Galaxy Note Edge First Look
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Hey all
Lets take a first look at the Galaxy Note Edge. With Samsung showing off its curved displays recently, they've now applied it to a Smartphone. It's a very interesting concept, the right edge of the screen wraps around the device, giving an extra strip of screen along the edge. This can be used for a multitude of things, from Email/SMS notifications to multimedia control and some application shortcuts. Samsung is also releasing a SDK for developers, this could prove to be a very sensible move, as at present 3rd party apps will not be able to make use of the extra screen real estate. Really looking forward to what our great developers can do with this:good::highfive:
The screen is the Note Edge's stand-out feature, as under the hood is essentially a Galaxy Note 4 with a slightly reduced battery capacity (3,000 mAh rather than 3,220 mAh) due to the screen restricting space. The display itself is a 1,600 x 2,560 pixels, 524ppi affair, so puts it right up with the best displays available at present. A breakdown of specifications for both devices can be found in the [SPECS]Galaxy Note Edge and [SPECS]Galaxy Note 4 threads.
I'm very keen to get hands on with this device, the curved display really appeals. We're yet to see if it will be taken up by app developers, but if it does it could prove to be a killer feature. For some, especially if left handed, the experience may not be a great one, as the strip will be on the wrong side of the device. Samsung has addressed this by hinting it may allow the screen orientation to be flipped, so as long as the home button being at the top is workable, the problem should be solved to an extent. Looking forward to members thoughts on this possible ground breaking design:good:
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Samsung Galaxy S III Previewed Behind Dummy Plastic Case (Video)
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Less than two weeks, that's how much you have to wait until that special Samsung Unpacked event on May 3 in London when everything will be clear to everyone who is expecting the follow-up to the insanely successful Samsung Galaxy S II.
There's been Apple-like buzz (and Cupertino-like secrecy) around the Galaxy S III but it looks like we might have a first look at what to expect. The device pictured above and the one starring in the video below is claimed to be the Galaxy S III. However, it's not the Galaxy S III you'll hold in your hand as it is encased in a dummy plastic case in order to protect its sexy looks.
You want specs? Here you go: 1.4GHz quad-core CPU, 1GB of RAM, 4.6-inch Super AMOLED HD display with 320 PPI, no hardware buttons (yay), eight-megapixel main camera with LED flash and 1080p video recording, 16GB internal storage (plus microSD card expansion slot), NFC, microSIM, 2,050mAh battery and Android 4.0.3 Ice Cream Sandwich with TouchWiz on top of it.
That being said, the Galaxy S III (or whatever the final name will be) is not a mystery anymore -- granted that the above leak is legit -- except for its final aspect. Check out the video below and let us know of your thoughts. HTC One X killer? Android king for a year?
For what it's worth, the original story with the pictures and video are down which adds more credibility to the entire report. However, thanks to the Internet, there's a copy floating around and more pictures at the Via link.
Source: http://pocketnow.com/android/samsung-galaxy-s-iii-previewed-behind-dummy-plastic-case-video
Please see this post:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1401781&page=99
posting in a closed thread
Somebody already posted this here
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1609225
... and I closed it. Please just use the existing thread (http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1401781). The next Galaxy device doesn't need several threads in this particular forum.
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crachel
Just sat here adding some colour to a sketch and wondered if l was using the best methodology.
l sketch,
add a layer, draw the base colour
add a layer, add detail
add a layer, add shading / shadows
I adjust the opacity of the layers until I am happy with the result, or give up on the process half way through.
if I'm doing a comic style drawing, l will add a layer to do my ink outline before doing my colouring.
I'm struggling though. I've always been good with pencils and sketching, but I'm struggling to find a colouring technique I'm comfortable and happy with in the digital medium.
what process do you go though to build up a drawing?
http://blog.spoongraphics.co.uk/articles/20-tutorials-for-learning-digital-painting-techniques
Always wanted to be able to draw, and after a few hundred games of Draw Something it just made me want to learn even more, will check out the link and see if i can learn anything
Might take a while before my work shows up on XDA tho
I've had quite a steep learning curve when I got the Galaxy Note 1, two years ago this November. I remember referencing the monochromatic watercolors of Alex Ross' Batman side head profile. It's just copying exactly what you see and matching the values as practice.
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And before that, I learned with a bit of frustrations of how is not as detailed as I wanted my first colored illustration of Arya Stark with the Sketchbook Express.
Only 800 by 1280 pixels. I wasn't happy.
I usually mute or tone down the transparency of my initial general guidelines, and a 2nd layer for a final detailed pencil. I lessen the transparency of that again when using the airbrushing technique of the Sketchbook Pro.
I draw inspiration from the top illustrators from DeviantArt.com. Of course they use the real full Photoshop with the pro Wacom digitizer, some going 5k pixel resolutions for high details!
