Galaxy Note 5

[The Game 161]

Clove are trying to get Samsung to change their mind

http://www.sammobile.com/2015/08/14...samsung-to-bring-the-galaxy-note-5-to-europe/

 

[Shanghaichica]

Clove are trying to get Samsung to change their mind

http://www.sammobile.com/2015/08/14...samsung-to-bring-the-galaxy-note-5-to-europe/

I've signed it. Not sure what good it will do though.

 

[MRU]

http://www.androidauthority.com/samsung-sidesync-4-0-mac-support-improved-connection-speeds-633995/

If this works, and works well, it will offer more functionality then handoff/continuum.

Using chrome, cloud service of choice, and this service would make a nice combo. Alternatively, push bullet offers most of these features.

Man...the decision between the note 5 and next iPhone seems impossible.

If you have a PC you can try it now with side-Sync 3.0 in the playstore

 

[BlueGoldAce]

If you have a PC you can try it now with side-Sync 3.0 in the playstore

Wife does.

But I'd like it to work with my Mac. There is a download labor version for the Mac. Might try it out with my wife's phone

 

[jamezr]

[QUOTE="BlueGoldAce, post: 21704124, ]

Man...the decision between the note 5 and next iPhone seems impossible.[/QUOTE]

Just get both that what I am going to do.

 

[BlueGoldAce]

[QUOTE="BlueGoldAce, post: 21704124, ]

Man...the decision between the note 5 and next iPhone seems impossible.

Just get both that what I am going to do.[/QUOTE]
Haha I wish. Not an option this time. Going to practice discipline!

 

[Shanghaichica]

[QUOTE="BlueGoldAce, post: 21704124, ]

Man...the decision between the note 5 and next iPhone seems impossible.

Just get both that what I am going to do.[/QUOTE]
Lol At least it saves all the agonizing. It is fun to watch all the reviews though and then make up your mind.

 

[BlueGoldAce]

Just get both that what I am going to do.

Lol At least it saves all the agonizing. It is fun to watch all the reviews though and then make up your mind.[/QUOTE]
Agreed

 

[The Game 161]

The note from lock screen looks a nice feature

 

[Shanghaichica]

The note from lock screen looks a nice feature

Yea it does. I've hd to stop looking at note videos as there is no point.

 

[MRU]

Clove are trying to get Samsung to change their mind

http://www.sammobile.com/2015/08/14...samsung-to-bring-the-galaxy-note-5-to-europe/

Just got their email about it .... Signed it too, but don't think it'll make much difference.

 

[BlueGoldAce]

http://www.engadget.com/2015/08/13/samsung-galaxy-note-5-hands-on-preview/

Looks like the 128gb was a mistake. Look at the bottom of the post.

 

[BlueGoldAce]

Anyway, could someone make a strong case for the next iPhone?

I have been comparing the two since yesterday afternoon.

The note 5 has the bigger screen (samloed) in a smaller body, wireless and turbo charging, google on tap (Android M update eventually), a quicker release date, and the Spen and all that comes with it. It also has the 4gb of ram for superior multitasking.

The iPhone gets apps a bit quick, and some high quality apps remain out of reach on android (Fantasical)...but these are few and are not enough to sway me either way. I like how the iPhone syncs with my iPad and mac...but pushbullet or slide sync seem to match or surpass apples implantation. The iPhone will get quicker updates (no way round that), and will come with force touch (not sure if that will be meh or awesome).

Both will have great cameras and performance. The note 5s may not have great battery life, so that is a potential negative. The iPhone 6s will be the same, year old design, which can be considered a negative.

Anything else?

I am going to check the note 5 out at best buy in less than an hour. Ill post my initial thoughts later today.

 

[MRU]

http://www.engadget.com/2015/08/13/samsung-galaxy-note-5-hands-on-preview/

Looks like the 128gb was a mistake. Look at the bottom of the post.

