Because you don't bother reading a full god damn sentence.

It blatantly says it in the title that the finance option starts on 1st March 2016... people these days on HotUKdeal...

I'll stick with my galaxy note 4 - best phone ever.

Good luck with that, don't let the door spank you on your way out :smile:

Bought!

Yeah I'm financing it for someone else not stupid enough to go for expensive phone nowadays. Just got a z1 compact 2nd hand for 25 GBP

Yes no problem I do it myself all the time as I move around a lot. If you own an S7, S8 will be a waste of money, so don't bother just to keep ahead of the Apple crowd, you'll almost be standing still.

Am preparing myself to buy the s8 on march 1st. Can you send the phone to a different address from your paypal confirmed address

​aye,. Did the same.

Yep I had the same issue. I phoned paypal today and they removed the charge and setup the direct debit again.

anyone else on the paypal finance get a late payment email?

set up the direct debit up ages ago and even manually sent a payment the due dateday after just to make sure

Mine also did this today. Turned off smart stay and re-booted.
Working agian.
I guess an update will fix this soon.

Same happened to me and turning off smart stay worked.:smile:

bloke at work pre ordered and got no charger in his, he emailed them said he got one with his wifes phone, then said just send them both back, he had the blazing hump with samsung said can have phone back and hes buying apple , not a happy bunny. coming from a lumia 950 i cant believe i stuck with windows so long, i use to defend them so much, not now .... amazing phone, im getting 7 hours screen on time with 17 hours battery easy.

I have debris in the camera lens. Samsung want me to send the phone back for a full refund (they don't do replacements apparently). They also want me to send back the VR headset. I'm raging! Any advice?

​Brilliant. Thanks for that. Mine went again tonight and found this just after I'd reset the settings :disappointed:

I got a tgood deal from '3', called them up and requested the pac code. the convo went back and forth and few on hold moments but I got a sim only deal: 280gb tether data, unlimited calls, texts, data for £20/m for 12 month contract.

Wish I knew it was smart stay that caused the issue as did factory reset to correct it. Samsung tried to get me to send it back without even telling me to reset.

thanks guys, really annoying. I ended up googling it then resetting it but wih i knew about smart stay, because i did have that on...so turned that off now and then had to do all my settings again.

​no need to do that ... just turn off smart stay on display options and reboot ... it's a known issue and a software update should fix it in the near future.

Just reset settings or something, I had it, did that and it worked perfectly. Settings>backup and reset>reset settinga

its an issue sasmung are aware of and will be fixing it soon. do you have smart stay on

I've just had the camera fail message, restarted the phone and it's still showing failed. anyone else have I got to send the phone back. honestly I had enough of this sort of thing on themselves lumia phones.

I have watched it from my Nans without any issue.

​I love it too, wish there was a way to use Google cardboard things, and play regular videos on it. Also love the shooting game that's on the oculus store.

Not for me I have watched loads of netflix and seems fine to me.

I absolutely love VR just wish there was some way to watch from my NAS onto it!

It's a bit blurry around the edges but I find once I get used to it and turn my head rather than move my eyes, I don't notice it.

Anyone noticed poor colour convergence on the Gear VR when not looking exactly in the centre?

Mine dropped from about 25 quid to 6 quid which is annoying!

Anybodies Topcashback or Quidco amount dropped significantly? Mine's only 2 pounds something, sure it started off at 26 pounds something

What you state is libellous if you are informed on the subject (possibly even if you are not) and claptrap at the least if you aren't, it's not up for debate!

Ofcom didn't "cave", they set out rules as required and the mobile companies worked within them just as every business should do!

whats the battery life in comparison between the 2? and is the call quality good on both phones?

Went to a gig in London today and took these photos with the S7 edge:

Forgot to thank you for posting the link mate, so. Thanks :smiley:

yeah im more concerned that im using it a lot, despite the always on feature im using the phone a lot and it has more works emails on it and they make it lock quickly so im forever using the home button. blown away with the phone, the screen is beautiful. I bought my missus the s7 and its nice but much prefer the edge.

Glad you are enjoying it. This is also worth checking out IMO:

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-35752662

That's something I would benefit too, after almost two years with double-tap to wake enabled phones! I kind of struggle to get used to the hardware button having a lot of screen surface available.

is there any way to awake the screen other than the button. does seem to be a double tap feature or hand gesture movement over the screen.

