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Samsung S21 range launch january 14th.

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    #362
    phill106
    Registered Users Posts: 6,810 ✭✭✭phill106


    I was looking into various gadget insurance, seems to be about 15 euro per month. Anyone find better offers?
    Revolout gadget insurance seems to be about 8-10 euro a month, doesnt mention theft though?
    Debating whether to even get insurance, havent had it for last few phones.


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    #363
    DessieJames
    Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 299 ✭✭DessieJames


    phill106 wrote: »
    I was looking into various gadget insurance, seems to be about 15 euro per month. Anyone find better offers?
    Revolout gadget insurance seems to be about 8-10 euro a month, doesnt mention theft though?
    Debating whether to even get insurance, havent had it for last few phones.

    I have Revolut premium account and im pretty sure that covers mobile phones,etc.


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    #364
    PTH2009
    Registered Users Posts: 37,981 ✭✭✭✭PTH2009


    phill106 wrote: »
    I was looking into various gadget insurance, seems to be about 15 euro per month. Anyone find better offers?
    Revolout gadget insurance seems to be about 8-10 euro a month, doesnt mention theft though?
    Debating whether to even get insurance, havent had it for last few phones.

    still deciding, i have a good cover on my phone and warranty lasts a year or so


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    #365
    allen175
    Registered Users Posts: 1,039 ✭✭✭allen175


    DessieJames wrote: »
    I have Revolut premium account and im pretty sure that covers mobile phones,etc.

    Revolut doesn't cover theft or loss.


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    #366
    MiskyBoyy
    Registered Users Posts: 8,798 ✭✭✭MiskyBoyy


    DessieJames wrote: »
    I have Revolut premium account and im pretty sure that covers mobile phones,etc.

    Revolut premium only gives you a further 20% discount on device insurance that you can purchase without the need for premium.

    It's what I went for myself and what I went with for my last phone.

    Like stated, it doesn't cover theft or loss (which is fine by me as it's fall damage I mainly care about) and it only lasts a year. There's no option to continue the insurance after 1 year. Not sure if that's the case with other insurers or what.


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    #367
    walshtipp
    Registered Users Posts: 336 ✭✭walshtipp


    phill106 wrote: »
    I was looking into various gadget insurance, seems to be about 15 euro per month. Anyone find better offers?
    Revolout gadget insurance seems to be about 8-10 euro a month, doesnt mention theft though?
    Debating whether to even get insurance, havent had it for last few phones.

    I have used gadgetinsurance.com before for my S10+. I needed to use it when I lost my phone, and there was no problem getting a replacement device. Just had to get form stamped by a Garda.


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    #368
    DessieJames
    Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 299 ✭✭DessieJames


    allen175 wrote: »
    Revolut doesn't cover theft or loss.

    ok i obviously didnt read all the text.

    im fairly careful with my phone anyway.


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    #369
    MiskyBoyy
    Registered Users Posts: 8,798 ✭✭✭MiskyBoyy


    Has anyones rewards claim moved from "claim received" yet? Mine's still on it after 8 days.


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    #370
    liamog
    Moderators, Motoring & Transport Moderators, Regional East Moderators Posts: 7,840 Mod ✭✭✭✭liamog


    MiskyBoyy wrote: »
    Has anyones rewards claim moved from "claim received" yet? Mine's still on it after 8 days.

    Our two claims from Vodafone have been accepted


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    #371
    Joekers
    Registered Users Posts: 1,241 ✭✭✭Joekers


    How are those who have got the ultra 21 finding them ?

    Living up to expectations or underwhelming?

    Thinking of upgrading from S20 plus as the battery is dire.


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    #372
    Sheep Shagger
    Moderators, Business & Finance Moderators Posts: 6,260 Mod ✭✭✭✭Sheep Shagger


    Anyone jumped to this from a note 9....was it worth it?

    If money was no object I'd take the plunge with a fold....but sadly it is and €2k for a handset is just too eye watering.


