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Now that I've seen iPhone 7, I'm even happier with my Note 7.

This year I'll sit back and read about others experiences with this new iPhone and it's wireless AirPods. See what kinds of bugs it has and how Apple deals with them.

Then if next year's iPhone 8 is worthwhile I'll consider one.
 
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MacBAir said:
They will make a killing from lightning. However, USB-C doesn't exist in the real world. It's also just another standard in a sea of standards.

meanwhile, 900 million lightning devices are being used today and Apple only changed ports once in 15 years (mp3 players, phones, tablets). What about samsung?
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Doesn't the new Macbook use USB Type C ports? You need to get your facts straight.

https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT204360
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MacBAir said:
USB-C is almost non-existing in the real world. Maybe in a couple years we will have as many USB-C devices being used as many lightning devices.

There's a huge market to release lightning enabled accessories TODAY. There is a small, tiny, irrelevant market to release USB-C accessories today.

Companies will be fighting each other in order to release the best lightning products. USB-C products will be an afterthought, just like Android and dev support.

Fact. No opinions needed.

While Apple used only 2 connectors between 2001 and 2016, how many "standards" have other companies used, between MP3 players to tablets to phones? Simple question.
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Doesn't the new Macbook use USB Type C ports? You need to get your facts straight.

https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT204360
 
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Roadstar said:
Indeed. The 70-80€ price hike for 6s last year was almost intolerable, and now they're at it once again. Granted, the regular models went up only 20€, but the already ridiculously expensive plus models went up by 50€. Screw that, I spent that 50€ on Note 7 accessories instead.
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I know it's just ridiculous now. I'd have to pay £30 to get the same storage as I have on my 6S plus right now and 256GB is out of the question at £919! It's a phone.
 
This video is exactly how I see it. Honestly, I have yet to see an tech site that is not on Samsung's side with this. I have no doubt it would have got less press if the didn't VOLUNTARILY recall the device. It was the right thing to do, but as we know, not all companies do the right thing over profits.

 
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This video is exactly how I see it. Honestly, I have yet to see an tech site that is not on Samsung's side with this. I have no doubt it would have got less press if the didn't VOLUNTARILY recall the device. It was the right thing to do, but as we know, not all companies do the right thing over profits.

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Some folks here keep saying stuff like this. They had *no choice*. Phones catching fire are news. Phones from a huge vendor like Samsung are even bigger news. In no reality would Samsung get away with not recalling the device. So it's not so much "good for Samsung for doing something special" it's "Good for Samsung for dong what's expected."
 
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widgeteer said:
Some folks here keep saying stuff like this. They had *no choice*. Phones catching fire are news. Phones from a huge vendor like Samsung are even bigger news. In no reality would Samsung get away with not recalling the device. So it's not so much "good for Samsung for doing something special" it's "Good for Samsung for dong what's expected."
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Agreed, but they deserve credit for doing it quickly, and unequivocally.

There are plenty of recent examples of companies doing it the wrong way, like the recent Toyota debacle.
 
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BlueGoldAce said:
Agreed, but they deserve credit for doing it quickly, and unequivocally.

There are plenty of recent examples of companies doing it the wrong way, like the recent Toyota debacle.
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They haven't done it "unequivocally" though.

It's nice that airlines have blocked the phones use of their own accord, given the obvious potential for catastrophe. However, Samsung has obviously created a lot of confusion by going around official channels, so it may be time for authorities in the US and elsewhere to step in.
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https://www.engadget.com/2016/09/08/australian-airlines-ban-use-of-samsungs-galaxy-note-7/

They should be working with government authorities. If safety is paramount, there's no reason not to.
 
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BlueGoldAce said:
Touche', we will have to wait and see how smooth it goes over the next few weeks.
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I think the device is clearly dangerous. People keep shrugging it off because of the "lottery odds" of something happening. Problem I have with that metaphor is a) lotteries generally guarantee a "winner" and b) this is one lottery you *do not* want anyone winning.
 
Tsepz said:
So I guess 7th September 2016 will always be the day Water Resistance became an Innovation by a particular group of fanboys
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Now that they did water resistance, I'm hoping they start working on fire resistance next year! :cool:
 
widgeteer said:
Some folks here keep saying stuff like this. They had *no choice*. Phones catching fire are news. Phones from a huge vendor like Samsung are even bigger news. In no reality would Samsung get away with not recalling the device. So it's not so much "good for Samsung for doing something special" it's "Good for Samsung for dong what's expected."
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Ummm, actually they did have a choice. And they made the right one. It was quick and loud. Unlike removing the headphones jack, putting consumer safety before your companies reputation is a courageous decision from the typical greedy and arrogant corporation standpoint. There a reason why so many people online are saying bravo Samsung.
 
