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Hello Everyone,
Its time to change my phone finally. After eagerly waiting for the Note 5 for a while now, I was looking at the specs of the phone but, is it just me or does the S6 Edge+ specs although almost identical to the Note 5, is better? Or am I missing something here?
At almost $770 it quite a hefty investment!
They are literally identical besides the S-pen for the note5, and the curved edges on the S6 edge+. Everything else is the same. The S6 edge+ is more expensive for the same storage though, so I personally went with the Note5, as I also believe the S-pen offers more functionality than a curved screen.
From GSMArena:
Note5:
- S Pen stylus
5 MP Secondary Camera.
S6 Edge+:
- Samsung Pay (Visa, MasterCard certified)
5 MP, [email protected], dual video call, Auto HDR
These are the only different features i could see.
And you said you bought it. How?? Isn't the launch on August 21?
hell_storm2004 said:
From GSMArena:
Note5:
- S Pen stylus
5 MP Secondary Camera.
S6 Edge+:
- Samsung Pay (Visa, MasterCard certified)
5 MP, [email protected], dual video call, Auto HDR
These are the only different features i could see.
And you said you bought it. How?? Isn't the launch on August 21?
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The Note5 has samsung pay as well, the literal only differences are the screens and the S-pen.
And yes, I bought mine last thursday when it was announced from AT&T, it arrived monday afternoon and I have been using it all day today. It's a really nice phone.
Ah... AT&T! I am planning to buy it. Lets see when its available on Expansys! Currently on pre-order there.
it's the same resolution screen on both phones the curved edge technically makes you lose some of that however. the edge gives you a couple features that aren't on the note but the note has the pen which has way more functionality than any edge screen in my opinion. i've been using my phone since yesterday and it's definitely a great device!
Yup. The S pen is really beneficial. I am gonna order it as soon as its available. Thanks!
They're slightly different screens for example the edge+ is brighter while the note has a better delta
I can buy a brand-new, unopened-in-box Galaxy Tab S2 9.7 or 8.0 on Craig's List for $300. I'm deliberating which one I should get. I'm leaning towards the 8.0 because of its portability. (I'm coming from a Galaxy Tab S 8.4.) Which one would you get and why?
--Ron
dutch_in_seattle said:
I can buy a brand-new, unopened-in-box Galaxy Tab S2 9.7 or 8.0 on Craig's List for $300. I'm deliberating which one I should get. I'm leaning towards the 8.0 because of its portability. (I'm coming from a Galaxy Tab S 8.4.) Which one would you get and why?
--Ron
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9.7, because I use it mainly for reading and browsing desktop mode websites.
I bought the 8" and previously I had the Note 8.
I prefer the 8" for portability, light, easy to hold.
I had a 10" before, not Samsung and I don't feel I'm missing anything by having the 8.
I wish they had upgraded the Note 8 but mine no longer kept a charge for more than 1 -2 hours.
Shofar
Almost certainly the 9.7 model. Its still highly portable and the extra screen area makes all the difference.
I went from a Note 8 to a Note 10.1 to the S2 9.7. I'd definitely recommend the 9.7". It's extremely light and portable and it seems like there's a bit of a better accessory selection for the 9.7"".
Oh, and according to math the screen is approximately 1.7" bigger
I had the 8 for a day, cause i thought it would be nice to have a smaller tablet, and it just wasn't working for me. So i went and got the 9.7 version and it's much better, for me.
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I prefer 8.0 and using it now, great for reading and gaming in hand. Previously I always get bigger edition +/- 10" tablet and I was wrong getting it, it is too big and troublesome on handheld gaming.
Or should I just hang on to my trusted, first-generation Tab S? It would cost me about $100 to upgrade to the S2 if I take buying a case and tempered glass screen protector into consideration.
--Ron
I looked into this a bit more. I took my Tab S 8.4 to Best Buy and did a thorough side-by-side comparison with a Tab S2 8.0. I've concluded it's really not worth upgrading to a Galaxy Tab S2 from my original Tab S. It would cost me too much to upgrade, particularly with a new case and a tempered glass screen protector, and the upgrade simply isn't worth it. So I'm going to hang on to my trusted Tab S.
--Ron
Well, actually... I just found a Galaxy Tab S2 on Craig's List with an official Samsung book cover, which I was able to negotiate down to $280, so I might take the plunge after all.
--Ron
had a note 8.0 before,and I love the 9,7 screen,also its just 80g heavier (including the cover),so its not more a strain on the hand than the note 8.0 was.
did I mention I love the screen ?
