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 Samsung GALAXY S4 OFFICIAL THREAD Ver.1, MALAYSIA OFFICIAL LAUNCH AT 27 Apr!

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kurogane
post Apr 27 2013, 04:01 PM

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For all S IV owners, mind opening this image on ur device and tell me what is the lowest number you can see?

http://i.imgur.com/qwsXg5y.png

Just want to know if S IV OLED screen still got black clipping issue..
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post Apr 27 2013, 04:29 PM

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QUOTE(Mgsrulz @ Apr 27 2013, 04:27 PM)
at max brightness can only see til 14.
can see all on my nexus
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wow.... that's pretty bad. My Note only start clipping at 4, but S IV already start clipping from 14?!

Other owner also facing same issue?
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post Apr 27 2013, 04:35 PM

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QUOTE(joytest @ Apr 27 2013, 04:32 PM)
Nice test. I can barely view 3 on the Note 2, max brightness and zoomed to fullscreen.
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Best should be see up to 1, Note II screen much better at black handling.
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post Apr 27 2013, 04:39 PM

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QUOTE(Mgsrulz @ Apr 27 2013, 04:35 PM)
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my mistake. I thought only the right side got numbers.
re did the test, can see up to 4.sorry bout that.
I got to 4 by twisting and turning the phone, zooming in until I could see the number, though. so not sure if that's a good assessment for you.
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Best actually is to save the image in local, open with gallery and turn max brightness. I'm just curious to see if Samsung improved their AMOLED issue with grey-to-black handling in S IV.
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post Apr 27 2013, 06:14 PM

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QUOTE(joytest @ Apr 27 2013, 04:47 PM)
So how should we interpret the result? Is being able to view "1" the best?

EDIT: oh sorry didn't notice you'd already replied. thanks.

I wonder if those Note 2 users on Perseus kernel with that color tweak can see till "1" or you can see it without tweaking?
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Yes, normally best to see up till 1, which mean display no black clipping.

QUOTE(eszol @ Apr 27 2013, 05:03 PM)
on s3 can only see til 6
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Yeah, i got test on S3 before.

QUOTE(benny888 @ Apr 27 2013, 05:17 PM)
Dont quite understand what you want. I can see 3 at naximum  brightness
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The image just to test the display can deal with blacks that are not fully black yet. Can see 3 at max brightness is pretty decent, on par with my Note.

Black clipping issue kinda affect you when watching movie, because the dark scenes become too "dark" as the screen cannot support the "not pure black" colors. The image actually is a bunch of gradients from grey-to-black. In Note xda forums, a lot of owner face the issue where the clipping is very bad, so when they watch movie can see grey/black blotches.

According to some user research, it's half hardware issue, half software. Apparently in S3/NoteII, they can fix and tweak the kernel to produce the proper result, but not so much luck for previous generation owner.

So for S IV, was wondering if Samsung still continue with the issue or not. Just for curiosity, since no big review site actually got test this.

Much thanks to all the owner for helping to test!
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post Apr 27 2013, 07:23 PM

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QUOTE(6@9 @ Apr 27 2013, 07:18 PM)
Can asomeone explain to me why we can get cheaper s4 by registering a package with celcom, maxis or digi? We still need to pay in advance which in total will come to the same price if we get the phone wthout the contract
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QUOTE(-kytz- @ Apr 27 2013, 07:21 PM)
They basically want you to tie up with them for 12/24 months. The advanced payment is advanced payment for your future monthly bills. Depending on telco/phone and duration of contract, the amount needed to pay in advanced varies.
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Want to add as well, we're lucky in this part of the world they don't lock down your phone. So any problem you wanna cancel contract and move to other provider, you don't have to worry about phone not able to use. In US, their telcos lock down their phone and have to pay extra if you want to move sad.gif
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post Apr 27 2013, 11:53 PM

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QUOTE(hken0406 @ Apr 27 2013, 11:43 PM)
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... wow, that's really expensive.
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post Apr 28 2013, 12:08 PM

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QUOTE(guilt79 @ Apr 28 2013, 10:25 AM)
Is it me or is it the battery life is really short?

I asked Maxis Centre whether need to charge 8 hours. They say no need.

Speaking of Maxis, If ain't because they offer 12 months contract, I surely dump this piece of shit.

Poor customer service, expensive hidden cost, staff not properly trained.

I went to Maxis Centre in TTDI.

Reached there at 9am, register for S4. Sales girl say can take TalkMore 48 or TalkMore 78 with 1 GB or 3 GB.

Since my current Maxis package is iValue (with iPhone bundle), so I took the TalkMore 78.

When it was my turn to sign up for the phone, the other sales exec ask me whether I'm sure with this package. I said ok. Then she told me the total monthly commitment is RM148.

I was shocked and ask why so much. Then she told me that the TalkMore 78 doe not include Data package.

I'm so disappointed with Maxis and today's Star newspaper claim they are the best network communication for Putra Awards.

Best Network my ass. Consistent drop line, poor customer service and staff are rude.

This will be the last time, I use Maxis.
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QUOTE(hewtwok @ Apr 28 2013, 11:56 AM)
http://www.lowyat.net/2013/04/27/7632/maxi...ns-from-rm1249/

i was almost tricked too until i realise the monthly commitment fee is higher

not sure about other telco
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Yes, Talkmore is more for Voice/SMS. You should request to change to the Surfmore packages, which come with 2 GB or 5GB package, but no bundle mins for voice/sms. This time Maxis already offer the S4 with Surfmore bundle, you should ask the sales people more in-depth first before you commit. You can even check the total bundling amount on their site here: https://store.maxis.com.my/maxis/MOS/Indivi.../p/100001275001

I guess they will always try to upsell you to voice packages on the ground, but really try to do some research on any telco plans first.

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