This is the thread to discuss the Note III which was officially announced on 04 September at IFA 2013 Berlin.







Announced to be available on 25 September in 149 countries, with Japan and US in October.

So this means that we should this hitting us at the end of this month !!!

Let's hope for good telco deals.



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Digi ROI - 2013-09-09 - Azrage



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Variants known:
Available as:

• Samsung Galaxy Note 3 N9000
• Samsung Galaxy Note 3 N9002 with dual SIM card support
• Samsung Galaxy Note 3 N9005 with LTE connectivity.

OFFICIAL SPECS

• Android 4.3 with latest version of Touchwiz
• 5.7-inch Super Amoled display, 1920x1080 resolution
• 3GB of RAM
• 2.3GHz Snapdragon 800 CPU in LTE variant
• 1.9GHz Exynos Octa Core CPU in 3G variant
• 13MP rear camera with LED Flash
• 2MP front facing camera with BSI sensor and smart stabilization
• Full HD 1080p 60fps video recording (4K recording available in some models)
• NFC
• Bluetooth LE
• 32GB/64GB on-board storage, expandable via microSD card (upto 64GB card supported)
• 3200mAh removable battery
• microSIM card
• S Pen with optimized features - Air Command: Action Memo, Scrapbook, Screen Write, S Finder, Pen Window, S Note, Multi Window, new Easy Clip, Direct Pen Input

It says "in some models". The official variant list has not been provided as of now, 02:30 on 05 September.
Will update when it becomes available.


Pretty good writeup by Mobilesyrup, a Canadian mobile news site, on the GN3

The Samsung Galaxy Note 3 is the most interesting smartphone released this year. Here’s why

*my summary of the key headings*

1. It’s the first phone with USB 3.0
2. It’s the first non-Nexus phone with Android 4.3
3. It sports a Qualcomm Snapdragon 800 processor and 3GB of RAM
4. It comes standard with 32GB of internal storage
5. It’s one of the first devices to support Category 4 LTE, also known as LTE-Advanced
6. Most of its new software features are actually useful
7. Despite having a larger screen, it’s actually more compact than the Note II

About the 3Gb RAM - gogo2
Android Authority - Samsung starts producing 3GB mobile RAM; in time for Galaxy Note 3 and LG G2?


More on the RAM: post by gogo2 showing articles describing the RAM speed
Note 3's RAM is 2,133Mbps, while the earlier RAM used by most 2Gb phones are at 1,600Mbps



Android Authority - Samsung Introduces The Galaxy Note 3 In A Super-Detailed 6.5 Minute Video




GSMArena Hands on with Multi-Vision --- expand your screen ACROSS several Note 3s !!!!! - Andrewtst



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For the Note series, the main differentiator is the S-Pen using a Wacom active digitizer, and Samsung's nicely packaged software to take advantage of it across the OS. I personally like the workflow enhancement you get when your device can actually replace the paper notebook, so I am very keen for active digitizer devices, of which currently only the Note series has it in the smartphone/phablet form factor. Larger devices with active digitizers (Wacom or N-Trig) tend to be very expensive (RM5k++) tablets/convertibles from notebook manufacturers.


First off, I want to put things in perspective. I must state that we can no longer think of our devices as "phones" but COMPUTERS. Therefore, since computers have been around for the last 60 years or so, there is nothing "new" or "innovative" to expect from our devices, except for "faster, better, cheaper". Maybe not cheaper but we have seen ASP (Average Selling Price) falling across the board.

And because it is a computer, you have to treat it as such, ie regular backups, some periodic cleansing/factory reset and practice safe computing habits.

Note that of course it is not to be compared with the CISC type computers of the Intel x86 desktop/notebook genre, but it is still a computer nonetheless of the RISC variety, specifically the ARM family, with a huge number of variations across manufacturers. The focus of ARM is for performance per watt, which allows low power computing on the go which has been the dream of computing since its dawn.


Anything else, feel free to contribute.

Information will be added as it becomes available.

