I know how most websites work. They get a device in for review, they stick their main SIM inside the phone for three days, and then they bang out a few thousand words about what they feel. I’ve never really liked the format to be perfectly honest with you. You can’t really form a bond with a phone after just 72 hours of use. That and most people have attention spans of fleas, so several thousand words is asking too much. With both of these factors in mind, I hope you enjoy these regular updates of how I’m getting along with Samsung’s biggest phone to date, the Galaxy Mega 6.3.

Now before I even get to my first impressions, some brief background on my device ownership: I was a hardcore Nokia fan until January 2010 when I picked up the Nexus One. That was my first Android phone, and I really enjoyed the thing. Come September, however, and the iPhone 4 went on sale in Finland without the need to buy it on contract. So I sold the Nexus, got the iPhone 4, and then proceeded to use that until January of this year when I traded it in for the Galaxy Note II.

Why the Note II? It’s a funny story. I actually wanted an iPhone 5, and I visited several stores in an attempt to find one, but I happened to be in Malaysia during the Chinese New Year, which meant it was sold out everywhere. After my fourth or fifth attempt of trying to find the iPhone 5, I just gave up and bought what I felt was the second best smartphone available at the time. It also helped that the (former) Editor in Chief of Engadget, Tim Stevens, was interviewed on a podcast during that month, and on the program he revealed that his “Daily Driver” was Samsung’s 5.5 inch mega-phone.

With all that out of the way, it’s time for me to admit that I’ve had the Mega 6.3 in my hands for just one hour. My main SIM card is still inside my Note II. It’s the middle of my work day, so I can’t be bothered to setup a new phone just the way I like it. That being said, I’ve watched a handful of music videos on the Mega 6.3, and I’m in total love with the screen. It’s massive, and I don’t mean that in a bad way. It’s weird switching back to LCD technology after using an AMOLED screen for over half a year, but more on that as the days goes on.

Oh and one more thing: Despite weighing 16.5 grams more than my Note II, the Mega 6.3 feels light as a feather. It’s probably got something to do with the fact that it’s just so incredibly large.

Update: And of course, if there’s anything you specifically want me to cover, leave a comment!