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Galaxy S7 and S7 Edge

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  • #52
    [Deleted User]
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    jester77 wrote: »
    Yeah, it doesn't look as nice as the s6 although hard to say with those shots.

    I really like their hardware, it's a real shame that they make such a balls of the OS. If the customisation crap was optional I would get one right away.

    What is this customisation crap you talk of?


  • #53
    OldMrBrennan83
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  • #54
    jacksie66
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  • #55
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    jacksie66 wrote: »
    Mad that Europe didn't get it but the likes of Australia and New Zealand did. I picked one up recently. Amazing piece of kit and a real shame you lot didn't get it..

    Yeah, and of course the Note is way cheaper. I was going to get my sister in Aussie to pick one up for me. Think it was going to work out to only about €650, compared to €800+ for the edge+.


  • #56
    flangemeistro
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,695 ✭✭✭flangemeistro


    Leaked official Samsung Advert showing waterproofing and wireless charging. https://youtu.be/EHaxUZPyomg


  • #57
    biebiebie
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    Micro SD slot confirmed in latest leak?

    http://www.engadget.com/2016/02/17/samsung-galaxy-s7-leak/


  • #58
    Mourinho
    Closed Accounts Posts: 966 ✭✭✭Mourinho


    There's a main S7 thread here lads in case ya missed it :)

    http://touch.boards.ie/thread/2057555326/2/#post98757502


  • #59
    biebiebie
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    S7 may not have USB TYPE C port!?

    http://www.alphr.com/samsung/1001311/samsung-galaxy-s7-leaked-photo-reveals-lack-of-usb-type-c


  • #60
    thomasj
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    Not really surprised. I don't think HTC will either. I haven't seen any phones with both usb-c and quick charge


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  • #61
    OldMrBrennan83
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  • #62
    biebiebie
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    S7 vs LG G5 poll...which one?
    Spoiler: when I checked the G5 was ahead!

    http://www.droid-life.com/2016/02/19/friday-poll-galaxy-s7-s7-edge-or-lg-g5/


  • #63
    thomasj
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    biebiebie wrote:
    S7 vs LG G5 poll...which one? Spoiler: when I checked the G5 was ahead!


    Haha actually the none of them option is ahead.

    It will be an interesting battle ahead. The g5 will have the smaller battery and the bigger screen but the battery will be removable. Looking forward to seeing how these services perform with the snapdragon 820.


  • #64
    biebiebie
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    thomasj wrote: »
    Haha actually the none of them option is ahead.

    Yes but what are the alternatives? These will probably be the best 2 Android phone this half of the year.

    The new nexus might be better in the second half, but that's a long way off.

    Moto might be worthy a consideration, and don't discount the likes of Hauwai.

    Still the S7 and G5 are the main talking points, they're my main interests anyhow.

    Yours?


  • #65
    thomasj
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    None of them!

    I got the huawei gx8 as a stpgap measure until the note 6. Am very happy with it so no need to switch to either now.

    But good to see Samsung dealing with the battery and SD card issue after the problems the s6 had.


  • #66
    Clareman
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    I've a S6 Edge and am due a work upgrade so I've Vodafone on alert that I want a S7 Edge, don't think I want a plus but I can't wait to get rid of the iphone I have


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  • #67
    biebiebie
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    Clareman wrote: »
    I've a S6 Edge and am due a work upgrade so I've Vodafone on alert that I want a S7 Edge, don't think I want a plus but I can't wait to get rid of the iphone I have

    What's so wrong with the iPhone in comparison?
    Sorry plain ignorant here myself never had one.


  • #68
    biebiebie
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    thomasj wrote: »
    None of them!

    I got the huawei gx8 as a stpgap measure until the note 6. Am very happy with it so no need to switch to either now.

    But good to see Samsung dealing with the battery and SD card issue after the problems the s6 had.

    I can understand that train of thought!
    Have a Note 2 here myself and still sing it's praises after 3.5 years.


  • #69
    biebiebie
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    6pm Irish time on Sunday the S7 event will be streamed live.

    Here's how you can view the event live
    http://www.samsung.com/global/galaxy/events/unpacked/#360

    Or download the official app from the Play Store
    http://www.samsung.com/global/galaxy/events/unpacked/#360


  • #70
    jayo26
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    biebiebie wrote: »
    6pm Irish time on Sunday the S7 event will be streamed live.

    Here's how you can view the event live
    http://www.samsung.com/global/galaxy/events/unpacked/#360

    Or download the official app from the Play Store
    http://www.samsung.com/global/galaxy/events/unpacked/#360

    Why are you keeping another thread going when there is a main thread for the s7 and edge you can take part in??


  • #71
    jayo26
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    Patww79 wrote: »
    Really looks nice in these pics.


    http://www.slashgear.com/samsung-galaxy-s7-details-spilled-in-press-photo-leaks-19427898/

    It looks pretty much same as my s6 apart from the camera :)


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  • #72
    OldMrBrennan83
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  • #73
    jayo26
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    Patww79 wrote: »
    The S6 was lovely too. Nobody could really complain if it was basically an S6 with a proper battery.

    Definitely not at all. I wasn't been snotty ha i said it on that other s7 thread its not a bad complaint that it looks alot like the s6 its one of the nicest looking phones ever made and apple keep their phone design for two years minimum too so it's nothing out of ordinary.


  • #74
    OldMrBrennan83
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  • #75
    jayo26
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    Patww79 wrote: »
    Yep definitely, if it works then it works. I've never held a nicer phone in my hand than the S6 Edge.

    I've never tried the edge I've just got the flat I have it wrapped up in a case so I don't get the feel of it that often ha. They are nice tho.


