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 From:  dyl   22 Oct 2014 10:27 
 To:  Queeg 500 (JESUSONEEZ)      32 of 53 
41203.32 In reply to 41203.31 
I don't think so. I'm assuming it's going to be unlockable, as we're on Giffgaff, but I'd be surprised if that's not possible. My only reservation is that I now realise that it's /quite/ big, isn't it.

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 From:  koswix   22 Oct 2014 10:48 
 To:  dyl      33 of 53 
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Unlocking these days tends to be a case of paying someone for an unlock code :-( 

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 From:  ANT_THOMAS   22 Oct 2014 10:48 
 To:  koswix      34 of 53 
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But usually not too expensive no?
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 From:  Chris (CHRISSS)   22 Oct 2014 11:10 
 To:  koswix      35 of 53 
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I've seen apps on XDA Developers that can unlock some phones. One for my Note II but turns out it's already unlocked.
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 From:  dyl   22 Oct 2014 11:39 
 To:  ANT_THOMAS      36 of 53 
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Usually around a fiver I think, so no, not too expensive.

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 From:  Queeg 500 (JESUSONEEZ)   22 Oct 2014 13:13 
 To:  dyl      37 of 53 
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Well, yeah, it's big. My wife had reservations about the size, but once she was using it, loved it. She's got herself a Galaxy S4 now, and misses the size.

I'm quite happy to send it to you 'on approval'. If your wife is happy, then I'll just PM you my bank details for a transfer (or you can send me a cheque, whatever is easiest). If not, I just ask that you send it back to me.

If you're interested, PM me your address and we'll get going.

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 From:  dyl   22 Oct 2014 23:52 
 To:  Queeg 500 (JESUSONEEZ)      38 of 53 
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Well blimey. Can't say reasonabler than that.

The screen in particular will be a bit of an upgrade from 1 inch, 96 x 65 pixels.
 
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 From:  koswix   23 Oct 2014 09:34 
 To:  Queeg 500 (JESUSONEEZ)      39 of 53 
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JOHN!?! 

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 From:  99% of gargoyles look like (MR_BASTARD)   23 Oct 2014 09:49 
 To:  koswix      40 of 53 
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So many missed opportunities there! (fail)

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 From:  dyl   31 Oct 2014 11:20 
 To:  Queeg 500 (JESUSONEEZ)      42 of 53 
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First impression: too big. Second impression (after about 10 minutes): I could get used to this. Ruth says it's fine to use as a phone but too big for her pockets. So I have to decide whether I want to keep it and give her my old one. Probably I reckon, but will decide when I'm back after this weekend away.

If I keep it I'll definitely CyanogenMod it as I don't much like Samsung's take on Android.

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 From:  Queeg 500 (JESUSONEEZ)   31 Oct 2014 12:08 
 To:  dyl      43 of 53 
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My wife has always been a 'phone goes in the bag' kinda lady so the pocket problem was never an issue for her.

Hopefully you'll get on with it...it certainly make browsing a more pleasurable experience...especially with the pen for clicking on those pesky links.

Enjoy!

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 From:  Chris (CHRISSS)   31 Oct 2014 23:09 
 To:  dyl      44 of 53 
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I have the Note II, almost the same size. I don't think I could go smaller now. The size rarely gets in the way and it's great for browsing and games. Definitely seemed big and first though.

Not sure if CM on the Note will be the same experience as on this. It's definitely smoother than a Touchwiz ROM but Bluetooth doesn't work as reliably and I get more apps crashing, random reboots and freezes. Which is a shame because I love AOSP ROMs.
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 From:  Chris (CHRISSS)   31 Oct 2014 23:10 
 To:  Queeg 500 (JESUSONEEZ)      45 of 53 
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The pen is useful for desktop sites with rollover menus. Probably what I use it for more than anything. Not sure if I'd miss it or not if I got a new phone.
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 From:  dyl   3 Nov 2014 03:27 
 To:  Chris (CHRISSS)      46 of 53 
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I'm not sure I understand... You're running CM on a Note II but don't think it will be as smooth on a Note I?

I'll certainly give it a go anyway, I run CM on my Nook tablet and it's pretty bloody stable (the 4.3 version definitely more so than 4.4). Can always revert to the official OS if CyanogenMod doesn't behave.

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 From:  Chris (CHRISSS)   3 Nov 2014 09:11 
 To:  dyl      47 of 53 
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I meant CM is smoother than the Samsung software on my Note II but less reliable, definitely less stuttering scrolling through things.So might be the same on the Note. Who knows.

My biggest problem is the issue with Bluetooth. If I use the visor speaker in my car I can usually make 1 or 2 calls before I can no longer hear people on the other end. Then it takes a couple of hours to randomly start working again. Even through the earpiece on the phone. And voice dialing doesn't work with the speaker :(
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 From:  Chris (CHRISSS)   3 Nov 2014 09:21 
 To:  dyl      48 of 53 
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So I'm on a custom ROM with Note 3 features now and it's pretty good. 4.4.2 I think. Bluetooth works perfectly. Has all the S Pen features which you lose with CM. Pen still works in CM, just acts as a mouse.

I wonder if lollipop will come to this phone.
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 From:  dyl   6 Nov 2014 01:07 
 To:  Chris (CHRISSS)      49 of 53 
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Interesting. What custom ROM is that?

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 From:  Chris (CHRISSS)   6 Nov 2014 21:09 
 To:  dyl      50 of 53 
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SlimWiz. Don't know if anything like it is available for the Note. And there's DN4 which has Note 4 features on the 2. I do find it annoying that the settings menu can take a few seconds to load, things not always as snappy as AOSP.

And obviously a new launcher will hide some TouchWiz stuff. I use Nova Launcher. Much better use of the screen size by changing the grid size to allow more icons on the screen.
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 From:  Chris (CHRISSS)   6 Nov 2014 21:15 
 To:  dyl      51 of 53 
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And if you find the phone awkward to use one handed I read a handy tip somewhere but it only works if you have a case on:
Feed a piece of elastic through the pen slot and the camera slot in the case and stick together on the inside. Then you can put your fingers through it and move your thumb wherever without dropping it.
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