yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[Galaxy Note 8.0 (Tablet) General] Polarfuchs:
Makes sense. I only talked about the other colors, because they are already listed in price comparison websites.

grey: http://geizhals.at/de/samsung-galaxy-note-8-0-gt-n5100tsadbt-a909567.html

red: http://geizhals.at/de/samsung-galaxy-note-8-0-gt-n5100gradbt-a923083.html

Of course, the delivery dates are unknown. But you can per-order them at one web shop already
[Galaxy Note 8.0 (Tablet) General] bbfoto:
Yes, it's probably true that the additional cost is due to the Wacom licensing and technology, and I have no issues with that as it truly does differentiate the Galaxy Note lineup...and I think they need this advantage to compete. I don't have problem with the $70 premium for that feature.

But with or without the digitizer tech, they really need to step up in the build quality department in order to compete with the iPad Mini (in the general public's eyes). Again, it could still be plastic, but at least make the back of the device with a material that has some form of grip to it, that is scratch-resistant, and doesn't get greasy/slippery/nasty like the current shiny plastic hyperglaze.

And why the protrusion with the camera? Many of their own phones and tablets have 5mp or better sensors in devices that are just as thin but do not protrude. A wobbly tablet that is intended to be written on just doesn't make any sense. This bothers me when using my Note II as well.

I'm also one that believes strongly in having a decent rear camera (at least 5mp). Our workplaces and personal lives have become more and more mobile in nature, and I personally use my Note II for "scanning" receipts for both personal & business expenses into my financial apps, or to send quick photos of product prototypes to clients and associates. Also, it's great for everyday price/comparison shopping or QR barcode scanning for product info. The best camera is the one you have with you!

And again, an additional 16gb of RAM shouldn't cost $100, or even half that. Also, if they were able to use a SUPER-AMOLED display they could reduce the thickness slightly, unless for some reason it's not compatible with the digitizer tech with that size display?

My main issue is how much more they demand for the added 3G/Phone capability, which IMO makes Samsung's Tab & Note lines completely unique from the competition. I'd like to see it more in the $100 range, but as it stands it is at least $250 more for this, which could easily buy you a N7 or Kindle Fire, etc.

I think if it was closer to being just $100 different, that A LOT more people would consider buying tablets with phone capability. With plans in the states like the Walmart/T-Mobile $30 deal, why not? And when I travel abroad it would be very nice to just need to pack "one device for all", and pick up a local SIM during my visit.
[Galaxy Note 8.0 (Tablet) General] RaptorMD:
Well, I found that Expansys-USA has them listed on their site for pre-order but no price is yet available. They have both 16GB & 32GB in WiFi only or WiFi + 3G versions.

Samsung GALAXY Note 8.0 32GB WiFi Android Tablet

http://www.expansys-usa.com/samsung-galaxy-note-8-0-32gb-wifi-android-tablet-247125/ - Price Not Yet Available.

Samsung GALAXY Note 8.0 32GB WiFi +3G Android Tablet

http://www.expansys-usa.com/samsung-galaxy-note-8-0-32gb-wifi-3g-tablet-247127/ - Price Not Yet Available.

Samsung GALAXY Note 8.0 16GB WiFi + 3G Android Tablet

http://www.expansys-usa.com/samsung-galaxy-note-8-0-16gb-wifi-3g-tablet-247126/ $699.99

Samsung GALAXY Note 8.0 16GB WiFi Android Tablet

http://www.expansys-usa.com/samsung-galaxy-note-8-0-16gb-wifi-android-tablet-247124/ $459.99

I don't like the looks of the prices with 3G and hope the 32GB versions isn't much more than an extra $50-60 but I suspect it will be higher :(

I will likely go for the 32GB WiFi only.

---------- Post added at 09:24 PM ---------- Previous post was at 09:18 PM ----------

Expansys-USA is showing it for $699.99 with a 5/10/13 release date, I suspect the 32GB version will be $50-60+ more.

