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Samsung Galaxy Note Unboxing

Aaron Baker - Jan 24 1:10 PM | More by this editor | 51+ comments | 90 reactions

More:android, unboxing, Samsung Galaxy Note, Samsung

Is it a phone? A tablet? You could call it either, but one thing's for sure: the Samsung Galaxy Note is huge. Aaron unboxes the international version, and it's packing some awesome features like a 1.4 GHz dual-core Exynos processor, a 5.3-inch Super AMOLED HD display (800x1280), 8-megapixel camera with 1080p HD video recording, 2-megapixel front-facing camera, giant 2,500 mAh battery, an S-pen for gesture input (in addition to your fingers), and Android 2.3.6 with TouchWiz 4.0. It's a big phone, but it packs some really cool features. And it's coming to AT&T soon!

Samsung Galaxy Note

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"Could you carry a phone this big?"

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Harry Akers SmithDefo, soooo want this phone!!6 days ago
Rodney VanyiAbsolutely! I just hope it comes to VerizonJan 27th
Péter KissHahha...default language is Hungarian (Magyar) :D International edition joke in America. I LIKE it.Jan 26th
Philip LuI am carrying galaxy tab 7.7 as my mobile, so yes I think note isn't to much hassle.Jan 25th
Jevon CampHell yeah the bigger the betterJan 25th
Stanley SolskyWhy not? I grew up watching a 13" TV, now a 60". There's no comparison in sizes. And when not in use, I can store it in my pocket where I used to keep my cash.Jan 25th
???Hell yeah I can. I can hold it without any problems. Jan 25th
Utkarsh SrivastavanoJan 25th
Ivan AlemanYeah the phone is awesome but too bigJan 24th
Xavier RobinsonMy hands been needing a phone that bigJan 24th
Eduardo OrdazYes. Might recommend it to my mom if it comes to sprint.Jan 24th
E.v. SaephanAaron Cantu.... that phone would never in a million years replace an iPad. Jan 24th
LaQuise Murphyheck yeah!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Jan 24th
Aaron CantuI want this phone so bad... it would totally replace my iPadJan 24th
Mick de RaadI'm fine with my 3 inch screen on a xperia mini pro :pJan 24th
Fermin Cazares JrI am pretty new to this smartphone stuff I own a crapy galaxy ace and it sucks. Now I know a little bit more about them I really love that way the Samsung galaxy note looks and specs. But I think is to soon to upgrade for me I'll rather wait until this summer and wait for the iphone 5 and see what they come out with. So far I am impress with the iphone 4s because of performance wise its sexy look and when compared with other newer highend smartphones it still kicks ass.Jan 24th
Krushi VemulaWould never consider buying a "phone" that big. At the end of the day a phone is to make phone calls and u need to have the ability to take it where ever u go. I don't think I could ever comfortably take something that big everywhere I go.Jan 24th
Mike FabischSend it to me and I'll let you know. ;-DJan 24th
Daniel Pallerha its a strip show with out the stripping.... and for me its the perfect size phone!!! and for some reason your eyes looked like husky eyes!!??Jan 24th
Rani HinnawiI prefer the 3.7"-4.3" screen sizd range. Anything bigger would look retarded to put up to the ear when making a callJan 24th
Reese WoodsonIt's suppose to drop around the end of the 1qrt (March) bro. That's going to be a nice phone too.Jan 24th
Luis Chavez@Genaro Arce Tl/DrJan 24th
Tyrell V Masonyea, when does that Lumia 900 drop?Jan 24th
Reese WoodsonThe Ion is pretty dope Tyrell. It suppose to come out in the 2qrt though. I can't wait that long haha.Jan 24th
Javier Sanchez OjedaThis phone is sick nasty, love it!Jan 24th
Tyrell V MasonI'm thinking about waiting on the Sony Xperia Ion!Jan 24th
Templo Unoyes... I am waiting for it to be releases on attJan 24th
Reese WoodsonI can't wait to get that phone on AT&T.Jan 24th
Kevin Daltonno... its like the size of my head. thats unacceptableJan 24th
Corey A. Mayoi hardly ever use my phone as a phone, so yes mos def!Jan 24th
Thanh PhanIt's not good for gym. Jan 24th
Joel MoranIts a tablet smartphone,damn is huge,but cool!Jan 24th
Anton LemezaSo it does in fact have the exynos and not a snapdragon? How does it perform compared to the skyrocket in your opinion?Jan 24th
Rico Woodsthe screen has to be 4inches or more ... 5.3 and slim works tooJan 24th
Zach ClineIt's not just a " phone" .Jan 24th
Kris SinclairYes ten foldJan 24th
Don MalburgAnyone know when of if it will be coming to sprint? Are they going to rename it for each carrier?Jan 24th
Frank MendozaThink this phone might be to big for but I love what it can do.Jan 24th
Debra Spruell-ChristianIs that the galaxy note in your pocket? Or are you just happy to see me? Lmao! Love it. But too big for me!Jan 24th
Jamie Doegei love my GT-N7000! not to sure about this north american variant.. so many changes for a limited LTE network doesnt sound like its really worth dumbing down the phones potential.Jan 24th
Bonnie FisherI do work for a.living. so my HTC works for.meJan 24th
Mario AlanHaa here in Mexico was released since NovemberJan 24th
Francis San PedroI stopped wearing baggy jeans last decade. Don't know if they'd fit it my Levi 514s. Jan 24th
Mihai AlexI have big hands, I have absolutely no problems using this phoblet ( ^^) but one would look weird holding it at the ear for calls, so I'd use it as a multimedia device mostlyJan 24th
Mark MannJust wondering who carries any smartphone in there pocket anymore unless they don't work for a living.Jan 24th
