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Does SGN II White turn yellow over a period of time ?

Guys,
I am in the process of buying the SGN II - the best smartphone available these days, now I am in sort of limbo.
- The Titanium Grey Devices have a distinct gap which gathers dust around the screen, I noticed on approx 10 devices at different stores.
- I read on several blogs that the White device / body of samsung SGN II would turn yellow in about 3 months or so...!!
I am really confused now, I am even thinking if i should get the SGN II or not coz it's going to cost me 36K INR (approx. 654 USD).
Can someone please help me decide ??

Just the grey version gathers dust? Or the white as well, but you can't notice it?

chokxxi90210 said:
Guys,
I am in the process of buying the SGN II - the best smartphone available these days, now I am in sort of limbo.
- The Titanium Grey Devices have a distinct gap which gathers dust around the screen, I noticed on approx 10 devices at different stores.
- I read on several blogs that the White device / body of samsung SGN II would turn yellow in about 3 months or so...!!
I am really confused now, I am even thinking if i should get the SGN II or not coz it's going to cost me 36K INR (approx. 654 USD).
Can someone please help me decide ??
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I dont think this is true. I have the white one now going on 2 months now and its fine. If you look close at the White one you will notice that the white is actually not exposed at all. The white is actually coverd under a clear coat which gives it the shine that it has and the pebble smooth touch. So I would not give a penny to what or who ever you heard that from. Now on the back you have the battery door which is exposed and does not have the glass finish over it unlike the front of the phone. I have done this to get the best of both worlds. I have bought a carbon fiber/ Metal case that replaces the battery door on the phone and yes it has NFC built in the case. Does not really affect the signal for me as it replaces the door of the phone not just covers the phone completely and the OEM battery door. You whould check out this Ebay link to the case that I think will help you make up your mind.
Here http://www.ebay.com/itm/121005928205?ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1497.l2649
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cornbread0715 said:
I have bought a carbon fiber/ Metal case that replaces the battery door on the phone and yes it has NFC built in the case.
Here http://www.ebay.com/itm/121005928205?ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1497.l2649
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Damn that looks nice. Do you have any pictures of it on your phone? I might get one.

D3_ said:
Damn that looks nice. Do you have any pictures of it on your phone? I might get one.
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Unfortatly I just received this cover today and had not tested the NFC located on the back cover. I just now tested it to try and beam pictures from my Galaxy Nexus over to my note 2. With the OEM battery case on the beam works fine but with this one I listed above when I put the case on the beam does not work T.T sorry for the mis information on the case. Looks like its back to using bluetooth which for me NFC is not a deal breaker since I have a international Note 2 so Google Wallet does not work anyways also I perfer blue to to NFC for only when I move pictures from time to time. Again sorry everyone

FAKE NFC
D3_ said:
Damn that looks nice. Do you have any pictures of it on your phone? I might get one.
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Unfortatly I just received this cover today and had not tested the NFC located on the back cover. I just now tested it to try and beam pictures from my Galaxy Nexus over to my note 2. With the OEM battery case on the beam works fine but with this one I listed above when I put the case on the beam does not work T.T sorry for the mis information on the case. Looks like its back to using bluetooth which for me NFC is not a deal breaker since I have a international Note 2 so Google Wallet does not work anyways also I perfer blue to to NFC for only when I move pictures from time to time. Again sorry everyone

Guys, thanks a lot for your responses, I have bought a White SGN II and loving it. I bought a original Samsung back cover with front flap and it fits like a charm.....3 days with my SGN II and I am loving it. :good:

I think no, its made of plastic
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Luismauriz said:
I think no, its made of plastic
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And yet it does. Sure it depends if you smoke, but the backcovers lowest section will change to yellow after a while.

I also noticed that my note 2 at times has yellowish hue but it could just as well be the interior lighting.
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chokxxi90210 said:
Guys,
I am in the process of buying the SGN II - the best smartphone available these days, now I am in sort of limbo.
- The Titanium Grey Devices have a distinct gap which gathers dust around the screen, I noticed on approx 10 devices at different stores.
- I read on several blogs that the White device / body of samsung SGN II would turn yellow in about 3 months or so...!!
I am really confused now, I am even thinking if i should get the SGN II or not coz it's going to cost me 36K INR (approx. 654 USD).
Can someone please help me decide ??
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Yellow?! maybe it's just the moisture/sweat/grease off the hand, and over a length of time it builds up and stains the phone. Try cleaning it with some perfume that has ethanol in it. Makes your phone look brand new! and it has the feel of a new phone + smells nice. (but dont use too much of course - just a dab on a piece of cloth should do the trick.)

