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AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note Unboxing

Aaron Baker - Feb 13 3:20 PM | More by this editor | 18+ comments | 64 reactions

More:android, unboxing, Samsung Galaxy Note, AT&T, Samsung

AT&T's Samsung Galaxy Note is in the PhoneDog house, and Aaron's taking it for a spin. Coming on February 19th for $299.99, the US version of the tabletphone offers a 1.5 GHz dual-core Snapdragon processor, 5.3-inch Super AMOLED HD display, 8-megapixel camera with 1080p HD video recording, AT&T's 4G LTE connectivity, a 2,500 mAh battery, and Android 2.3 with TouchWiz 4.0. It's a big phone all around, but it could be the best smartphone/tablet hybrid yet. Will the excellent battery record be tarnished by the addition of 4G LTE connectivity?

Samsung Galaxy Note

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"The Galaxy Note arrives at AT&T soon. Is it too big for you?"

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Tyler Kirchmani had the captivate iphone 3gs and optimus v and i like how this phone is when i went to frys electronics big but very nice Mar 7th
Paulie McLovinnits too small for my taste. I'll wait until they come up with a 10 inch screen phoneFeb 28th
Chandra FranklinWill be gettig mine on Sunday...Very excited about it...I have the Samsung Infuse...I love a large screen...The 19th is not coming soon enough!!!Feb 18th
Clifford Black Socrates TookesIt's exactly what I need Feb 17th
Si MaringI'm excited how I can combine it as a tablet and a phone. This is exactly what it's made for. I'll be blown away if it will come up with a holder when I'll use it for a GPS. It's just a perfect size for this purpose. I don't have to squint just to see what's in the screen, especially watching videos too. I hope I'll love it. Waiting to see how you'll do after 30 days challenge.Feb 17th
Henry G Neridaafter watching many reviews and playing with a demo at best buy i was convinced and pre-ordered mine to replace my awesome skyrocket! the size is PERFECT!!!Feb 15th
Eduardo OrdazIts cool. But waiting for the galaxy S3. If u don't like the size then don't get it others like it its not going to stop them from liking it. That's why we have choices :pFeb 14th
Kevin JoelFinally just right :)Feb 14th
Geoffrey P. SpicerTitan had a 5.7" screen?Feb 14th
Manoj GsThe best phone in the worldFeb 14th
Michael AlexanderYes.Feb 14th
Patrick David ConnerI have 2 already both black and white and yes it is big but I love it.Feb 13th
Adan Sorianoim getting it. Feb 13th
Benn LinWay toooo bigFeb 13th
Zach BritoMan phone! :-)Feb 13th
Brantley Culbertsonit would be but it comes with a pen and that makes it alright Feb 13th
Vince GutierrezWish it was on sprint, no it's not to big.Feb 13th
Armando SanchezI want one, but I just cant justify the price. Feb 13th
Jiawei MaoYes,it certainly isFeb 13th
Larry Hanksno phone is too big...my cell wasn't too big when it came in a leather satchel and weighed 20 pounds, and my HTC HD2 isnt too big. In fact, if i could get the Ipad to function as a massive Iphone, I'd sell my android-converted HD2Feb 13th
Bart SchuckThey say curiosity killed the cat but at age 60, I'm still alive & still curious. I will be checking this out when its released to public.Feb 13th
Justin DesRochesThe bigger the better :)Feb 13th
Krushi VemulaWouldn't be able to deal with 5.3 in. all day everyday.Feb 13th
Troy McRaeperfect screen sizeFeb 13th
Sandy ChinMan, wish verizon carries it!!!Feb 13th
Jamie Lee FaueseIt looks good I really like the keyboard because my thumbs are fairly large! Feb 13th
Mike LeeSamsung has gone too farFeb 13th
Devin MartinezThat shit is retarded doesn't even fit in ur pocketFeb 13th
Eric Quachlet alone the fact that the note is on Att.... eww.Feb 13th