This post has been edited by joytest: Sep 9 2013, 11:36 PM

Links to Tweets, Reviews, Hands on, articles etc.


Lowyat.Net Twitter confirming availability on 25 Sep in Malaysia
Confirmed: the Galaxy Note 3 and Galaxy Gear are all coming to Malaysia on September 25


SoyaCincau on availability, also *possibly* 25 Sep - Xeactorz

Engadget's Comparison with Note 2 - blacktubi

	Note II	Note 3
Dimensions	5.95 x 3.16 x 0.37 inches (151.1 x 80.5 x 9.4mm)	5.95 x 3.12 x 0.33 inches (151.2 x 79.2 x 8.3mm)
Weight	6.35 oz. (180g)	5.92 oz. (168g)
Screen size	5.5 inches	5.7 inches
Screen resolution	1,280 x 720 pixels (267ppi)	1,920 x 1,080 (386ppi)
Screen type	HD Super AMOLED	Full HD Super AMOLED
Battery	3,100mAh	3,200mAh
Internal storage	16 / 32 / 64GB	32 / 64GB
External storage	microSD (up to 64GB)	microSD (up to 64GB)
Rear camera	8MP	13MP
Front-facing cam	1.9MP	2MP
Video capture	1080p	1080p, 4K/UHD* (only in some markets)
NFC	Yes	Yes
Radios	HSPA+, LTE	HSPA+, LTE Advanced
Bluetooth	Version 4.0	Version 4.0
SoC	1.6GHz quad-core Exynos	2.3GHz quad-core processor / 1.9GHz octa-core processor (varies by region)
RAM	2GB	3GB
MHL	Yes	Yes
Operating system	Android 4.1 Jelly Bean	Android 4.3 Jelly Bean

Micro USB 3.0 - world first !!!!

Why USB 3.0 - All phones to date have the USB 2.0 interface. This is rated at a max of 480Mbps. USB 3.0 is rated for 4.8Gbps, a 10 fold increase in theoretical maximum transmission speed. Your Gb's of will transfer much faster via USB 3.0 to your external storage device or PC. Of course you need a USB 3.0 port or compliant peripheral as well.

Before the RDF kicks in, I'm given to understand that the Lightning connectors on idevices are still USB 2.0.
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Samsung Galaxy Note 3 sports USB 3.0 connector for faster transfers and charging - Xeactorz
.....Oh, and if you’re worried about losing that micro B USB 3.0 cable and having no way to charge or manage files on your device, don’t be. Similar to those backward-compatible USB 3.0 flash drives, the Note 3 will allow you to connect a standard microUSB cable as well, so Samsung has every base covered.


From left to right - stylus, SPEAKER GRILLE, micro USB 3.0 port.




A microusb 3.0 cable



You can use your existing microusb 2.0 cables to charge and transfer data. - Neomax3



Official First Hands On for Note 3 and Gear - Xeactorz

Very interesting for the charting functions in the new S-Note version. 18 minutes long.




A comparison of various Samsung phone sizes from S1 thru Note3 - Andrewtst




PocketNow hands on with various cases - Xeactorz



*Cases
*Wallets
*Covers (with S-View window)



Engadget Note 3 flip cover hands on - WiLyi



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Knox

Post by Adam Outler
https://plus.google.com/1047110401102224722...sts/FRpQGz5H3xu

This is an interesting high-level overview of Samsung's security, including Knox. I find the "authorized OSs" part interesting. Notice the s on the end of OSs. The Knox marketing manual states that it is possible to change the device keys securely, but makes no reference to how it is done. Any ideas?




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Sammobile - Hands-on Galaxy Note 3, Galaxy Gear and Galaxy Note 10.1 2014 edition - 2013-09-08 - Xeactorz

The article also has a comparison of the Note 3 4k video vs the Note 2 FHD and S4 FHD videos.

8:39






TechRadar - Hands on: Samsung Galaxy Note 3 review - 2013-09-05 - mudkipryan94
A short review, but I would like to highlight one of the comments. I am not being a Samsung fanboi but surely a review should be as objective as possible, and personal bias should be stated up front.

