjoyment. I guess I'm one of those that prefer the stock android rom over the individual phone makers enhancements.

HTC sense was awful on my inspire. Vowed to never go with an HTC after that experience. Nothing but crashes and FC errors and lag

man nothing spells nerd more than having a phone the size of a costco pizza on your face....I wonder if they are able to sell any of these to women?

I have not seen many men with this phone. Ive seen a lot of woman. That will now include my wife