Does anyone want to post up some first impressions on their ATT titans!?
My local store didn't receive any. And from reading elsewhere online, a LOT of stores didn't receive them. Many are saying they're expecting them tomorrow (Monday) or later. A lot of stores didn't even know what it was.
None to be found in Central Florida.Same story , the store reps don't have a clue about anything. Very dissapointed
None of my local stores (Louisville, KY) received them.
I checked two stores, one told me that there was a problem with the shipping, and it wouldn't be until Monday, the other had no idea what I was talking about. Both had to look in their systems to know what the phone was. Very disappointing experience. Not so much that the phone was delayed, but in the absolute lack of knowledge of the phone itself.
I've been reading all over the same, which is bad because at&t is an official launch partner....
I got the only one in Gainesville, FL on Sunday. The rep who sold it to me was really great and positive about Windows Phone. I hope he has a week free of jerk customers. Also between the two stores I went to and three people I talked to, everyone knew what the Titan was immediately.
4.7". Hmmm...if the size keeps increasing, forget about pocket carrying, down the line there will be accessories such as trailers for hauling it around.
This reminds me of the Schick vs. Gillette rivalry. One comes out with 2 blade razors, the other, 3 blades. Then the first one puts out one with 4 blades. Now the other puts out 5 blades. Eventually the razor head will be so big it will require an exoskeleton suit to use it.
MartyLK said:
4.7". Hmmm...if the size keeps increasing, forget about pocket carrying, down the line there will be accessories such as trailers for hauling it around.
This reminds me of the Schick vs. Gillette rivalry. One comes out with 2 blade razors, the other, 3 blades. Then the first one puts out one with 4 blades. Now the other puts out 5 blades. Eventually the razor head will be so big it will require an exoskeleton suit to use it.
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Bah they have been shrinking, I've still have an HTC Advantage laying around and taking up a ton of space.
I live in Bellingham, Wa. and the Titan wasn't at my local AT&T store on it's release day either. When I went into the store and inquired about the Titan, the salesman had no idea what I was talking about. He didn't know that the phone existed until he went on the web. It's pretty pathetic. These guys/gals are supposed to be PHONE salesmen, but whenever I go into an ATT store I feel that they are Android/Apple reps in AT&T uniforms. When you ask about a Windows phone, they always give you a look like "Seriously, why do you want a Windows Phone?" and will try to persuade you to go either Apple or Android. They all claim that they've had multiple phones including Windows 7 phones, but it's obvious that they haven't. I know this because they never take you to a Windows phone to show off it's strengths. They just talk, talk, talk, about Android's customization abilities OR how Apple originated this and that, and how Android copied. I don't need their help to decide because I do a lot of research before making a phone purchase. Just give me the phone so I can go explore my Titan!!!
I went to look at it yesterday at my local store. The store manager knew exactly what I was asking about but told me that the shipment was delayed until Monday (today). So, I stopped by on my way in to work and get a good look at and feel of the Titan.
IMO, too big and too unoriginal. It just looks like a larger Inspire to me. Now, we all know that style is a personal thing, and not something that can be stated as fact. Unless we talk about the Pontiac Aztec, which is universally ugly. I will keep my Focus S(I know it looks just like the Galaxy S II, but I like it better!).
naplesbill said:
I went to look at it yesterday at my local store. The store manager knew exactly what I was asking about but told me that the shipment was delayed until Monday (today). So, I stopped by on my way in to work and get a good look at and feel of the Titan.
IMO, too big and too unoriginal. It just looks like a larger Inspire to me. Now, we all know that style is a personal thing, and not something that can be stated as fact. Unless we talk about the Pontiac Aztec, which is universally ugly. I will keep my Focus S(I know it looks just like the Galaxy S II, but I like it better!).
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Some people are compelled to buy ugly things. Strange how it is but it seems to be a reverse psychology thing. A beautiful product from the beginning tends to become old and tired looking in a few years while a strange looking product tends to hold some form of interest much longer. A genuinely ugly product, like the Aztec or the Buick counterpart for example, will remain ugly.
This will be long, but would appreciate anyone taking the time to read it and answering some questions.
A bit of background: Came from a crappy carrier using a Blackberry. I actually loved the BB, hated the carrier so I made the move to T-Mobile and my first Android phone, the GS Vibrant.
Now there are some things I still think RIM/BB do well, I was instantly in love with Android and my new carrier... that is until the lack of support for the Vibrant in both software and accessories.
(Sad I'm reading all these threads of the 32G GSM variant being cancelled and accessories not being produced as well.... though not that it matters, there is still no mention of an official GSM variant to hit the US).
But anyways, I've had the Vibrant since launch, roughly 1.5 years ago. I've honestly felt like I've 'put up with' the Vibrant for the past year though. The thing has a beautiful screen and decent hardware, BUT it is very buggy and those bugs have bothered me. Being my first Android, I have not rooted the device nor flashed anything as if I did happen to brick it, I'm up the creek (or pop the sim in my BB to get basic functionality). So yea, I'm still rocking 2.2 baby!
Now I want to make the jump to the Galaxy Nexus. Out of all the phones I've seen, I think Samsung still has the best displays out there and being a computer guy, the possibilities of a Nexus phone might bring me back to my youth of picking apart my computers and all that sort of fun (and frustration LOL).
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So, it looks like I will have to buy an imported GSM version unless something changes here in the next couple of months. I was really hoping an official GSM version would hit (or a T-Mobile variant) so I could get on contract etc, but whatever at this point.
What do I need to know or look for when getting a GSM Galaxy Nexus? What do I need to know after purchase having never owned a Nexus phone before? (ie: how and where do you get ICS updates? Directly from google?)
With the GSM import version, I assume it will work with my current Vibrant SIM? But will I get HSPA+ or will that require a new SIM?
I think those are all my questions for right now. I just think anything is better than the Vibrant at this point. I just don't know if I should get a Nexus now, wait till my contract is up in 5 months, or wait until the next Nexus phone hits.
As much as I like Samsung's displays and most of their hardware, I think the problem is over-saturation at this point. Seems a new Galaxy phone comes out every 6 months, and that doesn't include the dozens of other Samsung phones that come out every few months. It's no wonder a lot of their phones get dropped support.
