I know some people want to use this to take notes, and I think it's perfect for that. It can all be done for $2, as well.
1) Go to your local dollar tree/store, and get a stylus (or 8) from there. They work great, and it allows me to keep one at the office/home/etc. If that fails, you can get them from Amazon (they look exactly the same).
2) Buy 7notes (we all have $25, buy some damn legal apps already).
3) Profit! The app works at a keyboard stand-in, and it predicts your words perfectly (I have the worst handwriting, and it has yet to mess up). For syncing stuff, I suggest Evernote (free and nice interface). FYI, Evernote is like dropbox for notes. They are availible everywhere, and with the addon program (also free) Skitch, you can save drawings with your notes.
Alternatively, if you don't want your writing turned into digital text, you can use Freenote, which works great for straight writing/drawing.
Also, root your Nexus 7. If for no other reason than to change the DPI to 160 (tablet mode with the buttons on the lower left hand side, notifications on the lower right, etc) and to get AdAway. The stock browser is also really slick with the thumb navigation menu.
I have not tried it yet, but Evernote allows taking notes in freehand. Used it on my KF in many meetings.
Update, didn't not he mentioned it at the end...
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2) Buy 7notes (we all have $25, buy some damn legal apps already).
3) Profit! The app works at a keyboard stand-in, and it predicts your words perfectly (I have the worst handwriting, and it has yet to mess up). For syncing stuff, I suggest Evernote (free and nice interface).
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Thanks for the heads up on that app. I am a big Evernote user. Being able to hand write and have it convert to digital text will be great.
How good are these $1 sytli?
The Verge recently had an article about iPad styli and the well reviewed ones were $15 +
would post a link but apparently new users are not able to post links. Just googling "verge stylus review" should bring it up.
I'm thinking about using my Nexus 7 to take notes when I go back to continue my education after a not-so brief break but I would definitely like a good stylus.
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1) Go to your local dollar tree/store, and get a stylus (or 8) from there. They work great, and it allows me to keep one at the office/home/etc. If that fails, you can get them from Amazon (they look exactly the same).
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Is that the exact same stylus? Just want to know what to look for/ask for, most Dollar Tree employees are not the most technical..
How can I do handwritting with evernote from my N7?
Also I'm looking into different apps for this. I want something that will sync but still be available offline.
Install Skitch. Run it, do your thing, hit the elephant icon at top-right to save it to Evernote.
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How can I do handwritting with evernote from my N7?
Also I'm looking into different apps for this. I want something that will sync but still be available offline.
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Did you read my post? Everything is there. Or do you mean you DO NOT want your handwriting transferred to text? In that case follow the above directions (for Stitch).
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Is that the exact same stylus? Just want to know what to look for/ask for, most Dollar Tree employees are not the most technical..
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That is the EXACT (from looking at the picture). I have NO issues using it. Anytime I'm writing on the N7, it follows the pen.
This is almost what it need. Freenote
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This is almost what it need. Freenote
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oops, didnt finish. Freenote combined with Evernote would be just what i need, but I also need to have access to all my notes offline. Evernote charges too much for the ability to have my notes offline. Is there a cheaper alternative?
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That's pretty cool and everything, but I don't know that I want it as a keyboard replacement outside of the app itself. Did anybody see a setting that only allows the handwriting input for the app only?
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Any chance of the stylus scratching the n7 screen?
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oops, didnt finish. Freenote combined with Evernote would be just what i need, but I also need to have access to all my notes offline. Evernote charges too much for the ability to have my notes offline. Is there a cheaper alternative?
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How much does Evernote charge? I don't quite understand the "have your notes offline" thing. Would you mind elaborating?
Wow, 7Notes is amazing! I can't believe how well just using their keyboard entry (freehand writing area) works with any app.
This is one of the best stylus apps I've used. I've been disappointed in the past because my iPad had so many options and none of my Android tablets seemed to register the stylus well. Not only does the Nexus 7 read the pen perfectly, the better sharing options in Android make it so much more useful. Just blown away by it.
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I don't know if they've changed, but last time I got a stylus it was just this big rubber tip that was hard to move and was terrible for writing. I prefer taking notes with my Echo Smartpen though.
