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Damn, I am still undecided between the Platinum and black. I find Black a bit boring, but I am worried about the Platinum reflecting in the eyes if you have it mounted on your dash as a GPS.
Anyone here have the Platinum S7 or S6? How do you find it regarding reflective flashing in the eyes kinda issues? I may have a very minimalist case put on it but like for the colour of the phone to show as well.
Also, regarding the retina scanner, I think for me the idea of having a private lock for some of my files that no one can access (husband) etc, although I can't imagine what I would put IN such a file, is nice. Generally my hubby has free access to my phone, pw swipe pattern etc, I don't have anything to hide, but in maybe the event of birthday or special occasion surprises, be nice to have a folder that only "I" can unlock.
Also if one incorporates it into banking app (which I would NEVER do unless in dire straits) then it also allows a level of security that is tailor made for just the phone owner.
Anyone here have the Platinum S7 or S6? How do you find it regarding reflective flashing in the eyes kinda issues? I may have a very minimalist case put on it but like for the colour of the phone to show as well.
Also, regarding the retina scanner, I think for me the idea of having a private lock for some of my files that no one can access (husband) etc, although I can't imagine what I would put IN such a file, is nice. Generally my hubby has free access to my phone, pw swipe pattern etc, I don't have anything to hide, but in maybe the event of birthday or special occasion surprises, be nice to have a folder that only "I" can unlock.
Also if one incorporates it into banking app (which I would NEVER do unless in dire straits) then it also allows a level of security that is tailor made for just the phone owner.
I agree with you MRU...the iris scanner looks to work better than I thought it would when the first rumors came out. It will add another way to secure and unlock the N7. I think it will be a useful feature. BUT......I can still unlock my phones faster using the FP scanner. I can reach in my pocket and have my phone unlocked by the time it would ready to read my eyes.
My OPO 3 is the fastest and then my 6s+ followed by my S7e at FP reading.
I can see where the iris scanner can be useful at times for sure. But it does seem to add an extra step IMHO.....
I can tell you as an s7 edge owner, reflection from the silver s7 edge is never a problem. Not in direct sunlight or driving or anytime. It's simply not that reflect that it'll cause any flashing or blinding issue. Both note 7 colors are gorgeous.
Gold isn't available in the US right? Got my wife excited about giving her one, since ATT has the BOGO, but she's in love with the gold one.
I'm guessing the gold will be available in Dubai though
PS damn it, the more I watch these vids the more I'm beginning to get over the edge screen and really dig this device... The Gear VR deal is on here too, I'm getting dangerously close to pulling the trigger on a black one
I think your still missing the point. Iris scanner is not being pushed by Samsung as the only security feature. It's another layer of security. Iris scanners are one of the highest levels of pass locks we have. So Samsung implementing this in such a solid fashion is awesome. And in this age of a million passwords, what's easier than not having to remember another password/pin/pattern? Now if this thing was bunk and hit or miss in use, then you have a point. And it definitely is not for everyone. But so far, everyone's first impressions have been overwhelmingly positive. In fact a few YouTubers have already mentioned what I brought up, cold weather users will love this.
Except at the moment it can only be used to unlock your device, it is not helping you bypass remembering any passwords as you still need to set one for the times the scanner fails to read.
I'm guessing the gold will be available in Dubai though
Well, better late than never, for T-Mobile right? I guess there was a large enough backlash, and T-Mobile decided to get rid of the required down payment on JOD. Had to cancel and replace the order, but since I preorder two (one for the wife, one for me), it saved us about $140.
Here is to hoping they ship it early! The mic on my s7 stopped working, and they T-Mobile can't do an exchange with a pending jump, and I don't want to cancel the order again.
You can guarantee after you have your own note 7 bought, low and behold come October they will announce availability of the gold & silver. Sod's law.
I think it's notable that Samsung didn't hype up the iris scanner to be more than it is. It's another layer and option of security. Nothing more. And one that is, in theory, more secure.
Coming from Samsung, this sort of restrain from over hyping their new feature is pretty surprising.
For the s8, I hope we see even more improvements to the iris scanner. It's implementation could be better.
I can tell you as an s7 edge owner, reflection from the silver s7 edge is never a problem. Not in direct sunlight or driving or anytime. It's simply not that reflect that it'll cause any flashing or blinding issue. Both note 7 colors are gorgeous.
Much appreciated. I have seen the insane amount of fingerprints on them in the stores, but I will also likely have a thin as hell case. I like Spigen for theirs and Renke seems to have a good one out there for minimum protection, so that will eliminate the fingerprint issue.
I was worried about the reflective nature, I have read some posts with people who own that colour stating that it is more refractive then reflective.
With all due respect, I think your so bent on discounting the Iris scanner that you continue to miss the point. As I said, it's an additional layer of security. How could this not be welcomed by anyone? As for the Iris scanner failing and having to use the backup password, same can be said for the fingerprint scanner. Will you use that as an argument to not use the fingerprint scanner? And that backup password for the iris scanner wouldn't be another password to remember, as it most likely would be the back up for the fingerprint reader you already set up. And as I and others have pointed out, the fingerprint reader is completely useless with gloves. This cannot be argued. The fact that the Iris scanner can be used alongside the fingerprint reader is best of both worlds. You're not being forced to use it. Maybe I'm missing your point, but when your given a higher level of security (that actually works quick and easy) as a complete and total option, how can anyone have anything negative to say about it?
