about to upgrade from Note 1, galaxy Mega?

[aggie97]

Anyone got one of these HUGE Galaxy Mega's? My note 1 GPS doesn't work and the battery is taking a dump at nearly 2 years old. Was considering the note 2 as my upgrade but that price tag is too high. The Mega is bigger still and only $149. I don't need major power for aps, just solid phone with internet access and GPS for directions. I don't mind how large it is as I am getting old and need big screen! LOL!

Anyone have one of these yet and have any pro's/con's? Reviews online seem 50/50.

Thanks!

[Ratt]

Wait a month for the Note 3. The Mega is a bigger, slower S4. Slower Hardware, slightly larger battery (because of the larger screen) and that's it. Plus, if you get a Note 3, you can get the baller Samsung Gear smart-watch when it comes out, too

If the Note 3 is too expensive, then get an S4. Plenty big and much faster than a Mega.

[Slow Five-O]

Agreed. The mega is slow and will only get slower with the updated apps. The note 3 is going to be sweet and slightly larger.

[aggie97]

hmm...wife has the note 2 and honestly, it's faster but I don't like some of the features...almost TOO techy for me. And I don't update....that is what ruins older phones when they try to take on more than they were designed for.

My note 1 is fast enough for what I need it for and that is with version 4.0.4 on it now. I have heard plenty of haters on the S4. Note 3 will likely be $300 or more since that is what they are STILL looking to get for a note 2.

I guess I am willing to short myself on the technology a bit to save $150 on the phone. Maybe when the Note 3 comes out the Mega will go to $100?

Thanks for the input but still looking for someone who has one.

[Ratt]

Dude, don't get a Mega. What carrier are you on?

[aggie97]

Dude, don't get a Mega. What carrier are you on?

att. I'm on a HUGE FAN and get deep discounts....better than the ATT employees!

Are they any other reasons to not get it than just "it's slow"?

[downshift_me]

My bro and his girl both have them and I have yet to hear any complaints. Yet being the keyword as he is a phone snob.

[line-em-up]

Anyone got one of these HUGE Galaxy Mega's? My note 1 GPS doesn't work and the battery is taking a dump at nearly 2 years old. Was considering the note 2 as my upgrade but that price tag is too high. The Mega is bigger still and only $149. I don't need major power for aps, just solid phone with internet access and GPS for directions. I don't mind how large it is as I am getting old and need big screen! LOL!

Anyone have one of these yet and have any pro's/con's? Reviews online seem 50/50.

Thanks!

Did you get yours from overseas? In the US, the Note 1 came out Feb 19, 2012. When I got my Galaxy Skyrocket on Feb 14th, the Note was on display, but wasn't out yet. Two weeks later, I went back and traded it in for the Note.

I've noticed my battery doesn't seem to hold up as long as it used to, but I reset the cache on it, so I may have messed up the power management settings that I was using.

[aggie97]

Did you get yours from overseas? In the US, the Note 1 came out Feb 19, 2012. When I got my Galaxy Skyrocket on Feb 14th, the Note was on display, but wasn't out yet. Two weeks later, I went back and traded it in for the Note.

I've noticed my battery doesn't seem to hold up as long as it used to, but I reset the cache on it, so I may have messed up the power management settings that I was using.

nope but it was pretty close to the release date...like within 2 weeks or so. If the GPS didn't get messed up with the upgrade to 4.0.4, I wouldn't be complaining. I'd buy a new battery for $20 and rock on.

[FATHERFORD]

Don't get the mega...get the note 3.

I have the note 2, and want the 3..but I really don't see a point. I keep my note 2 in power save mode and it still does everything wicked fast.