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Despite what Apple originally expected, the 7 to 8 inch tablet space is really heating up, grabbing attention from consumers because of how easy it is to carry these mobile computers. Samsung has actually been in this space longer than most, and in th...
Finally, Samsung is using the microUSB charge port for its tablets; Mobile edition of Android actually works better in this size than the tablet incarnation; Included S Pen means drawing and taking notes is possible in a useful size; Functions as an 8 inc...
Plastic casing still isn't premium for us; Screen resolution is a little dated and could be better; No NFC; Performance is a little slow, especially in comparison to Samsung's smartphones;...
Despite its plastic casing, Samsung's mid-sized Galaxy Note is one of the better Android tablets we've played with, feeling balanced in the hands, and supporting the S Pen with a more notepad-like experience.It could do with a touch more performance and s...
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We reviewed the Wi-Fi -only version of the Galaxy Note 8.0 (N5110) which costs £339 with 16 GB of storage , not the most attractive price tag. There's also a phablet version (N5100) which comes with a SIM-card slot. That adds not just mobile data but the...
The Galaxy Note 8.0 is one of Samsung's better tablets but it's hampered by its extravagant price tag. Unless you really want the S Pen stylus there are better and cheaper 8in-screen tablet alternatives on the market.>> Read on…Pages12Tags:Smartphones,Gad...
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digitalone.com.sg Updated:
2013-08-01 03:58:21
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Some people, including yours truly, view the Samsung Galaxy Note 8.0 as an upsized version of the Samsung Galaxy Note II.Its name is as obvious as it can be. The tablet has an 8-inch display, though its screen resolution is fixed at 1,280 x 800 pixels...
The showstopper is the 1.6GHz quadcore processor. It handles Samsung's TouchWiz user interface fluidly. Screen transitions are smooth and apps loaded in three to six seconds...
The 16GB internal storage is adequate for apps and ebooks, but if you want to include your movie collection, it would be better to store it on a microSD card.
While it costs slightly more than other tablets of its class, this model is packed to the brim with features...
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Simply categorising the Samsung Galaxy Note 8.0 is a bit of a challenge. We could describe it as a mini tablet, going up against the Nexus 7, iPad mini and Kindle Fire HD, but where these are all the most wallet-friendly members of a family, the Galaxy No...
Stylish and ergonomic, S, Pen is very useful, Speedy performance, Multi, window support...
Too expensive, Screen resolution could be higher...
I began this review by questioning the rationale behind the Note 8.0 and its pricing, but the more I've used this device, the more I've come to understand its value. At £339 for the base 16GB/Wi-Fi model it still feels overpriced in comparison to the iPa...
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v3.co.uk Updated:
2013-08-01 03:58:25
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Samsung announced the Galaxy Note 8.0 at this year's Mobile World Congress (MWC) to a sea of journalists with their heads in their hands as they uttered the words, "it also makes phone calls". Designed, much like the Asus Fonepad, for those who don't wan...
Samsung's S Pen is good, great performance, plenty of storage, multitasking features are well executed...
Poor design, lacklustre screen, phone addition is pointless on such a large device...
The Samsung Galaxy Note 8.0 is a decent tablet, but it's unlikely to win over buyers with its plasticky build and expensive price tag...
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channelpro.co.uk Updated:
2013-08-01 03:58:28
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The best compact tablet on the market, but it comes with a rather hefty price tagRating: 4Average: 4 (1 vote) We first caught sight of the Samsung Galaxy Note 8.0 earlier in the year, right at the start of Europe’s big mobile technology show. The marke...
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We first caught sight of the Samsung Galaxy Note 8.0 earlier in the year, right at the start of Europe's big mobile technology show. The market for compact tablets was already heating up then, but in the interim it's become positively red hot, with Amazon...
The best compact tablet on the market, but it comes with a rather hefty price tag...
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Samsung has further expanded its line-up of stylus-equipped devices with the Samsung Galaxy Note 8.0. It sits between the Samsung Galaxy Note 2 – a giant smartphone - and the Samsung Galaxy Note 10.1 – a full-sized tablet. The Note 8.0 has an 8in displ...
An excellent, albeit too expensive, tablet that's your only choice if you want a proper stylus on a smaller, more portable device...
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Apple's iPad mini and Google's Nexus 7 are two of the most popular tablets on the market right now. Samsung is aiming to replicate similar success with its latest Android tablet, the Galaxy Note 8.0. It boasts an 8in screen and includes a Wacom-powered...
Fast and zippy performance, Some genuinely useful software features, S Pen works well...
Below average battery life, Slippery, plastic build, Too expensive...
The Samsung Galaxy Note 8.0 is a handy tablet with some nice software features but it's let down by a slippery, plastic build and an expensive price tag. Unless you desperately need the S Pen, buy a Google Nexus 7...
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Apple's iPad mini and Google's Nexus 7 are two of the most popular tablets on the market right now. Samsung is aiming to replicate similar success with its latest Android tablet , the Galaxy Note 8.0. It boasts an 8in screen and includes a Wacom-powered '...
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digitalversus.com Updated:
2013-08-01 03:58:32
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Samsung isn't done exploring the possibilities of its Galaxy Note concept, a device that unites the touchscreen with its long-lost sidekick, the stylus. The Galaxy Note 8.0 has a 1.6... According to a report from IDC, the touchscreen tablet market grew o...
Good screen image, High screen brightness, S Pen just as relevant as ever with the overall device, Responsiveness, especially in the OS, Great apps for the S Pen...
Battery life, Mediocre camera offers fewer possibilities with the stylus than the Galaxy Note 10.1, Low gaming capabilities, lags, Edges could have been made thinner to make it easier to handle, Universal Remote mode not really worth it...
The Galaxy Note 8.0 is an excellent Android tablet that just nearly merits five stars. On the one hand, it's packed with enough fun and usefulness to win over people who prefer a slightly smaller device than the Galaxy Note 10.1. On the other, the 10.1's...
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Although the Note range is newer than the Tab range, it's also more complete. After all, the Note is a phone, as well as a tablet, and there are now three sizes to choose from. It's also, we think, a more exciting range in terms of features and designs. I...
Stylish, a decent size, S Pen is still a great tool, brilliant for video...
Quite expensive, screen resolution a disapointment...
The Note range remains a solid favourite of ours. The Note 10.1 and Note II are devices we adore. The Note 8 is a solid performer too, but we can't help think it's stuck in the middle of two giants. But it's a brilliant size for a tablet, it's less...
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We love the fact that the Samsung’s Galaxy Note 8.0 can be held in one hand, that it features the remarkably useful S-Pen, and is capable of multitasking. For anyone who wants to get creative and be productive while out and about, there’s nothing no...
S Pen; Perfect size for holding one handed; Bright, colourful display; Impressive multitasking.
This is a great device for play and productivity, with the handy S Pen stylus and great multi-tasking features. It's a great size for holding in one hand and boasts the usual clutch of impressive Samsung features...
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With the Galaxy Note 8.0, which bridges the space between the Note 2 and Tab 2 10.1 , it's clear that Samsung is continuing its approach of throwing out as many devices as it can in an effort to catch as many consumers as it can. The question is, do the c...
Intuitive and fluid OS, Good keyboard, Great for watching media, Lightning fast browser...
No flash player, Browser zoom and reflow needs work, IR Blaster range poor...
Samsung has created a good device here. But is good enough? Sadly, we don't think so. The bar is a lot higher these days.This is a device that does what it does well, but doesn't wow us in too many ways. It's obvious that Samsung and Google are fighting...
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What is the Samsung Galaxy Note 8.0? Samsung is infamous for making tablets and phones in just about every size. But the Samsung Galaxy Note 8.0 is one that makes sense. With an 8-inch screen it's the size of a large notepad, it comes with a stylus that t...
Stylus works well, Thin and light, Pretty powerful...
Imperfect build and feel, Expensive, No camera flash...
The Samsung Galaxy Note sits between the Note 10.1 and the trusty Note 2. It has a digitiser stylus, an 8-inch screen and a light 340g body. It's too big for pockets, but is otherwise a practical on-the-go Android tablet. However, starting at £340 it feel...
