I'm happy with the stock rom because:

1. multi-toggle in the pull down menu...I love this, ever since that dev Lidroid did it for Note1, and it was built in to S3
2. reallllyyyy smooth transitions
3. overall snappiness when opening apps
4. stock keyboard is now 5 row including numeric keys. Hated the switching back and forth (alpha/number) with the previous stock kbds. I used to use Hacker's Keyboard since it emulated a full QWERTY with Fn and 4 way cursor keys as well. Now the stock kbd is 80% bearable without the need to switch.
5. Notification LED !!!! My N8 had it, found it very useful as a long range visual indicator.
6. Hot swappable sd slot
7. More ergonomic S-Pen. The updated Wacom with 1024 levels, is well, gimmicky for me but good nonetheless.
8. Built in cloud backup integration....need to test this out a bit more
9. Built in customisable lock screen (no need Go Locker or funky launchers)
10. You can chuck NFC if you are paranoid...ie just junk the cover for one with no NFC. Well, this is not ROM related but wth...

That's the top 10 for me at least for now.

I guess I would root it with stock CF only and install TiBu plus a couple of other useful root apps. If there's a viable kernel in future with good OC to make this even speedier, I'll give it a try.

One more - multi-window looks quite cool, but need a bit more time with it to see.

Try use the transparent Multiwindow and that is even cooler XD

bro, did u use the case with magnet? if yes it is not advisable to use it as the magnet will affect the wacom..

how ? mind to teach?

Here you go:

http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1941841

aww. That's sad. Okay I hope they excuse my case tomorrow.

Oh ya...and you have to flash it via CWM...

thanks bro

new user of note2 after using note1 for 1 year (bought it first day of the official lunch) once u go note, u never turn back.

after back home from work, update it with germany latest firmware then root it using cf-auto-root, launch n restore all data using titanium backup. after use it for couple of hours, all I can said note2 worth the upgrade.

also bought nilkin hard case from lyn forummer name tskhor. bought it couple of time from him. good service so can recommend this guy to u.

transparent multiwindow . thanks to bro nicregi


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hi, may i know what kind of case that u used?

yup, really annoys me too. any way to let it auto change to alpha after we pick any symbol ?

This post has been edited by Raiko: Oct 19 2012, 03:33 AM

Hi bro.

No worries Glad you liked it XD

Those flap cases with magnet.

http://forums.androidcentral.com/samsung-g...tml#post2239685

ok, finally got the idea how to activate multi window... just do a long press on the back button...

I think u didn't read properly. He stated the keyboard comes with 5 rows incl numeric row.... So no need to switch back & forth :-)

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Added on October 19, 2012, 4:01 amBTW, I've just realized that $999 for MOC member is for 24 mths contract and there's no 12 mths contract for MOC.

I guess I'll just have to sign for talkmore 78 + 3gb data and entitle to buy the phone at $1599

This post has been edited by bluebeary: Oct 19 2012, 04:01 AM

The stock keyboard is very good enough. Now Swiftkey is basically useless. Looks like this phone is really good enough on stock.

i maybe confused, but let say, if i want to get '?'

i have to press the alt, choose '?' then press alt again,

im wondering if i can press alt, choose '?' then it auto switch to alpha without having to press the alt again and i can continue to type. u got me ?

make the calculation it does not mean u buy the phone cheaper it means its better. So calculate your usage vs retail price of the phone

Yes all things considered, my phonebill is more than 150 each mth (company calls mostly) So it is more sensible to sign contract with maxis :-)

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Added on October 19, 2012, 4:28 amHehe... Got it and I'm sorry, haven't got the phone yet :-P. This morning only will grab hold of it and try...

This post has been edited by bluebeary: Oct 19 2012, 04:31 AM