Samsung Galaxy Note II Now in Red (Limited Edition)

At the beginning it was White and Grey, then comes the pink edition. Now in Red. RRP starting with RM1999.

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Samsung Galaxy Note II Pink (Limited Edition)

As announced sometime beginning of Feb, the Limited Edition Pink Samsung Galaxy Note II is now available in Malaysia. You could currently get the device for RM17xx in Malaysia (SME unit).

Source: Samsung Galaxy Note II Pink (Limited Edition)

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Samsung Galaxy's Next Launch - 14th March 2013

The next best thing for Samsung smartphone users are coming up on March 14th. The Samsung Galaxy SIV is widely expected to be the announced during the event in New York 7pm EST which translates to 7am Malaysian time.
Live streaming could be obtained at www.youtube.com/SamsungMobile

Update: JK Shin, Vice President of the Samsung Mobile confirmed that the March 14th event would see the launching of the Samsung Galaxy SIV.

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Samsung Galaxy Note 8.0

The war on tablet is more heated than ever with the Samsung new introduction to the tablet family. Samsung during MWC 2013 in Barcelona recently announced the arrival of the iPad mini direct competitor named Samsung Galaxy Note 8.0.

As the naming goes, this is an 8-inch device which has very much similar outlook as the Samsung Galaxy Note II. Some would say the Galaxy SIII, Galaxy Note II and Note 8.0 are of the similar lazy mechanical styling designer as not much difference in terms of design is actually seen in the recent Samsung Galaxy devices since the Galaxy SIII. Galaxy Note II grows slightly 0.8-inches from the Galaxy SIII and the Galaxy Note 8.0 grows additional 2.5-inches from the Galaxy Note II.

The Note family members are always equipped with something slightly different from the rest of the Galaxy family, which is the SPen.

In the hood:

• 1280 x 800 screen resolution (189ppi)
• 1.6GHz A9 Quad-Core processor 
• 2GB RAM
• 16GB or 32GB
• micro SD Card expandable
• 5MP and 1.3MP front-facing camera
• Battery capacity 4600mAh
• Powered by Android 4.1.2 Jelly Bean
• 3G and WiFi models

Unfortunately no price was announced during the launch but to be a serious contender to the iPad mini, the price has to be similar to RM999 as the WiFi 16GB version of the iPad mini.

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Samsung Galaxy Note II Pink Edition

Ladies... Interested?
This is not the first time Samsung releases pink colour devices after the official launch. The Samsung Galaxy Note II Pink Edition was first spotted in the Samsung Taiwan website. Not sure if it will make its way to Malaysia.

Source: Samsung Galaxy Note II Pink Edition
 

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Samsung GALAXY Camera - RM1899

Samsung GALAXY Camera was officially announced today in Malaysia with the price tag of RM1899. It will be available for sale starting tomorrow (29th Nov 2012).
It has a screen display size of 4.77-inch Super Clear LCD capable of 1280 x 720 resolution. In terms of connectivities, GALAXY Camera has built-in 3G and WiFi with DLNA and Samsung Kies connectivity as well. Obviously HDMI 1.4 is a standard as well. The camera is powered by a quad-core 1.4GHz processor with the Android Jelly Bean 4.1.

Just so that we don't forget this is a camera, it has 16MP with 1/2.3" BSI CMOS sensor. The lens is f = 4.1 - 86.1mm (35mm film equivalent: 23 - 483mm) with 21x zooming. Internal storage capacity of 8GB with extension via microSD card capable of 64GB SDXC. Battery capacity of 1650mAh with microUSB charging capability. The device comes in White and Cobalt Black.

So, what's the difference between a normal camera and the GALAXY Camera? Connectivity.
Powered by Android OS with built-in 3G and WiFi connectivity, sharing a picture is definitely much easier and faster. No more hard-wired transfer from the camera to the computer and sharing via internet application like Facebook or Twitter. You can now do it directly on the camera. With DLNA and HDMI, sharing pictures or videos at home is simple. Although it does not allow you to make phone calls, you should be able to perform internet calls for example Skype.

Source: Samsung GALAXY Camera

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Samsung Galaxy Note II Packages Compared (Maxis, DiGi, Celcom)

All the 3 major telcos released their respective packages for the Samsung Galaxy Note II recently.
Let's take a look at the comparison between them.

As usual, the price are compared only with the lowest monthly commitment of 12 months, 18 months and 24 months. Both Maxis and Celcom packages are almost identical.
At the first glance, DiGi package looks to be the most attractive but please take note that all DG Smart Plans are without calls and SMS bundling. To make it more realistic for comparison purposes, the table below shows Maxis's latest SurfMore package with comparison with DG Smart Plan. Both packages are without calls and SMS bundling.

