I think the galaxy gear makes a better companion with the note 8 n5100 (with phone)... than with a regular note 2 or 3 (makes sense too... let's you use the note 8 phone feature comfortably)
I hope Samsung realizes that and hope they release the 4.3 update to note8 too with galaxy gear compatibility when they update the note 2, s3 and s4
I will be buying the gear if it does work with both my note 2 and note 8
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I totally agree, but i did also hear that the galaxy gear will only have about a 1.5 meter range which seems pretty useless to me. I had the sony smartwatch mn2 with my note 2 and that had a 30ft range and thats only just enough if you leave your phone upstairs while you pop to the kitchen etc, it would still occasionally go out of range in the house.
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I took a look at the gear features and none appeals me. I wonder what other ppl think about it that makes them want to spend on it. The way I see the first gear is a perfect way to get market response to prepare for a much better gear coming out next year
The next versions are always going to be better
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The next versions are always going to be better
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True, but in the case of the Gear there will likely be a large discrepancy between generation 1 and 2. It does seem like it was forced out more by the marketing department rather than technical development. In a few months I wouldn't be surprised to find a lot of messages complaining about shortcomings.
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That will be a Killer combo but at this point were still stuck waiting for 4.2.2 much less 4.3... I'm not one who gets all worked up of its a few month gap between updates bit this is their flagship tablet and hasn't even been updated after what 6 months? I bet Note 8 2014 before Note 8 gets 4.3 unfortunately
Even the note 2 is on 4.1.2 after around 1 yr now...doesn't even have 4.2.2 like the note 8....so the note 2 will get 4.3 in October for compatibility with gear...hope note 8 gets it too
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Yea I know I quit carrying my note 2 after I got the galaxy mega in June, giving up my 45 mbs lte simply cause I got annoyed with the insane delay of updates for it.... After using 4.2 on the mega 4.1 seemed lacking and outdated.... I love my note 8 but I'm getting annoyed with the lack of updates on it as well, especially since I'm awaiting a fix for the uber frustrating screen freeze issue. Given the fact this replaced the note 10.1 as their flagship tablet and the major focus on mid sized tablets I'm more annoyed at the ridiculously slow process of updating a wifi only model note 8 since their is no gsm radio bands to optimize. At this point now I'm wondering if note 8 2nd gen will drop before we get the update to 4.2 much less 4.3 unfortunately.
Galaxy Note 8 and Gear 2
Hello,
Galaxy Note 8 and Gear 2 are now compatible. I tested it with Gear Manager 2.0. and it worked.
Cheers
Does this mean our devices Bluetooth/Wi-Fi chip supports 4.0LE now?
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Hello,
Galaxy Note 8 and Gear 2 are now compatible. I tested it with Gear Manager 2.0. and it worked.
Cheers
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I have a Note 8, upgraded a few days ago to Android stock 4.4.2 (UK version; via Odin).
Everything works with the Gear 2 BUT (and that's a big BUT) I cannot see Gear 2 apps (incl. Gear manager) in the Samsung App store....so I cannot download/purchase any Gear 2 apps! I had to sideload Gear Manager to make it work with my Gear 2, but again, no access to Gear 2 apps so far. Can you confirm?
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I have a Note 8, upgraded a few days ago to Android stock 4.4.2 (UK version; via Odin).
Everything works with the Gear 2 BUT (and that's a big BUT) I cannot see Gear 2 apps (incl. Gear manager) in the Samsung App store....so I cannot download/purchase any Gear 2 apps! I had to sideload Gear Manager to make it work with my Gear 2, but again, no access to Gear 2 apps so far. Can you confirm?
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Hello there,
I had to sideload Gearmanager too. Yes thats the same with me, the Gear App Store does not work yet. I am sure, they will fix this issue soon.
I was a bit suprised that I had to find out myself that the gear works now with Galaxy note 8 as I was about to send it back.
