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Samsung galaxy note as a NOTEBOOK?

Hey guys, I know turning your cellphone as an actual notebook might seem like a very stupid idea but I seen your sketches and they were all pretty well done that I'm assuming the S-pen really does have the ability to work as a real pen.
THE QUESTION:
Have you ever thought of using (or used) your note as an actual notebook, if so, how is it?
Please feel free to post pictures of your handwriting, also I have no intention of using the handwriting recognition (my handwriting is messy and that is the only way I would want it), I just think the galaxy note would serve as a mini notebook for my psychology classes that only requires me to take minimal notes.
Also, If you'd tell me to search reviews or whatnot..like the other thread had said, I think the reason why reviewers take the Note negatively is because they haven't spent much time with it. So I would prefer asking the real users..

alsseja said:
Hey guys, I know turning your cellphone as an actual notebook might seem like a very stupid idea but I seen your sketches and they were all pretty well done that I'm assuming the S-pen really does have the ability to work as a real pen.
THE QUESTION:
Have you ever thought of using (or used) your note as an actual notebook, if so, how is it?
Please feel free to post pictures of your handwriting, also I have no intention of using the handwriting recognition (my handwriting is messy and that is the only way I would want it), I just think the galaxy note would serve as a mini notebook for my psychology classes that only requires me to take minimal notes.
Also, If you'd tell me to search reviews or whatnot..like the other thread had said, I think the reason why reviewers take the Note negatively is because they haven't spent much time with it. So I would prefer asking the real users..
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I regularly use the Note to take notes when I attend meetings or to randomly jot down ideas or info that I receive on the go, and I find it is about ideal for the job. Huge amounts of writing at a time may be a different story
One typical use is noting down the details of animals that I insure in the field. I do not have to carry a separate note book, and all the info is right to hand whenever I need it.
Like you, I have a really messy hand, and I find that my screen protector's slightly matte texture provides much better feel than does the plain glass screen.
My only problem is that I often accidentally rest my wrist on the back button, thus closing the note while I am in the process of writing. Holding your wrist up for long periods can be painful (probably one of the only advantages of a paper notebook). If there were some way to de-activate the back button in S-Memo or S-Note, I would be absolutely set.

pillainp said:
I regularly use the Note to take notes when I attend meetings or to randomly jot down ideas or info that I receive on the go, and I find it is about ideal for the job. Huge amounts of writing at a time may be a different story
One typical use is noting down the details of animals that I insure in the field. I do not have to carry a separate note book, and all the info is right to hand whenever I need it.
Like you, I have a really messy hand, and I find that my screen protector's slightly matte texture provides much better feel than does the plain glass screen.
My only problem is that I often accidentally rest my wrist on the back button, thus closing the note while I am in the process of writing. Holding your wrist up for long periods can be painful (probably one of the only advantages of a paper notebook). If there were some way to de-activate the back button in S-Memo or S-Note, I would be absolutely set.
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I think there's an app that has disabled the back button.But in ICS it saves before exiting so you don't lose anything.

Thanks guys, I've decided to get this phone rather than the s3. I have more use for this one. =)

pillainp said:
My only problem is that I often accidentally rest my wrist on the back button, thus closing the note while I am in the process of writing. Holding your wrist up for long periods can be painful (probably one of the only advantages of a paper notebook). If there were some way to de-activate the back button in S-Memo or S-Note, I would be absolutely set.
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In snote if the pen is close to the screen or touching it, then the back button is disabled.
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[Q] S-Pen unwanted screen marking while hovering

The S-Pen on my SG Note 3 has been intermittently acting screwball for a while now and I'm hoping someone out there has any better ideas than what I've found so far.
When I have the stylus within a few millimetres of the screen but not touching it, it will mark the screen, usually in a slightly heavier line than what it makes when it is actually in contact with the screen. Makes using it virtually impossible.
I've tried slamming the thing on the desk....and other various ways of just about knocking it into next week without breaking it. I've tried various app shut down procedures with reboots....which seemed to work, for about 2 or 3 minutes. I've bought a replacement S-Pen (a cheap one, so I'm not sure it counts) which acts exactly the same.
Any more ideas?
I might as well just have a Mega or (shudder) an iPhone 6 Plus.