Thanks to anyone for their input! Hoping by the end of March I'll get my hands on a Galaxy Nexus!
The Galaxy Nexus receives updates from either Samsung or Google. Despite what you may hear, it really doest matter who updates your phone. You need to know that not everyone gets updates at the same time but when they do, they are the same updates. The Galaxy Nexus will receive android updates for a LONG time so no worries there.
Your current SIM will work with a Galaxy Nexus as well! Good luck!
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galaxy nexus is a good choice. Especially if you want to stay up to date on your phone. If you dont plan on rooting and staying with stock everything, the nexus is your best bet to always be the first to get android updates.
As far as hardware wise, I think the samsung Galaxy S II is a great alternative as well. The dev community is wide for that phone so updates are just as common as some gnex users.
The ONLY thing i dislike about the gnex (CDMA) is the camera, but i can deal... plus i have my dslr and other point and shoot, that im too lazy to get sometimes.
I moved from BB a while ago as well, and its good that your moving to a "high end" android phone. I wouldnt put the vibrant under high end.
If you get the Nexus, your phone should come stock with 4.0.2 i believe. 4.0.3 and 4.0.4 is floating around, but if you just read some of the android news, or hang around the forums, you will definitely know when an OFFICIAL update is out.
pwiiiiiiiiiich said:
What do I need to know or look for when getting a GSM Galaxy Nexus? What do I need to know after purchase having never owned a Nexus phone before? (ie: how and where do you get ICS updates? Directly from google?)
With the GSM import version, I assume it will work with my current Vibrant SIM? But will I get HSPA+ or will that require a new SIM?
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Nothing except try to get it from a trustworthy source. It updates the same way as all other Nexus phones - OTA.
Yes it works on your Vibrant SIM and you get HSPA+ on T-Mo.
GSM is the network band; HSPA+ is the data speed aka 3G/3.5G - they are not really the same thing.
Thanks for the replies, everyone. Very much appreciated.
Right now I'm looking at Expansys, which I think is one of the names I keep hearing about getting the GSM version from. But I do have another question regarding Expansys for anyone who purchased from them:
How reliable are they? Are they selling actual boxed items? And what's in the box (I assume wall charger/usb cable)? I seriously almost pulled the trigger on it just now LOL.
I got my gsm version from expansys usa. It was top notch experience similar to a amazon experience. Sealed box brand new.
Same I ordered off of expansys-usa and it shipped same day and it was new, sealed box. It come's with a UK charger however, but it comes with an adapter in the package.
Ordered from Negri Electronics. Awesome service and the lowest prices right now.
It should work with any HSPA+ carrier's SIM just fine.
Thanks so much, everyone. Really appreciate all the help!
Hoping by mid-end of March I'll have one of these bad boys in my hands. Just waiting on tax return and possibly some birthday spending money. (Which that spending money WAS being saved for new furniture as I'm moving in April... but who needs a couch when you have a NEXUS! )
Ordered yesterday and shipped today (from Expansys-usa).
Now that THAT is out of the way... what are some of the better accessories for the GSM Nexus?
Items I know I want:
Screen protector
Silicone/Gel type case
Items on the fence:
Extended battery
Silicone/gel type case to fit extended battery
I'm assuming my wall charger and car charger for the Vibrant will work with the Nexus? Both are micro-usb.
I believe my car dock will fit the nexus fine (depending on button layout) and my armband should be ok as well, maybe a bit tight.
read reviews on accessories forums before buying screen protectors because gnex has a curved screen, i didnt know a curved screen made a big deal on dry applied screen protectors' edge and bought a lot that i ended up throwing away
pwiiiiiiiiiich said:
Ordered yesterday and shipped today (from Expansys-usa).
Now that THAT is out of the way... what are some of the better accessories for the GSM Nexus?
Items I know I want:
Screen protector
Silicone/Gel type case
Items on the fence:
Extended battery
Silicone/gel type case to fit extended battery
I'm assuming my wall charger and car charger for the Vibrant will work with the Nexus? Both are micro-usb.
I believe my car dock will fit the nexus fine (depending on button layout) and my armband should be ok as well, maybe a bit tight.
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Take a look at the accessory forum and you will have the answers.
pwiiiiiiiiiich said:
Ordered yesterday and shipped today (from Expansys-usa).
Now that THAT is out of the way... what are some of the better accessories for the GSM Nexus?
Items I know I want:
Screen protector
Silicone/Gel type case
Items on the fence:
Extended battery
Silicone/gel type case to fit extended battery
I'm assuming my wall charger and car charger for the Vibrant will work with the Nexus? Both are micro-usb.
I believe my car dock will fit the nexus fine (depending on button layout) and my armband should be ok as well, maybe a bit tight.
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I love the naked phone; no screen protector or gel case. Just wait until you see the screen. Having said that, I've got a couple of annoying scratches already. I'm used to them but the resale value is down.
Thanks for the replies.
Temporary have my old vibrant screen protector on it as I wait for the case/protector to arrive in the mail.
LOVE THE PHONE!
But I have another question. Either I'm missing something, or what, but is there no 'file manager' on stock ICS 4.0.2? I've emailed myself some files (mp3's and wav files for tones) and can't move them around w/o connecting to my computer.
Is this something that requires root access? Or do I need an app or other third party apk to have a sort of 'file manager'?
pwiiiiiiiiiich said:
Thanks for the replies.
Temporary have my old vibrant screen protector on it as I wait for the case/protector to arrive in the mail.
LOVE THE PHONE!
But I have another question. Either I'm missing something, or what, but is there no 'file manager' on stock ICS 4.0.2? I've emailed myself some files (mp3's and wav files for tones) and can't move them around w/o connecting to my computer.
Is this something that requires root access? Or do I need an app or other third party apk to have a sort of 'file manager'?
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You'll need a third party app..
Try astro
Sendt fra min Galaxy Nexus med Tapatalk
Or es file explorer and transfer files via wifi
Sent from my Galaxy Nexus using Tapatalk
So ...
