[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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[HOW-TO] - Root + CWM Samsung Galaxy Note in simple step 1 2 3!

• After reading so many methods and posts in Forums, I thought this might be the simplest one.

1. I want just ROOT- download This
Now Execute RunMe – follow screen instruction

2. I want ROOT + CWM

Which kernel You have?

(Go to Settings -> About phone -> Kernel Version. Note the string present there: 2.6.35.7-N7000XXKJ4-CL641703 Here Red is kernel version)

I have Kernel KJ1 - Download This – and Extract

I have Kernel KJ4 - Download This - and Extract

I Have Kernel KJ6 - Download This - and extract

I have Kernel KK1 - Download This - and Extract

I have Kernel KKA - Download This - and Extract

I have Kernel KK9 - Download This - and Extract

NOW Ready to begin

I am Already Rooted - Execute "already-rooted.bat" and follow the instructions

I am Non-Rooted - Execute "not-rooted-yet.bat" and follow the instructions.

SOURCE: Andoidforums.

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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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Received - New Genuine Samsung Galaxy Note N7000 Leather Pouch Case Cover

I received the Samsung Galaxy Pouch exactly 10 days after I made the order on the 8th Dec. 2011 via eBay Malaysia.
The seller (a2z-solutions-uk) from UK is very responsive to my emails. He replied to all my enquiries and concerns. I would recommend this seller if you want to purchase this similar pouch.

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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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Using my First Android Smartphone

• Bought this gadget after a quick review regarding the how Galaxy Notes fits the professionals who wish to use this gadget in their everyday works. I thought it fits my requirements and thus went to Sg. Wang and here it is! My first Android smartphone!
• I have always been an avid user and owner of Apple gadgets. To be one of the user that tries to move to the "dark side", I would say it was a really challenging one!
• Android user interface is like a "jungle" - You can virtually get yourself lost in it! Even though this Samsung model came with Gingerbread the GUI is still so unfamiliar to me!
• Getting around the apps and changing configurations are so difficult (for a person who have been using a simple GUI from Apple since the iPod and iPhone days). Initially I can virtually "vomit" and making me crazy.
• However, one particular application called "Aptoide" actually saves my Samsung Galaxy from being an expensive idle toy...  You don't need to Jailbreak (iPhone style) to get a similar feature like "Aptoide".
• There are few things that attract me: the screen display and the S Pen feature.
• The screen is so much clear and because of its size, watching video is much better than the iPhone.
• S Pen is great during meetings whereby you don't want to carry bulky diary or notepads and just jotting down some notes. In a boring meeting session, its great for scribbling and making graffiti. I love its simple way to capture screenshots, edit and later email to friends or post to our favorite social websites.

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