good, but expensive device

good, but expensive device

Samsung Galaxy Note Edge Smartphone (14.2 cm (5.6 inch) Super AMOLED display, 2.7GHz quad-core processor, 32 GB of internal memory, 16 megapixel camera, Android 4.4) Charcoal Black (Wireless Phone)

Customer Review

Background:
For many years I was a loyal Apple iPhone and O2 trailers. The lack of innovation at Apple and the new contracts with O2 (automatic data) made me rethink. I opted for a mobile telecom magenta M contract (with Magenta One advantage) for ~ 40 euros per month + ~ 120 Euro one-off payment for the Galaxy Note Edge. May entrust to the magenta one advantage only chat or phone. Two days later I received the order confirmation via email and a day later the SIM card by mail. By telephone activation of the SIM card, the phone was sent via DHL a few hours later and reached me drafty and unharmed.

General operation
Since it is the first device with Android for me, most of the comments are more general. Androidkenner can skip this part. The first steps were as iPhone accustomed still difficult for me but I adapted successfully only after only 1-2 days. Operation is neither better nor worse but different in the first place. Personally, I find the presence of the Back button to be very practical, the Program switch, however, is well resolved on the iPhone in software as well. It is certainly true that not all animations on the touch Edge as smooth and visually appealing are like on the iPhone, but I'm not that important. Managing your contacts and this is much more important to me, however on Android much better resolved than on the iPhone.
Is used on the Galaxy Note is Samsung TouchWiz Edge surface I find intuitive and practical. However, I get several times a day that TouchWiz starter was finished, that sucks. I also find it inappropriate that you can not remove the Flipboard app. I hope that result from both changes in the attached notice update to Android 5.
Another deviation from other Android devices is the presence of the S Pen. This can quickly make notes and drawings for which you need on-screen keyboard, or your fingers significantly longer. A useful addition in conjunction with the big screen, but the removal of the pen is more hackelig.

Edge Screen
The eponymous side screen is the only change of note Edge opposite the grade 4 and drives up the price significantly higher. In addition to this great look but also offers added value. Notifications are then displayed without the use of the application in the foreground to influence and a short swipe leaves some applications, such as shortcuts, weather, consumption data show etc. Eg control buttons appear when applying support the side screen here. It makes sense to use the side screen only when you hold the device in his left hand. While there is a setting that you can operate the device upside down but the fact that it is the buttons are at the top makes all unusable.

Summary
+ High speed operation
+ Bright and large display
+ Optional pen operation
+ Well-functioning fingerprint sensor
+ Side screen not just gimmicks but real added value
o mediocre battery life (maximum 1 day)
o rather bulky (large footprint and quite thick)
- High premium over Grade 4

Update (22/04/2015): In the meantime, I am very disappointed that there is still no update to Android 5.0.1. This was announced in February and published in other countries until today but not in Germany.

very suitable halogen replacement. Rank: 5/5
November 27
Everything the puppy needs Rank: 5/5
February 5
Top of variety Rank: 5/5
April 26
HS after 2 months Rank: 1/5
April 18
complimentary software Rank: 1/5
July 30
Very handy 12 Rank: 3/5
January 4

Related Reviews


Kathrein just, good, or very good, but expensiveKathrein EXR 158 satellite IF distribution multi-switch (5-8 subscriber line, 18 V voltage, remote current 550 mA) (optional) Shirt Good but expensive for what it isJack & Jones Leslie - casual shirt - Slim fit - Button-down collar - Long sleeves - Men (Clothing) good but expensive 28Kenu Airframe Support Universal Car Black (Wireless Phone Accessory) Very good, but expensive creamNivea Q10 day care LF 30 50ml, 2-pack (2 x 50 ml) (Health and Beauty) Always good but expensiveCanon Original Ink Cartridges for Pixma MG5150 / MG5250 / MG5350 / MX715 / MX885 / MX895 / IP4850 / iP4950 / iX6550 Printers - Cyan / Magenta / Yellow / Black / Large Black (Pack of 5) (Office Supplies) good but expensive 20 1Staedtler Noris Club 144 of 36 assorted colors pencils cardboard case (Office Supplies) Expensive but good - or good but expensive ...Koss PORTCUSH 3 Paires mousses Portapro earpads (Electronics) good but expensive 13Tommee Tippee refill cartridges for Sangenic napkin twister 6 piece (Personal Care) GOOD BUT EXPENSIVE FOR ITS FUNCTIONRiviera & Bar CE940A Cartridge Water Filtration (Kitchen) good but expensive 22Cappuccino NESCAFÉ Dolce Gusto (16 capsules) (Grocery) Good but expensive !!! 18 1Suitcases HAUPTSTADTKOFFER 39982234 Grey (Luggage) good but expensive 23 1KBT Pure Pro - Ultra Compact QWERTY mechanical keyboard backlight - backlight Blanc Cherry MX Brown (Electronics) Good but expensive for a long time!Canon Pixma MG5450 Inkjet Multifunction (copier, scanner, printer, USB) Black (Personal Computers) Cleaned up, looks good, but expensiveCall Stel Universal USB Multi-Charging Station 6x f. Thousands of mobile devices (electronics) Good but expensive! No anti-theft!Becker Transit 70 LMU GPS WiFi (17.8 cm (7 inch) capacitive display, 45 countries in Europe, Lifetime map updates) (Electronics) Good but expensive 3Braun Silk-épil facial cleansing brush Duo Refill (Personal Care) Simple and good, but expensiveBose ® Solo 15 TV Sound System (Electronics) Good but expensive! 15Kodak ink cartridge 425 pages, black (Office supplies & stationery)