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adrian23
post Oct 23 2012, 01:12 PM

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hi there,

actually there is a big dilemma here for everybody which is considering about this 2 phone....no doubt, s3. note 2 and i5 already considered the best smartphone at the moment...

i have been an iphone user since 3G, 3GS, 4 and currently 4S (basically i used all the iphone launch in malaysia)..but this time i was in big dilemma as well...i love iphone but is kinda let down this time as is only taller the screen but of course a slight improvement in performance as well...

samsung note 2 seems to be a beast among the phones...in my opinion...

iphone = user friendly, easier to carry (for guys),os update and because is APPLE
note 2 = big screen for better gaming and viewing, basically everything, 2gb ram for better performance, but is kinda big as well to put in a pocket...

sigh.........i need help as well although i know the difference ........
adrian23
post Oct 24 2012, 12:47 AM

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sorry no offense..

i guess many people are thinking like me..

love the brand and everything about iphone but really disappointed with the current new i5 and love everything about current note and wish to try on it but do not like samsung..IMO


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post Oct 25 2012, 12:55 AM

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tried and play on s3 and note today at one of the samsung outlet....

again, been an iphone user since 3g to 4s......the reason why i love apple is the INNOVATION and it CREATIVITY..
They put themselves difference from others...the uniqueness of their OS....

how i got all my iphone?

1) 3g - first launch in malaysia
2) 3gs - order at maxis n waited for 1 month
3) 4 - i queue and took my phone in total of 4 hours
4) 4s - queue wit my dad and took my phone in app 5 hours

i guess this can show how much i actually love apple...iphone.. queuing and waiting without complaining

i would say android did a really good job improving so much so did samsung..is really good and everything seems fresh to me...the widgets are awesome..how i wish i5 could end up in 4.5" screen and have widgets...

no offense to everybody or any iphone hardcore fans.... as i used to be one..since steve jobs gone, apple stuff seems to deliver nothing but just minor upgrade each time..

ipad 4th generation - improve in performance wise a6x and faster wifi, 1.2mp front camera...wat a joke...
ipad mini - a5 processor with no retina screen...
iphone 5 - a6 and taller (4" screen)...aluminium chasis

i guess we would like to see some change to the shape of the phone and a little more flexibility on the apps as in customization rather than slight change in performance and some cosmetic change...i couldn't accept the reason then do not want to widen the screen cos of easier and more comfortable to hold the phone....

i love apple a lot a lot as i own iphone, ipad, apple tv, maybe macbook air on the way but for cell phone.... i most probably going with either s3 or note 2 this time around......

HOWEVER ALL THIS ARE JUST MY THOUGHTS AND OPINIONS.....

This post has been edited by adrian23: Oct 25 2012, 01:13 AM
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post Oct 25 2012, 09:24 AM

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QUOTE(XOXOGenN @ Oct 25 2012, 02:39 AM)
The biggest different between Samsung and Apple

Samsung note now second hand selling 700.
iPhone 4s second hand selling 1500.
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bro 4s where can sell at 1500 now....any buyer...i would like to sell it at this price....

i would like ot sell it at 1400 n let u earn the 100..

brand new only at 1799 apple store.....with plan are even cheaper n cheaper...
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post Oct 25 2012, 12:13 PM

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all phone will have complaint regardless iphone samsung htc or sony or nokia...

poor battery life, poor signal, laggy phone, i guess all this is normal and how we perceive it..

1)poor battery life - we using smart phone nowadays to do more than what a phone will do (sms, call)... better graphics and speed as this drain battery faster.... my current 4s are draining my battery like shit as well as i need to carry portable charger along with me daily n sometime charge twice a day..

2)poor signal - i dunno about other countries...but lately i guess all the telco company are doing upgrading works so the coverage are little poorer...

