CALL QUALITY/NETWORK SPEED : Samsung Galaxy Note
Connected over AT&T in the greater Seattle the Galaxy Note was able to provide clear voice calls with no distortion. While driving on a loud freeway the dual microphones and noise cancellation technology helps to eliminate background racket. Using the included in-ear stereo headset allowed conversations to be heard while silencing ambient sound. The speaker on the rear is adequate for use in a quiet room, but did not provide enough volume for reasonable use in a car.
The network speeds of the Galaxy Note are very good with an average 6.7Mbps download and 2.1Mbps upload. The Galaxy Note states that it is capable of HSPA+ speeds up to 21Mbps. Samsung mentions on the official Galaxy Note website that the device has LTE capabilities, but it is unclear which LTE bands are integrated.
PROS
- + Thin and sleek
- + 1.4Ghz CPU is extremely fast
- + Great battery life that lasts for days
- + Gorgeous 5.3-inch HD Super AMOLED screen
- + High-quality 8MP camera
- + Ease of use with S Pen
CONS
- - Comprised almost entirely of plastic
- - Requires two hands to text due to large size
- - Awkward against head for voice calls
