yes, the original flipcase only worth as free gift while we are waiting for great casing from those branded ones. My bling bling one still unused when i passed it to my sis-in-law 2 weeks ago together with my Note.

I wish Maxis will offer the same RM999 S3 Package for 2 year contract (RM30 call + RM68 3GB data monthly) for the Note II.

it was officially announced only Aug 29, where got so fast 2 months already. Not even one month but it feels like so long.

I am not in the hurry though, hope it arrive as late as possible, best if after Nov 11. My "balance" wish is it arrives on Oct 15-16, just in time for me to MNP from DiGi back to Maxis.

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Added on September 26, 2012, 4:42 pmFew of my wife's colleagues jump ship from Iphone to SIII and they found the Android system complicated, confusing and a lot of things need to setup. After a while, i think they are doing fine now. But I think most likely they will jump back to IP5 when it is launched here.

This post has been edited by Cynox: Sep 26 2012, 04:42 PM

for the screen size, you should have bought the Note last November.

one of my wish is to have a "pen" that have a build in real pen inside. Like my previous old school Palm stylus which have a tiny ballpoint pen inside - very handy when you are somewhere in post office or bank for filling in forms etc. But after I knew Note II come with a much sophisticated Pen, i dun think it is possible for third part to come out such pen unless Samsung hears my prayer and make one.

for this reason, you should get a Tab 7.7. I sold my Note and are using a Tab 7.7 at the moment before the Note II arrives. Need to hand carry the Tab 7.7 whenever i go out for lunch now, really looks like a business uncle with my office attire.

This post has been edited by Cynox: Sep 26 2012, 05:45 PM

not consider signing contract? I got S3 for my wife at RM999 only with Maxis 2 years contract. I consider it very worth since we need the data plan anyway and my wife does not change her phone very often.

Some calculations for S3:
(RM30 calls + RM68 3GB data) x 24 + RM999 - RM2,199 RRP = RM1,152
RM1152/24 = RM48/month for calls and 3GB data, well worth it.

Cross finger that they will also offer Note II at the same price with the same package.

Taiwan Samsung is offering free extra original battery, charger and flipcase for early bird. They always give a better deal in HK and Taiwan. We only get a free flipcase if lucky. S3 get nothing extra at all!!

yes, that's the correct link. But i am not sure if you can buy it via the web/PC if you have not sign in with any Android device before.

not necessary, I found out quite a few of my apps running fine on my Note cannot be run on my wife's S3, might due to different screen ratio. I think borrow a S3 from friend for that purpose is more suitable since Note II will be having the same screen reso as S3. Moreover, i think it is easier to find a friend with S3 than a Note.

This post has been edited by Cynox: Sep 27 2012, 11:04 AM

S3 is best since it is the latest model and same screen resolution as Note II. S2 most likely is workable but too old model might have problem as when you click on Buy at the PC web browser, it might prevent you to buy saying the app is not compatible with your device.

it is nearly impossible to not have a relative/friend/colleague using a S3 around you.

not yet an Android user? Time to jump ship to Android. Yes, we can use the same apps in as many devices as we own. The apps I bought when I got my HTC Desire about 3 years ago can be used in all the subsequent Android devices I have, including the latest one.

so time for you to consider to give some support to the Devs during this 25cents app promo?

your friend is doing it the wrong way. He/She should not go and change user name. Of course this error will come out as you already register the name, you friend sure cannot change his/her username to the same. Instead, add an account to his/her Google Play Store by Menu>>Add Account. Then sign in with your account. I think no need to register Credit Card info at this moment.

I think you should follow this:
1. Setup a new google account (actually your existing one should work fine if you friend is doing it the wrong way as i mentioned above).
2. Sign in your friend's S3 Google Play account with your account, you need to give her your username and password. Not changing her/his username.
3. Now go download some free apps.
4. Then remove the account from her/his Google Play Store.
5. Change your Gmail password.
6. From now on, you should be able to buy it from PC web browser after set up Google Wallet.

Hope this helps.

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Added on September 27, 2012, 7:31 pmcan lah, uncle Benny, my wife's S3 has 2 accounts set up at Google Play Store - mine with Google Wallet setup and hers without any CC info. Just need to switch account when you want to download any apps.

This post has been edited by Cynox: Sep 27 2012, 09:46 PM

nevermind, just remove the your google account in her S3 will do. no need to install in your friend's S3 at all.

This post has been edited by Cynox: Sep 27 2012, 11:41 PM

it is not big at all lah as long as you are not wearing tight jeans.

but some apps will stop working like a paid apps once your account is removed (eg. Titanium backup, Poweramp Unlocker, etc). But most games still working like a paid version even if the account is removed.

Note was announced in Berlin IFA 2011 on September 1, 2011. Launched in Malaysia 11.11.11.

Note II was also announced in the same event this year but the event held slightly earlier on August 28, 2012.

But I think most likely Note II's launch will not be dragged until Nov.


how should a guy carry it? just put it inside your pant's pocket!! seriously, dun be concern at all by its size. I can put the wider Note in my office slack and bermuda pants comfortably, let alone the slimmer Note II. For jeans, it might take some effort to put it in and out of your pocket when sitting.

this question has been asked and answered gazillion time in the Note thread last year.

got mentioned when will reach malaysia? I need to cancel my contract with DiGi and MNP back to Maxis first before its arrival.