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Originally Posted by HansTWN
Too big that is the first reaction when you see it --- but 'perfect size for a phone' is the feeling you get once you have actually used it. The biggest screen size device that still perfectly fits in your pocket. I have a 5" phone now, but will probably get the Note 2 since there are a number of issues with my phone now. With a smaller bezel the dimensions will still be virtually the same. Now with the Note 2 you also have the pen for note taking, etc.
Great as a phone and an "ersatz tablet" when I am out and about and want to do a little web browsing, check my e-mail, read a chapter or two in a book. Show a small product info video or catalogue. But as a real tablet?? It is too small for that. I use my tablet to watch movies, do some real browsing, read newspapers and magazines. Even 7" feels too small for that.
I think the first generation Galaxy Note sold over 1.5 million units, most in Asia (the pen is very important for handwriting input for Asian languages). And given that most Asians are smaller and have smaller hands than Caucasians you see that size really is no problem.
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The Galaxy Note has sold over 10 millions unit.
http://www.engadget.com/2012/08/15/s...old-worldwide/
Samsung: 10 million Galaxy Notes have been sold, worldwide
Review
Samsung Galaxy Note: 1 Month Later (Review)
My initial impression of the Galaxy Note when it was announced was that it was laughably big. The phone/tablet hybrid was introduced as big smartphone displays were becoming the norm. But having gotten used to devices in the 4-inch range, I just couldn't fathom using the Note's oversized 5.3-inch screen as my daily driver. How I was wrong.
After nearly a month of use, every other smartphone experience literally pales in comparison. Even the HTC Titan, which I've sung the praises of before, takes some getting used to because the screen is so much smaller. Browsing, messaging, watching video and using apps is that much better on the Galaxy Note because there's so much screen real estate. And my biggest apprehension, the portability, is an absolute non-factor. It's easy to use, talk on and isn't an issue in my pocket.