Samsung Galaxy Tab 3 Unboxing

Samsung have just released another tablet onto the market with the Samsung Galaxy Tab 3. It's got three different versions with a 7 inch, 8 inch and 10 inch screen. Yes, they  are releasing a lot of these devices basically flooding the market but if there is a demand then Samsung will surely continue to supply them. So, how does it stack up you ask? Well, let's take a deeper look into the 8 inch version of this tablet.

The Tab 3 runs on the Android 4.2 Jelly Bean operating system and it has a 1.5 GHz dual core processor. It comes with 1GB of RAM and 16 GB of memory. This could be increased using a 64GB SD card. In addition to the above, there is a 1.3MP front facing camera and a 5MP rear camera.

Taking a look at these specs, one could say that it isn't exactly earth shattering and one would be right. I would say though that the performance of the Galaxy Tab could prove to be surprising so only after some time using it under various conditions would we get the full picture. For now though, let's just watch the unboxing vid courtesy of Technobuffalo. Hope you guys enjoy.

*Image courtesy jfingas

Samsung Galaxy S4 Zoom Specs

Ever wanted more from the camera on your phone? Then the Samsung Galaxy S4 Zoom might be for you. It's basically a fusion between the Galaxy S4 Mini and the Samsung camera. Yes, I know, it sounds a bit strange but let's take a look at its specifications and functionalities to see if we can understand it better.

 

S4 Zoom Unboxing courtesy Phonedog

First off, it runs on Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean  and boasts a 1.5 GHz Dual Core processor. It has a 4.3 inch qHD Super AMOLED display with a 2330mAh removable battery and 1.5 GB of RAM. In terms of its design it looks like the S4 mini when viewed from the front while it takes the look of a camera when viewed from behind. While the aforementioned specs aren't anything to write home about, this phone really is all about the camera, which we'll take a look at now.

The S4 Zoom has a 1.9 MP front facing camera for self portraits and video chat while it sports a 16MP rear facing camera with f /3.1-6.3, 24-240mm and 10x optical zoom. You won't find any other smartphone with that amount of zoom so the pictures you take will look quite a bit better than your usual smartphone in normal light conditions.

There are also a ton of scene modes to select on this device. Modes like HDR, Panorama, Fireworks, Drama and Landscape are available on this device. There is also a Smart Mode Suggest feature which takes a look at the scene you wish to capture and then suggests the appropriate mode. All these features are quite good and do add a lot to this phone.

Since this phone is an Android device, there are many apps that you can download to edit and share your photos. This gives it an added dimesion when compared to your normal point and shoot camera and is a definite advantage.

The Zoom sports a larger CMOS sensor than normal smartphones but when compared to DSLR cameras it really comes in as just about average. I guess this is to be expected since this is also a phone and not a dedicated camera. The downside to this phone's philosophy is that it gets caught between two worlds's, is it a smartphone or is it a camera. In the end, it just averages in both departments so only those of us that are really interested in the S4 line of devices would probably pick this one up.

Do you like the S4 Zoom? Give your feedback on it in the comment section below. 


*Image courtesy Samsung Belgium

Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Review

 So, the Samsung Galaxy Note 8 is out.This is Samsung's latest tablet offering. Does Samsung deliver with this tablet? Well, read on and find out.
Firstly, the tablet has a screen size of 8", which is smaller than the Note 10.1. It runs the Android 4.1 Jelly Bean OS with a 1.6GHz quad core processor. Along with the tablet itself comes Samsung's S pen. Not only does the S pen function in the same manner as a stylus, it also has the added capability of controlling the images on screen simply by hovering over it. Yes, that's right, it doesn't have to actually touch the screen to make whatever changes are required. This is certainly something new  and it does work quite well. One unfortunate disadvantage of this however, is that even when you don't want to make any changes to your screen, inadvertently moving the S pen over it causes an input  to be made. Let me tell you, this can get quite annoying after a while, so using the S pen might take some getting used to at first. 
The  interface for this tablet is quite  user friendly. As in the Note 10.1, you can see your  apps on the top of the screen which allows for easy access. You can also delete some of the apps shown at the top as well. Additionally, there is a multi window mode for those who wish to multitask, something I find this tablet really
caters for. You are able to switch seamlessly between many different apps.
The tablet also has an app called WatchON which allows it to be sort of a tv guide. All you have to do is type in your favorite show and the tablet presents you with an array of options which you can use to view the program. Additonally, through the use of an infrared port the app allows it to act as a universal remote. Both of these features I find to be quite appealing.
One of the major disadvantages of the Note 8 however, is that the screen resolution is not 1080p HD(Max resolution is 1280*800 pixels). I find this to be rather disappointing especially for a tablet that costs nearly $400. It should also be noted that this tablet is WiFi only.
In conclusion I would say that the Samsung Galaxy Note 8 is overall quite a good tablet. If you're really into multitasking and do a lot of note taking then this tablet is definitely for you. However, if you're used to that HD screen then you should definitely look elsewhere as this tablet falls short in that department. Another thing, if you are not really going to use the S pen, then cheaper tablet alternatives like the Nexus 7 would probably be a better fit. For more on the Samsung Galaxy Note 8 including order info, click here and...

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