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What do you think of the Galaxy 6 Edge? Impressed? Disappointed or just ok
Impressed
No removable battery... No SD card slot...no problem
Depressed
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I might have to do it just cause it looks way cooler and different than the regular S6. Just need to see how it feels in hand first...
Impressed, love the looks and so happy they moved the speaker from the back
I like edge better. Overall an impressive phone. All worried is the batter life. I hoping it is on par with my LG G2 at least.
Edge looks amazing! Though slightly annoyed at the lack of expandable storage.
Looks fantastic
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Looks amazing! Looks better than the S6, but I'll be getting the S6 due to the lack of cases for the Edge
I like it a lot. Wish there was expandable storage though.
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OT: M9 vs S6 geekbench.
http://browser.primatelabs.com/geekbench3/compare/1987431?baseline=2007685
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OT: M9 vs S6 geekbench.
http://browser.primatelabs.com/geekbench3/compare/1987431?baseline=2007685
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The exynos blew the qualcomm out of the water!!
The phone looks amazing. Too bad they left out the SD slot. But overall it looks like it's the device of the year thanks to that exynos chip.
I'm not sure if it's worth upgrading to since I got the note 4....
S6 Edge looks amazing, specs are great, but still no words about battery lifetime and price. That may be the GO or NO GO...
I like it! The only thing they need to get rid of from the design in my opinion is the physical home button. If they could get rid of that, I would give up the Nexus line I enjoy so much for the Galaxy series.
Very amazing smartphone....now we need only wait....new job for the developer. Is a new engagement ....knox. ..no external sd. ...wow very interesting. Regards
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I think it looks good and weird at the same time thats why I will pick it over the S6
The Edge looks amazing and in my opinion is the better choice between the two devices. I'm eagerly awaiting reviews and can't wait to play with one myself.
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Looks very nice. But, like the Note 4 Edge, I'm a little confused as to what the real world benefits will be beyond showing off to your mates.
I like the new S6 lineup, the design is great and everybody says that it feels a lot more premium. For me the edge is also more appealing than the normal version.
Non removable battery and non SD card slot are the downsides, but it's nothing to worry about for me. Only real downside are the ridiculous high prices. I will see how they will change after release. I would go with the edge version, I just hope there will be some working screen protectors.
What I don't like about the design, are the bezels on the top and on the bottom of the phone, I wish they would at least have shrinked one of them. Coming from an s4, it looks like they have made that bezels bigger than before
I just got this a few days ago and I notice its lacking a lot. There is no development for it? No lollipop update either? Is there even root for it? What's going on? Should I swap it out for an s6 while im still within my 15 days of activation?
Not a lot of development for any note edge. Sorry. Sprint and att are the only 2 of the big 4 in the us updated. I havent tried to re root but i read it is the same process and doable. My bud has the t mobile and still waiting on the 5.0 update for his edge. Just wasnt a very well advertised phone. With the s6 edge doing so good the next note edge should take off a lot better and will have much more development. It is what it is man
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The s6 edge was way over advertised, and opposite for the note. Which sucks because I don't think the s6 is beer in any way, shape, or form.
Id say stick with the Edge it has more features than the s6 in my opinion and development for the edge will pick up
I can't wait lol
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Id say stick with the Edge it has more features than the s6 in my opinion and development for the edge will pick up
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Boy i sure hope so. I agree the note edge is superior from the s6 edge. S6 has a nice build and all and the built in wireless charging is a big plus for it. I just hope the next note versions dont go losing the removable back and micro sd slot. They got to get the wireless charging built in i would hope.
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Wireless charging is easy to acquire though, the s6 will never have an s pen, removable battery, or sd slot.
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I just got this a few days ago and I notice its lacking a lot. There is no development for it? No lollipop update either? Is there even root for it? What's going on? Should I swap it out for an s6 while im still within my 15 days of activation?
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I think you are better off getting the s6. The note 5 will released in in 5 months, and the resell value of the s6 will be greater than the note edge. Also once Samsung pay drops that will be a huge deal, better fingerprint scanner, camera, and screen. Yes you lose removable battery but I've swapped out my note 2,3,4 & edge battery probably a total of 10 times. You can completely charge the s6 in 80 minutes. As for sd card slot there's a ton of work arounds, get 128gb version, cloud, buy a portable keychain sd card. The s6 will get much more attention, the note edge was samsung prototype.... I'll tried you my mint condition note edge +100 for an s6 edge anyday
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That makes no sense though, there's no realistic detail that makes the s6 better other than popularity. You can't even use the edges on the s6 got anything productive.
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That makes no sense though, there's no realistic detail that makes the s6 better other than popularity. You can't even use the edges on the s6 got anything productive.
