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Phones Samsung Galaxy S20 / S20+ / S20 Ultra
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While I sympathise with the frustration as it is offered, but as an outsider like many, try living in a country where these 14/30 days return periods do not exist
Talk about taking your cake and eating it. You get to play for 14 days or more and return, get freebies, then moan the refunds not fast and want a gift card
I assure you more would be a lot more decisive on purchases if there were not these practices
The thing that grates is these returns and services like Apple stores push the costs of devices up globally where only a few countries get the benefits
Hope its sorted soon
Yeah I’m definitely appreciative and it’s hard to complain about winning a free phone and waiting on a return. My frustration is that when I started putting the return together on Samsung’s site, it showed me that if I returned all the items (including preorder bonus), it showed that I’d only get a partial refund, so I properly selected only the phone. And since I did that and returned all the items with only one label, now my return is in question. So the process was super frustrating.
a bit of anxiety thinking about leaving iMessage and the notion of being able to walk into an Apple store and walk out with a replacement should something go wrong. My last Android was an S7+ that I had to send in for a replacement and it took two weeks - long time to be without a phone lol...
You must be in the States, iMessage isn't really an issue here in the UK as we pro dominantly use WhatsApp or Messenger.
The bricks and mortar store does give some reassurance in the event of a fault though so I understand that.
Yes, in the USA. I purchased from Swappa so I can't go to a store if something goes wrong unfortunately where if I had personally purchased I would be covered for at least 14 days to start or longer if I had purchased an extended purchase protection plan. For now I am enjoying seeing the black box sit on my desk
It's unlikely there'll be a fault but I understand your caution. I have the regular S20, it's a great phone.
Can you not buy the extra care package from Samsung ?
We get it included with the Fold and Flip and includes onsite collection and a loan phone
Anyone know how to actually register for Samsung Care / extended warranty? When I had the S10 I could do it within the Samsung app, but now I can't see it anywhere. I also can't register on my PC in my Samsung account. We shouldn't have to call customer support to add the extended warranty?
*Edit- no luck within the Samsung Members app. Unless I am missing something. Why do they make it so difficult for me to just give them more money if I choose to...
*Edit- no luck within the Samsung Members app. Unless I am missing something. Why do they make it so difficult for me to just give them more money if I choose to...
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Normally I’d agree but considering everything presently going on around the world, Apple might find it both difficult and bad form to roll out a price increase at a time where many people have suffered financially over the prior 6 months and Apple’s own financials couldn’t really take a consumer backlash.
I’m certainly curious to see how the next iPhone is priced.
If memory serves me right...during the recession in 2008 they did not fail to raise prices on new products.
Today's issues are unprecedented though. I think it could go either way. But apple is pretty adamant about their pricing models. They do not usually reduce prices or put things on sale.....
I am curious as well. They canceled the planned press event this month. Most of their products are manufactured in China so they might be heavily impacted by a prolonged pandemic.
I could see them holding price if they werent dropping a budget iphone sometime soon. But they'll just point to that as their discount product for customers as if they're doing them a favor or something and keep their flagship (pro) devices at their normal pricing with should go up with the addition of 5G and high refresh screens.
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Side note: I am keeping the s20 plus. Its ergonomic are the best I've used for my use. Perfect size and form factor. Battery is good enough to last all day. Camera is good, not great. Gcam port alleviates some of the issues but not all. Samsung just having figured out shutter speed and moving objects in post processing like Google and Apple. Everything else about the phone is best in class.
I'm really intrigued by the iPhone rumors. But I'm so enamored with the smallness of the 11 Pro (and the S20) right now.
And with Covid hanging over our heads it feels so weird to contemplate anything beyond getting through this. I have been sick for a few days with goodness knows what. This is my time of year to get sick so it's probably nothing at all. But when my Claritin fails to help much and I keep seeing Covid news everywhere it is hard to not get a bit paranoid and freaked out. 🤪
So I'm living in the present and going naked! Oh no, not that way! But I'm having a naked phone day since I'm at home and don't have to worry about wear and tear in purses. I'm not bedridden but I am comfy on the sofa most of the last couple of days.
