Thread for UK Owners.
Looking for the best deal currently myself.
I can see Vodafone have a sliding scale scheme; the more you pay up front the less you pay per month.
£469 up front for the phone then £65 a month for 25gb
I decided to buy from the Samsung Web site. Got £100 voucher from Sammy and trade in Tab S6 and further saving by using Samsung Pay. Also free starter kit worth £79. Good deal all round.
I see mention of a 16gb, is this being sold in the UK?
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I see mention of a 16gb, is this being sold in the UK?
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Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3 5G - Full phone specifications
www.gsmarena.com
12gb only
I haven't preordered a Samsung device since the s6. I just moved to the UK from America so I am intrigued. However since all Samsung folds are Snapdragon it may not be root friendly.
I also got a decent trade in (450) for the iPhone 11 I previously used in the US. So definitely 27/8 cannot come fast enough
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I haven't preordered a Samsung device since the s6. I just moved to the UK from America so I am intrigued. However since all Samsung folds are Snapdragon it may not be root friendly.
I also got a decent trade in (450) for the iPhone 11 I previously used in the US. So definitely 27/8 cannot come fast enough
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The international version should still be root friendly (well as friendly as Samsung phones are) Samsung can't change the rules just because different cpu
I always buy my device using the Samsung upgrade program, and get a sim separately
Currently using a Vodafone esim with unlimited data for £29/month. I usually use a minimum of 600Gb/month, and as much as 2Tb.
Ordered the 512gb Fold3 and watch4 classic, looking forward to it!
Pre-ordered on 3 unlimited everything - first 6 months are 55 then up to 110 - will be shedding the wife's N10 towards future contract costs to reduce further.
Hoping to get a rom together reasonably quickly (depending on how many spanners Sammy have thrown in the works and differences from N20U)
domineus said:
I haven't preordered a Samsung device since the s6. I just moved to the UK from America so I am intrigued. However since all Samsung folds are Snapdragon it may not be root friendly.
I also got a decent trade in (450) for the iPhone 11 I previously used in the US. So definitely 27/8 cannot come fast enough
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I have been developing on the Tab S6 for over a year now and that's snapdragon
The main difference to Exynos i have noticed is lack of modifiable upparam on SD devices (to get rid of annoying red text when rooted)
Just noticed the free Starter Kit is availability until 31 December! This means you do get a S Pen included, in reality.
I did the rounds with a spreadsheet and figured out buying the phone from samsung.com with a vodafone contract was best. They had a deal for £59/mo plus £380 up front, unlimited calls, texts and 100GB 5G data. Total £1796. Nearly £200 cheaper than buying the phone outright and sticking on my £16.21/mo three contract. Going directly through carriers and looking at 100GB+ data was no competition either, vodafone and o2 about £2.2k, Three £2.3k, EE £2.5k etc.
I don't know if that works with tradeins, vouchers etc. so it might be possible to go cheaper.
I got mine from very, got 10% off when making first credit account purchase when using: welcome as discount code I believe…
Ended up paying 1490 down from the 1599.
Had a email from DPD that my Samsung parcel will be delivered tomorrow (20th). Sadly I’m away until next week so has to rearrange the delivery!
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Had a email from DPD that my Samsung parcel will be delivered tomorrow (20th). Sadly I’m away until next week so has to rearrange the delivery!
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The fold 3 itself? Or accessories maybe?
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Had a email from DPD that my Samsung parcel will be delivered tomorrow (20th). Sadly I’m away until next week so has to rearrange the delivery!
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They done this last year but im sure they held on to them. What’s it say on the order page?
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They done this last year but im sure they held on to them. What’s it say on the order page?
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They didn't hold onto them last year. I got mine early but not a whole week. I can see tracking in my Samsung order which forwards me to DPD but not had an email from DPD yet
Yeah I can see a number starting 70 that goes to dpd but think it’s too short to be tracking
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Had a email from DPD that my Samsung parcel will be delivered tomorrow (20th). Sadly I’m away until next week so has to rearrange the delivery!
