Galaxy S7 and S7 Edge

jimmynokia · 23-02-2016 05:53PM

Seems to be two networks not offering the VR headset Voda and Meteor the rest either FREE or discounted.. Not a good move unless it changes http://techbuzzireland.com/2016/02/22/pre-registrations-galore-for-the-samsung-galaxy-s7s7-edge-in-ireland-all-right-here-samsung-galaxy/

OldMrBrennan83 · 23-02-2016 05:55PM

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everlast75 · 23-02-2016 06:26PM

March 11 is the date for Vodafone release apparently

Curb Your Enthusiasm · 23-02-2016 07:35PM

Just back from Carphone Warehouse.

They don't allow preorders on prepay S7/S7 edge phones on any network. Only billpay.

Bunch of wasters.

jimmynokia · 23-02-2016 08:00PM

Techmaster wrote: »

Just back from Carphone Warehouse.

They don't allow preorders on prepay S7/S7 edge phones on any network. Only billpay.

Bunch of wasters.

it will be the same all round,new customers on billpay will get preference studpid approach by all networks,then again the allocation of devices to each network has a part to play

Kevin! · 23-02-2016 09:23PM

Seems you have to be a resident of France to claim the VR headset through Amazon.fr

From February 22 to 10 March 2016 inclusive, for the pre-order of a Samsung Galaxy Samsung Galaxy S7 edge or S7 (all colors)
Samsung offers Samsung Gear VR headset an indicative value of 99 €.
• Only one entry and one product per person residing in France (Corsica and overseas departments-including COM) or Monaco (same name,
same name, same address).
• Offer valid in France, Monaco, Corsica and the French Overseas Departments (Guadeloupe, Martinique, French Guiana, Reunion, Mayotte) and COM area
euro only (Saint Pierre and Miquelon, Saint Barthelemy, Saint Martin), and can not be combined with any other current offer on
the same products, including offers of Samsung or Samsung Shop Stores Madeleine and Vélizy.
• Offer valid only on new, not refurbished products.
• Offer valid while stocks last.
To track the progress of your application, you can log in to this address
http://promos.samsung.fr/suivi/mes-dossiers and identify with your Samsung account.
In accordance with Law No. 78-17 of 6 January 1978 "and Freedoms", you have a right to access, correct or delete the
information about you that you can exercise by writing to: Samsung Electronics France - Processing of personal data - rugby - CS2003
1 rue Fructidor - 93484 Saint-Ouen Cedex.
WARNING REGARDING HEALTH AND SAFETY
Read and follow all instructions and warnings that accompany the virtual reality helmet Gear VR (also available on the site
www.oculus.com/warning). The Gear VR must be adapted to each user and is not suitable for children under 13 years. Pay attention to your
environment and sit while using the Gear VR. Some people may experience discomfort or
experience any symptoms, you should stop using the Gear VR. Samsung recommends a break
every 30 minutes. Consult a physician before using Gear VR headset, if you are pregnant or have
any serious pathology.
Samsung Electronics France - rugby - CS2003 - 1 rue Fructidor - 93484 Saint-Ouen Cedex. RCS Bobigny 334 367 497.
SAS with capital of € 27,000,000.

Also, I presume Three have run out of VR's? No mention of it anymore on the website

Frankmagnet · 23-02-2016 09:29PM

Kevin! wrote: »

Seems you have to be a resident of France to claim the VR headset through Amazon.fr

Also, I presume Three have run out of VR's? No mention of it anymore on the website

Must be the worst rolled out pre order incentive ever. No one seems to know what's happening.

Such hassle for sim free phones anyway.

OldMrBrennan83 · 23-02-2016 09:33PM

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Kevin! · 23-02-2016 09:44PM

Three Ireland have run out of VR headsets, as confirmed on their Facebook page:

Frankmagnet · 23-02-2016 09:52PM

Hoping for some news on Amazon.co.uk stocking it soon. So far it only seems to be the French site

Keith186 · 23-02-2016 09:53PM

Patww79 wrote: »

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I don't know what Argos are usually like for getting stock of new phones in quickly. First mention of the S6 in the thread last year was in June, 7 weeks after launch. But it would be sim free from them.

