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Top 5 Games & Top 7 Apps I Reccomend Downloading!!!

Apps:
1.TIKL: Walkie Talkie App that works on 3g/4g and WIFI
2. Tango: Best Video Calling App that works better then QIK and fring as well as cross platform to iphone on 3g
3. Websharing: Awesome wifi file transfer that allows you to use 3g and wifi to share files from your phone to computer including, cutting,pasting upload delete.
4. Printer Share (Not Free but worth buying): Great Wifi printer app that lets you print anything you want off your phone..
5. Tune in Radio: Web Radio as well as streaming your local FM Radio Stations!!
6. Shazamm Encore: Awesome Music Identifier by listening to the song.
7. Slingplayer Mobile: If you have a slingbox this allows you to watch your cable box anywhere you go as well as records shows and what not
Games:
1. Trap: Jezzball Clone however more fun with power ups and items, so addicting!!!
2. Rat's Retaliation: Perfect Clone Of "Rodents Revenge"
3.Drums: Best Drum Set ive used on the market for free.
4. Xpiano: Awesome Full piano app
5. Chips Advanced: Chips Challenge For GBA Emulator, which i posted far back on the last page of games and apps.
These are my favorite free apps and they take me back to Microsofts Entertainment Pack, gotta love those games.
Have Fun with my recommendations!!
MOD EDIT: It is illegal to post links to warez or paid for apps on this site. Asking or linking to apps that are paid for, for free is against the rules and will not be tolerated.

I second TIKL. Use it all the time.
Also, X Construct is a really fun, challenging game.

Your missing angry birds!

I need a fruit ninja support group.

I know I thought angry birds and fruit ninja were a given.. also I might add one more however needs some bugs worked out I recconebd. ZUMA REVENGE THE FREE ONE ITS LEGIT!!! SO AWESOME!
Sent from my awesome epic 4g

Heytell works really well. Its similar to TIKL but can be used across phone platforms.
Soundhound works much better than shazam.

i've been trying to find a file sharing program similar to websharing that you have listed but the exact opposite. i want to view files on my pc with my phone ive tried all with no luck that i could find

Check out DropBox. It is pretty cool and might do what you want.

rfahndrich said:
Check out DropBox. It is pretty cool and might do what you want.
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I'm not sure dropbox can stream videos. That's the main thing I would like to use. I've tried orb and it would setup correctly but the phone wouldnt see it

Spiderman HD and Stunt Jet Cars are two best games I played so far and they play and look more like PS2 games.

Oh and NewsRoom is the app that I use the most.You can read tech and other news feeds real eazy.

kfett82 said:
Heytell works really well. Its similar to TIKL but can be used across phone platforms.
Soundhound works much better than shazam.
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TIKL Works from android to android to iphone, i mean no one i know have any other type of phones.
In my opinion Soundhound blows, i tried using it and it can not identifiy well at all, shazamm usually finds everything.
lviv73 said:
Spiderman HD and Stunt Jet Cars are two best games I played so far and they play and look more like PS2 games.
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Stunt Jet cars i play on my ipod touch and i love it and i have it on android so just a bonus. Ill have to try the spiderman game.

flawlessbmxr said:
I'm not sure dropbox can stream videos. That's the main thing I would like to use. I've tried orb and it would setup correctly but the phone wouldnt see it
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I haven't gotten it to work yet, but I think that VLC has some promise for streaming media.
DropBox is great for just sharing files.
As far as other stuff I've found...
If you are an MMO junkie, there is Pocket Legends of course to get your mobile fix. But to check in with your friends, Ventriloid (free Ventrilo client) is a MUST have.
Until Skype gets their act together, check out ooVoo - does great video chat and has a desktop client! The paid version lets you do up to 6 way video conferences.

PLEASE help me find these games
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TIKL Works from android to android to iphone, i mean no one i know have any other type of phones.
In my opinion Soundhound blows, i tried using it and it can not identifiy well at all, shazamm usually finds everything.
Stunt Jet cars i play on my ipod touch and i love it and i have it on android so just a bonus. Ill have to try the spiderman game.
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I can't find this game???? where is it? jet car stunts? or stunt jet cars??? or spiderman HD

I prefer TiKL over HeyTell. HeyTell is not realtime. HeyTell is not real PTT. It's got a purtier UI though.
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You really shouldn't mention being able to get apps for free. A paid app is paid to compensate the developer and even if you aren't directly to the pirated app you are supporting it which goes against everything these forums stand for.