S-pen replacement and calibration

This is a two part question.
Firstly does anyone know if there is a way to calibrate the s-pen. Mine seems ever so slightly off when writing as I would with a normal pen (on a slight angle).
I also have the bamboo feel but that is even worse (around 2-3 mm off).
Next question is are there any other s-pen out that like the bamboo feel? I like the bigger size of it as it's more comfortable for writing with but accuracy seems to be the issue with some third part pens. I'm surprised there issue nothing from Samsung already for the note 5. I understand there are the pen holder or the bt pen but those are for older devices so I'm not sure how accurate they are or compatible.
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AndiF85 said:
This is a two part question.
Firstly does anyone know if there is a way to calibrate the s-pen. Mine seems ever so slightly off when writing as I would with a normal pen (on a slight angle).
I also have the bamboo feel but that is even worse (around 2-3 mm off).
Next question is are there any other s-pen out that like the bamboo feel? I like the bigger size of it as it's more comfortable for writing with but accuracy seems to be the issue with some third part pens. I'm surprised there issue nothing from Samsung already for the note 5. I understand there are the pen holder or the bt pen but those are for older devices so I'm not sure how accurate they are or compatible.
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Can you make sure that there is no cover when trying, as magnetic covers or even flip covers cause the S-pen to be inaccurate.
in older models, magnet closure cases made a huge difference.

Hello; I am not sure if anyone had such problem about note5 spen. . I can't use with spen whole screen..i mean at the middle of one side is not seen by spen although I can write that side with my finger..how can i solve this problem? Thank you anybody who responses!!

free123rww said:
Hello; I am not sure if anyone had such problem about note5 spen. . I can't use with spen whole screen..i mean at the middle of one side is not seen by spen although I can write that side with my finger..how can i solve this problem? Thank you anybody who responses!!
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Using a case with a magnet?

There are these larger pens. never tried one myself.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Genuine-Ori...960876?hash=item2106bcdaec:g:yi4AAOSwAYtWMwmG

free123rww said:
Hello; I am not sure if anyone had such problem about note5 spen. . I can't use with spen whole screen..i mean at the middle of one side is not seen by spen although I can write that side with my finger..how can i solve this problem? Thank you anybody who responses!!
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Try typing in *#0*# in your dialer. This will bring up the integrated hardware test. There should be one for S-Pen (not touch) and try it on that screen. If it does not pass the test, then you are probably looking at a hardware failure/malfunction.

Broke my S pen when my phone fell. Any good sites to get a replacement?

Try spen with eraser.

mexkingsthugz said:
Broke my S pen when my phone fell. Any good sites to get a replacement?
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Amazon is where I would go, cheaper deals else where could be sketchy.

bosswick said:
Try typing in *#0*# in your dialer. This will bring up the integrated hardware test. There should be one for S-Pen (not touch) and try it on that screen. If it does not pass the test, then you are probably looking at a hardware failure/malfunction.
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Good information to know just in case .... one never knows when 'Ol Murphy will decide to put his most famous law into action. ... " Anything that can go wrong usually will."

I know this is an old post, but I am trying to find a gold s-pen. Samsung doesn't sell them on their site. To get mine warranties will take over a month. I have seen them on Amazon but really no where else. Wondering if anyone has tried them and any issues. Where do you recommend?

GastonC said:
I know this is an old post, but I am trying to find a gold s-pen. Samsung doesn't sell them on their site. To get mine warranties will take over a month. I have seen them on Amazon but really no where else. Wondering if anyone has tried them and any issues. Where do you recommend?
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Did you manage to find one? Amazon is $20+, lots of cheap ones from China for $5.

