Samsung Galaxy Note 8.0 Review
by Anand Lal Shimpi on April 17, 2013 11:29 PM EST- Posted in
- Tablets
- Samsung
- Android
- Mobile
- Galaxy Note 8.0
WiFi, GPS
The Galaxy Note 8.0 will be available in both cellular and WiFi only versions, the latter being what we get in the US for now and what I’m reviewing. Broadcom’s ever popular BCM4334 handles all WiFi duties. The Note 8.0 supports 2.4GHz 802.11b/g and 2.4GHz/5GHz 802.11n.
WiFi performance was on par with similar tablets.
I had no issues with acquiring GPS lock outdoors or in cars. Indoor performance was understandably worse.
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danstek - Thursday, April 18, 2013 - link
I just have to say that the background used for the photos looks awesome!klatscho - Thursday, April 18, 2013 - link
just had the same thought - nice one anandhagmamad - Thursday, April 18, 2013 - link
stole the words out of my mouthonwudinjo,uzorchi - Wednesday, April 24, 2013 - link
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Hey, c'mon Anand... This is AnandTech, the gathering place of geeks and nerds. It's not The Verge. :Pmmartel - Saturday, April 20, 2013 - link
Another thumbs up on the photos - beautiful background and photography.nerdstalker - Sunday, April 21, 2013 - link
I bet the photos look awesome on an iPad 4/5, rMBP or late-2012 iMac. ;) BTW, for a long time I expected AnandTech to review the late-2012 iMacs; but it didn't happen. :( I hope they review, at least when those get the next speed bump.jeffkibuule - Thursday, April 18, 2013 - link
It's an interesting tablet for sure, but eh, we know we're going to get the Nexus 7 II with a 1920x1200 display and Qualcomm Snapdragon 600/800 in a month for $249-299. I'd just sit back and wait for the inevitable.thesavvymage - Thursday, April 18, 2013 - link
hell, it can keep the 1280x720 res if it stays at the 200/249 price point. Im just hoping the usb otg isnt totally neutered like it is on the Nexus 4. We shall see...MonkeyPaw - Thursday, April 18, 2013 - link
It's actually 1280x800, but I really hope Google doesn't overdo the specs of Nexus 7.2 and forsake battery life. More than anything, I wish my Nexus 7 got a few more hours on a charge, especially during games. I appreciate a boost in specs, but I hope they are sane about it.