** Bought this Note 3 around late 2013, it is now January 2016 and this phone is still in Excellent condition! This phone is built like a tank! I dropped this phone a few times, once with a case on and once in my bathroom without a case and still not a crack or dent on the frame or screen, just a few minor scratches on the chrome bezel but nothing serious or eye catching. So all in all it is very well made and very durable (if not abused badly).
This phone never gave me a hard time, not once. I don't game or install a lot of apps on it, so that could be why it's been so good to me!
I love the big screen real estate which is super sharp and vibrant, no screen defects, phone is sturdy and tight, strong build!
I love the fact its comes with a massive 32GB internal memory and you can drop and drag all types of media files to it without going through a "program", that's what killed the I-phone for me, the simplicity of media swapping..
Also unlike the I-phone, the note 3 does real multi tasking.. i can watch a video (music/movie or show) and at the same time browse the internet/facebook or instagram! Its like a pocket computer!
Android is still the best.. if you want a compact, small/simple under-powered smart phone which does only simple things.. get an I-phone, but if you want a powerful multitasking/multimedia super power phone get this one!
BTW the screen is huge, but the phone is really thin and small.
I have a "Arirang french bumper" case which protect's the screen and body!
I've had phone for a short time and I'm still getting to know it but I love what I know and I'm loving getting to know my Note3. And yes I'm content with my Note3.
The note 3 is a great all around phone. All the features you could ever want. My note has never froze up on me or crashed. It runs all day and night with no problems. My phone stays with me in a tractor trailer bouncing around and with no problems. I've had many other phones that didn't last long at all bouncing around. This is a great phone.
Ever since I purchased my Samsung Galaxy Note 3, I stopped using my laptop. Everything I needed is in the palm of my hand (so cliques)!! The screen is so bright and going to the Internet is faster than any pc. I use it for all my needs. Can't live without!