One of the biggest crazes of 2014, and a trend that will continue into 2015 and beyond, is the phablet trend. Phablets are, just as they sound, a combination of phones and tablets. They’re noticeably lager than traditional phones but have capabilities similar to a notebook or laptop. While there are dozens of phablets available on the market, the clear winner this year is the Samsung Galaxy Note 4.

The S Pen

Hate texting or typing on small keyboards? You’ll love the Galaxy Note 4. The phablet features an enhanced S Pen which allows you to write, draw and highlight freely on the device. This gives the ultimate freedom to get your point across and eliminates your chances of ending up on an autocorrect-fail blog. The S Pen can also be used to carefully edit photos, manage projects and navigate through the phone’s other impressive features. Lastly, the S Pen can be used for the new “Smart Select” features, which allows users to freely select text and images.

It’s All About Display

One of the great benefits of any phablet is the enlarged screen size, giving more room for reading text, watching videos and surfing the web. But what’s the good in that if the screen quality is mediocre? The Galaxy Note 4 eliminates that problem by featuring a high resolution 5.7-inch Quad HD Super AMOLED display. This combination makes for vivid color and high contrast for a truly visual experience. It also makes it ideal for web-browsing and reading, which is what most handheld devices are used for these days.

Impressive Battery Life

Over the past year, Samsung has been pulling ahead of the competition by making technologies that have extended battery life, as well as feature tools to enhance battery life when you need it most. The Samsung Galaxy Note 4 is no exception. The phablet features a quick re-charge – typically just 30 minutes, compared with older models that took 55 minutes. And with features such as ultra-power saving mode, chances are you’re going to have your Note as a partner for the whole day.

Multi-Window Options

These days, everyone has to be a multi-tasker, and the Galaxy Note 4 makes that a bit easier with its multi-window features. Acting more as a typical browser would, the Note 4 allows you to view several windows at a time, so you can read an email, add an appointment to your calendar, and change the song that’s playing in the background, with ease.

Buying a Samsung Galaxy Note 4

The Galaxy Note 4 shines in some of the latest and greatest aspects of mobile technology, but that doesn’t mean that it is out of reach. If you’re thinking about buying a Galaxy Note 4, one of the best providers to purchase from is T-Mobile. The company offers standard unlimited data and texting in more than 120 countries.

With incredible features like a brilliant display, enhanced S pen, extended battery life and muti-window capabilities, it’s no surprise why the Samsung Galaxy Note 4 is one of the hottest phablets on the market.

About the author:

Jennifer Thayer is a technology writer who enjoys writing about gadgets, apps and the latest tech news. Follow her on Twitter.