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james.miller · 22 Dec 2012 at 15:07

LordSplodge said:
Perhaps. I mean somebody has to have the lack of sense to buy these ginormo-phones, don't they?

Well, lol. I don't disagree that they are just too big for me but these days phones are more multi-media devices that also make phone calls, rather than visa versa. Given what we use these phones for ( i spend more time browsing the net than actually making phone calls and I'm sure I'm not alone there), it's not that surprising that there are people who want a phone with a big display. It's not for me, but still

Tummy said:
Get a tablet if the size of it isn't an issue?

Excellent plan, can't see any drawbacks with that one lol.

R-evans · 22 Dec 2012 at 15:15

Tummy said:
Get a tablet if the size of it isn't an issue?

I have a S3 and a tablet, it isn't an issue for me. It might be for some if they can't afford it.

You can't make calls on a tablet.

LordSplodge · 22 Dec 2012 at 15:17

R-evans said:
Excellent spec, big screen for playing/watching. I don't see why it matters if it fits in your shirt pocket or not.

Some people like phones that can are actually capable of fitting in our trouser pockets. I'm not wearing tactical pants (as the Americans would say) just to carry my bloody phone.

Tummy said:
Get a tablet if the size of it isn't an issue?

Some nice 7"-8" Tablets nowadays. Big enough for gaming, browsing but don't need to be held against your head like some Dom Jolly sketch.

james.miller said:
Well, lol. I don't disagree that they are just too big for me but these days phones are more multi-media devices that also make phone calls, rather than visa versa. Given what we use these phones for ( i spend more time browsing the net than actually making phone calls and I'm sure I'm not alone there), it's not that surprising that there are people who want a phone with a big display. It's not for me, but still

Oh for sure and the Nexus 4, iPhone 5 and others all fit that remit without being stupidly large.

LordSplodge · 22 Dec 2012 at 15:18

R-evans said:
I have a S3 and a tablet, it isn't an issue for me. It might be for some if they can't afford it.
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Plenty of cheap Android phones and tablets for those who are economically challenged. I'd much rather browse and game on a Nexus 7 than the Note II.

Matteysan · 22 Dec 2012 at 15:21

LordSplodge said:
Plenty of cheap Android phones and tablets for those who are economically challenged. I'd much rather browse and game on a Nexus 7 than the Note II.

Some people want a large screen to play games/browse/watch videos on but shock horror can make calls also.

R-evans · 22 Dec 2012 at 15:22

Still pricey for both tho. My phone is on a 15 month (18 month, 3 month early upgrade) contract with an O2 Friends and Family discount. I will pay £390 inc. my data, etc.

I will then sell the phone for what, £300??

That's £90!! A nexus is still £150+

Westyfield2 · 22 Dec 2012 at 15:34

I wouldn't call Samsung a premium brand.... for TVs Panasonic (and Pioneer RIP) are way ahead of them.

Wizzfizz · 22 Dec 2012 at 15:40

Amen.

<3 my Kuro 9th gen

Firestar_3x · 22 Dec 2012 at 15:41

Just to clarify this "premium brand" thing, the likes of Bang & Olufsen are premium, Samsung isn't, simple as really.

Samsung still sell far too many cheap products to be considered, as a brand, premium, yes the do have some highend products, but that's it.

R-evans · 22 Dec 2012 at 15:53

Bang & Olufsen TVs are cheap parts in an expensive case.

The audio is much better then you will get in other tvs, but everything else is pretty basic.

My mates parents have one (£4000) and it looks terrible compared to my £500 tv.

Firestar_3x · 22 Dec 2012 at 16:28

R-evans said:
Bang & Olufsen TVs are cheap parts in an expensive case.

The audio is much better then you will get in other tvs, but everything else is pretty basic.

My mates parents have one (£4000) and it looks terrible compared to my £500 tv.

Be that true or not, doesn't matter, the brand image is premium.

LordSplodge · 22 Dec 2012 at 16:31

Mattey1 said:
Some people want a large screen to play games/browse/watch videos on but shock horror can make calls also.

They can but it's a compromise. Personally I'd rather my smartphone was pocketable.

R-evans said:
Still pricey for both tho. My phone is on a 15 month (18 month, 3 month early upgrade) contract with an O2 Friends and Family discount. I will pay £390 inc. my data, etc.

I will then sell the phone for what, £300??

That's £90!! A nexus is still £150+

£150 isn't pricey.

Matteysan · 22 Dec 2012 at 16:42

LordSplodge said:
They can but it's a compromise. Personally I'd rather my smartphone was pocketable.

£150 isn't pricey.

My friend has no problems putting his Note1 in his pocket.....

Roalith · 22 Dec 2012 at 17:39

Likewise, I carry my Note 2 around in my pocket all day long quite happily. Makes it a little hard to bend over now and then... although I have a feeling that's more to do with my expanding waistline

SDK^ · 22 Dec 2012 at 18:06

Samsung "Designed for Humans"

Only a company without soul would dream up such an off putting marketing campaign.

reflux · 22 Dec 2012 at 18:09

SDK^ said:
Samsung "Designed for Humans"

Only a company without soul would dream up such an off putting marketing campaign.

It's a bit lame, but it works. At least they don't retread old and tired ground like Apple does these days.

krooton · 22 Dec 2012 at 18:11

Westyfield2 said:
I wouldn't call Samsung a premium brand.... for TVs Panasonic (and Pioneer RIP) are way ahead of them.

I've felt this for ages, but Samsung have really scored big points with PSE6500 range of plasmas, dancing near the heights of panny plasmas at a considerably lower cost.

http://www.hdtvtest.co.uk/news/samsung-ps60e6500-ps51e6500-201207262022.htm

R-evans · 22 Dec 2012 at 18:15

LordSplodge said:
£150 isn't pricey.

It might be for somebody splashing out on a smartphone too. Why are we still having this discussion? It's all about personal preference.

I personally prefer the s3, but I have a tablet. My GFs dad doesn't, so he has a note. and he loves it for games. Simples

MrMoonX · 22 Dec 2012 at 18:17

Mattey1 said:
Some people want a large screen to play games/browse/watch videos on but shock horror can make calls also.

I phone my friend from accros the room just so we can see how retarded the Note II looks holding it to his ear.

ShaolinDreams · 22 Dec 2012 at 18:31

LordSplodge said:
Obviously not, as it is massive. If they cared about their looks they wouldn't buy a phone that looks like they're holding a tablet next to their heads, would they?

It doesn't matter if you like Apple or not the Note is simply too big. Saying so doesn't make you an Apple "fanboy".

<Apple Fanboy>
LOL Samsung

http://bgr.com/2012/12/21/samsung-galaxy-s-iii-hardware-failure-262887/

</Apple Fanboy>

I wasn't actually talking to you but i understand fanboys will come together to back each other up. Do you understand why it's so big? Obviously not because you think its a visual status symbol type thing. IT'S A BIG SCREEN! :eek:

Simply too big? Did you take a public opinion poll? link to results please. Funny that EVERYONE thinks it's too big but it's been selling like hotcakes. Bit of a contradiction going on there, If people didn't like it it wouldn't be selling extremely well.

I say fanboy because that is how his and your reasoning is.. Fanboyish, Oh it's too big i will look silly holding it, it's not small like my iPhone it must be crap. Let's completely bypass the functions and features because i wont look cool.

What's the last link got to do with anything i was saying? fanboy