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Exactly!
I hate big rubber tip of capacitive stylus.
yeah. i like noting function , it is important, it can help us memorise many things.
So have people had luck with the non-huge rubber tipped stylus?
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So have people had luck with the non-huge rubber tipped stylus?
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I would be interested in knowing that too. I'd love to take notes via stylus but I've had such bad luck with the fat tipped capacitive stylus types.
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How much does Evernote charge? I don't quite understand the "have your notes offline" thing. Would you mind elaborating?
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Offline notes means access to all my previous notes and notebooks when not connected to wifi. This is available in Ever note premium. If I'm willing to pay 45 dollars per year or 5 dollars a month for the premium upgrade... I need offline access to my notes, since the whole point is having all my notes with me without carrying a stack of notebooks, and without access to wifi in my office, or while traveling to our various offsite business partners. But I'm not willing to pay that much for it, and I don't want to sign up for new recurring bills either. All I really need is a better way to save and organize notes created in free note.
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I dont know if I am behind the curve on this one but this is so awesome! Check out the video on "Torque". That is what the "app" is called (at least on the android market). It has every gauge and even real time graphs you can save for data logging! Definitely ordering this for my phone tonight and will update when I receive it! If its half as cool as the video then for $35 bux what more do you want?!?!
http://ian-hawkins.com/
Its the 2nd video down!
I ordered the OBD2 Bluetooth unit for $28 shipped.
I got the OBD2 today in the mail (4 business days )and just went for a test drive around the block and I am really....really surprised how it seems like there is no lag in data. The gauges also show my coolant temp lower on the OBD2 (phone). The gauges keep track of the highest point (any parameter) and there is even an option for mpg average and instant! For $28 + $4.99 for the app (I am using the free app right now). This is the best/ coolest phone app I have seen. I know OBD2 data logging isn't the best and I will be installing a egt/ boost gauge in the future but this is what your truck computer reads and calculates its performance on so its good for me too!! You can pick what you want the program to data log then it updates the information to your profile on the app website.
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I dont know if I am behind the curve on this one but this is so awesome! Check out the video on "Torque". That is what the "app" is called (at least on the android market). It has every gauge and even real time graphs you can save for data logging! Definitely ordering this for my phone tonight and will update when I receive it! If its half as cool as the video then for $35 bux what more do you want?!?!
http://ian-hawkins.com/
Its the 2nd video down!
I ordered the OBD2 Bluetooth unit for $28 shipped.
I got the OBD2 today in the mail (4 business days )and just went for a test drive around the block and I am really....really surprised how it seems like there is no lag in data. The gauges also show my coolant temp lower on the OBD2 (phone). The gauges keep track of the highest point (any parameter) and there is even an option for mpg average and instant! For $28 + $4.99 for the app (I am using the free app right now). This is the best/ coolest phone app I have seen. I know OBD2 data logging isn't the best and I will be installing a egt/ boost gauge in the future but this is what your truck computer reads and calculates its performance on so its good for me too!! You can pick what you want the program to data log then it updates the information to your profile on the app website.
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I didn't see a buy link... Do you have one? This looks awesome!
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Buy what the bluetooth dongle? I ordered mine from here but they are all over ebay:
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/e...0492197675&viewitem=&sspagename=STRK:MEWNX:IT
The app you can get on the market just type in torque (there is a free and paid one)
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Buy what the bluetooth dongle? I ordered mine from here but they are all over ebay:
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/e...0492197675&viewitem=&sspagename=STRK:MEWNX:IT
The app you can get on the market just type in torque (there is a free and paid one)
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Ohhhh ok, I was under the impression that the same people who developed the app sold the dongle. Thanks for the link. I think I'll have to grab one of these.
dwizzy130
been using this app for a few months now. Being a tech I just whip out my phone and people are like WTF??? Your clearing my CEL with your phone. LOL
Yeah its insane!!! lol def a "impresser" app
jeremyglass said:
I dont know if I am behind the curve on this one but this is so awesome! Check out the video on "Torque". That is what the "app" is called (at least on the android market). It has every gauge and even real time graphs you can save for data logging! Definitely ordering this for my phone tonight and will update when I receive it! If its half as cool as the video then for $35 bux what more do you want?!?!
http://ian-hawkins.com/
Its the 2nd video down!