Biggunspaul... I have taken a few photos with the S7 Edge with both 4:3 & 16:9. I would use either depending on the subject matter. On the Note 4 I mainly used 16:9 with 4:3 occasionally.

Watching it just now. ABSOULTLEY AMAZING

Started to used the Spigen case today and it fits well and makes it feel safter in my hand and less likly to slide out of my pocket.

Do you take photos on the s7 in 4:3 ratio 12mp or 16:9 9mp and what ratio did you take them in on your note 4 ?

Settings > Notifications, then toggle the apps you don't want notifications from.

I have moved from Note 4 to S7 Edge. initial impressions are very good. Screen sharper/ faster/ easier to hold in the hand/ camera was one of the best on the Note 4 but this is even better, more options. Overall a good upgrade though I purchased mine with PayPal, only thing I'll miss is the S Pen. Keeping one eye on the Note 6 developments.

I purchased this one from eBay...
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/331790536287?_trksid=p2057872.m2749.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT

Covers all of screen and edges. Tricky to apply as it's a very thin film when removing the protective backing.Took around an hour to remove all the bubbles!

still playing around with my edge (having not owned a Samsung for a very long time, can you switch on individual notifications for email and whats up but leave them off for facebook and twitter etc. Also is there an option of switching things off running in the background. mines not doing too bad on the battery life at the moment and im using it a lot as you do with a new phone. 76% phone was off the charger at 7am this morning, emails, facebook twitter, browsing. So glad I jumped from the lumia 950.

Heads up for anyone with a VR Headset that might be interested:

http://www.nextvr.com/gearvr-live/

(Live, Streamed Virtual Reality Content)

Lol, not really. I live in the town written behind every S7 / S7 edge sold in the UK.

Those steps ! looks like Marsh Farm Luton. :smile:

Just had the same error ... I was about to copy you and do a factory reset, but I fixed it by going into Backup and Restore and use the option of Reset Settings.

Looks impressive in low light situations.

When I tested one out in a shop the note 4 seemed far better when cropping in and the s7 edge ended up looking a mess.

I've decided to order an s7 edge and will give the camera a more detailed test in the conditions I'm most likely to use it in and then decide if it's worth keeping u till the note 6 comes out,if it's not then I think I may just go for a s6 edge plus as that still retains the 16:9 ratio at 16mp but is slightly better camera than the note 4.

The other thing I'm undecided about is going from 5.7 inch to 5.5 inch curved

the speeds i quoted initially were the ones on the phone

cheers

Did you try to benchmark it on the phone? If so, what speeds did you get?

£68.99 from Amazon (-NUS discount)
It reads ~160 writes ~75 iirc on pc using supplied card reader

I have both of them now and here's my take on the camera:
Advantages of the S7
* Better in low light
* Better optical stabilization
* Fastest auto focus available

In daylight, the pics from both phones have very similar quality.

Here's a pic of our lounge tonight (not edited aside from added text and cropped)

It was posted on Spigen's facebook page as a promo. It's now £7 from Amazon.

Cheers for the reply

where did you get the case for £2.50 from ??

cheers

Got the charger from Amazon but went through Flubit to get the price down to £8.80. It's very convenient as it is next to the bed and I just plop my phone on top without hunting for the cable and scratching the USB port when plugging it in the dark. It has great reviews and I might get another one for the office.

I also got the spigen case & so far I'm really impressed with it. Where did you get the charger from? And what do you think of it so far?

Spigen case (£2.50) + DN Tech screen protector (£3.49 for 2). Screen protector has bubbles and catches on the case so might just go without it. Also got a wireless charger for £8.80, takes 3 hours to fully charge the phone from zero. Great for overnight charging.

Lol when it turns yellow it's time to get a new one :wink:

Samsung say the camera issue is a fault and for to order another and they will collect this one. Not happy with that as then won't get the PayPal 0% option so told them they need to exchange.

Edit - Did factory reset and the camera now works and waiting for my data to transfer back over.

But do you think the error will come back

I did have a note 4 but found it too big to use a daily driver so went back to the iPhone 6s. However, on comparison the S7 does perform better in low light conditions but I feel it slightly over processes the photos. Could be the dual pixel technology they (samsung) are talking about but in normal daylight conditions the camera is on par, if not better than then note 4.

