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9/15 Update: The Samsung Galaxy Note 8 is now shipping
The New Samsung Galaxy Note 8 has just been announced, and boy does it look like a winner. Price starts at $930 for an unlocked phone although there are several discounts online. It is now available to order and ships out immediately. Click here for our full coverage of the Note 8 announcement. Here's a quick rundown of the specs:
- 6.3" 2960x1440 Infinity glass display
- The S-pen stylus, the Note's trump card over the S8
- Snapdragon Octa-Core CPU with 6GB RAM
- 64GB built-in storage expandable to 256GB via MicroSD
- Dual 12MP 2x optical zoom rear camera with optical image stabilization
- 8MP front camera with eye scanner
- Runs on Android 7.1.1 Nougat OS
- 3,300mAh battery
- The promise that it won't explode in your pocket
Here are freebies you get from ANY authorized reseller. Pick either:
- Gear 360 Camera OR
- 128GB Micro SD Card and Fast Wireless Charging Convertible
In addition, you can score vendor exclusive discounts.
There are also a few reasons why someone would pre-order in general. You reserve yourself a Galaxy Note 8 in case supply becomes scarce. You'll receive it right on release day. If you purchase the phone with contract, all your information is pre-filled so that on release day all you have to do is configure and play with your new toy.
Preorders are now available from several resellers.
- General perk: free 360 camera or 128GB SD card and charger
- Specific perk: up to $200 trade-in value on select phones
- Specific perk: BOGO $750 off with ATT Next & DirectTV signup
- General perk: free 360 camera or 128GB SD card and charger
- Specific perk: up to 50% ($480) trade-in value on select phones
- General perk: free 360 camera or 128GB SD card and charger
- Specific perk: switch to Sprint and get 50% off the Note 8 (Flex Lease)
- General perk: free 360 camera or 128GB SD card and charger
- Specific perk: none
- General perk: free 360 camera or 128GB SD card and charger
- Specific perk: up to $300 trade-in value on select phones
- General perk: free 360 camera or 128GB SD card and charger
- Specific perk: $150 off the Note 8 with new Verizon contract
- Specific perk: $100 off the Note 8 with new AT&T contract
- Specific perk: $150 off the Note 8 with new Sprint contract
There are a few accessories that you might want to think about purchasing beforehand so that they can be delivered before your Note 8.
Don't scratch up your phone on day 1. Many of these cases sell for under $20 and offer scratch resistance, drop protection, and peace of mind.
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Nowadays many phones give you NO option of Micro SD expansion. The Note 9 is so generous in this respect, you might as well make the most out of it. Why not max out your phone's storage from the get go.
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The Note 8 comes packaged with one USB Type-C Cable and one USB Fast Charge Power Adapter. If you don't ever lose them (and that's a big IF), it's still a pain to have to remember to bring these with you wherever you go. In addition to the few I have at home, I carry a separate charger and cable in my bag and leave a set in my car.
If you had an older phone that also used USB Type-C, you can also use that for the Note 8. Chances are however that your old phone used Micro USB. In that case you can either buy new cables or get a USB to USB Type-C adapter.
USB to USB Type-C Cables and Adapters currently available on Amazon:
USB Chargers currently available on Amazon:
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In my opinion power banks are better than those "battery pack cases" that can attach to your iPhone. These don't add bulk to your iPhone, offer greater capacity batteries, and most importantly, can be used to charge all of your USB powered devices, not just your iPhone.
The smaller the battery capacity of the power bank, the smaller the size. "Lipstick" powerbanks can fit in your pocket but are generally no more than 6,000mAh in capacity. Brick-shaped power banks, however, can carry up to 30,000mAh of juice at a slight expense to size.
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I have one of these and it charges my Galaxy S6 pretty well even through my slim case. If you have a super bulky case, you might need to take it off, but this applies to induction charging in general.
Eric Song is IGN's deal curator and spends roughly 1/4 of his income on stuff he posts. Check out his latest Daily Deals Article, follow him at IGN Deals on Twitter and Facebook, and subscribe to his IGN Deals Newsletter.
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