---------- Post added at 09:29 PM ---------- Previous post was at 09:24 PM ----------

Given the price jump to get a WiFi + 3G version vs plain WiFi, it will keep me on the WiFi only but 32GB. I am looking to ditch my last Apple item and get this tablet to replace my iPad 4 128GB LTE on Verizon. But in order to do that I need the 3GB internal and a 64GB microSD card. I need the ability to carry a lot of documents and notes with me.
[Galaxy Note 8.0 (Tablet) General] bbfoto:
Thanks. Yeah, I checked out the Expansys USA & UK sites before I put in my preorder at Negri Electronics, and NE was $40 cheaper and I've dealt with them in the past several times with great experiences, so I stuck with them.

I'm not going to hold my breath for the 32gb 3G Int'l version. I wanted a 32gb Note II (N7100) but could never find one available from a reputable seller that could verify it was actually 32gb of built-in memory. Most that were listed as "32gb" were actually just 16gb models but the seller would include a 16gb microSD card. :/ Has anybody here acquired an actual 32gb Note II GT-N7100? I know the Korean LTE model is available in 64gb only, but those bands won't work for me. ...don't want to veer too off topic here again, though.
[Galaxy Note 8.0 (Tablet) General] genius24k:
Yeah there is a complementary 50gb just saw the alert, i guess imissed that
[Galaxy Note 8.0 (Tablet) General] agambhandari:
Pre-book Note 8.0 3G in India

The GT-N5100 (3G Note 8.0)

is up for pre-order on the Samsung India online store for Rs 30990/-(570 USD)

This price also includes a free book cover(the official accessory).

Do bear in mind that this price is only 20 USD over the price of iPad Mini (3G) in India, making it a pretty decent deal.

No release date yet, but when launched it will be available for 1-2k(20-40 USD) lesser than the pre-book price.

I am not ordering it right now because from the Flip cover reviews, it seems flimsy.probably an after market one would serve me better.

I would like to check the tab at a brick and mortar shop rather than this pre-book nonsense
[Galaxy Note 8.0 (Tablet) General] JulyDerek:
I have the Note 2 and would buy the Note 8 (510) if the price was a bit sensible. The Asus fonepad with almost identical specs is only Rs. 15,000. Is the double price worth it?
[Galaxy Note 8.0 (Tablet) General] agambhandari:
You should know better. S-pen is invaluable if you need it.

and the FonePad is nowhere close in terms of the CPU/GPU Power

Also, it is only a 7 incher, this being a size larger.

You should also look at the Nexus 7 if you don't really need the S-pen.
[Galaxy Note 8.0 (Tablet) General] TheNeighbor101:
Finally a forum for the Note 8! I got this 3 days ago at one of the Samsung distributors in Metro Manila, courtesy of SamMobile of Netherlands as my prize for a Note 2 art contest. The strange this is that there was a one-day sale last April 13th, and then no regular sales after that. The only shop I found that sold me this weren't even displaying it, even as a boxed item!

Totally couldn't figure out when exactly is the regular sale of of the N5100 units. It would seem that the 3G+wifi version will be the only one being sold here for awhile. I think the stores here are instructed to sell these at some specific secret date.

The mobile phone + texting feature is welcome when as needed. I still have my Note II as my main com device. I'm using it pretty much as a tablet for just about everything and my main for creating digital paintings. The Sketchbook Pro for Tablets has increased resolution and works wonderfully! The S Pen works seamlessly perfect and responsive.

The S Note is synced with my previous notes via cloud service, and so I don't have the hassle of transferring them to my Note 8 manually.

I find the side bezels perfect for placing your thumb when holding, while the back shiny surface gives a non-grip over your hand and fingers. I didn't get the free white flip cover and I'm not Ken in getting it at all. I'm waiting on any Otterbox-like product to protect my Note 8 from drops, with a back kickstand.

I do wish the speakers were really front facing like in the Note 10.1 configuration. The S Pen operable capacitive menu and back buttons feature is a great relief! It was something I wished existed in the earlier Note devices.

