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Hey everyone!
At the moment, I'm using Nexus S and Nexus 7 combo. Nexus S is getting too old to be on par with new software which lags, and since I have the I9023 version, it has SLCD display and camera wasn't as good even for the time when it came out.
So I was thinking, maybe I should sell both devices and add a bit more money to it, and get Note 2?
So I did the math
I lose:
- bigger N7's screen
- Nexus experience
- multiple devices option (battery saving and stuff)
- good reading experience on N7
I get:
- a single device on which everything is done
- Note experience
- by far a better camera
- Super AMOLED display
So I need your opinion, I hope this isn't getting way too boring for you (these questions), does it pay out, since I'd really like Note 2.
I own both, and I hardly use my Nexus 7 now Depends on your usage though, you must already be aware that screen size is significantly smaller - but it's significantly better device in all other respects, and much easier to hold than a tablet obviously. For me, N2 hits the sweet spot. And obviously there's S Pen, which you may or may not use - I do use it a lot for browsing and typing especially.
I just switched from Nexus 7 + Lumia 800 to Note 2. I am very happy with the change. The Nexus was great, I loved it, but I had to carry two devices. Now it is perfect.
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the google experience is very beautifull, but it is too thin, too poor of features and uncared for in my opinion, the only good thing is lightening fast updates.
For the rest I sold the Nexus 7 as soon as I took notes 2 and I decided to buy 10.1 Notes and Notes 2 and now I feel really good xD
Get a note 8... best of note 2 in a bigger size. .phone calling included
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Note 8 isn't a phone. It's still a tablet with call facility. Obviously if that's what he's looking for then Note 8's the better choice obviously.
Dzong said:
the google experience is very beautifull, but it is too thin, too poor of features and uncared for in my opinion, the only good thing is lightening fast updates.
For the rest I sold the Nexus 7 as soon as I took notes 2 and I decided to buy 10.1 Notes and Notes 2 and now I feel really good xD
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Exactly. But honestly, that is why we have this forum, I can always try some ROM of new Android which is not yet available for Note.
I don't think I'll get Note 8, I can't really carry it around everywhere I go. I'll go for Note 2, already sold my racket I don't use that much, so I need to sell my NS and N7 and that's it.
Question though! Reason I was hesitating was big screen for gaming, and then it hit me - Note does have HDMI output right? So can I fire up say, Asphalt 7 and hook it up to TV, and then just use my phone as a controller?
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Exactly. But honestly, that is why we have this forum, I can always try some ROM of new Android which is not yet available for Note.
I don't think I'll get Note 8, I can't really carry it around everywhere I go. I'll go for Note 2, already sold my racket I don't use that much, so I need to sell my NS and N7 and that's it.
Question though! Reason I was hesitating was big screen for gaming, and then it hit me - Note does have HDMI output right? So can I fire up say, Asphalt 7 and hook it up to TV, and then just use my phone as a controller?
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If the nexus experience is not that important to you then by all means get the note2. Touchwiz is actually bearable and useful on the mote2. Very optimized hardware, software is pretty good and optimized, battery life can't be beat, screen is friggin' awesome especially movie mode for the accuracy, reception is actually pretty dang awesome for a Samsung phone, it is easier to hold than a 7" tablet, the interchangeable battery and expandable storage etc etc...
Yes, there is video out through mhl. I highly recommend getting the official OEM accessories to do it, and there are different methods of getting it like the smart dock, adapters or straight mhl to HDMI cable. I haven't tried games yet, but you might want to consider the input lag that might or might not be there. Video though looks great.
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Good to see I'm not the only one with N7 and SGNII I have both devices and don't carry my N7 as much as I used to, but I love it and use it at home, since it's much more convenient, bigger screen, etc. Note II is BIG, but not as big as N7
I had an n7 too, but no longer. The screen is bigger, but I found that the superior display quality of the note 2 factors in in the reading experience. An even better example is my Transformer Pad, which has such an abysmal display compared to the note 2, that I almost read better on my phone in spite of it being a fourth of the screen size.
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I would better have note 10.1 with note 2, experience of both tablets and phablets world
I have Note 2 and Note 8 and I'm thinking of selling the Note 8 as I hardly ever use it.
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I am confused between these two tablets please suggest your opinions
Purpose of tablet gaming and watching videos
Samsung galaxy note 8.0
-2gb RAM
-Quad core
-S pen
-Jelly bean 4.1.2(is 4.2.2 update available??)