I must say I'm absolutely delighted with the Cloud Pink of the S20. It is a truly tranquil color. I had been missing that crazy flamingo pink of my S10+ at times. But this soft peaceful ethereal color is so soothing.
I do still think the other S20 colors are really nice. I'm glad my husband got the Comrade Grey by accident. I love that color. I can't even explain why. It's so unapologetically GREY that it sort of tickles me somehow.
But black is also dead sexy. And the blue is also so tranquil. I had a really hard time between choosing that blue color and the pink, and then later when I fell for grey, my goodness! 😆 Ultimately, the part of me that missed the Flamingo Pink on my S10+ chose the Cloud Pink as sort of an atonement for trading in the Flamingo Pink so soon,
I saw a lot of criticism aimed at the color choices for this year, but other than the absence of a nice white option for the US market, I'm really pleased with the offerings this year. Of course, beauty is in the eye of the beholder and I don't fault anyone for missing deep blues and purples and the other vivid colors we know Samsung is capable of providing.
I still feel a pang for my purple S9+. I really do miss that phone so much, and not just for the color. Some of the most beautiful photos and videos I've ever taken were taken on that phone. At times, I honestly do regret trading it in.
We are on tight lock down in my state so my husband is working from home. It is so nice having him home even though I am careful not to disturb him. We hope to have some fun with the Ultra zoom at home on some walks around our little rural slice of heaven. Yes, the Samsung camera software is still a bit unforgiving of movement, especially in interior lighting. But outdoors, the camera does shine. I hope to find out how much so in the coming days when I'm feeling a bit better.
Lol, I'm gonna try the Jack Daniels cure that worked so well for me during a flu from a few years ago. Failing that, I've got a full bottle of Dayquil and NyQuil.
If you all don't mind a personal public service announcement from ol' Grumpy, please do take Covid seriously and do all that social distancing stuff you're hearing about on the news. Especially my British friends here. I understand you're currently trying to keep calm and carry on, and that's admirable. But let's not push your luck with the resources of the NHS!
And with Covid hanging over our heads it feels so weird to contemplate anything beyond getting through this. I have been sick for a few days with goodness knows what. This is my time of year to get sick so it's probably nothing at all. But when my Claritin fails to help much and I keep seeing Covid news everywhere it is hard to not get a bit paranoid and freaked out. 🤪
So I'm living in the present and going naked! Oh no, not that way!
But I'm having a naked phone day since I'm at home and don't have to worry about wear and tear in purses. I'm not bedridden but I am comfy on the sofa most of the last couple of days. I must say I'm absolutely delighted with the Cloud Pink of the S20. It is a truly tranquil color. I had been missing that crazy flamingo pink of my S10+ at times. But this soft peaceful ethereal color is so soothing.
I do still think the other S20 colors are really nice. I'm glad my husband got the Comrade Grey by accident. I love that color. I can't even explain why. It's so unapologetically GREY that it sort of tickles me somehow.
But black is also dead sexy. And the blue is also so tranquil. I had a really hard time between choosing that blue color and the pink, and then later when I fell for grey, my goodness! 😆 Ultimately, the part of me that missed the Flamingo Pink on my S10+ chose the Cloud Pink as sort of an atonement for trading in the Flamingo Pink so soon,
I saw a lot of criticism aimed at the color choices for this year, but other than the absence of a nice white option for the US market, I'm really pleased with the offerings this year. Of course, beauty is in the eye of the beholder and I don't fault anyone for missing deep blues and purples and the other vivid colors we know Samsung is capable of providing.
I still feel a pang for my purple S9+. I really do miss that phone so much, and not just for the color. Some of the most beautiful photos and videos I've ever taken were taken on that phone. At times, I honestly do regret trading it in.
