The official Galaxy Note II dock has already landed on Samsung's U.S. web page and adds a few goodies, such as a full-sized HDMI output with 1080p video support, 3.5-millimeter audio output, and 3 standard USB ports for hooking up peripherals to the device.

Basically, hook this baby up to an HDTV, grab a keyboard and a mouse and you'll end up transforming your Galaxy Note II into a mini multimedia computer.

However, don't reach for your wallets yet as the accessory is not in stock, at least not for now. It is expected to become available through Samsung's internet store within 2 weeks, but that's not so bad after all, especially considering that some U.S. subscribers won't get their Samsung Galaxy Note II smartphones before late November. Getting one of these will cost you $100 only.

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Today, U.S. Cellular launched its version of the Samsung GALAXY Note II, and it's Now available for purchase on the carrier's website. The device has been priced at $299.99 with a signed two-years contract.

The specs for the phablet is impressive as they are, Check the GALAXY Note II Full Specs Here, there are some other interesting features that have created quite a buzz around the device. We've already shown you the multiwindow feature which divides the screen in two so that users can run a couple of applications at the same time.

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Samsung Galaxy Note has just a got its first Official Android 4.1.1 Jelly Bean ROM, It's a leaked released of the Official Samsung-Made XXLS2 firmware. Samsung is cooking a delicious Jelly bean serving for the original Galaxy Note owners, but the company is yet to release that.

So if you cannot bear to wait any longer, XDA forums gives you a chance of getting Android Jelly bean running on your smartphone. User reports say the ROM has been stable so far, but as usual with these things, if Samsung have not yet deemed it ready for release, there still might be some kinks to iron out. So make sure you know what you're doing and always have a contingency plan. Watch the ROM Demo video below.

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All the US carriers put their logo on the backs of the smartphones they offer. However, Verizon has just reached a new level of tackiness and put its logo on the home button of the Samsung Galaxy Note II, the carrier's latest Android flagship device.

The device is currently available for pre-order for $300 with a 2-years contract and can be ordered in black or white flavors. However, the extra color choice Verizon is offering would likely be enough to make up for the extra branding both on the front and the back.

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Samsung Mobile USA today announced through its Facebook that the Samsung GALAXY Note II will launch tomorrow on all US Carriers Verizon, Sprint, AT&T, T-Mobile, US Cellular. Every carrier will have its own GALAXY Note II version, most of them support 4G LTE and they all have the same specs.

AT&T Galaxy Note II Specs

Verizon Galaxy Note II Specs

T-Mobile Galaxy Note II Specs

Sprint Galaxy Note II Specs

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