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Galaxy S7
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I find the S7 just as uninteresting as the S6. That fingerprint reader on the bottom is also not doing any favors, the back button found on some other phones is a lot nicer to use. Hell, even Sony's side button is less of a reach on the bigger phone models. Edge display is still an awkward gimmick.
Was just about to query this as the sharp feel was a big reason I didn't like the S6e/e+.
Would still want to handle one first as I had so many spurious touches when one-handing the S6e /e+ that it drove me mad.
Can't knock the 76% screen-body ratio and 72.6mm width with a 5.5-inch display. That's some some engineering considering all the other tech in there.
And with the better and rounder edges, the device is apparently far more comfortable to hold.
A lot of people's complaints of the edge variants from last year were that the edge of the devices sometimes felt sharp.
Now it's more ergonomic, more round, and apparently more comfortable. And all for a 3600 mah battery!
What a win.
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Yes. This is my biggest concern about the larger edge variant.
Could you elaborate more? Very hard one handed use? Is it impossible because of constant accidental palm touches? How is typing? Etc.
Others who know please chime in too.
Very impressive phone release from Samsung.
Is it naïve to hope this resonates in Apple HQ, and gives them a kick to push forwards with the this year's iPhones, and make them seriously special? And not just thinner.
Is it naïve to hope this resonates in Apple HQ, and gives them a kick to push forwards with the this year's iPhones, and make them seriously special? And not just thinner.
All I got to say is wow, Samsung is killing it. Everything looks great, less chrome and all black! Hardware wise only thing missing is the ir blaster and a 64gb model but design, camera, battery, micro sd card, all look great! Only question is if they really optimized touchwiz and if they'll better support older hardware with new software.
These new phones look amazing, wish I still had subsidies so I could get my hands on them. Saving my pennies for the Note 6, judging by what they did here as long as they have a 64gb model I'm buying at launch.
These new phones look amazing, wish I still had subsidies so I could get my hands on them. Saving my pennies for the Note 6, judging by what they did here as long as they have a 64gb model I'm buying at launch.
I planned to keep the Nexus 6p at least 2 years but damn, I'm worried I won't be able to control myself lol.
I am not a fan of Samsung, mainly because I really dislike a physical home button. However the camera on the s7 is tempting, as well as the overall look. If igthad front facing speakers instead of physical home button I would almost guarantee getting one.
Props to Samsung though!
I am not a fan of Samsung, mainly because I really dislike a physical home button. However the camera on the s7 is tempting, as well as the overall look. If igthad front facing speakers instead of physical home button I would almost guarantee getting one.
Props to Samsung though!
I like what I've seen so far but I want to see them on display and try them. If I continue to be impressed afterwards well then count me in. Best Buy better order me lunch on Wednesday as well for incentive for me preordering. I don't really much care for the VR, damn thing never really impressed me when I tried it and it was always rather buggy. And it would probably scratch the phone.
I agree. That's my biggest bummer, mate.
Hopefully over some time, they'll create a bit more excitement as sales slow by releasing a 64gb option for both variants.
Probably just wishful thinking. :T
The way I reconcile this is that the money I'd be saving from the $100 internal storage upgrade can be put toward a full on hardware upgrade. To the Edge variant.
And for storage, I gain better value by getting micro SDs. Plus the option to get a lot more storage too.
I wish there was a 64gb version outright too. Sucky move from Samsung.
Looks like a very appealing device. It's said every year Apple need to take note, but they rarely do. If the software is as smooth as it appears in the videos then I think Samsung have cracked it this year. It's about time the plastic bulging camera was incorporated better into the body of the phone. The only thing I wish Samsung would do is get rid of its branding on the front of the device. It doesn't need to be on both the front and back IMO. It'll please people that the SD card returns too.
It's a nice looking phone and looks swish in black. Food for thought I say.
It's a nice looking phone and looks swish in black. Food for thought I say.
Lol that makes zero sense. You can buy a 200gb micro SD card for the money it would cost to get a 64gb version
I think the Note 3 and 4 only came in 32GB if I'm not mistaken. But adding a SD Card nullifies the need for anything larger. Then with marshmallow you can add a 200GB sd card and make it all one large harddrive so you would have 232GB of space.
