So I'm thinking of getting a new device, and my top 2 candidates are Galaxy Nexus and Galaxy Note (probably Note), but give me a few reasons why Note and not Nexus when Nexus is cheaper
Btw, Note has better and faster processor, yet Nexus scores better on most benchmarks. Please tell me that on some ROM Note does better.
Also, which one is better in shooting 1080p video? That matters to me, and I suppose Note has better pics but its not all about megapixels.
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The reason I brought the Note was because of the big screen. This was the big "wow thing" for me.
But if you are a big rooter, and tests all ROMs, then I should go with the Nexus, just because of there is so many more ROMs etc. on the Nexus than the Note.
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there is no other "similar device"...
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Btw, Note has better and faster processor, yet Nexus scores better on most benchmarks.
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does it? I the first few videos I looked at seemed to suggest that the Note benchmarked higher, as you'd expect from better specs. >.>
I bought the note for the unmatched screen size, and the potential of a stylus. which remain good reasons to consider one.
neither phone should have issues playing 1080p video (although both are below 1080p resolution) although a larger screen is possibly preferable.
I'm told the note does indeed have a better camera, but neither are professional camera quality, so it's not something I worry about.
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This is also true. x)
It was between note and htc XL
note is bigger faster and have sd card slot
Simply cause Note plays alone
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Big screen and S-Pen. I have fat fingers and had a hard time clicking internet links on my old iPhone 3G, and the S-Pen makes surfing the net and clicking even on small links very easy - it's a lot more precise than a finger, that's for sure. It also makes entering text in Chinese very easy.
The large screen is fantastic for web surfing, games, and videos too.
As for the ROMs I don't exactly like flashing all of them, all I want is one fast nice ROM. Having a Nexus device atm everyone tells that every ROM is awesome and it sucks finding the best one because not all rumors are true, that is why I wanna settle for a bit less developer device.
I'm probably gonna order Note now, I still have to check out the GNex in real life, Note is amazing my friend has it and I have no problem with its size considering my average sized hands.
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Size does matter
Its size, and s-pen, since palm times i've been waiting for something like that.
But the size was what really close de deal for me.
its video playback capabilities compared to any other phone available at that time (htc sensation, evo 3d, gs2 i9100g, moto razr xt)
Sorry I didn't express myself properly. I meant 1080p shooting not playback but thanks anyway
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No question: The size.
This was both for my poor eyes, and fat fingers.
I had a HTC HD7 and a HTC Flyer and sold both for the Note. I loved WP but I hated having to keep 2 devices synchronized and the Flyer was awkward and geavy to carry.
The S Pen was the reason I chose the Note, as well as that it was a small tablet with phone capabilities.
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The Note is the all-in-one solution for me:
-- gaming device (with S-pen Defender and Draw Something are more fun)
-- handheld movie watching, YouTube videos
-- email and web surfing
-- music player w/ Bluetooth headset
-- 32GB removable SD for movies and tons of songs, ebooks, apps, pics, films
-- radio
-- GPS (good as a TomTom)
-- Skype phone
-- eBook reader
The removable battery and SD card, bigger screen, and bonus stylus are what sealed the deal for me. As for benchmarks, my boss just got a Sprint EVO 4G LTE, and we're still neck and neck for benchmark scores, with his "Eagle" just edging out my Note. No one else at work has a faster phone other than the just-released EVO.
Who needs a tablet when you have a Note?
If I didn't love my note so much I'd take the s3 before the Nexus any day. Although I wouldn't change my Note for either.
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I find the bigger screen makes it a lot more usable as a multimedia device. Web browsing is great and you don't need to bring it to your nose to read - i can read from the phone at arm's length.
I do think the s-pen is really underrated. At first I found it a little awkward to use as it's a little small but soon got used to it. Using the pen for notes, drawings and scribbles are a much more natural way to work especially when you're trying to record down abstract concepts. With the ICS update most of the issues i had with it are gone.
I've you've ever tried to sign your name or draw with your finger you know touch interfaces have their limitations. The s-pen allows a level of precision, accuracy and more natural pen feeling that is not found anywhere else.
It's probably why the great painters weren't finger painters
I found playing 'Draw Something' was a great way to learn and get used to the pen The only annoying thing is playing against people with 3.5" iphones - it's really hard to see what they're trying to draw!
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Exactly
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I see note as a stand alone smartphone and considered as mini laptop/desktop.
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i brought the note because the first phone i lost due to it falling out of my pocket, so i thought i get a bigger phone and it won't fall out.
I got the Note because it was the first phone that could fulfill a huge percentage of my need for a laptop (great for spreadsheets, etc.). I don't even bring the laptop out of town any more. Everything else is just a phone.
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Hi guys,
I want to buy Galaxy note but first want ti know some things about Note.
At this moment i have Sgs2 and want to know how much is Note better then Sgs2...
Faster,smoother,,etc,,
Please help me to decide.
Tnx
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Better battery , bigger screen. If you use your phone while commuting, prone to dropping get the s2 since it is palm size that can maybe save it from dropping. Note is almost as big as my palm and I consider my palm to be bigger then normal
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Well, despite having 1.4Ghz CPU instead of 1.2Ghz do not expect it to be faster. Remember, the same GPU has to deal with a resolution screen of 1280x800 instead of 800x480. EDIT: It has gone from a 0.38 megapixel screen to a 1.02mp...
It needs to work harder when surfing the web, for example.
Coming from the Galaxy S2, my feeling, more than speedier, I would say the software feels more stable, better battery saving -remember although bigger screen, the bigger battery drain when truly using it!-.
Swaping a SGSII for a Note for Speed improvements does not seem very good idea to me.
It never feels slow by any strech of imagination, but it is very hard to say those 200Mhz play any roll outside of benchmarks.
The browser feels faster, but I am pretty sure it has more to do with software improvements (last update was really good).
Think of the Note as a replacement for both your smartphone and a tablet.
YEAH..tnx guys..
I know everything about Note ..reason why i ask...
Sgs 2 have 1.2ghz..right and Htc sensation have 1.2.too but in real life sgs2 is much faster then Htc.
I just want to be sure that the Note faster then Sgs2..
I saw some videos and i saw lags on Note.So just because of that i ask.
Also..what about cam and recording..quality..photo..?
