dkaile 1,051 Report post Posted December 8, 2012 (edited) Samsung Site & Support : http://www.samsung.c.../SPH-L900ZWASPR User Guide : http://downloadcente...uide_LJ1_F5.pdf Engadget Review : http://www.engadget....note-ii-review/ Note II GSM India site : http://www.samsung.com/in/consumer/mobile-phone/mobile-phone/smartphone/GT-N7100TADINU The Ultimate NEXT BIG THING in hand Stock Photos : Initial Observations : 1. Though it is a big device, it is very easy to hold in hand and use as a phone. I was pleasantly surprised by this fact. 2. Build quality is Samsung's patented plastic which has exceptional durability and scratch resistance; Feels solid in hand. 3. 5.5" Super AMOLED Plus screen is brilliant but colours slightly under-saturated than my Epic Touch (S2). It is BGR technology having least pixelisation that I have seen in any phone. 4. The sound quality is just brilliant, the best I have seen yet on any phone. 5. The 8MP camera is again brilliant. Front Camera is 1.9 MP. 6. It is on 4.1.1 (Jellybean) and as a existing S2 owner, I had no issues transitioning to this device. If anything the level of customisations is now miles ahead. 7. Special software enhancements exists for One hand handling. 8. GPS locking is without any error and very very fast unlike S2 which has issues on stock rom. 9. 16GB in built memory + option to add upto 64GB micro sd card. 10. NO dedicated camera button. 11. Notification light is now present in Note 2 unlike Note 1. 12. Humongous 3100mah battery and battery life seems double than my S2 upto now. Should last 2 days for normal usage. 13. The highly glossy battery cover and all plastics are of the highest quality only attainable by Samsung. 14. Brilliant S-Pen, features of which I am still discovering. What I don't like: 1. I am getting "Activation not completed" message in notification bar and it tries to Activate on each restart. Minor irritant. 2. Under saturation of colours (in some photos). Videos just look unbelievable. 3. No flip case in box (cost cutting nowadays?). Have to buy separately. Original (with NFC) is 1600/-; Chinese (without NFC) is 500 bucks. 4. No kickstand. Even with these, it is now the MOST DESIRABLE SMARTPHONE in the world at the moment. It's sales numbers are proof of that because every second person I meet is carrying a Note 2, so a bit disappointed by lack of exclusivity. Now for some PHOTOS: The Box The Box opened in multi layers The Box's total contents. Notice the white charger, USB cable and headset. The Front and the Back Feel In hand Close up Shots of the Camera and sides The Back cover opened and the humungous 3100mAH Battery. The Back cover has NFC contacts and also supports cordless charging. The S-Pen Video's and the Screen is just brilliant Size compared with Epic Touch 4G (S2) Edited December 11, 2012 by dkaile 17 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
digitalnirvana 646 Report post Posted December 8, 2012 Wahey, the eagerly awaited review is here! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
parin 857 Report post Posted December 8, 2012 (edited) Excellent Review Sir Keep it Up. One more thing People will Like is There is No Sprint Branding on Whole Body,,, Edited December 8, 2012 by parin 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dkaile 1,051 Report post Posted December 8, 2012 (edited) Some Screen Shots EVDO speeds are low in Meerut region The Lock screen. It is fully customisable for icons. Also you can add News/Facebook feed/scroller here. The Home Screen Apps and Widgets combined Settings Device Information. It took a system update on 1st connection to wi-fi which enabled Multi-Window Support. Phone Status Notification Bar. Note the Multi Window selection. Multi Window in action Edited December 8, 2012 by dkaile 6 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HetalDP 947 Report post Posted December 8, 2012 All Reviews are useless if Kaile didn't do it ! 8 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Genius 817 Report post Posted December 8, 2012 Sarkar DK ji ....... was waiting for your review now see many will buy it soon -- 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rajanmehta 4,056 Report post Posted December 8, 2012 What I don't like: 1. I am getting "Activation not completed" message in notification bar and it tries to Activate on each restart. Minor irritant. 10 Digit MDN is entered in directory number of NAM1? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dkaile 1,051 Report post Posted December 8, 2012 (edited) 10 Digit MDN is entered in directory number of NAM1? Yes, it is entered. The solution hopefully is this - Under system/app, look for Sprintdm. Apk ///// change it to Sprintdm. Bak as posted here - http://forum.xda-dev...d.php?t=1973449 Now to do this without rooting. Edited December 8, 2012 by dkaile Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dkaile 1,051 Report post Posted December 8, 2012 Never in my life have I seen any phone catch 22 GPS satellites and that too within 5 seconds. Amazing - Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dkaile 1,051 Report post Posted December 8, 2012 (edited) The Note II Flip Case (White) with NFC. MRP 1599/-, procured at 1120/- from Samsung Distributor who is my friend. Damn good quality. Replaces the original battery cover too so that it can remain safe for posterity (and resale...lolz). Edited December 8, 2012 by dkaile Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rahuldixit2010 13 Report post Posted December 8, 2012 it looks good. Waiting for it on RIM web Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
