Samsung Galaxy Note II, The biggest touch screen smartphone launched

31 August, 2012 Samsung

Samsung launched finally the biggest touch screen smarphone in IFA 2012

The new Galaxy Note 2 has a 5.5-inch widescreen display and bestows new abilities to the S Pen, Samsung’s version of the stylus. Powered by Android 4.1 “Jelly Bean,” it packs a 1.6GHz quad-core processor and 2GB of RAM.

Why Samsung Galaxy Note 2 ?

Perfect Viewing Experience on-the-go

Wider, thinner, and better gripping
GALAXY Note II’s 5.5” HD Super AMOLED screen offers better clarity and a 16:9 screen ratio – perfecting all viewing experiences. The innovative design of the GALAXY Note II includes a bigger screen while maintaining a slim body to fit just right in your hand.

Easy tasking in one view
Don’t settle for app-to-app switch functions. True multitasking is the backbone of our productivity features.

AirView - Conveniently and quickly browse your pictures without having to open any folders. Air View saves you time, energy, and makes it easier to manage your life’s contents
Popup Note - Take directions, phone numbers, and other information conveniently while on a call with a double-click of the S Pen.
Quick Command - Sending an email, calling or sending a text message to your friend, sharing the meeting location and so many other things have never been easier. Just write your command on the pad.

Simply amazing Expression Tools
Easy Clip - Click. Trace. Clip. Send. That’s all it takes to include what you want in email, messenger, S Note, and Scrapbook.
Enhanced Handwriting - Send handwritten notes via email. With the S Planner, you can hand write notes or memos to yourself. You’ll never miss your paper planner.
Photo Note - Add personalized handwritten notes on the back of your photos to help capture the moment.
Enhanced S Pen/S Note - More writing tools and note pad templates to always match your creative style.

Power Performance at its best
Built with a 1.6 GHz quad-core processor and 100mAh battery empowers to keep your mind at ease as you unleash your creativity.

Samsung Galaxy Note II – Full specifications

Network

3G: HSPA+21Mbps
(HSDPA 21Mbps / HSUPA 5.76Mbps)
4G LTE: 100Mbps / 50Mbps

Processor

1.6 GHz quad-core processor

OS

Android 4.1 (Jelly Bean)

Display

140.9 mm (5.55″) HD Super AMOLED (1,280 x 720)

Dimension

80.5 x 151.1 x 9.4 mm, 180g

Battery

Standard battery, Li-ion 3,100mAh

Memory

16/32/64GB User memory + 2GB (RAM)
microSD slot (up to 64GB)

S Pen Optimized Features

S Pen Experience
- S Note, S Planner, Email with hand-writing
integration
- S Pen Keeper
- Quick Command, Easy Clip, Photo Note, Paper
Artist
- Shape Match, Formula Match

1 Step tasking / Multitasking features

Air View
Popup Note, Popup Play
Page Buddy / Tag Buddy / Word Buddy

Connectivity / Sharing Features

Bluetooth® v 4.0 (Apt-X Codec support) LE
USB 2.0 Host
WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n (2.4 & 5 GHz), Wi-Fi HT40
Wi-Fi Direct
NFC
S Beam
Samsung AllShare Play & Control
Samsung AllShare Cast (WiFi Display)
- Mirroring & Extention
Samsung AllShare Framework

Other

Samsung TouchWiz / Samsung L!ve Panel
Samsung Kies /Samsung Kies Air
Samsung ChatOn mobile communication service
Smart Stay, Direct claa, Screen Recorder,
Quick Glance
Samsung ChatOn mobile communication service
Samsung S Suggest

Camera

Main (Rear) : 8 Megapixel Auto Focus Camera with LED Flash, BSI
Sub (Front) : 1.9 Megapixel VT Camera, BSI
Best Photo, Best Group Pose, Low light shot

Video

Codec: MPEG4, H.263, H.264, VC-1, DivX, WMV7, WMV8, WMV9, VP8
Format: 3GP(MP4), WMV(ASF), AVI, FLV, MKV, WebM
Full HD(1080p) Playback & Recording

Audio

Codec: MP3, OGG, WMA, AAC, ACC+, eAAC+, AMR(NB,WB), MIDI, WAV, AC-3, Flac
Music Player with SoundAlive
3.5mm Ear Jack

Content / Services

Samsung Apps
Samsung Hub
- Game Hub
- Media Hub (US only)
- Learning Hub / Music Hub / Video Hub
※ The availability of each Samsung Hubs may
differ by country

Sensor

Accelerometer, RGB Light, Digital Compass, Proximity, Gyro, Barometer

GPS

A-GPS
Glonass

Enterprise Solutions

On Device Encryption (H/W)
Microsoft Exchange ActiveSync
VPN(F5, Cisco, Juniper)
MDM(Sybase Afaria, MobileIron, SOTI, Good)
CCX
VMware MVP

TechRecur experts opinion:

why?

If you want to enjoy new features of Samsung with the experience of largest screen of smartphone range, This phone is for you.

This Product has amazing Features
Stunning – visually and in performance
The Galaxy Note a Top Performer in its class

Why not ?

Comparing with the price this phone may look a bit costlier on its first launch. Expert advice is to wait for a few week as price may go down in future.

Samsung Galaxy Note II, The biggest touch screen smartphone launched

Why Samsung Galaxy Note 2 ?