One Week To Wait For Overkill

An Apple fan a long while, I've stocked up on basically everything. The iPad Pro & The Mac are two I'm happy with. So is the Watch Series 4, but it won't work with android.
So, after pre ordering the Galaxy S10 Plus 1TB in Ceramic White I needed a watch, so I've got Galaxy Watch. After 3 days, during which time I've added a Stainless Steel bessel & leather band, I'm chuffed how this proves me wrong, this is quality,
So on getting these, I've ordered the 2.0 Fast Wireless Charger, Clear View Standing Cover, Whitestone Dome Glass & Spigen Case.
I'll post plenty pictures next week.

Going to be a looooooooooog week.

felloffthetruck said:
Going to be a looooooooooog week.
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Especially after falling off a truck, that can hurt!
Waiting for my 1tb black ceramic as well!
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wafcarl said:
An Apple fan a long while, I've stocked up on basically everything. The iPad Pro & The Mac are two I'm happy with. So is the Watch Series 4, but it won't work with android.
So, after pre ordering the Galaxy S10 Plus 1TB in Ceramic White I needed a watch, so I've got Galaxy Watch. After 3 days, during which time I've added a Stainless Steel bessel & leather band, I'm chuffed how this proves me wrong, this is quality,
So on getting these, I've ordered the 2.0 Fast Wireless Charger, Clear View Standing Cover, Whitestone Dome Glass & Spigen Case.
I'll post plenty pictures next week.
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New duo.... Who dis?

wafcarl said:
An Apple fan a long while, I've stocked up on basically everything. The iPad Pro & The Mac are two I'm happy with. So is the Watch Series 4, but it won't work with android.
So, after pre ordering the Galaxy S10 Plus 1TB in Ceramic White I needed a watch, so I've got Galaxy Watch. After 3 days, during which time I've added a Stainless Steel bessel & leather band, I'm chuffed how this proves me wrong, this is quality,
So on getting these, I've ordered the 2.0 Fast Wireless Charger, Clear View Standing Cover, Whitestone Dome Glass & Spigen Case.
I'll post plenty pictures next week.
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You can get the watch to work with android... I just did a few min ago... you will get calls and you will be able to answer them just fine... You will be able to use siri and read text msg but not responding...

NICEGYPT said:
You can get the watch to work with android... I just did a few min ago... you will get calls and you will be able to answer them just fine... You will be able to use siri and read text msg but not responding...
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How??? I'm really interested to make it work.

boober78 said:
How??? I'm really interested to make it work.
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you can make it work if you have a cellular plan on ur apple watch

wai_lai416 said:
you can make it work if you have a cellular plan on ur apple watch
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Unfortunately, I am in Ireland, no cellular plans here.

Who on earth needs 1 TB on a smartphone, especially on a phone where you can buy a 512 GB MicroSD card for $150...

boober78 said:
How??? I'm really interested to make it work.
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I followed this video and it works
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MMQ0epjT_2k&t=141s

Annie the Eagle said:
Who on earth needs 1 TB on a smartphone, especially on a phone where you can buy a 512 GB MicroSD card for $150...
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I just want it for the ram later when I run it on the dock

Brothers and Sisters, I've Seen The Light

Well, it was actually a demo unit in my local 'Carphone Warehouse' but OMG!!!
Trust me folks, however many pictures of the Note 10+ that you've seen, nothing prepares you for the sheer beauty of this device, absolutely stunning even sans the punchole.
I managed to persuade the sales agent to show me the back of the 'Aura Glow' model and I swear I saw an angel smiling at me through the shards of heavenly coloured lights that seemed to reach into my soul.
Anybody that covers up the back of this phone with a non clear case, should be branded as a heretic and stoned with 'iPhones'.
I'm mustering every ounce of self discipline to stop myself from running back into the shop and liberating every Note 10+ in stock, but I have my family and goldfish to think of, so roll on Friday.

