Sales of Samsung Galaxy Note 2 Reaches Five Million Mark

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Samsung revealed recently that international sales of the Samsung Galaxy Note 2 have reached the five million unit level. The recent milestone comes just two months after the ‘phablet’ was released into the market by the South Korean manufacturer.

The notable milestone for the Samsung Galaxy Note 2 was made possible through the partnerships that the company has with numerous mobile service provider around the world. The Samsung Galaxy Note 2 has proven to be more popular than its predecessor, which took three months before it reached the three million unit level.

The Samsung Galaxy Note 2 reached the three million unit level within thirty days after it was unveiled by the company.

Analysts were initially pessimistic about the market for the smartphone/tablet hybrid since it was too small for a tablet and too big for a smartphone. However, the according to Jack Gold of J. Gold Associates, the form factor of the phablet is suitable for a number of uses who do not require a device that is small enough to fit their pocket. Its size was suitable enough for watching videos and surfing the net. It can also be used as an e-reader.

The Samsung Galaxy Note 2 is already available in all markets around the world. It features as 5.5-inch display screen with a 1280x720 resolution, quad-core 1.6GHz Exynos processor, 2GB RAM, 16GB internal storage that can be expanded to 64GB using a microSD memory card, and uses the Jelly Bean Android 4.1.1 OS.

However the Samsung Galaxy Note 2 still has a lot of ground to cover when compared to the sales mark reached by the Samsung Galaxy S3, which has already reached thirty million units as of November 5.

The Samsung Galaxy Note 2 may also face an obstacle following its inclusion in the patent infringement lawsuit filed by Apple against the South Korean company. But the case is not scheduled to go on trial until 2014, which means that sales of the Samsung Galaxy Note 2 can still increase and possibly double the total sales of its predecessor.

In addition to the report about the Samsung Galaxy Note 2, reports have continued to emerge on the possible launch of the Samsung Galaxy S4 next year. However, these reports remain unconfirmed and should be taken with a grain of salt.

August 29 Introduction of Samsung Galaxy Note 10.1 Confirmed

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The big brother of the rather successful Samsung smartphone/tablet hybrid, the SamsungGalaxy Note 10.1, is expected to be unveiled by the South Korean company before the end of the month and it will not only come with a bigger display screen but a better processor as well.

The upcoming Samsung Galaxy Note 10.1 is expected to be unveiled by Samsung by August 29 and will feature a quad-core 1.4GHz processor. Mysterious invites were initially released by the South Korean company for an event that is scheduled to be held on August 29 in Berlin. However Samsung reportedly revealed through Reuters that it will introduce the next model of the Samsung Galaxy Note, which has taken away the mystery behind the cryptic invitations.

Earlier reports had indicated that the company is set to release a new model for the smartphone/tablet hybrid even as it remains uncertain how the upcoming device will look like.

The upcoming Samsung Galaxy Note 10.1 was initially unveiled during the Mobile World Congress last February and it featured a dual-core 1.4GHz processor. However some reports have speculated on the possibility that the upcoming Samsung Galaxy Note 10.1 will feature a 1.6GHz processor although it remains to be seen. It also remains uncertain if the upcoming Samsung Galaxy Note 10.1 will use the Ice Cream Sandwich Android 4.0 or the latest Jelly Bean Android 4.1 OS.

The display screen of the upcoming Samsung Galaxy Note 10.1 is expected to have a 1280 x 800 resolution and will have three storage options, 16GB, 32GB and 64GB. The internal storage of the upcoming Samsung Galaxy Note 10.1 is expandable through a microSD memory card. The upcoming device will also feature a 2GB RAM and will feature a five-megapixel and two-megapixel camera.

The upcoming Samsung Galaxy Note 10.1 will reportedly feature three connectivity options, a Wi-Fi only model, a Wi-Fi/HSPA+ model and a Wi-Fi/LTE model. Only the Wi-Fi only and the Wi-Fi/HSPA+ models will be available on the launch date of the device.

Among the first markets where the Samsung Galaxy Note 10.1 will become available in are the United States, the UK, Germany, and South Korea.

Release Of iPhone 5 May Affect Samsung Galaxy Note 2 Sales

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Recent reports have revealed that the Samsung Galaxy Note 2 is already being tested by the South Korean company. This gives an indication that the upcoming successor to the smartphone/tablet hybrid may be nearing its release date.

However if the upcoming Samsung Galaxy Note 2 will be released within the year, it might put it in a collision course with the upcoming iPhone 5 of Apple. Due to this, a number of industry watchers speculated on how the Samsung device will fare against the next-generation iPhone.

