Anyone Getting the "Itch"

[Auronda40]

Keep us posted!! Let me just say I would keep both because I know I would want it back. Don’t do it!!!! Just keep it and switch back and forth.

 

[WeAreAllUnique]

Keep us posted!! Let me just say I would keep both because I know I would want it back. Don’t do it!!!! Just keep it and switch back and forth.

That is the mistake I have always made that comes back to bite me every time. I will not make that mistake again. And trust me, the regret is immediate when I would trade in my Note for something else.

 

[Auronda40]

Yep. As much as I “like” iPhone, I “love” the Note series

 

[philliplavelle]

Which way have you gone? Traded in for the iPhone then regretted it?

 

[WeAreAllUnique]

Which way have you gone? Traded in for the iPhone then regretted it?

Not sure if this was meant for me or someone else. But, in the past I would go for the iphone. I just can't do that now. Every time I watch an iPhone X review video I get turned off. Every time I use my s-pen, or Samsung Pay, watch a video, or play a game with my phone, I realize that I don't want an iPhone.

 

[bigsmoke79]

Me personally there's no choice here to make between those two particular phones because the iPhone X's notch drives me crazy! it would annoy the hell outta me as would not having a fingerprint sensor.

Now if it was between a 8 Plus and Note 8 that would be tougher, I know the Note will do more (alot more) but iOS is slick.

 

[WeAreAllUnique]

Me personally there's no choice here to make between those two particular phones because the iPhone X's notch drives me crazy! it would annoy the hell outta me as would not having a fingerprint sensor.

Now if it was between a 8 Plus and Note 8 that would be tougher, I know the Note will do more (alot more) but iOS is slick.

I used to really love ios. Really, there is nothing wrong with it, I just don't prefer it any longer. Getting the iphone 8 would be even more of a letdown for me. It's basically the same design since the iphone 6. If I were going to go back to the iphone it would have to be the X. I really cannot find one good reason to ditch my Note8 other than to try something new. But, just being a new toy isn't going to cut it this time. Even the S9 doesn't excite me.

 

[bigsmoke79]

I used to really love ios. Really, there is nothing wrong with it, I just don't prefer it any longer. Getting the iphone 8 would be even more of a letdown for me. It's basically the same design since the iphone 6. If I were going to go back to the iphone it would have to be the X. I really cannot find one good reason to ditch my Note8 other than to try something new. But, just being a new toy isn't going to cut it this time. Even the S9 doesn't excite me.

I'm the same not really excited about anything upcoming at the moment , I'm enjoying the note 8 and will probably only change if the note 9 brings some improvements.

The only handset that would currently tempt me away from the note would be a Pixel XL 2 and I know it's only cause of the timely updates and for the beta testing of Android P and stock Android. Everytime I'm tempted I realise what id be losing like wireless charging, s pen, SD card, and the best smart phone screen available and then I talk myself outta it haha

 

[philliplavelle]

I'm the same not really excited about anything upcoming at the moment , I'm enjoying the note 8 and will probably only change if the note 9 brings some improvements.

The only handset that would currently tempt me away from the note would be a Pixel XL 2 and I know it's only cause of the timely updates and for the beta testing of Android P and stock Android. Everytime I'm tempted I realise what id be losing like wireless charging, s pen, SD card, and the best smart phone screen available and then I talk myself outta it haha

I still haven't managed to make my mind up.

Occasionally, I notice a tiny bit of lag in something like Instagram but it's really nothing that isn't solved by restarting the app.

The battery on the note could be better but it's not bad enough to ruin my day.

I've gone back and forth between the iPhone x and this for a week and I still am in two minds over what to do.

My concern is that the Note may start to lag at some point soon. I'm on the US version so the Snapdragon and I've seen that that's the one more likely to lag. And then having to deal with Samsung's awful customer service.

I also miss my Apple watch. The Huawei Watch 2 is ok but it's not the same. Even though I prefer notifications on Android Wear to Apple. Wouldn't even entertain the idea of a Samsung watch.

