Freshly launched at a launch party in Sandton, the Samsung Galaxy Note will soon be available to the SA public….this weekend in fact!
Aiming to fill the gap between phone and tablet, Samsung designed the Note to satisfy those who don’t want to carry a million different devices, but want one device, that is neither too big, nor too small.
And I must say – this little er…big…er…uniquely sized device surprised me in a very good way.
For it’s size, the Note fitted well in my hands (and my hands are tiny). It felt comfortable, is incredibly light, and absolutely mind-numbingly snappy, not surprising, since it has a 1.4 GHz Dual Core processor inside.
Using the supplied stylus that slots neatly into the device, one finds that it feels quite natural when using it. Samsung has preloaded some pretty awesome apps designed for it, while there is also a nifty little game included as well called Crayon Physics, that will keep you busy for hours on end.
Another awesome feature is the 2500 mAh battery…from what I heard, the Note is pushing the three day barrier. Really awesome stuff!
It’s very much like it’s close cousin, the Galaxy S II, sporting the same awesome Super Amoled Plus screen and aesthetics.
Take a squiz at the rest of the specs below:
Samsung GALAXY Note Product Specifications
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Network |
HSPA+ 21Mbps 850/900/1900/2100 EDGE/GPRS 850/900/1800/1900 |
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Processor |
1.4GHz Dual Core Processor |
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Display |
5.3” WXGA(1280×800, 285ppi) HD Super AMOLED |
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OS |
Android 2.3(Gingerbread) |
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Camera |
Main(Rear) : 8 MP with LED FlashFront : 2 MP
Action Shot, Beauty, Panorama Shot, Smile Shot, Share Shot |
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Video |
Video : MPEG4, H.264, H.263, WMV, DivX, Xvid, VC-1 |
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Audio |
Codec : MP3, AAC, AMR, WMA, WAV, FLAC, OGG Music Player with SoundAlive 3.5mm Ear Jack, Stereo FM Radio with RDS |
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Value-added Features |
Samsung Apps |
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Samsung Kies 2.0/ Samsung Kies air |
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Samsung ChatON mobile messenger service (Downloadable via Samsung Apps) |
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Samsung TouchWiz/ Samsung L!ve Panel UX |
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Smart Note Apps |
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S Pen / Pen UX |
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Social Hub - Basic: POP3/IMAP Email |
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Social Hub, Readers Hub , Music Hub |
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GoogleTM Mobile Services - GmailTM, Google TalkTM, Google SearchTM, YouTubeTM, Android Market TM, - Google MapsTM with Google Places and Google Latitude |
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A-GPS |
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Enterprise Solutions - ODE, EAS, CCX, MDM, VPN, WebEx |
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NFC (optional) |
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Connectivity |
Bluetooth® technology v 3.0 + HS USB 2.0 HOST Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct |
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Sensor |
Accelerometer, Light, Digital compass, Proximity, Barometer |
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Memory |
16GB Internal Memory + microSD |
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Size |
146.85 x 82.95 x 9.65 mm |
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Battery |
Standard battery, Li-on 2,500 mAh |
Should you want one, and would also like a 43 inch 3D Plasma HD Ready TV head over to the following stores to grab the phone at the prices shown. The deal is valid one day only – 5 November 2011, and is also limited to a certain amount of sets per store.
The Samsung Galaxy Note pre order Deal for:
Cell C Business Chat Standard @ R379pm + 500MB x 24 months (100 TV Sets per store)
Vodacom Samsung Galaxy Note and 100MB for 12 months @ R379 per month on Business call (per minute billing “Deal”) (200 TV Sets per store)
MTN ANYTIME 200 R399.00 month + 300mb data bundle FREE for 6 months (300 TV Sets per store)
The Galaxy Note will retailing between R8499.00 and R8999.00.
Full press release below, as well as a clip introducing you to the wonders of the Samsung Galaxy Note.
Samsung writes the next chapter of the mobile industry with the
Samsung GALAXY Note
GALAXY Note combines the market’s largest HD Super AMOLED display, supreme portability and advanced S Pen interface, creating a new type of smartphone
03 November 2011, Johannesburg; Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd, a global leader in digital media and digital convergence technologies, has announced the launch of the Samsung GALAXY Note.
The GALAXY Note is a new category of product, developed through Samsung’s deep consumer understanding and insight. It is a hybrid device that combines core on-the-go benefits of various mobile devices while maintaining smartphone portability, to create a whole new user experience. The GALAXY Note is a smart device that is lighter, thinner, bigger and brighter, offering both tablet and traditional cellphone functionality.
The GALAXY Note has a 5.3” display which is the largest screen size with smartphone portability. It features the world’s first and the largest 5.3” HD Super AMOLED display, an expansive high-resolution screen that provides an immersive viewing experience. Taking full advantage of the large display, users will be able to do more tasks to create and consume more, with minimum scrolling and screen transitions, while on the go. An advanced pen-input technology, called the S Pen, is combined with the GALAXY Note’s full touch screen to introduce a new type of user-experience. Through this, consumers are able to freely capture and create ideas while on the go.
