Dissuade/Persuade me - Note 3

[Scootmien]

You've probably seen loads of these threads before and I humbly apologise. I swore to myself that I wouldn't make one of these threads but I feel the best people to answer my questions are those Note 3 owners who can actually speak from experience.

I'm teetering on the edge of buying a new off-contract 'unlocked' Note 3 for circa

 

[drexappeal]

You've probably seen loads of these threads before and I humbly apologise. I swore to myself that I wouldn't make one of these threads but I feel the best people to answer my questions are those Note 3 owners who can actually speak from experience.

I'm teetering on the edge of buying a new off-contract 'unlocked' Note 3 for circa

 

[Scootmien]

Thanks mate. A very comprehensive reply.

 

[Methos1979]

I cannot comment on the HTC phone or the various unique things UK since I'm in the US. What I can say is that I was in a slightly similar boat as you on a few things. My PC is on it's way out (sporadically works then doesn't) and I was on the fence as whether to get a new PC, a tablet or the Note 3. I was using a Motorola Razr Maxx HD, which I liked.

In the end, after much consideration I decided to give the Note 3 a go and I have found it to be a wonderful productive device that does pretty much everything I need it to do. I rarely turn on my PC anymore and genuinely feel I don't need a tablet either. This phone does everything I need. I do email, social media, banking, work documents, photos, videos, music. I have yet to find something it cannot do.

If I lost it or it was stolen, I would run right out and buy another one at full off-contract price. It's that good. I came from the iPhone a couple phones back and the wife uses an iPad, but these Note 3's are the bomb. Do you have the ability to 'test drive' one for a couple weeks in the UK like we can in the US? If so, you should definitely give it a try. You won't be disappointed. And if you are, you can always return it and go the tablet route.

 

[KOLIO]

Thought I'd chime in, as a previous HTC ONE owner.
I'm totally diggin' the NOTE 3,but,as you listed, its size is definitely a two-edged sword vs the HTC ONE & i-Phone5.

I've managed to get around some of the awkwardness of the NOTE 3 in everyday use by use of the GEAR smartwatch & a B/T headset of choice.
My downtime is when I thoroughly enjoy what the NOTE 3 has all over the competition:that gorgeous screen.

In summary:
If pocketability isn't gonna be an issue,pick up the GN3 & sell the HTC ONE.

Besides,latest talk is of a new HTC ONE successor right around the corner in Q1 2014.
So,sell the ONE while you can still get a decent price for it,pick up the GN3 & enjoy it in the meantime, or,as I suspect,a bit longer.

 

[1up5dn]

Hey, it's almost Christmas, get yourself a Note 3! ;-)

But seriously, the only way you will know for sure is if you get one and take it for a test drive for a week or so. I have a Nexus 7 and don't feel it can do half the things as my Note can do. For one, I won't be putting a 7" tablet in my pocket and taking it everywhere I go. Any notes or lists that you need for a trip or even a grocery store run, will be with you in your pocket. You wouldn't want to have a tablet with you 100% of the time.

Like others have said, it's hard for many of us to comment on your situation as we are in the US and have different circumstances, but good luck on your decision.


Chris....

 

[Scootmien]

Thanks guys. To be honest, I know this is all subjective and you don't know my circumstances. That is the reason why I normally detest threads such as this. Mods, please feel free to delete it.

I pulled the trigger on a black one this morning. It will turn up tomorrow. Now, how to break it to my good lady wife... ><

 

[KOLIO]

Thanks guys. To be honest, I know this is all subjective and you don't know my circumstances. That is the reason why I normally detest threads such as this. Mods, please feel free to delete it.

I pulled the trigger on a black one this morning. It will turn up tomorrow. Now, how to break it to my good lady wife... ><

You know the old saying:

'tis easier to ask for forgiveness later.........

Good luck with that.......

 

[zipred]

I own a Note 3 & Nexus 7, I anticipated using both rather equally at home, then the Note 3 when out & about. Much to my surprise I ended up using Note 3 nearly exclusively. It's the perfect size all around. The high-res bright display is so crisp and clear it gets the job done with ease. The Spigen Bounce case covers the buttons so they're flush with the sides of the phone. This allows the phone to slide easily in and out of my pocket without diminishing the ease of use, you've got to try it to believe how fast it is.