I love the voice control as well as the wake up feature. I can talk to my phone even when it's in my pocket. It has its flaws like the battery life. However it's crystal clear and easy to use. Perfect for Internet or streaming videos. Recommended for anyone who doesn't mind a slightly larger phone than most.
The phone is quick....photos are great ...camera has so many features..I love That I can write reminder notes...schedule appointments ....wait there is one thing that I think you can improve is the volume...the speaker is just to low...I tried to listen to music its low..or when I have people on speaker cant hear them to well...but overall its an awesome phone
3 phones over a one year period is enough to make some people just settle for something they don't want and hate. Thank you Samsung galaxy note 3 for arriving just when I was about to BE one of those people. I settled for something I really love and would recommend to anyone. My daughter purchased one because sh knows how demanding I am when it comes to any and all tech items I purchase. The screen is just right for me...glasses on or off. The software is totally useful for business and leisure. The speed is amazing and is ready when I need it.
Pros: Built-in speakers, Bright display, Durable, Lightweight, fast and reliable...all the time!
After years of loyal iPhone use, I finally got fed up with its closed architecture and the insistence that I should only be allowed to install "approved" Apps and anything else was forbidden (thus requiring a Jailbreak to get a phone configured the way I liked and Apps installed I needed for my job.
After much agony I spent weeks at stores and on the internet testing and researching the leading top end smart phones. It seemed clear to me that the Galaxy S5 was the phone I had long wished for, but never experienced, so I purchased one.
Love at first sight!!!
In over 5 decades of designing, using, teaching, and configuring computer systems, this is beyond reproach the most exciting, best designed, and satisfying computing device I have ever experienced.
Its speed, battery life, configurability (without resulting to Jailbreak hacks), incredible screen brilliance and resolution, and excellent and extremely versatile camera make this the phone I wish I had always had.
Being able to install an inexpensive SD card to hold my extensive music/video libraries was a real plus, and to be able to have a replaceable battery was incredible.
I could not recommend a phone any higher than I do the S5. It is a dream machine that am extremely happy I purchased. It truly is the best of the best!!!