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Tomorrow I have an upgrade available and am thinking of getting the Note 2. I own the first note and enjoy it. I also own the Note 10.1 and enjoy it but seem to still use the Note 1 more. I mainly use for pictures, Facebook, movies and music plus the occaisional eBook. Not a lot of office work. I do take some notes with Spen work but not daily.
I'm thinking if I get the Note 2 selling the Note 10.1 as here would be a lot of money invested in 2 similar devices. The original note is going to my son.
I am just thinking this through and thought I would throw this out there to see if someone else has thought of uses or thoughts I haven't yet. I'm sure others have both the 2 and 10.1 but for me that seems a little much. I guess I could get the iPhone 5 and keep the 10.1 tablet and have the best of both worlds. I do use GPS on my note phone though. Hmmmmmm.
Please don't flame. I'm seriously just looking for, if it were me I would and their reason. Happy New Year. I guess the other thing to mention, I'm a teacher and a parent that does a lot of running one place to another but I usually leave my tablet at home.
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Seems like your happy with note. It will get upgraded to premium suite as well.
If note can do all u want it to do, why upgrade?? Why not wait for s4?
I like the ability for spen and screen capture on the fly. Basically the 2 has the guts of the 10.1. So I could make that my main device and sell the 10.1 and just pick up a laptop or different tablet like the Surface down the line.
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I'm thinking if I get the Note 2 selling the Note 10.1 as here would be a lot of money invested in 2 similar devices.
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I don't think they are that similar. A 5.5" display might be similar enough to a 7" display to say you can get away with a single device but there's a huge difference between consuming and creating content on the smaller display vs. a 10" display. I had a Teg3 One X that I replaced with a N2 so I could replicate all my files, settings, apps, and content on it and my Note 10.1 and use both the same way including S Note and S Pen. Which I'll reach for depends on what I'm doing. I use the N2 for music, quick e-mails, MMS, and quick browsing. I use the 10.1 for most creation stuff, video playback, the majority of my web surfing, and anything that looks better on a bigger display. If I had to give up one I'd give up the N2. But I’m a heavy productivity user and everyone's needs and uses are different so it's a matter of preference.
Appreciate the input. I'm more of a video, picutre, facebook, audio video consumer with the funny comment here and there with the spen doodle. Maybe a few notes a few times a year is why I'm thinking that the phone maybe enough. Also maybe little to moderate gameplay. I'm not heavy in the production or video editing. I could probably get away with the phone and maybe a 7 inch kindle but they seem too simplified. I like to experiment with custom ROMs, bit short of that I'm a teacher and a Dad has who wants a device to keep me busy at daily school volleyball and basketball practices.
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Tomorrow I have an upgrade available and am thinking of getting the Note 2. I own the first note and enjoy it. I also own the Note 10.1 and enjoy it but seem to still use the Note 1 more. I mainly use for pictures, Facebook, movies and music plus the occaisional eBook. Not a lot of office work. I do take some notes with Spen work but not daily.
I'm thinking if I get the Note 2 selling the Note 10.1 as here would be a lot of money invested in 2 similar devices. The original note is going to my son.
I am just thinking this through and thought I would throw this out there to see if someone else has thought of uses or thoughts I haven't yet. I'm sure others have both the 2 and 10.1 but for me that seems a little much. I guess I could get the iPhone 5 and keep the 10.1 tablet and have the best of both worlds. I do use GPS on my note phone though. Hmmmmmm.
Please don't flame. I'm seriously just looking for, if it were me I would and their reason. Happy New Year. I guess the other thing to mention, I'm a teacher and a parent that does a lot of running one place to another but I usually leave my tablet at home.
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I was in a similar situation a couple of months ago. I choose to keep my Note 1 for the impending official 4.1.1 update + premium suite. Instead of getting the Note 2, or selling my Note 10.1, i chose to use my upgrade on the LG Optimus G. The raw power, speed, potential of this device is incredible. Sleeper hit of the year imo!
