[Received] - Micro-USB Host OTG Cable for Samsung Galaxy Note

• Ordered from eBay Malaysia - Micro-USB Host OTG Cable for Samsung Galaxy SII/S2/Galaxy Note/GT-N7000/i9100 on Jan. 16, 2012. Price around RM 10.00 with FREE Shipping
• Received today (Sunday, Jan. 22, 2012). Very fast delivery from HK! Awesome.
• And it works after I installed USB Mass Storage Watcher from Android Market.

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[Received] - Zenus Samsung Galaxy Note Case Masstige Stripe Print Diary Series (with Strap) (Camel Brown)

Received today (Jan 20,2012)
Fast delivery since I ordered last Friday (7 days)

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[Purchased] - Zenus Samsung Galaxy Note Case Masstige Stripe Print Diary Series (with Strap)

• Just ordered a new Zenus Samsung Galaxy Note Case Masstige Stripe Print Diary Series (with Strap) from eBay
• Color: Camel Brown
• Price: USD 50.99 with FREE International Shipping.
• eBay Seller: kglpass8

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[Received] - S Pen Holder for Samsung Galaxy Note

• Received the original S Pen Holder from Samsung which I purchased on December 24, 2011 from eBay Malaysia.
• It arrived about 12 Days (the seller promised within 20 days).
• Price is quite reasonable at USD 52.99.
• Since I love sketching, I would say the sketching using a longer and bigger "S Pen"is much better since it is like holding a normal pen.
• I fully recommend this if you guys want to use the Pen more often. Furthermore, its easier to keep in shirt's pocket.
• Sample Sketches using S Pen Holder - Antara Alam Maya Blog
• Sketch 0, Sketch 1, Sketch 2.

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Gadget Year 2011 - All the Gadgets I Owned in 2011

1 - Apple TV 2G

• Bought this from Dubai on Jan. 23, 2011
• Successfully Jailbreak the ATV2 using Greepois0n RC 6 on Feb. 13, 2011.
• Installed XBMC and managed to watch .avi movie but somehow after upgraded to Mac OS Lion, I can no longer detect the video file. Not sure why...

2 - Asus Media Player

• Bought Asus O! Player HD Media Player (HDP-R3) on Nov. 13, 2011
• It has become a hassle when my ATV2 unable to play avi anymore. The other method is convert all the .avi files into mp4 format but then again it's also time-consuming.

3 - Samsung Galaxy Note

• Bought my first Android device on Nov. 19, 0211
• That's a big surprise for me and my friends - how an Apple fan is convinced to buy an Android.
• Read my article here to know more why I chose this Android device.

4 - iPhone 4S

• This new device from Apple arrived a couple of days after I made the Android purchase i.e. Nov. 22, 2011.
• This come to no surprise because I will buy any model of iPhone which Apple release. Even tho' rumors mentioned that it will be iPhone 5, but finally, it was just called as iPhone 4S with new A5 CPU and the intelligent Siri (voice-recognition assistant).

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Are you an Android or iOS Fan?

