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Samsung Galaxy Note now available in Canada

Feb 142012

The much anticipated Samsung Galaxy Note is now available in Canada from Bell Mobility, Rogers Wireless and TELUS Mobility.

Samsung Galaxy Note specifications:

Processor: 1.4GHz dual-core
Operating system: Google Android 2.3 (upgradeable to Android 4.0)
Cellular connectivity: LTE/HSPA/GSM/GPRS/EDGE
Other connectivity: 802.11 a/b/g/n Wi-Fi Direct, Bluetooth 3.0
Display: 5.3-inch WXGA (1280×800) Super AMOLED with Gorilla Glass
Input: Capacitive touchscreen, S Pen digital pen
Memory: 512MB RAM
Storage: 16GB onboard and micro SD cards up to 32GB
Rear-facing camera: 8MP with LED flash
Front-facing camera: 2MP
Battery: 2500mAh
Dimensions / weight: 146.85 x 82.95 x 9.65 millimeters / 178 grams

Prices start at CA$199.99 with a three-year contract at all three carriers. Bell is also offering it for CA$729.95 with no contract. Rogers is also offering it for CA$599.99 with a two-year contract, CA$649.99 with a one-year contract, or CA$699.99 with no contract. TELUS is also offering it for CA$679.99 with a two-year contract, CA$729.99 with a one-year contract, or CA$779.99 with no contract.

Thing Called Love: Samsung’s Galaxy Note Super Bowl ad

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Feb 062012

Samsung aired its latest ad featuring fans of a competing product during last night’s Super Bowl. It featured the upcoming Galaxy Note rather than the Galaxy S II, The Darkness and a wild street party.

The Samsung Galaxy Note will be available in Canada starting on February 14^th from Bell, Rogers and TELUS. It should follow in the U.S. shortly after.

Samsung Galaxy Note coming soon to Bell and Rogers

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Jan 302012

TELUS had been the only carrier to indicate that it would offer the LTE-enabled Samsung Galaxy Note until today. Both Bell and Rogers have now also confirmed that they will offer the smartphone-tablet hybrid device.

While Bell only promises that it is “coming soon,” Rogers has provided a better time frame indicating that it will be available in February (Samsung itself suggests mid-February). Rogers customers can reserve it already through the Rogers Reservation System (search under “Special Orders”).

Samsung Galaxy Note specifications:

Processor: 1.4GHz dual-core
Operating system: Google Android 2.3
Cellular connectivity: LTE and HSPA+ 21Mbps models
Other connectivity: 802.11 a/b/g/n Wi-Fi Direct, Bluetooth 3.0
Display: 5.3-inch WXGA (1280×800) Super AMOLED with Gorilla Glass
Input: Capacitive touchscreen, S Pen digital pen
Storage: 16/32GB onboard
Rear-facing camera: 8MP with LED flash
Front-facing camera: 2MP
Battery: 2500mAh
Dimensions / weight: 146.85 x 82.95 x 9.65 millimeters

Pricing information has not yet been made available.

Read more: Bell Mobility and Rogers RedBoard

Rumour: More details on AT&T’s Q1 2012 roadmap

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Jan 272012

AT&T Along with the AT&T launch details of the Nokia Lumia 900, BGR this week obtained additional details about the carrier’s Q1 roadmap. It includes:

LTE-enabled Samsung Galaxy Note available on February 18^{th for US$299.99}
HSPA+ Samsung Rugby Smart and AT&T Fusion available on February 18^th for US$99.99 and US$124.99 respectively
HTC Titan II available on March 18^th for US$199.99 with a two-year contract
A Sony HSPA+ tablet called the Crystal for US$409.99 (Could it be the Sony Tablet P?)

The Samsung Galaxy S II Skyrocket HD, Samsung Exhilarate, and the Sony Xperia Ion are also on deck for the latter part of the quarter. There are no specific dates or price details yet.

Samsung Galaxy Note coming to Canada in mid-February

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Jan 182012

Samsung has shed more light on when the Galaxy Note will make its debut today. A sitelet where people can sign up to get further updates from Samsung sets the launch of the smartphone-tablet hybrid device at “mid-February.”

For those looking for a more precise date, one of the two Samsung Notes displayed shows a date of February 23^rd. Is this a hint?

TELUS has already confirmed that it will carry the Galaxy Note. Given that it’s an LTE device, it could also make an appearance over at Bell or Rogers.

