The all-newGalaxy Note 9may bea $999 device, but the South Korean tech giant is sweetening the deal for would-be buyers by offering a free‘Duo’wireless chargerthat would otherwise cost around $99 at various online stores. Buyers are also entitled to get aNote 9 coverof their choice as part of a free bundle offered by the company to all early birds. The company is also offering a Galaxy Note 9 bundle with the Duo and theIconX earbuds, but for an additional $99.
It’s worth noting here that these offers are currently only valid on the company’s ownUS webstoreand will last from August 24 to September 14. It isn’t immediately clear whether they will be extended to other markets going forward. In case you’re in the US and are thinking about getting the new device, do note that the offer is available on all versions of the Note 9, irrespective of whether its a carrier model or unlocked.Samsung Duo Wireless Charger
In case you didn’t know it already, the Duo wireless charger from Samsung is compliant with the Qi wireless charging standard, and is described by the company as a‘Super Fast Charger’that can charge two devices at one go. Alternatively, it can also charge a smartphone and a Samsung Gear smartwatch at the same time.
According to the company, the Duo can top up the Galaxy Note 9’s sizeable 4,000mAh battery in just two hours, which is impressive for a wireless charger. What’s more, since it’s an official Samsung accessory, it is manufactured according to the highest product quality and safety standards, says the company.
The Galaxy Note 9, on its part, is Samsung’s latest flagship smartphone that was officially unveiled earlier this month. The devicestarts at a price-tag of Rs. 67,900in India for the base variant with 6GB of RAM and 128GB of internal storage, while the higher-end model with 8GB of RAM and 512GB of built-in storage comes with a significantly higher price-tag of Rs. 84,900.
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