A brief insight into its specifications

Display

Since the screen happens to be the main selling point is appropriate to commence from here. With 5.3” in size, the screen is somewhat big, an unusual aspect not seen in its predecessors. The recently released HTC and the iPhone 4S measure only 3.5 and 4.3 inches respectively.

The device has a resolution of 1,280x800-pixels having a 285ppi (pixels per inch). You can easily view it from a normal distance, the text are clear and easy to read.

An adorable AMOEL technology is utilized on the phone, so even in a dim room; you can watch the videos clearly. The handset comes in attractive colors.

User Interface

The device sprints on Android 2.3 Gingerbread OS. The versatile interface is wonderfully dependable with normal pinch to zoom control function like a trance.

Dissimilar to its precursors, screen’s touch sensitivity seldom creates any frustration moments.

Speed

The Smartphone is powered by dual core Scorpion CPU of 1.5 GHz, 1GB RAM, Snapdragon S3 chipset and Adreno 220 GPU. The device has good processing speed.

Camera

The Smartphone comes with a broad angle camera of 8 megapixels together with LED flash, smile, face and blink recognition.

The video is uncomplicated and provides three forms (usual 1,080p, self recording, and MMS friendly) Self recording can be done with the help of the front camera of 640x480 pixel resolution.

Media
The Samsung Galaxy Note possesses memory storage of 16GB together with a micro card slot to append an additional storage space of 32GB. There is sufficient room for extensive XviD, DivX, and WMV files. The music player has a satisfactory performance with good audio equality.

Battery

The device comes with 2500mAh battery. Due to the presence of a big screen and processing power, the battery lasts only for a short duration. On full charge, you will be getting a 12 hour usage, and if you perform other functions like playing games, web browsing, then you will get a reduced 8 hours usage.

Apps

The device has a good number of popular Apps. Social center places your texts, emails and social network information (presently restricted .to Face book, twitter, LinkedIn) in a particular app.

S Choice has an assortment of Samsung endorsed apps, it can be downloaded externally, the normal Android market interface.

There is also the S planner, a tidy planner and the calendar Apps, which can be synchronized with Microsoft exchange, Google calendar, and for Face book (for occasions).

A quick glance at is pros and cons

Pros

Large and attractive AMOLED screen

Perfectly bridges the gap between a phone and a tablet

It can be normally used as a traditional notebook

Given its size, the device is light and slim.

Cons

Battery life of short duration.

Bottom line

Overall the Smartphone has a good and satisfactory performance, can be easily handled by people of all ages.