-399$
(I like this tablet but I am just concerned about the update)
vs
Samsung Tab 3 8.0
-1.5gb RAM
-dual core
-Jelly bean 4.2.2
-299$
which 1 is worth?
You can easily find the note 8.0 on sale for $325 with the $25 play credit in the US. At that price I would easily say the note 8.0 is the better deal.
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If you will have use for the spen get the note, if you think its just a fad then go for a cheaper option.
The main benifit of the spen is for note taking and drawing.
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You can easily find the note 8.0 on sale for $325 with the $25 play credit in the US. At that price I would easily say the note 8.0 is the better deal.
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325$ can u tell me where
Samsung's naming scheme is confusing. This is what I've been able to come up with so far.
The Note devices are high end devices with better specs and S-pen.
The Tab devices are so-so specs-wise without S-pen (and crappy screens).
The Mega devices are Tab devices specs-wise with huge screen.
Then each line has different screen sizes. Some have phone and 3G/LTE functionality built in, and some don't.
Having said that, I own a Note 2, which's a very fine device, but I can count on one hand the number of times I actually pulled the S-pen out.
I understand their marketing strategy of "throw anything against the wall and see what sticks" but I really wish Samsung would simplify things.
Do you need a WACOM pen for taking notes? If yes, then get the Note 8. If no, then get the Tab.
you can use the tab 3 8 for note taking also. you just won't have pressure sensitivity or the great handwriting recognition software.
I dont have very fat fingers but like the s-pen for more then drawing or writing.
I use it for internet, typing, some games and find it usefull.
The tab 10.1 i have seems to give me less software problems.It's a lot slower however. I think the note 8.0 needs an update. Sometimes the screen freezes or it just needs a reboot to start working again. (although i can judge if its a combination of apps I use or that the problem lies in the tablet itself)
I would buy it again, thats my personal conclusion.
madsquabbles said:
you can use the tab 3 8 for note taking also. you just won't have pressure sensitivity or the great handwriting recognition software.
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What about palm rejection? The ability to write at a comfortable angle with a stylus tip smaller than a sausage? Even if you're just taking notes, there's a world of difference imo.
heck yeah there's a big difference , but if someone wanted to save a few bucks the gt3-8 isn't really that bad. i almost considered it, but got the gn8 instead. could have gotten a refurb white for 320 but i really wanted the black/brown and the full warranty - though i've voided that lol.
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325$ can u tell me where
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Continue to check staples as well as amazon. 2 weeks ago staples was $250 with $30 in store credit and $25 google play credit. I got mine on amazon 2 weeks ago for $225 new and with the $25 google play credit.
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Personally I feel the price difference really doesn't justify getting the Tab 3 8 inch. As previously stated you can get the Note 8 around the same price.
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Continue to check staples as well as amazon. 2 weeks ago staples was $250 with $30 in store credit and $25 google play credit. I got mine on amazon 2 weeks ago for $225 new and with the $25 google play credit.
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You meant $350 and $325 right?
bigmout said:
What about palm rejection? The ability to write at a comfortable angle with a stylus tip smaller than a sausage? Even if you're just taking notes, there's a world of difference imo.
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+1 to this thought. I simply don't care about the pressure sensitivity. The palm rejection is the one thing that prompted me to but the Note rather than any other tablet on the market right now.
You can write almost as comfortably as with a Pen and paper makes it a very good choice
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Continue to check staples as well as amazon. 2 weeks ago staples was $250 with $30 in store credit and $25 google play credit. I got mine on amazon 2 weeks ago for $225 new and with the $25 google play credit.
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Seriously? 225?
For, OP, you said you just wanted games and videos, why the Note 8.0? There are some very good (even cheaper) tablets out there that do a tremendous job of these.Wait a couple weeks for the Next Nexus 7, should be very good in Gaming etc. thanks to the Snapdragon 600.
The Note 8.0 is a very good device but difficult to justify the cost when you don't even need the feature that's included in its name!
Hi all,
I am looking into buying a Samsung Galaxy Note series tablet, as a key feature for me is the ability to take hand written notes with the S-pen. So clearly, I have two choices, if I want to stick with the current hardware cycle: Galaxy Note 8 or the upcoming Galaxy Note 10.1 (2014 edition). I primarily want to use the tablet to take notes in class, and to read PDF files and comment etc. on the PDF files.
