Samsung Galaxy Note arrives on T-Mobile August 8 with Android 4.0 and the Premium Suite
The last pieces of the T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note puzzle are falling into place today, as the carrier officially announced the arrival of the renowned 5.3" phablet on its airwaves.
And it's a complete affair, too, shipping with Android Ice Cream Sandwich out of the box and the Premium Suite, which includes stylus-friendly apps like the S Pen, S Memo and so on.
The specs are a 5.3" HD Super AMOLED display, a 1.5GHz dual-core Snapdragon S3 processor and 42Mbps HSPA+ connectivity, 8MP rear camera, and 16GB internal memory, expandable with up to a 32GB microSD card.
The handset will be available in stores and online August 8 for $249.99 after a $50 mail-in rebate, with a two-year contract. Those that qualify can get the 5.3-incher for $199.99 with an out-of-pocket down payment, and 20 equal payments of $20 a month.
The Samsung Galaxy Note™ provides a unique, all-in-one experience that is perfect for work, play and everything in between. With a large, 5.3-inch HD super AMOLED™ touch screen – the largest screen on a T-Mobile smartphone – the Galaxy Note is elegantly designed to handle both business and home tasks with ease. The Galaxy Note with Premium Suite offers productivity-enhancing features, including S Pen™, S Memo™ and Polaris Office, so users can write notes, to-do lists and annotate documents; share ideas and edited content; and create documents, presentations and spresdsheets to maximize efficiency while on the go. The Galaxy Note also provides Wi-Fi Calling capabilities and, with a qualifying service plan, can act as a Smartphone Mobile HotSpot for up to five devices.
As one of T-Mobile’s fastest (HSPA+ 42 technology) devices and featuring Android™ 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich, the Galaxy Note is an ideal device for business users always on-the-go. Productivity features such as T-Mobile 4G Pro App Pack make it easy for professionals to access the latest business apps, and with SAFE (Samsung Approved for Enterprise™) support, the Galaxy Note is prepared for any business scenario with the ability to sync corporate email, calendars and contacts. With access to T-Mobile TV in mobile HD to watch live TV programming and Samsung Media Hub to rent or buy the latest movies and TV shows, plus an 8-megapixel rear-facing camera and a 2-megapixel front-facing camera, the Galaxy Note is well equipped to keep users entertained and connected via T-Mobile’s fast 4G network.
Samsung Galaxy Note Features:
Enterprise and Productivity:
SAFE (Samsung Approved for Enterprise™) technology delivering business-friendly capabilities such as syncing corporate email, calendars and contacts and enterprise-ready security features
S Pen™, S Memo™ and Polaris Office allows customers to write notes and annotate documents; share ideas and edited content; and create documents, presentations and spreadsheets
T-Mobile 4G Pro App Pack for work on the go with an aggregation of key apps, including Dropbox, Evernote, Square, TripIt, CamScanner and LinkedIn
Wi-Fi Calling and Smartphone Mobile HotSpot
Entertainment features:
5.3-inch HD Screen to view movies, videos, games and more
T-Mobile TV in mobile HD offers access to live and on-demand TV shows
8-megapixel camera with LED flash and zero shutter lag; 2-megapixel front-facing camera
Samsung Media Hub provides the option to rent or purchase movies and TV programs in HD
Additional Features
1.5 GHz, dual-core, Qualcomm® Snapdragon™ S3 Processor
Android™ 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich
Integrated Google™ services: Access to Google Play™, Google Search™ by voice, YouTube® and turn-by-turn directions with Google Maps™
Voice Talk allows users to give voice commands for voice dial, text message, navigation and more.
Samsung Kies Air to connect to your PC via Wi-Fi
Samsung’s TouchWiz® 4.0 user interface
Swype® for easy text input on the virtual keyboard
Full HTML Web browser
Support for Adobe® Flash® Player
16GB of internal memory; expandable to 32GB via a micro SD card
DLNA and HDMI out capability via MHL adapter
Support for Bluetooth® 3.0
2500 mAh battery
Wi-Fi for data (802.11 a/b/g/n) and WiFi Hotspot
Quad-band 4G UMTS/HSPA+ 42 (Bands I, II, IV & V)
Quad-band GSM world phone: (850/900/1800/1900 MHz)
Dimensions: 146.85 X 82.95 X 9.65 mm; weight: 6.34 oz
Availability:
The Samsung Galaxy Note is expected to be available at select T-Mobile retail stores and online at www.T-Mobile.com starting August 8. Qualifying customers can pair the Galaxy Note with a Value voice and data plan with a two-year service agreement for $199.99 with an out-of-pocket down payment and 20 equal monthly payments of $20 per month with T-Mobile’s Equipment Installment Plan (EIP). Also offered with a Classic voice and data plan, the Galaxy Note will cost $249.99 after a $50 mail-in-rebate card with a two-year service agreement.
T-Mobile’s 4G HSPA+ 42 Mbps network not available everywhere. For details about coverage, please visit http://www.t-mobile.com/coverage. Use of some features may require additional charges and/or a quialifying data plan or access to a Wi-Fi connection. Mobile HD TV can deliver a bitrate of 800kbps and 16:9 resolution; the bitrate & resolution you experience will vary based on many factors, e.g., programming & network connection.
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