Black edition credit card. Black Lord: review and testing of the smartphone Samsung Galaxy S4 Black Edition
Mastercard World card is a means of payment with the ability to accumulate bonus points, which can later be spent on the purchase of goods or services. It was developed for people who spend a lot of time traveling and traveling around the world, but are used to a high level of comfort and service. Paying for services and purchases made with a card, a person will be able to count on the accrual of points, the amount of which depends on the amount of the operation being performed. The means of payment also has a number of other advantages. To identify them all, you need to read the current information on the topic.
If you study the means of payment that Mastercard issues, it turns out that they are all divided into 3 groups. A person can issue one of the following types of cards:
- entry-level;
- classic;
- premium class.
Regardless of what type of payment means belonging to him belongs to, the user can make payment for goods and services, as well as withdraw cash. In addition, SMS notifications and Internet banking can be connected to all types of cards.
However, there are differences between the types of means of payment. They consist in additional bonuses that the bank is ready to provide. Thus, the owners of premium payment instruments have the largest list of privileges. In the Mastercard system, these are:
- Mastercard Gold;
- Mastercard Platinum;
- Mastercard Word.
MasterCard World: advantages over other means of payment
Unlike most plastic cards, Mastercard Word was specially designed for a modern person who travels a lot to different countries, is accustomed to comfort and safety, no matter where in the world he is. MasterCard World benefits are geared towards meeting the needs and challenges that the modern traveler may face. Holders of a means of payment can count on the following benefits:
- if a person actively uses the card, he can get access to VIP lounges at airports;
- annual service is carried out on special terms;
- you can get health insurance for up to 60,000 euros;
- the owner can take advantage of a number of special offers from Mastercard partners;
- lending can be carried out on concessional terms.
The person who has issued MasterCard World gets the opportunity to participate in bonus programs issuing banks and partners of MasterCard.
MasterCard World: varieties
If the capabilities of the World payment means seem insufficient to a person, he can expand them using one of the advanced types of cards. Thus, the user can issue MasterCard World Black Edition or MasterCard World Elite. Cardholders have access to the following bonuses:
- the ability to contact the kosierge service to resolve any issues 24 hours a day;
- the amount of health insurance rises to 200,000 euros;
- the owner of the payment instrument can become a member of one of the unique programs offered by Mastercard;
- the card opens access to the VIP lounges of the airports Priority Pass;
- a personal manager will be assigned to the person;
- the cardholder becomes participants in bonus programs of issuing banks and partners of MasterCard;
- the person is provided with an IAPA card.
Among the general list, the opportunity to participate in bonus programs of Mastercard partners stands out. Making purchases and paying for them with a card, a person will receive bonuses. Having accumulated a certain number of points, the user will be able to exchange them for purchases or plane tickets. Some organizations are ready to accept bonuses as payment for hotel accommodation or communication services.
A similar service operates under the "Thank you from Sberbank" program organized by the credit institution of the same name. If a Mastercard World card is used, Sberbank of Russia will accrue bonuses ranging from 0.5% to 30% of the purchase price.
Another partner of the Mastercard payment system is PJSC VimpelCom. Commoners are used to seeing a company called Beeline. You can become a cardholder at any of the company's offices. When making purchases, the client can count on bonuses in the amount of 1% of the purchase price. If the product was purchased for a promotion in a partner organization, the return can be up to 15%.
Registration procedure Mastercard World
To become the owner of a means of payment, a person must contact one of the Maxterskard partner banks. Statistics show that most citizens prefer to issue cards at Sberbank. To get Mastercard World from your organization, you need to do the following:
- contact the company's branch;
- provide a passport of a citizen of the Russian Federation;
- fill out an application form with a request for a card;
- study the documentation proposed by Sberbank employees;
- leave a signature on the papers.
Online registration of the means of payment is not provided. However, using the website of Sberbank of Russia, you can leave an application for a similar product Visa Inc. To perform the manipulation, you will need to enter data into an online form. Theoretically, using this method, you can also apply for the Mastercard World payment methods. However, if a person wants to issue a card without any problems, experts advise to personally visit the branch of the institution.
Registration of a means of payment can be carried out at the Beeline office. In addition to the classic profile, the user will have to pay 500 rubles, which will be credited to the card. When the manipulation is completed, the company's specialists will provide the owner with a pin code. The card is considered active and can be used to perform transactions.