I find the Note 8 a job well done, overall. The battery is good enough to give me actual 7 hours of screen-on usage time, stretch over some 12 to 16 hours. It can go on for 2 days if I weren't so much of a heavy user.
[Galaxy Note 8.0 (Tablet) General] bbfoto:
That's good to hear that the pricing for the 3G model with phone is comparable in price to the iPad mini 3g. I guess you would gain the S-pen and actual phone capability for your extra $20usd. Also, here in the States the Book Cover is not included and is $49.99usd additional. It is a nice cover and hardly adds anything to the bulk or weight of the tablet, but IMO it should be half the price. Someone else on the forums posted in another thread where you can buy the OEM Samsung Book Cover case from dx-box.com in China for $23usd.

Since the 3g Note 8.0 isn't officially available here in the U.S., the importers (such as Expansys & Negri Electronics) have to get their cut, and I understand that, but it really takes the Note 8.0 with 3G/phone out of consideration for many people due to the price alone.
[Galaxy Note 8.0 (Tablet) General] leginag:
Samsung Australia wouldn't even confirm if the N5100/3G would be coming to Australia. There don't seem to be any firm dates about wider availability for the N5100, even from the stalwarts such as expansys. Only some stories that it is available in South East Asia.

Would really like to get one soon....
[Galaxy Note 8.0 (Tablet) General] bbfoto:
Yeah mate, that's another major beef I have with Samsung and other mfgs compared to Apple. At least with Apple, when they announce a device, you know the same day exactly when it will be available in your country, none of this "(MAYBE) around the 3rd Qtr, give or take, but only in this or that version"!
[Galaxy Note 8.0 (Tablet) General] agambhandari:
Funnily enough, GT-N5100 is the only Note 8.0 that will be available in India. Samsung very rarely launches wifi only tabs here, usually only at the end of their Life cycle.

In fact, I have no use for the 3G capability right now, I could even do with a Wi-Fi and save some bucks. But I guess every feature of a device is useful at some point of time!
[Galaxy Note 8.0 (Tablet) General] bbfoto:
Hmmm...I wonder if there are any customs/import duties in the U.S. if one is shipped from India? ;)
[Galaxy Note 8.0 (Tablet) General] livetech2:
There is a lot of difference in specs of note 8 and fonepad in CPU, GPU, Battery, Camera etc

http://www.phonearena.com/phones/compare/Samsung-Galaxy-Note-8.0,Asus-Fonepad/phones/7677,7751
[Galaxy Note 8.0 (Tablet) General] leginag:
Warranty would be a big issue?

With Samsung being a global company, like Apple, it would be nice to have international warranty.
[Galaxy Note 8.0 (Tablet) General] agambhandari:
I only have idea about the import duties into india, the people at customs office here are quite moody, a friend bought a Nexus 4 and was charged 10 USD as duty, when he bought another for his cousin, he was charged 100 USD as the custom duty!!

Haven't been able to find out how they determine the duty, the declared value of the product always seems to be different in the invoice.
[Galaxy Note 8.0 (Tablet) General] bbfoto:
Yeah, this is huge. And try contacting Samsung support. :( Pffft.

I have to say, Apple's support and warranty is stellar here in the States. Sorry to say Samsung blows in this aspect, unless it is maybe a carrier-supported device. But then that is carrier support, so yeah, Samsung blows.

I do SquareTrade warranties on all of my non-Apple mobile devices.

[MENTION=5141362]agambhandari[/MENTION], that's crazy about the different customs duties. :( I know that there are not any U.S. Customs duties on cellular phones coming here from China, but that doesn't help me at the moment with the Note 8.0.
[Galaxy Note 8.0 (Tablet) General] Aspi914:
Samsung Hong Kong announced on the 18 April [See http://www.samsung.com/hk_en/news/productnews/2013/a-new-era-of-galaxy-note-series] that it is releasing the GALAXY Note 8.0 LTE [GT-N5120] very soon.

My Tab 7.7 was from Hong Kong and I never had a problem with it.