I literally cannot decide. Something keeps pulling me back to Apple but then everytime I pick up this phone, I think it's beautiful. And using Samsung Pay is great.

Plus Android Auto wipes the floor with CarPlay.

Argh.

 

[WeAreAllUnique]

I still haven't managed to make my mind up.

Occasionally, I notice a tiny bit of lag in something like Instagram but it's really nothing that isn't solved by restarting the app.

The battery on the note could be better but it's not bad enough to ruin my day.

I've gone back and forth between the iPhone x and this for a week and I still am in two minds over what to do.

My concern is that the Note may start to lag at some point soon. I'm on the US version so the Snapdragon and I've seen that that's the one more likely to lag. And then having to deal with Samsung's awful customer service.

I also miss my Apple watch. The Huawei Watch 2 is ok but it's not the same. Even though I prefer notifications on Android Wear to Apple. Wouldn't even entertain the idea of a Samsung watch.

I literally cannot decide. Something keeps pulling me back to Apple but then everytime I pick up this phone, I think it's beautiful. And using Samsung Pay is great.

Plus Android Auto wipes the floor with CarPlay.

Argh.

My Note hasn't begun to lag. But, I know that's a fear of many who have experienced Samsung devices in the past. I haven't had a Note smartphone lag since the Note4. I do restart my device manually once a week though.

 

[philliplavelle]

My Note hasn't begun to lag. But, I know that's a fear of many who have experienced Samsung devices in the past. I haven't had a Note smartphone lag since the Note4. I do restart my device manually once a week though.

I notice it in Instagram occasionally. Nothing a quick restart of the app won't fix. But also on Google's Inbox app a fair bit when the keyboard struggles to keep up.

 

[Blues Fan]

I love my Note 8 after nearly 6 months now. However I see the s9 and I want S9 plus!!! I want new! Even though kinda of a downgrade from Note 8 lol. Always want new but that has cost me thousands each year!

 

[cwbcpa]

I still haven't managed to make my mind up.

Occasionally, I notice a tiny bit of lag in something like Instagram but it's really nothing that isn't solved by restarting the app.

The battery on the note could be better but it's not bad enough to ruin my day.

I've gone back and forth between the iPhone x and this for a week and I still am in two minds over what to do.

My concern is that the Note may start to lag at some point soon. I'm on the US version so the Snapdragon and I've seen that that's the one more likely to lag. And then having to deal with Samsung's awful customer service.

I also miss my Apple watch. The Huawei Watch 2 is ok but it's not the same. Even though I prefer notifications on Android Wear to Apple. Wouldn't even entertain the idea of a Samsung watch.

I literally cannot decide. Something keeps pulling me back to Apple but then everytime I pick up this phone, I think it's beautiful. And using Samsung Pay is great.

Plus Android Auto wipes the floor with CarPlay.

Argh.

I can relate to much of what you are going through. I’ve done it for a number of years. The back and forth is growing old though.

The Note 8 is the best phone available in my opinion. I’m not a fan of the iPhone X. I’ve had it twice and it’s just not for me. The 8 Plus would be my iPhone choice.

I also like the Apple Watch, but I prefer my Gear S3 over it any day. It doesn’t have as many apps but apps on a watch in general are terrible. The core apps on the Gear S3 are excellent and it’s just a better experience overall. The rotating bezel is way better than the Digital Crown on the Apple Watch for me. Not to mention that the S3 looks way better than Apple Watch. Again, all my opinion. I’m just curious why you wouldn’t entertain a Samsung watch?

 

[kj11]

I still haven't managed to make my mind up.

Occasionally, I notice a tiny bit of lag in something like Instagram but it's really nothing that isn't solved by restarting the app.

The battery on the note could be better but it's not bad enough to ruin my day.

I've gone back and forth between the iPhone x and this for a week and I still am in two minds over what to do.

