New Tab S3 Owner - Samsung Galaxy Tab S3 Guides, News, & Discussion

Just ordered my Tab S3 from Dell for $499.00..
Upgrading from TabS 10.5, scheduled too arrive Wednesday...
Putting it in a Beetle case for protection..

Just delivered VIA UPS..
When I ordered from Dell, the black version was the only option for purchase, wanted silver but no big deal..
Guess what arrived?.... Silver Model...
Updating all my apps as we speak, will keep you posted on my opinion of this tablet..
Right now I am pleased...

warriorking said:
Just delivered VIA UPS..
When I ordered from Dell, the black version was the only option for purchase, wanted silver but no big deal..
Guess what arrived?.... Silver Model...
Updating all my apps as we speak, will keep you posted on my opinion of this tablet..
Right now I am pleased...
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that grate i order a samsung tab S3 my self too go with my samsung S8 and my samsung gear sport watch

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Just Ordered from Tigerdirect.com

I placed an order today at Tigerdirect.com for the Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1 with Next Day Air shipping for $554.
Finally got the tracking information so they might still have a few. Unfortunately, I have no idea what color is coming. After the Best Buy fiasco, I don't think my wife will really care.
It's probably Black. I've only seen Best Buy selling the white ones in the US.

It may never come to Canada...

Just got an email and once again it's a delay:
Thank you for your recent order at BestBuy.ca! We just wanted to inform you that your pre-order item(s) is currently awaiting the release date. You will receive a Shipment Notice email as soon as inventory is ready.
This order contains:
Items(s) Currently On Order: Release Date
Samsung 16GB Galaxy Tab 10.1 with Wi-Fi 09 Sep, 2011
This is the 5th delay!
I bought 2 today at the source in Cambridge.
lasersocks said:
I bought 2 today at the source in Cambridge.
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I just ordered from Staples and will deliver tomorrow.
I don't know why bestbuy doesn't has it. I ordered the Tab at BB back in July as pre-order.
Yeah, Future Shop and Best Buy have screwed the pooch on this. I just bought mine yesterday from The Source. I hear Staples also has them (try calling them). I bought mine in store (guy had to bring it out from the back so make sure you ask). You can check in store availability online at thesource.ca.
Once the first delay happened I just crossed the border and bought mine in the U.S.
I'm glad I did.
Once the first delay happened I just crossed the border and bought mine in the U.S.
I'm glad I did.
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Me too, especially since the 32Gb model isn't coming here at all, it seems. And they're all "Emasculating White" as well.
Picked mine up at Staples in Vancouver a week ago, super nice, feels awesome in-hand in portrait and landscape, already looking forward to next years quad-core and inevitably higher res model.
Croak said:
Me too, especially since the 32Gb model isn't coming here at all, it seems. And they're all "Emasculating White" as well.
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Too funny, I would have preferred a "Super Manly" coloured back panel as well, fortunately I'm always looking at the screen with it's dark and ominous background picture
I bought mine from Staples two days ago. I'm not using any case, and it feels great in hands. However I bought the Samsung Book case from the Source today. It's a nice case but too expensive ($65+tax). Going to a meeting next week, and don't want to walk around with a flashy GT without a case.
Mine just arrived yesterday, ordered from ncix.com on Wednesday.
Anyone else found we don't have access to the 3.2/Touchwiz UX update yet?
they are in canada. The odd thing though, they seem to be a lot different from the US model.
Also, they haven't appeared to have brought the 32gb version or the metallic grey.
I use mine in canada, but bought the 32gb grey model from best buy in the US so i could have faster updates and the US apps and what not.
Samsung Bookcase $54.99 TheSource !
The Samsung Bookcase for the GT 10.1 is on sale until August 31st at TheSource,. Check the back of this week's flyer )on-line flyer) as website is not showing the sale price.
Other accessories listed at the Source are mobile charger and home charge (also on sale).
Now Available Best Buy/Future Shop
Canada
Best Buy showing GT as available as of: Release Date:08/25/2011
Order Online:
Temporarily Out of Stock: usually ships in 6-7 business days. 94 units available for back order. Limited Quantities available.
Black model listed.
Future Shop showing as being available in-store (back order online)
If you want the white back then go to Staples or The Source (touchwiz installed).
At least the Source is carrying a case. What's missing though is the usb connection kit. I am hoping that shows up soon or I'll buy off ebay. Tigerdirect.ca was showing 32gb models in stock as a combo with the docking port for $680, but I was a bit skeptical. I asked their online sales guys and they confirmed it was in stock. I thought it was a mistake they posted this on their canadian website and sure enough, 2 days later there is no mention at all of the Galaxy Tab 10.1 on the Tigerdirect.ca website. I really like my Tablet, but I would rather spend $100 more and have double the storage capacity since the device is already 'expansion neutered'. The Canadian market is being manipulated for some reason, did other non-us regions get only 16gb as well? I was considering the Toshiba Thrive, but that tablet has bad screen ghosting like the Xoom. It's also kinda ugly... but then it has all the ports you could want... The bad thing about all these android tablets is the lack of accessories carried in the stores.. I mean, how can you launch the Galaxy Tab in Canada and stores like staples don't even have 1 accessory for it. They don't even have accessories for the Transformer (their stock case is horrible btw)....
Rob
How is text entry on forums like this one and redflagdeals with the 10.1?
I returned a transformer as it was rather poor thought I'd have to wait for Tegra 3?
realityiswhere said:
Mine just arrived yesterday, ordered from ncix.com on Wednesday.
Anyone else found we don't have access to the 3.2/Touchwiz UX update yet?
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These units should come with touchwiz already installed. Is 3.2 even available at all from Samsung?
Rob
After having checked, it does look like I have touchwiz, but not 3.2.
I have seen them at The Source in Square One mall in Mississauga. I was looking for the book case but they were sold out. The Best Buy's I've checked have the display material out but not the actual tabs, the salesguys all say it got delayed. Weird.
joeystyles66 said:
I have seen them at The Source in Square One mall in Mississauga. I was looking for the book case but they were sold out. The Best Buy's I've checked have the display material out but not the actual tabs, the salesguys all say it got delayed. Weird.
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Supply seems to be rather limited at the moment. Both of the staples stores here in Regina only got 2 each. We have 4 Source stores and they seemed to only get 2 in each as well. I really like the tablet, but I'm still annoyed by the lack of accessories (no one has usb adapters) and not having the 32gb model available.
Rob
SonicTab said:
How is text entry on forums like this one and redflagdeals with the 10.1?
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It's fine as long as you disable auto correction and auto completion in Swype. Also Swype seems to be more prone to sluggish text entry than the stock keyboard. And Google Instant Search appears to slow things down, so disable that.

