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Samsung Galaxy Note arrives on T-Mobile August 8 with Android 4.0 and the Premium Suite

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By Daniel Petrov

Updated: Jul 30, 2012, 12:01 PM

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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Daniel, a devoted tech writer at PhoneArena from 2010 to 2025, has been engrossed in mobile technology since the Windows Mobile era. His expertise spans mobile hardware, software, and carrier networks, and he's keenly interested in the future of digital health, car connectivity, and 5G. Beyond his professional pursuits, Daniel finds balance in travel, reading, and exploring new tech innovations, while contemplating the ethical and privacy implications of our digital future.