jonathanm1978 Posted January 4, 2017 Share Posted January 4, 2017 (edited) I saw the first 'official' statements yesterday on the GN8 and some of it's incoming specs. This particular official release was the 4k display. I'm still on my GN5 and love it. It's been one of the best phones that I've had since I started with Android back in 2010. I don't have any complaints on it that would cause me to switch to a different phone. Root and custom ROM maybe, but not a different OEM. And i've had most of the top tier...LG G2, LG G3, LG G4...SGS5, SGNE, HTC1 M7 or M8..whichever it was I didn't like the HTC and didn't keep it. Is anyone else as geared up for the GN8 as I am? It's been a while since I kept a phone this long (the N5), but until a new NOTE comes out that doesn't explode...I'm happy. And that takes a lot for me to be in that state with a cell phone...but I am satisfied right now with what my phone can do. Thoughts, speculations? (btw, article for official display) http://www.inquisitr.com/3851437/note-8-samsung-4k-display-confirmed-official-statement/ Edited January 4, 2017 by jonathanm1978 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jefbal99 Posted January 4, 2017 Share Posted January 4, 2017 I loved my Note 2 and the entire note series (sans burning phones). I think the reason I skipped the Note 3 or 4 was it was one of the last single band LTE devices, only supporting Band 25. Then I moved on to a S4T, Moto X Pure, and now a Nexus 6P. I love the size and features of the "phablet" devices. My biggest gripe about the Note 2, S4T, and all Samsung devices is the TouchWiz interfaces. I can't see myself ever going back to a device that utilizes an overlay from stock Android. It will be very interesting to see how this device is marketed after the Note 7 debacle. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jthawks Posted January 4, 2017 Share Posted January 4, 2017 I love my note 5 so I'm excited for note 8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MattVeltkamp Posted January 4, 2017 Share Posted January 4, 2017 (edited) I liked My note 5 as well, the only thing I disliked about it was I couldn't get good battery out of it. Looking forward to the next note, if there is one. Sent from my SM-G935P using Tapatalk Edited January 4, 2017 by MattVeltkamp 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twospirits Posted January 5, 2017 Share Posted January 5, 2017 While anything is probably speculation at this point, I too am looking forward to see what the Note 8 ends up bringing to the table. I've always been a Note fan and even jumped one of my lines from Sprint to AT&T to get the first Note. When the Note II came to Sprint I brought my line back and kept getting each version thereafter up to the Note Edge. I didn't get the Note 5 or 7 and really liked what the S7 Edge brought to the table and went with that model. (Gave the Note Edge to my sis). But I really really miss the S Pen. So Yeah I'm looking forward to the Note 8. On a side note (pardon the pun), I hope Samsung releases a developers edition of the Note 8 on Sprint and not just on Verizon (as in the past) and have it use Adaptive Storage. The current locked down S7 and S7 Edge without adaptive storage seriously limits the storage space on the device. TS Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dkyeager Posted January 5, 2017 Share Posted January 5, 2017 If the Note 8 comes out in late Summer, it could included HPUE. Others have speculated a removable battery. The damage may have been too great to retain the name, but enough features might overcome that. Sent from my LG-LS997 using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mercurial1 Posted January 5, 2017 Share Posted January 5, 2017 If the Note 8 comes out in late Summer, it could included HPUE. Others have speculated a removable battery. The damage may have been too great to retain the name, but enough features might overcome that. Sent from my LG-LS997 using Tapatalk I could be wrong but didnt samsung cancel the note line? Sent from my LG-LS997 using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MattVeltkamp Posted January 5, 2017 Share Posted January 5, 2017 If the Note 8 comes out in late Summer, it could included HPUE. Others have speculated a removable battery. The damage may have been too great to retain the name, but enough features might overcome that. Sent from my LG-LS997 using Tapatalk HPUE? Sent from my SM-G935P using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dkyeager Posted January 5, 2017 Share Posted January 5, 2017 HPUE? Sent from my SM-G935P using Tapatalk http://newsroom.sprint.com/blogs/sprint-perspectives/breakthrough-hpue-innovation-to-benefit-tdd-lte-networks-worldwide.htm Sent from my LG-LS997 using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dkyeager Posted January 5, 2017 Share Posted January 5, 2017 I could be wrong but didnt samsung cancel the note line? Sent from my LG-LS997 using Tapatalk Read the first post link at the bottom. Maybe they would call it the Phoenix [emoji6] Sent from my LG-LS997 using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Galaxyguy Posted January 8, 2017 Share Posted January 8, 2017 I could be wrong but didnt samsung cancel the note line? Sent from my LG-LS997 using Tapatalk No, just recalled the Note 7. Sent from my SM-N920P using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Galaxyguy Posted January 8, 2017 Share Posted January 8, 2017 I loved my Note 2 and the entire note series (sans burning phones). I think the reason I skipped the Note 3 or 4 was it was one of the last single band LTE devices, only supporting Band 25. Then I moved on to a S4T, Moto X Pure, and now a Nexus 6P. I love the size and features of the "phablet" devices. My biggest gripe about the Note 2, S4T, and all Samsung devices is the TouchWiz interfaces. I can't see myself ever going back to a device that utilizes an overlay from stock Android. It will be very interesting to see how this device is marketed after the Note 7 debacle. If you haven't had a Samsung phone since the S4T, you really need to try a new one. The Note 7's TouchWiz was awesome (for the 10 days I owned it). I've been hoping they would port that version to the Note 5, but they haven't so far. I'm probably going to go with the larger of the two S8s, but I do like the Note line. I've owned the Note 4 