Found one on Amazon that comes in Samsung packaging. WORKS LIKE ORIGINAL
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For what it is worth...
I have both a NOTE 3 and a NOTE 5
The 5 I only bought recently and the Stylus hole was blocked and there was some weird other stylus somehow wedged into it.
The previous owner knew he was selling me a duffer but there we go.
Anyway, I managed to get it out and I bought a new stylus for it, but the bloody thing was not quite right... It was something like about 1.5mm off down and right. I am very very good with sizes and so trust me, its more than 1mm but not quite 2mm but thats by the sideways... I just assumed that the bloody thing needs calibrating to this stylus.
Anyway, it was some time later that I thought... Why not try the note 3 and 5 styluses on each other... They both work just fine, but guess what? It was not the screen that needed calibrating at all? - the stylus is to blame.
The Note 5 stylus is wonky just the same on the Note 3 and the Note 3 Stylus is perfect on the Note 5
If only I could swap them over?
But there you go... Maybe its a new stylus or a replacement stylus you should be looking for and not a calibration of the screen?

yeah mines a few mm's off as well. its very annoying.

There is also a waycom test in the integrated hardware test menu (this would be good for seeing how your s-pen registers on the screen)
Also you may want to try another N5 s-pen (if you know someone that has one see how it does, the one you have may have a defect)

You can take off the cover on the button of the spen and there's a tuning adjuster under it. Factory is set to be off a little.

TechNyne66 said:
You can take off the cover on the button of the spen and there's a tuning adjuster under it. Factory is set to be off a little.
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whut? seriously?
Sounds dodge to me. Got pics?

FatRakoon said:
For what it is worth...
I have both a NOTE 3 and a NOTE 5
The 5 I only bought recently and the Stylus hole was blocked and there was some weird other stylus somehow wedged into it.
The previous owner knew he was selling me a duffer but there we go.
Anyway, I managed to get it out and I bought a new stylus for it, but the bloody thing was not quite right... It was something like about 1.5mm off down and right. I am very very good with sizes and so trust me, its more than 1mm but not quite 2mm but thats by the sideways... I just assumed that the bloody thing needs calibrating to this stylus.
Anyway, it was some time later that I thought... Why not try the note 3 and 5 styluses on each other... They both work just fine, but guess what? It was not the screen that needed calibrating at all? - the stylus is to blame.
The Note 5 stylus is wonky just the same on the Note 3 and the Note 3 Stylus is perfect on the Note 5
If only I could swap them over?
But there you go... Maybe its a new stylus or a replacement stylus you should be looking for and not a calibration of the screen?
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I tried Note 4 stylus on Note 5 and it felt like a Note 7 stylus on Note 7. Note 5 stylus is useless. in comparison.

So stupid that companies still make Note cases with friggin battery clips on them. But then again there seems to be a fair amount of people who buy these Note devices but rarely use the S-Pen which is bizarre to me.

S-pen features

Hi, sorry for a silly question, but ... 'm currently using a simple $5 stylus, how does S-pen differ? (considering they say it's the major point of Note8 vs S8+ and it comes at $90 higher price, at least in my country)
My assumptions:
* sharpness
* durability / build quality
* can be carried with the phone inside it
* integration (I think it launches some kind of note pad when ejected with turned off screen? not sure)
anything above incorrect, anything besides the above?
Thank you

There are software features to go along with the s-pen, my favorite being smart select. It can be used to select text and translate it as well as cutout a specific part of an image. I like to use that feature to make other pics.

