After all the leaks and rumors today the Samsung Galaxy Note 8.0 is finally official. Samsung just revealed their new 8-inch tablet, and we have all the details. We’d rather not call this a phablet, but this truly is because its got full phone and voice features included.
The Galaxy Note is a 8.0-inch 1280x800 pixel resolution 189 PPI display, and with Android 4.1 Jelly Bean. It’s powered by an Exynos 1.6 GHz Quad-Core Processor and 2GB of RAM, and will be available in both 16 and 32GB models – microSD slot included. It packs a 5 megapixel rear camera, and a 1.3 facing front shooter. The 3G version of this device comes in at 210.8x135.9mm small with 338g for the weight.
You’ll also get A-GPS and GLONASS, as well as the usual WiFi, Bluetooth, AllShareCast and usual sensors. Then Samsung also added the popular IR blaster to control your Samsung TV’s at home. Or any TV for that matter using the Peel Android application. The Note 8.0 Also feature a S-Pen.
Everything we love about the Samsung Galaxy Note lineup is on board here, with all those multi-window modes and true multitasking capabilities. Then Samsung even have a new Wacom digitizer and the dedicated menu and back buttons work with the stylus. There’s also a brand new exclusive Flipboard App made specifically for the Galaxy Note 8.0, complete with pop-up previews when you hover with your S-Pen. You can enjoy Popup Note, Popup Video, and Air View all right out of the box as well.
The design follows the recent Galaxy lineup, but has a very solid and durable feel. We have no official price or release date, but Samsung states it will be available in the 2nd quarter of this year. Hopefully a few US carriers jump on board the phone capabilities, but we’ll have to wait and see.
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