Just watched that myself. I bought one similar to this for my new S7. It is to put it bluntly ...
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I wonder if the reason for the weaker scratch resistance could also be attributed to the Wacom digitiser implemented under the screen or at least between polymers? They increased pressure sensitivity to 4048, I wonder if that also meant that they compromised on the glass even when you compare it to S7 Edge for example.
Yeah that's what I mean. The S7 Edge is much more scratch resistant so you would wonder if Corning GG are saying GG5 has the same level of scratch resistance as GG4 but also increased smash resistance, and yet clearly the video test shows the Note 7 scratch resistance is very much compromised compared even to the S5/Note 4/S6/6E/Note5/S7 & S7E then perhaps there is something else at play that has caused this compromised scratch resistance.
This is the first year the Note has gone fully edge (ignoring Note Edge which functioned differently) and the biggest difference between it and S6e/S6e+/S7e is that it has the Wacom digitiser embedded in the screen.
Perhaps with both the curved edges and the increased pressure sensitivity of the Wacom digitiser - there was some compromise that Samsung had to make, and even though they are technically using GG5, perhaps they are not using it to the same base 'reference' point as Corning GG themselves utilise ...
My biggest concern would be simply this. With how easily the screen scratched on that video - will the stylus nib cause damage also ? As a stylus user I know I have to change nibs otherwise they do ware and once worn they can cause friction and damage. Throw elements of sand or grit particles into the equation and it could indeed be problematic.
We have to watch this one, but if anything is going to become the 'gate' scandal for the Note 7 - it likely will be the scratch resistance of its screen.
Classic example of design over function and that's my problem with the edge. Other than the design there is no real benefit to it. I will feel extremely bad for everyone having to repair this phone. Will be interesting what rating the phone might get from ifixit.
Saw a droptest video and the first fall already scratched the glass that's something that can't happen on a 849 $ phone. Personally I think it would instantly slap the ottabox defender or an urban armor gear case on this thing.
Gorilla Glass is hype, every phone I have had with it has scuffed and I have seen screens breaks over trivial falls.
Devices are too expensive for many of us to even chance going without.
DAMN YOU AMERICAN'S WITH YOU'RE EARLIER RELEASE! *Shakes angry fist*!
Enjoy your devices when they arrive!
Did any of you opt for silver?!
Enjoy your devices when they arrive!
Did any of you opt for silver?!
Only option available here was Blue Coral or Black Onyx. I wonder why Samsung has chose to bypass white completely with the Note 7 ?
Anyone else in the UK ordered through Carphone Warehouse in store? The reason I ask is that their website is saying pre-order to get the device 3 days early. When I did it in store (As an upgrade) they said I'd be getting it on launch day (Sept 2nd).
As for Gorilla glass? Its a con. My iPhone 6's screen has some pretty severe scratches in it. Very poor when you consider that the screen on the iPhone 4 (In my experience anyway) was indestructible.
As for Gorilla glass? Its a con. My iPhone 6's screen has some pretty severe scratches in it. Very poor when you consider that the screen on the iPhone 4 (In my experience anyway) was indestructible.
yeah i cant wait to hear you guys reviews once you get then in hand. I'm still over here debating if im going to get it or not lol. I don't know why I put my mind through these things.
Man, it's just too hard to catch up with this thread.
Hit the nail right on the head. And it worked. The Note 7 is amazing. Just put the price lower and it will be perfect
There are two reasons why I don't use wireless charging: Speed and price. I love the speed of wired charging, it's very convenient. Even with the fast wireless charging, it still takes about 2 hours, and you have to pay a steep price for it. And once you get to the cheap wireless chargers, charging times get longer, from 3 hours upwards. Overall, I'd much rather having to fiddle with the wire if it can get me from 0-100 in under an hour.
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That's what I might do actually. The price could be decent then, and the Note 8 might not be that great.
Hit the nail right on the head. And it worked. The Note 7 is amazing. Just put the price lower and it will be perfect
There are two reasons why I don't use wireless charging: Speed and price. I love the speed of wired charging, it's very convenient. Even with the fast wireless charging, it still takes about 2 hours, and you have to pay a steep price for it. And once you get to the cheap wireless chargers, charging times get longer, from 3 hours upwards. Overall, I'd much rather having to fiddle with the wire if it can get me from 0-100 in under an hour.
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That's what I might do actually. The price could be decent then, and the Note 8 might not be that great.
Maybe the S8 will be around the same price considering $500 for it would be fine based off the rumors: 4K display, one dual edge screen model, HDR capacity screen, 6GB of RAM, Quickcharge 4.0, etc.
It also depends on the location. I have an Apple store within 5 minutes of my house but it's always slam packed. Getting a same day appointment is near impossible (would have to wait hours on end to fill a no-show's spot). But getting an appointment is even tough. I went online this morning to make an appointment to have them look at my wife's iPhone 6. The first available appointment slot was Tuesday, August 23 at around lunch time. That's 5 days away! So I can't even get in this weekend to have her phone looked at. Yes, I could go to the store and wait around for hours just to get a walk-in appointment, but I have better things to do with my time than that.
But I will say, I've always had positive experiences at the Apple Store and having physical stores is still a great positive for Apple vs. other OEMs. It's just a shame that the one near me is always very busy. And the next closest one is 45 minutes away.
I wonder how the stocks will be in stores tomorrow? Because I want to preorder one to get the deals but how does that work with turning in your old device on NEXT during that 10-day period? What if I don't get the device in 10 days is what im worried about.
Perhaps that's why @macfacts stated that he/she cannot.
I've always felt it was better to do walk-ins to get matters handled instead of going the online route... although you have to wait maybe an hour or more, but there's plenty of errands you can take then simply come back when it's time. Apple gives a status update thru messages indicating when there ready.
But I tend to get there early and get a appointment. I'm already aware it will be awhile before eventually I could be seen.. but I go in there with that expectation. Have my iPad handy since theres a Starbucks nearby... listen to some podcasts and follow up on things that I might have missed.
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I plan on going in stores tomorrow to get the Note7.
You don't have to preorder to get the deals... you just have to make sure you buy one before the promo ends. I believe you can submit a receipt showing you actually purchased the device.. I know I did a promo for a family member of mine when she got a Galaxy S6 edge, I just submitted a receipt and she got a 50$ Best Buy gift card.
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