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Samsung Galaxy Note 5 is official now

Lakshmi Rajan — Thu, 13 Aug 2015 15:41:04 +0000

Rumour mills can bury now. Samsung has made Galaxy Note 5 official today at simultaneous press events in London and New York City. As expected, the new Note adopts the new design language and materials Samsung tried out with the S6 and S Edge and no one complaints about it. So shedding the polycarbonate shell, the new Galaxy Note 5 is now clad in metal and glass enclosure and features the signature of the Note series, the S Pen that now packs more functionality. While the display of the Note series has grown in every iteration, Samsung has put the stopper and retained the 5.7-inch Quad HD (1440 x 2560 pixels) Super AMOLED display size. Again true to their pedigree, the Note 5 is also a beast in terms of specs. It boasts of a Exynos 7420 chipset with a 14nm FinFET octa-core processor with four Cortex A57 cores running at up to 2.1GHz, and four more power-efficient A53 cores clocked at up to 1.5GH, 4GB of RAM, Mali-T760MP8 GPU. Incidentally, the Note 5 is Samsung’s first phone to be equipped with 4GB of RAM. There is a choice of 32 / 64GB. The downer? There is no expandable memory slot and surprisingly, Samsung does not talk about 128GB for the power users. Similarly, the 3000mAh battery is non-removable too. Again pushing the envelope further, Samsung has introduced fast wireless charging and the battery as company claims would go from zero to full charge in 2 hours flat. Weighing 171grams, the dimensions of the phone are 153.2 x 76.1 x 7.6mm. Similar to the Galaxy S6, there is a finger print sensor that can be touched to activate. When we talk about the Note series, obviously the core focus is on the S Pen functionality. In Note 5, unlike the previous generations where we have to pull the S Pen from its slot, you just need to give it a gentle push and it pops out via a spring-loaded mechanism. It should be much easier this way. It also comes with set of new features. The main pick of course is the option to write notes right from the lockscreen. Yes, with the phone sleeping and without need to unlock you can just jot down on the black screen just like any piece of paper. The Note 5 is also the first phone from Samsung to handle Samsung Pay. Initially to debut in US, it could work in any place and support any card as it works on both Magnetic Secure Transmission (MST) and Near-Field Communications (NFC) for transaction.

The Samsung Galaxy Note5 features a 16-megapixel main camera with optical image stabilization (OIS), while up front there is a 5-megapixel selfie shooter. Both the front and rear cameras are equipped with f/1.9 lenses. The Galaxy S6 had the best camera one can buy on Smartphone and there is no reason why Note 5 should disappoint.

Samsung also announced a quirky keyboard cover, that doubles both as a flip cover as well as a keyboard that seems to be working charmingly well.

The Samsung Galaxy Note5 is officially announced today and pre-orders begin today at 3pm ET in United States, while official sales start in just a week, on August 21st. We shall update on the India launch date as and when we get the news.

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Samsung Galaxy Note 4 launched in India at a shocker of a Price!

Lakshmi Rajan — Tue, 14 Oct 2014 10:08:25 +0000

We don’t expect the Galaxy Note to come cheaper but Samsung launched today the Note 4 in India at a price that might send shock waves to even the biggest fan of the device. A MRP of Rs 61,500 and a MOP (Market Operative Price) of Rs 58,500 for the 32GB variant is really for the fattest purses. The Galaxy Note 4 though comes with the best of the specs and features that money can buy now in Android world. We have the 5.7-Super AMOLED display with a whopping 551 pixels stashed in the QHD display i.e, a resounding 2560 x 1440 pixel resolution. We are talking about the similar eye-popping brilliant display we saw in Galaxy Tab S but all in a 5.7 inch screen. Clad with a metal frame on the sides it still retains the plastic faux leather back panel. It is 8.5 mm thin and weighs 176 grams. It is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 805 system-on-chip which houses a quad-core processor clocked at 2.7GHz and an Adreno 420 GPU. The stand-out of the Note series is the S-Pen functionality and we have seen it get better and neater every year. Samsung claims a better pressure sensitivity and few new features like S-Select that helps you in smartly and easily select the pictures, texts and works like a mouse. The camera department holds up a 16-megapixel back camera with an enhanced optical image stabilization and a 3-megapixel front camera with a better low light abilities. The front camera should also be a selfie’s dream with a 120 -degree wide angle with a ‘groufie’ feature to accommodate a whole lot of real estate. With a QHD display, battery would always be a concern but Samsung has been able to muster enough battery juice in every iterations. Note 4 gets 3220 mAh battery and more importantly, the company says it can fast recharge up to 50 percent in some 30 minutes which is really good. The Note 4 will run Android 4.4 KitKat with the newly spruced up TouchWiz UI on top. Connectivity options on the Note 4 are top-of-the-line too with Wi-Fi ac, GPS with Glonass, NFC, Bluetooth v 4.1 (BLE,ANT+), IR LED, USB 2.0, and MHL 3.0.

