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Can a Samsung Galaxy Note 2 replace a PC?

If it can't record Real Audio streams, nor run my Java based investment software, then that's a "no" for me. That said, I just use the "Jump Desktop" app, for remote access to my Win7 PC, whether I'm not home, or just downstairs.
 
My Note 2 has replaced my need to carry my old IPad and/or my Dual-core 3 lb netbook (11") around anymore.

Granted I am not writing long documents or creating excel docs/powerpoint slides, I know I can. With a bluetooth keyboard it should help in those areas.

So, for me, it has done a great job of replacing stuff.
 
Take one back to the turn of a century with the Dock station, USB keuboard and mouse and and HDMI monitor then aye, and then some.
Thing is Desktops will always be more powerful than phones by dint of being able to burn more power and have space for massive storage (for when the internet goes away). They both improve with time.

Saying that today, given the above, the Note 2 would give as good a local experience as a linux netbook and act as a great terminal for remote work.
 
It may be useful, but I can't see a tablet or large phone replacing a computer. It may be powerful enough for a lot of people but if one considers it a sub with a physical keyboard and a big monitor it's really not a substitute.
 
For those of us who spend large amounts of time watching HuluPlus or Netflix, instant messaging, or playing Solitaire (you know who you are, LOL) it can most definitely replace a PC.

All kidding aside, using Gotomypc on my Note 2 is easy and enjoyable...and a whole lot smaller and lighter than my laptop or even my netbook. And on days that I have trouble using one of my hands (long story), it's a life saver.
 
Maybe not replace, but it sure does make the need for one a lot less. I still have a PC with a terabyte for saving family pics, tax records and stuff.

We also have 2 other smart phones, 2 IPADS and an IPAD mini, a Kindle Fire and a laptop in the house. I don't use them, nearly as much as I did before getting this phone. (good news is my daughter now has a ton of gadgets to play with)

After reading this post I get the feeling that I am an electronics horder....may need some help.
 
I guess in one of those people. I basically go to forums and Facebook most of the time in the net and the note 2 is the most convenient way to access them. Especially when you're out of the house.

I use my tablet for Hulu and Netflix. Easier on the eyes.

Gaming on other hand, I still prefer using my PC. Especially with FPS games, I couldn't get the hang of using a game controller. I'm still old school mouse and keyboard when it comes to such games.

Who knows, maybe in the future the smartphone will be efficient and powerful enough for such applications.

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Two different questions here.

1) Can a small form factor mobile computer work as an effective replacement for a full fledged PC?

2) Is the Note 2 that device?

The answer to the first one for me is a definite, although qualified yes. I've had an N800 for about 5 years now and I took it on a three week backpacking trip and it functioned well at the time as my only computer. I was able to check and respond easily to emails, use Skype for calls, read and edit Office documents, have access to full internet sites, including sites specific to work. During this time, if I had a good wifi signal, I was able to work and do probably 80-90% of what I needed without feeling like I needed to have a real computer.


The Note 2 is undoubtedly a more powerful machine, and all in all it is the more capable device...but using it I don't get the same feeling. It feels much harder to write anything longer than a paragraph on the device, and switching between apps isn't as seamless, and browsing the internet feels more compartmentalized, where if you come across a video on some sites it might open up a different app to play it rather than have it just inline. All in all it feels like using a device that is running an OS that was designed to be an appliance as opposed to a full featured desktop replacement...and for me, until that changes the Note won't really feel like a PC replacement.
 
Puppa said:
For those of us who spend large amounts of time watching HuluPlus or Netflix, instant messaging, or playing Solitaire (you know who you are, LOL) it can most definitely replace a PC.

All kidding aside, using Gotomypc on my Note 2 is easy and enjoyable...and a whole lot smaller and lighter than my laptop or even my netbook. And on days that I have trouble using one of my hands (long story), it's a life saver.
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Yeah, but this about replacing. I have a windows desktop at home and my note simply won't run full office, SQL Server, IIS, .Net, ApexSql.
My monitor has a much higher res. It connects to the network over gigabit ethernet. It's connected on the same IP address all the time.

Yes it can replace a desktop for people that use a desktop for bugger all but really those folks may as well be running off a Raspberry Pi unless they are serious about gaming, again the phone will fall slightly short on grunt for that.

Phones, and the Note range in particular will continue to allow you access to somethimg approaching desktop functionality over time but can't replace one for someone that uses one to anything above a small portion of its potential.
 
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