One of the main differences between the iPhone 5 and the Samsung Galaxy Note 2 is its screen size. The Samsung Galaxy Note 2 is expected to feature a 5.5-inch display, which is much bigger compared to the reported 4-inch screen display of the iPhone 5. Basing on a recent entry on a popular benchmark site, a recently tested Samsung device will feature a quad-core 1.6GHz processor. This device is believed to be the Samsung Galaxy Note 2, which would make it faster compared to the recently-released Samsung Galaxy S3 although it remains uncertain if it will be faster compared to the upcoming iPhone 5.

Speculations have also emerged on the possibility that the Samsung Galaxy Note 2 will still be using the Ice Cream Sandwich Android instead of the much newer Jelly Bean Android OS. Reports have also pointed to the possibility that the Samsung Galaxy Note 2 will be introduced during the IFA event that is scheduled to be held on August 30, which will give it a few weeks lead in the market over the iPhone 5, which will reportedly be launched sometime in October.

Some speculations have also emerged on the materials that will be used on the Samsung Galaxy Note 2 with some hinting at the possible use of premium materials while others have pointed to the possible use of plastic for the upcoming device.

It remains uncertain how the Samsung Galaxy Note 2 will perform in the market against the iPhone 5 of Apple although some analysts have already hinted at the possible slowdown in the sales of other devices once the next iPhone is released into the market.

August 15 Event Hint At Samsung Galaxy Note 10.1 Tablet Launch

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Reports on the possible launch of the Samsung Galaxy Note 10.1 tablet have emerged in recent weeks and an announcement for a Samsung event has resulted to speculations that the device may be launched by the South Korean company soon.

Samsung reportedly sent invitations for an event scheduled on August 15. The event will reportedly see the launch of a new Galaxy device although it did not give any other information on the device that will be launched by the company.

All the details of the supposed launch of the Galaxy device will be revealed during the event. The Samsung Galaxy Note 10.1 tablet was initially announced during the Mobile World Congress near the start of the year. Since the company is still building on the sales of the Samsung Galaxy S3, the upcoming launch may possibly be for the Samsung Galaxy Note 10.1 tablet since the company would not want to take away part of the sales of the recently-release smartphone.

Another clue that points to a possible launch of the Samsung Galaxy Note 10.1 tablet on August 15 is the fact that the invitation came from the division of the company that handles non-smartphone device launches. The Samsung Galaxy Note 10.1 tablet recently became available for pre-orders through J&R.

The Samsung Galaxy Note 10.1 tablet will reportedly feature a 1.4GHz quad-core Exynos processor, 1GB RAM, five-megapixel rear-facing camera and a 1.9MP camera in front. Connectivity options for the device include Bluetooth 4.0 and Wi-Fi. The upcoming Samsung Galaxy Note 10.1 tablet will also come with the S Pen stylus and will use the Ice Cream Sandwich Android OS.

For the moment it remains uncertain if the Samsung Galaxy Note 10.1 will indeed be launched by the South Korean company on August 15 although clues have pointed to this possibility.

Samsung Galaxy Note Officially Offered By T-Mobile

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T-Mobile subscribers will soon have the opportunity to purchase the Samsung Galaxy Note following the announcement of the mobile service provider that it will be offering the smartphone/tablet hybrid in a few weeks time.

The mobile service provider made the confirmation through its official Twitter account recently although the specific release date of the Samsung Galaxy Note has yet to be announced.

The Samsung Galaxy Note with its huge 5.3-inch display was initially offered through AT&T near the start of the year. T-Mobile has not yet revealed the possible price tag for this surprisingly popular phablet.

The Samsung Galaxy Note was initially available with the Gingerbread Android OS although the latest models will feature the Ice Cream Sandwich Android that will offer a number of new features for users of Android-powered devices. The smartphone/tablet hybrid has a slim design similar to the Samsung Galaxy S2, a dual-core Snapdragon processor from Qualcomm, an 8MP camera rear-facing camera and 2MP camera in front.

The Samsung Galaxy Note will also come with some T-Mobile apps. These apps include CamScanner, TripIt, Square, Dropbox, LinkedIn and Evernote.

Even as the Samsung Galaxy Note becomes a new entry into the T-Mobile device lineup, a number of reports have hinted at the possibility that the Samsung Galaxy Note will be unveiled during the upcoming IFA event that will be held in Europe. The upcoming device will feature the Jelly Bean Android 4.1 OS and a bigger screen display measuring 5.5 inches. It will reportedly feature a quad-core Exynos chip, which is also used on the Samsung Galaxy S3.

With these reports, the Samsung Galaxy Note may be released by T-Mobile prior to the launch of the next-generation model of the device, which may also be offered by T-Mobile.