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Same here and looks like the Fold3! Sadly I'm away until Monday!
Does the UK Version have dual and eSIM or is it single sim and eSIM disabled like the US version ?
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Hey all.
Does anyone know when this will be available in the UK? A few weeks back it was at lakeside with the promise of general sale a few days after. I cannot find it even listed anywhere outside of expansys. I really want it!
Cheers!
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Hey all.
Does anyone know when this will be available in the UK? A few weeks back it was at lakeside with the promise of general sale a few days after. I cannot find it even listed anywhere outside of expansys. I really want it!
Cheers!
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The 16gb is available at the samsung store in Westfield centre Stratford. Thats the only place im aware of that has stock at the moment. They only stock the 16gb WIFI version though
Yep it's frustrating at the moment, I am almost tempted to order the 3G version from amazon.de, I think if they had the black version I would have ordered by now.
I can't help feeling that Samsung are shooting themselves in the foot the longer they leave it with the new Nexus 7 just round the corner.
Sorry I meant Westfield not lakeside! It's the 3G one I'm after ideally. Maybe amazon.de is the way forward. I'll give the UK another week or so then go German!
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Carphone warehouse
bmad7136 said:
Hey all.
Does anyone know when this will be available in the UK? A few weeks back it was at lakeside with the promise of general sale a few days after. I cannot find it even listed anywhere outside of expansys. I really want it!
Cheers!
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Carphone warehouse say they will ship wifi version before week commencing May 5th is you pre-order. However they also said this 10th april for delivery before 19th April. I pre-ordered (they took my money) and I rang to chase on the 18th to see it slip out to May 5th. So I cancelled my order.
So I don't suppose this really helps you! but they are listing it and cheaper than amazon.de.
I noticed the Carphone Warehouse date slipping too, I really looking for a black 3G version which it seems is non existent right now.
I asked Samsung UK on Facebook, they replied
Samsung UK (Facebook) posted this:
Samsung Mobile UK Hi Julie, the wifi version will go on general release in the first week of May. ^George
No details of 3G or 32GB units
I'm in the States, but want the 3G/Phone N5100 version as well. Every site that I've seen it listed at in the U.S. has also slipped from April 23rd to May 8th availability. So those dates correspond well to a 3-4 day lead time from foreign sources such as the initial May 19th, then May 5th dates given by Carphone Warehouse UK.
Hopefully May 5th (and May 8th for me) will be the day! Fingers crossed...
I own a Note 2, and was intrigued by this device.
However, the price really puts me off. For an 8" tablet, it is in a price bracket of it's own. More expensive than the iPad Mini even.
I just can't justify that layout for something that is just a little bigger than my Note 2, it just isn't worth it.
A real shame, because it looks a great device.
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However, the price really puts me off. For an 8" tablet, it is in a price bracket of it's own. More expensive than the iPad Mini even.
I just can't justify that layout for something that is just a little bigger than my Note 2, it just isn't worth it.
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Its in a price bracket of its own, because its in a league if its own. Even against the iPad Mini, the Note 8 has the pen digitizer, better CPU, and 4x the RAM (although the exterior build quality is arguably not quite as good, but still great).
Its worth if for those that value a premium device packed with features, versus the "race to the bottom" pricing strategy and gimping of features and quality present on devices like the Nexus 7, Kindle Fire, and Galaxy Tab 2 7.0. I for one am thankful that somebody has stepped up with a quality Android device (in the "smaller" form factor), as the lower-priced competition just doesn't hack it for me.
I am also waiting for the 3G version to become available so that I can replace both my Note 2 and IPad Mini with a single device. :good:
Samsung UK Facebook stated the wifi version would be available on 10th May.
Currys have the same availability date with the Note 8.0 ready to pre-order.
The Note is on Amazon UK - £339. However they are stating a 1- 3 month delivery. I'm confident that it will be available well before that time slot, as they often state this for newly released goods.
