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[cryptoadam]

Meet the Samsung Galaxy Note 10: two sizes, new S Pen, and DeX on your laptop

Available on August 23rd starting at $949.

www.theverge.com

I have to say I am a bit disapointed. I am rocking a note 8 and after seeing this have no urge to upgrade especailly at the price (in CAD this thing will probably be around 1500+)

and making a mini-note ? seems counter productive. Would of rathered an even bigger note.

Lots of phones out there are in the Note size as far as screen goes, and TBH I never use the S-Pen.

I think this is a swing and a miss for Samsung.

 

[EverydayBeast]

Big phones is what people know these days, the S-Pen is a nice touch just a kinda boring feature. For me, not blowing up is important.

 

[NahaNago]

This just came out of nowhere. I'll probably just upgrade next year.

 

[Mihos]

In for the Note +. My obsessing is a few years old

 

[iamvin22]

I'm confused, does the 5G model have a 5G antenna?

 

[mekes]

I’m not impressed either as a Note 8 owner.

I did try my uncles p30 pro this week and was impressed with that. Mainly the cameras. But the note 10 isn’t even suggesting to me that I should upgrade, what’s the point?

 

[Aurelian]

The funny thing about the absence of a headphone jack: you could totally see this coming.

When Apple ditched the 3.5mm jack on the iPhone 7, the Samsung fans rolled out in force, swearing up and down that their beloved company would never let them down by doing something as rash as that. Like Samsung was a caring parent that only had their best interests at heart. They were practically setting themselves up for the disappointment when Samsung invariably "betrayed" them.

The Note 10 is a reminder that Samsung is just a company. It used the 3.5mm jack as a marketing tactic and doesn't feel like it owes you squat. It's also a not-so-subtle hint to those "I'll never buy a phone without a headphone jack" types that they'll have to rejoin reality at some point -- they can't just hold on to a phone for six years waiting for the port that will likely never come back.

 

[iamvin22]

I’m not impressed either as a Note 8 owner.

I did try my uncles p30 pro this week and was impressed with that. Mainly the cameras. But the note 10 isn’t even suggesting to me that I should upgrade, what’s the point?

Same boat as you. Really no reason to upgrade. What's with Verizon getting a exclusive 5G model?

 

[cryptoadam]

I’m not impressed either as a Note 8 owner.

I did try my uncles p30 pro this week and was impressed with that. Mainly the cameras. But the note 10 isn’t even suggesting to me that I should upgrade, what’s the point?

My Note 8 is still super powerful, runs everything great (I am not a gamer) so there really isn't anything pushing me to throw down 1500 CAD for a smaller bezel and cut out.

Flag ship phones are like PC's now where you don't need to upgrade every 2 years. These things are beasts and can last. I can see my Note 8 going until the Note 12 or 13.

 

[Tenaciousmo]

I want that perlescent colour on everything.
EVERYTHING.

 

[SpartanN92]

Same boat as you. Really no reason to upgrade. What's with Verizon getting a exclusive 5G model?

Verizon is way ahead of the pack on their 5G rollout.

 

[Soltype]

No headphone jack, no expandable memory on base model, no thanks. Samsung lost me on this one, going to have to look elsewhere for my big phone.

 

[Ovek]

The smaller $950 Note10 comes with a 1080p screen

Oh and Samsung can suck my dick by making the new Dex app only work with the Note10, its fucking ridiculous.

 

[mckmas8808]

The funny thing about the absence of a headphone jack: you could totally see this coming.

When Apple ditched the 3.5mm jack on the iPhone 7, the Samsung fans rolled out in force, swearing up and down that their beloved company would never let them down by doing something as rash as that. Like Samsung was a caring parent that only had their best interests at heart. They were practically setting themselves up for the disappointment when Samsung invariably "betrayed" them.

The Note 10 is a reminder that Samsung is just a company. It used the 3.5mm jack as a marketing tactic and doesn't feel like it owes you squat. It's also a not-so-subtle hint to those "I'll never buy a phone without a headphone jack" types that they'll have to rejoin reality at some point -- they can't just hold on to a phone for six years waiting for the port that will likely never come back.

