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Samsung Merges Smartphone and Tablet to Create 'Note'

Sep 1, 2011, 7:13 AM by Eric M. Zeman

Samsung today announced the Note, a new device that blurs the line between smartphones and tablets due to its massive 5.3-inch Super AMOLED Plus 1280 x 800 HD display. Because the screen is so large, Samsung says it is enabled a number of native Android applications to operate in split-screen mode, allowing users to access two applications at the same time. It also comes with Samsung S Pen software, which is similar to HTC's Scribe software in that it lets users draw or write on the screen with a special pen, take screen shots, and input text. It runs Android 2.3 Gingerbread with TouchWiz and includes Samsung's new ChatOn messaging software. Other features of the Samsung Note include a dual-core 1.4GHz processor; 8-megapixel main camera with autofocus, flash, and 1080p HD video capture; 2-megapixel user-facing camera for video chats; aGPS, NFC (carrier optional), Bluetooth 3.0, Wi-Fi; and accelerometer, light sensor, digital compass, proximity sensor, and barometer. The Samsung Note has quad-band GSM/EDGE and quad-band 850/900/1900/2100 HSPA+ at 21Mbps. Samsung said the device also includes LTE, but didn't mention what spectrum the LTE radio operates in. Samsung has also gone to great lengths to install plenty of business features on the Note. Pricing and availability were not announced.

source: Samsung

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netboy

Sep 1, 2011, 10:00 AM

Why no honeycomb or ice cream??

Some apps only works on honeycomb! I will get this on release date if it has honey! My Infuse with 4.5" can runs the same apps at this huge phone!

island-guy

Why so much flak about anything 3.0 and above? Every serious android tablet user i know prefers gingerbread over honeycomb. I don't have one but wonder why also...

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quryous

Sep 1, 2011, 9:34 AM

FINALLY!

FINALLY! A real contender that will actually be supported and advertised, not like the Dell Streak, which COULD have been a contender if they had only tried.

Now, to find out when and on which carrier. I can't wait. Lord, I hope it isn't AT&TT

The note feature is almost as important as the nice size. I will actually be able to READ the screen for a change. WooHo!

island-guy

This is a game changer! I was looking forward to the Galaxy Tape for a device I could read documents with on the go because everything 10 plus inches was just too big and cumbersome for road warriors that just need something a little bigger than a 4 i...
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Jellz

Look at the bands it supports. 1900 and not 1700 generally means AT&T. Of course, that could change. Or it could be for everyone like the Galaxy S. Or maybe it's the reason Verizon passed on the Galaxy S II.

*shrugs*

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Versed

gury, it matches AT&T's network, I'm sure they will get it, they're pretty supportive of Samsung.

netboy

Sep 1, 2011, 9:51 AM

Thank You SAMSUNG!!

Unlike htc, Heavy Thick Craps (my opinion), samsung phones are slim and lightweight! Good thing samsung (smart!) including triband 3G (unlike HEAVY Thick Craps always left out USA 3G on their newest/latest unlocked phones!

Tofuchong

HTC devices are built to withstand .50 MG rounds. Don't be hatin'.

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