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Samsung Galaxy Note 9

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    #362
    tsue921i8wljb3
    Closed Accounts Posts: 5,017 ✭✭✭tsue921i8wljb3


    4real wrote: »
    Samsung is offering cashback on all Samsung Galaxy phones.
    Note 9 is currently €859 - €165 cashback = €694 (Three price but available across all networks)

    I think that's a really good deal for an Irish phone

    https://www.three.ie/brand/samsung/cashback-offer/

    I presume the phone is locked to the Three network?


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    #363
    4real
    Registered Users Posts: 958 ✭✭✭4real


    Kaysen Pitiful Revenue wrote: »
    I presume the phone is locked to the Three network?

    99% yes, but they are cheapest right now (€859) Harvey Norman and DID are both looking for €1019


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    #364
    LasersGoPewPew
    Registered Users Posts: 243 ✭✭LasersGoPewPew


    Hello all, I want to get a note 9, but I am unsure if the snapdragon variant will be get the same coverage from carriers as the exynos version?

    Looking at this video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3l-7uFhSKGw, it shows the snapdragon has a clear advantage over the exynos version. But some commenters say that the exynos version has better audio quality.

    Can someone please advise?


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    #365
    sentient_6
    Registered Users Posts: 2,780 ✭✭✭sentient_6


    What do you mean by coverage from carriers?


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    #366
    LasersGoPewPew
    Registered Users Posts: 243 ✭✭LasersGoPewPew


    Lte network bands. One article I read said that the exynos version was tuned for European networks but Im after comparing band aggregates for the different chips and it appears that the snapdragon variant supports one extra Lte band.
    I'll go for the snapdragon version then.


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    #367
    Guy:Incognito
    Registered Users Posts: 38,247 ✭✭✭✭Guy:Incognito


    Is the Samsung cashback offer they have at the minute only on devices bought outright?

    Edit. Just saw it's on the virgin mobile site with the cashback


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    #368
    Speckydodge
    Registered Users Posts: 666 ✭✭✭Speckydodge


    LasersGoPewPew wrote:
    Lte network bands. One article I read said that the exynos version was tuned for European networks but Im after comparing band aggregates for the different chips and it appears that the snapdragon variant supports one extra Lte band. I'll go for the snapdragon version then.


    I have the snapdragon version and couldn't change btu and I don't pickup 4g+ unless it just doesn't show it.


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    #369
    Truckermal
    Registered Users Posts: 6,048 ✭✭✭Truckermal


    Are these a worthwhile upgrade from a S9+?


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    #370
    LasersGoPewPew
    Registered Users Posts: 243 ✭✭LasersGoPewPew


    Truckermal wrote: »
    Are these a worthwhile upgrade from a S9+?

    It's only worth it if you think you would use the S-Pen, my friend upgraded from an s9+ and he loves it because of the S-Pen which he uses all the time.


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    #371
    Guy:Incognito
    Registered Users Posts: 38,247 ✭✭✭✭Guy:Incognito


    LasersGoPewPew wrote: »
    It's only worth it if you think you would use the S-Pen, my friend upgraded from an s9+ and he loves it because of the S-Pen which he uses all the time.

    I'm on the fence about pulling the trigger on getting one.

    What sort of stuff are people using the s pen for mostly? Proper day to day usage , rather than novelty stuff. Last note I had was the 4 and never used the pen much.


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    #372
    Speckydodge
    Registered Users Posts: 666 ✭✭✭Speckydodge


    It's worth it for the battery alone


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    #373
    Ivefoundgod
    Registered Users Posts: 2,431 ✭✭✭Ivefoundgod


    I don't really use the pen at all to be honest, occasionally would use it for the remote camera shutter function. The screen off note writing is handy sometimes but again I wouldn't use it daily.

    Phone is fantastic though, really can't fault it.


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    #374
    Guy:Incognito
    Registered Users Posts: 38,247 ✭✭✭✭Guy:Incognito


    Speckydodge wrote: »
    It's worth it for the battery alone

    I've a mi max 2 at the minute and get 2 days heavy use out if it.


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    #375
    ouxbbkqtswdfaw
    Closed Accounts Posts: 1,253 ✭✭✭ouxbbkqtswdfaw


    I've always bought expensive phones, but this time due to shortage of funds, I have bought the Honor 9 lite, absolutely amazed by it, does everything I want from a phone, only €159 in Argos.ie and cheaper on Amazon. Great phone, I'm finished buying expensive phones!


