Did they come with all the messaging and phone apps?
-
Hey, guest user. Hope you're enjoying NeoGAF! Have you considered registering for an account? Come join us and add your take to the daily discourse.
Samsung Galaxy Note II (new flagship Android phone from Samsung)
- Thread starter The Faceless Master
- Start date
Did they come with all the messaging and phone apps?
Yes, apps designed for tablets too with multipanes and whatnot.
US Carriers.
GRRRRR
wtf ? I don't think the Galaxy Tab has 4G or Data though ? (wait HSPA +)
christ first hardware maker and mobile network to offer a 7" bezel less device with 4G data and phone / message capabilities in the US wins
I'd be pissed if it was a WP8 device...
Freyjadour
Member
Can't wait to nab one of these. So tired of this LG Revo. Shit device with shit support.
So glad I waited on my upgrade. I have been using my S1 galaxy this whole time, but it's been on its last legs for a few months now. Was about to grab a s3 then I saw the note 1,and I instantly fell in love. Which means note 2 here I come!
I also called Att to cancel my service with them, they asked why from which I replied I wanted the note 2 and unlimited data from the other providers. Rep said she could do nothing about the unlimited data but offer me the note 2 for 50 bucks. I ensure she did not mean note 1. Gave her my card and hoping she was not pulling my leg lol. Fingers crossed.
I also called Att to cancel my service with them, they asked why from which I replied I wanted the note 2 and unlimited data from the other providers. Rep said she could do nothing about the unlimited data but offer me the note 2 for 50 bucks. I ensure she did not mean note 1. Gave her my card and hoping she was not pulling my leg lol. Fingers crossed.
Slayer-33
Liverpool-2
The person holding it has huge hands, also I want this thing.
US Carriers.
what up?
Mook1e
Member
Wait, what? The Sprint press release says it'll be a world phone. Doesn't that mean user accessible sim slot?
http://newsroom.sprint.com/article_display.cfm?article_id=2391
I know Sprint has some international GSM partners, but all of their other world phones have accessible sim slots
EightBitNate
Member
Are people really saying November for US? Didn't the GS3 take something like 3 weeks after international release? I got an upgrade October 1st with T-Mobile and right now their phone roster is shit.
The Faceless Master
Member
Sprint also has the Motorola Photon Q 4G LTE listed as a 'world phone' and it has no sim slot. people were pretty upset. all of the Sprint 4G LTE phones so far have an embedded SIM, none of them have a SIM slot.
from Photon Q product page:
Frequency: LTE, CDMA 800/1900 EVDO Rev A, World Phone - GSM 850/1900/1800/900, UMTS 850/1900/2100 (SIM is embedded in the phone, GSM SIM is locked and not removable)
tablet phone app with multi-panel for address book and call log would be awesome
MilkLizard
Member
this is a nexus 7 in normal size pants with a normal size pocket
get on my level NeoPAF
LOL reminds me of this
Mook1e
Member
Well then... goodbye Sprint! I'll be going with a GSM network (probably T-mobile month to month) when the Note II drops.
Phone arena review: http://www.phonearena.com/reviews/Samsung-Galaxy-Note-II-Review_id3134
So pretty much nigh on perfect then lol. Improved the previous wrongs of Amoled Pentile, better camera and video, snappier and speedier, much better battery life, more responsive along with better speaker and call quality.
If it wasn't for the sheer size of the thing, I'd have swapped my S3 for one. Very tempting, but it is a bit overkill. Don't think I could use the Note II one handed lol. But another solid effort from Samsung. I think they really get it tbh, outside of fancy materials and class leading physical designs, they do things that are efficient and have the improvements people will actually make use of.
The Faceless Master
Member
sweeeet!
nice!
oh snap! cut the check! CUT THE CHECK!!!
ummm.. is this a joke???
worst battery test EVER! rushed review confirmed.
It's a fun time to be in the market for a new phone. I'll have a chance to choose between this, Nokia 920 and the rumored HTC Nexus.
If the HTC Nexus has a better screen, is 5 inches and has an SD card then that'll probably be my preference, but it sounds like it won't have an SD card, so I'm pretty sure that the Note 2 will be my choice. Reading the positive reviews makes me even more excited.
Woooooooow at that review. And Lol at the unscientific battery test, but it does enough to let you know the battery will be better than the first note. And the first note had great battery life to begin with.