Galaxy Note 4 Specifications:

5.7-inch Super AMOLED display
2560×1440 pixel resolution
551 ppi
Qualcomm Snapdragon 805 2.7GHz quad-core processor
Adreno 420 GPU
3GB of RAM
16-megapixel pixel with Smart optical image stabilization
3.7-megapixel front-facing camera, f/1.9 lens, 120 degree wide angle
32GB storage, microSD card slot
153.5 x 78.6 x 8.5mm
176 grams
3220mAh battery
Fast charging that can take you from 0 percent to 50 percent charge level in around 30 minutes
Android 4.4 KitKat
Charcoal Black, Frost White, Bronze Gold and Blossom Pink

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Galaxy Note 4 Edge: Samsung experiments with bend display

Lakshmi Rajan — Wed, 03 Sep 2014 19:42:22 +0000

Alongside unveiling the expected Galaxy Note 4, Samsung threw a surprise with an bold and bend(ifull), Galaxy Note Edge. Remember Samsung’s YOUM project experimenting with a wrap around curved display? Note Edge is the commercial start of the R&D. Note Edge’s internals are more or less identical to the Note 4 we outlined in the previous post, sharing the same chipset, technical prowess and software enhancements but this one has little more tricks up its sleeves thanks to the second display. Though the main display at 5.6 inch is tad smaller than the Note 4 but there is a secondary display wrapped to the right side edge. The display is the same stunning QHD but there is an extra row of 160 pixels for the edge display.

On the lines of Note 4, the Galaxy Note Edge is powered by a 2.7GHz quad-core CPU. Depending on the market, the Note 4 could be equipped with 2.7GHz quad-core processor or 1.9GHz octa-core processor. Then we have 3GB of RAM, 32GB of internal storage and an expandable microSDXC card slot that can accommodate a further 64GB. The S-Pen and its functionality remains the same as well.

The introduction of an extra curved display opens up windows of new possibilities and functionality and Samsung has worked upon a revolving UX to make good use of it. The edge display can display the notifications and messages and also depending on the apps can stage the shortcuts and settings. For eg, if you are using the camera, the shortcuts can get positioned on the edge display or say if you are watching a video, the controls can rest there so as to keep the main display obstruction-free. You can also lists shortcuts to various apps on the side panel for quick access. One of a simple usage is clock face. When the main display is dark or in lock screen, the edge display reveals a watch face which is great as a bedside clock or table clock when the phone is idle. Samsung would be open the SDK for developers so there is a possibility of new apps taking advantage of this innovative display. One main concern of course would be the durability, as the side panel would be prone to damage. Samsung has not revealed the pricing yet but expect a premium for the product but it is sure to attract many eye-balls when you carry it.]]>

Samsung Galaxy Note 4 unveiled; Arriving next month

Lakshmi Rajan — Wed, 03 Sep 2014 18:21:07 +0000

The original Galaxy Note was a game changer. While initially the critics scoffed at the idea of a ‘phablet’ and many thought it was a ridiculous to hold such a big device as Smartphone, the Note went on to become a huge success and it shifted the mobile world to big screens. Since then, Samsung has been updating the Note series every year with new iteration with notable enhancements. We can bluntly say, so far none of its rivals had managed to match the powers of the S-Pen and its functionality. Come 2014 IFA, time for the 4th generation Note to be announced and here it is the latest Galaxy Note 4.