3) lag - my current iphone lag almost everyday especially when slide to answer call....certain apps bounce out to home screen during viewing or playing games...

i agreed iphone is for the brand and samsung for the features...no doubt i like the apple brand but i will go with note 2 or s3 this time..

about resell value, last time i used think tht apple have better resell value as it never drop price like current 4s from 2199 to 1799...

when 4s out, 4 changes to 8gb with cheaper price... but now 5 are out, 4s drop it price and 4 remain here...apple are now selling 3 model of phone, 3 model of ipad in order to compete with wide range of samsung..

so resell value i guess is pretty much competitive now...n wont be by far margin..

however this is all my opinion..
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post Oct 26 2012, 10:15 AM

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QUOTE(junclj @ Oct 26 2012, 05:29 AM)
Most of the iPhone users complain and feel regret after they sell their iPhone to use Samsung and HTC android. Android system is ugly and complicated till I dont know where to change the wifi network since my home got 2 wifi routers.

Android system is really not convenience. I even cant sign out my Gmail account in someone android tablets. Finally, the only way to do is reset the tablets to factory settings.
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bro, no offense in the first place and i m yet an android user (currently still using 4s)........

i guess android is not a complicated system just that they have widgets and more freedom of customization while iphone ios are more straight forward and just apps and icon on the main and every pages...

u can't sign out gmail account maybe people can just saying tht u dunno how to use....

however iphone and samsung for me are 2 of the best...and i would say iphone 5 let me down...if u got read the previous reply of me...u know why.....havent been an android user yet but soon be one and give myself a chance to try on it.....s3 or note 2..
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post Oct 29 2012, 02:23 PM

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QUOTE(HaoYuan @ Oct 29 2012, 11:22 AM)
i hear from my friend that they connect wifi also slowed down d
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i think after ios6 update...wifi and online browsing i faster than b4...

for me there are improvement, maybe the map need more times while youtube icon is not a big deal..
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post Nov 1 2012, 09:58 AM

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QUOTE(puteraX2020 @ Nov 1 2012, 07:38 AM)
The most invalid counter fact statement......

Android ppl pro ppl?
You sure your statement is correct bro?
Mind to share where u use pro at?
Custom rom? Void warranty?
Dont talk BS la brother

FyI i use iphone 4s along side with galaxy note.. 9790 rim os and also windows phone 7 mango... So which part is only must use same type or phone? Talk BS without fact is so doh.gif
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agree.....i will just say..phone camera is still phone camera...

regardless apple, android or symbian maybe? all are still phone camera....
adrian23
post Nov 3 2012, 10:01 AM

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my iphone 4s also koyak twice when drop le bro.....
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post Nov 8 2012, 01:47 PM

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QUOTE(c010 @ Nov 8 2012, 01:06 PM)
people out there keep saying how smooth iOS is, but frankly speaking, i dont think that's 100% true. try not to kill the apps and leave it there and see how smooth is your iOS? if you are just a simple/normal user that wants to enjoy simplicity, dont care about the restrictions of iOS, by all means go ahead.

android has evolved so fast that it enabled features that you never imagine, despite the micro lag (it eventually will be overcomed, perhaps Jellybean 4.1.2?), it is definitely something that iOS user should try and open their eyes instead of sticking to the same old boring and restricted interface.

i was a iOS user that "converted" to android and i really appreciate the effort put into the OS that allows me to do things that is impossible during my days of iOS such as file transfer to another android phone (dont tell me you dont need this feature, it will be another lame excuse like what i used last time), no longer needing to convert movies and MP3s and etc.

end of the day, you never try, you never know the potential of android!
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a really good short review.... this show tht how not biased u r ... and how's ur perception towards the phone's world...

definitely ios and android have their pros and cons....nothing is perfect...

android allow freedom on customization, widgets and more while an unjailbreak phone don't..

since jail break on ios can do so, it prove that apple can as well but why they don't....

there must be a reason and things happen for a reason.....

as few replies on this thread stated before... 'no harm trying on new os.... cause at least u know..'

no point arguing each other " android are better than ios or ios are better than android" <--- never end arguments....

however both are the so far the greatest phone yet...... IMO
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post Nov 8 2012, 04:00 PM

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QUOTE(art6969 @ Nov 8 2012, 03:00 PM)
never like android even it release android 8.0


Added on November 8, 2012, 3:06 pmuser posted image
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Only compare to s3 no note 2 le....

