One of reasons for choosing Edge+ this year is the VR Headset that was incompatible with my last Note line. Usually Samsung releases the VR along or right after the release of Note line. I'm really hoping they would release it in their next event in September and Edge+ should be supported (unlike Note Edge) since S6 Edge was also supported.
Can't really wait for it to come out. Any of you looking forward to get your hands on it too ?
When i brought the edge plus, this is exactly what i was thinking. I am impaitently waiting for the VR great, couldnt use it with the note 3. But hopefully it comes around for the edge+
I'm also in the queue. Waiting for it eagerly...
I'm waiting for it too. I was hoping to see good news in this thread. Rumor is that it will be unveiled at IFA this month.
Come on IFA
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I'm waiting for it too. I was hoping to see good news in this thread. Rumor is that it will be unveiled at IFA this month.
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I read that too... Just 3 more days to start!:laugh:
Hate to put a damper on it .but they aren't going to release a vr for these phones. A new phone will be launched for vr support called the Samsung O series. In October at the oculus event.
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Hate to put a damper on it .but they aren't going to release a vr for these phones. A new phone will be launched for vr support called the Samsung O series. In October at the oculus event.
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I went to a VR meet up and heard the same thing. The Samsung O series will be announced alone side an update VR headset. I was bummed since I bought the Edge+ but the guy said it may not be available for purchase until April/May. That gave me a slight peace of mind, I couldn't hold off buying a phone until then anyway. This is just something I was told, it did not come from a Samsung rep, just a guy that was showcasing VR tech.
Finally.. It's out! Was really looking forward to this. And at $99, it's a steal...
http://www.androidpolice.com/2015/0...-with-support-for-all-2015-samsung-flagships/
This looks awesome, and for the price it's great.
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Finally.. It's out! Was really looking forward to this. And at $99, it's a steal...
http://www.androidpolice.com/2015/0...-with-support-for-all-2015-samsung-flagships/
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Nice, where do i buy this? is it out yet or just pre-order? or just promises.
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Nice, where do i buy this? is it out yet or just pre-order? or just promises.
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Just promises for now. Oculus has shown this off at their Developer Conference and it's real for sure. I think I read somewhere that it'll come out in Nov. Gear VR is one of the reasons for buying a Samsung Flagship for such a high price.
Here, read this. Will make you feel reassured.
Never tried Gear VR before. Can you even connect them to your pc or PS4 or are they just only for smartphone?
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Never tried Gear VR before. Can you even connect them to your pc or PS4 or are they just only for smartphone?
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There are ways to simulate PC games on your phone. So, basically you would be tied up with a phone on your face while playing a game on your PC. However, both needs solid configuration for this to work nicely.
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Just promises for now. Oculus has shown this off at their Developer Conference and it's real for sure. I think I read somewhere that it'll come out in Nov. Gear VR is one of the reasons for buying a Samsung Flagship for such a high price.
Here, read this. Will make you feel reassured.
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Thanks for the info. I will jump onto this as soon as it arrives. I am pretty much unsatisfied with the accessory line up of edge plus. Not even a decent tempered glass screen protector. But oculus is promising.
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Thanks for the info. I will jump onto this as soon as it arrives. I am pretty much unsatisfied with the accessory line up of edge plus. Not even a decent tempered glass screen protector. But oculus is promising.
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So would I...
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It's ready to buy!! GO GO GO!
http://www.samsung.com/us/mobile/wearable-tech/SM-R320NPWSXAR
Ordered mine. Over night delivery. Hoping they ship today!
So I guess no package deal with a gamepad? I thought there was an official announcement that there would be a $250 package.
Anyone have any recommendations for a gamepad to go along with the gear vr?
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So I guess no package deal with a gamepad? I thought there was an official announcement that there would be a $250 package.
Anyone have any recommendations for a gamepad to go along with the gear vr?
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There is, add them both and use the promo code stavr1
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There is, add them both and use the promo code stavr1
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Damnit, guess I pulled the trigger too soon. Thanks though.
