Very good device with some teething problems like software

Very good device with some teething problems like software

Samsung Galaxy Note 3 smartphone (14.5 cm (5.7 inch) AMOLED touchscreen, 2.3GHz, quad-core, 3GB RAM, 13 megapixel camera, Android 4.3) white (Wireless Phone)

Customer Review

Samsung Galaxy Note 3

I will from time to time make a comparison to the iPhone 5 here. Although this comparison certainly sometimes lags somewhat, because the iPhone 5 now has more than 1 year under his belt, so I can thus best be compared, because I have the iPhone 5 since about 1 year: D

Let's talk about the beginning of time to the built-in device hardware:

Samsung has the score 3 donated an AMOLED display in full HD resolution with a 5.7 large display. An internal memory of about 32GB can be easily expanded with a micro SD up to 64GB. Of space so it should be no shortage and also films or series can be easily stored for longer journeys on the device. Thanks to the new USB 3.0 connection, the file transfer is quicker by equipping the 5th with my Iphone Furthermore insane 3GB of RAM installed in the device, a quad-core with 2.27 GHz and a 13 MP camera on the back. In addition, a front camera with 2 MP integrated for video calling. What I would like to highlight a positive is a replaceable battery with a capacity of 3200 mAh.

The build quality is good to very good. It is true that plastic and other expensive materials are installed, but these are well staged.

The device has the way a current market price of about 550.00. People who buy the device gets to 1:12:13 by Samsung again 100 cashback. The device is so effective for getting around the 450.00 until 01:12:13. I suppose Samsung wants to further boost the holiday season something. The price will fall as each device on the art market certainly very fast, especially after Christmas certainly a more attractive price to have to be.

Display
One of the highlights is certainly the 5.7 large Full HD display. This has a razor sharp image and is really very very contrasty. Colors are very gaudy and Black looks on the screen actually looks like black. Compared to the iPhone 5 is the black value visibly better. However, the brightness of the display on the iPhone 5 is better.

Here is a brief comparison of the displays:

The image is on both displays the same. Both displays are set to full brightness. Unfortunately, it's hard to hold on how well the black level on the Samsung is. Here it is stupid that I have received a white grade 3 and a black Iphone 5 own ... So unfortunately, the contrast is somewhat distorted and from the pictures it is falsified over. However, I find that the image on the iPhone 5 still looks a little better. One can also see some more details, though the display is small. It seems that Samsung swallowed a few of the details.

A big advantage (and this in the truest sense of the word) is the size of the display. It's really fun films, videos, books or websites to view. On this screen I am after 4 weeks so used that I was almost shocked the iPhone on the small screen ... The Grade 3 but no longer fits in any pocket and is just in the male clientele also safe for felt too big.
All in all, Samsung has indeed something intended for the big screen and that it is already the 3rd grade model is Samsung indeed right. Especially for business people or multi-Reiser is the large display of immense help.
For my taste got used to it, but I'm also having a smaller display cope wonderful.
The touch screen responds incidentally wonderful on each input, either with S-Pen or fingers. Here there is absolutely nothing to complain about.

Playing movies / videos
1080p movies are shown absolutely clearly and distinctly. So who are present be archived footage in Full HD resolution is a perfect companion for traveling. It reproduced all the movies and series that I have tested smoothly and in a brilliant quality. Also, have been possible without problems to connect to my Nas (Synology DS 212). Through memory expansion via Micro-SD also large video files for on the road should not be a problem. Also Youtube clips in HD were shown without any problems.
The colors are excellent and you really recognize every detail on the display.
As Videoplay VLC served for Android.

Camera
Let's really promises to the 13 MP camera ... From the data on the paper, the camera a lot. Unfortunately, practice shows not quite as good. Shots in daylight are really good, very sharp and have great colors.
However, once you want to take pictures with artificial lighting or flash, it is a gamble. Even in daylight you have to hold the camera so quiet that I'm doing now as a precaution always 2 pictures or the shot image even consider whether something is blurred. Regardless of the way, whether the internal stabilizer is turned on or not. Maybe I'm just used to different quality of my SLR. But the camera on the iPhone is definitely better for my taste.
Range of functions, the camera is gigantic. So many settings you usually only in a digital camera. In my opinion, they would definitely some settings can leave and should rather concentrate on the basic. Sometimes less is simply more ... Rather wished I would have instead of moving pictures, for example, better shots at night / dark. For bloggers, the function is certainly very interesting as moving images are generated. In order to explain every feature I would need a little more time for testing. Unfortunately, yes is incidentally still job and everyday life to do so you have to concentrate on some features ...

Operating system
The operating system in Note 3 Android 4.3 comes with a TouchWiz user interface to use, and as a longtime Apple user you will be killed directly in the debut. The OS is very very confusing for my taste and completely overloaded. The service and personalization is not nearly as intuitive as Apple's iOS. After a settling-in period, it is no problem to order to get around. What programmers have however come up with the design of the surface I do not know ... As an example, I prefer times newlines zoom.
What Samsung was thinking the text messages, for example to create upheaval? Above all, why only the n is drawn to the next line.
And you want to make a difference in any type of programs / settings, so come at each setting another submenu and new sub-points. Very very unübersichlich designed I think. Here definitely should get an update.
Unfortunately, it is also not possible to delete some Samsung-own programs permanently. After each software update, this will come back ...