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Samsung has finally unveiled its long-rumoured Samsung Galaxy Note 8.0 and Pocket-lint has had a chance to play with one on the eve of Mobile World Congress 2013 in Barcelona. We haven't had anywhere near enough time with the device for a full review, bu...
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T3.com
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2013-08-01 03:58:51
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In a world where it takes something special to stand out, Samsung has the S-Pen to wave at its competitors and under the noses of prospective 7-inch-ish tablet owners weighing up whether they should go for the iPad Mini, Google Nexus 7, Kindle Fire HD and...
Multi-Window, Speedy browsing, S-Pen...
Uninspiring design, Samsung software, Battery life...
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itpro.co.uk Updated:
2013-09-14 12:22:12
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Samsung is the most prolific manufacturer on the planet. Hungry to build on its dominance of the mobile space, the Korean manufacturer continues to pump out hardware at a phenomenal rate and the latest device is the Galaxy Note 8. The USP of the latest i...
Excellent size; Lots of the great stylusbased features; Strong performance; Better than average battery life; 3G edition allows you to make calls...
Plastic build; No 4G option; Display could be better; Expensive compared to similarly specced WiFi devices (Nexus 7, iPad Mini, Asus Padfone 2)...
The Note 8 is the true goldilocks device of Samsung's ever-growing Note range of tablets and smartphones. It offers excellent performance and it's also rather eye-catching. We're just not sure whether it's worth more than the iPad Mini, however...
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It may have already been announced by Samsung's global head of mobile last month then revealed in multiple sets of leaked images but the Samsung Galaxy Note 8.0 is now officially official. Samsung's latest Android tablet boasts an 8in screen, includes a W...
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Samsung's Galaxy Note 8.0 is an 8-inch Android 4.1.2 tablet with an integrated Samsung S Pen stylus, similar to the old Galaxy Note 10.1 , making it ideal for those with productivity in mind (or anyone still playing Draw Something). It is however rather e...
Accurate stylus with good app support, Decent display, but not Full HD...
UI and preinstalled apps take up a lot of internal storage space, Uninspired design and allplastic build, Average battery life, Quite expensive...
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wired.co.uk Updated:
2013-10-12 03:11:59
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The Galaxy Note 8.0 expands the Galaxy Note II' s screen to eight inches, bringing it firmly into tablet territory, and competition with the iPad mini and Google Nexus 7 . It's on sale now for around £340 for the Wi-Fi only version (there's also one that...
Stylus for drawing and writing, good screen, powerful processor, large battery, expandable memory...
Not cheap, rivals can do the same for less...
As a tablet the Galaxy Note 8.0 is considerably more expensive than Google's Nexus 7 and even the never knowingly underpriced Apple's iPad mini. Still, it has a fine, big screen, powerful processor and the S Pen with its well designed attendant software...
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Bewildering. That's the best word to describe Samsung's small tablet range. Since the second half of 2010, the Galaxy Tab, Galaxy Tab 8.9, Galaxy Tab 2 7.0, Tab 7.0 Plus and Tab 7.7 blurred one into the other, much to the confusion of the average custome...
In essence, the Note 8 is a Note 2 that's been handed a jar of steroids before being sent out onto the mean streets of Tabletville to beat the tar out of the iPad Mini, the Amazon Kindle Fire HD and the Nexus 7. Technically, that's a job it does very wel...
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The 8in Samsung Galaxy Note 8.0 gives stylus connoisseurs a tablet that sits somewhere between pocket-sized and full-sized. It's gone for the sweet-spot that Apple too has decided is the perfect size for a small tablet. And at £300, the Galaxy Note 8.0 i...
8in screen, S-Pen stylus, Smooth navigation...
Not a Full HD screen, So-so video performance, High price, Old version of Android...
The Samsung Galaxy Note 8.0 showed promise when it was released, but its weaknesses are easily exposed by newer rivals – even more so when you consider its price is among the highest of tablets this size.It serves as a stark reminder of just how fast tech...
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tech.uk.msn.com Updated:
2013-12-30 02:37:46
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If there's one thing we're sure about the age of computing, it's that the rise of the keyboard has coincided with the decline in our handwriting skills. In fact, we'd say that the relationship between the two has been directly proportional. The faster we...
Not all the features work as they should and it's a good £60 more expensive than its rivals...
Bottom line: The Note 8.0 is a top end Android tablet that should be in your thoughts if a 10-incher is more than you can handle...
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Two of the biggest tablets on the market are the Google Nexus 7 and the Apple iPad mini, but Samsung has introduced the Galaxy Note 8.0 . We compare these three contrasting tablets in our Apple iPad Mini vs Google Nexus 7 tablet comparison review. There'...
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What's the best size for a tablet? The 7-8-inch standard may be too big for a pocket, but it's lightweight and compact enough to fit in a bag or even the glove compartment of a car, and of course it can do pretty much everything the big boys can do, just...
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Samsung’s Galaxy Note 8 impressed us when we first saw it at the Samsung Africa Forum earlier this year, and it has only done more so now that we have it in hand to play with. To begin with the device has a familiar Samsung, smooth plastic feel, but fe...
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Tablets are becoming more and more popular these days with new features and different screen sizes allowing for all types of customer. Small tablets are great for travelling and for taking to work, where as the larger ones can almost act as a laptop re...
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Great news for the Korean manufacturer, but no so great news for the muddled purchaser, as upon asking for 'a Galaxy' they'll be presented with a myriad of choices, something that Samsung hasn't looked to make any simpler by adding the Galaxy Note 8 to it...
SPen stylus, highres display, expandable memory, notetaking functionality...
High price tag in context to similar devices, nonpremium built materials, bloatwareladen...
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stuff.tv Updated:
2014-03-12 01:26:29
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Stuff magazine Fri, Apr 12 2013, 12:07PM Samsung's phone call-making 8in tablet – the Galaxy Note 8.0 – might look silly next to most Team Stuff faces, but press it to the ear of the Stay Puft Marshmallow Man, BFG or Jolly Green Giant and every...
Leaner and meaner than the Galaxy Note 10.1, this Samsung tab is asking for a little too much money for its multi-tasking smarts...
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geeksquad.co.uk Updated:
2014-03-21 01:52:00
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The Galaxy Note 8 is Samsung's latest addition to their ‘phablet' family, combining the size of a tablet with mobile voice features. This is a bold step for Samsung that may either sink or swim. I have managed to get my hands on one, so let's see how it h...
Quad-Core Processor, LTE, 4600mAh Battery...
Varied screen quality, Poor camera quality, Interested in the Samsung Galaxy Note 8?, Check out the latest deals on the Samsung Galaxy Note 8 with our retail partner, Carphone Warehouse, View deals, Design, The phone is sleek and thin, but weighing in at...
The Galaxy Note 8 is Samsung's first step into 8-inch tablet territory, combining the features of the Note 10.1 and the Note 2 into an all-in-one phablet. Combining an incredible screen with a phenomenal processor, the Note 8 is unmatched in the market fo...
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It wasn't long ago that, in the relatively new but can't-live-without-now-that-we have-one world of smart phones and tablets, all you had was a choice between a phone offering a 4" screen or a tablet with a screen around the 10" size. The phone was mobile...
Excellent, fast performance, Superb S Pen stylus, Split screen multitasking, IR emitter...
Expensive compared to competition, Build quality could be better, Previous gen screen resolution...
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Google's Nexus-branded units are currently king of the hill when it comes to Android tablets, and Apple has the rest of the market sewn up with its iconic iPad. Is Samsung's latest attempt to crack the tablet scene good enough to sit up and make us...
We really liked the Galaxy Note 8.0. Its stylus framework works very well in the 8″ form factor, and this is a powerful and well-designed little tablet which represents a strong competitor to the iPad mini, Nexus 7, and other mid-sized tablets. Perhaps...
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Samsung is riding high at the moment as the world's number one Android mobile device maker, and you can see why the Korean company is doing so well when you take the Galaxy Note 8.0 out of its biodegradable bamboo packaging.Our test device was the A$459 W...
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mobilechoiceuk.com Updated:
2014-04-02 02:18:10
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Samsungs Galaxy Note range has evidently proved popular, given the rate Samsung is smashing out these stylish stylus devices. For the uninitiated, Galaxy Notes have two things in common. The first is the S Pen stylus, which can be used to modify document...