Now I'm dying to see if we can get it to work with CM12. I'll be using CM12 as a daily driver and IF Gear VR works on CM12 then I might buy it. But if it doesn't work, it's not worth the $200 and forced use of TouchWiz. I'd also accept MultiROM if we could get it out our devices, but that also seems unlikely.
Anyway, glad to see Gear VR finally on the market! Hope y'all enjoy it.
Oculus APK
I have the google cardboard, does anyone know if the Oculus apk will be available to those who don't have the VR headset? I was just hoping to check it out before I bought the VR dev kit.
No Gear VR for me. I have glasses.
any VR news for canadians?
An FYI...
I was reading the description and it says that currently the Verizon Note4 model is not compatable....
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An FYI...
I was reading the description and it says that currently the Verizon Note4 model is not compatable....
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Verizon... first the mic cutouts on cases, now this...
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No Gear VR for me. I have glasses.
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It has focal adjustment which allows you to adjust the lenses if you're short sighted or long sighted
I'm waiting for it to come out on Amazon as I have some gift cards to use. At the moment they already have a skin protector kit but no actual headset
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An FYI... I was reading the description and it says that currently the Verizon Note4 model is not compatable....
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Verizon... first the mic cutouts on cases, now this...
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Shouldn't be surprised, that is their motto after all...
"Verizon - Screwing Customers Every Way Possible"
Just letting everyone know this is the Innovator Edition meaning you can buy it, but its really a technology release for early adapters of technology and developers. If the technology doesn't take off.... there's a chance they may just scratch this product. Just an FYI....
I didn't catch the incompatibility thing in the description. Is that in the official website?
Mine is sitting here waiting for the update... VZ told me the 18th. I have screen shots of the chat session. Hopefully that was a cautionary date and the rollout will begin today.
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Just letting everyone know this is the Innovator Edition meaning you can buy it, but its really a technology release for early adapters of technology and developers. If the technology doesn't take off.... there's a chance they may just scratch this product. Just an FYI....
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Yup totally ok with it! It's cheaper than a standalone pair of video goggles and can work just like one if all else fails.
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I didn't catch the incompatibility thing in the description. Is that in the official website?
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It's on their website now, was not yesterday. I spoke with Samsung and they said they found out from Verizon this morning and added it to the site then.
I was just about to by this today, but something told me to hold off and wait and I'm glad that I did. I just seen an article on Android Central stating that it wasn't compatible with Verizon or Sprint variants of the Note 4 at this time, and that the updates will be pushed out by the carriers.
If I would have spent $236 for this device and overnight shipping only to have a temporary plastic paper weight, I would have been extremely pissed.
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It has focal adjustment which allows you to adjust the lenses if you're short sighted or long sighted
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Ahhh! Nice. I would definitely want to try these out first, though. Seeing is believing.
Also... A friend of mine asked me why Samsung chose to have the plastic overlay over the back of the phone. It blocks the camera. Did they not want people turning on the camera and stumbling around an augmented reality world or something?
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I was just about to by this today, but something told me to hold off and wait and I'm glad that I did. I just seen an article on Android Central stating that it wasn't compatible with Verizon or Sprint variants of the Note 4 at this time, and that the updates will be pushed out by the carriers.
If I would have spent $236 for this device and overnight shipping only to have a temporary plastic paper weight, I would have been extremely pissed.
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If you had a rooted Sprint phone, you could probably steal the required app from a T-Mo device.
I was wondering if anyone was able to get the Classic? I had to settle for a black sport, what did you get?
I was thinking of doing that then returning it for Classic. I didn't want to deal with the hassle. Are you keeping your sporty version?
How do you guys like it? I went to see it @best buy. I found it kind of small on my wrist. It seemed to me a little more geared towards getting to get woman to buy it. Idk just my thought. Still debating on pulling the trigger
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I got a black sport one to replace my original Pebble. I wore the Pebble all the time, shower included. It is definitely heavier than the Pebble, fits my small wrists nicely. My only complaint so far is there isn't a lot of nice free watch faces out there. Also, the vibration is very faint even on strongest. The Pebble had crazy vibration power.
