Samsung Galaxy Note 2 user reviews

Jim7104 5 October 2012

Good: Screen size, video

Bad: Screen clarity for reading text

Comment: I read the reviews and bought it based on that. This is a very good device if you want a large screen (which I did), and it doesn't feel as big to me as some people might make out. The pen is great and there are a lot of nice things that having this makes possible (reminds me of the old days of styluses with PDAs but better). And the battery life is excellent.

However, it's not perfect (my girlfriend has an iPhone 5 but I prefer the flexibility of android). The main downsides so far:
1) the back gets hot after a while under the camera on the back, which makes it uncomfortable fir me to hold for long periods of time (I'm hoping there will be a decent case out - though I'd prefer not to use one with this phone. For me the width is great).
2) the screen isn't as sharp as the iPhone 5, noticeably so, especially out doors. I don't know what Samsung have done. Video is brilliantly and photos look good. However, text just isn't as sharp as on the iPhone. If Samsung could get that right this could be a near perfect device).
3) audio is nice and loud through the external speaker. However, even with very good ear phones music just hasn't got the quality I was hoping for.
4) the camera is good, but not as good as the one X or iPhone.
5) it doesn't support 4g

So, would I recommend this phone? Depends what you're after. The size is great- especially for video watching. It fits easily into big pockets. However, it's not perfect.i suppose I need to wait for the Note 3!

simon221 5 October 2012

Comment: The note 2 has had an update today to enable split screen multitasking now you just hold the return soft key next to the home button and you get a row of apps on the left hand side of the screen.You drag and drop two apps to the main screen and the phone will display both simultaneously

mattress 5 October 2012

Comment: I like the color of this mobile... nicer than iphone...I support for samsum galaxy s3...pocket sprung mattress

Stuart Clive Moore 5 October 2012

Good: speed, image quality, size

Bad: size (not for everyone) and reduced resolution compared to original

Comment: Note 2 review

£455 well spent. Very pleased with the new Note. I bought it pretty much on the spot in a Phones 4U store as on a side-by-side comparison it blew the old model out of the water.

It was much smoother in use on the same applications and in flicking between screens etc (partly down to Jelly Bean, but I have tried a good custom ROM build of Jelly Bean on the original and whilst much better than ICS, not as good as new model, the processing power makes a big difference).

The screen is substantially better although of lower resolution (despite covering a larger area) - a little odd to see fewer icons fitting at first, but in practice makes little difference. Image quality is better, colours seem more natural. Easier to see from wider range of angles. Is brighter as well. White surround on new model verse black on my old model probably has an impact on appreciation of the screen though.

The camera is much more responsive and the stylus greatly improved. The volume and power buttons are lower down, better position I feel, shame still opposite each other.

Whilst the new model is narrower and taller than the original, they really are very close is size when you put them over each other. The new model simply does not look as large even though it is larger. Very strange. I was surprised to find that the new model fits very well into the quality leather Stilgut case I had for the original although the volume button is slightly covered. This will do until decent perfect fit cases are available for the new model. Shows how close in size the old and the new are though.

I paid £455 inc VAT on the spot for a White 16Gb unlocked / SIM free version after negotiation in a branch of Phones 4U. The shop cut my corporate SIM down to size for the new phone. Best price I had seen online was £499 including delivery (since increased to £509) and Amazon were charging £529 (free delivery for me as I am a Prime customer). Very pleased with the deal I got from the shop but they knew I was happy to walk away and wait an extra day for delivery from elsewhere.

techviral 5 October 2012

Comment: Read latest review about samsung galaxy note II here

http://www.techviral.com/gadgets/samsung-galaxy-note-2-review/

it covers all the main features of note II and also software and hardware specification.

technot 5 October 2012

Comment: " Bear in mind though that there's only one stylus included, and if you're anything like me, you'll lose that within the week. The Note does have a sensor that can detect if you're walking off and the stylus isn't in the slot, but if you're travelling home on a noisy bus, I have no doubt it would be very easy to ignore." Why do other reviews tell the opposite?
S Pen keeper - it's a keeper
We love the S Pen, but the thing is terribly easy to lose. Samsung has devised a way to make sure you don't leave home without it. It's called S Pen keeper. Using the accelerometer and the digitiser sensor of the Note 2, the phone can tell when you're walking away without the stylus in its little hole in the bottom of the device. Walk far enough and it bleats out an alarm tone.

markiwyn 4 October 2012

Good: S Pen (with even more support), Jelly Bean, Powerful, good screen, Innovation

Bad: Seems like poor battery, Could be too big (depends on preference)

Comment: All in all im loving it.

I must praise Samsung. There doing there best to push the boundaries. Im not a Android Fan Boy but I am a Apple hater. I do very much like Apple mobiles but I feel they are over hyped and followed aimlessly by people who just like fashion.

Apple's innovation has been Siri (voice command tech that will never take off), Maps (hey look I can do it in 3d. Yawn!!) and hey I can make tech simpler (but you still have to press the same amount of buttons as I do). All that being said, you couldnt argue with Apple products until the Galaxy S2 and S3. They have just simply been better.

Now we have the Note 2 and its just amazing. Its feature packed (too many to mention). The S pen is a revelation. Yeah its big but if you want the best then you got to deal with it. Personally, since I got a tablet I hate surfing on my phone but I find my 10 inch too big at times. This is the best of both worlds

I like big phone and I can not lie.

Samsung as standard has:
1. Great screen
2. Great Speakers (overlooked in reviews but need to know for speaker phone, maps navigation and music)
3. Touch wiz
4. Free android apps compared to expensive apple apps

However, I think its time we get the battery sorted. 12 hours of use is not good. I dont want to have a phone that I have to switch off all the features that make it smart turning my smart phone into a dumb phone.

CaptRimmer 4 October 2012

Good: Screen size, processing power, features

Bad: No 4G version?

Comment: I've question marked the "No 4G version" as I'm confused...the GN2 was released on the 1st of October. Now they are saying the release date is the 15th of October. Are there two versions of this phone (4G and not 4G) and why would one purchase the not 4G enabled version (assuming they cost the same)?

Lucas Mitoni 4 October 2012

Good: Size and S-Pen

Bad: Can't think of anything bad about this device

Comment: I've been waiting for this phone for months and all the features I saw on youtube don't disappoint me. It's perfect for me, I'm a graphic designer and I love the design. Can't wait to get it!!!

Jeshin Hussain 4 October 2012

Good: everything regarding this phone is awesome

Bad: Nothing bad at all. maybe later i might find some.

Comment: Best ever ultimate smartphone + Tablet i have seen