{"id":11529,"date":"2016-08-02T11:43:04","date_gmt":"2016-08-02T09:43:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.pricecheck.co.za\/?p=11529"},"modified":"2016-08-02T12:42:44","modified_gmt":"2016-08-02T10:42:44","slug":"in-review-a-retrospective-of-the-samsung-galaxy-note-4","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"\/blog\/in-review-a-retrospective-of-the-samsung-galaxy-note-4\/","title":{"rendered":"In Review: A Retrospective Of The Samsung Galaxy Note 4"},"content":{"rendered":"

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\nWhen Samsung’s Galaxy Note series started to blur the lines between smartphone and tablet, a lot of people were a little apprehensive to say the least. The idea of a device that wouldn’t\u00a0fit snuggly into your pocket, and would take two hands to use seemed like a crazy idea, and back when the Note series came onto the scene Samsung were the phablet trailblazers. Even Apple scoffed at the idea, saying\u00a0that the perfect\u00a0size for any smartphone would never surpass\u00a04 inches.<\/span><\/p>\n

\u00a0Now in it’s fourth generation, the Note series is Samsung’s premium range of smartphones and has since spawned plenty of imitators. So now that big is the new normal has anything\u00a0changed with the Note series? Let’s take\u00a0a more in-depth\u00a0look:<\/h2>\n

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Make no mistake, it’s a massive phone.<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

It’s already been said, but it’s definitely worth mentioning again: the Samsung Note 4 is MASSIVE.\u00a0When unboxing the device the very first thing that will jump out at you is it’s size. The 5.7 inch phone weighs in at just over 6 ounces, and is anything but compact. When I initially\u00a0started using the Note 4 I was unhappy with how it didn’t fit neatly into my pocket, and how awkward\u00a0it felt in my hands.<\/p>\n

Make no mistake, it’s design is sleek and modern, and the\u00a0aluminium outer shell with \u00a0sharp ridges make it great to look at. And if you’ve used phablets in the past you probably won’t have an issue with it’s\u00a0size, but first time phablet owners may\u00a0take some time to get to grips with the size of the Samsung Note 4.<\/p>\n

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The stylus is mightier than the finger<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

Something else that sets the Note 4 apart from other similar devices like the iPhone 6 Plus is the inclusion of the S-Pen, a stylus pen which\u00a0tucks\u00a0neatly away at the bottom of the phone. You can use the stylus to write notes or emails, doodle or browse through the device. It’s also worth noting that the S-Pen now comes with\u00a0different pressure readings, making it\u00a0more responsive than ever, and especially ideal for digital artists.<\/p>\n

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It’s an absolute powerhouse<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

The Samsung Note 4 definitely packs\u00a0some impressive hardware underneath it’s sizeable frame. Firstly, the visuals are provided\u00a0by an quad-AMOLED display, packing more pixels-per-inch than competitors like the iPhone 6 or the previous Note 3. The Samsung Note 4 doesn’t miss a step when it comes to display, and you can expect HD visuals using the\u00a0brightest lights and the deepest darks.<\/p>\n

Powered by\u00a0a quad-core 2.7GHz processor, the device\u00a0comes standard with the Android KitKat 4.4 OS. It’s easily able to\u00a0run all the latest and most power-demading apps, from photo-editing applications to the latest mobile games.<\/p>\n

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A picture is worth a thousand pixels<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

One of the Samsung Note 4’s crowing achievements is it’s camera. The 16 megapixel rear-facing camera is able to take crisp, clear photos under various conditions and lighting. And you won’t only be taking good looking photos, as the app comes with plenty of features\u00a0that you can use to edit your photos afterwards. You can also shoot 4K video with a variety of different video filters like time-lapse, slow motion or with filters.<\/p>\n

To ensure that you always take the best possible photo, the Note 4’s camera comes standard with optical image stabilisation for taking pictures at low light, an autofocus feature and dynamic range.<\/p>\n

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