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aaron80
post Oct 21 2017, 08:36 PM

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QUOTE(samsungXP @ Oct 21 2017, 08:33 PM)
get yourself a rhinoshield tg.no regret
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how much is it?
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post Oct 21 2017, 10:19 PM

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QUOTE(DunWasteTime @ Oct 21 2017, 09:30 PM)
x one screen how o .....rm89 ....thinkking wan to buy it
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i was previously using x-one
i am quite like it
but due to i did a bad application, so the back side actually look ugly
so today changed to new sp when found TP which is a lot cheaper and usable
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post Oct 21 2017, 10:23 PM

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QUOTE(nitehawk @ Oct 21 2017, 09:50 PM)
Can you share info/link when you buy the TP?
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i bought from a friend who is working at the screen protector distributor company
RM38, don't think is distributor price but still acceptable for me
that's why i didn't share the info where to buy, because normal consumer not able to buy directly from there
I am not sure that who are their customer and what is the actual market price that their customer are selling
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post Oct 21 2017, 10:26 PM

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QUOTE(samsungXP @ Oct 21 2017, 10:03 PM)
so far very good feedback from my frenz.so i gonna get one.i dun trust all the reviews at youtube or wherever at the net.i only trust from ppl that using it in reality.there r a lot negatif feedback in note 8 also.so u gonna sell it ? nothing is perfect
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i am normally read both good and bad feedback, then judge by myself that is it really worth to try or not
the one i bought today, i was allowed to put it on the phone screen to test the sensitivity without install it
feel that not bad to use, then only bought and hope that its glue can last for few month or more, while still sourcing for better one..
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post Oct 21 2017, 10:41 PM

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watch the youtube for Rhinoshield tempered glass screen protector for the Samsung Galaxy Note 8
not sure that the edge transparent version is compatible with my case or not
and not much testing on sensitivity in this video too



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post Oct 21 2017, 11:20 PM

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QUOTE(samsungXP @ Oct 21 2017, 11:15 PM)
there got 2 version.edge to edge and non edge to edge is the case friendly ver
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the edge to edge one is side transparent and seem like the glue is not noticeable in this video, but don't have close up look so can't 100% confirm

if the edge to edge version able to hide the glue, why the case friendly version seem like can't and have black color at side? the black color is actually cover the screen a bit
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QUOTE(cenkudu @ Oct 21 2017, 11:27 PM)
how soon shopback be able to give the cashback
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60-90 days, it is actually depends on the qoo10 when is it want to approve the commission to shopback
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post Oct 22 2017, 01:28 PM

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QUOTE(Nephrite @ Oct 22 2017, 09:12 AM)
hi i am using UAG Plasma case on my N8. is there any screen protector or tempered glass that wont have issue with the UAG Plasma case?

i use already a few screen protector, plastic, tpu, glass all will have raise up issue because of the case. (bought all these at taobao wasted only not more than RM 20)

i got think to get a good one that can last me long but i dont know which brand SP will work great with UAG Plasma case.
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u need a really small TP, like the one i am using now, i saw Rinoshiled have the similar design, taobao have too
then only may have the chance to fit your case
are you always buying those TP cover as much as possible one?
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post Oct 22 2017, 03:42 PM

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QUOTE(Nephrite @ Oct 22 2017, 03:07 PM)
I have asked a few seller and they are not familiar with UAG case border. Normally i will get answer such as try first.

I will make some more research. If really no good answer, ultimately i will get the option below.

https://www.spigen.com/products/screen-prot...-tr-nano-liquid

Normally i only use 3 case for a phone.

Since Samsung had provided a slim case then i will use it.

Case 1: Samsung pre transparent case in box. My iring will goes on it and will use inside car only dock for GPS.
Case 2: UAG for daily non heavy use. At home, office, casual.
Case 3: Otterbox for exercise, intense outdoor travelling.
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i will not go for liquid type
end of the day, it is still scratch-able and crack-able
when it have damage, you can't tell that is it just damage on the sp or deep enough damage the phone screen
and you can't peel it off to change a new one

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QUOTE(kahjye @ Oct 22 2017, 03:58 PM)
Never thought mate 10 battery is despite larger but also weaker.

Was thinkin about ditching note 8 and go for mate 10 but oh well. Hhahaaha
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note 8 battery life is quite good when you are screen on and doing something for longer time, the battery drop slow
but you are frequently screen on and off many times just for very quick task, then you can notice that the battery drop faster
i guess maybe is the screen on trigger more battery consumption

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post Oct 22 2017, 10:08 PM

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QUOTE(sam60 @ Oct 22 2017, 09:55 PM)
it is not really the official model that is selling at US
more like AP, so it is always cheaper
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post Oct 22 2017, 10:46 PM

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maybe some people is interested in the first function


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QUOTE(KiddTkl @ Oct 22 2017, 10:48 PM)
Hi guys. Got the maple gold note 8 from q10 with rm500 voucher. Coming from nexus 6p (since dec 2015), this is just some personal opinion and review on my usage of the note 8 mainly in comparison with 6p stock android, hope this will be helpful for some. Got the phone on 10th Oct, full usage since 14th Oct (all apps installed and nexus 6p decommissioned).

General feel:
Big tall screen, superb brightness. I'm not a fan of the curved display, but its much less intrusive than s8+, and so far using it I haven't got any accidental touch of the edge, which was another main concern I had with curved bezelless edges.

On hand actually feels easier to handle than nexus 6p. The only downside to me is the mono speaker (spoiled by HTC m8 and nexus 6p). N8 speaker is not bad, but front firing speakers is DEFINITELY better. It'll be a feature I'm going to miss dearly..

