The Galaxy Note 2 dominates in size, features, and most importantly—productivity
Let’s face it: the Apple team has been slowly feeding a generation of iAddicts a steady drip of boring updates. The reality of Apple’s success means they do know a thing or two about computers. We can’t deny that. A few of us are dedicated iPhone users who are just bored with the interface, however effective or seamless it may be. When we started exploring Androids for more colorful options, we weren’t thrilled about what we found—until the Galaxy Note 2. It’s most prominent feature is the size, sporting a whopping 5.55” screen (on the diagonal).
The Galaxy Note 2 is easily the biggest phone on the market, which makes it an easy target for criticism. Truthfully, tablet computing is no longer a pipe dream. The need for a larger, more capable screen is more pressing than ever. Many users are still on the fence regarding eReaders, tablets, and smartphones. This is why the Galaxy Note 2 is so promising: it combines the size of a reader with the functionality of a tablet. And it’s still a phone. Why tote 3 devices when there is 1 that does it all?
While we are still waiting for major carriers (like Verizon) to stock up on the massive “phablet”, Android fans are cheering for its advanced features and invigorating display. Samsung does offer full tablets—the Galaxy Tab—but falls short on converting gray area users who cling to Google and Apple. The Galaxy Note 2 avoids that designation because at its core, it is still a phone. Users won’t have to worry about carrying multiple devices or additional Wi-Fi options like they would with a tablet. The best part—the stylus. The Galaxy Note 2 stylus enables crafty note making and fantastic usability for buyers with big hands.
A sizeable difference between Android and Apple smartphones is external storage. The Galaxy Note 2 has a microSD and comes with internal storage options of 16, 32, or 64 gigs, and upgrade from its parent model, the Galaxy Note. Apple seems to make up for this option with easy-to-manage iPhoto, iTunes, and OS platform integration. The iPhone 5 does attempt to compete with bigger screens, but devotees seem disgruntled by a longer—not wider— screen size. The iPhone 5 is considerably lighter than the Galaxy Note 2 and previous iPhone models, but is weight even an issue? Users feel that the weight contributes to feeling sturdy and housing efficient hardware.
iPhone—it’s time to step aside. We are ready for a mobile phone that is fresh, fun and vibrant. The Galaxy Note 2 is coloring our world with exciting mobile possibilities. For the sake of productivity, trueITpros says go Android.
I was an iPhone user since about a month on the market. In fact I stopped upgrading at iPhone 3. Especially since I noticed that some software updates were taking things away and slowing down the device speed. I love Apple and I’d rather have an Apple Note 2 but … they just don’ want customers getting all that good stuff so quickly. I waited several years for Apple to step it up for my next 600 dollar phone. New connector? REALLY?
I got used to this phone in 24 hours. Now the iPhone looks like an earing when I pick it up. And since I moved to Android’ iTunes has stopped loosing my songs, videos, and applications. And with Google Drive, I can share any file I want for free I need the cloud.