S Pen; Great size for onehanded use; Bright, colourful screen; Powerful multitasking...
Display not as sharp as some rivals; Average media battery life...
Samsung’s Galaxy Note 8.0 is our new favourite S Pen device, thanks to its handy size for clutching one-handed. If you demand a tablet for doing multiple things at once, and staying both productive and creative on the go, you’ll love the Galaxy Note 8.0...
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whatmobile.net Updated:
2014-04-04 02:55:59
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I am sick of the endless permutations of Samsung’s tablet and phablet product lines.Alongside every permutation of Galaxy Tab (7.0, 8.9, 10.1), we now have the Galaxy Note range heading in the same direction. So I wasn’t really expecting much from Samsung...
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techradar.com/au/ Updated:
2014-04-14 02:05:15
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With the Galaxy Note 8.0, which bridges the space between the Note 2 and Tab 2 10.1, it's clear that Samsung is continuing its approach of throwing out as many devices as it can in an effort to catch as many consumers as it can. The question is, do the cu...
Intuitive and fluid OS, Good keyboard, Great for watching media, Lightning fast browser...
No flash player, Browser zoom and reflow needs work, IR Blaster range poor...
Samsung has created a very worthy device here. The Note 8.0 may not be able to put 'phone' or 'tablet' solely on its birth certificate (remember, the cellular version will allow calls), but in using the Wi-Fi model under the tablet moniker, we can see Sam...
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techview.co Updated:
2014-05-07 02:32:58
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During MWC 2013 last month in Barcelona, Samsung announced the Galaxy Note 8.0 , the latest addition to their Galaxy Note range. The Galaxy Note 8.0 is yet another Note tablet and fills in between the Galaxy Note II with a 5.5 inch screen and the Galaxy N...
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In the last few years, Samsung has created an amazing success story with their Galaxy S phones, and more recently the Galaxy Note range – the first Galaxy Note phone was popular, and the Galaxy Note II was nothing short of a genuine success. After some ea...
Crisp display, Stylus adds a massive potential for functionality, Familiar interface and feeling to the device, Impressive overall performance of the tablet...
Disappointing battery life, despite capacity, Limited storage space – just 16 GB, Front facing camera is poor quality...
There's plenty of competition in the market at this size – most notably the Nexus 7 and the iPad Mini, both of which are great devices with their own pro's and cons. The biggest plus that the Note 8 has over the competition is the Wacom digitiser, S-Pen a...
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Our test device was the A$459 Wi-Fi only version (3G and LTE versions available later) which is nicely designed, slim, and fairly light-weight at 340 grams. It is built well and for some people, just the right size with its eight-inch (measured diagonally...
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It's been a while since I reviewed anything at BCCHardware as I'm usually the PhotoShop and Android App Pick girl. When it comes to touch screens and Android devices I am quite familiar with these products. I'm a hardcore Android user and Apple products j...
Great screen quality, S-Pen, Responsive, Crisp clear photos...
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Quality:The Samsung Galaxy Note 8.0 Tablet is a solid product that feels well-built when you pick it up and handle it. Dropping it is probably not the best idea, but if you did so accidentally I'm sure it could survive a few bumps and bruises. Like most d...
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Despite tepid successes with a few short-lived products, many Android OEMs have not been able to translate smartphone successes to the tablet market. HTC and LG have bowed out altogether, while Sony keeps plugging away, hoping for a hit product.Samsung ap...
The Note 8.0 is one of the best Android tablets on the market, but it's difficult to recommend over the cheaper and in many ways superior iPad mini, based on the latter's app selection alone.If you're a fan of the S Pen for note-taking or sketching, this...
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You could call it Samsung's “Goldilocks device.” It's not too small. It's not too big. It's just right – at least that's what Samsung is hoping.The Samsung Galaxy Note 8 fits nicely into Samsung's lineup of smartphones and tablets. It's a bit bigger than...
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apcmag.com Updated:
2014-07-31 01:41:51
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On the Samsung performance ladder, the Note 8.0 is a step up from the Galaxy Tabs, thanks largely to its Exynos 4412 quad-core CPU (if you need help, that's the chip inside the Aussie version of the Galaxy S3 phone). But the screen is fairly ho-hum, a st...
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Yesterday morning, I had the opportunity to meet up with Philippe Lozier (Director, Business Solution Group) and Steven Cull (Alliance Manager, Business Solution Group) at Samsung Canada. After going through a presentation introducing Samsung KNOX –- a...
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thunderbaylive.com Updated:
2014-08-06 10:48:02
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Lisa Gade reviews the Samsung Galaxy Note 8.0 Android tablet. Like the Note 10.1, the Note 8.0 comes with an S Pen, which is a Wacom digital pen for precise note-taking and drawing. It runs on a quad core 1.6GHz Exynos CPU with MALI 400 graphics, 2 gigs o...
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It seems like Apple and Samsung are constantly parrying each other. Samsung launches the Galaxy S III; Apple launches the iPhone 5 a few months later. Apple launches a new iPad; Samsung launches one of its new Galaxy Tabs a few months later. Now we have S...
Maybe. The main issue is that it's quite expensive for a fairly average device.In Australia the Galaxy Note 8.0 costs $459 for the 16GB, Wi-Fi-only model. That's $90 more expensive than the equivalent iPad mini and a whopping $210 more than the Nexus 7, b...
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For all of its success with smartphones, Samsung is yet to really have a hit with tablets. It's Galaxy Tab range so far has lacked the desirability of Apple's iPad and the price tag of the Google Nexus 7, leaving these devices in a gadget limbo. Is the re...
Like a big, Wi-Fi only Samsung Galaxy Note phone, the Note 8.0 could certain find a home in the handbag of someone with creative leanings and solid penmanship. If this doesn't describe you, the Note 8.0 might have a lesser appeal, especially with the iPad...
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Samsung has definitely made a mark in the smartphone market, with the launch of their Samsung S4 taking off earlier this year.The excitement of the S4 makes it easy to forget about the other mobile devices the company also makes, including the Galaxy Note...
Measuring up at 210.8 x 135.9 x 7.95 mm (h,w,d) with an 8” screen, about the size of A5 piece of paper, it large enough for viewing videos, ebooks, web pages but small enough for travel, Lightweight at 340 grams, the weight is also eventually distributed...
WiFi only, although this a small issue if you have a smartphone that can tether, Bezel seems a little bit larger than needs to be, although it is in proportion when compared to the Galaxy Note II, Menu and back buttons are quite close to the Home button a...
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techattack.my Updated:
2016-11-19 04:40:17
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Wikipedia is grouping ‘phablet' as a smartphone class with screen sizes ranging from 5.0 to 6.9 inches, which makes sense as tablets traditionally start at the 7-inch display size mark. Samsung however, has been spearheading the trend to include GSM voice...
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technoodling.net Updated:
2016-11-19 04:40:18
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Samsung found its smartphone sweetspot in the Galaxy S3. So now they want to find the “S3″ of phablets and tablets, never mind if they flood us with every blend of screen size and features in the process.It is in this light that we review the Samsung Gala...
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Aside from inundating the smartphone landscape with affordable Android devices in every conceivable size, is there any method to Samsung's madness? We're not sure, but the recently-introduced Galaxy Note 8.0 is not just another Galaxy phablet...
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The Note 8.0 looks and feels exactly how you'd expect if you've owned or played with a Galaxy S3 , Galaxy Note 2 or Galaxy Note 10.1 . That is, a shiny, white plastic body that's light and comfortable, with curved lines and faux-metallic details. It feels...
This is a much more exciting prospect than the Note 10.1 in terms of form factor, performance and price. Forget the gimmick of making calls – no-one's actually going to do that more than once or twice – and focus on what this really is: an easy-to-use, ev...
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gadgetsmagazine.com.ph Updated:
2016-11-19 04:40:18
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Because of its sizable screen, but overall small footprint, the Note makes for a great tool for browsing the Internet. More comfortable than even the largest mobile phones, but not as clunky as a large tablet, the device was very easy to hold, even in the...
Great execution of stylus features, Huge screen, Very reasonable weight...
Might be a little large for some...
