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TehFalcon

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Just ordered the Watch 5 Pro. Went with Gray Titanium instead of the same old black. Trading in my Watch 4 Classic.
Free Wireless Charger Duo. And $50 credit. Couldn't get nothing besides the the other two adapters for $50. I already have the Wireless charger Duo and a 65W adapter from my S22 Ultra purchase. I'm in no shortage of chargers. LOL





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Samsung does this with a lot of their flagship products when you purchase direct from them. I got a free SoundBar and $150 credit when I purchased a TV direct of them years ago. And Samsung is basically the most sold brand of TVs right beside LG. So yes, it's marketing for better sales, but not desperation. And I highly doubt Samsung is losing money from incentives.
I guess my phrasing was off, I meant that they are making less money than if they didn’t have the incentives. It’s losing money they could have gotten, but not taking an actual negative loss on the product (phone).
 

nospleen

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Going to trade my Z Flip 3 on a Fold 4. Trying to decide if I want the Pro or regular 5 watch. I normally wear Garmin, so I think the Pro is more my usual style.

I noticed it I also add the buds pro 2, it bumps the price up by 60-70 bucks or so. Anyone have an opinion on the headphones? I have Airpods 3, but wouldn't mind another pair of headphones.
 

Ludatyk

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Going to trade my Z Flip 3 on a Fold 4. Trying to decide if I want the Pro or regular 5 watch. I normally wear Garmin, so I think the Pro is more my usual style.
I’m curious why the switch from the Flip 3 to Fold 4.

I noticed it I also add the buds pro 2, it bumps the price up by 60-70 bucks or so. Anyone have an opinion on the headphones? I have Airpods 3, but wouldn't mind another pair of headphones.
I personally like my Galaxy Buds Pro. Use it daily, they fit in my ear perfectly and I always had issues with keeping AirPods in my ear. Never had them fall out my ear when jogging or running… I might end up picking up the Buds2 Pro later on, but right now I’m going to keep them.

Audio is good on them, I play a lot of podcast and listen to music. Call quality is solid… can use either bud. Noise cancellation is solid and so is Ambient Sound. I even like there’s a widget that can be used on the Home Screen. And I can monitor battery levels on the buds from my GW as well.
 
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nospleen

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I’m curious why the switch from the Flip 3 to Fold 4.


I personally like my Galaxy Buds Pro. Use it daily, they fit in my ear perfectly and I always had issues with keeping AirPods in my ear. Never had them fall out my ear when jogging or running… I might end up picking up the Buds2 Pro later on, but right now I’m going to keep them.

Audio is good on them, I play a lot of podcast and listen to music. Call quality is solid… can use either bud. Noise cancellation is solid and so is Ambient Sound. I even like there’s a widget that can be used on the Home Screen. And I can monitor battery levels on the buds from my GW as well.

I previously had a Fold 3 and really liked it. The only thing I liked better about the Flip, besides the lower cost, was the smaller form factor. But, I work 100% remote now. Because of that, the portability factor is less important.

I really do like the Flip though, but ready to go back to the Fold.

Thanks for your thoughts on the Buds!
 
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TechRunner

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Well, on August 26th I'll get to finally retire my Pixel 3aXL and start playing around with this:

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Stay tuned for questions from me on best practices, to those already entrenched in the Samsung foldables camp ;)
 

TechRunner

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Looking forward to your thoughts and what made you decide on the Flip 4 versus any of the latest Pixels?
I love the Pixels. Had the original before my current one. My wife has the P6P, and it’s a great device. But what I REALLY wanted was a smaller phone, but not a smaller screen (Which is why I rejected the thought of an iPhone Mini 13 early on), and the Flip 4 checked both boxes. Can’t wait to put it through its paces.
 
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GadgetSN

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Just cancelled my pre order. Came to the realisation that the UK pre order offers are just terrible this time round. I mainly pre ordered the Fold 4 simply to get a discount on a product I would never really buy in the first place (smart watch).

Still want the Fold 4 but am not going to pay anywhere near RRP. It should have been bundled with a free smart watch 5 as a preorder bonus.

Looks like my trusted old Note 10 Plus still reigns supreme.
 

ThailandToo

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Ok so early rumours are saying major camera upgrades

It will have same main sensor as the S22 ultra and the same 3x telephoto as well

So

108mp/12/10

Other rumours are slimmer, less of a crease and a slightly wider display. S pen built in is also rumoured

Seems only thing that’s missing from the S22 ultra at present is the 10x optical periscope lens
It didn’t quite have the stuff you hoped for. I like the Flip 4 better.
 

Ludatyk

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Just cancelled my pre order. Came to the realisation that the UK pre order offers are just terrible this time round. I mainly pre ordered the Fold 4 simply to get a discount on a product I would never really buy in the first place (smart watch).

Still want the Fold 4 but am not going to pay anywhere near RRP. It should have been bundled with a free smart watch 5 as a preorder bonus.

Looks like my trusted old Note 10 Plus still reigns supreme.
How much was the Note 10+ trade in? I'm seeing $700 in the US... that's a good deal for a 3 year old smartphone.
 

SteveJUAE

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How much was the Note 10+ trade in? I'm seeing $700 in the US... that's a good deal for a 3 year old smartphone.
Think UK trade in is only around $500 for the Note 10

The UK deals do seem to be a bit sucky compared to many other countries and with the US the way tax is calculated you even save more as the trade in is taken off your bill before sales tax is applied usually
 

Ludatyk

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Anyone in the US ordered been shipped? Mine has been charged, but I haven't seen any progress other than it's in in process.

Normally when an ordered is charged... means that it has shipped. But still shows expected delivery date of the 26th.
 

Zito Abroad

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Mar 17, 2019
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Just when I thought the deals couldn't get better, I bought a second Flip4 and got the Buds2 Pro for free! And just like my first purchase, it includes a year of Samsung Care+ for free as well. Nothing beats Samsung's launch deals. Paid $608 CAD all taxes in. Lovin' it!

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nospleen

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Anyone in the US ordered been shipped? Mine has been charged, but I haven't seen any progress other than it's in in process.

Normally when an ordered is charged... means that it has shipped. But still shows expected delivery date of the 26th.

Mine hasn't shipped, it shows it's been processed though and preparing for shipment.
 

SteveJUAE

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When I go out in the evening I often slide off my Spen from my F3 but I was thinking maybe I would spoil myself and have a Flip4 to go with my Fold4 but alas they do not have the same Beige colour :(
 
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Zito Abroad

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When I go out in the evening I often slide off my Spen from my F3 but I was thinking maybe I would spoil myself and have a Flip4 to go with my Fold4 but alas they do not have the same Beige colour :(
Think of the Flip4 as your alter ego to your Fold4 and grab another colour. ;) That blue color looks so fresh, if they didn't have the Bespoke options, I would have definitely grabbed the blue.
 
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Achillias

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It annoying as f.. how Samsung discriminate the users in Europe. The deals the US users get is incredible. But they won't offer it here. Not okay those huge differences they've created with this.
 
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