Samsung Galaxy Note Somehow Manages To Sell 5 Million Worldwide
The Samsung Galaxy Note may not be all that much of a hit in the opinions of tech reviewers, but sales of the phone-tablet hybrid suggest that it might be a hit with consumers.
According to Samsung, the Galaxy Note has managed to sell 5 million units worldwide since it launched some five months ago. To clarify, that figure is 5 million units sold, not shipped–the original statement released by Samsung earlier today suggested otherwise.
This figure is up quite a bit from the 2 million Samsung Galaxy Notes sold that the company reported earlier this month, but that likely has to do with the fact that the Samsung Galaxy Note didn’t make it to the United States until February 19 of this year.
To say that it’s a surprise that the Samsung Galaxy Note managed to rake in such a respectable sales number is a bit of an understatement. Samsung’s phone-tablet hybrid may sport a sleek 5.3-inch OLED display, but the device was getting a lot of heat for being too big for a phone, and too small for a tablet.
The Samsung Galaxy Note is just about the right size to fit in your pocket, provided you’re not wearing tight jeans, but the phone-tablet’s relatively bulky size was considered to be only appealing to a niche market. That, and the fact that the phone just about requires two hands to operate–the phone comes with a “S Pen” stylus to take advantage of touch screen controls–made the Samsung Galaxy Note seem like a hard sell.
The significant jump in Samsung Galaxy Note sales from earlier on the month is also a bit suspicious, so we’ll just have to take Samsung at their word.
Do you own a Samsung Galaxy Note? What are your thoughts on the device? Let us know what your thoughts are in the comments below.
[Image credit: Reuters]
Tags : samsung, Samsung Galaxy Note, samsung galaxy note sales, samsung galaxy note worldwide sales
Posted: March 28, 2012
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Mar 29, 2012
This doesn't surprise me at all. People are getting tired of apple selling them the same product year after year. The note is a fantastic little phone and tablet all-in-one. The problem with so-called tech reviewers is that they regurgitate perceived popular opinion. The note has a Super AMOLED screen btw so if you cannot get the product spec right how the hell can you write a fair review of it? Idiots.
Mar 30, 2012
I have this phone. It was a gift. An awesome gift! When I first held it, it was awkward, but after a few days it felt perfectly fine. My humble opinion is, and always has been, that's it is a shame to put so much technology into a device such as the iphone, only to have it be so small. Some complaints were that the thing would feel weird up against your head, but let's face it, most people use their phones as data devices, not phones, so the trade-off is more than okay. Also, before I got the phone, I read all about the iphone, which I have had for years, as compared to the Android operating system, and how the iphone is so much easier to use. I was afraid of going to an Android phone, i.e. Samsung Galaxy Note, because I'd seen the complexity of that operating system on other phones. No longer am I afraid. The phone is very intuitive and works very fluidly through commands. In fact, I now feel the iphone is oversimplified and I will never go back. And the screen size is so wonderful on the Note. I took it on a trip and hung it on the seat in front of my kids and they watched movies on it. It's that big. But still, it fits nicely in my pocket. Ever felt like your iphone wasn't in your pocket and you thought wow, I can't believe I didn't feel it in my pocket, but it's there? Well, I just had the same experience with my Note. The "huge" phone was almost lost in my pocket. It's very thin. Also very light. That's a surprise; how light it is. And the stylus? I love it! I thought I wouldn't use it, but I use it all the time. It's a very precise way of inputting data and keeps your screen nice and clear of smudges. I can't be happier. I really really love it. When you read reviews from phone experts that say the iphone wins out over the Note, remember those people are computer and tech experts. We are the users, and we as the users don't need to know all the attributes that those experts think we do. We use the phone as a phone. We surf the web. And we text and play games and check email. And for those, this phone is perfect and better than the iphone by a long shot.
Cons: two. One, the battery life. It took me a few days to get adjusted to the life of the battery. On my iphone, I could afford to have it off the charger overnight. with the Note, you must charge it every night without fail. But in that, it won't fail you. It'll give you all the necessary juice you need for an entire day. Two, I have to figure out what to do about my itunes. I'm an itunes fan and I'm not quite sure yet how to reconcile that. But I'll adjust.
Mar 31, 2012
Ithink the Note is great for people like me who have to use reading glasses-a big bright screen is great and its thin and light,not bulky.
Apr 1, 2012
Well said Sir. I agree regarding the battery life yet I am what you would call a "techie" and by my own admission a very heavy smartphone user. Samsung are rolling out an Android OS update in April for Samsung Galaxy Note users in the U.K. which will update the version of android from Gingerbread to Ice Cream Sandwich which will improve battery drain. You may find the following products useful with regard to improving battery life: http://www.mobilefun.co.uk/energizer-energi-to-go-emergency-charger-micro-usb-p31787.htm#compatibility and also http://androidcommunity.com/samsung-galaxy-note-gets-4500-mah-extended-battery-kickstand-included-20120103/ which will almost double battery life despite making the phone thicker and therefore not fit most cases for it.
Apr 1, 2012
Just realised you're from the States and will already have ICS. Any noticable battery improvement?
Apr 1, 2012
Chris Norton Thanks. Uh, not sure. How would I know if I'm on Icecream or Gingerbread?
Apr 2, 2012
Brian Easley Applications > Settings > About Phone > then look at Android Version and also Build Number
Apr 2, 2012
Latest in U.K. is Android 2.3.6 Gingerbread hopefully soon to be Android 4.0.4 Ice Cream Sandwich.
Apr 16, 2012
getting a lot of heat for being too big for a phone, and too small for a tablet.
come on…..it's a great phone….love it………
Apr 18, 2012
Too big , too small, you just can't keep everyone happy, I've been looking at the HTC one x , its size is between an iPhone and galaxy note but it has quad core and a really good camera . Very confused what to buy next ????