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[Note Edge General] nihonjintaylor:
I was hoping for something more like the Note 4 - as in more polished and overall better battery life. I got the edge because it's not released here, but yeah, I still stand by wanting the note 4. My only hope now is that it'll get better with an OS upgrade and or hacking.

I had the note 2 and heard wonderful things about the note 3 - I really like the note 4 features they've put in with the pen so that has me satisfied for now. Still not super satisfied though ^^; I wonder if someone would trade the note 4 with me for the edge? lol
[Note Edge General] gaikokujin:
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[Note Edge General] invisiblesense:
I have the white Note 4 but I am desperate for the Edge. Would probably consider trading, not sure if your device would work in UK with my carrier?
[Note Edge General] avenging:
im not sure trading the edge for a note 4 is a good idea not only would the resale value be higher coz its a limited edition thingy but you will always turn heads with your note edge haha (i know superficial reason but whatever haha)
[Note Edge General] invisiblesense:
I agree. I am loving the Note 4 so far but would not settle until I have Edge. Having said this, not everyone will probably want the Edge though.
[Note Edge General] Booomber:
I have a quick question about the flip cover. On my S5 im used to the screen turning on when i open the flip cover. I have no code or anything on. So by opening the cover the phone is ready to use.

Is this function also on the note edge? Its a setting you have to turn on in accessories called automatic unlock.
[Note Edge General] thachosenone:
Is the band metal or plastic?
[Note Edge General] invisiblesense:
It's metal like on Note 4.
[Note Edge General] nihonjintaylor:
If it's unlocked it should work. I'll do some research and get back to you. :)
[Note Edge General] invisiblesense:
I have ordered the Korean version. Thanks anyway.
[Note Edge General] thachosenone:
Do you have it or hold it in store, or did you read it was metal? I held it in the door, but don't remember. I was just enthralled with the edge screen, I didn't bother to check.
[Note Edge General] invisiblesense:
No, I haven't held one yet. Hopefully by Friday I will be a proud owner of one.

I have read and watched every single video on YouTube of the Edge, recent unboxing videos have also confirmed that it's metal.
[Note Edge General] thachosenone:
Please confirm when you have the actual device...I was looking for someone w/o ACTUALLY has it to confirm.

There have been conflicting reports, so you can't just take what people say in videos. I hope it's metal, but until someone has up close pics, or I hold the device myself, I wouldn't trust it.
[Note Edge General] TokyoGuy:
It is metal. And it does scratch easily as the side with the Edge Display already has several scratches despite my going out of my way to keep it safe.
[Note Edge General] TokyoGuy:
About the Android Authority story

BTW the reason Android Authority has the same basic content as my post is because I wrote both. They didn't copy or anything like that.

This the article I'm referring to BTW:

http://www.androidauthority.com/samsung-galaxy-note-edge-first-impression-543016/

Also about the Verge article: the review unit has been provided by either Samsung Japan or Docomo as the white variant isn't yet available to customers.

The reason the Japanese model is likely selling faster on eBay than the Korean one is that the Korean model is more expensive (though the prices on eBay are absurdly inflated) and it only just released a few days ago.

Also the Korean model might have an Exynos as Samsung's Korean website specifically mentions an Octa-Core CPU. Here was the story I did on that as well:

http://www.androidauthority.com/galaxy-note-edge-korea-544213/
[Note Edge General] gaikokujin:
Don't you feel the pictures the camera take lack sharpness. The colors are amazing and in the whole the pic is not blurry but everything seems jagged.

Here is a pic I took: View attachment 2997108
[Note Edge General] gaikokujin:
Here are links to the full size pics on Dropbox

https://www.dropbox.com/s/vevtgnxwympldoi/20141026_155906.jpg?dl=0

https://www.dropbox.com/s/ngyy25i6opep34d/20141026_153722.jpg?dl=0

What do you think? Did I miss something in the settings?
[Note Edge General] JoganJani:
I've same results with my S4. Either I cannot take pics or I do not know how to use proper settings. I take pictures on Auto all the time.
[Note Edge General] gaikokujin:
I guess that must be one of the effect of the HDR
[Note Edge General] xile6:
Its just how it is.