Android Authority - Galaxy Note 3 vs LG G2 vs Xperia Z1 vs Xperia Z Ultra – Spec battle
.....These smartphones are all top of the range devices, and the bar has been set extremely high. There are very few perceivable differences between the four of them and personal preference might be the biggest factor that makes you prefer one over the other. What we do know is that with such great options from a wide variety of manufacturers, the competition will compel OEMs to make even better devices which is a win for you, the consumer.

It’s a battle royale, and these are the most latest and most advanced smartphones in the world.




Engadget - Samsung Galaxy Note 3 preview - WiLyi
Nice and fairly in depth overview, with 40 pics.


Verge - Samsung's Galaxy Note 3 is bigger, faster, thinner, and lighter, but is it any better? - WiLyi
An EXTREMELY short writeup but there's a hands on pics, AND 330 comments and counting, as of 17:30 on 05 September.


PocketNow's Taylor Martin on Five reasons we want the Galaxy Note 3 - benny888


The first benchmark scores of the Samsung Galaxy Note 3 are in - Xeactorz


IFA 2013: Samsung overview
...The S-Pen is what actually makes the Note lineup so special, and Samsung has surely provided the Note 3 with even more S-Pen compatible apps, handwriting-recognition features and drawing tools.

There is also one more thing different about the new Note - it arguably looks better than ever (if though not everybody here at the office agrees). Samsung has its entire back to look like leather and the Note 3 looks just amazing....


CNET - Samsung's Galaxy Note 3 has new leather-and-stitching look and more multitasking (hands-on)
.....As phones get bigger and tablets get more ubiquitous, it's good to see a device do something different that actually justifies the increased size. The Samsung Galaxy Note 3's multitasking features are particularly well-thought-out -- but whether you think it looks good in leather is up to you.


Slashgear - Samsung Galaxy Note 3 hands-on



Phonearena - Samsung Galaxy Note 3 specs

This post has been edited by joytest: Sep 10 2013, 01:00 AM

1 more month

Note 3 is around the corner.... What should I do with my (Note 2)^4

Sell ler... Bet you can still find plenty of buyers for note 2.

You could donate them to a worthy cause. Or donate 1 to me

I'm sure you have nieces/nephews/significant other who may be deserving. Or LYN GS is just a few clicks away.....

Dissapointed with 5.7" only. Will wait for HTC one max

I also have a sense of disappointment. 5.9" would have been so much better. However, given HTC's current troubles, the One Max could suffer delays.

Still, there has not been any official word yet, unlike the Samsung event in July, or even the S4 leaks. This time Note 3 has been pretty hush hush.

There's always Xperia Z Ultra for the largest phablet that's without a stylus.

+1.
Such a let down.
Would be nice to have the 5.99 one.

Yes. also using samsung for too long.

Z ultra no flash.
Note 3 5.7 inch only.
Last hope is only on HTC.

Yeah kinda dissapointed if only 5.7". But still anticipating it.
S pen is what makes note series differ from others phablet.
Eventhough not using it much. Still useful feature to have.

htc will suddenly just cut off updates, no point getting one.

5.7 inch = destroy my interest

Can't wait for this to launch. Been wanting to upgrade from my S3

sell 2 note 2 and get note 4 (next year)

well is okay for me eventhough screen size remain the same

if note 3 come out with 5.99 inch,then next year note 4 have no idea on how many inch display should put lol

It's probably their marketing strategy. Myb the future note 4 would have the 5.99in screen.

Samsung should start making their dual screens phones as advertised on their promo years ago . NEC already doing it this yr yet Samsung no sound at all . A dual 5" will be just perfect if it can be boader-less screen

This post has been edited by Noobi3: Aug 1 2013, 02:07 AM

So fast open the topic for the note 3, but i hope it can release 6.3" screen to beat with sony XUZ .. hehe

Got to be minimum 6" otherwise real deal breaker fro me. Berlin u can make this happen...