VIDEO: Samsung's Galaxy Note 2 Shows Up in IFA Trailer
Desperate for a glimpse of Samsung's Galaxy Note 2? The company has released a video offering a peek (just a peek!) at its upcoming tablet/phone.
It's been a little over a fortnight since Samsung confirmed it plans to unveil the next iteration of the Galaxy Note at a Samsung Mobile Unpacked event in Berlin on August 29. Despite the fact that this date is still 10 days away, it seems Sammy is eager to drum up some excitement for the launch, as the company has released a teaser video featuring the Note 2.
The video below is a trailer for what Samsung has planned for its Unpacked event at IFA Berlin. The video claims '[our] magical moments will come alive' on August 29' and features film director Wim Wenders marveling at "all the things you can do in the blink of an eye with such a small and light thing."
Other than that, the video doesn't show much. A little bit of stylus on screen action, but little else. Check it out for yourself below.
Though details on the Note 2 are pretty scant, there's talk of a faster processor, a bigger 5.5-inch display (the original Note's screen measures 5.3 inches). We'll keep you posted on any rumors we hear and we'll see you back here on August 29!
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Thanks, but no thanks. Try harder next time. Oh, and the reason the specs aren't finalized or announced is because SameSuck needs to wait to see what Apple releases so that it can copy Apple spec for spec (though it will come up short as usual).
Apple invented the internet, touch screens, gestures, using fingers, mobile phones, TVs, PCs, remember?
Now why on earth would you want superior phone with non-handicapped OS from any other company?
It is simple, not everyone is technologically illiterate enough to want an iPhone.
Right, especially when the SoC inside the iphone is made by Samsung... ho sorry, ''SameSuck''...
Idiot...
Actually, Apple designs its own chips. Last I checked, the Apple "A" series processors were only available in Apple products. It may be based off of a reference design, but Apple engineers have perfected it to make it the best in the world.
So no, it isn't a SHAMESUCK processor; it's Apple's (far superior) chip.
He didn't said that Samsung designed the SoCs used in recent iPhones / iPads / iPods. He did say however that the SoC is made by Samsung which is true. If the iPhone will be out in a month then production of it's SoC has already started, so Samsung knows what it's capabilities are.
Also, are you're saying that the only iPhone that doesn't suck is the 4S? The original iPhone, the 3G and 3GS all use Samsung SoCs. Most of the Apple A4 was designed by Samsung and Intrinsity before Apple bought the latter. The SoC in the iPhone 4 is identical to the one on the Galaxy S with the exception of the GPU. The iPhone 4 has a PowerVR SGX 535 while the Samsung Galaxy S has a PowerVR SGX 540.
I'm saying I used the s3, and it felt light and cheap. Samsung cannot figure out how to make a device FEEL like a quality device. It can throw all the specs it wants to, but at the end of the day, it is a phone and needs to be good at doing PHONE tasks, not how fast it can run synthetic open GL benchmarks.
It's the same old argument that's been going on forever. Past 60fps, it doesn't really matter. Cool, you get 300fps in quake; that's 240 more than what matters or is necessary and is just a waste if the software doesn't keep up. Specs and numbers only matter to nerds for bragging rights on theoretical performance. Apple does a much better job at providing a well rounded device, which is why it dramatically outsells any other individual handset.
I didn't made any kind of comparison between the products of both companies, just pointed out several flaws in your arguments.
Like watching a bad version of "Awakenings" mixed with "Groundhog Day", getreal's "arguments" are the same old ones, over and over again, only to become less and less logical. Pretty sad and pitiful to watch, TBH, like a little kid trying to pick a fight with a bunch of adults that are just ignoring him. The moment one of them actually bothers to reply, the kid gets a breath of oxygen thinking he's finally got it (even though he's not, actually).
Back on topic: the first Note is less than a year old now, AFAIK. I believe Samsung might have some improvements, but I wish they would focus more on joining the next Nexus wave that is not too far behind (I think sometimes November). Between 3 top-notch devices (SGS3, the Tab 10.1 Note and now this Note 2) they might be stretching their resources too thin. Even a powerful hardware company like Samsung could have issues keeping up with the market demand.
It's true, they have not confirmed (yet) their commitment to the next Nexus phone, but they have already created the Nexus S and the Galaxy Nexus, so it's kinda expected of them to keep up the trend. If/when that happens, people will have very high expectations from that Nexus phone, just because Samsung has already raised the bar with the current crop.
TBH, I also hope that other H/W companies, like HTC, Motorola, Sony, even LG, will release their own Nexus phones. The more choices, the better for consumers.
Oh, and I wish they hadn't use that "magical" word at the end of the clip. The word "magical" has been tainted enough by Apple, and lost all it's meaning by now. That being said, it's just a clip, and very good one at that.
I voted you up for giving an honest opinion. I agree. I thought the s3 looked ok, but I was not impressed, considering it is supposed to be THE android device to beat. I was more impressed with the EVO and feel it has better build quality.
Unfortunately, there are a lot of trolls and Samsuck plants that post here that will vote down educated and unbiased consumers that like choice or have different preferences, so your excellent comment is likely going to fall victim.
I personally will probably get the iPhone 5 just for LTE, though I anticipate it will be the epitome of the "4 style" design, with next year's model having the major redesign.
Apple may have influence on ARM, but to say they do all the design is simply wrong. Your comment on the SIII doesn't make sense. I have tried both and find the SIII is simply better. The 4S is slow and sad by comparison, while the HMI is simply a matter of taste. Really, try to move beyond rampant fanboyism.
For the record, I own a feature phone, as no smartphone yet has all I want for a reasonable price.