I had a s2 which took good pictures but you could see that the quality wasnt there.

Then I went to the htc one (m7) and the pictures where great good color.

Got my note 3 and noticed the pictures where good quality but they all look flat.

Search online and others look the same.

Then tested out a s5 and same thing, good quality but pictures look flat.

I think its just became a Samsung's thing. Great quality, but looking pictures.

Or maybe its just me. If I neef to do a photo shot ir something I use my nikon which takes hell of great pictures, but then again its not a cell phone but pretty much a dslr
[Note Edge General] invisiblesense:
Finally got my Galaxy Note Edge today ☆☆☆so excited☆☆☆

I am in UK, and I have the unlocked Korean version with Exynos Octa Core processor. Been playing with it for the past few hours.

My initial thoughts:

PROS:

- Fantastic looking - way more attractive next to the Note 4

- Feels lighter than my Note 4

- Very slim

- Exynos Octa Core processor - very fast, faster then my Snapdragon Note 4

- Feels very great in my hand. My hands are small yet it feels great.

- My 3 network sim works fine. 4G seems much faster than anything I have experienced before. It shows as LTE rather than 4G.

- Edge screen is fabulous

CONS:

- Battery seems to drain quicker than Note 4

- Loads of pre-installed bloatware - luckily I was able to uninstall most.

- Information Ticker panels only displays website from Korea. I can't seem to change this yahoo or other. I hope someone knows a way round this?

- RAM usage seems rather high even without any running apps.

Overall, I am very impressed so far. I love absolutely it!
[Note Edge General] ducster_usa:
Congrats! :) Do you have any case and/or screen protector on it ?
[Note Edge General] invisiblesense:
Thanks. I have the flip wallet case on order, it should arrive next week. I don't have an screen protector on at the moment and that is concerning me.
[Note Edge General] xile6:
Best sure to get one. I always put screen protectors on ever screen I can. I rather replace a screen protector then have to live with a scracth on the screen.

Also about the battery life. Alot of people had said that the international version of the note edge hasnt been optimize for battery.

I guess we will find out in a few days
[Note Edge General] invisiblesense:
Agree about screen protector, I will order one tonight.

I hope the battery life issue is sorted once the Edge becomes widely available.
[Note Edge General] ducster_usa:
I would definitely go for some kind of screen protector since scratches can unfortunately happen no matter how careful we are with our phones. Hopefully there will be some other screen protectors available besides the typical plastic ones. Too bad the manufacturers can't release this stuff before the phone actually releases.
[Note Edge General] avenging:
Congrats invisible I'm sure you'll be the envy of your friends hehe. Who's your seller again I forgot
[Note Edge General] mmx6688:
I would be very interesting to know how the screen protector can apply for curve screen.

Currently I do not think normal one can work good. It is a new challenge for screen protector.
[Note Edge General] xile6:
Why would it be a problem?

Its just a bend. My girl had an htc sensation and the screen curves in the middle.

Now a glass one would have to be molded, but plastic ones would just roll right on.

I order some plastic ones and will post pix when my phone and everything comes.
[Note Edge General] invisiblesense:
Thanks. I can't fully express just how classier the Note Edge is compared to N4. It just feels very different in the hand, I am so scared to even put it in my pocket in the fear of it getting scratched. BTW, I brought mine from the eBay seller 'supercosmos'.

That is one big problem, all the current protectors don't cover the edge screen. I saw one youtube video of someone in Japan apply full screen protector film which covered the edge screen. Can't seem to find anything like that atm.

I have applied a slightly modified one of Note 4s but the curve area (not edge screen) doesn't stick properly.

As soon as you guys get it in the US, hopefully there will be more makers eill get on board to create some better options.
[Note Edge General] xile6:
Just found this protector on ebay. Its a self healing one. I dont like them because they tend to not be as clear as a normal one.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/261650572133?_trksid=p2060778.m1438.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT

Those ^ pictures are from the ebay listing. As you can see the protector isnt as clear as it should be.