The spen to me is way better the any 3rd party stylus could be.
1. The spen is always there. It slides into the phone and no new to look for it.
Its wireless touch. Which means you can hover over the screen and do different things. Like translate, mark highlight.
The tip is smaller then most 3rd party. Letting you see more of what your doing.
The screen off memo works great. I ise it all the time. Pull the spen out and the screen goes black. Write your note then out it back in and it save. If you need to see the note again or add to it. Tap it from the lock screen or pull the spen out again.
Has a button on the side which can controller things like earse or go back.
Its has touch. So if you apply more or pess pressure it can simulate that and drawings.
Of you can go to a store and play around with the spen.
To me its great

Pixel level precision, not very important for everyday task but once you want to do real work then there is no substitute.

I tried plastic and rubber tipped pens before: Out of 3 stylus I originally purchased, I lost 2 within few weeks and I know the last one is somewhere in the house, but no idea exactly where. And even when I had them, they were never with me, when I needed them. I use Note phones for most of the last 4 yrs and have not lost one s-pen, it's always with the phone and it will sound warning if pen left behind. Also the precision, functionality and extra programs that come along are unique to Note series. I use my phone 24/7 and s-pen about 50% of the time (it's like a mouse on my computer) and at this point I don't care much for any other phone outside of Note series. Besides, it just happens Note 8 is one the best phones money can buy right now. Now, I don't know if $90 is a big deal for you, it won't make any difference for me and I can save much more elsewhere. BTW if you're on a tight budget, maybe you should look at phones like Blu, you save much more than $90 and they almost as good. If it wasn't for s-pen I would probably look at them closely myself.

Thanks a lot everyone
Yea it probably isn't a big deal, just wanted to know what is it about when deciding

NoxArt said:
Thanks a lot everyone
Yea it probably isn't a big deal, just wanted to know what is it about when deciding
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What, the S-Pen isn't a big deal or what are you referring to?

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I don't know if $90 is a big deal for you
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sorry for confusion

Note8, spen cannot draw in bottom part of screen, but otherwise works

In a rectangular area in bottom of screen s pan doesn't draw.Tried with samsung notes and sabre.
Otherwise, the spen works fine, like sliding, pointing and all......It's the same with hades rom and linaege rom. Why would that be ?

I sorta got a similar issue but it's the top half and only touch with my fingers doesnt work , but the spen works all over it. The last thing I recall before it happened was an alert regarding Samsung One Ui 1.0 no longer being maintained and if I remember correctly back a few years ago, there was a similar issue when it was called TouchWiz or somethinf. I've poured through manifest logs, permissions, many root files and I'm not sure but jmy speculation is some kind of way to force me to go buy a new phone

CageTheTerrapin said:
I sorta got a similar issue but it's the top half and only touch with my fingers doesnt work , but the spen works all over it. The last thing I recall before it happened was an alert regarding Samsung One Ui 1.0 no longer being maintained and if I remember correctly back a few years ago, there was a similar issue when it was called TouchWiz or somethinf. I've poured through manifest logs, permissions, many root files and I'm not sure but jmy speculation is some kind of way to force me to go buy a new phone
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I've seen such a problem, when one half of display works only with s pen, but no fingers. It's a problem sth. called "digitizer".... From what I know it's a hardware issue, replacement needed.

It's been going strong for 6 years now andthat issue popped up just a few months ago so now time to math lol..I wonder what price of digitizer is, if that comes separate from glass,bc will need both sides in glass covering, special tool in video looks crazy?
Could i use the all the hardware guts and move them into a Tablet which is just a shell with only a screen and digitizer on it . Would have better sized screen with spen, plus leaves tons of additional room to expand memory/battery/sound/cameras

CageTheTerrapin said:
It's been going strong for 6 years now andthat issue popped up just a few months ago so now time to math lol..I wonder what price of digitizer is, if that comes separate from glass,bc will need both sides in glass covering, special tool in video looks crazy?
Could i use the all the hardware guts and move them into a Tablet which is just a shell with only a screen and digitizer on it . Would have better sized screen with spen, plus leaves tons of additional room to expand memory/battery/sound/cameras
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You can't move the internals to a tablet sized, the screen would require to fix on the tablet which most tablets have a different type of connector than the Note 8.