Samsung Note7

[Nzy]

Now good time for those who scared to try using the phone without SP or case to try lo. See if it is really easy to scratch the phone or not. 2 weeks later get new phone.

[Dfx16]

I purchased 3 set for myself wife son on the day when it launch

 

All of us feel it's a better phone compared to our IP6S for software and batt life

 

Touch wood none of us got any issue and it work flawlessly

 

A little disappointed that we need filter time for the exchange later on

 

But nevertheless we will still stick with N7 until IP8 make available

Edited September 3, 2016 by Dfx16

[Nzy]

I purchased 3 set for myself wife son on the day when it launch

 

All of us feel it's a better phone compared to our IP6S for software and batt life

 

Touch wood none of us got any issue and it work flawlessly

 

A little disappointed that we need filter time for the exchange later on

 

But nevertheless we will still stick with N7 until IP8 make available

 

Yeah. I also have 3 sets. 1 for me 1 for wife and 1 for my father. Change also good la. Now we can see if the screen really easy to scratch like in those youtube videos or not lo. Now I just treat my phone like my old phone already. Time to change just change. Dropped it twice. Holding up well so far. Once face down and once on the corner. Screen still perfect, but top left corner got a tiny dent in the metal part.

[Sabian]

Was at Samsung Svc Ctr earlier.

 

They are just taking down owner record/ IMEI and issuing you the same form in return.

 

They will inform a later course of action at a later point in time but you will need this form to be given either a new set or batt/ mb replacement.

 

It is not confirmed if they will issue new sets or replace the batt/mb.

[Piyopico]

Was at Samsung Svc Ctr earlier.

 

They are just taking down owner record/ IMEI and issuing you the same form in return.

 

They will inform a later course of action at a later point in time but you will need this form to be given either a new set or batt/ mb replacement.

 

It is not confirmed if they will issue new sets or replace the batt/mb.

 

You mean we must go to the service Centre to register for an exchange?

[Sabian]

You mean we must go to the service Centre to register for an exchange?

Yup. That's pretty much what they advised when I popped in to ask them and also pretty much what they did when I took a q number.

 

Filled a form and was assigned a q number at the counter near the entrance. Waited for my turn, they took the form and confirmed the imei on the phone and returned me a copy of the form and the phone. Advised me that there will be an announcement made within 3 weeks or sooner on the next step (either replacement set or repair).

[Victor68]

This is no good. They should already have our serial no and record when the Telco sell us the phone. I am expecting either Samsung or M1 to notify me when they are ready to change

[Jman888]

This is no good. They should already have our serial no and record when the Telco sell us the phone. I am expecting either Samsung or M1 to notify me when they are ready to change

not everyone buy the phone for their own use mah, already so many flipper in mcf [laugh]

[RadX]

not everyone buy the phone for their own use mah, already so many flipper in mcf [laugh]

 

 

ya lo...paging @mustank....the biggest syndicate

[Jman888]

Exchange Note 7 for S7 Edge, sorry only in US    

Samsung Electronics announces exchange offer for Galaxy Note 7 with Galaxy S7 Edge or S7

In addition, affected customers will also receive a $25 credit on their phone bill or an equivalent gift card.

By: FE Online | Published: September 4, 2016 

 

 

 

After Samsung Electronics recalled Galaxy Note 7 smartphones due to a flaw in its battery, the company has now announced that it will offer its users an exchange offer, where they can swap their Galaxy Note 7 with Galaxy S7 or S7 Edge in the coming week. In addition, affected customers will also receive a $25 credit on their phone bill or an equivalent gift card.

 

The recall came just over two weeks after the company launched the phone. It follows reports of the 988,900 won ($885) phone igniting while charging. “Samsung is taking a proactive approach to address customer needs around the Note 7,” Tim Baxter, president of Samsung Electronics America said in a statement.

 

“To date (as of September 1) there have been 35 cases that have been reported globally and we are currently conducting a thorough inspection with our suppliers to identify possible affected batteries in the market,” said Samsung in a statement.

 

Apple is expected to launch its new iPhone next week and this can also hit Samsung’s business. Strategy Analytics said the combined cost of the recall and lost sales would lop $5 billion off Samsung’s smartphone revenue this year and cut smartphone profit margin by 1.5 percent.