My concern is that the Note may start to lag at some point soon. I'm on the US version so the Snapdragon and I've seen that that's the one more likely to lag. And then having to deal with Samsung's awful customer service.

I also miss my Apple watch. The Huawei Watch 2 is ok but it's not the same. Even though I prefer notifications on Android Wear to Apple. Wouldn't even entertain the idea of a Samsung watch.

I literally cannot decide. Something keeps pulling me back to Apple but then everytime I pick up this phone, I think it's beautiful. And using Samsung Pay is great.

Plus Android Auto wipes the floor with CarPlay.

Argh.

How's the SPen on your iPhone X working?

 

[philliplavelle]

How's the SPen on your iPhone X working?

Not as good as the S-Pen on the Note. But then again, I barely use it. I DO use my Apple Pencil on my Ipad Pro a lot though

 

[philliplavelle]

I can relate to much of what you are going through. I’ve done it for a number of years. The back and forth is growing old though.

The Note 8 is the best phone available in my opinion. I’m not a fan of the iPhone X. I’ve had it twice and it’s just not for me. The 8 Plus would be my iPhone choice.

I also like the Apple Watch, but I prefer my Gear S3 over it any day. It doesn’t have as many apps but apps on a watch in general are terrible. The core apps on the Gear S3 are excellent and it’s just a better experience overall. The rotating bezel is way better than the Digital Crown on the Apple Watch for me. Not to mention that the S3 looks way better than Apple Watch. Again, all my opinion. I’m just curious why you wouldn’t entertain a Samsung watch?

That's the funny thing. The iPhone X doesn't feel exciting in the way that the Note does. And I went to the Note originally because I was bored of the iPhone X. I do think the camera on the X edges forward though.

With regards to the watch, it's not really down to apps.. I use it mainly for notifications. From a purely aesthetic level, I think Android Wear notifications look nicer (little pics of contacts on WhatsApp etc) but also, being able to do more with notifications compared to Tizen.

And then there's Google Fit. I do a lot of strength training and cardio at a certain heart rate level. I used the Apple Watch flawlessly with this and Google Fit aint so bad. But S Health doesn't have the intricacies that either of those have in my experience. There isn't the option to specialise weight routines etc..

Also, I use Pulse SMS. I don't think that would play with the S3.

 

[IbeSasha]

No itch for me. I love this phone. My battery life has been like my old iPhones, great. It runs smoothly without hesitation. I love the gazillion ways there are to open it up. And it is saving me money. How? Once I saw the size of this screen I discarded my plans to buy an iPad.

 

[philliplavelle]

I'm browsing this on an Iphone X. I’m due to take the Note back today and today is the last day I can do that with the phone and Huawei Watch.

I was out yesterday and took a photo with the X and it came out so beautifully with portrait mode. And then I realised that I have not had a photo look this good taken with the Note 8 in the whole time since I got it.

I looked back at the photos I've taken on the Note 8 on my desktop and they look fine but definitely more oversharpened.

I'm taking the note back with a heavy heart though and know the second I do it, I'll wish I hadn't. Damn!

 

[WeAreAllUnique]

I'm browsing this on an Iphone X. I’m due to take the Note back today and today is the last day I can do that with the phone and Huawei Watch.

I was out yesterday and took a photo with the X and it came out so beautifully with portrait mode. And then I realised that I have not had a photo look this good taken with the Note 8 in the whole time since I got it.

I looked back at the photos I've taken on the Note 8 on my desktop and they look fine but definitely more oversharpened.

I'm taking the note back with a heavy heart though and know the second I do it, I'll wish I hadn't. Damn!

I have heard that the camera on the iphone is really nice. I have always liked the iphone camera, but I have taken some extraordinary photos with my Note8. Make sure you review your settings in the camera app. I had to change the resolution to the highest and the results were substantial.

 

[Blues Fan]

I just read the s9 forum and pre order thread. I'm all pumped up and I want to buy a s9 Plus because it's newer. I want new phone! But then I'd want the Note 9!