[Q] Software performance and Stylus questions

[fvig2001]

Hi.

I currently am using a Galaxy Note 10.1 2012 as my phone/tablet and I have a few questions before considering an upgrade.

1. How is the performance of Gimp Inkscape? Is it bearable on the 12.2 (at least Gimp)?
2. What's the highest resolution supported in Autodesk Sketchbook on the 12.2 and how many layers does it have?
3. Does the Bamboo Feel stylus act close enough as the S-Pen (No re-calibration needed)? I was thinking of re-using my old tablet PC's stylus but I don't like re-calibrating everytime.
4. How long does it charge on a regular USB port with the device off?
5. With battery saving on through settings and 3rd party apps, what's the longest you've had the device without needing a charge?
6. Is it better to wait for the next pro tablet (only 10.1 2015 has been leaked)
7. Is the stylus' tip replaceable (my 2012's tip is run down after like 6 sketches)
8. Anyway to access Hamachi servers for private networking?

Thanks!

 

[treetopsranch]

For #4. Don't do that. Use the supplied cord and charger and plug charger into wall power. USB charging from a computer is iffy. Some USB ports do not supply 2 amps. (Most)

For #7. Yes, tip is replaceable and you get several tips in the box along with an extractor tool.

 

[Gatsrom]

Hi.

I currently am using a Galaxy Note 10.1 2012 as my phone/tablet and I have a few questions before considering an upgrade.

1. How is the performance of Gimp Inkscape? Is it bearable on the 12.2 (at least Gimp)?
2. What's the highest resolution supported in Autodesk Sketchbook on the 12.2 and how many layers does it have?
3. Does the Bamboo Feel stylus act close enough as the S-Pen (No re-calibration needed)? I was thinking of re-using my old tablet PC's stylus but I don't like re-calibrating everytime.
4. How long does it charge on a regular USB port with the device off?
5. With battery saving on through settings and 3rd party apps, what's the longest you've had the device without needing a charge?
6. Is it better to wait for the next pro tablet (only 10.1 2015 has been leaked)
7. Is the stylus' tip replaceable (my 2012's tip is run down after like 6 sketches)
8. Anyway to access Hamachi servers for private networking?

Thanks!

1. It's okay for what I use it for. Ps touch is about the same for me. Also use it in artrage and infinite painter. Just don't go super crazy with layers and it's fine.
2. I'll check and edit.
3. I love the bamboo stylus feel. I bought and replaced it for my original note 10.1 then migrated it over to the 12.2 when I got it. I don't have to calibrate mine.
4. Don't charge off usb port, amps are too low will only trickle charge. Use the wall or an external battery unit.
5. With a custom rom/kernel and voltage adjustments in that I don't need 3rd party apps. Without using it I only get about 3-5% drain idle for 8 hours. Otherwise using it more commonly throughout the day probably 8 hours or more. I have an external battery pack i keep around so I never really let it run dry unless I have to.
6. no clue.
7. Stop trying to murder your screen. The bamboo stylus feel came with replaceable tips of which I've used two to three so far.
8. Hamachi has an android app.

 

[ShadowLea]

Hi.

I currently am using a Galaxy Note 10.1 2012 as my phone/tablet and I have a few questions before considering an upgrade.

1. How is the performance of Gimp Inkscape? Is it bearable on the 12.2 (at least Gimp)?
2. What's the highest resolution supported in Autodesk Sketchbook on the 12.2 and how many layers does it have?
3. Does the Bamboo Feel stylus act close enough as the S-Pen (No re-calibration needed)? I was thinking of re-using my old tablet PC's stylus but I don't like re-calibrating everytime.
4. How long does it charge on a regular USB port with the device off?
5. With battery saving on through settings and 3rd party apps, what's the longest you've had the device without needing a charge?
6. Is it better to wait for the next pro tablet (only 10.1 2015 has been leaked)
7. Is the stylus' tip replaceable (my 2012's tip is run down after like 6 sketches)
8. Anyway to access Hamachi servers for private networking?

Thanks!

1. Never used GIMP, but Photoshop manages pretty well, as does Sketchbook.

2. Max Res is 2560x2560 with 3 layers. 2560x1600 (native resolution) supports 6 layers. 1920x1080 supports 11 layers.

3. It IS an Spen. It's literally the same technology, as the Spen is Wacom's. As for calibration, my first one did require it, my second one didn't. It's a Wacom pen. Wacom pens may need to be manually adjusted to suit every individual's need. Make sure you get the Feel for Galaxy Note, as it's the 2nd version specifically for Note devices. Intuos pens won't work (sadly.)

4. Not. It has a 9500mAh battery, chanrging it on a 5V 2.1A charger van 0 to 100 takes about 6-8 hours, a USB supplies far too little.

5. In Deep sleep this thing lasts ages, currently at 4d 23h 44m with -6% drain in total (According to BBS).In use it does about 12 hours of films.
Mind you, I don't use any Battery Saving setting, I just have GPS, WiFi, Sync etc off, non-root bloatware removed, replaced Touchwiz with Apex and Greenify on most apps. If you root and delete more of the bloatware you might get even longer out of it.

6. The announcement, if it happens, will happen at the CES 2015. 6-9 January 2015. So by the end of next week, we'll know. I doubt it as there have been no leaks (one for a 13" device, but I don't know if that'll have an Spen)

7. All Wacom pen tips are replaceable, including the Spen. They're supposed to come with a small bag of 3-5 tips and a silver pincher.

8. I have no idea.

Keep in mind that this is on the more powerful Snapdragon+Adreno LTE variant. The WiFi variant runs a less powerful Exynos with Mali CPU. That will affect performance in graphic apps.

 

[Gatsrom]

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