For the last few weeks, I've done nothing but scour the internet, reading articles, comparing specs, watching videos etc. and haven't found anything remotely close the the beauty of the Note 7, Samsung just has a way of designing phones to be elegant and appealing while making it functional in and out. I didn't really appreciate the little gimmicky features us Samsung "Fanboys" get until this recall, left me forced to look for a replacement phone. Being loyal to Samsung came pretty easy, not because of the name or anything, there just isn't another phone maker on the market that appeals to me aesthetically or on the tech front, Samsung stays ahead of the pack and always has some new reason to upgrade, at least for me.
What's making it hard to switch even temporarily to a different brand?
I've grown accustom to the curved screen that i once chocked up as a gimmick for its functionality, I now appreciate for it's feel and look, for example making the Note 7 look bezel-less and feel so comfortable in the hand. So while searching for a replacement I see other phones with curved screens and thing "Ok, here we go ..." then look how that companies curved screen functionality just pales in comparisons to Samsung's elegant, refined, clean UI and layout, even though I fully admit, I rarely ever use the edge function, but the thought of losing it makes me a bit sad. The same can be said for the s-pen, even as a graphic designer and digital illustrator, I don't use the s-pen as much as one would think, granted I do rough out sketches on my Note 10.1 2014 before going to my desktop and Wacom Cintiq almost every time I do client work, but the s-pen on my Note 7 stays in its silo unless I jot a quick memo or feel like playing with the functions ... but its there when I want it.
Wireless Charging & Fast charging isn't as accessible as you would think these days, considering Samsung users have it for years, I don't remember the last time i used a cord on my phone. I have an Official Samsung charging puck (non Fast-Charge) in my office at work, and an Official Samsung Wireless Fast-Charge Stand on my nightstand at home, again both functional and both beautiful looking with and without the phone on it.
Official Cases. Nobody does it like Samsung on Official cases, with every new Flagship purchase I grab all the Official Cases, beautiful, premium, function and overall are deigned to enhance the look and feel of the phone.
Build Material and Quality. Just top-notch.
Button Placement. After only using Samsung phones for so many years, the button placement is 2nd Nature. Laid out perfectly.
Camera, Don't even really need to go into details on that. Some of the best in the business. I use the camera daily, I take product photos for work in our portfolios online as well as print, and I use my Samsung's cameras to record our business videos. Everyone here uses the newest iPhones and still call me to take quick product photos for the clients, because as they say "Your phone takes way better pictures." And I agree lol.
Fingerprint scanner. Use it. It works and is refined to work great.
Samsung Pay. It works, haven't had it fail on me yet. And everywhere. Another reason why Samsung is the best in the business.
Iris scanner, new feature, call it a gimmick, I thought it was too at first, but damn ... it works, like every time, at least for me. And it's an awesome feature, Samsung gives you things like this to show you they are leading in innovation and tech, you don't have to use it, but you can if you want that extra gadget.
S-Health? I use it. I LOVE wearables, and once again Samsung leads the pack, I own the Gear s2 and Fit2 currently, and have owned every Gear since the 1st, I can't wait to dish out the money for the Gear S3 in a month either lol. And while the watch may connect to non-Samsung phones, the integration isn't the same. And I like everything cohesive.
Gear VR, Again, have had once since the Innovators Edition, and bought a shiny new one back in August for my Note 7, Use it maybe every 2-weeks to watch some Hulu or Netflix and explore some content, But again, even though I don't power use it, it's there when and if I want to, adding another cool function and layer to own a Samsung flagship.
Some people hate Touch-wiz, I've owned no other brand of phone since the Note 1, can't say I've ever had an abnormal lag issue that people say they've experienced, snag here and there, but name a device or OS that doesn't snag every once in a while. Touch-wiz, like it or not, is clean, smooth, functional, easy to navigate and customize, modern and elegant. I never have any issue with it and I power use with heavy media use pretty much daily.
That said, Samsung nailed it with the Note 7. They did and I know I'm not alone is saying that. This phone aesthetically, is perfect. symmetrical, minimal but still flashy with the glass and reflection, the shape of the phone is exactly how I always wanted a phone to look, rectangle, thin, flat and the edges only slightly rounded, unlike Samsung's S-Series that are very rounded and almost look like a toy or feminine in my opinion, very round and bubbly, the Note series, seems to look more masculine and business like with harder corners and a sharper less-gimmicky aesthetic. And the Blacked-out understated Black Onyx Note 7? ... c'mon. So freaking sleek.
Inside, Touch-wiz is clean, granted I also use the "Black Edition" Theme and an app that create custom rounded Google Paper-esque Icons for each App icon, making my home-screen so great looking. * App I use is called "Materialize" I highly recommend it.
So I guess to keep ALMOST everything i stated above, the smart and easy solution is to just grab an S7 and maybe I will, but VERY VERY reluctantly, and without a choice, because as I stated above, they're just ugly, the shape of the phone I just cant digest. Spec-wise the phone is a parallel phone, ascetically and feel-wise, it's not even in the same ball-park. My little brother owns and loves his S7 Edge, I purchased an S7 Edge Pink Gold for my mom when i grabbed my Note 7 in August, she loves it, Says shes never owned anything so pretty. But for me, after holding a Note 7, there's no going back, it may not be a downgrade on paper, but in hand and visually, anything but the Note 7 is a downgrade.
After reading article after article and comment after comment of people bashing Samsung and of people trying to bully people or talk them into just exchanging the phone, I figured I'd write this post up as a little bit of insight into why I at least haven't yet, and maybe I'm alone in feeling like this, don't really care.
Overall, I feel safe with the phone. I don't fly often (haven't in years and don't plan to anytime soon) so the FAA Ban doesn't affect me. I own my home, my wife doesn't feel threatened by the Note 7 (also a Samsung user) and I know if my phone does "explode" that it's on me, I take responsibility for holding onto the phone after the recall. I will not sue or go to the media.
But I can't for the life of me, turn this phone in. I can't. lol I want to, so i cant move on and pout this recall fiasco behind me and enjoy my phone and my Gear VR, but after weeks of researching and physically holding different phone options, they all pale in comparison. In my eyes, Samsung finally made the perfect phone aesthetically, at least for me. And now I just gotta give it back?! lol nah. Not yet at least.
