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In December 2011, Samsung announced that 1 million Galaxy Notes were shipped in less than two months, and that Galaxy Notes will be available in the US February 19, 2012 from AT&T.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.engadget.com/2011/12/29/1-million-galaxy-notes-shipped-worldwide-us-fans-throw-money-at/|title=1 million Galaxy Notes shipped worldwide, US fans throw money at their screens|author=Mat Smith|publisher=[[Engadget]]|date=2011-12-29|accessdate=2011-12-30}}</ref> In early January, advance units, customised for the [[AT&T]] carrier, were supplied to the media, in preparation for its public release in the United States market.<ref name=engadget20120109>{{cite web|url=http://www.engadget.com/2012/01/09/atandt-galaxy-note-with-lte-hands-on-at-ces-2012-video/|title=AT&T Galaxy Note with LTE hands-on at CES 2012 (video)|author=Myriam Joire|publisher=[[Engadget]]|date=2012-01-09|accessdate=2012-01-19}}</ref>
In December 2011, Samsung announced that 1 million Galaxy Notes were shipped in less than two months, and that Galaxy Notes will be available in the US February 19, 2012 from AT&T.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.engadget.com/2011/12/29/1-million-galaxy-notes-shipped-worldwide-us-fans-throw-money-at/|title=1 million Galaxy Notes shipped worldwide, US fans throw money at their screens|author=Mat Smith|publisher=[[Engadget]]|date=2011-12-29|accessdate=2011-12-30}}</ref> In early January, advance units, customised for the [[AT&T]] carrier, were supplied to the media, in preparation for its public release in the United States market.<ref name=engadget20120109>{{cite web|url=http://www.engadget.com/2012/01/09/atandt-galaxy-note-with-lte-hands-on-at-ces-2012-video/|title=AT&T Galaxy Note with LTE hands-on at CES 2012 (video)|author=Myriam Joire|publisher=[[Engadget]]|date=2012-01-09|accessdate=2012-01-19}}</ref>


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[[File:Samsung galaxy note with original accessories.JPG|thumb|IYA´s samsung galaxy note best enjoyed with original samsung accessories car dock, s-pen holder,flip cover case and ear piece]]


==Size and construction==
==Size and construction==

Revision as of 15:07, 4 February 2012

Samsung Galaxy Note
(Model: GT-N7000)
ManufacturerSamsung Electronics
Compatible networks(GSM/GPRS/EDGE): 850, 900, 1800, and 1900 MHz
UMTS: 850, 900, 1900, and 2100 MHz
HSPA+: 21 Mbit/s;
HSUPA: 5.76 Mbit/s;
LTE
RelatedSamsung Infuse 4G
Samsung Galaxy S II
TypeTouchscreen smartphone
Dimensions146.85 mm (5.781 in) H
82.95 mm (3.266 in) W
9.65 mm (0.380 in) D
Weight178 g (6.3 oz)
Operating systemAndroid 2.3.6 (Gingerbread) with TouchWiz UI 4.0
CPU1.4 GHz dual-core ARM Cortex-A9 SoC processor; Samsung Exynos 4210 (GT-N7000) / 1.5Ghz Qualcomm Snapdragon 8255T (GT-N7003)
GPUARM Mali-400 MP (GT-N7000)/Adreno 205(GT-N7003)
Memory1 GB RAM
Storage16/32 GB flash memory
Removable storagemicroSD (up to 32 GB)
BatteryLi-ion 2500 mAh
Display1280x800 px, 13.46 cm (5.3 in) at 285 ppi WXGA HD Super AMOLED
Rear camera8 Mpx 3264x2448 with auto focus, 1080p 30fps Full HD video recording, and stills. Single LED flash.
Front camera2 Mpx for video chatting, video recording (VGA), and stills
Connectivity3.5 mm TRRS; Wi-Fi (802.11a/b/g/n); Wi-Fi Direct; Bluetooth 3.0; Micro USB 2.0; Optional Near field communication (NFC); USB Host (OTG) 2.0
Data inputsMulti-touch touch screen, headset controls, proximity and ambient light sensors, 3-axis gyroscope, magnetometer, accelerometer, barometer, aGPS, GLONASS and stereo FM-radio, S Pen (Stylus)/Pen UX
OtherExchange ActiveSync, integrated messaging Social Hub, Readers Hub, Music Hub, Game Hub and Samsung ChatOn

The Samsung Galaxy Note is an Android smartphone and tablet computer that was introduced in October 2011. It has attracted attention because of its 5.3-inch screen size – between that of conventional smartphones and tablets – and because of its included stylus.