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[Maxis] Samsung Galaxy Note II - Maxis One Club Privilege

 

Another privilege for Maxis One Club member. You are entitled to purchase the Samsung Galaxy Note II device for a price of RM999 with TalkMore78 (RM78) + Mobile Internet (RM68) with 24 months contract.

[(RM78 + RM68) x 24 months + RM999] = RM4503

Comparing with a non-Maxis One Club member as per calculation in the previous posting, with the similar package, 

[(RM78 + RM68) x 24 months] + RM1399 = RM4903

In short, you save RM400 if you are a Maxis One Club member. The offer is valid till 30th Nov 2012.

Some information on how to become a Maxis One Club member:

How do I qualify for Elite status?
Maxis One Club Elite membership is reserved for postpaid customers who spend an average of at least RM500 monthly with good payment records over 12 months.

How do I qualify for Select status?
Maxis One Club Select membership is reserved for postpaid customers who spend an average of at least RM150 monthly with good payment records over 12 months.

Source: Maxis One Club

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[Maxis] Samsung Galaxy Note II Official Package

Finally Maxis, at the very last minute before the official selling date. I guess Maxis is too lazy to update the picture of the Note II (they are using Note I picture).

For the minimum commitment usage on Maxis, the total bill upon completion of the contract:
[(RM78 + RM48) x 12 months] + RM1799 = RM3311

For the maximum phone rebate, the package would be a 24 months contract:
[(RM78 + RM68) x 24 months] + RM1399 = RM4903

The TalkMore78 plans are more for those who have high call activities.

Now, let's come to the basic Maxis plans which consists of Value Plan + Data Plan.

For the minimum commitment of 12 months (lowest monthly commitment):
[(RM30 + RM48) x 12 months] + RM1899 = RM2835

For the maximum phone rebate (24 months contract):
[(RM30 + RM68) x 24 months] + RM1599 = RM3951

Hold on.. the comparison chart of the 3 telcos are coming up soon..

Source: Maxis TalkMore78, Maxis Value Plan

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[Celcom] Samsung Galaxy Note II Official Package

One day before the official launch, Celcom finally releases its packages for the new Samsung Galaxy Note II.

With the lowest commitment of 12 months with Celcom's lowest priced package of RM78/month, the total commitment after 12 months is:
(RM78 x 12 months) + RM1898 = RM2834

As for the highest subsidized device of RM1498, you would be tied up with 18 months contract with RM188/month package. That would give your total commitment after 18 months to be:
(RM188 x 18 months) + RM1498 = RM4882

Celcom's roadshow will be held at the venue stated in the above table. There are some freebies as well during the roadshow:

• Free Flip Casing worth RM149 which is limited to first 100 customer in KL and first 50 customer other locations
• Free KFC Voucher worth RM40
• Free 6-months MUSICUBE subscription
• Lucky draw opportunity to win a Samsung Galaxy SIII or a concert ticket to watch JLo or Siti Nurhaliza

DiGi's package could be found here.

Source: Celcom

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Samsung Galaxy Note II Road Show Location on 19th Oct

Samsung Malaysia today releases the information regarding the roadshow of the latest sensation Samsung Galaxy Note II. Both events will be happening on 19th Oct.

DiGi will be hosting the roadshow in LowYat Plaza.
At MidValley center court, no specific mobile operator but the first 100 customers will be getting a free Galaxy Note II case worth RM189.

For those who are not sure, the Galaxy Note II does not have LTE for Malaysia launching and it comes in Marble White and Titanium Grey.

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[DiGi] Samsung Galaxy Note II Packages

DiGi is the first to introduce the packages for Samsung Galaxy Note II. It comes in 3 different packages namely DG Smart Plan 48, 68 and 88. RRP of the device is as stated before, RM2299 which is similar to Note I during the launch last year in November.

For calculation sake with the lowest commitment,
(RM48 x 12 months) + RM1949 = RM2525
(RM48 x 24 months) + RM1799 = RM2951

As for the lowest device price package,
(RM88 x 24 months) + RM1399 = RM3511

Do take note that the DiGi's plan are without voice call, SMS and MMS. It only includes data plan.
It comes in 2 colours, white and grey. Pre-ordering begins but delivery is only on the 19th Oct.
Pre-ordering can also be done at the DiGi Retail Centres as below:

• Sunway
• Pulau Tikus, Penang
• Suntec, Penang
• Taman Molek, JB
• Api Api, Sabah
• Kuching, Sarawak

Source: DiGi

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[Official] Samsung Galaxy Note II Sales Starting 19th Oct in Malaysia

Stop the guessing, it's now official that Samsung Galaxy Note II will be available in Malaysia starting 19th October. This was announced during the media launch today at Zebra Square KL. The 3 major telcos will be providing its respective packages soon (Maxis, DiGi, Celcom). It is priced at RM2299 similar to the previous Galaxy Note during launch.

