Samsung Galaxy Note 9

duckofdeath · 24-08-2018 11:00pm

I'm not the least envious...! Not. At. All...
My upgrade window starts on the 25th (in one hour and 1 minute) so I called Three earlier and asked nicely if it was possible for them to extend it by one day to allow me to sign up during the pre-order period but they were surprisingly inflexible even though I've been with them for something like 7-8 years. I guess I'll be switching to a new operator once my current contracts expires. \o/

Standard Toaster · 25-08-2018 12:22am

Just started to get the dreaded mmc_read error today on my trusty Note4, time to upgrade.

I assume all the preorder deals are over now?
Typical!

Ivefoundgod · 25-08-2018 8:39am

Mine wasn’t delivered yesterday. I’m not home until next Saturday anyway so as long as it arrives by then I don’t mind.

I think someone posted earlier that when they checked out on the three site the 799 price was coming up, might be worth a look.

frozenfrozen · 25-08-2018 8:45am

Very good battery for me so far, 4 hours 20 minutes screen on time yesterday 48% battery.

Doing speed tests on 4g around 1230am, 80 mbps 20mbps or so up. But that totally depends on the demand on the local mast

Get Autodesk sketchup for drawing.

Get all of the apps from good lock, task changer, quick changer, quick lock, etc.

I'm going to try install adhell 3 today. It's a lot more involved than SABS was but it'll be worth it. It's so odd to see an ad online for me

OldMrBrennan83 · 25-08-2018 10:41am

Initial impressions from everyone all good then? I see eglobal have it for €858 at the moment.

Edit - they're all dual SIM though.

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frozenfrozen · 25-08-2018 10:52am

Patww79 wrote: »

Initial impressions from everyone all good then? I see eglobal have it for €858 at the moment.

Would recommend 100%

25-08-2018 11:19am

Patww79 wrote: »

Initial impressions from everyone all good then? I see eglobal have it for €858 at the moment.

Have to remind myself that I'm not using my Note 8. Hoping the battery life will be a differentiator. Was really pleased with the Note 8, but the price I got this for made it a no-brainer.

Edit: actually the one big difference I've noticed so far is the stereo speakers. Having the front firing one makes a big difference.

OldMrBrennan83 · 25-08-2018 11:24am

Basil3 wrote: »

Have to remind myself that I'm not using my Note 8. Hoping the battery life will be a differentiator. Was really pleased with the Note 8, but the price I got this for made it a no-brainer.

The 850 mark is tempting for me as it's around what I'd budget every year, but I probably have too many reasons to hold off still. It would take Vodafone a little while to get to that price range anyways.

Skittle · 25-08-2018 5:27pm

Yep, that was me. I managed to buy it for €799. Bank account shows a debit of €799. Got an order confirmation as well. No idea when it'll be delivered though.

Skittle · 25-08-2018 5:29pm

Anyone got recommendations for screen protectors and cases?

25-08-2018 5:39pm

Skittle wrote: »

Anyone got recommendations for screen protectors and cases?

I've got these screen protectors

https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B07FXL4H4Y/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_awdb_t1_ZvyGBb7EM4FCM

And using this case

https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B07FJMRBYS/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_awdb_t1_YwyGBb4J5YN1T

Screen protector seems good, working well with the case. I'm not a fan of tempered glass protectors, which is why I went for this type. The case is also better than expected. I just ordered something that would arrive from Amazon in time for the phone delivery. Have a couple of other ones on the way.

sentient_6 · 25-08-2018 6:13pm

I know its a trope at this stage but I have to ask you Basil, seeing as you switched from HTC's to the note. How do you find the software performance?!

Iv a ****y annoying Bluetooth glitch on the U12+ ruining an otherwise perfect experience, but im nearly due an upgrade with Vodafone so im thinking of getting rid.

25-08-2018 6:37pm

sentient_6 wrote: »

I know its a trope at this stage but I have to ask you Basil, seeing as you switched from HTC's to the note. How do you find the software performance?!

Iv a ****y annoying Bluetooth glitch on the U12+ ruining an otherwise perfect experience, but im nearly due an upgrade with Vodafone so im thinking of getting rid.

