Hi dear,
I'm going to get either Galaxy S2 or Galaxy Note.
The price difference between them is quite big..
GS2 is 730 NZD and Galaxy Note is 1199 NZD(as its just released?)
Do you think galaxy note has that much worthy?
What do think guys?
It depends whether you want a phone or a small tablet that can make calls. I've handled a prototype Note and it's not something you can comfortably use with one hand.
Ospreylian said:
It depends whether you want a phone or a small tablet that can make calls. I've handled a prototype Note and it's not something you can comfortably use with one hand.
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Oh is it?
But I do have iPad 2..
What I like from Galaxy Note is the high resolution display.
It Is awesome I gues.. As I was iPhone 4 user so I do care the density of the screen. It should be clear and crisp.
It's also an inch bigger, and uses PenTile matrix, both of which detract from the 1280x720 resolution's pixel density. So really, it's about a wash in terms of clarity compared to the 4.3" SGS2.
Then there's always the Galaxy Nexus, also 1280x720, but half an inch smaller than the Note. Sadly though, it's not running Exynos/Mali, but it does come with ICS and a guarantee of being at the head of the queue for updates and custom ROMs.
Croak said:
It's also an inch bigger, and uses PenTile matrix, both of which detract from the 1280x720 resolution's pixel density. So really, it's about a wash in terms of clarity compared to the 4.3" SGS2.
Then there's always the Galaxy Nexus, also 1280x720, but half an inch smaller than the Note. Sadly though, it's not running Exynos/Mali, but it does come with ICS and a guarantee of being at the head of the queue for updates and custom ROMs.
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That's what I concerned.
Galaxy note and s2 will get ICS at some time in Q2 in 2011..
That's too late, right?
Galaxy note has better specs, but sgs2 is better for size for the main user
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Galaxy Note are for users who 'CBF' carrying an eight-ten inch tablet, but still wants all the power and resolution necessary for web browsing and movie watching.
Galaxy S II will be intended for gamer (running on Full screen), who prefer web browsing on the go while making phone calls and sending text messages.
The Galaxy Note beats or matches in the SGS2 in everything. The only reason why someone should choose the SGS2 over the Note is because of the price and size.
MrAndroid12 said:
Galaxy Note are for users who 'CBF' carrying an eight-ten inch tablet, but still wants all the power and resolution necessary for web browsing and movie watching.
Galaxy S II will be intended for gamer (running on Full screen), who prefer web browsing on the go while making phone calls and sending text messages.
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But, galaxy note is a PHONE not only a device that can be necessary for web browsing and movie watching..
I feel playing game on my iPad is better than on galaxy s2 in terms of screen size though which means game on galaxy note will be much more fun than on galaxy s2.
jorkobe23 said:
But, galaxy note is a PHONE not only a device that can be necessary for web browsing and movie watching..
I feel playing game on my iPad is better than on galaxy s2 in terms of screen size though which means game on galaxy note will be much more fun than on galaxy s2.
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The problem as mentioned above, Running standard android games on HD screen doesn't make it run FULL screen.
Yes galaxy note is a phone, but a 4.3 inch SGSII is already a humongous phone. A 5.6' phone doesn't make it ideal for making phone calls
Galaxy SII v Note
I'm stoked about the Note. I currently have a Galaxy S and S II. I was waiting for the Galaxy Tab 7.7, but the Note may do the job. I do design work and I am excited to use the stylus to cut and paste images, do simple drawings, etc.
The other thing I don't like about the S and SII is that when typing emails, I can only see about 1 or two lines of text that I'm typing. I think with the Note, you'll see more.
The biggest problem with the Note is the price. For me it's about $850 USD. That's just too much.
I am also considering buying a Galaxy Nexus on Verizon. I swore I'd never go back to Verizon but the Nexus should have their 4 G as well as the 4G radios for AT&T and T-Mobile.
