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Samsung galaxy Note 8.0(N5110) or Samsung galaxy tab 3 8.0?

I am confused between these two tablets please suggest your opinions
Purpose of tablet gaming and watching videos
Samsung galaxy note 8.0
-2gb RAM
-Quad core
-S pen
-Jelly bean 4.1.2(is 4.2.2 update available??)
-399$
(I like this tablet but I am just concerned about the update)
vs
Samsung Tab 3 8.0
-1.5gb RAM
-dual core
-Jelly bean 4.2.2
-299$
which 1 is worth?

You can easily find the note 8.0 on sale for $325 with the $25 play credit in the US. At that price I would easily say the note 8.0 is the better deal.
- sent from my Note 8.0 using XDA Developers App

If you will have use for the spen get the note, if you think its just a fad then go for a cheaper option.
The main benifit of the spen is for note taking and drawing.

Uh60m Pilot said:
You can easily find the note 8.0 on sale for $325 with the $25 play credit in the US. At that price I would easily say the note 8.0 is the better deal.
- sent from my Note 8.0 using XDA Developers App
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325$ can u tell me where

Samsung's naming scheme is confusing. This is what I've been able to come up with so far.
The Note devices are high end devices with better specs and S-pen.
The Tab devices are so-so specs-wise without S-pen (and crappy screens).
The Mega devices are Tab devices specs-wise with huge screen.
Then each line has different screen sizes. Some have phone and 3G/LTE functionality built in, and some don't.
Having said that, I own a Note 2, which's a very fine device, but I can count on one hand the number of times I actually pulled the S-pen out.
I understand their marketing strategy of "throw anything against the wall and see what sticks" but I really wish Samsung would simplify things.

Do you need a WACOM pen for taking notes? If yes, then get the Note 8. If no, then get the Tab.

you can use the tab 3 8 for note taking also. you just won't have pressure sensitivity or the great handwriting recognition software.

I dont have very fat fingers but like the s-pen for more then drawing or writing.
I use it for internet, typing, some games and find it usefull.
The tab 10.1 i have seems to give me less software problems.It's a lot slower however. I think the note 8.0 needs an update. Sometimes the screen freezes or it just needs a reboot to start working again. (although i can judge if its a combination of apps I use or that the problem lies in the tablet itself)
I would buy it again, thats my personal conclusion.

madsquabbles said:
you can use the tab 3 8 for note taking also. you just won't have pressure sensitivity or the great handwriting recognition software.
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What about palm rejection? The ability to write at a comfortable angle with a stylus tip smaller than a sausage? Even if you're just taking notes, there's a world of difference imo.

heck yeah there's a big difference , but if someone wanted to save a few bucks the gt3-8 isn't really that bad. i almost considered it, but got the gn8 instead. could have gotten a refurb white for 320 but i really wanted the black/brown and the full warranty - though i've voided that lol.

sankeerths said:
325$ can u tell me where
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Continue to check staples as well as amazon. 2 weeks ago staples was $250 with $30 in store credit and $25 google play credit. I got mine on amazon 2 weeks ago for $225 new and with the $25 google play credit.
- sent from my Note 8.0 using XDA Developers App

Personally I feel the price difference really doesn't justify getting the Tab 3 8 inch. As previously stated you can get the Note 8 around the same price.
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Continue to check staples as well as amazon. 2 weeks ago staples was $250 with $30 in store credit and $25 google play credit. I got mine on amazon 2 weeks ago for $225 new and with the $25 google play credit.
- sent from my Note 8.0 using XDA Developers App
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You meant $350 and $325 right?

bigmout said:
What about palm rejection? The ability to write at a comfortable angle with a stylus tip smaller than a sausage? Even if you're just taking notes, there's a world of difference imo.
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+1 to this thought. I simply don't care about the pressure sensitivity. The palm rejection is the one thing that prompted me to but the Note rather than any other tablet on the market right now.
You can write almost as comfortably as with a Pen and paper makes it a very good choice
Uh60m Pilot said:
Continue to check staples as well as amazon. 2 weeks ago staples was $250 with $30 in store credit and $25 google play credit. I got mine on amazon 2 weeks ago for $225 new and with the $25 google play credit.
- sent from my Note 8.0 using XDA Developers App
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Seriously? 225?
For, OP, you said you just wanted games and videos, why the Note 8.0? There are some very good (even cheaper) tablets out there that do a tremendous job of these.Wait a couple weeks for the Next Nexus 7, should be very good in Gaming etc. thanks to the Snapdragon 600.
The Note 8.0 is a very good device but difficult to justify the cost when you don't even need the feature that's included in its name!

Should I buy Galaxy Note 8 or the upcoming 10.1 (2014)?

