Samsung Electronics Introduces The Galaxy Note 8.0

Samsung Electronics Introduces The Galaxy Note 8.0

A New Era of Portability and Everyday Productivity


MISSISSAUGA, ON, Feb. 25, 2013 /CNW/ - Samsung Canada, the leading
supplier of mobile phones in the Canadian marketplace, today announced
the launch of the world's first 8-inch tablet, the GALAXY Note 8.0.
Unveiled at Mobile World Congress in Barcelona, Spain, the GALAXY Note
8.0 ushers in a new era of intelligent Note technology in the mid-size
tablet category. Featuring unrivalled multimedia performance within a
compact one-hand-grip screen, the GALAXY Note 8.0 creates a
sophisticated mobile experience.



"Samsung continues to innovate within the mobile industry with the
introduction of the world's first 8-inch tablet - the GALAXY Note 8.0,"
said Paul Brannen, Vice President, Enterprise Business Solutions at
Samsung Canada. "Loaded with exciting new apps and updated features,
such as the new generation of Samsung's intelligent S Pen, the GALAXY
Note 8.0 has the power and advanced technology to truly evolve the
tablet experience and help busy Canadians multi-task on the go.



Noteworthy features of the GALAXY Note 8.0 include: Multi-window options
to split the portable 8-inch screen allowing optimal access to a number
of live applications; a new generation of Samsung's intelligent S Pen
with advanced usability; access to a suite of S Note templates and
tools that allow consumers to create, edit, manage and share everyday
documents; and the Samsung "reading mode" technology that allows
consumers to enjoy e-books with optimized resolution. In addition, a
suite of exciting content and services are pre-loaded for users such as
Photoshop Touch, Flipboard (developed specifically for the Note 8 and
the S Pen), and Awesome Note. An array of accessories such as covers,
HDTV Adaptor, USB connection kit, and many others will also be
available for the GALAXY Note 8.0.


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, the new era device gives users the perfect pocket-sized
hands-on organizational tool. Practical S Note templates and the S
Planner feature help manage everyday tasks, including meeting notes,
to-do lists and even personal diary entries. All content can be entered
and updated 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.


New content and services

The GALAXY Note 8.0 is packed with pre-loaded content and apps. Upgraded
Chat-On provides easy instant messaging and group chatting in multiple
formats - images, video, voice, contacts - for simple, enjoyable
communication. Awesome Note, an integrated application available on an
android tablet for the first time, offers unlimited note-taking uses
including Memo, Diary and Must-remember lists. With Flipboard, your
news, social network updates and other feeds come together in one
stylish, flippable format so that you can enjoy all your news and
life's great moments in one place. This customized version of Flipboard
has been developed exclusively for Samsung and uses the S Pen's hover
feature to preview article headers beneath Flipboard's main screen
tiles. Finally, Peel Smart Remote gives users a universal remote
control and electronic programming guide that manages TV and video
watching seamlessly.


A new age of S Pen intelligence

Optimized to help Canadians express themselves, the Samsung S Pen has
evolved to increase everyday usability and enhance creation expression.
Embedded within the tablet, the S Pen is an extension of the GALAXY
Note 8.0. Removing the S Pen from the device automatically launches
innovative features such as Pen Detection that suggests adapted menus
and Page Buddy, a feature that intuitively activates the most recently
adapted S Note home screen.



S Pen technology is now so advanced that it doesn't even have to touch
the screen. With Air View, the S Pen only needs to hover over the
screen to show previews of videos, emails, photos and appointments on
SPlanner without opening the file or application in full. S Pen Gesture
allows images and content to be easily edited and cropped, while Paper
Artist and Photo Note allow photos to be artistically personalized.


Maximizing mass multimedia consumption

Multi-tasking with the GALAXY Note 8.0 is effortless due to the
innovative Dual View feature, two multi window options that allow you
to facilitate multi-screen usage. Dual View's split 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 as required. In addition, Pop Up Note allows access to S Note
at any time to keep track of key actions and Pop Up Video allows
surfing the web while chatting. In addition, 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 everyday needs. Reading Mode transforms the GALAXY Note
8.0 into an e-Book reader, and provides optimal reading conditions and
AllShare Cast lets users beam photos, videos and even games onto the
big screen while the tablet doubles as a controller.