OldMrBrennan83 · 23-02-2016 09:55PM

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Kevin! · 23-02-2016 10:13PM

Frankmagnet wrote: »

Hoping for some news on Amazon.co.uk stocking it soon. So far it only seems to be the French site

Not sure if they will, Amazon seems to have a rebate scheme set up in France with Samsung - given the broad availability in the UK I'd be doubtful to Amazon stocking it with the free VR

Frankmagnet · 23-02-2016 10:19PM

Kevin! wrote: »

Not sure if they will, Amazon seems to have a rebate scheme set up in France with Samsung - given the broad availability in the UK I'd be doubtful to Amazon stocking it with the free VR

Might have to end up buying a VR set. Prob be a few on adverts soon after the phone is released

OldMrBrennan83 · 23-02-2016 10:21PM

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Flaccus · 23-02-2016 11:28PM

I know not final firmware but it looks like they still haven't sorted out the memory management.
About 8 apps can be opened before it starts closing down stuff. Still less than competitors with only 3gb ram.

http://www.xda-developers.com/galaxy-s7-edge-tentative-ram-management-test-shows-improvement-over-predecessors/

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sssTg8cwYE4

Curb Your Enthusiasm · 24-02-2016 12:23AM

Will be buying sim free direct from Samsung it seems. Carphone Warehouse obviously don't want my money so they can stick it.

Curb Your Enthusiasm · 24-02-2016 12:40AM

I've pretty much made up my mind, to get the S7 Edge from Samsung UK directly. Works out at about €815. Hopefully it'll be worth it!

yeroulfella · 24-02-2016 12:47AM

00sully wrote: »

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

It says 50 each for first 50 bill and first 50 prepay orders are guaranteed one then its first come first served for the rest they have, thats when I read it yesterday when I ordered mine in the morning time

OldMrBrennan83 · 24-02-2016 12:49AM

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Curb Your Enthusiasm · 24-02-2016 01:12AM

Patww79 wrote: »

Are you having to use a mail redirect service?

Parcel Wizard. Samsung UK have flagged ParcelMotel since early last year it seems.

OldMrBrennan83 · 24-02-2016 01:16AM

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Curb Your Enthusiasm · 24-02-2016 01:21AM

Patww79 wrote: »

Did they have the option of Irish delivery or was there no issue getting delivery to an address different to the billing one?

UK delivery only. Used Revolut so card is UK anyway.

Curb Your Enthusiasm · 24-02-2016 01:23AM

Anyone else annoyed that we don't get the Snapdragon 820? Would have preferred that SoC personally.

jacksie66 · 24-02-2016 06:44AM

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Frankmagnet · 24-02-2016 08:30AM

Techmaster wrote: »

Will be buying sim free direct from Samsung it seems. Carphone Warehouse obviously don't want my money so they can stick it.

Would cpw not let you preorder? I was going to drive to Enniskillen at the weekend and preorder in store and pay cash.

Surely they can't refuse cash payment up front?

Curb Your Enthusiasm · 24-02-2016 08:52AM

Frankmagnet wrote: »

Would cpw not let you preorder? I was going to drive to Enniskillen at the weekend and preorder in store and pay cash.

Surely they can't refuse cash payment up front?

No, called in and they are only allowing bill pay pre orders. For RoI anyway.

Frankmagnet · 24-02-2016 09:13AM

Techmaster wrote: »

No, called in and they are only allowing bill pay pre orders. For RoI anyway.

Ye it's tough to get sorted with a sim free phone. Did you get the VR set direct from Samsung?

OldMrBrennan83 · 24-02-2016 09:16AM

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Frankmagnet · 24-02-2016 09:21AM

Patww79 wrote: »

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Yep, so much hassle to get someone to take your money!! I just want it sim free

Galaxy S7 and S7 Edge

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