September Availability of Samsung Galaxy Note 2 Hinted

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Reports have hinted that the Samsung Galaxy Note 2 will feature a Super AMOLED display screen measuring 5.5 inches and will feature a design similar to the recently-released Samsung Galaxy S3.

The current model of the Samsung Galaxy Note has a Super AMOLED HD screen measuring 5.3 inches and a screen ratio of 16:10. The upcoming Samsung Galaxy Note 2 is expected to offer a screen ration of 16:9 with the bigger screen display.

Reports had earlier hinted at the development of the successor to the Samsung Galaxy Note and recent reports have confirmed the slightly bigger screen size for the upcoming Samsung Galaxy Note 2.

The exterior of the upcoming device is expected to offer more curves, which gives indications that the design of the Samsung Galaxy S3 was used as its inspiration.

However no statements were issued by Samsung in connection to the recent reports. The width of the upcoming Samsung Galaxy Note 2 will reportedly be smaller compared to the original model. The release date of the successor to the smartphone/tablet hybrid was reportedly moved earlier to September from the initial release schedule in October. The new release schedule for the Samsung Galaxy Note 2 was reportedly made to allow the device to be released prior to the release of the iPhone 5 of Apple.

Earlier reports had indicated that the upcoming Samsung Galaxy Note 2 will feature the Exynos 5250 chipset, dual-core ARM-15 processor, 2GB memory, and an eight-megapixel camera.

The touch detection technology on the reported Samsung Galaxy Note 2 will be positioned under the Super AMOLED screen instead of being positioned on top of the display. This particular technology is reportedly being used by a number of manufacturers including Motorola, Nokia, HTC, and LG.

Reports Hint At A New Samsung Galaxy Note

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It appears that a bigger Samsung Galaxy Note is set to be offered by the South Korean company this coming October.

Reports have hinted that a new version of the Samsung Galaxy Note is going to have a 5.5-inch screen display, 1.7GHz processor and LTE network support. The 5.5-inch screen display of the upcoming device will have a 1680 by 1050 resolution. The upcoming version of the Samsung Galaxy Note will also come with more memory compared to the current version of the device.

The new Samsung Galaxy Note will also feature the dual-core Exynos 5250 processor of Samsung aside from the 4G LTE network support, reports indicated.

According to UbuntuLife, the upcoming Android 4.0-powered device from Samsung will feature a 1,5GB RAM. However with the 2GB RAM of the Samsung Galaxy S3, some observers are speculating on a possible increase in the RAM of the new version of the Samsung Galaxy Note even as there is still time to make the necessary modifications before its reported released into the market.

However it should also be taken into consideration that these are unconfirmed reports so it would be best for everyone to take this with a grain of salt. The original Samsung Galaxy Note already accomplished some amount of success despite receiving little support from mobile service providers. Due to this some observers have hinted that Samsung may have to be more practical and continue to build on the success of the original version of the device.

Seven Million Unit Sales For Samsung Galaxy Note

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Although the Samsung Galaxy Note is not the first smartphone / tablet hybrid to be offered in the market, it has achieved remarkable sales since it was initially released into the market.

As compared to the Dell Streak 5, which was released into the market prior to the Samsung Galaxy Note, the Samsung hybrid became quite popular among consumers. In fact its popularity resulted to the coining of the word “phablet”, which was used for specifically for the Samsung product.

The popularity of the Samsung Galaxy Note reportedly resulted to sales reaching five million units according to the South Korean manufacturer.

The impressive sales of the Samsung Galaxy Note appeared to continue as Samsung reportedly revealed that sales of the phablet have already reached the seven million mark. Since the device was released last October, it means that at least one million Samsung Galaxy Note units were sold every month.

The recently released figures for the Samsung Galaxy Note shows the popularity of the device despite it being a niche product since it is bigger than an average smartphone but smaller than the average tablet.

Earlier reports had hinted at the possibility that the Samsung phablet was not supposed to enter the US market however AT&T was reportedly able to include the device on its product lineup. This may have contributed to the seven million unit sales of the smartphone / tablet hybrid product of Samsung.

Among the notable features of the Samsung Galaxy Note is the S-Pen stylus, which is fully optimized by the Premium Suite of apps that come with the device. The phablet recently received the Android 4.0 update, which adds more features for the popular smartphone/tablet offering of Samsung.

The Samsung Galaxy Note comes with a dual-core 1.5GHz Scorpion processor on a Snapdragon chipset. The 5.3-inch Super AMOLED display is the main feature of the device, which also features an 8MP rear-facing camera and a 2MP unit in front.