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All the Indian members interested in the Galaxy Note please post your queries/discussions here.
Regarding the launch of Galaxy note in India, theres no concrete info as of now, but some online sources point it to a Nov 1st week release. Will update as soon as more info is available.
According to Samsung mobile facebook page the launch in India is happening on 2nd of November:
Samsung Mobile India
Freedom from multiple devices coming soon. Catch the Samsung Galaxy Note webcast live, right here on 2nd Nov, 12:30 pm to 1:30 pm. Participate in a simple contest and stand a chance to win it too!
Samsung Mobile India | Galaxy Note Webcast
Samsung is a market leader in Consumer Electronics and Cell Phones and for more than 70 years, Samsung has been at the forefront of innovation. Our discoveries, inventions and breakthrough products have helped shape the history of the digital revolution. We are guided by a simple philosophy, strong values and high ethical standards that influence our work. At Samsung Mobile, we believe in "meaningful innovation," a philosophy that is at the core of everything we do, and a promise to continue creating mobile platforms that are personalized, relevant and genuinely enhance your daily life. Simply put, we want you to have a "wow" experience, each and every time you pick up a Samsung Mob!le.
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UPDATE (2nd Nov 2011)
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Samsung Galaxy Note launched in India with a MRP. of Rs.34990/- and will be available everywhere within a weeks time starting today. Also the first 100,000 units will come with a free complimentary leather case worth 2200/-.
Now the bad news: on asking the samsung people about ICS update for galaxy note they couldnt comment neither about availability nor could confirm whether it would be updated to ICS at all.
UPDATE: According to one of the tech reviewing sites igyaan (who were present at the india launch event), they have confirmed from samsung officials that Galaxy note will indeed get ICS update. That seems promising !
UPDATE (05 Nov 11)
Availability: Letsbuy.com now has it in stocks ready for shipping. Heres the link: http://www.letsbuy.com/samsung-n7000-p-29357
Its also listed on flipkart as coming soon. Heres the link: http://www.flipkart.com/mobiles/sam...SQ--&ref=6783f6dd-d30a-4010-81e7-3f9a95089eef
UPDATE (11 Nov 11)
According to samsung's official facebook page, Galaxy Note would be available from tomorrow 4PM onwards at GIP Mall, Noida. According to androidos.in website it would be available at other retail shops from next week onwards.
UPDATE (16 Nov 11)
Its now available in Delhi, Kanpur and Gurgaon. All of them are also selling it online on ebay.
Link: http://www.ebay.in/sch/i.html?_trkparms=65%253A12%257C66%253A1%257C39%253A1%257C72%253A3276&rt=nc&_nkw=samsung+galaxy+note&_sticky=1&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14&_sop=15&_sc=1
UPDATE (18 Nov 11) - NOW AVAILABLE
Galaxy Note is now readily available in the market. In Delhi its available for 31K (with free flip case) and in gurgaon its 31.9K (with free flip case).
Online its available at flipkart as well as letsbuy in addition to ebay.
Flipkart - Rs.34990 : http://www.flipkart.com/mobiles/samsung/itmd3ngdghh2rep8?pid=mobd3ng5rbhhrvrh&_l=sXQjsX87GxqrvKzhjuOrkw--&_r=n_2yuAC4xgh0SZTuulvAtw--&ref=0d36dc10-01b4-4d0e-95f0-a9cfa8813f8c
Letsbuy - Rs.33990 (with discount coupon: AMEXLB): http://www.letsbuy.com/samsung-n7000-p-29357
Ebay - ranges from 33.3k - 34.9k: http://www.ebay.in/sch/i.html?_from...samsung+galaxy+note&_sacat=See-All-Categories
ScratchGuard For Galaxy Note:
ScratchGuard is now available for galaxy note on ebay.in:
The best offers I could find are:
1X Scratch guard @399 - http://www.ebay.in/itm/Scratch-Guard-Screen-Protector-Cover-SAMSUNG-GALAXY-NOTE-/160686816463?pt=IN_Mobile_Accessories&hash=item2569ae3ccf
2X Scratch guard @599 - http://www.ebay.in/itm/2X-Scratch-Guard-Screen-Protector-Cover-SAMSUNG-GALAXY-NOTE-PACK-2-/160686824157?pt=IN_Mobile_Accessories&hash=item2569ae5add
I'm more interested in the price, considering Maharashtra has the highest tax slab on electronics and mobile devices.
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I'm more interested in the price, considering Maharashtra has the highest tax slab on electronics and mobile devices.
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Well m also very much interested in buying it, it seems to be a dream phone, and we can also go for a group buy for better pricing.
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All the Indian members interested in the Galaxy Note please post your queries/discussions here.
Regarding the launch of Galaxy note in India, theres no concrete info as of now, but some online sources point it to a Nov 1st week release. Will update as soon as more info is available.
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Source of the news please and please confirm as I am deeply in love with the galaxy note
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Check the link Official Samsung India FB page it says NOV 2nd launch date.
https://www.facebook.com/samsung.mobiles?sk=app_161683100556760
But it'll probably be a soft launch... it might come to the market in late November.... and that would really suck..