If you make and consume a lot of content, you can't go wrong with this guy.There is a lot to be said about the current state of tablet technology. They are now available at every price tier, and have features that range from what can only be classified as...
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tbreak.ae Updated:
2016-11-19 04:40:18
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Samsung certainly doesn't seem to want to rest as of late, given how much they're funneling their efforts into recent product launches such as the Galaxy S4. But while the smartphone wars rage on, one of Samsung's other devices makes its debut in the spot...
So why would anyone choose the Note 8 over the likes of the iPad mini or the Nexus 7? Well honestly speaking, the Note 8's most attractive feature has to be the S Pen, so if you fancy using a tablet with a stylus pretty much most of the time, then the N...
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Samsung has probably one of the most number of tablets in the market. The line-up is so packed that it is split between two categories — the Galaxy Tab and the Galaxy Note. The Galaxy Note 8.0 combines the best of both the Galaxy Tab brand and the Galaxy...
Phone capabilities is a plus, Great overall performance, IR blaster doubles as a remote control...
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While some portion of the market would bend towards bigger tablets, while the others go towards the smaller ones, the Samsung Galaxy Note 8.0 tries to meet both needs – and safe to say it succeeds. It's no titan in the camera battlefield, and it might loo...
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Update: Samsung Galaxy Note 8.0 will be launched in the Philippines on April 2013 .Samsung is fond of introducing unconventional screen sizes for its mobile devices, and it is no surprise that the Korean company launched an 8-inch version of its popular...
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Samsung is fond of introducing unconventional screen sizes for its mobile devices, and it is no surprise that the Korean company launched an 8-inch version of its popular line of GALAXY Note devices. Known as the GALAXY Note 8.0, what features does it has...
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Despite the ill-fated Galaxy Note7 launch last year, it's been made quite clear that Samsung is not giving up on the Galaxy Note series. The Galaxy Note8 shall be the start of a new chapter for this series. Here's what we know so far about the phablet.Sin...
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Next week Samsung will unveil its Galaxy Note 8, its second flagship phone launch of 2017 following the Galaxy S8 and S8 Plus. While the final specification of the Note 8 has not yet been confirmed by the company, as is the case with all Samsung phone l...
Samsung's Galaxy Note 8 will be a touch faster than the Galaxy S8, but much more expensive when it arrives. Buy the Note 8 over the S8 Plus only if you'll use its S Pen stylus and dual-camera, since the difference in screen size and battery capacity will...
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What's it like to use Samsung's best phone ever ? Read on to find out.From a scant hour of playing with the new Note8 at a preview session ahead of the new phone's launch in New York, here are my collected musings on everything that's new about Samsung's...
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Good news if you're wanting to get your hands on Samsung's latest plus-sized phablet - the Note 8 is now available for preorder in the UK. Following the New York launch event on 23 August, you can now hand over your hard-earned cash before that 15 Septemb...
The Galaxy Note 8 rises from the ashes of its predecessor; can Samsung win back its place in your pocket? Preorder your Note 8, now...
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Let's get this out the way now: if the Samsung Galaxy Note 7 hadn't been so prone to explosions the Note 8 would have been a slam dunk of a phone, so impressive is this new handset at first sight.Well, it very much still is – there's very little wrong wit...
So much power, Strong camera, Beautiful screen...
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The Samsung Galaxy Note is almost dull in its predictability – it's a hugely powerful phone that's great for multi-taskers, has a mind-blowing screen and an improved dual camera, and costs an absolute fortune...
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The Australia's Tech Editor Chris Griffith reviews the brand new Samsung Note 8.Samsung has today sought to put the Note7 smartphone debacle behind it with the launch of its long awaited successor, Note8.Wireless and fast charging, biometric security and...
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2016 was a rough time for Samsung. The brand's flagship smartphone line had its reputation tarnished by not one, but two recalls brought on by battery defects and problems in their quest to beat down their biggest competitor, Apple. For a time there were...
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After what feels like a long wait, the new Galaxy Note 8 is here. Announced by Samsung in New York, we've been able to spend time with the flagship smartphone in London ahead of the launch. Here's our Samsung Galaxy Note 8 hands-on review. It feels like...
Our first impressions of the Galaxy Note 8 are generally positive. It's effectively an extension of the S8 range with a larger screen, S Pen stylus and dual cameras. A lot of that is attractive but whether you want to pay extra for it is another matter, e...
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If someone sets fire to your trousers once, are you ever really going to trust them with a box of matches again?That's just how big a deal the Galaxy Note 8 is for Samsung. Last year's explosive Note 7 launch (and subsequent recall) was nothing short of c...
So, does the Note 8 do anything drastic to shake up Samsung's now-familiar Galaxy Note formula? No, not really - but then it doesn't have to. It just has to avoid blowing up. Sure, the iPhone might have won over a few ex-Galaxy owners when the Note 7 dis...
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My initial impression of Samsung's Galaxy Note 8 is that the phone, both internally and externally, bears a striking resemblance to its fire-prone predecessor, the Note 7. Given that Samsung's last ill-fated entry in the Note line remains one of my favour...
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If someone sets fire to your trousers once, are you ever really going to trust them with a box of matches again?That's just how big a deal the Galaxy Note 8 is for Samsung. Last year's explosive Note 7 launch (and subsequent recall) was nothing short of c...
So, does the Note 8 do anything drastic to shake up Samsung's now-familiar Galaxy Note formula? No, not really - but then it doesn't have to. It just has to avoid blowing up.Sure, the iPhone might have won over a few ex-Galaxy owners when the Note 7 disap...
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Samsung has just launched the newest member of the Galaxy Note lineup, the Galaxy Note 8 with an enhanced S-Pen and a new dual camera system.Hands-on VideoDesign and Build QualityThe Galaxy Note 8 sports the same form factor and overall design as the S8 a...
The Samsung Galaxy Note 8 is quite a device in so many ways, it looks and feels good, the display is eye-candy, the software seems well optimized, and the dual camera system does a great job. We'll be doing more performance, software and camera tests to s...
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This is the Samsung Galaxy Note 8. However much we try and dress it up, this year's Note release has an elephant in the room – the debacle of the Samsung Galaxy Note 7. Last year's battery problems cost Samsung billions and are the reason this year's Note...
So powerful, S Pen enhancements worth having, Camera image stabilisation tech, We like app pairs...
How long will the battery life be?, It'll be EXPENSIVE, Fingerprint magnet...
The best just got (a tiny bit) bigger and with worthy S Pen and camera enhancements, it's an insanely good combination that doesn't fail to appeal...
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This time last year we were singing the praises of the fantastic, larger-than-life Galaxy Note 7. We awarded it top honours, and were it not for the small matter of a worldwide recall – following the emergence of a potentially dangerous battery flaw – we...
We'll need to spend some time testing the Note 8 before we can deliver a definitive verdict, but first impressions are simply excellent. Samsung has taken arguably the best plus-sized smartphone ever and made it even better with a gorgeous, enormous scree...
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The Samsung Galaxy Note 8 follows-up from the Samsung Galaxy S8 that launched earlier in 2017, with the aim of not only restoring the glory of the Note family, but looking to push forward Samsung's smartphone business in the latter half of the year. The G...
The Samsung Galaxy Note 8 is the device you expect it to be. It's blasting with both barrels, offering all the glory of the Galaxy S8+ with new enhancements to that beloved S Pen and a new dual camera to keep driving Samsung's smartphones forward. We have...
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The Samsung Galaxy Note 7 was one the best phones of 2016 – until it began to catch fire. A few weeks later, it was recalled and then discontinued. It was a sour end to what appeared to be a good year for Samsung. 12 months on, it doesn't seem to have cau...
In the past, the Note series has always offered a huge step forward over the regular ‘S' line of devices, but that doesn't appear to be the case anymore. In fact, the Note 8 doesn't really offer much over the S8 and S8+ at all. That's not to say the Note...
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With the display on Samsung's Galaxy S series growing to 6.2-inches, the Note series is no longer Samsung's only flagship phablet. So what makes the Note8 different from the S8+? Well, there's the S Pen and its suite of productivity and creativity feature...
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Samsung has just unveiled their newest flagship smartphone, the Samsung Galaxy Note8. It packs a lot of new features including a dual lens rear camera which is a first in Samsung's flagship. It's also their biggest flagship smartphone as the Galaxy Note 8...