I'm on the next plan through AT&T, turned my S6 Edge + into upgrade, so without the Note 7 I'm phone-less, I've looked into just buying a temp phone until the S8, granted that the S8 appeals to me. And even with buying a temp phone, it has to be up to spec and allow me to have the functions I've grown used to with Samsung's latest Flag-ships. So again, an S7 Edge is my only option, and paying $800 for a phone that I originally passed on almost a year, is a hard pill to swallow. To think the S8 is just gonna be another S7 looking phone with only a 5.5" screen and maybe an added iris scanner, isn't really getting me excited, but I can at least hope they took a page from the Note 7's looks for it.
And then to wonder if the Note series in general is dead ... man. lol That sucks. The Note series wasn't built off trend like the iPhone, it was built of merit, its earned its reputation and earns my business. The Note 7 having it's issues is so unfortunate, especially when in my opinion, its THE BEST Samsung phone to ever hit the market.
So while I still weigh my options for a replacement phone, not knowing if I will wake up to that dreaded only 60% charge or even worse a blocked IMEI or bricked phone. I don't do it lightly. This post and my feelings may seem excessive, but Aug/Sept is like my Superbowl, I wait yearly for new tech announcements and I really enjoy it, my phone is on me daily, everywhere. It get used a lot, i have to hold it and use it a lot. I have to enjoy using it and trust my information on it, it has to be an all in one, and for me ... it also has to look good doing it. So that's why I love this Note 7. It nails my criteria and kicks it up 100 more notches.
I'm sure this post will get trolls throwing the "fanboy" crap around or the know-it-all's blowing it up with "just turn it in!" nonsense, But at least here's one persons view of why i still carry a "potential bomb" (laughable) around. And for the people that could easily just return, switch brands or exchange to an S7 and move on, awesome, wish i could too, but for me it's not that simple, I have too much invested in Samsung, money-wise and routine-wise, and too much time and enjoyment invested in this specific phone to just hand it over.
Anyone else is the same boat?
Return it, get refund - wait till Galaxy S8 comes out.
Just like me dude
i wish i could like your post a billion times..you my friend jus gave the longest most interesting post i ever read. im not a poster im a reader but reading your post i had to say something..sadly for us in America samsung is releasing a big screen phone over in china..6gbram..6inch screen..im not sure about s pen though..its the C9 coming out in november..hopefully we get a phone very twin brotherly similar to the note 7 because its the best phone i ever used..
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So ...
For the last few weeks, I've done nothing but scour the internet, reading articles, comparing specs, watching videos etc. and haven't found anything remotely close the the beauty of the Note 7, Samsung just has a way of designing phones to be elegant and appealing while making it functional in and out. I didn't really appreciate the little gimmicky features us Samsung "Fanboys" get until this recall, left me forced to look for a replacement phone. Being loyal to Samsung came pretty easy, not because of the name or anything, there just isn't another phone maker on the market that appeals to me aesthetically or on the tech front, Samsung stays ahead of the pack and always has some new reason to upgrade, at least for me.
Anyone else is the same boat?
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Sorry I didn't want to repost everything you wrote. I feel exactly the same way, word for word! Your post is upsetting me even more now, and you didn't even mention the water resistant feature or ability to pin hand written notes/reminders to the Always On Display...this feature meant I never had to turn on or touch my phone to remind myself of tasks when I am at work. Also, I rooted my phone and applied the dual speakers mod giving it the stereo sound with Viper4Android I so badly wanted on my Note.
It is a total and complete phone! How can I replace it???
I've received an email from Samsung saying they're arranging collection of my Note 7. :crying: I don't want to give it up but I also don't want to be in a situation where the phone is remotely killed and I miss out on the refund/replacement altogether. :crying:
Dmac1984 said:
So ...
For the last few weeks, I've done nothing but scour the internet, reading articles, comparing specs, watching videos etc. and haven't found anything remotely close the the beauty of the Note 7, Samsung just has a way of designing phones to be elegant and appealing while making it functional in and out. I didn't really appreciate the little gimmicky features us Samsung "Fanboys" get until this recall, left me forced to look for a replacement phone. Being loyal to Samsung came pretty easy, not because of the name or anything, there just isn't another phone maker on the market that appeals to me aesthetically or on the tech front, Samsung stays ahead of the pack and always has some new reason to upgrade, at least for me.
What's making it hard to switch even temporarily to a different brand?
I've grown accustom to the curved screen that i once chocked up as a gimmick for its functionality, I now appreciate for it's feel and look, for example making the Note 7 look bezel-less and feel so comfortable in the hand. So while searching for a replacement I see other phones with curved screens and thing "Ok, here we go ..." then look how that companies curved screen functionality just pales in comparisons to Samsung's elegant, refined, clean UI and layout, even though I fully admit, I rarely ever use the edge function, but the thought of losing it makes me a bit sad. The same can be said for the s-pen, even as a graphic designer and digital illustrator, I don't use the s-pen as much as one would think, granted I do rough out sketches on my Note 10.1 2014 before going to my desktop and Wacom Cintiq almost every time I do client work, but the s-pen on my Note 7 stays in its silo unless I jot a quick memo or feel like playing with the functions ... but its there when I want it.
Wireless Charging & Fast charging isn't as accessible as you would think these days, considering Samsung users have it for years, I don't remember the last time i used a cord on my phone. I have an Official Samsung charging puck (non Fast-Charge) in my office at work, and an Official Samsung Wireless Fast-Charge Stand on my nightstand at home, again both functional and both beautiful looking with and without the phone on it.
Official Cases. Nobody does it like Samsung on Official cases, with every new Flagship purchase I grab all the Official Cases, beautiful, premium, function and overall are deigned to enhance the look and feel of the phone.
Build Material and Quality. Just top-notch.
Button Placement. After only using Samsung phones for so many years, the button placement is 2nd Nature. Laid out perfectly.
Camera, Don't even really need to go into details on that. Some of the best in the business. I use the camera daily, I take product photos for work in our portfolios online as well as print, and I use my Samsung's cameras to record our business videos. Everyone here uses the newest iPhones and still call me to take quick product photos for the clients, because as they say "Your phone takes way better pictures." And I agree lol.
