Galaxy Note 7

[Zaap]

Nightmare scenario is an understatement. This has gone from people praising the phone as perhaps the best ever released to a dangerous joke. I wonder what the long term Note 7 sales will look like going forward.

No idea what the long term sales will look like, I don't really care.

Things don't have to be one or the other- it is the best phone out right now, IMO. That some of the batteries have a flaw doesn't change that.

If anything, I wish it would serve as a lesson that going with sealed battery on the Note was a crap idea in the first place. Also, however this mistake happened, it sure as hell can't ever happen again. I bet quality control goes up considerably.

Other devices have had similar issues- just I don't recall anyone ever doing a recall on this scale.

 

[ControlD]

No idea what the long term sales will look like, I don't really care.

I don't have a vested interest in the sale figures either, I was just wondering if this would become the great phone that everyone became scared to buy. Then again, my wife is planning on getting one once all of this stuff shakes out, so maybe not.

 

[Zaap]

I don't have a vested interest in the sale figures either, I was just wondering if this would become the great phone that everyone became scared to buy. Then again, my wife is planning on getting one once all of this stuff shakes out, so maybe not.

Once they get it sorted it'll probably be fine... most people probably don't even know or care there's a recall. I'm posting this while I wait to look into exchanging my N7 at a carrier store right now... I doubt half the people in here (including the store employees) even know about it. I'm halfway expecting a 'huh?' look from whoever waits on me when I inquire about exchanging the N7.


The way I see it...sometimes the safest place to stand is where lightning has already struck. What are the chances of replacement note 7's exploding? If tthey're even halfway smart, Samsung and partners are making DAMN sure the posibility is remote. (If not, they'd be complete morons).

 

[dainthomas]

Once they get it sorted it'll probably be fine... most people probably don't even know or care there's a recall. I'm posting this while I wait to look into exchanging my N7 at a carrier store right now... I doubt half the people in here (including the store employees) even know about it. I'm halfway expecting a 'huh?' look from whoever waits on me when I inquire about exchanging the N7.


The way I see it...sometimes the safest place to stand is where lightning has already struck. What are the chances of replacement note 7's exploding? If tthey're even halfway smart, Samsung and partners are making DAMN sure the posibility is remote. (If not, they'd be complete morons).

I'm not even bothering getting a temporary phone for mine. I'll just wait until the replacements are out. I'm sure it'll be fine with only several dozen out of millions having issues.

Plus I read somewhere the T-Mobile phones have the good Chinese batteries.

 

[Zaap]

I'm not even bothering getting a temporary phone for mine. I'll just wait until the replacements are out. I'm sure it'll be fine with only several dozen out of millions having issues.

Plus I read somewhere the T-Mobile phones have the good Chinese batteries.

I'm gonna be rocking an S7 edge for however long starting tomorrow. When the new Note 7's are available, I might even switch to a blue one.

I highly doubt that my current N7 will ever burn up, But since the FAA got involved, it wouldn't surprise me if airlines started banning the N7 until replacements are available. Imagine being told you can't get on a flight because you have a Note 7!

As I understand it, if on the back of your N7 it says made in China: nothing to worry about, the Chinese makes had no issues. If it says Made in Korea (mine does) then possibly (although still highly improbable) it could go ka-boom.

Why not just enjoy an interim device in the meantime, and a brand new N7 later on?

I get to play with a shiney new S7 edge (or whatever other phone I choose) and $25 credit for the inconvience until a brand spanking new Note 7 is ready for me... why the hell not?

 

[mxnerd]

I wonder whether the Jeep owner have to reply on his own car insurance or Samsung will pay for the loss?

And who will pay the medical bill for the boy's injury caused by Note 7 explosion reported this morning?

 

[evident]

I'll reiterate my statement in previous threads that quality control is terrible in Samsung products particularly the note line. My note 4s internal memory just died on me for no reason after 2 years. My galaxy 5s screen has burn in. Several batteries had the bulge as well. Don't even know why I stick with Samsung, i guess I really like their phones.

 

[Kazukian]

The Canadian consumer protection folks are reporting 70 Note 7 fires in the US so far.

I'm still waiting for a discount refurbished unit, come on Samsung.

Am thinking Samsung may actually change it's schedule and release a different version ahead of the 1 year product cycle.

 

[Oyeve]

So, the NY boy was burned by a Galaxy Core and not a Note 7. This is getting messy. I got my Note 7 through my jobs wireless plan which I maintain and have full rights to and VZW has no recall plan in place. They suck ass. I am also wondering if Samsung will still send out my Gear fit 2 promo. Its been in limbo since the whole recall mess. I went back to my S7 Edge but I want to use my Note 7.