Droid DNA +note 10.1 best of both worlds
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Not sure if I understand what you mean exactly. Are you saying you're not sure if you want to keep the original note 1 phone, and sell the note 10.1 to get the note 2?....as the note 10.1 is too similar to the original note? If that is the case then I'd say it's a totally crazy idea as you'd have two phones of nearly exactly the same size.....And you've just said that you think the note 10.1 is too similar to the original note, so i dont really understand.The original note is getting a firmware upgrade soon so the only difference would be the slightly bigger screen. I think either of the note phones complement the note 10.1
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Not sure if I understand what you mean exactly. Are you saying you're not sure if you want to keep the original note 1 phone, and sell the note 10.1 to get the note 2?....as the note 10.1 is too similar to the original note? If that is the case then I'd say it's a totally crazy idea as you'd have two phones of nearly exactly the same size.....And you've just said that you think the note 10.1 is too similar to the original note, so i dont really understand.The original note is getting a firmware upgrade soon so the only difference would be the slightly bigger screen. I think either of the note phones complement the note 10.1
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Sorry, ignore my last post. I didn't read the bit about your original note going to your son.
Anyway, I still think the two notes complement each other.
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I'd sell the note 1, upgrade to note 2 and keep the 10.1. I wouldn't been seen watching a movie on a 5 inch. I use my HTC one x for my daily needs, as soon as I get home the note 10.1 comes out and HTC goes to sleep.
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I considered getting a note 2 rather than the note 10.1 to replace my aging tablet. What I finally did was replicate the note 2 in cardboard, with the screen dimensions marked as well. After that, I decided I really wanted the tablet. I'd love to have a note 2 as well, but I can't justify the price since I don't live in an LTE area. If you haven't yet, check out the note 2 in person. Although the screen is a bit longer, it's also narrower. Now that Samsung has announced the update to the note 1, I may look for a decent used note 1.
Thank you all. Just what I was looking for. Things I hadn't thought of. Sometimes I just feel guilty leaving a 500.00 tablet at home. The school I work in That thing would be gone in minutes. I've decided I'm going to look at the Note 2 today. If I get it mess with it for a few days. Then decided to keep or sell the 10.1.
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Well I bought the Note 2 and today. I left a more detailed description on the Note 2 forums. However I think I can find a use for both the 2 and the 10.1. Movies just look so nice on the 10.1. I think Dad is going to spoil himself band keep both.
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Well I bought the Note 2 and today. I left a more detailed description on the Note 2 forums. However I think I can find a use for both the 2 and the 10.1. Movies just look so nice on the 10.1. I think Dad is going to spoil himself band keep both.
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Don't blame you, wife and I have the tablets and are stealing the kids upgrade in February and getting note 2s. Sorry kids you can keep rocking dinc 2s. Not bad phones for 11 and 8 year olds
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What after S3, actually its sad that my Bluetooth and wifi are not working anymore that am forced to leave this amazing phone (i9300), for me I would go for Note 3 for great camera and amazing screen, and ofcourse S-pen, whats your choice?? and let me know why :good:
maybe s5 wait for in depth comparison of s5 vs htc m8 vs z2 then select
note3..maybe wait a lil more for note 4
i would probably Select s5...
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maybe s5 wait for in depth comparison of s5 vs htc m8 vs z2 then select
note3..maybe wait a lil more for note 4
i would probably Select s5...
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I thought of waiting for Note 4 but most probably will come to life at period from Sept to December and that's a lot of time.
You for got the best phone off the list nexus 5
IPhone 6 sadly. I werent happy with the S5 Thought it may have changed more.
Z2 or oneplus one or Lg G3 depending on reviews
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You for got the best phone off the list nexus 5
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For the price...
How do you find the storage. I like being able to plug in a microsd (though it's mainly full of nandroid backups)
Can you use otg in recovery?
It doesn't matter what phone soon, with glass and the moto 360, will we even get a phone out of our pockets in the next few years anyway
Whatever it is, will likely be an American model for whatever I choose. I will probably end up buying it off of the Google Play Store, as I don't like the bloat that the OEM's put on the phones. My wife has a MotoG that was purchased recently, and except for the MicroSD expandable storage and the removable battery, it meets all the specifications of the SGS III. It suits her fine, but I find these aspects a nessecity in a mobile phone. I don't know what my next phone will be, but it must be able to take MicroSD cards, and have a removable battery.
