Tony
Staff member
I'm sure that you guys remember me getting the Galaxy S III and the troubles I had with it. But on the last post of that thread, I had said that I just couldn't wait it out on a fix for the network issues. If you don't remember, or are a new member here, you can read the full thread on the S III HERE. Anyway, I did take that phone back and I just stuck it out with my iphone 4, until this past weekend that is.
My poor iPhone 4 has been put through the wringer. The vibrate motor went out, and I replaced it, and it's going out again. Now, the button is having issues. Push it, nothing. Push it again, double click. Push it again, single click. Push a double click, nothing. Push a double click, single click. It's very annoying and was REALLY pissing me off lmao. So, it was time to change, again...
I started shopping around, and everyone and their mother has the Note II for $299. Yeah, I'm not paying that. So I was looking on Sams club for some other things, and found this phone for $175. Yeah, over a bill off what others want for it. That's what I'm talking about. So we headed out the door to go get it.
After going to sams, dealing with a VERY slow talker and typer, we find out that I need my license since I'm the primary on the account. The wifes info wont' work. So 1.5 hours later and almost falling asleep, we are back, this time I didn't forget my wallet lol.
the wife and I had talked, and she wanted a new phone as well. So I told her that the ONLY issue I was having with the S III was the network, and we have 4G LTE at our house, so that is not an issue. So, I get the gray Note II and she gets the red S III.
After more shopping around town, we head for the house. Once we get there I start looking into what these phones have. First thing I notice, her phone is already loaded with OS 4.1.1. The one I had was OS 4.0.1. So they did update that, finally. But what I was worried about was the Note II and if it was going to work. So I start testing out different apps.
I'm sure you have read that I have an app on my phone that I can use to control my whole saltwater aquarium. It works great. Also I have an app for my thermostat in my house, again, it works great. So I fire up my app for the cameras I have at my house. It fails after looking at them for a few minutes. I try another app to look at them, fails again. Same thing on the S III.
I do remember seeing somewhere that I would need to update to the latest firmware on the DVR recorder, so that may be the issue. But, I still have my iphones and we can see the camera on there as well as the TV, and any computer in the house. so, not a deal breaker.
What would be a deal breaker is if I was having the network issues like in that other thread. and tonight is the first night that I'm back at work after getting it. and I have to say, after some setup to connect it to my computer, this thing has not missed a beat. BUT! The Note II has found LTE out here somehow. Not sure how since the closest tower to me is ONLY 4G and NOT LTE. Hey, I'm not complaining.
Then the wife calls and I figure this is the PERFECT time to test out the internet while on a phone call. With the IP4, the call would be great, but the internet slowed WAY down. On this one, there is a little delay, but it works GREAT. The ping went from like <100ms to about 250ms. Not a deal breaker and MUCH better than the iphone.
So after all of this testing for two days, the ONLY issue I have is with the cameras at the house. And I'm sure that is just a firmware update and it will be cured.
So, the phone is HUGE, it's a little awkward to carry and talk on, but man that screen is amazing to watch videos on compared to the iphone. And holding my iphone, I feel like I'm going to break the little thing lmao.
so, I will be doing more testing, and like the S III thread, I will keep you updated as to what I find with this one. If you have the Note II, post up and let me know what you think about it.
My poor iPhone 4 has been put through the wringer. The vibrate motor went out, and I replaced it, and it's going out again. Now, the button is having issues. Push it, nothing. Push it again, double click. Push it again, single click. Push a double click, nothing. Push a double click, single click. It's very annoying and was REALLY pissing me off lmao. So, it was time to change, again...
I started shopping around, and everyone and their mother has the Note II for $299. Yeah, I'm not paying that. So I was looking on Sams club for some other things, and found this phone for $175. Yeah, over a bill off what others want for it. That's what I'm talking about. So we headed out the door to go get it.
After going to sams, dealing with a VERY slow talker and typer, we find out that I need my license since I'm the primary on the account. The wifes info wont' work. So 1.5 hours later and almost falling asleep, we are back, this time I didn't forget my wallet lol.
the wife and I had talked, and she wanted a new phone as well. So I told her that the ONLY issue I was having with the S III was the network, and we have 4G LTE at our house, so that is not an issue. So, I get the gray Note II and she gets the red S III.
After more shopping around town, we head for the house. Once we get there I start looking into what these phones have. First thing I notice, her phone is already loaded with OS 4.1.1. The one I had was OS 4.0.1. So they did update that, finally. But what I was worried about was the Note II and if it was going to work. So I start testing out different apps.
I'm sure you have read that I have an app on my phone that I can use to control my whole saltwater aquarium. It works great. Also I have an app for my thermostat in my house, again, it works great. So I fire up my app for the cameras I have at my house. It fails after looking at them for a few minutes. I try another app to look at them, fails again. Same thing on the S III.
I do remember seeing somewhere that I would need to update to the latest firmware on the DVR recorder, so that may be the issue. But, I still have my iphones and we can see the camera on there as well as the TV, and any computer in the house. so, not a deal breaker.
What would be a deal breaker is if I was having the network issues like in that other thread. and tonight is the first night that I'm back at work after getting it. and I have to say, after some setup to connect it to my computer, this thing has not missed a beat. BUT! The Note II has found LTE out here somehow. Not sure how since the closest tower to me is ONLY 4G and NOT LTE. Hey, I'm not complaining.
Then the wife calls and I figure this is the PERFECT time to test out the internet while on a phone call. With the IP4, the call would be great, but the internet slowed WAY down. On this one, there is a little delay, but it works GREAT. The ping went from like <100ms to about 250ms. Not a deal breaker and MUCH better than the iphone.
So after all of this testing for two days, the ONLY issue I have is with the cameras at the house. And I'm sure that is just a firmware update and it will be cured.
So, the phone is HUGE, it's a little awkward to carry and talk on, but man that screen is amazing to watch videos on compared to the iphone. And holding my iphone, I feel like I'm going to break the little thing lmao.
so, I will be doing more testing, and like the S III thread, I will keep you updated as to what I find with this one. If you have the Note II, post up and let me know what you think about it.