My Note 8 is still nice and smooth after a year, and I expect the same from the Note 9. Samsung's general UX/UI is much better than HTC's these days. Samsung have constantly updated and improved TouchWiz (or whatever they call it now), while HTC haven't changed or improved in years.

The only thing I'd say was better on HTC was headphone audio (although I haven't even used headphones on the Note 9 yet, and in its favour it does have a 3.5mm jack).

I haven't even heard about the BT glitch, will have to Google it.

sentient_6 · 25-08-2018 6:54pm

Its some kind of compatability issue with vw group cars. Every 30 seconds or so you get a little skip like a scratched cd.

Testament1 · 25-08-2018 8:04pm

Basil3 wrote: »

The only thing I'd say was better on HTC was headphone audio (although I haven't even used headphones on the Note 9 yet, and in its favour it does have a 3.5mm jack).

I was going to ask this very question! Audio performance is a must for me, I listen to tons of music on a near daily basis and this was always Samsungs weak point.

25-08-2018 8:11pm

Testament1 wrote: »

I was going to ask this very question! Audio performance is a must for me, I listen to tons of music on a near daily basis and this was always Samsungs weak point.

I'm no audiophile, but the uSonics that come with the HTC U11 blow away with AKGs that come with the Note 8. I don't own expensive headphones, so can't really comment on the overall quality.

I'll have a listen to the Note 9 audio later, and even compare to the Note 8 to see if it has improved.

jacksie66 · 25-08-2018 8:23pm

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Ivefoundgod · 25-08-2018 8:47pm

Oh that doesn’t sound good, ive got a few pairs of headphones. Sound quality high on my agenda when looking at a phone. Mostly listen in the car these days as I’ve a record player at home for proper listening but will be disappointed if the sound isn’t great when I do occasionally use my headphones with the phone.

frozenfrozen · 25-08-2018 9:17pm

If you are an audiophile then no phone dac will be good enough. Get a portable dac and then choose whatever phone you want

jacksie66 · 25-08-2018 9:17pm

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Ivefoundgod · 26-08-2018 12:18am

frozenfrozen wrote: »

If you are an audiophile then no phone dac will be good enough. Get a portable dac and then choose whatever phone you want

Oh I know that but convenience is a consideration for me when listening on my phone and I just have no interest in carrying around a DAC. I’ve been iPhone the last 2 years and while it’s not amazing the sound is passable.

Surprised power amp is still the player to beat, would have expected something new to have taken its place or for it to have lost its way. Will download it again as soon as I get home to the phone.

OldMrBrennan83 · 26-08-2018 7:10am

If you're listening to music on Spotify then you're no 'audiophile' anyway so it won't matter what phone really.

26-08-2018 7:53am

First full day and I got 8 hours screen on time over 24 hours. I would take a screenshot of battery life on new devices every year, and last year my Note 8 only got 5 hours SOT in the first 24 hours, with both devices down to 10%

I know there's a lot of variables at play, but first impressions are good.

Ivefoundgod · 26-08-2018 10:13am

Patww79 wrote: »

If you're listening to music on Spotify then you're no 'audiophile' anyway so it won't matter what phone really.

Wouldn’t consider myself an audiophile but I do appreciate good sound. At home I wouldn’t use Spotify if I was properly listening to something but when on the move Spotify, Apple Music etc. is the only option for me. I’ve seen some of the players the guys on r/headphones and r/audiophile use and just could never see myself carrying them around as well as my phone.

Anyway back on topic. I’m trying to find the official Samsung clear cover, not the clear view it’s basically their version of the spigen liquid crystal but can’t find it anywhere other than on their site which I can’t order from. Anyone come across it?

jacksie66 · 26-08-2018 12:04pm

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26-08-2018 12:09pm

jacksie66 wrote: »

Has anyone tried bixby 2.0? I completely disabled it so that the button presses and nothing happens. I wish you could just remap it..

You can.....

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.jamworks.bxactions

I paid for pro, well worth it.

jacksie66 · 26-08-2018 12:09pm

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26-08-2018 12:14pm

jacksie66 wrote: »

Yeah I had a look at that and it doesn't work with secure startup. A no go for me.

Is secure startup a work requirement, or something you want?

username?! · 27-08-2018 4:11pm

Any Note 9 owners interested in making 20 euro for their Exclusive Galaxy Fortnite Skin please send me a PM. I will happily take if off you.