I wanted to ask you guys what should I buy? Firstly, I would like if you can answer me the following: Is the 8 inch screen on the galaxy note 8 big enough to comfortably take notes in a classroom (my use case would be notes in a university classroom, relatively fast paced).
Now in my eyes, the pros of the Galaxy note 8 are:
1. It is already available. It's been out for a while and so I know real world usage and of any existent bugs etc. It already got a price cut.
2. Much cheaper than the Galaxy Note 10.1 2014.
3. Has decent specs, and from my experience handwriting feels more natural than the old galaxy note 10.1.
4. More portable than the larger 10 inch one.
Also pros for the Galaxy note 10.1 2014 would be:
1. Far more powerful than the 8. Latest and greatest, so no worries on being outdated.
2. Larger screen, probably even better at handwriting.
So what would be best for my usage? Will I be well catered for with the cheaper Galaxy tab 8 for taking notes? Is it snappy and powerful enough? Or should I wait and buy the 10 inch one, that is far more expensive and we dunno real world usage issues and bugs?
Please let me know. Thanks!
$549 for the 16GB model, and $599 for 32GB for upcoming Note 10.1, ....I was planing to get one as 10 inch tablet replacement for my 2 year old Galaxy Tab 10.1, but after seeing the prices,..i decided to wait and see what Google will come up with Nexus 10...I know it won't have SPen....
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$549 for the 16GB model, and $599 for 32GB for upcoming Note 10.1, ....I was planing to get one as 10 inch tablet replacement for my 2 year old Galaxy Tab 10.1, but after seeing the prices,..i decided to wait and see what Google will come up with Nexus 10...I know it won't have SPen....
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Do you use the Galaxy Tab Note 8 for writing notes? Is it too small for note taking purposes?
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Do you use the Galaxy Tab Note 8 for writing notes? Is it too small for note taking purposes?
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you know, I have Nexus 7, ....it is a beautiful tablet, pure android, gets freq update from Google, but my problem I found it is a little small...I have 10 inch tablet, found it is a little big, and it seems like 8 inch tablets are in a perfect spot as far as size goes; it is neither too small, nor too big...of course, it is all about personal preference...that's why I picked Galaxy Tab Note 8 WiFi....I don't quite often use writing notes with SPen, but when I do needed, I am glad that it has SPen, and it is near perfect for taking note on Note 8, when I tried that on Note 10.1, i found it a bit awkward since taking note using SPen on 10 inch tablet does not feel natural. However, if you are artist, and doing a lot of drawing, it is no brainer that big screen is a big plus.
so keep it short; if you are after a tablet that mainly use taking notes and looking for portable, easily fit your hand, not so bulky, then your option is Note 8.0, and Note 8.0 hardware specs not bad at all too. but if you are artist (a lot of drawing,painting, video editing, etc..), then new Note 10.1 is probably good fit.
like I said in my previous post, I was planing to replace my 2 year old galaxy tab 10.1 inch tablet with new Note 10.1 tablet, but until I saw the prices for 32GB, I am giving a sec though whether paying that premium high price worth or not.
I use mine in class at a university all the time I take video of the professor insert in my own notes as well as pictures and so on. It's perfect for that type of application. The s pen is quick to recognize handwriting and pretty accurate once you use it enough you'll really be impressed with what it can do. It's a great tablet for this purpose.
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I use mine in class at a university all the time I take video of the professor insert in my own notes as well as pictures and so on. It's perfect for that type of application. The s pen is quick to recognize handwriting and pretty accurate once you use it enough you'll really be impressed with what it can do. It's a great tablet for this purpose.
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I think I will give this one last test drive at BestBuy and just buy it!
I think I will be happy to save about $200 buying this rather than buying the more expensive 10.1..
By the way, are there any deals currently to get this at a lower price point than $359? Thanks
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By the way, are there any deals currently to get this at a lower price point than $359? Thanks
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I bought mine from Staples for $259 with discounts. In the forum, there is a coupon for $75 off (from Staples). It expires on September 28.
Royaltiger said:
I bought mine from Staples for $259 with discounts. In the forum, there is a coupon for $75 off (from Staples). It expires on September 28.
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But there is no Staples near me with that tablet in stock!
