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Vin V.
The latest effort to bring a tablet-like experience to your pocket has been underway around the globe for some time, but the states have been left with options that don’t quite cut it. The Galaxy Note is Samsung's latest device in the Galaxy Series that is making its way to the U.S. under the AT&T banner and it is looking to fill your pockets to capacity.
This design is neither phone nor tablet, the hybrid is attempting to carve out its own niche in the mobile device market. With a 5.3in screen, you can imagine that a lot can be done on that sort of real estate and the OS has been tweaked to take advantage in some situations.Because the Galaxy Note does not have a 7-10in screen that is common on most of todays tablets, using your finger as the universal input can't be accomplished throughout the entire experience. Samsung has included a built-in stylus to accommodate users who aren't used to such a large screen on their phones.
This is a step in the wrong direction. I know all the old school Palm users disagree and I would be happy going back to the days of stylus inputs, but I remember losing every single stylus I’ve ever owned so this does not tickle my fancy. Short of a major life-changing incident, my fingers don’t get lost.
Samsung has also paid attention when building this phone/tablet hybrid, making sure that the under 10mm profile allows you to fit something besides the device in your pocket. With 5.3 inches of screen I can’t see it being anything of any size though (Perhaps a credit card or I.D.).
The overall design of this phone makes it a niche product, not a game changer. Playing in-between large phone/small tablet, the Samsung Galaxy Note has too many disadvantages. The size almost guarantees I wouldn't be putting this is in my pocket, and holding the device with one hand is almost out of the question. Stylus’ need to die the death they should have 4 years ago, (Just let go little buddy) If you feel the need to buy an aftermarket stylus that’s fine, but designing a product around the use of one makes no sense in 2012 on beyond.
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| One handed use? I don't think so. |
The Samsung Galaxy Note pre-orders start Feb. 9th and will be available on AT&T Feb. 19th for $300 with 2yr contract.
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