You are wasted on these forums. Might have to take a trip to CPW myself, armed with sunglasses.
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I'll probably regret getting Aura Blue instead of Aura Glow but I figured everyone would get the Aura Glow so I wanted to be different. The videos I have seen of the Glow are amazing. The blue does look pretty amazing to though.

kxdaorbit said:
Well, it was actually a demo unit in my local 'Carphone Warehouse' but OMG!!!
Trust me folks, however many pictures of the Note 10+ that you've seen, nothing prepares you for the sheer beauty of this device, absolutely stunning even sans the punchole.
I managed to persuade the sales agent to show me the back of the 'Aura Glow' model and I swear I saw an angel smiling at me through the shards of heavenly coloured lights that seemed to reach into my soul.
Anybody that covers up the back of this phone with a non clear case, should be branded as a heretic and stoned with 'iPhones'.
I'm mustering every ounce of self discipline to stop myself from running back into the shop and liberating every Note 10+ in stock, but I have my family and goldfish to think of, so roll on Friday.
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LOL - well said - me, personally I am mostly interested in the beauty of the screen and the power underneath - I played around with a Note 10 Plus at ATT the other day and was blown away as you are. Friday can't come soon enough.
I am kind of a boring guy - I got the Aura Black - which seems like a fancy way of saying it is a Black Phone - but just the same, it is the SCREEN I am most interested - and what I will be looking at nearly 100 percent of the time....

znel52 said:
I'll probably regret getting Aura Blue instead of Aura Glow but I figured everyone would get the Aura Glow so I wanted to be different. The videos I have seen of the Glow are amazing. The blue does look pretty amazing to though.
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i saw aura glow at bestbuy and was like meh, too colorful i think i will like the blue!

znel52 said:
I'll probably regret getting Aura Blue instead of Aura Glow but I figured everyone would get the Aura Glow so I wanted to be different. The videos I have seen of the Glow are amazing. The blue does look pretty amazing to though.
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I saw the black, blue, and glow at Best Buy on display. Glow is more muted in person than it is in videos. It's the color I went with, just because it was so different than any of my previous phones. My last two Notes were blue.
But. I will say the Aura Blue is gorgeous. It's not just a flat blue like the Note 9 or even the glossy blue of the Deep Sea Blue Note 8. It color shifts just a tad from dark blue to Royal Blue depending on the light.
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LOL - well said - me, personally I am mostly interested in the beauty of the screen and the power underneath - I played around with a Note 10 Plus at ATT the other day and was blown away as you are. Friday can't come soon enough.
I am kind of a boring guy - I got the Aura Black - which seems like a fancy way of saying it is a Black Phone - but just the same, it is the SCREEN I am most interested - and what I will be looking at nearly 100 percent of the time....
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The black is anything but plain black. It's almost a charcoal in some light. It's a very good looking phone. It almost had me wishing I had stuck with the 512GB instead of opting for the 256 to get the glow. But I've had a few black phones before, and glow is so different.

kxdaorbit said:
Anybody that covers up the back of this phone with a non clear case, should be branded as a heretic and stoned with 'iPhones'.
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I agree, so what would the best clear case be? I wish they made the OtterBox Pursuit series for the Note line but they don't. I was thinking about getting the "Ghostek Atomic Slim" but I've read people said they had reception issue because of the Aluminum bumper. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07VJJMD25/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_1-jxDbKBJBJH4

BigMosley said:
I agree, so what would the best clear case be? I wish they made the OtterBox Pursuit series for the Note line but they don't. I was thinking about getting the "Ghostek Atomic Slim" but I've read people said they had reception issue because of the Aluminum bumper. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07VJJMD25/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_1-jxDbKBJBJH4
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I like 'ultra thin' cases, I find that even most cases touted as being 'slim' do add some bulk. Since I'm very careful with my phones these are adequate for my needs, and the once or twice that they've been dropped (by other people), no damage was incurred.
I have this one already, waiting to go on my phone the second it's unpacked.
Anccer for Samsung Galaxy Note 10 Plus Case, Clear TPU Soft Silicone [Ultra Thin] Slim Shock Absorption Cover Case compatible with Samsung Note 10+ (Clear) https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B07TFFDPDT/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_67lxDbXGATB01
I have this one on order.
TopACE Phone Case for Samsung Galaxy Note 10 +,PC+TPU Ultra-thin Transparent Mobile Phone Cover Scratch-Proof Shock-Absorption Protective Back Case for Samsung Galaxy Note 10 Plus(Transparent) https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B07VBQXTWS/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_GwmxDbTKQ8WME
I returned this one because I don't like the camera cutout.
Olixar for Samsung Galaxy Note 10 Plus Clear Case - Slim Gel TPU Thin Soft - Protective Clear Case Cover for Galaxy Note 10 Plus - Ultra Clear https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B07TCNJGCN/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_tBmxDbZW58PG4

