New Samsung Galaxy S9 on the way

bzr said:
Hi Dan, Coral Blue here too :) What I learnt from the S8, is that for a mere $20 bucks a stick on screen saver could have saved my phone. In answer to your question about enjoying the 9, yes I am. I was an all out apple up until the iPhone 6. After owning that I decided to go to Android. Couldn't be happier.
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Kev.......Cool, Coral Blue looks super. I held the Midnight Black model of the Galaxy S9 when I was at the AT&T store. It was just too much black for me. The Lilac Purple didn't do it for me, either. I think I'll be pleased with the Coral Blue. With the Spigen Neo Hybrid case on it there won't be much color showing anyway.

I have researched a few screen protectors online. The only one that strikes me as completely satisfactory is the WhiteStone Doom.

 
You know what's kind of funny about any of these smartphones. I use one and need it for business everyday. But, all I really do is talk on the phone email and text and take pictures. I can't think of any other feature that I actually need. I do have the phone backup my pictures contacts and notes to the cloud. That is useful for damage or loss of a phone.

So here's the big question, who actually needs any other features on the phone. And or what features do you like to use that they offer.
 
Kingrex said:
You know what's kind of funny about any of these smartphones. I use one and need it for business everyday. But, all I really do is talk on the phone email and text and take pictures. I can't think of any other feature that I actually need. I do have the phone backup my pictures contacts and notes to the cloud. That is useful for damage or loss of a phone.

So here's the big question, who actually needs any other features on the phone. And or what features do you like to use that they offer.
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Kinda agree. i of course use the talk, text, and the camera comes in handle instead of getting out my DSLR, the contacts, quick searches when away from the house, my weather apps, my 1 of 3 db meters, and a few card games, oh and my calendar and my timer for when I cook out and the wine app , oh forgot another, the Maps for driving Sp much easier and updated regularly than the unit built into my car or truck.
 
Rex.......The competition to capture the interest of perspective smartphone customers is fierce. The features packed into these devices generate curiosity at the least, and in others a serious desire to own depending on the individual. Who's to say where the line must end on what a smartphone can provide a perspective owner. The manner we use our smartphones has no significance on how another individual may use their smartphone. Manufacturers will stuff every conceivable feature (hook) they can dream up to get customers to reach for their wallets.
 
My two Spigen Neo Hybrid cases for my Samsung Galaxy S9 arrived. I purchased the burgundy with gold trim case and the black with gun metal trim case. Obviously I don't need two cases but I wanted the gold trim on the black case. It is not available from Spigen in that configuration so this is my work around to get what I want. Fortunately the Amazon prices were almost half that of the prices on the Spigen website. Buying two cases from Amazon was only a few dollars more than buying one case directly from Spigen, plus being an Amazon Prime member I got free two-day shipping.

This is a photo of the burgundy case and the black case in their stock configurations.

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This is how the two Spigen cases look after swapping the trim between them.

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The black Spigen Neo Hybrid case sporting the gold trim will be the case that gets installed on the new Galaxy S9 that arrives Monday. The burgundy case that now has the gun metal trim will become a spare I am unlikely to ever use.
 
jdandy said:
Bob.......Thank you. I anticipate a long relationship with the Galaxy S9. It is so feature packed it takes a bit of time to become accustomed to what the phone is capabe of doing. Thank goodness for the smartphone tech gurus on YouTube. There are so many Tips & Tricks videos on YouTube for the Samsung Galaxy S9. They offer tremendous insight into how to take advantage of the astonishing S9 capabilities.

If you have some time, this YouTube video touches on nearly all of the Galaxy S9 features. This guy does an excellent job of demonstrating how to use this incredible smartphone.

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Dan, I didn't watch the full video but I checked most of the parts that had my interest on high captivation. I am already familiar with some of the features and menu system design as I use a Samsung Galaxy tablet. But this Galaxy S9 Android is way more sophisticated. It would take me years before I have enough time to explore its multitude of possibilities and adjustments. It's mind boggling and I don't know how young people today, like you, are able to master those super advanced Androids with processing power equal or even superior to many PCs and laptops.

When you said that you anticipate a long relationship with it, do you mean like kids today who always want to have the latest and most advanced...like every year?
Me it would probably outlast my own physical carcass, or till the battery completely run out of juice, whichever would come first. ...Most likely my own battery, my heart.

* The part of a phone (Android, iPhone) that uses the most juice from a battery is an OLED screen display.
¤ http://www.iphonehacks.com/2018/11/blame-oled-displays-decline-smartphone-battery-life.html
 
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NorthStar said:
Dan, I don't know how young people today, like you, are able to master those super advanced Androids
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Bob.......Thanks for the laugh. Being over 70 years old it has been decades since I considered myself young, but reading your comment gave me a good chuckle.

The new Samsung Galaxy S9 is definitely packed chocked full of user features. Generally speaking though, once the initial setup is accomplished to ones satisfaction the depth of features become something to play with, not necessarily something one has to deal with on a daily bases to get the most out of the smartphone's performance. A lot of the tweaking of operational features centers on personal preferences and desired display appearances. The possibilities are extensive but don't require constant attention. Like I commented above, competition to capture the interest of perspective smartphone customers is fierce. The features packed into these devices generate curiosity at the least, and for others it inspires a strong desire to own the latest and greatest smartphone.