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Sevanw said:
Ummm, actually they did have a choice. And they made the right one. It was quick and loud. Unlike removing the headphones jack, putting consumer safety before your companies reputation is a courageous decision from the typical greedy and arrogant corporation standpoint. There a reason why so many people online are saying bravo Samsung.
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Putting consumer safety first means to not cheap out on battery circuitry and quality, so no phone explodes. Being irresponsible, cheap, putting your company reputation at risk and taking advantage of the "I hatez applez. Only 2 cores? Lolz" people means being forced to take action and recall your potentially fire-prone devices.

Samsung was forced and caught with their pants down. Now that's being greedy and arrogant. Cheaping out on safety?

Good luck it is only the Note. Imagine if Apple did the same. Jesus. Anyway, I don't know of any company that is as irresponsible, cheap, greedy and pathetic to the point of cheap out on safety and dangerous components, like battery circuitry. Ew.
 
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Sevanw said:
Ummm, actually they did have a choice. And they made the right one. It was quick and loud. Unlike removing the headphones jack, putting consumer safety before your companies reputation is a courageous decision from the typical greedy and arrogant corporation standpoint. There a reason why so many people online are saying bravo Samsung.
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I'm not surprised you "ummm'd" before that statement, it wasn't well thought out. They did make the right one because anything else would have been (more) disastrous. However they also should have gone through government regulatory agencies as this is clearly a dangerous product. Don't know what headphone jacks have to do with any of this. Or is this the part where *you* accuse someone else of using "their" fanboyism to make an argument for them?
 
MacBAir said:
Putting consumer safety first means to not cheap out on battery circuitry and quality, so no phone explodes. Being irresponsible, cheap, putting your company reputation at risk and taking advantage of the "I hatez applez. Only 2 cores? Lolz" people means being forced to take action and recall your potentially fire-prone devices.

Samsung was forced and caught with their pants down. Now that's being greedy and arrogant. Cheaping out on safety?

Good luck it is only the Note. Imagine if Apple did the same. Jesus. Anyway, I don't know of any company that is as irresponsible, cheap, greedy and pathetic to the point of cheap out on safety and dangerous components, like battery circuitry. Ew.
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I don't know if we can say the problem is because they cheaper out. It could be a design flaw, that unforseen, like the iphone 4. We will know the true reason /cause.
 
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Whoa! I hate to contribute to the exploding battery talk but this is crazy!
http://wsvn.com/news/local/florida-...-fire-due-to-exploding-samsung-galaxy-note-7/
Florida man claims his Jeep caught fire due to exploding Samsung Galaxy Note 7

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BlueGoldAce said:
I don't know if we can say the problem is because they cheaper out. It could be a design flaw, that unforseen, like the iphone 4. We will know the true reason /cause.
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Well reportedly they moved to Samsung SDI in order to reduce costs by bringing battery development in house and maximise their device profits. There is absolutely nothing wrong with that but it does seem that unfortunately Samsung SDI were not up to the job and it manifested it this dramatic turn of events.

Hence complete abandonment of them for replacement batteries and I assume they will silently knix Samsung SDI company after all the legal ramifications of this mess are sorted.
 
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HiDEF said:
Allegedly it was the Note 7 but we'll see what the investigation reveals.
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Based on the owner's comment the vehicle was already in flames so he didn't witness what started it so it's just an assumption at this point. Since there's two potential fire risks an investigation needs to be done.

"Shortly after Dornacher was unloading a desk he bought for his 8-year-old daughter, he noticed his Jeep Grand Cherokee was engulfed in flames."
 
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This rumor that the FAA may ban the note 7 has me seriously considering the ip7 for preordoer tonight. I can always cancel, but I travel abroad and have to have my phone. If the FAA bans the Note 7, I imagine it will be a long term ban.
 
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BlueGoldAce said:
This rumor that the FAA may ban the note 7 has me seriously considering the ip7 for preordoer tonight. I can always cancel, but I travel abroad and have to have my phone. If the FAA bans the Note 7, I imagine it will be a long term ban.
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This. I love the device but c'mon, I can't travel with it!?

For TMO users, is there any info on how it would work with the recall program and switching to a iP7?
 
HiDEF said:
This. I love the device but c'mon, I can't travel with it!?

For TMO users, is there any info on how it would work with the recall program and switching to a iP7?
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You have until Sept 30th to return it for a full refund. If i go ip7 Plus, Ill return it, and go the iphone upgrade route. Its cheaper in the long run, if you upgrade yearly.

I would really be really interested in the pixel phones, but I can't go without a phone for a month.
 
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HiDEF said:
Whoa! I hate to contribute to the exploding battery talk but this is crazy!
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"Nathan Dornacher left his Note charging in the car after attending a yard sale with his family on Labor Day."

Huh? Why? What? I'm all for traveling with the Note @HiDEF.

But as of now... have to use caution with the Note7 until a replacement exist.
 
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