[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's RollOut of Android 4.1 Jelly Bean

With the recent rollout of the Jelly Bean Android 4.1 for the Samsung Galaxy SIII, people are anticipating more for the release of Jelly Bean updates to the other Samsung flagships mobile phones. Below are the list of the Samsung devices that would be getting the Jelly Bean Android 4.1 updates:

• Galaxy Tab 2 7.0
• Galaxy Tab 2 10.1
• Galaxy Note 10.1
• Galaxy SII
• Galaxy Note
• Galaxy Tab 7.0 Plus
• Galaxy S Advance
• Galaxy S II LTE
• Galaxy Music
• Galaxy Chat
• Galaxy Ace 2
• Galaxy Beam
• Galaxy Ace Plus
• Galaxy Mini II
• Galaxy S DUOS

The only problem is, when?!?

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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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[Rumor] Samsung Galaxy Note 2 Screen Size of 5.5-inch Confirmed?

courtesy of GSMArena

Samsung Galaxy Note next generation are expected to have a larger screen of 5.5-inch and a slimmer body. The current Galaxy Note is having a squarish look of 5.3-inch. The Note 2 is now expecting similar body feel of the Samsung Galaxy SIII. The device was earlier rumored to be launching in October 2012 which has now being carried forward to September 2012. Insider sources were saying that the earlier release was to avoid clashing with the next generation iPhone 5 release which is widely predicted to be in October.

The Galaxy Note 2 are expected to have 8MP camera with improved sensor (probably similar ones as the Galaxy SIII) and probably a quad-core processor with 2GB RAM. Android 4.1 Jelly Bean was expected straight out of the box as well.

Source: GSM Arena

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DiGi Introduces Contract-less Plans

DiGi introduces Zero Contract Devices for the first time. Available devices under this contract-less plans are Samsung Galaxy Note, iPhone 4S, HTC One X and HTC One V. All the devices except iPhone are cheaper than RRP price by RM100.

You can choose within the three DG Smart Plans without any commitment. You will get additional RM5 special rebate during this limited time offer period. Assuming you register for auto-biling, for the DG Smart Plan 48, you will get a total monthly savings of RM10 for the 1st 12 months only. That means if you intend to stay with the DG Smart Plan 48 after 12 months, the rebate of RM10 is no longer valid. Take note that you will have to sign up for at least 3 months and in the event that you would like to terminate before 3 months, you will be charged RM100 for admin fee.

Available devices under this promotion are as below.

There will also be an advance payment of RM88, RM68 or RM48 depending on which plan you would like to subscribe.

Source: DiGi Zero Contract Devices

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[Rumor] Samsung Galaxy Note II (5.5-inch Display)

Rumors had began for the next generation Samsung Galaxy Note. This time around, the screen was rumored to be 5.5-inch. Any complains? Don't think so when Samsung Galaxy Note was said to be sold at approximately 7 million units to date.

Some rumored technical specification of the Samsung Galaxy Note II:

• Super AMOLED HD WSXGA+ with 1680 x 1050 screen resolution
• 360PPI density
• Quad-Core Exynos 5250 processor (probably 1.5GHz)
• 8MP rear camera. Probably similar sensor as the Samsung Galaxy SIII
• Android 4.0 ICS
• S Voice, Smart Stay, S Beam (similar to Samsung Galaxy SIII)

It was also rumored to be released somewhere in October 2012.

Source: Ubuntulife.net

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Official Android 4.0.3 Ice Cream Sandwich for Malaysia's Samsung Galaxy Note

Finally the wait is over for the Samsung Galaxy Note users. All SME Malaysian Samsung Galaxy Note units will be able to get the update via the desktop Samsung Kies. There are several complains that the download is slow and the updating always gets stuck. There don't seem to be OTA update at the moment.

The official stock ICS Malaysian ROM has a kernel version of DXLP9 and a modem version DXLP5.
For those who can't tolerate the slow and problematic via Kies, you can always flash via PC Odin. The Malaysian firmware can be found here. The complete ROM file size is approximately 636.7MB.

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Samsung Galaxy Note Olympic Edition

Samsung releases the Olympic Edition of the Samsung Galaxy Note. Samsung is the official sponsor of the London Olympic 2012.