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Black Lord: smartphone review and testing Samsung Galaxy S4 Black Edition
Anatoly Kovalenko 03/13/2014 12:00 Page: 1 of 6 | | version for print | | archive
- P. one: Introduction, performance characteristics, packaging and kit, appearance and design
- P. 2: Display
- P. 3: Hardware platform and performance
- P. four: Firmware and software
- P. five: Multimedia, memory, communication capabilities, battery
- P. 6: Camera, competitors, conclusion
Today our guest at the moment already past the company's top device is the Galaxy S4. Last year we started testing quite late mobile devices, and the device presented six months earlier was initially decided not to review. But ahead of the launch of the Galaxy S5 in early 2014, Samsung decided to stir up interest in its current sales locomotive and unveiled a special Black Edition. Formally, this is a novelty, but for us it is an excellent reason to fill this gap.
What's so interesting about the Samsung Galaxy S4 Black Edition?
It received a leather-like back cover borrowed from its “big brother” - the Note 3. Besides, it is based on the GT-I9505 modification based on the Qualcomm processor, not the Samsung Exynos. Therefore, in particular, the smartphone supports LTE.
Together with him, another modification was presented - Galaxy S4 La Fleur. This feminine device is designed for the beautiful half of humanity.
But, since the holiday of March 8 has already passed, we will study the possibilities of these smartphones, differing only in design, using the example of the Black Edition.
In both cases, for about 20,000 rubles, we are offered a device with a 4.99 "screen and Full HD resolution (1920 x 1080) based on SoC Snapdragon 600 APQ8064AB, and having 2 GB on board random access memory... Let us give full specifications Samsung Galaxy S4 Black Edition.
Specifications
| Model | Samsung Galaxy S4 GT-I9505 Black Edition |
| Screen | 4.99 "Super AMOLED HD, dot density 441 ppi |
| Resolution | 1920 x 1080 |
| Operating system | Android 4.3 |
| SoC | Qualcomm Snapdragon 600 APQ8064AB 1.9 GHz, Krait 300, Quad Core |
| GPU | Adreno 320, 400 MHz, single core |
| RAM, GB | 2 |
| Flash memory, GB | 16 |
| Support for memory cards, GB | Yes, microSD, up to 64 |
| Cameras, Mp | Rear 13, with autofocus, front 2 |
| Battery, mAh | 2600 |
| Dimensions, mm | 136.6 x 69.8 x 7.9 |
| Weight, g | 130 |
| SIM slots, pcs. | 1, Micro-SIM |
| 4G (LTE) support | there is |
| Price ("gray" / "white"), rubles | ~19 000 / 21 000 |
Let's see what this smartphone is.
Packaging and equipment
Samsung Galaxy S4 Black Edition comes in a small, very stylish black box made of thick cardboard.
The front side of the package shows the manufacturer's logo, on the back there is a short list of its main features and a list of complete accessories. Everything is in Russian.
Opening the box, we first see the smartphone itself with a nicely designed shipping sticker on the screen:
Complete accessories are located below, under the divider. Samsung Galaxy S4 Black Edition comes with:
- Charger;
- Micro-USB cable;
- Quick start guide and warranty card;
- Stereo headset with interchangeable ear pads.
This is not to say that the equipment is distinguished by special wealth, but everything you need is there. All accessories, like the smartphone itself, are designed in black.
Appearance and design
Samsung Galaxy S4 Black is made in a classic monoblock form factor with touch screen... The design is typical for the latest models of the Korean company (and at the same time - the mass of Chinese ones). The smartphone immediately recognizes another Samsung.
The dimensions are the same as the regular Galaxy S4: 136.6 x 69.8 x 7.9 mm. The same applies to the weight of 130 g. Neither the dimensions nor the weight are record low for this screen diagonal, but the smartphone is still in the group of leaders according to these indicators. Due to this, as well as due to the convenient shape of the back cover, it is as convenient to use it as a five-inch "shovel" can be.
But the main thing is that the Black Edition received a back cover that imitates leather. From a distance, it really looks like real leather, giving the device a certain style. Close up and to the touch, it becomes clear that this is a special soft plastic. But in any case, such a cover looks better than the gloss of a regular Samsung Galaxy S4.
And an additional plus is that the device does not slip with it in the hand, and almost no fingerprints remain on its back surface.
The device, as the name suggests, is only available in black.
The front panel is covered with Corning Gorilla Glass 3. There is an oleophobic coating on it - fingerprints remain, but are easily cleaned.
On the top side there are: the earpiece, light and proximity sensors, front-camera and LED indicator.
