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#1650037 13-Oct-2016 00:20

Geektastic:

As a percentage of total production, how many Note 7's actually had the problem?

To take this move, I suspect all have the potential to develop the problem as it sounds like it is a design issue that can't be easily solved.

I wonder who is going to keep their one?

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#1650044 13-Oct-2016 03:36

mattwnz:

Geektastic:

As a percentage of total production, how many Note 7's actually had the problem?

To take this move, I suspect all have the potential to develop the problem as it sounds like it is a design issue that can't be easily solved.

I wonder who is going to keep their one?

Some people will:

https://www.cnet.com/news/samsung-galaxy-note-7-superfans-holding-onto-phones/

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#1650158 13-Oct-2016 10:12

Its a risk not worth taking

Coz phones are not flaming up just when they charge but also when lying idle doing nothing

its better to be safe than sorry

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#1650160 13-Oct-2016 10:12

mattwnz:

Geektastic:

As a percentage of total production, how many Note 7's actually had the problem?

To take this move, I suspect all have the potential to develop the problem as it sounds like it is a design issue that can't be easily solved.

I wonder who is going to keep their one?

I have to admit I did give it some serious consideration as there really is nothing to compare to the Note 7. Even the S7 Edge I have now feels like a step backwards.

But once it was announced that Samsung had stopped production, it was obvious that I had to either look for an replacement or struggle on with the Note 7, waiting for (possibly) an early Note 8 release. And I suspect it would have been a struggle, what with travel restrictions and constant nag screens from Samsung and Spark to power down and replace it.

The final thought that pushed me back into Spark yesterday? I use my phone a lot on the road and the thought of my Note 7 going up in smoke whilst driving in the car - however unlikely, was, at the end of the day, a risk that I just could not take.

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#1650204 13-Oct-2016 11:07

I don't think insurance will cover any damage done if it does burn the house down etc. It's a little different from a washing machine catching fire etc as people do miss the recalls on them. However the phone is telling people to return it so not easy to miss.

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#1650530 13-Oct-2016 16:10

None of the current alternatives set my pants on fire () as the replacement for my N7 - so I'm thinking seriously about getting a cheap-as daily runner and using that until something really desirable arrives - maybe even if I have to wait for the S8 or whatever in February.

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#1650635 13-Oct-2016 19:18

networkn:

I am in the same boat. I want a similar sized screen and resolution, loads of power and memory. I don't want an Apple device. I can hang out a month, but really not ideal to hang out longer than that. Pixel XL or LG V20 seem like likely candidates. I am confused by the current Sony line up. they have a 4K Z5 Premium but that looks like last years model?

I broke my Z2 last weekend and ended up with the Z5 Premium, even though I knew the XZ was coming, there was no release date for Aussie... I love the Z5 Premium, but 3 days later they announced pre-order for the XZ.

I was never going to fork out $1400 for decent Pixel.

(For the Sony fans, XZ is $999 in Oz, available on pre-order yesterday)

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#1650805 14-Oct-2016 07:41

I really like the specs, look etc of the Xperia XZ and would definitely get one to replace my Note 7 - but I would need to know if/exactly when I would be able to get it. Going away 2 Nov and would need it by then - probably not going to happen. So I guess I will have to settle for S7 Edge - which I don't really want - damnit.

Edit: Looking on the Sony Oz site, I see expected 'stock in-store' date is Sun 23 Oct. Would love to know about NZ.

Was intending to take my N7 back to VF this morning but might now wait a few days to see what happens on this.

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#1650820 14-Oct-2016 08:11

eracode:

I really like the specs, look etc of the Xperia XZ and would definitely get one to replace my Note 7 - but I would need to know if/exactly when I would be able to get it. Going away 2 Nov and would need it by then - probably not going to happen. So I guess I will have to settle for S7 Edge - which I don't really want - damnit.

Edit: Looking on the Sony Oz site, I see expected 'stock in-store' date is Sun 23 Oct. Would love to know about NZ.

Was intending to take my N7 back to VF this morning but might now wait a few days to see what happens on this.

I think you should wait till next week to see if there is an announcement about the XZ.

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#1650821 14-Oct-2016 08:13

sidders80:

eracode:

I really like the specs, look etc of the Xperia XZ and would definitely get one to replace my Note 7 - but I would need to know if/exactly when I would be able to get it. Going away 2 Nov and would need it by then - probably not going to happen. So I guess I will have to settle for S7 Edge - which I don't really want - damnit.

Edit: Looking on the Sony Oz site, I see expected 'stock in-store' date is Sun 23 Oct. Would love to know about NZ.

Was intending to take my N7 back to VF this morning but might now wait a few days to see what happens on this.

I think you should wait till next week to see if there is an announcement about the XZ.

Yep - that's what I meant.

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#1650822 14-Oct-2016 08:16

eracode:

sidders80:

eracode:

I really like the specs, look etc of the Xperia XZ and would definitely get one to replace my Note 7 - but I would need to know if/exactly when I would be able to get it. Going away 2 Nov and would need it by then - probably not going to happen. So I guess I will have to settle for S7 Edge - which I don't really want - damnit.

Edit: Looking on the Sony Oz site, I see expected 'stock in-store' date is Sun 23 Oct. Would love to know about NZ.

Was intending to take my N7 back to VF this morning but might now wait a few days to see what happens on this.

I think you should wait till next week to see if there is an announcement about the XZ.

Yep - that's what I meant.