It is illegal to post links to warez or paid for apps on this site. Asking or linking to apps that are paid for, for free is against the rules and will not be tolerated.

I'll have to try out newsroom I use Pulse for RSS feeds.
Need for Speed is great.. best racing game on this phone IMO,
ALso try GURK.. good ole 8 bit RPG gaming.. it's soo addicting..
I just discovered a new app on the Epic General fourms.. called Droid Streamer
What a great app!

A little off topic, but to address flawlessbmxr's problem with orb... of course assuming everthing works except for the actual streaming.
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I'm not sure dropbox can stream videos. That's the main thing I would like to use. I've tried orb and it would setup correctly but the phone wouldnt see it
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To get orb to work over 3g (should already work over wifi) you will need to edit your RTSP Proxy Address one of two ways...
The first way requires that you know your MSL code for your phone... Enter ##DATA# into your dialer and you will be taken to a hidden menu, from there go in to Multimedia (or 'Edit->Others->Multimedia' if your on DK28 (or other Froyo)) and change the RTSP Address to 0.0.0.0
The second way requires that you have LauncherPro, ADW Ex (newest regular ADW might work too), or Any Cut installed on your phone. Just add a shortcut to one of your home screens and choose 'Activities->com.android.hiddenmenu->Multimedia(.Multimedia_Edit)' (as listed in DK28, may be slightly different in DI18)and then change your address as above. If your running ADW, you may need to choose Custom Shortcut, and click on Pick an activity to create the shortcut.

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I'm not sure dropbox can stream videos. That's the main thing I would like to use. I've tried orb and it would setup correctly but the phone wouldnt see it
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I've been using droidstreamer for a little over a week now. It does NOT have many vids. But, it does have full length movies and tv shows for streaming. It worked in 3g and 4g for me. And it's free . I usually just download shows and movies to my sd card and play through my video player though.

First Time Warner now Cablevision. TV apps for ipad. XOOM?

All I see are these major companies backing the ipad will our xooms ever get love first. I want the cablevision app on my zoom!
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go cry in the genereal section not here

Thanks for the quick response. Was hoping you said that.
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TV show stream channel surfing and watch live sports are all I need.

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TV show stream channel surfing and watch live sports are all I need.
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Channel surfing doesn't work anymore last time I checked or did you find a new site?

The reason why cable companies put all attention on ipad is because its where the money is. Sad but true.

Honeycomb its just one month old give it time.

When or even if Honeycomb tablets blow up out of no where and surpass the iPad in tablet marketshare (or whatever) then attention will be given to Android tablets. Until then, "Deal with it." Or.. y'know, get an iPad.

I work for comast, we will have a streaming app soon for iPad also but we are working on a honeycomb version also. Hope that helps

fwiw, dish network's streaming sling app for phones works perfectly in honeycomb.

Cablevision iO app is coming to android in the Summer apparently (along with remote control features built into the app).. I am anxiously waiting on this app too..

Your nookcolor is...

How do you use the NookColor compared to your smartphone?
I use it more than my phone to surf the net and I've also got some apps that I don't use as often.
Just curious about how you use your fabulous machine!

It's completely replaced my netbook. Browse the web, download torrents, watch Netflix, bang out a document, play a little old school gaming. Nook Color does it all.

It just replaces the gaming part of my Nexus One as Nook Color has a larger screen. Also, I don't want to miss any call because of no battery...

It just replaces the gaming part of my Evo 4g as Nook Color has a larger screen. Also, I don't want to miss any call because of no battery...

It replaces my laptop for all things that don't require a lot of keyboard or mouse work.
So far I still prefer the laptop for web development and Photoshop.
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I use it as a complement, somewhere between my laptop and HTC Desire.

Replaced my laptop except for development work.
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If I have the Nook Color with me, I'll always use it instead of my Galaxy S Vibrant.
However I always have my phone with me. But I don't always have my Nook Color with me. I won't drag a 7 inch tablet to the movies, a doctors appointment, waiting in a line at the bank, etc, so that is when my phone gets used.