Its light bulb is bright, and (unlike latest HTC smartphones, for example) is perfectly visible from any angle.
The indicator is configurable by standard means, you can choose what events it will turn on. For example, if a new notification is received with the screen off, the LED blinks blue with an interval of ~ 1.5 sec. Samsung's previous flagship, the Galaxy S3, had a very rare light. It's nice to see that some manufacturers are paying attention to the little things and at least in new models, but fix even the smallest flaws in their products.
At the bottom of the latter, there is a block, standard for the devices of the Korean company, consisting of two touch keys "Menu" and "Back", and one hardware "Home". The key sensitivity is excellent, the backlight brightness (it is here white) is sufficient.
On the back of the smartphone, at the top, there is a thirteen megapixel main camera peephole and a single LED flash. And under them - a large shiny logo of the manufacturer.
Closer to the lower left corner of the back cover, there is a small grille behind which the external speaker is hidden.
On the right side of the Samsung Galaxy S4 Black Edition is the power / lock button.
On the left is a single "rocker" for volume control.
The 3.5 mm jack and infrared port are on the top, the microphone and Micro-USB port are on the bottom of the device.
To disassemble the smartphone, it is enough to gently pry off the cover for the special notch near the power button. Inside, you can access the battery and slots: SIM (micro-format) and for a memory card (MicroSD).
Thanks to its narrow bezels, the Samsung Galaxy S4 Black Edition's lightness and shape, it fits well in the palm of your hand. If desired, it is quite possible to operate it with one hand.
The build quality is excellent: not a hint of backlash or creaking of the case or lid. Here, second-tier manufacturers still have a lot to learn.
This concludes the inspection, it's time to move on to the test. Let's start as usual with the screen.
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The new Samsung GALAXY S4 smartphone will become your true companion, which will help to simplify communication with people and preserve the most joyful moments of life. Each of its functions is designed to make your life richer and more interesting. In addition, he can monitor your health and well-being. Samsung GALAXY S4 is your irreplaceable assistant.
Talking photos Every photo taken with the Samsung GALAXY S4 can be accompanied by a soundtrack. Therefore, now you can easily remember what you heard: spoken words, laughter, sounds of music and nature. Such a solution will give you a lot of new impressions and emotions, will allow you to relive the memorable moments in order to share them with your loved ones.
Convey any action in a photograph A smartphone is able to turn a sequence of several frames into one collage that can convey any story much more accurately than even a few dozen photographs. The Motion Photo function allows you to take a series of shots of any moving subject and combine all the photos into one, where you can see all the details at once.
Share the pleasure with your friends Gather your friends together and play one song on all smartphones at the same time! Group Play helps you create a powerful audio system that enhances sound quality and creates an unforgettable party atmosphere. And also connect several Samsung GALAXY S4 smartphones to each other, and you can easily exchange documents, photos and play games with friends.
Albums for all occasions Samsung GALAXY S4 will help to put things in order in folders with photos. For example, the Story Album feature will allow you to create albums dedicated to various events in your life, and each of them can be easily changed to your liking, choosing your favorite theme and cover. After creating an album, you can print it, and then all the photos will be right in your hands.
Any game just a click away With the Samsung GALAXY S4 and Samsung Hub, you can find and buy any game - all available in one store. The Samsung Hub design resembles a trendy and stylish magazine layout, and the navigation system is simple and straightforward.
It's time to overcome the language barrier. Say or write any phrase, and the smartphone will instantly translate it, displaying it as text on the display. Samsung GALAXY S4 is an excellent travel companion, it will allow you to easily communicate with people, help you enjoy a variety of different national dishes and will discover the most interesting places on the planet. * S Translator app uses connection data and is limited in languages \u200b\u200bsupported. Additional conditions and payment for this service are possible. The quality of the translation may depend on the specific situation.
An easier way to view content ㆍ Save time by instantly viewing content before you open it. ㆍ "Instant View" function makes it much easier to enlarge content and pictures, view emails and fast dialing of numbers in one or two touches. ㆍ Features: view information, speed dial numbers and zoom in on web pages.
An easier way to view content ㆍ Operate your smartphone by sliding your hand over the display without touching it. ㆍ Just swipe your hand over the display to quickly revisit content. ㆍ Answer calls faster. ㆍ Features: quick view, instant jump, instant view, instant move, contactless call acceptance.
A smartphone that responds to your every move There are times when you need to look away from the screen while watching a movie. The Smart Pause function will automatically pause the video by detecting the movement of your face, and then resume playback as soon as you look at the screen.