If upgrading to the S7 edge you will lose the stylus obviously but you will gain better speed, battery and most importantly design\wow factor!

Hope that helps.

I'll post some photos later, I think it looks good. Has only been on a day though.

Just checked my SD with that app, your're right much slower speeds than claimed but tbh it's fine for me as I only store music and movies on my SD
Integral 128gb was meant to be 80read 40 write, when in fact its showing at 55 read and 17 write :confused:. Then again it was only £23 ;D

That is exactly like invisible shield could you see there is a layer of plastic on top? and looks little rough even without bubbles, those will turn yellow as you use them....

Delboyd is correct, it's the A1 SD app. Testing the card on a PC gives slower results. I'm looking for a bigger card that does at least 50mb/s write speed for 4K recording and most 128GB cards have much slower write speeds than what they say in the box.

A1 SD I think

What app Is that?

How much did to pay for the card? I got a 64GB for £24 and this is the speed im getting:

anyone looking for a screen protector for the s7 edge can give up...... got mine today in the box, looks like the invisible shield type where it will turn yellow after time, no matter how hard you try you get bubbles, and is just spoilt the whole nice screen on top of that as soon as you put in a case all corner start to come off! So frustrating so now i will run the phone naked!

Anyone gone from a note 4 to the s7 edge ? I'm interested to hear people's opinions on the camera quality between the two.

My hero :smile:

got my Edge delivered today, really impressed coming from the lumia 950, very fast phone. Last Samsung was a S3 mini then a S4 mini for a time. Loving it so far, and the app gap, well Its there between windows and android. Everything can be done on windows but by third party apps, its amuch better experience. Got the S7 coming tomorrow for my missus. Me and a work colleague have had a 'phone off' with his iphone 6 and the Edge did really well if not a little bit better. although everyone said it was too big. I actually like the size of it and the screen is amazing.
Sold my headset on ebay so makes the phone even cheaper

The gear vr is impressive technology! Never though id have a chance to be owning one and using it at home since they were so crazy expensive when they were first introduced. Although it did make me feel a bit sick watching a vr video that panned in and out for a while, definitely something you have to get used to. Glad i didn't sell the gear vr!

Ok i would not have a clue then but if keeps happening give samsung a call or wherever you got it from and see if they can replace it for you

77% charge and phone isn't hot as been sat on desk.
Have cleared the cache and force stopped the camera and rebooted a few times. Also tried with and without sd card in.

Getting an error when I open the camera.

Warning camera failed.

Won't the phone resize it automatically?

Yep all sorted now . So what cases and memory cards are you all getting ???

Doesn't it need to be 1,440 x 2,560?

Anyone know where to get this wallpaper?

Gear VR is a major step up on the cheap Android VR headsets I have used previously. So smooth.
My girlfriend almost fell off the sofa on her first try. She's not a fan.

Need some advice. I have been offered an early upgrade from vodafone for the s7 edge with free VR they want £29 for the phone and for that get 10gb Data unltd min and txts and through there VEA program they knock 20% off the monthly bill so it was originally £50 a month but I get it for £40 a month. I could wait 2 months till my contract finishes but wanted to know what you thought of this deal. Has anybody else upgraded and if so what deals have you been offered cheers

Well still no sign of mine as the case I ordered at the same time is still awaiting stock so will ring them up today and cancel. I preordered mine on the 1st with there paypal deal grrr

Pardon, yes it's Smash hit :smile:

Just played with gear vr and wow what a gadget. Very impressed with the phone as well coming from a note 3. Very happy

Smash hit?

Try the Smash app from the Samsung VR store. It's the best app I've tried so far.

Got my s7 black today, it amazing, haven't tried the vr glasses yet.

So I'm very impressed coming from an S6

Definitely faster it just feels snappier. Don't get me wrong I've never felt the S6 has been slow but man the S7 is quick I haven't had to wait for anything to load and crucially it's the first device that I have been able to use when it's downloading apps and syncing accounts for the first time.

Camera is massively improved in low light but I think it's a more marginal improvement than a massive improvement that we've seen before.

SD CARD SLOT! This deserves its own section but it's a game changer for me and the main reason I've upgraded no more worrying about space.

Gear VR. Holy **** it's good watching Netflix is downright incredible with a screen that size its a complete game changer for me. I've also watched part of a film in the oculus movie app and I genuinely felt as if I was in the cinema. I can't describe how good it is and honestly for the people selling there's you are missing out. Definitely at least try it.