kxdaorbit said:
I like 'ultra thin' cases, I find that even most cases touted as being 'slim' do add some bulk. Since I'm very careful with my phones these are adequate for my needs, and the once or twice that they've been dropped (by other people), no damage was incurred.
I have this one already, waiting to go on my phone the second it's unpacked.
Anccer for Samsung Galaxy Note 10 Plus Case, Clear TPU Soft Silicone [Ultra Thin] Slim Shock Absorption Cover Case compatible with Samsung Note 10+ (Clear) https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B07TFFDPDT/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_67lxDbXGATB01
I have this one on order.
TopACE Phone Case for Samsung Galaxy Note 10 +,PC+TPU Ultra-thin Transparent Mobile Phone Cover Scratch-Proof Shock-Absorption Protective Back Case for Samsung Galaxy Note 10 Plus(Transparent) https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B07VBQXTWS/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_GwmxDbTKQ8WME
I returned this one because I don't like the camera cutout.
Olixar for Samsung Galaxy Note 10 Plus Clear Case - Slim Gel TPU Thin Soft - Protective Clear Case Cover for Galaxy Note 10 Plus - Ultra Clear https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B07TCNJGCN/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_tBmxDbZW58PG4
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I like a bulky case for more protection.

BigMosley said:
I like a bulky case for more protection.
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For me, bulky cases hide the original design of the phone too much, which sort of defeats one of the factors that made me buy it in the first instance.
It's like buying a Lamborghini and then covering it with thick armour plating because you're afraid of scratching the paintwork.

kxdaorbit said:
For me, bulky cases hide the original design of the phone too much, which sort of defeats one of the factors that made me buy it in the first instance.
It's like buying a Lamborghini and then covering it with thick armour plating because you're afraid of scratching the paintwork.
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To each their own. I dont purchase technology for the looks, I purchase it for the performance and what it can actually do. Sure I purchased the Aura Glow version and I'd like to show it off with a see through case, but its the big beautiful screen and camera performance that matters most to me.

BigMosley said:
To each their own. I dont purchase technology for the looks, I purchase it for the performance and what it can actually do. Sure I purchased the Aura Glow version and I'd like to show it off with a see through case, but its the big beautiful screen and camera performance that matters most to me.
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Thanks for your opinion.

Doesn't sans mean without?
I originally went with Aura Glow then decided on black since I will be putting a skin on it anyways. I always hated how the blue accents limited my skin choices on my note 9. Even though I loved the color itself.

Too bad they don't have the Aurora glow in 512gb version so I got the black one because that's the only one with that size storage. I find it kind of lame that they did that. But oh well I'm getting a rugged case anyways because I don't want it to break like my note 8 lol. I also find it dumb that they are going to release the 5G versión for TMobile later on ?*

I always get black phones. There is something about shiny or light colored phones.
It's the camera. I use my phone a lot at live music gigs with all the lights and stuff going on.
I always have it in a case anyways.
I agree, the "glow" is like a big diffraction grating spewing rainbow colors like a big bag of skittles just exploded. Like an air hockey table, it's a novelty that wears off fast.
If you see the glow, you know the phone has "only" 256GB of storage so there's that.

I was hesitating to pre-order until I saw the demos at best buy the day after the announcement. Went with the unlocked aurora blue trading in my wifes s8+ and getting the 200 dollar credit on the galaxy watch. Watch is coming today and phone tomorrow, can't wait.