Specs quote bandwidth as LTE (800/900/1800/2600MHz) + GSM (850/900/1800/1900MHz) - I am a Telstra user so considering LTE is on the 1800 megahertz frequency and that Telstra is planning to introduce a 900MHz version of Next G to help it expand its 4G network in regional areas, as well as its traditional 3G frequency on 850 megahertz - its compatibility is all good!!!

Got the credit card in hand waiting for it to appear....
[Galaxy Note 8.0 (Tablet) General] leginag:
Shame the article only says "will be available for sale later". Could be a week...could be 6 months.

I used to buy my phones direct from HK, but since Australia Post won't carry mobile phone (lithium) batteries anymore..it's a pain to send back to HK via courier etc. If had to go import route, a grey importer that provides the warranty inside Aust is the better option.

I just wish for a global warranty. I wonder if Sony does it?
[Galaxy Note 8.0 (Tablet) General] Aspi914:
If you check out the article in the South China Morning Post covering the launch function it says that "the tablet to be sold from next month at price to be announced."

Would suggest that indicates late May...fingers crossed :fingers-crossed:
[Galaxy Note 8.0 (Tablet) General] agambhandari:
N-5100 will be available in India in the first week of May.
[Galaxy Note 8.0 (Tablet) General] leginag:
And still no sign out of it outside the general SEA region :(
[Galaxy Note 8.0 (Tablet) General] jlqm09:
That feature comes with android 4.2, and since the note 8.0 has 4.1.2, it doesn't have that option.
[Galaxy Note 8.0 (Tablet) General] eiril_77:
Ya I agreed with that......
[Galaxy Note 8.0 (Tablet) General] agambhandari:
As I quoted, Note 8.0 3G is now available in India for Rs 30,000.(550 USD)
[Galaxy Note 8.0 (Tablet) General] FRiC_xda:
Here in Thailand the Note 8.0 (with 3G) is widely since last week for 15,200 Baht which Google tells me is US$516.02 as of right now. I'm tempted to sell my Tab 2 7.0 to get this. I got my Tab 2 3G in September last year for 12,900 Baht. For comparison the Tab 2 3G is going for 9,900 right now, and the Nexus 7 3G 32GB is going for 10,900 Baht.
[Galaxy Note 8.0 (Tablet) General] Thai Damen:
$800? lol

if conversion rate is correct, you can get it in thailand for $510 base on rate of 30 per baht, if anyone keen you can pm me and i will arrange it for you.

---------- Post added at 05:28 PM ---------- Previous post was at 05:26 PM ----------

you should get rid of that tab 2 as those car makers are giving it free as gift and pushing tab 2 7.0 price down, i gave my away already n order the note 8.0
[Galaxy Note 8.0 (Tablet) General] bbfoto:
3G (phone+data) + WiFi U.S. Availability

Just a heads up to those of you in the U.S. that are waiting for the Int'l 3G/Phone version...It looks as if my preordered Note 8.0 3G+WiFi Int'l N5100 should be shipped very soon from Negri Electronics (Las Vegas) here in the U.S. :) FYI, Negri Electronics is showing these as "IN STOCK" at the moment (May 10 @ ~10AM). Your browser user agent must be in "Desktop View/Mode" to see the full details of stock availability.

Their price is currently $597.50 for the Int'l 3G+WiFi N5100, which is an unfortunate ~$200 premium over the WiFi Only version. :(

(EDIT: So I just checked the Negri Electronics site again at 6:40pm PDT today (May 10th) and it shows "BACKORDER". :( Hopefully a bunch of you got your orders in before they ran out of stock!)

http://negrielectronics.com/samsung-n5100-galaxy-note-8-0-16gb-3g-unlocked-white.html

My credit card company sends me email alerts every time there is a transaction over $300, and they just sent me a Transaction Alert for a charge from N.E. :) I've had a preorder in since April 16th for the Int'l Note 8.0 and IME, Negri Electronics will only charge your credit card when they have stock in hand ready to ship, so my fingers are crossed. :) I'll keep you updated.