I just want this phone.. but I heard that its veeerrryyy expensive.. how do we group buy it.. I m really interested to buy this beast..
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I just want this phone.. but I heard that its veeerrryyy expensive.. how do we group buy it.. I m really interested to buy this beast..
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Well let it launch once, one way is, we all indian members can enquire for the cheapest group buy prices in our cities and order from wherever we get it most cheap.
Ah well, I already ordered mine from Germany.
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Ah well, I already ordered mine from Germany.
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oh from where and how much ?
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oh from where and how much ?
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Actually I got it from eBay, the seller had decent reviews so I thought what the heck. I couldn't get it ordered from online German retailers since the only one which could ship to India was charging me 290 Euro for shipping. It is set to be shipped today and then delivered within 3-5 business days, hope it goes well.
EDIT : It was 820$(USD) plus 79$ for shipping. I'm not sure what the import duty will be, but I'll deal with it.
good luck with indian customs ... im sure saale bahut jyaada charge karenge tujhko .. all the best !
I only had to pay 14% for my ipad 2, it can't be more than that. Plus I chose fedex which has there own custom clearance department so it gets processed faster.
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That's still so expensive..smh.. hope its price is lower when it launches in India.. 40k+ Rs is just too much.. its supposed to be a hybrid of galaxy tab 750 and a galaxy s2.. so ithe price is supposed to be in between.. but since Samsung doesn't want to interfere in the sell of the new galaxy tab, it is costlier.. and besides there is still no other product in d phoblet department to compete with the galaxy note.. so its goin to be expensive here too ,I guess
It's supposed to arrive today
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It's supposed to arrive today
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Today..?..I thought it was tomorrow...
its launching tomorrow, but i sincerely hope its becomes available 2 days after the launch, like it happend for UK.
Yeah.. hope it does... Any guess what the price might be here.. I just can't wait for this device..
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Today..?..I thought it was tomorrow...
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I'm getting it from Germany today.
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I'm getting it from Germany today.
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For how much nd from where..? do u hav to pay vat if u ship it from germany to India?
Does anyone know when the 3G version will be released? I have read in many reviews that battery life on the WiFi is not that impressive, do you think Samsung would ship the 3G version with a larger battery?
in Malaysia the Note 8 is launched with the 3G version already, on Friday.
all specs remain the same throughout
Shame it could have done with a bigger battery by all accounts. I'll still get one, (im)patiently waiting for a 3G version, any colour, any storage size in the UK.
I have been using Galaxy note 8 n5100 as my main phone since i bought it last april 13 here in the Philippines, the battery is pretty good it can last 10 to 12hour, with moderate calls and always connected data, autosync on moderate browsing and email with minimal gps use, the battery on this phone is way better than galaxy tab 7 plus which it replaced as my primary phone
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I have been using Galaxy note 8 n5100 as my main phone since i bought 7t past april 13 here in Philippines, the battery is pretty it can last 10 to 12hour, with moderate calls and always connected data, autosync on moderate browsing and email with minimal gps use, battery is way better than galaxy tab 7 plus which it replaced as my primary phone
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Thanks for your mini review! Waiting for it to launch in India.
How much did it cost you (in USD)? Are any freebies like PlayStore credit or Dropbox available as well?
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Thanks for your mini review! Waiting for it to launch in India.
How much did it cost you (in USD)? Are any freebies like PlayStore credit or Dropbox available as well?
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Around 530USD, yeah the samsung book cover is free, they also did a free phone promo, you get to take home the samsung phone you draw from lot, most guy went home with the cheapest samsung phone including myself
Drop box is installed, if thats what you mean
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Do anyone know the release date of the 3G model and the possible price on US, because I am planning to buy it?
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Do anyone know the release date of the 3G model and the possible price on US, because I am planning to buy it?
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Currently, Samsung does not seem to have any plan or intention to launch a phablet version of the device in the US. You'll likely either have to wait for them to come to their senses, or buy an international version.
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Currently, Samsung does not seem to have any plan or intention to launch a phablet version of the device in the US. You'll likely either have to wait for them to come to their senses, or buy an international version.
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I'm interested for the the international version.
Heard anything about that?
The 3G price would seem to be hovering around the $800 mark based on eBay listings for the GT-N5100, but it's availability still seems up in the air. Hopefully someone outside of the US can point you towards a reputable international seller with stock.
Wow. It will be so expensive.
Thanks for your help.
The 3G version retails around $580 in Asia. Prices will come down on eBay very soon.
I'm waiting for it in the US as well. There's a site called Negri Electronics located in Las Vegas, that has a pre order page for it, listed at $660 at the time of this post. From what I've heard, the international version should be released April 30, but I haven't found any confirmation. As far as releasing s US version, I'm sure they'll release an LTE version sooner or later for use with CDMA networks like Verizon and US Cellular, but if you plan on getting it going on T-Mobile (like me), it'll only run on their 1900mhz frequency, which allows phone calls, but mostly 2g data speeds, unless you're in an area where they've refarmed the 1900mhz frequency to run HSPA speeds. Good luck and let's hope they bring this bad boy to T-Mobile!