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Video n photo capturing is faster n smoother. Playback looks much better due to screen real estate. I came from sgs2 n no regret getting it. It was laggy when i first got it. After kies updated it to the latest firmware, it has no more lag. And in my very humble opinion, i think the memory management is much better too. Coming from custom rom, i don't see the need to flash it unless you absolutely just want to try it out or you r a seasoned flasher.
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Galaxy Note is faster than Galaxy S 2 on some benchmarks, browermark for example. I choosed the Note for the 5.3" screen, nothing else. I use the device mostly for reading so a big screen is the determinant factor.
If you use the phone to play music, you can be better off with a smaller one, with 64 GB integrated ROM but smaller screen. If you use it to talk and send SMS, then maybe a phone with physical keyboard would be better. There's no perfect phone for everybody.
What I can tell you is that the camera on the galaxy note is very good, better than a Kodak Camera I had on 2006. The GPS is the best I've seen. Yesterday I compared it to a Galaxy S II, inside a train and the Note got more satellites every time.
Of course you have to deal with the size of this thing, you can barely hold it on one hand (depends on your hand size, not recommended for a girl). The battery lasts longer despite the bigger screen. The screen is very bright and does not have a blue tint like my old Galaxy S.
,,no i need that phone because of internet and email..i dont play games ,music etc.
Thank you guys i decide,,,,NOTE IS MY NEXT PHONE.
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Hi there.
Just to add to your post. I have both S2 and Note. In my case, both are performing very good in their respective area. Finally, I settled for the Note and give the S2 to my wife. She loves it especially the camera and the screen. This is her 1st experience with Android since she is so used to Nokia phone. It took about a week for me to convince her to use the S2 and finally she is happy with it. We (me and my wife) do not play games with the phone. So I can't really answer for gaming things. But for internet browsing, music, camera, email, social networking(facebook/twitter etc), both S2 and Note are a class of their own. Go for it and you will not regret the decision. By the way, you will love the S-pen that comes with the Note.
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Morisa
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Tnx pal..
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I went from a GS2 to a Note and the difference for me was like night and day. The Note sometimes begins to bog down, but I've found that a shutdown/restart once a day keeps this to a minimum. This issue aside it is without a doubt the best device I've ever seen - the screen is an absolute joy, and the S-pen is more useful than you might think.
By contrast, going from a Desire HD to the GS2 left me feeling disappointed - I'm afraid I thought the GS2 was pretty mediocre.
I am thinking of returning my iPad 3 for the Note. Is it worth the 500?
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why not just keep both like i do...Note is excellent i just hope it gets updated regularly...am a bit disappointed on the build quality though.
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why not just keep both like i do...Note is excellent i just hope it gets updated regularly...am a bit disappointed on the build quality though.
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That's what is disturbing me too. Cant afford to keep both. I have been having issue with getting my excel sheets on to iPad with USB cable. Plus my movies and playing them. The iPad is very complicated when it comes to file transfers and playing media not in iTunes. I don't find the apps anymore intuitive then android; they are basically becoming the same ESPN taptu pulse Google + ect. I also miss the SD card slot I think I have made up my mind.
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That's what is disturbing me too. Cant afford to keep both. I have been having issue with getting my excel sheets on to iPad with USB cable. Plus my movies and playing them. The iPad is very complicated when it comes to file transfers and playing media not in iTunes. I don't find the apps anymore intuitive then android; they are basically becoming the same ESPN taptu pulse Google + ect. I also miss the SD card slot I think I have made up my mind.
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Sounds like you are experiencing the problems with the closed garden of iOS which is why I have little use for Apple products. The flexibility of android more then makes up for its issues. After all, all operating systems have, IMO, things about them that can be problematic.
As far as build issues, I find the Note solid enough for my needs. Like all tabs on need to take care using them (good case, screen protector, etc). The display quality is the only aspect of the iPad3 that "wins" over the Note IMO. But the Note's display is fine for my needs.
HTH
You are asking in the Note forum so you will probably hear YES, I'd agree with them. It depends on what features you love about the note and how often you would use them, ask yourself, can the Ipdad do this?
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I am thinking of returning my iPad 3 for the Note. Is it worth the 500?
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I bought an ipad for my daughter and it is great for my daughter. I can lock it down even more and she can only play the games i put on there and the movies i put on there. For her the locked down can't do anything else is an awesome...err...feature? I do hate having to convert movies to a specific format to play on her ipad. But my wife has an iphone and it is painful to send her anything besides a picture. And we always have to close stuff to make things work on the ipad. And sometimes it says its disc is full when there are several gigs free. Requires a reset and reload of everything to fix. It seems sturdy, but I have it in a gorilla case. How important is metal body? You should be careful enough to not drop something that expensive anyways. I've never dropped a tablet or laptop. Just my phone.
I had a transformer prime, loved the keyboard, but it was laggy all the time and never held wifi. So i returned to BB and got the 16, then 32 gig Note. Don't waste time with the 16 btw. But I can edit documents on it no problem. I can put 720p mkv files on it and it just plays them. Same for any divx/xvid movie. And sure the resolution is less than the ipad 3, daughter has ipad1. I don't feel the need to watch 1080p movies on it. If I want that high of quality then I'll watch on my tv. The note just flies. It is so quick and responsive. And I love the screen, think its perfect resolution. It is crystal clear for me with no light leaks. Same res as my work laptop. Speakers on the front, why doesn't every one do this? The ipad sucks for watching anything I think. Can't hear that well unless you turn it all the way up. Still isn't that loud. The note speakers play stereo, into your ears, like its meant to be. And there is no bluetooth audio lag when using wireless headphones. The sd card slot is a must. With the cheap price of 32gig ones you can pretty much carry a small movie library in HD. I don't use the pen that much, but it works well for web browsing and draw something. The small links in chrome are easy to touch with it without zooming. The chrome browser is a must. With heavy use I can get just over 10 hours of screen on time without turning performance mode off.
I've had a LOT of tablets (old Galaxy 3g, Xoom, Iconia A500, 8.9" Xyboard 4G, iPad 2, iPad 3 4G, Nexus 7, Transformer Prime, and Note 10.1). From my experience, I've narrowed down what I'm looking for in a tablet. I want something that's thin, has good battery, fast processor, expandable memory, kinda like a somewhat smaller tablet but not required, and not locked down. I love hacking my devices but don't want to have to hack it to hell and search through garbled folders and/or install paid apps (Good Reader) just to be able to put my music and videos on it and play it as a native app (music wont die when you leave a screen). Apple is too proprietary. People like it's simplicity but it is really a manufacturer aimed at old people and dumb people (sorry if I offended anyone).