• I have been using an Android device for nearly a month now (Nov. 18, 2011). And maybe its about time to talk and confess what's my preference - am I a truly an Apple fan or have turned to the Dark Side?
• Its like a Battle between Android vs iOS, Samsung vs Apple, Google vs Apple, Galaxy vs iPhone, Galaxy Note vs iPhone 4S. Everyone and every company wants to take a bite at the Apple.
• Apple has built its Eco-System of developers and devices for quite sometime. Even before they introduced the iPhone, we already have been using their iTunes, iPods and Macs. Thus, it became very natural for most of their fans to use their next devices - iPhone and iPad.
• Apple is amazing in making all the UI (User Interface) very friendly. Not only they controlled the hardware but they also controlled the OS (now they termed it as iOS). Even the latest Mac OS X Lion have similar IOS interface. 
• When Apple upgraded their Mobile Me to iCloud, it clearly showed the power of their iOS and the ability of seamless networking. Everytime, we updated or purchased new contents, it will automatically backup to iCloud. Our photos or edited documents will instantly appear in all devices. 
• Before Apple introduced the intelligent voice recognition named Siri, all of us can be called the "Touch" generation i.e. the only way to interact with the device is via "touch". But Apple has changed the way we interact with the device i.e. via voice. Siri is still in the Beta stage but soon all the things that we say will be captured and "learned" by Siri server. And by that time - Siri will be the Center Stage for the next Era of ubiquitous computing.
• It has been rumored that the next big thing from Apple would be "Apple Television" with Siri built-in. No one knows how this will change the TV industry. The border between IT and broadcast industries will be blurred.
• OK - now what is it like to own an Android from Google? I chose Samsung Galaxy Note as my first Android device. 
• Why a Samsung Galaxy Note? Reason - due to its awesome form factor that fits between an iPad and iPhone. My first thought and wish is to use the Note as a real "Note" to replace my Paper Diary/Notes.  Just watching the Samsung videos can certainly attract anyone to buy a Note. Fancy having a single device that serves many purposes - a Phone and Tablet and a NOTE!
• I will not get down to its technical details but would like to highlight as a first user to Android device. The first couple of weeks for me is like "hell" because as an Apple user for many users, I am used to the ease of iOS GUI. But the Android interface is like "walking in the jungle" - you can easily get lost!
• Android is an "Open System" - thus it allows the user to tweak as much as you like. Each application has the ability to tweak and configure to you likings. Moving around the GUI (in my case it was Gingerbread) can sometimes really test my patience. 
• The first thing I do is to "Root" my Galaxy Note. Its quite easy but I need to use the PC to do that. This is what really annoys me - Android is not that user friendly with Mac OS. Most developers that create apps to "Root" or "Flash ROMS" are mainly meant for PC users. But ... I am a truly Mac user. It will take sometime to adjust and find the right utilities for my Mac to work with Android.
• Most apps that can be found in iPhone are also available in Android Marketplace. However, not all apps cater for Samsung Galaxy Note. This is one of the disadvantages for developers to create apps i.e. to cater to too many variants of Android devices.
• Samsung is notorious in developing so many sizes of their Galaxy devices. It can be 3-inch, 5-inch, 5-inch, 7-inch, 9-inch, 11-inch etc. I lost count of all the names and sizes. Samsung really flood the market with their models. This can be a good sign (i.e. to protect the market from Apple) or bad sign (they can't get good margin since they need to produce different volume of scale for different devices unlike Apple which only produce 1 phone per year).
• What I love most about Galaxy Note in which iPhone or iPad can't do is the S Pen and the ability to Sketch. Its very easy to draw cartoons and "Share" to many of the Social Media sites.
• Are there any other things which Galaxy Note can do but Apple devices can't? Nope - I don't think so. But again - as I said, its capability to sketch is awesome!
• Android device is great for people who love to hack their devices. Apple don't allow the users to this easily unless someone have already jailbreak their device. 
• Android allow users to change their Themes, Widgets, Home Screens -this will make every Android device "different" from one another. Borrowing another Android device can be also a nightmare since the interface looks so different. But its either you HATE or LOVE it...!
• So - what's my preference now? Its hard to say - I received my iPhone 4S nearly a week after I purchased my Galaxy Note. 
• Android and IOS are two different worlds. Its either you hate it or love it.
• I love to explore new devices. I enjoyed exploring my iPhone 4 but currently the iPhone 4S which runs on A5 chip doesn't have the Untethered Jailbreak solution yet. Thus, I am stucked with whatever apps Apple has allowed me to use. And that's not fun for me. That's why I am still exploring the Galaxy Note.
• In fact I am still buying more accessories for the Galaxy Note. Previously purchased a Leather Pouch. And recently S Pen Holder Kit from eBay! 
• My friends was really surprised when they heard I bought an Android device and bet that I will not use it for long. Not more than 1 month - they said. But surprise...surprise! Here I am ... still writing this Blog and updating information regarding the Galaxy Note!

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[Purchased] - Samsung Galaxy Note S Pen Holder Kit from eBay

• Tried to get this S Pen Holder Kit from Low Yat Plaza but found none. See Youtube unboxing and review video - here.
• Thus, I decided to make this purchase online via eBay (Dec. 24, 2011). Its Christmas Eve and I suspect the delivery gonna be a long time. 
• Price is about USD 52.99 (free postage) and the seller, shimshop, is from Korea.
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Galaxy Note Premium "S-Pen Holder Kit": Unboxing and Review

• I am thinking of getting this Samsung Galaxy Note S Pen Holder Kit.
• Its an original accessory from Samsung. Just released on Dec. 7, 2011.
• Cost 40000 Won (UK Pounds 25-30).
• But you can find from eBay Malaysia - HERE. Price about RM 167.79.

