Makes my purchase of an S8+ for £550 a few months ago seem like a bargain. Apart from the pen and smaller battery can't see much for extra £300!
Good luck buying anything then!Not sure I'd want to subscribe to a company who's president has just been jailed for corruption.
Corruption is the most endemic problem in society and business today and I don't feel it's morally correct to support any company that condones it. IMHO
I'm talking about my own personal experience, I still have my old note 2 and I had a note 4 that packed up and my tablet is 10 inch 2014 model that I use all the time. Sso IThat's not a fair comparison though - you're comparing the reduced price of an S8+ against the RRP of the Note 8, the difference in rrp of the two is under a hundred pounds and after the initial launch excitement and the Note 8 is available under RRP, I suspect the difference will be even smaller. I wasn't fussed at all about the Note 8 initially as I've never really used the S-pen on my previous Notes however I do like the sound of the much flatter display as I find the curve on the S8 and previous Edge phones irritating.
John
i was more referring to my own personal experience than saying it as a fair comparison. I still have my Note 2 as my spare phone and had a Note 4 that sadly packed up otherwise i'd probably still be using it and my tablet is a Note 10.1 2014 edition I use every day.That's not a fair comparison though - you're comparing the reduced price of an S8+ against the RRP of the Note 8, the difference in rrp of the two is under a hundred pounds and after the initial launch excitement and the Note 8 is available under RRP, I suspect the difference will be even smaller. I wasn't fussed at all about the Note 8 initially as I've never really used the S-pen on my previous Notes however I do like the sound of the much flatter display as I find the curve on the S8 and previous Edge phones irritating.
John
Is it? The review doesn't say that.I cannot understand why the battery is smaller than the S8+
Battery Life
Battery life was good, though I sometimes think that phone batteries take a week or more to settle down so you never know. This cell has been deliberately downsized after the Note7’s problems. That’s even though the display is bigger than last year’s model. Even so, the phone kept going happily for a full day with no problem. It’s boring to say this again as it’s a common theme with phones, but providing you recharge each night, you are unlikely to have problems
I read that it was a 3000 mAh compared to the S8+ 3200 ..but however its 3300 mAhIs it? The review doesn't say that.
I'm talking about my own personal experience, I still have my old note 2 and I had a note 4 that packed up and my tablet is 10 inch 2014 model that I use all the time. Sso I
i was more referring to my own personal experience than saying it as a fair comparison. I still have my Note 2 as my spare phone and had a Note 4 that sadly packed up otherwise i'd probably still be using it and my tablet is a Note 10.1 2014 edition I use every day.
I am really enjoying the S8+ especially for the price is got it for. This Note 8 just looks like a very safe boring version and really unexciting...I was hoping for a 4 k screen which would really enhance the excellent VR experience....and a more powerful processor...I cannot understand why the battery is smaller than the S8+
I read that it was a 3000 mAh compared to the S8+ 3200 ..but however its 3300 mAh
still seems somewhat conservative, when the cheapo Lenovo P2 which can be bought for under £170 can safely put in a 5100 mAh
Good luck buying anything then!
Phones have reached the point now where they are just too expensive even on contract for the first time I have not got a new phone when my contract expired
If you count tax dodging as corrupt or those that sell their products based on poorly paid exploited workers then you name me a huge company that isn't,Why good luck?
There are other choices and manufacturers besides Samsung who make better products.
If you think corruption is a good thing to support then that's your choice.
I was referring as I thought I had stated based on my own circumstancesI'm not sure what you're referring to here? Are you meaning you couldn't wait for the Note 8? Either way it's misleading to claim there's a £300 difference in the devices when there isn't aside from a very specific set of circumstances, the price difference is likely to be relatively small in reality.
That will be a very short list, indeed.If you count tax dodging as corrupt or those that sell their products based on poorly paid exploited workers then you name me a huge company that isn't,
True, but at the launch of the Note 8 it's still a valid point that the S8+ is £300 cheaper. Anyone looking to buy a phone now would have to think very hard as to whether the Note 8 was worth £300 extra for them. Historical prices are kind of irrelevant; It's what they cost today that counts. I would not pay £300 more for the Note if I needed a phone.That's not a fair comparison though - you're comparing the reduced price of an S8+ against the RRP of the Note 8, the difference in rrp of the two is under a hundred pounds and after the initial launch excitement and the Note 8 is available under RRP, I suspect the difference will be even smaller.
John
True, but at the launch of the Note 8 it's still a valid point that the S8+ is £300 cheaper. Anyone looking to buy a phone now would have to think very hard as to whether the Note 8 was worth £300 extra for them. Historical prices are kind of irrelevant; It's what they cost today that counts. I would not pay £300 more for the Note if I needed a phone.
Initial RRPs can often be misleading and sometimes it's best to ignore them.
True, but at the launch of the Note 8 it's still a valid point that the S8+ is £300 cheaper. Anyone looking to buy a phone now would have to think very hard as to whether the Note 8 was worth £300 extra for them. Historical prices are kind of irrelevant; It's what they cost today that counts. I would not pay £300 more for the Note if I needed a phone.
Initial RRPs can often be misleading and sometimes it's best to ignore them.
I picked up mine on the bay for £550 Inc one off PayPal £50 discount, full uk spec and perfect (non red tinge) screen so I'm well chuffed. I had returned a pink screen one back to VERY that had cost me £715 for a refund beforehandThe only places I've seen the 8+ for £550 is dodgy Chinese imports on Amazon and eBay.
On all the UK networks the 8+ is still about £770
When you say 'dodgy', can I take it you're implying they are fakes? Of course, you have to be careful buying from unknown companies or individuals. I have bought my last 4 phones either directly from contract, Apple and Dixon's for fear of being ripped off!The only places I've seen the 8+ for £550 is dodgy Chinese imports on Amazon and eBay.
On all the UK networks the 8+ is still about £770
Yep. Im still on my note 4 on a cheaper rolling contract after my 2 year one ended. Had to replace the battery not long ago as the phone would die even when it was saying there was still 20-30% left.In addition to that it's frustrating there's not much in the way of significant upgrades and many of the new phones are both very fragile and difficult or impossible to repair, even a simple battery change.
When you say 'dodgy', can I take it you're implying they are fakes? Of course, you have to be careful buying from unknown companies or individuals. I have bought my last 4 phones either directly from contract, Apple and Dixon's for fear of being ripped off!
The missus bought me an 'unlocked' iPhone 4 from an Amazon seller which turned out to be locked. The seller had the cheek to suggest I swap carriers! With the refund I bought an iPhone 5 so everything worked out in the end.