Any questions ask but it's definitely another knockout for Samsung and the best Galaxy yet!

whats the sound like on the s7 is the loudspeaker loud?

how you liking it, im coming from a lumia 950 and the last samsung was a S3 mini so looking forward to trying it again

Still playing around with my new toy. :laughing:

ive had a bit of a result after CPW let me down. I ordered from Samsung direct on monday afternoon, read on here with all your updates thinking i'll probably get it on friday now if im lucky. processed updated today and shipped confirmation with a text saying parcel is with parcel force for delivery tomorrow. weirdly when i ordered the Edge was outof stock and the S7 wasnt, now my edge has shipped and S7 is showing as preorderd.

Mine arrived today, opened box and found it was black (thought I'd ordered gold)! Now have to return and cannot play with new toy. Gutted after all the waiting. Here's hoping they will replace as was purchased via PayPal 12 months 0%!

At least you guys got your vr's, CPW didn't have mine as they said click and collect orders didn't get enough stock, so should be in store tomorrow, let's hope so

At least you guys got your vr's, CPW didn't have mine as they said click and collect orders didn't get enough stock, so should be in store tomorrow, let's hope so

So hands up who has put their VR on ebay without even trying it out?

How amazing is the VR???

​stop trolling fool and go have your tea as I'm sure your bedtime is fast approaching.

The clue is in your user name.

For a postie I'm not sure you have that correct as Parcel Force deliveries not delivered in Dunstable get taken to Milton Keynes and the roundsmans get taken back to the Dunstable sorting office, or they did up to 2 years ago. I don't live there any more as Cliff would sing.

Wow that was a waste of your time writing that. Also I found it useful information so thanks for posting!

Great review after only 5 minutes of play time. Remind me not to take any notice of what you say in future.

Get home and it hasn't been delivered and is still out for delivery!

Screw you parcel force!

Mine still isnt here. been in london for nearly 24 hours instead of the north east ffs

Well I almost didn't get mine today the tracking said incomplete address. Phoned PF and they called the driver and asked him to drop it at local post office, checked tracking an hour later and it was there waiting for me!!

Thank god for decent delivery people!

was sent an email and when i went to sell on ebay it said press to activate

​i went into my local post office at about 10 and it was already dropped off there when they attempted delivery at 8:54, i expected to be able to pick it up tomorrow or something, didn't even know they dropped it off at post offices, honestly can't fault PF's service!

ebay fees at min for this week are 6.5% offer

Arrived an hour or so ago, all set up with case and Micro SD, looking good!

Attempted delivery at 8ish this morning, apparently it's at my local post office now which is just down the road. Didn't know they did that, any ideas when the driver will take it there?

10% and Paypal take about 3.5% as well

and my gear vr sold in less than 1 hour.easy money

Arrived about 10 mins ago or so, opened it up but without the case not gonna play with it. Initial feel is excellent. :smile:

Super smooth Internet browsing.

Anyone got any initial impressions?

Wont be home till 4:30!

Yeah I looked at this one but decided it was to much money for the extra 72gb. I ended up getting a integral 128 for £23, I'll wait for the 200gb ones to drop in price.

Mines here!! Unpacked and on charge! How long do you lot leave them for initial charge?
I always give my new phones 12 hours and never had a problem with battery life .

I see you can now pre-order the wireless charger for £49.99 from Amazon...

bloody wrong sim card size. urgh!

yep thats why i sold it before i got it.ebay will be flooded with them tomorrow.at £85 i was still the cheapest on ebay uk

Mine was delivered while I was driving to work. Will do a half day and pick it up from the post office. :disappointed:

yeah £79.99 from Samsung Free Delivery. im wanting to pick 1 up for £40 - £50 when the market floods with them

Mine is now waiting for me at the post office. Just checked and they are open until 7pm... Yay.

Aren't they like £80 RRP?

http://www.amazon.co.uk/SanDisk-Ultra-microSDXC-Memory-Class/dp/B00V62XBQQ/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1457437481&sr=8-1&keywords=200gb+micro+sd

I got myself a 64gb, but found this on amazon.

I've used Smart Switch to transfer over all my apps, messages etc. which worked fine. Anyone know if there's a way to transfer the actual layout of screens and folders I organised on my S6?

