I stood in the aisle at Kroger, checking the grocery list. I had neither forgotten my list in the car nor left it at home, and I didn’t have to dig through my purse to find it. Why? Because I wrote my list on the 5.5″ screen of my Samsung Galaxy Note II.
Using my nifty S Pen™, I wrote the list in my own handwriting. The pen is thick enough to help you write like a human, and it’s fun and easy to use. Here it is in my hand:
A moment of silence as I take into account the aging of my hand . . . okay, I’m over it.
As I stood in the aisle scratching off my items, a teenage boy walked up and asked if he could look at my phone. “This is really cool,” he said. I looked around to see if anybody had heard him. I almost thought about asking him to reenact the moment so I could capture it with my phone’s video option and share it with my kids.
Apparently, just holding this phone makes me cool by osmosis.
I was supposed to play with the video capabilities this week, but became mesmerized by the ultra-cool S Pen™ that is easily removed from the bottom of the phone. You can use it to write things in your own handwriting, or choose the text option. You can also draw pictures. Here’s an example from someone at digitalversus.com. My skill level is not quite at this point, but give me time:
Air View is one of my favorite features. When your S Pen™ is about a half-inch from the screen, the device “sees” the pen and shows a little dot on the display, about the size of a laser point. This opens up a bunch of very cool features: Hovering at the top or bottom of a list, for example, turns the dot into an arrow and you can scroll through the list. Hold it over different icons and it will tell you what they are. I love this pen.
I tried to hold it over my my own brain, but it provided absolutely no explanation for the random thoughts I’m experiencing.
And for all of you women who are, like me, over 50 and dealing with menopause, here is the best feature. The phone makes a beeping noise and pops a warning when you walk away from the desk if the stylus has not been inserted back into the silo.
Now if they could only do that for my magnifying glasses.
My Samsung Galaxy Note II seemed abnormally large at first, but I have grown to love the size. I find it easily in my purse, and can see the screen without my glasses. Later, I’m writing my phone a love letter with its very own S Pen™. And we’ve only just begun . . .
Want one? The 4G LTE Samsung Galaxy Note II is available from Verizon Wireless for $299.99 with a 2-year-contract.
Disclaimer: Damenationblog.com receives free devices from Verizon Wireless as part of their participation in the Verizon Lifestyle Blogging Team. All posts reflect the independent opinion of Donna Highfill. #VZWBuzz
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Donna this is such a great post! I laughed out loud – you’re totally cool already – but yes the phone can always help with that younger generation!!
Thank you! Again, I’m going to copy this message and send it to my kids. And, I really do love this phone!
I can totally identify! I wagged around my old Blackberry before finally giving in to a new phone with a big screen. It wasn’t (all) peer pressure but I’m glad I did. A few thoughts on “Elderberry” phone issues: http://bit.ly/ZZU5sX BTW… I love Verizon.
Great blog!! I just read it and laughed so hard I choked on my bagel. I retweeted it. You are so right — and I love the “Elderberry” concept. And, I love Verizon too. 🙂
Sounds like a great device, Donna! Thanks for sharing your experiences with it.
It really is a great device. I love it. My husband is actually getting a little concerned. 🙂
I’m an iphone girl, but my husband loves his Samsung phone – he’s thinking about upgrading to the Galaxy.
It’s worth it . . I never thought I’d leave my blackberry with the keypad, but I’ve done it!
You are so cool! And not only because of the device, though it does indeed sound like a cool one. A cool one that I now want!
Excellent. And thank you for calling me cool. This one I can cut and paste and send to my kids :).
Cute! I’m a big fan of a different brand but have to admit that the pen feature sounds very cool!
It is SO cool. Best part is that it is part of the phone so I can’t leave it behind. With my glasses. And my purse. And my car keys.
Very cool. I’ll have to tell my husband about it. He loves all this tech stuff.
I love tech stuff too. Don’t always understand it, which is why I love a phone that does amazing things and is easy to use.
Great post! Guess I must be cool, too, since I also tote this phone in my purse. I love the Note! I have the previous version and have gotten many compliments on it since I’ve been using it.
I remember when I saw a guy in Verizon with one before I got mine. I looked at him and said, “I want that phone.” He looked concerned and walked away :).
Donna, you are cool no matter what, but I’m due for a new phone, and the idea of actually appearing cool again (again – ha!) has made me re-think which phone I’ll be buying next. Thanks!
Thank you, Lois. I’m going to get that t-shirt made — “I am Cool No Matter What.” 🙂 Glad the article helped you with a buying decision. You’ll love the phone.
I need a new Samsung phone. The Note reminds me a bit of the early Palms with the build in pen although no where near as sophisticated. I’ll have to take a look. Thanks.
I do remember the pen part of the early Palms. The S-Pen is about 1000X improved . . .
My kids both have the Galaxy Note and love it! I have an iPhone and I am a little jealous! May have to rethink when my contract is due. This sounds great!
Thank you! I think the iPhones are amazing – I do find that the Galaxy Note is easier to write/text on.
What a great phone. And you are cool. Totally
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