IFA 2011: Samsung announces Samsung Galaxy Note

Samsung Galaxy NoteCalling 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.”

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