Open door this morning
postman: hi you get yourself a new Samsung!
Me: "roll eyes" how do you know it?
Postman: someone told me about it before I deliver yours
Me: lol

I got a 200gb card with mine.

Got a confirmation text last night at 10pm but tracking on the web hasnt been updated at all today. Not hopeful I will get it :disappointed:

does samsung smart switch mobile transfer apps over aswell does anyone know

Got mine :smiley:

Gear vr in the box aswell.

but if you have the cable it will be a shed loads faster

you'll be serprised how fast it is

That'd take ages surely?!

Looking good! Mine arrived at Leicter depot 00.21 guy normally shows round my area about 11-12ish so not so long now.
Going to use otg cable with Smartswitch from an SG5, any advice?

Mine just arrived at work, will pick up later. Just one box, which I assume has both items :neutral_face:

Im 46 cant see me using it after the first try dont do games ever to short an attention span the bore me

Out for delivery, did anyone get a text message as per below info, I didn't?

May I ask why you sold it? I've been a VR enthusiast for 3 years now and absolutely love it.

Just had an email from Samsung, acknowledging my order, and now the status is showing waiting stock. This is shocking. it's taken them a week to acknowledge my order.

Anyone else's still showing not processed?

anyone else having an issue setting up a direct debit on a mobile device??

first it said i didnt have a bank account registered, but i did. i deleted it and tried to add it again and now saying it doesnt recognise my device, eveb after i verified it 2 different ways.

6.39 still better than nothing thank for the heads up

Yay! Now 'Out for delivery'!

Have you checked your Quidco recently? Its been adjusted to the correct percentage, from the original tracked £22 :disappointed:

Leicester, fecking spell checker lol

In local depot at oo:15 this morning ;-)

Excited now! Never bought a phone pre or even on release day before...

I would back it up if you can. Just in case.

sorry probaby the wrong place to put this, but i have a 128gb card thats been in my lumia 950, when this card gets put in the samsung does it wipe the card ?

Glad I went for the gold edge now, looks slick.

Here's a video review of the Gold S7 edge Click here

​Like Chowchilla said, it's genuine and the price has now gone up. I only bought it as it was too great of a deal to pass up. Still, I think the £1.99 eBay gel case feels better in the hand.

The link i posted for that case came of the Spigen Facebook page. Though i cancelled mine for a crystal hybrid

Eagerly waiting for my S7, got my Spigen case (£2.50) and compared to the eBay case (£1.99 + screen protector) it has better packaging but looks bulkier.





Nano sim cutter and adapters (£2.50) with the free screen protector. Still waiting for the DN Tech screen protectors that cover the side as well.

Think we'll be fine. Everyone whos item is still at north London seems to live up North. Guess ours ship up here directly .

Update

Its just arrived in the north west hub

Cumbria, fingers crossed here!!

Where do you live? I rang up earlier and they said it was due to be delivered tomorrow and a wagon was picking up at 8.. Fingers crossed .

Still not moved from the north west London depot.

Ordered mine at 7pm, ended up paying out right on a card to balance transfer to another for 22 moths interest fee
Should be here tomorrow according to site
shame I wont be in!! =(

Lame point ... This doesn't reflect real world tests and that's what counts.

It's still a great performer nonetheless. Iphones do better on benchmarks because of the low resolution screen and iOS. The SD820 version of the s7 is not available in the UK so no go. It will play everything you throw at it and benchmarks are not everything. I got it mainly for the camera performance and waterproofing. The G5 has SD820 but I'm not a fan of their cameras and design.

Will I need to change or alter my sim card from my iphone 4s for the s7 edge? Or are they the same?
Thanks

It's only just been reported

I ordered this one for the time being, at least until I find one I like.
http://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B01AWQOC0U/ref=pe_385721_37986871_TE_item

Feck your kidding, wish you'd have posted this before i placed my order!!

UK S7 & S7 Edge less powerful than iPhone 6S guys :confused::stuck_out_tongue: bummer :laughing:http://www.independent.co.uk/life-style/gadgets-and-tech/news/samsung-galaxy-s7-chipset-specs-snapdragon-820-exynos-8890-benchmark-uk-a6917481.htmlhttp://www.knowyourmobile.com/mobile-phones/samsung-galaxy-s7/23481/samsung-stiffs-uk-slower-galaxy-s7-model-yep-exynos-one

Received email today regarding it has been dispatch purchase via PayPal credit and parcel force now showing it has been collected

what a load of crap , wont send out the phone until the case i ordered off them is in stock too , i asked for them to send it seperate only to be told no

Still no movement from mine.. And it was dispatched on Saturday? Thinks its gone for a wander.

