[vi-android] Re: Samsung Note 3 vs. Galaxy S4 Google Edition Questions
- From: Aaron <blindgeek1989@xxxxxxxxx>
- To: vi-android@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
- Date: Tue, 19 Nov 2013 19:27:16 -0500
quentin The note 3 capasitive buttons will work with the S pen on the note 3.
Thanks,
Aaron Linson
Producer of The Cast Podcast
On Nov 19, 2013, at 7:23 PM, Quentin Christensen
<quentin.christensen@xxxxxxxxx> wrote:
> Hi Rajiv,
>
> Both phones are quite good options. I don't mind the Touchwiz interface, it
> does have some nice additions, like the quick access to toggle features (like
> WiFi and 3G data) from the notification bar, and various other enhancements
> on the standard Android interface - by contrast if you don't want those extra
> features it comes with (and the S-apps with the Note devices) they can feel
> like bloatware, but the good news is that either way, Samsung is one of the
> better ones in terms of accessibility and most of their offerings and their
> touchwiz interface work quite well with Talkback..
>
> In terms of choosing between the two devices, probably the most obvious
> difference from a low vision point of view, is that the Note 3 has a bigger
> screen (5.7" compared to 5.0" from memory) so if you use large print or
> magnification, that slightly bigger screen will help just that little bit
> more. Alternatively if you don't use the screen and rely entirely on
> Talkback, then the more compact S4 is probably a better choice in terms of
> easily slipping into your pocket or bag.
>
> Number 3 I haven't looked at - I've got the Galaxy Note II (the previous
> model to the one you are looking at) and I actually haven't used a belt clip
> with it myself so am really no help in that area I'm afraid!
>
> Oh one thing I have found with the Note II which I'm not sure whether they've
> addressed with the note 3 (but I'd be interested to find out if you end up
> going that way) - the Note models come with a built in stylus, which can be
> handy, but one thing that always throws me when I go to use it, is that while
> it works fine on the screen, it doesn't work on the soft touch 'menu' and
> 'back' buttons down the bottom either side of the home key. - If the Note 3
> still has a physical home key then that may still be an issue, but if it has
> gone (and off the top of my head I can't recall) to solely on screen buttons
> then the stylus may well work on those.
>
> Regards
>
> Quentin.
>
>
>
> On 20 November 2013 01:52, Rajiv Shah <rmshah@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
> All:
>
> I am considering either the Samsung Note 3 or the Galaxy S4 (GooglePlay
> edition) as my next device.
>
> Since I am very new to using Android fulltime, I have some questions:
> (1) I am heavily leaning towards the Samsung Note 3 because it gives you a
> better performing device for about the same money as the Google version. Are
> there any strong reasons why I ought to get the Google version instead?
> (2) Are there any Note 3 users on this list and what have your experiences
> been with the TouchWiz, etc.?
> (3) What belt case would you recommend for the note 3?
>
> Thank you for all your insight.
>
> Regards,
>
> Rajiv
>
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