Hi all,
I am looking into buying a Samsung Galaxy Note series tablet, as a key feature for me is the ability to take hand written notes with the S-pen. So clearly, I have two choices, if I want to stick with the current hardware cycle: Galaxy Note 8 or the upcoming Galaxy Note 10.1 (2014 edition). I primarily want to use the tablet to take notes in class, and to read PDF files and comment etc. on the PDF files.
I wanted to ask you guys what should I buy? Firstly, I would like if you can answer me the following: Is the 8 inch screen on the galaxy note 8 big enough to comfortably take notes in a classroom (my use case would be notes in a university classroom, relatively fast paced).
Now in my eyes, the pros of the Galaxy note 8 are:
1. It is already available. It's been out for a while and so I know real world usage and of any existent bugs etc. It already got a price cut.
2. Much cheaper than the Galaxy Note 10.1 2014.
3. Has decent specs, and from my experience handwriting feels more natural than the old galaxy note 10.1.
4. More portable than the larger 10 inch one.
Also pros for the Galaxy note 10.1 2014 would be:
1. Far more powerful than the 8. Latest and greatest, so no worries on being outdated.
2. Larger screen, probably even better at handwriting.
So what would be best for my usage? Will I be well catered for with the cheaper Galaxy tab 8 for taking notes? Is it snappy and powerful enough? Or should I wait and buy the 10 inch one, that is far more expensive and we dunno real world usage issues and bugs?
Please let me know. Thanks!

$549 for the 16GB model, and $599 for 32GB for upcoming Note 10.1, ....I was planing to get one as 10 inch tablet replacement for my 2 year old Galaxy Tab 10.1, but after seeing the prices,..i decided to wait and see what Google will come up with Nexus 10...I know it won't have SPen....

jazzespresso said:
$549 for the 16GB model, and $599 for 32GB for upcoming Note 10.1, ....I was planing to get one as 10 inch tablet replacement for my 2 year old Galaxy Tab 10.1, but after seeing the prices,..i decided to wait and see what Google will come up with Nexus 10...I know it won't have SPen....
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Do you use the Galaxy Tab Note 8 for writing notes? Is it too small for note taking purposes?

litetaker said:
Do you use the Galaxy Tab Note 8 for writing notes? Is it too small for note taking purposes?
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you know, I have Nexus 7, ....it is a beautiful tablet, pure android, gets freq update from Google, but my problem I found it is a little small...I have 10 inch tablet, found it is a little big, and it seems like 8 inch tablets are in a perfect spot as far as size goes; it is neither too small, nor too big...of course, it is all about personal preference...that's why I picked Galaxy Tab Note 8 WiFi....I don't quite often use writing notes with SPen, but when I do needed, I am glad that it has SPen, and it is near perfect for taking note on Note 8, when I tried that on Note 10.1, i found it a bit awkward since taking note using SPen on 10 inch tablet does not feel natural. However, if you are artist, and doing a lot of drawing, it is no brainer that big screen is a big plus.
so keep it short; if you are after a tablet that mainly use taking notes and looking for portable, easily fit your hand, not so bulky, then your option is Note 8.0, and Note 8.0 hardware specs not bad at all too. but if you are artist (a lot of drawing,painting, video editing, etc..), then new Note 10.1 is probably good fit.
like I said in my previous post, I was planing to replace my 2 year old galaxy tab 10.1 inch tablet with new Note 10.1 tablet, but until I saw the prices for 32GB, I am giving a sec though whether paying that premium high price worth or not.

I use mine in class at a university all the time I take video of the professor insert in my own notes as well as pictures and so on. It's perfect for that type of application. The s pen is quick to recognize handwriting and pretty accurate once you use it enough you'll really be impressed with what it can do. It's a great tablet for this purpose.
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janjannsen99 said:
I use mine in class at a university all the time I take video of the professor insert in my own notes as well as pictures and so on. It's perfect for that type of application. The s pen is quick to recognize handwriting and pretty accurate once you use it enough you'll really be impressed with what it can do. It's a great tablet for this purpose.
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I think I will give this one last test drive at BestBuy and just buy it!
I think I will be happy to save about $200 buying this rather than buying the more expensive 10.1..
By the way, are there any deals currently to get this at a lower price point than $359? Thanks

litetaker said:
By the way, are there any deals currently to get this at a lower price point than $359? Thanks
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I bought mine from Staples for $259 with discounts. In the forum, there is a coupon for $75 off (from Staples). It expires on September 28.

Royaltiger said:
I bought mine from Staples for $259 with discounts. In the forum, there is a coupon for $75 off (from Staples). It expires on September 28.
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But there is no Staples near me with that tablet in stock!

