Testseek.co.uk have collected 470 expert reviews of the Samsung GT-N7000 Galaxy Note and the average rating is 83%. Scroll down and see all reviews for Samsung GT-N7000 Galaxy Note.
November 2011
(83%)
470 Reviews
Average score from experts who have reviewed this product.
Users
(70%)
189 Reviews
Average score from owners of the product.
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The editors liked
Large
High quality touchscreen
Intelligent S-Pen stylus
All Share features (for selected Samsung TVs)
Choice of apps available through Google Play
Amazing battery life – simply exceptional (see our Galaxy Note battery review)
SPen comes in handy
Vibrant high quality display
The Bad
Just a little too big for a day to day device
TouchWiz UI definitely a let down
Internet Browsing feels subpar
Stylus is great for drawing
Bright
Bold screen
Very powerful processor
Expandable storage
Big and beautiful AMOLED screen
Fills the space between a tablet and a phone
Actually usable as an old-fashioned notebook
Thin and light given its size
Incredible HD Super AMOLED display with vibrant
Searing colours and excellent sharpness
Great with video playback
S Pen stylus is an interesting idea
Massive footprint
Amazing screen
Great contacts management
Excellent call quality
Fantastic camera
Samsung's own apps are high quality
Brilliant Super Amoled HD screen
HSPA+ support
S Pen is useful
Adobe Flash support
Great camera
Big screen is great with video and web browsing
Samsung's take on Android is smart
Clever S Pen
Stunning 5.3-inch display
Solid
Stylish construct
S-Pen stylus
Whatever you think about the form factor and size of the screen
There’s no doubting the fact it’s a beauty. At 5.3 inches
It feels huge compared to other smartphones
And the 1280 x 800 pixel resolution puts most netbooks to shame. Images really are razor sharp
And the Super AMOLED technology results in glorious colour reproduction. If you want a device for browsing media on
There’s no better
Powerful
Massive display
Great drawing facilities
Highdefinition display with excellent brightness but flashy colours
Reasonably light given the size
Overall responsiveness
Wide range of touchbased and stylusactivated apps
Very good battery life
Highresolution Super AMOLED screen
Fast dualcore processor
Supports penbased input
Good battery life
Gorgeous HD screen
Slim and light
Powerful yet long-lasting
S Pen useful and versatile
Great for playing and recording video
Excellent value
Gorgeous and huge 5.3in Super AMOLED screen
Android 2.3.5 Gingerbread
Very fast dual core processor
Amazing display
Stylus works great
Camera is the best I’ve used on a mobile device
Ultrafast
The editors didn't like
The size of the phone
The screen does not have as high a DPI as some competitor devices
And some screen protectors can interfere with the S-Pen's responsiveness
Design
When you first look at the Galaxy Note you might be put off by the size of it - due
Just a little too big for a day to day device
TouchWiz UI definitely a let down
Internet Browsing feels subpar
Too expensive
Some Samsung software didn't work
Plastic design feels cheap
Loads of bloatware aboard
Short battery life
Looks pretty silly when you're making a call
Too big for a smartphone
Not a whole lot of "S Pen" compatible software
Not that different to the S2
Expensive
Limit to seven homescreens
Size may be too much for some
Camera lens easily scratched
Might be too big for some
ICS update depends on Samsung
Expensive SIM-free price
Interface is a little sluggish at times
Sound and battery life is so-so
Not too pocket-friendly
Lack of physical camera button
Back button sensitivity
Flimsy back panel
There’s only one real downside to the Samsung Galaxy Note – and that’s the feature that makes it unique
The screen. It’s simply too large for many people
Proving considerably larger than the majority of smartphones.
Both the size and price will be too big for some
You either love the big form factor or you hate it
You're going to look silly making phone calls
Stylus can be tricky to use
Holding it in one hand is a strain
Too large to be an everyday phone
Too small to function well as a tablet
S Pen functionality could be more imaginatively implemented
Too large for some
Calibration issues with S Pen
Difficult to use one-handed
Gingerbread (but ICS update soon)
It's a big ol' handful
Pricy
Just big enough to look a bit daft when pressed to your ear
Large, high resolution display, Pen ads functionality and is backed by several good apps, Comfortable, attractive design, Good cameras, Speedy performance and network
Display is big drain on battery, Palm rejection isn't consistent, Not great for small hands, Review Summary, Despite being a larger than average phone, the Galaxy Note isn't uncomfortable to hold thanks to the design and its light weight. The 5.3-inch dis
With a two year contract the GNote costs $299, which is on the high end for mobile phones but not unique. The Galaxy Nexus debuted at that price, as did the Droid RAZR Maxx, and we recommended both of those handsets. The Note has extra functionality, extr...
Published: 2012-02-15, Author: Pete , review by: mashable.com
Abstract: Without a doubt, the Samsung Galaxy Note is the biggest smartphone you’ve ever seen. It’s still nice and thin (just 0.38 inches), so don’t worry about flashbacks to the Zack Morris phones of yesteryear. Still, why would you want such a big screen in a ...
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Published: 2012-02-15, Author: Tim , review by: engadget.com
Solid battery lifeScreen as beautiful as it is spaciousLTE speeds
A bit too large for somePerformance and battery life not as good as international releaseNo Ice Cream Sandwich yet
AT&T's version of the Samsung Galaxy Note isn't the best in the world, but it's still very, very good....
Large, bright display, Snappy performance, Pen works well with user interface
A bit too large for a phone, Not enough apps support the pen
With its large display and stylus-like pen, the Samsung Galaxy Note is a refreshing departure from the smartphone pack, but its design won't please everyone. Additionally, not enough apps support the pen right now....
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Published: 2012-02-14, Author: Michael , review by: Laptopmag.com
Blazing LTE download speeds, Stylus integrated into design, Beautiful 720p display, Crisp 8MP camera
Awkward to hold, Handwriting recognition inaccurate, Palm rejection issues, Slow camera
The Samsung Galaxy Note offers robust pen capabilities and fast 4G LTE speeds, but this phone-tablet combo's sheer size limits its appeal.
The Samsung Galaxy Note's 5.3-inch HD screen is ideal for showcasing multimedia. It has 4G LTE, a great 8-megapixel camera, and a souped-up S Pen stylus that brings new ways to interact with your phone
The Galaxy Note's S Pen is small, has a delayed response, and requires a little training to use. The phone will be awkwardly large for some, and it doesn't fit easily into pockets
With its huge screen and throwback stylus, the Samsung Galaxy Note is a polarizing smartphone that winks at tablet territory. Those who like their screens XL will find a top-notch device that lets multimedia shine. The S Pen adds some artistic potenti...
Abstract: The Samsung Galaxy Note is in the house! America finally gets a taste of 5.3-inch goodness. Soon, anyway. The official release date isn't until the 19th.If you didn't pre-order and were waiting to see if the Galaxy Note is right for you, I will endeavor t...
Abstract: What is the ideal size for a tablet or smartphone? That’s the question manufacturers are asking themselves as they try and find that sweet spot for consumers. Do customers want something small enough to fit into a pocket or would they rather opt for mo...