I use my Nook for casual gaming, internet browsing, Netflix (now), and eReading mostly. Those are things that I think are not that great on a tiny phone screen.
It suits most of my needs for a tablet and as much as I have this ongoing fantasy of buying a Transformer or some other "real tablet" I am not sure I will just because I don't need it as the above list would be most of what I do anyway.

since I'm a kid and I don't have a phone, I pretty much take it everywhere.

I use my NC to browse the web, listen to some music, gaming, Bible reading, Netflix, and the list goes on and on. I have a netbook and a desktop that ate currently collecting dust!!!
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Web browsing, games, reading, netflix

I would almost give up my netbook and laptop. The only problem I have now is that I have my docs stored on Google. I use the Google Docs app but can't share files as attachments.
Other than that, I use it browsing and movies and some gaming. I even use it for reading...
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My evo stays in my pocket, now, except for calls. My netbook stays in my bag unless I need to type out something long or a PC exclusive task.
With my nookcolor I browse web, irc chat (andchat), read RSS (Feedly), send IMs (trillian) and SMS (Google voice), stream podcasts via Bluetooth to my car speakers (beyondpod).
I'm tethering right now. My beautiful Evo is now a dumbpipe for my nook. It's bitter and unloved

For me replaced my laptop/netbook I was using. My main tower is now the HTPC.. I use Team Viewer to remote into it for torrents and such. Not a big gamer so I do alot of forum reading, researching and such on it... also stream music from my tower.... trying to figure out video streaming...lol

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I use the Google Docs app but can't share files as attachments.
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Can't you use Documents to Go for that? It is what I use and I am able to edit and email my documents as attachments.
I use my nook for just about everything like movies, netflix, reading, surfing, and texting with Google Voice. It is usually at my right hand side while I am hanging out or watching TV. It is also an awesome commuter device. My old Mytouch 3G is really nothing more than a data connection but it had a good life.

My nook color is..........
I love(d) my Original DROID. Best phone ever. But, I always coveted the *phone. Up at 2:55 AM the day it could be ordered from VZW. BIGGEST mistake of my life. I reverted back to my Droid as my PDA. Use that other phone as a phone (except when out and about).
When I read the Nook Color could be rooted, I couldn't get to BN fast enough. Now that I've rooted (SD) my NC, I am in heaven. I prefer to use it instead of my laptop (haven't touched the desktop in years). How nice to play WordFeud and other games on a "big screen", d/l Angry Birds without having to pay a scalpers fee, d/l "classic" novels without having to pay. I do still make a donation to BN every now and then.
ciao for now
bj in RI

Since getting the nook it's carved a niche between my Droid 1 and laptop. I basically use the droid as a phone/camera and as an on the go pda when I only have 3G data. When wifi is available I use the Nook for everything else I used the Droid for: basic www, PDA functions, news, reading, games, etc.
At home it lowers the amount of time I pull out the laptop for trivial www stuff like looking up a movie time, sports score, weather, wiki entry. for work or creating documents, I use the laptop. For serious gaming or music recording, I use a desktop.
I use both the droid and laptop much less frequently overall. The droid in particular since the small screen size is just ulra unsexy after using the nook.

Alright, so I just got my NC finally set up and everything, but the WiFi only is a huge problem for me. I have a Droid 2, and as far as I know, I can't do any tethering with it unless I pay the 3G mobile hotspot fee (if I'm wrong, someone please explain to me). So how do you all utilize Netflix and the web and everything else when you're on the go?
Oh yeah, also, no one has really commented on just HOW portable the NC is. Both my friend and I were able to fit it into our shorts' pockets today. Unbelievable.

Well I read on it of course. Love watching videos on it (netflix,avi). Great for porn. Ohhh one of my favorites, browsing the web from the toilet just what every man dreams of lol.

Streaming video quandary

Am thoroughly enjoying my N7, as I imagine, you are yours!
Here's a quandary I'm facing: I am an Amazon Prime member, and enjoy their video selection--both the free and for sale/rental. I mostly use Linux on my PC's. Amazon's streaming video uses Flash, which works fine in Linux, but not on the N7. I've thought about Netflix, but they're not (and probably never will be) Linux-compatible. However, Netflix is very Android/N7 compatible. All that put together, means I can't find a streaming service that works the way I do.
Anyone else in the same boat? What are you trying as a solution?

