Samsung Galaxy Note 8.0
| Industry | Consumer electronics |
|---|---|
| Founded | January 13, 1969 in Suwon, South Korea |
| Headquarters | Suwon , South Korea |
| Products | Smartphones, tablets, consumer electronics |
| Website | www |
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The Samsung Galaxy Note 8.0 is an Android-powered tablet featuring an eight-inch display, developed and distributed by Samsung Electronics. It represents the second generation within the Samsung Galaxy Note series lineup of tablets, which also includes the larger ten-inch Samsung Galaxy Note 10.1 2014 Edition. The device debuted in the United States market in April of 2013. Similar to its bigger counterpart, it supports both finger touch input and Samsung’s proprietary S-Pen stylus technology. This model marked Samsung’s initial entry into the eight-inch tablet category and was subsequently complemented by a more budget-friendly option known as the Samsung Galaxy Tab 3 8.0.
History
The Galaxy Note 8.0 was unveiled on February 23, 2013. It made its debut alongside the Galaxy S4 at the 2013 Mobile World Congress. Samsung announced that the device would be launched in the United States on April 11, with the 16GB model priced at $399.99.
Features
The Galaxy Note 8.0 initially shipped with Android 4.1.2 Jelly Bean. Certain regions received an over-the-air update and Samsung Kies support for upgrading to Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean. In February 2014, Samsung confirmed that the tablet would be included in their list of devices eligible for an upgrade to Android 4.4.2 KitKat. The rollout of this KitKat update began on May 12, 2014. By June 4, 2014, Samsung announced the availability of Android 4.4.2 for U.S. versions of the tablet. This update preserved most of the original features but notably removed key handwriting settings from the TouchWiz interface. Additionally, Bluetooth Low Energy functionality was introduced with this firmware release.
Samsung enhanced the user experience by integrating its proprietary TouchWiz UX interface. Alongside core Google applications such as Google Play, Gmail, and YouTube, users have access to Samsung-specific software including ChatON, S Note, S Suggest, S Voice, S Translator, S Planner, Smart Remote (Peel), Smart Stay, Multi-Window functionality, Air View,<ref name=AirView-Guide> and Group Play as well as All Share Play.<ref name=microsite-spec> The camera interface resembles that found on the Galaxy S3.
Similar to the Galaxy S4, this tablet features an infrared transmitter enabling it to function as a universal remote control.<ref>
The Galaxy Note 8.0 is offered in several configurations: WiFi-only, combined 3G & WiFi, and LTE & WiFi models. Storage options include 16 GB or 32 GB depending on the variant, with expansion possible through a microSDXC card slot. The device sports an 8-inch WXGA TFT display with a resolution of 1280x800 pixels. Camera capabilities include a 1.3 MP front-facing camera and a 5 MP autofocus rear camera without flash, which supports HD video recording at 720p.<ref name="spec-wifi"><ref name="spec-3g">
See also
- Samsung Galaxy Note lineup
- Samsung Electronics Corporation
- Samsung Galaxy Note 10.1 tablet
- Samsung Galaxy Note 10.1 2014 Edition model
- Samsung Galaxy Tab 3 8.0 tablet
