Samsung galaxy note 8.0 pictures and features

Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd, the world leader in digital convergence technology, today announced the launch of GALAXY Note 8.0, an 8-inch tablet that ushers in a new era in the Note category, while boosting the portfolio of tablets from medium size that Samsung already opened in 2010.

With unrivaled multimedia performance and a size designed to hold it with one hand, Samsung GALAXY Note 8.0 stands out for its power and advanced technology that represent an evolution in the experience of using tablets: it not only guarantees new levels of multitasking efficiency, but also superior voice functionality *. In addition, the smart S Pen combines the latest technological innovation with the ease of use of traditional pen and paper to create a sophisticated mobility experience.

“ In 2010, the launch of the first 7-inch Samsung GALAXY Tab opened a new chapter in the industry. Now, almost three years later, Samsung is once again revolutionizing the sector with a proposal that meets the needs of today's life , ”said JK Shin, President of the IT and Mobile Communications Division of Samsung Electronics. “ GALAXY Note 8.0 is a breath of fresh air for this category, as it embodies a perfect fusion of portability and productivity for everyday life. The result is a pioneering solution that improves and enriches our daily lives, whether in a professional or entertainment environment, "added Shin.

Main features

At the heart of the most notable innovations in GALAXY Note 8.0 are those functions that benefit the user, such as the MultiWindow option, which divides the screen from and allows optimal access to applications. We must also add the incorporation of a new generation of Samsung S Pen with advanced usability; or access to a suite of S Note templates and very useful tools that allow you to create, edit, manage and share all kinds of documents.

For its part, the Samsung "Reading Mode" technology allows you to enjoy e-books with improved resolution, as well as video and voice options *. Additionally, it contains a set of content and services at no added cost to the user, such as the innovative Flipboard and Awesome Note, preloaded for the first time on a Samsung GALAXY tablet.

A smart diary for everyday life

Sleek and lightweight, Galaxy Note 8.0 is compact enough to be the perfect companion for work and play. Plus, its powerful performance and functionality live up to the most demanding lifestyles.

It has been designed to efficiently store and manage both personal and professional data, making Note 8.0 a perfect organizational tool. Handy S Note templates and built-in S Planner features help manage daily tasks, such as meeting notes, reminders, lists, and even notes in your personal calendar. Contents that can be loaded and updated with the highest level of detail thanks to the evolved S Pen. It also offers improved precision with the Handwriting-to-Text conversion option, and advanced Productivity Tools that recognize formulas and figures, now available with a single touch of the S Pen.

New content and services

GALAXY Note 8.0 incorporates preloaded content and specific applications to magnify the multimedia experience. An updated Chat-On facilitates a message exchange in a simple and instantaneous way, and in multiple formats (images, videos, voice, contacts…). Note 8.0 is also the first Android tablet that integrates Awesome Note, an application that allows a multitude of formats for taking notes, such as Memo, Diary and Task Lists.

Thanks to Flipboard, news, social networks and other sources can be managed jointly and intuitively, so that the user can enjoy all the general news and the best moments of his day-to-day in a single place. In addition, in an exclusive version for Samsung, Flipboard takes full advantage of the new S Pen and allows you to preview content. Finally, the Smart Remote functionality of Note 8.0 makes it a universal remote control and programming guide, offering an absolutely new experience.

The new, even smarter era of the S Pen

S Pen has evolved to unleash the creativity of users and also to make everyday use of the device even easier. Integrated in the tablet, S Pen is an extension of GALAXY Note 8.0. Once extracted, innovative features are activated such as Pen Detection, which suggests menus adapted to user needs, or Page Buddy, which intuitively shows the Note home screen. S.

S Pen technology is now so advanced that you no longer need to touch the screen. Using the Air View option, you only need to approach the screen with the S Pen to access the preview of videos, emails, photos and calendars in S Planner, without having to open the file or the application. S Pen Gesture allows you to edit and crop images and content, and Paper Artist and Photo Note allow artistic customization of photos. In addition, for the first time a GALAXY Note tablet, it is possible to use S Pen to control the physical "menu" and "back buttons, thanks to WACOM technology.

A new multimedia era

GALAXY Note 8.0 multiplies creativity by two, thanks to the innovative Dual View solution: two MultiWindow options that facilitate the simultaneous use of various applications. For example, you can open Note S on the web browser screen, allowing you to resize, drag, and move content when needed.

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Multitasking capabilities are also present in phone calls *. Pop Up Note allows access to the S Note at any time, keeping the rest of the applications active; while Pop Up Video makes it easy to surf the Internet while chatting. Also, you can easily resize the window.

A fun and surprising companion

Specially designed to entertain and surprise, GALAXY Note 8.0 responds to the technological needs of any type of user. And transform your experience like never before. Not only does it become an e-book that guarantees optimal reading conditions thanks to Reading Mode, but also, Galaxy Note 8.0 works perfectly as a remote control with the Smart Remote option, which makes it easy to control the TV, DVD and player Blu-ray in a completely new way.

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Notes to editors

GALAXY Note 8.0 will be available from the second quarter of 2013.

Product specifications

Net	HSPA + 21Mbps 850/900/1900/2100
Processor	Quad-core 1.6GHz A9 processor
screen	8 ”WXGA (1280 × 800, 189 pp) TFT
YOU	Android 4.1.2 (Jellybean)
Camera	Main (Rear): 5 Megapixel Camera Secondary (Front): 1.3 Megapixel Camera
Video	MPEG4, H.263, H.264, WMV, DivX, (1080p Full HD video @ 30fps)
Audio	Code: MP3, AAC, AAC +, eAAC +, WMA, AC3, FLAC3.5mm Headphone Jack, stereo speaker
Features of S Pen Optimized	S Pen Experience - S Note, S Planner, Email with handwriting integration - Quick Command, Easy Clip, Photo Note, Paper Artist
Air view
Popup Note, Popup Video
Shape Match, Formula Match, Idea Sketch
Convergence characteristics	Samsung AllShare Play Samsung AllShare Cast (WiFi Display) - Mirroring & Extension Samsung AllShare Framework
Features of content and services	Samsung apps
Samsung Kies / Samsung Kies Air
Samsung TouchWiz / Samsung Live Panel
Samsung hub - Game Hub -Learning Hub / Readers Hub / Music Hub / Video Hub / Media Hub (US only)
Samsung ChatOn (version 2.0)
Smart Stay, Direct Call
Page Buddy / Tag Buddy / Word Buddy
Google Search, Google Maps, Gmail, Google Latitude Google Play Store, Google Play Books, Google Play Movies Google Plus, YouTube, Google Talk, Google Places, Google Navigation, Google Downloads
Awesome Note
Flipboard
GPS	A-GPS + GLONASS (3G Version)
Connectivity	Wi-Fi 802.11 a / b / g / n (2.4 & 5 GHz), Wi-Fi Direct, AllShareCast, BT4.0, USB2.0
Sensor	Accelerometer, Digital Compass, Proximity
Memory	2GB (RAM), 16 / 32GB microSD (up to 64GB)
Dimensions	210.8 X 135.9mm, 338g (3G Version)
Battery	Standard battery, Li-ion 4, 600mAh