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post Nov 9 2012, 11:59 AM

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QUOTE(c010 @ Nov 9 2012, 11:25 AM)
i think most of us here do not understand the definition of multitask. reason why iOS is fast and smooth because it is not a pure multi tasking os, it is "save state". meaning it will take a snapshot of the app you were running and save the state, then resume when you run it again whereas android is pure multitasking because it keep the app in memory and when it reaches the memory threshold, it will release/kill the first app that you loaded.

take another scenario, try running a cctv app on iphone, then go out and come back again, see whether the cctv app is still connected to your home/office cctv or not. if not mistaken, you have to re-establish the connection. this will not happen to android, when you want to make a call or do something else, move out of the cctv app screen and come back, the connection is still there. correct me if i am wrong.
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agree to ur definition....

i love apple but i love the features/size of note 2...

how good if note 2 are from apple....
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post Nov 9 2012, 12:09 PM

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QUOTE(velarous @ Nov 9 2012, 12:04 PM)
IOS doesnt really keep apps running in the background, it just pauses it and resumes from last viewed point. Take whatsapp for example on the iphone, in the app your messages will keep popping up as per normal but if you close(minimize) the app, you only get push notifications regarding new messages and only when you open up the app again - the messages will download in.
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again repeated question?

how many of u here are switches ur iphone to note 2.....

i am still pretty much in dilemma....iphone 5, note 2, iphone 5 and note 2,
(currently 4s user)...

i wish to admit in advance i am not good in decision making, already understand how both phones work, features and etc....

just tht finding the very solid reason to convince myself to change my mind and leave apple.....

another question is will it be very weird holding an iPad with note 2?

anyway no offense to anyone if i did mention something improper here...
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post Nov 9 2012, 08:22 PM

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QUOTE(art6969 @ Nov 9 2012, 04:21 PM)
note 2 now can get 1700 at mudah... yey next year will be below 1k
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i dun think so ...

even ap set cos 1750++....i doubt the authenticity of this..

just my 2 cents


Added on November 9, 2012, 8:23 pmso guys should i jump from 4s to note 2????

anyone can help.....giving me a super valid reason to change.........

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post Nov 9 2012, 10:08 PM

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If people who judge Samsung are better than iPhone...

The reason is the screen of s3 and note 2 edge over iPhone 5..

Cos the screen wins me as well...

During s2 vs iPhone 4/4s.. Without doubt I go to iPhone...
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post Nov 10 2012, 08:29 AM

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very complicated chart...

sorry i dun understand..

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post Nov 11 2012, 03:47 PM

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QUOTE(NyanBoy @ Nov 11 2012, 03:41 PM)
I will get both ,
Since both have their ProS and ConS
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yah this solve the problem and case/ file close..

ahaha...

i wish i could do so but i have only one number....
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post Nov 11 2012, 10:12 PM

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QUOTE(NyanBoy @ Nov 11 2012, 04:13 PM)
If you can easily afford 2 smartphones, what's the problem for 2 SIM cards ?  rclxm9.gif
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no problem having 2 sim cards 2 number and even more than tht...

but what is the point of using 2 numbers.....i hate carrying 2 phones around...
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post Nov 11 2012, 11:30 PM

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QUOTE(*NaRaYa* @ Nov 11 2012, 11:09 PM)
Im anti samsung and android all this while and loyal to Apple for so many years since iphone3g.. until last month I personally tried note 2 at lowyat plaza digi roadshow. Without hesitation 15 min after that I decided to give note 2 a chance.

No regret until now. Im glad that I dare to change.  it doesn't fail me at all.

All i can say give note 2 a chance. It will impress you.
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Really bro? U r so brave bro... Risking to change..

I m now have 4s, iPad 3, mini iPad...

