News & Reviews:   Samsung Gear Circle

The much-awaited Samsung Galaxy Note 4 finally makes it's way to Malaysia in a launch here today. The phablet will retail at RM2499 and be available from 17 October 2014. It will be on demo at various roadshows from 17 October 2014 to 19 October 2014 at various Samsung Experience Stores, with the first 100 buyers getting a free Samsung Gear Circle bluetooth headphones set. Telco bundle deals will also be available. Confirming previous rumours, Malaysia will be getting the 1.9GHz octa-core Samsung Exynos 5433 processor. Other notable tech specs and features include:

• 1.9GHz octa-core Samsung Exynos 5433 (1.9GHz quad-core + 1.3GHz quad-core)
• 3GB RAM
• 32GB / 54GB storage + up to 64GB microSD
• 5.7-inch display (Super AMOLED, 2560 x 1440 pixel resolution, 2.5D protective glass)
• 16MP rear camera (auto focus, Smart Optical Image Stabilization) + 3.7MP front camera (f1.9)
• supports WiFi 802.11 ac (MIMO), GPS, NFC, Bluetooth 4.1, IR LED, MHL 3.0, 4G LTE Cat 4 + 4G LTE Cat 6
• Features: Air Command, S Note, Snap Note, Direct Pen input, Multi Window, Ultra Power Saving Mode, Voice Recorder, Heart rate sensor, Finger print scanner, UV sensor
• 153.5 x 78.6 x 8.5mm | 176g
• Android 4.4 KitKat
• 3220 mAh battery (adaptive fast charging)

In line with the release of the Samsung Galaxy Note 4 here in Malaysia, Samsung Malaysia will be offering several promotions along with a 3-day roadshow across Malaysia. The first 100 customers who purchase a GALAXY Note 4 at participating Samsung Experience Stores and authorised dealers will receive a complimentary Gear Circle bluetooth headphones while the roadshow will be happening from 17 October 2014 to 19 October 2014 at the following Samsung Experience Stores:

• Lot L6.16, L6.17 & L6.18 at Gurney Paragon Mall, Penang
• Lot G65, G66 & G67 at Centre Point Shopping Centre, Kota Kinabalu
• Lot J2-02 & J2-03 at City Square, Johor Bahru
• GC-E, Ground Floor at Kuantan Parade, Pahang

Samsung has revealed their first smartwatch that doesn't need a smartphone to work with the official announcement of the Samsung Gear S. The smartwatch is fully 3G capable and comes with both Bluetooth and WiFi support along with IP67 water and dust resistance. Other tech specs and features include a 1.0GHZ dual-core processor, 512MB RAM, 4GB storage, 2-inch curved Super AMOLED display with 360 x 480 pixel resolution, 300 mAh battery and Tizen operating system. No camera on this Samsung Gear but it does have a heart rate monitor and supports S Health, S Voice and provides notifications for messages, emails and other apps.