Galaxy S7 and S7 Edge

23-02-2016 07:20AM

I look forward to hearing what you guys think of the device when it comes out.

As an HTC fanboy, I will wait for the M10 to come out before deciding what to do.

My S6 Edge+ seems pretty redundant now, and Samsung are an embarrassment with software updates - still no MM available. Hopefully the S6 Edge+ will get some of the new software features from the S7.

yeroulfella · 23-02-2016 09:39AM

got a bit of a panic there last night, got email from three saying thanks for my order but it is out of stock and there will be a delay with delivery. seen a part highlighted yellow saying if its a preorder I will get it on thime and to delete this email.

Phew

antodeco · 23-02-2016 10:14AM

Pre-ordered the edge from CPW. Read an article on siliconrepublic that Samsung have agreed to give free VR headsets for all CPW and Three preorders. It says Samsung confirmed its free. Interesting that CPW are charging €49.99 for some of them...

https://www.siliconrepublic.com/gear/2016/02/22/samsung-confirms-gear-vr-irish-pre-orders-galaxy-s7

Speckydodge · 23-02-2016 10:17AM

jacksie66 wrote:

Silver..

Yeah there's no silver in the edge

00sully · 23-02-2016 11:12AM

antodeco wrote: »

Pre-ordered the edge from CPW. Read an article on siliconrepublic that Samsung have agreed to give free VR headsets for all CPW and Three preorders. It says Samsung confirmed its free. Interesting that CPW are charging €49.99 for some of them...

https://www.siliconrepublic.com/gear/2016/02/22/samsung-confirms-gear-vr-irish-pre-orders-galaxy-s7

clearly not the case with three who limited their free VR to 50 for online pre-orders and 50 for phone pre-orders. so "free" for the 1st 100 only

petes · 23-02-2016 11:45AM

Basil3 wrote: »

My S6 Edge+ seems pretty redundant now, and Samsung are an embarrassment with software updates - still no MM available. Hopefully the S6 Edge+ will get some of the new software features from the S7.

Why do you think it's redundant? I got and S6 Edge last month knowing the S7 was coming shortly and to be honest there isn't that much that I can see that would be worth upgrading to. That said I might flog my S6 Edge and get an S7, you know, just be keep up to date like

Or like you I might see what the M10 is like. Same thing from the M8 to the M9, not much of an upgrade imo.

errlloyd · 23-02-2016 11:52AM

Half baked updates are frustrating, but I think the gap between the S6 and S7 is bigger than the M8 and M9. I had an M8, broke it, insurance offered an upgrade for 100e and I didn't take it. That is more because the M8 was a pretty perfect phone.

The GS6 was an amazing phone, but it was very flawed. Battery life and Waterproofing aren't amazing glitzy features, but they are a big improvement.

antodeco · 23-02-2016 12:08PM

For me, I was going to get the S6 Edge+. However, the larger battery and waterproofing is enough for me to go with the S7 Edge. I also like the fact that its dual sided menu on the edge, as oppose to just the one side.

Frankmagnet · 23-02-2016 12:45PM

It seems from my limited French that the s7 is on Amazon.fr for €699. Any way to view the site in English? It's not on the .co.uk site yet

Any experiences buying from Amazon.fr?

antodeco · 23-02-2016 12:49PM

Just used google translate on it. Yep seems €699 for the S7 and €799 for the edge!

23-02-2016 12:57PM

petes wrote: »

Why do you think it's redundant? I got and S6 Edge last month knowing the S7 was coming shortly and to be honest there isn't that much that I can see that would be worth upgrading to. That said I might flog my S6 Edge and get an S7, you know, just be keep up to date like Or like you I might see what the M10 is like. Same thing from the M8 to the M9, not much of an upgrade imo.

It's redundant because 5 months after release they are essentially updating it. Couple this with the fact that the S7 will probably be released with MM before my Edge+ gets it is poor form by Sammy.

errlloyd · 23-02-2016 12:59PM

Frankmagnet wrote: »

It seems from my limited French that the s7 is on Amazon.fr for €699. Any way to view the site in English? It's not on the .co.uk site yet

Any experiences buying from Amazon.fr?

antodeco wrote: »

Just used google translate on it. Yep seems €699 for the S7 and €799 for the edge!