I really like Motorola devices. Well built, usually decent battery, and always good signal. But they're locked down (at least current devices - hope they stay true to promises).
Asus is a good manufacturer who willingly unlocks your devices at the expense of your warranty. They keep records so no getting around it. Not the best battery, but quad core and expandable memory. Easily my 2nd choice!
And finally we have Samsung. Both my S3 and Note 10.1 have exceptional battery (considering they're not expanded and the processor each is packing). Totally unlocked without voiding warranty (just reset the flash counter). Recovery with odin is just as simple as sbf or fastboot with Moto devices with the exception that hacking can occur with odin (+1). I'm really digging Touchwiz. I'm totally sold on the motion functions. Both devices are next in line for official Jelly Bean. No lack of development. Expandable memory, get the 16 gb and pop in a micro sd (+10). No complaints whatsoever from this guy.
I read a little bit about Samsung's new TV's. Essentially a wifi ready, motion sensor packed, giant wall hanging, LED/3D, upgradeable Android device. If it weren't for the price tag I'd have one on my wall right now.
Why else would Apple sue Samsung over stupid stuff? They see a better manufacturer who can and will steal iFans!
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I've had a Zoom, Tab 10.1, Transformer Infinity, iPad3, and now the Note 10.1. The note beats everything hands down. (I also have 2 Nexus 7s, but that's a different category) . For everything you want to do, Android is your poison. The Note is the best tablet on the market right now. IPad is nice, but I hate being locked down in iOS. Here is what I like and don't like about the GNote 10.1
Like:
Killer hardware
Front speakers
Expandable SD memory
Big following so lots of support
Build quality is very good
S pen + Bluetooth keyboard and mouse support
Dislike:
Plastic back. (Put a case on it and you don't have to worry about scratches
Non HD screen (it's a negligible difference)
Touchwiz (custom ROMs like CM10 remove this annoyance)
Hulu doesn't support it yet (hacked APK can be installed)
As you can see, all the dislikes are minor and easily handled. It's a great tablet and satisfies me (I'm NEVER satisfied).
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I bought an ipad for my daughter and it is great for my daughter. I can lock it down even more and she can only play the games i put on there and the movies i put on there. For her the locked down can't do anything else is an awesome...err...feature? I do hate having to convert movies to a specific format to play on her ipad. But my wife has an iphone and it is painful to send her anything besides a picture. And we always have to close stuff to make things work on the ipad. And sometimes it says its disc is full when there are several gigs free. Requires a reset and reload of everything to fix. It seems sturdy, but I have it in a gorilla case. How important is metal body? You should be careful enough to not drop something that expensive anyways. I've never dropped a tablet or laptop. Just my phone.
I had a transformer prime, loved the keyboard, but it was laggy all the time and never held wifi. So i returned to BB and got the 16, then 32 gig Note. Don't waste time with the 16 btw. But I can edit documents on it no problem. I can put 720p mkv files on it and it just plays them. Same for any divx/xvid movie. And sure the resolution is less than the ipad 3, daughter has ipad1. I don't feel the need to watch 1080p movies on it. If I want that high of quality then I'll watch on my tv. The note just flies. It is so quick and responsive. And I love the screen, think its perfect resolution. It is crystal clear for me with no light leaks. Same res as my work laptop. Speakers on the front, why doesn't every one do this? The ipad sucks for watching anything I think. Can't hear that well unless you turn it all the way up. Still isn't that loud. The note speakers play stereo, into your ears, like its meant to be. And there is no bluetooth audio lag when using wireless headphones. The sd card slot is a must. With the cheap price of 32gig ones you can pretty much carry a small movie library in HD. I don't use the pen that much, but it works well for web browsing and draw something. The small links in chrome are easy to touch with it without zooming. The chrome browser is a must. With heavy use I can get just over 10 hours of screen on time without turning performance mode off.
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Btw: iPads are great for kids as they are easy... but Android offers better parental controls both natively and with apps.
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Plastic back. (Put a case on it and you don't have to worry about scratches
Non HD screen (it's a negligible difference)
Touchwiz (custom ROMs like CM10 remove this annoyance)
Hulu doesn't support it yet (hacked APK can be installed)
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Funny because I really like TouchWiz - it's what actually got me to buy the Note 10.1
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Funny because I really like TouchWiz - it's what actually got me to buy the Note 10.1
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+1. If CM/AOKP/AOSP/other could somehow incorporate the motion functions of TW, I'd be less resilient of giving it up.
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i haven't used my ipad in a month since getting the note. i doubt i'll ever use it again and handing it over to my daughter.
I purchased mines from at best buy one day cause there was a Samsung rep showing off all its features. I'll admit my purchase was completely impulsive and I had no intentions on spending $500 for a tablet since I already had an iPad at home. However I decided to make the purchase figuring if I didn't like it I had 60 days to return it (I'm a premier rewards zone member and they give you 60 days for returns). However once I got it at home and started messing around with it I haven't even thought about my iPad. I actually told my gf she can have it because I love the gnote so much. I use it for everything from taking notes for my courses to playing games to watching YouTube vids. I've had an ipad since the first one launched and I thought it was a great device. However I love my widgets and customization that the gnote gives me. I'll never go back to the iPad now.
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Well said gentlemen. Returned the iPad got the Note. Loaded up my movies, dropped that SD card with work files in, and I'm back in business. Yes *****.
The iPad apps are awesome but android is so flexable. Spelled like that on purpose.
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I use the iPad in my car with Siri. It's very useful this way. Siri has flaws but it's pretty good on the road. There are other things that the iPad excels in of course.
I just don't think one is better than the other, but a matter of choice and/or application.
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Well said gentlemen. Returned the iPad got the Note. Loaded up my movies, dropped that SD card with work files in, and I'm back in business. Yes *****.
The iPad apps are awesome but android is so flexable. Spelled like that on purpose.
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Of course, you were already leaning towards the Note anyway or you would have asked this question in a iPad forum.
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Stick with the Note. I had ipad1 when it first came out(still have it). Then went to transformer prime. Then I have 2 Nexus 7's. Now I have a Note 10.1 and SG3. I never would've thought I'd be impressed by Samsung so much. MY PRIME had a good run but can't compare tl the stability of my Note 10.1 and Nexus 7. I still think the Nexus 7, Note 10.1, and Infinity Pad are the 3 best tabs on the market today.