I ordered the OBD2 Bluetooth unit for $28 shipped.
I got the OBD2 today in the mail (4 business days )and just went for a test drive around the block and I am really....really surprised how it seems like there is no lag in data. The gauges also show my coolant temp lower on the OBD2 (phone). The gauges keep track of the highest point (any parameter) and there is even an option for mpg average and instant! For $28 + $4.99 for the app (I am using the free app right now). This is the best/ coolest phone app I have seen. I know OBD2 data logging isn't the best and I will be installing a egt/ boost gauge in the future but this is what your truck computer reads and calculates its performance on so its good for me too!! You can pick what you want the program to data log then it updates the information to your profile on the app website.
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Do a bit of googling there are allot of FREE apps that will log allot more data for you as long as you have that blue tooth dongle already!
any obd(1) support?
rjmjr69 said:
Do a bit of googling there are allot of FREE apps that will log allot more data for you as long as you have that blue tooth dongle already!
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Do you care to list them on here for me/ us please.
Thanks!
That's sweet! I just bought a bluetooth dongle and I'm gonna get Torque as soon as it comes in!
im totally hooked i got one.... what other software is there other then his?
Will any bluetooth obd2 connector work with these apps? I have one that I've been using with a winmo app on my axim but the updates for the app are insanely expensive. Like $200. It would be awesome to have a new app, especially on android.
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can anyone please explain what this even is? lol.. seems like you guys r so hyped and i wanna know..
y2bangali said:
can anyone please explain what this even is? lol.. seems like you guys r so hyped and i wanna know..
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It basically allows you to see in real time what your engine and its computer are talking about behind your back. You can even shut the computer up with it also if it gets to whining about it and your engines problems.
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2g dsm+wideband+torque= really cheap datalogging.
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It basically allows you to see in real time what your engine and its computer are talking about behind your back. You can even shut the computer up with it also if it gets to whining about it and your engines problems.
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okay so with this app i can basically find out what problems i have with my engine??? like say I have a cylinder 3 misfire, will it say that on the app?
Yes, it'll show you any trouble codes and allow you to see the values of any sensor connected to your OBD...
nice nice so what else do i need? and where do i connect this bluetooth dongle in the car?
Do a search on youtube. There's a few good videos that'll break it down for you.
Whoa. This is the best app ive ever seen! I've been needing an obd2 for a while. Thanks so much for heads up. Saved me from getting a seperate unit.
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I am going to Barnes & Noble today to get the Nook Color. I want to buy it so I can root it and use it as a tablet/ereader. Are the newest version of the NC's rootable or do I need to buy an older version off eBay or something. Thanks in advance!
No, you're fine. The current firmware, 1.01, is rootable. It'll probably come with 1.0 anyway.
If you want a great value on a quality android tablet, I don't think you'll be disappointed!
wvcachi said:
No, you're fine. The current firmware, 1.01, is rootable. It'll probably come with 1.0 anyway.
If you want a great value on a quality android tablet, I don't think you'll be disappointed!
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Alright thanks man, I am actually buying this over the Galaxy Tab, lol. Hope it is as amazing as it sounds.
Buy two nooks, set them next to each other, and cross your eyes a lot. Now you hve a 3d tablet for $100 less than a galaxy tablet...
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PhantomHacker said:
Alright thanks man, I am actually buying this over the Galaxy Tab, lol. Hope it is as amazing as it sounds.
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If you can live without GPS, cameras, 3G, etc., I see no reason to pay over twice as much for a Galaxy Tab. Mine has everything I would have wanted from a Galaxy Tab-- and this is without a custom ROM.
Jason Foss said:
Buy two nooks, set them next to each other, and cross your eyes a lot. Now you hve a 3d tablet for $100 less than a galaxy tablet...
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lol 10 char
wvcachi said:
If you can live without GPS, cameras, 3G, etc., I see no reason to pay over twice as much for a Galaxy Tab. Mine has everything I would have wanted from a Galaxy Tab-- and this is without a custom ROM.
