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  #3184526 20-Jan-2024 18:19
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Also had a very quick squiz at HN, which had the grey on display (I think that'd be the case for all retailers since it's the hero colour), would have liked the other colour units on display too (even if they are dummy only like the S23U did).

 

Really like the matte and more squarish feel of the titanium frame, I don't mind the flat screen, I am ok with it either way. Would like to see more battery draining comparison videos, maybe against 15 Pro Max and other Chinese OEM flagships, but SD 8 Gen 3 plus the software tuning, this is unprecedented.

 

 




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  #3184648 21-Jan-2024 08:06
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I believe there is a big software update mid next week. Let's see what changes that brings.

 

I think many reviews currently are still based on the preproduction software so take it with a.grain of salt.


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  #3184658 21-Jan-2024 10:05
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So for those who are considering the HN gift card, I got a verbal conformation that you don't need to worry about the 2 month expiry on the gift cards, they can be 'renewed'.  He said he had done at least 3 expired gift card renewals that day.




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  #3184662 21-Jan-2024 10:13
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That is a massive increase in battery life between the S23U and the S24U. 


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  #3184744 21-Jan-2024 12:10
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Had another look in the flesh yesterday to show my wife and leaning towards the Ultra with the EPP discount. Wife is definitely getting it, upgrading from an S9 (but she's about to get a large lump sum from Allied Health pay equity settlement). I'm still debating the amount of money but if it should last me 5-6 years like the S10 did then its probably worth it.

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  #3184807 21-Jan-2024 16:22
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Upgrading from the S9 and S10 will definitely be worth it considering OS and security updates may have ended for both devices, if not very close to.


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  #3184810 21-Jan-2024 16:40
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At the moment here's my reasons for upgrading from the S23U:

 

  • much brugher screen
  • less screen reflections
  • flat screen
  • better battery
  • 7 years OS and security updates

 
 
 

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  #3185095 22-Jan-2024 12:20
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JB Hifi + 2deg combo looks like the best deal at the moment, if you go for the $80 pm plan and I think you can downgrade after 6 months


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  #3185110 22-Jan-2024 13:21
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samamatara:

JB Hifi + 2deg combo looks like the best deal at the moment, if you go for the $80 pm plan and I think you can downgrade after 6 months



Have a look at Noel Leeming, my wife got a 6 month half price account along with 2 Samsung 6 watches one the top model classic plus a normal one and a Samsung charger. Along with discounts etc.

Harvey Norman is also a great offer, do the numbers first.

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  #3185111 22-Jan-2024 13:22
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DeepBlueSky: 

Harvey Norman is also a great offer, do the numbers first.

 

Isn't that a $400 credit plus a $300 credit if you are in the first 1000?

 

 


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  #3185118 22-Jan-2024 13:37
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Current status says arrives before official release on 29th! lets hope it gets shipped before friday so it arrives before long weekend.

 

 

 


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  #3185170 22-Jan-2024 14:12
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heavenlywild:

 

Upgrading from the S9 and S10 will definitely be worth it considering OS and security updates may have ended for both devices, if not very close to.

 

 

I totally forgot that my S10e samsung updates ended last year.... guess it is time to think about upgrading. 
The newest model S series is out of my price range these days, I might go for an FE model or wait for the A55 model to come out later this year. 

 

 


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  #3185173 22-Jan-2024 14:28
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So, was going to order from HN but they can't apparently confirm if the second gift card will be given to me until release day, because they don't know how many have sold. 

 

$400 isn't worth it on it's own.

 

 

 

/facepalm

 

 


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  #3185178 22-Jan-2024 14:44
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mahdibassam:

 

Current status says arrives before official release on 29th! lets hope it gets shipped before friday so it arrives before long weekend.

 

 

 

 

 

Yep that's always the case. Not sure why but it happens every year.


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  #3185494 23-Jan-2024 13:18
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after 3 years with apple iPhone 13/14/15 all pro max I've decided to head back to Samsung who I was with for 10 years 

 

iam not sure why apple makes simple things harder to implerment  ....

 

oh the pain going back to  android as suppose to be easy but I heard its not 

 

anyone wants a iPhone 15 pro max  let me know 

 

 





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