Mine still hasn't been processed. Phoned Samsung and they said its possible it won't be shipped out tomorrow. Bit annoyed.

Wahey mines moved on a couple stages on ParcelForce.


7/3/2016 14:19 National Hub Sorted

Mine not sorted yet but I think they will have all arrived together and be sorted throughout the night to be delivered tomorrow! Shame I am at work until 8pm tomorrow.

oh well I'm going to have to wait a few days, CPW have really screwed me over, last time I ever use them. So have now ordered from Samsung but they are out of stock for the moment on the Edge.

No update on mine yet. Probably took the mega bus up here.

Parcelforce=Despatched->Depot->Hub (14:38 Today)

Sorted at national hub here chaps, we have movement!

Than I am at a loss why.:neutral_face:

Yup, mine is at the hub.

Perhaps Parcel Force have been asked to make sure that they are at your individual delivery offices to be delivered not before tomorrow. That would seem likely to me as I know other companies have had that arrangement before.

I ordered on 4th march all shipped here.

All dispatched and out for tomorrow.

OK fair enough.

still think anytime before the 11th is fine but I guess I ain't in as much of a hurry.

It's not often I agree with an Arsenal fan but that's it exactly! lol
Don't promise something Samsung if you can't handle the demand (of selling 96 phones) :smile:

Pre-orders receive the phone on the 8th which is tomorrow,

What lol?

I could understand had the phone been released but it is not out until the 11th, calm ya self dear.

Perhaps they are doing it in the order the orders were received?

I now have an official email from Samsung informing me it was sent out. :smile:

Just rang them, lady said my order is showing as 'Not Processed', but should be processed today and delivered tomorrow ... all rather vague.

Hoping mine arrives today as that is what the text says but tracking hasn't moved so looking like it's tomorrow now.

Mine on the way black with gear vr. They seem to be oos now guess it is a hot phone and supply is short demand is high.

Mine order is listed as Dispatched today on Samsung's website and Parcelforce don't yet recognise the tracking info so must have only just dispatched, really hope it still arrives tomorrow!

ordered with carphone warehouse and just had a mail saying my order has been cancelled (for information mismatch) Id rather go with Samsung now if im honest.

Just went onto samsungs website and they are out of stock for the edge says next stock in tomorrow. fluffed around for too long. CPW are a joke

Mine still says 'Awaiting Stock' on Samsung but i've had the ParcelForce text and checked the tracking number on the PF website.
...

mine with parcelforce was dispatched Sunday 11am ish so should be with me tomorr fingers crossed

Phewww, ordered on 01/03 at 00:05 and finally says shipped on Saturday the 5th! Used PayPal credit option. Was worried that I wouldn't be getting it tomorrow but let the good times roll!

Hmmmm so I messaged parcel force asking why the status hadn't progressed off stage one 'despatched' they replied with a slightly concerning message:

"I'm sorry for any concern caused Gavin, as this parcel hasn't bee tracked since collection I can only advise that you alert the sender.
They will be able to investigate this further for you. I am sorry - Ashleigh"

??

Mine is shipped too.
Hoping they leave it with a neighbour tomorrow as I forgot to change delivery address to work.

Mine also now shows as shipped with Parcelforce tracking - I used the Samsung upgrade program to order an S7 +Gear VR. (Ordered on 1st March 10:35AM)

My status is still sat at not processed. :disappointed:

YAY On Samsung's site it now shows shipped.:smile:

Now showing on expansys as shipped on Sunday afternoon with the parcelforce tracking link!!
Phewwww

Mine has shipped and got the text!

​that same number I had to keep hanging up and ringing to get past the loop

Mine has been dispatched and has tracking available.

Just rang Samsung and they confirmed it has indeed been despatched and gave me the tracking info... Said it would be here tomorrow along with the VR headset.

Worth giving them a call if they have not issued you a text, had a 10 minute wait on the phone though!

