Samsung Galaxy Note 8.0 Review

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• Sleepingforest - Thursday, April 18, 2013 - link

  I'm really excited about the multi-window support! I find myself switching between two apps (internet and note-taking) far too often on my phone--it's really annoying, even with multitasking tweaks and whatnot.

• gnx - Thursday, April 18, 2013 - link

  If you're into rooting and installing custom ROMs, AOKP with "last app" in the navigation bar is excellent for that kind of multitasking.
  
  But as an 8.9 user, I really wish Samsung or someone would build a under 1lbs, 1080p HD, 8.9 tablet. The form factor of 8.9 makes it like a slim ipad4, while the under 1lbs makes it possible to hold with one hand, and of course, 1080p HD in 8.9 would not only look great, it'd make note taking (with an S pen or any other stylus) much more accurate.
  
  Long ago, supposedly LG's consumer research showed the people felt the 8.9 as the ideal size. LG came out with the first one, and Sammy followed suit with a svelt Galaxy Tab 8.9. That was two years ago. Now, Amazon's 8.9 Kindle erred on being a tad too heavy (1.3 lbs), while this Galaxy Note errs on being too cramped. If Sammy would quite chasing Apple (and making a 8.0), and just go its own way with an upgraded 8.9.
  

• Sleepingforest - Sunday, April 21, 2013 - link

  Thanks for the advice, but I'm actually an iPhone user (jailbroken!) It's starting to feel a bit slow though, and I don't know if I'm going to stick with Apple. I am pretty heavily invested in the app ecosystem here, but I'm sure an Android promotion will come up at some point with a Google Play giftcard as incentive.
  
  I'll keep your advice in mind though, as I'm looking pretty closely at the HTC One!

• enmass90 - Monday, April 22, 2013 - link

  If you're a jailbroken iPhone user, download a tweak called "accelerate". It will make iOS feel alot snappier, and you can choose how fast you want it!

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• Donniesito - Friday, April 19, 2013 - link

  Why don't we have the ability to report posts as spam? Can we please get rid of these absurd comments?

• nerdstalker - Sunday, April 21, 2013 - link

  I kinda like them; they are mostly funny. Especially when they are posted in bold.; easier to spot and read. Ha! :)

• DanielShaw - Wednesday, May 15, 2013 - link

  There is no doubt that Galaxy Note 8 is much more sophisticated and advanced than many other similar devices and Samsung products. It is very intuitive, quick and functional. It is perfect for using it on the go, when you need to take quick notes, write down some ideas, search for information, etc. Since I bought it few days ago, I am not stopping being impressed by this device.
  
  See my full feedback and review of Galaxy Note 8:
  
  http://www.squidoo.com/Samsung-Galaxy-Note-8-table...

• martie01 - Friday, May 17, 2013 - link

  I'd agree. Samsung note 8 is certainly a tremendous device, even despite the rather high price.

• Gadgetguy52 - Friday, June 21, 2013 - link

  I agree. Since I got the Note 8.0, I haven't been annoyed with not being able to open up an additional window.