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Yes, I bring my evo everywhere, so I can just easily tether to it, I don't need GPS or cameras because obviously the evo has them.
PhantomHacker said:
Yes, I bring my evo everywhere, so I can just easily tether to it, I don't need GPS or cameras because obviously the evo has them.
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Yep - that's exactly what I do. Wireless Tether app (version pre-12 I think I'm using) works great.
While there's no GPS for navigation, it gets other location services from the network, so Google Maps and whatnot get my location to within 100 yards or so.
I’m using my DroidX to tether.
I don’t need camera and crap on the tablet.
I have NFS Shift running on mine flawlessly along with just about all the apps I’ve installed.
I think the new thread should be “what does not work”. Everything I’m using sems to work.
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I’m using my DroidX to tether.
I don’t need camera and crap on the tablet.
I have NFS Shift running on mine flawlessly along with just about all the apps I’ve installed.
I think the new thread should be “what does not work”. Everything I’m using sems to work.
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Cool, thanks for the feedback
You may want to buy somewhere that has a better return policy, but thats really up to you.
When I was at B&N today just to look, two people walked in within 5 minutes with defective units...One had no WIFI, the other had screen issues.
They sent the guy with no Wifi home, telling him he must have typed in his password wrong...They would not exchange for him.. They never even looked at it.
They sent the lady home because she did not have her charger.
I JUST bought mine at Best Buy...First one had a dead dark pixel right smack in the middle of the screen, also had some dust and the flicker everyone mentions..
I exchanged it, however they really gave it the 3rd degree and looked like they did not want to exchange it..They pulled all the packaging apart, turned it on, went through all the menues, etc....
Second one is in good shape, but does have a stuck pixel that only is seen on a full black screen..I can live with that I guess.
Examine yours closely, because I have a feeling there is quality issues.
I would assume they are getting a large amount of returns now and are probably going through them thoroughly..
Alright thanks, I might consider buying from Best Buy then instead.
Just got mine Christmas Eve. I had looked long and hard at a Galaxy Tab. But at the price, I just couldn't pass up the Nook. With rooting, it is everything that I wanted in a pad. As mentioned before, coupled with my rooted HD2, it is an awesome duo.
And as a stand-alone, the Nook does everything I could want. It came with 1.0, but updating was simple. Auto-nootering was just as simple. AWESOMENESS!
Another possibility for the return scrutiny is that that B&N/Best Buy are now well aware of what many are doing with these, and are happy to sell more units--as long as it isn't causing them to lose money.
. . . And one way they could lose money is if people screw things up rooting and want a replacement or refund. Dead pixels have nothing to do with rooting, but the retail world could easily over-generalize as "don't take NookColor returns lightly."
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Another possibility for the return scrutiny is that that B&N/Best Buy are now well aware of what many are doing with these, and are happy to sell more units--as long as it isn't causing them to lose money.
. . . And one way they could lose money is if people screw things up rooting and want a replacement or refund. Dead pixels have nothing to do with rooting, but the retail world could easily over-generalize as "don't take NookColor returns lightly."
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Whats funny is they were taking all kinds of stuff back like Xbox,PS3, even Ipads and never batted an eye, but the Nook got the magnifying glass lol...
So many holiday returns.
Is there such a thing as a pocket size Android device that is not a phone - but has all the other features of a smartphone ?
In other words, a wifi-only Droid/Evo/Thunder/HD2 ?
I was struck by what someone said about the Nook Color, that they did not need the camera or the microphone, because their pocket phone has those things. I do not have a smartphone, because I do not want a big monthly data bill.
But I could use something that could scan UPC codes (or QR codes), take quick photos, and could do voice activated tasks that do not need the nice large screen of the Nook.
Thanks !
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Is there such a thing as a pocket size Android device that is not a phone - but has all the other features of a smartphone ?
In other words, a wifi-only Droid/Evo/Thunder/HD2 ?
I was struck by what someone said about the Nook Color, that they did not need the camera or the microphone, because their pocket phone has those things. I do not have a smartphone, because I do not want a big monthly data bill.
But I could use something that could scan UPC codes (or QR codes), take quick photos, and could do voice activated tasks that do not need the nice large screen of the Nook.