OH GOD! I'm a Samsung Galaxy guy. Is this a hint that the Galaxy 11 will ditch the headphone jack too?

 

[Ovek]

OH GOD! I'm a Samsung Galaxy guy. Is this a hint that the Galaxy 11 will ditch the headphone jack too?

When they released the Galaxy Buds it was the final nail in the coffin for headphone jacks on Samsung phones.

 

[Prison Mike]

I received my huwai mate 20 x today have to say I love it

 

[newtypepilot]

no headphone jack = FAIL

 

[dcll]

No way in hell would I pay these crazy prices for a phone, it looks nice though.

 

[Potato Chip PRO]

Seem like a downgrade from the Note 9... Which had expandable storage capacity and a headphone jack. SammySung got drunk while making the Note 10. I'd rather get the S10+ or Sony's new Experia 1 phone for the price of a Note 10. In my opinion

 

[mckmas8808]

When they released the Galaxy Buds it was the final nail in the coffin for headphone jacks on Samsung phones.

And I'm watching Ozark on Netflix right now on my Sammy phone, using the Galaxy Buds. I dug my own grave.

 

[cryptoadam]

That nail is getting pretty close to the coffin for Samsung.

Fold was an epic fail that it couldn't even make it to market

Note series is looking like its going to trash. No innovation. Why buy this over a S10 or any other flagship phone that all have 6.4 inch phones and 90%+ screen to body ratio. And even funnier going with a note Mini LOL. I think we will just see the S-Pen included in the Galexy line eventually at this point.

S line is still kicking, but there is more and more competition in the space. If the S11 isn't a big hit Samsung not looking good.

 

[Aurelian]

OH GOD! I'm a Samsung Galaxy guy. Is this a hint that the Galaxy 11 will ditch the headphone jack too?

I wouldn't at all be surprised if the S11 ditches the headphone jack. If you really value it, you might want to look into an S10.

 

[Manus]

It's like a redux of their S6 which stripped so many things away. No thanks I'll keep my Note 8.

 

[Jonirenicus]

I currently have a Note8 and would have been first-ish in line for a 10+ 512GB if they hadn't done silly things like remove the headphone jack. I can live with or without removable storage with that much onboard, I only use a 128GB right now for music and video as it is.


My car has an AUX in but no Bluetooth, and I like to have my phone charging while listening to a podcast or whatever so "Just use the dongle" doesn't work for me.

 

[Deft Beck]

I was waiting for the Note 10 and ended up preordering the 10 Plus. Don't want to lose my expandable storage.

 

[Soltype]

I was waiting for the Note 10 and ended up preordering the 10 Plus. Don't want to lose my expandable storage.

Same boat , waited until Note 10 dropped, now I'm disappointed.

 

[Deft Beck]

Same boat , waited until Note 10 dropped, now I'm disappointed.

I bet that the majority of Note users who want to upgrade will go for the Plus. There's really no reason to go for the regular Note 10 because there's so many downgrades (worse screen, same battery, no microSD slot)

 

[Mihos]

I bet that the majority of Note users who want to upgrade will go for the Plus. There's really no reason to go for the regular Note 10 because there's so many downgrades (worse screen, same battery, no microSD slot)

They should have just named the smaller Note something else. It doesn't even exist as far as my shopping goes.

 

[dcll]

I currently have a Note8 and would have been first-ish in line for a 10+ 512GB if they hadn't done silly things like remove the headphone jack. I can live with or without removable storage with that much onboard, I only use a 128GB right now for music and video as it is.


My car has an AUX in but no Bluetooth, and I like to have my phone charging while listening to a podcast or whatever so "Just use the dongle" doesn't work for me.

Try one of those aux bluetooth adapters

 

[Jonirenicus]

Try one of those aux bluetooth adapters

No thanks

 

[mckmas8808]

Try one of those aux bluetooth adapters

Has anybody here tried an AUX bluetooth adapter?

 

[Dr.brain64]

Looks sexy but I will wait for when it gets cheaper in a year ish.

 

[Ovek]

Has anybody here tried an AUX bluetooth adapter?

