When Samsung developed the Galaxy Note II, they improved screen size from the previous big screen Galaxy Note, moved up from a dual core processor to a powerful quad core chip, and added some neat new features. The smart stylus S Pen now delivers a hover feature, allowing you to pull up a list of options for a particular website or application simply by holding the stylus point just above the screen. That stylus is also bigger and thicker, making for a more natural interaction.
The Samsung Galaxy Note II is available for a reduced sale price now starting at $49.99.
But one of the features that is not being discussed much which is actually quite enjoyable is the split screen ability that the new Samsung Galaxy Note II delivers. There are a few devices out there which allow you to split the screen, but the actual speed and efficiency on the Samsung Galaxy Note II split screen feature, and the ability to interact between screens, is pretty noteworthy. Let’s say you stumbled across a link while you were surfing the web that you would like to share with a friend through e-mail.
You simply hold down the back button on your Galaxy Note II, and your screen is split in half. This feature is also compatible in landscape mode as well as portrait mode, and the powerful quad core processor shows zero lag when using both screens at the same time. You can then use the display menu to pull up Google on one screen, and your e-mail provider on the other. You then simply tap on which window you want to access, and navigate just as you normally would.
But the real cool part happens when you allow both screens to interact. Jot down a few words to your friend in your e-mail provider, and then move to the other half of the display where you have the second screen or window open. Surf the web until you find the link you wanted, and then just tap, hold and drag from that split screen to the one with your e-mail, and the link is ready to go. In real-world examples this technology has proven very attractive to those smartphone shoppers looking to multitask and improve their productivity.
The 16 GB Galaxy Note II is currently offered by Verizon Wireless on their 4G LTE network in the United States beginning at $149 on contract at the Amazon Wireless store online. The smart stylus S Pen experience has also been upgraded, and the large display debuted on the original Galaxy Note has been expanded to 5.55 inches. That screen is laid out in a true 16 to 9 aspect ratio, widely regarded as the best experience for true HD video viewing. Resolution runs 720 x 1,280 pixels, and the handset is powered by a 1.6 GHz quad core central processor.
You can purchase the Galaxy Note II at a discounted price tag now starting at $49.99.