 

[Kazukian]

So, the NY boy was burned by a Galaxy Core and not a Note 7. This is getting messy. I got my Note 7 through my jobs wireless plan which I maintain and have full rights to and VZW has no recall plan in place. They suck ass. I am also wondering if Samsung will still send out my Gear fit 2 promo. Its been in limbo since the whole recall mess. I went back to my S7 Edge but I want to use my Note 7.

Most phone related fires (prior to the Note 7 recall) seem to be a result of damage to the phone before the fire, or out of spec chargers. I'd bet that's the case with the 6 year old that was inaccurately reported as a Note 7.

 

[dainthomas]

So, the NY boy was burned by a Galaxy Core and not a Note 7. This is getting messy. I got my Note 7 through my jobs wireless plan which I maintain and have full rights to and VZW has no recall plan in place. They suck ass. I am also wondering if Samsung will still send out my Gear fit 2 promo. Its been in limbo since the whole recall mess. I went back to my S7 Edge but I want to use my Note 7.

I got the T-Mobile free year of Netflix promo and they said I could keep it even if I returned the phone.

 

[Kazukian]

I got the T-Mobile free year of Netflix promo and they said I could keep it even if I returned the phone.

How did they fulfill the promo? Last time I was able to purchase 2 on eBay and save a bit of $, don't see any on eBay, looked the other day.

 

[dainthomas]

How did they fulfill the promo? Last time I was able to purchase 2 on eBay and save a bit of $, don't see any on eBay, looked the other day.

You had to order by August 26th or something. Then send in the IMEI and a copy of the receipt and they sent out the Netflix code. Already applied it to my Netflix account (which is probably why they're letting people keep it).

 

[Oyeve]

I just heard Sammy is sending out an OTA update next week to users who are still using the potentially bad note 7s. The update will limit the charging of the battery to 60%.

 

[blankslate]

I guess that Samsung Is On The Note-Fly List

Sometimes I love silly puns


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[Phynaz]

Samsung to gimp batteries to get people to turn in their phones.

http://arstechnica.com/gadgets/2016/09/wont-turn-in-your-note-7-samsung-will-gimp-your-battery/

 

[Zaap]

HAHA! This is getting comical.

 

[Yakk]

Samsung to gimp batteries to get people to turn in their phones.

http://arstechnica.com/gadgets/2016/09/wont-turn-in-your-note-7-samsung-will-gimp-your-battery/

That is a great idea, also probably greatly reduces a chance of something going wrong with less power stored in the battery and less heat buildup.

I also can't wait to pick up a few of these as refurbs ! Pass on the ol'S7s to the kids if/when that happens.

 

[Kazukian]

That is a great idea, also probably greatly reduces a chance of something going wrong with less power stored in the battery and less heat buildup.

I also can't wait to pick up a few of these as refurbs ! Pass on the ol'S7s to the kids if/when that happens.

Plus, they'll probably discount the new Note 7's pretty heavily to get back market share

 

[dainthomas]

Plus, they'll probably discount the new Note 7's pretty heavily to get back market share

Saw a post online that they're now giving away Gear VR's or 256gb memory cards with the S7 or S7 Edge. I'll have to dig through terms and conditions and see if I can do that, plus the year of Netflix I already got from the Note 7, plus the $25 "we're sorry" cash.

 

[DefDC]

That's what I'm counting on. I had bought my outright on release day. I just returned it yesterday for a refund. I'm hoping to rebuy at a lower price and possibly get another promo.

Back to my Note 3.

 

[gorcorps]

I wonder whether the Jeep owner have to reply on his own car insurance or Samsung will pay for the loss?

And who will pay the medical bill for the boy's injury caused by Note 7 explosion reported this morning?

Let's be fair... Being a jeep it may have burst into flames due to its own electrical problems

 

[Oyeve]

Let's be fair... Being a jeep it may have burst into flames due to its own electrical problems

Wasn't this the same type of jeep that killed Chekov?

 

[Kazukian]

Samsung is going to have to come up with a different name for the Note 7, so many transportation companies are banning it by name, and there's no quick way to check to see if a phone in question is fixed or not.

 

[Oyeve]

Samsung is going to have to come up with a different name for the Note 7, so many transportation companies are banning it by name, and there's no quick way to check to see if a phone in question is fixed or not.

Note 7s

The "s" is for "safe"