P.S. If you register an account at Negri and put the item in your shopping cart but do not follow through with the purchase (just leave it in your "shopping Cart"), in a few days Negri will email you with a $10 OFF coupon code for the item in your cart. And if you wait another few days they will send you a $20 off coupon code. It's not much, but every little bit helps as this item is so expensive already. Good luck.
[Galaxy Note 8.0 (Tablet) General] adix82:
In Singapore, he galaxy note 8.0 3g cost sgd680.
[Galaxy Note 8.0 (Tablet) General] mdwalid:
Great post and i like note very much , i am interested in note from my childhode and i like to use notes , i always search in internet that what is notte
[Galaxy Note 8.0 (Tablet) General] thomas7tu:
Why don't you buy LTE + WiFi N5120？

------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

LTE （800/900/1800/2600MHz）/UMTS（850/900/1900/2100MHz）/GSM （850/900/1800/1900MHz）

LTE 100Mbps / HSDPA+ 42Mbps / HSUPA 5.76Mbps / 3G / EDGE / GPRS

-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
[Galaxy Note 8.0 (Tablet) General] FaeMinx:
I just saw a special going at a local online retailer (South Africa) for the N5100 16gb:

http://www.loot.co.za/product/samsung-galaxy-note-8-quad-core-8-tablet-with-s-pen-st/pwft-2594-g330

I'ts listed at R6500.... which is odd, because up untill now I've only seen the N5110 advertised in this country at about R7500.

This offer also apparently comes with a 2 year warrenty, free Pouch and a 16gb MicroSD card.

Seems too good to be true.

Anyway, I bit the bullet and ordered one. It should be delivered in a couple of days.

I hope it's not false advertizing and turns out to be a N5110. :/
[Galaxy Note 8.0 (Tablet) General] bbfoto:
^Good luck. I would make a screen capture or save that web page offline just in case. I hope the offer is legit. Keep us posted. Just received my 3G Note 8.0 from Negri Electronics and am lovin' it so far. I'll post my complete thoughts in a few days. There are a few things I'm kind of missing coming from the Note II.

I would love to get back to SA sometime soon, I miss Durban and the great surfing to be had.
[Galaxy Note 8.0 (Tablet) General] FaeMinx:
^ Thanks! That's a good idea. *saved*

Looking forward to your review. - Haven't used a Note 2 myself, but I'm curious about the differences. :)

.... and may your wish to visit sunny South Africa be granted! ;)
[Galaxy Note 8.0 (Tablet) General] melvill:
Wow good price, I got it from the Samsung store for R6800. How much was shipping and what case came win it?
[Galaxy Note 8.0 (Tablet) General] FaeMinx:
It still hasn't arrived... I expect it here sometime today.

Shipping was R74 express courier.

As for the Pouch... there is no description of it on the site, so I can only wait and see what turns up. I would like to assume it's the official Pouch Stand, but for the price I paid.... I doubt it.

Did you get any extras with yours?
[Galaxy Note 8.0 (Tablet) General] FaeMinx:
Ha Ha!

It just arrived! :D *see attached pic*

View attachment 1969343

And it *IS* a great deal... Just as advertized, it's a N5100, the Pouch included is the Official Stand Pouch, which is fantastic (they sent the Charcoal Grey color). The 16gb MicroSD is a bit meh.... it's only class 4.

I was going to use a 32gb anyway... gonna pick one up in the morning.

Right now I've plugged it in to charge and I'm reading the quick start guide. I'll post a mini-review thread once I've had some time with it. :)

At first glance the build quality is absolutely solid... everything is perfectly aligned, nothing is loose.

If anyone is sitting on the fence regarding this deal, GO FOR IT! :good:
[Galaxy Note 8.0 (Tablet) General] melvill:
Congrats. That a really awesome deal man, here in Durban there are still no covers available for it. lm using a zip up iPad mini cover i had to buy at the apple I store :(
[Galaxy Note 8.0 (Tablet) General] bbfoto:
[MENTION=1759218]FaeMinx[/MENTION], That's great! Stoked that you got a great deal and the official case! Still putting mine through it's paces and loving it.
[Galaxy Note 8.0 (Tablet) General] agambhandari:
I finally bought one for about 520 USD, after getting a thorough demo. Now just ordered wires for connecting the VGA projector.