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    #373
    MiskyBoyy
    Registered Users Posts: 8,798 ✭✭✭MiskyBoyy


    liamog wrote: »
    Our two claims from Vodafone have been accepted

    Just got my validated email now :)


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    #374
    MiskyBoyy
    Registered Users Posts: 8,798 ✭✭✭MiskyBoyy


    Joekers wrote: »
    How are those who have got the ultra 21 finding them ?

    Living up to expectations or underwhelming?

    Thinking of upgrading from S20 plus as the battery is dire.

    Loving it. Came from S10+

    Living up to expectations for me anyway.

    Build quality and feel of phone feels amazing.

    Camera quality is superb, noticeable jump from S10+ especially loving the 10x zoom and macro.

    Battery is very good. Have 40% battery left each night and charges super quick.


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    #375
    PTH2009
    Registered Users Posts: 37,981 ✭✭✭✭PTH2009


    MiskyBoyy wrote: »
    Loving it. Came from S10+

    Living up to expectations for me anyway.

    Build quality and feel of phone feels amazing.

    Camera quality is superb, noticeable jump from S10+ especially loving the 10x zoom and macro.

    Battery is very good. Have 40% battery left each night and charges super quick.

    I'm not finding the wireless charging great tbh, using a 2018 dual charger (Samsung EP-N6100)


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    #376
    jones
    Registered Users Posts: 3,019 ✭✭✭jones


    Joekers wrote:
    Thinking of upgrading from S20 plus as the battery is dire.


    Thinking the exact same. My battery has fallen off a cliff in the last few months and can get 490 off new ultra


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    #377
    MiskyBoyy
    Registered Users Posts: 8,798 ✭✭✭MiskyBoyy


    PTH2009 wrote: »
    I'm not finding the wireless charging great tbh, using a 2018 dual charger (Samsung EP-N6100)

    I was referring to wired charging. Just using the charger brick from the S10+

    How long is it taking to wireless charge for you?


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    #378
    PTH2009
    Registered Users Posts: 37,981 ✭✭✭✭PTH2009


    MiskyBoyy wrote: »
    I was referring to wired charging. Just using the charger brick from the S10+

    How long is it taking to wireless charge for you?

    about an 1 hour 45-2 hours from 15%-20%


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    #379
    pmce4
    Registered Users Posts: 409 ✭✭pmce4


    PTH2009 wrote: »
    I'm not finding the wireless charging great tbh, using a 2018 dual charger (Samsung EP-N6100)

    I have to agree, but I think the dual charger is a bad piece of kit. My galaxy watch has to be absolutely in the perfect position to charge and a slight knock and it stops charging. Also the phone as big as it is also need careful placing or it also stops charging. It actually happened last night. placed the phone on the charger it indicated charging and woke up this morning to a 30% battery.


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    #380
    phill106
    Registered Users Posts: 6,810 ✭✭✭phill106


    Sheep Shagger wrote: »
    Anyone jumped to this from a note 9....was it worth it?

    If money was no object I'd take the plunge with a fold....but sadly it is and €2k for a handset is just too eye watering.

    I went from note 9 to s21 ultra and likeing it. though if i was buying it now, and not getting both the buds pro and the tag, probably would deduct a few points.
    Battery is much better. Not really missing the pen. Very fast.
    Saying that, i have to call samsung today to see why they have refused my claim for the buds and tag.


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    #381
    feargantae
    Registered Users Posts: 547 ✭✭✭feargantae


    feargantae wrote: »
    Still no bag for trading in the old phone yet. Getting a bit worried now!

    Will ring tomorrow

    The return bag only came today!! An Post weren't able to scan the code on it but they sent it off anyway saying worst case scenario it'll just get sent back to me.

    I'm not too worried anyway as they were sound enough to give a handwritten certificate of posting.

    Anyone else experience this?


