Pair of New Devices (android Content)

[TXSTYLE]

I decided not to switch phones last year and instead opted to hold out for LG's and Samsung's latest models this year: G7 and S9. So far, I'm pleased. I'm already a huge LG fan and my wife who takes more photos and videos than I can ever count loves Samsung, who are really hard to beat in that area.

Unboxed added glass screen protectors and cases (Spigen is my fav) on both and have played around with them for a few days. Both are super fast and responsive!

[TrAcK TRaP]

Nice pick iPhones are dead already anyway..

[JamesWWIII]

Originally Posted by TrAcK TRaP

Nice pick iPhones are dead already anyway..

https://www.cnet.com/news/iphone-x-w...in-early-2018/

Yeah...iPhones are dead.

[JohnnyCanuck]

The OP even posted a warning this thread was for people who prefer Android and here we are ... iLemmings needs to weigh in with their two cents.

TX, my employer has me buy a new phone each year (currently the S8+). Really like that LG phone, but am probably going to stick with Samsung for SPay (one of my two main banks doesn't support Google Pay but both support Samsung Pay). Why the S9 instead of the S9+ or Note 9?

[JamesWWIII]

Originally Posted by JohnnyCanuck

The OP even posted a warning this thread was for people who prefer Android and here we are ... iLemmings needs to weigh in with their two cents.

Wrong.

Despite the warning, the first person to weigh in had nothing to say about the two phones OP bought, but had to drop some of the typical iPhone haterade bullshit. I simply corrected some misinformation. Feel free to have your Android lovefest now.

[TXSTYLE]

Originally Posted by JohnnyCanuck

The OP even posted a warning this thread was for people who prefer Android and here we are ... iLemmings needs to weigh in with their two cents.

TX, my employer has me buy a new phone each year (currently the S8+). Really like that LG phone, but am probably going to stick with Samsung for SPay (one of my two main banks doesn't support Google Pay but both support Samsung Pay). Why the S9 instead of the S9+ or Note 9?

Your first sentence = correct.

For the choice of the S9. My wife was already a little hesitant in the size increase coming from the S7. So basically, we went with the smallest version. Which technically, it's still a sizeable device.
man what a beautiful display on this Samsung! The curved edges really make for a pleasant viewing experience. Had I not been such a LG person (G3, G4, G5, G7) I would go with the S9+
I really wouldn't get much use from the pen on the Note 9.But that device is super sweet too! But I'm really digging the latest Android OREO 8.0 It's VERY fast and super smooth!

[JohnnyCanuck]

The S8+ was my first Samsung phone in many years (since an SII) and I was originally worried about the size and bought the S8 but then traded it in for the S8+ so I get the concern.

All of them are awesome phones and Oreo is pretty impressive overall. Congrats on two really nice pieces of hardware ...

[BayE30]

im patiently waiting for the note 9 to go on sale @ best buy like they did for my s8+. I never had any luck with iphones for teh 5 years i used them, my samsung s6 was bullet proof, and my s8+ is the same but faster. cant wait to upgrade to Note 9.

[Banana Hammock]

Congrats! Both phones are gorgeous.

I've been using the LG V30 for a little over a year and I love it.

[JohnnyCanuck]

Originally Posted by SFCM3

im patiently waiting for the note 9 to go on sale @ best buy like they did for my s8+. I never had any luck with iphones for teh 5 years i used them, my samsung s6 was bullet proof, and my s8+ is the same but faster. cant wait to upgrade to Note 9.

Debating the Note 9 or the S9+ myself. Just wondering whether I'd really use the S Pen much and if the size is getting just too big.

[TXSTYLE]

Originally Posted by JohnnyCanuck

Debating the Note 9 or the S9+ myself. Just wondering whether I'd really use the S Pen much and if the size is getting just too big.

Interesting read for the Note over the S9: https://www.businessinsider.com/sams...18-8?r=UK&IR=T

It has considerably more storage space and Ram right out the box! It is also comes with Android 8.1 with ever so slight improvements.

[King Rudi]

I'll be going with a Note 9 probably in October; I've been carrying the same Note 5 for 3 years now. The only thing that bothers me about the Note 9 are the colors. I hate that specific carriers got specific colors. Can I not just get a black or silver phone? Frustrating to say the least. I read that black and/or silver won't even be released in the U.S. markets. If a manufacturer feels the need to cater to everyone and their special fancy colors to please the mindless, then they should cater to those who aren't trying to be all extra too. Typically this wouldn't bother me but the design takes the color all the way to the camera lens. I'll probably wrap the back in vinyl and make it my own special extra.