Samsung is so prolific at spitting out these phones that it's hard to choose. They even have a 4" screened model with a full QWERTY. Not too shabby!
hi, you could also wait foe the sgs2 lte hd, its gonna have a 4,65 inches display with super amoled plus hd display, 1.5 ghz cpu 1gb ram, 16gb onboard memory and so on its supossed to be available in december.
i've got the sgs2 international and can't be happier.
if you are using the sgs1 or 2 you could use nitrality to change de dpi from 240 to 182 and get more on screen space for wrintting emails and whatever you want, i did it and looks even better.
the note, is realy nice, played with it at ifa here in berlin, realy nice device, and if you wear a jacket always or most of the time it schouln't be a problem, but i would say is to big for jeans pockets, or maybe not, but it would big the risk to break it probably.
Im waitig for the 7.7
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nicgom said:
hi, you could also wait foe the sgs2 lte hd, its gonna have a 4,65 inches display with super amoled plus hd display, 1.5 ghz cpu 1gb ram, 16gb onboard memory and so on its supossed to be available in december.
i've got the sgs2 international and can't be happier.
if you are using the sgs1 or 2 you could use nitrality to change de dpi from 240 to 182 and get more on screen space for wrintting emails and whatever you want, i did it and looks even better.
the note, is realy nice, played with it at ifa here in berlin, realy nice device, and if you wear a jacket always or most of the time it schouln't be a problem, but i would say is to big for jeans pockets, or maybe not, but it would big the risk to break it probably.
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Thanks for the input. I don't think we'll see a Galaxy SII in the states with LTE anytime soon. AT&T and TMO just got their SIIs and neither is capable of LTE.
I think I'll most likely try the Verizon Nexus Prime because it will have (850/1700/1900/2100) 3g and Verizon Lte and then get the Galaxy S III next year. If cash permits, I'll get the Note too. If it had quad band 3g and Verizon LTE, I'd just buy the Note.
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Hi,
If you like to listen to Music on your phone, then please dont buy SGS2, it has a crappy Yamaha audio codec. Fankly I think that is the only disadvantage of SGS2.
I usually browse and listen to music, I find the music to be sub-par when compared to my Ipod.
Better go for a superphone with Wolfson Audio codec.
Check which audio codec is present in Galaxy Note or Go for Galaxy Nexus, I think it has Wolfson audio codec (as Nexus S had the same)...
Or one more option is the New Slim Motorola Droid Razr (7.1mm), which even below advantages :
- Check its audio codec, it must be wolfson I guess
- has a better battery (1780MAh)
- Higher resolution than SGS2 (540 x 960)
- Spash resistant
- Metal casing but still 127Gm
- Might not have the pink spot that SGS2 has.
- Might not have the yellow tint effect on screen that SGS2 has.
- hdmi port
- comes with 2.3.5 and guaranteed ICS support coming for this model
There are too many advantages that Droid Razr has over SGS2.
How crappy is Yamaha codec?
Is audio even throughout the spectrum?
Head over to anadtech for a detailed review of SGS2 audio performance... Below is the link:
http://www.anandtech.com/show/4686/samsung-galaxy-s-2-international-review-the-best-redefined/13
He clearly says Yamaha audio codec is not a good audio codec (compared to Wolfson...), and wolfson is far better (which we find in SGS1, Nexus S....)
I am using SG-note.. For last few days ..
So fare i thing its kind of mini tablet.which works batter than all small tablet.. I think it will be unfaire to compare SG-note vs SGSII.
SGSII is the best smartphone for me ... Thanks to samsung ..
What can i say abt SG-note it just too smart phone..
I think you should go for SGNote.
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Wait a few months after the note has been superseded by yet another Samsung device and you're be able to pick one up for a lot less, nothing wrong with the sgs2 and won't be out specced for some time, Blimey I remember the days when all PDAs had a stylus much better, that would be the only reason I would be interested in getting a note
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Just now checked in Engadget, Galaxy Note has the same Yamaha audio codec as SGS2.
If you are a audio freak or even a casual audio listener, I do not suggest going to SGS2 or Galaxy Note. Try either Galaxy Nexus or Moto Droid Razr.
Well im on verizon and in DESPERATE need upgrade from my tbolt. I am really interested in the one x but verizon isnt going to offer it. In fact the only thing that seems worth it on verizon is the s3. Ive looked for revies but can find any that compares the Samsungs audio and htc beats audio. Can anyone tell me what they think is better for sound?