“The GALAXY Note is a device borne from our insight and innovation. We examined the fundamental elements of mobile culture, entertainment and communication to bring together the best experiences in a single, elegant device,” says Paulo Ferreira, Head of Mobile Product and Business Solutions at Samsung. “The huge, 5.3” HD Super AMOLED screen is the largest, highest quality display available in any phone; the touch screen and S Pen combine to produce a uniquely accurate level of control and finesse, along with rich expressions across the GALAXY Note experience, enabling the introduction of new smartphone experiences.”
“The artistic freedom of a paper notebook is coupled with the benefits of Samsung’s smartphone technology and services, allowing users to create, edit and share with more style than ever before,” Ferreira added.
State-of-the-art Display
The GALAXY Note features Samsung’s own 5.3” HD Super AMOLED display providing vivid clarity that is superior to conventional HD displays. This ensures the best viewing experience for video, photo, document and web on the go with deep blacks and bright colors. The superior screen also offers a 180 degree viewing angle, allowing contents to be shared comfortably.
At 5.3” the best-in-class display is the largest ever included in a primary mobile device; measuring just 9.6mm thick, the GALAXY Note fits comfortably in a pocket to offer true portability.
Full Screen Utilisation
The high resolution display ensures that PowerPoint presentations, web-pages, news apps and e-books can be viewed comfortably with minimal scrolling or zooming. Minimising the need to switch between applications, the GALAXY Note’s HD super AMOLED screen is large enough to allow meaningful split-screen operation in the most frequently used native apps.
Samsung has also included S Planner, a smart professional planning tool that makes full use of the device’s large screen. The management planner integrates the phone’s To-Do list and schedule; control and navigation is intuitive, helping users to comprehensively organise their lives.
Free Capture & Creation
The GALAXY Note’s advanced pen input functionality is combined with the full touch screen to create a new input experience. The incorporated digital S Pen can be used for accurate sketching and artwork, and instantly capturing ideas freely before they float away.
The GALAXY Note features S Memo, a multimedia application designed to record all forms of user-created content. Pictures, voice recordings, typed text, handwritten notes or drawings can all be captured via a single application and converted to a ‘memo’, to be edited, annotated and shared as desired.
A one-step screen-capture function also allows users to instantly capture any screen; captured images can also be freely and accurately annotated using the S Pen before being filed or shared.
The S Pen functionality has been deeply integrated into the GALAXY Note’s native applications to provide a richer interactive experience. Users will benefit from increased accuracy and control when editing or personalising captured videos or photographs; and users will be able to draw and send handwritten images and notes via text message, email, and Samsung’s ChatON communication service.
Broadening the opportunity to create new user experiences, Samsung – at the recent Tech4Africa event – released the S Pen SDK allowing app developers to create fundamentally new applications and services incorporating the pen functionality.
Superior Usability, Powerful Performance
The 1.4GHz dual-core processor ensures the device is incredibly fast and a smooth user interface ensures seamless usability. Lightning fast network speeds are enabled through the HSPA+, Wi-Fi 802.11n and Wi-Fi Direct connection, ensuring a quick and seamless browsing experience. This means that users can stream videos in real-time or engage with their friends through online gaming platforms.
Valued add features:
The GALAXY Note comes with variety of value added features that make the mobile experience even better for the user. Google Mobile Services allows the user to have access to services including Gmail, Google Talk and Google Search to name a few. With access to Google Maps, the GALAXY Note offers users the ability to use turn by turn navigation through Google Maps in South Africa – ideal for the person always on the move.
Furthermore, offering enterprise solutions including On Device Encryption (ODE), Exchange Active Sync (EAS), Cisco Compatible Extensions (CCX), Mobile Data Management (MDM), Virtual Private Network (VPN) and WebEx Unified Communications, makes the GALAXY Note a great business tool that meets the needs of the business user.
“Such features coupled with the longer battery life via the 2500mAh battery that the GALAXY Note holds, means this device offers the consumer a smarter life. We are excited about the Galaxy Note as we believe that this product truly meets the needs of a variety of consumers locally. The next evolution of mobile technology is here and is changing the mobile space for the better,” concludes Ferreira.
About Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.
Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. is a global leader in semiconductor, telecommunication, digital media and digital convergence technologies with 2010 consolidated sales of US$135.8 billion. Employing approximately 190,500 people in 206 offices across 68 countries, the company consists of nine independently operated business units: Visual Display, Mobile Communications, Telecommunication Systems, Digital Appliances, IT Solutions, Digital Imaging, Memory, System LSI and LCD. Recognized as one of the fastest growing global brands, Samsung Electronics is a leading producer of digital TVs, semiconductor chips, mobile phones and TFT-LCDs. For more information, please visit www.samsung.com.
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