The beveled edge of the display Samsung Galaxy Note Edge can be independent from the rest of the screen use and is used, among other things, to display various information such as the time of day. We tested the function on the IFA.
Samsung Galaxy Note Edge was the surprise on “Samsung Unpacked Event 2014 Episode 2″. The device comes with a unique feature: the screen has on the right side of a sloped area which can be controlled from the rest of the screen separately. We met at IFA with Samsung and put the functionality of the display edge of the Galaxy Note Edge under the microscope.
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The Galaxy Note Edge is basically identical to the Galaxy Note 4 Two differences are that the display of 5.6 inches a touch smaller and the battery with 3000 mAh somewhat weaker than the standard Samsung phablet . The resolution however is also 2560 times 1440 pixels – so QHD. Otherwise, the Edge also note the Snapdragon-805 CPU from Qualcomm 2.7 GHz, 3 GB RAM, 32 GB of memory, a microSD card slot (up to 64GB), a 16-megapixel camera, a 3 is, 7-megapixel webcam, LTE-A, WiFi ac, the S Pen and Android 4.4 as OS. Detailed Description of the Galaxy Note Edge or note 4, interested read here.
About the curved display area on the right side of the touch Edge, various information call (Image: CNET.de).
The peculiarity of note is the edge beveled edge on the right display edge. This is independent of the rest of the screen and shows, for example Shortcuts on to apps, used in applications as a toolbar or holds like a live ticker news or other inform what the weather, the time or missed calls ready.
Change done by they are, as usual, by a finger slide (image: CNET.de).
Note-Edge owners can define the settings that control names are displayed. For this they wipe from bottom to top over the edge and tap the gear icon. After selecting the item “Manage Panels”, the different fields with a tick can select or deselect.
The settings can touch-Edge owners manage the fields (image: CNET.de).
On the Edge Note that we tested was not the final software and too many fields installed. For example, selection was a bar with Quick Launch icons for the dialpad, contacts, messages, browser, camera, and various Google Services. Were also integrated a panel for news from Yahoo, a stock ticker, a field for scores of games, news from Twitter, sports news, the steps made by the user or missed calls. The fields can also edit yet. Samsung has also released an SDK so that developers can program other applications for the Edge.
About the edges of the note itself Edge applications such as the flashlight or the timer can quickly call (Picture: CNET.de).
The various functions can note-Edge-owners as usual by a finger slide by changing over the edge. By swiping from top to bottom can be another bar with shortcuts to programs such as the new Voice Recorder including Meeting Mode, the flashlight, the timer or stopwatch bring out.
We also note the Edge when needed on a ruler (image: CNET.de).
Samsung has also incorporated a fun gimmick: Fingertip the edge becomes the ruler
In night mode, the time can recall, without the display needs to be fully activated (image: CNET.de).
The most practical feature is night mode. In this note, the Edge displays if the display by a finger slide over the edge at the time – without the rest of the screen must be activated. This not only saves power, but at night is a little easier on the eyes. In addition, all selected fields per finger swipe can retrieve as usual. In the test, the more active the edge in night mode still not working properly, but we expect that this will change with the final software.
As the Galaxy Note 4 comes the Grade Edge with the new features Snap note, SmartSelect and improved multi-window function. For more details on the three new interested parties can in the contributions Samsung Galaxy Note 4: Snap Sheet tried and Galaxy Note 4: Smart Select and Multi Window angetestet read
Accessories Samsung still has several cases presented.. For the Grade Edge there is a cover that leaves the right of the display open, so that the information can be retrieved even in Case closed.
The Galaxy Note Edge there is initially in black and white, later also in gold and pink. As the blog AllAboutSamsung writes, it can be pre-ordered already suggested in Germany with two online shops. The price is 999 euros, however. A retail price of Samsung is not yet known, therefore it is worth to be seen.
Conclusion
With its beveled edge, the Samsung Galaxy lifts Note Edge of all currently available Smartphone from. Whether you absolutely need this functionality or keeps the whole thing just for a gimmick, of course, everyone must decide for themselves – especially in terms of price. The Galaxy Note 4 might in any case be cheaper to buy than the Edge. The standard touch-phablet will probably be available to ener MSRP of around 699-799 Euro
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