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Samsung Galaxy Note 9
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OldMrBrennan83 wrote: »You'd rather have the 75mm x 6mm 'notch' on the Note 9 than the much smaller 'notch' on the S10+?
I don't like this current trend of notches or punch-holes no. I've also realised that several of Samsung's new "all screen" phones are dropping the notification LED too which is an essential for me.
I have also grown surprisingly fond of having the fingerprint scanner on the rear where you're not smudging the display or trying to hold it awkwardly one-handed to unlock it.
The Note 9 being a slightly bigger display than my S9+ with double the native storage and a bigger battery appeals for those reasons. Also the native DEX (no dock needed) could be something I'd use I think.
The S Pen I never really used on previous Notes (1-4) but as the tech and software has improved in the last 2/3 generations, I am using my laptop less and less generally so may get more value than I used to from it.
Hence why I'm seriously thinking of buying one
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I don't like this current trend of notches or punch-holes no. I've also realised that several of Samsung's new "all screen" phones are dropping the notification LED too which is an essential for me.
I have also grown surprisingly fond of having the fingerprint scanner on the rear where you're not smudging the display or trying to hold it awkwardly one-handed to unlock it.
The Note 9 being a slightly bigger display than my S9+ with double the native storage and a bigger battery appeals for those reasons. Also the native DEX (no dock needed) could be something I'd use I think.
The S Pen I never really used on previous Notes (1-4) but as the tech and software has improved in the last 2/3 generations, I am using my laptop less and less generally so may get more value than I used to from it.
Hence why I'm seriously thinking of buying one
Oh don't get me wrong, I'd definitely still get one and very nearly ordered one myself from work this week. Would be a monster phone.
On the notification LED. I don't really get it myself as I don't like them, but does the AOD not make up for not having it for you?0 -
OldMrBrennan83 wrote: »Oh don't get me wrong, I'd definitely still get one and very nearly ordered one myself from work this week (opted for the P30 Pro last minute). Would be a monster phone.
On the notification LED. I don't really get it myself as I don't like them, but does the AOD not make up for not having it for you?
Not really. At the end of the day, it's still a phone - fine for watching a YouTube video in bed, or something on a plane, but it'll never replace my TV for anything more than that [EDIT: Sorry, this is more interpreting AOD as All-Over Display than Always On!]
Plus we recently got in some A50's in work. Very nice yes, but again no notification LED (AOD is handy but I like that blinking light - call it a quirk) and there's nowhere really to hold the phone properly without covering or smudging the screen.
My biggest issue with Samsung is that after 2/3 years they stop getting updates (security and patches more than new OS versions, but that too!) which is a pain given that the tech itself has pretty much peaked IMO with only marginal updates to CPUs and new novelty features trying to make up for that.
But at €540 for a brand new Dual SIM Note 9, I think it's probably worth it0 -
Not really. At the end of the day, it's still a phone - fine for watching a YouTube video in bed, or something on a plane, but it'll never replace my TV for anything more than that [EDIT: Sorry, this is more interpreting AOD as All-Over Display than Always On!]
Plus we recently got in some A50's in work. Very nice yes, but again no notification LED (AOD is handy but I like that blinking light - call it a quirk) and there's nowhere really to hold the phone properly without covering or smudging the screen.
My biggest issue with Samsung is that after 2/3 years they stop getting updates (security and patches more than new OS versions, but that too!) which is a pain given that the tech itself has pretty much peaked IMO with only marginal updates to CPUs and new novelty features trying to make up for that.
But at €540 for a brand new Dual SIM Note 9, I think it's probably worth it
Yeah the LED probably is handier if the phone is over on a table where you can't see it directly too. That is a very good price for the Note 9, might as well go for it.
As an aside, I really like the A50 for the money. I've recently replaced old iPhones for two family members with them lately and they're delighted with them.0 -
OldMrBrennan83 wrote: »Yeah the LED probably is handier if the phone is over on a table where you can't see it directly too. That is a very good price for the Note 9, might as well go for it.
As an aside, I really like the A50 for the money. I've recently replaced old iPhones for two family members with them lately and they're delighted with them.
YA the A50 is very impressive given its price... that's why I've told procurement to order me one!
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I went with the dual SIM Note 9 I mentioned above after all, so it's currently on it's way from Manchester.
Anyone want to buy an S9+ next week? :P
Arrived today so have been setting it up tonight (much easier with backups and switching tools but still takes ages!)
Totally worth it though. Was surprised that it came with a cover (first Samsung I've had that did) but will need to get a better one I think.
I'm surprised that even though it seems very similar to my S9+, it feels very different and impressive too 0 -
Arrived today so have been setting it up tonight (much easier with backups and switching tools but still takes ages!)
Totally worth it though. Was surprised that it came with a cover (first Samsung I've had that did) but will need to get a better one I think.
I'm surprised that even though it seems very similar to my S9+, it feels very different and impressive too
Regards cover this is what I have and can't recomend it enough it feels really nice in hand.
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Arrived today so have been setting it up tonight (much easier with backups and switching tools but still takes ages!)
Totally worth it though. Was surprised that it came with a cover (first Samsung I've had that did) but will need to get a better one I think.
I'm surprised that even though it seems very similar to my S9+, it feels very different and impressive too
Where did you buy from, out of interest? Thanks.
Thinking the note 10 isn't for me.. so might just note 9 it!0 -
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Oh I get that but it seemed that you have to hold it really steady over a period of time or it turns out blurry so I don't really see the instance where you would actually benifit from it.
I think if you go way too dark, you have to stay it way too long for it to be of any use.....but that would be the same for any kind of photography.
I think it's useful for situations where the light is generally poor. In the photos below, the lighting really is quite dim...I even think the first pic makes it look a good bit brighter than it really is.
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