We are on tight lock down in my state so my husband is working from home. It is so nice having him home even though I am careful not to disturb him. We hope to have some fun with the Ultra zoom at home on some walks around our little rural slice of heaven. Yes, the Samsung camera software is still a bit unforgiving of movement, especially in interior lighting. But outdoors, the camera does shine. I hope to find out how much so in the coming days when I'm feeling a bit better.
Lol, I'm gonna try the Jack Daniels cure that worked so well for me during a flu from a few years ago. Failing that, I've got a full bottle of Dayquil and NyQuil.
If you all don't mind a personal public service announcement from ol' Grumpy, please do take Covid seriously and do all that social distancing stuff you're hearing about on the news. Especially my British friends here. I understand you're currently trying to keep calm and carry on, and that's admirable. But let's not push your luck with the resources of the NHS!
Reading the comments here is making me interested in upgrading my S10+, but so far I've quickly remembered that you guys are talking mostly about the SD variant and the Exynos one we have here seems to be somewhat worse: https://www.notebookcheck.net/Bench...y-worse-than-the-Snapdragon-865.457542.0.html
So currently I'm waiting for the Pixel 4a release to see what it's like, and if there's some blunder that pushes me back to Samsung, the first S20 deals should be there to pick.
I fully agree. Even though it's somewhat inconvenient, we all should do our part in making sure the virus slows down enough for the health services to keep up with it. Luckily being a Finn helps with the social distancing part quite a bit 😃
So currently I'm waiting for the Pixel 4a release to see what it's like, and if there's some blunder that pushes me back to Samsung, the first S20 deals should be there to pick.
I fully agree. Even though it's somewhat inconvenient, we all should do our part in making sure the virus slows down enough for the health services to keep up with it. Luckily being a Finn helps with the social distancing part quite a bit 😃
The S20+ has been my daily driver so far...love the ergonomics and feel in the hand. The battery life has been great for me so far. I don't even look at it anymore cause I know it will last me ALL day. Typically off the charger at 5:30 AM and around 10 Pm I still have about 20% left.
I can do it through the Members app and Samsung Premium Care, one of the scrollable options on the top.
Yep, excellent phone. I still prefer Pixels from a software and camera standpoint but I'm not ok with all the hardware concessions I have to make.
Strange, I don't have that option anywhere. I see the scrollable area on top and I have 8 options, but that isn't one of them. The phone is registered to my account.
Loving the ultra so far and size of it. No issue for me.
still waiting for my free buds plus to come but I was thinking what’s best between the buds plus or the regular AirPods for music quality and voice calls?
as I don’t like earphones with the rubber bits that go in the ears like them crappy ones that come In the Samsung box, as I’ve always just used the Iphones free headphones with my phones.
still waiting for my free buds plus to come but I was thinking what’s best between the buds plus or the regular AirPods for music quality and voice calls?
as I don’t like earphones with the rubber bits that go in the ears like them crappy ones that come In the Samsung box, as I’ve always just used the Iphones free headphones with my phones.
I use both Galaxy Buds 2 and Airpods 2 with my Ultra. I like the Airpods the best for just keeping in my ear and phone calls, but I like the Buds better for just listening to music as the quality sounds much better. I can't just go about my business with the Buds if I'm not listening to music, the ambient sound feature is good, but not good enough. The same with most rubber tip earbuds. I haven't tried the Airpods Pro yet though.
i think that answers my thoughts there also. AirPods are easy in the ears and hearing surroundings hmm I’ll prob sell the buds and get the AirPods then.
The Galaxy buds are much better than the airpods at everything besides phone calls. Also I found that the buds include enough tips that you can find one that fits you well. With the airpods, they either fit you or they don't.
I haven't tried the airpods pro but I've heard they are very good.
I hate these tests, they don't prove anything. Nobody uses a phone like this.