Perhaps there's so many of them at the depot at once scanning has fallen behind? The chap I spoke to said it was extremely unusual for a parcel to be dispatched Saturday with no movement by the Monday.

Looks like ParcelForce may be holding orders dispatched yesterday until tomorrow, my tracking hasn't updated past "collected". Unless they have so many that they're tracking hasn't updated properly, but I doubt that...

Tell me about it, the worst pre-sale service ever, hate to think how long someone would have to wait for an answer if they receive a faulty one!
Now I just hope I haven't jinxed myself lol

I have but it took them a few days to answer me when I ordered black instead of gold
I

Ordered at 13mins past midnight and my order has now gone to

"We are currently awaiting the stock required to fulfil your order."

Come on Samsung get these orders out.....

mine says for the phone and vr set "in stock" but for the case i ordered "Ordered on request" does this mean there wait till they get the case ? or will they send them seperate ?

cheers

made me worry that samsung were running low on stock so ordered a S7 for the wife and the S7 edge for me from Carphone Warehouse

I bought on upgrade program on 26/2 I haven't had a text, shows shipped on expansys

paid by card as well, expansys shows as shipped

Oh damn :disappointed: What does Expansys show your order as? Using their order tracking?
http://www.expansys.com/order-tracking/

I paid in full with a credit card at 5 minutes past midnight. They have my mobile number via my account, but no text or change of status on their site yet for me :neutral_face:

Yep there's another one then... Seems anyone who used Samsung UP was asked for contact details, hence received the SMS. Anyone who paid by PayPal wasn't asked this, hence no way to provide telephone number. That's my theory anyway.

Wouldn't make a difference to them, they got the full payment from PayPal.

Samsung upgrade program so monthly fee.

I may have got the text earlier but had my phone on airplane mode!

Just checked Samsung tracking and it still says awaiting stock lol

Good point. It's a bit odd that they wouldn't send the tracking info by email aswell. But fingers-crossed that's the case and the expansys site is right. I can't imagine samsung would have stock issues, They're bound to be prepared for a phone launch?

Or, Samsung Upgrade required phone number to be entered which PayPal didn't!

I'm hoping I still get the message but none yet. Got a S7 edge gold using PayPal credit offer. Ordered on 1/3 at 00:05.

I wonder are they prioritising other orders before the paypal credit orders? Let us know when you recieve it sir!

No, Samsung upgrade program!

Ordered mine on 26/2 showing shipped on expansys but no text or email

What was your payment method? Did you enter a contact #? Or PayPal?

ordered 1/03 at 00:24.... nothing!

​i ordered at 7 minutes past midnight haha

whhaa I don't recall entering my number where is my text :-(

Same as another user, Samsung hasn't been updated but expansys says shipped already

Yep mine has been shipped according to ParcelForce, ordered on 01/03 at 00:05.

when did you order gav53

Thank you delboyd! .........Just got the same text @ 17:46 :smile::smile:

what does your order status say on Samsung website delboyd

My sim free bought outright from Samsung has just been shipped via Parcelforce!

Showing shipped on expansy and awaiting stock on samsung tracking - 32gb black S7 brought on the upgrade program with free VR headset

It is possible to speak to PayPal if you are unsure you know, rather than trust the guessers on this deal.

Been wondering about that, they're not exactly clear on how to do it. I'll give this a go. Took the 6 month option as well instead of paying upfront.

hi , i took advantage of the paypal offer , do they take the payments automatically or do you have to set it up ? my paypal is set up to take payments from my bank account.

thanks

When i go on my account it shows the payment to Samsung and says i can make a payment (12 month payment) but it says I have to pay nothing yet. Can i just put the monthly cost in the "other" box or wait for the first payment

I reckon we'll all see the tracking suddenly push through in the morning with numbers and references etc. I'm trusting Samsung this year!

They won't, Samsung have already said that they will be shipping on the 7th and 8th, so no chance we'll all get them on the 8th even though that is what they originally said!

yeah ive had the same email , i thought it would of been automatically set up , how do you work out the days of the payment they require ??
ps mines still not sent as i ordered a case which is still show as awaiting stock ??

thanks

Been in communication with a chap who has close links to the shipping process over at XDA and he doesn't believe all orders will arrive Tuesday due to insane demand :disappointed:

Expansys shows that my S7 has been shipped:

01/03/2016 10:35 London UK Time

Main Status:
Shipped

Explanation:
All the items in this order have been shipped.