Man if I didnt mind the size I would be all over that. They REALLY improved the stylus and writing sensitivity. You can tell from the video.
Man if I didnt mind the size I would be all over that. They REALLY improved the stylus and writing sensitivity. You can tell from the video.
fatigues_gasolini
Member
God, I cant wait for this to come out so I can get rid of my Droid Charge. God, what a piece of shit.
Slayer-33
Liverpool-2
Jump in mofo
Right there with you. It was the best 4G phone when Verizon was getting rid of unlimited, but yeah, I was ready to move on like 2 months after I got it. I'm glad about all the good stuff I'm hearing about the note 2, I was almost ready to jump on paying full retail for a GS3 but this sounds good enough to make me hold off for a proper phablet.
Dreams-Visions
Member
It's great that I don't need a bag or something to carry this in though
sitting down feels fine too
beats lugging around an ipad or a 10" tablet or a netbook or a even a MBA 11"
so I think a 5.5" note would do fine still
lol that shit looks ridiculous.
anyway, saw one for the first time at an AT&T store yesterday. I thought it *was* a tablet. Ugh.
samus i am
Member
I hate the word phablet. That shit needs to stop.
The Faceless Master
Member
i love the word, i wonder if phablet.com is taken... i might make a phablet news/preview/review site...
make sure you patent it before apple does.
The Faceless Master
Member
'MERICA
This is an easy buy for me.
I was almost gonna bite on the Samsung GS3, but waited for the iPhone 5 unveil, wasn't really sold. Plus my GF got it, so I can just tinker with it whenever, but seeing all the niche features really sold me. Screen recorded, having the same set of stuff as the GS3, the nice S-pen features(for an artsy guy like me), and I don't have a tablet so I guess I'll just buy into this "phablet" thing. Lol. Can't wait. The size is no prob, for me at least, I often find phones too small or uncomfortable. I will say I wish there was just a pure black version -_____-.
I was almost gonna bite on the Samsung GS3, but waited for the iPhone 5 unveil, wasn't really sold. Plus my GF got it, so I can just tinker with it whenever, but seeing all the niche features really sold me. Screen recorded, having the same set of stuff as the GS3, the nice S-pen features(for an artsy guy like me), and I don't have a tablet so I guess I'll just buy into this "phablet" thing. Lol. Can't wait. The size is no prob, for me at least, I often find phones too small or uncomfortable. I will say I wish there was just a pure black version -_____-.
whatsinaname
Member
I have already started purchasing apps on the Google Play Store in anticipation of getting this phone.
whatsinaname
Member
I installed something called Bluestacks. Emulates a phone on your computer and apps seem to run at full speed. When I signed in using my gmail account, app store shows me one registered device. Bought through chrome and app got sent to Bluestacks.
(I don't even recall when I gave Google my credit card info. I kind of freaked when it was pre-populated then remembered that I had used Google Offers. At this time, I think Google knows more about me than my parents do).
As for the Galaxy Note 2, I am sorely tempted to have my parents buy one and ship it to me next week. Will try to resist till I actually get some time on a demo device somewhere.
Bought
Dungeon Village - 25 cents
Office Suite Pro - 25 cents
Considering Swiftkey ($1 right now).
Technosteve
Banned
The Apple Newton form factor is finally popular, sheds tear
Oh I actually have Bluestacks! My iPhone got damaged (blessing in disguise, opened up my eyes to Android), using a dumbphone now, and Bluestacks on my mac to keep track of any Whatsapp msgs my friends send me. Thing is I haven't been able to access the app store since I installed it, and I've been wanting to take advantage of the sale that's happening now. I'll have to check out what's wrong... thanks anyway!
The Faceless Master
Member
Bluestacks seems to run a lot better than it did even 6 months ago! i was just trying it out again this week, and it's not bad...
For those in the UK, so it looks like the Samsung store in Westfield, Stratford will be selling this a day early this Sunday. It might even go for a special price.
But it seems this will be the 3G only version, as the 4G LTE edition is expected to come later (according to comments on various blogs via Clove/Samsung on Twitter). Would this make you think twice?
But it seems this will be the 3G only version, as the 4G LTE edition is expected to come later (according to comments on various blogs via Clove/Samsung on Twitter). Would this make you think twice?
wtf ? I thought it wasn't out till november something ?
or is that just the shitty US ?
You Are Viewtiful
Member
I thought it was coming out October in the US?