UK note 8 is been discounted.... Imminent new version?

As title... I see that a couple of UK retailers have got the Note 8 at £199...down some £100...
Is this an indication of a new version on the same lines as the 10.1 2014 edition?
Sent from my Galaxy Note 3
Hopefully, however quite a few retailers have put the price back up i, e John Lewis, and its only available from Amazon UK from 3rd party sellers.
Lets hope the 2014 Note 8 comes with some stellar specs.
I will be keeping an eye on CES for possible announcements
Sent from Miss Diva's Note 2
Price drop was also noticed in the Netherlands.. Bought myself a Note 8.0 for €189, normally it costs around €329, quite a good deal imho:angel:
Tomo1971 said:
As title... I see that a couple of UK retailers have got the Note 8 at £199...down some £100...
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Price drop was also noticed in the Netherlands.. Bought myself a Note 8.0 for €189, normally it costs around €329, quite a good deal imho:angel:
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Can you please post which retailers dropped the price ? Cheers
I just pre ordered the new Galaxy Tab PRO 8.4 - 16GB - White at best buy. Supposed to ship around the 14th of this month....I can't wait. $399. I actually canceled my order. I really want a note!
ON SALE HERE IN CANADA TOO AT 3 MAJOR BOX STORES For $329 WIFI Version
Galaxy Tab PRO 8.4 - 16GB - White at best buy in store today! Why do we have to pay $399 and Canada gets it for $329???