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Samsung-N51...+16GB+Storage,+Wi-Fi,+2x+Camera,+Android+4.1)
Carphonewarehouse say - delivery week commencing 5 th. Wifi, £339
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Carphonewarehouse say - delivery week commencing 5 th. Wifi, £339
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Which is just a sneaky way of saying "10th May, just the same as everybody else", no?
Got mine yesterday from the Samsung shop in Westfield Stratford..... rooted it love it
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Got mine yesterday from the Samsung shop in Westfield Stratford..... rooted it love it
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I'm assuming you got the WiFi only version? I'm patiently waiting for the 3G/Phone version to be released in the UK or elsewhere so I can get it through an importer to the U.S. (Los Angeles).
Yes just the white 16gb wifi is all they have....hope you don't have to wait to long
Thanks. We'll see. Unfortunately, Negri Electronics has pushed their "Expected Availability" date for the preorders forward twice already.
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Thanks. We'll see. Unfortunately, Negri Electronics has pushed their "Expected Availability" date for the preorders forward twice already.
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An Australian grey importer got the the 3G version in stock yesterday, so probably you'll see other importers get them soon.
Decided to wait further, as Australian versions of the device get 24 months warranty, but if you get an international version, it only has 12 months warranty. Endless waiting!
asked about availability at the Samsung flagship store in Metrotown.
"we have no idea."
anyone have a confirmed date for Canada?
Sadly no. Samsung has really dropped the ball on the Canadian launch, and they wonder why Apple does so much better than them. How about not sucking at launching simultaneously everywhere? It's funny how the new iPad has been announced much later than the note and will be available earlier than the note here.
Anyway there's been some retailers that have the note popping up on their stores:
http://www.ncix.ca/products/?sku=91018
A while ago, Samsung Canada said 'Some time in November', so there's your best approximation to whatever the hell that means.
released in Canada
http://www.bestbuy.ca/en-CA/product...spx?path=c89c495a2da1bbb08734d66e905e8474en02
but NO PERKS? wth, Samsung!
Bestbuy in Canada had them in stock a few days back and I ordered one right away. However there has been no change in my order status in all this time so I think they quite possibly don't have them available yet.
http://www.androidcentral.com/samsung-galaxy-note-101-2014-edition-lands-canada-november-8
apparently the release date is tmrw.
and there ARE perks.
if you can call them that.
• $20 Samsung Apps gift card
• Three months of free streaming music with Rdio
• Two free e-books from the bestselling For Dummies series
• 50 GB of secure cloud storage for two years with Dropbox
i guess the Dropbox extension is decent though.
Out of all possible perks, 2 books for Dummies? Who was in charge of marketing in Samsung's Canadian office, kids from South Park?
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http://www.androidcentral.com/samsung-galaxy-note-101-2014-edition-lands-canada-november-8
apparently the release date is tmrw.
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I wonder if there will be any stock tomorrow...
Anyone have any leads?
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Out of all possible perks, 2 books for Dummies? Who was in charge of marketing in Samsung's Canadian office, kids from South Oark?
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makes you wonder who Sammy is marketing this tablet to in Canada.
what would be better:
- six months of Netflix
- $50 for Google Play
- free book cover if you buy before December
you know, useful stuff.
AM Radio said:
http://www.androidcentral.com/samsung-galaxy-note-101-2014-edition-lands-canada-november-8
apparently the release date is tmrw.
and there ARE perks.
if you can call them that.
• $20 Samsung Apps gift card
• Three months of free streaming music with Rdio
• Two free e-books from the bestselling For Dummies series
• 50 GB of secure cloud storage for two years with Dropbox
i guess the Dropbox extension is decent though.
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That is odd. I bought mine at BestBuy in Kitchener, Ontario on Tuesday. I was originally holding out for the Asus TF701T, but with no release date in sight for Canada, I went googling and saw something positive for this tablet and went to bestbuy to see if it was out yet. Did a search, they showed stock, and I went and bought it. It was behind the counter as they had not stocked it yet, but they did have them.
