There are two Notes series: the tablets – the 8, 10 and 12 – and the phablets – currently the Note 3, with the 4 due next month. The only real difference between the two lines – besides screen size, obviously – is that the phablet has full phone functionality, and the tablets do not.
Both series have Wacom digitizers for pen support. For those unfamiliar with Wacom, it’s the digital artists tool of choice, with 1,000+ pressure levels that allow you to imitate pretty much any drawing or painting tool; for example, a calligraphy brush. All have fast processors, gobs of RAM, and gorgeous screens. As to the Note phablet specifically, I’ve found it to be a game changer. My daughter has the Note 2, which led to me buying the 3. Older smart phones seemed to me to be phones with computer functionality tacked on. You always had to be concerned with battery life, and the screens were such that you only used them if you didn’t have something better at hand. The Note changes that. The battery lasts one to two DAYS with all battery saving stuff turned off; and I’ve had it for a year. Never have even turned the battery saving features on; its pointless. As you saw, the screen is big and gorgeous. I often read on it in my Kindle app. Camera is very good for stills, and shoots 4k video -- !! – though there’s always the question of whether you have anything that can DISPLAY 4K. Rumor has it the Note 4 will have a 4K screen – the 3 is 1080 HD – optical image stabilization for the camera, etc. Some analysts think that these bigger phones are what have stalled the tablet market. I used to have an iPad mini; gave it to the wife after I got this phone. YMMV. cjf From: Friam [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of Owen Densmore Sent: Saturday, August 09, 2014 7:48 PM To: Complexity Coffee Group Subject: [FRIAM] Samsung Note Are there many of us with a Note? I got a chance to play with one at Friam The Meeting and I gotta say a "phablet" (phone+tablet) certainly seemed more interesting than I had thought. Even the stylus wasn't nuts. Anyone want to comment on their use of one? -- Owen
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