Galaxy Note 4 Specifications:

5.7-inch Super AMOLED display
2560×1440 pixel resolution
551 ppi
2.7GHz quad-core processor or 1.9GHz octa-core processor
3GB of RAM
16-megapixel pixel with Smart optical image stabilization
3.7-megapixel front-facing camera, f/1.9 lens, 120 degree wide angle
32GB storage, microSD card slot
153.5 x 78.6 x 8.5mm
176 grams
3220mAh battery
Fast charging that can take you from 0 percent to 50 percent charge level in around 30 minutes
Android 4.4 KitKat
Charcoal Black, Frost White, Bronze Gold and Blossom Pink

Every Galaxy Note iteration has seen an increase in the display size but the trend stops here, thankfully. It would be insane to push it further so we have the 5.7-Super AMOLED display but what differentiates this display from the last year’s model is the resolution. A whopping 551 pixels are stashed in the QHD display i.e, a resounding 2560 x 1440 pixel resolution. We are talking about the similar eye-popping brilliant display we saw in Galaxy Tab S but all in a 5.7 inch screen. The look and feel also is similar to the last year’s model but we have a metal frame on the sides while still retaining the plastic faux leather back panel. It is 8.5 mm thin and weighs 176 grams. The stand-out of the Note series is the S-Pen functionality and we have seen it get better and neater every year. Samsung claims a better pressure sensitivity and few new features like S-Select that helps you in smartly and easily select the pictures, texts and works like a mouse. The camera department holds up a 16-megapixel back camera with an enhanced optical image stabilization and a 3-megapixel front camera with a better low light abilities. The front camera should also be a selfie’s dream with a 120 -degree wide angle with a ‘groufie’ feature to accommodate a whole lot of real estate. With a QHD display, battery would always be a concern but Samsung has been able to muster enough battery juice in every iterations. Note 4 gets 3220 mAh battery and more importantly, the company says it can fast recharge up to 50 percent in some 30 minutes which is really good. Samsung Galaxy Note 4 will be available in four colours: Black, White, Gold and Pink, and the global rollout will begin October onwards for an unlocked price of $993 (approx Rs 56,160). ]]>

The new Samsung GALAXY Note 10.1 (2014 edition) launched in India at Rs 49,990

Lakshmi Rajan — Tue, 22 Oct 2013 16:21:45 +0000

Unveiled in September at Samsung Unpacked Event, Berlin along with Galaxy Note 3, the 10.1 inch display touting Galaxy Note 10.1 2014 edition was launched today in India at Rs 49,990. Specs-wise and features wise the 2014 edition makes a huge leap ahead from the previous generation. What would be interesting for enterprise users will be that the new Note 10.1 comes with enhanced privacy and security protection provided by Samsung KNOX and might be an apt choice for BYOD (Bring Your Own Device) The tablet sports a 10-inch WQXGA Super clear LCD display with an eye-popping 2560×1600 resolution and runs on the very latest Android Jelly Bean 4.3. During the global unveiling, Samsung announced the Note 10.1 2014 edition will come in quad-core and octo-core variants. In India, it brings in the oct0-core variant which is in reality 1.9GHz Quad + 1.3GHz Quad processor put together. There is also a 3G RAM. The internal storage includes 16GB which can be expanded upto 64GB via microSD slot. The device also gets a beefed up 8220mAh battery. The functionality of the S-Pen, the main talking point of the Note devices has also been enhanced on the lines of Note 3 Smartphone and features functions like Action Memo, Scrapbook, Screen Write and S Finder. Connectivity options on the tablet include Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi Direct and AllShareCast, as well as 3G/ LTE as indicated earlier. Available in Jet Black and Classic White colors, the table will be available in three connectivity options in India: Wi-Fi only, Wi-Fi and 3G, Wi-Fi and LTE. ]]>

Samsung Galaxy Note 3 is bigger,lighter,better and powerful!