I think everyone thinks it's not worth the upgrade. Me Inc. Until you get the Tab S2
And after a couple days you realise it really is we worth kt
I took the plunge. I was able to sell my Tab S 8.4 with official Samsung book cover for $260 on Craig's List and buy a brand-new-in-box Tab S2 8.0 with its official Samsung book cover for $280 (also on Craig's List), so I basically upgraded for 20 bucks. Quite a good deal! I'm going to set up my new Tab S2 tonight. Am very curious!
--Ron
I ordered a Used Like-New condition S2 8.0 from Amazon Warehouse Deals for $300, which is actually just $285 after my Prime Card 5% discount, plus $10 for the skinomi glass skin protector.
9.7 is less comfortable in one hand for me, but it's a matter of preference, you probably know which size tablet you prefer if you've ever owned one or used a friend's or seen one in a best buy.
dutch_in_seattle said:
I took the plunge. I was able to sell my Tab S 8.4 with official Samsung book cover for $260 on Craig's List and buy a brand-new-in-box Tab S2 8.0 with its official Samsung book cover for $280 (also on Craig's List), so I basically upgraded for 20 bucks. Quite a good deal! I'm going to set up my new Tab S2 tonight. Am very curious!
--Ron
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I amm very interested in getting either a S 8.4 or S2 8.0 mainly for reading books, can you offer your insights? THanks!
I love my S2 8.0! It runs much more smoothly than the S 8.4. On paper, the specs aren't that much better, but in practice I'm seeing a big performance improvement. I thought that the lower screen resolution and 4:3 aspect would bother me, but they really don't. The screen is still gorgeous, and the aspect ratio works just fine, also for watching videos. If your main purpose is for reading books and web browsing, then I'd say definitely go to the S2 8.0, unless you can find a screaming deal on the S 8.4. You basically can't go wrong with either. I'd suggest to look on Craig's List, where you can find great deals on both the S2 8.0 and S 8.4. I can imagine that many of these tablets will be offered after Christmas.
Good luck deciding!
--Ron
IMO, it's the same amount of inconvenience to lug around an 8 inch or 9.7 inch tablet. The main reason I buy a tablet is for screen real estate, so the 9.7 was a no brainer.
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I love my 9.7. I had a Tab S 10.5 and this is is perfect. Great size, performance is amazing. Much better than original tab S. BTW, both of my tabs are the Verizon versions
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Shofar1 said:
I bought the 8" and previously I had the Note 8.
I prefer the 8" for portability, light, easy to hold.
I had a 10" before, not Samsung and I don't feel I'm missing anything by having the 8.
I wish they had upgraded the Note 8 but mine no longer kept a charge for more than 1 -2 hours.
Shofar
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Completely unrelated to the current topic, but I wanted to let you know because I had a similar note 8 issue after the kitkat update. What I did was open the back panel using a guitar pick, and then simply disconnect and reconnect the battery. The note 8 has worked fantastically every since, getting the full 8-10hr battery from it.
Edit: I also have the 9.7. I think the format being similar to the ipad air and the 4:3 screen makes it fantastic for reading research papers which is what I do a lot. Web browsing also feels like its a couple notches better because on the phones its either too narrow for reading content in portrait or the menu and url bars are too invasive in landscape. Of course you get big borders when viewing most video content. But if you are like me and watch movies in the dark, say in bed, the borders aren't visible because of the true blacks on the display.
Thanks for your hint on the battery.
I've actually ordered a new battery and will see how it works.
I've ordered the Dot Pen and I hope it works. I really miss the S Pen
I am using mi Pad 1 for almost a year. Now I am considering to buy a new tab. I have a budget of around 200$. Galaxy tab S2 8.0 Nook edition is available on eBay for around 200$. Should I buy it now or wait for Tab S3 release hopefully that will bring a price cut to original tab S2? Any suggestions on it would be helpful.
Is there any real difference between Tab S2 and S2 Nook?
Can I flash tab S2 ROMs on Nook edition?
It seems to be the exact same tablet from what I can tell after looking at the specs, the only difference seems to be the barnes and koble added digital freebies and apps. I have the original Samsung galaxy tab s2 and it's an amazing device so I would definitely go for it contigent upon what was just mentioned. The only awful thing about the tablet is the fingerprint reader, from what I read it's using the same technology as the s5 for this. As for roms yes I don't see why it would be an issue as it seems to be an identical tablet, I have the t715 model and as far as I'm aware there aren't any stable roms for it currently or if there is, there must be a very limited number since I can't really find any.
