That the first two Samsung Galaxy Note has reigned supreme in the segment of phablets (half smartphone, half-tablet) is a mild understatement. But other manufacturers have woken up in 2013 and offer competitive products of high quality, like Sony and LG. The Galaxy Note 3 just formalized is particularly expected to turn. Is it well enough equipped to keep his throne? This is what we invite you to discover our grip.
As expected, Samsung used its press conference as part of the IFA in Berlin to unveil the Galaxy Note 3. Unlike the first Galaxy Note which had a free hand in the segment of phablets, the newcomer will have to work hard to keep its leadership in that fierce competition invests this niche for a few months. The spearheads are called Sony Xperia Z Ultra G LG Optimus Pro or HTC One Max (pending official confirmation). Besides the mid-range devices that see them as the size of the screen grow excessively, like the Huawei Ascend Mate and Galaxy Mega 6.3, with Samsung too. In short, Note 3 is far from arriving conquered land as its predecessors.
To cope with competition also exacerbated the successor of Galaxy Tab 2 has no room for error.But after playing for several tens of minutes with phablet, we are able to confirm that the Korean automaker has well understood this fact in the design of the aircraft. To begin with, he delivered a true recital in terms of technical specifications, including the following key features:
• A Super AMOLED screen of 5.7 inches, for a Full HD (1920 x 1080 pixels)
• A quad core Qualcomm Snapdragon chipset clocked at 2.3 GHz 800
• 3 GB RAM
• A main 13 megapixel camera sensor
• Compatibility with the S-Pen stylus
• A battery of 3200 mAh
• 8.3 mm to 168 g
• Android 4.3 Jelly Bean + interface TouchWiz UX Nature 2
• A quad core Qualcomm Snapdragon chipset clocked at 2.3 GHz 800
• 3 GB RAM
• A main 13 megapixel camera sensor
• Compatibility with the S-Pen stylus
• A battery of 3200 mAh
• 8.3 mm to 168 g
• Android 4.3 Jelly Bean + interface TouchWiz UX Nature 2
As mentioned above, we had the opportunity to handle some length the smartphone to offer you a first grip.
• Design
The first surprise was that we reserved the Galaxy Note 3 is undoubtedly design. This is not so much the look of the device that has surprised us. It takes effect in the now well-known Galaxy S4 lines, angles slightly less rounded than the Galaxy S3 and Note 2, but with an overall look close enough. No, the novelty comes first from the rear which is not covered with the usual plastic, but a new coating called "Note Skin" by the manufacturer. The coating in question turns out to be an imitation leather seemed very successful. Especially it is fairly unobtrusive, either the black or white version of the device.
The first surprise was that we reserved the Galaxy Note 3 is undoubtedly design. This is not so much the look of the device that has surprised us. It takes effect in the now well-known Galaxy S4 lines, angles slightly less rounded than the Galaxy S3 and Note 2, but with an overall look close enough. No, the novelty comes first from the rear which is not covered with the usual plastic, but a new coating called "Note Skin" by the manufacturer. The coating in question turns out to be an imitation leather seemed very successful. Especially it is fairly unobtrusive, either the black or white version of the device.
The sides are adorned with a gray plastic covered three streaks again discrete. Overall, the rating 3 therefore gives an impression of truly superior quality to its two predecessors in terms of finishes. We also particularly enjoyed the slimming regime imposed on the device.
In terms of size, it is equivalent to the Note 2 despite the presence of a larger screen. More importantly, it shows thinner (8.3 mm against 9.4 mm above) and significantly lighter (168 g against 183 g). The Note 3 so fits comfortably in a pants pocket without overtaking, without notable discomfort, unlike its competitors who offer screens over 6 inches.
• Display
As mentioned just now, Samsung seems to have made the choice to increase the size too tactile display its latest order not to sacrifice the portability of the unit. The Note 3 therefore has a screen of 5.7 inches, while some of its competitors rising to 6.4 inches. However, this size is already very comfortable, especially since it is associated with a Full HD 1080p resolution (1920 x 1080 pixels) with an outstanding display finesse the key. Both say that the web pages are not narrow and small characters are legible ... even in portrait format.
As mentioned just now, Samsung seems to have made the choice to increase the size too tactile display its latest order not to sacrifice the portability of the unit. The Note 3 therefore has a screen of 5.7 inches, while some of its competitors rising to 6.4 inches. However, this size is already very comfortable, especially since it is associated with a Full HD 1080p resolution (1920 x 1080 pixels) with an outstanding display finesse the key. Both say that the web pages are not narrow and small characters are legible ... even in portrait format.
If you move the device in landscape mode, the comfort of reading further increases significantly and you end up with a real small tablet hands. Samsung has opted for its new Super AMOLED technology. His record is still impressive with shimmering colors and perfect blacks. In addition, the Korean manufacturer has made good progress over the last two years of his mastery of colorimetry and here we find the possibility to choose a color profile associated with the user's tastes.
• Responsiveness
If you are a follower of this website, you probably already know that we pestons fairly regularly against the microlags present in some high-end Korean manufacturer. We are not talking about delays, but in small hooks that do not fail to meet the purists. In the case of the Galaxy Note 3 Samsung however out the heavy artillery. The phablet embarks indeed an A quad core Qualcomm Snapdragon chipset clocked at 2.3 GHz 800, and flanked by 3 GB of RAM. A first for a mobile phone. All proved a remarkable fluidity during our grip. Obviously, this requires confirmation in a test properly. But 3GB of RAM should allow the Note 3 to cash without flinching debauchery multitasking functions that we discuss a little lower.