I'm surprised no one has said "it depends on you" yet. I've actually owned both a Note 10.1 and now the Note 8.0. I obviously can't speak to the 10.1 2014, but the thing I disliked about the 10 was the weight and the charge time. The larger screen was nice for watching movies, but the weight made it suck for watching a full length feature film. As for the stylus part, the Note 10 seems better for artwork, but crappier for writing.
What I like about the Note 8 is the weight, charge time, and it is much better for taking notes. I use it all the time for taking notes now. The screen, while smaller, is much more crisp too.
I can say that I would not buy the Note 10.1 2014 on launch day though. Just look at the Note 8. Released at $399, within like a month you could get it for $349. Now I've frequently seen it for $299. That's a pretty big cut for a device that hasn't been around long. I'm guessing the new 10 would be similar. Give it 3-4 months and you'll get a substantial savings. Unless of course money is no object to you.
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I'm surprised no one has said "it depends on you" yet. I've actually owned both a Note 10.1 and now the Note 8.0. I obviously can't speak to the 10.1 2014, but the thing I disliked about the 10 was the weight and the charge time. The larger screen was nice for watching movies, but the weight made it suck for watching a full length feature film. As for the stylus part, the Note 10 seems better for artwork, but crappier for writing.
What I like about the Note 8 is the weight, charge time, and it is much better for taking notes. I use it all the time for taking notes now. The screen, while smaller, is much more crisp too.
I can say that I would not buy the Note 10.1 2014 on launch day though. Just look at the Note 8. Released at $399, within like a month you could get it for $349. Now I've frequently seen it for $299. That's a pretty big cut for a device that hasn't been around long. I'm guessing the new 10 would be similar. Give it 3-4 months and you'll get a substantial savings. Unless of course money is no object to you.
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Well everyone. I am very thankful for your replies. It gave me a LOT better picture of the whole thing. I dived right in and bought the Galaxy Note 8 for a measly $238 after taxes thanks to the amazing offer from Staples. It will be here by next week so unfortunately I can't play around with it yet! But yeah, I've tried the tablet several times in stores, found that the stylus is a lot more crisp in response than the old 10.1 and display is pretty good too. I think at this price point, buying a note 8 was definitely the more sensible option, I can't choke down the $549 price of the Note 10.1. And I really don't want to wait months for the price to go down. I need a tablet that can take notes right now...
at $600 I'd rather grab a windows tablet. i've got both 700t and 500t but i'llbe giving my daughter the 500t soon. $550 last year was really pushing it, but at $600 you've hit laptop pricing. i'llprobably grab another old 10.1 since the hardware is still pretty powerful and going for $300 refurb. I sold my old one for $300 earlier is year and regret it every day, lol.
litetaker said:
Well everyone. I am very thankful for your replies. It gave me a LOT better picture of the whole thing. I dived right in and bought the Galaxy Note 8 for a measly $238 after taxes thanks to the amazing offer from Staples. It will be here by next week so unfortunately I can't play around with it yet! But yeah, I've tried the tablet several times in stores, found that the stylus is a lot more crisp in response than the old 10.1 and display is pretty good too. I think at this price point, buying a note 8 was definitely the more sensible option, I can't choke down the $549 price of the Note 10.1. And I really don't want to wait months for the price to go down. I need a tablet that can take notes right now...
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For $238 Galaxy Note 8 is a steal. Lucky that you were able to get from Stable, since many stores sold out like crazy because of $75 off coupon...
it is weird that $75 off coupon only for samsung devices, I wonder if they are clearing the inventory for Samsung devices...
I received my Note 8 in a shipment today. This is the one I bought from Staples for $238 with all those discounts. But I noticed that the seal of the box was tampered with! It says clearly across the seal to not accept it if the seal is tampered. It looks fine inside, but do you think this is a refurb or a return??? How dare they ship me a used piece! I am supposed to get a brand new one :/
Also, I think I am having some trouble registering this device to at Samsung's galaxy perk website.. The perks are extended till December 31, so the deadline ain't the issue!
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I bought mine from Staples for $259 with discounts. In the forum, there is a coupon for $75 off (from Staples). It expires on September 28.
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How do I access the coupon???? Please let me know how I can purchase the note 8.0 for less than 300.00. Thank you
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How do I access the coupon???? Please let me know how I can purchase the note 8.0 for less than 300.00. Thank you
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The Staples deal is over. Expired on September 28. Sorry.
