Galaxy note 3 or HTC one?

[Anonymous]

I don't know if this is the right place to post this...

But I'm having a difficult choice choosing between the Samsung galaxy note 3 and the HTC one.

They both seem like nice phones but I really don't know, was drifting towards the HTC but now toward to note 3 haha

Must be easy to type on, I will be playing a few games so must have good game play on it, and also looking for strong battery life!

Was thinking about the iphone 5s but not too sure about that anymore to be honest.

Also one other question, when I get one of these phones. Does anyone do anything to 'optimise' the battery, like letting it drain fully then charging fully? Or doesn't anything like this make a difference?

I'm only 16 but making mum get me the contract, Its going to be 2 years so I want one I will be able to use for 2 years no problem, without getting bored or anything haha.

Thankyou and hope you can help!:)

[Anonymous]

That strange connection is USB 3.0 it gives you much quicker data transfer and charging times like mi5 has said you can plug any normal micro USB accessory car charger etc into the port on the right you don't have to use both

[amici-pat]

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@MI5 wrote:

The small connector plugs into the right hand side of the big socket. You don't need anything special.
That's a standard Note 3 socket which has changed from the previous notes and Samsung phones.

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Many, Many thanks, as you will have guessed I am not tech savvy.

I love my Samsung Note 3, my sister has the HTC and loves that too, so on the original thread question, can't offer any help.    I can say, I have had i-phones for years now, and the Samsung is a clear winner.

Again, Many thanks.

[amici-pat]

damien1 wrote:
That strange connection is USB 3.0 it gives you much quicker data transfer and charging times like mi5 has said you can plug any normal micro USB accessory car charger etc into the port on the right you don't have to use both

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Many, Many thanks too, proof that you can always learn something new as a 'senior surfer'

[anticpated]

USB 3 hubs have a higher power output than USB 2. It's up to 900mA if I recall correctly., so it's almost like using a power adaptor.

Just looked at the power rating on the Samsung website. 

Micro USB 3.0 (5.3V, 2A) Connector

Although it says MTP mode only, which means it will need to be connected to a computer device to get the full whack.

[MI5]

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@anticpated wrote:

USB 3 hubs have a higher power output than USB 2. It's up to 900mA if I recall correctly., so it's almost like using a power adaptor.

Just looked at the power rating on the Samsung website. 

Micro USB 3.0 (5.3V, 2A) Connector

Although it says MTP mode only, which means it will need to be connected to a computer device to get the full whack.

Yes it's just for file transfer, no effect on charging times but the Note 3 charger is rated at 2a so will charge quicker than the older 1a ones.....

[anticpated]

I wonder though, because my desktop motherboard has USB 3 hubs which support some sort of power boost for external devices. At the moment I am only use one USB 3 header connection so maybe something to consider in the future.

[MI5]

Ah, yes, I guess it could give a boost if charging via USB over USB2.0 standard - Never checked that one out.....