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Hey, it's an expensive piece of kit. If you're paying that much, you'd better be thoroughly satisfied with it.
Did anyone here move from a iPhone over to the Note 8? My contract just ran it's course, and I've been having some issues with my iOS devices. (6s/SE). I'm already so integrated into iOS that it feels impossible to move over, especially with iMessage/Live photo. Did any of you feel regret over switching over? I'm really not looking to spend $1300 dollars on a iPhone X, especially since it looks like it was designed with Will Arnetts hairline in mind.
Did anyone here move from a iPhone over to the Note 8? My contract just ran it's course, and I've been having some issues with my iOS devices. (6s/SE). I'm already so integrated into iOS that it feels impossible to move over, especially with iMessage/Live photo. Did any of you feel regret over switching over? I'm really not looking to spend $1300 dollars on a iPhone X, especially since it looks like it was designed with Will Arnetts hairline in mind.
I saw a speed test; it's not that much more noticeable speed-wise. The Note 8 was nipping on the Pixel 2 XL's heels aside from loading Datawing; any prior Samsung flagship would've eaten dust due to being total lagfests after a while. We'll see if it stays that way after a feature update or two, because Samsung has quite the nasty reputation to shake regarding their software. (Just look at those XDA-developers articles regarding "embarrassing real-world performance" and how the Note 8 is no longer an embarassment, outperforming the OnePlus 5 in responsiveness.)From playing around with the Note 8 and the Pixel 2 XL. I'd say go for the Pixel 2 XL. Better battery life and smoother than the Note 8 and its noticeable. So if you're someone who enjoys a smooth phone experience, always the latest updates as Google fires them off, the Pixel 2 XL is the way to go.
Also, and the fact that the Note 8 does not have the 2880x1440 resolution natively means they aren't even confident of that resolution themselves. I don't believe the Pixel 2 XL has a FHD resolution on by default (like the Note 8 does), but maybe someone can correct me if I'm wrong.
That’s the issue I’m having as well, my entire family has iMessage and it’s really convenient. It just sucks that I’m forced into getting phones just because of a messaging systemI did for a month. But moved back to a 8 plus now. Being without imessage and other features was hard to do since my whole family has iPhones. I just like iOS better I guess, and having MACs, iPads, and stuff, it all works together nicely.
That's the exynos version? I wonder just how much better it is over the SD835 version.
Yes, it's the Exynos version. I got it specifically because it's unlocked (bootloader AND bands) and can be rooted. Not so for the SD 835, which is locked to all hell.
Also, it's generally accepted that the Exynos is overall better because it's Samsung's own silicon, and therefore better optimized, both in speed and power.
Well, finally (at least in my opinion) Samsung has created a commercial that I actually like and it slams Apple pretty damned hard, or perhaps "BTFO" is what the cool hip kids say these days, who knows. All I do know is I like the commercial and appreciate the slams:
Too bad that commercial is way out dated. iPhone has wireless charging, water resistance that has been tested to out survive the Samsungs better, photos stored in icloud, so space isn't an issue any longer (like what Google does), and like Jobs said, why do you need a stylus when you have 5 fingers that can do the same thing.
I'll have you know, that Wacom EMR pen is exactly what makes the Galaxy Note better than any non-Galaxy Note phone at the moment, and not having any alternative options really hurts when I would've loved to see the LG V-series or the new Razer Phone offer that capability. Steve Jobs was WRONG, and Apple ultimately realized this when the iPad Pro offered the Pencil alongside it.Too bad that commercial is way out dated. iPhone has wireless charging, water resistance that has been tested to out survive the Samsungs better, photos stored in icloud, so space isn't an issue any longer (like what Google does), and like Jobs said, why do you need a stylus when you have 5 fingers that can do the same thing.
I think that was the point, Apple has been playing catchup for a couple of generations now.
I'll have you know, that Wacom EMR pen is exactly what makes the Galaxy Note better than any non-Galaxy Note phone at the moment, and not having any alternative options really hurts when I would've loved to see the LG V-series or the new Razer Phone offer that capability. Steve Jobs was WRONG, and Apple ultimately realized this when the iPad Pro offered the Pencil alongside it.
I'll have you know, that Wacom EMR pen is exactly what makes the Galaxy Note better than any non-Galaxy Note phone at the moment, and not having any alternative options really hurts when I would've loved to see the LG V-series or the new Razer Phone offer that capability. Steve Jobs was WRONG, and Apple ultimately realized this when the iPad Pro offered the Pencil alongside it.