Also searching for a case, but most here cost over 20 USD.
[Galaxy Note 8.0 (Tablet) General] 2g11:
Hi, I'm also in SA looking for a good deal, I'd like to know if the 'pouch' is the same as the official Samsung book cover comparable to that of the iPad.

Sent from my SGW powered by CM10.1
[Galaxy Note 8.0 (Tablet) General] FaeMinx:
Sorry for the late reply...

http://goo.gl/jFUDi

I have to say it's very good quality... snug fit. I have no desire to go looking for another case. :)

It looks and feels better than it appears in the pictures. A premium pouch, sleek and sturdy.
[Galaxy Note 8.0 (Tablet) General] chrysonline:
Some great photos about GT N5100 + phone call

Hi guys..

i've just received my GT N5100 from England (import) to France.

N5100XXBMD1.

See my photos attached.

Galaxy note 8.0 Phone call : i discovered we can phone with speakers (like my old GTab GT-P1000), with Bluetooth kit, with Bluetooth+ car radio... or like a smartphone (put the phone to the ear.. lol) with a boost sound function (very useful in conversation) .

I think it's really cool to buy the Samsung Book Cover for this Note 8.0 + transparent film protector.

The Book Cover give a "fashion style" and a good protection for it ;)
[Galaxy Note 8.0 (Tablet) General] technut:
nice pix.Where'd you get the book cover and how much? link maybe? thanx looks sweet
[Galaxy Note 8.0 (Tablet) General] chrysonline:
Hi,

You can find it here for example :

http://www.fnac.com/Samsung-Coque-Support-Book-Cover-pour-Galaxy-Note-8-0-Blanche/a5782561/w-4

here (wellknow, recommanded, for the serious of this e-shop since many years) :

http://www.expansys.fr/samsung-flip-case-for-samsung-galaxy-note-8-0-white-248531/

You can also find the Book Cover in red, black, green, white, blue...
[Galaxy Note 8.0 (Tablet) General] technut:
Thanks for the links. I'll be recieving my 8 photab in the next 2 days according to tracking. Can't wait for my new toy.
[Galaxy Note 8.0 (Tablet) General] coolairG1:
Can I ask. Can we use this Note 8 on T Mobile or AT&T network? What kind of speed do we get? 3G/4G/LTE?

Thanks.
[Galaxy Note 8.0 (Tablet) General] megadp:
The AT&T model SGH-i467 is coming out soon with AT&T and T-Mobile LTE frequencies, as well as AT&T's HSPA (3g) bands and 1900/2100mhz HSPA (T-Mobile's refarmed 3g in most areas). If you're going down the tmo route, make sure they've refarmed the 1900mhz in your area, or you'll be stuck with 2g speeds. You can check at www.airportal.de. Whether they'll keep the phone functionality on it or not is anyone's guess. As far as the international N5100 model goes, it's not packing an LTE radio, so it'll only receive AT&T's 3g and T-Mobile's 2g or their refarmed 3g if you live in a refarmed area. The N5120 has an LTE radio, but I believe it can only pick up LTE signals in Europe and Asia. My advice: wait for the AT&T variant, which should be released some time this month.
[Galaxy Note 8.0 (Tablet) General] jeffman07:
samsung GT-N5100 vs samsung-sgh-i467

hello,

I ordered the Samsung Galaxy GT-N5100 but was instead sent the Samsung-sgh-i467 model. the tablet came with an AT&T sim and several AT&T apps.

I don't live in a country with AT&T network, thereforeI will needto remove the AT&T microSIM and replace with microSIM for Mobile carriers in my location (GSM, 2G & 3G carriers).

is the Samsung-sgh-i467 locked to AT&T? would I be able to use other SIM cards on it?

Thanks for your response.