Is the 12.2 right for me?

[simply dave]

I currently have the 10.1 2014 edition and while I like it, I have a few frustrations.

1. pdf annotations take forever. Currently I've tried adobe reader, ezpdf, snote, and am finally going to try kindle since I heard it's very smooth though annotating on it leaves much to be desired.

2. If I sold my current 10.1 and upgrade to 12.2 it'd only be about an extra $150.

3. The extra space would be nice, since I find myself constantly pinching and zooming.

4. Some of the 'pro' features would be nice too (though I've heard it can be had on the 10.1 as well)

5. Thinking of selling my MacBook Air in favor for a 27" inch iMac for home use and the 12.2 Note pro for while I'm on the go.


I take a lot of hand written note in class, and while I'm not convinced yet I can ditch the paper and pen--I'm hopeful.


Any thoughts?

 

[Thremix]

I currently have the 10.1 2014 edition and while I like it, I have a few frustrations.

1. pdf annotations take forever. Currently I've tried adobe reader, ezpdf, snote, and am finally going to try kindle since I heard it's very smooth though annotating on it leaves much to be desired.

2. If I sold my current 10.1 and upgrade to 12.2 it'd only be about an extra $150.

3. The extra space would be nice, since I find myself constantly pinching and zooming.

4. Some of the 'pro' features would be nice too (though I've heard it can be had on the 10.1 as well)

5. Thinking of selling my MacBook Air in favor for a 27" inch iMac for home use and the 12.2 Note pro for while I'm on the go.


I take a lot of hand written note in class, and while I'm not convinced yet I can ditch the paper and pen--I'm hopeful.




Any thoughts?

its pretty dead around here bud, Ijust got mine, wifi version, I had to root it clean it out and swap launchers to use it. I will say that it runs much better, however there are still bugs.. I press the home screen and I end up in the app box. I find a lot of apps look funky and do not run well. I dont really like the ipad due to it's limitations, but I'm thinking of sending this thing back and nabbing an ipad for travel.

 

[ShadowLea]

its pretty dead around here bud, Ijust got mine, wifi version, I had to root it clean it out and swap launchers to use it. I will say that it runs much better, however there are still bugs..

Most of those issues are directly related to the fact it's the WiFi version. The LTE edition has a lot less issues. (My main argument for never buying a device with an Exynos. Snapdragon is simply more stable.)

I press the home screen and I end up in the app box..

Try another launcher. That or perhaps you did something in Xposed.

 

[Gatsrom]

I currently have the 10.1 2014 edition and while I like it, I have a few frustrations.

1. pdf annotations take forever. Currently I've tried adobe reader, ezpdf, snote, and am finally going to try kindle since I heard it's very smooth though annotating on it leaves much to be desired.

2. If I sold my current 10.1 and upgrade to 12.2 it'd only be about an extra $150.

3. The extra space would be nice, since I find myself constantly pinching and zooming.

4. Some of the 'pro' features would be nice too (though I've heard it can be had on the 10.1 as well)

5. Thinking of selling my MacBook Air in favor for a 27" inch iMac for home use and the 12.2 Note pro for while I'm on the go.

I take a lot of hand written note in class, and while I'm not convinced yet I can ditch the paper and pen--I'm hopeful.

Any thoughts?

I was in this exact situation. Even the amount cost wise to upgrade was the same for me. The extra space for what I do (math and biochem) was welcomed and probably my main deciding factor. It made a big difference for what I use the device for. I use ezpdf for my textbooks with no issue. I use dropsync to have them keep my home and work computers in line with my tablet work, reading, whatever I worked on. The pdfs size wise are hundreds to thousands of pages, full color, science textbooks. I use it for typing stuff and editing some of my website stuff as well. Occasionally digital painting when I get the craving. Otherwise comics or emulators for fun. I have replaced paper and pen almost completely, but you really want an aftermarket pen for it. If you work on it for any lengthy period of time that little dinky pen it comes with just doesn't cut it. It really depends what you are planning to do with it.

Most of those issues are directly related to the fact it's the WiFi version. The LTE edition has a lot less issues. (My main argument for never buying a device with an Exynos. Snapdragon is simply more stable.)

Try another launcher. That or perhaps you did something in Xposed.

I've never had this issue with any Exynos device, this one or my previous note 10.1 or phones. Going on 5ish years now. I've had zero stability issues or speed issues. I haven't had anyone complain about these things really in my thread. Never heard of this from friends with the devices either.

I always find if there's a problem it's touchwiz or some samsung crap at fault.

 

[simply dave]

I'll give ezpdf another shot. I turned me off on it was I couldn't readily find the eraser?

I'm also taking chemistry and in the medical field so I'm hoping this note could last me well into my time in Grad school.

 

[muzzy996]

Sometimes it's challenging to find a workflow that works best for you. Things get harder if documents are complicated and therfore don't convert well or use a lot of resources when loaded.

For PDF annotation I'm now using Papyrus, importing into that application to note take over the PDF prior to exporting back out to PDF. Works ok for me but YMMV.

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[simply dave]

Sometimes it's challenging to find a workflow that works best for you. Things get harder if documents are complicated and therfore don't convert well or use a lot of resources when loaded.

For PDF annotation I'm now using Papyrus, importing into that application to note take over the PDF prior to exporting back out to PDF. Works ok for me but YMMV.

Sent from my SM-P900 using Tapatalk

Did you opt to purchase key features like the ability to type and use the highlighter etc?

 

[liquidquick]

1. pdf annotations take forever. Currently I've tried adobe reader, ezpdf, snote, and am finally going to try kindle since I heard it's very smooth though annotating on it leaves much to be desired.

can't comment on this since i don't annotate directly on pdfs... i open another window and take notes using papyrus while viewing the pdf split screen style.

