Samsung's Galaxy Note is a handset that is a combination of a smartphone and a tablet.
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What is the memory capacity of the Note?The data of all images, memos and notes taken with this device can be stored on its 16GB of internal memory. If you plan on taking videos in 1080p high definition using the Note, it is recommended that you increase its memory capacity.
How much can the memory expand to? This memory is expandable to up to 32GB if you are willing to buy an additional slot-in microSD card. The device also has a micro-USB port that lets you connect it to your laptop or desktop to transfer any files between devices.
What networks is the phone valid on?It works on existing 3G, EDGE and GPRS networks. It is also compatible with 4G networks, which offer faster mobile internet access and are available in the UAE with operators such as Etisalat.
How long does the battery lifeon this device last?The Note's large screen and powerful processor may raise concerns about it needing to use a lot of battery power. Yet, it has a battery life more similar to that of a smartphone than a tablet. On a full charge, Samsung's product can last 9 hours with continuous use. This means that it competes well with tablets such as Apple's iPad.
The 14cm gadget, which costs Dh2,500, (US$680.61) is larger than the average smartphone but smaller than Apple's iPad.
It acts as a mobile phone while having a 13cm screen that is large enough to comfortably read ebooks on.
It comes with a stylus called the S-pen, which can be used with the S Memo application to write memos or longer notes.
Although such tools had their heyday a few years ago when smartphones typically came with a stylus, the S-pen feature on the Note is particularly useful thanks to its larger than average screen.
The Note also sports an active-matrix organic LED screen providing high-quality graphic display, a 1.4GHz dual-core Samsung Exynos processor and Google's Android operating system.
Although the Note can be awkward to use when making phone calls as it does not sit comfortably in the hand next to one's ear, it does come with an bluetooth ear piece that makes things easier.
And while the camera has an 8-megapixel camera and a large screen to view images, it feels too big in the hand when taking pictures compared with today's smaller digital products and even other smartphone brands.
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2010 MORE/REAL StylusUS$20 (Dh73.46).
2009 Nomad Brush $24.
2008 Pogo Sketch $14.95.
2007 Mini Capacitive iPad Stylus$12.95.
2006 Griffin Stylus$19.99.
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Taking all these features into consideration though, the Note is a product that could be appealing to people wanting to splash out on something different.
The Quote: "He listens well who takes notes." Dante Alighieri, the Italian poet (1265 – 1321)
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