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^Yeah, I went ahead and put in my preorder for the 16GB 3G + WiFi N5100 from Negri Electronics last week. It was the least expensive site that I could find, and I know that they are a reputable seller. And since they are in Las Vegas shipping is relatively fast to the Los Angeles area.
Up until early yesterday the site said that the "Expected Availability" date was April 23rd, but just this morning (Los Angeles time) I checked again, and now it says May 8th. Gotta wait a bit longer now and I'm chomping at the bit as it is, LOL. Still, I wish it were closer to just ~$100 (or less) of a premium for the 3G/Phone version instead of the blatant raping that it is.
And we all know that Samsung would sell EXPONENTIALLY more of these if they matched the iPad Mini pricing, and actually released the 32gb versions at the same time as the 16gb base model, and for just $30-$40 more. At least we DO have the option to add microSD cards at a reasonable cost, but really Samsung?...a $100 more for a measly 16gb additional? That's just cwazy. (Yes, I have the same issue with Apple regarding this!) And Samsung makes the RAM memory chips so it's probably something like 50¢ more in actual production cost. :/
Yes. I still ordered one, but it was not an easy (or rational) decision that I made, LOL! It's actually just a bit depressing to contemplate spending so much for their "shiny plastic products", when the competition offer much nicer physical or cosmetic designs and materials (IMO), and at less cost.
I really believe that Samsung creates amazing products, and ergonomically I prefer most of their products over Apple's in that regard. However, they did miss the mark with the speaker and capacitive button placement on the Note 8.0. And I don't know what the designers were thinking with the camera protruding so much that the tab rocks from side-to-side when placed on a table, desk, etc. :/ So much for accurate use of the S-pen (the hero feature of this device)!
IMO, the Galaxy Tab 7.7 is the ONLY Samsung mobile electronics device that I can think of where I feel they came even close to matching the build quality and physical design of their competition. But once again, they priced it way out of the market. :/
And I don't mind the use of plastics one bit if they are used properly like the polycarbonates used in some of the higher-end Nokia and HTC devices. I truly feel that when Samsung gets their build quality up to par that the vast majority of the public will have no problem paying Apple-level prices (or more), and they'll sell a bazillion just like Apple does. But they're demanding premium prices, even over what Apple demands, but for an inferior physical design/build quality (IMHO). Why does Samsung not "get this"?!? People expect a BMW or Mercedes when they pay the price for one, not a Citroen (no offense to any Citroen owners).
With the Galaxy S4, if Samsung had just stepped-up the build quality alone (plus the 13mp camera), and nothing more as compared to the GS3, I would have purchased it. But with the same 'ol shiny plastic, its just a "Meh" product to me.
Also, I was really hoping that they would have included the hardware FM Radio tuner on the International version of the Note 8.0, just as they did on the Int'l SGS2, SGS3, Note (N7000), and Note 2. Initially, I didn't think that I would use the FM tuner at all, but I've found that I use it quite a bit...saves quite a bit on data as opposed to streaming.
LOL, sorry that I veered so off topic, haha. /END OF RANT
I am very much looking forward to using the new Note 8.0!
Does the Note 8.0 Jelly bean android has the Profile option? Can multiple users work on one Note 8.0 with different profiles with thier own custimazations like Nexus 10?
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Does the Note 8.0 Jelly bean android has the Profile option? Can multiple users work on one Note 8.0 with different profiles with thier own custimazations like Nexus 10?
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I don't see that option anywhere on the phine, so i'm assuming 7ts not a feature
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Note 8 LTE
Any news about the LTE version? Which LTE bands? It should be already on the market.
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Drop box is installed, if thats what you mean
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I meant to ask whether you also got the complementary 50 GB dropbox space with the 8.0.
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And we all know that Samsung would sell EXPONENTIALLY more of these if they matched the iPad Mini pricing, and actually released the 32gb versions at the same time as the 16gb base model, and for just $30-$40 more. At least we DO have the option to add microSD cards at a reasonable cost, but really Samsung?...a $100 more for a measly 16gb additional? That's just cwazy. (Yes, I have the same issue with Apple regarding this!) And Samsung makes the RAM memory chips so it's probably something like 50¢ more in actual production cost. :/
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I suspect the a good chunk of the additional cost here is the license for the Wacom digitizer and related technology. Samsung is being extremely aggressive in their pricing and product diversity as a way to combat Apple, so I don't think they would risk letting a well loved brand like Apple undercut them without reason.
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I suspect the a good chunk of the additional cost here is the license for the Wacom digitizer and related technology. Samsung is being extremely aggressive in their pricing and product diversity as a way to combat Apple, so I don't think they would risk letting a well loved brand like Apple undercut them without reason.
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Agree, but Do you think that even more diversification would help Samsung?
I think they should think of introducing a Note 8.0 sans the digitiser. Then they can really target the iPad Mini. It would still be a great product as many online reviews (Engadget) claim so.
That would be the true spiritual successor to the 7.7
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Hi where can i buy the Galaxy Note 8.0 at US online store? The only thing i see is the wifi version...Also I visited that Negrielectronics online store...it's so expensive... about $597.50 . Thanks
hatyrei said:
Hi where can i buy the Galaxy Note 8.0 at US online store? The only thing i see is the wifi version...Also I visited that Negrielectronics online store...it's so expensive... about $597.50 . Thanks
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Sorry, not officially sold in US, so you'll have to rely rely on 3rd party importers and will be more expensive unless you know someobe in Europe or Asia that can ship you one.
