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Galaxy Note 2 - Absolutely Amazing
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Are we talking about the same thing?
Double-tap causes a zoom-in (as in magnify).
Sometimes a second double-tap zooms you back out again. But rarely.
If I double-tap zoom in on a map multiple times, there's no way to go back out again.
Awesome! This is the kind of innovation lacking with Apple in both iOS and the iphone. Of course iphone fans will just call these features "gimmicky" and say they dont need them
Interesting. Maybe a device issue. Double tap zooms in, another zooms out. If you are way zoomed in it might take two double taps to zoom out. Works perfectly for me.
OP:
I'm sure you've already made up your mind to get the Note II. It really is a fantastic device from watching all the reviews on it.
I myself have been using the Note I and it is not too big as some have stated here. It fits in my pocket just fine both with and without a case.
Regarding the 1 hand operation, I can do that too but even when I had the iPhone I tended to use both hands while using it. The only time I did use 1 hand was texting while driving and that I do not do anymore as it is too dangerous.
Once you use the Note for a while, you will not want to go back to an iPhone. It is that good and revolutionary.
BTW, I too will be getting the Note II.
I'm sure you've already made up your mind to get the Note II. It really is a fantastic device from watching all the reviews on it.
I myself have been using the Note I and it is not too big as some have stated here. It fits in my pocket just fine both with and without a case.
Regarding the 1 hand operation, I can do that too but even when I had the iPhone I tended to use both hands while using it. The only time I did use 1 hand was texting while driving and that I do not do anymore as it is too dangerous.
Once you use the Note for a while, you will not want to go back to an iPhone. It is that good and revolutionary.
BTW, I too will be getting the Note II.
CNet UK review of Galaxy Note II.
http://reviews.cnet.co.uk/mobile-phones/samsung-galaxy-note-2-review-50009010/
http://reviews.cnet.co.uk/mobile-phones/samsung-galaxy-note-2-review-50009010/
brilliant phone,
Very innovative, but I still can't make up my mind between this and the iPhone 5.
Since I will only purchase my new phone in December, we will see what prices look like then.
Very innovative, but I still can't make up my mind between this and the iPhone 5.
Since I will only purchase my new phone in December, we will see what prices look like then.
Loved this part best!
"I found the battery to be easily capable of surviving a full 12 hours of use, even when I was playing numerous videos and downloading apps over our office Wi-Fi."
Sadly the review claims
Well my One X scored 5900 on Android 4.04 & Sense 4.5, With Jelly Bean and Sense 4+ update it now gets 6500....
If they are using inaccurate or wrong information like this in a review in does leave me ?? their opinion...
Benchmarks are just numbers. I've seen numerous times where a less benchmarking device will outperform a device with a higher benchmark. Benchmarks often don't translate to real world performance and are more often there for bragging rights. My note 1 overclocked has a higher benchmark than when it's not overclocked. However, there's very little performance boost but the battery gets eaten so much faster.
Over the past couple of weeks, I have read and watched reviews of this device. All have been very positive. Of course, when you can, you should check out either the current Note or the Note 2 and see if the size is too big.
For me, it's an awesome device and I will be getting one on ATT asap. If you're like me and like to write things down and or do some sketchings, this is the device. Also, the larger screen really makes the S-pen so much more useful. Even if the iPhone (any version) had this functionality, with it's smaller screen, it wouldn't be as useful.
My gut tells me Samsung will sell 20 million (twice the original). We shall see...
For me, it's an awesome device and I will be getting one on ATT asap. If you're like me and like to write things down and or do some sketchings, this is the device. Also, the larger screen really makes the S-pen so much more useful. Even if the iPhone (any version) had this functionality, with it's smaller screen, it wouldn't be as useful.
My gut tells me Samsung will sell 20 million (twice the original). We shall see...
The note line has a wacom digitiser so the stylus has over 1000 levels of pressure sensitivity so its not the same as the stylus on the sgs3
Would you not just use double tap and slide down to zoom out (in Google Maps anyway)?
inaccurate or wrong? Didnt you see the graph they posted? Having said that, those numbers are for the dual core One X, the international version you have is the quad core and performs better.
http://cdn-static.cnet.co.uk/i/c/blg/cat/mobiles/galaxy-note-2/samsung-galaxy-note-2-quadrant.jpg
This was the CNET UK review, one would assume they would compare the International HTC One X and not the USA model. Therefore yes, inaccurate or at very least misleading.
I don't know and no one will, but why not just get a card? then you have have it now? That's what I did.
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Now you know how the rest of the world feels when you get stuff first.
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I'm not sure if this has been posted already but this is by far the best review out there: http://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_note_ii-review-824.php
Excellent review, not seen that before, thanks for the link. Have you any first impressions?
Just so y'all know, Google Maps recently updated with a one-hand zoom in AND out. You just double tap and hold on the second tap and slide to your heart's content.
It's neat.
It's neat.
Card is for less hot storage if I remember well.
Also I would like to have as much capacity as I can (pro phone)
I wonder when 128 GB micro SD will come on line...
There's "pro" and "media hoarder", you decide
If they ever come out with a 128gb microSD it will be really expensive (£150) and then 50p with a year.