If you are a follower of this website, you probably already know that we pestons fairly regularly against the microlags present in some high-end Korean manufacturer. We are not talking about delays, but in small hooks that do not fail to meet the purists. In the case of the Galaxy Note 3 Samsung however out the heavy artillery. The phablet embarks indeed an A quad core Qualcomm Snapdragon chipset clocked at 2.3 GHz 800, and flanked by 3 GB of RAM. A first for a mobile phone. All proved a remarkable fluidity during our grip. Obviously, this requires confirmation in a test properly. But 3GB of RAM should allow the Note 3 to cash without flinching debauchery multitasking functions that we discuss a little lower.
• The multimedia features
as the Galaxy S4, the Note 3 has a 13 megapixel sensor. However, Samsung has assured us that the sensor of the newcomer was not the same and it will be even better in low light situations. But we have not had the opportunity to verify this statement by ourselves. We however found that the interface of the photo function had significantly changed, especially with the inclusion of many effects, with a real-time rendering. The first Snapdragon smartphone announced in 800 as the Sony Xperia and LG Ultra Z G2 disappointed about one thing: they do not allow (for now) to shoot in Ultra HD resolution, then that is precisely one of the monstrous advanced multimedia processor from Qualcomm. The Note 3 of the cap to the post by offering turn this feature breathtaking.Again, we need to see what happens in practice.
as the Galaxy S4, the Note 3 has a 13 megapixel sensor. However, Samsung has assured us that the sensor of the newcomer was not the same and it will be even better in low light situations. But we have not had the opportunity to verify this statement by ourselves. We however found that the interface of the photo function had significantly changed, especially with the inclusion of many effects, with a real-time rendering. The first Snapdragon smartphone announced in 800 as the Sony Xperia and LG Ultra Z G2 disappointed about one thing: they do not allow (for now) to shoot in Ultra HD resolution, then that is precisely one of the monstrous advanced multimedia processor from Qualcomm. The Note 3 of the cap to the post by offering turn this feature breathtaking.Again, we need to see what happens in practice.
• New features S Pen
The S Pen is THE feature that sets the Galaxy Note range. Model after model, the Korean manufacturer has expanded and improved, with the culmination of new thoughts particularly to Note 3. On paper anyway. To begin, it is enough to place the styler over the screen without touching it, and click on the little button-said stylus to bring up a small pop-up interface with several possible interactions, no matter where you are in the menus or smartphone applications.Here is a brief overview:
The S Pen is THE feature that sets the Galaxy Note range. Model after model, the Korean manufacturer has expanded and improved, with the culmination of new thoughts particularly to Note 3. On paper anyway. To begin, it is enough to place the styler over the screen without touching it, and click on the little button-said stylus to bring up a small pop-up interface with several possible interactions, no matter where you are in the menus or smartphone applications.Here is a brief overview:
- Action Memo: it is a tool for taking notes in particular drawing, which allows scribbling notes in manuscript, and then use them in many ways. Thus, after noting information, character recognition displays contextual actions in functions that the user has entered. Thus, if it is a phone number, simply surround it with the stylus to see options appear. You can save it to contacts, call them directly, etc.. In the case of an address, an icon to navigate to it is also emerging. This is particularly useful in that it allows only enter the information once.
- Scrapbook: This tool is used on Web pages, and shows not only compatible with the browser of Samsung, but also with others such as Google Chrome or Dolphin. When the user navigates to a page, it is sufficient to surround a portion of interest for it to be saved to a card. For example it is possible to surround an object and its name for Scrapbook stores only the specific part.Thereafter, the user can enrich the record created, especially with handwritten notes.
- Windows Pen
The multi-window mode which allows you to view two applications on the same screen still stuff a little more about the Galaxy Note 3. It is now possible to drag / drop some content from one window to another. For example, if you are writing a message to someone, you can slip in a photo if the picture gallery is open on another window. But Samsung has decided to add another string to his bow in multitasking with Pen Windows function. Simply draw a rectangle on the screen with the stylus to appear shortcuts to a number of applications. The latter appear superimposed on the one initially turned, without closing. Thus, for example it is possible to display a calculator as needed without closing the document that shows the numbers to deal with. If the idea of floating windows to invoke the most common / practical applications is not entirely new (Sony does too), the Korean manufacturer has taken the concept further. It is possible to minimize these floating windows without closing them. They then take the form of small round fairly discreet. Better, it is also possible to use several of these floating applications simultaneously.
The multi-window mode which allows you to view two applications on the same screen still stuff a little more about the Galaxy Note 3. It is now possible to drag / drop some content from one window to another. For example, if you are writing a message to someone, you can slip in a photo if the picture gallery is open on another window. But Samsung has decided to add another string to his bow in multitasking with Pen Windows function. Simply draw a rectangle on the screen with the stylus to appear shortcuts to a number of applications. The latter appear superimposed on the one initially turned, without closing. Thus, for example it is possible to display a calculator as needed without closing the document that shows the numbers to deal with. If the idea of floating windows to invoke the most common / practical applications is not entirely new (Sony does too), the Korean manufacturer has taken the concept further. It is possible to minimize these floating windows without closing them. They then take the form of small round fairly discreet. Better, it is also possible to use several of these floating applications simultaneously.
You understand that by browsing grip that we were particularly excited about this first contact with the Samsung Galaxy Note 3. As always in such a context, it will confirm all these very positive initial impressions by a comprehensive test. But it seems unlikely that the Korean auto-maker now indulges in a wrong note after we have presented such a perfect score. The phablet released on September 25, at an undisclosed price.
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