Samsung Galaxy Note 20 & Note 20 Ultra....

cookie1977

First world problems... :rolleyes: but I'm still excited

Clareman

cookie1977 wrote: »

First world problems... :rolleyes: but I'm still excited

Tell me about it, I'm a big child, I WANT MY NEW TOY NOW!!!!!!

Clareman

JH_raheny wrote: »

Then you could get lucky and have it tomorrow or Wednesday.
If it was Samsung dot IE and not UK

Just check my account on .ie, still showing as processing so won't be tomorow anyway

JH_raheny

Clareman wrote: »

Just check my account on .ie, still showing as processing so won't be tomorow anyway

I have had orders from Samsung. ie that still said processing after I received them

Clareman

JH_raheny wrote: »

I have had orders from Samsung. ie that still said processing after I received them

Oooooh the excitement, I'll be staring out the window all day tomorrow.

I don't know why to be honest, after the initial setup and the "ooooh shiney" it'll just be a normal phone

cookie1977

JH_raheny wrote: »

I have had orders from Samsung. ie that still said processing after I received them

That's just teasing now

markad1

Clareman wrote: »

Oooooh the excitement, I'll be staring out the window all day tomorrow.

I don't know why to be honest, after the initial setup and the "ooooh shiney" it'll just be a normal phone

But it's a great feeling opening the box and sitting it up for the first time. I usually use the Samsung smart switch app to copy over everything but I might start from scratch this time.

Clareman

markad1 wrote: »

But it's a great feeling opening the box and sitting it up for the first time. I usually use the Samsung smart switch app to copy over everything but I might start from scratch this time.

Smart Switch just makes everything so easy but there's always great anticipation of setting up the new device, it can take a couple of hours by the time everything is setup the way you want, all the apps installed and uninstalled (Instrgram is always nuked), then putting on the case, then treating it like it's an ancient artifact that you've just found, then warning the kids not to touch it cause it's Daddy's new phone.

Half an hour later you'll be using the S-Pen as a toothpick

JH_raheny

cookie1977 wrote: »

That's just teasing now

Well, Friday is the official release date so that will be the latest anyway, any day before then is just a bonus :-)

Clareman

JH_raheny wrote: »

Well, Friday is the official release date so that will be the latest anyway, any day before then is just a bonus :-)

Friday is the release date so that could be the day that they ship them which means it could be Monday when they are delivered.

JH_raheny

Clareman wrote: »

Friday is the release date so that could be the day that they ship them which means it could be Monday when they are delivered.

Friday release date is the date you can buy them in the shops, preorder is normally organised so that you have it delivered latest on that date, often a day or two before.
However.... this is Ireland.... do you feel lucky :-)

markad1

I'm just happy Vodafone got their act together so we can avail of the promotion, Friday or Monday is OK with me.

Clareman

JH_raheny wrote: »

Friday release date is the date you can buy them in the shops, preorder is normally organised so that you have it delivered latest on that date, often a day or two before.
However.... this is Ireland.... do you feel lucky :-)

Oooooh the excitement of it all :D:D

I think this is my first time pre-ordering a phone actually, knowing my luck it'll be lost in transit and I'll be waiting months for it :o:o

markad1

For anyone using parcel motel, you might want to consider the extended liability. I did it before for peace of mind.....just incase.

https://parcelmotel.com/extend-liability/

McDermotX

Couple of nice cases showed up last week for me....nothing unseen before, the Leather and the Clear View. Obviously very similar to the S20 Ultras but liking the more angled, wide look to them so should suit the phone well, especially the leather which always tends to become the everyday case.
Wouldn't put money on Exertis coming through this week after a couple of delayed experiences with them all the same, but would be a nice end to the week.

Clareman

I've gotten Spigen for my last few phones and I've 1 ordered this time again, this is what I went for https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B089D33K4F

The kickstand isn't recessed into the phone so the phone tilts away from you when it's "flat" but I've gotten used to it

markad1

Just got an order dispatched email from Vodafone.
Oh yes.

dan786

Samsung UK orders dispatched today as well.

cookie1977

dan786 wrote: »

Samsung UK orders dispatched today as well.

Yes they shipped my case today. Something for me to oogle until Amazon ships the device!

JH_raheny

markad1 wrote: »

Just got an order dispatched email from Vodafone.
Oh yes.

Nice one, I ordered mine from Vodafone yesterday afternoon/evening so that gives me hope that I'll have it by Friday

FrostyJack

JH_raheny wrote: »

Nice one, I ordered mine from Vodafone yesterday afternoon/evening so that gives me hope that I'll have it by Friday

Did you get the site to work or order via chat function? Still not working for me.

Clareman

I just checked Samsung and the order is still showing up as "Processing in progress"

JH_raheny

FrostyJack wrote: »

Did you get the site to work or order via chat function? Still not working for me.

Yes I managed to get the order placed using the website instead of the app, it took me a few attempts though, deleting cache in Chrome browser etc...
Order still only says submitted but I already had an email about contract renewal so I'm keeping my fingers crossed that I also get a phone... and hopefully on time not a month later..

markad1

@FrostyJack for me on Vodafone it worked after the phone was listed in the bill pay upgrade section. Before that I couldn't checkout.

markad1

Are the network phones single sim or dual? If dual can you use another carrier sim or will it be locked also?

Clareman

markad1 wrote: »

Are the network phones single sim or dual? If dual can you use another carrier sim or will it be locked also?

