$13 a month for insurance for peace of mind is a must and I've had a few foldables with never an issue but I rather just pay for it and not use it. You really will see that you just use the phone normal and not worry about it.
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Galaxy Z Fold7/Flip7
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Maybe I’m weird. But I like the first time experience whatever device I’m buying is unboxing it lol. Especially when I have seen videos, went through forums and done research.. it would be different if I went into blind.
Yeah that's my only thing, I don't have a vivo for that. Haha. I also don't take photos like I used to. We'll see. Still in the cart.
Like opening a Christmas present! I like playing with them in the store but unboxing my own is super exciting.
Well ****. I just ordered a Blue 512gb Fold 7. We'll see if this sticks. Don't really care about the S-pen but worried about battery and charging speeds. We'll see!
I folded (pun intended), and ordered an unlocked Fold 7 512gb Blue Shadow color. Also got the clear grip transparent case for free. I'm a little excited to how far the Fold has come , since the Fold 3 was the last Fold I used, and enjoyed it a lot.
Traded in my Flip 6 (which I barely use since getting the OP13) for $700 off. I originally planned to upgrade to the Flip 7. But I didn't like the full screen around the cameras, and they are using Exynos instead of SD.
Same, lack of S-pen support is a non factor for me.
Traded in my Flip 6 (which I barely use since getting the OP13) for $700 off. I originally planned to upgrade to the Flip 7. But I didn't like the full screen around the cameras, and they are using Exynos instead of SD.
Same, lack of S-pen support is a non factor for me.
Haha yep. I really love Samsung... But fear they are becoming more like Apple every year. But still love them.
Looking forward to your first impression! Once you enter the foldable world… tough to leave it lol.
Haha yeah that's what I'm thinking. Once I'm in, I'm in. Hopefully in future years, the trade in value will be better, so I can update every year and not have to pay $1,000 but I know this year is a bit different with the price hike.
I'm still and Apple fan, I wouldn't say I love Samsung their decisions around the S-pen are not good in my opinion. However I do like what they have done with the foldables this year (except remove S-Pen support). I'm waiting on Apple's foldable to see what they are doing in the space. I just have a presence for IOS. My second device I'm not sure what I'll do to be honest, I may go with the Pixel 10 or I may just stick with my S24 Ultra and see what happens in the future space with Samsung S26 Ultra or Google next year. The beauty is the there's so much choice now, it's really great for the consumer.
Yeah definitely a preference thing. I think iOS has been on a major downhill slide for a while. It really started with that app library that just made zero sense and didn't even let you choose which apps went in which folder. The fact that reddit still is not in social folder just shows how much they've lost touch.
But definitely don't want to turn it into Apple bashing. They do a lot of good things too, just just no longer for me.
I got an email a few hours after the keynote. Check your spam.
And you get $300 in accessories if you don't do the trade in... so $350 total.
Well...for some reason my Fold 7 order was flagged as fraud by Verizon! I could not believe it...Called them had to talk to the fraud dept. and it became this huge deal. They wanted me it upload a copy of my DL to prove my identity. I refused and they canceled my order. No explanation as to what flagged my order as fraudulent. I have been with Verizon for years with no issues with my account. I have 4 phone and 2 smartwatch lines and this makes no sense to me......Verizon has the worst customer service. I might move to TMO.....
If you still need to order, I think the best deal is Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FDH5W6CH?ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_fed_asin_title&th=1
$300 gift card with purchase, same double storage promo.
Granted, it is estimating 7/28 for my delivery, so might have a weekend of FOMO. Also the gift card shipped immediately, but won't arrive in time to get anything fun during Prime Day. 😢
Basically you spend $300 now and get a gift card, and then the phone ships for $1699 plus tax in two weeks.
They give 30-days for returns too, so I can wait until the Pixel 10 Fold announcement before I decide if I want to keep the Z Fold 7. Or maybe I'll just decide folding phones aren't for me and go with a 10 Pro. Can't return the gift card, of course, but I can always use that for other stuff.
And of course... 5% cash back with their Amazon credit card.
$300 gift card with purchase, same double storage promo.
Granted, it is estimating 7/28 for my delivery, so might have a weekend of FOMO. Also the gift card shipped immediately, but won't arrive in time to get anything fun during Prime Day. 😢
Basically you spend $300 now and get a gift card, and then the phone ships for $1699 plus tax in two weeks.
They give 30-days for returns too, so I can wait until the Pixel 10 Fold announcement before I decide if I want to keep the Z Fold 7. Or maybe I'll just decide folding phones aren't for me and go with a 10 Pro. Can't return the gift card, of course, but I can always use that for other stuff.
And of course... 5% cash back with their Amazon credit card.
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Well, I was with tmo and they pulled something similar, so I went with verizon. Unfortunately, they're all bad.
This year the credit was only for a few recommended items none of which you could use on a case or protector. Instead they were pushing discounts on minimal stuff smh
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It’s each to their own, I prefer IOS because so far I’ve had no issues with it. Yes it’s boring but to be fair they seem to be opening up more, there is customisations that never happened a while back. I also love how polished the apps are compared to One UI and Android. That’s not to say I don’t appreciate android because I do, they are my second device for a reason. I love the choice and that people can make that choice.
This happened to me with AT&T earlier this year for a iPhone 16PM upgrade for my family member… it was canceled unexpectedly. Contacted them and they couldn’t really give me a reason, but decided to head to the store.
Successfully made the order… I think wherever you go, you gonna face some weird behavior because sometimes these systems do wacky things.
To me, it's the cost cutting. All of the customer service centers are outsourced and don't have real qualified people working for them.
^^^ THIS^^^^ While they are super polite and nice people. They have no sense of ownership and context around issues.
My name is Dave and I'm excited to share this journey with you today. I'd do anything to make an amazing customer like yourself happy.
LOL......It is like this word salad and a paragraph of words with no meaning......I just want to say to them....stop speaking and just do the task I asked you to do. I never say that of course as I would not be rude to someone doing their jobs. but man....less speaking and more action...