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    #382
    yabadabado
    Registered Users Posts: 16,523 ✭✭✭✭yabadabado


    pmce4 wrote: »
    I have to agree, but I think the dual charger is a bad piece of kit. My galaxy watch has to be absolutely in the perfect position to charge and a slight knock and it stops charging. Also the phone as big as it is also need careful placing or it also stops charging. It actually happened last night. placed the phone on the charger it indicated charging and woke up this morning to a 30% battery.

    Yeah the dual charger is poorly made.

    The watch is a pain to get it to charge/stay charging.The phone is easier but not great either, randomly stops charging way too often.


    I have a cheap wireless charger from Ali and it does a better job.


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    #383
    phill106
    Registered Users Posts: 6,810 ✭✭✭phill106


    Fyi Samsung tried to diddle me today...Tried to say my order was not eligible, and wanted to fob me off with the buds live.
    They said that only those who bought before the 29th were eligible. Despite only being launched here in ireland on the 19th, and the samsung ireland pages all saying for those reseverved between x dates were eligible.
    Have escalated, told them I am not happy, and have sent proof.
    Will post here once i know more.


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    #384
    MiskyBoyy
    Registered Users Posts: 8,798 ✭✭✭MiskyBoyy


    DessieJames wrote: »
    I have Revolut premium account and im pretty sure that covers mobile phones,etc.

    It appears I was wrong and you were right.

    Only seen this now on revolut

    https://imgur.com/a/ER1jGoy.jpg


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    #385
    5500
    Registered Users Posts: 3,375 ✭✭✭5500


    Did anyone buy or are using third party chargers that can do superfast? I'm using a charger from a tab s7 thats 45w with the supplied cable but phone is only fast charging despite superfast being enabled


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    #386
    phill106
    Registered Users Posts: 6,810 ✭✭✭phill106


    phill106 wrote: »
    Fyi Samsung tried to diddle me today...Tried to say my order was not eligible, and wanted to fob me off with the buds live.
    They said that only those who bought before the 29th were eligible. Despite only being launched here in ireland on the 19th, and the samsung ireland pages all saying for those reseverved between x dates were eligible.
    Have escalated, told them I am not happy, and have sent proof.
    Will post here once i know more.

    Samsung have now approved it. They didnt have the date i reserved it in the proof, because the receipt doesnt show that.
    They hadn't asked for it however, just cancelled it!
    Goods should come in next 45 days now.


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    #387
    Nyum Nyum
    Registered Users Posts: 1,737 ✭✭✭Nyum Nyum


    5500 wrote: »
    Did anyone buy or are using third party chargers that can do superfast? I'm using a charger from a tab s7 thats 45w with the supplied cable but phone is only fast charging despite superfast being enabled

    I have a Note 10 Plus and bought this which definitely does Super Charge if that's any use to you?

    https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B07Y5HNJ2Y/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_fabc_FDDQJFWY4795BBHT7Q1B?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1

    With Prime and no vat it cost me £12.49


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    #388
    DessieJames
    Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 299 ✭✭DessieJames


    Nova launcher on the S21 ultra is the one you want as well, very fast and fluid.


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    #389
    jones
    Registered Users Posts: 3,019 ✭✭✭jones


    Ordered the the Ultra yesterday 256GB model as the lack of SD card had me worried with the 128GB. Dying to give it a bash i preordered the S20+ last year and alway regretted not getting the Ultra but i think its works out well as the S21 Ultra seems to be the real deal.


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    #390
    MarkY91
    Registered Users Posts: 7,067 ✭✭✭MarkY91


    5500 wrote: »
    Did anyone buy or are using third party chargers that can do superfast? I'm using a charger from a tab s7 thats 45w with the supplied cable but phone is only fast charging despite superfast being enabled

    If you were able to get suler fast charging working on your 45w charger, would it charge faster than the Samsung's 25w super fast charger? I assume not?


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    #391
    5500
    Registered Users Posts: 3,375 ✭✭✭5500


    I'd doubt it as the phone itself may limit the max current draw regardless of the wattage that the charger is


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