I got the Classic. It was delivered so I have no hands on experience with the sports version to make a direct comparison to. I have a small wrist for a male and it fits me very well. I understand how it might not fit too well if you have a large wrist.
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I was thinking of doing that then returning it for Classic. I didn't want to deal with the hassle. Are you keeping your sporty version?
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I still prefer the Classic better, leather band. I just wanted to play with it for a while I wait for the classic to come in stock. I was told the classic wouldn't arrive at Best Buy until the next friday. Overall the watch itself is very nice and the rotating bezel is just awesome, in terms of navigation.
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I got the Classic. It was delivered so I have no hands on experience with the sports version to make a direct comparison to. I have a small wrist for a male and it fits me very well. I understand how it might not fit too well if you have a large wrist.
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Where did you order the classic?
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Where did you order the classic?
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I live in Korea and a couple weeks ago I got in on an early preorder promotion through a network provider here. Don't think that will help you though.
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I live in Korea and a couple weeks ago I got in on an early preorder promotion through a network provider here. Don't think that will help you though.
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Ok thanks, I'll just have to wait for it to be released here in the US.
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I still prefer the Classic better, leather band. I just wanted to play with it for a while I wait for the classic to come in stock. I was told the classic wouldn't arrive at Best Buy until the next friday. Overall the watch itself is very nice and the rotating bezel is just awesome, in terms of navigation.
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This is EXACTLY what I'm doing! as soon as I see the classic is available at BB, I'm in there!
I see Classic available at BB. Check online and you can buy to pick up.
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I see Classic available at BB. Check online and you can buy to pick up.
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Were you able to order one? I checked but is says coming soon.
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I still see "coming soon"
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I still see "coming soon"
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I still see it available and can be ordered but now it shows price $429.
That's probably the Canadian site. Post a link
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definitely .ca
http://m.bestbuy.ca/?lang=en#/catalog/productdetails.aspx?ajax=true&sku=10392063&lang=en-CA
Yes somehow I landed on Canadian site. I stopped by two best buys and both said Classic will be on 20th.
Amazon just sent me an e-mail saying my new estimated delivery date is Monday, October 12, 2015.
B&H shows shipping date Oct 16.
http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/produ...m_r7300zkaxar_gear_s2_classic_smartwatch.html
Amazon just charged me for the order I placed on October 2nd so they should be shipping them this week.
I am very seriously considering getting a S2 Classic 4g for fathers day. I currently use a Note 3 but will be pre-ordering the Note 6 as soon as it is available. If you have the S2 4G, how do you like it?
Could you please provide a link to the app store? I would like to see what type of app that are now available. I like the idea of making a quick phone call straight from the watch. Is there a navigation app that works with the watch yet? Will it vibrate on your wrist when a turn or exit is coming up? Can you use samsung pay from the watch?
Thanks for any advice
I have the Verizon sport version. It is nice to know it will still work if I leave my phone at home.
I don't think you can look at the app store without a watch paired. I can look up an app if you want.
I've seen a few navigation apps but they require you watch be connected via Bluetooth, but otherwise I believe they do want you want.
There is no samsung pay yet, but it's supposed to be released in 2016.
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I would just wait for the Gear S3 coming out in November.
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I have the Verizon sport version. It is nice to know it will still work if I leave my phone at home.
I don't think you can look at the app store without a watch paired. I can look up an app if you want.
I've seen a few navigation apps but they require you watch be connected via Bluetooth, but otherwise I believe they do want you want.
There is no samsung pay yet, but it's supposed to be released in 2016.
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Thanks....No wonder I couldnt find anything!
Using the samsung pay from a watch at Mc Donalds seems pretty convenient.
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I would just wait for the Gear S3 coming out in November.
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Thanks...Thats good advice that I didnt think of.