I'm surprised no one has said "it depends on you" yet. I've actually owned both a Note 10.1 and now the Note 8.0. I obviously can't speak to the 10.1 2014, but the thing I disliked about the 10 was the weight and the charge time. The larger screen was nice for watching movies, but the weight made it suck for watching a full length feature film. As for the stylus part, the Note 10 seems better for artwork, but crappier for writing.
What I like about the Note 8 is the weight, charge time, and it is much better for taking notes. I use it all the time for taking notes now. The screen, while smaller, is much more crisp too.
I can say that I would not buy the Note 10.1 2014 on launch day though. Just look at the Note 8. Released at $399, within like a month you could get it for $349. Now I've frequently seen it for $299. That's a pretty big cut for a device that hasn't been around long. I'm guessing the new 10 would be similar. Give it 3-4 months and you'll get a substantial savings. Unless of course money is no object to you.

ExploreMN said:
I'm surprised no one has said "it depends on you" yet. I've actually owned both a Note 10.1 and now the Note 8.0. I obviously can't speak to the 10.1 2014, but the thing I disliked about the 10 was the weight and the charge time. The larger screen was nice for watching movies, but the weight made it suck for watching a full length feature film. As for the stylus part, the Note 10 seems better for artwork, but crappier for writing.
What I like about the Note 8 is the weight, charge time, and it is much better for taking notes. I use it all the time for taking notes now. The screen, while smaller, is much more crisp too.
I can say that I would not buy the Note 10.1 2014 on launch day though. Just look at the Note 8. Released at $399, within like a month you could get it for $349. Now I've frequently seen it for $299. That's a pretty big cut for a device that hasn't been around long. I'm guessing the new 10 would be similar. Give it 3-4 months and you'll get a substantial savings. Unless of course money is no object to you.
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Well everyone. I am very thankful for your replies. It gave me a LOT better picture of the whole thing. I dived right in and bought the Galaxy Note 8 for a measly $238 after taxes thanks to the amazing offer from Staples. It will be here by next week so unfortunately I can't play around with it yet! But yeah, I've tried the tablet several times in stores, found that the stylus is a lot more crisp in response than the old 10.1 and display is pretty good too. I think at this price point, buying a note 8 was definitely the more sensible option, I can't choke down the $549 price of the Note 10.1. And I really don't want to wait months for the price to go down. I need a tablet that can take notes right now...

at $600 I'd rather grab a windows tablet. i've got both 700t and 500t but i'llbe giving my daughter the 500t soon. $550 last year was really pushing it, but at $600 you've hit laptop pricing. i'llprobably grab another old 10.1 since the hardware is still pretty powerful and going for $300 refurb. I sold my old one for $300 earlier is year and regret it every day, lol.

litetaker said:
Well everyone. I am very thankful for your replies. It gave me a LOT better picture of the whole thing. I dived right in and bought the Galaxy Note 8 for a measly $238 after taxes thanks to the amazing offer from Staples. It will be here by next week so unfortunately I can't play around with it yet! But yeah, I've tried the tablet several times in stores, found that the stylus is a lot more crisp in response than the old 10.1 and display is pretty good too. I think at this price point, buying a note 8 was definitely the more sensible option, I can't choke down the $549 price of the Note 10.1. And I really don't want to wait months for the price to go down. I need a tablet that can take notes right now...
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For $238 Galaxy Note 8 is a steal. Lucky that you were able to get from Stable, since many stores sold out like crazy because of $75 off coupon...
it is weird that $75 off coupon only for samsung devices, I wonder if they are clearing the inventory for Samsung devices...

I received my Note 8 in a shipment today. This is the one I bought from Staples for $238 with all those discounts. But I noticed that the seal of the box was tampered with! It says clearly across the seal to not accept it if the seal is tampered. It looks fine inside, but do you think this is a refurb or a return??? How dare they ship me a used piece! I am supposed to get a brand new one :/
Also, I think I am having some trouble registering this device to at Samsung's galaxy perk website.. The perks are extended till December 31, so the deadline ain't the issue!

Royaltiger said:
I bought mine from Staples for $259 with discounts. In the forum, there is a coupon for $75 off (from Staples). It expires on September 28.
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How do I access the coupon???? Please let me know how I can purchase the note 8.0 for less than 300.00. Thank you

2jay said:
How do I access the coupon???? Please let me know how I can purchase the note 8.0 for less than 300.00. Thank you
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The Staples deal is over. Expired on September 28. Sorry.
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litetaker said:
I received my Note 8 in a shipment today. This is the one I bought from Staples for $238 with all those discounts. But I noticed that the seal of the box was tampered with! It says clearly across the seal to not accept it if the seal is tampered. It looks fine inside, but do you think this is a refurb or a return??? How dare they ship me a used piece! I am supposed to get a brand new one :/
Also, I think I am having some trouble registering this device to at Samsung's galaxy perk website.. The perks are extended till December 31, so the deadline ain't the issue!
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If you have a Staples store nearby, you could exchange it without any problem.

