Samsung Galaxy Note 4: Gapgate is intent – COMPUTER BILD

The new phablet Samsung Galaxy Note 4 trumps with a quad HD screen and new S-Pen functions.

S amsung On 3 September at the IFA in Berlin the Galaxy Note 4 before. The technical data of the giant smartphones are impressive: Quad-HD resolution, large memory and an improved camera equipment belong to the repertoire of touch 4th addition, Samsung has introduced a sensational variant with a rounded display, the Galaxy Note Edge. After Apple already made with the “Bentgate” scandal headlines, now Samsung also disappointed with an alleged manufacturing defect in new phablet-generation customers. “Gapgate”

Update (October 1, 2014) : Gapgate is intent

Samsung recently introduced the European User Guide for the Grade 4 both in English and in German language on its support page for downloading. Under “Council Troubleshooting” (page 180), the yawning gap between the display and frame is described as an “important feature production”. In addition, some parts are to move the unit slightly, or even vibrate. Over time, friction could even cause the gap is larger. What are the reasons the “production feature” in Note 4 is important, Samsung did not reveal hitherto

Original message:. Outrage over Gapgate problem

When it was launched in South Korea on the 26th September 2014 was the rush huge and the limited stock of around 30,000 Note-4-phablets – Pre-orders not included – sold out in just a few hours, so ZDNet Korea. A week after the launch, some buyers complained about a product defect that occurs when the hardware of the Touch 4, IT Today reported. They had noticed a small gap between the screen and the frame, which is so great that a business card or two A4 sheets fit – the so-called “Gapgate”. The network already circulating pictures that show the gap in the case of Grade 4. Samsung has not identified any opinion on the allegations.

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Snapdragon 805 or Exynos 5433

Two different note-4 models bring the South Koreans on the market: The SM-N910S is, with the Qualcomm quad-core processor Snapdragon-805 (2 5 GHz) equipped. The more powerful version SM-N910C comes with Samsung-house eight-core processor Exynos 5433 is the model that was sold out so quickly in South Korea. Which version is available in Germany in the future, is not yet known. In the previous models, such as the Galaxy Note 3, the variant memory was with the Exynos processor in this country not officially available.

RAM remains the same

3 gigabytes (GB) are in Samsung’s new phablet – this is no change to the previous note 3, but already the difference between 2GB and 3GB is not noticeable in everyday life. The internal memory measures depending on the model 16, 32 or 64 GB and can be upgraded with a microSD memory card to another 128 GB. For this, the user picks up the rear plastic battery cover. On the Display Size Samsung has changed nothing: Like the previous model has the Galaxy Note 4 with a 5.7-inch Super AMOLED touch screen – but this time with a resolution of 2560×1440 pixels (quad-HD-trip) instead of 1920×1080 pixels. Currently, there are on the German market only the G3 from LG with such a resolution, but smaller display, which has a higher pixel density. At this resolution, individual pixels are not discernible. The display consists of 2.5D glass, which is also found in the Galaxy S3 and shows a slight curvature on the sides.

World sensation: the Galaxy Note 4 is the first smartphone with built-in UV sensor to warn of harmful sunlight

Better camera

In Galaxy Note 4. it incorporates a 16-megapixel rear and a 3.7 megapixel front camera. The camera on the back is provided with optical image stabilization and dual LED light. The front camera with large-aperture optics (f1,9) is to shoot 120-degree wide angle capable of wide-Selfies up, but the does not do the look but a software so that the user and a more or less large Panorama records. Funny: Even the integrated heart rate sensor can trigger the camera. Other features of working with Android 4.4.4 KitKat Galaxy Note 4 are next to Bluetooth 4.0, Wi-ac, LTE and the known from the Galaxy S5 fingerprint sensor. The unique selling point of the Galaxy Note 4 is the built-UV sensor that warns users against excessive solar radiation. So the score is 4, the first smartphone with such a sensor

S Pen and S grade. Improved Features

Samsung wants the S Pen as a primary tool of note 4 more bring into the limelight. Thus the letter with the S Pen feels now more natural than when writing with a fountain pen or a Kalligrafiefeder on paper. Also the floating selection menu “Air Command” gets some new features that facilitate the smartphone operation. “Smart Select” example allow you to tag content from different sources and forward so bundled, for example, by e-mail. “Screen Write” will help to write more comfortable and faster notes. With “Snap Sheet” can snap images of notes, which open by S-Note application and can be edited. Via “Voice Memo” They hold voice recordings. Overall, Samsung is trying to operate using the stylus to make the mouse experience on the PC as similar as possible.

design and battery

Like the Samsung Galaxy Alpha is the Galaxy Note 4 is provided with a metal frame. It is striking above all when compared to its predecessor unusual angular design. The back is covered with a leather-like material to ensure a better grip and a longer shelf life. However, one should not be too optimistic in the durability point because the Samsung Galaxy S5 showed significant after two months and ugly scuffs on the casing. The note 4 measures 151,3×82,4×8,3 millimeters and weighs 174 grams proud once. The battery has a capacity of 3000 mAh.

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First impression

The score 4 carries for Samsung Kenner no big surprises: A good phablet is even better. It’s the little things that really sets the mark 4 from its predecessors. The first is the metal frame that slides pleasing in the hand, but its luster can not be fully exploited by the vile plastic. The size, if you can accept it, is ideal for notes or surfing the net. The camera utilized in almost any situation and probably knippst again great pictures, if you is based on the predecessors. Who can make friends with the Samsung menu, receives not only an extremely fast and well-equipped device, but also one that is likely to meet all the requirements for the next two years.

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• Large, super sharp display with great contrast
• Stylus integrated into the device
• High speed of work
• Memory card slot

The Samsung Galaxy Note 4 comes in black, white, gold and pink on the market.