5 Inch phone forever

[VRTECJA]

For me I Dont see myself going over 4.5" screens for the simple reason that anything greater than that I cant use comfortably in one hand. As far as I am concerned if I cant touch at least 90% of the screen real estate with my thumb with the device in the palm of my hand it doesnt make sense, the only area I will say I dont need to reach is the top opposite corners of the fone. Currently with my droid 3 I can do that with its 4" screen, but taking into account the extra lip for the keyboard and the hardware buttons etc I can see where I can go a bit bigger. Alas thats just me, to each his own

I understand what you saying when i just got my streak i did feel the same way but u get use to it.

[crisis]

bigger is always better.....teeheehee

[NOKIA 3650]

knowing you it wont be obvious that its old and blame the android os.

I know its old already, but I was thinking of getting the streak for my younger cousin who wanted a small tablet since his HTC TYTN had died (if he didn't want it, I'd place my other LIME SIM in it).
I had wanted the Note after reading the reviews, but there are so many devices being released that I'm thinking about the options carefully so as to make a wise choice (I'm liking the projected longevity of the SGSIII). I want a phone that I actually keep for more than 18 months.

[Technoboy]

I woke up yesterday and felt the strange desire to get a phone wit an even larger screen. Coincidentally, I saw this thread below and wondered if it makes sense to buy a Dell Streak 5 in this day and age as a second phone to the Nexus S (which is temporary until the SGSIII). The truth is that I just need something to put my LIME SIM in.

http://www.techjamaica.com/forums/sh...treak-For-Sale

That's why I got me a Samsung Focus Windows 7 phone to test out Windows and put the LIME in something...

[NOKIA 3650]

For some reason, I don't want a Windows mobile based device ever again. How do you find the day to day user experience with your unit?

[Technoboy]

For some reason, I don't want a Windows mobile based device ever again. How do you find the day to day user experience with your unit?

Not to go too off topic re: 5" phone but I see potential in it. My gripe is my inability to seamlessly make the data service work. Has some way to go to be a usable as Android but for $160 (new, unlocked) it is a good test unit. Plus the camera is wonderful...rivals my Galaxy S II sometimes. The keyboard is excellent too. Hate that I am forced to almost save all my contacts to Windows Live though...

[NOKIA 3650]

My issue with Windows Mobile is that it feels like I have to rely on the precision of a stylus to interact with the unit. My real reason for a 5" unit is the large onscreen keyboard. I like instant messaging and composing blogs on the go (so I grew accustomed to the ease of use with the iPad2's screen). The Galaxy Note has my interest right now, but I'm being advised that I'm rushing to buy to quickly without looking at all the future trends first. Someone hypothesized on a tablet version of the SGSIII which didn't sound too far-fetched after thinking about it.

You had mentioned your attempt to get data working on your phone. I've given up on this for non-BlackBerry devices and went with the MiFi service since I don't see Digicel providing anything compatible or unlimited (as in un-capped) for the real smartphones anytime soon. However, I still want to hear your review on your device so that I can be more informed about what's available. If my cousin comes down next month as planned, I can order a SGSII SkyRocket, sell my other phones and buy a tablet.

[islandracer]

Galaxy Note - in 10 mins you forget it is a big phone, you quickly take for granted this is supposed to be the size of a phone. Phones can do so much these days, the smaller screen really limits the experience. I think my Note is 5.3", I am almost curious if 6" could still work as a phone....

[pezz]

Galaxy Note - in 10 mins you forget it is a big phone, you quickly take for granted this is supposed to be the size of a phone. Phones can do so much these days, the smaller screen really limits the experience. I think my Note is 5.3", I am almost curious if 6" could still work as a phone....

Please remember primarily the note isnt a phone.

Its a tablet first, phone second.

EDiT: LOL! your sig

[islandracer]

Pezz - this thing is too small to be a tablet. I look at it more now as an awesome phone. I did buy it thinking I wouldn't have to buy a tablet (thus justifying spending $700) but really, I now find I still want a tablet to surf at home. I have been saying to myself I need to research a 10" tablet next. The Note scrapes by as a tablet on the road, but really it isn't - just imho after using it for a month or so. Don't get me wrong, no regrets - I still love this thing, best phone I ever had, but it is a phone.