Hate Samsung because of not to release note 8 2014 at the same time of note 3 & note 10 2014.
Note 8 2013 was also, then it was configured similar to note 2 & note 10 2013, although 1/2 year later.

Why the negative price comments by most reviewers?

From the Dozens and dozens of reviews I have read in journals and seen on Youtube etc, the one big negative they all comment on is the price of the Note 7?
I would hate to be a car salesman and try selling these people a car. If we want a flagship uber mobile and the Galaxy Note 7 is certainly that, then it will of course come with a price to match.
If you visit a Rolls Royce showroom and ask the price the salesperson will lose all interest in you as its an industry given that if you need to ask the price you can't afford one.
The Note 7 is expensive just the same as all top notch flag ship cars, pens watches, in fact any consumer goods you care to mention! I have read one review where said 'professional' mentioned the mobile could be priced at 500€ rather than 850€ No reason given? The profit margin on the Note 7 is nothing even close to the Apple brand yet every year people queue to purchase their new iPhones irrespective of specification and other user factors. I find this bizarre.
You like Aston martin, Ferrari, Lamborghini, Bentley, RR, Maybach, or Bugatti then pay. Don't want to pay then visit your local Ford, VW, Skoda or Seat showroom.
Bang for buck the Note 7 is on par.
Ryland

Because Samsung isn't a Rolls Royce., but a Hyundai. The phone has an 100 euro markup on previous Notes, but doesn't add 100 euro worth of stuff. People don't want to pay for stuff they don't want (edged screen; fragile, slippery glass everywhere; smaller battery than S7E; no CPU/RAM upgrades) and not getting what they do want (IR, removable battery, latest in CPU; ~6" flat screen). Other brands have passed them left, right and center and the only distinguishing feature is the S-pen. But is that worth more than double the price of a O+3?
As a Note 3 owner, I was really looking forward to this phone. It started out good (Exynos 8893, 6 GB RAM, 5,8" screen, 4.000 mAh battery) but as time passed, all specs changed for the worse untill we now have the S7E Stylus Edition with IrisScanner. While you get buy incentives all over the world and even for older models, no such thing in the Netherlands.. We didn't even got the Note 5 here, so the Note 4 was the last true Note. Only when the Note 7 was introduced, almost every store suddenly sold out their Note 4's.

Ryland Johnson said:
From the Dozens and dozens of reviews I have read in journals and seen on Youtube etc, the one big negative they all comment on is the price of the Note 7?
If you visit a Rolls Royce showroom and ask the price the salesperson will lose all interest in you as its an industry given that if you need to ask the price you can't afford one.
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Wrong!!! salespeople will have lost interest in such a person, because he/she probably is not stupid, has a brain, and wants to spend money wisely.
they are looking for silly people that do not know how to use the calculator, and fall into brand "promises". By the way, the job of the salesperson is to sell. If he/she looses interest in you, they should be fired, as they are not doing their job.
the Note 7 is terribly overpriced.
850 EUR for a phone with programmed obsolesce (non-removable glued battery, when in many samsung phones it lasts 1 year and then degrades and causes reboots/shutdowns, see threads in Note 4 forum), curved screen that we do not want; mediocre specs (just 4GB ram and 6 months old chipset).
Add to that the display that scratches easily (in a 850 EUR device),
and you will soon realize that you have thrown 850 EUR away.
there are some great devices that have similar or better specs, and price half of the cost:
ZTE Axon 7 450 EUR
OP3 400 EUR.
if you ask for the price, that does not mean you cannot afford something.
that may mean you are not accustomed to throw money away.