Fingerprint scanner. Use it. It works and is refined to work great.
Samsung Pay. It works, haven't had it fail on me yet. And everywhere. Another reason why Samsung is the best in the business.
Iris scanner, new feature, call it a gimmick, I thought it was too at first, but damn ... it works, like every time, at least for me. And it's an awesome feature, Samsung gives you things like this to show you they are leading in innovation and tech, you don't have to use it, but you can if you want that extra gadget.
S-Health? I use it. I LOVE wearables, and once again Samsung leads the pack, I own the Gear s2 and Fit2 currently, and have owned every Gear since the 1st, I can't wait to dish out the money for the Gear S3 in a month either lol. And while the watch may connect to non-Samsung phones, the integration isn't the same. And I like everything cohesive.
Gear VR, Again, have had once since the Innovators Edition, and bought a shiny new one back in August for my Note 7, Use it maybe every 2-weeks to watch some Hulu or Netflix and explore some content, But again, even though I don't power use it, it's there when and if I want to, adding another cool function and layer to own a Samsung flagship.
Some people hate Touch-wiz, I've owned no other brand of phone since the Note 1, can't say I've ever had an abnormal lag issue that people say they've experienced, snag here and there, but name a device or OS that doesn't snag every once in a while. Touch-wiz, like it or not, is clean, smooth, functional, easy to navigate and customize, modern and elegant. I never have any issue with it and I power use with heavy media use pretty much daily.
That said, Samsung nailed it with the Note 7. They did and I know I'm not alone is saying that. This phone aesthetically, is perfect. symmetrical, minimal but still flashy with the glass and reflection, the shape of the phone is exactly how I always wanted a phone to look, rectangle, thin, flat and the edges only slightly rounded, unlike Samsung's S-Series that are very rounded and almost look like a toy or feminine in my opinion, very round and bubbly, the Note series, seems to look more masculine and business like with harder corners and a sharper less-gimmicky aesthetic. And the Blacked-out understated Black Onyx Note 7? ... c'mon. So freaking sleek.
Inside, Touch-wiz is clean, granted I also use the "Black Edition" Theme and an app that create custom rounded Google Paper-esque Icons for each App icon, making my home-screen so great looking. * App I use is called "Materialize" I highly recommend it.
So I guess to keep ALMOST everything i stated above, the smart and easy solution is to just grab an S7 and maybe I will, but VERY VERY reluctantly, and without a choice, because as I stated above, they're just ugly, the shape of the phone I just cant digest. Spec-wise the phone is a parallel phone, ascetically and feel-wise, it's not even in the same ball-park. My little brother owns and loves his S7 Edge, I purchased an S7 Edge Pink Gold for my mom when i grabbed my Note 7 in August, she loves it, Says shes never owned anything so pretty. But for me, after holding a Note 7, there's no going back, it may not be a downgrade on paper, but in hand and visually, anything but the Note 7 is a downgrade.
After reading article after article and comment after comment of people bashing Samsung and of people trying to bully people or talk them into just exchanging the phone, I figured I'd write this post up as a little bit of insight into why I at least haven't yet, and maybe I'm alone in feeling like this, don't really care.
Overall, I feel safe with the phone. I don't fly often (haven't in years and don't plan to anytime soon) so the FAA Ban doesn't affect me. I own my home, my wife doesn't feel threatened by the Note 7 (also a Samsung user) and I know if my phone does "explode" that it's on me, I take responsibility for holding onto the phone after the recall. I will not sue or go to the media.
But I can't for the life of me, turn this phone in. I can't. lol I want to, so i cant move on and pout this recall fiasco behind me and enjoy my phone and my Gear VR, but after weeks of researching and physically holding different phone options, they all pale in comparison. In my eyes, Samsung finally made the perfect phone aesthetically, at least for me. And now I just gotta give it back?! lol nah. Not yet at least.
I'm on the next plan through AT&T, turned my S6 Edge + into upgrade, so without the Note 7 I'm phone-less, I've looked into just buying a temp phone until the S8, granted that the S8 appeals to me. And even with buying a temp phone, it has to be up to spec and allow me to have the functions I've grown used to with Samsung's latest Flag-ships. So again, an S7 Edge is my only option, and paying $800 for a phone that I originally passed on almost a year, is a hard pill to swallow. To think the S8 is just gonna be another S7 looking phone with only a 5.5" screen and maybe an added iris scanner, isn't really getting me excited, but I can at least hope they took a page from the Note 7's looks for it.
And then to wonder if the Note series in general is dead ... man. lol That sucks. The Note series wasn't built off trend like the iPhone, it was built of merit, its earned its reputation and earns my business. The Note 7 having it's issues is so unfortunate, especially when in my opinion, its THE BEST Samsung phone to ever hit the market.
So while I still weigh my options for a replacement phone, not knowing if I will wake up to that dreaded only 60% charge or even worse a blocked IMEI or bricked phone. I don't do it lightly. This post and my feelings may seem excessive, but Aug/Sept is like my Superbowl, I wait yearly for new tech announcements and I really enjoy it, my phone is on me daily, everywhere. It get used a lot, i have to hold it and use it a lot. I have to enjoy using it and trust my information on it, it has to be an all in one, and for me ... it also has to look good doing it. So that's why I love this Note 7. It nails my criteria and kicks it up 100 more notches.
I'm sure this post will get trolls throwing the "fanboy" crap around or the know-it-all's blowing it up with "just turn it in!" nonsense, But at least here's one persons view of why i still carry a "potential bomb" (laughable) around. And for the people that could easily just return, switch brands or exchange to an S7 and move on, awesome, wish i could too, but for me it's not that simple, I have too much invested in Samsung, money-wise and routine-wise, and too much time and enjoyment invested in this specific phone to just hand it over.
Anyone else is the same boat?
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I feel the exact same way. I have owned every Note since the Note 1 so I am obviously a huge fan. I actually bought the s7 Edge just in case the phone gets blocked or bricked and I still can't bring myself to send back the Note 7.