For further information, please visit www.samsungmobilepress.com.


Notes to Editors


The GALAXY Note 8.0 will be available from 2Q of 2013 worldwide (EUR,
KOR, NA, SEA, SWA, MEA, CHN, TW, LA).


GALAXY Note 8.0 Product Specifications


_____________________________________________________________________
| Processor |1.6GHz A9 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, FLAC3.5mm |
| |Ear Jack, Stereo Speaker |
|__________________|__________________________________________________|
| |S Pen Experience |
| |- S Note, S Planner, Email with hand-writing |
| |integration |
| |- Quick Command, Easy Clip, Photo Note, Paper |
| S Pen Optimized |Artist |
| Features |__________________________________________________|
| |Air View |
| |__________________________________________________|
| |Popup Note, Popup Video |
| |__________________________________________________|
| |Shape Match, Formula Match, Idea Sketch |
|__________________|__________________________________________________|
| |Samsung AllShare Play |
| Sharing Features |Samsung AllShare Cast(WiFi Display) - Mirroring & |
| |Extension |
| |Samsung AllShare Framework |
|__________________|__________________________________________________|
| |Samsung Apps |
| |__________________________________________________|
| |Samsung Kies /Samsung Kies Air |
| |__________________________________________________|
| |Samsung TouchWiz / Samsung L!ve Panel |
| |__________________________________________________|
| |Samsung Hub |
| |- Game Hub |
| |- Learning Hub / Readers Hub / Music Hub / Video |
| |Hub/ |
| |__________________________________________________|
| |Samsung ChatOn mobile communication service |
| |(version 2.0) |
| |__________________________________________________|
|Content Features &|Smart Stay |
| Services |__________________________________________________|
| |Page Buddy/ Tag Buddy/ Word Buddy |
| |__________________________________________________|
| |Google Search, Google Now, Google Maps, Gmail, |
| |Google Latitude |
| |Google Play Store, Google Play Books, Google Play |
| |Movies |
| |Google Plus, YouTube, Google Talk, |
| |Google Places, Google Navigation, Google Downloads|
| |__________________________________________________|
| |Awesome Note |
| |__________________________________________________|
| |Flipboard |
| |__________________________________________________|
| |Photoshop Touch |
|__________________|__________________________________________________|
| GPS |A-GPS |
|__________________|__________________________________________________|
| 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 32GB) |
|__________________|__________________________________________________|
| Dimension |210.8 X 135.9mm, 338g |
|__________________|__________________________________________________|
| Battery |Standard battery, Li-ion 4,600mAh |
|__________________|__________________________________________________|





*The availability of each Samsung Hubs and Google service may differ by
country.



*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 Play Books, Google Play
Movies, Google Plus, YouTube, Google Talk, Google Places, Google
Navigation, and Google Downloads are trademarks of Google Inc.


About Samsung Electronics Canada Inc.


Samsung Electronics Canada enables Canadians to "Pursue their Passions"
by offering a broad range of award-winning digital consumer
electronics, IT, telecommunications and home appliance products for
consumers and businesses. The Canadian arm upholds Samsung's global
mission to provide users premium experiences that are unparalleled due
to Samsung's innovative technology and stylish design. As a result,
Samsung has become a true leader in the electronics industry both in
terms of business leadership and brand strength. In 2012, Samsung was
ranked #9 in the Interbrand "100 Best Global Brands" breaking the top
ten for the first time, and was named as one of Fast Company's "50 Most
Innovative Companies of 2011".



For more information, please visit www.samsung.com 


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SOURCE Samsung Electronics Canada

Samsung Electronics Canada

CONTACT: Kevin Galbraith
North Strategic (for Samsung Canada)
Mobile: 647-456-3786
Email: kevin.galbraith@northstrategic.com


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