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^This.
Negri Electronics' price is the least expensive that I've found for the 3G version from a U.S. importer...currently at $597.50. But they do have excellent customer service and are a reputable seller. I've ordered "International" items from them several times. GSM Nation and Expansys USA are good as well, but usually more expensive.
Just a heads up to those of you in the U.S. that are waiting for the Int'l 3G/Phone version...It looks as if my preordered Int'l Note 8.0 3G+WiFi (N5100) should be shipped very soon from Negri Electronics (Las Vegas) here in the U.S. FYI, Negri Electronics is showing these as "IN STOCK" at the moment. Your browser user agent must be in "Desktop View/Mode" to see the full details of stock availability. EDIT: they are now listed as "BACKORDER".
http://negrielectronics.com/samsung-n5100-galaxy-note-8-0-16gb-3g-unlocked-white.html
My credit card company sends me email alerts every time there is a transaction over $300, and they just sent me a Transaction Alert for a charge from N.E. I've had a preorder in for the Int'l Note 8.0 since April 16th, and IME Negri Electronics will only charge your credit card when they have stock in hand ready to ship, so my fingers are crossed. I'll keep you updated.
P.S. If you register an account at Negri and put the item in your shopping cart but do not follow through with the purchase (just leave it in your "shopping Cart"), in a few days Negri will email you with a $10 OFF coupon code for the item in your cart. And if you wait another few days they will send you a $20 off coupon code. It's not much, but every little bit helps as this item is so expensive already. Good luck.
I did wanted one of these for everyday devices but it's way too expensive for me. There's nothing wrong with my skyrocket I have now but I want upgrade. And my wife wants my phone so I guess I'll have to look else elsewhere.
Perhaps in a month or two the price could drop to within my reach?
One can only hope.....
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I did wanted one of these for everyday devices but it's way too expensive for me. There's nothing wrong with my skyrocket I have now but I want upgrade. And my wife wants my phone so I guess I'll have to look else elsewhere.
Perhaps in a month or two the price could drop to within my reach?
One can only hope.....
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Yeah, it is expensive. No doubt. But if you compare it with the price of a contract-free Unlocked Int'l Galaxy Note II GT-N7100 (which it is almost identical to hardware-wise except for the display, rear camera+LED Flash, and FM Tuner) it is a very similar price, at least here in the U.S.
I paid 608.00 on Ebay from a US seller with 1000+ feedback.
Picked up GeekSquad Spill and Drop insurance for another 50-something bucks.
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Yeah, it is expensive. No doubt. But if you compare it with the price of a contract-free Unlocked Int'l Galaxy Note II GT-N7100 (which it is almost identical to hardware-wise except for the display, rear camera+LED Flash, and FM Tuner) it is a very similar price, at least here in the U.S.
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I don't know how well it's going to receive around the world. This device isn't most powerful or innovative phablet that has yet to come out from Samsung but it is rumored to be more expensive then Apple mini. I don't care if it doesn't have Octa core or 3gb of ram but I am still over the fence about Samsung thinks because it has a S pen it can crush Apple and it's iSheeps without being most powerful and priced lower then mini. Don't get me wrong I love Samsung and I stand by I will only buy Samsung phones since I went thought several HTC(UGH) and Motorola(UGH) and Apple(double UGH) but I think Samsung is being just too ambitious this time. We will see how everything goes with in few months. If this succeed and still priced high, I will go to cheaper option and buy P3100 and wait for something reasonable from Samsung.
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I don't know how well it's going to receive around the world. This device isn't most powerful or innovative phablet that has yet to come out from Samsung but it is rumored to be more expensive then Apple mini. I don't care if it doesn't have Octa core or 3gb of ram but I am still over the fence about Samsung thinks because it has a S pen it can crush Apple and it's iSheeps without being most powerful and priced lower then mini. Don't get me wrong I love Samsung and I stand by I will only buy Samsung phones since I went thought several HTC(UGH) and Motorola(UGH) and Apple(double UGH) but I think Samsung is being just too ambitious this time. We will see how everything goes with in few months. If this succeed and still priced high, I will go to cheaper option and buy P3100 and wait for something reasonable from Samsung.
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Performance-wise, there is not a single problem with the Galaxy Note 8.0, unless you want it solely for playing the most demanding games, which the iPad Mini isn't ideal for either, so? And in some markets such as India, the 3G+WiFi Note 8.0 is only $20 USD more than the iPad Mini 3G+WiFi. For that $20 you get the S-Pen/Wacom Digitizer, PHONE & TEXT capability, and the TV/DVR/STEREO Remote Control IR Blaster! I'd say that is pretty compelling.
My other thoughts regarding the competition?...If Samsung would have made the BUILD QUALITY of the Note 8.0 similar to the HTC ONE or iPad Mini, then I think they would have a chance at being a true competitor in the general public's eyes.