EDIT: Correction, it was Future Shop I bought it at.
Late this afternoon Best Buy Canada had 20 available on their web page. Tried to order again and it went through so maybe this time I will get one.
Sold out in a couple of hours.
Best Buy store availability in Vancouver is zero presently.
NICE RELEASE STRATEGY SAMSUNG. what, they shipped like 40 tablets to all of Metro Vancouver?
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Best Buy store availability in Vancouver is zero presently.
NICE RELEASE STRATEGY SAMSUNG. what, they shipped like 40 tablets to all of Metro Vancouver?
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Like some other thread stated, BB/FS started selling them in-store Nov. 1st.
I dropped by my local BB in vancouver on the 2nd and the employee said they had "stacks" in the back,
they just never got around to listing them in the online stock check since the 8th was the official samsung canada release date.
Went back today to get an exchange and they were out of stock, but it probably shouldn't take more than 1-2 weeks for them to restock.....
Hopefully.
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Went back today to get an exchange and they were out of stock, but it probably shouldn't take more than 1-2 weeks for them to restock.....
Hopefully.
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out of curiousity, why were you exchanging?
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Best Buy store availability in Vancouver is zero presently.
NICE RELEASE STRATEGY SAMSUNG. what, they shipped like 40 tablets to all of Metro Vancouver?
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It seemed more like they had 20 available for the whole country.
I dread ordering online from Best Buy as they are so slow to ship. I imagine there will be stock showing up in stores by next Tuesday and my order will not have budged,
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out of curiousity, why were you exchanging?
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The S-pen is loose in the silo (when inserted with the button facing upwards, snug when button faces downwards),
so it sometimes becomes loose when the tablet tilted and lightly shaken and it auto-wakes the screen,
which would kill battery life if it inadvertently turned on while in my bag
Alot of Best Buys in Vancouver are restocked (but not listed as in stock on website)
just exchanged mine cause of the loose S-pen.
No problems with the new unit from early testing
NCIX has them in stock too if anyone is up north is still looking for this tab ~
still waiting to pull the trigger (not that low stock in Metro Van is helping) ... any guesses on whether any of the carriers will get the LTE model? and when? rumour is that Verizon is testing, wonder if Telus or Rogers is doing the same?
Hey folks.
Looking at picking up the Note 10+ 5G and while looking online I noticed that in the US Samsung is giving credit towards other purchases. In some parts of the world samsung is throwing in other goodies with the Note series.
Wondering if there is anything like that for the UK or does Samsung even do this for the UK market.
For me this will be a 2-3 yer phone so ticks a lot of
Boxes.
Anyone ordered theirs from the Samsung website?
Thanks.
Sadly Samsung isn't offering any goodies other than the trade in your old phone offer for UK customers. US buyers seem to be getting a great deal as always.
I am buying the 5G version from Samsung.com - the 512GB model isn't available for pre-order yet so will to go with 256GB.
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Sadly Samsung isn't offering any goodies other than the trade in your old phone offer for UK customers. US buyers seem to be getting a great deal as always.
I am buying the 5G version from Samsung.com - the 512GB model isn't available for pre-order yet so will to go with 256GB.
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Thanks. Yep I’m feeling the same. Was hoping to pick up the 512gb but that’s been out of stock since launch. But seeing that I’m going to use a sd card either way I may just pull the plug on the 256 and use the £100 saved towards some cases...
Nothing for us UK buyers as usual, but if you have the Samsung members app on your phone there is currently a 50% off accessories code
What frustrates me is that the trade for a note 9 512gb version is the same as the note 9 128gb!!
Purchase price is £200 more, so why can't resale price be a little higher? No benefit in buying bigger with regards to resale it seems.
invisiblesense said:
Sadly Samsung isn't offering any goodies other than the trade in your old phone offer for UK customers. US buyers seem to be getting a great deal as always.