 

Samsung had launched its flagship device, Galaxy Note 7 in India in August and was priced at Rs 59,900, but due to global complaints of exploding devices, the sale has been delayed.

 

 

 

[Dfx16]

The consumer protection law sux big time in S'pore

US offer an exchange with S7E + USD25

NZ giving away a free Samsung J5

[Nlatio]

 

Exchange Note 7 for S7 Edge, sorry only in US    

 

 

 

nbzzzz they do that in SIN I also don't want.... I sold off S7 edge to buy Note 7 now ask me change back..... at least must change to Iphone 7...  

[Piyopico]

Talked to their conceige service and understand that for Singapore, an announcement will be made regarding the details of the recall.

 

It will be voluntary and a one for one exchange for all local sets so there is no need to register.

[Pinobii]

Talked to their conceige service and understand that for Singapore, an announcement will be made regarding the details of the recall.

 

It will be voluntary and a one for one exchange for all local sets so there is no need to register.

Its kinda weird thats its voluntary seriously

 

The guy told me over the counter that some people still take the phone, they think its ok

 

To me, this is serious enough for them to do global recall and people are still willing to take chances

[ins1dious]

ok... before this whole total recall of Note7's hit the news... it was all about it's performance... or lack of it.

 

Many of the commentators and Samsung apologists pointed out that it was unfair to compare the Note 7 with an iPhone 6S as one was 2k resolution and the other was 720p (??)... while conveniently ignoring the fact that the Note7 had an octacore and double the RAM.

 

The reasons why it failed versus an almost year old phone is just because Samsung didn't optimise it properly. It's just a shitty device with a crap UI and terrible RAM management when stuff from Moto or One+ or vanilla Android works well.

 

Anyway, to put things to bed... that phonebuff fella did another speed test with the Note7... this time the test done with it's 2k resolution and the option for running on 720p

 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pBIPU8aCCgE

[Sabian]

Its kinda weird thats its voluntary seriously

 

The guy told me over the counter that some people still take the phone, they think its ok

 

To me, this is serious enough for them to do global recall and people are still willing to take chances

They are not very consistent. Svc ctr say one thing, call ctr say another...

[Nzy]

The consumer protection law sux big time in S'pore

US offer an exchange with S7E + USD25

NZ giving away a free Samsung J5

 

Even Thailand doing better than us. Theirs not released yet so the pre-orders delayed. They are getting around 50% discount on some of their accessories and get the free battery back for Note 7 for free....

ok... before this whole total recall of Note7's hit the news... it was all about it's performance... or lack of it.

 

Many of the commentators and Samsung apologists pointed out that it was unfair to compare the Note 7 with an iPhone 6S as one was 2k resolution and the other was 720p (??)... while conveniently ignoring the fact that the Note7 had an octacore and double the RAM.

 

The reasons why it failed versus an almost year old phone is just because Samsung didn't optimise it properly. It's just a shitty device with a crap UI and terrible RAM management when stuff from Moto or One+ or vanilla Android works well.

 

Anyway, to put things to bed... that phonebuff fella did another speed test with the Note7... this time the test done with it's 2k resolution and the option for running on 720p

 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pBIPU8aCCgE

 

Frankly, most android devices will be slower than the iphone. Samsung's ram management has always been very bad la. S7e also had very bad ram management when it was just launched but it was solved by a firmware update. Hopefully, the note 7's ram management problems can be solved soon. Anyway, all these speed tests don't really matter to the average consumer. It isn't really noticeable in day to day usage.

[Wt_know]

disagree

it is very noticeable using iphone and android devices especially when you have many applications opened and switching app

web surfing in mobile site ie MCF ... iphone safari is so much faster than android browser

not to mention apps ... ios apps also faster than android apps ... i mean comparing the same apps

 

the new iPhone7 A10 chipset will be another game changer ...

 

Even Thailand doing better than us. Theirs not released yet so the pre-orders delayed. They are getting around 50% discount on some of their accessories and get the free battery back for Note 7 for free....

Frankly, most android devices will be slower than the iphone. Samsung's ram management has always been very bad la. S7e also had very bad ram management when it was just launched but it was solved by a firmware update. Hopefully, the note 7's ram management problems can be solved soon. Anyway, all these speed tests don't really matter to the average consumer. It isn't really noticeable in day to day usage.

 

Edited September 5, 2016 by Wt_know