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Samsung Galaxy Note 2
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With the
early success of the Google Nexus 7 tablet in the market, some industry watchers
have speculated on whether the supposed Samsung Galaxy Note 2 will be able to
perform well in the market.
A number of
reports have emerged on the possibility that the South Korean company will
release a successor to its popular smartphone/tablet hybrid by October. The
Samsung Galaxy Note 2 is anticipated to go up against the reported iPad mini of
Apple although it will feature a much bigger display at 5.5 inches.
The reported
Samsung Galaxy Note 2 is expected to feature the Jelly Bean Android OS, the
quad-core Exynos chipset, thirteen-megapixel camera, and a much better build.
The SamsungGalaxy Note 2 is expected to be a rather costly Android-powered device basing
on the price of the Samsung Galaxy S3, which has an unlocked price tag of $800.
However prices in the US market are normally subsidized by mobile service
providers, which require a two-year service contract for the discounted prices.
In
comparison, the Google Nexus 7 tablet has a price tag of around $200, which
would make it much cheaper compared to the Samsung Galaxy Note 2. Despite its
low price tag, the Google Nexus 7 tablet features a seven-inch IPS display, the
Jelly Bean Android OS, and an eight hour video playback due to its rather large
battery. Although the Google Nexus 7 tablet does not offer connectivity
options, consumers who own smartphones may opt to purchase it due to its low
price and high-end features, which may have an effect on the market of the
Samsung Galaxy Note 2.
The Samsung
Galaxy Note 2 may not easily penetrate the US market if it will be offered at
an unlocked price tag of $800 since the Google Nexus 7 tablet offers full
compatibility to the Google Play Store. However the Samsung Galaxy Note 2 may
have a better chance in the international market although the Google device
already has a good following in the market.
The notable
features of the Google Nexus 7 tablet coupled with its reasonable price tag has
resulted to strong sales for the device even as the supply is currently
struggling to meet the demand for the device. This will be a big obstacle for
the Samsung Galaxy Note 2 to deal with when it will finally enter the market,
although it also has to deal with the supposed iPad mini, which is expected to
be released before the end of the year.
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