I can say I feel very much the same way.. with perhaps a bit the exception of S Health since the measurements aren't always correct (instead, I use a fitbit, and manual checking of heartrate/bloodpressure/glucose (which I then again do enter into S Health so it's not entirely pointless to me)).
As I have to return the Note 7 the same time as my wife (which is the biggest reason I haven't done just yet, our schedules are very different), I keep browsing the net, hoping to read or see something that makes me interested to another phone, but I keep coming back to my Note 4 when the day comes that I return my Note 7. The S7 Edge is in a decent second position (I've already stepped away from the idea of upgrading my phone and decided whatever I get next I'll just buy), and the V20 in a third place. There's still some thought of the Pixel but very little to be honest. I'll need to check them out in the store, maybe even take them for a week or so to make a decision (they don't do restocking fees in my state.
But yeah, so far, nothing has come close to the Note 7, and in a way I'm kind of glad my wife and I have such different schedules that I don't really have to get a new phone straight away.. or actually, perhaps I should, but it gives me a bit of an excuse (to my own that is, I know some people feel different about that, to each their own I guess) to keep it for now. I wont be flying for a few more months so I have time lol
I'm disappointed to have gave up my Note, it was a hell of a device, more so on the design front, it's the best designed phone I've ever had, but I got a Pixel XL now and you no what I'm happy with it, the design is lacking a bit but other wise it's still a good alternative.
Kinan Badre said:
Return it, get refund - wait till Galaxy S8 comes out.
Just like me dude
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Do what YOU want. YOU. You are not put on this Earth to follow orders from others. As long as you are not harming anyone else then do it. KEEP IT.
It really isn't that complicated.
I bought my first mobile phone in 1989! From that time I have literally owned hundreds of them. I cant think of a brand I have not owned but bet I could mention one or two most of you have not heard of! lol
This Note 7 was something else. It was so much more than 'just' a mobile phone, it just felt superb to own and to hold. It was so feature rich that I have had to keep out of numerous threads here where the OP is asking what to exchange the Note 7 for? The answer is literally so simple. There is nothing presently on the market that combines all the features, quality and performance that the note 7 does-did. Sure some have this or that feature but the Note 7 had the lot and many more besides.
I am so disappointed to have had to return my mobile TWICE I just cant write any more on that point.
My only hope is to get another 'tech junkie fix' in March? Failing that...........well lets see.
The Note 7 in some form must live on and Samsung should be hard at word in their R&D department ensuring the Note range continues.
I disagree entirely when the media continually writes reports about the lasting damage done to Samsung. Not at all. Samsung made the recall what else could they do? Though I doubt conspiracy I do think some of the media reports have hidden agendas and a few have been totally false, still, this is what sells the media and its to be expected these days.
I recall with horror the scenario regarding the Asus Transformer Prime.... Asus lead the field in tablet note books yet dropped a massive clanger with the Prime, its GPS and wi-fi didn't work as the inside antennas could not penetrate the metal top cover so we all bought a paper weight. Asus was literally taken to court in numerous countries and even very large petitions where drawn up. Asus ignored the lot and look at them today.
How many of you remember the infamous transformer Prime? I spent 3,000€ two weeks ago on an Asus ROG lap top!
This situation will blow over and the media will soon look for the next bad news they can report on and milk.
I hope Samsung compensate those of us who bought two Note7's and went through the ringer. I also hope Samsung get their act together and help those who are requesting help and support.
Incredible mobile, incredible to own and operate. I truly miss the device every day. I need that bloody pen! Unable to purchase a Note 5 here in Europe and the Note 4 prices have got to a silly point costing as much as the SG S7 edge. I wanted to buy a note 4 but I must force myself to wait till next march. Self control is not my strong point with my tech vice!
Ryland
The only Phone that is comparable to the Note 7 is the Mate 9. Look it up, due for release next month. Makes you wonder, Mate, Note. For all WE know is it is all part of a long drawn out marketing plan.
Besides the official release date for the Note 7 in Europe was (is still listed as) October 28th. Same exact date the Note 2 was released. And the Note Edge. And the Galaxy View. Hmmm. Pattern Recognition alert!
The Phone Company said:
Do what YOU want. YOU. You are not put on this Earth to follow orders from others. As long as you are not harming anyone else then do it. KEEP IT.
It really isn't that complicated.
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Oh heck, not this again in every bloomin thread..."keep it". "Return it". That is not what the OP wants to hear there are a dozen threads on this 'To keep or not to keep that is the question' Cant we get past that?
Ryland
Kinan Badre said:
Return it, get refund - wait till Galaxy S8 comes out.
Just like me dude
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Ryland Johnson said:
I bought my first mobile phone in 1989! From that time I have literally owned hundreds of them. I cant think of a brand I have not owned but bet I could mention one or two most of you have not heard of! lol
This Note 7 was something else. It was so much more than 'just' a mobile phone, it just felt superb to own and to hold. It was so feature rich that I have had to keep out of numerous threads here where the OP is asking what to exchange the Note 7 for? The answer is literally so simple. There is nothing presently on the market that combines all the features, quality and performance that the note 7 does-did. Sure some have this or that feature but the Note 7 had the lot and many more besides.
I am so disappointed to have had to return my mobile TWICE I just cant write any more on that point.
My only hope is to get another 'tech junkie fix' in March? Failing that...........well lets see.
The Note 7 in some form must live on and Samsung should be hard at word in their R&D department ensuring the Note range continues.
I disagree entirely when the media continually writes reports about the lasting damage done to Samsung. Not at all. Samsung made the recall what else could they do? Though I doubt conspiracy I do think some of the media reports have hidden agendas and a few have been totally false, still, this is what sells the media and its to be expected these days.
I recall with horror the scenario regarding the Asus Transformer Prime.... Asus lead the field in tablet note books yet dropped a massive clanger with the Prime, its GPS and wi-fi didn't work as the inside antennas could not penetrate the metal top cover so we all bought a paper weight. Asus was literally taken to court in numerous countries and even very large petitions where drawn up. Asus ignored the lot and look at them today.
How many of you remember the infamous transformer Prime? I spent 3,000€ two weeks ago on an Asus ROG lap top!