Read more: Samsung Canada (Source: MobileSyrup)

TELUS adds upcoming LTE Samsung Galaxy Note to its website

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Jan 142012

TELUS has added another “Coming soon” device to its website. The Samsung Galaxy Note can now be found in the smartphone section.

With its massive 5.3″ screen, LTE capable speeds and Android 2.3, the ultra portable Samsung Galaxy Note easily extends smartphone capabilities.

The Galaxy Note joins the Samsung Galaxy Tab 8.9 LTE as the second device that the carrier has announced. The carrier plans to launch its LTE network this quarter.

There is still no specific availability and pricing information for the Samsung Galaxy Note.

CES 2012: Samsung Galaxy Note headed to AT&T and TELUS

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Jan 102012

Samsung yesterday announced that its Samsung Galaxy Note, its hybrid smartphone-tablet device, is headed to both AT&T in the U.S. and TELUS Mobility in Canada.

The U.S. version of the Galaxy Note will be available “in the coming weeks” in cobalt blue and white. “We welcome the Galaxy Note to the U.S. and are pleased to expand on our popular Galaxy family of premium products,” said Dale Sohn, president of Samsung Mobile. “The innovation in this product including the capabilities of the S Pen continue to show Samsung’s leadership in bringing cutting edge design and features to our customers.” Pricing information is not yet available.

TELUS confirmed to MobileSyrup that it will also offer it as an LTE device. According to the email received, “TELUS will soon be adding to their Galaxy family with the upcoming Samsung Galaxy Note, which Samsung debuted at the Consumer Electronics Show today.” Best of all, TELUS customers will be “future-proofed for the LTE network when that is launched later this quarter.”

There are no details yet but the Galaxy Note could also be headed to other Canadian carriers.

Samsung ships one million Galaxy Notes

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Dec 292011

Samsung Galaxy Note Samsung announced today that its Galaxy Note, a hybrid smartphone-tablet device, has now topped shipments of one million units. Samsung points out that “the rapid global sales of Galaxy Note are notable since it is creating a new market for something between smartphone and tablet pc.”

Samsung also points out that sales will accelerate in 2012 when the Galaxy Note becomes available in the U.S. (and likely in Canada). It also adds that sales are “on the rise in Europe and Asia including France, Germany, Hongkong [sic] and Taiwan.”

The Samsung Galaxy Note spans the space between smartphones and tablets with its large 5.3-inch WXGA and supports S Pen pen-input technology. As Samsung describes it, “It integrates core on-the-go benefits of various mobile devices while maintaining smartphone portability, to create a whole new user experience.”

Source: The Verge

Rumour: Samsung Galaxy Note coming to Canada in Q1 2012

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Nov 292011

MobileSyrup has learned that the Samsung Galaxy Note is coming to Canada in early 2012. Described by Samsung as a “new category of product,” it is supposed to bring together all the benefits of various mobile devices while maintaining smartphone portability and “create a whole new user experience.”

Samsung Galaxy Note specifications:

Processor: 1.4GHz dual-core
Operating system: Google Android 2.3 (Gingerbread)
Cellular connectivity: LTE and HSPA+ 21Mbps models
Other connectivity: 802.11 a/b/g/n Wi-Fi Direct, Bluetooth 3.0
Display: 5.3-inch WXGA (1280×800) Super AMOLED
Input: Capacitive touchscreen, S Pen digital pen
Storage: 16/32GB onboard
Rear-facing camera: 8MP with LED flash
Front-facing camera: 2MP
Battery: 2500mAh
Dimensions / weight: 146.85 x 82.95 x 9.65 millimeters

While no final decision has been made on carriers, it appears at this point that it will end up being an exclusive device. With its LTE connectivity, could it be headed to Bell or Rogers as one of their latest LTE devices?

Pricing and specific availability details have yet to be revealed.

IFA 2011: Samsung announces Samsung Galaxy Note

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Sep 012011

Calling it a “new category of product,” Samsung today announced the Samsung Galaxy Note. As Samsung describes it, “It integrates core on-the-go benefits of various mobile devices while maintaining smartphone portability, to create a whole new user experience.” Two distinguishing features are the large 5.3-inch Super AMOLED display and the S Pen pen-input technology. According to JK Shin, President and Head of Mobile Communications Business:

“The huge, 5.3″ HD Super AMOLED screen is the largest, highest quality display available in any phone; the touch screen and S Pen combine to produce a uniquely accurate level of control and finesse, along with rich expressions across the GALAXY Note experience, enabling the introduction of new smartphone experiences.”

Samsung Galaxy Note specifications: