Samsung Galaxy Note 4G Android Phone Review

Product Description

The Samsung Galaxy Note I717 Unlocked GSM Cell Phone is built on the Android 2.3 platform which provides you with a very intuitive user interface and great multitasking capabilities. Its 5.3”-inch HD Super AMOLED™ touchscreen display lets you view high-resolution photos and videos in stunning detail thanks to its 1280 x 800 native resolution.

It is equipped with a 1.5GHz dual-core processor which delivers lightning quick processing speeds for today’s apps. 16GB of internal memory is included for your messages, photos, and videos. It also makes use of micro SD and SDHC cards to increase its storage capacity which allows it to hold up to 32GB of additional storage.

Cameras are available both at the back and front so you can easily share what is going on around you. Its battery promises up to 10 hours of talk time which makes it well-suited for those long conversations with friends and colleagues.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #7987 in Cell Phone Accessories
• Color: White
• Brand: Samsung
• Model: SGH-i717
• Released on: 2012-02-18
• Dimensions: .38″ h x 3.27″ w x 5.78″ l, .40 pounds

Features

• 4G LTE-enabled smartphone with Android 2.3.6 Gingerbread OS, 5.3-inch Super AMOLED Display, and dual-core 1.5 GHz processor
• Wireless-N Wi-Fi networking (with optional Wi-Fi Mobile Hotspot service)
• 5-MP camera; full HD 1080p camcorder; front-facing video chat camera; Bluetooth stereo music; 16 GB memory (expandable to 32GB); corporate and personal e-mail
• released in February, 2012
• What’s in the Box: handset, 2500 mAh battery, integrated S Pen, A/C Wall charger, USB Cable, QuickStart, Health & Safety Guide.

Product Review

Whether it’s keeping track of the family schedule, taking notes in Psych 101 or editing the company’s budget, Samsung Galaxy Note let’s you do it all with ease. With the 5.3-inch HD Super AMOLED display and integrated S Pen, this proficient multitasker has all the benefits of a tablet with the functionality of a smartphone.

The Note’s unique S Pen makes it easy to capture ideas. It is a free flowing input experience deeply integrated with native applications. Use the S Pen for a fast and easy way to write emails and texts in free-form handwriting. You can copy and paste images as well as crop and write messages on pictures and video messages.

Galaxy Note Overview

Realize the full power of 4G with the Android-powered Samsung Galaxy Note smartphone, which runs on AT&T’s ultra-fast 4G LTE network (learn more below). Combined with the speed of the powerful dual-core 1.5 GHz processor and the Android 2.3 OS, you’ll enjoy enhanced multitasking abilities and smooth game play. Even with the thin 0.38-inch body, weighing 6.28 ounces, you will still enjoy 10 hours of talk time and up to 10.4 days of standby time with the 2,500 mAh battery.

You also get the AT&T Mobile Hotspot service built right into the smartphone–enabling you to connect additional Wi-Fi-enabled devices to the phone’s mobile broadband signal (requires appropriate data plan). This GPS-enabled phone can also access the AT&T Navigator service for turn-by-turn directions.

Other features include an 8-megapixel camera with Full HD 1080p video capture, 16 GB internal memory, microSD memory expansion to 32 GB, Bluetooth 3.0 connectivity for hands-free devices and stereo music streaming, DLNA wireless streaming capabilities, GPS for navigation and location-based services, access to over 200,000 apps in the Android Market (see full specifications below).

5.3-inch High Definition Touchscreen

The 5.3-inch HD Super AMOLED Screen immerses you in the action like no device can. The high-definition screen has 1280 X 800 resolution to bring you breathtaking color and razor sharp detail for every type of entertainment. HD movies and TV Shows are available in a snap from Samsung’s exclusive Media Hub HD. The videos you shoot in 1080p play back in 1080p on an HDTV with the optional HDTV Smart Adapter.

Write a Note with the S Pen

The Samsung Galaxy Note comes with the amazing S Pen to give you new ways to capture, create and share. Feel like drawing a doodle or writing a personal note in your own handwriting? Now you can. It’s pressure sensitive, so it responds with various line thickness just like a real pen.

Vital Statistics

The Samsung Galaxy Note weighs 6.28 ounces and measures 5.78 x 3.27 x 0.38 inches. Its 2500 mAh lithium-ion battery is rated at up to 10 hours of talk time, and up to 250 hours (10.4 days) of standby time. It runs on AT&T’s 4G LTE and HSPA+ networks (850/1900 MHz; HSPA+/HSDPA/UMTS) plus international 2100 MHz 3G networks. It’s also a quad-band GSM phone (850/900/1800/1900 MHz GPRS/EDGE).

• 3G/4G/4G LTE connectivity
• Android 2.3.6 Gingerbread OS
• 1.5 GHz dual-core processor
• 5.3-inch HD Super AMOLED WXVGA (1280X800) touchscreen
• 16 GB memory, expandable up to 32GB
• GPS navigation
• Wireless-N Wi-Fi
• Stereo Bluetooth 3.0
• Personal/corporate e-mail
• Battery, standby 10.4 days, talk time 10 hours
• 8-MP camera + Full HD 1080p video capture