I've no issue with the fingerprint sensor location after using it for 2 days (already get used to it and familiar), and the facial recognition is amazing. I enabled both ways, as I will use the pressure home touch when it's on the table, and fingerprint when I take it out my pocket or when it's dark (Facial recognition don't work).

Software:
Coming from stock android, I would say the touchwiz experience is not that bad. I've read and watched alot of s8+ n note 8 reviews. Was concerned there will be lags esp from s8+ reviews, but fortunately no such issue so far for me. Fluidity is similar or better than the 6p, except when accessing bixby page, there'll be some delay.

Bloatwares has improved significantly (compared to galaxy s3, the 1st Samsung and only Samsung I used before note 8). Anyhow this is not an issue for me as the apps can be disabled, but I was surprise that Facebook app cannot be uninstalled..

Compared to 6p, touchwiz experience has so many functions and features that it seems cluttered. However after going thru it for a week, I find it mostly functional (some are gimmicky) and quite nice to use. My advise, read before u enable any of the features, and go thru the settings page thoroughly. Also alot of the terms and conditions pages for Samsung includes clause for marketing and promotional items, which you don't have to accept. So pls look at what r the conditions you r accepting when u first set up tithe phone.

Battery life:
My setting: data is always on, Wi-Fi is always on, location on,  NFC off, Bluetooth off, AOD off, power saving mode off. Data & Wi-Fi usage is about 50-50.

My usage: Web browsing alot, iflix movies and YouTube, slight gaming (playing mobile legends, asphalt 8, shadow fighter now just to try out this note8). Screen brightness is mostly about 50%, unless when I'm already on bed with lights off (lowest brightness).

My verdict: with a smaller battery, bigger and brighter screen, and more gaming involved (almost 0 gaming with the 6p), I'm surprised it can outlast my nexus 6p by almost double. Generally with the 6p, I charge my phone twice a day (overnight and arnd 5pm before I leave office) with screen on time of about 3.5~4 hrs with 5~10% battery left. Note 8 I think it'll easily get 6hrs, minimum. Even when gaming the battery doesn't drop fast, and the phone doesn't heat up too much (compared to 6p). Also the battery life improves after several charge cycles (or maybe after I disabled several of the features? Not sure.. ) so if u just started using it, bear this in mind.

Summary:
I bought this note 8 on impulse as I tot my 6p was dying, but it survived (after several restarts). Was thinking of selling this note8 off since with the rm500 voucher on q10, I think I won't lose anything, but was tempted to use it. Decided to try it on 11th Oct, and used fully on 14th Oct. No longer planning to sell it off.

Overall, I'll say it's a good buy at 3.2 or 3.3k. Definitely wont buy it at the MSRP pricr. Versus thr s8+, I will rather got with this (only rm600 difference). I can't comment on the spen as it's down to preference. But I'll say, can live without it but having it has it's advantages.

Anyway, now using the free case, and cheapo tempered glass sp which totally spoils the screen sensitivity. Will change to some cheapo plastic sp, and if it doesn't improve will use it without sp, and buy the screen protection plan. Did anyone here bought the phone online and got the Samsung protection plus later?

Also thinking of getting some dbrand skins. Anyone interested?
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post Oct 22 2017, 11:17 PM

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QUOTE(KiddTkl @ Oct 22 2017, 11:14 PM)
Ya. Still have till early Nov to get it. With a curved screen and without nice sp in the market, i think this plan is worth getting. Do u have the plan n r u using a sp?
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i have the plan from pre-order free gift
previously tested x-one, quite like it, but i have bad hand when installed it, so look ugly at the back side
yesterday found a nice not expensive TP, that is not impact touch sensitivity so i switch to it.. after 36 hours, still good
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QUOTE(neochaser5 @ Oct 23 2017, 10:31 AM)
Thanks @lovemath and @Radec. Just got the rm400 coupon now. I guess I'll go with Doughnut as it is the cheapest that I saw out there. problem is I would have to do this again next week in order to get another rm400 right? since I am buying 2.
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you better go for premium gadget than doughnut if the price difference are small
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QUOTE(neochaser5 @ Oct 23 2017, 10:44 AM)
tried to look at Premium Gadgets but I don't see any Note 8 on his products.
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i just checked, sold out
i remembered that got 3 or 4 sellers in qoo10, not sure about the others sold out or not beside of doughnut
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QUOTE(neochaser5 @ Oct 23 2017, 10:51 AM)
Thanks a lot for the help sifus. guess i'll have to keep looking for that elusive midnight black
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if you was checking doughnut just now, i saw that it is still have 5 units of black wor
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QUOTE(neochaser5 @ Oct 23 2017, 11:19 AM)
Yeah, got replenished like mana wo..  rclxms.gif
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i saw 2 more sellers, but not sure are they better as compared to doughnut
doughnut is not bad, but the service and delivered item sometime good sometime bad
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QUOTE(Zelda85 @ Oct 23 2017, 02:19 PM)
where you bought and total net price is how much and how you get the coupon ?
i wan to start survey too smile.gif
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if you want the cheapest price then no need to survey anymore
if you can get RM400 coupon from qoo10 then it is the cheapest
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QUOTE(wkshai @ Oct 23 2017, 03:15 PM)
S8 series sales better than note series so good for buying now with huge discount plus many models just released.
Samsung do smart on advertising n marketing.
Cheers.
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lazada again
last time was the lazada also, throw the lowest price after s8/8+ pre-order ended
but after some time, the price increased, then everyone stay at around the same price range for quite long time until qoo10 step in with coupon to promote its website (not the seller offer low sales price)

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