I use the TUNAI Firefly Bluetooth Receiver which is very handy if you have a USB port right next to your AUX in port. Other Bluetooth adapters have a battery and need to be charged which is a pain in the ass.

 

[mckmas8808]

I use the TUNAI Firefly Bluetooth Receiver which is very handy if you have a USB port right next to your AUX in port. Other Bluetooth adapters have a battery and need to be charged which is a pain in the ass.

I might get this for my S10+ LOL! Lets check out the price. I want less cords in my car.

 

[dcll]

What about this? Has great reviews

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07GJ7DHMP/?tag=neogaf0e-20

Newer version

Amazon.com: Anker Roav SmartCharge T1, Bluetooth FM Transmitter for Car, Audio Adapter and Receiver with Big LED Display, PowerIQ 2.0, Hands-Free Calling, and AUX Output, Compatible with Quick Charge 3.0 Devices: Cell Phones & Accessories

Amazon.com: Anker Roav SmartCharge T1, Bluetooth FM Transmitter for Car, Audio Adapter and Receiver with Big LED Display, PowerIQ 2.0, Hands-Free Calling, and AUX Output, Compatible with Quick Charge 3.0 Devices: Cell Phones & Accessories

www.amazon.com

 

[Jonirenicus]

Then I'd lose my dual outlet USB charger which is always in use. One for my phone, one for my non-hard-wired-and-no-I'm-not-going-to-hardwire-it-just-to-not-use-a-plug dashcam and have a robot dick sticking out instead.

 

[dcll]

The first link is a dual charger with built in bluetooth

 

[Bolivar687]

I think it looks gorgeous but there's just not enough price incentive to trade in, it's nowhere near what they were offering last year.

I'll keep an eye on prices, expecting this to tank hard and fast, but the removal of the headphone jack is a borderline deal breaker.

 

[Mihos]

Has anybody here tried an AUX bluetooth adapter?

I have.... the one I had sucked. I ended up putting an Echo Dot in my car and just tethering it.

 

[TheGreatYosh]

It looks like my XA2 Ultra. I wish mine was all screen like that though.

 

[Pachi72]

I miss when the Note phone had new hardware features over the S series. After the Note 4, the Note is basically a S Phone with a Stylus.

 

[Lukin1978]

I'll trade my note 9 in for a note 11 in a 2 years

 

[Ironbunny]

Been using Note 8 and I've been waiting for a change to upgrade to a new phone. Once the pre-order's went live I ordered the Note 10+ but felt a bit hesitant with the lack of AUX and introduction of the hole punch camera. Went to a shop to see how the hole punch look's like in real-life and didn't expect to be too much annoyed by it. Well I was wrong. I think its even worse then the notch. Checked the S10+ (yes the cameras take more space in S10+) side-by-side with the oneplus 7 pro and I cant fathom why samsung went this way. Yes its different but the same time it's worse. Even worse is that the oneplus 7 pro felt more of a premium phone then the S10's. And the 90Hz screen is amazing

Long story short I canceled the pre-order and bough a new Note 9 512GB for around 650€($730). Maybe the 11 or 12 brings a screen without the hole and a higher Hz

 

[cryptoadam]

I know it will never happen but I wish a company would just make a phone with no selfie camera. I may be one of those strange weirdos that never takes selfies, but I would trade in the front facing camera in exchange for a bezel less screen and no notch, hole punches, pop up camera's etc...

I am not on IG or Twitter or a thot or someone who is vain that I need to constantly take pictures of myself.

 

[Grinchy]

I feel like the Note 10 Plus is barely any larger than my S10 Plus. I'd have to see one in person.

If they get desperate and do an awesome trade in deal or something down the line, I'd think about trading in for the extra screen space, but it'd have to be an amazing deal.

 

[Ironbunny]

I know it will never happen but I wish a company would just make a phone with no selfie camera. I may be one of those strange weirdos that never takes selfies, but I would trade in the front facing camera in exchange for a bezel less screen and no notch, hole punches, pop up camera's etc...

I am not on IG or Twitter or a thot or someone who is vain that I need to constantly take pictures of myself.

I'm on a same boat but there is not enough market for it. The solution is the under screen camera. Oppo will most likely be the first to bring one to the market.