Its bad because as soon as it launches, there's a newer/better Android OS available. And because of the timing, the NOTE has to wait the maximum amount of time to get the update.

If they launch it a little earlier, the time to update would be shortened as Samsung will put attention to the cause to keep its (future)customers happy.
If they launch it a little later, Samsung can roll out the phone with the latest and greatest iteration.

To update an Android version, Samsung takes a looooong time.
They blame the carriers but that's bullsh I tell you:
>Plug your NOTE into a PC and load up Kies.... "No Updates"
Nothing to do with the carrier here, I rest my case.

To me the NOTE is the best device.
I'm kind of over "Mobile Linux"... I have less and less time to devote to such hobbies. My N900 is lost in the house, collecting dust.
I see the point of "having an ecosystem" and a device with "community support" as well as "third-party support".

SONY is the only one who I can see that can better Samsung, but I doubt that. Firstly, they're going overboard with the size. The N2 was great, but I wouldn't mind a tad smaller (5.2in ?). SONY doesn't have Pen support, or if they do it doesn't have its own Silo. S Pen is great size and slots in neatly. SONY wins hands-down in software but Samsung isn't far behind. Samsung has Multi-Window which puts them ahead again. Samsung goes All-Out with the Specs, SONY only does commendable.

HTC can defeat the NOTE, but they won't.
I saw the future and came back, they won't.
They always stuff something up whether its a tricky S-OFF, low QC issues, dumb button preference (HTC ONE --WTF?!?!), and gimmicky approach (HTC Home, Ultrapixel, etc).

The only thing I want from a NOTE 3 is:
- a N2
- a FUKING KICKSTAND
- greater attraction to devs (open source Multi-Window plz)
- Black, premium colour / better feel
- updated specs
- Don't pull a HTC/F** UPS (seriously 2 buttons???)
- FRONT - STEREO - LOUD - SPEAKERS
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