Samsung Galaxy Note: 5.3", 1200x800 SuperAMOLED, S-PEN stylus, 2500mAh attery... *phew*
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It will do eventually as part of Googles update initiative of which Samsung are a part of. SGS2 will get timely updates for 18 months after release providing the hardware is suitable to handle the update.
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This phone looks right up my street.. my eye sight is not the greatest any more and find my self squinting at my desire so this looks great for people like me with fading eye sight
that screen looks immense
that screen looks immense
I just had a bit of epiphany when I was sitting here thinking about if I would really buy this phone (yes, I love mobile gadgets that much, and my lost SGSII has made me obsess over getting a replacement, especially now that im currently stuck with a crappy Nokia C6-00). That question was: how much do I actually, realistically, hold the phone to my face and use it for calls on an average day? Answer: not much.
Seriously, I do maybe 2 or less minutes of talking with each call, probably average 1 minute, just to find out where someone is or lay a quick plan. I dont sit there yacking on it unless its a very rare situation, and if I do sit there yacking it is generally sitting on my sofa with Skype, in which case loudspeaker and camera are on.
90% of my usage comprises text messaging and internet use/reading on the go, with the latter being by FAR the most important to me as I travel around for work and am always using some app when out and about whether its for travel or finding something cool. I now realise that my primary use of a modern phone is as a multimedia device, not a phone... talking is a seondary yet necessary feature that as long as its there and functional, i'm a happy manling.
Thus, I can only conclude that a 5.3" SUper AMOLED HD screen with a resolution of 1200*800 would not only be the most awsome ultra-portable browsing screen known to man, with pages being unsquashed, sharp and readable...but that it would make general multimedia, navigation and app use an absolute pleasure. Hell, even as a basic ereader im guessing it will do a very good job.
In terms of size, ive decided it is still pocketable, and in terms of weight it is only 30% heavier than an iPhone 4, being only a tad thicker than an SGSII. Added to this the 2500 mAh battery and we have a winner here in my eyes. I want it. A lot.
Seriously, I do maybe 2 or less minutes of talking with each call, probably average 1 minute, just to find out where someone is or lay a quick plan. I dont sit there yacking on it unless its a very rare situation, and if I do sit there yacking it is generally sitting on my sofa with Skype, in which case loudspeaker and camera are on.
90% of my usage comprises text messaging and internet use/reading on the go, with the latter being by FAR the most important to me as I travel around for work and am always using some app when out and about whether its for travel or finding something cool. I now realise that my primary use of a modern phone is as a multimedia device, not a phone... talking is a seondary yet necessary feature that as long as its there and functional, i'm a happy manling.
Thus, I can only conclude that a 5.3" SUper AMOLED HD screen with a resolution of 1200*800 would not only be the most awsome ultra-portable browsing screen known to man, with pages being unsquashed, sharp and readable...but that it would make general multimedia, navigation and app use an absolute pleasure. Hell, even as a basic ereader im guessing it will do a very good job.
In terms of size, ive decided it is still pocketable, and in terms of weight it is only 30% heavier than an iPhone 4, being only a tad thicker than an SGSII. Added to this the 2500 mAh battery and we have a winner here in my eyes. I want it. A lot.
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Hah, just read this...
http://www.theinquirer.net/inquirer/news/2107721/lg-optimus-note-smartphone-surfaces
Can we say... LOL?
http://www.theinquirer.net/inquirer/news/2107721/lg-optimus-note-smartphone-surfaces
Can we say... LOL?
Lol LG. 
Also, about your earlier post Richdog, you're certainly someone that would fit into the target market for this device and I can agree with a lot of what you've said.
I suppose it would be worth a purchase just to see how I get on with it, no doubt it will be a glorious bit of kit either way.
Also, about your earlier post Richdog, you're certainly someone that would fit into the target market for this device and I can agree with a lot of what you've said.
I suppose it would be worth a purchase just to see how I get on with it, no doubt it will be a glorious bit of kit either way.
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Had a think about how often I actually use my iPhone 4 to make calls, and it was not much at all. Its roughly;
internet - 55%
ereader - 10%
games - 10%
text/messaging - 20%
calls - 5%
I welcome the 5.3" 1200x800 screen!
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Looks like the HTC Runnymede will be going up against this - 4.7" so maybe more pocket friendly?
HTC Runnymede has a 800*480 LCD screen - Samsung has the upper hand.
Agreed. They're only going to fall further behind in future if they continue like this.
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I have two handsets (work and play) and am still using an old n900 as my work handset (no data but I'm nearly always beside some form of wifi)
My other phone is a SGSII, I can say I probably spend about 2 mins a month using my SGSII for phone calls. I send SMS and do a lot of surfing. I also use it as a satnav a fair bit. I can only see the Note enhancing my life.
I may even end up running a Note and a SGSII (although a smaller phone may be a better second device).
I have two handsets (work and play) and am still using an old n900 as my work handset (no data but I'm nearly always beside some form of wifi)
My other phone is a SGSII, I can say I probably spend about 2 mins a month using my SGSII for phone calls. I send SMS and do a lot of surfing. I also use it as a satnav a fair bit. I can only see the Note enhancing my life.
I may even end up running a Note and a SGSII (although a smaller phone may be a better second device).
I've just been on the phone to Vodafone and they've persuaded me to have one of these as an upgrade rather than the GS2 (which the couldn't do free)
Firstly they referred to it at the Galaxy S Plus (different handset) and then finally the Note. I was told it was the same specs as the GS2 but with greater battery life and faster dual core. I quickly looked it up on GSM arena but didn't spot it was a massive 5.3" screen and agreed. Should be here tomorrow so we'll see what its like. If it really is too big then it can go back. My primary concern was the size of it when making calls but I rarely use my phone to make calls. I do however wear skinny jeans and I'm not sure it's going to fit in my pocket!
Firstly they referred to it at the Galaxy S Plus (different handset) and then finally the Note. I was told it was the same specs as the GS2 but with greater battery life and faster dual core. I quickly looked it up on GSM arena but didn't spot it was a massive 5.3" screen and agreed. Should be here tomorrow so we'll see what its like. If it really is too big then it can go back. My primary concern was the size of it when making calls but I rarely use my phone to make calls. I do however wear skinny jeans and I'm not sure it's going to fit in my pocket!