Oppo find 7
The hardware speaks for itself.
i9300 | archidroid 1 | boeffla
I'll buy lumia 930.
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I'll buy a Sony Xperia Z1 Compact now.
My S3's display shattered for the second time now and I am fed up with minor annoyances with CM11 (no 5 GHz Wifi, Bluetooth range problems (maybe related), battery drain after 1st call). The bloated stock firmware doesn't attract me either.
Additionally, Samsung's open source support is mediocre.
Plus, the S3 screen could be a bit smaller for my hands.
Don't get me wrong – the S3 is a great phone, there are just some small details that annoy me. Oh, OLED display – how I love it...
But when I get the chance to unlock a Z1 bootloader or get an unlocked phone, I'll switch.
So far I'm not impressed with the lineup, so I'm sticking with the S3 for now.
The new HTC One looks really nice but I can't live with such a crappy camera. And I don't wanna buy another Samsung phone so the Galaxy S5 is out.
The Sony Xperia Z2 seemed nice, but it's just way too large for me. I'm hoping for a Z2 Compact to come out soon. If it keeps the awesome specs of the Z2 in a small package, I am so sold!
The One Plus looks interesting, but I got a feeling it will be in short supply initially, and by the time it's available the LG G3 is probably out and some leaks of the new Nexus will probably be out.
All in all, an interesting year if you're patient Also the S3 is serving me fine, running a Kitkat ROM on it and it flies and feels as new. My only gripe is that im missing a lot of the Samsung features (camera features, face detection, Allshare etc), but if the elusive offical Kitkat update from Samsung ever comes, there might not even be a need to update my phone this year
Switched to Note 3 few months ago.. Fully stasified.. But miss my zero lemon battery
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I have already ordered Note 3 so that's what I will have as main phone ans s3 as a secondary one, it's so good to leave it behind or sell it. Note 3 for the bigger screen, stylus and snapdragon 800.
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I'm loving my Nexus 5. It smokes my old S3 in every way.
I'll never go back to Bloatsung.
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Next is nexus XX
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I take note3. I am little disappointed with battery but spen features are amazing
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Anything from Samsung that has 3gb ram or so. (Watch the SGS 5 vs HTC One M8 video multitasking comparison. S5 has pretty bad micro lags, and multitasking sucks https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DChf8nhi2tM&feature=youtu.be&t=1m24s) Not note series. Hopefully Gs5 Prime.
S5, as soon as it will be added to the SlimRoms supported devices
One plus one announced tomorrow, LG G3 next
I have a Note 2 now and can upgrade. Should I get a Note 3 now or wait a few months for the Note 4 or iPhone 6. One thing I don't like about Android now is how the Kitkat updates are killing battery life and all. Especially the issues with Google Play service and indexservice killing battery life. Both of these have happened to people I know. Strongly considering going to iOS.
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I have a Note 2 now and can upgrade. Should I get a Note 3 now or wait a few months for the Note 4 or iPhone 6. One thing I don't like about Android now is how the Kitkat updates are killing battery life and all. Especially the issues with Google Play service and indexservice killing battery life. Both of these have happened to people I know. Strongly considering going to iOS.
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I would honestly skip the Note 3 for now. The Note 2 isn't much of a downgrade from the Note 3. I'd honestly wait for newer phones or go for the LG G3 or something like that.
I would wait as well. I wish I never tried a Samsung phone. I hate TouchWiz and the antennas are subpar compared to my previous HTC phone and Motorola .
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I would wait as well. I wish I never tried a Samsung phone. I hate TouchWiz and the antennas are subpar compared to my previous HTC phone and Motorola .
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Actually the N2 had awesome signal...just as good as any Motorola. Every other Samsung device GS1, GS3, N3 have had much worse signal sensitivity. That being said I would hold off on the N3. It's a nice phone, but not that much
better then the N2.