I do not swap phones annually with each new model. Generally I own a smartphone for two to three years before technology has improved to the point where a new smartphone captures my interest. Quite frankly, there is nothing wrong with my Galaxy S7 that I have had for two and a half years. It is running the latest version of the Android operating system and its processor is quick. The battery remains strong and the physical condition of the phone is like new. My primary reason for wanting the latest Samsung Galaxy S9 is the larger screen, the improved camera, and the latest processor. Enjoying these features will quell my desire for a new phone for at least the next two or three years. Tomorrow is delivery day.

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• https://www.samsung.com/ca/smartphones/galaxy-s9/spec/

- Dual aperture lens (camera): 12.0 MP
- Dual edge Super AMOLED (screen)
- 5.8" diagonal (screen)
- CPU Speed: 2.8GHz, 1.7GHz (processor): Octa-core
- Resolution (Main Display): 2960 x 1440 (Quad HD+)
- RAM: 4GB
- External Memory Support: MicroSD (Up to 400GB)
- USB 3.1
- Battery: 3000 mAh

▪ https://www.samsung.com/ca/smartphones/galaxy-s9/

This Android is very powerful, ultra high definition screen, super advanced camera and video ...
It's a Swiss knife for travelling and sharing your entire life with voice, with people in direct, with the best pictures, a guide for routes and destinations, a library, a music player, a portable home theater, ... a dream coming through tomorrow.

What else is there in life to desire more? ...Four wheels and a set of wings, a palace in each country you visit, a chef (food) that is available 24/24, a room service with a fresh suit and shoes for everyday.

The children of Yemen could only wish.
 
My Samsung Galaxy S9 arrived yesterday afternoon. What an incredible smartphone. I moved my SIM card and 128 GB micro SD card from the S7 to the S9 and was immediately connected to my AT&T network. Moving files, apps, and contacts from the old phone to the new one was a snap with the Samsung SmartSwitch app and a USB cable. After that the real fun began. Setting up the Galaxy S9 can be as shallow or deep as you wish. All of the smartphone's features have default settings that allows an owner to use the device without having to dig into the settings, but if you want to take advantage of the many user preference features you have to burrow down into the settings menus to make specific selections. Basically setting up the Galaxy S9 is like setting up a brand new computer.

I chose to use multiple security features to unlock the phone, face and iris scanning, pattern, and fingerprint ID. Each works seamlessly. I like that the fingerprint reader allows instant unlock to your home screen when you touch the fingerprint scanner on the back of the phone. One touch on the fingerprint scanner and the home page opens immediately. The face and iris scanning is quick but not quite as fast at unlocking the phone as the fingerprint scanner. I ended up playing with the various setup options for almost four hours last night. There are so many features and options available. I made use of multiple YouTube videos to help walk me through a number of different user options and how to set them up. I now have the Galaxy S9 set up to my satisfactions and the Bluetooth is now paired to my vehicle for hands-free operation.

The Galaxy S9 is a joy to use. It came with the fast charger wall adapter and USB 2 to USB C cable, plus a nice pair of AKG wired earbuds. I haven't tried the earbuds yet because I have no music files loaded on the phone, which by the way can decode WAV and FLAC music files. The large OLED screen is startlingly crisp, sharp and bright. No issues using it outdoors in sunlight, and a quick pull down menu allows brightness adjustments with a drop down slider. My new Spigen Neo Hybrid case fits on the S9 like a glove, looks good, and does not add any attributable bulk. I like how it protects the phone and keeps the front screen glass raised when laid face down. So far my initial impressions of the new Samsung Galaxy S9 are all positive. The processor is lightning fast, the bigger screen is beautiful, and the OS and applications are working seamlessly without issues. Color me a happy camper.
 
jdandy said:
My Samsung Galaxy S9 arrived yesterday afternoon. What an incredible smartphone. I moved my SIM card and 128 GB micro SD card from the S7 to the S9 and was immediately connected to my AT&T network. Moving files, apps, and contacts from the old phone to the new one was a snap with the Samsung SmartSwitch app and a USB cable. After that the real fun began. Setting up the Galaxy S9 can be as shallow or deep as you wish. All of the smartphone's features have default settings that allows an owner to use the device without having to dig into the settings, but if you want to take advantage of the many user preference features you have to burrow down into the settings menus to make specific selections. Basically setting up the Galaxy S9 is like setting up a brand new computer.

I chose to use multiple security features to unlock the phone, face and iris scanning, pattern, and fingerprint ID. Each works seamlessly. I like that the fingerprint reader allows instant unlock to your home screen when you touch the fingerprint scanner on the back of the phone. One touch on the fingerprint scanner and the home page opens immediately. The face and iris scanning is quick but not quite as fast at unlocking the phone as the fingerprint scanner. I ended up playing with the various setup options for almost four hours last night. There are so many features and options available. I made use of multiple YouTube videos to help walk me through a number of different user options and how to set them up. I now have the Galaxy S9 set up to my satisfactions and the Bluetooth is now paired to my vehicle for hands-free operation.

