Samsung Note 8

[goshindoman]

That’s unfortunate. That might be a deal breaker for me because multimedia sound is important on a phone now that I no longer have my iPad Pro.

Hi. Just to clarify we are speaking about the speaker on the Note 8 not the sound produced via the headphone jack?

The SPEAKER is the normal Samsung affair. Listening via Headphones is altogether another kettle of fish. The Note 8 has a superb DAC and the amp is good for a mobile phone. The headphone jack will power head gear to around a max of 50ohms. If you have Audiophile headphones you will need an external portable DAC-amp, or a desk top equivalent. This goes for all smartphones and not just the Note 8.
The LG V30 has a very good quality quad DAC but again the internal amp will not drive high ohm cans.

These are, after all, smartphones and not DAP's.

Hope that helps a little?

Ryland
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One shouldn't, it's a piece of tech, it's going to lose value regardless, unless it's a once off or a 1st of a Series etc etc...

I've never sold an old phone. We usually give our old tech away to less fortunate people that need it. The other day I wanted to take my mother's old iPhone 5S, to test an app a client was working on and it turned out she had already given it away. Although I have kept my old Note 4 and S7 Edge as I am still not sure which I want to keep as my backup phone

You can replace the battery on the Note 4 so may be the wiser 'back up' lomg term. The S7 mmmmm, great mobile but when the battery dies mmmmm,

Shhh, Why not keep them both? I wont tell a soul, I promise.

Ryland

 

[Tsepz]

What's the best keyboard to use with the note 8?

I use Gboard.

 

[Tsepz]

Hi. Just to clarify we are speaking about the speaker on the Note 8 not the sound produced via the headphone jack?

The SPEAKER is the normal Samsung affair. Listening via Headphones is altogether another kettle of fish. The Note 8 has a superb DAC and the amp is good for a mobile phone. The headphone jack will power head gear to around a max of 50ohms. If you have Audiophile headphones you will need an external portable DAC-amp, or a desk top equivalent. This goes for all smartphones and not just the Note 8.
The LG V30 has a very good quality quad DAC but again the internal amp will not drive high ohm cans.

These are, after all, smartphones and not DAP's.

Hope that helps a little?

Ryland
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You can replace the battery on the Note 4 so may be the wiser 'back up' lomg term. The S7 mmmmm, great mobile but when the battery dies mmmmm,

Shhh, Why not keep them both? I wont tell a soul, I promise.

Ryland

This is true and it's a Note, settings it apart from everything else.

Lol, I may keep both, but it's almost XMas, one of them is going in its box and going to someone who needs it and will use it.

 

[vine-boating]

Does anyone know a good app for opening up PDF documents..?
I know Adobe is the main one but I would like to try something else?

 

[Fernandez21]

Does anyone know a good app for opening up PDF documents..?
I know Adobe is the main one but I would like to try something else?

There is a Samsung one, check the Galaxy app store, it was pretty good from what I remember.

 

[vine-boating]

There is a Samsung one, check the Galaxy app store, it was pretty good from what I remember.

whats it called?

 

[Shanghaichica]

Does anyone know a good app for opening up PDF documents..?
I know Adobe is the main one but I would like to try something else?

In always used the Polaris office suit for handling documents on android.

 

[vine-boating]

In always used the Polaris office suit for handling documents on android.

oh really

Ill try that out. It seems most people have moved from Adobe lol

 

[vine-boating]

In always used the Polaris office suit for handling documents on android.

I don't really like that app...seems a bit confusing tbh!

 

[mjschabow]

I know we should be playing nice to the Pixel 2 XL but wow. I was at a Verizon store today and the display really is that bad. I wasn't thinking about switching or anything but just wanted to take a look. It's too bad because I like the direction Google has gone with their devices but what a flop, imo.

 

[RossMak]

Ok so my first issue, it has only happened twice but still odd.

My screen sometimes has an odd almost luminous twinge to it. For example the Yellow snapchat logo looks almost green when it happens.

As I said it has only happened twice and a quick restart of the phone sorts it right out but it is still a bit annoying.

This appears now to be happening every morning when I wake up.... Is this a known issue?

 

[vine-boating]

Has anyone used the Powerbeats 3 with the Note 8? Does it work well with the device?

 

[widgeteer]

Has anyone used the Powerbeats 3 with the Note 8? Does it work well with the device?

I have not used that specific device but I'll offer this: my Note 8 syncs quicker with my Airpods than my iPhone does.

 

[convergent]

Has anyone used the Powerbeats 3 with the Note 8? Does it work well with the device?

I use Beats X (which I think should be same Bluetooth tech) with my Note 8 and Gear S3 and they work very well... sound quality is good. I felt that the Powerbeats looked a little cumbersome to wear.

 

[vine-boating]

I use Beats X (which I think should be same Bluetooth tech) with my Note 8 and Gear S3 and they work very well... sound quality is good. I felt that the Powerbeats looked a little cumbersome to wear.

T

I am actually thinking on what to get between the AirPods, Beats X and the Powerbeats?

Do you use Spotify by any chance? If yes is music loud through bluetooth because.I have read complaints that Spotify music isn't loud enough

 

[convergent]

T

I am actually thinking on what to get between the AirPods, Beats X and the Powerbeats?