Señor Sjon said:
Because Samsung isn't a Rolls Royce., but a Hyundai. The phone has an 100 euro markup on previous Notes, but doesn't add 100 euro worth of stuff. People don't want to pay for stuff they don't want (edged screen; fragile, slippery glass everywhere; smaller battery than S7E; no CPU/RAM upgrades) and not getting what they do want (IR, removable battery, latest in CPU; ~6" flat screen). Other brands have passed them left, right and center and the only distinguishing feature is the S-pen. But is that worth more than double the price of a O+3?
As a Note 3 owner, I was really looking forward to this phone. It started out good (Exynos 8893, 6 GB RAM, 5,8" screen, 4.000 mAh battery) but as time passed, all specs changed for the worse untill we now have the S7E Stylus Edition with IrisScanner. While you get buy incentives all over the world and even for older models, no such thing in the Netherlands.. We didn't even got the Note 5 here, so the Note 4 was the last true Note. Only when the Note 7 was introduced, almost every store suddenly sold out their Note 4's.
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I agree with you. Not only, why does samsung sell just an "enhanced" S7 "note version" close to the end of the year? It will be an obsolete one in a few months...
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lisbon2004 said:
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there are some great devices that have similar or better specs, and price half of the cost:
ZTE Axon 7 450 EUR
OP3 400 EUR.
if you ask for the price, that does not mean you cannot afford something.
that may mean you are not accustomed to throw money away.
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Add the Asus Zenfone 3 Deluxe if it ever arrives on the market and the Nexus Marlin is rumoured at $599 (€600 I presume).
With Android Nougat, every phone will be able to use split screen, another Samsung-Only feature generally available.

steno_c said:
I agree with you. Not only, why does samsung sell just an "enhanced" S7 "note version" close to the end of the year? It will be an obsolete one in a few months...
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Thanks for the reply. May I pose this to you? The Samsung Galaxy S range is a combination of three mobiles. The S7, S7 edge and Note7. The Note has NOT been introduced to replace the other S7 models but to complement them by the addition of the S-pen with larger 64GB of internal memory.
The Note 7 is not intended to appeal to all mobile phone users, its general roll is a business persons mobile.
Ryland

Skipped note 5 (couldn't get it anyway). Have used a Note 4 for almost two years now. Have it modded to near perfection and it works away without any trouble.
Saw the Note 7 and that what it. Ordered and will get it early Sept.
That's how it works. As for the nay sayers: get a device you like and don't waste your energy on the negative.

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Because Samsung isn't a Rolls Royce., but a Hyundai. The phone has an 100 euro markup on previous Notes, but doesn't add 100 euro worth of stuff. People don't want to pay for stuff they don't want (edged screen; fragile, slippery glass everywhere; smaller battery than S7E; no CPU/RAM upgrades) and not getting what they do want (IR, removable battery, latest in CPU; ~6" flat screen). Other brands have passed them left, right and center and the only distinguishing feature is the S-pen. But is that worth more than double the price of a O+3?
As a Note 3 owner, I was really looking forward to this phone. It started out good (Exynos 8893, 6 GB RAM, 5,8" screen, 4.000 mAh battery) but as time passed, all specs changed for the worse untill we now have the S7E Stylus Edition with IrisScanner. While you get buy incentives all over the world and even for older models, no such thing in the Netherlands.. We didn't even got the Note 5 here, so the Note 4 was the last true Note. Only when the Note 7 was introduced, almost every store suddenly sold out their Note 4's.
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Hi, Thanks for the reply. Hyundai? Can you name an electronic device that is either not entirely made of or has parts made in Asia including Apple? If the Note 7 where manufactured in Europe or the USA we could double or triple the price.
No where did Samsung release the data you have quoted in your reply. Such crystal ball gazing has become the forte of such online mags as "Trusted reviews" that are anything but to be trusted.
Please read my above reply to our peer as I explained there the Note 7 is an addition to an existing range of Galaxy S 7's namely the S7, S7 Edge and now the Note 7. All made in Asia as are all mobile phones at present.
Ryland

Señor Sjon said:
Because Samsung isn't a Rolls Royce., but a Hyundai. The phone has an 100 euro markup on previous Notes, but doesn't add 100 euro worth of stuff. People don't want to pay for stuff they don't want (edged screen; fragile, slippery glass everywhere; smaller battery than S7E; no CPU/RAM upgrades) and not getting what they do want (IR, removable battery, latest in CPU; ~6" flat screen). Other brands have passed them left, right and center and the only distinguishing feature is the S-pen. But is that worth more than double the price of a O+3?
As a Note 3 owner, I was really looking forward to this phone. It started out good (Exynos 8893, 6 GB RAM, 5,8" screen, 4.000 mAh battery) but as time passed, all specs changed for the worse untill we now have the S7E Stylus Edition with IrisScanner. While you get buy incentives all over the world and even for older models, no such thing in the Netherlands.. We didn't even got the Note 5 here, so the Note 4 was the last true Note. Only when the Note 7 was introduced, almost every store suddenly sold out their Note 4's.
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If all you said is true, the Note 7 won't sell the millions of phones it is expected to. IN fact, pre-release sales appear to have surpassed Samsungs original estimates and caused some delays in getting product for some areas. Apparently people do want smaller batteries, slippery glass, edged screen, non removable battery, and so on.
All kidding aside, stuff costs money. Price is determined by cost of development, materials, demand and what the market will bear. If in fact the cost is found to be too high, you will see it come down - if it is more than you want to spend and you don't like the features it does offer, simple answer is just don't buy it.