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Exactly my thoughts! seems like Samsung went backwards with the S6, reminds me of a Google Nexus or dare I say Iphone, Samsung lost its key features on the S6 that made Samsung phones popular
Well, I have a week left on my 14 day trial with Verizon to swap out my note for something else. I really like it, but if there's something better out there I could be stuck with for a couple years.
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Wireless charging is easy to acquire though, the s6 will never have an s pen, removable battery, or sd slot.
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Yes but i think it should be there out of the box is all i meant.
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The Verizon Note Edge is unlikely to see any development, from what I've seen. The locked bootloader is apparently a real problem.
An important thing to keep in mind here is that the Note Edge sold 600,000 units worldwide. The S6 and the S6 Edge sold 20 million units in preorders alone.
There just aren't enough of these devices in the hands of people knowledgeable enough to develop for them. It's sad, but there isn't much that can be done about it.
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The Verizon Note Edge is unlikely to see any development, from what I've seen. The locked bootloader is apparently a real problem.
An important thing to keep in mind here is that the Note Edge sold 600,000 units worldwide. The S6 and the S6 Edge sold 20 million units in preorders alone.
There just aren't enough of these devices in the hands of people knowledgeable enough to develop for them. It's sad, but there isn't much that can be done about it.
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From what I understand it was 630,000 units over 2 months ago. Due to quite a few reasons though. Mainly, it was meant to be an expensive limited edition device not available to too many areas. Also because the regular note 4 had sold 4.5 million devices in less than a month, right before the edges release. I think we'll see the edge pickup big time, because everyone is getting familiar with the s6 edge, they're going to eventually realize, the note edge is a bigger, more functional version of that, with an s pen and a fully usable edge. I think it's going to be one of those devices that become more popular once people realize what it is.
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From what I understand it was 630,000 units over 2 months ago. Due to quite a few reasons though. Mainly, it was meant to be an expensive limited edition device not available to too many areas. Also because the regular note 4 had sold 4.5 million devices in less than a month, right before the edges release. I think we'll see the edge pickup big time, because everyone is getting familiar with the s6 edge, they're going to eventually realize, the note edge is a bigger, more functional version of that, with an s pen and a fully usable edge. I think it's going to be one of those devices that become more popular once people realize what it is.
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They should sell the Note Edge as a "limited edition" and number them! :good: It will either hold its value better because it is unique and limited or it will be so limited as to have no interest at all...
Is there anyone who had either S6 or M9 before the Note edge?
If yes why did you chose the Note edge and do you regret it?
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I have had the M9 and S6 edge, and I keep finding myself going back to the Note edge, M9 there wasn`t anything really spectacular about it it was good phone, but nothing special about it, S6 edge it was ok it, its fast, but but the edge screen on it is limited to what you can use it for, also I love having the ability to have removable battery and micro sd card , and the edge part on the Note Edge is way more usable for me, has tools bar for stop watch and etc. and you customize the edge bars, can have different edge bars with your apps organized the way you want them. I just sold my T-mobile S6 on ebay and bought another Note Edge brand new on swappa, the S6 edge its a really nice phone, but I think the Note edge is a better all around phone, but it all depends on what your going to use it for.
The camera was a let down on the M9. Personally I liked the size and the features as compared to the s6. And the edge will leave you wanting. I pine for the note 3 but muscle memory made me re-activate the note edge once again.
And you are not afraid the Note Edge 2 will make the actual Note Edge "old"?
I had an S6 for 2 weeks, while I loved the camera I hated the absence of BT autoconnect, what I love in my M9 is that Car app is my daily car audio now!
Dunno if the Note Edge has the same trouble as S6 for BT autoconnect?
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And you are not afraid the Note Edge 2 will make the actual Note Edge "old"?
I had an S6 for 2 weeks, while I loved the camera I hated the absence of BT autoconnect, what I love in my M9 is that Car app is my daily car audio now!
Dunno if the Note Edge has the same trouble as S6 for BT autoconnect?
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I dont have BT issues.. i stay connected to my lg infinums. They really are awesome.. i also have a HK Onyx that i use all the time.. According to Samsung, the Note Edge is already old and forgotten. As for the note edge 2. Im seriously disappointed with how they went about eliminating the expandable memory and the removable battery. I am also disappointed with the lack of development and updates.. i seriously will consider this phone to be my last samsing if they go the same route with the edge 2. I believe the 2 last great devices that left the samsung plant were the Note Edge and the Note 3. Innovation can go only so far before we start to realize that we dont need it.
