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Posted by on Feb 9, 2013 in Tech | 3 comments

I Need Your Help: Galaxy Note 2 or HTC DNA?

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My contract with Verizon is about to allow for an upgrade and while I’ve thought about dropping them it’s just not going to happen so I’m hunting down a new phone. As some of you know I’m the proud owner of an HTC Thunderbolt – a phone that Verizon and HTC proclaimed was their flagship and then threw it under the bus and never looked back. The phone is useable stock but the battery life is hilariously terrible and the constant lies from HTC about updates to the OS have left me looking at competitors for replacements. Sadly though I still enjoy what HTC has to offer as they produce some quality looking devices with sound internals but Samsung is king of the world right now and so I’m stuck in a rut. Help me.

I’ve been looking at the DNA simply because I’m familiar with Sense and because it’s a huge upgrade from the Thunderbolt. I’ll get a true 1080p screen that’s larger, a bigger battery and better camera software and that’s just naming a few enhancements. The problem’s all lie with HTC whose stock is in the crapper and have a history of abandoning products not to mention that Mobile World Congress is coming up and they’re going to release a comeback phone codenamed the M7. That likely won’t be released until I’m nearing the end of my contract and have no more patience with my Thunderbolt so I’m just looking at the DNA for now because I’m desperately in need of a new device.

I’ve never really had my eye on the Note II from Samsung because it’s a massive phone that most call a “phablet”. It just seems way too big to stuff into a pocket and way too ridiculous to hold up to my ear for calls yet the second I held one I wanted one. A friend of mine had a phone similar to the Thunderbolt and upgraded to the Note II and loves it which leads me to believe I will love it as well but she has the advantage of shoving hers in a purse. I played around with it for a little bit and it’s honestly a pretty neat device that has great specs that top the DNA in every aspect but the screen and front facing camera (which I rarely use anyway). The size is what is holding me back because I don’t know how I’ll be able to manage it in a pocket 24/7 365. I also like the idea of using a new OS overlay which won’t surprise anyone who knows me considering how many times I’ve fiddled with Sense.

If I could have the two phones for a week I’d certainly be able to figure out what I need the most but Verizon frowns on customers walking away with display devices so I’m in need of advice.

What phone do you recommend and why?

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  • Jason

    In my family I’m considered the cell phone aficionado and I go from the latest and best very quickly and in my humble opinion I say to you – Galaxy Note all the way!

  • dachanley@live.com

    I too am I’m your situation as I’m selling N iPhone 5 to make the switch but temporarily have a loaned thunderbolt recently updated to ICS and this thing is horrid now I’m paying full price for mine unlike you and am only locked in until October then can upgrade however I thought I wanted the HTC however I may be choosing the note due to battery size expandable memory better software support and an overall more refined phone and that comes from someone phosphates Sammy. I too thought of the ridiculous of holding the phone the size of two bricks taped together to my head but knowing if I need to jot something down I don’t have to rummage all over the place or can be on the run and jot down a number address random thought etc by just taking that ginormous thing I call a phone and use its other features. I thing the DNA is a great phone but I’m a multitasking adult now not a multimedia consuming teen however the note can meet those needs I have in random boredom of YouTube and netflix with its enormous 5.5 in screen either way you have to deal with your choice and youcarry it everyday bot anyone else. I plan on using an otterboxand expect someone to make a remarkabout the billboard on my hip but I know it’s true use and functionality that’s what matters. If you wanna bat some thoughts around more names the email shoot me one be glad to talk more and hear your thoughts.
    typed from this wreck they call technology an HTC thunderbolt

    • http://www.mybloggityblog.com/wordpress/ James

      I’m pretty sure I’ve decided on the Samsung Note II as I just don’t want to deal with HTC anymore nor do I wish to wait for the Samsung Galaxy S4. I’ve also noticed that Verizon Wireless has passed on the HTC M7/1 and that’s a pretty good indicator that they’re no better with updating HTC products than they were a year ago. The Note has a lot of neat features that have grabbed my attention and will likely cause me to upgrade to it. I need a change from Sense anyway. Thank you for your comment.