SAMSUNG GALAXY NOTE 8.0 IS THE NEW MUST-HAVE 8-INCH TABLET AT A MERE RM 1,699

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THE WORLD AS WE KNOW IT IS DIVIDED INTO 2 CAMPS; YOU EITHER USE SAMSUNG OR DIE STANDING FROM EMBARRASSMENT.

At RM 1,699 the new Samsung Galaxy Note is now even more irresistible. It ushers in a new era of mobility and practicality as its rival Apple has fallen badly as its shares has dropped 30% since it reached its peak less than 10 months ago! Apple's value plunged from RM 1.8 trillion to RM RM 1.2 trillion!

From the world's richest listed company, Apple is now languishing on the ground, having obeyed Newton's law of gravity while Galaxy continues to reach for the stars in outer space! Go with the company on the rise, rise, rise!

Samsung's annual sales of RM 570 billion is even more than my income from blogging.

Samsung is now the world's biggest, successful and most valuable information technology company followed by Apple and Nokia. Samsung is also the world's biggest mobile phonemaker! So you get the best, forget the rest!



See, the Samsung Galaxy Note 8.0 is as slim as me!

The Limitless Possibilities of the GALAXY Note 8.0

A new era of experiencing portability and everyday productivity

Samsung Malaysia Electronics Sdn. Bhd. announced the launch of the world’s first 8-inch tablet, the GALAXY Note 8.0. A novel intelligent Note technology is set to re-ignite the mid-size tablet category by providing unrivalled multimedia performance within a compact one-hand-grip screen. The GALAXY Note 8.0 is designed to offer people a whole new level of experience in efficient multi-tasking while benefitting from superb voice call functionality. People can even experience the ease of a traditional pen and paper with the intelligent S Pen – creating a sophisticated mobile experience that enhances life on-the-go.

Managing Director of Samsung Malaysia Electronics Sdn. Bhd., Kwon Jae Hoon said, “The launch of the first 7-inch Samsung GALAXY Tab created a new category in the mobile industry, elevating the portability of tablets. Relentless in discovering the ever-evolving consumer needs, Samsung constantly innovates to deliver products that create new possibilities in people’s lives.”

“The GALAXY Note 8.0 is designed specifically to provide people enhanced freedom on the move by removing barriers that hinder a productive lifestyle on-the-go. The pocket-sized tablet with S Pen and corresponding functionalities delivers the perfect blend of portability that lends new possibilities in the way people live, work or play.”

At the core of the GALAXY Note 8.0’s innovative solutions are beneficial functions such as the multi-window options to allow optimal access to a number of live applications. People can now access a suite of S Note templates and tools that allow them to create, edit, manage and share everyday documents seamlessly. More than that, the “reading mode” technology enables reading with optimised resolution. These new content and services are pre-loaded for users at no additional cost.

A smart diary for life on the go

Slim and compact enough to become the perfect on-the-go work and play companion, the GALAXY Note 8.0 brings powerful performance and functionality to support even the most demanding of lifestyles. Designed to store and manage personal and professional data efficiently, this device of the new era gives people the perfect pocket-sized, hands-on organisational tool. Practical S Note templates and S Planner features help to manage everyday tasks, including meeting notes, to-do lists and even personal diary entries. All content can be entered and updated with the finest of detail thanks to the evolution of the intelligent Samsung S Pen. Enhanced precision is offered with Handwriting-to-Text conversion and advanced Productivity Tools that support formula and shape recognition are also available at the touch of the S Pen.

New content and services

The GALAXY Note 8.0 is packed with pre-loaded content and apps specifically to benefit its users. An upgraded ChatON provides easy instant-messaging and group chatting in multiple formats – images, video, voice, contacts – for simple, enjoyable communication. Awesome Note, a new integrated application for Android tablets that is introduced with Note 8.0, is capable of unlimited note-taking functions including Memo, Diary and To-do lists. With Flipboard, RSS, social network and other feeds come together in one stylish format so people can enjoy news and life’s great moments in one application. Flipboard developed a customised version of its application which capitalises the tablet’s ideal 8-inch display, delivering an enjoyable experience viewing multimedia content.

A new age of S Pen intelligence

Optimised to aid personalised creativity, the Samsung S Pen has evolved to increase everyday usability and enhance content creation. Embedded within the tablet, the S Pen is an extension of the GALAXY Note 8.0. Removing the S Pen from the device will automatically launch innovative features such as Pen Detection that suggests adapted menus that users need and Page Buddy, a feature that will intuitively activate your most recently adapted S Note home screen.

