TECH REVIEW: Why Galaxy Note 5 is artist’s choice device

Samsung has released Galaxy Note5 in the Kenyan market. The device marks a return of the company’s unique tool; the S pen. PHOTO | NATION MEDIA GROUP

By  WINFRED KURIA

What you need to know:

  • The big screen full HD Super Amoled screen allows for clarity and correct colour placement depending on tones.
  • The device is light, weighing in at 171g, with a manageable dimension.
  • Users can also annotate on PDF files and capture lengthy web articles or long images at once via ‘scroll capture.’
  • With increased 4GB RAM, the Note5 offers the most powerful capacity and processing power on the market.

Samsung has released Galaxy Note5 in the Kenyan market.

The device marks a return of the company’s unique tool; the S pen.

This time round, the company has enhanced functionality to further stimulate the user’s experience.
The device mainly targets the professional artist who will quickly scribble something on the screen just before an important meeting or in between working on his creations.

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POWERFUL PROCESSOR

The 5.7” is an equal of the original Note launched back in 2011.
The big screen full HD Super Amoled screen allows for clarity and correct colour placement depending on tones.

Also, the technology gives the user easy time to operate the screen under any light.
With increased 4GB RAM, the Note5 offers the most powerful capacity and processing power on the market, allowing users seamless multi-tasking, keep up with messages, post updates to social networks fast, and enjoy graphic-heavy games without suffering lag time.  

THE S PEN
The device is light, weighing in at 171g, with a manageable dimension.

It also includes important gadget sensors; accelerator, proximity, RGB Light, geo-magnetic, gyro, fingerprint and heart rate monitor.
The Galaxy Note 5 has a narrower bezel and curved back that is an inspiration from the Galaxy S6.

The S pen’s new functionality includes improved writing capabilities and a variety of practical tools.
Users can now quickly jot down ideas or information when the screen is off without even unlocking the phone. 

PDF FILES

Users can also annotate on PDF files and capture lengthy web articles or long images at once via ‘scroll capture.’
The camera has been designed to provide perfect video filming and live broadcast, which lets users to instantly live-stream Full HD video straight from the phone to any individual, group of contacts, or even the public through YouTube Live.

Galaxy Note 5 users will also enjoy steady video, which provides video digital image stabilization on both the front and rear cameras for sharp, crisp video on-the-go.

Additionally, users will use the Video Collage Mode to record and edit short videos easily in various frames and effects.

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