  • #76
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    Patww79 wrote: »
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    The edge variants don't feel nice in hand at all. Having a flat back with reasonably sharp edges isn't ergonomic at all. I'm glad they've addressed it.


  • #77
    thomasj
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    Basil3 wrote:
    The edge variants don't feel nice in hand at all. Having a flat back with reasonably sharp edges isn't ergonomic at all. I'm glad they've addressed it.


    I know someone who has the galaxy s6 edge plus and one of his complaints was that when you had to type using letters on the edge it was uncomfortable he just preferred the flat phones like the s6


  • #78
    Frankmagnet
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    Posted this earlier but I think with the thread merge it was lost.

    Has anyone purchased from Samsung uk store before and had it delivered by parcel motel?

    The Irish Samsung site doesn't seem to have a store and if the leaks for the s7 price are as expected at 699, it may work out cheaper buying from the uk.

    Thanks


  • #79
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    Frankmagnet wrote: »
    Posted this earlier but I think with the thread merge it was lost.

    Has anyone purchased from Samsung uk store before and had it delivered by parcel motel?

    The Irish Samsung site doesn't seem to have a store and if the leaks for the s7 price are as expected at 699, it may work out cheaper buying from the uk.

    Thanks

    Buying direct from Samsung is rarely cheap. Why not just buy from Amazon?


  • #80
    Frankmagnet
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    Basil3 wrote: »
    Buying direct from Samsung is rarely cheap. Why not just buy from Amazon?

    Completely forgot about Amazon. :p that shall be my 1st stop. Thanks :)


  • #81
    biebiebie
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    Don't forget to price it across the various Amazon European websites.

    You could try a website like http://www.curiua.com which will search them for you. However your milage may vary.
    You might be better off trying them individually yourself.

    Amazon.fr
    Amazon.de
    Amazon.it
    Amazon.es
    Amazon.co.uk


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  • #82
    thomasj
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    Anyone know what time the unveiling is at?


  • #83
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    thomasj wrote: »
    Anyone know what time the unveiling is at?

    6pm Irish time

    https://youtu.be/8R5HN6oWdC4


  • #84
    thomasj
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    Basil3 wrote:
    6pm Irish time


    Broadcast just started, we should be minutes away


  • #85
    OldMrBrennan83
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  • #86
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    Patww79 wrote: »
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    Don't think there's going to be anything in this presentation that isn't already known.


  • #87
    OldMrBrennan83
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  • #88
    Clareman
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    MicroSD slot is in


  • #89
    Clareman
    Moderators, Sports Moderators, Regional Midwest Moderators Posts: 24,005 Mod ✭✭✭✭Clareman


    I've never watched 1 of these launches before, gawd this is boring


  • #90
    errlloyd
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    Ah some basic questions I don't seem to be able to find the answers to in all the live blogs. If anyone has seen any of this info knocking around, I'd love to know.
    • Am I going to be able to get the free VR headset on contract
    • Am I going to be able to get the free VR headset in Ireland
    • How much is this actually gonna cost in euro


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  • #91
    jacksie66
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  • #92
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    errlloyd wrote: »
    Ah some basic questions I don't seem to be able to find the answers to in all the live blogs. If anyone has seen any of this info knocking around, I'd love to know.
    • Am I going to be able to get the free VR headset on contract
    • Am I going to be able to get the free VR headset in Ireland
    • How much is this actually gonna cost in euro

    I'd say you probably will, depending on who you order with. Maybe not on contract with everyone, but if you pay full price for a device through Sammy, then probably.

    You can buy the basic VR Gear right now for a bit over €100 anyway.


  • #93
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    jacksie66 wrote: »
    Time to sell my Note 5 for a s7 edge I think..

    Note 5 plus about €300 I'd say


  • #94
    Polo_Mint
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    Did they mention if the S7 Edge will be released in + size?


  • #95
    errlloyd
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    Basil3 wrote: »
    I'd say you probably will, depending on who you order with. Maybe not on contract with everyone, but if you pay full price for a device through Sammy, then probably.

    You can buy the basic VR Gear right now for a bit over €100 anyway.

    Thanks Basil. I was going to preorder or buy it fairly early anyway, first time in my life I have had enough disposable income to be a stupidly early adopter (although I usually tried to time contract renewals well) and I am looking forward to it. If it was gonna be say 50 quid more expensive from Samsung, but came with the VR, I'd do it.


  • #96
    jacksie66
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  • #97
    thomasj
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    Polo_Mint wrote:
    Did they mention if the S7 Edge will be released in + size?


    Is the galaxy s7 not the plus size?


  • #98
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    Polo_Mint wrote: »
    Did they mention if the S7 Edge will be released in + size?

    Edge is 5.5"
    Normal S7 is 5.1"


  • #99
    Straight Edge Punk
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    Basil3 wrote: »
    Edge is 5.5"
    Normal S7 is 5.1"

    What size was the S6 Edge+?


  • #100
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    jacksie66 wrote: »
    I'd get about 800 to 900 bucks here in New Zealand for the Note 5. Another 200 or 300 bucks would get me a sim free s7 edge I'm thinking..

    That's good value. I was going to buy the Note 5 in Aussie for $800 new. I might get my olds in NZ to check the price of S7 when it comes out, might be better value.


  • #101
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    Straight Edge Punk wrote: »
    What size was the S6 Edge+?

    S6 Edge+ is 5.7"

    I'm not totally sold on the edge screen. I've given my S6 Edge + back to my Mrs, gone back to my HTC M9. The diagonal size of the edge screen is actually smaller, due to the pixels wrapping round, I reckon. i.e. the diagonal size is if the screen was flattened out (I think).


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