Even if a person don't use the S pen, note 10.1 is a great choice. Based on power and stability alone.
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Of course, you were already leaning towards the Note anyway or you would have asked this question in a iPad forum.
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I didn't belong to any iPad forums I only had it for 3 days. If was way to difficult to transfer files. If IOS had a file manager without extra programs I would have maybe gave it a shot.
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I didn't belong to any iPad forums I only had it for 3 days. If was way to difficult to transfer files. If IOS had a file manager without extra programs I would have maybe gave it a shot.
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I'm joking. Proud Note owner myself. I traded my iPad in for a Prime, then upgraded to a Note.
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Same deal, i bought ipad3 for gradschool. This was 1 month before 10.1 release. And i was dealing with iOS `pain´ . then my girlfriend bought 10.1 and man i ´ ticked! I feel cheated! I envied that tablet more than anything else. Good thing my gf dont mind me messing with it when shés not using it.
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Btw: iPads are great for kids as they are easy... but Android offers better parental controls both natively and with apps.[/QUOTE]
I'm thinking of getting another Note for my daughter. What native parental controls are there and what apps do you suggest?
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I won't make this too in depth, but I'd actually like to address some of the development doubts I've seen for the 8.0 and share my fair opinion of the device so far. First off I'd like to compare it from my own personal experience to other tablets I've owned and used a fair bit.
First off I'd like to compare it to a Nexus 10. I spent roughly a week playing with a Nexus 10 and settled on returning it. This is going to sound a little strange being that I'm comparing such a close price point but the Nexus 10 to me was not worth the premium. Not only that but honestly with a 10" tablet I feel I may as well be using my 13" Lenovo Ideapad Yoga- BUT that is a personal preference and by no means a fair reference point. What did I experience with the Nexus 10? I did like the build quality, however the user experience was strangely underwhelming even after installing some custom ROMs. I'm quite aware this paragraph isn't too relevant, however I've found the Note 8.0 a fair bit easier to use in every day situations than any 10" tablet I've owned.
Comparing it to a Nexus 7 is another matter. I do own a Nexus 7, I've actually given it to my significant other's 12 year old girl to learn and play with. Originally though I do love the device far more so than it's 10" counterpart. The only problem is well, it's just slightly too small for some uses. The form factor I found to be slightly frustrating. Whenever I used it I felt I may as well just settle and use my Galaxy Note II. That said however the feel of it and the quality for the price point was obviously fantastic. It just seems that there is a sweet spot in my opinion on tablet size and I think that lies somewhere around 8 inches. It gives you plenty of room for web browsing, it's actually a decent amount more function to type on than even a Nexus 7 given the extra screen real estate, and it still works beautifully as an ebook reader/news source.
The biggest advantages really I've found is that the Note 8.0 while not having an entirely great screen resolution seems to have a better picture quality than a LOT of tablets I've played with. There is something slightly more sharp about the screen than even my experience with the Nexus 10, but let me make this clear. I'm not saying the screen is technically superior.
The other large advantage I've really noticed is how snappy even with the vanilla samsung ROM the note 8.0 is. Side by side it's by far the snappiest, quickest responding tablet in it's class for general use, save for mayhap using the home button. Yes, I don't necessarily like the hardware keys but they don't cripple the device in my own opinion. To be honest since I use a Note II for my phone it's helped the transition familiarity wise and I do think this was intentional more so than just developer laziness.
I would like to make a note I do own a 10.1 note also and I still do prefer my 8.0 at this point to it's use. Yes, I do wish Samsung would up build quality as of casing for these devices, but they are by far hindered by this. To be totally honest the plastic casing on my Note II and 10.1 has held up tremendously well to some nasty drops and spills, far better in fact than anything I've had with a more premium styled enclosure. That being said I do dislike the plastic creekyness which is very much noticeable with my 10.1.
The Note 8.0 strikes me as this, a great medium. It's not quite a full blown 10" media tablet and at the same time it's not quite so cramped as those 7" tablets available. As of the S-Pen functionality I honestly just think it's a plus. Even without it I would prefer these devices to most of the other comparable android devices in the US market at the moment.
When it comes to ROM development I would just say be patient. It's a new device with a definite premium price. It might take awhile but the forum on XDA just now really appeared within the last 24 hours and it might just take some time to get things going. That being said I would imagine the similarities to the Note II may speed up development once we have a recovery and such.
As a footnote, I've ordered this keyboard case which is due to arrive Tuesday and I will try give it a proper in depth review ASAP.
I apologize for this post being somewhat disordered and all over the place. I'm tired but I wanted to post something and participate in the forum. It's been ages since I have. Thanks everyone and have a good night!
I can agree with your post. I have a Note 8 and 10.1, Note 2, Nexus 7, amd GS3. The Note 8 is good in every way size, function, battery, software, and decent screen. The only issue is the captive buttons. They interfer with the usability at times, so if im watching hulu and holding the device one might hit the back arrow and stop the movie. How annoying. Other than that its my go to device
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Well said! I've owned the GS3 and own the Note 2, Nexus 7, Nexus 10, Evo 4g LTE, and Nexus 4 and believe me the Note 8.0 is one of the top devices out there. Even though Im not a big fan of the plastic build quality I will say that it does hold up and it feels at least like expensive plastic lol. This device is quality and though Im not purchasing the GS4 simply because I want a change from Samsung the biggest reason is waiting for the Note 3. Development will pick up its only been available for a little while peeps. If your on the fence and want a Apple like quality tablet with Android the Note series of tablets are definitely what you are looking for. Also the amount of software additions in this tablet is rediculous.
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I will also be buying the Note 8 and think that it might turn out to be a great device (escpecially since here in europe it will also sport phone functionatlity), but nonetheless this thread smells like marketing directly paid by samsung (3 posts by OP and then this?). Sorry OP if untrue; i know that i might be completely wrong ("in dubio pro rero" etc.) but still my gut feelings tell me otherwise.
i sincereley hope the Note 8 will be a great device and have owned more or less every single one of the latest samsung smartphone / tablet gadgets, but being sensitized / aware of the latest news regarding samsungs marketing tatics to pay people to write positive comments in forums like this i am extremely pissed of by this pracise. apart of being unethical (in whatever holistic sense i am not able to properly articulate in english) this is simply not necessary, because most of the samsung devices i own / have owned are great, but the smell of being produced by such a kind of manufacturer spoils the joy. stop this an let (your very good, indeed) products speak for themselves.
