QUOTE(Superman7 @ Jul 13 2013, 10:07 PM)
I have a feeling that I might be disappointed by Note 3

Personally, I would say some disappointment is inevitable given that Sony has now shown its hand with the XZU.
There is currently 1 plus point, and 2 potential pluses:
1. Wacom digitizer - XZU is using some kind of innovative new digitizer, BUT it has NO PALM REJECTION. Therefore the note taking abilities are mediocre at best. For pen use, Note 3 will still be superior.
2. Possible 3Gb RAM. As a computer (it is a computer, not a phone), more RAM is always better.
3. Larger battery and maintaining the longest battery life king status.
I will speculate that the only plus from the rumoured HTC One Max is the aluminium body for the "oooh this feels so expensive". It should retain the same negatives of non removable battery and likely no SD card.
I have also seen the XZ water proof flaps, they tend to get loose with repeated opening and closing. A number in the XZ thread mention water leaks despite closed flaps. The demo units also had terribly loose flaps.
On the XZU, the flaps are very long, which will also indicate the same looseness problems that will happen.
This post has been edited by joytest: Jul 13 2013, 10:36 PM