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At an event high up in a swanky office block in London's business district a few days ago, Samsung ushered in a gaggle of tech journalists to preview the hotly anticipated Note 8. To say much of the brand's reputation is riding on this handset working as...
The dual cameras make the Note 8. Without them, it's a rehashed S8 with a pen. With them it's a photographer's dream. Sure, it's expensive, but if you're spending big on a smartphone – especially an Android one – this is the one. Calmer heads will wait fo...
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I've been using the Samsung Galaxy Note 8 for the past few hours so I thought of posting my initial impressions of the device. I'm actually not that excited for the device unlike the way I felt for the Galaxy S8, but I am excited for Samsung because they'...
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Build QualityPhone Set UpFeaturesCamera & VideoBattery LifeOur Samsung Galaxy Note 8 review presently consists of a short preview of information released in promotional materials, prior to its official launch and the start of UK pre-orders, on the 23/08/2...
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Sign up for our daily newsletter Image 1 of 15 Samsung is positioning the Galaxy Note series for a comeback. After the Note 7's public and fiery failure, a successor looked like an unlikely proposition, but the Note 8 has now arrived to prove the naysa...
The Galaxy Note 8 - like virtually every phone Samsung releases - is one of the best in its category. It's gorgeous, exquisitely designed, and looks set to be among the most powerful mobile devices on the face of the planet.Bear in mind, though, that with...
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I'm not really sure what to tell you guys to be honest; by now we're all familiar with the fact that Samsung can make some pretty stunning looking, premium-quality smartphones fashioned from metal and glass. And then there's the fact that Samsung pioneere...
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The Samsung Galaxy Note 8 is now official, but the big talking point that consumers are going crazy about on social media is the high Galaxy Note 8 price with US and UK buyers now needing to pay a premium.The Galaxy Note 8 looks like a truly stunning devi...
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At a special event today, August 24, 2017, at Samsung Hall, SM Aura in Taguig City, we have managed to get both hands on the new Samsung Galaxy Note 8. Here's our first look.At first glance, it looks absolutely great and fantastic. However, when we hold...
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For in the end the Note 7 drew headlines for all the wrong reasons. A spate of exploding batteries and the resultant bad press (it was even banned on flights) forced Samsung’s hand, and the Note 7 was recalled. There were fears the Note brand had been kil...
The Galaxy Note 8 rises from the ashes of its predecessor; can Samsung win back its place in your pocket...
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The Samsung Galaxy Note 8 has a lot riding on it after the disastrously flammable Galaxy Note 7. Samsung really needs a win with this one, so it's no surprise to see that the company has gone all out in most areas, while also playing it safe when it come...
Brilliant screen, Great dual-lens camera, Feature-packed...
Very expensive, Overly similar to S8 Plus, Small battery...
“The Samsung Galaxy Note 8 is the best phablet you can buy. It's also probably the most expensive and isn't as different from Samsung's last phablet as we'd have liked, but it's still worth the money.”Best Samsung Galaxy Note 8 dealsTop DealSamsung Galaxy...
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It's hard to think of a smartphone that has had more expectation placed on it than the Samsung Galaxy Note8. Its disastrous predecessor left a scar in the South Korean electronics giant's reputation so deep that I don't know how long it will take before...
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I've said it many times: Samsung's Galaxy Note 7 remains one of my favourite smartphones of all time.The device embodied the perfect balance of price, style and substance, offering fans of large phones and styluses the pinnacle of what an Android device c...
Stunning and beautiful looking, Powerful and technically impressive, Dual-camera system is great...
Expensive, especially in Canada, Jump from Note 7 to Note 8 isn't significant, Fingerprint sensor is awkwardly positioned...
"Samsung has taken the blueprint it established with the Note 7 and upgraded it in a number of iterative ways"...
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It's only been a week after Samsung has launched the Galaxy Note8. Some shops like Abenson are already promoting pre-ordering Samsung's most expensive phone yet. Priced at PhP 49,990, those who will pre-order the Note8 will be rewarded with a wireless Bl...
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PLDT Enterprise has just posted on their official Facebook account that they are now offering the Samsung Galaxy Note8 through their Enterprise Plan 1500. Unfortunately, the current offer is exclusive to customers with a business account. We've yet to see...
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When CRN USA reviewed Samsung's Galaxy S8 Plus in the spring, we described the device as the ultimate smartphone for multitaskers. But Samsung has now one-upped itself with the debut of the Galaxy Note 8, which ships 15 September.In our tryout with the N...
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The Samsung Galaxy Note8 had a lot riding on it this year particularly since its predecessor – the Note7 – literally went up in flames a year ago. But the good news for the many fans of the Note brand is the Note8 has truly delivered.The smartphone has a...
Nice design, large Infinity Display, S Pen, Live Messaging, excellent camera, expandable memory, water resistant, good battery life, amazing performance, Samsung Dex...
Sensitive edge of Infinity Display, fingerprint reader not centred on the rear panel, screen flatters images...
The Samsung Galaxy Note8 is a remarkable phone with a big screen, big capabilities and big features and suitable for the power user who wants to work hard, play hard and enjoy content in its highest quality anywhere. It will certainly make the issues wit...
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The Note brand has always been aimed squarely at geeks. It was a huge phone before huge phones were cool, and powerful enough to replace not just a tablet, but maybe a laptop as well. Samsung has a lot to prove with the Note8 following last year's recall...
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Samsung's been working hard to reverse the damage caused by its disastrous Galaxy Note 7 recall last year. And while there will still be haters that'll crack a joke about their failed flagship, the Korean brand has managed to mainly undo the hit to its r...
Samsung has finally managed to shake free the stigma that last year's failed flagship brought upon them with the Galaxy Note 8. It's another top-tier flagship offering that has the best implementation of dual-camera tech that we've ever seen to date. It's...
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A year after the disastrous Galaxy Note7, Samsung is back with another Note, its flagship big-screen smartphone that is the best it'll build in 2017. Welcome to the Note8 — it's a masterpiece, an agenda-setting phone that's the first of a new breed of de...
It's hard to argue that, right now, the $1499 Samsung Galaxy Note8 is not the best Android phone that you can buy, and perhaps the best phone you can buy. That might change with the imminent announcement of new Apple and new Google phones some time in the...
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No one would have blamed Samsung if the Note 8 were never released. After a global recall halted sales of the Note 7 in their tracks, some execs at Samsung probably floated the idea of retiring the Note brand altogether.It's good they didn't. The Note 8 i...
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If you're a Samsung Galaxy Note user, then you'll know there's been a trend for the stylus-wielding series to take what the latest Galaxy S smartphone has started and to enhance upon it, while also debuting some new features. However, when the Note 7 hit...
Display performance, plenty of power, waterproofing, software refinement, so many clever options and customisations, camera performance is excellent, S Pen's expanding skills...
Battery life isn't class leading, the price is high, fingerprint scanner placement needs a rethink, Galaxy S8+ a serious consideration if S Pen doesn't appeal...
There's no doubt that the Samsung Galaxy Note 8 is one of the best phones of 2017. It takes everything that the Galaxy S8+ offers and pushes it a little further. This is bigger, a touch more powerful, packs in more camera and adds the S Pen, as well as of...
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Forgive me for passing up the chance to beat the exploding battery joke into the ground. Let's get straight to the point: Samsung's once dominant flagship phablet is back after a two year hiatus. Sporting a stunning extra-widescreen 18.5:9 display, the ne...
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When the Galaxy Note 7 was pumped out of the Samsung machine last year, it was met with almost universally,err, glowing reviews. V3's sister website, The Inquirer, branded the Galaxy Note 7 as Samsung's " most beautiful " plus-sized smartphone yet.Just w...
Eye-catching design, excellent display, performance and camera and, most important of all, it didn't go up in flames. Or, at least, it hasn't yet...
Do you really need a device this big, that's awkward to operate one-handed? Bixby is also a work-in-progress and, oh, the price. The eye-watering price...
Yes, it's a large smartphone - probably too large for most people's uses, and that criticism extends to the price. However, if you are after a 'phablet' sized smartphone this is probably the very best that your money can buy. The display is genuinely stun...
