In the market, mobile phones with 'big screen' as the selling point are mostly named: MAX, Mate, Note. From the naming, you can also see the different brand definitions for different products. In the 'Note' series, The most famous one is the Samsung Note series. When it comes to the Samsung Note series, if you use a sentence to summarize, I think 'Note is Note, because there is S Pen', this sentence should best reflect Samsung and other products. The difference. As a standard for each generation of Note series, S Pen has become the essence of the Samsung Note series. In a sense, S Pen has even become the identity card of the Samsung Note series. Therefore, we will review these years S -Pen's evolutionary history.
Galaxy Note: The first generation S Pen debut
In the era when Android was just starting, Samsung’s 2011 IFA show not only brought a 'big guy' Galaxy Note between the phone and the tablet, but also brought a dedicated stylus. It's not new to equip your phone with a stylus, or in the era of feature machines, Moto's famous 'Ming' series is already equipped with a stylus. But the exploration of 'pen' is only a touch instead of a finger. In contrast, the original S-Pen may have a single function from now on, but it has obvious features compared to other styluses at the time.
The pen has a cylindrical design, the tip of the pen is very thin, and the whole is more like a ballpoint pen. There is also a button on the pen body. Just hold down the button and then press the pen tip on the screen to press the entire screen. Screenshot, and directly into the edit mode for cropping, graffiti. If you press and hold this button and double click on the screen, the phone will automatically pop up a small S memo window, which can achieve fast writing and recording, very convenient. S-Pen's usage scene, Samsung also specifically upgraded S Note, users can use S-Pen to graffiti, while recognizing the recognition of handwritten content, complete handwriting conversion formula, text and other functions.
Although it seems that some of these features may not be very practical, it is this attempt that makes more users gradually accept the S Pen and thinks that this is not a 'excessive cumbersome'.
Galaxy Note2: Pressure Sensing + AirView Technology
After the first product of Note was successfully harvested, the Note2 screen size was further upgraded to 5.5 inches. The S Pen with the appearance was longer than the first-generation S Pen. The pen also became a cylindrical side and flat. At the same time, a few stripes on the button to facilitate blind operation.
Note 2's S Pen has been upgraded on the basis of the first generation, the sensing range has been increased from 5.5pi to 6.5pi, the sensing range has become larger, and the touch response has been better. At the same time, the pressure sensing has been increased from 256 to 1024, which is closer. The real touch. But the most distinctive upgrade of this generation of S-Pen is AirView technology, which allows the stylus to operate on the phone without touching the screen, similar to the hover mouse in the computer. Stop can display video preview, and can also be previewed in albums, emails, etc. In terms of functionality, Note2's S-Pen has added a new shorthand for shorthand, quick operation, Easy Clip fast irregular screenshots, etc. Function, which provides a more convenient operation experience for the business people of the target group of the Note series.
Galaxy Note3: Floating window command essay window
Compared to Note2, the length of the stylus of Samsung Note3 is almost the same, but the function key position is slightly up, the diameter of the pen is smaller, and the S Pen of Note3 is symmetrically designed, and can be inserted into the S-Pen pen slot whether it is facing or not. Note3 also optimized the pen shorthand function. After pulling out the pen, it is no longer a single memo, but a semi-arc interface. Samsung calls it 'Air Command'. More flexible. The floating command integrates smart memo', 'clip library', 'screen capture', 'S search' and 'esthetic window' for a total of 5 functions.
The S-Pen upgrade is not too much, but in some scenarios it can really improve your efficiency. For example, when faced with a lot of data, you can easily call up the calculator using the Pen Window (Pen Window). Simultaneous processing; the 'Easy Clip' function in S Note can not only be cut by S Pen (the system automatically matches more accurate pictures), but also combines classification and large screen to make 'notes' more convenient and easy to use; 'Drag and Drop' function, double window text, image paste.
Galaxy Note4: 2048 Pressure Sensing Smart Choice & Quick Notes
S-Pen is the DNA of the Samsung Note series. The S-Pen hardware on the Samsung Galaxy Note 4 supports 2048-level pressure sensing, which is better than the previous simulation of the user's writing on the screen. And by replacing the damping A better nib achieves a smoother effect on the screen.
