Author Topic: The Cell Phone Thread (Read 111350 times)

aquadorhj · « **Reply #20 on:** April 06, 2017, 06:38:29 pm »

Quote from: Airbalancer on April 06, 2017, 06:08:12 pm

Quote from: CanuckS2K on April 06, 2017, 05:01:28 pm
Was planning on replacing my Nexus 6P with the Pixel XL in the somewhat near future.........but now the new Galaxy S8+ has me very interested. I've had Nexus phones for the last several years and love having the latest updates and no bloatware. But I also like the fact that the S8+ offers wireless charging and is also waterproof.......might come in handy working in the new brewery.
Is it waterproof or water resistant?

If i recall correctly it is water proof to 1 meter depth for 30 minutes

wing · « **Reply #21 on:** April 06, 2017, 09:21:57 pm »

Yeah the unboxings of the S8 under water is pretty cool.

We have a Pixel at work, it looks like garbage compared to the S8. So much wasted bezel on the front. Like my One Plus more.

Solstice2006 · « **Reply #22 on:** April 06, 2017, 09:24:21 pm »

Quote from: aquadorhj on April 06, 2017, 06:38:29 pm

Quote from: Airbalancer on April 06, 2017, 06:08:12 pm
Quote from: CanuckS2K on April 06, 2017, 05:01:28 pm
Was planning on replacing my Nexus 6P with the Pixel XL in the somewhat near future.........but now the new Galaxy S8+ has me very interested. I've had Nexus phones for the last several years and love having the latest updates and no bloatware. But I also like the fact that the S8+ offers wireless charging and is also waterproof.......might come in handy working in the new brewery.
Is it waterproof or water resistant?

If i recall correctly it is water proof to 1 meter depth for 30 minutes

Yup the S7 passes that test

http://www.mirror.co.uk/tech/how-waterproof-galaxy-s7-put-7539315

mmret · « **Reply #23 on:** April 06, 2017, 10:18:03 pm »

Quote from: wing on April 06, 2017, 09:21:57 pm

Yeah the unboxings of the S8 under water is pretty cool.

We have a Pixel at work, it looks like garbage compared to the S8. So much wasted bezel on the front. Like my One Plus more.

Everything looks like garbage compared to an S8, other than the very niche Xiaomi Mi Mix.

The iPhone 7 just screams "we ran out of ideas years ago" in comparison.

CanuckS2K · « **Reply #24 on:** April 07, 2017, 08:34:43 am »

Quote from: mmret on April 06, 2017, 06:22:58 pm

Quote from: CanuckS2K on April 06, 2017, 05:01:28 pm
Was planning on replacing my Nexus 6P with the Pixel XL in the somewhat near future.........but now the new Galaxy S8+ has me very interested. I've had Nexus phones for the last several years and love having the latest updates and no bloatware. But I also like the fact that the S8+ offers wireless charging and is also waterproof.......might come in handy working in the new brewery.
Been quite happy with my S7. Samsung has kept bloat fairly contained.

Some of their apps are actually quite good, just limited in functionality somewhat. That said I don't really use any of their apps ....

The S8 looks great.

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Good to know. Having used Google phones for the last several years I love having no bloatware installed, so it was a concern for me regarding the S8.

mmret · « **Reply #25 on:** April 07, 2017, 08:38:44 am »

OK, ironically my S7 has started acting up. Lately it has been periodically dropping the data and voice signal. Says I still have 3 or 4 bars but cannot make any calls (Emergency Calls Only). Have to reboot to get it back at least until it happens again.

Thought it was the SIM so replaced that, worked fine for a week. But now its back......

Very annoying.

CanuckS2K · « **Reply #26 on:** April 07, 2017, 08:41:46 am »

^ So when are you getting the S8?

mmret · « **Reply #27 on:** April 07, 2017, 09:31:33 am »

Quote from: CanuckS2K on April 07, 2017, 08:41:46 am

^ So when are you getting the S8?

Nah, too cheap.