The Galaxy S9 is a joy to use. It came with the fast charger wall adapter and USB 2 to USB C cable, plus a nice pair of AKG wired earbuds. I haven't tried the earbuds yet because I have no music files loaded on the phone, which by the way can decode WAV and FLAC music files. The large OLED screen is startlingly crisp, sharp and bright. No issues using it outdoors in sunlight, and a quick pull down menu allows brightness adjustments with a drop down slider. My new Spigen Neo Hybrid case fits on the S9 like a glove, looks good, and does not add any attributable bulk. I like how it protects the phone and keeps the front screen glass raised when laid face down. So far my initial impressions of the new Samsung Galaxy S9 are all positive. The processor is lightning fast, the bigger screen is beautiful, and the OS and applications are working seamlessly without issues. Color me a happy camper.
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Groovy Dan :congrats:
 
Chris.......Just finished downloading 90 albums to the external 128 GB micro SD card in the Samsung Galaxy S9. It was easy as pie by opening the SD card via a USB connection between the S9 and my desktop computer. I created a Music folder on the SD card, then simply performed a copy and paste of the albums on my desktop hard drive to the micro SD card in the phone. All music files are FLAC at 16/44.1 with the exception of ten 24/96 downloaded albums. The Galaxy S9 has no problem decoding all the files. Playback through the supplied AKG earbuds is surprisingly good, but when I plugged my Shure earbuds into the phone the performance and dynamics opened very nicely. I never had music files downloaded on any of my previous smartphones, mostly because I get my music at home. I have to admit the playback sound quality of standard 16/44.1 files and 24/96 high-res files sound stunning, especially with the Shure earbuds. I am impressed. This feature may have me enjoying more music on the go than in the past. The Galaxy S9 is a remarkable smartphone.
 
Super cool Dan.

* I hope you don't mind that I hit the "Like" button couple times; usually I don't use that feature, but for AudioShark I make an exception.
It's good to be flexible and diversified in life, it's very good.

The older we get the more expanded our vision gets.
And more expansion means more wisdom from various opinions.

It's a beautiful blue planet we live on, and with a Galaxy S9 the better. ...Because pictures and music matter.
 
Dan, you probably saw the new Samsung folding Infinity Flex Display Android phone's announcement earlier today?

• https://www.cnet.com/news/samsungs-...-and-opens-into-a-tablet-infinity-flex-specs/

It becomes a tablet when fully opened.

"The phone, which is currently nameless, is essentially a clamshell device. There is a regular display on the front for standard smartphone use when the device is closed.

The magic happens when you open — or unfold — the device. The interior opens like a book to provide one seamless 7.3 inch screen, transforming the phone into a tablet."
 
Very true. Don't question that at all. I just threw out what I need. Most of my friends are as simple, but might have their kitch desire. Hence they throw the kitchen sink at it to capture everyone. Something I didn't mention but is very important to me is stability. Stability in the sense that opening the phone with a finger ID should consistently work. I work in the field and I'm very active Outdoors. When my hands are wet the fingerprint ID quits working. It also quit after a week or so of work as my hands get roughed up on the job site. It's bothersome for me to have to redo the fingerprint once every week or two. I also want it to dictate well. It bothered me with the iPhone that your verbage has to go to the cloud then bounce back and put on the phone. In a sence it's another way to capture every single word you say and them use it for their purposes.
I will use this Active S7 till I kill it. I'm on my 3 screen protector. Did you know you can get 3 packs of protectors for $5 online.
 
Rex.......I can blame you for planning to keep the S7 Active. It is a damn good smartphone. I carried the S& for over two and a half tears without a single hiccup. If it still serves your purpose and you have no desire to latch on to the latest and greatest, then there is zero reason to let a perfectly good phone go.

I can say this much. I am loving my new Samsung Galaxy S9 smartphone. I carried it all day today, surfed the web, then downloaded two 4K video files via WiFi from my new Blackvue DR900S-2CH dash camera to the S9. Man do those video files look sharp on the S9's WQHD OLED screen. Zooming in still keeps everything razor sharp at that resolution. I made and received a half dozen calls today. This phone is a joy to use. 4G Internet speed is fabulous, plus I am getting better signal strength with the S9 in rural north Florida than I did with the Galaxy S7, so that is keeping me happy, too.
 
NorthStar said:
Dan, you probably saw the new Samsung folding Infinity Flex Display Android phone's announcement earlier today?

• https://www.cnet.com/news/samsungs-...-and-opens-into-a-tablet-infinity-flex-specs/

It becomes a tablet when fully opened.
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Bob.......Thanks for the CNET link. I missed seeing the reveal. I had to get hay and feed for the horse today and run a few other errands so I was away from my computer most of the day. I did carry my new Galaxy S9 with me. That was fun.
 
jdandy said:
Bob.......Thanks for the CNET link. I missed seeing the reveal. I had to get hay and feed for the horse today and run a few other errands so I was away from my computer most of the day. I did carry my new Galaxy S9 with me. That was fun.
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Dan, I'll trade ya 6 yards of mulch for putting out the hay :D
 
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