s6/s6 edge middle east users

Jarir and extra are having the same prices, unfortunately only 2 colors are available now according to extra's websites.
both s6 and s6 edge are priced much lower than the note 4 and note edge
https://www.extrastores.com/en-sa/search?page=1&q=S6
Samsung Galaxy S6 SM-G920 32GB Black
2499 SR
Samsung Galaxy S6 EDGE SM-G925 32GB Black
3099 SR
Samsung Galaxy S6 EDGE SM-G925I 64GB Black
3349 SR
Samsung Galaxy S6 SM-G920 32GB White
2499 SR
Actually in Jarir they have 3 colors available. White, black and gold. I have pre ordered mine and waiting for the availability.
Anyone know if it's on display anywhere in Saudi Arabia? It's everywhere in the UAE
They have display units already in the UAE?
wonder when bahrain will get theirs lol
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Actually in Jarir they have 3 colors available. White, black and gold. I have pre ordered mine and waiting for the availability.
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what color are you getting? no word on the green edge? axiom said the green will come dont know if they are right lol
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what color are you getting? no word on the green edge? axiom said the green will come dont know if they are right lol
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White because fingerprints are easily visible on black and even in gold so I chose white. I was wondering if Samsung pay will be implemented in malls and retail stores in the kingdom
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White because fingerprints are easily visible on black and even in gold so I chose white. I was wondering if Samsung pay will be implemented in malls and retail stores in the kingdom
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based on what i read it will work with most credit card swiping machines and not only NFC (sorry im kinda not that techy as a person lol)
Are you filipino by chance?
im going to bahrain april 2nd, most probably there will be display units in the flagship store in city center
When I saw this image on the FMP Facebook page, I rushed to my nearest location thinking that they had the S6 on display at these locations. Unfortunately they didn't have jack.
A samsung bahrain salesperson told me that the green will come in 2 months
When will it be available in Jarir store? Anyone has a clue? I hope Saudi Arabia will be included in the global release on the 10th. I still hadn't got any email from Jarir
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When will it be available in Jarir store? Anyone has a clue? I hope Saudi Arabia will be included in the global release on the 10th. I still hadn't got any email from Jarir
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The Samsung representatives in Jarir said it'll be available to buy on the 10th of April. Fingers crossed they have enough for everyone on that date!
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The Samsung representatives in Jarir said it'll be available to buy on the 10th of April. Fingers crossed they have enough for everyone on that date!
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If they don't have enough stock, then they'll prioritize the pre orders. I have pre ordered mine on the first day. Haha
There are no info about release date in Lebanon, you can just reserve one.
The rumors said only the 32gb will be available the first 3 months :crying:
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If they don't have enough stock, then they'll prioritize the pre orders. I have pre ordered mine on the first day. Haha
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Pre-order have been suspended for sometime so expect little in store availability , probably they will only fulfill the pre-orders
Just got me Pre-ordered S6 from Jarir along with a free case! It was weird because I was one of the first 3 people to receive it and they were taking pictures etc.
Time to dive in!
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A samsung bahrain salesperson told me that the green will come in 2 months
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Yes I'm in bahrain and I booked mine from samsung and I wanted the F green but when they said it will not be released before mid may I went with the black s6 flat.....
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Just got me Pre-ordered S6 from Jarir along with a free case! It was weird because I was one of the first 3 people to receive it and they were taking pictures etc.
Time to dive in!
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O lucky u my friend here in bahrain I tried to tell them please give the device at 9th as its a gift for my wife and the said we can't it's impossible e cause its breaking the rules with samsung ..... shame , please let me know how is the device any scratches anything because some customers for the states claim they have all scratched devices out F the box
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Just got me Pre-ordered S6 from Jarir along with a free case! It was weird because I was one of the first 3 people to receive it and they were taking pictures etc.
Time to dive in!
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I got their email too but I am here in Az Zulfi and will go to Riyadh on the 9th. The email said they will hold the unit until 9. A free case? I was wishing it would be the wireless charger. LOL. What is the case?
Anyway, my friend pre ordered on the first day too a 32 GB edge Gold. And he received an email saying it is not available. Instead they are offering the normal s6 in white and black or edge 64 gb black.
Can you take a photo of the case they are giving as a gift?
Also have you seen this thread? http://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-s6/help/flash-lit-t3069039
Can you check if this issue is found in your S6?
Last question. Did you buy a screen protector in Jarir or any other cases if they are available?
Thanks
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I got their email too but I am here in Az Zulfi and will go to Riyadh on the 9th. The email said they will hold the unit until 9. A free case? I was wishing it would be the wireless charger. LOL. What is the case?
Anyway, my friend pre ordered on the first day too a 32 GB edge Gold. And he received an email saying it is not available. Instead they are offering the normal s6 in white and black or edge 64 gb black.
Can you take a photo of the case they are giving as a gift?
Also have you seen this thread? http://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-s6/help/flash-lit-t3069039
Can you check if this issue is found in your S6?
Last question. Did you buy a screen protector in Jarir or any other cases if they are available?
Thanks
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I would have loved the Wireless charger too! The case is the 'Clear Cover' case from their official accessory list - I'm at work now and couldn't take a pic but here it is:
It's hard plastic but pretty useless as it provides quite minimal protection. Jarir do have other official cases available like the flip and view cases.
I can confirm that my S6 and my friends S6 both have the issue decribed in the linked thread - though its pretty hard to see it in mine, it's definitely there.
Another thing, the shipping firmware for the Saudi region is ANCIENT, almost prototype like - dated 28th Feb! It doesn't even have alphabetical sorting of the apps yet and the battery is so terrible that its almost unusable. I charged it to 100% yesterday and used it at half brightness for 1 hour and 41 minutes and the battery fell to 17%. Let it charge again overnight, woke up at 6:00am and haven't touched it at all because I'm scared and saw at 8:30am that it fell to 67% without any usage. I think they're not letting retailers sell it before the 10th because they're going to push out an update that the user is to download immediately.
shoudlnt you be getting an update as soon as you open it? i remember the note 4 when i bought it asked immediately to be updated and i hope that fixes your batatery problem
I think samsung rushed the phone to be released but the battery should not be that bad at all as I know.. I'm trying to get my device soon and let's see if I'll have the same issues or not

