Spending the Samsung pre-order credit

[CarlGHarris]

I'm thinking about maybe a Samsung watch, but I've never had one before. If anyone has one, I'd love to get your thoughts on it, pro or con. I already have some good earbuds, so don't need those. What are you all getting with the credit?

 

[cpcxgsr]

I ordered mine with the basic essentials: clear case, charging brick, 2 charging pads. Unfortunately Samsung didn't have any screen protectors, otherwise I'd order a bunch of those too

 

[felloffthetruck]

Can you get any freebies if you just purchased last week and didn't pre order?

 

[cpcxgsr]

I think it was only for pre-order. Samsung had a countdown ticker on their pre-order page for the credits

 

[amyf27]

I didn't get the pre-order I got it after it came out I wish they gave us something for that so far I don't see anything I know it's a pre-order thing to begin with but it will be kind of cool because these phones aren't cheap right? LOL

 

[Guyinbox]

The watches are decent for step and sleep tracking, just so so for workout tracking. Great if you just like wearing a watch and want notifications on your wrist, just don't expect an apple watch.

 

[shook187]

The watches are decent for step and sleep tracking, just so so for workout tracking. Great if you just like wearing a watch and want notifications on your wrist, just don't expect an apple watch.

What does Apple watch do that the watch 3 doesn't do?

 

[Guyinbox]

What does Apple watch do that the watch 3 doesn't do?

Accurate heart rate and run distance tracking, has an actual app ecosystem, gets features and updates that are promised.

 

[HOLLYWOODANT215]

Keep telling me I'm not eligible

 

[bhatech]

What does Apple watch do that the watch 3 doesn't do?

The app ecosystem on the Apple watch is on another level compared to Galaxy watch. It's not even close.

If you just want your watch for notifications and basic health tracking any watch will get the job done. And Galaxy watch is fine for that.

 

[shook187]

The app ecosystem on the Apple watch is on another level compared to Galaxy watch. It's not even close.

If you just want your watch for notifications and basic health tracking any watch will get the job done. And Galaxy watch is fine for that.

What do you mean on another level? Can you please elaborate what it does that makes it so much better and on another level? Just curious people say it's better but they don't really explain why

 

[arunma]

I'm planning on getting the Galaxy Buds Pro and trading in my Galaxy Buds from the S10+ pre-order promo. That'll cut the price down to $170, and then I can throw in an S21+ S-Pen (or perhaps a cheaper S-Pen if one is available), and only shelling out a total of $10. I've got $6 in Samsung Rewards points, so I guess it'll be a meager $4 all told.
@CarlGHarris I have the Galaxy Watch 3 and yes I love it. The GW3 is great if you want to receive and interact with notifications, make phone calls, and send text messages. The app store is pretty sparse, but there are a few useful ones. There's an Alexa app and a separate a Smartthings app which will give you some limited control of your smart devices. I can even use these to arm my security system, turn on my Ring floodlight camera, etc. If you're into fitness it's also really good. I use it to track my morning run every day. And if you're willing to shell out $5/month plus an additional $50 one time cost on the watch, you can get LTE to receive notifications even when your phone is at home. Also it supports Samsung pay via NFC if you want to pay for stuff from your wrist. Only problem is that right now the GW3 is around $380 on Samsung's website, so you'd have to spend $180 even after the promo credit. If you don't want to pay anything out of pocket you could get the original GW, which is still pretty good.

 

[Rose4uKY]

I have a quick question my husband got this leather case with his free accessories and he doesn't like it. And then he has a silicone case and pen combo that's on back order and still have the canceled right now which he doesn't want. Can he return the leather case and cancel the case pin combo and still have credit for something else? He has a pen from an old tablet so he doesn't really need it both he likes my silicone case and just wants it by itself not the one with the pen combo. Maybe I need to call Samsung

 

[sftl97]

I have intentions of getting the GW3(GPS model) once Samsung authorizes my credits. Along with my veterans discount should bring the price down.
I've never used a fitness watch or bracelet, I'll probably have a big learning curve.

 

[ChippahInGA]

I have the Watch 3 and love it. I got the Spigen metal band, screen protector and case. It's perfect.