Thanks !
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Maybe someone else can back me (or correct me) up on this as I'm just taking an educated guess here, but any deactivated phone would do this. If you're only looking for a wifi version, that is. You might wanna look into it more, but picking up an old Droid (probably pretty cheap) would work. You would have access to the market via wifi and all that.
yep get used droid, you can use its camera, gps, download textfree/pinger and get text messaging
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Maybe someone else can back me (or correct me) up on this as I'm just taking an educated guess here, but any deactivated phone would do this. If you're only looking for a wifi version, that is. You might wanna look into it more, but picking up an old Droid (probably pretty cheap) would work. You would have access to the market via wifi and all that.
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ADude said:
Is there such a thing as a pocket size Android device that is not a phone - but has all the other features of a smartphone ?
In other words, a wifi-only Droid/Evo/Thunder/HD2 ?
I was struck by what someone said about the Nook Color, that they did not need the camera or the microphone, because their pocket phone has those things. I do not have a smartphone, because I do not want a big monthly data bill.
But I could use something that could scan UPC codes (or QR codes), take quick photos, and could do voice activated tasks that do not need the nice large screen of the Nook.
Thanks !
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If you want something radical try, www alwaysinnovating.com/products/minibook.htm
There is also the samsung galaxy pmps, www linuxfordevices.com/c/a/News/Samsung-Galaxy-Player-4-and-5/
Also look at Archos, but their smaller units tend to be resistive touch screens so check the descriptions well.
And finally a google search for 'android pmp camera' should turn up a couple hits.
-Zhin
Check out the archos 43 here
http://www.amazon.com/Archos-43-Internet-Tablet-Black/dp/B0042RRTOC
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ADude said:
I do not have a smartphone, because I do not want a big monthly data bill.
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This is my thinking on the matter, too and is the reason why I still use a cheap Chinese Windows Mobile 2G clone phone through T-mobile. However, I've noticed that Phone companies are starting to roll out small data plans for about $10.00 a month. That might be enough to get me to finally buy a smart phone, given that I'd mostly use WiFi for data.
Once tethering plans become affordable I'll probably go with that, but I'm talking $15.00 a month on top for data & tethering, and who knows when (or if) prices will ever reach that level (especially with AT&T swallowing up T-Mobile... yaaay, go duopoly!)
Samsung is making one galaxy player I think its going to be called
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Cowon D3
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Too bad reviews say it is terrible
I would say simply wait for the Samsung Galaxy Player to actually be released, hopefully this spring.
JLCollier2005 said:
Maybe someone else can back me (or correct me) up on this as I'm just taking an educated guess here, but any deactivated phone would do this. If you're only looking for a wifi version, that is. You might wanna look into it more, but picking up an old Droid (probably pretty cheap) would work. You would have access to the market via wifi and all that.
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I am now looking into this, there are lots of Droids on ebay.
I assume that "BAD ESN" only matters if you are going to use it as a cell phone, and for Wifi use, it would not matter ?
Also, I noticed in the completed listings that some with cracked screens sold for just as much as ones without flaws. Why is this ? Is there some easy way to get the screen fixed ? (Just curious on this one.)
Hey all, just a neat little thing I noticed yesterday: sticky notes (the paper kind) don't stick to the screen of the Nexus 5. I used to sometimes put notes on my phone when I had to remember something later and I tried to do it with my new Nexus 5 and it just fell right off. Cool!
DannyBoy7783 said:
Hey all, just a neat little thing I noticed yesterday: sticky notes (the paper kind) don't stick to the screen of the Nexus 5. I used to sometimes put notes on my phone when I had to remember something later and I tried to do it with my new Nexus 5 and it just fell right off. Cool!
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I use Google Keep. It syncs from your PC to the phone and vice-versa.
DannyBoy7783 said:
Hey all, just a neat little thing I noticed yesterday: sticky notes (the paper kind) don't stick to the screen of the Nexus 5. I used to sometimes put notes on my phone when I had to remember something later and I tried to do it with my new Nexus 5 and it just fell right off. Cool!
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In 2014 we have google keep.
