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post Dec 5 2014, 08:50 PM

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How is the review for Note 8.0 user after 2 years? Battery can stay for whole day if actively used? like play COC? if browsing can last 2 days?
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post Dec 6 2014, 09:56 AM

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QUOTE(waveweaver @ Dec 6 2014, 07:17 AM)
Heavy gaming or browsing won't last 2 days. I don't think any phone or tablet can last even one full day...LOL  laugh.gif
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last night got deal new Note 8.0 for rm779, is that good or bad? for 2 years model?
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post Dec 7 2014, 11:05 AM

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QUOTE(waveweaver @ Dec 7 2014, 10:41 AM)
Yes..the price really good now.
Since there's no news bout Note 8.0 (2nd gen)..i'm going to buy another one of these..tomorrow smile.gif
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Are you sure about that? Why are you getting Note 8.0(which is 2 years old model)?
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post Dec 7 2014, 07:02 PM

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QUOTE(waveweaver @ Dec 7 2014, 06:40 PM)
Yes..am sure. I've bought one when it was launched with the price of RM1600 (IINM). After a few months..gave it to my sister as i also have Nexus 7.
After a while i realize i miss the S Pen. The SPen size for Note 8.0 is more comfortable to hold/use compared with the SPen for Note phablet.
Years doesn't matter much as nothing exactly new coming from latest firmware. Beside..am using it for notes taking and reading. So..latest firmware not important to me.
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How is the current condition of your old Note 8.0?
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post Dec 7 2014, 10:51 PM

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QUOTE(waveweaver @ Dec 7 2014, 07:04 PM)
I suppose it still in good condition as my sister never complaint anything bout it hmm.gif
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Dang, just ordered 1 unit Note 8.0 from Lazada at RM779.. my hand move by itself to press purchase button.. haha..
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post Dec 7 2014, 11:35 PM

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QUOTE(waveweaver @ Dec 7 2014, 11:14 PM)
Welcome to da club. thumbup.gif
Will get mine tomorrow smile.gif
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Now need to get tempred glass and case.. any recommended seller here?
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post Dec 8 2014, 07:34 AM

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QUOTE(waveweaver @ Dec 7 2014, 11:52 PM)
Am not putting anything on the screen. I prefer it bare.
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Haha, after my Note 2 screen cracked, I'm really afraid to let any of my gadget go on without flip case.. if no screenprotector or tempered glass still ok, but without flip case is a big no.. haha..
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post Dec 9 2014, 10:22 AM

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QUOTE(waveweaver @ Dec 9 2014, 08:25 AM)
Oooo..just realised got free goodies bundle inside the box. hmm.gif
Free download 500 songs from galaxymusic...and RM50 redeem voucher from zalora.

Last time when I first bought the Note 8.0 with the price at RM1600 got no freebies....LOL
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bought from directd right? aren't those freebies mentioned on the box?
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post Dec 9 2014, 11:09 AM

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QUOTE(ajay67 @ Dec 9 2014, 11:00 AM)
i used it bare for 4 mths but really scared to scratch it. so i got tempered glass while in hk 2 weeks ago. the person said, already has some minor scatch. i think for a stylus pen, tempered glass is a must because normal screen protector doesn't feel nice to write on.
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what brand is your tempered glass? what u mean by not feel nice to write on? write on tempered glass become more smooth or more into like write on paper?

QUOTE(ajay67 @ Dec 9 2014, 11:04 AM)
because currently no other wacom-based 8" tablet exist as far as i know. but if there is new note 8 i also want to upgrade  smile.gif . the only issue i have is the weight, coz other newer tablets are getting much lighter.
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all note series use wacom sensor right?
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post Dec 9 2014, 11:27 AM

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QUOTE(ajay67 @ Dec 9 2014, 11:25 AM)
sorry, i donno the brand. feel nice means same feeling as original glass on the tablet (like no screen protector).
yes note series use wacom. so note 8 is the only one with 8". looks like no hope of getting updated model for 8".
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still got Note 10.1 right?
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post Dec 9 2014, 11:29 AM

