Samsung Galaxy Note 2

The Note 3 with 1080p display is just round the corner - why get the Note 2 now?

Because, I can swap it for the iPhone 5 that has been gathering dust in my cupboard :)

1080p AMOLED- not as great as expected. At least the Note 2 has a variation of the Plus display...
 
Hey guys,

I'll be getting a Note 2 LTE on Wednesday.

Anyone here using one on Android 4.2.2? If so, how is the performance and battery life?

I'm running CarbonROM 1.6, which is AOSP Android 4.2.2 . Have been for about 2 weeks.

I love it!

Phone is noticeably even faster and smoother. Not missing any Samsung specific features.
 
Warning for any of you who got the Straightup 100 special from CellC.

Now that their "MyAccount" page is back up I registered and checked my usage, it seems that have only allocated me the standard 100MB + the bolt on 50MB and not the additional 300MB that was offered in the special.
I had to talk to their tech support :erm: to resolve it. He acknowledged that it was incorrect and that it would be corrected but I don't know if this was a one off or a system problem.

Worth checking out if you took up this offer.
 
Hi,

I just got a 70mb firmware update notice. Do any of you know what update it is?

Same here, have the LTE version, trying to figure out what has been updated... So far my firmware is still pointing @ 4.1.2, but looks like the kernel version has changed?? Hmmm, any security vulnerabilities that we should know about?
 
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Same here, have the LTE version, trying to figure out what has been updated... So far my firmware is still pointing @ 4.1.2, but looks like the kernel version has changed?? Hmmm, any security vulnerabilities that we should know about?

Yeah. Also got the LTE version. All that I can see for now is the play store. It has changed quite a bit.
 

thanks, and its free shipping aswell :)

They also have an app https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.epro.dx&feature=search_result where you can browse and purchase via the app once you have registered with them
 
Looks like I might have to join you getting that spare battery...
 

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Holy crap guys, this device is something else!!!!

Can anyone recommend a decent S-Pen related note taker / drawing app that I can use on CM10.1?

And having the LTE version is a bit disappointing- very limited amount of ROM's out there... But it's future proof, so I ain't complaining :)
 
Holy crap guys, this device is something else!!!!

Can anyone recommend a decent S-Pen related note taker / drawing app that I can use on CM10.1?

For drawing I would recommend Sketchbook Mobile (paid version, but free version is just as good)

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.sketchbook

For Note taking you could try Bamboo Paper, but there are many other good apps available. Best try some out to see which one works for you.

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.wacom.bamboopaper
 
I have an acquintance selling his Note 2 for R2000, but it has a cracked (badly) screen.
The S-Pen and Touch functionalities are still fine though.
My question is, how much would a Note 2 digitizer set me back?
 
I have an acquintance selling his Note 2 for R2000, but it has a cracked (badly) screen.
The S-Pen and Touch functionalities are still fine though.
My question is, how much would a Note 2 digitizer set me back?

I also cracked my screen but luckily only a small one on the bottom, here is a link if you want to replace it yourself:

Grey
http://www.phonextreme.co.za/displays-lcds-samsung-lcds-samsung-n7100-touch-grey-gh97-14112b-2m16-p-5646.html

White
http://www.phonextreme.co.za/displays-lcds-samsung-lcds-samsung-n7100-touch-white-gh97-14112a-2n16-p-5647.html
 
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