Samsung Galaxy Note II and its S Pen magic: a summary of the new features
posted by Victor H.
/ Aug 30, 2012, 3:09 AM
The second generation Note is a great device on its own - it packs a monster screen, processor and battery all working to create a smooth and long-lasting Android experience. Best of all, it runs on the latest Android, 4.1 Jelly Bean.
Here’s a rundown of all the features of the second big phablet and its magical new S Pen.
The new S Pen: a summary of all the new features
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- Display 5.5" 720 x 1280 pixels
- Camera 8 MP / 1.9 MP front
- Processor Samsung Exynos 4 Quad, Quad-core, 1600 MHz
- Memory
- Storage 64 GB + microSDXC
- Battery 3100 mAh(16h 3G talk time)
45 Comments
1. nnaatthhaannx2
Posts: 820; Member since: Oct 19, 2011
Better grip and rubber tip.
posted on Aug 29, 2012, 2:02 PM 9
30. serious9010
Posts: 254; Member since: Jul 20, 2012
SAME OLD S3 DESIGN -.-
posted on Aug 30, 2012, 5:56 AM 2
36. SuperAndroidEvo
Posts: 4888; Member since: Apr 15, 2011
OLD??? The Samsung Galaxy S III is not even 4 months old. WHAT are you talking about?!?
posted on Aug 30, 2012, 7:17 AM 6
38. maverick786us
Posts: 157; Member since: Apr 20, 2012
Its design is better than S3
posted on Aug 30, 2012, 7:53 AM 5
43. master0fursinz
Posts: 104; Member since: Apr 26, 2010
LOL, they are just Following Apple Right?? Same old Iphone design...
posted on Aug 30, 2012, 12:32 PM 3
45. serious9010
Posts: 254; Member since: Jul 20, 2012
Apple had the same design with two models of their phones, but now that Samsung's doing the same thing it's suddenly OK !!???!?
posted on Aug 31, 2012, 7:56 AM 0
3. hateftotti
Posts: 223; Member since: May 03, 2011
My next phone for sure...
posted on Aug 29, 2012, 2:05 PM 24
28. neutralguy
Posts: 1152; Member since: Apr 30, 2012
same here!
posted on Aug 29, 2012, 10:58 PM 4
33. zhypher_23
Posts: 195; Member since: Jun 04, 2012
Mine Three :)
posted on Aug 30, 2012, 7:11 AM 2
44. master0fursinz
Posts: 104; Member since: Apr 26, 2010
this is on top of my list for next phone now. I just want them to keep that quad core for the US version!
posted on Aug 30, 2012, 12:34 PM 0
18. The_Godfather
Posts: 196; Member since: Apr 26, 2012
iFans thumbs u down lolzzzz
posted on Aug 29, 2012, 5:18 PM 6
22. CellularNinja
Posts: 306; Member since: Sep 27, 2011
I have to agree. No one has created a stylus with such functionality and tie-in to the software. Whether Apple fanboys like it or not, that is innovation.
posted on Aug 29, 2012, 8:17 PM 10
34. zhypher_23
Posts: 195; Member since: Jun 04, 2012
Especially the Airview feature, my fav of all the features ;)
posted on Aug 30, 2012, 7:12 AM 1
7. fervid
Posts: 183; Member since: Nov 22, 2011
I guess the plastic tips lasted too long so they made it rubber now so it wears out and drags across my screen leaving smudges and pieces of rubber behind like a pencil eraser??? With the ICS Update I already have Hover. Hopefully pulling out the pen can be configured...sometimes I just want to pull out the pen in my browser and not have an app open, or perhaps I just want to pull it out to key in a number more accuratly while on the phone. Pulling it out and having the phone turn on like my HTC Fuze did would be cool too.
I'm not sure what they mean about sensitivity...is that DPI or Pressure because pressure wise There are less than five levels...more like 3. And if DPI the pen is accurate enough in the center...it is the edges that have issues. There is a "Secret" Test/Debug menu you can really see this in too.
Bigger is nice and a more easily used button would be good. I often wish it worked like a pencil too where I write and when I want to erase I flip it and use the other end.
posted on Aug 29, 2012, 2:31 PM 3
8. dcgore
Posts: 234; Member since: Feb 24, 2012
The official phone of the state of Texas.
posted on Aug 29, 2012, 2:34 PM 15
19. The_Godfather
Posts: 196; Member since: Apr 26, 2012
Well said mate and in NewZealand too :p
posted on Aug 29, 2012, 5:19 PM 3
9. wendygarett unregistered
The only things that surprise me is the jellybean :)
Design : looks like a polished note1 if you ask me
Processor : Meh... I don't think jellybean needs that...
Resolution : don't know yet but 1280 x 720 will be the hint , but I'm glad It's not pentile screen...
Conclusion : not worth to be upgraded, really!! If you take a look at pic 7, you can actually confused that it is a last year note, but it just me...
However, if you are new, you definitely choose this because it is far better than galaxy s3 (which still struggling the jellybean update)
posted on Aug 29, 2012, 2:34 PM 2
20. henrickrw
Posts: 408; Member since: Sep 16, 2011
Ms. Garett,
In first place the Galaxy S3 already runs Jelly Bean 4.1,1 LPH7
My Galaxy S3 is running it right now. Regarding the Note 2 yes, it worth upgrading because it have better specs thatn the Note I
I'm the owner of a S2, S2 HD LTE (Korean Version), Galaxy Note & Galaxy 3 & yes I'm gonna purchase the Note II.
My suggestion to you is to continue using your HTC One X that is a good handset, but fail behind the mighty S3.
posted on Aug 29, 2012, 6:41 PM 7
24. apocalypsebc
Posts: 148; Member since: Dec 07, 2010
Could it be you just dont like bigger and better things. Its totaly an upgrade to the 1st note and its not an upgrade to the GalaxyS3. Maybe you dont like phones too big for your small hands ;-)
posted on Aug 29, 2012, 10:09 PM 6
11. protozeloz
Posts: 5396; Member since: Sep 16, 2010
wish many of these features where included into other non note devices and we could buy this pen in a store.... or maybe its just me...
posted on Aug 29, 2012, 2:45 PM 0
12. nicholassss
Posts: 368; Member since: May 10, 2012
I was saving for a galaxy S3 but if this comes to verizon I might go for it. I thought the S pen was kinda gimmicky before but on the note 2 it actually seems like something i'd use.
posted on Aug 29, 2012, 2:46 PM 5
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