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I will also be buying the Note 8 and think that it might turn out to be a great device (escpecially since here in europe it will also sport phone functionatlity), but nonetheless this thread smells like marketing directly paid by samsung (3 posts by OP and then this?). Sorry OP if untrue; i know that i might be completely wrong ("in dubio pro rero" etc.) but still my gut feelings tell me otherwise.
i sincereley hope the Note 8 will be a great device and have owned more or less every single one of the latest samsung smartphone / tablet gadgets, but being sensitized / aware of the latest news regarding samsungs marketing tatics to pay people to write positive comments in forums like this i am extremely pissed of by this pracise. apart of being unethical (in whatever holistic sense i am not able to properly articulate in english) this is simply not necessary, because most of the samsung devices i own / have owned are great, but the smell of being produced by such a kind of manufacturer spoils the joy. stop this an let (your very good, indeed) products speak for themselves.
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I can assure you I'm not affiliated with samsung lol. I'm a court officer in Midwest City Oklahoma. I wish I was a Samsung rep though, I'd bet the pay is better than what I'm doing now xD
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I agree on the screen size thing.
The nexus 7 with a 16:9 screen at 7 inches sort of feels like a super large smartphone with insignificant space to pinch and zoom while on landscape.
My current 7.9 inch with a 4:3 screen ratio feels just right with significant space to pinch and zoom on landscape while making web pages somewhat more spacious for a desktop like experience.
Only draw back in the black bars but once again I am still using a old school 4:3 monitor at home
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I am sorry for my unnecessarily rude writing of yesterday; please accept my apologies.
I just came from reading the articels on arstechnica and our local newspaper on the mentioned (presumed) practice of samsung in korea and england before coming here in order to research about my new / future "baby" (Note 8). The first post I've read was yours, and I was like "oh my god, I can't believe it, it's indeed happening!" so I couldn't resist... (<--- I know, this doesn't make my rude behaviour better, just maybe a bit more understandable.)
LOL, do you think they pay that much? then I might also consider to enhance my meager daytime income (scientist now becoming a teacher) ...
again: sorry from my side and back on topic - good to hear that the Note serves you well I am a bit hesitating to order it due to the screen resolution; I tried to replace an Ipad (retina) with the Note 10.1, but couldn't stand the fuzziness of the screen, although I like the overall android tablet experience much more than the iOS thing.
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I can assure you I'm not affiliated with samsung lol. I'm a court officer in Midwest City Oklahoma. I wish I was a Samsung rep though, I'd bet the pay is better than what I'm doing now xD
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Thanks for your review and thoughts on this. I am going to check it out in person this weekend and give it a go, I had the GN 10.1 for a few days but felt it just wan't a good fit for the resolution of a large device. Still I prefer Android over anything else and looking at ditching my current tab and finally be rid of the last Apple product in my house
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again: sorry from my side and back on topic - good to hear that the Note serves you well I am a bit hesitating to order it due to the screen resolution; I tried to replace an Ipad (retina) with the Note 10.1, but couldn't stand the fuzziness of the screen, although I like the overall android tablet experience much more than the iOS thing.
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This is the only thing bugging me about it so far. Wonderful In the hand and love the SNote (Note 2 is my phone) but if you're used to high resolution screens the fuzziness is apparent when reading text. Not sure I can take it yet. I just picked up a Nexus 10 and am only going to keep one. The resolution is jarring between them. Going to wait it out a bit more and see. I need to be able to read books on my tablet.
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I have to agree about 8" being the sweet spot. I have had 7" & 10" tabs (and while 7" is more pocketable I like the 8" better) I have been a Note user since the GN I & II, we have some Note 10.1's at work and I really don't care for them. (the s-pen is nice to have for precise input) i was literally using a G Tab 2 7.0 and the GN 8.0 side by side for a day and decided on the Note 8.0 for my daily driver. Allot of i-devices at work but not my preference.
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I got the 3G version, but I use this with tethered wifi with my Note II for internet. The wifi version isn't available in my region.
This is the most decent thread I've read about comparing the Note 8 with other tablets. This is my frst ever tablet, and I find it a relief to do stuff with a bigger screen when I need it like spreadsheets. I used to take attendance with my Note II. Sketching is quite easier too. I found the Note 10.1 too heavy as a portable Cintique stand-in. The Note 8 is lighter and easier to handle.
I can't see any point in getting anything without a Wacom sytlus after getting the first Galaxy Note more than a year and a half ago. I do detailed digital art as a hobby, and I'm weilding the Autodesk Sketchbook and Photoshop Touch to do photo-realistic art. The S Pen is such a useful addition!
I have my Note II as my main, but for times I need a bigger screen, the Note 8 is what I take out. I just wished with had a changeable battery. 8 hours of actual screen on time isn't enough for me. I do hate plugging in to an outlet or portable power to maintain a charge, unlike what I'm doing with my Note II with 12 hours of heavy usage at about 6 to 7 hours of screen time. I usually change battery late afternoon. I can't do that with the Note 8 - I'm guessing that the Samsung team did this for our dependency for the smartphones.
Bottom line for the Note 8 for me is it's what I do need. I don't complain of its plastic exterior. I appreciate it's more powerful than the other tablets for my digital art hobby with the Wacom digitizer onboard. The screen is crisp enough and I don't see the point of having this in full HD (more power consumption) and the 720p resolution it has is sufficient. Do you honestly see the pixels? I just wished it was a Super AMOLED and it could have given the Note 8 better power efficiency. Currently, the screen consumes 80% of the battery life.
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I have had very good luck thus far using the Note 8 the entire day. I also use it in conjunction with the Note II and at this point, I feel I have the Nirvana of tech combos. Pretty happy all around here. I dont tether mine to my phone though, as I have a little prepaid hotspot to use out and about. For extended periods where I know I'll be away, like my backpacking trips on weekends, I bring a 10000mah portable battery and keep it in my pack/bag. I have only had to use it once, and that was to charge the Note 2
Yes, there are bigger, yes there are "better" specced devices, but honestly the SPen and a device I can literally use as a notepad replacement has changed my life as a network admin. I can't fathom going back to paper and pen.
I have to agree with the positive opinions expressed here. I love my 5110, especially after I rooted it. The lesser screen resolution doesn't bother me much, my eyes aren't that good anyway. The system's responsiveness and smoothness are a real joy.
