South Korean electronics firm Samsung unveiled the Galaxy Note 8.0 tablet PC on Sunday, a day before the international mobile convention MWC (Mobile World Congress) 2013.
"The GALAXY Note 8.0 breaths fresh life into the category as it delivers the perfect fusion of portability and everyday productivity - the result is a pioneering, pocket-sized solution that enhances and enriches our everyday lives, whether at work or play," said JK Shin, President of the IT & Mobile Communication Division at Samsung Electronics.
The new voice-calling Galaxy tablet sports an 8-inch TFT display and runs on Android's latest mobile OS Jelly Bean that is powered by a quad-core processor.
Key Specifications of Samsung Galaxy Note 8.0 Include:
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Model |
Samsung Galaxy Note 8.0 |
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Display |
8.0-inch WXGA TFT display with 1280x800p resolutions Pixel density: 189 pixels per inch |
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OS |
Android v4.1.2 OS (Jelly Bean) |
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Processor |
Quad-core A9 processor with 1.6GHz CPU speed |
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RAM |
2GB |
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Memory |
Available in 16GB & 32GB, Expandable up to 64GB |
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Camera |
Rear: 5.0-megapixel camera Front: 1.3-megapixel camera |
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Network |
HSPA+ 21Mbps 850/900/1900/2100 |
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Battery |
4600 mAh Li-ion battery |
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Additional specs |
*Voice calling, Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n(2.4 & 5GHz),Wi-Fi Direct, Bluetooth v4.0, USB v2.0, A-GPS + GLONASS (3G) |
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Dimensions |
210.8 x 135.9 mm |
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Weight |
338 g |
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Price |
Undisclosed |
*Voice-calling feature will differ with country.
The new Galaxy Note 8.0 comes with an advanced stylus 'S Pen'. The tablet's screen can take simple gestures from the S Pen as input to edit content as well as crop images artistically using the Paper Artist app.
The company claims that advanced stylus 'S pen' is required to touch the screen while using the tablet. With AirView, the S Pen needs to only hover over the screen to see previews of videos, emails, photos as well as appointments on 'S Planner' without having to open the file or application in full.
Samsung has confirmed that the new Galaxy Note 8.0 tablet will be made available from the second quarter of 2013 across Europe, North America, South East Asia (includes India), and other select regions. The company has chosen to remain silent on price details.