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I dont have BT issues.. i stay connected to my lg infinums. They really are awesome.. i also have a HK Onyx that i use all the time.. According to Samsung, the Note Edge is already old and forgotten. As for the note edge 2. Im seriously disappointed with how they went about eliminating the expandable memory and the removable battery. I am also disappointed with the lack of development and updates.. i seriously will consider this phone to be my last samsing if they go the same route with the edge 2. I believe the 2 last great devices that left the samsung plant were the Note Edge and the Note 3. Innovation can go only so far before we start to realize that we dont need it.
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Where did you see the Note Edge 2 will not have a sdcard slot?
Btw is it easy to scratch the metal line and edge part of the screen?
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Where did you see the Note Edge 2 will not have a sdcard slot?
Btw is it easy to scratch the metal line and edge part of the screen?
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Yes, very easy. I got an incipio case, 20 bucks on ebay. Its the only case I found that won't scratch the metal polish. Articles here and there. Bgr, phonearena, sammobile.
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Yes, very easy. I got an incipio case, 20 bucks on ebay. Its the only case I found that won't scratch the metal polish. Articles here and there. Bgr, phonearena, sammobile.
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Geez I will keep my M9 then!
I had the S6 and didn't like it
I have to say, the silver S7 Edge is looking pretty damn sexy to me. A little bit smaller than N5 (always thought my 5.5inch G3 was the perfect size), bigger battery, IP67 rating, microSD slot, and better edge features (supposedly). Not to mention Snapdragon 820, which will surely bring better development than Exynos. All this gives me extremely high hopes for a perfect Note 6 come August. Samsung might have hit a home run here - as long as TouchWiz doesn't take a step back with MM.
At any rate, I have JOD with 1 jump left until it resets in July and the M10 doesn't look all that appealing so although the Note 5 has exceeded my expectations by a large margin, I have a feeling I won't be able to resist the S7 Edge. G5 looks incredibly too 'bubbly' for my liking and I have a feeling the 'Magic Slot' will be a gimmick, although major kudos to LG for trying something different in this land of all-too-familiar smartphones.
Anyone else thinking about jumping/upgrading/switching to S7/S7 Edge/G5? Reasons? Reasons not to?
S7 Edge maybe. I'm not liking the look of the G5 at all. It may look better in real life.
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S7 Edge maybe. I'm not liking the look of the G5 at all. It may look better in real life.
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That's a strong possibility - everyone thought the Nexus 6P looked horrible in renders and leaked images but in person, it isn't nearly as bad. Might end up being true for the G5 too. Let's hope it is because the renders look hideous.
I am tempted by it the looks and specs look great but ill stay on note 5 until its dead
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S7 looks real nice and the G5 I'll need to see more of especially software
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That's a strong possibility - everyone thought the Nexus 6P looked horrible in renders and leaked images but in person, it isn't nearly as bad. Might end up being true for the G5 too. Let's hope it is because the renders look hideous.
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That's very true. Also, a skin might help it.
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I am tempted by it the looks and specs look great but ill stay on note 5 until its dead
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That's devotion right there!
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That's very true. Also, a skin might help it.
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You make a good point - 95% of people put cases/skins on their phone so the looks aren't always important.
LG software ain't half bad either, although I haven't heard how it runs on MM.
Nope. Note 5 is my last samsung device.
I will get the s7 edge, but wait a couple week or so far promotions to come out lol
I've only had interest for Samsung phones since the s4. Tried CM once on my nexus s but I wasn't feeling it
I've been on the Note 5 since release day, been itching to use one of my Jumps. Going to grab the S7 Edge because 5.2" is too small for my hands.
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Nope. Note 5 is my last samsung device.
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Which OEM are you going to switch to? Or are you turning Nexus?
I might get it. Partly because I'm a phone addict, but mostly because I like that it has an SD card slot, improved camera and supposedly better battery life.
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Which OEM are you going to switch to? Or are you turning Nexus?
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The new nexus or iphone 6s/plus.
I haven't fully explored my note 5 yet, so no, not the least bit. I'll wait for the note 6 or nexus phone to get tempted.
unless something crazy happens tomorrow the G5 will definitely be my next phone.
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unless something crazy happens tomorrow the G5 will definitely be my next phone.
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Whats got you sold on the G5 over the S7/S7 Edge?
Nope. No spen equal fail. Note 6 will be my next jump.
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Whats got you sold on the G5 over the S7/S7 Edge?
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Replaceable battery, always on screen (good chance its OLED), magicport, no xyenos chip, metal body not glass, less leaded down UI. Probably more but that's off the top of my head
I am on T-Mobile and am jumping from my note 5 to s7 because the s7 will have a snapdragon CPU which means the development will be way better than note 5. will be able to have aosp on s7. That's my main reason. Also expandable storage is a big plus to me.