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I received my Note 8 in a shipment today. This is the one I bought from Staples for $238 with all those discounts. But I noticed that the seal of the box was tampered with! It says clearly across the seal to not accept it if the seal is tampered. It looks fine inside, but do you think this is a refurb or a return??? How dare they ship me a used piece! I am supposed to get a brand new one :/
Also, I think I am having some trouble registering this device to at Samsung's galaxy perk website.. The perks are extended till December 31, so the deadline ain't the issue!
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If you have a Staples store nearby, you could exchange it without any problem.
Hate Samsung because of not to release note 8 2014 at the same time of note 3 & note 10 2014.
Note 8 2013 was also, then it was configured similar to note 2 & note 10 2013, although 1/2 year later.
So, basically, I'm in the process of quitting smoking. As a "congratulations" type gift, my parents are purchasing me a tablet. I'm stuck choosing between the Nexus 7 (2013) and the Galaxy Note 8.0 right now. I already know the Nexus is worth the money, but I like the features and such on the Note.
If you saw my other thread asking about ROMs for a Note, that was part of trying to make my decision. Now that I've seen that I can keep the functionality, gain some more, and improve performance, I have to decide if it's going to be it or the Nexus.
At $330, is the Galaxy Note 8.0 worth the money at this point in its life cycle? Please try to avoid just straight yes or no answers, I would love you to elaborate. I know it also depends what I'm using it for, so just assume that I like to draw, am not fantastic at it but it's a fun hobby, and I would make use of the office suite included.
I had the Note 8.0 and the Nexus 7 2013. The Note 8.0 has much ore functionality and a MicroSD slot. The Nexus has the better screen. They are similar speed wise. Best Buy has the Note 8.0 for $299 right now. I assume because the Galaxy Tab Pro 8.4 launched last week. I like Multiwindow of the Note also.
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I had the Note 8.0 and the Nexus 7 2013. The Note 8.0 has much ore functionality and a MicroSD slot. The Nexus has the better screen. They are similar speed wise. Best Buy has the Note 8.0 for $299 right now. I assume because the Galaxy Tab Pro 8.4 launched last week. I like Multiwindow of the Note also.
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Thanks very much for your input. At Best Buy here, the Note 8.0 is $330, but I'm Canadian so that's just the crappy exchange rate.
I've done extensive reading on both of these tablets, and that's something that really stood out, just how much more functionality the Note has over the Nexus. The SD card slot is a huge thing, too. Being able to spend $40 and slap a 64gb class 10 MicroSD card in it would be nice. Speed wise, I heard TouchWiz can be laggy, get hung up here and there, but that custom ROMs fix that with improved performance, removing some bloatware, etc.
As it stands, I'm still slightly on the fence between the two, but I'm leaning toward the Note. I figure I don't need to make this thread in the Nexus forums, because I already know the Nexus is worth the money (minus that there's no SD card slot) and it's got its own advantages. I'm glad the Note 8.0 community is willing to give me some insight
Amazon has refurbished models for $250US.
IMHO, the only reason to chose a Note 8.0 over a Nexus 7 is the stylus/handwriting recognition. it's what makes the Note truly unique the 7-8" tablet range. If pen computing is 'nice, but not essential', then go with the Nexus 7. It's cheaper, a better screen, just as powerful, and slightly better battery life. The speakers suck compared to the Note, but then most people use headphones or powered speakers than listen to the tablet 'naked'.
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Amazon has refurbished models for $250US.
IMHO, the only reason to chose a Note 8.0 over a Nexus 7 is the stylus/handwriting recognition. it's what makes the Note truly unique the 7-8" tablet range. If pen computing is 'nice, but not essential', then go with the Nexus 7. It's cheaper, a better screen, just as powerful, and slightly better battery life. The speakers suck compared to the Note, but then most people use headphones or powered speakers than listen to the tablet 'naked'.
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Thanks muchly for your input! From what I've heard, the speakers on the Note 8.0 are pretty crap, very tinny. That's not much of a concern though because, as you said, headphones or external speakers are what I'd be using when I'm using it for movies or music.
For me, the advantages from the stylus are that I can use it to draw, to learn to draw because kindergarten kids probably do better work lol, and various small functions like improved web browsing and such. I've also got a thing for teaching myself random things because... well... I'm a nerd lol, so the S pen will be good for general stylus uses in that regard as well, like highlighting, etc.