I am buying the 5G version from Samsung.com - the 512GB model isn't available for pre-order yet so will to go with 256GB.
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I managed to pre-order the 512gb 5G version but ordered it same night it was announced.
The only good deal Samsung do for the uk is the "Samsung upgrade program " which lets you buy the phone interest free credit and upgrade in 12 months
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Sadly Samsung isn't offering any goodies other than the trade in your old phone offer for UK customers. US buyers seem to be getting a great deal as always.
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Same in France.
andy242 said:
I managed to pre-order the 512gb 5G version but ordered it same night it was announced.
The only good deal Samsung do for the uk is the "Samsung upgrade program " which lets you buy the phone interest free credit and upgrade in 12 months
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Lucky you! It came back in stock briefly and by the time I made up my mind stock was gone...
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What frustrates me is that the trade for a note 9 512gb version is the same as the note 9 128gb!!
Purchase price is £200 more, so why can't resale price be a little higher? No benefit in buying bigger with regards to resale it seems.
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Feel exactly the same. I also have the Note9 512GB, it's unfair that they're offering the same for 128 & 512gb versions.
There have been some discussions during the last week of Jan regarding a bundle of S20 + buds+ for free if you Pre-order.
I'm on Tmobile US and did not see any mentioning of that, nothing was mentioned also during the announcement.
Does anyone have any details on that?
Thanks.
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There have been some discussions during the last week of Jan regarding a bundle of S20 + buds+ for free if you Pre-order.
I'm on Tmobile US and did not see any mentioning of that, nothing was mentioned also during the announcement.
Does anyone have any details on that?
Thanks.
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It does and it doesn't! Pre-order on Samsung.com and you get a $200 samsung shop credit, which you can use for the buds+.
I'm on the tmobile Jump program so I was planning to upgrade through them.
Last year I did the same for my S10+. They ran similar promotion and I got my Buds..
Just hoping that tmobile will do the same though no info from there on that.
amazon rulz
hi everyone,
pre-ordered my S20 Ultra Silver Grey on Amazon and l got the confirnation that after i will receive them, i will also get the Buds+ from Samsung. super!
Pre-ordered a S20 Ultra 5G yesterday on Italian Samsung website and, yes, there is the free buds+ promotion. Yeah!!!!
For the S10 you bought the phone then submitted a receipt to Samsung. They give you a credit for the price of the buds, but you could spend it on other things if you wanted.
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There have been some discussions during the last week of Jan regarding a bundle of S20 + buds+ for free if you Pre-order.
I'm on Tmobile US and did not see any mentioning of that, nothing was mentioned also during the announcement.
Does anyone have any details on that?
Thanks.
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For the S10 you bought the phone then submitted a receipt to Samsung. They give you a credit for the price of the buds, but you could spend it on other things if you wanted.
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I think there was a form I had to fill up with Samsung... But whatever that is, I hope I will eventually get the Buds+ for free if I get my phone through Tmobile.
I get the buds plus for free as well , just as well with the 1500 spent on the 512gb version , only a pain not getting mine until march 12 ( holland) and not on the 6th like everyone else.went for the grey version as i have not yet had a grey phone before. The option for the free buds was in the ordering options on samsungs website.
pre ordered from UK Vodafone not sure how you submit proof of purchase for the buds+ offer when you buy through their call centre?
anyone have experience in this with previous deals with UK Vodafone?
So in the US, we get a $200 credit, no free buds. I was hoping for the free bauds, and the credit. Oh well.
Doesn't the freebie depend on if you buy from the carrier or from samsung? I know it has differed in the past. Hoping for the credit though so I can get the buds and a case
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Doesn't the freebie depend on if you buy from the carrier or from samsung? I know it has differed in the past. Hoping for the credit though so I can get the buds and a case
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In the us, only the $200 credit is available.
