0 Samsung Spokesperson Accidentally Praises Samsung... From his iPhone

By Admin_AT | At 6:13 PM | Label : endorsement , galaxy s4 , iPhone , Samsung | 0 Comments

Celebrity endorsements aren't new. Since companies have been marketing, they've tried to find fitting and trustworthy celebrities or actors to shill their products. Samsung may have gone too far when they paid students to say bad things about their competitors, but paying celebrities to endorse a product isn't unethical. But perhaps Samsung should pick people that actually enjoy using their devices. David Ferrer's latest tweet praising Samsung was actually sent from an iPhone.

If you're not fluent in Spanish, the tweet says "I'm happy with my new Samsung Galaxy S4, configuring S Health of my new Samsung Galaxy S4 to help with training". Yeah, he said "Samsung Galaxy S4" twice, and both times as a hashtag. But the funny part is that the tweet was sent from Twitter for iPhone.

Even Samsung users infrequently use the built in apps like S Health. There are better alternatives from third party developers, on the App Store and Google Play. It's pretty obvious that this tweet was paid for. It's also pretty obvious that being paid to sponsor Samsung products wasn't enough to convince Ferrer to stop using an iPhone. Now, in his defense, perhaps this was simply tweeted by an assistant tweeting on his behalf, but that persin's not buying into the Samsung thing either. Still, someone's not getting paid.

The tweet was quickly taken down, but not before someone could grab a screenshot. On the Internet, nothing can ever really been taken back.

via tuaw

 

0 Samsung Galaxy S4 Less Durable than S3

By Admin_AT | At 6:26 PM | Label : apple , durability , Galaxy S3 , galaxy s4 , iPhone , Samsung | 0 Comments

The Samsung Galaxy S4 just can't catch a break. Well, that might be a poor choice of words, considering this is the second test that shows that the Galaxy S4 could break easily. Squaretrade's system rates a phone's durability on a scale from 1-10, with 10 being the worst score. The brand new Samsung Galaxy S4 scored a 7 on that chart. Meanwhile, the S3 from last year got a better score, 6.5. In comparison, the iPhone 5 scored a 5.

The thinner design, plastic body, and larger screen are the most likely culprits of the Galaxy's reduced durability. Squaretrade agreed with previous reviews that mentioned the slipperiness of the plastic phone case. That means people could be dropping their fragile S4s very often. It's not all bad news though, the S4 did score better on the water submersion test than the S3 did.

After facing so much criticism over the plastic case, storage space, durability, texture, software, and even the rear facing speaker, Samsung will probably come back next year with a very different phone. Don't be surprised if they release an all metal phone like their competitors. Then again, I also wouldn't be surprised if they release a phone that's just like the S4, only with a slightly bigger screen and faster processor, but spend millions on "marketing".

Squaretrade estimates that despite the issues facing the Galaxy S4, one in five people will buy one anyway. Of those who buy one, they also estimate that one in eight will break their phone within six months of owning it. The odds aren't terrible, but not something I'd bet more than $200 on, and that's for the base model.

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0 Samsung Galaxy S4 is "Like Nothing You've Ever Seen Before"... Unless you Saw the S3

By Admin_AT | At 3:37 PM | Label : apple , galaxy s4 , htc , htc one , marketing , Samsung | 0 Comments

The Samsung Galaxy S4 is out, and reviews for it have been mixed. It's not very tough, and is made of a plastic that David Pierce of The Verge called unpleasant to hold, even saying that it felt slippery and slimy. With the superior looks of the iPhone and HTC One, Samsung has been feeling the pressure of their competitors. Rather than turn to designing better products, Samsung has turned to their usual method for boosting sales: marketing. Not only that, but marketing that takes a page out of Apple's play book. How original.

Samsung released a video, much like the ones Apple releases with each product launch. Although, unlike Apple, Samsung opted to show as little of their hardware as possible, instead featuring people talking about it, along with some light music and B-roll footage of people and scenery. At one point, they even say that it's unlike anything you've ever seen, showing a whole new level of denial. It's pretty clear that they're trying to refute the numerous comments from Internet users and reviewers, stating that the new S4 is nothing more than a small upgrade over the S3. They're both in the picture above, or did you think they were the same phones?

Other manufacturers have managed to make plastic phones that looked decent enough. Samsung, on the other hand, hasn't impressed with the Samsung Galaxy S4. With Apple and HTC using aluminum in the designs of their hardware, rather than plastic, Samsung phones will appear cheap. But they're probably just hoping that a huge marketing budget can make up for that.

via TheVerge

 

0 iPhone VS Samsung Galaxy S4 Drop Test

By Admin_AT | At 3:16 PM | Label : apple , drop test , durability , galaxy s4 , iPhone , Samsung | 0 Comments

The video above is a little over 10 minutes long, which can be a bit long for an Internet video. Still, I recommend checking it out, at least skimming through it. Basically, TechSmartt tried to simulate some stereotypical drop situations. They dropped both an iPhone and a Samsung Galaxy S4 from various drop heights, the pocket, chest height, over the head, and from 10 feet. Each time, they examined the phones after they were dropped, and compared the damage. You'll have to check out the video for the full details, but there's a summary below.