Now, one thing I've noticed is people talk so much about how the Nexus 7 has a much better display and that text is hard to read on the Note 8.0. However... if you look at reviews from before the Nexus 7 or iPad Mini Retina came out, you see everybody saying how nice the display looks and how easy it is to read all sizes of text. To me, that says that focusing on the resolution and the PPI is more a marketing scheme than anything. Don't get me wrong, the Nexus 7 and iPad Mini Retina DO have sharper screens, the numbers don't lie, but the people talking about those numbers tend to exaggerate just how much a difference it is.
I have the note and my wife has the nexus. I much prefer my note over hers. The extra inch of screen males a huge difference. I also use the pen a lot at work highlighting material, writing logs but mostly writing on pictures.
The resolution on the nexus is better but the functionality of the pen makes this the tablet to have IMHO.
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Well I paid half price before Christmas for a new boxed 5110 and in January half price for a new boxed SGH-i467. Could not touch those deals with any other product that is like the Note 8.0. Though there is not many like it to choose from.
Well, it's decided! You've all helped me solidify my thoughts about the Note 8.0, I'm not just crazy and making myself think it's good. That's what I'm getting then! I'll just have to figure out how to get updates manually, since in Canada we don't seem to get them very fast. From what I've heard, we don't even have 4.2.2 available for OTA updates here.
If I were buying a tablet now, I'd highly consider the Tab Pro 8.4, which was just released in the US yesterday for $399.
It looks to be everything the Note 8 is, except with a much nicer screen and an updated processor; but no pen. Although personally, I found I don't even use the pen on the N8.
The N8 is a great tablet, and I use it every day, sometimes for hours. But its getting close to last gen specs, having been released April 2013. And I typically don't recommend buying last gen technology.
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If I were buying a tablet now, I'd highly consider the Tab Pro 8.4, which was just released in the US yesterday for $399.
It looks to be everything the Note 8 is, except with a much nicer screen and an updated processor; but no pen. Although personally, I found I don't even use the pen on the N8.
The N8 is a great tablet, and I use it every day, sometimes for hours. But its getting close to last gen specs, having been released April 2013. And I typically don't recommend buying last gen technology.
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I would certainly consider the Tab Pro 8.4, but my problem is price. I'm stuck with a firm $350 price limit (tax not included), and it's unfortunate because an extra $50 would open up my options immensely, but beggars can't be choosers right?
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I would certainly consider the Tab Pro 8.4, but my problem is price. I'm stuck with a firm $350 price limit (tax not included), and it's unfortunate because an extra $50 would open up my options immensely, but beggars can't be choosers right?
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You should have quit smoking earlier, then you would have plenty of money (those things are expensive!!!).
But seriously, I realize everyone has different budget requirements (one of the main reasons your question "is the N8 worth the money" is ultimately a decision only you can make). But to me, an extra $100 to get the new generation hardware (versus something almost a year old), is a bargain. Although if you think you will use the pen, that is obviously a consideration as well.
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You should have quit smoking earlier, then you would have plenty of money (those things are expensive!!!).
But seriously, I realize everyone has different budget requirements (one of the main reasons your question "is the N8 worth the money" is ultimately a decision only you can make). But to me, an extra $100 to get the new generation hardware (versus something almost a year old), is a bargain. Although if you think you will use the pen, that is obviously a consideration as well.
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Fair point. I appreciate the input!
Like nrage, I had both at the holidays. First I had the new Nexus 7 lte, and I was wondering what I might be missing with the note 8, so I bought one of them and compared. I kept the Note 8 simply due to the larger screen, and the sd card slot. I figured, I can always tether for data, and I didn't see much difference in the screens side by side, or the audio side by side.
Also, the Note 8 will be getting kitkat 4.4.
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Like nrage, I had both at the holidays. First I had the new Nexus 7 lte, and I was wondering what I might be missing with the note 8, so I bought one of them and compared. I kept the Note 8 simply due to the larger screen, and the sd card slot. I figured, I can always tether for data, and I didn't see much difference in the screens side by side, or the audio side by side.
Also, the Note 8 will be getting kitkat 4.4.