The S Pen technology is now so advanced that it doesn’t even have to touch the screen. With Air View, the S Pen can be hovered over the screen to see previews of videos, emails, photos and appointments on S Planner without opening the file or application in full. S Pen Gesture allows images and content to be easily edited and cropped, whilst Paper Artist and Photo Note allow photos to be artistically personalised.

In addition, for the very first time in the GALAXY Note category, the S Pen can be used to control the physical menu or back buttons on the device.

Maximising mass multimedia consumption

Creative multi-tasking with the GALAXY Note 8.0 is made possible with the innovative Dual View feature – two multi-window options that seamlessly allow people to navigate the device via multiscreens. The Dual View’s screen accommodates optimal operation of different apps, such as launching the S Note on the web browser screen and allowing content to be resized, dragged and dropped when needed.

Multi-tasking is now extended to phone calls. Pop Up Note allows access to S Note at any time to keep track of key actions and Pop Up Video enables people to surf the web or chat while watching a video – content windows can be easily resized by pinching to enlarge or reduce.

Perfect info-tainment partner

Packed with features to engage, entertain and excite, the GALAXY Note 8.0 supports practical everyday needs. Reading Mode transforms the GALAXY Note 8.0 into an e-Book reader, providing the optimal reading conditions to ensure an enjoyable experience. Finally, Smart Remote transforms the Note 8.0 into a universal remote control and electronic programming guide, allowing people to manage watching TV and video seamlessly with the device.

For further information, please visit www.samsung.com/my and www.facebook.com/samsungmobilemalaysia.

GALAXY Note 8.0 Product Specifications

Network	HSPA+ 21Mbps 850/900/1900/2100
Processor	1.6GHz quad-core processor
Display	8” WXGA (1280x800, 189 ppi) TFT
OS	Android 4.1.2 (Jellybean)
Camera	Main(Rear): 5 Megapixel Camera Sub(Front): 1.3 Megapixel Camera
Video	Codec: MPEG4, H.263, H.264, WMV, DivX, (1080p Full HD video @ 30fps)
Audio	Codec: MP3, AAC, AAC+, eAAC+, WMA, AC3, FLAC, 3.5mm Ear Jack, Stereo Speaker
Pen Optimized Features	S Pen Experience - S Note, S Planner, Email with hand-writing integration - Quick Command, Easy Clip, Photo Note, Paper Artist
	Air View
	Popup Note, Popup Video
	Shape Match, Formula Match, Idea Sketch
Sharing Features	Samsung AllShare Play Samsung AllShare Cast(WiFi Display) – Mirroring & Extension
Content Features & Services	Samsung Apps
	Samsung Kies
	Samsung TouchWiz / Samsung L!ve Panel
	Samsung Hub - Game Hub - Learning Hub
	Samsung ChatON mobile communication service (version 2.0)
	Smart Stay, Direct Call
	Page Buddy/ Tag Buddy
	Google Search, Google Maps, Gmail, Google Latitude Google Play Store Google Plus, YouTube, Google Talk Google Places, Google Downloads
	Awesome Note
	Flipboard
GPS	A-GPS + GLONASS (3G Version)
Connectivity	Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n (2.4 & 5 GHz), Wi-Fi Direct, AllShareCast, BT4.0, USB2.0
Sensor	Accelerometer, Digital Compass, Proximity
Memory	2GB (RAM), 16GB microSD (up to 64GB)
Dimension	210.8 X 135.9mm, 345g (3G Version)
Battery	Standard battery, Li-ion 4,600mAh
Recommended Retail Price	RM1,699

*All functionality, features, specifications and other product information provided in this document including, but not limited to, the benefits, design, pricing, components, performance, availability, and capabilities of the product are subject to change without notice or obligation.

*Android, Google, Android Beam, Google Search, Google Maps, Gmail, Google Latitude, Google Play Store, Google Plus, YouTube, Google Talk, Google Places, and Google Downloads are trademarks of Google Inc.

About Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.

Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. is a global leader in technology, opening new possibilities for people everywhere. Through relentless innovation and discovery, they are transforming the worlds of televisions, smartphones, personal computers, printers, cameras, home appliances, LTE systems, medical devices, semiconductors and LED solutions. Samsung employs 236,000 people across 79 countries with annual sales of US$187.8 billion. www.samsung.com.