Both the screen and camera were shattered early in the tests for Samsung's newest phone. Though they're using gorilla glass for the screen, they've surrounded it with cheap plastic and poor build quality. As a result, the screen shatters when dropped from about 7 feet.

The iPhone, however, is a completely different story. The screen never breaks from their drop tests. The sapphire camera lens never shatters, cracks, or even gets a scratch on it from the drops. In fact, the iPhone 5 survived so well, they decided to run it over with a car. No, really, they ran it over with an SUV. The iPhone even managed to survive that, without the screen breaking, and with no damage to the phone itself or the camera.

Now, you shouldn't go throwing your iPhone around like this, but it's good to know that it's a very durable phone. If you want a phone that's durable enough to last you until your next phone, the iPhone 5 is the right choice. The aluminum unibody construction, gorilla glass, sapphire camera lens, and amazing build quality make the iPhone 5 one tough phone. The plastic Samsung Galaxy S4, on the other hand, did well for a plastic phone, surviving the more frequent drop types. However, in terms of durability, it can't even begin to compete with the iPhone.

via TechnoBuffalo

 

0 Samsung SF310 Laptop Review

By Admin_AT | At 7:33 PM | Label : Samsung | 0 Comments

Samsung SF310 Specification:

Intel 2.53GHz Core i5 460M

Intel HD Graphics/nVidia GeForce GT 330M

Memory: 2GB Ram

HD: 320Gb

Screen: 13.3-inch, 1366 x 768

Connections: 3x USB, VGA, HDMI, gigabit ethernet, card reader, N Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 3.0

Optical drive:DVD-RW

Battery tested: 385 mins

Dimensions/Weight: 331x234x27mm/2kg

Samsung produced some great laptops in 2010 and, on the evidence of the SF310, 2011 looks to be another vintage. Providing a successful mix of power, portability and usability the SF310 is also an extremely competitively priced machine, leaving many competitors floundering in its wake.

Ok, the 2kg chassis isn’t quite as light as we would’ve liked and it’s certainly bulkier than the latest Apple MacBook Air but the excellent 384 minute battery life offers over six hours of battery between charges, meaning you can leave the adapter at home on day trips.

Everyday performance is aggressive thanks to the Intel Core i5 460M processor and 4GB of memory. You’ll blitzkrieg through pretty much any consumer applications without issue, and resource intensive multitasking is also an option.

The SF310’s dedicated nVidia GeForce GT 330M graphics card allows quite a bit of play as well as work. We’re not talking high-end gaming, but HD movie editing will run fine. All this for under £800 is excellent value for money.

The 320GB hard drive is about right for the price, allowing plenty of room for your multimedia files, and you also get a DVD-RW chucked in for good measure, allowing you to watch your favourite films on the go as well as regularly back-up crucial data.

The ivory white lid finish and gentle curves of the chassis make this an attractive, as well as functional, laptop. The SF310’s palrmest features a chic brushed aluminium finish and the touchpad reflects light in a swirl pattern, giving the machine a unique look. We like shiny things.

Usability is also top-notch. The bright 13.3-inch screen features a 1366 x 768 720p screen resolution, so technically HD, which makes the best of photos and films. A very shiny screen coating causes distracting reflections in bright light, however, so not great for the garden.

The SF310’s spacious keyboard suffers none of the flexibility issues that plague many other laptops around and the keys are well-spaced and boast a firm, crunchy action which makes typing for long periods of time as much of a pleasure as possible.

A good spread of ports includes three USBs for connecting up peripherals or charging your smartphone, as well as both HDMI and VGA video outs, so hooking up to an external monitor or TV is quick and easy.

Samsung has created a fantastic laptop, the price is exquisitely low for what you get, and great design makes this a very desirable machine also.

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0 Samsung N150 Laptop Review

By Admin_AT | At 8:47 PM | Label : Samsung | 0 Comments

Samsung N150 Specification:

Intel Atom N450

LED Backlit

10.1" Screen Size  Graphics  128MB Shared

Intel GMA3150 (Internal) Graphic Processor

1 GB DDR2 System Memory

160 GB Hard Drive Capacity

0.3 Megapixel Integrated Camera

802.11 b/g/n Wireless LAN

I/O Ports : Headphone, Mic-in, 3-in-1 (SD, SDHC, MMC) Multi-Card Slot, 3 USB 2.0 VGA

83-Key Keyboard

Touch Pad

Power  : 40 W Typical Power Usage

6-Cell Lithium Ion

Dimensions  : 10.4 x 0.97 ~ 1.37" x7.4"

Weight  : 2.73 lbs With Standard Battery

The Samsung N150 netbook is a 10-inch netbook available via standard retail sores and also offered from Verizon Wireless with a built-in Verizon wireless card for broadband access to the internet anywhere the Verizon network has coverage.

The N150 features a 10-inch LED-backlit display with 1024x600 resolution, an Intel Atom N450 processor, 1GB of system memory and a 160GB hard drive for storing your important business files or your personal music library.

The Samsung N150 is a low-performance netbook with an extremely low price from Verizon.

Pros

Good battery life

Low cost with Verizon 3G service

Cons

Difficult to upgrade

Weak performance

Low-resolution screen

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