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[GJH]

I was waiting until RIM brings out the new Blackberries.

However your posts have piqued my interest and I am starting to consider a Note 2 instead.

Would you recommend it JJ?

The Galaxy range in general is pretty good. Jill has a Galaxy Y phone (low end) and we both like our Galaxy Tabs.

An interesting innovation I saw yesterday on the web is the Asus Padfone 2, not available here yet but may be later this year. I've no idea how good the device is/are but the fact that the phone docks with the tablet obviates the requirement for data synchronisation so it may well be a way in which manufacturers go in future.

 

[JJ]

No jelly bean JJ you have a ice cream sandwich
Terry

Are you sure Terry? Will it melt in the sun?

JJ

 

[Gromett]

The Galaxy range in general is pretty good. Jill has a Galaxy Y phone (low end) and we both like our Galaxy Tabs.

An interesting innovation I saw yesterday on the web is the Asus Padfone 2, not available here yet but may be later this year. I've no idea how good the device is/are but the fact that the phone docks with the tablet obviates the requirement for data synchronisation so it may well be a way in which manufacturers go in future.

I have seen the padfone and it is not really what I want.

I did consider the Galaxy S3 but ruled it out because it was touch screen. The only reason I am considering the Note 2 is because of the stylus. I can't get on with touch screens for entering text and prefer my physical keyboard on the blackberry. However a large screen is useful for my job. With the stylus I could tap type more accurately so I may be able to get by with it.

Hmmmm, decisions decisions.

I will look forward to further reports JJ. I trust your judgement :thumb:

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[Gromett]

Hmm, I am thinking the note 2 is the way to go more and more.

http://www.knowyourmobile.com/features/1691146/best_apps_for_the_samsung_galaxy_note_2.html

I will get it on 3 with unlimited internet. BBC iPlayer app will be handy when the F1 season starts again.

Due to its size I could use it as a tablet with phone features. So I could donate my BB playbook to Mum. One less gadget in the van.

Need to look into this more...

 

[hilldweller]

Would you recommend it JJ?

I would, it's got a proper mainstream OS hasn't it

 

[JJ]

Solving stuff bit by bit but stuck on uploading photos on here by attachment.

When I get to "choose image" nothing happens. Is this me or an Android thing or a problem with the Fun site?

Anyone know?

JJ :Cool:

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[lunarman]

must be an android thing jj. Just tried on my phone (LG) and tablet (Motorola) and nothing happens when trying to choose a file to attach.

John

 

[scotjimland]

Ok on my BB


must be an Android fault

 

[JJ]

Might be a JJ thing!!!


JJ :Cool:

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[buttons]

Might be a JJ thing!!!


JJ :Cool:

This is from my note so not Android problem

 

[GJH]

From Galaxy Tab 2 7.0

Maybe your file size is too large JJ

 

[lunarman]

I have tried to add an attachment from my tablet and when I click on the select file button in the manage attacments section nothing happens. It does not open a file manager type window to select the required file.

I assume this is what happens with JJ.

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[lunarman]

The problem doesnot exist if I use chrome browser for android.

 

[GJH]

The problem doesnot exist if I use chrome browser for android.

I used Firefox browser for Android when I posted.

 

[JJ]

Let's see with Chrome...


JJ :Cool:

Failed... probably too big. ..

More learning needed

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[JJ]

Cripes ...

2.2 mb ... no wonder it won't load

JJ :Cool:

 

[lunarman]

JJ you need an app called "Reduce Photo Size" available from the app store. This will enable you to do exactly what you want.

John

 

[JJ]

Again...


Ok... bit higher resolution possible I think. ..

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[hilldweller]

Again...


Ok... bit higher resolution possible I think. ..

Is that it ?

100,000 years of man's progress.

The drawings in the Lascaux caves were better,

 

[JJ]

Again

 

[hilldweller]

Again

That's better though quite small on this PC.

I normally resize to 1000 x 750.

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[JJ]

Looks like a good day.

The view from my bedroom window...

JJ :Cool:

 

[Jaws]

Gonna look at the note when I get over to Gib .. Love the Galaxy I currently have ( and have had for the past 2 years ) but the new Note looks to be the next step for me !

 

[JJ]

l am taking sometime to get used to it but the pen is amazing and it is weird to do handwriting and have it appear as typed text...

Mountains of stuff to master though!

JJ

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[hilldweller]

Looks like a good day.
JJ :Cool:

By George I think he's got it. Perfect here.

 

[hilldweller]

Mountains of stuff to master though!
JJ

It is not a trivial exercise and documentation is not good, well not for any Android device I've bought. Thank goodness for the Internet.

A few months ago there was a thread on Best Android Apps which might help.

One of my favourites is Fuel Log, the simplest quickest way of keeping track of fuel used to show long term mpg. There's Kindle of course. GPS Speed lets you calibrate your speedo. K9 Mail works just like my PC mail. NavFree is a good GPS navigator.

 

[Chris]

What's it like as an actual phone JJ?

I know that sounds daft but the iPhone 3 I used to have was rubbish for making and receiving calls and I don't think it was all down to Vodafone either.

I am going to move away from Apple stuff so might make a Samsung my next phone.

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[JJ]

.Hi Chris, I find the phone fine but I have only made calls over skype so far.

It is a lot bigger than usual phones though.

I found l was using my old phone for internet browsing more than for phone calls and texts and this Note 2 is much better for that with its big screen...

Lots of new things to get used to.

JJ .:Cool:

 

[Chris]

Thanks JJ.

I have found since I got an iPad that I only really now use my phone for making calls so I might just go for a basic cheaper phone.

 

[tofo]

Am I the only one

that thinks jj is gonna go blind playing

With his new toy :Blush: all the time


:thumb::thumb::thumb:​

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