and 5 now (and the 7 for a very brief time). Sent from my SM-N920P using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jefbal99 Posted January 9, 2017 Share Posted January 9, 2017 If you haven't had a Samsung phone since the S4T, you really need to try a new one. The Note 7's TouchWiz was awesome (for the 10 days I owned it). I've been hoping they would port that version to the Note 5, but they haven't so far. I'm probably going to go with the larger of the two S8s, but I do like the Note line. I've owned the Note 4 and 5 now (and the 7 for a very brief time). Sent from my SM-N920P using Tapatalk I've used it on s6 and s7, plus my Galaxy tab e. Still hate it on all levels Sent from my Nexus 6P using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlueAngel Posted January 9, 2017 Share Posted January 9, 2017 If you haven't had a Samsung phone since the S4T, you really need to try a new one. The Note 7's TouchWiz was awesome (for the 10 days I owned it). I've been hoping they would port that version to the Note 5, but they haven't so far. I'm probably going to go with the larger of the two S8s, but I do like the Note line. I've owned the Note 4 and 5 now (and the 7 for a very brief time). Sent from my SM-N920P using Tapatalk They are supposed to be bringing Grace UI to the Note 5, at least in Korea. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zippa4h Posted January 10, 2017 Share Posted January 10, 2017 Sounds really hype from what people are saying. I'm excited to see Samsung bounce back after their recent phone explosion debacle Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jreuschl Posted January 26, 2017 Share Posted January 26, 2017 No dual cameras in the S8 it seems? Wow, maybe Samsung is saving it for the Note 8. You'd think Samsung would copy the iPhone 7 Plus. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Galaxyguy Posted January 26, 2017 Share Posted January 26, 2017 No dual cameras in the S8 it seems? Wow, maybe Samsung is saving it for the Note 8. You'd think Samsung would copy the iPhone 7 Plus. Why would they copy it? They should create their own product that differentiates itself from Apple, not just copies it. Nobody wants a copy, they want the original. Sent from my SM-N920P using Tapatalk 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jreuschl Posted January 26, 2017 Share Posted January 26, 2017 Why would they copy it? They should create their own product that differentiates itself from Apple, not just copies it. Nobody wants a copy, they want the original. Sent from my SM-N920P using Tapatalk Even LG has dual cameras, though for the opposite effect, for wider zoom. So they shouldn't include that feature just for worry that people are going to accuse them of copying Apple? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Galaxyguy Posted January 26, 2017 Share Posted January 26, 2017 Even LG has dual cameras, though for the opposite effect, for wider zoom. So they shouldn't include that feature just for worry that people are going to accuse them of copying Apple? I thought you were saying they should copy the entire phone. If dual cameras are a feature people want, then that's obviously a feature they could add. It would need to be worth it though, not just a gimmick. If it improves the quality of the pictures, that's pretty cool. If it's just a gimmick, then they might pass on it. Sent from my SM-N920P using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
raptoro07 Posted January 30, 2017 Share Posted January 30, 2017 I've been a loyal HTC owner till I went with my Nexus 6. I've been worried about getting a large phablet, but if Samsung is bringing the alleged 6.2" screen to sprint I'm on it! Totally excited for this announcement. Plus Snapdragon 835! Sold! Sent from my Nexus 6 using Tapatalk 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tybo31316 Posted January 30, 2017 Share Posted January 30, 2017 I've been a loyal HTC owner till I went with my Nexus 6. I've been worried about getting a large phablet, but if Samsung is bringing the alleged 6.2" screen to sprint I'm on it! Totally excited for this announcement. Plus Snapdragon 835! Sold! Sent from my Nexus 6 using Tapatalk I agree I was the same way. I had about 4 HTC devices. Then I went with the Nexus 5. After that Nexus 6 in which I'm still currently using. When I saw the specs and renders I'm considering getting the GS8. I really liked the Note 7 until it turned into Galaxy Note Flames. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mnjeepmale Posted July 3, 2017 Share Posted July 3, 2017 I was planning on upgrading to Note 8 when it gets released now I'm thinking otherwise. I've been reading articles weekly about the Note 8 and this morning several news outlets are saying the starting price of the Note 8 will be $1,100. That maybe a little too much for me. I want to get another Note but not pay that much. Sent from my SM-N920P using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlueAngel Posted July 3, 2017 Share Posted July 3, 2017 I was gonna wait for the Note 8 myself, but I saw no point in waiting considering the smaller battery compared to the S8+ (3,500mAh vs 3,300mAh on the Note 8) and the same fingerprint location with dual cameras and 2GB of extra ram. I don't use the S-Pen anyway so I only got the Note 5 originally because of the screen size and battery. Now having the S8+ with the 3,500mAh battery I never have to worry about charging my phone throught the day, I take it off the charger at say 4pm and I will have over 50% left at 4am with a lot of heavy usage. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WiWavelength Posted July 3, 2017 Share Posted July 3, 2017 I've been reading articles weekly about the Note 8 and this morning several news outlets are saying the starting price of the Note 8 will be $1,100. That maybe a little too much for me. I want to get another Note but not pay that much. Non combustion is an upsell feature. Samsung charges a premium. AJ 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jreuschl Posted July 5, 2017 Share Posted July 5, 2017 Probably would still be too expensive for almost a hm year old phone but I wish Samsung would release the Note 7 Fan Edition here. Sent from my SM-G930P using Tapatalk 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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