Using my skills of "there is a picture of the phone and EUR 699 is written beside it, I can confirm that the price is probably €699.

Frankmagnet · 23-02-2016 01:09PM

errlloyd wrote: »

Using my skills of "there is a picture of the phone and EUR 699 is written beside it, I can confirm that the price is probably €699.

That's the same skill I used

what I want to find out is about the headset, delivery etc

Kevin! · 23-02-2016 01:24PM

Discover the Samsung Galaxy S7
Gear VR headset * offered by Samsung for any preorder by March 10, 2016 (* See conditions on the coupon)

Google translated Amazon.fr, if you search S7 on Amazon.fr you get a notification at the top

OldMrBrennan83 · 23-02-2016 01:26PM

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Frankmagnet · 23-02-2016 01:37PM

Patww79 wrote: »

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Nice, might be the way I go so, going to give it a day or so and see does it show up on .co.uk

Amazon France have no problem delivering to Ireland?

OldMrBrennan83 · 23-02-2016 01:40PM

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Frankmagnet · 23-02-2016 01:45PM

Excellent, well at least I have a sim free option that comes with a headset anyway

antodeco · 23-02-2016 02:04PM

Rough idea of pricing of the S7 Edge on Vodafone:

Red Essentials: €399; RED: €249; Red Business Super: €50

Rough idea of pricing of the S7 on Vodafone:

Red Essentials: €299; RED: €149; Red Business Super: Free

errlloyd · 23-02-2016 02:26PM

antodeco wrote: »

Rough idea of pricing of the S7 Edge on Vodafone:

Rough idea of pricing of the S7 on Vodafone:

What are these based on if you don't mind me asking?

antodeco · 23-02-2016 03:02PM

Basically, I looked at a certain S7/S7 Edge price and found what handset was priced similar. From that, I looked at the tariff pricing of that similar handset and worked it out that way.

errlloyd · 23-02-2016 03:06PM

antodeco wrote: »

Basically, I looked at a certain S7/S7 Edge price and found what handset was priced similar. From that, I looked at the tariff pricing of that similar handset and worked it out that way.

That's some pretty decent work. I was thinking of switching to VF, but I don't like 2 year contracts, do VF still offer an added extra to get early upgrades?

Curb Your Enthusiasm · 23-02-2016 03:14PM

So what is currently the best sim free option for the S7 Edge?

antodeco · 23-02-2016 03:37PM

errlloyd wrote: »

That's some pretty decent work. I was thinking of switching to VF, but I don't like 2 year contracts, do VF still offer an added extra to get early upgrades?

You can upgrade at any point after 3 months in your contract:

http://www.vodafone.ie/bill-pay-phones/upgrade-anytime/

xboxdad · 23-02-2016 04:19PM

antodeco wrote: »

Rough idea of pricing of the S7 Edge on Vodafone:
Rough idea of pricing of the S7 on Vodafone:

Do you think they'll drop the S6 edge price when they start selling the S7?
I'd have to pay 149 EUR today on my current RED (55 EUR/month) plan and I'm waiting to see if it becomes 49 EUR or 0...

antodeco · 23-02-2016 04:59PM

xboxdad wrote: »

Do you think they'll drop the S6 edge price when they start selling the S7?
I'd have to pay 149 EUR today on my current RED (55 EUR/month) plan and I'm waiting to see if it becomes 49 EUR or 0...

Too early to say. I would imagine it will be similar price for the first few weeks, as someone who is interested in the S7, but not the price, will more likely move to the S6 (and still make as much margin). I would say the price will drop in April.

coldfire1x · 23-02-2016 05:10PM

I want one but it seems a bit expensive

neacy69 · 23-02-2016 05:22PM

is the edge a gimmick or worth the €100 extra?

OldMrBrennan83 · 23-02-2016 05:48PM

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23-02-2016 05:52PM

Patww79 wrote: »

Looks to be more useful this time round. There's also a bigger difference in size between the normal S7 (5.1 inches) and the S7 Edge (5.5 inches) this time round.

You don't need an edge screen for edge features though, they could easily work on any screen. I barely use the edge features on my device.

To answer the question, I don't think the edge itself is worth the extra €100, but the bigger screen and battery are.

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