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I was kind of having the same thoughts. I recently saw a Note 8.0 and a Nexus 7 in a local computer store, and the screens aren't that different in quality. In fact, I liked the Note screen better, because it was bigger and more accurate with colors, and still very clear. The SD card slot is a big thing too, that's for sure. As for the Note 8.0 getting KitKat, that's a good thing I suppose. I don't know that it'll improve it much, or how long it'll take before we get it in Canada (we still don't have 4.2.2 on Note 8.0 here, I believe), but one can hope.
I wish you woud have posted this back in August. I bought my note 8 from staples for $240 with tax and be honest the note 8 is going to updated to kitkat soon.
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evolishesh said:
I wish you woud have posted this back in August. I bought my note 8 from staples for $240 with tax and be honest the note 8 is going to updated to kitkat soon.
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$240? I wish. For some reason, everybody appears to have RAISED their price on it today. From a business standpoint, that doesn't make sense.
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$240? I wish. For some reason, everybody appears to have RAISED their price on it today. From a business standpoint, that doesn't make sense.
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Trust me. They had it for $299-75 dollars coupon, plus taxes. It all came out to $240.
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For someone who just bought this note yesterday l will say it is worth the money as there are no other Comparable tablet you can find and left for a hander the handwriting recognition is superb.
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biggiebro said:
For someone who just bought this note yesterday l will say it is worth the money as there are no other Comparable tablet you can find and left for a hander the handwriting recognition is superb.
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Thanks muchly for the input! I've been wondering about that handwriting recognition thing, even though I probably won't use it that much. In case I do end up using that feature, it's good to know it works well!
@ ArobeeTV- I forgot!!!!! A huge :highfive: and congratulations on quitting smoking. You won't be sorry:victory: Since your parents are buying your tablet, I will assume you are young enough to be able to heal all your lung tissue and have a healthy life!
My mom smoked her whole life. I fought with her to quit since I was 16. She died of a heart attack. Lung cancer doesn't always get you. For her it was periph. artery disease- she couldn't walk more than 20 feet at once, and emphysema, and a clogged heart that got her in the end. Very poor quality of life for her last 10 years. :crying: I am a nurse and witnessed an autopsy of a smoker with lung cancer. Very ugly.
OK. I'm done with my speech!
Please keep up the good work and be healthy while you use your shiny new tablet!! Whatever one you choose.
Well it looks for sure that we will not get a new Note 8 model.
For those of us who love it, it is a big disappointment but I've read many places it didn't sell that well.
Somehow I don't believe that as 8 inch is the sweet spot in tablets and the stylus beats all the competition.
Has anyone gone to the Note 10 2014 or the Note 12.2?
What great advantage do they have?
They certainly don't have the portability and handiness of the Note 8.
I'd hate to see this line die, especially when Samsung is pumping out models like lab rats.
Shofar1 said:
Well it looks for sure that we will not get a new Note 8 model.
For those of us who love it, it is a big disappointment but I've read many places it didn't sell that well.
Somehow I don't believe that as 8 inch is the sweet spot in tablets and the stylus beats all the competition.
Has anyone gone to the Note 10 2014 or the Note 12.2?
What great advantage do they have?
They certainly don't have the portability and handiness of the Note 8.
I'd hate to see this line die, especially when Samsung is pumping out models like lab rats.
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The 10.1 I used to have and went back to the note 8. Mostly for portability. I am TEMPTED to try the 8.4 pro with this stylys Apex Fine Point
It works REALLY well with the Nexus 7. Only draw back is no holder on the 8.4
lp894 said:
The 10.1 I used to have and went back to the note 8. Mostly for portability. I am TEMPTED to try the 8.4 pro with this stylys Apex Fine Point
It works REALLY well with the Nexus 7. Only draw back is no holder on the 8.4
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But does it do OCR?
With the Note 8, all the programs - sorry apps, that I use the Note converts my writing to text and does a pretty good job at it.
That's really important to me.
I don't think the Note 10 has enough going for it for me to give up the portability.
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But does it do OCR?
With the Note 8, all the programs - sorry apps, that I use the Note converts my writing to text and does a pretty good job at it.
That's really important to me.
I don't think the Note 10 has enough going for it for me to give up the portability.
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The 10.1 does have OCR and the handwriting recognition is much better. The S-Pen also feels much better with writing with it. It there was a note 8(or 8.4) with the same breed of Android that is on the 10.1 I would throw the note 8 in the trash lol
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The 10.1 does have OCR and the handwriting recognition is much better. The S-Pen also feels much better with writing with it. It there was a note 8(or 8.4) with the same breed of Android that is on the 10.1 I would throw the note 8 in the trash lol
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I would certainly go for a Note 8.4 but I would never through my faithful Note 8 in the trash.