What I DON'T love is the way available storage memory shrinks with each new generation of device from Samsung. 16 GB is small enough, but when half of that is taken up by the system, it borders on false advertising.
We need to start a letter-writing campaign to Samsung to get them to (a) change their firmware to allow apks to be stored and run from the external SD card, and OTA it to us as soon as possible, and (b) make 32GB the absolute minimum for internal storage on any future devices. Having to use workarounds is ridiculous.
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I have to agree with the positive opinions expressed here. I love my 5110, especially after I rooted it. The lesser screen resolution doesn't bother me much, my eyes aren't that good anyway. The system's responsiveness and smoothness are a real joy.
What I DON'T love is the way available storage memory shrinks with each new generation of device from Samsung. 16 GB is small enough, but when half of that is taken up by the system, it borders on false advertising.
We need to start a letter-writing campaign to Samsung to get them to (a) change their firmware to allow apks to be stored and run from the external SD card, and OTA it to us as soon as possible, and (b) make 32GB the absolute minimum for internal storage on any future devices. Having to use workarounds is ridiculous.
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I'm with you on B. A is harder insofar as I understand it the changes were in AOSP so it's really Google and not Samsung to blame for not being able to transfer apps to sd. It's getting silly now paticularly with the s4 which has about 7.8gb of usable storage. 9gb is closer to 8gb than 16 gb so it's kind of deceptive to call it 16gb. Many consumers who don't do enough research before buying will be quite disappointed.
Flash memory is actually pretty cheap now and Samsung manufacture it. It's time to stop being so tight Samsung.
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l purchased it without seeing it and I am very satisfied with it. would definitely recommend
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What a great device. And its a shame that some people maybe put off by the some of the pathetic reviews ive read on this device. Its stunning.
My s4 is faster. Higher res screen etc. But when it comes to browsing video etc theres no substitute for real estate.
Please dont listen to these bad reviews written by apple twats. If your in the market for a 10in tablet. You will love this
Lol I know what you mean I got my note 10.1 right after I got my s3 I love it the s pen, main reason I got the note over the n10
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Have to totally agree as well. Was about to get the Nexus 10 but I am really happy to get the Note 10.1. And the screen size and quality is more than fine for me...
This is the first time i have really used a tablet for my various hobbies. The Spen magic is great as well.
I just wish we get the Android updates for multiuser feature and bluetooth 4 LE support
i can't live without this tablet, take it everywhere i go i love the note series.
yeah, love it so much, and now, i'm running on ReVolt ROM and love it much more ^^
I completely ignored the reviews about the note 10.1, so many complaints about the screen being poor etc, what a load of tosh that is, there's bugger all wrong with it imo. I picked the note 10.1 over the nexus 10 and I don't regret that decision one bit!
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Snagged mine on eBay for £204 about 3 months ago, it's everything I need in a tablet.... I came from the tab 7.7 with the amoled screen which was lovely but still prefer the note 10.1 as more horsepower and bigger screen = happy gingerdude + with my note 2 gives me everything on the go.
To those who say screen is poor, try it for yourself is more than ok.
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What a great device. And its a shame that some people maybe put off by the some of the pathetic reviews ive read on this device. Its stunning.
My s4 is faster. Higher res screen etc. But when it comes to browsing video etc theres no substitute for real estate.
Please dont listen to these bad reviews written by apple twats. If your in the market for a 10in tablet. You will love this
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Couldn't agree more... just got my Note 10.1 a few weeks back - had been debating upgrading my original Tab 10.1 for a N10. I'm so happy I didn't - not sure where most of the bad reviews come from: screen is fantastic, the device is super-responsive, feels great in the hand and well-built, expandable memory (running a 64GB card in my 32GB Note = all the space I could ask for) - and for someone that uses his tablet like a notebook, the pen is fantastic to work with... Highly recommended. :victory:
What would make this Tablet permanently on my person, is if it could Seperate into 2, for portability. The 2nd half of the screen could serve as a giant battery, or the 2 halves could have Bluetooth link to each other, so you could do a lot of new things tablets can't do, for (a light-hearted) example , PORTABLE BATTLESHIP GAME SET! XD lol. Just think how creative Samsung could be, once they make those flexible displays commercially available. Also, when Google Glass becomes reasonably priced (I don't think King Midas could even afford it right now), I think some really awesome usage integration between one's glasses, computer, smartphone, and tablet, is inevitably going to be one of the driving catylsts in how commercially available tech will evolve/unfold.
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About the screen: the only reason Samsung didn't make it on Par with competitors, is because they couldn't find any that could work well with the specialized Wacom digitizer (which is what makes the s-pen superior to a magic wand XD), while also being cost effective. It's a tradeoff that anyone who goes this tablet a fair try, wouldn't care less about. Friggin' Apple extremists think the iPad screen makes photos look better than looking at something in person with your own eyes. Lol.
Opposite for me. I got my S4 and now I use my tablet less. It's not because it's a bad tablet, it's just that it's easier to whip out the phone and browse sometimes. I use my tablet for lots of other important things though so it makes up for that..
i sold my gn10.1 a few months back to get the ativ 500t and 700t. there isn't a day that goes by that i don't miss it. i've almost bit the bullet a few times and gotten a refurb for $300 (i've seen the refurb 32 for ~$350). i really wanna wait to see if they come out with a bigger screen, but i really miss my gn10.1. i missed it so bad that i bought a gn8 to fill the gap that will be left after i sell my nook hd+.
it was the greatest tablet i've owned and thought i'd finally found one that i'd keep for more than a year. windows is great since i can play just about any format and have an alternate selection of games (can't say better b/c that's subjective) and i love the bigger screen. i do hate that windows desktop isn't very finger friendly and that modern ui sucks so badly.
maybe i'll cave it and get another. hopefully i can tame the desire and wait a few months to see how much the ativ q will be or how big the new galaxy note tablets will be.
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What a great device. And its a shame that some people maybe put off by the some of the pathetic reviews ive read on this device. Its stunning.
My s4 is faster. Higher res screen etc. But when it comes to browsing video etc theres no substitute for real estate.