Galaxy Note 20 Ultra - UK Pre Orders

OK Good people what did you order?
I went with the Ultra 256Gb Mystic White.
Bit disappointed at the lack of decent colours but it is what what it is.
So what did you order?
Just gotta wait til 21 August - Here we go again.
In Ireland I pre ordered the 256GB mystic bronze. Trading in my S20 Ultra towards it.
256GB in black here.
512gb bronze for me
I pre-ordered mine during the unpacked event. I am using the Samsung Upgrade Programme to upgrade from the Note10+ 5G. The process with Klarna and Samsung was very smooth. Getting the Black 512GB and chose the buds for the 'free' gift. They did not let me select a colour so I would assume they will send out the bronze ones as shown in the photo? Maybe they will send matching ones with the note colour that I chose.
There are some missing details here, but Samsung's UK website suggest that we are getting the Hybrid Dual SIM model. Which means 2 physical SIMs or 1 physical SIM and a microSD card, plus unlimited(?) eSIMs. It sounds great.
We are also missing the full band list for modem connectivity. It'll definitely work in the UK, but good to know as we are expecting more 5G bands to be used in the UK and perhaps travelling to other countries (yes, I know quite difficult in the current circumstances, but it might just happen).
ultra 256gb in white also ordered Watch 3 45mm in silver and 41mm in Bronze for the wife so nearly £2k spent
Where are people trading in their S20 Ultra? I tried Samsung direct, but its not in the listed devices for me?
It's on the trade in list on the Irish Samsung website. Just double check again.
Annual UK Note crowd I see I'm in! Note 20 Ultra ordered. Looking for a good carbon case.
Edit: and Watch 3
Note 20 ultra
Galaxy watch 3
Tab S7 plus
All arriving on 21st...going to be a busy day
jah said:
Annual UK Note crowd I see I'm in! Note 20 Ultra ordered. Looking for a good carbon case.
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It's the annual get together. Good to see you are still amongst us.
2 weeks today we should have our 20 ultra.
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I pre-ordered mine during the unpacked event. I am using the Samsung Upgrade Programme to upgrade from the Note10+ 5G. The process with Klarna and Samsung was very smooth. Getting the Black 512GB and chose the buds for the 'free' gift. They did not let me select a colour so I would assume they will send out the bronze ones as shown in the photo? Maybe they will send matching ones with the note colour that I chose.
There are some missing details here, but Samsung's UK website suggest that we are getting the Hybrid Dual SIM model. Which means 2 physical SIMs or 1 physical SIM and a microSD card, plus unlimited(?) eSIMs. It sounds great.
We are also missing the full band list for modem connectivity. It'll definitely work in the UK, but good to know as we are expecting more 5G bands to be used in the UK and perhaps travelling to other countries (yes, I know quite difficult in the current circumstances, but it might just happen).
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Glad Someone got their email fine. I want to move to the note 20 but somehow Samsung has ****ed up my date for upgrading which is annoying some how.
I been upgrading to the new note since the Note 8 and been upgrading every august once it was announced at the unpacked event and this year some how my date had moved like under 2 months from when I got the note 10 (pre ordered on the 7th August through the upgrade program and gotten the phone on the 21st and according to their site for me bizarrely that equated to upgrade on the 30th September 2020).
The shop was useless and said it might arrive towards the end of August but can see I am up date with payments. I did post on the forum and one of the mods asked for my agreement number so they can look into it and hopefully they can resolve it as with the note 9 and 10 we originally had sweet fa on pre order bonuses and the one time they finally give something they had to **** up my date and stop me from doing my pre order I had always done in august.
The Camera I was more interested in getting the upgrade for but disappointed they kept their processor and the same one in the S20 and wish for the UK they went the SD 865+.
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I pre-ordered mine during the unpacked event. I am using the Samsung Upgrade Programme to upgrade from the Note10+ 5G. The process with Klarna and Samsung was very smooth. Getting the Black 512GB and chose the buds for the 'free' gift. They did not let me select a colour so I would assume they will send out the bronze ones as shown in the photo? Maybe they will send matching ones with the note colour that I chose.
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I found this: https://www.samsung.com/uk/galaxy-note-preorder/terms/
It seems like anyone selecting the ear buds as a gift will get the bronze colour by default. Oh well...
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Glad Someone got their email fine. I want to move to the note 20 but somehow Samsung has ****ed up my date for upgrading which is annoying some how.
