The Galaxy Note 2, this is a bit of smartphones of the season. It must be said, the advantage of a 5.5-inch mobile screen is not necessarily run the streets and when we know more, the first model has had some success, we understand clearly why so much ink sunk his successor. But in fact, if you follow me on Twitter, you may know that Samsung had the extreme kindness to lend me a copy of the note 2 story that I can see what is happening. Very nice of them, and you will be able to find the most comprehensive test some extraordinary mobile.
But before we begin, I would like to emphasize one point: what follows is not a technical test. My goal is mainly to give my impressions and put me in the role of a user.
Technical
As always, obviously, start remembering specifications Samsung Galaxy Note 2. I know it's less fun, but still need to remember what we mean.
The Note Galaxy 2 has a Super AMOLED HD and 5.5 inches with a resolution of 1280 x 720, Gorilla Glass 2 treatment, a quad-core processor clocked at 1.6 GHz, 2 GB RAM, 16 GB and 64 GB storage space depending on the model, a microSD card port, an 8-megapixel sensor with autofocus and LED flash, a second 1.9-megapixel front sensor, WiFi 802.11 a / b / g / n (2 , 4 and 5 GHz), Bluetooth 4.0, NFC chip and a built-in GPS chip.
Besides that, it also includes various sensors, an accelerometer, a gyroscope, digital compass, a barometer and a stylus that will allow us to interact differently with the platform. It also returns a little lower. Then there are the huge battery Note 2, a 3100 mAh battery which makes it one of the most intelligent autonomous whole market. I confess that I also had some concerns, given the processor and the terminal screen, but were absolutely unfounded. On this side, you can actually say that Note 2 is a single terminal.
Package Design and Usability
Note 2 Turning now to the package. No big surprise here is the Samsung and there is therefore a case similar to that of all other products of the firm. Same also for its content. Besides mobile, therefore, is entitled to have the charger and sync cable, charger and handsfree. Obviously what has happened in the usual documents that do not interest many people and is rarely consulted.
The most interesting is ultimately terminal. Upon opening the box, there is obviously impressed by its size. I have to admit, the Galaxy Note 2 is just huge and very impressive. But where there is more surprising is when taken in hand. Note that the two not only huge, it is also very light and quite logical, since Samsung has once again opted for a plastic housing. So take care of all of it, because it does not "cheap" either. One can even say that benefits of the finished copies.
And then, what can we say of this Note 2? Screen to begin with, is simply enormous. Well, it has been said, but I think it is well worth repeating again. Above the screen is the first sensor and all the usual sensors (including ambient light). Also in this area, we also have the first speaker accompanied by the manufacturer's logo. Same configuration as the Galaxy S3, then. Lower and below the screen, can get their hands on a physical button for a lot of things (again on the home screen, access to multitasking, access to Voice S). This is flanked by two hover buttons to access the menu and to the previous screen. For the last button, we must also realize that it is not only because it will also be possible to use it to activate the multi-window. Let's talk about the latter also a little more.
The back of the device you will find the main sensor and LED flash and a second speaker. At the bottom, on the left corner, we can also get hold of the pen that comes with the device. If my memory serves me right, this is exactly the same as for the stylus Galaxy Tab 10.1 (You can test this by going to see this link). It's pretty easy, and it has a button on its base to various commands (screen capture, support S Note and so on) to start.
On the bottom we have a USB port, a port that will allow us to synchronize our computer or charging. The standby button is now on the right edge of the note 2, the. Dedicated buttons to control volume, now deported on the other side and then on the left side Above we naturally headphone jack. To access the microSD slot and SIM card slot, it is necessary to remove the rear panel. Also note that to change the SIM card, it will be essential to remove the battery from the case. Fortunately, we have this problem for the microSD slot, which it is perfectly accessible.
So much for the second overview of the Galaxy Note This allows you to see in real life, I made a first video that takes a little over 18 minutes. All with his first startup and configuration wizard.
Performance & Capture Photo / Video
The time has come to talk about the performance of the Galaxy Note 2. As usual, I have to judge me on four applications of benchmarking its raw power: BenchmarkPi, Quadrant, Linpack and And3DBench. And here's the notes of the last terminal Samsung
- BenchmarkPi: 326
- Quadrant: 5587th
- Linpack: 154 315th
- And3DBench: 7675th
A very impressive result, therefore. In any case, the Galaxy Note 2 is a flow to any event, including the fun playing with multi-window. You can watch movies in 1080p, juggling play latest games on Google Play and at the same time with a score of other applications without the bronchi. Of course this is very nice, especially since it should be able to run without problems all the headlines in the coming months on Android.
And the screen then? I do not talk enough in my tests, it is a fact. What I can tell you over the screen Note 2 is that it is truly remarkable defined, with very black blacks and colors quite well. Also note that snooping in mobile settings, it is possible to stimulate different moods, different color schemes and are therefore all should put his bill.
On taking photos and videos, take note 2 is pretty good, but the result is not anything revolutionary. When the light is missing, we are left with a very noisy image. Close-ups are also quite sensitive. Below a certain distance, the auto focus does not seem to be able to concentrate. This may be an impression, but it seems to me that the Galaxy S3 will get better performance in this regard.
So you can get a better quality of account registration Galaxy Note 2, I have prepared a short video with some scenes shot during the week.
Platform & Wrapper
This leads to larger pieces, namely, the operation of the platform. At first glance, one is with the same environment as the Galaxy S3, though it runs Ice Cream Sandwich and the second allows the meantime Jelly Bean confronted. All through (or "cause," it all depends on your point of view) to the overlay Samsung. However, this is not why we do not take full advantage of the latest version of the platform. And most important, in my view, it is obvious Google Now.
