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Samsung Galaxy Note 20 & Note 20 Ultra....

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  • Registered Users Posts: 2,780 ✭✭✭sentient_6


    How is everyone getting on with the ergonomics of the phone?

    I traditionally like a big phone but i don't know if I got used to the small S20 or something, my tendons and joints in my wrists and arms are killing me the last week. Getting auld anyway too of course!


  • Moderators, Sports Moderators, Regional Midwest Moderators Posts: 23,928 Mod ✭✭✭✭Clareman


    I find it fine but I've had the note range for a long time now, saying that it's definitely a 2 handed phone if you want to do anything on it


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 99 ✭✭ricksanchez


    Hey lads, what's the best place to pick up a Note 20 Ultra right now? Looking for either white or bronze.

    Was considering one of those adverts sellers but I can't get a straight answer on whether they're dodgy or not.


  • Registered Users Posts: 3,307 ✭✭✭dan786


    Hey lads, what's the best place to pick up a Note 20 Ultra right now? Looking for either white or bronze.

    Was considering one of those adverts sellers but I can't get a straight answer on whether they're dodgy or not.

    I am selling one that was bought direct from Samsung Uk if interested. Will let it for for 1050. Its still sealed and is the bronze one.

    Otherwise best deal would be 949 from eglobal, but few weeks wait to get here and no warranty etc.


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 99 ✭✭ricksanchez


    Thanks Dan. Trying to make up my mind between it and the S20 Ultra right now so may get back to you.

    I'd probably take my chances with Adverts over EGlobal if that's the case on warranties. Does Samsung not offer the two year warranty if buying from them?


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  • Registered Users Posts: 3,307 ✭✭✭dan786


    Thanks Dan. Trying to make up my mind between it and the S20 Ultra right now so may get back to you.

    I'd probably take my chances with Adverts over EGlobal if that's the case on warranties. Does Samsung not offer the two year warranty if buying from them?

    S20 Ultra have known camera focus issues.

    No as its a non EU model, there will be no warranty if from eglobal.


  • Moderators, Sports Moderators, Regional Midwest Moderators Posts: 23,928 Mod ✭✭✭✭Clareman


    Thanks Dan. Trying to make up my mind between it and the S20 Ultra right now so may get back to you.

    I'd probably take my chances with Adverts over EGlobal if that's the case on warranties. Does Samsung not offer the two year warranty if buying from them?

    Sorry for butting in but Dan786 is a decent poster here and has told everyone about him (assuming Dan is a him....) buying the 2 phones to decide on the 1 to keep and that his partner said no and you've a full 2 year no hassle warranty.

    Personally I think the Note is a far better phone over the S, but it's your choice, now that the batter has settled down it's a great phone, I'm still not sure which Note is my favourite, I still think the 9 is the best because of the LED notification but the Dex on the 20 is amazing.


  • Registered Users Posts: 6,794 ✭✭✭cookie1977


    I was unlucky with the gift in that I ordered form amazon.co.uk but shipped to my Dublin address. That resulted in them denying me the claim since amazon are not a recognised seller for the deal in the republic yet are in the UK. I wrote a "dissappointed letter" to the Samsung CEO (via their website) and they've approved me to get the deal. They confimed today it's on its way. Not sure if this affected others here but well worth writing to them if it did.


  • Registered Users Posts: 748 ✭✭✭Yawlboy


    dan786 wrote: »
    S20 Ultra have known camera focus issues.

    No as its a non EU model, there will be no warranty if from eglobal.

    I have the S20 Ultra a few months and the camera is terrible - it will not focus properly


  • Registered Users Posts: 2,780 ✭✭✭sentient_6


    Yawlboy wrote: »
    I have the S20 Ultra a few months and the camera is terrible - it will not focus properly

    Are you using the 108 MP mostly by any chance? Or 64 even


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  • Registered Users Posts: 2,543 ✭✭✭Claude Burgundy


    16:21 and my phone is at 16% battery. Even with all the changes that were advised its beyond awful.

    Anyone want to buy a Note 20 ???? ( i'm serious)


  • Registered Users Posts: 2,780 ✭✭✭sentient_6


    16:21 and my phone is at 16% battery. Even with all the changes that were advised its beyond awful.

    Anyone want to buy a Note 20 ???? ( i'm serious)

    I get 6 - 7 hrs SOT pretty consistently. What shows up as draining the battery most? Have you tried a reset? Do u run 60 or 120 Hz?


  • Registered Users Posts: 2,780 ✭✭✭sentient_6


    16:21 and my phone is at 16% battery. Even with all the changes that were advised its beyond awful.

    Anyone want to buy a Note 20 ???? ( i'm serious)

    I get 6 - 7 hrs SOT pretty consistently. What shows up as draining the battery most? Have you tried a reset? Do u run 60 or 120 Hz?


  • Moderators, Sports Moderators, Regional Midwest Moderators Posts: 23,928 Mod ✭✭✭✭Clareman


    I've been on my phone a lot today, and I mean a lot and I'm at 52%, I've the screen left at 120 Hz and have noticed a brilliant improvement in the past few weeks.


  • Registered Users Posts: 505 ✭✭✭AH92


    Has anyone done the Samsung trade in recently? Have my fold 2 since last week but haven't received any prepaid labels in the post to send my s20 ultra back.