Lakshmi Rajan — Thu, 05 Sep 2013 09:45:15 +0000

Design-wise Samsung has meted out some surprising yet pleasant changes to Galaxy Note 3. The highlight is the back panel with Samsung ditching its fondness for shiny plastic and instead using a peculiar textured faux-leather backing with even details to stitching pattern. The sides has a faux-metal band and on close scrutiny they have fine lines reminding of hardcover note pages. The overall design shape of the Note 3 reverts to the original Galaxy Note with sharper corners. In spite of having a larger screen, Note 3 maintains the same width as the previous generation, Galaxy Note II courtesy small bezels. The device is also slimmer (8.3mm) and lighter (168g) in it’s new avatar. In total, Galaxy Note 3 is a step forward on design scale and looks appealing and beautiful especially with the faux-leather backing. Samsung has done incredible job with S-Pen. It’s no ordinary stylus like any other in market. In the age of touch-screens, Samsung has literally revolutionized the application of it’s S-Pen with amazing software features in Galaxy Note. It has also managed to enhance the S-Pen features with every new Note editions. An important software addition is the new Air Command functionality. A small pop-up window that automatically springs up on the screen when the S-Pen is pulled out and offers quick access to S-Pen features like Action Memo, Scrapbook, S Finder search option and S Note. At any point of time when the assigned button on the S-Pen is clicked while the pen is hovered above the screen, it pops the Air Commond feature. Samsung has released a video talking about the new enhanced features of S Pen and what one can do with it in every day life. Check the video below

The Samsung Galaxy Note 3 will be available in 149 countries starting on September 25. There is no word on pricing yet.]]>

Samsung Galaxy Note 510 (Galaxy Note 8.0) pre-order opens in India for Rs 30,900

Lakshmi Rajan — Thu, 25 Apr 2013 10:18:37 +0000

Remember the 8-inch mini tablet that Samsung outed in World Mobile Congress 2013. Yes, we are talking about Galaxy Note 8.0, the iPad mini challenger with the impressive S-Pen included. It’s the second tablet in the Note category after the 10″ Galaxy Note 10.1. Samsung has chosen to name the Galaxy Note 8.0 as Samsung Galaxy Note 510 in India and is available now in Samsung India eStore for Rs. 30,900. Powered by an Exynos quad-core processor clocked at 1.6GHz, and running Android 4.1.2 Jelly Bean, Galaxy Note 510 has a 8-inch WXGA TFT screen display, 800 x 1280 pixels resolutions (189 ppi) and also a very impressive 2 GB RAM. The tablet has an internal storage of 16GB. Its memory is expandable up to 64 GB using a microSD card. A 5 mega pixel in the rear and a 1.3 MP front camera fills the camera specs. A 4600 mAh battery should see it through good usage. The highlight and selling point of the device is the S-Pen which Samsung has successfully used as a key differentiator and a category mover since it announced it’s first Galaxy Note device back in 2011. S-Pen is further enhanced and does a lot of magic on-screen which comes handy for many professionals and artists in you thanks to S Pen optimized features like Air View, Popup Note, Popup Video, Shape Match, Formula Match and Idea Sketch. The Galaxy Note 510 fills a gap in S-Pen enabled devices between the 5.5 inch Galaxy Note II smartphone and the Galaxy Note 10.1, a full-size tablet. Priced at Rs. 30,900 the pre-order the company also offers a free book cover for the device worth Rs. 2699 free.

Samsung Galaxy Note 510 specs

8-inch TFT display
800 x 1200 resolutions
189 ppi
1.6 Ghz Exynos quad-core processor
2 MB RAM
16 GB internal memory, expandable upto 64 GB
Android 4.1.2 Jelly Bean OS
5 MP rear camera, 1.3 front camera
4,600 mAH Li-ion battery
210.8 x 135.9 x 8 mm (8.30 x 5.35 x 0.31 in)
338 g
micro-SIM
Wi-Fi 802.11, Bluetooth 4.0, IR, microUSB v2.0,

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Samsung Note 2 Incredible Art Piece World Record closer to target, showcasing some entries

Lakshmi Rajan — Wed, 12 Dec 2012 17:51:34 +0000

Read: Participate in Samsung Galaxy Note 2 – The Incredible Piece World Record Attempt

At this time of publishing, the number of artistic contributions from India are 1,95,295 and very close to break the current record which is 2,01,948 artists.