I'm one of the biggest iPhones 'proponents' 
that regularly lives in this sub-forum but even I can admit that the new Galaxies are offering pretty amazing first impressions. I'm still not a fan of the pronounced curved sides of the Edge model but if I had to choose one, it would be my choice as I can't go back to a display smaller than 5.5"
To those posing the question how anyone could consider an iPhone after seeing these designs--it's quite simple when the design of the physical hardware isn't the sole reason for choosing a phone. I still hate the Samsung logo on the top and find black slab front of the iPhone nicer aesthetically. I won't go into software preference beyond the fact that it plays a pretty significant role in most of our smartphone choices, regardless of your preferred platform.
I also don't understand the industry's move away from the app drawer, one of the standout features that Android has over iOS. If you took away the ability to add home screen widgets and it IS iOS.
Also, both LG and Samsung have chosen to not allow use of 'adoptable storage' with the SD card. Any thoughts why they went this route and for those who have a better understanding, what's the benefit of using adoptable storage in the first place vs. its cons?
And as much as I may considering giving one a serious test drive, Samsung's refusal to sell me an unlocked one directly without any carrier branding/bloat means I'll be limited to enjoying all of your perceptives.
that regularly lives in this sub-forum but even I can admit that the new Galaxies are offering pretty amazing first impressions. I'm still not a fan of the pronounced curved sides of the Edge model but if I had to choose one, it would be my choice as I can't go back to a display smaller than 5.5"To those posing the question how anyone could consider an iPhone after seeing these designs--it's quite simple when the design of the physical hardware isn't the sole reason for choosing a phone. I still hate the Samsung logo on the top and find black slab front of the iPhone nicer aesthetically. I won't go into software preference beyond the fact that it plays a pretty significant role in most of our smartphone choices, regardless of your preferred platform.
I also don't understand the industry's move away from the app drawer, one of the standout features that Android has over iOS.
If you took away the ability to add home screen widgets and it IS iOS.Also, both LG and Samsung have chosen to not allow use of 'adoptable storage' with the SD card. Any thoughts why they went this route and for those who have a better understanding, what's the benefit of using adoptable storage in the first place vs. its cons?
And as much as I may considering giving one a serious test drive, Samsung's refusal to sell me an unlocked one directly without any carrier branding/bloat means I'll be limited to enjoying all of your perceptives.
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I must give Samsung credit on some little much needed design changes;
Home button doesn't have the cheesy cheap chrome ring around it anymore, it's now the same color as the phone, which looks great on the black.
And the edges on the black, look more dark grey, as opposed to last year's phones having a lighter brushed nicke almost silverish look. This new dark grey looks way better on the black.
And the S7 Edge having a massive 3,600mAh battery and being water resistant, and great size 5.5" screen, but in a pretty minimal overall body. Wow this phone looks so tempting to me now.
Home button doesn't have the cheesy cheap chrome ring around it anymore, it's now the same color as the phone, which looks great on the black.
And the edges on the black, look more dark grey, as opposed to last year's phones having a lighter brushed nicke almost silverish look. This new dark grey looks way better on the black.
And the S7 Edge having a massive 3,600mAh battery and being water resistant, and great size 5.5" screen, but in a pretty minimal overall body. Wow this phone looks so tempting to me now.
Not sure of which sale you're referring to but I would suggest getting a top tier card. Class 10 u3 card from a reputable brand. I would go with Samsung since well you're pairing it with a Samsung phone.
I'm one of the biggest iPhones 'proponents'
To those posing the question how anyone could consider an iPhone after seeing these designs--it's quite simple when the design of the physical hardware isn't the sole reason for choosing a phone. I still hate the Samsung logo on the top and fine black slab from of the iPhone nicer aesthetically. I won't go into software preference beyond the fact that it plays a pretty significant role in most of our smartphone choices, regardless of your preferred platform.
I also don't understand the industry's move away from the app drawer, one of the standout features that Android has over iOS.
Also, both LG and Samsung have chosen to not allow use of 'adoptable storage' with the SD card. Any thoughts why they went this route and for those who have a better understanding, what's the benefit of using adoptable storage in the first place vs. its cons?
And as much as I may considering giving one a serious test drive, Samsung's refusal to sell me an unlocked one directly without any carrier branding/bloat means I'll be enjoy all of your perceptives.
Eager to hear more about your micro SD card question too.
Agree with a lot here.
No, what doesn't make sense if having two storage options and giving a country only one. I don't see them limiting other countries to just 32GB. And MY CHOICE makes perfect sense FOR ME. My apps alone take up 26GB and I have more than enough media to fill up a 200GB card. So this option doesn't work FOR ME.