I decided to go with black 256gb 5G, 512gb in 5G isn't available in UK through Samsung.com. Just checked tracking info, it says delivery is due tomorrow (Thursday) was expecting Friday so can't sleep anymore now.

invisiblesense said:
I decided to go with black 256gb 5G, 512gb in 5G isn't available in UK through Samsung.com. Just checked tracking info, it says delivery is due tomorrow (Thursday) was expecting Friday so can't sleep anymore now.
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When did it ship?

znel52 said:
I'll probably regret getting Aura Blue instead of Aura Glow but I figured everyone would get the Aura Glow so I wanted to be different. The videos I have seen of the Glow are amazing. The blue does look pretty amazing to though.
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You will be in the another group, the group of ones who want to be different

cpufrost said:
I always get black phones. There is something about shiny or light colored phones.
It's the camera. I use my phone a lot at live music gigs with all the lights and stuff going on.
I always have it in a case anyways.
I agree, the "glow" is like a big diffraction grating spewing rainbow colors like a big bag of skittles just exploded. Like an air hockey table, it's a novelty that wears off fast.
If you see the glow, you know the phone has "only" 256GB of storage so there's that.
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No no. Mine is the Aura silver and 512GB. Colours differ from country to country also carrier to carrier etc.

Purchased S7, should I have gone for the S7+ ?

I wasn't looking but found myself in the Samsung store yesterday.
I ended up buying the S7 and keyboard case.
Managed to get 10% discount and half price keyboard case. (£640 all in)
The S7+ just seemed too big, heavy and not a £200 upgrade over the S7.
Coming from the S5e I'm missing the Amoled screen. My eyes are also looking at blacks and noticing thry are grey
However I'm loving the 865+ processor, S Pen and Dex with Keyboard.
Anyone else gone down the S7 route?

bomp306 said:
I wasn't looking but found myself in the Samsung store yesterday.
I ended up buying the S7 and keyboard case.
Managed to get 10% discount and half price keyboard case. (£640 all in)
The S7+ just seemed too big, heavy and not a £200 upgrade over the S7.
Coming from the S5e I'm missing the Amoled screen. My eyes are also looking at blacks and noticing thry are grey
However I'm loving the 865+ processor, S Pen and Dex with Keyboard.
Anyone else gone down the S7 route?
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I too purchased the S7, I previously had the S6 and miss the Amoled screen also but I got a great price on it and considering I sold the S6 keyboard that I never used, I basically got the S7 for free when you add in the trade in, discounts, coupons, and selling the keyboard I got the S7 and bookcover for basically free

I got the keyboard as at the time half price sounded a good deal. However at £95 I still wouldn't rate it as value.
Love the back but the front is just too bulky for everyday use. Looking at the bookcover or a good quality alternative

bomp306 said:
I wasn't looking but found myself in the Samsung store yesterday.
I ended up buying the S7 and keyboard case.
Managed to get 10% discount and half price keyboard case. (£640 all in)
The S7+ just seemed too big, heavy and not a £200 upgrade over the S7.
Coming from the S5e I'm missing the Amoled screen. My eyes are also looking at blacks and noticing thry are grey
However I'm loving the 865+ processor, S Pen and Dex with Keyboard.
Anyone else gone down the S7 route?
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Got the tab s7 too. The s 7t is just too big for me tbh. I don't mind the display. it's the best Lcd display I've ever seen.
That 's good enough for me.

bomp306 said:
I wasn't looking but found myself in the Samsung store yesterday.
I ended up buying the S7 and keyboard case.
Managed to get 10% discount and half price keyboard case. (£640 all in)
The S7+ just seemed too big, heavy and not a £200 upgrade over the S7.
Coming from the S5e I'm missing the Amoled screen. My eyes are also looking at blacks and noticing thry are grey
However I'm loving the 865+ processor, S Pen and Dex with Keyboard.
Anyone else gone down the S7 route?
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I have an S5e and the s7. Yes, I miss the inky blacks, but the s5e also had splotchy greys. There was also a weird spot in the screen (whether original or caused by burn in) that would look splothchy when displaying greys at <20% brightness (basically any time I opened a new tab in chrome). You could be looking at greys and seeing purple.

I think it was a mistake that you buyed the normal S7... on spec site there is almost no noticeable or worthy upgrade from the S6..
But the LCD is a big downgrade from the S6.
The S7+ is a big tablet.. but it's thin like the S6. The normal S7 is thicker.

I bought the S7+ because I wanted a larger tablet. Otherwise I would have stuck with my S6.
It is heavy but it works for me.