And why not put the "old" 8MP Camera from the S3 in it to sweeten the deal? And please don't tell me that a good camera is useless in a tablet. When you need it, you need it! I can't tell you how many soccer moms and dads I've seen using their iPads to capture photos and videos of their kids between browsing the web or "Facebook'ing" during the game. Or taking photos of products, clothes, or comparison shopping by scanning barcodes and QR codes...or "scanning" business or personal receipts into financial apps.
I also think that they should really advertise and push the IR Blaster/Remote Control feature of this device! Just about everyone that can afford a tablet has an HDTV and cable/satellite service. Having the IR Blaster/WatchOn/Peel functionality, combined with the S-Pen features, true Multi-Window multitasking, and cellular Phone/Texting capability make this tablet/phablet truly unique in the marketplace.
BUT, they need interactive or video displays in the stores like Best Buy that demonstrate these unique features with a "Try that with an iPad...they can't do it" type of message. Everybody already knows what an iPad can do. But when comparing tablets in hand, customers just see a screen with a bunch of icons, they don't know the awesome things that ONLY the Note 8.0 can do!
They also need to advertise as above (like in the new S4 "swimming pool" commercial) how older folks and children can use this device, in addition to the unique advantages it gives a business person. And they need to give developers much more incentive to create unique and top notch tablet-specific apps, with and without S-pen functionality. And they also need to stop trying to copy or duplicate the Google apps that are already available and better! They need to realize that their tablets are nothing without the Google ecosystem.
/END OF ANOTHER RANT, LOL! Sorry.
hatyrei said:
Hi where can i buy the Galaxy Note 8.0 at US online store? The only thing i see is the wifi version...Also I visited that Negrielectronics online store...it's so expensive... about $597.50 . Thanks
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You have the option of third party suppliers. The other option is to wait a little longer. The LTE version is close to being released. There is a video on You Tube showing it but it's in Chinese and I can't understand it. I will say it looks good though. I'm waiting to see what frequencies the 4G version will come with as well.
I'm pretty sure the only LTE version announced is one that does not use US LTE bands and still would only give HSPA speeds to most people.
^You are most likely correct. I would be surprised if this model had LTE bands that are usable in the U.S. Perhaps if the proper antennas and radio amps are already in the hardware, a crafty developer could port the radio software from the AT&T Galaxy Note II?
UPDATE on my purchase from Negri Electronics:
I received an email from Negri Electronics today with a FedEx Tracking Number for the Galaxy Note 8.0 3G+WiFi (GT-N5100).
However, it is being shipped directly from Hong Kong and not from the N.E. location in Las Vegas, so it will take a few more days to get here than I originally expected (Los Angeles area).
Other devices that I have purchased from them have shipped from the L.V. location so I didn't expect this when I placed my preorder. If I had known ahead of time, I might have ordered one from eBay seller 'never-msrp' in Houston, TX.
Either way I'm looking forward to getting it. I just wanted to let anyone else who has preordered from Negri, or is thinking about it, know what's up.
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^You are most likely correct. I would be surprised if this model had LTE bands that are usable in the U.S. Perhaps if the proper antennas and radio amps are already in the hardware, a crafty developer could port the radio software from the AT&T Galaxy Note II?
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I've been searching like crazy trying to see if anyone's been able to do this with the Note 8 or 10.1, but I can't seem to find anyone that's been able to do it. I know there's a way to enable T-Mobile's AWS bands for a rooted AT&T N2, but as far as enabling any LTE or AWS bands on a N8 or N10.1 (non-Verizon), I haven't had any luck. I'm not sure they're even the same radios
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Ya i am not able to find a link where i can purchase galaxy 8.0 online. Please share a link if you guys have it.
I have get an T320XXU1BNI1 update for my tablet tonight. Anyone knows what is new in this update?
Thanks a lot.
Interested as well. I doubt if it is the 4.4.4 we are wishing for. I am glad this is a sign tablet is not fully abandoned.
It's 4.4.2 with a build date of September 3rd I think I read on sammobile.
well after using few days I noticed that there is only a few improvements on touchwiz thats all. still laggy and no big deal dudes
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well after using few days I noticed that there is only a few improvements on touchwiz thats all. still laggy and no big deal dudes
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What were the improvements though?
So I emailed Sammy UK's support desk to ask for the changelog for this update, their reply was:
'In regard to your recent email, I am unable to provide you with a change log for the firmware update as the updates cover a wide number of improvements for the device.'
Unbelievable.......... Samsung have got to have the worst, least helpful, most secretive after-sales support ever.
I really should learn my lesson and buy a different brand of kit, but the price and spec of Samsung's gear is usually the best fit for my needs in terms of price, spec and availabilty.
They really do suck though....
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I really should learn my lesson and buy a different brand of kit, but the price and spec of Samsung's gear is usually the best fit for my needs in terms of price, spec and availabilty.
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well Nexus 9 was just announced today, so we can all teach Samsung a lesson by dumping our GTP's and switching to Nexus
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well Nexus 9 was just announced today, so we can all teach Samsung a lesson by dumping our GTP's and switching to Nexus
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At what cost? You could probably get $225 for your Pro 8.4 after shipping, compared to $399 + Taxes for the N9...