Skipped note 5, no microsd support, no changeable battery.
I use a rooted and modded note 3. It works fine. And spen is a must. Sure a business mobile.
But more ram, for me should be very useful. More widget, more long notes, more screens opened, more multitasking...
And to connect directly to an external hard disk at the moment, just a dream.
Once note series was the real samsung flagship, obviously in my modest opinion.
You purchased a note to get an hardware which would be inherited by the next S series... So an hardware lasting for 6/8 months...up to date... And you paid it a lot.
Now you're right, note is just a complement...same s series hardware...it follows the s series, but it keeps spen...
So I think it should have the same s series price...it comes a few months later with its same harware...
I am not wasting my energy on the negative, talking here, and appreciate your polite talking too, I just try understanding how not to waste my money...
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If all you said is true, the Note 7 won't sell the millions of phones it is expected to. IN fact, pre-release sales appear to have surpassed Samsungs original estimates and caused some delays in getting product for some areas. Apparently people do want smaller batteries, slippery glass, edged screen, non removable battery, and so on.
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or, maybe it's a traditional PR gimmick for overpriced products,
to make you believe that the device is successful, when it may be the complete opposite.

My old Note 2 cost me ~$600 which was a suitable price. $600-$700 is reasonable for a flagship. Samsung priced the Note 7 at $850 to test the market. If the market bites, next year it will be $900. If people don't buy they'll lower the price. Also by selling at a a high price you automatically imply the product is extremely high end and premium, further increasing exclusivity and demand. Owning a Note 7 is supposed to be a statement of wealth because everyone will know you paid a big amount for it. Samsung is trying to replicate Apple's business model. Owning an Apple product is a statement of wealth, at least if you are a consumerist. Those of us who aren't consumerists will see through the marketing and buy whatever makes sense from a cost / performance standpoint. As far as the Note 7 goes you will see diminishing returns at around $600 since the remaining $250 is a luxury premium. The added features of a Note 7 as compared to a OnePlus 3 are worth maybe $200 to $300 tops, but not $450.

I agree, just a PR gimmick...
Samsung sold so many S7 that with scraps is making many note 7...
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steno_c said:
Skipped note 5, no microsd support, no changeable battery.
I use a rooted and modded note 3. It works fine. And spen is a must. Sure a business mobile.
But more ram, for me should be very useful. More widget, more long notes, more screens opened, more multitasking...
And to connect directly to an external hard disk at the moment, just a dream.
Once note series was the real samsung flagship, obviously in my modest opinion.
You purchased a note to get an hardware which would be inherited by the next S series... So an hardware lasting for 6/8 months...up to date... And you paid it a lot.
Now you're right, note is just a complement...same s series hardware...it follows the s series, but it keeps spen...
So I think it should have the same s series price...it comes a few months later with its same harware...
I am not wasting my energy on the negative, talking here, and appreciate your polite talking too, I just try understanding how not to waste my money...
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Thanks for your reply. Civility is an education and thanks for being civil. :good:
With respect, to write the Note 7 is the same mobile as the S7 is an error. WE both know the specs of both mobiles so I wont bore you with them. The S-pen alone has undergone major hardware and software development its now virtually at the very least a mouse. You do also realise that in this country the S7edge with 64GB is MORE expensive than the Note 7!
I am NOT suggesting the Note 7 is cheap. Its very expensive but the cost is relative to the product.
Again the Note 7 was not designed to be a replacement for the S7 edge but an addition to the S7 range.
Nice to debate with you.
Ryland

Ryland Johnson said:
Thanks for your reply. Civility is an education and thanks for being civil. :good:
With respect, to write the Note 7 is the same mobile as the S7 is an error. WE both know the specs of both mobiles so I wont bore you with them. The S-pen alone has undergone major hardware and software development its now virtually at the very least a mouse. You do also realise that in this country the S7edge with 64GB is MORE expensive than the Note 7!
I am NOT suggesting the Note 7 is cheap. Its very expensive but the cost is relative to the product.
Again the Note 7 was not designed to be a replacement for the S7 edge but an addition to the S7 range.
Nice to debate with you.
Ryland
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I agree with you, is an addition to s series...
Once it was an apart serie....
I mean a note smartphone was presented at the end of year, but still in the next half of the year was the smartphone that had to be beaten...
Now the S serie took its place...but at the beginning of the year...
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or, maybe it's a traditional PR gimmick for overpriced products,
to make you believe that the device is successful, when it may be the complete opposite.
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Hi, We are now in the realms of pure fantasy. This is the MO of 'Trusted reviews'. The Note 7 has been delayed for release in several countries due to over demand. Only time will tell if the unit is a success or otherwise. To date its hell even trying to get one.
Ryland

Just to let you know, here in Italy the main internet and data services providers do not even know what a note 7 is... No offer...
just the main chain of stores selling are proposing something...
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lisbon2004 said:
or, maybe it's a traditional PR gimmick for overpriced products,
to make you believe that the device is successful, when it may be the complete opposite.
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right. And LBJ killed Kennedy - Marilyn Monroe was killed by the CIA and the Government is hiding the existance of Aliens to avoid mass riots.