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Both beauty and the beast, the gorgeous Note 8 has an extraordinary feature set and magnificent performance. It's expensive, but can you really afford not to consider it? Find out what we made of Samsung's brand-new flagship in our in-depth Note 8 review...
The Galaxy Note 8 sure is expensive, but the finest things in life don't come cheap. The reality is the price will likely have dropped a good hundred pounds by Christmas, and you'll possibly be looking to buy it on a contract anyway.If you can stomach the...
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I stopped using the iPhone as my primary phone earlier this year and the biggest reason I did that is the Samsung Galaxy S8. Samsung released a phone that was technically superior to any other phone with a design to match. The S8 has been my primary phone...
Beautiful design and screen, Good dual camera, S Pen functionality is unmatched...
64GB storage is low considering the pricing, Screen size difference between S8+ is minimal...
Not only is the Galaxy Note8 the best phone that Samsung has ever made, it is also the best large screen phone available today. I've been using the Galaxy S8 as my daily driver for a few months now but one week with the Note8 has convinced me to switch ov...
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THIS TIME LAST YEAR, we were quick to declare the Galaxy Note 7 as a knock-out smartphone and branded it Samsung's "most beautiful" plus-sized handset yet. Just weeks later, Samsung was forced to recall the smartphone after it was revealed, somewhat dram...
Gorgeous design, striking display, incredibly powerful, S-Pen support, great camera(s), didn't explode...
Bixby needs work, difficult to operate one-handed, the price, Rating:...
While it's large size means its audience is limited, those after a phablet-sized smartphone won't find a better device than this. The handset's 6.3in AMOLED Infinity display is stunning, its performance is unmatched and Samsung's improved S Pen - along wi...
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The three key differences between Samsung's Galaxy Note line and the Galaxy S series are a more angular shape, the inclusion of the S Pen stylus, and a bigger screen. With the new Galaxy Note 8, there's another feature that gives it the edge against this...
Good dual cameras, Daylong battery life, Speedy performance, Handy S Pen features, Waterproof...
Expensive, Live Focus needs some work, Poor fingerprint sensor placement...
Yes, as expensive as it is, it's hard to find faults with the Galaxy Note 8. It's a great phone that succeeds on many fronts, but know that Samsung has played it safe with features. If you're looking for something more exciting, look to Apple and Google...
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The Galaxy Note is back! And barring any explosive problems in the future, Samsung has returned to form with the Note 8.This time on All Hands on Tech we review the Samsung Galaxy Note 8. Lost amidst the firey batteries of the Note 7 is the simple truth t...
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The Samsung Galaxy Note 8 has finally arrived, and with it confirmation that Samsung has shaken off the Galaxy Note 7 's disastrous launch last year.The new Note 8 comes out swinging with a big, beautiful screen, meaty internal hardware and a sleek, profe...
Battery life was disappointing and it's expensive, but the Samsung Galaxy Note 8 is otherwise an outstanding business device – with a big, beautiful screen, top-notch performance, a sleek design, powerful multi-tasking capabilities, support for Samsung's...
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The Galaxy Note 8 has its work cut out for it, righting the wrongs of the maligned Note 7 that came to a fiery end. But with a massive screen, tiny bezels, battery life to go the distance and an excellent stylus, is the Note 8 finally what phablet fans ha...
great battery, impressive screen, water resistant, great camera, great stylus, microSD card slot, wireless charging...
only Android 7.0, no USBPD, fingerprint scanner placement awkward, expensive, very big for pockets...
The Samsung Galaxy Note 8 feels like a greatest hits for the Note series. It has every feature that made previous Notes worth buying and slams them into the new Samsung smartphone design ushered in by the Galaxy S8, but as a consequence doesn't feel parti...
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Unlike most phone manufacturers, Samsung has two big launches each year. In the spring, it's the turn of the Galaxy S range, currently up to S8. And the autumn sees the reveal of its phone-tablet hybrid, the Note. Last year's Note7 (Samsung squeezes its...
Lovely design and build quality, Impressive dual camera, Excellent display, Good performance, Plenty of useful features...
Location of fingerprint sensor, Very expensive...
There's one element of this phone that has to be mentioned. It's very expensive. Sure, most people will be getting it on contract so that extra cost is gently spread out but there's no getting away from the fact that this phone is pricey. Part of that is...
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Forgive me for passing up the chance to beat the exploding battery joke into the ground. Let's get straight to the point: Samsung's once dominant flagship phablet is back after a two year hiatus. Sporting a stunning extra-widescreen 18.5:9 display, the ne...
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This time last year we were singing the praises of the fantastic, larger-than-life Galaxy Note 7. We awarded it top honours and, were it not for the small matter of a worldwide recall – following the emergence of a potentially dangerous battery flaw – we...
The Samsung Galaxy Note 8 is a simply excellent smartphone, but then we expected no less. Samsung has taken the best plus-sized smartphone ever and made it even better with a slightly bigger display, a superb dual camera that sets a new standard for smart...
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Despite what happened to the Samsung Galaxy Note 7 last year, the Note series is still here to stay. Needless to say, the Samsung Galaxy Note 8 has a lot to prove, and while the Korean company definitely delivered two excellent devices earlier this year...
The Samsung Galaxy Note 8 is an excellent followup to the ill-fated Note 7. It is superior in almost every way, and it's definitely the most impressive Note device to date. However, it is also one costly smartphone – no Samsung smartphone has ever gone cl...
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Aside from ThePlatinum plans, Globe is also offering the Samsung Galaxy Note8 through their regular post-paid plans. Starting at ThePlan599 with a cash-out of PhP 38,400, you can now have Samsung's latest and greatest smartphone.Aside from the ThePlan599...
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No one would have blamed Samsung if the Note 8 were never released. After a global recall halted sales of the Note 7 in their tracks, some execs at Samsung probably floated the idea of retiring the Note brand altogether.It's good they didn't. The Note 8 i...
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Smart's post-paid plans for the Samsung Galaxy Note8 is here! The telco's plan starts with the All-In Plan 500 with a cash-out of PhP 41,500 and a monthly payment of PhP 500 for a 24-month contract.Check out the table below for the breakdown of Smart's po...
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The long wait is finally over. Samsung's latest Note flagship, the Galaxy Note8 is finally here. With its 6.3-inch 18:9 sAMOLED Infinity Display, Samsung Exynos 8895 chip, and 12MP + 12MP dual rear cameras, is it a worthy successor to the Galaxy Note7? Fi...
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It's been a year since Samsung released the Galaxy Note7, it was a superphone anyone would have wanted but unfortunately, it had to be retired early. The fiery incident was a hard and expensive lesson for the company, but it brought forth better devices...
The Galaxy Note8's comeback is measured and calculated, but definitely a big improvement over the Note7. They pushed the boundaries a little bit here and there — the bigger display, dual-camera setup and unified design signature are the main focus points...
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But Samsung isn't taking no for an answer, and it's now raised the curtain on the Note 7's do-over: the Galaxy Note 8. It expands on everything we loved about its predecessor and more. The only question remains: is the Note's reputation still in tatters...
The Galaxy Note 8 is primed to take the smartphone world by storm. It's a stunning handset, both to gawk at and to clutch in your palms. Its bezel-less display is on par with the dazzling beauty of the Galaxy S8, and with bang-up-to-date internals, new an...
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It seems almost unavoidable we should mention the ill-fated Note 7 within a breath of the new Note 8. A worldwide recall makes for quite the talking point and tends to stick in the mind.But while many wondered if such a setback would cause the death of th...
Large, bright screen, Well built, Decent audio, with hi-res support, Great cameras, S Pen functionality is well integrated...
Battery life could be better, Very expensive...
The Note 8 is arguably not a phone for everyone, but that doesn't make it any less brilliant. It's been built from the ground up after a tricky year, and is all the better for it.There's little to take issue with for that reason, though its battery life s...
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When it comes to phones, Samsung and Apple are the two biggest hitters in the arena. Now, with both companies having unveiled their offerings for the year ahead, we compare the top of the range powerhouses that will fight it out for the crown of best smar...
The iPhone X is a glimpse of how Apple sees the future of its platform. Moving to a bezel-less design is something that maybe should have happened sooner, but it's good to finally see an iPhone like this.Much depends on the Face ID technology though, so i...
