February is American Heart Month, and I’ve partn February is American Heart Month, and I’ve partnered with @MedIQCME and Duke Health to raise awareness about atrial fibrillation (AFib), also known as irregular heartbeat which affects 12 million people.My father was diagnosed with AFib and my family has a history of this condition, so I do my best to learn as much as I can about it.

I’ve learned that when the atrium’s squeezing becomes irregular, blood doesn’t flow as smoothly through the heart and clots can form. Those clots can travel to the brain, disrupting the oxygen supply and causing a stroke. People with AFib are at approximately 5 times greater risk for stroke than those with regular heartbeats. Stroke is a leading cause of death and also of serious, long-term disability. It is essential to get to a hospital quickly if you suspect a stroke in yourself or others.Learn the acronym FAST to recognize the signs of stroke: 

F = Face. Ask the person to smile. Does one side of the face droop?

A = Arms. Ask the person to raise both arms. Does one arm drift downward? 

S = Speech. Ask the person to repeat a simple phrase. Is the speech slurred or strange?

T= Time. If you see any of these signs, call 9-1-1 right away.

Take this survey (link in bio) for the chance to win 1 of 5 $100 VISA gift cards—takes less than 10 minutes.

Thanks, @mediqcme, and Duke Heart. Supported by an educational grant from the Bristol Myers Squibb and Pfizer Alliance.
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Contributors, Featured, Techy Geek · March 1, 2012

How Big is TOO Big: Is The Samsung Galaxy Note Too Much Tech?


Written by Kid Noble, Tech Dude, The Cubicle Chick.com Contributor

While Apple’s iPhone has remained consistent with a 3.5-inch screen, Android manufacturers keep pushing the boundaries with larger and wider phone screens. Android juggernaut Samsung just released their Galaxy Note via AT&T, which is a hybrid phone/tablet with a 5.3-inch screen, the first Android phone with a screen that large.

With screens growing with each new release, it begs the question, “How big is TOO big for a phone screen?” As screens get larger, the phones also get larger. This is definitely something to think about when considering how and to whom this phone will be marketed. Most mobile phone users enjoy the ability of using their device in one hand. Almost everyone does the “feel” test when purchasing a phone, i.e. “How does it feel in my hand?”

Once you get into the 4-4.5 inch size, you’re risking losing female customers who typically have smaller hands. They might find such a large phone, especially at 5 inches for the screen, as cumbersome. Males might also find this size of a phone as problematic at times as well. Unlike the many Cubicle Chicks out there, Tech Guys (often) don’t carry around an extra bag in which to place our phones. In this case, phones have to pass the pocket test. If a phone doesn’t fit comfortably in a pants or suit pocket, it can be problematic.

Another issue that consumers may encounter with the larger screen size is a reduced battery life. Although most of us have a love affair with our Android phones, battery life is admittedly one of the only negatives about the mobile platform. With an even larger screen, the phone requires more battery to power it. What kind of battery life will these 5-inch screens have?

While these large screens definitely aid in keeping us (and even our children) entertained, at what point is a screen/phone too big?

Do you plan on getting the Galaxy Note? How big is your current phone screen? Let us know!


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Comments

  1. Sandra Simms says

    March 1, 2012 at 10:10 am

    YIKES!!! Yes, in my opinion that is HUGE!!! I don’t know if I could deal with that. It’s like always carrying a remote control. LOL

    Reply
    • Kid Noble Tech Dude says

      March 1, 2012 at 10:34 am

      Sandra, I agree! But you know we live in the age of “bigger is better.” Even for a guy, putting that in a pocket takes up a LOT of room! I think 4.5 inches is plenty big for a phone screen.

      Reply
  2. Whitney Eiland says

    March 1, 2012 at 6:31 pm

    That’s pretty big, I have an iPad, iPhone and sometimes I wish I could do everything on the iPhone, but it’s just too small and use it primarily as a phone & text now.

    Reply
    • Kid Noble Tech Dude says

      March 3, 2012 at 10:14 pm

      Whitney,
      I have had several different android phones of different sizes, and I have an iPhone 4S as well as a Motorola Xoom Android tablet. At times I do with I could do everything on my phone, but at the same time having a tablet comes in handy for things I don’t necessarily feel like grabbing my computer for. Maybe this Galaxy Note is supposed to be an intermediary, but it just seems like a gimmick.