Update 3: Samsung has confirmed that the 128GB models were listed by mistake. Sorry, media fanatics.

Explains why it's only on the USA Samsung site. I imagine that 128gb was in the pipeline but perhaps scrapped last minute.

 

[Tig Bitties]

Wish there were still 'GPE' versions made. I would pick up a GPE Note 5 in a heartbeat.

 

[BlueGoldAce]

Wish there were still 'GPE' versions made. I would pick up a GPE Note 5 in a heartbeat.

A GPE version with spen features would be killer. Maybe, as samsung continues to trim touchwize and adapt googles design, we will see that become more and more of a reality of the next few years.

 

[jamezr]

While I don't agree with not having the Note 5 in Europe...this explains it a little.
Explains why just the S6 edge Plus in Europe and no Note 5

Well, the move isn't entirely unexpected. For more than a month we've been hearing on the grapevine that Samsung would be significantly delaying (or outright canceling) the Note 5 in Europe. The reason, according to people in the know, is that Samsung's market research showed European Note owners weren't purchasing their phones for the pen input, but instead for the large display and multitasking features.

In essence, the Note line in Europe had suffered a death by focus group.

Samsung's official statement on the matter doesn't give too much away, but does hint at the idea of Europeans not being too keen on the S Pen. (Emphasis ours)
“

"With the launch of the original Galaxy Note series in 2011, we created a whole new smart device category that set a new industry standard, which all others have followed. For our European customers, Samsung's portfolio will be centred on the Galaxy S6 edge+, so as to better cater to their needs."[\quote]

http://www.androidcentral.com/galaxy-note-5-europe-and-why-we-cant-have-nice-things

 

[MRU]

The dreaded word .... 'focus' group.

Rather than just looking at the sales figures and in actuality increased Note sales each year - they listened to a focus group The same one that likely suggested hiding that beautiful phone behind this

Hopefully they are hearing the voices of discontent and decided to bring it to Europe after all - the problem being of course is that production cycle is already under way - so they likely wouldn't have supply for Europe for a few months - they need to make a decision and let people know ASAP if they are going to release it. We 'may' in 2016 is not good enough. People with carrier upgrades around now are unlikely to wait for 5-6 months without concrete affirmation it will come.

 

[The Game 161]

It's clear to me they scrapped it due to sales being so poor..has to be

 

[The Game 161]

The dreaded word .... 'focus' group.

Rather than just looking at the sales figures and in actuality increased Note sales each year - they listened to a focus group The same one that likely suggested this

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Seriously that is the most idiotic accessory I have ever seen

 

[jamezr]

It's clear to me they scrapped it due to sales being so poor..has to be

Yeah they must have sales figures to validate their decision

 

[cube]

No SD, no removable battery => no need to look further

 

[MRU]

It's clear to me they scrapped it due to sales being so poor..has to be

Maybe the Note 4 didn't sell as well as they expected in Europe - but I was under the impression that sales had actually grown each year - but maybe it's that other dreaded thing analyst 'expected sales' .... The same ones that were disappointed Apple sold only 44 million and not 47 ..... Analysts & focus groups - the death nail ....

 

[The Game 161]

Looks to me they are going apple route

6 and 6 plus
S6 and S6 edge plus

Samsung must think people want that edge screen but with how much the plus edge will cost. .will people buy a price which will cost more than the iPhone? Will see

Even my S6 edge is overpriced

 

[MRU]

It's clear to me they scrapped it due to sales being so poor..has to be

Yeah they must have sales figures to validate their decision

Samsung's Senior Vice President, Kim Hyun-joon, revealed that the Galaxy Note 4 sales in North America and Western Europe are doing great. In fact, in those regions the Note 4 is outpacing the sales of its predecessor, the Galaxy Note 3, from last year.

http://www.gsmarena.com/galaxy_note...note_3_in_north_america_and_eu-news-10128.php

It's so hard to know unless the annual sales fell below expectations ??