The Galaxy Note 7 debacle

Jayy · Mr. Ponzi Joined: 08 Jun 2009 Karma :

I pre-ordered mine, had it for a little bit now, think since the 1st September so just over a month and after waiting out handing mine back for a temporary phone until the replacements ship, now the replacements have been setting on fire.

The phone was software limited to 60% a few weeks ago, which is fucking annoying but ultimately, I have a device that could potentially set on fire more than others.

Anyone got a good replacement suggestion? I kind of went for the Note 7 for the VR headset, which I could get an S7 edge and it work still but I'm not really sold on how amazing a gear VR is over one of the other slightly higher end "cardboard" devices but made of plastic.

I don't do Apple, so another droid is in order.

Any suggestions?

doggone · World Chat Champion Joined: 20 May 2004 Karma :

Are they spontaneously combusting because users are leaving a lot of stuff running?
It all seems rather odd that one particular model is suddenly doing this.
Is it the battery or something else getting too hot... Confused

Ste · Not Work Safe Joined: 01 Sep 2002 Karma :

The new Xperia ZX looks interesting, whether or not it offers a big improvement from the Z5 Premium is a matter of opinion.

Go have a look at some Sony Superphones. Thumbs Up

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MahatmaAndhi · Traffic Copper Joined: 10 Jun 2015 Karma :

The new LG V20 looks like a decent contender. As does the Google Pixel XL.
I, myself, went for the cheaper, riskier route by getting a SIM only contract (£20 a month for 30GB date - with a cashback offer which makes it the equivalent of £13pm) then bought a Oneplus 3. Specs wise it's right up there with the best of them - better in some regards (6gb RAM). The reviews are great too.
I'll find out when it arrives. Due to be dispatched 24th October.

Here's a comparison of the Note 7, V20 and Pixel XL
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doggone · World Chat Champion Joined: 20 May 2004 Karma :

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Jayy · Mr. Ponzi Joined: 08 Jun 2009 Karma :

Samsung has fucked themselves with this, god only knows what 2.5 million devices sold + replacements have cost them, only to cease all production and sales world wide.

Imagine it set a plane on fire something, bad bad news as they have no idea which units are faulty so recalled them all and let's be honest, a massive chunk of them won't bother returning the phone, so we'll be hearing of more incidents for some time I think.

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MahatmaAndhi · Traffic Copper Joined: 10 Jun 2015 Karma :

I currently have an LG G Flex 2. It was pretty high spec until the G4 came out. It's still a superb (if almost completely unheard of) phone. If I had the patience, I would have gone for the V20. I think my Oneplus will be alright and, given that I just got a £400 tax rebate, has knocked my monthly bill down considerably - with change.
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Jayy · Mr. Ponzi Joined: 08 Jun 2009 Karma :

Patience is not one of my virtues Laughing

Saying that, Pixel says around 20th Oct launch and I'm not in any big rush.

I've had the Gear VR for a month and to be honest, I kind of got bored of it because it's not "that" great in comparison to a high end Vive / Rift. I bought a plastic VR headset thing for £35 off Amazon about a year ago and used it with the G3 and to be totally honest, it wasn't far off the Gear VR...

Currently debating whether to buy a Vive or not, keep trying to justify it because I don't really game much these days and keep thinking, is this really worth £800?

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stinkwheel · Bovine Proctologist Joined: 12 Jul 2004 Karma :

Now I feel I should be paying more attention to anything Jayy posts in the "last thing I bought" thread so I know what to avoid.

Sooo Jayy. I have these magic beans up for sale...
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Jayy · Mr. Ponzi Joined: 08 Jun 2009 Karma :

woo · World Chat Champion Joined: 14 Feb 2005 Karma :

get the note 4

note 5 has no memory card so nope

note 7 is a semi nuke so nope as you know

the note 4 is still very good and takes excellent pictures!!!

i have the note 4 and am not going anywhere!
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brains_t · Nitrous Nuisance Joined: 20 Jun 2013 Karma :

Oh well

Holy Cow

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Ste · Not Work Safe Joined: 01 Sep 2002 Karma :

"Lithium ion/polymer batteries sent with equipment
(e.g. rechargeable batteries found in electronic devices)" Thumbs Up

"Lithium ion/polymer batteries sent on their own
(e.g. lithium batteries sent as replacements)" Thumbs Down

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Jayy · Mr. Ponzi Joined: 08 Jun 2009 Karma :

Love this time of year when the nights are drawing in, there's a chill in the air & the whole family gathers round a roaring Galaxy Note 7.

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Jayy · Mr. Ponzi Joined: 08 Jun 2009 Karma :

Just got a cracking deal on the Pixel XL.

The manager dude wiped the upfront cost of £160 completely, £33 a month, unlimited texts & calls + 3gb data.

Plus, when I take my Note 7 back in store, I get my upfront cost of £120 I paid for that refunded to me.

Sweet as a nut. Should arrive next Thursday.

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