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Exactly my point, and they are opening it up to third parties. Banks in Korea will support it, and soon the banks in America. Again, what's not to love about additional security as an option.
http://www.sammobile.com/2016/08/05...-to-leverage-the-galaxy-note-7s-iris-scanner/
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Not at all. I've said it's good thing to have, but but the 'wow it's amazing' reaction that has been going on around here with regards to it (you only have to look at posts - post launch) seems utterly disproportional to the more affective (upgrades and features that all the Note 7 users benefit from rather than just some) positive aspects of the device.
And for every 'good' thing about the Iris scanner, there is an equal logical counter argument in how its currently implemented on the device, to offer practical security measures which negate the iris scanner from being any better than the current implemented hardware & software that already exist.
For example... The glove argument - you pick up the device, you then have to wake screen, swipe screen, align with your eyes to unlock. How is it any more affective in actual usage than wake screen, swipe in your pattern unlock. That's the point. Yes it's more secure than a pattern unlock, but since when did suddenly a pattern unlock become a security issue for those times when you have to use it ?? You will have to use it (or password/code) if your iris scanner fails to read anyway.
But this argument / discussion is going nowhere, lets just agree to disagree and leave it there.
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No problem!
I think refractive is more accurate to say, too. Maybe in rare situations under intense light might it actually "reflect" but I've yet to experience that. I use my device out in the sun and in my car often. It's simply not reflective enough to actually blind you with any bright flashes of light.
So silver away!
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There's no question the implementation could improve so I understand some of the concerns. Like Tbarygs said, it'd be neat if the device woke from raising it up to your eyes and the IRIS scan becomes immediately available.
However, that brings into question instances where people simply want to just check their notifications on the lock screen. In these cases, if the IRIS scanner comes on right away, will they have to "avoid eye contact" so to speak with their device? That'd be awkward, too. This is up to Samsung to figure out in future implementations. I look forward to improvements with the S8.
But the technology is still effective (and in theory, more secure) despite it being a little cumbersome. And the fact that it can work in the dark is quite impressive. It sort of solves that "glove" argument that was similarly made for fingerprint scanners. There won't exactly be an ideal security measure for every single situation, but with more options and more layers, it gives people more choices to their preferences. I actually think in certain cases, the IRIS scanner would be great. For example, if your hands are wet and your device won't register the fingerprint scanner, swipe up instead and use your eyes. It's a heck of a back up method! You can just as easily swipe up and use a pattern unlock or pin-code, sure, but more options -- especially one that is supposedly the most secure biometric we possess -- isn't a bad thing.
Even if using it might be a bit cumbersome, it's great that Samsung is introducing new features that actually work and work well. As we know, historically, this hasn't always been the case with Samsung's new features.
In the past couple of years, they've reigned in their "kitchen sink" method and have focused on making the few features they have good. And at this stage, from every impression I've read/seen, the IRIS scanner is very usable and reliable. How one might deal with the cumbersome-ness of it is a different story, but hopefully that gets better over time.
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Samsung has already said it has opened up the iris scanner to 3rd party apps, so the possibility is there. I'm sure they have, or soon will implement it into things like their browser as well.
It's just another option, one that some of us actually find useful. I understand that you don't find it useful, but personally I think I will make some use out of it. Carrying a kid in one arm, jostling around on a subway with one hand on a pole, gloved hands, dirty hands, etc there are lots of possibilities. No I don't think many will buy it for just that feature, but as one of a list of features I think it's a nice option.
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I almost went with Tmo, but then they told me I needed a $130 down payment on JOD and some phones (not all) had a down payment EVERY time I upgraded, which takes the benefit out of JOD completely.
Yea, they said they implemented it into their default browser. Too bad I prefer using Chrome.
I haven't seen anyone really be star struck by the iris scanner at all. I mostly see people (like myself) that think it's a cool feature which may be used sometimes, or other times not used at all. I don't see the reaction to it as disproportional, what is disproportional IMO is your reaction.
For every counter argument, I'll counter any other on e you have as well, fingerprint reader, password, etc. Yes arguments and counter arguments can be made for anything, that doesn't mean any of those are not useful.
What hamstrings the iris scanner is the idiotic decision to swipe. So it's not that the iris scanner is not useful, it's that Samsung hamstrung some of its functionality. With that said keep in mind that with Good Lock you can eliminate the swipe completely, I'm looking forward to trying this on my N7. The implementation on the 950XL is much better, with no swipe needed.
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I love Samsungs browser, if only because it allows adblocking, and of course fingerprints instead of passwords is really really nice.
If it's anything like the S7 Edge, Carphone Warehouse will start selling the silver a couple of months later.
I would use it, but my issue is that I need a browser to sync with my devices and computers.
Well I'm part of the gang now. Pre-ordered 2 black Note 7's on ATT's BOGO deal, woohoo one free. I'll either sell one, or if my wife wants it will have her use it. ATT said they officially ship out on the 17th or 18th, but no overnight shipping. I hope they ship early though, would be nice.
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I hear you, I'm the same. But I don't use Chrome for desktop or tablet so I wouldn't have any sync anyway. I'm praying and hoping that MS brings Edge to mobile, that would resolve all my issues. But it would be a tough choice, blocking ads and being able to sign into websites with fingerprint is pretty powerful and when I'm on another browser I sorely miss those perks. I've looked into things like xmarks to sync, but it just greatly bothers me that these are subscription services.
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I hear you, I'm the same. But I don't use Chrome for desktop or tablet so I wouldn't have any sync anyway. I'm praying and hoping that MS brings Edge to mobile, that would resolve all my issues. But it would be a tough choice, blocking ads and being able to sign into websites with fingerprint is pretty powerful and when I'm on another browser I sorely miss those perks. I've looked into things like xmarks to sync, but it just greatly bothers me that these are subscription services.
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