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February 16, 2012

The Disturbing Rise of the Enormo-Phone

Farhad Manjoo, Slate


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The Samsung Galaxy Note is the largest smartphone ever built. Or perhaps that’s not strictly correct, given that the Note is being marketed—including in this Super Bowl ad—as more than just a smartphone. I think it’s supposed to be a combination phone, tablet PC, cafeteria tray, and full-body riot shield.

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