This device depreciated fast
Its sad to see theres so poor development for such a powerfull (and expencive) device. I had an htc mytouch slide, an lg g2x an htc sensation whomis like 5 years old and still have an awesome development team including venom, htc one actual device with awesome dev teams too. I bought this galaxy tab pro thinking it was powerfull so means cool and nice dev activity but seems like it will stay stock 4 ever. ?
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At what cost? You could probably get $225 for your Pro 8.4 after shipping, compared to $399 + Taxes for the N9...
This device depreciated fast
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Yeah... that is a valid point... not sure what I will do with my Pro 8.4 as of yet...
btvranger said:
At what cost? You could probably get $225 for your Pro 8.4 after shipping, compared to $399 + Taxes for the N9...
This device depreciated fast
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You won't get that. I just picked up a factory refurb with 90 day warranty for $199. I think $150 to $175 is the max you could expect used at this point.
Note10.1Dude said:
You won't get that. I just picked up a factory refurb with 90 day warranty for $199. I think $150 to $175 is the max you could expect used at this point.
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i don't think i will sell my GTP 8.4 just yet. the resolution and PPI of the Nexus 9 are both worse than the GTP 8.4.
(288 vs 359)
but since Samsung doesn't support this tab as well as I'd like, I might have to root it and try CM11 or something.
saruba said:
Its sad to see theres so poor development for such a powerfull (and expencive) device. I had an htc mytouch slide, an lg g2x an htc sensation whomis like 5 years old and still have an awesome development team including venom, htc one actual device with awesome dev teams too. I bought this galaxy tab pro thinking it was powerfull so means cool and nice dev activity but seems like it will stay stock 4 ever. ?
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Yep, and with Samsung basically abandoning it after releasing the S line of tablets, I feel like I just threw away money on the thing. Had I known all this would happen, I would have held on to my 2012 model Nexus 7 until the Nexus 9 came out. Maybe I'll just buy the Nexus 9 when I get my tax refund. I do know for sure I will never spend another cent on a Samsung product.
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i don't think i will sell my GTP 8.4 just yet. the resolution and PPI of the Nexus 9 are both worse than the GTP 8.4.
(288 vs 359)
but since Samsung doesn't support this tab as well as I'd like, I might have to root it and try CM11 or something.
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I used to have CM 11 on it. Some of the streaming apps, like Flixster, wouldn't stream movies I had purchased, all I could do was download and watch them that way. I'll probably stay on stock ROM until I see if we get any Android L ROMs. Or I might just say screw it, stick with stock ROM for a little while, then get Nexus 9 when I get my tax refund.
Apart from losing some space to the bloatware that I haven't got round to clearing out, I have absolutely no problems staying with a rooted stock ROM on my GTP 8.4 (which kinda goes against the grain for me) as I do like some of Sammy's TW features
I rooted with TowelRoot (just to keep Knox happy in the short term) and have added the Fast Launcher mod by SkywalkerZ (although I still switch between this and Nova Prime) and the quad-multiview mod by jazzespresso, and to be fair it flies along quite happily giving up to 8hrs sceen on time for run-of-the-mill use (except gaming)
My only gripe is the apparently weaker wifi signal, although it may just be how the tab displays the signal level as it rarely drops below 54Mbps (39Mbps being the lowest i've seen) on my network and usually sits between 65 and 72Mbps with 3 - 4 bars of signal (my S3 shows similar speeds but always 4 bars of signal)
I'm annoyed to have been shafted by Sammy once again by buying a device that they pretty much drop within 6 months (same happened to my Galaxy W i8150), but the GTP is damn good tablet with a great screen, good all round spec and decent performance.
I won't be rushing to swap it as I only paid £200 (which was the same as I paid for my Nexus 7 2012 new) and I very much doubt that the Nexus 9 upon release will represent the same value for money. I'm not saying that the Nexus 9 wont be a fantastic device - just wont be as much of an affordable bargain as the GTP, and it's STILL crippled by non expandable memory.
For me, if the GTP gets at least 4.4.4 and ideally 5.0 I'll be happy enough for the couple of years that I plan on running the GTP (barring any butter-fingers disaster or premature hardware failure) before upgrading tablets again.
How extrat kernel? Downgrade kernel for root tolweroot. Now i want back original kernel tar, odin.
there is also a BNI2 out also for
Philippines (Open Line)
Model: SM-T320
Model name: GALAXY TabPRO 8.4 Wi-Fi
Country: Philippines (Open Line)
Version: Android 4.4.2
Changelist: 2803837
Build date: Fri, 19 Sep 2014 07:12:13 +0000
Product Code: XTC
PDA: T320XXU1BNI2
CSC: T320OLB1BNI1
MODEM: T320XXU1BNI2
Singapore
Model: SM-T320
Model name: GALAXY TabPRO 8.4 Wi-Fi
Country: Singapore
Version: Android 4.4.2
Changelist: 2803837
Build date: Fri, 19 Sep 2014 07:12:13 +0000
Product Code: XSP
PDA: T320XXU1BNI2
CSC: T320OLB1BNI1
MODEM: T320XXU1BNI2
Hmm , I have had my SM -T320 for 3 months and it has never updated and I currently have 4.4.2 kernel 3.4.0 -2132375 Fri July 04 2014. bring on the lollipops!!
