I think every review of a phone device should have an additional bottom line sitting right next to the usual review categories. Since we're forever stuck in these carrier-connected decision points, that added bottom line should be: "Is this device worth jumping ship from carrier x and signing on with carrier y." Since iPhone is arguably the standard for smartphones, that would be a good benchmark to use for example. I would want to know whether it stacks up enough to jump ship. I understand that the reviews have to attempt to be neutral on things, but after my extensive experience with both Android and iOS, the app competition isn't even close. I'm not going to leave my extremely capable iPhone to switch to a platform filled with workarounds, bells and whistles, and limitations. iPhone is king of the hill for many reasons. A big display, a movie projector, an overkill camera, a stylus represent bells and whistles compared to the comparatively finished product that is the iPhone. Sorry. I would love to play with this Galaxy Note, but phones are not like shoes such that you can own several pairs of and alternate them day by day with your outfit. You have to pack up, move, and live with these things...and make payments.