As someone who upgraded from the note 2 to the 3 a couple of months ago, I would hold off for the iPhone or note 4 like others are saying.
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Just wait for the Note 4...it is worth it...
wait.
im gonna have to disagree with everyone here and say the note 3 is a huge upgrade from the note 2. I had the s3, note 2 then s4 and now note 3 and this is the first phone i have ever had that dosen't feel like it'll be obsolete anytime soon. not only are the specifications still amazing ( i love the 3GB of ram) but the shape and size of the phone is perfect. its so thin and flat and the screen looks way better than the note 2. not just because the resolution is better but it feels like the colors pop more and not as flushed out as the note 2. Its not worth using your upgrade now because the note 4 is around the corner. but I promise the note 3 is better than the iphone 6 (or 8?) will ever be. If you can pick up a used one for cheap its definitely a worthy upgrade from the note 2. development is picking up for our verizon device too specifically the leaked NC2 bootloader which has a possibility of a "kexec" kernel workaround that I have faith beans, hashcode and other developers are working on.
I'm glad I upgraded now. The time that passed with no root for the S5 swayed me to get the Note 3. I'm glad that root was achieved for KK but it wasn't when I made my purchase. I wasn't going to take chances; instead I chose to buy before the retail shelves were stocked with KK. The Note 4 is going to be locked down even tighter.
There are stickies at the top of this section and your Note 2 section to discuss upgrading
Thanks
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Ok guys is it just me? I have had my note 8.0 since it came out in the meantime I have had the tab pro 10.1 and the nexus 9 both really disappointing. Yet my note 8.0 still fies super fast and fluid my nexus 9 stutters and drives me mad. How com the small note series work so well. Note 2 and 3 included. I swear my note 3 runs more fluid than the note 4 maybe the Qhd display not sure.
wierd that the note 8.0 is the only keeper androud tab I have had.
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Ok guys is it just me? I have had my note 8.0 since it came out in the meantime I have had the tab pro 10.1 and the nexus 9 both really disappointing. Yet my note 8.0 still fies super fast and fluid my nexus 9 stutters and drives me mad. How com the small note series work so well. Note 2 and 3 included. I swear my note 3 runs more fluid than the note 4 maybe the Qhd display not sure.
wierd that the note 8.0 is the only keeper androud tab I have had.
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Good to hear. I'm seriously considering picking one up. Are you running stock?
if the note 8 have a good battery than the nexus , it will be the best for ever
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My AT&T Note 8 has excellent battery life; around 7 hours of screen time with 4g always on.
I get >10,000 Quadrant on Note 8 after 4.4.x update.
It appears N5110 is pretty solid and it still performs well after a year and half.
Totally agree, years later and still the most functional.
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Ok guys is it just me? I have had my note 8.0 since it came out in the meantime I have had the tab pro 10.1 and the nexus 9 both really disappointing. Yet my note 8.0 still fies super fast and fluid my nexus 9 stutters and drives me mad. How com the small note series work so well. Note 2 and 3 included. I swear my note 3 runs more fluid than the note 4 maybe the Qhd display not sure.
wierd that the note 8.0 is the only keeper androud tab I have had.
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Totally agree. Can't wait for a note 8 rehash. It's a real "niche" market though for "us". The stylus and screen size are just great for notes. Not too big like the note 10.1 or 12 inchers (unless you're a graphic artist). Just small enough to fit in a coat pocket with the functionality of a small clip board but with the robustness of a mini computer. Plus games run perfect. Still running on JB stock. Have no intention of ever upgrading to Kit-kat so long as it has that terrible "no write to sd card" policy for 3rd party apps (which really ruined so many wonderful sync apps for the note 8 such as folder sync, syncme, ES file explorer, airdroid, camera ace, WPS office). I like the bezels (good for holding up the note with one hand and writing with a stylus on the other). Plus ram is just right. 2 gigs with a little over 1 gig ram for the actual "end user." I checked out the note 4 with 3 gigs of ram stock and it has a little less than 1 gig of ram for the end user (so Sammy filled up all that gorgeous ram with bloatware again). I think the note 8 on the last stable update for stock jellybean is the best at least for me (excluding of course the amazing roms available on XDA but rom flashing is a totally different universe to play around with putting the note 8 on a totally different level).
