Posted Mon Nov 3, 2014 at 05:30 PM PST by Steven Cohen
The upcoming mobile device offers a unique screen that wraps around the edge of the smartphone.
Samsung has announced the release of the latest addition to its Galaxy line of products. The Galaxy Note Edge smartphone will start arriving at US carriers on November 14.
The mobile handset features a 5.6-inch Quad HD Super AMOLED screen with a resolution of 2560 x 1440. In addition, the screen features a special curved design that wraps around the right edge of the phone, offering an extra scrollable area for email, internet, apps, notifications, news and a night clock mode. Under the hood, the device is powered by a 2.7 GHz Quad-Core Processor, 3GB of RAM, and a 3,000 mAh fast charging battery running Android 4.4. A 16MP rear camera and a 3.7MP front camera are also integrated. Finally, Samsung's S Pen stylus is included as well.
The Galaxy Note Edge will be available in Charcoal Black and Frost White at several U.S. providers, including AT&T, Sprint, T-Mobile, Verizon Wireless and U.S. Cellular. Currently announced prices range from 24 monthly payments of $35 with a service plan from Sprint, and $400 with a two year contract or $946 without a contract at AT&T.
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