I originally purchased the s7 and the keyboard case, but after watching many videos comparing the 2 and talking about how different the screens are I returned then s7 and keyboard for the 7+, the keyboard case was nice but definitely not worth the price even at 50% off. I figured if I'm going to spend that much money on a tablet I might as well get the best 1 possible and I had a 10% off coupon

bayniner said:
I originally purchased the s7 and the keyboard case, but after watching many videos comparing the 2 and talking about how different the screens are I returned then s7 and keyboard for the 7+, the keyboard case was nice but definitely not worth the price even at 50% off. I figured if I'm going to spend that much money on a tablet I might as well get the best 1 possible and I had a 10% off coupon
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Samsung won't accept opened units for return / exchange in store?
After a few more days with my S7 I'm beginning to favour its natural colors over my S5e. Only minor gripe is slight red tiny in corners on minimum brightness.

bomp306 said:
Samsung won't accept opened units for return / exchange in store?
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Not sure but mine was from best buy, didn't have any problems exchanging it

went for the + model as the screen was an important part of my purchase , it was worth the extra if you use dex

So I ended up returning the s7 and getting the s7+ it′s the borders that did me in. I like to watch movies in the dark before going to bed and the dark gray borders from the LCD display prevented me to become fully immersed and I just kept seeing them. Now that I have the plus I can say that apps behave better. For instance FB Marketplace online works in portrait instead of acting weird in landscape mode. The only downside is that the fingerprint scanner on the power button was way better than the in display fingerprint scanner.
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bomp306 said:
I got the keyboard as at the time half price sounded a good deal. However at £95 I still wouldn't rate it as value.
Love the back but the front is just too bulky for everyday use. Looking at the bookcover or a good quality alternative
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Why not just use the back by itself and put a screen protector on the front?

Lucas155 said:
Why not just use the back by itself and put a screen protector on the front?
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Because no one likes screen protectors ?!?
Frankly spoken I'm not willing to pay for a high quality screen with digitizer and laminated screen, if I destroy all benefits with a screen protector.
Than I could have been going with a far cheaper device and less quality screen.
Btw: I did not have a screen protector on my old tablet from 2014 (ok - no laminated screen...). But: still no scratches up to now. A tablet is not a phone you always carry around in your trouser pockets - the latter is the most common source for scratches, as within the pockets you find sand, dust, etc.
The only situation I would be careful about with a tablet is to put it into a bag. For this I used a simple felt cover. Of course, this should be clean inside ...

Lucas155 said:
Why not just use the back by itself and put a screen protector on the front?
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This is exactly what I did with the Tab S6. I just got my Tempered Glass Screen protector(Pack of 2 for 15 dollars), I want the back part of the keyboard cover, but the the price Samsung wants is insane.

Snagged one today there's still an active deal below link if anyone's interested in buying one ?
I was able to grab the S7+, 256GB for $582.61 before taxes shipping included.
Slickdeals
https://slickdeals.net/forums/showpost.php?p=143059996&postcount=732

Question Help me decide. I have S21U. Should I get the Z Fold 3?

Amazon has a really great price on the unlocked US version and comes with the Buds as well for $1500! I currently have the S21 Ultra. The Ultra has bigger battery, better camera, and dust resistant.
If I were to buy the Fold I would keep my Ultra.
So is it worth switching? I'm a huge Note fan as well. Would it be wise to maybe wait until Feb and see if the s22 Ultra is basically the Note with built in Spen?
I was also toying with the idea of scoring a deal on a Tab S7 since I need a new tablet. Would it maybe just be best to stick with the S21 Ultra, buy my tablet and then get the S22 Ultra in Feb?
I'm also worried about the Fold 3 and screen cracking in the middle I'm seeing a lot on Reddit.

Just go for it. The fold 3 is better than any tablet. And the advantage of having the phone and the tablet with you really makes a difference.

I came from an S21 Ultra, and switched to Fold 3, I'm very pleased with the change, at the start, I did miss the S21 camera, but the Fold 3 camera is still fine for me.
The rest of the Fold 3 is fantastic, the for media consumption, is just brilliant using that center screen.
This is with me all the time, which a tablet wouldnt be.
Reliability wise, it feels very well built, and the screen doesn't feel fragile at all (I had the fold 2 before this, and never had any problems with the screen through my ownership)

Hold your horses if you want to root - its far better on the S21 for that right now - i can guarantee that lol

Ive seen enough videos side by side with the camera and IMO they look very similar, I'm sure the s21 zoom is amazing but for normal shots side by side its pretty hard to tell the difference.
You basically get a folding tablet in your pocket vs a typical phone thats what you get. Is it worth it? I think hell yes