Sure, you can try fingerpainting, and some people are really good at that. But there's a reason professional artists shell out the big bucks for something like a Wacom Cintiq, and a reason why college students with the dosh for a Tablet PC and OneNote have gone paperless in math class for over a decade.
If anything, that commercial missed a few more potential shots fired, things like the original iPhone not having 3G, an App Store, or even cut/copy/paste. I still remember all of that, all of the things that the iPhone couldn't do that Windows Mobile and even Palm OS could, and hell, it took until iOS 11 just now for them to even attempt file management without jailbreaking.
Then there's microSD for mass-media storage expansion and not being a wall-hugger for battery charge, but we all know where Samsung went after the S6...
Wall hugger but I saw more people running dry with androids. I owned the note 8 and only used the pen a few times. I’ve used and owned all the notes actually. A pen on a tablet makes sense. Not on a phone. Jobs was still right.
That's a surprise for the same reasons jyi786 stated - you owned possibly every single Galaxy Note phone to be released. It'd be odd not to take advantage of its standout feature.Wall hugger but I saw more people running dry with androids. I owned the note 8 and only used the pen a few times. I’ve used and owned all the notes actually. A pen on a tablet makes sense. Not on a phone. Jobs was still right.
I noticed that people have a habit of trying face recognition unlock, but not the iris scanner. Personally, I don't see a point in the former, as it's not even considered secure enough for Samsung Pay (iris and fingerprint only), and the latter works just fine most of the time - even faster than the fingerprint scanner, as I've mentioned before.I like everything about this phone except the fingerprint scanner placement. I also find facial recognition mostly useless. It is on but my fingerprint unlocks the phone before my face ever does.
I have a Moto X4 for example for my work phone, or the old Note 5, both of which had the front scanner and it is just way more convenient. It's a small detail but unlocking your phone is probably one of the most frequent actions you take so it is noticeable.
Generally speaking, I don't find insurance to be all that worth it, simply because that's $240 over two years on top of the $175 deductible that you're paying even if you ultimately don't need it. I certainly didn't need it on my Note 4, which mainly just has the usual scuffs on its polished aluminum bezel and still has its screen perfectly intact after three years. My ideal sort of insurance is to just buy a case and not worry about errant drops breaking something.I've now joined the club. Just got mine today. I took advantage of T-Mobile's BOGO sale. Don't really know what to do with the other since no one in my family is interested. So I'm selling it to a fellow [H] member.
With that said, I have 14 days to purchase insurance for it. It's $10/month over 2 years; deductible is $175 for a replacement. I've had an older phone for almost 5 years with no cracks on it. Is it worth the additional expense to have it insured? One of the sales rep at T-Mobile had a IPhone X cracked (fell from hip distance) .
Interested in knowing the lag on this phone as I already gave up on it. Already seeing reports around the internet of lagwiz acting up.
I noticed that people have a habit of trying face recognition unlock, but not the iris scanner. Personally, I don't see a point in the former, as it's not even considered secure enough for Samsung Pay (iris and fingerprint only), and the latter works just fine most of the time - even faster than the fingerprint scanner, as I've mentioned before.
I use the Caseology Vault. It's cheap, sturdy, has a nice grippy texture, doesn't add too much bulk, pops on and off easily (important for DeX and Gear VR users), won't interfere with a Whitestone Dome Glass installation (the two actually go together pretty nicely), and it's already saved my phone from two drops that certainly would've been nasty without a case. On top of all that, the sloped window beside the camera cutout makes finding the fingerprint scanner a heck of a lot easier since you can just run your finger up the side and feel for the slope, then slide inward.I need a note 8 case recommendation. I am looking for good drop protection for those damn curved edges that shatter when you look at your phone. I can live with the extra bulk.
Well, finally (at least in my opinion) Samsung has created a commercial that I actually like and it slams Apple pretty damned hard, or perhaps "BTFO" is what the cool hip kids say these days, who knows. All I do know is I like the commercial and appreciate the slams:
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I've now joined the club. Just got mine today. I took advantage of T-Mobile's BOGO sale. Don't really know what to do with the other since no one in my family is interested. So I'm selling it to a fellow [H] member.
With that said, I have 14 days to purchase insurance for it. It's $10/month over 2 years; deductible is $175 for a replacement. I've had an older phone for almost 5 years with no cracks on it. Is it worth the additional expense to have it insured? One of the sales rep at T-Mobile had a IPhone X cracked (fell from hip distance) .
A friend picked up a few Exynos Note 8 phones and offered to sell me one for $700. Anyone root and ROM one of these? Notice any improvement in battery life, speed, smoothness, lag, etc.?