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wing · « **Reply #28 on:** April 07, 2017, 09:56:22 am »

Yeah the S7 was on sale a few days ago for $399 great deal.

rrocket · « **Reply #29 on:** April 07, 2017, 11:48:27 am »

Quote from: mmret on April 07, 2017, 08:38:44 am

OK, ironically my S7 has started acting up. Lately it has been periodically dropping the data and voice signal. Says I still have 3 or 4 bars but cannot make any calls (Emergency Calls Only). Have to reboot to get it back at least until it happens again.

Thought it was the SIM so replaced that, worked fine for a week. But now its back......

Very annoying.

You don't need to reboot.

Just go in to "networks", search and choose your home network. It will re connect and all is well.

I've had this happen on occasion due to my close proximity to 2 US states.

Gurgie · « **Reply #30 on:** April 07, 2017, 03:58:20 pm »

Quote from: wing on April 07, 2017, 09:56:22 am

Yeah the S7 was on sale a few days ago for $399 great deal.

Really? Where?

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wing · « **Reply #31 on:** April 07, 2017, 04:09:42 pm »

Ebay seller had a pile of them, brand new. International unlocked, was a 2 day thing 5/6th I think. My coworker bought one.

Did some more looking around. The S8 really is amazing ... smaller footprint larger screen. I'm sure others will catch up, but it's the phone I would buy today if buying new.

The S7 Edge is pretty darn close though, it's nice.

CanuckS2K · « **Reply #32 on:** April 07, 2017, 04:12:30 pm »

Pre-ordered my S8+ this afternoon, should get it later this month. Comes with a free VR headset and remote as well, doubt I that I will use it though.

wing · « **Reply #33 on:** April 07, 2017, 04:14:10 pm »

Awesome! Does it come with the DEX Dock too?

The + is huge. Larger than the iphone 7 plus

CanuckS2K · « **Reply #34 on:** April 07, 2017, 04:18:31 pm »

Quote from: wing on April 07, 2017, 04:14:10 pm

Awesome! Does it come with the DEX Dock too?

The + is huge. Larger than the iphone 7 plus

Honestly not sure, doesn't show one in the pic.

http://pages.samsung.com/ca/preordergift/English/index.jsp

wing · « **Reply #35 on:** April 07, 2017, 05:30:04 pm »

Guess not. Someone told me it did.

Is it 999? Don't see a price there.

I find it ridiculous the phone is locked it you buy it outright though

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CanuckS2K · « **Reply #36 on:** April 07, 2017, 05:35:56 pm »

Quote from: wing on April 07, 2017, 05:30:04 pm

Guess not. Someone told me it did.

Is it 999? Don't see a price there.

I find it ridiculous the phone is locked it you buy it outright though

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$359 with a renewed 2 year contract. Yeah, sucks that it's locked. I'm not used to a locked phone since I've had Google for the last three phones, so I'll be unlocking it for sure.

wing · « **Reply #37 on:** April 07, 2017, 05:45:33 pm »

Oh contact boo. I'll only buy outright now

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CanuckS2K · « **Reply #38 on:** April 07, 2017, 05:47:28 pm »

Quote from: wing on April 07, 2017, 05:45:33 pm

Oh contact boo. I'll only buy outright now

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I've had the same number and with the same Carrier dating back to the Motorolla StarTac days...........no plans on going anywhere so a two year contract doesn't bother me a bit.

Solstice2006 · « **Reply #39 on:** April 07, 2017, 07:55:33 pm »

Quote from: CanuckS2K on April 07, 2017, 05:47:28 pm

Quote from: wing on April 07, 2017, 05:45:33 pm
Oh contact boo. I'll only buy outright now

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I've had the same number and with the same Carrier dating back to the Motorolla StarTac days...........no plans on going anywhere so a two year contract doesn't bother me a bit.

Same here, I thought about unlocking a few years ago, and trying different carrier. None are perfect. But Rogers still works best for me. So, I don't bother unlocking. Don't see any reason too.