Any.DO is another great option
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DannyBoy7783 said:
Hey all, just a neat little thing I noticed yesterday: sticky notes (the paper kind) don't stick to the screen of the Nexus 5. I used to sometimes put notes on my phone when I had to remember something later and I tried to do it with my new Nexus 5 and it just fell right off. Cool!
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Why are you using "analogic" sticky notes on XXI century?
Just tried. It stuck, but not very well. Probably has something to do with the oleophobic coating, which will likely rub off at some point.
mistahseller said:
In 2014 we have google keep.
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Nothing wrong with using sticky notes. I have a ton of notes on my iPhone before I switched and always forgot about them.
Just tested, they stick on mine just fine. I suspect it to be a hardware issue, you might want to RMA.
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dinggus said:
Nothing wrong with using sticky notes. I have a ton of notes on my iPhone before I switched and always forgot about them.
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but we are not talking about virtual sticky notes we are talking about physical, I doubt you had a bunch of sticky notes actually on your iPhone.
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but we are not talking about virtual sticky notes we are talking about physical, I doubt you had a bunch of sticky notes actually on your iPhone.
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I'm just saying it's easier to remember something when it's visual.
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I'm just saying it's easier to remember something when it's visual.
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A visual icon displayed on screen should work well also. No glue to deal with either. I can't imagine many physical sticky notes fitting on an iphone.
bblzd said:
A visual icon displayed on screen should work well also. No glue to deal with either. I can't imagine many physical sticky notes fitting on an iphone.
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Does it matter though? I'm just stating if he wants to put a sticky note on his phone, let him.
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Does it matter though? I'm just stating if he wants to put a sticky note on his phone, let him.
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He can use a number pad to text message and stretch out the antenna whenever he gets a phone call while he's at it too.
Some people would be better off served with dumb phones. No point making threads about it however.
bblzd said:
He can use a number pad to text message and stretch out the antenna whenever he gets a phone call while he's at it too.
Some people would be better off served with dumb phones. No point making threads about it however.
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The thread was more of telling us sticky notes don't really stick on the phone.
I don't know how you can say some people are better off served with a "dumb phone", since I haven't seen a "dumb" phone since I think the end of 2008. Maybe you can say "some people don't take advantage of all the features a smart phone comes with", then I'd agree.
I didn't want to clutter up the root thread asking but some people seem very bent on being able to keep samsung pay but why? Isn't it pretty much just google pay just from a different company? I never use things like this so I am not sure if you get some kind of bonus or something using it.
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I didn't want to clutter up the root thread asking but some people seem very bent on being able to keep samsung pay but why? Isn't it pretty much just google pay just from a different company? I never use things like this so I am not sure if you get some kind of bonus or something using it.
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google it then and see what its about. Believe you will find out information and no need to clutter here with information so readily available for you
Samsung pay works anywhere (even terminals where apple pay &Android pay don't).
It's really cool when u pull your phone out and the cashier say w"we don't have that here" and it works.
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deeznutz1977 said:
Samsung pay works anywhere (even terminals where apple pay &Android pay don't).
It's really cool when u pull your phone out and the cashier say w"we don't have that here" and it works.
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Okay so it's no different from just cards with tap to pay chip in them. I can see why some people care then but I don't know root or being able to use my phone as my wallet is a toss up.
RiffyDivine said:
Okay so it's no different from just cards with tap to pay chip in them. I can see why some people care then but I don't know root or being able to use my phone as my wallet is a toss up.
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No it's different Samsung pay will work on a regular "dumb"terminal where others won't
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I use to root every phone I had within moments of getting it. I liked Android Pay and on the Nexus 6 was not happy when on Marshmallow they took away Android Pay if the phone was rooted, however someone very smart figured out how to get around this. However on the S7 Edge root was not there right away and got to where I was using Samsung Pay a few times a week. I like being able to not have to pull out my wallet in stores and just tap my phone and pay. Since this works at I would say 85%+ plus of stores it because a standard that I expect to be able to do. Now that phones don't have to have root and custom roms to make them work good out of the box I would not trade having root to give up Samsung Pay.
deeznutz1977 said:
No it's different Samsung pay will work on a regular "dumb"terminal where others won't
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Witchcraft! Okay I got to try this out and see if it really works on something that is swipe only for the card.