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We are lucky enough to get our hands on the Midnight Black edition of the Galaxy Note8 and we must say, it is a sight to behold.Although it eerily resembles the Galaxy S8+, the Galaxy Note8 is of course a device on its own (and rightfully so with its RM3...
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The iPhone X, which was announced at Apple's 12 Sept press event and will become available for pre-order on 27 October, is Apple's latest flagship smartphone, with a radical redesign and high-end specs. But how does it compare to its rivals?In this compa...
The Note 8 has a bigger (and notchless) screen, but this means it's a bigger and bulkier device; both phones have good screen-to-body ratios, with minimal bezels.The Note's screen is also sharper, but both are fabulously sharp as it is and we don't think...
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Those looking for large, powerhouse Android devices will no doubt have both the LG V30 and Samsung Galaxy Note 8 on their radars. These two behemoths come with top-end hardware, performance, and prices. But on which one should you spend your hard-earned...
The Samsung Note range pretty much invented the phablet market, and it still makes the best use of the form factor. The S-Pen remains a standout feature which helps differentiate Notes from their rivals, and the addition of a DeX dock can literally make t...
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Until Apple launches the iPhone 8, and perhaps iPhone 7S Plus, Samsung's Note 8 must persuade buyers it's a better deal than the iPhone 7 Plus. Both are monster phones not just in size, but also processing power. Here we compare the two so you get a clea...
We've yet to run our full set of benchmarks on the Note 8, but initial impressions are very good. It's capable of great photos, battery life should be stellar and performance excellent.The iPhone 7 Plus has been out for virtually a year, so in some ways i...
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People loved the Galaxy Note 7. I mean they really loved the Note 7. Its battery was known to be setting alight people's cars and homes, and even with Samsung bending over backwards to encourage people to return it still they would not. That's the kind o...
This one is a no-brainer, given that you cannot - and could not - buy the Note 7. But if you had been able to, we still reckon the improvements in performance, photography, productivity and accessibility make the Note 8 a much better deal. It's significan...
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Samsung announced its new Note 8 phablet at a press event on 23 August. This is a critical launch for the company: it comes a year after the release of the ill-fated Note 7, which was recalled after battery problems caused handsets to overheat and in som...
The Note 8 is a fine phablet with premium specs and a price tag to match. In fact, on a number of specification match-ups - screen size, screen sharpness, RAM, battery capacity - it's streets ahead of the 7 Plus, which is just as expensive; and in most ar...
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While we're finishing up our Galaxy Note 8 review, we thought it would be a great idea to put Samsung's current flagship up against the phone that currently has the highest score in DXoMark, the HTC U11. DXoMark is the defacto standard for benchmarking...
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The Galaxy Note series has always been Samsung's showcase product. It is here that they've introduced their new designs and materials, features like the Edge Display as well as the venerable S Pen stylus.The Samsung Galaxy Note 8 receives a similar design...
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A cutting contrast to the usual rigamarole of flagship products, it's fair to say Samsung‘s Galaxy Note 8 exists in a very “unique” context.Last year's explosive Note 7 left Samsung vulnerable to rivals and without a new entry in its most premium series o...
S-Pen, QHD+ Display...
Battery life burns down fast, Exynos can't keep pace with Snapdragon...
With the arrival of the Note 8, the brand has finally - and maybe inevitably - risen from the ashes to reclaim its past glory...
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With the soaring prices of flagship smartphones, you'd think there's a limit to the number that can be pegged to these devices. While there is one that has been announced to cost US$999, we'll first take a look at the one that's topped the local market wi...
Inarguably beautiful, Powerful enough to run most tasks smoothly, Rear camera setup is good, IP68 S Pen allows for underwater doodling, Plenty of biometric locks...
Fingerprint sensor is poorly positioned, Sets a new high for smartphone prices...
The Galaxy Note8 is no doubt a really good phone. Its footprint is a lot smaller than its display size would have you believe, and the display itself is a marvel in terms of visual appeal. You even get to choose your resolution to shift between greater en...
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A cutting contrast to the usual rigamarole of flagship products, it's fair to say Samsung‘s Galaxy Note 8 exists in a very “unique” context.Last year's explosive Note 7 left Samsung vulnerable to rivals and without a new entry in its most premium series o...
S-Pen, QHD+ Display...
Battery life burns down fast, Exynos can't keep pace with Snapdragon...
With the arrival of the Note 8, the brand has finally - and maybe inevitably - risen from the ashes to reclaim its past glory...
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Samsung Galaxy Note8, one of the best smartphone ever made by Samsung. The Galaxy Note 8 is available to be purchased at RM3999 here in Malaysia. It may be identical to the Galaxy S8 but with just a slight changes, the whole experience of using the Not...
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HTC's U11, Google's Pixel (and the rumoured Pixel 2) have for now at least chosen to stay on the single camera lens path and both have been given excellent reviews by my Ausdroid colleagues as well as DxOMark for image quality. Personally I would only co...
For an all-round review of the Galaxy Note 8, keep an eye out for Daniel's review which should be published soon. However, we're focusing on photography here, and from that perspective, Samsung's Galaxy Note 8 is their best Android camera phone ever. Dual...
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The Galaxy Note8 comes with a 6.3-inch Quad HD+ Super AMOLED display screen, allowing you to reach a maximum screen resolution of 2960×1440 (WQHD+.) This lets you view more in greater resolution and colour reproduction. It even makes YouTube videos worth...
With its top-of-the-line features and components, the Samsung Galaxy Note8 is by far my favourite smartphone of 2017. Now, who needs a kidney? I have an extra…Samsung Galaxy Note8RM3,99990Value8/10Performance10/10Feature10/10Design8/10Usability10/10Bench...
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1 / 14 The Samsung Galaxy Note8 is, to put it simply, a very beautiful phone. We've done a quick hands-on of Samsung's latest flagship phablet recently, but we figured you might want to just let your eyes feast on its aesthetics...
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A few months ago, we reviewed the Samsung Galaxy S8+. Though, there are many Samsung lovers who are awaiting the Galaxy Note8. It has been on hiatus for more than a year – and the void within these Note series lovers are growing. With the arrival of the...
Let's face it – with the price tag of RM3,999, it's enough to scare away people already. I mean seriously – that price tag is not something to be taken lightly. Though, with great price comes great user experience – as the Galaxy Note8 checks boxes on my...
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The Samsung Galaxy Note 8 symbolizes a monumental return for the tech giant's popular smartphone lineup after the Note 7 fiasco. But let's not go into detail with that anymore, and concentrate on the newest addition to the Note line.On paper, The Note 8 i...
Design and Build Quality, Gaming Performance, Display Quality, Camera Performance, Vast number of options for personalizing the device...
Not exactly for people with small hands, Glossy finish makes the device prone to smudges, Some features are a bit flaky: Live Focus, Facial Recognition, Bixby...
The Note 8 is an extremely well made device that's worthy of Samsung's triumphant return to the Phablet scene. It has a sleek, gorgeous and premium design, a screen that's oozing with vibrancy, impressive imaging capabilties, and the level of performance...
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After surviving through the Galaxy Note 7 battery fiasco and billions of financial loses, Samsung is able to make its name shine again with the Galaxy S8 launched early this year. However, there are still consumers who prefer a new smartphone that offers...
Ideally speaking, the Galaxy Note 8 is targeted for those who seek for performance and design over price. It is suitable for business professional who wish to improve their productivity with a large display, a stylus and a DeX station and it is also great...
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The centerpiece of the Note 8 is Samsung's S Pen stylus—a fan-favorite feature that sets the Note lineup apart from every other phone on the market.Much like its closest competitor, the iPhone 8 Plus, the Note 8 is equipped with dual rear cameras—a first...
Yes, but only if you can justify the cost.If you want a top-of-the-line, waterproof Android phone, start by looking at the Galaxy S8, Galaxy S8+, and the Note 8.If you want a big, phablet-sized screen, the S8+ and the Note 8 are the way to go.If you want...
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Another year, another smartphone camera showdown, but this year is different. The iPhone 8 Plus and Galaxy Note8 cameras are incrementally better, as expected. But the software plays a surprisingly big role in this year's upgrade.The two smartphones both...