This is the one i order tho

http://www.ebay.com/itm/171525663142?_trksid=p2060778.m2749.l2649&var=470545163121&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT

I was going to order another brand that i know but they wont have them for shipment until NOv 18 so im going to put these on when they come and switch out when the other is up for sell.
[Note Edge General] invisiblesense:
xile6,

Thank you so much! Thats one I'vebeen looking for. I searched for ages yesterday but couldn't find any. Just placed the order.

I know the screen wouldn't be as clear as I would like but that is the only one that covers the entire screen. Now I have yet another long wait...

Regards.
[Note Edge General] xile6:
No problem. I hunt on ebay alot lol.. i found those a few days ago just forgot i added them to my watch list.

But yea i order the second link since i know there clear and they cover the whole phone including the edge. They should go around the curve with no problem. I make a mini review when they come in.
[Note Edge General] invisiblesense:
Are you sure they cover the whole screen, including the edge screen?

If you look closely at the image it doesn't look as if it will cover the edge screen. Look at the spacing between the front camera to the bottom of the edge screen. I don't think it covers but I might be wrong.

Anyway, look forward to your review!
[Note Edge General] xile6:
Yea i emailed the guy and he said they will cover the edge part of the phone also.

I saw some other ones that are smaller looking.

All i know is if they dont fit i will be having a talk with the seller about a refund, since i email him before i order them.

these are the other ones i want to get but they dont come out till the 18th then plus shipping time i probably wont get them till the 23rd or after thanks giving.

http://www.amazon.com/Klear-Cut-Pack-Replacement-Anti-Fingerprint/dp/B00NAIYZVO/ref=sr_1_3?s=wireless&ie=UTF8&qid=1415399450&sr=1-3&keywords=%22note+edge%22+screen

I just know i need someone before i get the phone.
[Note Edge General] invisiblesense:
Let's hope it turns out as described by the seller.

I saw the one on Amazon, I thought about ordering it too but as you said, the availability + shipping date would mean I probably wouldn't have it until end of the month at the earliest. BTW, this one looks like it would cover the whole screen.
[Note Edge General] mmx6688:
Good to see different protector you guys posted. Look forwards to the review.

The challenge I mean is not to have full coverage protector, it is easy to make size larger. The issue is when you have curve the edge of protector can not fully stick to or even it stick, you will see a small line alone the edge that color is different than normal one since some air will be in that part. So in most case you will not get a full clean screen, alone edge part it is obvious. But maybe we can live on that
[Note Edge General] MSK1:
Mate. ..

I am desperately trying to work out the relative surface areas of the N4 be N4E. ... but with no success. ..

Is the main surface area the same? So edge is extra screen real estate. ...

Or is the main surface area smaller?
[Note Edge General] xile6:
Main screen is smaller by .1 inch at the top and side. Then you have the edge screen on the side that gives you extra width.
[Note Edge General] MSK1:
So overall you get a lot more screen area. ... but not in the main screen. ..

How useful is the edge in practice. ..

Ie can u use it as a clock in bed. ..

Can u switch apps quicker....

Do the mxplayer controls move to the edge?

What else can it do. .

I mean genuinely useful things rather than gimmicks. .....
[Note Edge General] xile6:
Well i had hands on at the store with it but i dont own my own yet.

but i can answer your question.

The main screen is just a bit smaller then the note 3 or 4 5.7inch, but yet the edge gives you more screen on the left to right.

Also by moving controls to the edge you have more viewing screen.

I tested out the camera and it was nice to be able to use the full screen to see the picture and the edge as controls.

Switch apps is fast. Normally i would hold the HOME button and switch to the apps i had running. Or I would press the HOME button and then scroll to the page with the app i wanted on it.

Now with the EDGE. You just click it and go to the app. So your able to have on screen short cuts.

I dont know about MX player but the default music player has the controls map to the edge screen.

The clock basically just turns the into a clock when ever the screen is off.

the edge can do a lot more but its all in the software. I give it a month or 2 after release and we should start to see a ton of edge panels.
[Note Edge General] MSK1:
So if it is smaller in height but wider, what is effect on surface area .. Ie if u calculated surface area as length ×width... Which would win over. ..?