I was able to get flash working using Firefox and flash (both were side loaded) I found some helpful information searching on xda on how to get that working. Results have been outstanding for my friend who logs into a flash enabled site for realtor work. Haven't tested amazon videos yet but i will. Important: Chrome does not support Flash and the plan is that it never will.
Netflix works great. I sometimes really hate their isn't more selection. I keep it because my Dad uses it.
HBOgo doesn't work yet. I will be watching for a update because i have Directv and will install it as soon as it is available.
I already pulled some DVD's over (Star Wars, Finding Nemo) Handbreak and other software to get that on the nexus 7, looks and sounds fantastic. Everyone at work went crazy when they saw Emire Strikes back running.
I haven't tried or researched true streaming from my pc on my home network yet. I think that would be fantastic since I have a lot of content stored in avi's and other formats.
So far my tablet and my wife's are just amazing. She has the 8 Gig and I have the 16 Gig. We have both had ours since Tuesday.
I still am on the fence about the damn NexusQ. I would really like one but for 299.00 it just seems like I could buy another nexus 7 or something else instead. If that thing supported more than 2 speakers on its own I would have probably have tried to setup the extra speaker set I have in my office with one of those.
We need to get a really good software suggestion for nexus 7 thread going. Freenote, Moon+ reader, Cloud print, Sprinkle free have all been useful or fun to try. Sketchbook mobile works great. I am waiting on a screen protector before I try drawing with my dagi stylus.

I'm in the same boat...I was thinking about trying to load flash somehow...

xarthos said:
I already pulled some DVD's over (Star Wars, Finding Nemo) Handbreak and other software to get that on the nexus 7, looks and sounds fantastic. Everyone at work went crazy when they saw Emire Strikes back running.
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Have any good encoding settings you'd like to share? Always looking for the right balance of file size and quality.

xarthos said:
I was able to get flash working using Firefox and flash (both were side loaded) I found some helpful information searching on xda on how to get that working. Results have been outstanding for my friend who logs into a flash enabled site for realtor work. Haven't tested amazon videos yet but i will. Important: Chrome does not support Flash and the plan is that it never will.
Netflix works great. I sometimes really hate their isn't more selection. I keep it because my Dad uses it.
HBOgo doesn't work yet. I will be watching for a update because i have Directv and will install it as soon as it is available.
I already pulled some DVD's over (Star Wars, Finding Nemo) Handbreak and other software to get that on the nexus 7, looks and sounds fantastic. Everyone at work went crazy when they saw Emire Strikes back running.
I haven't tried or researched true streaming from my pc on my home network yet. I think that would be fantastic since I have a lot of content stored in avi's and other formats.
So far my tablet and my wife's are just amazing. She has the 8 Gig and I have the 16 Gig. We have both had ours since Tuesday.
I still am on the fence about the damn NexusQ. I would really like one but for 299.00 it just seems like I could buy another nexus 7 or something else instead. If that thing supported more than 2 speakers on its own I would have probably have tried to setup the extra speaker set I have in my office with one of those.
We need to get a really good software suggestion for nexus 7 thread going. Freenote, Moon+ reader, Cloud print, Sprinkle free have all been useful or fun to try. Sketchbook mobile works great. I am waiting on a screen protector before I try drawing with my dagi stylus.
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In regards to Handbrake what format did you choose when converting the video. I'm guessing it was an avi?

Apple tv 2 is what i pick when I use handbreak, I noticed on the tablet while watching the movie that there are a few sounds streams, pick the 2nd one and you should be able to go higher on the volume.
The files are converted to m4v format and if you put them in the movies folder they show up and run right out of the google play list in the personal videos tab.
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well instant video on amazon works in firefox with flash loaded. I'm watching the preview on amazon for 21 jump street.

The full DVD in vob files pulled to my desktop computer is what I start with when using handbrake. I am using a decrypt program to pull to my desktop. Using apple tv 2 option in file mode I am getting m4v format as a result. I need to try some avi files and see what I can come up with as a result.
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Thanks for the Firefox/Flash suggestion...for some reason hadn't thought of that.