I love the folds. this is my second after Fold 2 (for a year). Fold 3 hasnt been as reliable as fold 2 for me. Screen is already having issues after having sand in the hinge. I see so many screen failures in reddit group and samsung refuses to cover those under warranty even if it was not fault of your own. so be mindful of that.

taranfx said:
I love the folds. this is my second after Fold 2 (for a year). Fold 3 hasnt been as reliable as fold 2 for me. Screen is already having issues after having sand in the hinge. I see so many screen failures in reddit group and samsung refuses to cover those under warranty even if it was not fault of your own. so be mindful of that.
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Do you think it's better I buy the Tab s7+ and stick with the S21U and get the S22U instead?

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Do you think it's better I buy the Tab s7+ and stick with the S21U and get the S22U instead?
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this is very personal. I cant live without a large screen in pocket. So personally I'll chose fold everytime.
S22 isnt going to be radically differnt from s21U. Minor improvements everywhere wont make it a replacement for fold 3.
I personally hate having to do anything productive or even researching a product on normal phones, Fold solves that problem very well. I've tab s7+ too which I use only for media consumption.

taranfx said:
this is very personal. I cant live without a large screen in pocket. So personally I'll chose fold everytime.
S22 isnt going to be radically differnt from s21U. Minor improvements everywhere wont make it a replacement for fold 3.
I personally hate having to do anything productive or even researching a product on normal phones, Fold solves that problem very well. I've tab s7+ too which I use only for media consumption.
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What about the camera downgrade and the fragile screen? A lot of people are having the Fold's main screen break, even after just a few days.

So, the main takeaway is will most be happy or disappointed switching from the S21U to the Fold?

Keep the s21. I think if you want a foldable the flip is the better buy. But it depends.
I got the fold 3 for about 1100 on swappa as soon as it was released in august. The device feels great. The hinge is satisfying the 120 hz on both screens are nice (albeit marginal improvements). Generally the ability to see more detailed content is wonderful.
But
The cell signal is bad, the battery is bad, the display is fragile (inner display), the outer display you can do very little on, and the list goes on (including the camera experience just not being comparable to the s21). I like the fold 3 as an experiment and it is a jack of all trades master of none in my eyes. Lots of work needs to be done.
If you want to beta test it be my guest. But there’s a ton of issues I have. And I’ll probably always reach for my iPhone first

You just simply have to ask yourself: what do you actually need?
In my case, I am not a photography enthusiast, but I had to carry my cellphone and my tablet every time I go.
Phone for communication (of course), and tablet to carry all my (more than 100GB) documents everywhere (to work on my papers, read some textbooks, ...)
I found it is much more convenient now to carry only one gadget that can serve as a phone and as a tablet at once.
It's rather bulky and heavy, I admit, as a phone. That is the price I have to pay, I guess.

I went from Fold2 to S21U ... after 3 months I went back to fold 2, now I have the Fold3
I understand what I need
Once you've used the Fold, it's hard to go back

Honestly, I am not a fan of these "help me decide" posts. If you need all of us to convince you that you want/need this phone, then you probably are not going to be convinced. There is only ONE person that can "convince" you and that is you.
Look at reviews, look at tests, look at everything and then decide. If you need to HOLD one, then ping a friend with one or go to a store and hold it. No amount of words are going to convince you if you are not already convinced.
Good luck on your search and hope you settle on something that makes you happy!

i just switched my s21u to fold. so far it's been a great experience. i traded and got the fold 3 for $516 including tax and got a free buds2.

zyxel04 said:
i just switched my s21u to fold. so far it's been a great experience. i traded and got the fold 3 for $516 including tax and got a free buds2.
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I got mine about 2 weeks ago but good thing is to keep it clean that will fix any issues from the folding screen even tho it's the 3rd gen it's still fragile I like it bc I had the z flip I loved it but I did miss the bigger screen of a tablet so I waited and got my z fold for 189 just 2 weeks ago but yeah just use air duster to keep the dust out don't take to really dusty places and make sure you don't put anything else in your pocket with the z fold 3 no debit cards no nothing and get you a rugged case with hinge protection there's like 3 or 4 cases that are not to bulky and when you clean the screens use lens cleaner