  • Registered Users Posts: 3,307 ✭✭✭dan786


    AH92 wrote: »
    Has anyone done the Samsung trade in recently? Have my fold 2 since last week but haven't received any prepaid labels in the post to send my s20 ultra back.

    How is the Fold 2? Want to get one but cant justify spending 1800 on one.


  • Registered Users Posts: 505 ✭✭✭AH92


    dan786 wrote: »
    How is the Fold 2? Want to get one but cant justify spending 1800 on one.

    I'm loving it so far, An amazing piece of kit.


  • Registered Users Posts: 8,114 ✭✭✭dinneenp


    Hi,
    For anyone that uses the S Pen, how do you find it, what do you use it for, do you use it much etc?

    I'm trying to choose between the Note 20 Ultra and the S 20 Ultra.
    Cheers,
    Pa.


  • Moderators, Sports Moderators, Regional Midwest Moderators Posts: 23,928 Mod ✭✭✭✭Clareman


    dinneenp wrote: »
    Hi,
    For anyone that uses the S Pen, how do you find it, what do you use it for, do you use it much etc?

    I'm trying to choose between the Note 20 Ultra and the S 20 Ultra.
    Cheers,
    Pa.

    I use it in work the whole time, I couldn't tell you the last time I used a pen and paper to take notes, it's very handy for smart selections as well. I think I used the air gesture once to take a picture.


  • Registered Users Posts: 2,780 ✭✭✭sentient_6


    I would say I use it less but it definitely can be useful. I feature i like using is smart select, so rather than taking a full screenshot to send to someone you can select and snip out a particular section for example.

    I think it's something, the s pen in general, you need to actively use and train yourself to get the usefulness out of it.


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  • Registered Users Posts: 2,780 ✭✭✭sentient_6


    September update finally comes through this afternoon on Vodafone. Browsing through Reddit and people reporting October being released elsewhere!


  • Registered Users Posts: 14,836 ✭✭✭✭McDermotX


    Aye....about a 300mb update (ATI2) updated earlier on. (sim-free)

    Usual 'performance of camera', 'stability of functions' etc


  • Registered Users Posts: 1,817 ✭✭✭howamidifferent


    Got the same Sept 1 update yesterday from Three.


  • Moderators, Sports Moderators, Regional Midwest Moderators Posts: 23,928 Mod ✭✭✭✭Clareman


    I got it as well, unlocked ultra.


  • Registered Users Posts: 3,307 ✭✭✭dan786


    Eglobal have the SM-N9860 Note 20 Ultra model now which is the Hong Kong Snapdragon model for only 921 euros.

    Black, White and Bronze.


  • Registered Users Posts: 8,114 ✭✭✭dinneenp


    Hi,

    I'm looking for a thin cover that'll protect the Note 20 Ultra. Thinking of the official leather cover, Clear Standing Cover or silicone cover or lastly Ultra protective-standing-cover/
    Anybody used any of them, if so what are thoughts please? I'm leaning towards the Ultra if it's not bulky.
    Thanks,
    Pa.


  • Moderators, Category Moderators, Business & Finance Moderators, Technology & Internet Moderators Posts: 19,340 CMod ✭✭✭✭Davy


    dinneenp wrote: »
    Hi,

    I'm looking for a thin cover that'll protect the Note 20 Ultra. Thinking of the official leather cover, Clear Standing Cover or silicone cover or lastly Ultra protective-standing-cover/
    Anybody used any of them, if so what are thoughts please? I'm leaning towards the Ultra if it's not bulky.
    Thanks,
    Pa.

    If you really with thin, look at the latercase. It doesn't have raised edges for facedown so take that into consideration.

    Galaxy-Note-20-Ultra-Cyber-Edition---Back_1_960x.jpg?v=1597860064


  • Registered Users Posts: 8,114 ✭✭✭dinneenp


    Davy wrote: »
    If you really with thin, look at the latercase. It doesn't have raised edges for facedown so take that into consideration.

    Galaxy-Note-20-Ultra-Cyber-Edition---Back_1_960x.jpg?v=1597860064

    Cheers, looks impressive. Does it grip well & protect from a drop (besides face down)?


  • Moderators, Sports Moderators, Regional Midwest Moderators Posts: 23,928 Mod ✭✭✭✭Clareman


    dinneenp wrote: »
    Cheers, looks impressive. Does it grip well & protect from a drop (besides face down)?

    I've this case, I have used them for 4 different phones at this stage.

    https://spigen.co.uk/collections/galaxy-note-20-ultra/products/galaxy-note-20-ultra-case-ultra-hybrid-s


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  • Moderators, Category Moderators, Business & Finance Moderators, Technology & Internet Moderators Posts: 19,340 CMod ✭✭✭✭Davy


    dinneenp wrote: »
    Cheers, looks impressive. Does it grip well & protect from a drop (besides face down)?

    Its based on Kevlar so is very strong for the weight and thinness. It wouldn't be very grippy though. Its designed as a case that feels as you have no case on the phone.

    Something grippy with raised edges for face protection look at the Samsung clear protective case EF-GN985CBEGEU in black or white. Both sides are ribbed so very grippy.

    Looks much better than the Protective Standing Cover EF-RN985CBEGWW in my opinion.


    note-20-ultra-clear-protective-cover-black.jpgnote-20-ultra-clear-protective-cover-white.jpg


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