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Samsung Galaxy Note ICS 4.0 Premium Suite Now Rolling Out (Germans, Dutch)

Samsung today quietly rolled out the much awaited Ice Cream Sandwich Android 4.0 update to the Samsung Galaxy Note. It has reported to be available currently in Germany and Holland. It was also confirmed that the Premium Suite will be available in this update. OTA update is approximately 318MB.
Some enthusiastic root users from other parts of the world are already flashing the GNote to the German ICS 4.0 ROM.

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Samsung Galaxy FAKE Note

Welcome to the world of China!
First introductory of fake devices from this blog - Samsung Galaxy FAKE Note

If you can fake eggs in China, you can fake anything in China!
The fake Samsung Galaxy Note has 5.3-inch display with lesser resolution of 800x480. Take note that the device is powered by the latest Android 4.0 ICS which the current original Note is still struggling to release the ICS version.

Under the hood, it has 1GHz ARM single-core processor with 768MB of RAM. It has rear camera of 5MP and 1.3MP front-facing camera.

Don't worry, the fake has SPen too. Take a look closely at the last picture which shows the packaging. Spot the difference? Bottom right corner..


Source: MyDrivers

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[Maxis] Samsung Galaxy Note Plans

Maxis too has jump into the Samsung Galaxy Note bandwagon but with much delay. Anyway, the cheapest combination to own a Galaxy Note with Maxis would be signing up with Value First (RM30/month) and a 1GB data plan (RM48/month) which would give you the smartphone for RM1749 for a 24 months contract. So, in total after 24 months, you would have paid RM3621.

When comparing with DiGi, the total payment after 24 months would be RM2781 but that does not include any other calls or SMS/MMS chargers. The 24 months plan only includes 1GB data plan. For comparison sake, assume monthly calls or SMS to be RM30/month, you will approximately be pay RM3501. Slightly cheaper than Maxis by RM120.

With Celcom the monthly commitment of RM88/month, you will get 1GB data plan with RM50 calls and SMS. For a 18 month contract, the smartphone is priced at RM1748. In total after 18 months, you will pay RM3332. So for comparison purpose again with 24 months, the total payment is RM3861.
Taking the comparison of Maxis's 18 months contract, the difference between Maxis and Celcom would be RM3332 (Celcom) - RM3253 (Maxis) = RM79. Maxis is slightly cheaper but Celcom has a RM50 monthly calls and SMS credit when compared to Maxis which is RM30.

Source: Maxis

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Samsung Galaxy Note Packages Released

Samsung Galaxy Note was revealed during the weekend and there are currently 2 telcos in Malaysia offering plans on this new 5.3" device, Celcom and DiGi. Just wondering why Maxis is not taking part or not yet?

DiGi started of with the lowest monthly commitment offer of RM43/month (after auto-billing rebate). The device is priced at RM1749 for a 24 month contract. This plan includes data plan of 1GB only. Calls and SMS are billed differently at 15sen/min, 10sen/SMS and 20sen/MMS.

Celcom Exec 50 + Celcom Broadband mBasic is the lowest monthly commitment package for Celcom with a monthly commitment of RM88/month. With this, you get 1GB data. Calls of 15sen/min, 12sen/SMS and 35sen/MMS are included within the package (Celcom Exec 50). The device is priced at RM1748 for a 18 month contract.

Source: Celcom, DiGi

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Samsung Galaxy Note Pre-Order Starts In Malaysia - RM2299

Is this true? Fellow Lowyat forumer, Kampung2005 got a shot of the Samsung Galaxy Note pre-order note. Apparently they are accepting pre-orders at RM2299. Nevertheless, there is still no official pricing announcement by Samsung up to date.
The Galaxy Note is scheduled to be launched in 3 locations in Malaysia on the 11 ~ 13th November. Locations are Pavillion KL, Queensbay Mall Penang and AEON Tebrau in Johor Bahru.

Just a re-cap, the Samsung Galaxy Note features a 1.4GHz dual-core processor with 1GB RAM. Display is 5.3" HD Super AMOLED featuring 1080p Full HD video capability. Connectivity of 4G LTE as well. It will be running on the Android 2.3 Gingerbread. Additional new hardware function would be the Barometer. Internal memory of 16GB and microSD expandable up to 32GB.
In terms of camera, it has a 8MP rear camera with 2MP front facing camera. All in all, the device weighs 178g with battery capacity of 2500mAh Li-on. Not to forget, it also has the S-pen (stylus).

Enjoy a video promo by Samsung.

Source: Samsung, Kampung2005

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