I got my Note 3 the day that it came out (pre-ordered). I previously had a S III. In all the months that I have had my Note3 I have not mastered all of its features, and I like that. I tend to become bored with my phones within 3-4 months of getting it. Also I tend to push the device to it its limits and beyond before my 2 year contract is up. So far the Note3 is holding up just fine.
I'm a heavy user on my phones using them for texting, emailing (multiple accounts), navigation, web usage, music streaming, social media, photography & video, writing notes, reading books and many apps. I use it for both personal and professional use. I probably average 3-5 hours of use per day. All in all, my Note3 is able to keep up.
My only problem is that I have to ensure that I charge my battery throughout the day, or have a back up battery on hand. The response time to my touch is starting to slow just the slightest bit. Not enough to frustrate, but enough that I've noticed. I will probably jua increase the touchscreen sensitivity in the settings. That should address it. My last critic is that I have had to put a case on the phone because I wanted to increase its protection when in my bag, and when the kids drop it. (I have to tell you did not have a case for at least 6 months and it held up great! But once the volume key bent from landing on it on the corner of a marble table, I decided to cover it up. The dent on the volume key is the only real damage to the phone. But after having cases, it was harder to work the edges of the screen. That's not the Notes fault, but a difficulty you may have if you decide to put a case on it. The case, also makes it more difficult to use one handed, which I managed just fine before the case. So all in all it a durable phone on its own, I just wanted the added protection.
I would recommend the Note3 to anyone that is a heavy phone user or like the size for view ability. I camn see the print without my glasses. Just like my past experiences with other Samsung phones it is wonderful. And I have talked multiple people into buying them. They thanked me afterward.
Pros: Durable, Realistic color, Lightweight
Cons: Not high def, slight loss of visibility in bright direct sunligh
This is now my third Samsung phone, Captivate (S 1), S III, and now the Note 3. Been very pleased with product line put out by Samsung. The features are everything I could ever need. Love the S Pen and all its functions, plus the bit larger size. Its still light weight and even though larger live a small tablet still fits well in the hand. Thanks for everything...
Pros: Bright display, Realistic color, Lightweight, s pen, quality