Eric Quachhow about an ipad phone. not saying with iOS but the size of the tablet. seems like phones are gonna get there in the future. around 4.3 inches is a good size.Feb 13th
Jason VanderhydeI've used this now for 3 weeks and at first it DOES feel big in your hands (that's what she said ;)) but you quickly get use to the size, as far as how it feels in your hand. Yeah there are other things like using as phone (my Bluetooth took care of that) and texting while driving (which you shouldn't anyway for all reasons) and throwing out a text quickly. Outside of that it is just a great experience overall on web, movies is realistic in watching now on a "phone", and things like facebook, twitter, just everything on a big beautiful screen is amazing. Feb 13th
Christian SoteloIt looks right to meFeb 13th
Ray David KernI have held a dummy model of it & its actually not that big in the hand. This size is not for everyone, but I'm seriously looking at going to AT&T & getting it!Feb 13th
Joe HernandezI think 4.5 is in a good spot.Feb 13th
Craig DriscollI'm excited for it to arrive on Sprint if it does. I will even be opening another line to scoop it up!Feb 13th
Cubamus PrimeI have it and I can do things with it with one hand.. It's not to big.. Unless you got small hands which most people do.Feb 13th
Michael WardCan't wait to recieve mine. To the naysayers: screw off and make way for the best piece of mobile tech thus far!Feb 13th
Cubamus Prime@kyle James Sherman stick to your shitty iPhone then..Feb 13th
Zach ClineIf verizon got something like this I would probably get it .Feb 13th
Andrew ConradThere is such a thing as too big...Feb 13th
Ian Payneim only 13 and me and my mom are on our way to get us both oneFeb 13th
Jennifer DeAlmeidaWay too big. My evo was pushing it. Especially for my little hands. :)Feb 13th
Alaa AjwehI had one, trust me its too big for anyone Feb 13th
DeVon BurleyLove the Note, but I'd never switch to AT&T..Feb 13th
Malchus Callawayi like it but i have the galaxy s2 Skyrocket, cant justify switching, the 4.5 inch screen is fine for me. i know this is HD as well, however i dont think it will make that much of a difference....the screen on the skyrocket is great....but if i didnt have the skyrocket i would get one for sure. May have to wait for galaxy s3 later this year.Feb 13th
El WapoI guess shack will love this phone. Feb 13th
Zach ClineIt won'tFeb 13th
Kyle AdamsThe Note is huge. Stupid. I hope it flops.Feb 13th
Antonio HornIt's too big for people with small hands. Same size a galaxy player 5.0. When it comes to my carrier im on it.Feb 13th
Detrick DouglasI need one!Feb 13th
Mustafa SidiqeeToo annoyingly big for one handFeb 13th
Omar FernandezPhone pr0n!!Feb 13th
Kenneth Liwhere is my skyrocket HD! that' what i want!Feb 13th
Jordon HayePhone is good but I don't like AT&TFeb 13th
Edward Atienzanice ^_^Feb 13th
Cesario Brito Jr.Yeah Kyle, no one likes them...that's why they are selling millions. Great thinking there. LOLFeb 13th
Michael PietrzakWish i could have waited....Feb 13th
Geraldy ReyesOh look, another Android, yyaay!Feb 13th
John Michael Kobesi thought it was him holding a cookie boxFeb 13th
Alexander VillalpandoSimple as if u don't like it don't buy and quit bitching :)Feb 13th
Rex Litwillerumm, yeah. looks like a childs tablet.Feb 13th
Allen SchneiderMakes the Dell Streak look like a pretty small tablet, eh? Since 5.3" is now a phone...too big I say! Even the 4.65" Galaxy Nexus that I have is pushing it.Feb 13th
Kyle James ShermanSamsung needs to give up on the Galaxy series. Its old and no one likes them.Feb 13th
Erik FernandezI've always wanted a tablet phone, even bigger and I'm happy. Make it kindle fire size and its prefect, I'll design my own special pockets for something like that. Needs to be in sprint, I wish every phone was on all carries, at leat the ones I likeFeb 13th

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