Is the Galaxy Note a true "all-in-one" device?

So, I have heard some mixed opinions from both reviewers and general users of the device who claim that this device can be utilised for all their electronic needs -- "a true all-in-one" device. And, yet, others have been left slightly disappointed and claim that the lack of portability and an inability to run tablet apps leaves a lot to be desired both as a phone - let alone a tablet as well. Hence, I would like to know what the forum users here think about the Note. Does it serve as a true "all-in-one" device or do you still feel yourself turning towards a tablet, MP3 player, or other devices?

Brad387 said:
So, I have heard some mixed opinions from both reviewers and general users of the device who claim that this device can be utilised for all their electronic needs -- "a true all-in-one" device. And, yet, others have been left slightly disappointed and claim that the lack of portability and an inability to run tablet apps leaves a lot to be desired both as a phone - let alone a tablet as well. Hence, I would like to know what the forum users here think about the Note. Does it serve as a true "all-in-one" device or do you still feel yourself turning towards a tablet, MP3 player, or other devices?
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A waste of a post my friend... Have you got one? Do you know your needs (electronically) can you work the search button etc etc etc
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A waste of a post my friend... Have you got one? Do you know your needs (electronically) can you work the search button etc etc etc
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Yes, I have. I am just curious as to whether people who own a Note still utilise a tablet at all.

It depends on your capability, ability and availability of the phone, apps you installed and the relation of your work to the phone..i.e.corporate?
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It is not an all in one device. However, I do not use my iPad much after I bought the Note. It's still small for Web Surfing.

I'll bite...
It's an all-in-one device for me:
Ebooks:
I'm reading several books at once, one of which is a Cisco commands book. I have noticed that I'm more apt to lay in bed reading, as the Note is great for long reads holding it with one hand. Played around with a Nexus 7, too big to e-read holding it for too long...
Surfing:
most definitely. Use both desktop view and mobile web views. Google News, Flipboard. Video links are great to watch, and the in-your-pocket portability means you have the device everywhere all the time. Can't say that with a tablet. Again, the Nexus 7 looks sweet, but you know what, this "phablet" (hate the term) cancels the need for a 7 inch tablet.
Videos:
I'm studying for my Cisco certs, and a large part of that is from youtube videos. TED videos are great as well. Perfect size for a quick 6 minute video, either lying in bed or on break at work or waiting in line somewhere. Mind you, my LG HBS700 goes with me everywhere my Note goes... which leads me to the next item --
Music:
Definitely my go-to music player. Have bluetooth headset on all the time (doubles as earplugs when needed, lol). Two bluetooth portable speakers are used all the time -- Creative D100 and Monster Clarity HD. It's amazing the number of music players I use -- bluetooth a song from a friend's HTC windows mobile, select a station on Pandora for a few hours, scrobble a neighbor's library from Last.fm for a change of pace, use WinAmp for some years-old playlist, search and play from youtube, listen to another chapter from an audiobook (WOT FTW!)
Movies/TV:
I have a Netflix account, and like watching documentary series. At 45 min a pop, the Note is great on a stand while studying (erm, "multi-tasking") on my PC's big screen. Even though I don't have time nor tolerance for TV's fictions, Brighthouse Networks in Central Florida has an app that lets you watch TV on your device (Weather on the Ones). There's also HBO GO and MAX GO, both free. Yes, the black blotching sucks (negligible when HDMI is played at night through a portable projector like the AAXA P4X), but non-fiction is brighter than fiction, and I like facts more than fantasy.
Communication:
I use the phone portion least, because I prefer texting and emails (no patience for blabbermouths). Love email push notifications, so much better than having to load a webpage then check randomly. I also don't have a phone plan, using a tablet data-only plan and a semi-permanent Skype number for making and receiving calls (Germany for free, hellz yeah). Google Voice and Whatapp fill in the texting needs. Don't twitter and don't FB... don't ask.
Gaming:
Oh yeah, this device rocks for casual gaming. Maybe when I pass my CCNA I'll research and root for emulator access, but for now, Draw Something, Defender, and Osmos are my main entertainments when I have downtime. GTA III, Shadowgun, Order and Chaos, and a few others held my visual attention for awhile, but time is money, and gaming don't make money, if you know what I mean. Still, Note >> PSP/DS3/Vita for me...
Out and about:
GPS is smooth, Local is useful, Maps has more utility than at first glance.
Honorable mentions:
-- S note, S memo: useful for the quick phone number or lecture in class
-- music apps: Caustic, Su-Preme MPA, SPC, ChordBot, Solo, etc
-- weather widgets and alarms
-- Skydrive, Dropbox, Google Drive, Box.net
-- Amazon and ebay apps
-- Wolfram Alpha, Assistant, Google Voice Search, Wiki for those trivia moments
-- voice recorders, video camera, pictures
The list goes on and on, I better stop now. Seriously, this thing is a marvel. Granted, much of this applies to smartphones in general, but a few things make the Note stand out:
-- portability with a large screen (tablets too big)
-- stylus (not to be underestimated, habits are hard to break)
-- performance (only a few devices currently trump the Note)
-- uniqueness (adds social wow factor, personal interest, and perceived value)
-- XDA support... makes the device relevant for at least another cycle or three
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Just to balance things out with an anti-Note point of view:
I am planning on getting an iPad2. I want GarageBand and the many other iOS music production apps badly. This includes the ecosystem:
-- iRig to hook the guitar directly for FX and recording
-- Alesis or Behringer MIDI all-in-one connector for my synths
-- access to iOS ecosystem
The maturity, MIDI access, and no-latency issues of iOS trumps Android. And for around $350, why would I be blind to opening so many avenues?
Note isn't all, but it is sure damn close.
Besides, I still need an underwater videocamera for recording those reef dives, yes?

