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Phones Samsung Galaxy S8
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Verizon retail stores usually won't let you buy one outright without adding a plan. You can try but have Best Buy or equivalent as a back up plan.
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Me too, super jelly
, Samsung Thailand sticking to official release date fortunately flying to UAE on Friday check the Mrs in to the hotel then I'm down to the Mall ASAPBad news is Thailand freebie bundle was good but UAE price slightly cheaper but lesser bundle, some air miles thing
but both are unlocked international versions
That has always been my experience when it comes to Verizon customer service, which is why I'm not a customer with them anymore. Getting any type of credit from them (even when it's their screw up) is like pulling teeth.
I've always had the best experience with AT&T, I just wish they would compete more with early upgrades pricing.
I had the S7 edge and the 8+ is a definite upgrade.
Its no secret here that I have said I don't like curved screens. I prefer flat displays.
But the curve is so subtle on the S8+ that I don't notice it is there. No false touches at all.
I will say one thing though......hate the FPS location. But I am getting used to it.
But the facial recognition software is really good. The rear camera is a slight upgrade due to better post processing. The front camera has auto focus now and some nice snapchat like filters.
Overall it is a nice upgrade.
I'm wondering if we'll see even more price drops for the S7. Is the S8 worth nearly double the price of the s7?
for me with JoD it is worth it......if price is the driving factor....the OPO 3t is a great deal. The S7 edge is on sale right now on TMO for $480 so it is a great deal
The FP sensor on the back is pretty meh. It doesn't work like the Nexus 5X scanner did for me because I get a lot of "put your finger on the entire sensor messages."
I am going to go with the Iris Scanner or Facial Detection. Though are there any health risks with using the Iris Scanner?
nope, you must first wake the screen either via the power button or the home button.
Unlocking my S8 with the iris scanner is working very good (so far)!!
And the minimum you need to wake up the screen with the power or home button. But there is a setting, so you don't have to swipe up to unlock.
As someone else who had the Note 7, are you seeing some improvements or is this just taking what the Note 7 did right and bringing to the S line?for me with JoD it is worth it......if price is the driving factor....the OPO 3t is a great deal. The S7 edge is on sale right now on TMO for $480 so it is a great deal
Today should be the day for my S8 order to arrive.
It is being delivered to the CPW store (along with all the other pre-orders that we did) but nothing showed yesterday.
Our deliveries are very hit and miss, sometimes they don't even turn up at all and we get double the day after!
I'm not too bothered about waiting til tomorrow, I just need rid of this damn Lumia.
But once it does arrive I will of course post my thoughts, even though most of you by then will be well onto posting the inevitable battery screen shots so we can all watch as people wonder if their device has a dud battery.
Excited to be back on Android though, even though I'm not filled with huge amounts of excitement about this phone currently.
It is being delivered to the CPW store (along with all the other pre-orders that we did) but nothing showed yesterday.
Our deliveries are very hit and miss, sometimes they don't even turn up at all and we get double the day after!
I'm not too bothered about waiting til tomorrow, I just need rid of this damn Lumia.
But once it does arrive I will of course post my thoughts, even though most of you by then will be well onto posting the inevitable battery screen shots so we can all watch as people wonder if their device has a dud battery.
Excited to be back on Android though, even though I'm not filled with huge amounts of excitement about this phone currently.
S8 plus to arrive between 10.50-11.50 today. Better get a coffee and wait
Text received from my colleague - it's in!
Just need to go and get it now. Roll on my lunch break!
Just need to go and get it now. Roll on my lunch break!
Samsung Smart Switch has really improved. And combined with Google's own version, it's a lot less painful going to a new phone!! I was shocked when I went from S6 to S7.
LoopPay? What a Fiasco.
This device really is stunning and doesn't feel big at all
Holy crap this facial recognition is fast...no point wasting time with fingerprint scanner
Love the pics!
Must admit the black really doesn't do it for me, but I think it's down to the high shine.
I can't wait to see the orchid one properly.
Must admit the black really doesn't do it for me, but I think it's down to the high shine.
I can't wait to see the orchid one properly.