It would be a great gift for someone.
Maybe I am missing the point... the 10.1 2013 edition is lacking power. As for the 2014 edition it is quite the tablet, but if I were to get anything larger than 9 inches, I would go for a 12" tablet that ran a full OS, not Android. No, I am not an Android hater, just when you play with phablets, you get android, mostly because of the lack of storage space. With a true tablet, storage space should not be an issue for a full fledged OS.
Because I see the Note 8.0 tablet as an in between of sorts, my expectations are minimal. Given that the stock firmware works pretty darn good, having an S-pen, hand writing capabilities, and Samsung search functions that are lightning fast over Google's. The only issue I see is Androids inability to automatically sync time from the internet. Though there are apps for that. If there are any complaints about the Note 8.0 not meeting expectations, then the end user should have found what he or she wanted in the first place.
I waited a year for something like the Note 8.0, and knew once I had it something else would have something that the Note 8.0 did not have. I purchased mine knowing its limitations, as they did not matter.
Since Samsung has released the Tab pro 8.0 does it make me want one... No. Nor will any other tablet that has an 8 inch screen, well until this tablet becomes faulty, then there will be time for replacing.
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I would certainly go for a Note 8.4 but I would never through my faithful Note 8 in the trash.
It would be a great gift for someone.
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I agree. I've been using the N5100 as my phone and tablet, and even though I think I'm going to purchase a new phone, I've gotta keep this as a tablet. Using S-Note for taking notes in meetings has totally spoiled me.
Shame that sammy hasn't re-upped with a 2014 version, but I'll be keeping my Note 8 for reading epubs and taking notes.
I'm as much a "new tech whore" as anyone on XDA (11 tabs over the past 12-14 months) and have come to the conclusion that there never will be a "OneSize Fits All" tab. Having had tabs from 7 to 10.1 inches, for overall usefulness, the GNote8 works best for me. Sure, it ain't perfect. Nothing is. And yes, I was tempted to score the GNote 8 Pro but the lack of SPen/digitizer was a deal breaker. For me at least. The GNote8 does all I require when I require. If I need a Windows tab the Dell 8 Pro serves me well.
We may well be seeing the winding down of significant upgrades in the tablet form factor. Minor tweaks and cosmetic adjustments might be what's in store. Do I need the "latest and greatest"? Nah. Find what works for you and just enjoy!
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But does it do OCR?
With the Note 8, all the programs - sorry apps, that I use the Note converts my writing to text and does a pretty good job at it.
That's really important to me.
I don't think the Note 10 has enough going for it for me to give up the portability.
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Just out of curiousity, what app do you think works best for OCR?
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Just out of curiousity, what app do you think works best for OCR?
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I use K9 mail, gmail, google Look and Docs to Go
They all work fine.
Samsung's Amazon entry for the Note 8 now has a '2013 Model' in the name. This makes me wonder if there will be a 2014 version later this year or early next year.
http://www.amazon.com/Samsung-Galax...sim_cps_8?ie=UTF8&refRID=0A9XB5X4X7AAAWHHVTRA
Shofar1 said:
Well it looks for sure that we will not get a new Note 8 model.
For those of us who love it, it is a big disappointment but I've read many places it didn't sell that well.
Somehow I don't believe that as 8 inch is the sweet spot in tablets and the stylus beats all the competition.
Has anyone gone to the Note 10 2014 or the Note 12.2?
What great advantage do they have?
They certainly don't have the portability and handiness of the Note 8.
I'd hate to see this line die, especially when Samsung is pumping out models like lab rats.
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The fact that it didn't sell well is obvious. It was released as a niche device for people who have use for a stylus, and cost $400 initially. It was never intended to sell well, nor was it intended to compete with other tabs on the market. If anybody bought it without a realistic need for a stylus, they did not do their homework and bought the wrong device.
Advantages of the newer tabs include CPU, screen, and battery. But you sacrifice portability. I have no use for a 10" tab personally, as it would not fit into my white coat.
But most importantly, what makes you say that there isn't going to be a new version? Just because it's not out yet doesn't mean much, unless Samsung actually says that it's being cancelled.