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    #376
    Sheep Shagger
    Moderators, Business & Finance Moderators Posts: 6,216 Mod ✭✭✭✭Sheep Shagger


    With the HN sale and cash back the note 9 inc the dual sim versions are now from €774

    https://www.harveynorman.ie/samsung-sale/samsung-galaxy-note-9/


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    #377
    dan786
    Registered Users Posts: 3,307 ✭✭✭dan786


    Sheep Shagger wrote: »
    With the HN sale and cash back the note 9 inc the dual sim versions are now from €774

    https://www.harveynorman.ie/samsung-sale/samsung-galaxy-note-9/

    It was only valid until today.


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    #378
    Sheep Shagger
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    dan786 wrote: »
    It was only valid until today.

    Might have been extended past 24/12, in any case HN are advertising now as part of their post xmas sale so have to honour it (see if it's still there tomorrow).


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    #379
    Guy:Incognito
    Registered Users Posts: 38,247 ✭✭✭✭Guy:Incognito


    I bit the bullet and got one through virgin media. It arrived Friday.. It's my first non Chinese phone in a few years (redmi note 4x , mi max 2 for the last year ) was totally happy with the Xaoimis but it's a clear cut above. First Samsung since the note 4 and I'm loving it.


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    #380
    Guy:Incognito
    Registered Users Posts: 38,247 ✭✭✭✭Guy:Incognito


    Sheep Shagger wrote: »
    Might have been extended past 24/12, in any case HN are advertising now as part of their post xmas sale so have to honour it (see if it's still there tomorrow).

    Virgin media had the offer removed from the device pages a couple of days ago ( along with the free bluetooth speaker and wireless charger), so I'd imagine it ended as planned on the 24th.


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    #381
    howamidifferent
    Registered Users Posts: 1,817 ✭✭✭howamidifferent


    Pie update Android 9 One UI now available on Note 9 on Three


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    #382
    [Deleted User]
    Posts: 0 ✭ [Deleted User]


    howamidifferent wrote: »
    Pie update Android 9 One UI now available on Note 9 on Three

    Have been checking a bit lately. Still not available for me, for some reason.


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    #383
    frozenfrozen
    Registered Users Posts: 7,878 ✭✭✭frozenfrozen


    My unlocked one hasn't got oreo yet


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    #384
    howamidifferent
    Registered Users Posts: 1,817 ✭✭✭howamidifferent


    frozenfrozen wrote: »
    My unlocked one hasn't got oreo yet

    I'm locked to Three but got Pie this morning OTA.


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    #385
    frozenfrozen
    Registered Users Posts: 7,878 ✭✭✭frozenfrozen


    howamidifferent wrote: »
    I'm locked to Three but got Pie this morning OTA.

    I meant to say I havent got Pie yet, my last update was the 23rd of December

    My cec code is xeu


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    #386
    blackplum123
    Registered Users Posts: 266 ✭✭blackplum123


    Basil3 wrote: »
    Have been checking a bit lately. Still not available for me, for some reason.

    Not available for me either


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    #387
    markad1
    Registered Users Posts: 918 ✭✭✭markad1


    BTU unlocked, nothing yet.


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    #388
    madmoe
    Registered Users Posts: 4,364 ✭✭✭madmoe


    markad1 wrote: »
    BTU unlocked, nothing yet.

    Unlocked as well, dual SIM Note 9 and no update so far for Pie. What does BTU mean please and thank you?

    Cheers,
    M


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    #389
    markad1
    Registered Users Posts: 918 ✭✭✭markad1


    madmoe wrote: »
    Unlocked as well, dual SIM Note 9 and no update so far for Pie. What does BTU mean please and thank you?

    Cheers,
    M

    BTU means its region is UK. VDI would be Vodafone Ireland.
    Samsung use these in the firmware files and when they release that firmware our mobiles update.

    Here is a list of release locations so far

    https://www.sammobile.com/2019/01/15/official-galaxy-note-9-android-pie-update-countries-list


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    #390
    madmoe
    Registered Users Posts: 4,364 ✭✭✭madmoe


    markad1 wrote: »
    BTU means its region is UK. VDI would be Vodafone Ireland.
    Samsung use these in the firmware files and when they release that firmware our mobiles update.

    Here is a list of release locations so far

    https://www.sammobile.com/2019/01/15/official-galaxy-note-9-android-pie-update-countries-list

    Many thanks for that. How would I check mine?

    Thanks


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    #391
    markad1
    Registered Users Posts: 918 ✭✭✭markad1


    madmoe wrote: »
    Many thanks for that. How would I check mine?

    Thanks

    Go to settings...about phone.....software information , you will see it under service provider SW ver


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