Ryland Johnson said:
The Note 7 has been delayed for release in several countries due to over demand.
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Samsung PR tells you it is "due to over demand", and you believe it.
i wouldn't, as you can't really verify it.
as i read from the forums, the 2nd biggest operator here has been given only 1000 Note 7s for the whole country. This is nothing.
The strategy is the following:
1) you dedicate miserable quantity of the product for pre-sale;
2) it gets reserved quickly (as the amount is MISERABLY LOW);
3) you declare "all pre-sale done!!! huge success!! over demand!!!"
4) naive people, and those that do not question PR gimmicks, believe it, and rush to buy...
i repeat, Note 7, grossly overpriced at 850 EUR, with unwanted curved screen, non-removable battery, mediocre RAM amount, and with the screen that scratches easily, is NOT going to sell like hot cakes, NOT AT ALL.

The majority of reviews I've read (and I've read a lot) have been overwhelmingly positive. Forbes was tough on the Note7 but Forbes' opinion on technology isn't incredibly valid. AnandTech's biggest issue was lack of symmetry because the cutouts for the cameras and ports weren't aligned with each other. If that's all a tough grading uber-technical site like AnandTech can fault then the Note7 must be pretty good.

Can someone give me $1980 or a Samsung Fold?

TY

Do you have a Paypal account? I can only send you $1900. I don't got any money!!

hahaha2323 said:
Do you have a Paypal account? I can only send you $1900. I don't got any money!!
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After that I just got to sit at a popular intersection with a cardboard sign and a cup to get the remaining $80!

Earn it son!

You have an S8 active, thats still a good phone and the fold isnt going to be the best phone in the world, like the note edge was. Wait 2 years so the tech will be mature, like the curved screen

To fold, or not to fold.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s-ab_UpFrFo
Galaxy Fold in LTE $1980 & 5G $2500 ? I think
For that Price, should we not get 24/7 Customer services
Like on the Vertu Constellation
*Wondering how will we use it on a Selfie stick* with or without the Fold lol
Time 0:48
I wish the Samsung Logo lighted up like the Asus had behind its gaming phone Now that would be Awesome
Time 1:12
Love the Click sound
Time 1:13
3 App Multitasking
Time 1:47
YouTube Premium is Free?
Time 1:59
No SD card slot, that's OK
It has 512GB with UFS 3.0 WOW WOW WOW
https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.sm...w-will-it-impact-your-phones-performance/amp/
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The battery was a bummer only 4380
Need a bigger 6000mAh Battery
The S10 5G has a bigger 4500mAh & 25W Charging
It's SAD that a Phone with *DUAL BATTERY* has a smaller battery
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So could we open the Phone turn it around and take a Selfie with the Back Cameras looking at the small front screen But still, Question remains how will I be taking a Selfie with it
Only when the phone is closed?
so will be paying double the price & get just a Single front Camera hhmmm
Ever thought, there is no way to open the phone and put it on a Stick unless a special stick comes in the box to do that
This is what folding phone cases will look like
https://www.theverge.com/2019/3/1/1...dable-phone-case-screen-protector-spigen-zagg
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Unlock is Super Fast
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App continuity
No Headphones Jack, that doesn't bother me Would be nice to have this fold on Note 10 with the Pen
Even if its 1st generation product, don't have the patience to wait a whole year, for the next Fold 2
*YES, I will be getting the Galaxy Fold*
Only 1 mil units made of Galaxy Fold
*So that will make me 1 in a Million*
So the S10+ = $1000
The S10 5G = $1500
Galaxy Fold LTE = $1980 is ok Galaxy Fold 5G = 2400 ? ( will get this IF the battery is bigger 5000mAh Plz )
I can understand for some a Bridge too Far
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Will we be getting the Fold & S10+ 5G in the slower 8nm Exynos in Asia ☹
That won't be fair then, to pay that price Hope it comes in the Faster Snapdragon 7nm CPU

Hello,
I can send you my Galaxy Fold x)
Thx
(fck sortilax)

Galaxy Fold - Samsung CANCELED The Launch Event
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vniFPHT7Pmw

Galaxy Fold ?
New Relase date is June 13 ?? AT&T
Dont worry its not Friday the 13th lol ?

ilordvader said:
Galaxy Fold
New Relase date is June 13 ? AT&T
Dont worry its not Friday the 13th lol ?
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I got an email from bestbuy saying it'll be released May 24th?