Here's the 40-step process of my wife's front face portrait. 8 hours total.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/[email protected]/sets/72157632969056494/
There are descriptions for each step.
(For the benefit for others would like to learn the techniques)
I need to be doing new ones again. Keep up with this Note digital art forum series. I'll contribute some techniques from time to time. Cheers.
rooted stock Galaxy Note 8 GT-N5100
If you are looking for an ipad quality android tablet this is it. And so much more. The pixels per inch on this device creates a screen so sharp it makes me feel all warm inside just looking at it. The UI is smooth, fluid and snappy. And the pen rivals that of the surface pro, its like writing on paper my handwriting looks exactly the same. Text recognition is pretty spot on, with similar functions of onenote. For example, Snote now allows me to jot my notes, then select a section of them to transfer right to text. Or if you prefer handwritten, those are fully searchable as well. Not to mention a built in swype keyboard that us android users have All come to know and love is a pleasure to use the pen with may I add. Pair that with a growing and gorgeous looking (on this device) app store and you have a tablet to contend with, well, pretty much anything. Oh, you also get 600 dollars worth of free services including Dropbox and evernote. They were even nice enough to throw in $25 worth of Google store credit, and 50 Samsung bux. I truly feel love toward this device. If you have any questions feel free to ask, but I might be too busy enjoying my new tablet. Dont take my word for it. Go test this beast at best buy before you inevitably buy.
Side note, I purchased the 10.1 note late this summer and unloaded it off Craigslist in anticipation for this device. This device en fully fixes all the flaws I saw with the older version.
Google, Samsung, I'm currently looking for work.
I haven't used this cloth since I bought my 09 mbp. Thought it was appropriate
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have you guys seen the new META watch?
looks pretty cool
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As one of the XDA reviewers and long time users of both STRATA and FRAME, I'm drooling over this
The Verge just did a write up as well: http://www.theverge.com/2014/1/6/5277128/metawatch-meta-premium-smartwatch-brand
Coincidentally, Pebble going to introduce Pebble Steel which is the same as regular one but with a metal frame/bracelet, but it's nowhere near as elegant as this one. Sorry, but I think it was brilliant how they incorporated 4 corner buttons as part of the bracelet buckle (obviously Frank Nuovo design). Also, fantastic move to switch to epaper display.
Can't wait to test it out!!!
yeah really like the new steel pebble, the matte black with leather strap looks really nice
still, wish HOT Watch would be getting here sooner, really want to try the private calling function, if it's not to my liking i'm interested in something else
Btw, I haven't seen anybody confirm those hinges are secured by 4 corner buttons. I'm just assuming they are keeping functionality unchanged since the original MW has 6 buttons and going down to 2 would be too much of a change. I'm also curious if it's going to be waterproof like FRAME and if they're going to use a similar charging clip or something else, maybe magnetically attached one? As soon as I find out more details, hopefully after CES, I will post it in here.
I am more excited if there are much faster development on the Android software front!
I like the new hardware of course but at the moment pebble steel wins overall due to the solid development work on both official and unofficial software.
Still praying hard for my metawatch frame to be revived with this new announcement!
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Hey guys, I just noticed my Note 4, when the screen is off and under direct sunlight, I can easily see a "brushed effect" under the screen. It looks like brushed glue between the screen and digitizer.
I did check my S3, and two S4's, and two Galaxy tab pro's to compare, and I don't see anything on the other devices.
Do you mind please checking your Phablets and post yoyr findings here so we know if this is a "characteristic", and not a fault of the phone...
\Many thanks
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Edit: The effect I am referring to looks like the back cover of a colored Galaxy S3 like pebble blue other than white.
xdm9mm said:
Hey guys, I just noticed my Note 4, when the screen is off and under direct sunlight, I can easily see a "brushed effect" under the screen. It looks like brushed glue between the screen and digitizer.
I did check my S3, and two S4's, and two Galaxy tab pro's to compare, and I don't see anything on the other devices.
Do you mind please checking your Phablets and post yoyr findings here so we know if this is a "characteristic", and not a fault of the phone...
\Many thanks
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Not brushed, but every Note 4 have lighther stripes in bezels, see this photo below:
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Below is a brushed aluminumm effect for example:
If your device looks like the first photo, then it's good as it's the same in every Note 4. If not, please send us a photo so we can see how it looks. Cheers!
Hi
The effect I am describing is under the main (viewing) screen, not around it. And it looks like the one in your second picture. it can be seen when outside under direct sunlight. I accidentally discovered it today when I used the phone outside.
I tried to take a picture with my dslr, but It wouldn't focus very near and would not show...
looks like I'm the only one again with this issue, just like the buzzing screen on my Tab Pro 8.4 (see my signature)
just to update this thread, the brush effect under the main screen is the same on two others I have checked...