      Reply
  3. dylan says

    March 3, 2012 at 11:54 am

    I don’t really like the note. I currently have the Galaxy S2 and I believe this is perfect. The Galaxy Note is an overkill. The only big thing they added is the stylus. That’s pretty much useless if you’re going to buy this phone not using it. Not much difference besides the 1 inch difference and the 2 ghz between the S2. I personally think its stupid and its a bit of an overkill. What’s next? The Galaxy Journal?

    Reply
    • Kid Noble Tech Dude says

      March 3, 2012 at 10:15 pm

      See I agree, the size of the Galaxy S2 is perfect. Plenty big enough for me. A friend recently told me that her coworker has the note, and it looks like he’s walking around with a tablet up to his head!

      Reply
  4. Tung says

    March 4, 2012 at 9:35 am

    We saw some of those at Best Buy a couple days ago. They are big! But I think size is a matter of taste.

    Does size matter? I think the main thing is whether or not it’s up to the job. It looks like it would perform well, but since it was tethered to a security cable, I was not able to check for proper fit.

    I think some men would be pleased with the large size, but some women will find it to be just a little too much to handle.

    Reply

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February is American Heart Month, and I’ve partn February is American Heart Month, and I’ve partnered with @MedIQCME and Duke Health to raise awareness about atrial fibrillation (AFib), also known as irregular heartbeat which affects 12 million people.My father was diagnosed with AFib and my family has a history of this condition, so I do my best to learn as much as I can about it.

I’ve learned that when the atrium’s squeezing becomes irregular, blood doesn’t flow as smoothly through the heart and clots can form. Those clots can travel to the brain, disrupting the oxygen supply and causing a stroke. People with AFib are at approximately 5 times greater risk for stroke than those with regular heartbeats. Stroke is a leading cause of death and also of serious, long-term disability. It is essential to get to a hospital quickly if you suspect a stroke in yourself or others.Learn the acronym FAST to recognize the signs of stroke: 

F = Face. Ask the person to smile. Does one side of the face droop?

A = Arms. Ask the person to raise both arms. Does one arm drift downward? 

S = Speech. Ask the person to repeat a simple phrase. Is the speech slurred or strange?

T= Time. If you see any of these signs, call 9-1-1 right away.

Take this survey (link in bio) for the chance to win 1 of 5 $100 VISA gift cards—takes less than 10 minutes.

Thanks, @mediqcme, and Duke Heart. Supported by an educational grant from the Bristol Myers Squibb and Pfizer Alliance.
Another flower arranging therapy Reel, this time w Another flower arranging therapy Reel, this time with roses and a little Stevie Wonder. I could do this all day! 🌹 #traderjoes #flowers #roses #therapy #selfcare
Mimosas, beignets, and Benedicts, oh my! Brunch is Mimosas, beignets, and Benedicts, oh my! Brunch is my absolute favorite meal and @louieswinedive in Clayton treated us so well! I will definitely be back. 

#brunch #stl #stlouis #food #stlfoodie #hosted
Brunch vibes. #latergram #brunch #stl #stlouis Brunch vibes. #latergram #brunch #stl #stlouis
A generous heart is always open, always ready to r A generous heart is always open, always ready to receive our going and coming. In the midst of such love, we need never fear abandonment. This is the most precious gift true love offers – the experience of knowing we always belong.” — bell hooks
One more week before she goes back to school for h One more week before she goes back to school for her second semester. Reppin #stl and @seriessixcompany. 

#stlouis #collegekid #stlmade #mykid
Flower arranging has become the self-care I didn’t know I needed. It’s a tranquil and relaxing experience for me. Get into it. 💐 #traderjoes #flowers #therapy #selfcare
It was about a mellow mood & self-care for me toda It was about a mellow mood & self-care for me today as I spent the first day of the year taking care of my mind, body, and soul. It went something like this…. #newyear #selfcare #overforty #fortyish
We made it a family night at @stlouiswheelpark. A We made it a family night at @stlouiswheelpark. A time was had and memories were made. Grateful that I got some extra days with these guys (thanks Southwest—now run my son back his reimbursement 😂).
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