I'm definitely upgrading I always do no matter what lol
Hey guys I'm going to preorder my Phone today.
I'm just so indecisive on which one I should get. I went from the Note 3 to iPhone 6 Plus. I want to get back to my Sammy but I don't know which one to get.
What bothers me about the edge is the, well, edge part. It's bigger yet I feel like the sharp corners don't give u a good grip. On the positive side it's a bigger display.
The regular S7 looks to be much better of a feel on the hands.
What do u guys think? Am I being too hard on the edge or do some of you feel the same way.
Oh one last thing. I feel it would be a lot easier to break the edge screen.
Thanks
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Well sounds like you want the regular S7.
I had my hands in both and both feel comfortable in hand but the S7 feels better in my opinion. Don't really care for the edge.
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im in the same vote as you i preordered both devices , i have the reg s6 atm , the edge never apealed to me , i though tit looked cool but as for usefullness i find the edge gimmicky however seeing as how the reg s7 is curved on the back already and me wanting a larger screen and bigger battery i am taking the plunge and going edge version for this s7 upgrade , i always use a flygrip on the case of any device i have so holding it inst a problem . and the edge features can be disabled if needed.
Thank you both for your inputs. I'm gonna order the S7 non edge. Enjoy your devices guys.
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Hit up BestBuy and give them both a try and see which feels better, S7 Edge might feel like a bad grip because of the screen but it isn't, you can also add a case and get a better grip no worries.
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Hit up BestBuy and give them both a try and see which feels better, S7 Edge might feel like a bad grip because of the screen but it isn't, you can also add a case and get a better grip no worries.
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That's a great idea. That way I get a hands on before buying. Thanks
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That's a great idea. That way I get a hands on before buying. Thanks
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Exactly, I was settled for the S7 but then I gave them a try at BB and liked the S7 Edge better cause of the looks, bigger battery and the screen is bigger but doesn't feel as big as a 6 inch phone.
Well guys I completely fell off the wagon. I ended up getting the Note 5 32GB instead. I went to the T-Mobile store and felt much happier using the Note than the S7 or S7 Edge.
Don't get me wrong I was much impressed with the S7 but before leaving to an iPhone I was a note 3 user. Probably one of my favorite devices of all time to be honest. Anywho the important part is that im back with Samsung and Android.
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Well guys I completely fell off the wagon. I ended up getting the Note 5 32GB instead. I went to the T-Mobile store and felt much happier using the Note than the S7 or S7 Edge.
Don't get me wrong I was much impressed with the S7 but before leaving to an iPhone I was a note 3 user. Probably one of my favorite devices of all time to be honest. Anywho the important part is that im back with Samsung and Android.
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I had the note 5 and my battery was terrible. I'm a power user. I upgraded to the edge just for the battery and have been satisfied since day one. Plus the development on the note 5 really slowed down.
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I had the note 5 and my battery was terrible. I'm a power user. I upgraded to the edge just for the battery and have been satisfied since day one. Plus the development on the note 5 really slowed down.
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With the current ROM and Kernel my battery life is great IMO
I had the edge and I returned it for the s7 and I'll tell you why. It's basically the only thing that bothered me... The edge function is nice, but the edge screen and it's shortcut thing has 0 use for any other app at all, and it makes the other apps really weird looking to me. Instagram for instance, the picture is warped around both sides and drove me crazy. Nothing else is meant to be viewed with 10 percent of the screen warped on the sides. Facebook the same thing. Even some buttons like the like button or whatever would be half on the bent edge, so you would have to hit them on the corner and it just bothered the crap out of me. That's just my thoughts obviously, but I couldn't deal. It was such a relief to have the s7 screen after that.
I have had both versions and US (Tmo) and International. I have to Say International (Exynos) regular is the one to go with. It's simply amazing ! I got better battery and gaming performance and ......... NO carrier BLOATWARE ! SM-G930F is the model number I have. Also It's rootable (not sure as of right now if US models are) but in future they may be as well.
Good luck !
I watched a lot of videos and read a lots of articles and reviews before I decided that I want a new Samsung phone and I thought that S7 would be the right choice for me. But then when I went to the local store and put my hands on both of S7 and S7E I just completely changed my mind for S7E.
Initially I had only one concern for S7E that it is too big but it is turned out tahat actually it is not as big as and having edges making this phone really nice and easier to use plus it has bigger battery than S7.
So my suggestion would be if you have Samsung store somewhere around just go in and physically touch both of the phones and play around a bit this way you can make proper decision. No one else can make it for you.
Good luck with your choice! :good: