Does size matter? iPhone 5 vs. Galaxy S3 vs. Galaxy Note 2

Size matters to some smartphone consumers.

While Apple may have already sold millions of iPhone 5 smartphones since its launch in September, not every iPhone fan is thrilled with the new design of the device. And some say the iPhone 5 falls short of expectations, especially in the size department.

Samsung Galaxy S 3 vs Samsung Galaxy Note 2

When it comes to big phones, Google Android is your best option. And the biggest of them all is the Galaxy Note 2. While Apple has made the iPhone 5 taller, it is nowhere near the size of some of these "big" android phones on the market today. So if screen size is your main criteria, then by all means go with an Android device.

Samsung offers some suggestions for making this transition.

Contacts: The best way to move your contacts to a new Samsung device is to save those contacts to the Apple iCloud and then export those contacts from the Internet to Gmail and from Gmail you can populate your phone with all your contact info.

Music: To load your music from iTunes onto a Samsung Android phone you have a few options. Samsung says if you're using a PC it's as easy as creating a new "Music" file for your Galaxy smartphone and dragging and dropping your music into this file. (Since you have a Mac, you'd have to download the Android File Transfer software from android.com/filetransfer.)

The other option is to create a Google Music account. That way you can load all your music to the cloud and play it on any Android device you own. But uploading music to Google Music can take a while. My husband Mark has about 7GB of music and it took him all day to upload all his music to Google Music. But once the music is there, you'll have lots of flexibility moving the music around to different devices you want to use in the future. But it requires an Internet connection to access your music.

The final option is to use syncing software like DoubleTwist. You should be able to download a free version of DoubleTwist that will let you transfer your music via USB cable. The company makes you pay $10 for an app that will allow you to sync your music from iTunes to your Samsung device over Wi-Fi.

Photos: There are also ways to sync your pictures from your iPhone to the Samsung devices. The first thing you'll have to do is transfer your photos from your old phone to your computer. And then you should be able to transfer those photos to your new phone.

While there are ways to transfer all this information from one device ecosystem to another, I'm not going to lie to you and tell you it's a piece of cake. I have made this transition myself when I moved from an iPhone 3GS to a Samsung Galaxy S3, and even though I had a little cheat sheet from Samsung to walk me through the steps, I still fumbled a bit. For example, the free DoubleTwist software that would have allowed me to sync my iTunes music via a USB cable wasn't working on my four-year-old Macbook, so I had to pay for the app that works over Wi-Fi.

And even though I got it to work, it took some time. I think I've mentioned here before how impatient I am. So it wasn't a fun afternoon. Luckily, my husband has a lot more patience than I do. And he was able to get me set up.

If you aren't afraid of putting in a little effort to make the switch from the Apple ecosystem to Google Android world, then go for it.

So which Samsung smartphone should you get?

The Galaxy Note 2 and Galaxy S3 are very similar. In fact, the Samsung Galaxy Note 2, with its 5.5 inch screen, looks like it's just the bigger version of the 4.8 inch Galaxy S3. And indeed some of the features are similar, such as the 8 megapixel camera and 4G LTE support. But don't let the looks fool you. There are some real differences in the hardware and software. The Galaxy Note 2 is a newer device, and as such it has a more powerful processor.

The Note 2 has a 1.6GHz quad-core processor and comes with 2GB of RAM. The Samsung Galaxy S3 in the U.S. comes with 2GB of RAM and dual-core process. (The international version of the same device has 1GB of RAM and a quad-core processor.)

The Galaxy Note also has a bigger and better battery for longer battery life as compared to the Galaxy S3. The Galaxy Note 2 also comes with the latest Android software Jelly Bean already installed. The Galaxy S3 comes with the previous version of the software Ice Cream Sandwich. S3 users on Sprint and T-Mobile are getting the Jelly Bean update. But AT&T and Verizon S3 customers are still waiting.

What does this mean for you? Based on specs and making sure you have the latest and greatest technology, the Galaxy Note 2 has a smidge more to offer you. So based on specs alone, I'd say buy the Galaxy Note 2. But it's a big device. And the size does not appeal to every consumer.

That said, it sounds like you like the bigger size. If you are already leaning toward the Galaxy Note 2 based on reviews and other things you've read, and you are satisfied with the size, then I say go for it. I think you will be very happy with your decision. Good luck!

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Top Five Ways to Destroy Your Smartphone

Your smartphone has quickly become your best friend, taking the place of your laptop for web browsing, your calendar for keeping track of appointments, your iPod for listening to music, your camera for taking pictures, and traditional ways of communication in exchange for texting and emailing on the go. You download so much personal information onto your phone that losing it or having it damaged in any way seems like the worst possible thing that could happen. Well, it does happen, and here are the top five ways that you can destroy your new BFF:

Downloading Apps – No, we're not joking. From social media apps to apps for news, games, weather, shopping, finance and so on, every app that you download has the potential to harm your smartphone. The apps that you download, including those from reputable sources such as Google Play and iTunes, come with a long list of permissions that we all should read but don't. You would be amazed at what you allow these apps to access when you electronically accept their terms and conditions.
Mobile security software, such as McAfee Mobile Security, will actually scan every app you download before it becomes a fixture on your phone. After the scan, a report is created with information regarding permissions. Many apps, for example, require access to your contact list, text messages and other personal information. Some can even use your phone's camera to take pictures of your daily activities, make phone calls without your consent or use the phone's microphone to listen in on your conversations, as well as turn your GPS into a serious threat by tracking your location.

Overcharging the Battery – One of the most common complaints made about smartphones has to do with their battery life. Usage, of course, affects how long the battery will last, but did you know that your charging habits may be the primary reason your phone's battery dies after one long conversation? Before plugging in your phone to charge, make sure that the battery is completely dead. Yes, completely. This may be inconvenient at the time, but it will pay off in the end. When charging your phone, try not to do it overnight. Your smartphone's battery doesn't need eight or more hours to fully charge, and leaving the phone plugged in can actually drain future battery life as well.

Heat Exposure – Do you think you could perform at optimal level after being left in a hot car with the windows rolled up and no air conditioning for hours on end? The answer, of course, is no. The same applies to your phone. Humans don't like heat, and neither do electronics. Even leaving your phone in direct sunlight in an air-conditioned building can lead to it going on the fritz.

Browsing the Web – The webosphere is so vast that the word "vast" doesn't even begin to describe it. Due to the millions or billions of websites docked in this webosphere, it is quite simple to accidentally access dangerous ones. As you navigate from site to site, you can easily pick up a virus, malware or other malicious code that can latch on and slither its way into your smartphone's data center and even your SIM card. To protect your phone from these unknown but dreadfully damaging agents, we suggest that you purchase and download mobile security software, such as BullGuard Mobile or Lookout Premium. These applications protect your phone and your personal information from any threats you may encounter when browsing the web.

Water Damage – "Well, obviously," you may be thinking. Yes, yes, you know that dropping your phone into the tub or, more commonly, the toilet (gross, right?) can destroy it. Did you know that even the smallest bit of moisture can also damage your phone? The condensation from a window seal where your phone is resting, the dampness of a freshly laundered pair of pants where your phone sits, and even the cup holder in your car where your 42 oz. Coke just sat and where your phone now currently resides, for example, can harm your phone.

Your smartphone is capable of many things. An astonishing number of things, really. However, like everything, it has its limits. Your phone can pick up viruses, malware, spam, spyware and other malicious code within seconds of downloading an app or entering an unknown site. To keep your mobile device protected, we suggest investing in mobile security software that has the features and functions you need to keep your phone and the information on it safe.

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