RiffyDivine said:
Witchcraft! Okay I got to try this out and see if it really works on something that is swipe only for the card.
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Lmao
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Used it in Walgreens yesterday and the counter person was saying it won't work because her Apple Pay doesn't work. To her surprise the terminal approved the payment in seconds. Her jaw darn near dropped. Walked out with a smile.
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hahaha you guys still discussing this come on now like I said Google it watch the videos and check it out. Simple.... Now if yall talking bout Samsung Pay stories change the title and lets get busy on that...
Google IT brotha just Google IT and really how do you not know about Samsung Pay in the NOte 7 section? hmmmmm
dkb218 said:
Used it in Walgreens yesterday and the counter person was saying it won't work because her Apple Pay doesn't work. To her surprise the terminal approved the payment in seconds. Her jaw darn near dropped. Walked out with a smile.
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And you my friend made the best reason to get it, where do I sign?
The only time it won't work is on magnetic card readers that has a manual switch that a physical card has to touch to activate the magnetic head.
Can you guys list where it has worked for you (besides walgreens) so I won't look stupid when the clerk says "I told you so!"?
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Works damn near everywhere I tried, even on those old school terminals with the keypad. Since Samsung pay started, I've made about $200 dollars from promotions. New device promotions, being the first 100 to use any hour on a specific day, and referrals.
Places I used it at ......
7 Eleven
Rite Aid
Nike Town
Random corner grocery stores (most have the old school terminals).
Paid a contractor that had a plug in mag strip on his iPad. (I was surprised that worked)
Best Buy
MicroCenter
Apple Store
Random Super markets
Random clothing stores
and etc ....
So.. the few seconds it takes for you to pull out your phone, you pull out your wallet instead.
Talk about lazy first world problems
woofed said:
So.. the few seconds it takes for you to pull out your phone, you pull out your wallet instead.
Talk about lazy first world problems
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Actually Samsung Pay is faster. Loading your card into chip terminals takes longer to process. Sometimes you have to swipe first, then insert into chip reader. On mag strips only, sometimes my card or the mag strip reader itself doesn't read properly, I would have to swipe more than once. And also, using Samsung pay is more secure.
woofed said:
So.. the few seconds it takes for you to pull out your phone, you pull out your wallet instead.
Talk about lazy first world problems
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Talk about extra security.... paying either way with Samsung Pay is tokenized... so even if they some "dupe" the transaction, the information is useless... that's not lazy, that's just smart.... :highfive: :good:
woofed said:
So.. the few seconds it takes for you to pull out your phone, you pull out your wallet instead.
Talk about lazy first world problems
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Why pull out your wallet from your back pocket, use the other hand to take your card out from whatever slot it's on, hold your walllet with one hand while with the other had making sure you have the card facing correctly so you can swipe or insert it properly, then swipe your card or insert your card in the chip reader (hopefully you won't accidentally leave it if you're in a rush), then when done, open wallet, put card back in with the other hand, put wallet away, then grab your stuff.
When you can just take your phone out with one hand, wake up your phone, swipe up from bottom to launch Samsung pay, approve to use it with your finger print and put the phone next to the magnetic card swipe. When done just put your phone away all with 1 hand.
But if you feel it's all about the same then who cares whichever people use. Having options are always good in my book [emoji106]
Unless you happen to forget your wallet and you have only your phone, without Samsung pay then there's no option but to drive all the way back home. Lol
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If I could lay my wallet on a terminal and have my transaction completed, I would.
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dkb218 said:
If I could lay my wallet on a terminal and have my transaction completed, I would.
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Samsung wireless pay card. BT 4.1 enabled credit card size device you can keep in your wallet and manage via your phone. Well hasn't been invented yet but maybe Samsung will see my post. [emoji38]
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aznmode said:
Samsung wireless pay card. BT 4.1 enabled credit card size device you can keep in your wallet and manage via your phone. Well hasn't been invented yet but maybe Samsung will see my post. [emoji38]
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I'll call from the year 2025 and let you know if it works. Still, that seems an extra step with less security.