Smartphone like universal remote TV remote control Don't worry if you can't find your remote control, the Samsung GALAXY S4 turns into a smart universal remote control at home. Just let your Samsung GALAXY S4 take over the control of your TV.
Everything for your health! Samsung GALAXY S4 will allow you to always be in good shape. The smartphone will keep track of your results, body weight and is able to determine the level of comfort based on the temperature and humidity indicators. In addition, you can track your progress using various charts and health boards. With the Samsung GALAXY S4 smartphone, you will always strive for more.
Always the best screen settings Rest your eyes on the Samsung GALAXY S4 and its ability to change screen settings on the go. The smartphone has 3 manual and 7 automatic settings modes, so now the screen parameters can always be changed at your discretion. Watch your favorite videos, play games, read e-mails and e-books on a display with stunning color reproduction. Samsung GALAXY S4 will delight you with excellent picture quality and fantastic image optimization capabilities.
Sound the way it should be Discover balanced, high-quality sound that can be adjusted to your preference. Samsung GALAXY S4 automatically changes sound volume and balance depending on the particular composition, settings and way of listening to music. In any situation, the Samsyung GALAXY S4 smartphone will adapt to you.
Live in a world of endless possibilities The Samsung GALAXY S4 challenges our understanding of the possibilities of technology. The extraordinarily wide Full HD Super AMOLED display flows seamlessly into the thinnest side bezel around the lightweight polycarbonate body. That's why the Samsung GALAXY S4 is an incredibly sophisticated solution.
Samsung introduced a new designer smartphone to the Russian market in mid-February - Samsung Galaxy Black Edition... This model became a logical continuation of the Samsung Galaxy La Fleur presented a little earlier. As you might guess, it is based on a flagship smartphone, which differs in appearance with a bias in black. We present the first detailed test of this model on the web.
And although in fact the changes affected only the finish of the case, at the output we get the Samsung Galaxy S4 in the form in which we wanted to see it at the time of the presentation of this flagship. The basis is the Galaxy S4 i9505 model with LTE support, fourth-generation networks are gaining popularity, and the support of this technology distinguishes the model from the competitor and original device... The place of the flagship device after the MWC 2014 was transferred to the Samsung Galaxy S5, but the relevance of the Galaxy S4 will hold for a long time.
Samsung Galaxy Black Edition availability
At the time of testing, the average samsung cost Galaxy Black Edition, according to the Yandex.Market service, is 21,990 rubles. The original GT-I9505 will cost the same price.
Equipment
The smartphone has received updated packaging in black tones, it looks more interesting than eco-packaging.
In the set the buyer receives: cable micro USB, AC adapter 1A, headset, replaceable ear pads, instruction and warranty card.
Appearance
The dimensions and shapes of the smartphone remain the same, they are 69.8 x 136.6 x 7.9 mm and weigh 130 grams.
The changes were made to the back cover, it was borrowed from Samsung Galaxy Note 3. It looks more harmonious and harmonious.
Let me remind you that the surface of this cover imitates leather, if you don't look closely, it really looks like leather trim. Close up, stylized seams and a protruding bezel show themselves.
Now for the buttons and ports on the case. Right: power button. Above is an infrared port and a 3.5 mm audio jack.
On the left is a volume rocker and a micro USB connector on the bottom.
It makes no sense to talk about the creak and backlash of the case, everything is done at the highest level.
Display
Screen diagonal 4.99 inches, type Super AMOLED HD, Full HD resolution (1920 × 1080 pixels), pixel density 441 ppi.
IN Samsung Galaxy S4 uses PenTile as in S3 (pixel built from subpixels). This technology causes widespread controversy among experts, a number of "supermen" and "spider-man" manage to make out these subpixels. Although, how is this possible, if it is beyond the capabilities of the human eye, can only be explained by the presence of superpowers.
Another point of controversy is Super AMOLED, which is often criticized for being unnatural, oversaturated, and bright. I can assume that this is a problem for those who do not use devices with this type of screen in reality. In the settings, you can change the color rendition and make the screen dimmer and more natural. But, unfortunately, it is no longer possible to make the colors brighter, more contrasting and richer in other types of screens. Flexibility Samsung Galaxy S4 manifests itself in this.
The benefits in terms of the screen are not surprising, Samsung manufactures and develops displays in-house. If in the case of Samsung Galaxy S4 and Galaxy S3 at first glance the difference is weak, but when compared with competitors it is obvious. I can objectively compare with a number of flagship devices, it was possible to use these devices.