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There are a lot of fans for the Note series; the fact they sold out refurbished Note 7 (FE) handsets in South Korea shows the Note brand was ready to regain the crown. At the launch event for the Note 8, Samsung addressed the controversy and then moved on...
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The Samsung Galaxy Note 8 is the ideal smartphone for anyone that requires a handset that is as suited to work as it is for personal use. Its whopping 6.3in screen is clear and sharp, and thanks to the bundled stylus you can even take notes on the screen...
Extremely thin bezel means you get a 6.3in edgetoedge screen, but the phone doesn't feel uncomfortable to use in one hand, The phone lets you open two apps at the same time, using half the screen per app so you watch a video while composing an email, for...
The battery life wasn't as long as some other flagship smartphones on the market, Display suffers from fingerprint marks and the screen is hard to see in bright light...
The Samsung Galaxy Note 8 is a great smartphone. Easy to use, fast and with a number of great features that are ideal for anyone using their handset for work as well as personal use. We were slightly disappointed with the battery life, though, as it was a...
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Even without the exploding battery debacle, Samsung has its work cut out trying to promote the Note 8 this year, as the S8 Plus arguably offers many of the same features; a massive, market-leading display, a powerful processor and almost identical Samsung...
The master of the creative kill Making a killing.The Note range introduced the wider world to the term "phablet" and has a special place in Samsung's lineup - a place which was put in serious jeopardy after the Note 7 battery disaster and a global recall...
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Samsung had a rough 2016 with the issues surrounding the Samsung Galaxy Note 7. Some of us thought that Samsung will ditch the Note series but as expected Samsung released the Samsung Galaxy Note 8.The Samsung Galaxy Note 8 is the biggest Note we've ever...
The Samsung Galaxy Note 8 marks a big comeback for Samsung. Though the Galaxy S8/S8+ proved to be very successful, the success of the Galaxy Note 8 means Samsung commitment to safety plus throwing more features, more S Pen functions and more screen.For us...
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I've been a Samsung Galaxy Note fan ever since it the first generation device was first launched several years ago. I've owned every iteration since with the exception of the explosive Galaxy Note 7. Suffice to say I'm pretty stoked and excited to own th...
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Samsung's new Galaxy Note 8 (GN8) stands alone as the only flagship smartphone with ‘everything' including its trademark S Pen stylus, which offers a very convenient and useful handwriting interface.Before the Note 8, I've enjoyed using the 6.2 inch Samsu...
A galactic overachiever! Great dual lens camera, SPen, gorgeous 6.2in display and more...
Quite long, only a downfiring mono speaker, pricey...
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Samsung Galaxy Note8 Review – It has been a while since I've got my hands on a Galaxy Note (the last one was back in 2013 for reviewing the Samsung Galaxy Note2 ). Our editor, Indra, reviewed the Note3. Lots of things have changed since then and I have to...
Samsung Galaxy Note8 is definitely a monster powerhouse running the Android operating system. It offers the best experience on an Android phone, thanks to its performance, edge-to-edge screen which brings immersion, and dual-lens rear camera that takes gr...
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The Samsung Galaxy Note series has always been a favourite for people who just love big screen devices with a stylus, it was only until the Note 7 broke that winning streak due to battery safety issues. With this, getting back the public's trust and fait...
So the bottom line is, the Samsung Galaxy Note 8 is a really good phone - with strong performance, useful S-Pen capabilities, multiple biometric security options, that IP68 water and dust feature (even the S-Pen!), superb camera modules and good battery l...
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ContentsSamsung Galaxy Note 8 is the direct successor of the discontinued Samsung Galaxy Note 7 that made a dramatic impact on the company's revenue, losing $17 billion due to battery defects. The “Do bigger things” smartphone improves a lot from its feat...
Solid build quality, Nice display, S Pen, Lots of sensors, IP68 certified, Expandable storage, Camera quality (both rear and front), Fast chipset, Large RAM, Rapid charging support, Fingerprint sensor, Type-C connector, OTG capable, Wider Wi-Fi range...
Average battery life, Mono speaker, Awkward fingerprint scanner placement, SRP...
The Samsung Galaxy Note 8 leaves very good impressions to us. It is arguably the best “Note” ever created by the company. Starting in the display, processor, fast memory, spectacular cameras and quality build. The S-Pen remains ergonomic that gave us posi...
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DSSamsung earlier this year lifted the lid on the all-new Galaxy Note 8 – and it would appear they have put past issues firmly behind them.The Galaxy Note 8 takes many of its design features from the stunning Galaxy S8 but adds a few tasty extras that you...
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DSSamsung earlier this year lifted the lid on the all-new Galaxy Note 8 – and it would appear they have put past issues firmly behind them.The Galaxy Note 8 takes many of its design features from the stunning Galaxy S8 but adds a few tasty extras that you...
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1 / 9 You're on a budget The Xiaomi Mi A1 is almost like a budget version of a Google Pixel phone, as it runs on pure Android OS. For just RM1,099, you also get a full metal build, a 5.5-inch Full HD display, a Qualcomm Snapdragon 625...
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Comparing the Huawei Mate 10 and the Samsung Galaxy Note 8. Which is the smartphone for you?This is a straight up specs comparison. This might not look fair considering the big disparity in price, but I just want to highlight what you can get relative to...
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Happy New Year fellow techies! 2017 is a wonderful year for the smartphone industry. We've seen smartphones evolved with smaller bezels and larger and taller screens. We have also seen the best cameras on many smartphones even on budget price range.We div...
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Sign up for our daily newsletter Whether you're in a business looking to deploy devices or an end user ready to upgrade to your next flagship handset, there are a plethora of phones on the market to choose from. Here's our rundowns of the best smartphon...
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We've reviewed all the major flagship phones available at the moment but plenty more are on the way this year, so the right handset for you might be just around the corner. The Sony Xperia XZ Premium, HTC U11 and OnePlus 5 are all available now. Devices...
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1 / 9 You're on a budget The Xiaomi Mi A1 is almost like a budget version of a Google Pixel phone, as it runs on pure Android OS. For just RM1,099, you also get a full metal build, a 5.5-inch Full HD display, a Qualcomm Snapdragon 625...
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Samsung's Galaxy Note 8 sits top of our list of the best phones for 2018, but do the recently released iPhone 8, iPhone X and new Google Pixel 2 have the potential to topple it? See our full ranking below. When choosing a phone you probably have a mixtu...
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The Samsung Galaxy Note8 is currently Samsung's best device in the market right now, bar the Note FE. But back onto the Note8, the Note8 is a device that easily tops many people's list for their smartphone of the year and it certainly deserves the recogni...
Great Display, S Pen, Live Photos can take amazing portrait shots...
Price, Battery Life...
A marvellous device that can handle almost everything you throw at it and is easily one of the best smartphone for 2017, although on the pricier side.(previously published in issue December 2017)...
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If you're a Samsung Galaxy Note user, then you'll know there's been a trend for the stylus-wielding series to take what the latest Galaxy S smartphone has started and to enhance upon it, while also debuting some new features. However, when the Note 7 hit...
Display performance, Plenty of power, Waterproofing, Software refinement, So many clever options and customisations, Camera performance is excellent, S Pen's expanding skills...
Battery life isn't class leading, The price is high, Fingerprint scanner placement needs a rethink, Galaxy S8+ a serious consideration if S Pen doesn't appeal, Bixby...
There's no doubt that the Samsung Galaxy Note 8 is one of the best phones of 2017. It takes everything that the Galaxy S8+ offers and pushes it a little further. This is bigger, a touch more powerful, packs in more camera and adds the S Pen, as well as of...
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It seems like consumers have a relatively short memory. It was a little over a year ago that everybody was taking pot shots at Samsung following its Galaxy Note 7 fiasco. After the release of the Galaxy S8, all the jokes were quickly replaced by awe and...
Premium build quality, S Pen a standout, Fast processing and multitasking, Superb all-round camera...
Design not as eye catching, Pricey depending on model...
As mentioned before, the Note 8 will cost you R18 499 for the 64 GB model. That's not a small sum by any measure, and places this device in the same bracket as competitors like the Huawei Mate 10 Pro and Apple iPhone X. When it comes to specifications, it...
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