Please dont listen to these bad reviews written by apple twats. If your in the market for a 10in tablet. You will love this
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I just got a Galaxy S4 about a week and a half ago. I find myself using both my Note 10.1 and S4 about equally but for different things, for productivity apps, such as the S-pen apps and office apps, the real estate of the 10.1 can't be beat. for speed, fast browsing and social apps I lean toward the S4. One note though, the S4 just came out with an update that lets you move apps to SDcard, which the 10.1 does not have (hopefully it will come in a future update), however this update locks the bootloaders so that the S4 then cannot be rooted (as of yet!).
Same here. Galaxy Note and S4. In many ways they compliment each other. S-notes automatically show up on S-memo (albeit read only) and reverse also. S4 is always there when Note is not practical. Note wins for meetings. S4 wins waiting for the airplane door to close, and riding in the car.
I even got the small point stylus (ikross brand) designed for the S4 and it works nicely.
In geek heaven here .
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I've owned a N7 2012 for about a year, and I have a buyer for my old one, so I'm looking at upgrading. I haven't used a stylus device in years, but I used to love them: precision text editing, sketches to supplement an explanation, and unambiguous link clicking in the browser.
I expect longevity from my devices, and my previous experience has been that the charging connector breaks first on every mobile device I've had. This gives the N7 the serious advantage with the Qi inductive charging.
OTOH, the Note's performance is more future-proof: a 96GB Note (thanks SD-card expansion) will stay useful longer with a 32GB N7, and the benchmarks also come out clearly in favour of the Note: (Slashgear Note 6900 http://cdn.slashgear.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/quadrant_gnote8_attwtmk.jpg vs N7 5600 http://cdn.slashgear.com/wp-content...enshot_2013-07-25-13-17-52-google-nexus-7.jpg ).
But the performance doesn't count for all that much, since my main use for my current N7 has been reading: PDFs, e-books and websites. I use it mostly around the house, and my phone when I'm out and about.
Can anyone suggest something I haven't considered that may be relevant? The price isn't going to sway me much one way or the other.
Thanks
I prefer note 8 due to larger size and I won't mind carrying a slightly bigger one. Was coming from 7.7. I would have taken if it's nexus 8.
Happy user of note 8.
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I don't know what I can add except my reason for buying a Note 8.0--the pen. I bought my Note for school to replace everything in my bookbag--no more notebooks, no more laptop, no more text books. So far I'm very happy with my decision. I was also considering the new Nexus but because I wanted the ability to take notes, the lack of a wacom pen was off-putting. The Note was well worth the extra money for me.
I'm split between these two devices also. The new Nexus has the 1080p screen and prompt updates in its favor. The Note 8, suprisingly has a very good screen despite being 1280*800, but don't expect to get any updates for this. I mean you can always go AOSP or AOKP but that defeats the purpuse of even buying a Note. So if being stuck at Android 4.1.2 forever doesn't bother you the Note is a good choice.
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I'm split between these two devices also. The new Nexus has the 1080p screen and prompt updates in its favor. The Note 8, suprisingly has a very good screen despite being 1280*800, but don't expect to get any updates for this. I mean you can always go AOSP or AOKP but that defeats the purpuse of even buying a Note. So if being stuck at Android 4.1.2 forever doesn't bother you the Note is a good choice.
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why should we not expect updates for the note 8.0? I thought they were already working on e 4.2.2 build. in fact a quick search suggests thats its already available
I had the nexus 7.2 for a week and a half, the 16Gb version and it had a very nice screen fast processor but returned it due to frequent reboots, apparently it only happens on the 16Gb version. Got the note 8 instead. Am very satisfied with it.
I'd recommend you get the Nexus 7.2 first use it for a week then return and get the Note 8, that way you can see the strength and weakness of both and then decide which one is more useful to you. I am glad I did that, the Nexus 7.2 was how to say this not to hurt anyones feelings -plain vanilla- which is not bad, but you can't really compare the two because of the S pen feature on the Note 8. The Note 8 screen is not bad at all, but the 7.2 beats it, and I find that I do use the S pen more often than I thought I would. Also I'm a long time Samsung user and I like their products. I gave the Nexus 7.2 a try but am more comfortable with the Note 8, also love the S pen, for that alone it was worth it to me.
So as I mentioned get one use it as is for a week or two then return it and get the other one. Test both, but in my opinion you can't really pin the two tablets against each other. They are both good just depends what you are going to use it for, if you're a big game player get the Nexus, if you going to use the tablet for other things get the Note 8
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why should we not expect updates for the note 8.0? I thought they were already working on e 4.2.2 build. in fact a quick search suggests thats its already available
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I've owned more than a few Samsung devices, I currently own a two SGS 3, AT&T and Sprint. Neither are on 4.2.2, which is why i'm on CM10.1.2. I'd be pretty happy with a TouchWiz 4.3, but I know Samsung is pretty lame at updates that's why I made that statement, if the Note does get the 4.2.2 update, that's great, but I don't think they will go past that.
Hopefully Samsung is doing an overhaul on TouchWiz all together, I may stick with Samsung devices, otherwise my next device will be a Nexus. I've given up hope for the skin based phones and updates.
It really comes down to how much you value the s-pen....i thought I'd get much more use out of it (i do a lot of handwritten note taking, but at meetings i typically type in notepad) and never did so I just put my Note8 up for sale because the extra $100 wasn't worth it because it was still faster/easier for me to jot something quick on a post it than to take out the spen, launch the note app, scribbe something, save it....
however when I was in school the ability to take down quick notes and write on-screen on pdfs/ppt was *very critical* and I loved my W7 tablet with ntrig (this is all pre-tablets so it just depends on your use case
With OTG usb, you can still use microsd on the Nexus7, althought it's a bit more work and takes up the charging port..not sure if the new N7 has that yet (you had to be rooted on the old N7 to use it)
screenwise, the new N7 quality is much better, but I find the slightly larger note 8 to actually be easier to read on and use
I'm close to making my final decision because I refuse to keep the Note 8.0 and the N7 (2013) that I currently have.
The N7 is super nice. The display keeps drawing me back over and over. I like the fact that I can watch Netflix on it and not accidentally press the back button like I tend to do on the Note 8.0. I love the crisp text in my ebooks. And who doesn't love stock?
The Note 8.0 is better from a productivity standpoint for me, and it's why it currently leads. Outside of holding it in landscape and pressing buttons accidentally, I actually prefer the feel of the Note 8.0 more than the new N7. The display isn't nearly as bad as some would have you believe either. Sure if you have it side by side the N7, you'll see it, but in my opinion it looks real good.