My Note 3 hooks up to my car audio system through bluetooth. If the watch is now paired to my phone, do I now loose the capability to answer phone calls through my car?
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I would just wait for the Gear S3 coming out in November.
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Or the gear S4 in 2017, or the gear S5 in 2018. If you always wait for the next generation you'll always be waiting.
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Or the gear S4 in 2017, or the gear S5 in 2018. If you always wait for the next generation you'll always be waiting.
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In this case, I think it was great advice since I remarked in the original thread that i was going to be getting a Note 6 when it becomes available. I think I will wait for the S3 since I will have the newest samsung phone available when the S3 comes out. I would think the note 6 and the S3 will work together much better than the note 3 would with the S2.
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In this case, I think it was great advice since I remarked in the original thread that i was going to be getting a Note 6 when it becomes available. I think I will wait for the S3 since I will have the newest samsung phone available when the S3 comes out. I would think the note 6 and the S3 will work together much better than the note 3 would with the S2.
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I'd think the note 6 will work fine with the Gear S2 since the S2 is the latest at the time the note 6 is released. Not only that but no one knows when or if the gear S3 will be released, what it will look like, or what specs it will have. Waiting for a release is a huge gamble, waiting for a device that may or may not be released is an even larger gamble.
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Hey guys, old news perhaps but
apparently the Gear S2 and Samsung Pay is in closed beta..
looks like it will get much better for our cousins across the pond but no cigar for us folks in the UK..
https://www.reddit.com/r/GearS2/comments/4kv0gn/update_gear_s2_samsung_pay_us_is_in_closed_beta/
Too little too late Apple and Android have launched the big banks too
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Too little too late Apple and Android have launched the big banks too
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Nah, Samsung wins, Samsung Pay has MST and NFC. Hopefully the S2 has MST capabilities though.
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Nah, Samsung wins, Samsung Pay has MST and NFC. Hopefully the S2 has MST capabilities though.
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Nope
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Nope
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Well, hopefully the S3 has MST then. Although by then, most retailers should have NFC.
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this is an interesting topic as I have an old note 3 and gear s2 classic. I tried using android pay and it didnt work... a guy behind me used samsung pay but it is only supported on note5, galaxy s6 and up???? my son has a S6 and he used it at the beach....
so im looking forward to the Gear S2 to do samsung pay (and waiting for the new note!!!! as its time )
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this is an interesting topic as I have an old note 3 and gear s2 classic. I tried using android pay and it didnt work... a guy behind me used samsung pay but it is only supported on note5, galaxy s6 and up???? my son has a S6 and he used it at the beach....
so im looking forward to the Gear S2 to do samsung pay (and waiting for the new note!!!! as its time )
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The only way for our current watch to work is like you tried to use on your old note (nfc). Samsung s6 and up have mst which allows samsung pay to work so flawlessly because nfc doesn't work sometimes. Samsung should of put mst in our current watch honestly from the get go. When Google wallet came out (2011), it worked but most of the time it didnt, not like samsung pay today
There is an app on the galaxy apps store
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There is an app on the galaxy apps store
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Where I have looked everywhere
Either Samsung have given up or too many issues in the launch markets to date, still nothing in the UK.
From a marketing perspective, pretty much every retailer has the Apple Pay logo, a few the Google, i tried using my Barclays version with varying success, it failed to work at one retailer to which the sales rep said, ah you don't have an iPhone.
I just installed the beta app after getting a notification on my s2
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I just installed the beta app after getting a notification on my s2
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How did you get an invite?
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How did you get an invite?
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Not sure, i paid for a meal this morning as part of the 3 uses $10 amazon GC promo and got the notofication right after
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I received a notification this morning also that Samsung Pay for Gear was ready for download. I'm guessing it's part of the public rollout. Haven't downloaded it yet, but will when I get time. Will report back.
(EDIT) The notification was for the Beta version, so I guess it's not the official rollout yet. I may still try it, IF I can find one of my cards that it supports!
