I got my Note 3 the day that it came out (pre-ordered). I previously had a S III. In all the months that I have had my Note3 I have not mastered all of its features, and I like that. I tend to become bored with my phones within 3-4 months of getting it. Also I tend to push the device to it its limits and beyond before my 2 year contract is up. So far the Note3 is holding up just fine.
I'm a heavy user on my phones using them for texting, emailing (multiple accounts), navigation, web usage, music streaming, social media, photography & video, writing notes, reading books and many apps. I use it for both personal and professional use. I probably average 3-5 hours of use per day. All in all, my Note3 is able to keep up.
My only problem is that I have to ensure that I charge my battery throughout the day, or have a back up battery on hand. The response time to my touch is starting to slow just the slightest bit. Not enough to frustrate, but enough that I've noticed. I will probably jua increase the touchscreen sensitivity in the settings. That should address it. My last critic is that I have had to put a case on the phone because I wanted to increase its protection when in my bag, and when the kids drop it. (I have to tell you did not have a case for at least 6 months and it held up great! But once the volume key bent from landing on it on the corner of a marble table, I decided to cover it up. The dent on the volume key is the only real damage to the phone. But after having cases, it was harder to work the edges of the screen. That's not the Notes fault, but a difficulty you may have if you decide to put a case on it. The case, also makes it more difficult to use one handed, which I managed just fine before the case. So all in all it a durable phone on its own, I just wanted the added protection.
I would recommend the Note3 to anyone that is a heavy phone user or like the size for view ability. I camn see the print without my glasses. Just like my past experiences with other Samsung phones it is wonderful. And I have talked multiple people into buying them. They thanked me afterward.
Pros: Durable, Realistic color, Lightweight
Cons: Not high def, slight loss of visibility in bright direct sunligh
The features on this phone are awesome! It can do everything I need for school, work (electronics sales), and personal use. I also bought the galaxy gear and it works exceptionally well with it.
Amazing phone! Truly stands above other phones out there! The features and capability of this phone constantly impress me. I love the s pen and additional features it offers. I have not used a post it note or notepad since I got my phone! Highly recommend using the s note and scrap book app to organize, they are the best out there!
Coming from an Iphone 4, I recieved the best device there was/is to offer. I am able to do so much more, recieve more free apps, not to mention I get to run off of the Android OS. This is my dream phone. This is the Next Big Thing.
Speed. ease of use, best camera ever!! Screen/resolution/pixel so awesome I bought and watched an entire Season of "The Following"!! S pen takes it to a whole new level. Love how you can multi-task. Able to pair it to my car with no problems. Love, Love Love!!!
in overall the Samsung Galaxy Note 3 is a really good smart phone
on June 12, 2014
Posted by: Zerodude
from Fort Worth, TX
Expertise:Intermediate
The galaxy note 3 is a good phone amazing battery life thanks for the 3200 battery in the back. 3 gigs of ram makes it that it has less hiccups and power to Zipp through games the way there were suppose to be. The design of the Galaxy Note 3 is good but not the best but getting rid of the silky smooth plastic backing is a step in the right direction for the feel of the phone. At the end the Galaxy Note 3 is one of the best phone that came out in 2013 and the best thing about this phone is that it's going to withstand time and that's what makes this phone great.