I ran across an article that got my attention even though it was related to (sorry folks) iPads and iPhones. The author commented that since he got an iPhone 6+ his tablet has gotten neglected. Then proceeded to discuss ways of using both. Though the particular article was about iWhatevers, I have recently gotten a Galaxy Note 4 and am noticing my 10.1 being much less used.
So I'm curious. Are others here in the same situation? Do you have both a tablet and a phone? Are you using both effectively? What do you use to keep them integrated?
http://www.zdnet.com/life-after-the...0036357/?s_cid=e539&ttag=e539&ftag=TRE17cfd61
That's 'cause despite Jobs' edict, most folks wanted something bigger to use daily and had to get a tablet to do so.
Personally, the effect of a tablet's been the reverse- when I got my first Android tablet nearly 4 years ago my phone was relegated to only being used to make phone calls and get directions and is still neglected most of the time; my tablet does everything else.
I own a 2012 Note 10.1 and a Note 4.
I split my time between them. I love using both devices.
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I have a 2012 note 10.1 and a note 3. I split this difference most of the time. I can do whatever I need on both devices but sometimes like the extra screen space if im using multi window for studying.
I am on Moto X and Note 10.1
Hi,
slightly off topic, i have a habit of falling into devices
a good idea for excess devices that fall to the wayside
might be to network them as a home intercom/security system
with you phone as a remote monitor.
probably very helpful for care of elderly or disabled family/friends
with limited mobility, and more affordable than a professional/commercial
over-priced setup.
just a thought.
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Currently own a note 3 and a note 10.1 (8013), use my phone for nearly everything. My tablet is currently a remote wake on lan for my desktop, a backup device for files, and a wall mounted clock/weather station. While my tablet doesnt get much attention its still very useful.
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Also a Note 3 and 10. (8013) user. Both get equal time for me. of course my phone is always on me so when I am mobile my tablet is not in use. But I prefer it to do everything since the screen is larger.
Note 1
Note 2
Note 3
Note 10.1
Got Note 3 and Note 10.1 2012 edition. Both are the best
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I also have the Note 3, and I use to do everything related to college with the Note 10.1, and maybe to some multimedia content.
I have the Note 2 and Note 10.1 2012 edition; I usually have both on me at any given time, neither of them are neglected. I prefer my tablet for playing Ruzzle, taking notes, and reading in general. I love them both, will upgrade to the Note 4 in Feb
I have Note 4 & GT-N8000.
At the first 5 days I neglected my Note 10.1 to learn all the features of Note 4, Root it & put some mod/tweak.
After that I'm back on using both of them equally.
I separate the function of both: N8000 mainly for creativity, ebook/article reading & Games + backup "phone", Note 4 mainly for appointment, business notes & main phone + backup creativity/games.
I even have just replaced my N8000 battery so it feels like a new device again.
The point is both are great devices on their own.
Tablet is bigger so it's better for reading, gaming & similar activities.
Phone is smaller so it's better for taking quick notes, phone calling, recording & similar activities.
By dividing the necessity based on size of the device I manage to get more benefit from both such as better battery life (Note 4 : 1 day,18hrs with 1.5hrs screen time + wifi,BT,NFC always on and GT-N8000: 15hrs,43mnt at 44% with new battery at the time I write this), easy to my eyes & better life organization.
And BTW, I also use both S-Pen very often.
That's how I use both my Note 4 & GT-N8000.
When I got my note 10.1 I decided to replace Hi end phone with Xperia E dual, just to check e-mail, make phone calls and send messages. I think their functions cross, so there is no point for using both.
I have a Note 4. Should I get Note 10.1 or Nexus 10?
Ok so, I'm trying to decide between getting the Note 10.1 (2012) or the Nexus 10. I currently have a Note 4, and love the handwriting features, and I'm not sure if I'm willing to give that up for the Nexus 10. However, I notice that the Note 10.1 is only officially updated until like 4.1.2 Jelly Bean. And I love the Nexus 10 for the fact that it already has the latest updates.
