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Telstra’s pre-orders for the Note8 start much later than the 25 August date mentioned by Samsung Australia, with its plans and pricing to be announced “soon.”

Vodafone is the second telco to announce pricing and details for the new Note8, including at least a “$100 bonus credit offer when customers purchase the device and trade in any device, regardless of age or condition".

As is always the case when a hotly anticipated new smartphone arrives, the battle for the best deal is on to capture the hearts, minds and wallets of Note8 customers.

I’ve just finished watching the New York launch of the Galaxy Note8 via live YouTube stream, and here are my thoughts.

ANALYSIS Samsung has two important dates this week which will bring either joy or sorrow to the company. The Galaxy Note 8 is slated for launch in New York on Wednesday, a device that the company hopes will erase the memories of the Note7 which turned into a fiasco last year.

Samsung’s long-awaited Note 8 will arrive to the world on 23 August in the US via a live stream, which is 24 August at 1AM AEST down under.

There is one fundamental difference between Samsung and Apple – Samsung designs and makes virtually all the components powering its devices and Apple is a designer that outsources all its manufacturing.

Noted leaker, Evan Blass @EVLEAKS has revealed details disclosed to him by “someone who was briefed on the Galaxy Note 8”. The only difference appears to be a 6.3” 18.5:9 screen over the GS8 Plus 6.2”, possibly a dual camera, and of course the distinguishing feature the S Pen.

Believable rumours have emerged about the new Samsung Galaxy Note 8 with S Pen due for release in August/September 2017.