History

The Galaxy Note was announced by Samsung during IFA 2011 in Berlin. It was released to the public starting with Germany in late October 2011, with other countries following shortly after that.[1] By the end of November, it was available in most major markets, including East Asia, Europe and India.

In December 2011, Samsung announced that 1 million Galaxy Notes were shipped in less than two months, and that Galaxy Notes will be available in the US February 19, 2012 from AT&T.[2] In early January, advance units, customised for the AT&T carrier, were supplied to the media, in preparation for its public release in the United States market.[3]

File:Samsung galaxy note with original accessories.JPG
IYA´s samsung galaxy note best enjoyed with original samsung accessories car dock, s-pen holder,flip cover case and ear piece

Size and construction

A screenshot annotated on a Galaxy Note, showing a picture comparing the Galaxy Note's size with other smartphones and tablets (Order from top to bottom: Sony Ericsson Xperia Play, Samsung Galaxy S II, HTC Titan, the Samsung Galaxy Note itself, T-Mobile G-Slate, and Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1).

The Galaxy Note, with a 135 mm (5.3 in) screen, occupies a niche in Samsung's Galaxy range, bridging the gap between their smartphones such as the Galaxy S II, and the Galaxy Tab tablet. Reviews regarding its size have been mixed. Some have said that it's too big to be a true mobile phone, citing the difficulty of using it single-handed [4], storing it in a small pocket, and the perceived ungainly appearance against the face [5]; while others have hailed it as a pioneer in a new market segment (despite the lack of success of the similarly-sized but stylus-lacking Dell Streak), combining the best features of both device types.[6] Its potential as a games console has also been pointed out.[7]

Like most recent smartphones and tablets, the device is constructed in the "slate" format (see Slate phone and Slate tablet). The body is built from plastic with a metallised rim.[8] The front panel is Gorilla Glass,[9] a strengthened glass often used for high-end devices such as this.

The front panel houses one physical "home" button (for activating the device and switching to the home screen), two illuminated touch pads ("menu" and "back"), the display, the front-facing camera, and light and proximity sensors. At the back is a thin plastic snap-on panel with an indent for a fingernail to facilitate removal, for access to the 2500mAh battery, SIM card and SD Card. The back panel houses the speaker and main camera and flash. The metallic rim houses several controls; at the top edge is the 4-pole 3.5mm jack socket for connecting the headset (which incorporates in-canal earphones, FM radio aerial, microphone and volume control) and a pinhole microphone; at the bottom is the micro-USB socket for charging and data transfer, another pinhole microphone, and the well for storing the stylus; and the sides house an on-off button and a volume control.

Hardware and software features

Hardware specifications of the device include:[10]

Stylus

An unusual feature for such a device is a built-in stylus, which Samsung calls the "S Pen".The stylus tucks into the bottom panel of the phone, and can be used in a variety of apps. It can simply replace the use of a finger in situations where precision is needed, but it is also equipped with a "shift" button, which when pressed enables other functions such as grabbing screenshots (which can then be drawn on using the stylus) or starting the S-Note note-taking application, which is a facility for recording sticky-note-type notes which can include drawing/handwriting (using the stylus), text input, and pictures. The stylus is partnered by a Wacom digitiser system, which results in accurate pressure-sensitive input.[11]

Samsung released in late November 2011 an SDK (software development kit) for the stylus so developers can write third-party apps that use it for input.[12] Android 4.0 "Ice Cream Sandwich", which is expected to be made available for the Galaxy Note in 2012, also includes support for stylus input.[13]

The practice of using a stylus with a handheld computer was popular during the era of Personal Digital Assistant (PDA) devices in the 1990s, whose screens lacked the sensitivity of modern touchscreens and so used the stylus as a primary input method. With the advent of touch-controlled smartphones, styluses became unfashionable; Steve Jobs of Apple, which pioneered tablet and smartphone design, famously remarked "if you see a stylus ... they blew it".[14] Reviewers have therefore expressed interest in the rebirth of stylus input. The Galaxy Note implementation has been described as high quality,[15] superior to other recent efforts such as on the HTC Flyer tablet.[11]

Software

The Galaxy Note is equipped with Android 2.3 "Gingerbread", but Samsung have said that they will be releasing an upgrade to Android 4.0 "Ice Cream Sandwich" during 2012.[16] The standard Android user interface is overlaid with Samsung's TouchWiz 4.0 interface, which includes comprehensive support for the device's stylus, among other things.

As with all smartphones, several application programs are pre-loaded on the device. These include the standard Android applications such as email, web browsing, and media playback, as well as some programs aimed mainly at business users, such as Polaris Office, personal information manager software, the note-taking application, and one game, Crayon Physics Deluxe.

