What is a pen phone for? Here's why Samsung thinks the Galaxy Note 3 is so special
A key selling point of the new Samsung Galaxy Note 3 is the special "S Pen" that comes with it. But is it really so special? See what it does.
By William Maher
on Sep 9 2013, 1:27PM
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You might remember pen phones like the Palm Pilot from years ago, but now they're getting more attention. This is Samsung's Galaxy Note 3, which was unveiled a few days ago. One thing you'll notice is it's big - that screen is 5.7 inches. The other thing that separates it from an iPhone is the phone's pen, or "S Pen" as Samsung calls it. There are a number of high-profile smartphones that come with a pen (or "stylus" as some call it). But is there any point to these phone pens? Click the next photo to see what it's for...
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