Do you use Spotify by any chance? If yes is music loud through bluetooth because.I have read complaints that Spotify music isn't loud enough

I do use Spotify. Volume is subjective. I mostly use the Beats X at the gym with my Gear S3 listening to Spotify and its plenty loud for me. I've never gone to full volume. I've not use the Beats X in a noisy environment. I have Bose QuietComfort wire attached earbuds and headphones I use when I'm traveling, so I've not used the Beats X on a plane.

My biggest issue with Spotify has been that when I am using my Note 8 to direct music through my Surface Pro attached speakers, sometimes on the Android side the "playing now" controls disappear. The only way to regain control is to close Spotify on both sides and restart on both sides.

 

[goshindoman]

This appears now to be happening every morning when I wake up.... Is this a known issue?

I strongly suggest you return your device from where you purchased it. In all such devices lemons will happen every now and then and what you describe is totally new to me. Let us know how you get on.

Ryland

 

[widgeteer]

So I've been using the Note 8 since the first week of September. Not a hint of lag, slowdown, NOTHING. I've had some side trips with a Pixel XL for a couple of days, and an iPhone here and there. But mostly the Note has been my daily driver. It's the single best phone Samsung has ever made, and I do think it's the king of the jungle. The features remain FEATURES and not gimmicks. Samsung Internet combined with Samsung pass for biometric access to websites is one of the very best things I've ever used on a smartphone. I cannot say enough great things about the Note 8. Anyone still babbling about Touchwiz has ZERO idea what they're talking about.

Ultimately if I don't have any screen issues, I am going to go to a Pixel XL only because I am a complete speed whore when it comes to phones and the Pixel XL is faster. By "faster" no one should take that to mean the Note slow though. Good isn't the enemy of perfect.

 

[co.ag.2005]

This appears now to be happening every morning when I wake up.... Is this a known issue?

I know my Note 8 screen will illuminate when it has reached 100% charge and stays there for a bit, but it usually goes back to AOD and doesn't stay on indefinitely. Something is keeping your phone awake at that moment, either software or an external factor. Maybe your phone keeps dropping off 100% ever so slightly and then back to 100% and then keeps that cycle going thus keeping your screen illuminated? have you tried a different charger?

 

[mjschabow]

So I've been using the Note 8 since the first week of September. Not a hint of lag, slowdown, NOTHING. I've had some side trips with a Pixel XL for a couple of days, and an iPhone here and there. But mostly the Note has been my daily driver. It's the single best phone Samsung has ever made, and I do think it's the king of the jungle. The features remain FEATURES and not gimmicks. Samsung Internet combined with Samsung pass for biometric access to websites is one of the very best things I've ever used on a smartphone. I cannot say enough great things about the Note 8. Anyone still babbling about Touchwiz has ZERO idea what they're talking about.

Ultimately if I don't have any screen issues, I am going to go to a Pixel XL only because I am a complete speed whore when it comes to phones and the Pixel XL is faster. By "faster" no one should take that to mean the Note slow though. Good isn't the enemy of perfect.

I'd definitely wait until the screen issues are resolved. I saw one yesterday and the screen looked awful, like an iPhone 5.

 

[PJM83]

So the paint/anodizing has chipped on my Note 8 right next to the S-Pen slot. Haven't dropped it or anything. Funny thing is this is pretty much the first phone I have used a case and a screen protector on.
Sent an email to Samsung about it lets see what they say.

 

[Tsepz]

So the paint/anodizing has chipped on my Note 8 right next to the S-Pen slot. Haven't dropped it or anything. Funny thing is this is pretty much the first phone I have used a case and a screen protector on.
Sent an email to Samsung about it lets see what they say.

Oooh! That sucks. You post this just as I have switched back to my Slim Samsung cover from my thick Incipio one

The Phone God's are sending me a message through you, lol!

Hope you get it all sorted out.

 

[nviz22]

What's the quickest way to earn Bixby experience?

 

[vine-boating]

I do use Spotify. Volume is subjective. I mostly use the Beats X at the gym with my Gear S3 listening to Spotify and its plenty loud for me. I've never gone to full volume. I've not use the Beats X in a noisy environment. I have Bose QuietComfort wire attached earbuds and headphones I use when I'm traveling, so I've not used the Beats X on a plane.

My biggest issue with Spotify has been that when I am using my Note 8 to direct music through my Surface Pro attached speakers, sometimes on the Android side the "playing now" controls disappear. The only way to regain control is to close Spotify on both sides and restart on both sides.

How do you find the sound quality of the beats x? Also how do you find the fit?
Deciding between those and the Apple AirPods...
I think I will not get the Powerbeats 3 due to the fit....they look uncomfortable!

 

[convergent]

How do you find the sound quality of the beats x? Also how do you find the fit?
Deciding between those and the Apple AirPods...
I think I will not get the Powerbeats 3 due to the fit....they look uncomfortable!

The Beats X fit well in my ears. I am using the standard rubber grommets. It came with many, including ones that snap over the ear too. I would never buy the Apple earbuds that come with no rubber grommets. It's a stupid design and will fall out of my ears.