Also a sidenote for comic book readers. I use Comixology, and I'm not a fan of the panel to panel view unless I'm forced to use it due to something being very small. It's easier for me to read comics on the Note 8.0 compared to the N7. Probably because of the extra inch of real estate.
Probably the reason I still go back and forth is because I know I can expect updates and a vibrant dev community on the N7, but probably not so much with the Note 8.0. Heck, I have the AT&T LTE variant, and I sadly can't even root that yet. Good luck with your decision.
I went ahead and ordered the 32GB Nexus 7.2. I figure I can always sell it for about what I paid for it if I decide not to keep it.
I got the previous Nexus 7 as a gift, but actually ended up selling it (and keeping the more lowly spec'd Tab 2 7" I already had) because the Nexus was just so flaky. Apparently it was a great device prior to 4.1, but I only got onboard after that. Plus the speakers were PATHETIC (unacceptable for a device that screams multimedia consumption.) I'm hoping those are better this go-round as I use mine for backgound music/video quite a bit.
There's pros to being on the bleeding edge of updates I guess. But I almost view it like you're being an unofficial beta tester. Samsung may not always have the latest official Android version on all its flagship devices, but all my experiences with them to-date have been outstanding. There's a reason (beyond just marketing) that they're the most dominant OEM in the Android world.
If the primary purpose is reading as OP has posted, I would suggest note 8 to be better choice.
My primary reason for buying note 8.0 was reading (PDF's as well as comics) and considering that almost 38 GB of my external 64 Gig card is occupied by books i would say i am more than pleased by my choice.
The extra screen size does matter here though both share similar 16:10 aspect ratio , which is quite ok,
another surprise feature, the reading mode that samsung built into this is amazing (though it might appear strange at first) but now I just can't imagine reading without that , it's easier on eyes,less stress and for me makes for much better concentration. add a good reader app (I absolutely love the free perfect viewer app for pdf and comics)
The secondary thing for me was the s-pen. since i have been using wacom tablets on pc since late 90's I found this quite adequate. My N-5100 costed me around $530 USD) which is surely definitely on the costlier side of things however I would still consider it worth that extra dough.
I also primarily use this at home and mine is still unrooted (haven't found a need or reason to root it yet).
Gotta decide what's your most important feature.
For me tablets can have two distinct purposes, media consumption device or productivity device. As a media consumption device there isn't much use to me for a tablet because honestly, most things are just more convenient to do on my phone since I always have it, and it has a data connection.
Now as a productivity device, there are a couple things the note 8 excels at. PDF and textbook portability/editing, handwritten notes, and remote desktop control. The spen takes this device to a higher level of productivity because there is no device with a comparable stylus. But for anything else like word document editing, media production, music/picture editing, tablets in general fall short because laptops/desktops are just better.
So if you want a media consumption device, the new Nexus 7 is probably better or even the iPad for that matter. But for productivity the spen will make up for the other shortcomings like lower screen pixel density, less frequent operating system updates, etc.
MobileTechReview posted her review, comparing the two tablets. Everything she said is exactly the same thought I have between the two tablets. I currently have both. I'm more tempted to return the Nexus, but don't know yet.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i7aPvUqdcds
But everything she states in the video is the same opinion that I have noticed from using them.
She doesn't mention bugs, but the Nexus has its own bugs too... such as apps crashing or becoming unresponsive to touches. I have seen the GPS crash several times using a GPS testing app.
It took me ages to decide between the N7 and note 8, and I decided on the note 8. But now I realise, that as I'm going university next year, I'll probably need a laptop, and I'm confused all over again
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I'm split between these two devices also. The new Nexus has the 1080p screen and prompt updates in its favor. The Note 8, suprisingly has a very good screen despite being 1280*800, but don't expect to get any updates for this. I mean you can always go AOSP or AOKP but that defeats the purpuse of even buying a Note. So if being stuck at Android 4.1.2 forever doesn't bother you the Note is a good choice.
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4.2.2 is already out for uk. I am on it now
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MobileTechReview posted her review, comparing the two tablets. Everything she said is exactly the same thought I have between the two tablets. I currently have both. I'm more tempted to return the Nexus, but don't know yet.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i7aPvUqdcds
But everything she states in the video is the same opinion that I have noticed from using them.
She doesn't mention bugs, but the Nexus has its own bugs too... such as apps crashing or becoming unresponsive to touches. I have seen the GPS crash several times using a GPS testing app.
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Agree with almost everything she said as well. I disagree with her assessment of the speakers and volume though. While this year's Nexus finally has proper speakers they're still not as loud as the Note 8's. The quality is a bit better as far as separation/bass goes, but not as loud.
I'm probably going to stick with the Note 8. It's just hard to go back to 7" display no matter what the resolution. It's great that the text is clear, but it's tiny - and the saturation isn't as good. And I've already experienced the Nexus bugginess (unresponsive to touches) several times as well.
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4.2.2 is already out for uk. I am on it now
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How is it compared to 4.1?
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Agree with almost everything she said as well. I disagree with her assessment of the speakers and volume though. While this year's Nexus finally has proper speakers they're still not as loud as the Note 8's. The quality is a bit better as far as separation/bass goes, but not as loud.
I'm probably going to stick with the Note 8. It's just hard to go back to 7" display no matter what the resolution. It's great that the text is clear, but it's tiny - and the saturation isn't as good. And I've already experienced the Nexus bugginess (unresponsive to touches) several times as well.
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I haven't had any complaints about the Note 8.0 speakers either.
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How is it compared to 4.1?
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Maybe more smooth
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I own the original nexus 7...
I currently own an ipad 4 (so I'm used to looking at retina display), I've had the note 10.1, nexus 10, etc....
Honestly I think 8" is the sweet spot. I want to love thenew nexus 7 so bad but I feel like 7" is just a tad too small. The extra screen area from an 8" tablet seems sooo much larger and more usable when browsing websites. Am I crazy? I feel like I keep reading about screen clarity vs spen vs whatever ... but to me the real battle is do you prefer 7" vs 8" - I'm probably going to get both and then return the one I dont' like. As I said, I'm used to the retina screen as well as the beautiful screen on my htc one; however just playing around with the note in the store, the screen honestly isn't that bad and colors are quite quite good.
That said, the nexus 7 screen is by far superior BUT I still think the larger size provides so much better screen real estate and thus ease of use.
Anyone not get the nexus 7 simply because they don't like a 7" tablet?