Z Fold 3 Pre-Order

Clareman

I didn't spot the camera at all and I actually like the crease, makes it seem like a book

bennyx_o

The more I use the phone the more I like it, front screen is usable for the most part then open it up for everything else. Looking forward to see where the technology can go in the next few years

MugsGame

Seeing that some preorders in Germany and other markets are being delayed due to demand. I feel a bit bad ordering on Sunday and having it on Tuesday now!

Has anyone had shipping notification for the free case and pen?

PS keep finding new things to love. Never had a Samsung phone with Dex before and always assumed it was bit of a gimmick, especially after bad experience with Sentio Superbook. But tried it yesterday and it's a gamechanger, I could actually spend a day or two working from my phone and not miss my work laptop for most things. 1440p just worked with a standard USB-C to DisplayPort adapter and the expanded Fold makes a lovely touchpad.

bennyx_o

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/117805910#Comment_117805910

Just got a message saying mine was shipped

McDermotX

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/117805910#Comment_117805910

Had a notification earlier this morning about the starter kit. Probably coming from the UK though judging by the courier used, so it'll be next week I'd say before it shows up.

Won't say no to it, but not the best freebie Samsung have ever done IMO

bennyx_o

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/117806697#Comment_117806697

Would hope there's no duty etc if it comes from the UK

kaizersoze

I got 3 notifications via text. Here's hoping for 3 freebies.......😂

Thor

Got 2 messages for freebie let myself. Likely be next week.

Definitely one of the worst freebies with a new Samsung phone.

Evening the Galaxy Watch 4 classic I got comes with 85 euro play store credit

kaizersoze

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/117807173#Comment_117807173

How did you redeem the credit?

I bought the standard Galaxy Watch 4 that comes with €60 but no sign of it in my store balance.

Clareman

https://2021.samsungpromotions.claims

Put in your details here, i got a dpd notification earlier so hopefully I'll get the freebie later today, feel weird not having a case on a phone but the preorder deal of a cheap repair makes me feel a lot better

Clareman

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/117807173#Comment_117807173

I agree, shocking freebies, even the play credit would be better, I liked their cash back in the past, I wasn't going to bother with a preorder this time but the cheap repair swung it for me, hopefully I won't need it

Thor

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/117807288#Comment_117807288

Haven't gotten it yet

Waiting for claim system to work.

https://2021.samsungpromotions.claims/galaxy-watch-launch-offer/en-IE/claim/get-started

Works same as starter kit.

However there is an error about date of order but it's within the period. Likely a bug. I ordered the 13th. So should be fine but doesn't matter what date you select, throws the same error.

That or it think we missed the claim period.

MugsGame

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/117809187#Comment_117809187

Cheers for that, haven't gotten any notification from DPD yet, but tracking is now showing up for me in their Parcel Wizard app. Looks like I'll get the freebies on Monday.

kaizersoze

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/117809269#Comment_117809269

Thanks for that. No date error for me. They may have sorted that but like the phone claim it didn't recognise the serial number. I had to upload a photo of the settings screen with serial number.

bennyx_o

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/117807288#Comment_117807288

Get Started - Samsung Wearables (samsungpromotions.claims)

Wont let me claim as above, tells me the order date I entered isn't part of the claim period. Emailed them and they said they're working on the issue and to try again tomorrow

Clareman

I put a claim through fine there, just needed up upload a picture, no great hassle.

MugsGame

For the phone claim I found it only recognised the second IMEI.

Anyone tried the dual SIM yet, I assume it can't do simultaneous dual 5G?

kaizersoze

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/117809963#Comment_117809963

Doubtful. Like the Note 20 and previous you have to designate which SIM is default for data/calls etc

bennyx_o

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/117809714#Comment_117809714

Accepted my claim there - may have been because I tried before 9am as someone else suggested

Thor

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/117809714#Comment_117809714

Got the same reply but justntried again and it worked fine. ..looks like this claim won't be done as fast, but hopefully soon

Clareman

Yeah, I don't think dual sim can do dual data just yet, being able to bridge wifi and data is a newish enough facility (Android 8 I think, could be wrong)

BArra

The reward for the watch isn't play store credit. Its' a straight up virtual visa Mastercard, so spend on it what you like, not just play the store

UK purchases get play store credit, but Ireland gets a virtual mastercard so we are coming out a bit better on the promo for once

kaizersoze

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/117813874#Comment_117813874

Oh! Nice.

McDermotX

Starter Kit dropped in the door earlier.

Didn't put it on, but the case looks pretty awful TBH

bennyx_o

Got mine earlier too but haven't opened it yet

kaizersoze

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/117814738#Comment_117814738

The case looks terrible alright. I hate folio cases anyway. I'm only interested in the s-pen and charger...both of which should have came with the phone in reality.

pippo109

Hey Folks!

I hope this is the correct thread for my question. Planning to buy to Z Fold 3, but after speaking with Samsung via chat, I discovered that care+ is not available in Ireland (it is available and added for free in the Z Fold 3 offer in other EU countries and UK, but not Ireland).

EDIT------

Keep googling I found a forum post on the samsung website (I'm too new to be able to post the link):

that states:

What is offered in Ireland instead of Samsung Care+?

As Samsung Care+ is not offered in Ireland yet, we have created a special offer for customers who pre-order the Galaxy Z Fold 3.

While the Gorilla Glass Victus will protect you from the day-to-day, this cover offered by us will mean that in the event of an accident, a screen repair will be €130 only.

Adding this here, hoping it can help someone looking for this too.

end of EDIT-----

Are you getting some third party insurance? Are they worth it? It will be my first foldable and I'm a bit worried about the internal screen... What do you recommend?

Also are you buying from the Samsung site? I checked Three and Virgin, but unless you want some plan/monthly fees, they are more expensive.

Thx!

p.

McDermotX

Popped the starter kit case on to have a look.......

Boy, is it nasty ! Not sure what they were thinking with that.

Best bet is to just slide off the pen holder, and think of it like a pen you carry about. How serious a disadvantage against the Note remains to be seen I suppose. Not sure there's any way to have a proper intuitive storage position on the Fold. Certainly not without having significant bulk.

dunleas

https://shop.samsung.com/ie/galaxy-z-fold3-5g-aramid-cover-black?gclid=Cj0KCQjw7MGJBhD-ARIsAMZ0eeu3yLwXPfH1pVyoNaZqNOyrpPClhwA_bFVJGT3AX5HpShLDnBGFpkMaAtlaEALw_wcB&gclsrc=aw.ds

Got this case from Samsung very little bulk and provides some protection. No flap wrapping the folded front screen 🙂

McDermotX

TBH I always go back to the official leather efforts from Samsung, in fact, I only removed the adhesive strip today from the one I picked up with the phone after trying out the free case.

Can't see myself going with anything else. Nice and simple. The free case is a definite contender for slipping from the hand.