This is a quick update on my first 4 hours with the Samsung Note Edge.
Hardware – absolutely gorgeous, much nicer than the Note 4. The curved edge really helps add to the overall package.
Software – surprisingly it’s a polished affair. In fact, it feels better finished than the Note 4.
Installation – having 2 step on everything really slows down the setup of a new device but most apps and services are now running. I restored my Samsung account which pulled back my texts messages, bookmarks, S Health data and more. Google account is all signed in. So far about 90 apps are all configured. Now the long delay of installing 40 large games and another 50 apps, so now the Edge is on the charger. 400 photos installed on memory card. 3,000 songs added.
Edge screen – all configured and downloaded a few extras. In the 4 hours since using the device it’s been rather handy.
Screen panel – subjective but it seems better than the one on the Note 4!
I’ve got lots more to say but for now.
Final thought. The standard Note 4 should never have been made. The Note Edge is cutting edge.
One more thought. My Note 4 is for sale!
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am curious about the samsung account restoring your sms, did you need to backup and restore with Kies or just on device
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Didn’t use kies. On my Note 4 I was signed into my samsung account and backed up various settings (user selectable) . When I setup the Edge, I signed in to my samsung account and selected restore and then voila – sms, blacklisted contacts, bookmarks, mms, scrapbook, S Note etc…
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That’s cool..Good one from Samsung..Just saw the option on my Note 3
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Using the Samsung account,Google and if needed samsung has apps that can transfer anything else , it’s near seamless. .. I was very pleased with the restore.
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Glad you like it. My thoughts are similar in that the Edge is the real Note device not the Note 4.
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Thanks. I am really surprised as to how much better this phone is.
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How much you selling for your Note 4 Gav?
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I was asking £485. Includes a ringke case. Box as new with contents. Plus copy receipt from Samsung UK store. And includes special delivery.
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Thanks Gav. I was asking coz I’m flying back to Manchester for the Xmas holidays. I work in Qatar so am able to get this phone for a bit less here. Its a good price for the UK but I’ll pass on this occasion. Thanks anyway. 🙂
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OK. How much were you thinking?
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430 UK . The mobile phone company here in Qatar, Ooredoo, sell the Exynos version for UK equivalent of 480 pounds. The husband of my secretary works for that company so I also get 10% off as well.
Its a good price here in Qatar but I thought I would ask anyway seeing as how I will be back in the UK in 4 days.
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That’s too low really. £450 would be bottom line.
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I understand its low Gav. Your price is very good for the UK but I’ll buy one from Ooredoo. I guess we are spoiled out here! 🙂
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That’s for sure 🙂 Why not go for the Edge then?
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Not available out here. Clove is an option I guess as they ship here minus the VAT.
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Having used both, the Edge really is something special. So long as you hold your phone in your right hand.
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Where did you source your Edge from Gav?
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Carphone Warehouse although I had pre ordered via Samsung UK online shop. Both had stock.
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Thanks!
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Hi
Is it still available?
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Afraid not.
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