Got it, got excited ... but none of my cards will register, same cards registered on my phone won't go through for the watch.
Lame
I had to call my bank twice to verify. Did it once and an hour later I reset the watch app and tried again. Went through in seconds that time. Haven't tried it out yet.
Just saw the update popped up on my Gear S2 today. Installed the app and registered a card. :good:
Has anyone gotten an invite on their classic as I only see the sport watches
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Has anyone gotten an invite on their classic as I only see the sport watches
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Im on classic and im in the beta
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Got the invite to
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This video says it all. 100% spot on.
https://youtu.be/QBaxa1K69VU
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Cool awesome review! Midnight Black S8 Plus ftw! Can't wait...
Best review I have ever seen!!
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Best review I have ever seen!!
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Series, makes me want it even more right?
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Cool awesome review! Midnight Black S8 Plus ftw! Can't wait...
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Yea thinking of going with Midnight Black also. Gotta wait for my G6 return to be proccessed before I can preorder the S8. Sales reps said pre-orders might sell out soon.
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Best review I have ever seen!!
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More a "tour" than a review. There are two kinds of testing, objective and subjective. The latter is more opinion which that video is. I want to see how S-835 and Exynos 8955 compare to each other and their predecessors, how the new Mali and Adreno GPU's stack up, how the new camera's compare to their predecessors and others on the market, battery life and charging time, and brightness and energy use of the new displays. GSMArena, Anandtech, and Notebookcheck are the best at those types of objective tests and they use the same battery of tests consistently across all the devices they test.
Here's Notebookcheck's early hands-on...
http://www.notebookcheck.net/Samsun...s-Smartphones-First-Impressions.209502.0.html
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This video says it all. 100% spot on.
https://youtu.be/QBaxa1K69VU
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Thanks for the share! Great review in brief.
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Cool awesome review! Midnight Black S8 Plus ftw! Can't wait...
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Same one for me too (exynos version here though so hopefully can be rooted)
Going to go with the silver version. Felt like a change from the always dark colors, and it might not show fingerprints as badly.
I got stuck behind a fraud alert and now T-Mobile hasn't charged again it's been 2 days should I cancel and order thru Samsung site? I did pay the phone in full well I was going to if it went through hahaha. Whatcha guys think ?
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I got stuck behind a fraud alert and now T-Mobile hasn't charged again it's been 2 days should I cancel and order thru Samsung site? I did pay the phone in full well I was going to if it went through hahaha. Whatcha guys think ?
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Or you wait three days from when you would have received your pre-order and go in to a T-Mobile store and pick it up there. The pre-order frenzy in the T-Mobile thread is farcical. In two weeks anyone (in the U.S.) who wants a S8 can have one. The amount of energy and time being consumed by some people to get the phone a couple of days ahead of launch seems kind of odd. The irony is, at least with the Note7, AT&T'rs got their phones via FedEx before 95% of T-Mobile'rs got theirs via UPS. And the latter had tracking numbers days earlier. To each their own.
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I got stuck behind a fraud alert and now T-Mobile hasn't charged again it's been 2 days should I cancel and order thru Samsung site? I did pay the phone in full well I was going to if it went through hahaha. Whatcha guys think ?
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Did they say how long it would take for them to re charge your card? I see people placing orders today and have already been charged and also have shipping labels.
Sorry but it's not a great review. The amateurishness of this guy is evident when he says that the samsung chip is even better than Apple's A10 fusion chip. Also adds a sardonic "sorry apple fans"
Obviously this guy is a novice. Because any reputable You tuber knows and as seen in many videos,the iphone 7 plus wipes the floor with Samsung Galaxy S8. He sounds like a very obvious paid reviewer for Samsung.
Don't get me wrong. I have preordered the S8+. But let's be real here. In terms of sheer performance and optimization, no one can touch the iphones.
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Did they say how long it would take for them to re charge your card? I see people placing orders today and have already been charged and also have shipping labels.
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i gave up on trying hahah i just ordered from samsung with the bundle