It comes with a $200 credit, and have the option to spend or use it during the pre order. I used it to buy the Galaxy Watch 2, added $49 only.
It depends on the region. US and Korea get a credit and for example Europe gets the Buds+.
T-Mobile just reminded me you get the credit when you sign in and register with your new phone on Shop Samsung. It'll be the $200 credit.
Just preordered the Ultra. Used $200 credit for the free AKG Noise Canceling cans instead (I already have way too many true wireless earbuds, but didn't have any NC anything, so that made up my mind).
You have to go on the Samsung shop app once you get your phone if you ordered outside of Samsung.com or Samsung shop and enter your imei and upload your receipt from your carrier. Then you will get $200 in like 2-6 weeks. I actually got $235 because I registered when they first sent emails out about pre-orders.
I got an email this morning saying pre orders were ready. When I clicked the link within the email, I followed through with the order and was able to get the $235 instant credit since the email was tied to my reservation. Was able to order myself the new Galaxy Buds+, the 45 watt fast wall charger, and black silicon case. Not a bad deal at all especially with me getting $600 off for my S10+. Said delivery by March 4th, less then 2 weeks away ???
Considering most models can't be rooted I'm not a 100% sold on another fold BUT there might not be any good alternatives though.
I might go back to OnePlus if I can get it unlocked at the beginning for custom roms, but I'd rather enjoy a device more than work on it. I have some hopes for the nothing brand but I'm not sure they're ever coming to North America.
I'd appreciate some good discussion about it and others thoughts.
Yes, I'll be looking closely at the Fold4 and if there's a reasonable tradein I'll very likely go for it.
The only alternative is the Vivo that has a great spec but not yet available outside China and will it have good support?
No. There isn't enough of an upgrade for me to bite the bullet. I'll wait to see what the Fold 5 has to offer or if there are other mfg. that come up with something better.
nahh im happy with my fold 3, does what I need and more. Fold 4 has little upgrades to make it worth it
Sammy is just not being competative. If I were to upgrade, I would be more likely to spend the $ on the Vivo X Fold. Unless Sammy has some huge surprises in 10 days - which I doubt.
Going to wait until the 5 cones out.
It would be a help if we knew when the Vivo Fold was going to be available.
If the trade in is good
Just ordered the X Fold, through Giztop.
.......so the device works in the U.S.A.?
I'm in the UK. Taking a risk but I know of another one that is working.
yeah, upgrading from Fold3 to the Fold4 1TB version
I'll be ordering the Fold4 the minute orders are open. Jury is out on Watch 5 classic 44mm though.
Just got my fold 3 on a RIDICULOUS sale, doesn't appear the generational gap between 3 and 4 is all that large. I'll be rocking the three until they announce/release the 5
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Just got my fold 3 on a RIDICULOUS sale, doesn't appear the generational gap between 3 and 4 is all that large. I'll be rocking the three until they announce/release the 5
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How good of a sale was it if you don't mind me asking?
I got mine for what I feel like was a great price early this year. Mint condition on Swappa (and the phone really was in mint condition) for 800+plus taxes and fees
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How good of a sale was it if you don't mind me asking?
I got mine for what I feel like was a great price early this year. Mint condition on Swappa (and the phone really was in mint condition) for 800+plus taxes and fees
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After my trade in (S21 ultra) and the sale they were having I got the phone for $299
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After my trade in (S21 ultra) and the sale they were having I got the phone for $299
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That was a steal! I'm happy for you!
Ill upgrade if the cameras are vastly improved and include periscope zoom of some sort, that's my biggest gripe with my fold 3, sub par cameras. 1tb would be a nice since im running out of storage on my 512gb fold 3 so if they offer that i may do the upgrade for that even if the cameras arent what im looking for.
Yes, I had the first 3 and haven't had any issues. Hoping for a surprise pre-order only color, but the beige looks kind of cool.
Does anyone else think it is uneconomical to upgrade after a year, without fully paying off the Fold3?