(on the main screen with edge off AND on. ... as I understand main screen is bigger with edge off)
[Note Edge General] xile6:
The Note 4 would probably win. this is an example but it would be like this

edge off

EDGE 151 x 80

NOTE 4 153 x 78

edge on

EDGE 151 x 77

NOTE 4 153 x 78

all in mm, With the edge on the Note EDGE screen is smaller. But where talking about .1inch which is like removing 1 row of pixel at the top and side of the Note 4 screen.

fyi those sizes posted are the phones body size in mm. I just rounded some for the example.

Your really no missing much on the 5.6 s 5.7 screen size.

Now the iphone 6 plus is 5.5 so that you can easily see next to a notes 5.7in
[Note Edge General] MSK1:
Thanks. ..

Using ur measurements. ...

The edge has more surface area when the strip is off.... just a little more. ..

But you are right it's negligible overall. ...

And wider in portrait is probably better for general Web browsing....

For movies I guess you will have bigger black bars at top and bottom. ....
[Note Edge General] invisiblesense:
The screen on the Edge is only slightly smaller as pointed out by xile6 but in use it seems bigger. Because its wider, the screen curls down slightly with whatever information you're viewing on it - I love this effect. The edge screen shrinks but stays there with the personalised message.

- The night clock feature is really cool. You can set it so the clocks displays between your chosen time, in my case 11pm to 8am.

- Switching between tasks/apps is extremely quick, its instant, quicker than I have been able to do ever before.

- MXPlayer - I haven't tried that one but the built player works very well on the Edge screen. It cuts the need for a separate widget. Main controls, inc album cover shows on it.

The video app does the same.

- The briefing panel can be useful, it shows notifications from different apps the user selects.

- There is now a S Planner panel - this shows today's appointments and tasks.

- The speed dial contacts panel is useful, it allows people call a contact straight from the edge screen.

- Calls come on the edge screen - you can answer or reject calls from there.

- I like the express me panel - gimmicky but fun.

To be honest there isnt a great deal you could with edge screen at the moment but given time, I can see some really useful apps being created for it. But it just makes the phone look and feel like something totally different. I can't get over the fact just how beautiful this device really is.
[Note Edge General] avenging:
thanks for those thoughts invisible im now convinced that some of the reviewers of the note edge who said the second screen is gimmickly probably did not try all the features, you should write your own blog with your own note edge review (haha kidding)
[Note Edge General] xile6:
:mad:

The protectors came in today and sure enough they stop right before the edge screen.

I put it up to my note 3 and its smaller then it.

Next i went to phonearena to get a 1:1 photo and sure enough it stops right a the edge screen.

So now I email the selling and going to see what happens. But also i am back on the hunt for a clear full coverage protector
[Note Edge General] invisiblesense:
That's a shame. I had a feeling that would be the case.

Mine won't come till the last week of Nov ?

Hoping the case arrives this week though.

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The link you gave the other day might be the only one that covers the whole screen.
[Note Edge General] xile6:
Yep yep.

I found out ATT has them in stock and in store but there full body protectors and cost $30 plus tax

ATT Zagg invisibleshield

They also sell the flip cases for $40. Here is the full page for the Note Edge Acc.

http://www.att.com/global-search/se...st=FALSE&tabPressed=FALSE&q=note+edge#!/Shop/
[Note Edge General] invisiblesense:
That zagg protector looks good but I used their protector on one of my old phones, and although it was of good quality, the screen had had a very sticky feel to it which was uncomfortable.

At least there are some more options now.
[Note Edge General] redtrb67:
Hi,

Maybe It's not the appropriate place to add my question so [MENTION=465326]admin[/MENTION], please feel free to move my post to the most relevant section.

I really really definitely for sure in love with this phone!

And I want it for yesterday

"unfortunately" I'm in France and no way to find there how to buy it.

My friends! Help! Who knows a quick (very quick) way to get it asap?

Any web merchant sites that propose this model with available stock and very short delivery time (less than 4 working days)?

Thanks!
[Note Edge General] jribbe101:
What kind of app would you want for it, if you could have any? I am working with my developers to build a few apps for my Note Edge when I receive it. I'm in the "what do we make" stage :)
[Note Edge General] xile6:
Ir favorite channel edge panel :D
[Note Edge General] jribbe101:
On the list. Stay tuned... I might make that app, if Sprint ever gets this thing on a shelf!
[Note Edge General] invisiblesense:
As much as I love my Edge, options on the edge screen is limited.