2. If I sold my current 10.1 and upgrade to 12.2 it'd only be about an extra $150.
3. The extra space would be nice, since I find myself constantly pinching and zooming.

the space is very nice. its a big upgrade for a little amount of money. this would be the deciding factor for me.

4. Some of the 'pro' features would be nice too (though I've heard it can be had on the 10.1 as well)
5. Thinking of selling my MacBook Air in favor for a 27" inch iMac for home use and the 12.2 Note pro for while I'm on the go.

can't comment on number 4, but number 5 sounds like a pretty sweet tradeoff.

I take a lot of hand written note in class, and while I'm not convinced yet I can ditch the paper and pen--I'm hopeful.

its only so-so for note-taking in my opinion. i write tiny and fast, and it doesn't quite keep up, or register that i've lifted the pen. i bought a bamboo feel stylus hoping that would make it a better experience, but no dice. so don't ditch the pen and paper just yet.

-lq

 

[muzzy996]

Did you opt to purchase key features like the ability to type and use the highlighter etc?

Yes, I have unlocked all available features via in-app purchase. From the looks of it this includes the ability to import PDF. Sorry for not clarifying that.


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[simply dave]

can't comment on this since i don't annotate directly on pdfs... i open another window and take notes using papyrus while viewing the pdf split screen style.



the space is very nice. its a big upgrade for a little amount of money. this would be the deciding factor for me.



can't comment on number 4, but number 5 sounds like a pretty sweet tradeoff.




its only so-so for note-taking in my opinion. i write tiny and fast, and it doesn't quite keep up, or register that i've lifted the pen. i bought a bamboo feel stylus hoping that would make it a better experience, but no dice. so don't ditch the pen and paper just yet.

-lq

One thing that made me finalize my decision was just how little space I have writing when I'm in split-screen mode. Reading PDF on one side and taking notes on Papyrus on the other. A little cumbersome. I'mma pull the trigger and upgrade. Sell my tricked out MBA and get the iMac at home. I can't get over how nice the iMacs are. That screen is gorgeous.

I hope I say the same about the 12.2.

 

[nrage23]

One thing that made me finalize my decision was just how little space I have writing when I'm in split-screen mode. Reading PDF on one side and taking notes on Papyrus on the other. A little cumbersome. I'mma pull the trigger and upgrade. Sell my tricked out MBA and get the iMac at home. I can't get over how nice the iMacs are. That screen is gorgeous.

I hope I say the same about the 12.2.

I got the Note 10.1 2014 the day it came out. I use it for work meetings and take a fair amount of notes. I sold my 10.1 2014 and got the 12.2 about 2 months ago. The 12.2 is much better for taking notes. It is more like the size of a real note pad. The newer version of touchwiz seems lighter than on the 2014 as well. Based on what you have asked the 12.2 should be a better fit.

 

[rkirmeier]

Most of those issues are directly related to the fact it's the WiFi version. The LTE edition has a lot less issues. (My main argument for never buying a device with an Exynos. Snapdragon is simply more stable.)



Try another launcher. That or perhaps you did something in Xposed.

I have the wifi version (Exynos) and use Apex launcher. I use it 1-2 hours every night and can't remember it ever having "issues" other than maybe a little lag after running for a week or two without a reboot. A reboot and I'm good for another week or so. Although there is some good argument for the snapdragon version for better developer support I think that is the only reason. I have seen nothing so that leads me to believe the snapdragon version would be faster or more stable.

 

[naruto.ninjakid]

Just finally got the Note 12.2 Yesterday. Love it going to start using it in class today. One feature I really miss is the fast charging from Snapdragon devices but other than that nothing much. Lol my second exynos device, my note 2 was my first. Not many issues so far.

I was worried at first but it's not to laggy. It's really TouchWiz ran nova for a bit and it flew and I'm on stock so the deflated roms will be even better.

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[Gatsrom]

I'll give ezpdf another shot. I turned me off on it was I couldn't readily find the eraser?

I'm also taking chemistry and in the medical field so I'm hoping this note could last me well into my time in Grad school.

You could be fine then.

With this and gesture shortcuts I fly around to the things I need back and forth no issue. I tutor premeds and I study molecular virology and am doing the Grad School gig and I have no issue. The screen space upgrade for equations and such is what sold me. That was the only improvement from the 10.1 I needed once I used it for a few days I was pretty sure I could make it work. It doesn't seem that much larger but it made a world of difference. I can't do the whole continue my equation onto a second line even with proper annotation thing it drives me nuts.

So far I have done it. I don't do split screen, easy pdf makes a copy of my pdf so I leave the original pristine then I annotate into that, dropbox deals with all of it. If I use something to take note taking apps I prefer lecture notes over papyrus. Most the time I keep lecture notes open and the book open, then use LAS https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.abhi.lastappswitcher&hl=en, which will switch back to your last app like a tv romote can, makes switching between almost instant. Nice and smooth work without much waiting.

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Just finally got the Note 12.2 Yesterday. Love it going to start using it in class today. One feature I really miss is the fast charging from Snapdragon devices but other than that nothing much. Lol my second exynos device, my note 2 was my first. Not many issues so far.

I was worried at first but it's not to laggy. It's really TouchWiz ran nova for a bit and it flew and I'm on stock so the deflated roms will be even better.

Sent from my One A0001 using Tapatalk 2

If you're on wifi the sm-p900 go grabbed my debloated one. You'll be happy, mem startup drops from around 2 to around 1gbs, just from all the bloat crap they have.