Galaxy Note 3 y Galaxy Gear They form a tandem designed for mobile productivity and quick access from the wrist. Below you have first contact videos, key specifications, usage details of the S-Pen and Air Command, as well as a review of design, battery, connectivity and voice functions on both devices.
Presented to the praise of crowds just two days before the start of the IFA fair in Berlin, Samsung Galaxy Note 3 y Galaxy Gear have become on their own merits two of the main stars of this end of the summer - if they weren't already -. From the hand of the companions of another blog we offer you the videos of the first contact with the third generation of Samsung's phablet and with the new smartwatch from the Seoul-based company.
By the way, we remind you that both one and the other device will arrive in Spain by the hand of the gala operator Orange. On the other hand and before going to check how the Samsung Galaxy Note 3 accompanied by S-Pen, we also reiterate that you can review their official characteristics, which we already detailed as soon as it finished its presentation at the Berlin fair.
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Galaxy Note 3 display, performance, and battery life
The 5,7-inch Full HD Super AMOLED display makes a difference in brightness, contrast and intense colors. The panel takes advantage of thinner frames and a lightweight body that improves grip without sacrificing usable surface area multitasking and video.
Inside we find Qualcomm Snapdragon 800 quad-core with a clock that reaches almost 2,3 GHz, 3 GB of RAM and storage of 32 or 64 GB expandable by microSD up to 64 GB. This set ensures an experience fluid in gaming, light editing, and productivity, with instant response times even in demanding apps.
Autonomy is another highlight: with moderate use it can reach up to two full days. In intensive browsing, photo capture and multimedia playback, the Note 3 continues to offer a solid performance during the day thanks to the optimization of the chipset and the energy management of the screen.
S-Pen and Productivity: Air Command in Depth
El S-Pen is the center of the Note experience. With a simple gesture it unfolds Air Command, a fan-shaped menu with access to functions such as Action Memo (handwritten notes that become links, contacts or tasks), Scrapbook (clip and organize relevant content from websites and apps), Write Screen (score on captures) and S finder (powerful in-device search). This approach reduces the time between idea and action, and turns the Note 3 into a real mobile work tool.
Integration with S Voice allows you to dictate commands, create reminders and make calls without touching the screen. In addition to the possibility of multi-window and expandable storage, the Note 3 is positioned as a terminal of high performance for professionals and creatives.
Camera and multimedia
La 13 MP rear camera Captures detailed images and offers Ultra High Definition video recording, with versatile shooting modes and good outdoor performance. The focus is fast and stable, and the audio playback stands out for its clarity and power, completing a very capable multimedia profile.
If you still have not had enough and as a brief review, we would like to highlight that the new phablet of Samsung is equipped with a processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 800, dispose of LTE support, 13 megapixel camera capable of recording video in Ultra High Definition, screen of 5,7 inches, will definitely have three gigabytes of RAM and will execute Android 4.3 Jellybean.
Samsung Galaxy Gear
As for the small smartwatch of Samsung, its 800 megahertz processor will be accompanied by 4 gigs of internal storage y 512 megabytes of RAM. Although this last data may seem scarce to some - especially compared to the three gigabytes of the Samsung Galaxy Note 3 truth? -, in the video that we offer below you can see how the small device works at all times with a more than remarkable fluidity.
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Design and screen: The Gear features a robust format with a metal front, four visible screws and integrated strap available in various colors. Its 56,6 x 36,8 x 11,1 mm and 73,8 g fit into the trend of large watches. The 1,63-inch Super AMOLED display (320 x 320) offers great sharpness and vivid colors, ideal for notifications and quick control of functions.
Autonomy and resistance: To maximize battery, the screen turns on with side button or wrist gesture. This gesture is handy, though it can occasionally fail. With paired use, the autonomy is around one dayThe clock delivers IP55: splash and dust resistant, but it is not submersible.
Charging and connectivity: The load is carried out in a base/case specific case that integrates microUSB and NFC for initial pairing. Connection to the mobile is via Bluetooth 4.0 LE, which reduces power consumption and offers a stable link over short distances.
Smart features: the Gear allows make and answer calls from the wrist thanks to its microphone and speaker, with good audio quality🇧🇷 Integra S Voice to dictate commands (call, send messages, set alarms) and has 1,9 MP camera on the strap capable of recording 720p video at 30 fps by short clips. It is useful for quick catches, although it does not replace the smartphone camera.
Applications and management: through Gear Manager Controls watch faces, apps, and notifications. Highlights include “Find my Gear”, the assignment of double tap from the button to S Voice or another app, the smart phone unlock being close and the possibility of expand notifications to popular apps. The pedometer and integration with S Health add activity tracking and guided workouts.
Compatibility and launch price: The Gear was conceived as smartphone accessory and is compatible with Samsung's high-end range (Note and Galaxy S as a reference). It was announced with a price around 299 Euros, positioning itself as a premium gadget. The Galaxy Note 3, for his part, left around 749 euros in free, with offers from operators such as Orange.
Regarding its technical specifications and despite the fact that you can study them in depth in the article signed by Emmanuel Jiménez, if we wanted to point out some, it would be completely able to make calls thanks to the fact that it will have a built-in microphone and speaker. Similarly, his SuperAMOLED screen will finally stay at 1,63 inches with a resolution of 320 by 320 pixels. Finally and at not be a stand-alone device, we highlight that it will be able to connect wirelessly with high-end Samsung smartphones or tablets presented between 2012 and 2013.
With this combo, Samsung targeted two profiles: those who seek maximum mobile productivity with a pencil and a big screen, and those who want ultra-fast access from the wrist for calls, media controls, and notifications. The videos above help give a clear idea of the real-life performance of both devices and how they complement each other on a daily basis.