Bjray said:
I got an email from bestbuy saying it'll be released May 24th?
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wow thanks for the Info
lets hope you do
please keep us updated :good:

I have a feeling that this device is going to be a big headache.the launch was cancelled due to the screen cracking while folding the device lol
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Soon )))))
https://twitter.com/lordvader/status/1122430624126521344

To be relased in July 2019

Never thought it will ever happen after Note 7
Rest in peace Galaxy Fold
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https://www.sammobile.com/news/brea...s/?utm_source=pushbird&utm_medium=foldrelease
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Note 10+ or Samsung Fold

I am currently using Samsung Galaxy S10 plus. Should I go ahead and buy Note 10 + or wait for Samsung fold?

Depends. Do you want the Fold, or do you want the N10+?

I want to upgrade my phone. Only Samsung Note 10 + is available in market which is better than my phone. Samsung fold is a new tech so is it worth waiting for fold price drop or purchase note 10+?

I always advice others this:
The note series is REALLY satisfactory for those who like an apreciate the features the S Pen provides, if the S Pen is not the MOST important feature for you to have, simply get something else , as you put it, the the S10+ or the fold would be good for you

That's like asking "should I get SUV or should I get 2 seater sports car" LOL. Fold won't be available until around 9/27 and should cost around $1800. Note 10+ is available now for around $1100. I already made the decision (as probably a lot of other people here) to buy N10+, because Fold won't have s-pen, which I use all the time and it's a new tech which already showed to be troublesome in the past. I'll wait to see if all problems are fixed and if much larger screen is compelling reason enough. Also hope for price to come down a little. At home and work I have computers, which I prefer to use over the phone no matter screen size and on the go where I use the phone the most (like driving for map guidance/traffic) larger screen may actually be too cumbersome. I can always sell N10+ and buy fold in the future and couple hundred resulting loss shouldn't be major concern, when you're spending $1800 on the phone.
BTW I agree with Winol, if you don't use s-pen much, there are so many other good phones to choose from, it's mind boggling.

Jmakhdoom said:
I want to upgrade my phone. Only Samsung Note 10 + is available in market which is better than my phone. Samsung fold is a new tech so is it worth waiting for fold price drop or purchase note 10+?
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The problem is, you're asking us what you should buy, and none of know what features are important to you. Only you know if it's worth it to you.
It's an impossible question to answer anyway since none of us have a Galaxy Fold.
Do some research, watch some YouTube videos, and decide which one interests you the most.

I think you should actually look at the other foldable phones. Huawei's version is actually a lot better in my opinion. Of course I'm not yet considering all their troubles with the US Gov't. But when I compared the 2, I really felt Samsung dropped the ball there.
With regards to new tech, and given the problems the first fold encountered recently, I would actually warn people from buying the Samsung fold. I previously bought the Note 7 which was recalled 2x. And it was such a hassle. I had to set up my phone 2x only to have it recalled. I sold my old phone too so I ended up without a phone. I had to settle with an LG phone at the time and replaced it when the Note 8 came out.

I would not buy first-gen new tech. Foldable devices will be crap the first few go-arounds most likely. Would not want to be a first adopter. The Note line is 9 years old now definitely very mature while the first Fold literally folded so badly they nixed it and are trying again 6 months later. Go with the Note 10+ or a similar device that is not first gen tech.

for me, first generation tech is always a BIG NO.
The 15 year old is dying for the 2000$+ new tech, but i controlled the sucker and got the Note 10+ and satisfied since i have tab s6 for the heavy stuff. best of both words (phones and tablets) and cost less than the fold

winol said:
I always advice others this:
The note series is REALLY satisfactory for those who like an apreciate the features the S Pen provides, if the S Pen is not the MOST important feature for you to have, simply get something else , as you put it, the the S10+ or the fold would be good for you
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Not so fast my friend!
The S-Pen is a big factor to consider. But there are others that you should take into consideration....
The 12GB of RAM is a huge upgrade. If you think the S10+ is fast, the Note10+ is that much faster with 50% more RAM!!!
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Not so fast my friend!
The S-Pen is a big factor to consider. But there are others that you should take into consideration....
The 12GB of RAM is a huge upgrade. If you think the S10+ is fast, the Note10+ is that much faster with 50% more RAM!!!
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My S10+ had the same 12 gb of ram as my Note 10 does
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AeroSatan said:
My S10+ had the same 12 gb of ram as my Note 10 does
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Most people don't though. That was only on the 1TB model, right?