My question is, is the Note 10.1 still a decently fast, capable tablet? And is it fairly easy to root? Or should I just go ahead and go with the Nexus 10?
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Ok so, I'm trying to decide between getting the Note 10.1 (2012) or the Nexus 10. I currently have a Note 4, and love the handwriting features, and I'm not sure if I'm willing to give that up for the Nexus 10. However, I notice that the Note 10.1 is only officially updated until like 4.1.2 Jelly Bean. And I love the Nexus 10 for the fact that it already has the latest updates.
My question is, is the Note 10.1 still a decently fast, capable tablet? And is it fairly easy to root? Or should I just go ahead and go with the Nexus 10?
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I'm guessing low price is your motivation for getting the older model. Which is fair but do expect it to be a bit outdated.
My Note 10.1 still meets my needs. I applied the Gnabo ROM which brings it up to 4.4.2 and has the newer Samsung tools (S-Note, air command) and it works fine and it was easy to root.
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I'm guessing low price is your motivation for getting the older model. Which is fair but do expect it to be a bit outdated.
My Note 10.1 still meets my needs. I applied the Gnabo ROM which brings it up to 4.4.2 and has the newer Samsung tools (S-Note, air command) and it works fine and it was easy to root.
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Cool. Thanks for the reply. I ended up going for the Nexus 10 just in case I decide to get into a little development. Just figured I'll either use my Note 4 for handwriting when I need it. Or just get a stylus for the Nexus 10 and deal with the lower amount of accuracy compared to a Note device.
shusuke028 said:
Cool. Thanks for the reply. I ended up going for the Nexus 10 just in case I decide to get into a little development. Just figured I'll either use my Note 4 for handwriting when I need it. Or just get a stylus for the Nexus 10 and deal with the lower amount of accuracy compared to a Note device.
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Hope the works out. Check out this stylus. I used it with my S4 before making the switch to a Note 4. Not as good as an s-pen but better than a crayon size stylus.
The Joy Factory Pinpoint Precision Active Stylus with Ultra-Slim Tip (BCU201) for iPad, iPad Air, Mini, Samsung Galaxy Tab, Note, HP Elite, Google Nexus and related tablets https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00HZQLMCM/ref=cm_sw_r_awd_ITQ0ub1524PCG
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I first bought the original Note phone on 2012, then bought the 10.1 when it went on sale. Have used both until the Note phone started to randomly crash, reboot, and battery swelled (enough to pop out the back cover). To be fair I had messed about with it lots, installing whatever ROM and kernels on it. I left it in my drawer once I bought the Xperia Z (best phone I've ever had). I only took it out again after I installed night owl CM 12 on it and bought a new battery, it now lives in my car, SIM less, using Nokia HERE for my navigation needs and is pretty good offline. New lease of life for the old boy lol.
The 10.1 saw less and less use after I switched to the Z, until recently when I picked it up again for use in my studies, and decided to format and start over again. Still on stock Samsung ROM, but it's enough. Carrying it around with me nearly all the time. Kind of regret not buying the 3G version but I can hot spot from the Z anyway. It's also really good for backing up photos from my camera while I'm out. 64gb microSD
Z in pocket, Note in car, Note 10.1 in bag with big back up battery in bag.....pretty much set until they give up lol, :fingers-crossed:
Original Note bought in 2012
N8000 still in use
Note 3 playing around with.
Note 10.1 2014 edition.
Note 4.
Note Edge...
I use all these items, though the original Note tends to have a bit of desk time, as they have pro's and cons over each other for various things...
The old N8000 is my backup tablet. It gets carried around all the time in case my newer 2014 ed battery dies but is still capable (though you REALLY notice that 2Gb ram difference).
Note Edge is main phone with the Note 4 and then 3 as backups...
I have sim cards in the 2014 Edition 10.1 and the 3/4 phones though some of these are just for contact phones - no credit on account.