The campaign received some really artistic contributions from people all over India and overwhelming response. Alongside the record attempt, every week one winner was chosen based on their artistic contribution, who received a Galaxy Note II.

Here are some of the artistic contributions from the Incredible Art-Piece campaign as well as the winners of the week 1 and week 2 of Samsung note 2 Incredible art piece world record campaign

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Here is an youtube video to showcase some of the entries received: ]]>

Samsung Galaxy Note II – Best Face Feature

Lakshmi Rajan — Mon, 01 Oct 2012 04:53:04 +0000

Samsung Galaxy Note II Launched in India, Priced at Rs. 39,900

Lakshmi Rajan — Thu, 27 Sep 2012 14:39:55 +0000

Speaking at the launch BD Park, President & CEO, South West Asia, Samsung Electronics stated

‘By delivering a complete mobile experience for creating content and by introducing new products and continous enhancements to the Note category of devices, Samsung provides a unique user experience that goes beyond passive content consumption to a new world of productivity, active creation and personalized communications‘

Along with BD Park, Azim Warzi, VP Samsing India and the celebrity guest of the event Imitiaz Ali, acclaimed Bollywood director officially launched the Galaxy Note II in India. Azim Warsi explained the key features of the Samsung Galaxy Note II, which we will cover in detail very soon for our readers.

Key features of Samsung Galaxy Note II

Upgraded S-Pen – there is a notable enhancement to S-Pen, which does more stuffs now. It also sports an S-button for better functionality.
AirView – This is one remarkable upgrade in Galaxy Note II, which remains of our top pick of the new add-on enhancements to the new device. AirView enables users to hover the S-Pen over image gallery, video gallery, emails, S-Planner without even touching the screen and preview the contents. It saves time, gives quick access to search and view informations without having to get into multiple tabs or screens.
Easy Clip – Just press the new S-button in the S-Pen and the S-Pen understands that you want to clip or edit the selected content on the screen. The Easy Clip feature allows you to instantly outline and crop any content on the screen in any shape to save, share or paste, even from a browser. The cropped image can be edited through coloring, sharing, or add handwritten annotations and not just that it is mighty easy to share the clip with your friends.
Popup Note – Galaxy S3 flaunted Popup Play video and now Note 2, shows off its Popup Note capabilities along with the Popup video play. Similarly, here the S-Note can be popped up anywhere in the screen and pinch zoomed to any size alongside watching video or smsing or any other activity you do on screen.
Quick command – This is one interesting feature. It lets users quickly activate frequently used apps with S-Pen. The command pad appears when a user just swipes upward on the screen with the S-Pen button pressed. Here you can pre-define set of commands or customize the commands for quick and easy access. Say you can draw a simple ‘O’ to open camera and more..
Best Face feature – Another cool enhancemnt this time to camera. When you click pics with best face feature mode on and when you preview the image, it offers you 4-5 alternate facial expressions it had captured while shooting and you can simply ‘swap’ the expression to the face. So in a group shot, if one person had blinked his eyes, it offers few other facial expression of his and you just click the one you liked and it gets swaped on the image. How cool isn’t it?

Well, we spend quiet a good time with the Galaxy Note II during the event and there are lot more cool and interesting features. Ofcourse we will detail all of them in our coming posts very soon. Keep glued to us. Samsung India also announced an exciting news while winding up the event. Samsung Galaxy Camera which blends the smartness of the smartphone and camera is getting launched next month for the Diwali festive season. Quiet a dhamaka isn’t it? Galaxy Camera has the smartness of Android 4.1 Jelly Bean OS within it and also has a 3G, bluetooth,WiFi options. You just can’t make a call through it but rest of all the Android smartphone features you can enable as well as quick share the photo images from the device.]]>