Galaxy Note alternative?

[rosareven]

Hi droids,

I'm looking into investing a 5"-7" phone/tablet with ballpoint stylus, like the one with Galaxy Note. I was wondering if any of you can recommend a device that's 5"-7", has call functions (takes a sim card) and comes with a fine point stylus?

I found several Chinese-made tablets that fit the above on eBay, but they are all wifi-only and requires particular USB dongle to use 3G. Before I blow $600 on a note I just wanted to see if there are cheaper alternative for my needs. I plan to draw on AutoDesk SketchPad and make hand-written notes with it.

 

[Nick G]

Why not the note itself?

 

[rosareven]

Just want to see if I can get a cheaper one with a slower processor. I only really need 1GHz single core.

 

[chanchan05]

Nope, you do not need only a 1Ghz single core. You'll need something faster. Really. My phone is already starting to show its age. LOL. The newer apps are now more resource hungry. Get the best one you can, never compromise.

 

[rosareven]

In that case do you think it's worth getting S3 with one of those capacitive stylus, instead of using the note with the S-Pen? For the purpose of writing/drawing on it frequently, that is.

 

[chanchan05]

I'd still say Note due to screen size. If you're buying for drawing frequently and even though of getting an S3 plus pen, you're better off with a Tab 7 Plus or Tab 2 7incher and get a pen.

While a single core 1Ghz may not cut it anymore nowadays for many uses, a dual core is still very viable.

 

[Mostly Harmless]

Note is definitely the route to go. It has apps that are design to work with the stylus and makes for a much better user experience.

And please don't call us droids. That is a marketing term Verizon came up with.

 

[Nick G]

I think the galaxy note as well. A single core may sound fine, but in reality it would probably lag badly.

 

[rosareven]

And please don't call us droids. That is a marketing term Verizon came up with.

lol sorry about that. I come from Australia so I had no idea.

Thank you all for the inputs. I'll go for the Note itself, either from Newegg or get the International version from Amazon, because I plan to use it in both Australia and America. Unless the one from Newegg is compatible too, which I'll contact them to inquire.

 

[Nick G]

lol sorry about that. I come from Australia so I had no idea.

I'm from nz and even I knew it was a marketing term.

 

[Mostly Harmless]

lol sorry about that. I come from Australia so I had no idea.

Thank you all for the inputs. I'll go for the Note itself, either from Newegg or get the International version from Amazon, because I plan to use it in both Australia and America. Unless the one from Newegg is compatible too, which I'll contact them to inquire.

Definitely the right decision, you will be much happier with a quality device then some cheap chinese rip off.

 

[ifb-online]

In that case do you think it's worth getting S3 with one of those capacitive stylus, instead of using the note with the S-Pen? For the purpose of writing/drawing on it frequently, that is.

The Note has a Wacom passive digitiser that is pressure-sensitive. It's very different to a capacitive stylus. I'm sure if you compared the two you will realise the Note's system is far superior for your needs.

Ian