Here are apps I'd like to see:

1. A rss feed type panel where user could add their own feeds.

2. A converter tool.

3. A To Do list.

4. Affirmations panel displaying inspirational/positive quotes.

5. A proper twitter timeline rather than just trends.

6. Maybe a panel that displays new emails.

That's all for now.
[Note Edge General] jribbe101:
Added to the list!
[Note Edge General] steve austin:
can you actually "love" a piece of technology?

I have to say I am really really impressed by the note edge. First, the screen is crisp, bright and brilliant. I ALWAYS get a screen protector for my phone but my finger slided across it so fluidly that I am second guessing myself. The creation on numerous windows by dragging the corners is such a a great addition. I am an advocate for front facing speakers so when they announced the speaker's were going to be on the back I was bummed. However, the compensated by making the louder. I will take that. But the star of the show is the "edge".

Wow.

It is a simple innovation but its seismic! Yahoo's sports stats are going while I am youtubing anf texting. Or I love the animation that happens when you close the flip cover and see you are still talking. There are a host of other things that make this the phone of the year" for me" and I have not gotten into my staple feature - the s-pen yet. Though I hated to wait this long it was worth it. I just hope developers add more panels to maximize this great feature. Great job Samsung. Kudos.
[Note Edge General] alhadee12:
The reviews I read basically says it's the Note 4 with a slightly smaller screen. Based upon your usage, what is the real value of the Edge screen and do you believe it should be priced higher than the Note 4?
[Note Edge General] enyoutees:
twitter and Facebook timelines

a proper music app cause I can do without milk

and contacts

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I picked up the edge on Friday and I love the phone...the biggest + to me us the fact that you can scroll through sports scores and news while watching movies on the main screen...just wish there were more apps for the edge screen because who actually uses the milk app...but other than that I'm loving this phone
[Note Edge General] hingerl:
Bugger... still not awailable in Downunder... Samsung has delayed the release 3 times already... next termin 25.Nov.

fingers cross...
[Note Edge General] Hardcore73:
Picked up my White AT&T version (did't have black in stock but white looks clean). So far love the ability to be able to be doing something and read all the notifications on the side without being interrupted. The more apps and stuff that get created for the edge will make this phone unbelievable. Glad I was able to get one today :)

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XBMC movie controls would be sweet on the panel :)
[Note Edge General] RealMayo:
I wish that in any given app you're in, the Edge Screen would display shortcuts representing the Menu options for that app. Then you'd never have to press the Menu button ever again!
[Note Edge General] *Omnipresent*:
I'm very pleased with my t-mobile note edge. Security stickers intact, no carrier branding on the phone, free ear buds included in the box, minimal t-mobile bloatware and smokin hot data speeds. Compliments my note pro 12.2 perfectly.
[Note Edge General] crowlaw:
Being that I owned the Note 4 for a couple of weeks, the first thing that I noticed is that the Edge max screen brightness is much lower that the Note 4. Maybe because of the lower batter capacity?
[Note Edge General] cvaria:
love mine... even though

I love my edge, i wanted it in whirte but all sprint had was black ATM.

i want to root it but i'm nervous that sprint may unleash the white one soon. 1 have 12 days to return it and i don't want knox keeping out of a white edge.

i need my free hotspot though. my tablet depended on my old rooted s4.
[Note Edge General] steve austin:
Unless you can show me, with emperical data, that it costs more to make this phone - no. It should not be more than the 4. With that said, the real value, at least for me, is the seamless way the edge allows you to continue what you are doing on the main screen and swipe into apps. No back button or menus buttons neccessary. less widgets/clutter on the home screen since all my faves are a swipe away. music anad podcast playback to the side. lets not forget developers have not produced anything yet either. I think people are expecting something mind blowing because of the price and new form factor. that is ok, but what you will find on a daily basis, the subtle integration of the extra screen space and functionality will grow on you as well as the appreciation for it.