[rubi76]

This should be a great tablet, with a screen only 2 inches smaller than a 10.1 but a much greater portability.
The pen is what will appeal to many businessmen, including me.
We know that the 3g is not coming to the USA, at least initially (if/when it will come, it will probably be subsidized by a carrier and cost even more...) so we are looking at either :
A wifi version ($300 - 450 I presume, also depending on memory)
An imported 3g version, which on average will be $100 - 150 more.

The 3g would work on ATT and Tmobile (full Internet speed just in the repharmed markets)
Now, which one would you go for?

I personally don't plan on using this as a phone, although I would love the capability, especially using a Bluetooth piece. I would also like not to depend solely on wifi or tethering, I would take my regular Tmobile sim card off the phone for a few days or business hours amd switch it back at night.
At the same time, is this worth $150 more?

Thoughts? Wifi or 3g?
If 3g, what's your use?




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[helloyo53]

I'm not sure what carriers in Canada will be providing 3G for it so I can't comment on that yet. However, I feel like I'd more than likely just go with the Wifi version. Why?

1. I am a cheap person wh doesn't want to spend more than I have to
2. I don't plan on using the cell phone part of it
3. I have my Galaxy S2 running with data

As cool as it would be to have 3G on the go on a tablet, as long as I'm a student desperate for money for school, I'll just be getting the Wifi version.

[cryofy]

As you already own a Nexus 4, which has the ability to turn into a Wi-Fi hotspot via tethering, it's a no-brainer for me --> just get the Wifi version of the Galaxy Note 8.0.

[skyscraper101]

The 3g would work on ATT and Tmobile (full Internet speed just in the repharmed markets)

How do you know it will work on T-Mobile? The specs for the Galaxy Note 8 state: Network: HSPA+ 21Mbps (850/900/1900/2100)

To my knowledge T-Mobile require both 1700 & 2100 MHz to work at HSPA+ speeds.

[unashamedgeek]

I thought Samsung stated that one carrier in the US would bring it with LTE. I'll most likely go wifi since I can tether to my phone. I'm on AT&T, but my wife is on Verizon so if it came to Verizon with LTE, then I might spring for it because every where I went I could hedge my bets for a data connection by being on both networks.

[rubi76]

How do you know it will work on T-Mobile? The specs for the Galaxy Note 8 state: Network: HSPA+ 21Mbps (850/900/1900/2100)

To my knowledge T-Mobile require both 1700 & 2100 MHz to work at HSPA+ speeds.

Tmobile acquired part of ATTs frequencies (1900) and they are in the process of repharming their network.. Meaning even iPhones now work on Tmobile 4g (not edge) in some cities.
It depends where you live, but eventually it will be nation wide.

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[rubi76]

I thought Samsung stated that one carrier in the US would bring it with LTE. I'll most likely go wifi since I can tether to my phone. I'm on AT&T, but my wife is on Verizon so if it came to Verizon with LTE, then I might spring for it because every where I went I could hedge my bets for a data connection by being on both networks.

True, but there's a good chance that it won't come to a carrier for a while.. Can you wait?
Also if it does come w LTE, I bet the carrier will stop the phone capabilites..

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[rubi76]

As you already own a Nexus 4, which has the ability to turn into a Wi-Fi hotspot via tethering, it's a no-brainer for me --> just get the Wifi version of the Galaxy Note 8.0.

You are probably right..
I was just thinking it would be nice to put my sim card in it and use it for random phone calls and texts..
Still probably $150 more expensive, which is not little..

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[unashamedgeek]

True, but there's a good chance that it won't come to a carrier for a while.. Can you wait?
Also if it does come w LTE, I bet the carrier will stop the phone capabilites..

The waiting part is where you got me. No, I don't want to wait. Heck, Verizon is just now getting the Note 10.1 and that is going on a year now. I will do wifi just so I can get it day one. Even with the LTE, I didn't want to use it as a phone, I just wanted the data with tethering capability. But it comes down to me not being able to wait. I have been holding out on a Note because I wanted to see what the Windows tablets with digitizers came out like. I think I need to wait on those for another generation or two. This seems like the perfect device for me to have the S-Pen and the better portability. I like everyone else wishes the resolution could be better, but it isn't going to stop me from buying one.

[skyscraper101]

Tmobile acquired part of ATTs frequencies (1900) and they are in the process of repharming their network.. Meaning even iPhones now work on Tmobile 4g (not edge) in some cities.
It depends where you live, but eventually it will be nation wide.

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That's interesting. How can I know when and where the 1900 MHz band is activated? I live in Los Angeles and have an international Galaxy S2 on T-Mobile which has the 1900MHz band but no 1700Mhz band so only getting Edge speeds. Can I find out if/when it's due to happen in LA anytime soon?

[rubi76]

That's interesting. How can I know when and where the 1900 MHz band is activated? I live in Los Angeles and have an international Galaxy S2 on T-Mobile which has the 1900MHz band but no 1700Mhz band so only getting Edge speeds. Can I find out if/when it's due to happen in LA anytime soon?

I am pretty sure La was converted already. Google it and you will find out.
Pass by a Tmobile store and they will fix your settings on the phone to work on their 4g. They do it for the iPhone already.

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[rubi76]

The waiting part is where you got me. No, I don't want to wait. Heck, Verizon is just now getting the Note 10.1 and that is going on a year now. I will do wifi just so I can get it day one. Even with the LTE, I didn't want to use it as a phone, I just wanted the data with tethering capability. But it comes down to me not being able to wait. I have been holding out on a Note because I wanted to see what the Windows tablets with digitizers came out like. I think I need to wait on those for another generation or two. This seems like the perfect device for me to have the S-Pen and the better portability. I like everyone else wishes the resolution could be better, but it isn't going to stop me from buying one.

I am in your same boat, probably can't wait. I was going to decide between the new note 2 (3) as a single device instead of phone and tablet.. But that comes out in August, it will be priced higher, and honestly I love my Nexus 4.
So I will end up using 2 devices, which is fine as the Note 8.0 is business oriented...
On top of that the new Note 8.0 showed up in black today and it looks amazing.... Can't wait!

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[unashamedgeek]

On top of that the new Note 8.0 showed up in black today and it looks amazing

I hope that black turns out to be true. I'm really hoping for an April 1 launch since that is technically 2Q and is a Monday.

[Suntan]

Definitely wifi. It will spend the vast percentage of time at home. The few times I take it for travel, I'll prefer to just tether it to the 20Mbps LTE connection my phone gets.

-Suntan

[Daniel Ratcliffe]

I'm highly considering the 3G version. Pop my T-Mobile UK SIM in and off I go with unlimited everything
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