I observe recently some people post about Samsung phones as if there are completely no redeeming qualities.

I think such people need their head examined. Android is about choice, and as such, there is a huge selection of models at all price points, chipsets, screensizes and features from many manufacturers.

Many here have chosen Note 3 due to its specs and features. Uncle benny yesterday posted some link to a fruit fanboi's review of Note 3 which was fair enough and proves the Note 3 is a good draw even for someone like that. So I would say it's the product and not Samsung that makes the Note 3 stand out.

For those who whine about Samsung's choice of stock launcher, I have no idea why a power android user would whine given that they of all people know how to slap in different launchers and theme their devices. Furthermore, I do not think any of us here bash other android models, but other people bash Samsung.

I'm not saying that Samsung phones are the best, and there have been complete shit stuff from them, and we have not said here that Note 3 is the best either. It does have its flaws and this is clearly pointed out with a post dedicated to Issues and Defects for all to plainly see.

As Baronic said, we should not let fanboyism spoil a great platform, but enjoy our respective choices.

Parting words, that there are some manufacturers who do have some questionable practices such as extremely high priced accessories or spare parts, or even poor after sales service, or downright abandonment of their recent flagships. Nobody's perfect. Even Samsung. Or the unholy fruit.

Why beholdest thou the mote that is in thy brother's eye, but considerest not the beam that is in thine own eye?

Yes. PEBKAC.

At the rate Samsung is going, I wonder what my next device will be ....

I think you do not comprehend the discussion.

Off topic : Galaxy ROUND the curved display phone is now on sale here for just a mere RM 3400 !! - any takers ?

The device features a 5.7-inch Full HD Super AMOLED 1080p (1080×1920 pixels 386ppi) display that’s similar to the Galaxy Note 3 except for the fact that its pronouncedly curved. In terms of specs, the Galaxy Round packs a 2.3GHz Snapdragon 800 quad-core processor with 3GB of RAM and a 2,800mAh battery. There’s a 13MP camera at the back that can shoot both 1080p and 4K videos, and a 2MP front camera with 1080p video capabilities.

http://www.soyacincau.com/2013/10/30/world...le-in-malaysia/

Sme.
Where is my freakin DMJ6/DMJ7!!!!

I know u can always flash but come onnnn.
Why samsung support so lame

For those who love to dig into the innards of the Note 3

aiya...

wasted my 2GB+ bandwidth downloading de la Vega.

it seems that Kingo is knox friendly too?

how about vroot? 

lmao total waste of time   

the speed at which apple runs the geekbench makes it very suspicious and the web page loading at the end is so obvious it has prefetching

actually if want compare, compare la better things, this is like, bootup speed net speed, browser loading speed 

should have compared camera pic quality, sound quality, screen quality  etc, those that really matters

iphone fans will be happy...but charge batt 5 times a day

joytest Hi, I think this question need to pin at first page, everyday got people asking.

It is that stupid useless KNOX generate stupid warning. All thanks to Samsung. Just tick don't show in another 30 days, or root the phone and remove/disabled it.

install wakelock detector from playstore app, go to that app's settings and enable advanced view, then take a screenshot of its main page of cpu wakelock with all the values and post the screenshot here.
you born 1994? stupid is not cursing la