I'm an S9 Plus owner and sadly this isn't available to us.

https://www.cnet.com/how-to/how-to-unlock-the-galaxy-skin-in-fortnite/

banjobongo · 29-08-2018 1:43pm

quick question for anybody that has this new handset - using the pen, can you copy and paste on an email app?

29-08-2018 1:49pm

banjobongo wrote: »

quick question for anybody that has this new handset - using the pen, can you copy and paste on an email app?

I only use Gmail, and you can in that.

sentient_6 · 29-08-2018 1:50pm

Any overall verdict after a few days Basil.

frozenfrozen · 29-08-2018 2:34pm

banjobongo wrote: »

quick question for anybody that has this new handset - using the pen, can you copy and paste on an email app?

yes it's so good. It was very frustrating on my S7 edge to select text this is very good.

29-08-2018 2:43pm

sentient_6 wrote: »

Any overall verdict after a few days Basil.

Worth the upgrade from the Note 8 for the battery life alone. I'd say it's the most feature-packed phone out there, would recommend it to anyone.

BorneTobyWilde · 29-08-2018 3:05pm

What colour would be best? Is there a guy colour and a girl colour or can one colour suit all? Is the Lavender popular ?

frozenfrozen · 29-08-2018 3:44pm

Think the only option is blue or black. I went with black but both would be unisex.

You can get the other colours from amazon probably but the prices are high at the moment compared to from networks

stevenmu · 29-08-2018 4:54pm

Is there any way to get the €800 price from Three still? It only shows up as €950 for me now.

BlackMask93 · 29-08-2018 6:36pm

Will be getting the phone next week, stuck between what colour to get. What do the majority seem to have ?

Cheers

Micky 32 · 29-08-2018 6:37pm

Paulcon93 wrote: »

Will be getting the phone next week, stuck between what colour to get. What do the majority seem to have ?

Cheers

The copper one looks good I have to say

dan786 · 29-08-2018 7:44pm

Copper 512GB on Eglobal for under 1050. Great price for it considering they are 1199£ in UK.

Micky 32 · 29-08-2018 7:46pm

Yeah been watching that, tempting!

OldMrBrennan83 · 29-08-2018 7:50pm

Had spotted that too, but the dual SIM thing is a bit off-putting. Haven't seen a regular F model on eglobal yet. Do they ever do them?

Micky 32 · 29-08-2018 7:53pm

Curious why does a dual SIM put you off?

ldr · 29-08-2018 8:38pm

Considering selling my note 8 to buy the note 9. So tempting

OldMrBrennan83 · 29-08-2018 8:43pm

Micky 32 wrote: »

Curious why does a dual SIM put you off?

Maybe it's different now but I had a dual SIM phone a good while back and they never got updates near as quick as the main one did.

BorneTobyWilde · 31-08-2018 1:31pm

Is there really a need for a normal user to go for the 512GB model?

Micky 32 · 31-08-2018 1:35pm

I would but not for the 512 but the 8gb of ram, it should make the phone run a little quicker and smoother,, maybe........

Irish94 · 31-08-2018 4:49pm

Due an upgrade with eir and have decided on the Samsung S9+ or Samsung S9 Note.

I noticed a lot of you are buying the phone from Amazon, is there a reason for this? I'd be an amateur when it comes to smartphones, as long as it has a very good camera and it isn't an iPhone I am usually happy. I'm upgrading from the Xperia XZ. Is it personal preference or would I be better off going for bill pay or prepay, and buy off a provider or Amazon?

OldMrBrennan83 · 31-08-2018 4:51pm

Irish94 wrote: »

Due an upgrade with eir and have decided on the Samsung S9+ or Samsung S9 Note.

I noticed a lot of you are buying the phone from Amazon, is there a reason for this? I'd be an amateur when it comes to smartphones, as long as it has a very good camera and it isn't an iPhone I am usually happy. I'm upgrading from the Xperia XZ. Is it personal preference or would I be better off going for bill pay or prepay, and buy off a provider or Amazon?

You're always better off buying outright and not on contract. Amazon phones won't be locked to a network either.

Samsung Galaxy Note 9

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