Filling
The heart of the Samsung GALAXY S4 Black Edition is a Qualcomm quad-core processor with a clock speed of 1900 GHz. Onboard 2 GB of RAM and 16 GB for data storage.
The user has access to 9 GB for storing personal data and installing software. The memory can be expanded using micro SD cards, but you will not be able to transfer programs to a memory card using standard means.
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Samsung Galaxy S4 Battery
Smartphone Samsung Galaxy S4 got a more capacious battery - 2600 mAh Li-Ion. In this case, the increase did not take place at the expense of the thickness of the case. Power saving mode allows for about 20% longer battery life, just like the S3.
But when you turn off the sensors, you can approximately double the operating time without recharging. As a result, we get the same designer, you can get a productive, stuffed with sensors and capabilities, a smartphone (at the expense of autonomy), or a smart device that can work for a long time at the expense of functionality.
Communication Samsung Galaxy S4
Bluetooth 4.0 (LE) - the average file transfer rate for this protocol is at the level of 12 Mbit / s. There is a possibility of setting various profiles, everything is familiar, I did not find anything new. It works stably. USB - unfortunately, the USB Mass Storage mode has disappeared here, it was convenient and simple to upload files to a PC using this mode. Wi-Fi - 802.11 a / b / g / n / ac. In general, the functionality for working with wireless networks remained unchanged, only the setup wizard appeared. Wi-Fi Direct - in the future, this standard may oust Bluetooth from the market. After searching for a phone supporting this technology on the network, it becomes possible to view and transfer files from another device. NFC - allows applications to interact on different devices. S Beam Is a combination of NFC and Wi-Fi Direct. The benefits are obvious when transferring large files. Infrared port - can be used as a universal remote control. I was able to connect most household appliances with a remote control (so far the problem is only with the Tricolor receiver). You can control everything using your smartphone, it's very convenient.Samsung Galaxy S4 camera
On board is a 13 megapixel camera with BSI backlit, aperture 2.4, ISO from 100 to 800. Unlike the display, this is not a custom solution, but a matrix Sony Xperia Z. In theory, the difference in pictures should be minimal. In reality, the image processing algorithms leave their mark on this. There is no separate button to activate the camera, the launch and settings are carried out using the screen, if you wish, you can reconfigure the volume control button, you can use it both for zoom and to activate shooting / video. I was pleased with the autofocus, here it is very fast.
Externally, the camera interface remains the same. Basic parameters can be configured. There are fewer customization options, or to be more precise, they are hidden deeper in the menu. It became more difficult to access exposure and white balance. New modes deserve the most attention: retouching, night, sports, panorama, eraser, rich tones, live photo, series, sound and photo, best face, best photo, retouching. Eraser mode allows you to remove moving objects from the picture. It can be people or cars in the background. A series of 5 shots is taken, after which all objects in motion are highlighted in pink. At the exit, all these objects are cut out from the picture, as if they did not exist. The number of corrupted frames will decrease.
At the end of the photo modes, you can mark the sound and photo. After taking a photo, it is suggested to record a sound file with a commentary on the photo. This can make photo manipulation easier in the future or make viewing more interactive. Such files can be transferred along with the audio component. Now more and more popular applications, one way or another involving the publication of photos. One of the most popular, of course, Instagram, new settings and modes will allow you to share really bright and vivid pictures, the same iPhone has only one function - shooting without the possibility of detailed settings.
Software
Installed operating system Google Android 4.3 with a proprietary black theme. As for me, outwardly it looks harmonious. But at the heart is the same TouchWiz with all its advantages and disadvantages.
Gesture control - allows you to flip through pictures, text without touching the screen.
In reality, from the outside, such management looks "wonderful". Using this device, it remained exotic for me, although the children quickly got used to it, and this caused them a "WoW" effect.
Story Album - the application allows you to create a thematic album in a couple of clicks. You can select the necessary photos, at the exit they will be designed in the form of pages. In this way, it is convenient to arrange trips or bright events in your life. It is possible to post comments and inscriptions. These albums can even be printed as a classic album if desired.
S-Health is one of the brightest apps. It combines functionality for athletes and people who care about their health. There is a temperature and humidity sensor, you can keep track of the dynamics of changes in these indicators inside the room.
Samsung Hub - analog Google play... You can download music, videos and books. Doubtful usefulness.
Knox - this functionality is unlikely to be needed by ordinary users, it is more likely for corporate use. When enabled, you can restrict access to files.
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