This situation will blow over and the media will soon look for the next bad news they can report on and milk.
I hope Samsung compensate those of us who bought two Note7's and went through the ringer. I also hope Samsung get their act together and help those who are requesting help and support.
Incredible mobile, incredible to own and operate. I truly miss the device every day. I need that bloody pen! Unable to purchase a Note 5 here in Europe and the Note 4 prices have got to a silly point costing as much as the SG S7 edge. I wanted to buy a note 4 but I must force myself to wait till next march. Self control is not my strong point with my tech vice!
Ryland
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Ever considered the Note Pro 12.2?
Strange how there aren't many other Samsung devices that utilize the SPen Stylus. Was looking for alternatives to the Note 7 and in lieu of following the 'in-crowd' I went completely in the opposite direction. Eye-ing the Galaxy View right now, along with the Note Pro 12.2, but can't find it currently on sale anywhere!!?
If anything resembles the original Note 7 then we are looking at the Mate 9. Mate? Note? SEE how this works.
IRIS = SIRI It's all the same 'system'.
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Ryland Johnson said:
Oh sh1t, not this again in ever bloomin thread..."keep it". "Return it". That is not what the OP wants to hear there are a dozen threads on this 'To keep or not to keep that is the question' Cant we get past that?
Ryland
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How dare you!
Quit your consistent neuro-linguistic programming against the unsuspecting, this is EXACTLY what the OP wants to hear, against the barrage of those all around us using online astro-turfing techniques to make him think he NEEDS to turn his Note 7 in.
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Mate IX si si it is it is!
dannyboi5790 said:
i wish i could like your post a billion times..you my friend jus gave the longest most interesting post i ever read. im not a poster im a reader but reading your post i had to say something..sadly for us in America samsung is releasing a big screen phone over in china..6gbram..6inch screen..im not sure about s pen though..its the C9 coming out in november..hopefully we get a phone very twin brotherly similar to the note 7 because its the best phone i ever used..
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Yea Samsung has no shortage of unlocked phones to choose from, the remaining problem with grabbing one is no VR comparability still.
I'm locked down to Note 5, S6, S6 Edge, S7 or S7 Edge to use my VR, but at this point I'm looking and open to anything even if just temporary.
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Yea Samsung has no shortage of unlocked phones to choose from, the remaining problem with grabbing one is no VR comparability still.
I'm locked down to Note 5, S6, S6 Edge, S7 or S7 Edge to use my VR, but at this point I'm looking and open to anything even if just temporary.
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wait the other samsung phones arent vr compatible..smh super dumb..im thinkin of the note 5 and just rooting it and slapping on a rom but idk that small battery nd no sd card is a bummer
Thanks, OP. Very well stated. I feel exactly the same. I'm keeping mine until they set a deadline for a refund, they block my IMEI, or the Galaxy S8 comes out.
The Huawei Mate 9 leaks look good, but no wireless charging, no S Pen, and no Samsung Pay. Plus the higher resolution curved screen may be China only.
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wait the other samsung phones arent vr compatible..smh super dumb..im thinkin of the note 5 and just rooting it and slapping on a rom but idk that small battery nd no sd card is a bummer
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Nope, unless there is and I don't know about it, but I'm pretty sure the VR privliges are reserved for the flagship, with the high specs.
I've thought about the Note 5 and i might be willing to lose the curved screen and SD card at least temporarily. Honestly I had the S6 Edge + before the Note 7 and never ran into a storage problem, used the cloud for stuff and never keep a lot of games or anything on my phone anyways, i leep those on my tablet, between VUDU, Google Play Movies, Hulu, Netflix and Amazon Video and Music, storage wasnt an issue. But I'd prefer to never have to go back to no SD card again lol.
Is there a Note 7 rom for the Note 5?
I am exactly glad sharing the attitude towards this beatiful device, no other phone can compare not the Icrapphone or the piCRaPxel
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Nope, unless there is and I don't know about it, but I'm pretty sure the VR privliges are reserved for the flagship, with the high specs.
I've thought about the Note 5 and i might be willing to lose the curved screen and SD card at least temporarily. Honestly I had the S6 Edge + before the Note 7 and never ran into a storage problem, used the cloud for stuff and never keep a lot of games or anything on my phone anyways, i leep those on my tablet, between VUDU, Google Play Movies, Hulu, Netflix and Amazon Video and Music, storage wasnt an issue. But I'd prefer to never have to go back to no SD card again lol.
Is there a Note 7 rom for the Note 5?
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there should be 1 im to scroll through the note5 forums to see what they have going on over there..but i doubt im going to it i love the note 7 too much and id it blows ill be on top of it because im never seperate from phone anyway
The Note 5, S6, S6 Edge, S7 & S7 Edge are all compatible with the new gear VR. There's an adapter to change the USB port to the phone.
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The Note 5, S6, S6 Edge, S7 & S7 Edge are all compatible with the new gear VR. There's an adapter to change the USB port to the phone.
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Yeah that what we were saying, all a substantial downgrade in my opinion though.
This is the last message I will type with my Note7, after I finish this I will wipe and put it in its box for collection tomorrow. Every item lovingly wrapped in its original packing and lables perfectly packaged looking like the box was never opened.
Do you think Samsung would mind if I kept the ota adaptor?
Also do I just hand over the Note7 box or should I wrap it in something?
I will now see some of you in the one plus 3 forum or next year if Samsung can convince me to go to a note8 I will be there.
Weather your keeping or returning I wish you all the best.
M
I'd keep everything but the phone.
teegunn said:
I'd keep everything but the phone.
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I thought you had to return everything in the box?
I would love to keep the accessories. Just don't want to mess up refund etc
I am pretty sure a lot of people just sent the phone in and kept the accessories. I know that's what I am going to do. I doubt there will be anything said or done about it. Hell, I spent hundreds on accessories for my Note 7 that will be useless once I turn the phone in, so it is a very small thing to keep the charger and cord IMO. Doesn't nearly make up for all I lost in the big picture.
ooMoo you don't say what country you are in but from what I remember of your previous posts you are UK based like myself.