Text input

The Galaxy Note features a variety of text-input methods. A conventional on-screen qwerty keyboard is provided, and there is also the option of handwriting recognition using the stylus, and the time-saving Swype keyboard input method, which replaces direct typing of a word with a single movement of the finger across the desired keys.[17]

Cameras

The device features an 8-megapixel (2448 x 3264 pixels) main camera with flash on the back panel, and a 2-megapixel (1200 x 1600 pixels) camera on the front, primarily for video phone calls. The clear lens cover of the main camera lies flush with the back panel, exposing it to the same scratches that the panel might suffer, which has been a source of criticism.[5] However, the quality of images captured with the main camera has been praised.[5] Video recording through the main camera is 1080p ("Full HD") at 30 frames per second. Photo-editing and video-editing software is supplied with the device.

Variants and customisation

The Galaxy Note was initially produced with a black body (dubbed "carbon blue" by Samsung), but a white body was later made available.[18]

The following performance variants of the Galaxy Note have been made available:

  • N7000 - The original version, with a dual-core 1.4GHz Cortex A9 processor
  • N7003 - A lower-powered and cheaper version, with a single-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 8255T processor with an S-LCD screen initially available in South Africa.[19]
  • LTE version - with higher-speed communications ability, initially available only in South Korea[20]

Samsung have made available a collection of accessories such as a clip-on screen cover (which replaces the back panel), a docking station, and spare chargers and styluses.[1]

References

  1. ^ a b "Samsung announces Galaxy Nexus and Note roll-out schedules". GSMArena. 2011-10-27.
  2. ^ Mat Smith (2011-12-29). "1 million Galaxy Notes shipped worldwide, US fans throw money at their screens". Engadget. Retrieved 2011-12-30.
  3. ^ Myriam Joire (2012-01-09). "AT&T Galaxy Note with LTE hands-on at CES 2012 (video)". Engadget. Retrieved 2012-01-19.
  4. ^ "Samsung Galaxy Note Android phone". PC World Australia. Retrieved 2011-12-04.
  5. ^ a b c Dan Grabham (2011-09-01). "Hands on: Samsung Galaxy Note review". techradar.com. Retrieved 2011-09-27.
  6. ^ Kevin C. Tofel (2011-11-10). "Can Samsung's 5.3″ Galaxy Note bridge phone and tablet use?". GigaOM. Retrieved 2011-12-04.
  7. ^ Rik Henderson (2011-11-03). "Samsung Galaxy Note review". pocket-lint.com. Retrieved 2011-12-04.
  8. ^ "Samsung Galaxy Note N7000 review: Power play". GSMArena. 2011-11-16. Retrieved 2011-12-11.
  9. ^ "Corning Gorilla Glass - Full Product List". Corning. Retrieved 2012-01-20.
  10. ^ Samsung. "Samsung Galaxy Note: Specifications". Retrieved 2011-12-05.
  11. ^ a b Michael Crider (2011-10-27). "Samsung highlights the Galaxy Note's Wacom digitizer". androidcommunity.com. Retrieved 2011-12-04.
  12. ^ Michael Crider (2011-11-28). "Samsung releases S-Pen SDK for the Galaxy Note". androidcommunity.com. Retrieved 2011-12-03.
  13. ^ Donald Melanson (2011-10-21). "Android Ice Cream Sandwich includes native stylus support". Engadget. Retrieved 2011-11-13.
  14. ^ Nilay Patel (2010-04-08). "Jobs: If you see a stylus or a task manager, 'they blew it'". engadget.com. Retrieved 2011-12-04.
  15. ^ Steven Norris (2011-09-11). "Samsung Galaxy Note review — bigger is better". gearburn.com. Retrieved 2011-12-04.
  16. ^ Cosmin Vasile (2012-12-20). "Samsung Announces Ice Cream Sandwich for Galaxy Note and Galaxy S II Coming in Q1 2012". Softpedia. Retrieved 2011-12-20.
  17. ^ Sasha Muller (2011-09-05). "Samsung Galaxy Note review: first look". PC Pro. Retrieved 2011-12-06.
  18. ^ Chris Davies (2011-10-27). "Samsung's white Galaxy Note revealed". SlashGear. {{cite web}}: Text "accessdate+2011-12-11" ignored (help)
  19. ^ "Samsung Galaxy Note N7000 Firmware Updates (Kies Official Release) List". Android ROMs. Archived from the original on 1 December 2011. Retrieved 2 December 2011.
  20. ^ Michael Crider (2011-11-28). "Samsung Galaxy Note LTE gets official in Korea". androidcommunity.com. Retrieved 2011-12-03.
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