Like every OS has some familiarization time needed, then I'll be but relatively good deal.

Battery life
Again, I want to use a comparison to the iPhone 5. First, a praise to Apple, because after one year use the battery is there not much / become noticeably worse. The large display in the Grade 3 I've assumed a much shorter useful until the next charge to have. However, the useful life is about the same. I'm not here on a any endurance tests. For me it is absolutely uninteresting as long as the score 3 to look at continuous video or stops at some benchmarks.
I start from normal use, as they probably everyone has about the same.

I am thinking:

-Something Hear music
-A Little surfing
-Some SMS messages / emails schhreiben
-30-60 Minutes a day phone
-Something Play or download apps

The starting point of a usage, which I have the iPhone, I get to be around for me same maturities of both devices. Actually, for me, both devices must be reloaded after one day to the grid and. In a little less use even a good 2 days there.
Given the large display and the built-in hardware but I was surprised quite positive the score 3. If you use the device occasionally as loose even 3-4 days there.

Sound quality of the speaker and the headset
The quality of the call is to be mentioned as very positive. Both the interlocutor is always very well understood (whether speakers or device at the ear) as well as the partner understands very well.
I really hear very much music and also a lot of value to acceptable quality lege go, I want to again investigate this carefully.
The media player is constructed well clear and intuitive. There is actually nothing to complain about. The quality of the supplied earphones is quite acceptable, though not comparable to, for example my Beyerdynamic DT 990 PRO. I compare the Samsung earphones with the Apple earbuds so would be a combination of both the optimal solution. The Apple handset is more detailed for my taste in the resolution and provides the neutral listening. The Samsung handset is a bit bass-heavy. Especially for people who listen to a lot of hip-hop or electro Samsung headset is then the better choice.
I find the phone quite successful, however, tells me the Apple handset to more. Referring to listen to music even a headphone amplifier as the Fiio E10 to help, so there is the sound of the note 3 absolutely nothing to complain about.
The built-in speaker is perfectly OK for a smartphone. However, miracles should not be expected, the louder it is the screen, the blechernder it sounds. Who wants to listen to music out loud on the way (I am thinking for example on walks or meet friends in the park / barbecuing) should fall back definitely to an external speaker.

Synchronization with the PC
Probably Samsung has something geared to Apple and iTunes. However, the Samsung own program gravel is completely unusable. Synchronization of data or even data recovery from a backup Apple is not possible. It was also to synchronize contacts or calendar entries with my PC (Macbook Pro) not possible for me. With tens of hours of intense search in the network after all it was me sometime in the 5th program can my contacts sync to music ... I synchronize through a created at iTunes Play list that I can bring on grade 3 with another program. Images that were shot with the score 3 I bring by Kies air on the Mac.
Honestly Worst gripe at Samsung for me. Here Apple was clearly clever. While iTunes is mandatory, who has but once set up properly, will never have more problems.
According to information obtained from the network it should be possible to bring its data from an iPhone backup on Samsung, however, this is completely failed me. Because I have the device only for 4 weeks for the test, I was not worth more time yet to find a solution.
The software needs to be improved. This scares me but on a purchase. Although everything works somehow with several different programs, but someone who wants to set it up with 1-Click must look for another manufacturer.

S-Pen
It is a niche product, but which really means a lot of value. At least for the guy who is using him effectively. Especially for Notes / Drawing busbars or Aktionsmemo he is really very helpful. In four weeks usage time it was just too short to say: I can not live without him.
It was a really interesting thing, but so far remains a gadget for me. He does not bother but I am without him remains well clear: D

Apps and programs
There not much to complain. There are equal to 2 AppStores offered (Samsung Store and Google Play Store) The search, install and use works flawlessly thanks to faster hardware. However, I was not able to bring themselves to buy apps. Since the device is sent back and my Bib from the iTunes Store is big enough and was expensive enough, I spent any more money. Here I would certainly have thought differently if I knew, the device reduced after the test to take.

Conclusion
All in all I have to say that I would not buy the device at the current price of effectively 450. Especially since I'm not one who makes spontaneity a decision with such value as the Winter Bonus yes only until 01:12. is possible as the date of purchase. After that, the phone does not cost effective back 100 more.
It's a great device with mad genius display. Especially for movie fans, the move who desire good image quality, the Samsung is a real alternative to the entrainment of 2 devices (tablet and mobile).
The workmanship is very good, even if the materials are not as high quality as the iPhone. Suspend there but after 4 weeks nothing.
One can say for most users is the score 3 well indeed to a panacea. Photos are for a smartphone more than good, the pen makes it easier for many notes and drawings / sketches and the battery lasts for such a device really long.
Who wants to have another gadget, also the Galaxy Gear expanding even what should be but really regarded as a gadget. The device is well customizable and can be for something familiarization operate well and quickly. I catch myself again and again, making use of the S-Pen, since it is really convenient for some apps.
Here it is as real gripe for me to mention the software. This is not intuitive or they work right away. Here needs to be improved.
Who can cope with getting an advanced piece of technology, with the many things can be simplified in everyday life. There are already a lot of accessories that could be worth it.

I forgive despite the criticisms by 4 stars. The Utes there at rectification software

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