So the phone just have to have a value above $10 for Best Buy to take the $200 off?
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Samsung announces the Galaxy Note 4 and the Galaxy Note Edge
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So the phone just have to have a value above $10 for Best Buy to take the $200 off?
MultiCore
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Since it had a non-zero value, you'll get the $200, and the $50 gift card after your $50 reservation.
Okay so I'm fine, good. Thanks *crisis averted*. My grandfather thought it was a good deal after I told him about it so he is paying it for me. My phone is crapping out anyway (not the iPhone) but my S3 and it's up for upgrade too.
Fatal Futanari
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I wonder if I can sneak in my old Droid into this $200 deal. The guys at Best Buy said it was ok but you know how that goes.
GraveHorizon
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Are all Best Buys doing a $50 gift card pre-order bonus? The guy I talked to on the phone didn't mention anything about it, and I can't find any mention of it on the site. I was planning to drive up there next week, but if I could save an additional $50 by pre-ordering I might consider going in tomorrow and picking the Note up on release. A few days of no phone isn't a big deal, I'm just worried about the contact information transfer part of it.
EDIT: I called them again and someone else told me that the promotion is just reserving a spot for the Note 4 when you buy a $50 got card, and that the fall doesn't make it any cheaper.
Dreams-Visions
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Are they in stores now? I'd like to hold one and compare it to my iPhone 6+ (which is still well within the return window).
They have some on display that you can play with.
I was told that Best Buy will take any phone on their trade in site regardless of value. It just has to work and the screen can't be cracked. If they'll take my old Evo Wimax, I'm sure they'll take any iPhone.
http://www.bestbuy.com/site/Electro...In/pcmcat133600050011.c?id=pcmcat133600050011
[Repost from iPhone 6 thread]
So I have the Note 4 and iPhone 6 Plus and Im trying to decide which to keep.
Very disappointed with the Note 4's camera relative to the iPhone 6 Plus. iPhone focuses unbelievably fast, literally almost imperceptible. It takes a good 2-3 seconds before the Note focuses.
Here's a fairly low-light picture (low light living room, night). Stock settings on both. Just took it out and shot. I was also doing a slight shake with my iPhone 6 Plus as I was trying to press the shutter button with a thick case on (not easy with one hand).
Note 4
iPhone 6 Plus
The iPhone 6 Plus blows the Note 4 away. Focus is way fast. OIS is awesome. The Note really struggles when you have any movement while taking the pic, as it takes a bit to focus.
Another example. This time, "macro" shots.
Hot damn did the Note 4 have a hard time focusing for all my macro shots. This one, when it finally focused (6 attempts), I had to stay absolutely still as the focus kept disengaging and focusing on the background. It also had this weird effect where the middle of my leg was blurry/out of focus.
The iPhone 6 Plus, focused on my leg immediately.
Im really struggling with my decision. Having the freedom to set default apps is a deal breaker..
So I have the Note 4 and iPhone 6 Plus and Im trying to decide which to keep.
Very disappointed with the Note 4's camera relative to the iPhone 6 Plus. iPhone focuses unbelievably fast, literally almost imperceptible. It takes a good 2-3 seconds before the Note focuses.
Here's a fairly low-light picture (low light living room, night). Stock settings on both. Just took it out and shot. I was also doing a slight shake with my iPhone 6 Plus as I was trying to press the shutter button with a thick case on (not easy with one hand).
Note 4
iPhone 6 Plus
The iPhone 6 Plus blows the Note 4 away. Focus is way fast. OIS is awesome. The Note really struggles when you have any movement while taking the pic, as it takes a bit to focus.
Another example. This time, "macro" shots.
Hot damn did the Note 4 have a hard time focusing for all my macro shots. This one, when it finally focused (6 attempts), I had to stay absolutely still as the focus kept disengaging and focusing on the background. It also had this weird effect where the middle of my leg was blurry/out of focus.
The iPhone 6 Plus, focused on my leg immediately.
Im really struggling with my decision. Having the freedom to set default apps is a deal breaker..
GraveHorizon
poop meter feature creep
Coming from a Galaxy S3 user, that's a shame. I've gotten quite tired of the nonsense with my camera along with the rest of the phone since it started getting super slow in the last year. It would have been nice to not have to deal with such dark photos and lagging focus speed compared to the iPhone. But the rest of the features are still plenty to sell me know the Note 4. I can't stand the iOS interface, it's so limiting.
It is. Having the option to set default apps is so nice.
But man, the Note 4 is so sexy. Hardware is so nice compared to the iPhone 6 Plus.
And notifications on the lock screen. I only had the Note 3 before this, but hot damn, actual notifications for messages and email with preview.
Still no built in Visual Voicemail built it. The M8 did it..
Fatal Futanari
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Man this is disappointing.
GraveHorizon
poop meter feature creep
Is there any hope for a future update that improves the camera? Or are the limitations purely due to the hardware? I don't know jack about phones, but focusing sounds like something they could program to be faster.
Victory Red
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There's always going to be people that have bad experiences. But almost every review I've read/watched so far shows a quick focus and picture capture and everyone's talking about how great the camera is.
sometimes i game
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I decided on a 6+ over a Note 4. I like that the camera is superior and I feel like Apple's OS is smoother and nicer, where as Touchwiz/Android can feel sort of hacked together and ugly. Every Google app I use has a different sized and behaving slide out menu, nothing is consistent and getting tired of feeling left behind with updates as time goes on. Think I need an Android break.
I will miss multiwindow, it was fun to watch a youtube video while i browsed the internet or texted someone, and hovering my finger to read emails/texts in a list was a handy feature, but I think I'll manage.
I will miss multiwindow, it was fun to watch a youtube video while i browsed the internet or texted someone, and hovering my finger to read emails/texts in a list was a handy feature, but I think I'll manage.
