Calling it a “new category of product,” Samsung today announced the Samsung Galaxy Note. As Samsung describes it, “It integrates core on-the-go benefits of various mobile devices while maintaining smartphone portability, to create a whole new user experience.” Two distinguishing features are the large 5.3-inch Super AMOLED display and the S Pen pen-input technology. According to JK Shin, President and Head of Mobile Communications Business:
“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.”
Samsung Galaxy Note specifications:
- Processor: 1.4GHz dual-core
- Operating system: Google Android 2.3
- Cellular connectivity: LTE and HSPA+ 21Mbps models
- Other connectivity: 802.11 a/b/g/n Wi-Fi Direct, Bluetooth 3.0
- Display: 5.3-inch WXGA (1280 x 800) Super AMOLED
- Input: Capacitive touchscreen, S Pen digital pen
- Storage: 16/32GB onboard
- Rear-facing camera: 8MP with LED flash
- Front-facing camera: 2MP
- Battery: 2500mAh
- Dimensions / weight: 146.85 x 82.95 x 9.65 millimeters
Here is a quick overview:
There is no word yet on pricing and availability but Samsung indicated at its IFA event that it would be within the “next coming months.”