Downloaded the United Kingdom update, and I noticed they finally fixed the Chromecast bug where it would crash the system ui constantly. I don't know what else it did, but that makes me so happy.
Really, that bug has been fixed? That's great news... but I'm in Canada. I don't know if I should wait for a North American update or just go ahead and grab the UK version of the ROM.
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Apart from losing some space to the bloatware that I haven't got round to clearing out, I have absolutely no problems staying with a rooted stock ROM on my GTP 8.4 (which kinda goes against the grain for me) as I do like some of Sammy's TW features
I rooted with TowelRoot (just to keep Knox happy in the short term) and have added the Fast Launcher mod by SkywalkerZ (although I still switch between this and Nova Prime) and the quad-multiview mod by jazzespresso, and to be fair it flies along quite happily giving up to 8hrs sceen on time for run-of-the-mill use (except gaming)
My only gripe is the apparently weaker wifi signal, although it may just be how the tab displays the signal level as it rarely drops below 54Mbps (39Mbps being the lowest i've seen) on my network and usually sits between 65 and 72Mbps with 3 - 4 bars of signal (my S3 shows similar speeds but always 4 bars of signal)
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You might check your signal again. When I got the Pro 8.4 a couple of days ago & setup the wifi connection, I was disappointed as it was around 39 Mbps even tho it was setup for the 5g band.
Then after it registered on my mind that I was seeing BOTH bands, 5g, 2.4g, it appears that the Pro 8.4 switches between bands as one time it was connected to the 2.4g band. Told the Pro to forget the 2.4g band so that the connections was always on the 5g band.
After a "slow" start I now see that the connection is at 433Mbps a moment ago connected to my ac capable router. I'm OK with the connection speed as it is even faster than my Nexus 7, 2013 connected to the 5g band; connect speed is at 160 Mbps for the Nexus.
OK Good people what did you order?
I went with the Ultra 256Gb Mystic White.
Bit disappointed at the lack of decent colours but it is what what it is.
So what did you order?
Just gotta wait til 21 August - Here we go again.
In Ireland I pre ordered the 256GB mystic bronze. Trading in my S20 Ultra towards it.
256GB in black here.
512gb bronze for me
I pre-ordered mine during the unpacked event. I am using the Samsung Upgrade Programme to upgrade from the Note10+ 5G. The process with Klarna and Samsung was very smooth. Getting the Black 512GB and chose the buds for the 'free' gift. They did not let me select a colour so I would assume they will send out the bronze ones as shown in the photo? Maybe they will send matching ones with the note colour that I chose.
There are some missing details here, but Samsung's UK website suggest that we are getting the Hybrid Dual SIM model. Which means 2 physical SIMs or 1 physical SIM and a microSD card, plus unlimited(?) eSIMs. It sounds great.
We are also missing the full band list for modem connectivity. It'll definitely work in the UK, but good to know as we are expecting more 5G bands to be used in the UK and perhaps travelling to other countries (yes, I know quite difficult in the current circumstances, but it might just happen).
ultra 256gb in white also ordered Watch 3 45mm in silver and 41mm in Bronze for the wife so nearly £2k spent
Where are people trading in their S20 Ultra? I tried Samsung direct, but its not in the listed devices for me?
It's on the trade in list on the Irish Samsung website. Just double check again.
Annual UK Note crowd I see I'm in! Note 20 Ultra ordered. Looking for a good carbon case.
Edit: and Watch 3
Note 20 ultra
Galaxy watch 3
Tab S7 plus
All arriving on 21st...going to be a busy day
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Annual UK Note crowd I see I'm in! Note 20 Ultra ordered. Looking for a good carbon case.
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It's the annual get together. Good to see you are still amongst us.
2 weeks today we should have our 20 ultra.
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I pre-ordered mine during the unpacked event. I am using the Samsung Upgrade Programme to upgrade from the Note10+ 5G. The process with Klarna and Samsung was very smooth. Getting the Black 512GB and chose the buds for the 'free' gift. They did not let me select a colour so I would assume they will send out the bronze ones as shown in the photo? Maybe they will send matching ones with the note colour that I chose.
There are some missing details here, but Samsung's UK website suggest that we are getting the Hybrid Dual SIM model. Which means 2 physical SIMs or 1 physical SIM and a microSD card, plus unlimited(?) eSIMs. It sounds great.
We are also missing the full band list for modem connectivity. It'll definitely work in the UK, but good to know as we are expecting more 5G bands to be used in the UK and perhaps travelling to other countries (yes, I know quite difficult in the current circumstances, but it might just happen).
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Glad Someone got their email fine. I want to move to the note 20 but somehow Samsung has ****ed up my date for upgrading which is annoying some how.
I been upgrading to the new note since the Note 8 and been upgrading every august once it was announced at the unpacked event and this year some how my date had moved like under 2 months from when I got the note 10 (pre ordered on the 7th August through the upgrade program and gotten the phone on the 21st and according to their site for me bizarrely that equated to upgrade on the 30th September 2020).