Yeah. Most reviews seem to indicate that focus speeds are good. I think we always knew that the camera on the Note 4 wasn't going to beat the 6+.
Ken Masters
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I thought Verge was a branch of Apple?
which is why I hate fanboys shitting on website because they give a positive review to companies they aren't emotionally invested in, which in itself is pathetic
nicoga3000
Saint Nic
I preordered a phone. What's wrong with me?
E: I do have a Nokia Lumia that my coworker will sell me for $50 if they won't take my Droid X. In which case, I'm getting $150 in trade instead of $200, which is still perfect.
In all fairness, it was to get that deal at Best Buy. Trading in a really old Droid X since they said ANY working smartphone...
E: I do have a Nokia Lumia that my coworker will sell me for $50 if they won't take my Droid X. In which case, I'm getting $150 in trade instead of $200, which is still perfect.
Don't worry, he still ranked it lower than the iPhone.
Victory Red
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Anyone hear anything from Best Buy?
I've never pre-ordered a phone from them before.
- Are they going to let me know the night before or that morning?
- Are they going to give me a specific time to come in or tell me to come in whenever?
I plan on having Photos and Contacts backed up onto the SIM card, so they can just pop it out of my S4 and into the new one. Shouldn't take too long. I dont need some "walk-around" tutorial of how to use a phone.
I've never pre-ordered a phone from them before.
- Are they going to let me know the night before or that morning?
- Are they going to give me a specific time to come in or tell me to come in whenever?
I plan on having Photos and Contacts backed up onto the SIM card, so they can just pop it out of my S4 and into the new one. Shouldn't take too long. I dont need some "walk-around" tutorial of how to use a phone.
nicoga3000
Saint Nic
What I was told is that you'll get an email Friday morning to indicate that your phone is ready. As for scheduling a time, the guy said expect ~30 minutes to get it fully setup, and that they'd be setting up blocks of time. Not sure how that's going to work, though.
Fatal Futanari
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Do we need to even if we are getting the phone off contract?
The Faceless Master
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Victory Red
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Anyone been looking at Note 4 cases?
I want something super minimalist. Just a thin shell to snap on it.
But I'll prolly go naked for a few weeks.
I want something super minimalist. Just a thin shell to snap on it.
But I'll prolly go naked for a few weeks.
Muskieratboi
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bleh. N4 got pushed back till Nov. 9 here in Oz.
Though we're getting the edge, at $1249 (jesus christ 1300 bucks for a phone)
Though we're getting the edge, at $1249 (jesus christ 1300 bucks for a phone)
fierce1289
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Do I really have to wait an extra week for the Note 4 on Verizon? I want the phone and to take part of the trade in deal at Best Buy but I can't go without a phone for a week!
MultiCore
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You don't have to trade your phone in until you pick up the note.
nicoga3000
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I've started looking, but I'm going to wait until the generic ones start coming out for like, $5-10 instead of $40-50.
fierce1289
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Ohhhhh! I didn't know that! Do I have to use the gift card towards my Note 4 purchase? Can I use it for something else?
nicoga3000
Saint Nic
It's a $200 gift card, so I think you can use it for whatever? Don't quote me, but that's how I've been reading the promotion.
Victory Red
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nicoga3000
Saint Nic
Your link got me hunting more:
The material is the same one that my current Nexus 5 case is. I love this stuff, and I like that it's not thick. I don't get a case to protect from dropping my phone, I get it protect from scratching the back and such.
What about screen protectors? Anyone find any of those they like yet?
The material is the same one that my current Nexus 5 case is. I love this stuff, and I like that it's not thick. I don't get a case to protect from dropping my phone, I get it protect from scratching the back and such.
What about screen protectors? Anyone find any of those they like yet?
Victory Red
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razgriz417
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Has this been posted yet?
50% off samsung accessories
http://slickdeals.net/f/7260808-samsung-coupon-for-mobile-accessories-50-off-free-shipping-on-50?v=1
Last working code I found on that forum
rte91660
I did this 2 days ago and got the charging/backup battery kit plus a sview case for $52 shipped.
50% off samsung accessories
http://slickdeals.net/f/7260808-samsung-coupon-for-mobile-accessories-50-off-free-shipping-on-50?v=1
Last working code I found on that forum
rte91660
I did this 2 days ago and got the charging/backup battery kit plus a sview case for $52 shipped.
turnbuckle
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Thanks for posting! It probably won't be necessary, but I might as well pick up a backup battery and maybe a case. Not sure which one to go for though
Victory Red
Member
Ugh those S-View colors are balls.
turnbuckle
Member
Yeah...
Reading the comments on SD it sounds like this is a deal that's offered somewhat regularly? If so, I might wait until more options come available. I checked the shipping status and my phone should be here today...and I'm excited/tempted to buy accessories on a whim lol.
I have an excellent portable charger but having an extra spare battery would be really nice just in case.
nicoga3000
Saint Nic
Fair enough. Is the glass that super scratch resistant shit?
And probably going to order the extra battery and charger just because why not?
E: Of course, the battery charger kit is out of stock. No bueno.
When these hit for the Note 4 I would highly recommend them. Owned two for two different devices and love them:
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SirMossyBloke
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The black one is fine. Its the weird ridges I don't like. Doesn't look too bad in person though.
w1ck3dn1nj4
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If youre going tempered glass screen protector, I suggest iloome
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mLCfJ-Fb9_k
Available soon on the 20th
http://www.iloome.com/Galaxy-Note/b/7535169011
nicoga3000
Saint Nic
"It has the 9H, which is the maximum on the hardness scale. Ladies"
I laughed.
I don't know how I feel about the tempered glass stuff. I know they SAY no loss of sensitivity, but...I don't know.
The Faceless Master
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