Just reading some online rumors about the development of the New Galaxy S8 and the newest rumor out today says it will have a variant (called the Galaxy s8 plus) with a 6 inch screen and it is going to replace the Note line of phablets. Is this true or do you think the Note line can survive the problems of the N7. I love my N5 and want to stay in the Note series when I do need to upgrade
I really don't care. If the s8 plus has an spen and all the features of the note line then I'll get the s8 plus
SpencerA99 said:
I really don't care. If the s8 plus has an spen and all the features of the note line then I'll get the s8 plus
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True
I bought a Gear VR for my Galaxy S7 and then upgraded it shortly after to accommodate the Galaxy S8+ and now I am getting the Note 8 Samsung decides to fleece us again with yet another new Gear VR version because allegedly the old ones won't be compatible. They haven't even made the new one available to pre-order outside the US yet either. So thanks again Samsung.
However... I am wondering if any of you have the older VR and a Note 8 to confirm if it does fit and/or work properly?? It would save me a hundred quid if it does
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New VR for Note8 required
Sorry,
unfortunately you have to buy the new GearVR. The Note8 is simply too long for the old one.
Grumf
The 2016 won't definitely fit a Note 8, someone here needed to cut his apart with a dremel to fit the Note 8. For the 1st 2017 one that came with the s8, a lot of people have said that it fits, but it's a really, really, tight fit. It's probably on you on how comfortable you are squeezing your Note 8 in there every time you take it in or out, or it's worth $125 to get the 2nd 2017 version. In any case, as long as you get the phone in and lined up, all versions (2016, 2017-1, 2017-2) will recognize the Note and format the image perfectly to fit the field of view.
apprentice said:
I bought a Gear VR for my Galaxy S7 and then upgraded it shortly after to accommodate the Galaxy S8+ and now I am getting the Note 8 Samsung decides to fleece us again with yet another new Gear VR version because allegedly the old ones won't be compatible. They haven't even made the new one available to pre-order outside the US yet either. So thanks again Samsung.
However... I am wondering if any of you have the older VR and a Note 8 to confirm if it does fit and/or work properly?? It would save me a hundred quid if it does
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There are a couple threads in the discussion section devoted to this topic. In short, your S8 one will work fine.
PsiPhiDan said:
There are a couple threads in the discussion section devoted to this topic. In short, your S8 one will work fine.
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Thanks, I did do a quick sweep of the Note 8 discussion sections but didn't find a definitive answer.
Thanks
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It will work with the S8 version. I am using it now. It's definitely a tighter fit but works well. Don't know it it will do long term damage tho.
apprentice said:
I bought a Gear VR for my Galaxy S7 and then upgraded it shortly after to accommodate the Galaxy S8+ and now I am getting the Note 8 Samsung decides to fleece us again with yet another new Gear VR version because allegedly the old ones won't be compatible. They haven't even made the new one available to pre-order outside the US yet either. So thanks again Samsung.
However... I am wondering if any of you have the older VR and a Note 8 to confirm if it does fit and/or work properly?? It would save me a hundred quid if it does
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I have the one from my s8+ at home, never opened or used it, I will check the fit and function today and let you know.
Mr. Moe said:
I have the one from my s8+ at home, never opened or used it, I will check the fit and function today and let you know.
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Appreciate that
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harveydent said:
The 2016 won't definitely fit a Note 8, someone here needed to cut his apart with a dremel to fit the Note 8. For the 1st 2017 one that came with the s8, a lot of people have said that it fits, but it's a really, really, tight fit. It's probably on you on how comfortable you are squeezing your Note 8 in there every time you take it in or out, or it's worth $125 to get the 2nd 2017 version. In any case, as long as you get the phone in and lined up, all versions (2016, 2017-1, 2017-2) will recognize the Note and format the image perfectly to fit the field of view.
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Mine from my note 7 don't fit
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cherylbaker said:
Mine from my note 7 don't fit
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Yes, that's the 2016 version that you have to cut into with power tools
2017 s8/s8 plus one will work.
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Verified it with the GEAR VR I got with my S8+...It works, the fit is real snug which is good... but it does work, no modification needed...
Mr. Moe said:
Verified it with the GEAR VR I got with my S8+...It works, the fit is real snug which is good... but it does work, no modification needed...
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Excellent mate. Thanks for checking! You may have save me a few quid
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Can confirm it DOES work, but its a really tight fit... tight enough, that I wonder if I either should whip out the dremel, or just buy the new version and sell this one.
I've heard that if you purchase the USB Type-C connector that comes with the Note 8 edition of the GearVR. It should make the 2016 and 2017 edition of the GearVR compatible with the Note 8. Just purchase the GH98-41582A adapter. Apparently it is deeper and the USB Type-C connector slightly higher up than that on the adapter that came with the 2016 and 2017 GearVR.
What version is the SM-R322? Will this work with the Note 8? Cheers
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Mr. Moe said:
Verified it with the GEAR VR I got with my S8+...It works, the fit is real snug which is good... but it does work, no modification needed...
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How did you get it to fit?? I would have to push the phone down really hard to get it to pop in but then I feel like I might break the charging port