aalok 442 Report post Posted December 8, 2012 All Reviews are useless if Kaile didn't do it ! very true..!! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hiteshkkk1 327 Report post Posted December 9, 2012 @RAHUL, don't wait... Get in touch with Parin Bhai... 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dkaile 1,051 Report post Posted December 9, 2012 (edited) The Flip Case attached to the phone. Notice the back where only branding now is "SAMSUNG" and it looses the "GALAXY Note II" moniker which comes on the front. Notice the textured fabric finish of the front cover. The inside is soft felt lined to protect the screen - Waiting for it on RIM web It is already available on Rimweb. Where did you think I got it from? Edited December 9, 2012 by dkaile Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
csmart 472 Report post Posted December 10, 2012 Good one Dhiraj... 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
n_iceman 97 Report post Posted December 10, 2012 nice review. makes me want to rush out and buy one immediately.. lol 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
shreesh 406 Report post Posted December 10, 2012 A review is a pure review when it is created by DK Sir:rolleyes: 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KanagaDeepan 1,084 Report post Posted December 10, 2012 Started disturbing Parin ji now. Thanks Dk ji for review especially size comparison... Sent from my Galaxy Nexus using Tapatalk 2 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dkaile 1,051 Report post Posted December 11, 2012 (edited) 25 Samsung Galaxy Note 2 tips How to: Enable “Blocking Mode” on Galaxy Note 2 and create Shortcut NOTE 2 Tips & Tricks - XDA Edited December 11, 2012 by dkaile Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Genius 817 Report post Posted December 11, 2012 The Ultimate NEXT BIG THING in hand Wondering since last 2 days what was the previous one? 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
csmart 472 Report post Posted December 12, 2012 Note 2 Flip cover for Rs 1212/- on Flipkart.com Its dark silver only. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
vishalsheth 19 Report post Posted December 12, 2012 Please give feedback if this runs. It's FM Radio app. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1059296&page=498 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dkaile 1,051 Report post Posted December 12, 2012 (edited) ^^ Arre Vishal ji, aap FM radio ke peeche kyo pade hue ho? Take a 500 bucks chinese phone for use as FM radio. Yes, it has FM radio hardware but in most Note 2 variants its locked. You can get it unlocked here - https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.mikersmicros.fm_unlock For any questions of FM unlocking, you can contact the developer of that app. Edited December 12, 2012 by dkaile 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rajanmehta 4,056 Report post Posted December 12, 2012 ^^ Arre Vishal ji, aap FM radio ke peeche kyo pade hue ho? Take a 500 bucks chinese phone for use as FM radio. OFF TOPIC: Reminds me of a joke. A teacher was asked if he will be given the exact same amount of money/wealth as Dhirubhai Ambani possessed, who will be richer? Him or Dhirubhai. Teacher said, ofcourse i will be more rich. Where will my home tuition income go which i will continue!!! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dkaile 1,051 Report post Posted December 13, 2012 (edited) Received this beautiful white Leather Pouch/Flip Sleeve for the Note II for 349/- bucks from here - http://www.ebay.in/i...984.m1439.l2649 . Quality is quite good and it has space for some cards and other stuff also. The OE Samsung Flip Case was slightly cumbersome while talking as it was attached to the back cover. Now I can just take the phone out of the cover and talk which I find more convenient than handling the flapping flip case...lolz. All Photos clicked by Note 2 - Notice cut on back for the speaker Soft felt lining inside, with separate pocket for cards etc. Leather quality, I like!! Samsung Note embossed Edited December 13, 2012 by dkaile 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