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QUOTE(ajay67 @ Dec 9 2014, 11:28 AM)
yes. but i am talking about 8", not other sizes la
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lai belanja some picture then.. wanna see the tempered glass.
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post Dec 10 2014, 03:13 PM

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Finally.. my note 8.0 arrived..
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post Dec 10 2014, 10:22 PM

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QUOTE(NightFelix @ Dec 10 2014, 05:10 PM)
How much you bought? shocking.gif Didn't realize this tablet still got market...
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cheap only 779.. well the spen is really useful from note 2 age till now.. functionality almost same..
with bigger screen, seems like good enough to bring around.. compared to bigger note 10.1..

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post Dec 10 2014, 10:40 PM

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QUOTE(benny888 @ Dec 10 2014, 10:29 PM)
Wifi only version or 3g/wifi ?
I think Msia still selling only 3g version unlike Spore LTE was available since its launch there
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wifi+3g.. no LTE for Malaysia I think (can't find any)..
well LTE or 3g is no big deal for me, as my place (pantai timur) still not much LTE coverage.

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post Dec 10 2014, 10:46 PM

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QUOTE(chkhoo76 @ Dec 10 2014, 10:43 PM)
WOW! RM779 is a good price for Note 8, better than buying those Tab4
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cheap right? plus got zalora rm50 voucher, music download & lazada voucher too..
plus it's SME unit, not some AP imported unit..

Now idk if it is necessary to update the firmware, I afraid if upgrade directly to kitkat might ruin the performance.
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post Dec 11 2014, 08:15 AM

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QUOTE(waveweaver @ Dec 11 2014, 08:13 AM)
Not necessary need update to KitKat. Am prefer Jellybean myself.
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so you stick to Jellybean and root it? root for what?
U think will my mi3 Titanium Backup work on Note 8?
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post Dec 11 2014, 02:30 PM

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QUOTE(StarSaber @ Dec 11 2014, 09:49 AM)
Where did you buy your note 8, that is very cheap
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bought from Lazada, the real price is RM929, got discount RM150.. turned out RM779

QUOTE(yweising @ Dec 11 2014, 12:17 PM)
do not update to official kitkat firmware with kitkat bootloader, else u will regret on spending 779 for a super easy overheat and battery draining monster.... like me  vmad.gif
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so if I update OTA, my note will directly be Kitkat? or may I choose to update to latest Jellybean firmware only?
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post Dec 11 2014, 04:29 PM

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QUOTE(yweising @ Dec 11 2014, 04:04 PM)
i'm not sure abt that cos i never try samsung OTA update  tongue.gif
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that what I'm afraid about, flash thu Odin might be easier as we download the file we want.. whistling.gif
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post Dec 12 2014, 02:32 PM

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QUOTE(waveweaver @ Dec 11 2014, 07:49 PM)
Am root to remove bloatwarez and advs.
Yes..TB can be use for the apps..but not the system data
Most probably to KitKat but am not sure bout it. Maybe it just some new or latest Jellybean firmware first..follow by another KitKat firmware..LOL

Safest way is to use Odin or MobileOdin and manually flash the latest Jellybean firmware.
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How is your note perform? Battery good? Use any microsd card? I'm thinking to get 64gb microsd but Idk if it may cause lag or battery drain? Any idea? As per theory, bigger storage require more power to operate..
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post Dec 12 2014, 09:40 PM

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QUOTE(waveweaver @ Dec 12 2014, 06:36 PM)
Am using 64GB sdcard. No lag or stutter so far.
Doesn't care much bout battery coz i charge it nightly.
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Oh..I bought 32gb already..

QUOTE(yoyoan @ Dec 12 2014, 07:56 PM)
This I agree. I have grown accustomed to charging gadgets every night or every chance I get.
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But on my usage, cant last me half day..maybe I should update firmware?

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