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Samsung Galaxy Note I717 / Samsung Galaxy Note 4G

Samsung Galaxy Note I717 / Samsung Galaxy Note 4G

1496 reviews

Apr, 2024

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screen (308)
performance (257)
usability (196)
portability (196)
size (173)

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reliability (38)

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 1496 reviews of Samsung Galaxy Note I717 / Samsung Galaxy Note 4G. The average rating for this product is 4.0/5, compared to an average rating of 4.1/5 for other Cell phones for all reviews. People are impressed by the size and usability. The portability and screen are also appreciated, whereas there are some critical reviews about the reliability. Opinions are divided on the battery.

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We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other Cell phones the Samsung Galaxy Note I717 / Samsung Galaxy Note 4G is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 87/100 = Very good quality.

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Amazon.com review summary for Samsung Galaxy Note I717 / Samsung Galaxy Note 4G

alaTest has collected and analyzed 709 user reviews of Samsung Galaxy Note I717 / Samsung Galaxy Note 4G from Amazon.com. The average user rating for this product is 3.9/5, compared to an average user rating of 3.8/5 for other Cell phones on Amazon.com. Reviewers really like the size and screen. The portability and usability also get good feedback. There are some critical reviews about the reliability.

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78% of the reviews on Amazon.com give this product a positive rating.

Apr, 2024

Expert review by : Ardjuna Seghers (trustedreviews.com)

Samsung Galaxy Note

Is it a tablet or a phone? The Note straddles the line with a 5.3in HD sAMOLED screen, powerful internals, pressure-sensitive pen and long 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

Too large for some ; Calibration issues with S Pen ; Difficult to use one-handed ; Gingerbread (but ICS update soon)

Feb, 2012

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Samsung Galaxy Note 8.0 review

The Samsung Galaxy Note 8.0 inspires creativity but can it take on the iPad Mini

Multi-Window ; Speedy browsing ; S-Pen

Uninspiring design ; Samsung software ; Battery life

Apr, 2013

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Expert review by : Phil Lavelle (techradar.com)

Samsung Galaxy Note review

How does the Android Ice Cream Sandwich update fare?

Amazing screen ; Great contacts management ; Excellent call quality ; Fantastic camera ; Samsung's own apps

Not that different to the S2 ; Expensive ; Only seven home screens ; May be too big for some ; Camera prone to scratches

The phablet phenomenon continues with Samsung's flagship (for now) larger phone-tablet hybrid updated to run on Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich.

Oct, 2012

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Expert review by (whathifi.com)

Samsung Galaxy Note

Could this big-screen Samsung Galaxy Note replace your phone and tablet?

Big screen is great with video and web browsing; Samsung’s take on Android is smart; clever S Pen

Interface is a little sluggish at times; sound and battery life is so-so; not too pocket-friendly

We did warn you that we expected to keep coming back to the size, and of course we did. In a sea of smartphones, the huge screen is the obvious feature that sets the Galaxy Note apart from the pack. And essentially, it’s a success.

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Samsung Galaxy Note review

Samsung's 5.3-inch Android smartphone is big in size but is it big in ability?

Stunning 5.3-inch display ; Solid ; stylish construct ; S-Pen stylus

Lack of physical camera button ; Back button sensitivity ; Flimsy back panel

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Expert review by : Rik Henderson (pocket-lint.com)

Samsung Galaxy Note

To be completely honest, while we're entranced by its considerable charms, we're not overly sure what to make of the Samsung Galaxy Note (or GT-N7000, for the model number fetishists). No matter what anybody tells you, it's not a phone, even if you can...

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

Too big for a smartphone, not a whole lot of "S Pen" compatible software

There’s much to like about the Samsung Galaxy Note. The screen is quite simply stunning; colourful, radiant and as finely defined as the word "dictionary". It’s super quick, and Samsung’s Touchwiz UI on top of Gingerbread is a joy to use. Watching...

Nov, 2011

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Expert review by : Hannah Bouckley (recombu.com)

Samsung Galaxy Note Review: In Depth

Measuring in at somewhere between big and bigger, the Samsung Galaxy Note literally looks like a Samsung Galaxy S2 that has fallen down the rabbit hole and consumed a sizable chunk of growth cake. Touted…

Screen is huge, crisp and vibrant. ; S Pen is useful and fun. ; Battery life is good. ; 1.4GHz Processor is fast.

Simple tasks can stutter. ; TouchWiz may not be for all. ; Images overexpose. ; Stylus a bit small / fiddly.

Mar, 2012

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Expert review by : Expert Reviews Staff (expertreviews.co.uk)

Samsung Galaxy Note review

A monstrous handset with a fun stylus and amazing screen, but the Note is likely to be an acquired taste

Nov, 2011

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Expert review by (stuff.tv)

Samsung Galaxy Note review

"It's not a phone, it's not a tablet," says Samsung of the Galaxy Note. But is it any good?

Exceptionally fast with a beautiful screen, the Note isn't for everyone, but for some people it'll be just what they're looking for

Nov, 2011

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Expert review by : Rosemary Hattersley (techadvisor.co.uk)

Samsung Galaxy Note review

It was a surprise, therefore, when Samsung designed the Galaxy S for version II and this year came out with a smartphone that was closer in appearance to other Android handsets. Fans of the original design will be pleased to see it make a reappearance...

The Samsung Galaxy Note is a very likable device with portability, a great screen and responsiveness on its side. The issue, of course – other than with its possibly high price tag – is whether there really is a market for something that straddles the...

Sep, 2011

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