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I asked these questions a few posts back, but never got an answer. Would appreciate it if someone could answer them. Thanks!
I have been fiddling with it at Best Buy lately. Actually the Samsung reps have been great and do not mind a bit how much I try it and ask questions.
I am a Silver RZ member so 60 days to try it. I am becoming more interested because I am happy with my current Mini cellular and do not feel the need to upgrade when Apple release new tablets so I have income tax refund money to use elsewhere.
My jaw dropped watching a YouTube video I use on devices to judge quality. I did not expect to see what I did based upon the resolution of the 8.0. The clarity and color was outstanding.
I can go on with what I have tried. I bumped this thread to see other experiences since the last go round.
So many upcoming devices to choose from which is a good thing but you know how it goes with money in one's pocket to spend and not wanting to wait.
That's really all that's keeping me on the fence. That and the size of the bezel.
However, the S Pen alone is enough to make me want to grab one. I use it on my Note II everyday as well as the multi-window. Having both on a bigger screen will be nice.
Same here. My iPad 2 doesn't have it, but there are times I wish it did. Having LTE would round out the Note 8 nicely, and make it a wonderful device. Giving it the bezel size of the new Galaxy Tabs would make the Note 8 perfect.
Yes indeed you can. That was another one of Android biggest drawbacks for me, then a MR member told me about iSyncr. It's not free like Double Twist (which works VERY well I might add), it's $5 but the one benefit is that I don't have to worry about having yet another music player app on my phone and it's just a simple toolbar/system settings app on my Mac, so no need to have another app on the desktop.
Both sync over WiFi (only paid version for DT though) and both sync play counts, smart playlists, etc.
64GB micro SDHC card and one of those apps and you're set.
what about that s-pen, is it a useful thing, is it responsive, i heard that you can't rest your palm against the screen?
i'm also looking to switch to android, should i go for the note 8 or the newly revealed ativ Q?
i'm also looking to switch to android, should i go for the note 8 or the newly revealed ativ Q?
Very good, I use it for everything not just note taking...and yes you can rest your hand on the screen...thats options to turn it on and off.
I dont have a Note 8.0 but was very impressed with it when using it in a store. Especially if you have a Galaxy S4 or other Samsung devices. They sync right up with each other. I do like the 8" display. So im only waiting to see if the next Nexus 7 will be a Nexus 8 or not. If not, the Note 8.0 it will be.
One review I read from cnet or maybe elsewhere to tell the truth stated there was a "dead zone" on the screen where the S pen did not function. They tried 5 units and calls to Samsung ended up not giving the reviewer any good feedback.
It may have been pre-production since often reviewers get devices early so as to provide feedback to the user community. I forget the date of the review but it was an eye opener to tell the truth.
Maybe I had better start looking at xda about this device before I throw down on it.
Isn't it kind of ironic that people made fun of the iPad calling it a giant iPod touch, but the Note 8 is literally a giant Galaxy phone?
I never heard of anyone saying that about the iPad. And the Note 8.0 is not a phone.
Yeah, it was pointed out to me earlier in the thread. Thanks for pointing it out again.
Yeah, it was pointed out to me earlier in the thread. Thanks for pointing it out again.
Just making sure you got it.