The shop was useless and said it might arrive towards the end of August but can see I am up date with payments. I did post on the forum and one of the mods asked for my agreement number so they can look into it and hopefully they can resolve it as with the note 9 and 10 we originally had sweet fa on pre order bonuses and the one time they finally give something they had to **** up my date and stop me from doing my pre order I had always done in august.
The Camera I was more interested in getting the upgrade for but disappointed they kept their processor and the same one in the S20 and wish for the UK they went the SD 865+.
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I pre-ordered mine during the unpacked event. I am using the Samsung Upgrade Programme to upgrade from the Note10+ 5G. The process with Klarna and Samsung was very smooth. Getting the Black 512GB and chose the buds for the 'free' gift. They did not let me select a colour so I would assume they will send out the bronze ones as shown in the photo? Maybe they will send matching ones with the note colour that I chose.
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I found this: https://www.samsung.com/uk/galaxy-note-preorder/terms/
It seems like anyone selecting the ear buds as a gift will get the bronze colour by default. Oh well...
DKI said:
Glad Someone got their email fine. I want to move to the note 20 but somehow Samsung has ****ed up my date for upgrading which is annoying some how.
I been upgrading to the new note since the Note 8 and been upgrading every august once it was announced at the unpacked event and this year some how my date had moved like under 2 months from when I got the note 10 (pre ordered on the 7th August through the upgrade program and gotten the phone on the 21st and according to their site for me bizarrely that equated to upgrade on the 30th September 2020).
The shop was useless and said it might arrive towards the end of August but can see I am up date with payments. I did post on the forum and one of the mods asked for my agreement number so they can look into it and hopefully they can resolve it as with the note 9 and 10 we originally had sweet fa on pre order bonuses and the one time they finally give something they had to **** up my date and stop me from doing my pre order I had always done in august.
The Camera I was more interested in getting the upgrade for but disappointed they kept their processor and the same one in the S20 and wish for the UK they went the SD 865+.
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I got an email a few days before the event telling me that my window opens on the 5th of August. Then I ordered during the event. Got several emails to confirm the loan with Klarna and order with Samsung. Later in the evening I got an email reminding me about the window, which was probably automated as the confirmation email about the order from Samsung includes an item called 'Samsung Upgrade Welcome Back' and I had to answer questions about the condition of my current Note 10+ 5G (which was recognised automatically) while placing the order.
kostas_pav said:
I found this: https://www.samsung.com/uk/galaxy-note-preorder/terms/
It seems like anyone selecting the ear buds as a gift will get the bronze colour by default. Oh well...
I got an email a few days before the event telling me that my window opens on the 5th of August. Then I ordered during the event. Got several emails to confirm the loan with Klarna and order with Samsung. Later in the evening I got an email reminding me about the window, which was probably automated as the confirmation email about the order from Samsung includes an item called 'Samsung Upgrade Welcome Back' and I had to answer questions about the condition of my current Note 10+ 5G (which was recognised automatically) while placing the order.
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Usually I would of gotten an email saying your upgrade window is open but this year I put my agreement in and it said I have until 30th September which also one of the mods found odd. Just hope they get it sorted in time for me to upgrade.
Notefan161 said:
Note 20 ultra
Galaxy watch 3
Tab S7 plus
All arriving on 21st...going to be a busy day
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An expensive day :crying:
Note 20 Ultra 256Gb in White
Watch 3 >45mm in Silver
Watch 3 > 41mm Bronze (gender neutral ) for the Wife
Did anyone notice trade in on the Galaxy watches my wife's 42mm rose gold was £110 my 46mm silver was a £100 ???
pigglett said:
An expensive day :crying:
Note 20 Ultra 256Gb in White
Watch 3 >45mm in Silver
Watch 3 > 41mm Bronze (gender neutral ) for the Wife
Did anyone notice trade in on the Galaxy watches my wife's 42mm rose gold was £110 my 46mm silver was a £100 ???
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The trade ins don’t seem to be that good here on comparison to the US
Notefan161 said:
The trade ins don’t seem to be that good here on comparison to the US
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We always get shafted in the UK
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We always get shafted in the UK
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Yup and we also get the exynos and we buy it knowing full well it will throttle and then we mourn. Us Brits are a special lot though aren't we and Sammy knows it ?.
Woo hoo. Just pre ordered my Note20 Ultra which is my first ever Note. I have been a big Android user since the HTC Magic, but my last Samsungs were S3 and Galaxy Nexus back in the day. Since then I have had every generation of the Nexuses and Pixels with a few Onepluses thrown in for good measure. This year however I just fancied something different but stacked with features so I'm returning to Samsung after 8 years away. Hope I made the right choice!
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Woo hoo. Just pre ordered my Note20 Ultra which is my first ever Note. I have been a big Android user since the HTC Magic, but my last Samsungs were S3 and Galaxy Nexus back in the day. Since then I have had every generation of the Nexuses and Pixels with a few Onepluses thrown in for good measure. This year however I just fancied something different but stacked with features so I'm returning to Samsung after 8 years away. Hope I made the right choice!
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I jumped from the S3 to Note10+ 5G last year and I am really enjoying it, so also upgrading to Note20 Ultra 5G this year. In the meantime I was away from Android for years.
I'm sure it'll be a good experience for you.