re: do you think it's possible the Note and S# Edge lines will converge?
It depends on how well the S7 Edge sold. The S7 Edge exists in its current form because of the wild success of the S6 Edge compared to the S6, and they were VERY similar in size/specs. The Note 7 obviously capitalized on some of the Edginess and could be an S8 Edge alternative, but I have a feeling that we'll still see the S8 Edge and if they do merge, it'll probably be in 2018. The reason I say that, is it's currently August and most of the designs and whatnot on the S8 and S8 Edge are probably getting close to the finish line if we're looking at a Q1 or early Q2 release. There is a benefit to having three sizes of a very similar device... more options for your consumers and probably not that much difference in sunk R&D costs.