[xander_g]

I've recently switched to OnePlus because of the possibility of having 2 sim cards in one phone and therefore 2 phone numbers per device. Before I used to carry 4 samsung galaxy/note devices eveywhere but now all I need is 2 OnePlus 5 devices and Im all set.

The best part is that the devices come with no bloatware whatsoever and run perfectly smooth.

[JohnnyCanuck]

The Note 9 is pretty tempting. I'll have a fair chunk of perq money this year that I'll need to spend. Surface Go, Note 9, my wife wants a new iPhone (), all doable ...

[TXSTYLE]

Originally Posted by xander_g

I've recently switched to OnePlus because of the possibility of having 2 sim cards in one phone and therefore 2 phone numbers per device. Before I used to carry 4 samsung galaxy/note devices eveywhere but now all I need is 2 OnePlus 5 devices and Im all set.

The best part is that the devices come with no bloatware whatsoever and run perfectly smooth.

This is a VERY good point. Even my LG didn't come with much bloatware, which can easily be unistalled with a touch.

[TXSTYLE]

Originally Posted by Not_Judy

I'll be going with a Note 9 probably in October; I've been carrying the same Note 5 for 3 years now. The only thing that bothers me about the Note 9 are the colors. I hate that specific carriers got specific colors. Can I not just get a black or silver phone? Frustrating to say the least. I read that black and/or silver won't even be released in the U.S. markets. If a manufacturer feels the need to cater to everyone and their special fancy colors to please the mindless, then they should cater to those who aren't trying to be all extra too. Typically this wouldn't bother me but the design takes the color all the way to the camera lens. I'll probably wrap the back in vinyl and make it my own special extra.

I'm with you on the specific colors on specific carriers. But, I ALWAYS install a case for protection so not a deal breaker. Otherwise these devices are all pretty slippery.

[TXSTYLE]

The fact that the Note 9 can expand to 1 Terabyte of storage is bananas!

[King Rudi]

Originally Posted by TXSTYLE

I'm with you on the specific colors on specific carriers. But, I ALWAYS install a case for protection so not a deal breaker. Otherwise these devices are all pretty slippery.

I do the same but the color butting up to the camera lens will only leave a visible ring of color between the lens and the case, plus I found a pretty slick transparent case on amazon already. I'll more than likely get some brushed aluminum vinyl and wrap the back of the phone then slap the clear case on it. I'll have a debadged Note 9.

Maybe I'll slap an ///M badge on it.

[bd307]

Hold out to the s10's if you can. Note 9 does not intrigue me in terms of functions and its price tag is scary. Currently using s9+ and very happy with it.

For those looking for upgrading to the Note 9 from Note 5 and up, they are offering $500 rebate in Costco as a trade-in program (with Costco card - not through monthly billing). $500 trade-in for Note 5 is incredible IMO.

[TXSTYLE]

Originally Posted by Not_Judy

I do the same but the color butting up to the camera lens will only leave a visible ring of color between the lens and the case, plus I found a pretty slick transparent case on amazon already. I'll more than likely get some brushed aluminum vinyl and wrap the back of the phone then slap the clear case on it. I'll have a debadged Note 9.

Maybe I'll slap an ///M badge on it.

True. I actually used a clear case the list 2yrs for my G6 which was a nice black phone, that worked out well.

[King Rudi]

Originally Posted by bd307

Hold out to the s10's if you can. Note 9 does not intrigue me in terms of functions and its price tag is scary. Currently using s9+ and very happy with it.

For those looking for upgrading to the Note 9 from Note 5 and up, they are offering $500 rebate in Costco as a trade-in program (with Costco card - not through monthly billing). $500 trade-in for Note 5 is incredible IMO.

That's awesome and thank you for sharing. Wish I could take advantage of it. My Note 5 has a small crack in the screen. As for the Note itself, I work in engineering in a manufacturing facility, this thing is a life saver. Having the ability to take pictures, draw and write on them onsite and then email them is extremely useful in my profession. The S-Pen has become invaluable to me.

[TXSTYLE]