I've returned both the original and replacement phones. Each time I only returned the phone (the first one I even kept the Spen as a spare for the replacment) and have had no problems and now received my refund from Samsung.
It's not like they can do anything with second hand accessories, they'll just become more landfill. Be eco-friendly and keep them!
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It's not like they can do anything with second hand accessories, they'll just become more landfill. Be eco-friendly and keep them!
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I'm sure the bits would come in handy. I just hope if I do keep a few bits I'm as lucky as you when they check.
it all depends if they check, O2 actually commented on the fact I never put the USB lead and S-Pen nibs in with the first replacement, ended up they did want them when I said they were welcome to send someone to pick them up like they did the phone. with the final return they wanted the Gear VR back I was going to send it back I have no use for it any more, the courier refused to take anything more than the phone in the box, I had to wait over a week after them getting the phone collected before I could even get them to remove the Note off my account so I could get another phone, during that time they complained about the Gear VR not being there so I offered to return it to a store or send it back if they sent a paid packet but they decided it didn't matter so they obviously had the phone it was still about another 4-5 days before I could get them to remove the phone from my account by that point I had got a a Pixel XL from EE and told them they could go fornicate with a rusty pole.
but then what can you expect from the firm that once told me 3G was a failure and no one would ever use it.
so what you have to send back depends on the firm you got your phone from and how crap and unhelpful they are.
Samsung does not care about anything but the phone. Not the stylus nor the accessories nor the VR or SD card or Gear Fit2 that were issued on promotion.. They do not care if you take a hammer and smash the Note7 to bits. They just want the Note back so they can check it off the list and send it to a recycling firm.
IF you run into some shady sellers that require you to produce the Promo items or accessories know that they only want to be able to profit from your gullibility or the goodness of your heart.
ooMoo said:
This is the last message I will type with my Note7, after I finish this I will wipe and put it in its box for collection tomorrow. Every item lovingly wrapped in its original packing and lables perfectly packaged looking like the box was never opened.
Do you think Samsung would mind if I kept the ota adaptor?
Also do I just hand over the Note7 box or should I wrap it in something?
I will now see some of you in the one plus 3 forum or next year if Samsung can convince me to go to a note8 I will be there.
Weather your keeping or returning I wish you all the best.
M
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Damn mate. I feel ya.
I have to return mine tomorrow too. And although I've already moved on to the LG V20, it still hurts prepping it for return. It's like losing your first love, you can't quite get over it completely.
Yeah... The note 7 was probably the perfect phone
I myself have moved to the v20 and am loving it. But I still remember my note 7 days...
Anyways, they let me keep all the accessories.. Cables, charger, adapters.....
Oh yeah, I'm definitely keeping the rest. Just returning the phone.
Especially the S Pen. I'm just gonna get maybe the Note 8.0 pre-owned, and then use the S Pen on it.
That's it for me. My Note 7 has departed. Feeling depressed now.
Don't feel so sad. If you can wait for Note8, it will be thabomb . OK, bad joke. But those that say Note8 should be amazing are probably right because Samsung needs to get their reputation back badly.
BozQ said:
That's it for me. My Note 7 has departed. Feeling depressed now.
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I know the feeling very well. It sincerely does pi55 one off. Such an incredible device and we can't own it? Rather surreal.
Been one hell of a ride. Oh well we must all look to the future with the hope the Note 8 will be another dream mobile.
Ryland
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Samsung does not care about anything but the phone. Not the stylus nor the accessories nor the VR or SD card or Gear Fit2 that were issued on promotion.. They do not care if you take a hammer and smash the Note7 to bits. They just want the Note back so they can check it off the list and send it to a recycling firm.
IF you run into some shady sellers that require you to produce the Promo items or accessories know that they only want to be able to profit from your gullibility or the goodness of your heart.
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Carphone Warehouse here in the UK are the country's biggest mobile phone supplier. in addition, all the Samsung stores in the UK are in fact staffed and run by Carphone Warehouse.
Carphone Warehouse insist on you handing the GearVR over.
I got my fire proof box to send my phone back a couple of days ago. I only put the phone in the box. I even kept the s-pen for my next device that it might be compatible with.
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Carphone Warehouse here in the UK are the country's biggest mobile phone supplier. in addition, all the Samsung stores in the UK are in fact staffed and run by Carphone Warehouse.
Carphone Warehouse insist on you handing the GearVR over.
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Well, I did say Samsung. How is it possible to fit the VR headset into the ceramic box they send for recovery? It isn't.... Are they sending a shipping container for the VR headset? I doubt they are.
So, Samsung only cares about the phone getting returned like I said. Whatever this other company wants is above and beyond the recall process and they just want to make some flow. Remember, the VR headsets were subsidized by Samsung and no one else....
Sadly my ride with the note7 is coming to an end. I got my Axon 7 which is a very nice phone. Not a note7 but it looks and feels nice.
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Carphone Warehouse here in the UK are the country's biggest mobile phone supplier. in addition, all the Samsung stores in the UK are in fact staffed and run by Carphone Warehouse.
Carphone Warehouse insist on you handing the GearVR over.
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Same here. If by any chance a customer didn't return to the store every single thing in the box etc, Samsung charged the store. My store was so angered by the attitude over the VR that the STORE gave me a VR themselves FOC.
The Samsung importer in this country is awful.
This is one major area I think Samsung Korea should have cleaned its act up by making one rule across the globe for returns.
Knowing UK consumer laws are stiff I would suspect, I don't know, that the VR as a free 'gift' would not be required to be part of any return. I would think a visit to ones local CAB and a chat with one of their legal reps would soon sort that out?
Ryland
Ryland Johnson said:
Knowing UK consumer laws are stiff I would suspect, I don't know, that the VR as a free 'gift' would not be required to be part of any return. I would think a visit to ones local CAB and a chat with one of their legal reps would soon sort that out?
Ryland
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Or.... One could be selfish and not invest any more free time into this matter by driving to a physical storefront, waiting in queue, spending gas or transit fees AND ENDANGERING EVERYONE AROUND THEM by carelessly transporting these DEADLY devices through the public thoroughfares and simply say ....come and get it.
That would show just what you need to return or not. heh heh heh