Sale. TigerDirect has the Samsung Galaxy Note 2 II AT&T Sale at $249.99 + Free Shipping - This Smartphone retails for a lot more if you purchase from AT&T without a contract.

Consider purchasing an unlocked cell phone if you are on AT&T and want a new Smartphone without a contract.

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About:

The Samsung Galaxy Note II is the successor of the Samsung Galaxy Note and comes with a S Pen Stylus for you to draw with.

The Samsung Galaxy Note II comes bundled with Dropbox, Document Editor, Google Apps, and more pre-installed.

Important Information:

• Unlocked GSM cell phones work on AT&T and T-Mobile in the USA. They also work internationally.

Reviews:

Majority of the users that have reviewed the Samsung Galaxy Note 2 on CNET have given this a 5 out of 5 stars, the average user rating is 4.5 out of 5 stars.

Users of this smartphone like its big screen, note taking with its S-Pen, and its powerful processor.

The Samsung Galaxy Note 2 requires more of a learning curve than the average smartphone.

Samsung Galaxy Note II Specifications:

• Android v4.1.1 (Jelly Bean)
• Quad-core 1.6 GHz Cortex-A9 CPU
• 16 GB Internal Storage
• 2 GB RAM
• MicroSD slot (Up to 64GB)
• 5.5" Display (1280 x 720 resolution)
• 8.0 MP Auto-Focus Camera w/ LED Flash
• 1.9 MP Second Camera
• Bluetooth 4.0
• Up to 16 hours talk time (3G)
• Up to 890 hours standby time (3G)
• Weight: 6.46 oz

Low Cost Service Plan with Unlimited Talk, Text, and Data

T-Mobile offers a web exclusive pre-paid plan great for unlocked phones:

• $30/mo for Unlimited Web & Text with 100 Minutes Talk

Straight Talk, a prepaid carrier that is owned by Tracfone and Wal-mart, sells micro SIM cards for the that cost $14.99 + Free Shipping.  You can pop these into any AT&T-compatible, T-Mobile-compatible, or unlocked GSM phone.

• $45 a month buys you unlimited talk, text and data with no contract or credit check.