But will it looks odd with note 2 with iPad 3 n iPad mini?
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post Nov 12 2012, 01:02 AM

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QUOTE(noobie123 @ Nov 12 2012, 12:42 AM)
I'm a apple dying fans but recently I really cannot tahan with the launching of iPhone 5 date. Thanks to those after meal nothing to do fella who keep spreading fake rumor(karma is waiting you). Now I had switch to note 2. Seriously note 2 really not bad. They are not as lag as previous device anymore. I tried launch 19 apps behind and it still run quite smooth but of cos still lose to iOS. What I mean is the minor lag is still acceptable. The big screen was really really freaking cool especially when browsing and watching video. Now I see my friend 4 or 4s it looks like a toy for me. The battery is crazy si Beh kuat. I think is double of my iPhone 4 performance. the widget is something i like too. It's so damm convenience and looks cool. About the keyboard the swype and word prediction made my typing like Ferrari fast.

Now let me talk abt the bad side. After few days use I still haven't add my credit card detail into google playstore. Reason is due to THIS and this. I know android had catch up with AppStore but without credit card a lot apps you can't buy. If you talk abt black market it will lead you to even more expose to malware.. I just tried downloading asphalt end up the file downloaded broken and lead to virus infection. It keep on downloading an app for me automatically. Just tried once only this happen. So now I wanna download a very important app but I'm stuck. Wanna pay cannot. Black market download not dare. The battery life is good but don't forget u need to charge at least 2hr to get it full.NFC or S beam is nothing very special I think. It's something like Bump apps in AppStore only. Or maybe it can transfer to multiple ppl at one go not sure. I just tried once with my friend. 1 to 1 only. The size is quite bulky. This is defiantly not a one hand phone. It's very tiring if you keep on using one hand. The multi window or minimize video that those sales person always like to demo I don't find anything useful at the moment. The phone might be big but not until u can watch video and browse net at the same time I guess. The multitouch screen also no way can beat iPhone. Always get the wrong place I wanna tab on it.  Oh one last thing a lot of ppl( including myself) keep complaining abt iTunes sync very complicated this and that  but let me tell you actually iTunes is the best phone to pc sync. I google almost 1hr just to find way to sync note 2 > MacBook. And the result I get is Samsung Kies. This apps totally sucks. Launch it like forever won't load out. Very heavy program. Maybe bcos I'm using MacBook I don't know.

Guys and girls please don't forget this is just a phone. Regardless how good is this phone or how many cool features they have on it end of the day the most things u use is calling, messaging, FacebookING & browsing. As long as it can do these why bother so much. This why I'm jumping over to android to see what so good abt this OS. After switch I still can call, mesg, fb and browsing right? Btw my plan I think when iPhone 5 launch + the item not so hot I'll jump back. Probably 6mth down the road I guess. And news say Foxconn say they finally able to catch up with the sales. So don't give up... Ganbateh!!

Preciously a lot saying my comment are bias and towards fanboy comment. Now I had use both device do I still look so? Btw I'm posting this via iPad 2. When I reach home iPad is still my favorite gadget.


Added on November 12, 2012, 12:51 am

Bro I'm using Note 2, iPad and MacBook. Mine lagi weird la....haha! Just jump la. Now note 2 is selling 2299 I believe after 3 mth time the 2nd hand value is around 2k maybe. If you sell it and buy iPhone 5 RM2299 you just rugi 300 only ma. RM300 buy 3mth android experience Oklah I guess. I'm a digi user which my iPackage just expired. I call digi ask them to extend my contract to another year. So I still getting RM50 rebate per mth (RM88 for 138 package). 6mth later just jump to iPhone 5 contract and sell the note 2. If you do the calculation you won't lost a lot. Now im using ipackage and buy note 2 from SAMSUNG shop.And don't forgot u jump from iOS > Android > iOS. It's a big jumping experience... But actually note 2 is a very good phone. Who knows after jump u will stick to it.
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Bro I don't it still worth 2000 cos brand new now selling 2100....3 months later maybe left 1600 or 1700 max.. Rugi a loT le

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