Google Now that emerges as a kind of personal assistant, omnipresent and omnipotent. Integrated directly into the Google search function (and thus by the associated widget), allows us to rapidly varied to a ton of information, depending on different criteria. Based on our site, it will therefore be able to show us a leaflet with the Day Weather. Likewise, it can also let us know. Traffic or even show our various dates of the day These are just examples, among many others, as it is more capable of learning depending on how you, your device. To be honest, it's almost scary times. Big Brother is watching you, as they say. A very nice tool, but I was not entirely convinced, so far. Rather logical, as I notice the 2 hands had only had for a week and still not get a chance to know me.
Always in the range of practical tools and useful, but Samsung side this time, we also have S Voice. S voice is actually a personal voice assistant Samsung and can be accessed by double-pressing the physical button below the screen. Just like Siri, but better. The guy actually support more voice commands, and it has the advantage that it is completely controllable by voice. Not really need to press each key once to give you further instructions. Follow all de same, it is possible to do this with Siri, but only through the "jailbreak".
Then there's the S Note that the shape of a tool dedicated to memos. A truly comprehensive tool that includes several models. We can therefore consist of a text-based or downright stupid memo, a birthday card, all play with the stylus, insert media (photos, videos, maps) or even a voice memo sticky above all pretty small world. Speaking of which, we also know that the precision pen a mighty. The latter is very sensitive to pressure levels and should those who love to scribble notes or regularly inspire.
Have other applications installed natively on the score 2, we can also use the S Calendar (Agenda), Music Hub (music streaming), FM (la. .. fm radio ...) mention, the Readers Hub (ebooks) suggest or S (proposal of applications).
There are also many improvements made ??by the environment. On the pen, many things are possible. When removing from the case, it will be found automatically optimized for the home screen, especially for the latter, with an initial screen where it shows devoted a great widget S Note and a set of icons to be redirected applications that make full use of it. Symbols, which are also integrated into the center of the messages of the platform insert, in a dedicated. Parenthetically, it is very convenient.
Similarly, we can also mention the quick commands. In particular this is attributable to certain tasks or drawings for some applications. The user can complete freedom of choice, it certainly can be the Twitter application to a nice "T". Then, from the home screen, simply press the button on the pen and draw a line from the bottom up, a small window in which we see drag the icon of our choice. If we decide to pull a "T", then the terminal will directly start our good old Twitter. Much to you now say it is to take a blow, especially to see the damn window.
And that's not all, because the pin and allow us to take screenshots! To do this, simply press the button and ask me to move for a few seconds on the screen without moving. Practice, such as the quick note you can get by pressing the button on the stylus and tap twice on the screen.
It's not finished. Apart from that, there are also two very practical: the flying window and multi-window. The first is simply an application (for example video players) is flying in a small window it is then possible to minimize moving on the screen. Just like on the Sony Xperia S tablet found with widgétisables applications. On a 5.5-inch screen, it is really very useful and comfortable.
Obviously, for such a multi-window, which can be enjoyed with the latest update used by Samsung. And attention, as their operation has nothing to do with what to do with found at Note 10.1. In fact, multi-window access by launching an application (any), and then press the start button for a few seconds. Sensitive to the right to return to the Home screen Yes, the arrow is just that. With this manipulation, we are on the left side of the screen appear a dock with multiple applications. It is then sufficient for a few seconds to press on the icon of your choice and move to the right to split the screen into two parts and put our applications one beside the other.
There are better. Between the two applications, we will also make a horizontal line, it will be possible to move the screen to enlarge or reduce the space occupied by each window. Very handy and also very entertaining. Furthermore, by placing a finger on the separator, we'll also see two buttons and allow us to make the order of the windows or leave undone, full-screen mode.
Conclusion
Before concluding and you my opinion about the Galaxy Note 2 below, to discuss it on autonomy. I mentioned earlier in this article, I was surprised pleasantly surprised by his performance on the field. Concretely for standard use (internet, social networks, poor piggies and so on), has managed Note 2, take in a day and 13 hours. I said, all de same as 3G is active, as well as WiFi and geo-location was. In addition, this measurement was performed without activating the power saving mode and thus a default configuration. In my opinion, to see and play it right, it must be more than two days of autonomy.
It is simply remarkable. In particular to a processor, such as fast, especially with a screen as large. Simply awesome.
And now, I think. Obviously, the Galaxy Tab 2 is a success. It's not perfect, it is true - and the biggest complaint you can contact him, is finally in the materials used or the location of the SIM / microSD - but this is not probably one of the best smartphones of the moment. Especially with the added features of Team Samsung as multiwindow very well thought out.
But now you need to know is that the mark 2 is not necessarily suitable for all users. In fact, his greatest strength is also its greatest weakness. And you will understand me. Obvious on the screen A nice screen for video, awesome for gaming, convenient for browsing the web, but that is not necessarily appropriate for all applications. And if you run in the rain and you need to take a call, I can assure you it will be better to think of taking up his headset with you. The thing is, in fact, that the mobile so big, so complicated, we are always afraid when held in the hand. Almost as if we slip away at any moment.
That is, it should be noted that Samsung has made a lot of efforts in this direction. In fact, the manufacturer has developed a number of tools, very well built and will enable us to operate the phone with one hand. We think it is possible to narrow including keyboard and positioned to the left or right side of the screen. Pretty clever, but it does not change the bottom of the problem and the whole question is whether you need a screen as large.
And that is ultimately the only question that really matters.
And to finish a big thank you to Samsung and Arnaud!
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