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Samsung launches Galaxy Note 8.0 to compete with iPad Mini

Written by Andre Yoskowitz @ 24 Feb 2013 7:55 User comments (4)

Samsung launches Galaxy Note 8.0 to compete with iPad Mini

Samsung has unveiled their long-rumored Galaxy Note 8.0, a tablet to compete directly with the iPad Mini.
The Note 8.0 has an 8-inch screen, slightly larger than the iPad's 7.9-inch screen, and will include the company's stylus, the S Pen.

Resolution is better than that of the iPad Mini, at 1280x800 and under the hood is a 1.6GHz A9 quad-core processor, 2GB RAM, dual cameras 1.3MP/5MP, and either 16GB or 32GB of storage that is expandable with a microSD slot. The device also has an IR blaster and includes "Smart Remote," a Peel-powered app that turns the tablet into an interactive TV remote.

The device will come with Android 4.1.2 and Samsung's own TouchWiz UX overlay. The device will also include HSPA+ or LTE depending on your market, and will be able to make phone calls if your carrier supports it.



As with all new Note hardware, the Note 8.0 will support multi-window mode, and the rest of Samsung's Premiere suite of apps.

The Note 8.0 will be available by the end of the Q2, with pricing unknown at this time.

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4 user comments

125.2.2013 02:29

Looks pretty solid if the price is right. It will be interesting to see what that is when it's launched.

225.2.2013 05:51

Originally posted by Justoneguy:
Looks pretty solid if the price is right. It will be interesting to see what that is when it's launched.
Want a bet it'll be slightly cheaper than the iPad mini?

325.2.2013 06:13

Originally posted by Jemborg:
Originally posted by Justoneguy:
Looks pretty solid if the price is right. It will be interesting to see what that is when it's launched.
Want a bet it'll be slightly cheaper than the iPad mini?
I certainly wouldn't bet it'll be more expensive.

425.2.2013 18:19

Originally posted by Justoneguy:
Originally posted by Jemborg:
Originally posted by Justoneguy:
Looks pretty solid if the price is right. It will be interesting to see what that is when it's launched.
Want a bet it'll be slightly cheaper than the iPad mini?
I certainly wouldn't bet it'll be more expensive.
I'm only grumpy because I'd like it to be lots cheaper lol

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