psionic11 said:
I'll bite...
It's an all-in-one device for me:
Ebooks:
I'm reading several books at once, one of which is a Cisco commands book. I have noticed that I'm more apt to lay in bed reading, as the Note is great for long reads holding it with one hand. Played around with a Nexus 7, too big to e-read holding it for too long...
Surfing:
most definitely. Use both desktop view and mobile web views. Google News, Flipboard. Video links are great to watch, and the in-your-pocket portability means you have the device everywhere all the time. Can't say that with a tablet. Again, the Nexus 7 looks sweet, but you know what, this "phablet" (hate the term) cancels the need for a 7 inch tablet.
Videos:
I'm studying for my Cisco certs, and a large part of that is from youtube videos. TED videos are great as well. Perfect size for a quick 6 minute video, either lying in bed or on break at work or waiting in line somewhere. Mind you, my LG HBS700 goes with me everywhere my Note goes... which leads me to the next item --
Music:
Definitely my go-to music player. Have bluetooth headset on all the time (doubles as earplugs when needed, lol). Two bluetooth portable speakers are used all the time -- Creative D100 and Monster Clarity HD. It's amazing the number of music players I use -- bluetooth a song from a friend's HTC windows mobile, select a station on Pandora for a few hours, scrobble a neighbor's library from Last.fm for a change of pace, use WinAmp for some years-old playlist, search and play from youtube, listen to another chapter from an audiobook (WOT FTW!)
Movies/TV:
I have a Netflix account, and like watching documentary series. At 45 min a pop, the Note is great on a stand while studying (erm, "multi-tasking") on my PC's big screen. Even though I don't have time nor tolerance for TV's fictions, Brighthouse Networks in Central Florida has an app that lets you watch TV on your device (Weather on the Ones). There's also HBO GO and MAX GO, both free. Yes, the black blotching sucks (negligible when HDMI is played at night through a portable projector like the AAXA P4X), but non-fiction is brighter than fiction, and I like facts more than fantasy.
Communication:
I use the phone portion least, because I prefer texting and emails (no patience for blabbermouths). Love email push notifications, so much better than having to load a webpage then check randomly. I also don't have a phone plan, using a tablet data-only plan and a semi-permanent Skype number for making and receiving calls (Germany for free, hellz yeah). Google Voice and Whatapp fill in the texting needs. Don't twitter and don't FB... don't ask.
Gaming:
Oh yeah, this device rocks for casual gaming. Maybe when I pass my CCNA I'll research and root for emulator access, but for now, Draw Something, Defender, and Osmos are my main entertainments when I have downtime. GTA III, Shadowgun, Order and Chaos, and a few others held my visual attention for awhile, but time is money, and gaming don't make money, if you know what I mean. Still, Note >> PSP/DS3/Vita for me...
Out and about:
GPS is smooth, Local is useful, Maps has more utility than at first glance.
Honorable mentions:
-- S note, S memo: useful for the quick phone number or lecture in class
-- music apps: Caustic, Su-Preme MPA, SPC, ChordBot, Solo, etc
-- weather widgets and alarms
-- Skydrive, Dropbox, Google Drive, Box.net
-- Amazon and ebay apps
-- Wolfram Alpha, Assistant, Google Voice Search, Wiki for those trivia moments
-- voice recorders, video camera, pictures
The list goes on and on, I better stop now. Seriously, this thing is a marvel. Granted, much of this applies to smartphones in general, but a few things make the Note stand out:
-- portability with a large screen (tablets too big)
-- stylus (not to be underestimated, habits are hard to break)
-- performance (only a few devices currently trump the Note)
-- uniqueness (adds social wow factor, personal interest, and perceived value)
-- XDA support... makes the device relevant for at least another cycle or three
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Just to balance things out with an anti-Note point of view:
I am planning on getting an iPad2. I want GarageBand and the many other iOS music production apps badly. This includes the ecosystem:
-- iRig to hook the guitar directly for FX and recording
-- Alesis or Behringer MIDI all-in-one connector for my synths
-- access to iOS ecosystem
The maturity, MIDI access, and no-latency issues of iOS trumps Android. And for around $350, why would I be blind to opening so many avenues?
Note isn't all, but it is sure damn close.
Besides, I still need an underwater videocamera for recording those reef dives, yes?
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Couldn´t have written it any better myself,about the same here,maybe a few things extra what I do....printing(PrinterShare),I like to print a few photos now and then or print a few important e-mails without putting the pc on,with the PrinterShare app and a printer with WiFi...perfect.I also stream a lot to my Samsung TV, thats when the iMedia app comes in,for me also perfect.I agree to 98% that the Note is an all-in-one device,the missing 2% will be found sometime for something else.

Comparing the ipad 2 with the gnote? In your case maybe apple products is better for you. But if you're really comparing the ipad 2 with the gnote. I think gnote is more useful for majority. I think. You can get a phone and a semi tab at the same time.cpu of gnote is defenetly a lot powerful. Screen resolution on gnote also. The only thing that i think that the ipad 2 has the advantage is that it has bigger screen than gnote(in terms of tablet) and for some its(ios) which for me is ewwww
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Comparing the ipad 2 with the gnote? In your case maybe apple products is better for you. But if you're really comparing the ipad 2 with the gnote. I think gnote is more useful for majority. I think. You can get a phone and a semi tab at the same time.cpu of gnote is defenetly a lot powerful. Screen resolution on gnote also. The only thing that i think that the ipad 2 has the advantage is that it has bigger screen than gnote(in terms of tablet) and for some its(ios) which for me is ewwww
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hmmmm.....just because the iPad has a bigger screen doesn´t mean its an advantage,I mean...can you put it in your pocket???Don´t think so,Note yes and can you make phone calls with the iPad...not what I know of,with the Note yes.
Oh......the iPad ist "just" a tab. and the Note is a mobile PHONE.....2 different devices so really you can´t compare them.Comparing an iPad with Samsungs Galaxy 10.1 is ok...both tabs.

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hmmmm.....just because the iPad has a bigger screen doesn´t mean its an advantage,I mean...can you put it in your pocket???Don´t think so,Note yes and can you make phone calls with the iPad...not what I know of,with the Note yes.
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I bought it for this, and I use my note this way: all in one:
web, gaming, email, tel, social, gps, mp3, dictionary, maps, books, manage files in cloud, taking note, shopping list... : EVERYTHING.
ultimate device, I do not need anything else.

Note is Better than S3
after using galaxy s3 for a month , i m still in love with galaxy note ..its a all in one device for me ..i love it ..i recommend u to wait for note 2 if ur planning to buy one ..but if u want it earlier then go for note ..its perfect .. and after the last update 4.0.4 it has made it faster than ever..