Samsung Note I/II versus an old school PDA

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KiwiTT

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Topic # 109545 21-Sep-2012 20:00
I had a Palm III, Tungsten T and Telecom Harrier. Does using the S-Pen, recall many of the familiarities of using a PDA, only significantly enhanced. I had always liked using a pen for the precision it felt versus using fingers (I have short stubby fingers) Or should I go with a Samsung Galaxy SIII, and adjust to the finger, with the added advantage of a more pocketable device. Reason I am seriously considering the Note I/II is that larger screen size and the fact my eyesight is starting to fail.

KevinL

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Reply # 689643 21-Sep-2012 20:17
Modern devices use capacitive touch screens, which are much more accurate than the old resistive touch screens that you're probably used to - you'll probably find that using your fingers on a modern device is actually better than a stylus on an old PDA. You can also get aftermarket styluses that you can use with any capacitive touch screen device, the main advantage to the Note/Note II is the stylus is built in to the device and there are some tweaks to the software/interface. It's probably best to have a play with them in store and get the device that suits your needs, rather than focusing on the stylus.

loganjames

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Reply # 689662 21-Sep-2012 20:27
Galaxy note's stylus is not even close to what you have to use on the iPhone or SGSIII. Its amazing what you can do with it once you have a play. I've used the 10.1" Note for a few days and almost cried when I had to give it back (5yo daughter did cry)

KiwiTT

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Reply # 689677 21-Sep-2012 20:45
So you can get a external case for the SIII with a builtin stylus ?

loganjames

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Reply # 689680 21-Sep-2012 20:49
KiwiTT: So you can get a external case for the SIII with a builtin stylus ? But its the type and quality of the stylus. On most phones the stylus is a rubber ball on a stick. The S-Pen is a PEN that is crazy accurate and has a button to perform additional Tasks, the apps on board are built to be stylus friendly. If the OP is planning on using a stylus mostly then the Note / Note II is the best option.

nakedmolerat

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Reply # 689698 21-Sep-2012 21:28
KiwiTT: I had a Palm III, Tungsten T and Telecom Harrier. Does using the S-Pen, recall many of the familiarities of using a PDA, only significantly enhanced. I had always liked using a pen for the precision it felt versus using fingers (I have short stubby fingers) Or should I go with a Samsung Galaxy SIII, and adjust to the finger, with the added advantage of a more pocketable device. Reason I am seriously considering the Note I/II is that larger screen size and the fact my eyesight is starting to fail. look, i love every bits of my galaxy note. if you like stylus, go for galaxy note 2. i found s3 is too small. my recommendation to you, get note2!!!

Wade

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Reply # 689710 21-Sep-2012 21:45
Mildly related to this thread, Smiggles do a real cool capacitive tipped ballpoint pen for $15.99 I use it with my S3 and it works well, not inthe same realm as a note/s pen but not bad

loganjames

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Reply # 689737 21-Sep-2012 23:11
Wade: Mildly related to this thread, Smiggles do a real cool capacitive tipped ballpoint pen for $15.99 I use it with my S3 and it works well, not inthe same realm as a note/s pen but not bad really? That'd be cool do you have a link? Couldn't find it on the website. EDIT: wait found it (http://goo.gl/bvMBd) its the "rubber ball on a stick type"

KevinL

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Reply # 689739 21-Sep-2012 23:14
loganjames: Wade: Mildly related to this thread, Smiggles do a real cool capacitive tipped ballpoint pen for $15.99 I use it with my S3 and it works well, not inthe same realm as a note/s pen but not bad really? That'd be cool do you have a link? Couldn't find it on the website Presumably this one? http://www.smiggle.com/SM_navIWCatProductPage.process?Merchant_Id=8&Section_Id=&pcount=&Product_Id=1787741 Seems overpriced - see http://dx.com/s/stylus+pen for example. Edit - due to the nature of capacitive touch screens (the Note and S-Pen uses slightly different technology), a fine-tipped capacitive stylus doesn't really exist. The closest is the Adonis Jot (http://adonit.net/product/jot/) or there's a DIY version here (http://tumblr.kinglau.co/post/6442455519/ipadstylusdiy).

KiwiTT

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Reply # 689775 22-Sep-2012 07:12
So if I get a Note II, do I simply get a new SIM (I have a standard-size at present) if required and put in the APN settings, and I am good to go. The Note I/II, will also be a good sized e-reader as well.

nakedmolerat

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Reply # 689777 22-Sep-2012 07:16
No need to set APN. It should set it automatically

KiwiTT

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Reply # 689787 22-Sep-2012 08:51
If I buy a retail Note I/II and use Samsung's own updating software (Kies - I think), and get a new mini-SIM from Telecom, will it work. The Transfer process - is this correct ? 1) Buy Note I/II - Charge up battery 2) Take to Telecom Store, get mini-Sim 3) Put in Mini-Sim 4) Wait for activation ?!?!? 5) APN details automatically applied ?!?!? 5) Good to go ?!?!?

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Reply # 689796 22-Sep-2012 10:07
Agree with the comments recommending the Note 2 to the OP - for your background and needs as you state them the Note 2 will be better than anything else available. I see nobody has pointed out specifically why the S-Pen is so much better than all the capacitive styli people are recommending - its a WACOM digitiser. There is a bit of a write up about it here, the most notable point being how much more sensitive it is than the first Note S-Pen, and I wrote a bit more extensively about the digitiser in my review of the original Note in the final part here. To the OP - if you're in Auckland I will be getting a Note 2 ASAP at release and would be happy for you to gets hands-on time with mine to see whether it's for you (I have an S3 as well, so you could even compare them). EDIT: Your setup is basically correct, although you could get a micro SIM now and use it with your existing handset with a SIM adapter. No need to wait for activation when you get your new phone that way. Twitter: @nztechfreak Blogs: AndroidNZ.net