As far as camera goes, it looks like the one x has better/more features with its camera. Please correct me if im wrong.
the s3 will have the wolfson dac audio chip, supercurio a member here will work wonders for the audio.
check out voodoo sound on the sgs forums
There isn't much difference in the cameras overall to be honest (I have a One X, and also had hands-on the S3). In good lighting conditions the S3 takes slightly better shots, in lower light the One X does. S3 does better video.
In relation to audio - I didn't have enough time to properly A/B the S3, but the (international) One X SQ is very average.
we all know Int'l version is a wolfson dac. What about the US version? same as htc one s/x? i hope they disable the S4 built in dac and put in a wolfson one. I will be disappointed if they gimp the US version again(quad-core,cpu, now audio)
I'm also hoping for the Wolfson DAC. I wouldn't be surprised though if again we are left out.
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we all know Int'l version is a wolfson dac. What about the US version? same as htc one s/x? i hope they disable the S4 built in dac and put in a wolfson one. I will be disappointed if they gimp the US version again(quad-core,cpu, now audio)
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The US version isn't gimped because it has the dual core S4. It's a beast, very energy efficient, and has an LTE radio. More cores doesn't equal better performance. We also get 2gb of instead of 1. Sounds to me like the International version was gimped.
Like you, I hope for the Wolfson DAC, but my One X sounds great and is crystal clear, so no worries other than hoping Samsung used proper shielding inside this thing. The interference on the Note was horrendous!
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Been thinking about this myself. We got two weeks... then I can hold mine
Yeah this is my main concern too. But it wasn't until I was looking at the teardown of the GSIII that I realized that the 'wolfson DAC' was a separate chip, not a thing on the exynos SOC like the mali etc. It seems like this release is a 'details & polish' generation so I'm still hoping.
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The US version isn't gimped because it has the dual core S4. It's a beast, very energy efficient, and has an LTE radio. More cores doesn't equal better performance.
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Wrong, it does:
http://androidandme.com/2012/05/sma...erformance-gpu-battery-life-and-web-browsing/
Does anyone have experience with snapdragon dac audio quality?
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Does anyone have experience with snapdragon dac audio quality?
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I heard the sound quality for the One S (same chip) is pretty good, but I'm still hoping they included the Wolfson chip
I don't know how accurate this site is but according to it, it looks like some of the LTE Galaxy S III versions will come with Wolfson WM1811
http://pdadb.net/index.php?m=specs&id=3533&view=1&c=verizon_samsung_sch-i535_galaxy_s3
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Wrong, it does:
http://androidandme.com/2012/05/sma...erformance-gpu-battery-life-and-web-browsing/
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Did you happen to read the below quote from that link?
" Winner – Tegra 3: Not many apps are optimized for quad-core, but several benchmarks are."
Let me guess, benchmarks are everything right? I have the S4 One X now and this thing is blazing fast. Actually, in real world performance the S4 outperforms the Tegra 3 version. Processors are way ahead of app development anyway. I'm my opinion, the only thing the quad core has over the S4 is a better gpu. I don't really game with my phone so that doesn't bother me at all, but you can give me more ram any day.
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blashrrt said:
I don't know how accurate this site is but according to it, it looks like some of the LTE Galaxy S III versions will come with Wolfson WM1811
http://pdadb.net/index.php?m=specs&id=3533&view=1&c=verizon_samsung_sch-i535_galaxy_s3
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Supercurio commented specifically on that site to say they are untrustworthy, I'd take their news with a grain of salt.
I picked up the i747 knowing the audio quality would be subpar. I really didn't expect it to be this far under par. I wouldn't mind switching over to the i9300 and losing LTE (with a 2 GB data cap who cares really?).
Question: How MUCH better will the sound be on the i9300 vs the i747. Any comparisons that people have tried?
Playing flac's- through Shure SE 420.
Thanks.
bump - or the i9305?
Bumping isnt allowed
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I went ahead and bought the i9305. The sound quality is much better than the i747. This is using the "Ac!d" audio engine on the pandorium ROM for the i9305. Over much clearer and defined sound!