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Summary: Samsung didn't need revolutionary features to make its latest flagship a worthy choice for enterprise customers, road warriors -- and anyone who wants a device that will last a few years. Here are 10 reasons to consider the S5.

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Yesterday Samsung introduced the Galaxy S5, which looks a lot like the Galaxy S4 and III with some evolutionary improvements. ZDNet's Jason Perlow thinks it is just another Android device, but I have to say it may just be the best Android device available for the enterprise customer in the first half of 2014.

I previously wrote five reasons that Galaxy Note 3 was the best smartphone for the road warrior -- and it remains a fantastic choice. However, I think the Galaxy S5 goes even further with more functions and features that are attractive to the business customer. Here are 10 reasons the new Galaxy S5 is the best smartphone for the enterprise.

Dust and water resistance: After testing the Sony Xperia Z1s, I would have bought one if the screen wasn't so washed out. I decided I want a water-resistant phone to use out in the field. I understand you need the headphone jack cover in place, like the earlier Xperia Z models, but that is fine for most of the time I use a phone outside. Samsung Knox 2.0: Samsung's Knox technology offers advanced security features that helps make the S5 more attractive to businesses. Gear 2 and Fit connectivity: Samsung updated its Samsung Galaxy smartwatch offerings and I think these look great for the business user who needs to triage incoming notifications without having to focus on the phone. The Gear 2 and Fit are functional extensions of the Samsung experience and look to be quality pieces of gear. Improved UX: Samsung's TouchWIZ is pretty overwhelming and sometimes frustrating, but their new interface looks to be more efficient and useful. Business users will still have plenty of customization available, but shouldn't feel as frustrated by the experience.

Samsung will sell millions of the S5 devices and I think it is pretty clear that it is a worthy smartphone to consider for road warriors, photographers, media junkies, and those who want a phone that lasts at least a couple years. It may not have any significant revolutionary features or blow away everyone, but there are some unique features and existing functionality has been improved.

I won't judge the Galaxy S5 until I get a chance to test one out. But given that I love my HTC One I am also going to wait to see what HTC announces on 25 March in New York before deciding which of these two smartphones earns my 2014 dollars.

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