Shannon MannsI'm hoping that it will come to verizon.Jan 24th
Bonnie FisherI am happy with my htc. it is perfect size and it fits in my back pocket. The bigger the screen the more of a chance to break itJan 24th
Genaro EscobarI am Mexican and yea I have a Big Phone as well the HTC Sensation 4G and it os cool, although if I have the money to buy the Galaxy Note for sure I'll do it, and something that I saw is that in the beginning, phones were so big and people don't even care about that and they used to use them, then small phones where IN DA HOUSE and if it was smaller yo were in. Later we return back to the phones size of the past and we love it! Users have to consider over buying a phone in some basic things: Why do they really need a phone? Just to talk and text? Just to go inside your Social Networks? To use it as a Mobile Office? Multimedia? And also one important thing as well is the Carrier depending your needs and country. Then also the characteristics of the phone you want like battery duration, size, weight, color, brand etc. If you might want to know the brands that I full recomend are: 1.- HTC 2.- SAMSUNG 3.- NOKIA 4.- MOTOROLA 5.- LG 6.- SONY In that specific order I recommend those brands due to the fact like Aaron I have them all and I know what I am talking about. Hope guys to add me as a friend and to like or dislike my post. Greetings from Mexico City, MexicoJan 24th
Brandon CromerMy note fits in my pockets perfectly. I never want another phone that's smaller than 5.3". Battery life is awesome too, I couldn't be happier.Jan 24th
Joseph ThelmasIt looks like a normal phone in my hands can't wait till it comes to AT&T Jan 24th
Henry MurilloI think a 4.3 is too big. This thing is kind of a joke, really.Jan 24th
Nawf SidePerfect size phone :-)Jan 24th
Cody RamseyNo such thing as too big I got the DROID X when it first came out and it was one of the biggest phones then and now I need more lol Cnt wait!!!Jan 24th
Nick KovalIt's a tablet lolJan 24th
Craig WheelerOh Ya :)Jan 24th
Tim NixI'm rockin a galaxy nexus and I'm loving the screen size came from the iPhone 4 big upgrade in my opinion but I'm wondering if I would like the note idk if 5.3 inches is to big or not nexus is the perfect size for me in my opinionJan 24th
Wojciech WlazlakMy Nokia 3120 with 1,6" display is pretty nothing compared to SGNote.Jan 24th
John ZanattaI would rather have a Titan on T-Mobile. But to answer that actual question, yes, I would carry a phone that big. Would fit just fine in my suit coat pocket.Jan 24th
Kryptik SlawterHell yeah. Mostly be using Bluetooth headphones thoughJan 24th
Jamar Meo DrewWhen you see a person with really small hands get this phone...you know why.......status symbolJan 24th
Carlos NavaNo my epic touch is perfect 4.5Jan 24th
Paul DavisIf i can carry your big ass mom to bed.... sure ill take a bigger phoneJan 24th
Adam CatelloNot a problem for me here in socal.. why wouldn't people want the most media available to them that still fits in your pocket....Jan 24th
Frederick RiveraJason^, its is rumored to arrive at Verizon as the "Journal." STILL just a rumor though. I would get this rather than wasting money on a tablet.Jan 24th
Jason StriplingWill it come to verizon Aaron ?Jan 24th
Salem Alzaabitoo lateJan 24th
Abhishek Kumar MishraIts comfortble in your pant pockets only when your standing. I dont think this phone is meant for us average andriod users or somebody who wants something portable. It fits well in the inside pocket of your blazer/coat, and thats how its meant to be carried.Jan 24th
Devon TrailI don't thinks it's really worth.... Just think about it .. Jan 24th
Neil HusseyAbout time Aaron. I've had mine since November!Jan 24th
Gordon Christiei dont know send me yours and ill tell you :)Jan 24th
Victor RiosI never carry a phone in my pants pocket so yes I could...that is IF Sprint gets it by the date of my upgrade, if not I'll just go with the Epic 4G Touch.Jan 24th
Lewis HachmeisterTmoooooo!!Jan 24th
Alece VergaMaybe... Probably would stay in my hands lolJan 24th
Dustin Carneyyes, and i plan on it.Jan 24th
Abhishek BasuAlmost a month now... And m loving it...:)Jan 24th
Huey LigginsHad iPhone 3GS for too long now. Don't want another iPhone and most androids don't impress me except the galaxy line. And this thing is perfect! Word is february for AT&T. Maybe march for Verizon and possibly sprint! Jan 24th
Brandon Johnsonnot*Jan 24th
Brandon JohnsonI do mot require a phone that goddamn big, I already hate how most of the battery is consumed by the display.Jan 24th
Dietrich BrownYeah getting rid of dell streak 5!!!Jan 24th
Ashley Cha5.3 inches is such a big phone! My stratosphere 4 inch is perfect :)Jan 24th
Robert MerrillThis is the only Android phone that I would consider getting over the my iPhone. Jan 24th
Tim MiyashiroNo. If you do carry it, you either have bigass pockets or are nearly blind.Jan 24th
Micah WatkinsNo way 4 inches is big enough for meJan 24th
Niko Lapcicim getting it next month :D but finally you have the thing, phonedog thank you :DDJan 24th
David CarlenoWithout a doubt. Send it to me and I'll show ya.Jan 24th
Michael Franzoneif sprint gets it yesssJan 24th
Tony AbiamaYes I want it now, but if HTC gets a 5.3" phone then I'll go with themJan 24th
Michael HelferstayI would carry it aroundJan 24th
Marti Ruizyes , if come to tmobielJan 24th
Machata Zsoltfor 2 months now :DJan 24th

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