Now those who have had hands on Galaxy Note 2, here is a twin brother for the Android device, Galaxy Note 8.0. Samsung confirmed the news about the new Note Series device with on-board Jelly Bean 4.1.2 that has similar looks as its predecessor, but with improved hardware support and with calling facility. An updated version of Note 2, with a larger screen was inevitable. But that extra inch (now 8 inches) of the 1280 X 800 TFT screen isn’t all that you need to watch out.
Here is the list of the features that the new Note 8 boasts of!
RAM : 2GB
Processor : 1.6 GHz Exynos4 Quad Core
Weight : 338 Grams
Display : 8 ” Capacitive screen 1280X800 TFT (not AMOLED) ; 189 ppi
Connectivity : Bluetooth 4.0, WiFi, LTE, HSPA (Supports SIM), A-GPS
OS : Jelly Bean 4.1.2 with Touch-Wiz UI
Battery : 4600 MAh
Body : Sealed Plastic Chassis
Storage Capacity : 16GB / 32 GB with expandable microSD card slot
The price has not been told yet. The new features also include the new functionalities of S-pen which now also responds to the on-device soft keys i.e. Option and Back keys. Other features also include the already present multi task window, which allows you to run two windows side-by-side. Further, on the Touchwiz UI, Samsung has included a sidebar docket that pops out on sliding gesture using the S-pen. Even more, the TFT LCD screen also supports reading mode on applications that allow you to read the e-books.
For even more check out the hands-on from Engadget!
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The confirmation news has come around a time when Samsung is already coming out with a S3 mini, Galaxy Grand and S4. Samsung seems to be hitting the floor with its devices loaded the new Android OS 4.1.2 JB and also an upgradation of processors to Exynos Oct-cores.