'Smart Choice' is a new feature of the Note4 S-Pen. The user can capture any area on the screen and save or implement the recognition of the text in the area. According to the test, the article is organized and identified. The rate is almost 100%, which is very suitable for business people. Another new 'quick note' is a feature that Samsung highlighted at the Note4 conference. Users can take pictures by speaking on the blackboard on the blackboard. The system will automatically recognize that the content on the screen is important. Users can use S-Pen to annotate or add notes.
Galaxy Note5: Ball-point pen press design
This generation of S-Pen is more refined, with a metallic matte texture, keeping it light and smart. When the pen is placed in the fuselage, it needs to be popped up with a single touch. The button on the top of the pen body is used daily. Like a ballpoint pen, pressing it will have a pleasant '咔哒' sound, held in your hand, you really feel this is a real pen.
In terms of function, this S Pen of Samsung Galaxy Note5 has added a new screen-off and quick-write function. This function is very useful for friends who are busy with daily work or frequent meetings. In the black screen state, just take out S-Pen. The screen will automatically pop up the tablet interface, the user can directly input the information and save it. There is no need to perform a series of cumbersome operations such as unlocking the screen and dropping the memo application. The floating command is the symbol of the Note series, the user can click the S Pen stylus On the button, the phone can be directly called out in any operation interface (watching video, playing games). This time, you can add shortcuts such as smart multi-screen and other useful functions. In addition, this time S-Pen can edit the word. Common files such as excel and ppt, especially support PDF file comments, do not have to go cross-platform or even use third-party software, easily add comments to the PDF, mark the focus.
Galaxy Note7: 4096-level pressure sensing IP68 dustproof and waterproof
The shape of the new S Pen is basically the same as that of the previous generation, but the nib is optimized, which is a little thinner than the previous generation, only 0.7mm. The pressure sensitivity is increased from 2048 to 4096, and the stroke is more natural. It is worth mentioning that it and The Note7 phone supports IP68 waterproof and dustproof, and even supports underwater writing.
The biggest highlight of this feature is the combination of the well-received screen-out writing in Note5 and the Always On function in the Galaxy S7/S7 edge. The Always On function displays the time and calendar by default, and the black screen is pulled out. S Pen immediately enters the screen-off and quick-write interface, and can record information directly on the screen of the mobile phone. The custom display is displayed under the Always On interface, and the memo is truly achieved.
In addition, a fun smart select function is added. When users browse web pages or microblogs in use, they can see an interesting video animation. Users can select the video area through S Pen for 15 seconds recording function, and then generate Gif image. Users can also modify the Gif diagram twice by using the image software, such as adding logo or writing, etc. The new small function is the long-expanded translation and enlargement.
Galaxy Note8: Evolution on software
On Note8, the S Pen's pressure is still 4096, and still supports dust-proof and waterproof design. There is no change in hardware and Note7, but it adds some application functions. For example, dynamic information. Record on the phone. The process of writing is made into GIF and sent to other people. The whole process is very interesting. In addition, it supports off-screen fast writing on Note8, without unlocking the phone, you can directly input the S Pen at any time, and then fix it on the screen-out reminder. , or save directly to Samsung notes.
In addition to the functions of writing itself, Samsung also added the processing of content to S Pen. On the mobile phone, you can save large-scale articles or documents into images, and directly mark, or translate words, convert currency, etc. In general, On Note8, although the hardware has not improved, Samsung is still trying to improve the convenience and practicability of the S Pen, and more related to the mobile phone.
Galaxy Note9: The most powerful S Pen
On Note9, S Pen is further enhanced with hardware and software to increase interaction with the phone itself. The latest generation S Pen nib is still 0.7mm, 4096-level pressure, but added Bluetooth function, become the remote control of Note9. Click S The button in the middle of the Pen can act as the shutter of the mobile phone, remotely control the PPT when connecting DeX, play and pause the video, etc. And Samsung will also open the interface, and more developers will adapt the S Pen to the third-party APP to achieve support. More control and application.
to sum up:
Compared with other large-screen mobile phones, S Pen has become the biggest feature of the Samsung Note series. After eight generations of product improvements, S Pen has proved that it is not a dispensable gimmick, but becomes the DNA of the Note series. So, today's S Pen has increasingly emphasized interaction with the phone itself, not just as an accessory. Frankly, although not all users of the Note series will use the S Pen at high frequency, but for some can get used to it. Users who use S Pen, S Pen can bring convenience, at least the finger touch can not solve. Or just use a sentence just said in the Note9 conference: Note Series has become a Note, because there is S Pen.