I been upgrading to the new note since the Note 8 and been upgrading every august once it was announced at the unpacked event and this year some how my date had moved like under 2 months from when I got the note 10 (pre ordered on the 7th August through the upgrade program and gotten the phone on the 21st and according to their site for me bizarrely that equated to upgrade on the 30th September 2020).
The shop was useless and said it might arrive towards the end of August but can see I am up date with payments. I did post on the forum and one of the mods asked for my agreement number so they can look into it and hopefully they can resolve it as with the note 9 and 10 we originally had sweet fa on pre order bonuses and the one time they finally give something they had to **** up my date and stop me from doing my pre order I had always done in august.
The Camera I was more interested in getting the upgrade for but disappointed they kept their processor and the same one in the S20 and wish for the UK they went the SD 865+.
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I got an email a few days before the event telling me that my window opens on the 5th of August. Then I ordered during the event. Got several emails to confirm the loan with Klarna and order with Samsung. Later in the evening I got an email reminding me about the window, which was probably automated as the confirmation email about the order from Samsung includes an item called 'Samsung Upgrade Welcome Back' and I had to answer questions about the condition of my current Note 10+ 5G (which was recognised automatically) while placing the order.
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I found this: https://www.samsung.com/uk/galaxy-note-preorder/terms/
It seems like anyone selecting the ear buds as a gift will get the bronze colour by default. Oh well...
I got an email a few days before the event telling me that my window opens on the 5th of August. Then I ordered during the event. Got several emails to confirm the loan with Klarna and order with Samsung. Later in the evening I got an email reminding me about the window, which was probably automated as the confirmation email about the order from Samsung includes an item called 'Samsung Upgrade Welcome Back' and I had to answer questions about the condition of my current Note 10+ 5G (which was recognised automatically) while placing the order.
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Usually I would of gotten an email saying your upgrade window is open but this year I put my agreement in and it said I have until 30th September which also one of the mods found odd. Just hope they get it sorted in time for me to upgrade.
Notefan161 said:
Note 20 ultra
Galaxy watch 3
Tab S7 plus
All arriving on 21st...going to be a busy day
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An expensive day :crying:
Note 20 Ultra 256Gb in White
Watch 3 >45mm in Silver
Watch 3 > 41mm Bronze (gender neutral ) for the Wife
Did anyone notice trade in on the Galaxy watches my wife's 42mm rose gold was £110 my 46mm silver was a £100 ???
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An expensive day :crying:
Note 20 Ultra 256Gb in White
Watch 3 >45mm in Silver
Watch 3 > 41mm Bronze (gender neutral ) for the Wife
Did anyone notice trade in on the Galaxy watches my wife's 42mm rose gold was £110 my 46mm silver was a £100 ???
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The trade ins don’t seem to be that good here on comparison to the US
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The trade ins don’t seem to be that good here on comparison to the US
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We always get shafted in the UK
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We always get shafted in the UK
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Yup and we also get the exynos and we buy it knowing full well it will throttle and then we mourn. Us Brits are a special lot though aren't we and Sammy knows it ?.
Woo hoo. Just pre ordered my Note20 Ultra which is my first ever Note. I have been a big Android user since the HTC Magic, but my last Samsungs were S3 and Galaxy Nexus back in the day. Since then I have had every generation of the Nexuses and Pixels with a few Onepluses thrown in for good measure. This year however I just fancied something different but stacked with features so I'm returning to Samsung after 8 years away. Hope I made the right choice!
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Woo hoo. Just pre ordered my Note20 Ultra which is my first ever Note. I have been a big Android user since the HTC Magic, but my last Samsungs were S3 and Galaxy Nexus back in the day. Since then I have had every generation of the Nexuses and Pixels with a few Onepluses thrown in for good measure. This year however I just fancied something different but stacked with features so I'm returning to Samsung after 8 years away. Hope I made the right choice!
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I jumped from the S3 to Note10+ 5G last year and I am really enjoying it, so also upgrading to Note20 Ultra 5G this year. In the meantime I was away from Android for years.
I'm sure it'll be a good experience for you.

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