Anytime I've gotten an unlocked phone they have been single sim but the last Vodafone phone I got was dual sim. I'm actually sorry I didn't order a dual sim this time around as I'm considering getting rid of the work phone

dan786

markad1 wrote: »

Are the network phones single sim or dual? If dual can you use another carrier sim or will it be locked also?

The Ultra is dual sim hybrid so will be unlocked. S10+, Note 10+, S20+ and S20 Ultra were all same.

ChopShop

Based on reviews that appeared on YT today, Samsung don't seem to have done much with the 990?

FrostyJack

markad1 wrote: »

@FrostyJack for me on Vodafone it worked after the phone was listed in the bill pay upgrade section. Before that I couldn't checkout.

I got onto chat again and they were like a chocolate teapot. They go support to call me but they rang when I was in the middle of a call while driving so I doubt they will call back. Where abouts exactly is the bill pay upgrade section, is it where you check your eligible? I tried about 30 times now and deleted cache, any other suggestion?

markad1

FrostyJack wrote: »

I got onto chat again and they were like a chocolate teapot. They go support to call me but they rang when I was in the middle of a call while driving so I doubt they will call back. Where abouts exactly is the bill pay upgrade section, is it where you check your eligible? I tried about 30 times now and deleted cache, any other suggestion?

For me, logged in....went to shop, bill pay then upgrade. The note 20 was available in that section from yesterday. If I tried bill pay, phones, I could add it to my basket but couldn't checkout.

FrostyJack

markad1 wrote: »

For me, logged in....went to shop, bill pay then upgrade. The note 20 was available in that section from yesterday. If I tried bill pay, phones, I could add it to my basket but couldn't checkout.

When I click upgrade from the bill pay drop down it just goes to the home page again just like when I try to checkout basket :mad:

JH_raheny

FrostyJack wrote: »

When I click upgrade from the bill pay drop down it just goes to the home page again just like when I try to checkout basket :mad:

Are you using the app or a PC or Chromebook?

JH_raheny

Mine that I ordered yesterday is now with An Post in their D12 parcel hub so with a little luck it will be here tomorrow

FrostyJack

JH_raheny wrote: »

Are you using the app or a PC or Chromebook?

Laptop with Chrome and IE.

Clareman

Still no movement for me from Samsung.ie, major first world problems I know

I was toying with the idea of setting the phone up with my work sim card first to see if I have 5G coverage at home till Mrs. Clareman pointed out that I could put that sim in my other phone at at time, yes, yes I am that stupid

dan786

Good thing with going direct with Samsung UK is that you get the Buds Live with the phone whereas everywhere else you have to put in a claim and then wait another 45 days to get them.

Clareman

Ahhhh feck off the lot of ye :pac::pac::pac:

Once I have it by the weekend I'll be happy.....

Clareman

dan786 wrote: »

Good thing with going direct with Samsung UK is that you get the Buds Live with the phone whereas everywhere else you have to put in a claim and then wait another 45 days to get them.

By the way, for the freebie, I haven't decided between the gaming bundle or the buds. I have the original buds and just wear them for exercise, I've a very good set of Sony's for anything home/office based, I've a few Shield Controllers I could pair with the phone but I'd missing out on the 3 months free sub which I'll probably never use.

Another first world problem I know.

Clareman

Review from the Indo in case anyone cares

https://www.independent.ie/business/technology/reviews/tech-review-samsung-galaxy-note-20-ultra-39460584.html

JH_raheny

I'm the same, I don't do any gaming and I have several pairs of TWS earbuds, I'm sure the Buds Live will sell easy enough if I don't like them though.

Clareman

I'm only just after realizing that the Note 10 came with USB-C headphones, I never even took them out of the sleeve in the box let alone out of the box so headphone aren't really my thing.

markad1

Parcel is out for delivery......lovely.
Neighbours will think I'm mad sitting in the window watching everything

Thor

markad1 wrote: »

Parcel is out for delivery......lovely.
Neighbours will think I'm mad sitting in the window watching everything

I feel like I've read your comments in the past for previous phone launches.

Jealous.


My is pre ordered for collect in CPW on Friday. Sucks they don't let anyone pick up earlier if they have them already..

kaizersoze

markad1 wrote: »

Parcel is out for delivery......lovely.
Neighbours will think I'm mad sitting in the window watching everything

:D

Clareman

No movement from Samsung yet

kaizersoze

And we wait........

Thor

kaizersoze wrote: »

And we wait........

Have the armour and the neo hybrid my self.

I like the idea of having the kick stand but fear too much bulk.

kaizersoze

Clareman wrote: »

No movement from Samsung yet

Nightline from Samsung store is next day delivery so I'm not expecting movement until tomorrow.

I hope I don't have a repeat of the note 10+ pre-order last year.
Arrived on Friday as expected but I missed the delivery. Delivery made on Monday but it had clearly been opened over the weekend. Seal broken, cables unraveled and screen damaged.:mad:

kaizersoze

Thor wrote: »

Have the armour and the neo hybrid my self.

I like the idea of having the kick stand but fear too much bulk.

That's what I have on the Note 10+ and I love it.
Went for the kickstand this time. Opened it there now and it seems fine. Bigger obviously to accommodate the bigger device but very little bulk.

markad1

kaizersoze wrote: »

Nightline from Samsung store is next day delivery so I'm not expecting movement until tomorrow.

I hope I don't have a repeat of the note 10+ pre-order last year.
Arrived on Friday as expected but I missed the delivery. Delivery made on Monday but it had clearly been opened over the weekend. Seal broken, cables unraveled and screen damaged.:mad:

Nightmare