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Test Sketch

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Sketching with Galaxy Note

Here's my first attempt. .. What do you think?





UPDATE:

• I have problem in posting the sketch via "Blog" app because the resolution is very low.
• However, sending to Facebook, the resolution seems to be better.
• But when I exported to my Dropbox and upload via Blogger, the quality seems to be very much different.

From Blog.

From Dropbox (X-large). 

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Samsung Warranty SMS

I purchased the Samsung Galaxy Note on Nov. 19, 2011 but received the SMS Warranty from Samsung on Nov. 22, 2011

RM0.00 Welcome to SAMSUNG E-Warranty. Warranty for IMEI.XXXXXXXXXX: 19/11/2011-18/11/2012. Need help, call SAMSUNG service consultants 1800-88-9999.

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Purchased - New genuine Samsung Galaxy Note N7000 Blue Leather Pouch Case Cover EFC-1E1LBEC

• Purchased the first accessory (Galaxy Pouch) for my Galaxy Note on Dec. 8, 2011 from eBay Malaysia.
• Price: GBP 19.90 (RM 98.20) plus GBP 9.95 (RM 49.10) for postage. Not sure why the price stated on eBay is GBP 99.90...

• The buyer gave a number for tracking (Royal Mail) yesterday (Dec. 17, 2011) and found out that the puch is already in Malaysia awaiting to e delivered.

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[HOW-TO] - Unroot Samsung Galaxy Note With One Click On Windows

[SOURCE: Addictivetips]

By Zayed Rehman on Nov 18 2011

The Galaxy Note surely is one of the flashiest Android handsets out there with it’s massive 5.3” screen sporting the Super AMOLED HD display. The device surely packs all the elements to to become a media powerhouse for movies, games and music and not to mention editing stuff as well. With it’s full potential unleashed to rooting, if you for some odd reason want to unroot the device, it just got very easy. Thanks to XDA-Developers forum member dr.ketan for packing up the unrooting script. This script is to be used to unroot theGalaxy Note, only if you used the Easy Rooting Toolkit as posted by us.

The unrooting script, like the rooting script is meant for Windows only for now, though we’re sure Linux and Mac will follow soon enough. So if you’re sure that your phone was rooted via the Easy Rooting Toolkit, here’s how you can unroot your Galaxy Note.

Disclaimer: Please follow this guide at your own risk. AddictiveTips will not be liable if your device gets damaged or bricked during the process.

Requirements:

• Rooted Galaxy Note of course.
• Samsung USB Drivers.
• Unrooting Toolkit.

Instructions:

1. To begin, download the unrooting toolkit and extract it on your PC.
2. Now make sure USB Debugging is enabled on your device. (Settings > Applications > Development.)
3. Also, make sure to check Unknown Sources in Settings > Applications.
4. Connect the Galaxy Note to the PC via USB cable and set to to Charge Only mode.
5. Open the rooting toolkit folder and run RUNME-UNROOT.bat to begin the unrooting process.

There onwards, simply follow the on screen instructions and prompts to remove all root access on your Galaxy Note.

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[HOW-TO] - Root Samsung Galaxy Note With One Click On Windows

[SOURCE: Addictivetips]


By Zayed Rehman on Nov 18 2011

Earlier we brought you a few guides on rooting the Galaxy Note, but none were as simple as what we’ve just received. Yes, since One Click roots are all the hype nowadays, the Galaxy Note has finally received it’s first One Click rooting script thanks to XDA-Developers forum member dr.ketan for packing up the script and of course DooMLoRd, for his invaluable zergRush exploit. The script has been aptly titled Easy Rooting Toolkit and is meant for use on Windows for now, although we’re sure Linux and Mac will follow up soon enough.

Disclaimer: Please follow this guide at your own risk. AddictiveTips will not be liable if your device gets damaged or bricked during the process.

Requirements:

• Samsung USB Drivers.
• Easy Rooting Toolkit.

Instructions:

1. To begin, download the rooting toolkit and extract it on your PC.
2. Now make sure USB Debugging is enabled on your device. (Settings > Applications > Development.)
3. Also, make sure to check Unknown Sources in Settings > Applications.
4. Connect the Galaxy Note to the PC via USB cable and set to to Charge Only mode.
5. Open the rooting toolkit folder and run runme.bat to begin the rooting process.

There onwards, simply follow the on screen instructions and prompts to gain root access on your Galaxy Note. 

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