Source: Samsung Galaxy Note II

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Samsung Galaxy Note II Launch Event - Oct 11th

Samsung Galaxy Note II launch event is happening on 11th Oct in Malaysia. It could very well be released earlier than the US which was expected to be on the 24th Oct.

Just to recap, below are the specifications of the Galaxy Note II:

• 5.5-inch display with 267ppi
• Super AMOLED display with 1280 x 720 resolution
• 16GB internal memory
• 1.6GHz quad-core processor
• 2GB RAM
• microSD card support up to 64GB
• Bluetooth 4.0
• NFC
• LTE
• 8MP rear camera, 1.9MP front facing camera
• 3100 mAh battery capacity
• Android 4.1 Jelly Bean

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Samsung Galaxy Note 2 Teaser

Here goes the official teaser from Samsung on the upcoming Samsung Galaxy Note 2. Much awaited to be announced on 29th August 2012 in Berlin.

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[Rumor] More Leaked Picture of Samsung Galaxy Note 2 ?

Picture taken from GSMArena.com.
Looks like an overgrown size Samsung Galaxy SIII. As rumored earlier, we are expecting the launching of the Samsung Galaxy Note 2 on 29th August 2012.

Source: GSMArena

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Samsung Celebrates Dato' Lee Chong Wei's Silver Olympic Medal with 10% off for Samsung Galaxy SIII

Samsung Malaysia is celebrating the nation's hero Dato' Lee Chong Wei for his achievement in London Olympic 2012 with a 10% discount of the Samsung Galaxy SIII on the 8th August 2012. It is only valid for 1 day. Dato' Lee Chong Wei yesterday won the silver medal.
The offer is only valid for the purchase with Samsung Elite Partner (SEP).

The Samsung Galaxy SIII RRP price is RM2199. 10% off would give the price of RM1979.10.

Source: Samsung Malaysia

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Samsung Galaxy Note 2 - August 29th

Samsung had confirmed the earlier claim that the next generation Samsung Galaxy Note will be launch on 29th August 2012 in Berlin during the IFA event. This brings the competition right to Apple as normally the iPhone launching event happens somewhere in October. It was already reported earlier that the Samsung Galaxy Note 2 will be release in September but now it seemed like Samsung is pushing hard to release the flagship device even earlier to the world.

Just to recap, rumors are suggesting the Note 2 to feature an even bigger screen of 5.5-inch with a full HD screen resolution of 1280x720. Inside, we are now expecting a Exynos quad-core processor similar to the Samsung Galaxy SIII. Obviously, the Note 2 must be shipped with the new Android 4.1 Jelly Bean.

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Maxis New MNP Promotions

Maxis is offering a port-in packages which include iPhone 4S, HTC One X, Samsung Galaxy Note and Nokia Lumia 900. The only downside is that you will have to fork out an upfront payment of RM1500 if you're planning on getting a iPhone 4S or RM1000 for the others.
The port-in or MNP will require a 24 months contract with the Maxis Value Plus 50 + 1GB Mobile Internet Plan. That is RM50 and RM48 respectively. For a complete 24 month contract, you will be paying (RM50 + RM48) x 24 + RM799 = RM3151 for the iPhone 4S.

As for Samsung Galaxy Note, total payment on the 24 months contract would be (RM50 + RM48) x 24 + RM599 = RM2951.
In comparison with the usual plan, for a Samsung Galaxy Note with the same Value Plus 50 and 1GB data plan, you will be paying (RM50 + RM48) x 24 + RM1449 = RM3801. You would have saved RM850 with the MNP port-in package.

The offer is valid not only for MNP applications but to existing Maxis postpaid customers as well.

Source: Maxis MNP

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[Senheng, SenQ] Samsung Galaxy SIII for RM91.63/month for 24 months + Free Gifts

In collaboration with Maybank, Senheng/SenQ is giving a promotion for the Samsung Galaxy SIII starting from today till 31st July 2012. During the promotional period, you will get a Jabra Bluetooth Headset worth RM109 and Mocran Car Charger worth RM99 while stock lasts. You are entitled to a 0% interest for 24 months with a month repayment of RM91.63. A quick calculation upon 24 months will give you a total of RM2199.12 which is the RRP from Samsung. The only requirement is that the payment must be made with either a Maybankard Mastercard or Visa credit card. On top of that, you will enjoy a 5x TreatPoints from Maybank.

Source: Senheng, SenQ Samsung Galaxy SIII

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