It could just be an early non-press-ready render. I don't believe Evan has ever posted something that turned out to be a fake.
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It could just be an early non-press-ready render. I don't believe Evan has ever posted something that turned out to be a fake.
OK, here it is folks. The real deal. Gorgeous.
Looking at the second pic of the side profile, that is all Note 7. This device is definitely gonna feel good in the hand.
Looking at the second pic of the side profile, that is all Note 7. This device is definitely gonna feel good in the hand.
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It looks stunning. I'm down for the S8+. The only thing I worry about is that I know I'll want the note 8 when it comes out but I think the bigger screen on the S8+ could keep me from getting the note.
I have been waiting for this one to drop after what happened with the Note 7....but those rounded corners 
Would look so much better like this:
Would look so much better like this:
Looks drop dead gorgeous for a phone. However, the press render and the current leaked photos have me a bit perplexed. I think that the software build on the leaked photos/videos feature an older Grace UX. The press render gives me hope for a newer looking Touchwiz UX update because it might mean more slimmed down software.
Looks like the volume rockers will be one long piece, instead of two separate up/down buttons. I guess cause of the Bixby button? Less confusion.
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Yeah the rounded corners kind of threw me a bit, too. They're just a tiny bit too rounded, I think. It takes a bit of getting used to.I have been waiting for this one to drop after what happened with the Note 7....but those rounded corners
Would look so much better like this:
I want the Note 8, but I do worry they might cut into the battery size to accommodate the S-Pen like they did last time. Even then, they didn't really have enough space left for the battery. I'm worried they might jettison something else like the headphone jack.
I'm no designer, but tighter corners results in a better integration of the screen areas and not leave much empty space. The phone looks good. I like rocker buttons, so I see nothing wrong with Sammy's choice here. One piece means less chances of something breaking, and it should make repair easier if you abuse the rocket buttons a lot.
I don't mind TouchWiz much. Android animations are worse. I've always disabled the frilly BS through dev mode on my Sammy Ss.
I don't mind TouchWiz much. Android animations are worse. I've always disabled the frilly BS through dev mode on my Sammy Ss.
If you don't use the S-Pen that much, then you could go for the S8+. The QHD screen isn't 4k, but it should be HDR compliant because the Note 7 was.
http://www.phonearena.com/news/Sams...-more-than-10-million-units-initially_id91631
Samsung already kicked off Galaxy S8 production, to make more than 10 million units initially
Anyone going for it first day?
Samsung already kicked off Galaxy S8 production, to make more than 10 million units initially
Anyone going for it first day?
I might, too.
Initially, I was going to wait to see first round issues (including battery concerns) and to perhaps wait for an unlocked one (it was 3 months-ish for the S7 unlocked, I believe), but given my failed venture with the Pixel, and since giving my 3T to my father, I'm back on my S6 and ready to upgrade.
FOLLOW UP: What's the deal with Jump on Demand? Can new customers still get on the JoD program? I keep hearing (from Tmo reps, too) that they're phasing it out? I had to get out of mine when I tried the Pixel.
I have heard different things from different reps. I would call to find out to make sure. For me personally.....if they cancel my JoD then I will move to VZW. They have better coverage than TMO but I stay because of JoD which fits my phone switching addiction perfectly
Just like on the G6, I'm not loving the rounded corners of the screen. Maybe I'll like it better when I see it in person but right now it reminds me of those old 80s tube TVs.
Give me emerald green and I'll be extremely happy. But I doubt that will happen. Otherwise I just take the black. Loved their black on the Note 7, didn't like their blue color that much though.
Emerald green would be nice. I've seen pictures of such a color but never saw one in person. I think the blue was nice but would have been better with blue sides rather than Rose gold.
I'm looking forward to the color offerings, too, but if the design remains logo-less upfront, I'm almost 99% sure I'm going for the black one.
I'm also looking forward to the deals, too.
Latest says April 10 is the pre-order date, and April 21st the launch date. Still quite some time away.
I'm also looking forward to the deals, too.
Latest says April 10 is the pre-order date, and April 21st the launch date. Still quite some time away.