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
<mailto: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