Looks like their stock is fluctuating, perhaps due to demand not only via this thread and other outlets. My order now shows they are awaiting stock.

I could of sworn it said guaranteed delivery on 8th March but now thinking that might have been Carphone Warehouse? :neutral_face:

OK, all we need now is a decent 'How to' on rooting the damn thing without tripping KNOX. Otherwise will wait for updates on XDA

Surprise guys you can move apps to memory card after all.Samsung said they would leave this feature out on marshmallow on s7 edge but it's confirmed working.

essexgangsta: How much do you want for the Lumia 950?

had a play with the S7 edge and the S7 today in carphone warehouse, the lad was saying he had stock now but couldnt sell them, also a couple of the salepeople were playing with the VR headset and it was really quite cool, not sure how long it would last though. prefer the edge was really impressive, so quick and the screen looked lovely (im coming from a lumia 950) really want it but im trying to hold out to see if the price drops after release. going for the S7 for the missus aswell.

Lol mine shows the same, yet Samsung shows awaiting stock. Pretty baffling!

Mine shows the same.

Yeah i did try Expansys but it contradicts itself!? (I highlighted what i mean in red)

Ouch... S7 edge not doing well in 'real-world' speed tests. Oh well, hopefully a software update will sort out. Or could be just the T-Mobile variant in USA. S7 Edge Real World speedtest

I canceled my white one from expansys as it was EU release so wasn't included in the UK warranty so would of had to send it back to them for warranty claims .

You're probably right! Might pay for a picture of a gear S 2

Expansys says order shipped! The long wait begins!!
Think I'm gonna sell the VR on and put the money towards a gear S2.
Got an otterbox defender case direct from the US otterbox site, arrived earlier in the week.

I checked about an hour ago and it said mine was in stock, now its changed to 'Awaiting Stock' :disappointed:

Bitten the bullet and paid for it up-front via Samsung site. Exciting times.

Debating should I send my lexar 64gb micro sd back and swap for the Sandisk ultra 128gb both are now the same price. Any advice?

Yep, same with me too.

gonna take a drive down to carphone warehouse in a bit to see how the S7 edge stacks up. i wonder if there will be stock issues, do you tink you will all receive them on tuesday ie the early release date?

Tell me about it buddy. Expansys shows mine as Shipped, Samsung says "Awaiting stock".

They've made a right mess of it haha.

Order says shipped, but when clicking through the details of the order, it shows its not shipped hah.. oh well, seems like everything is processing though

that makes sense. Seems that mine has shipped according to expansys. no tracking details mind. though they'd be closed on a Sunday. perhaps its just a automated system thing?

Expansys handle Samsung Store UK. Jointly owned by Samsung and Peter Jones I believe.

how does expansys tie into samsung? that page shows my parcel as shipped?

and... back to Awaiting Stock

Here's the one I ordered, I take lots of 4K videos and the S7 allows apps to be moved to the SD card so a quick card will be very helpful.

I think they are perhaps dispatching or assigning the phones as the stock comes in and you see the automated system showing you in stock/out of stock. I think everyone who read this post may have ordered one. :smiley:

On a side note, maybe someone will need a micro sd card:
128gb (£24,69)
http://www.hotukdeals.com/deals/integral-128gb-micro-sd-card-for-phone-tablet-80mb-s-24-95-mymemory-2397687
Or found this one
http://www.mymemory.co.uk/Micro-SDXC/Integral/Integral-128GB-UltimaPro-MicroSDXC-Card-80MB_s-with-Adapter-Class-10---UHS-I-U1

In Progress here.

Mine was in stock for both this morning and now showing awaiting stock :-( not happy!

Hello there fellow XDA member? haha

In stock for both with status as "In progress" here!

Edit: http://www.expansys.com/order-tracking/

Says "Packaged and ready to ship".

Getting this now. Really hope I won't be waiting forever.

I now see "in stock" for both.

just wanted to get the 1,000th comment on this thread :smile: Mine has the VR showing as well, and no refund from PP for my original order.

In progress and both in stock for me :smiley:

Both showing as in stock for me although order status is still awaiting processing...

Mine says awaiting stock!!

wont be processed till dispatched on monday

Nice the gear vr has been added to my order aswell

Just the flat section. The other one I ordered should cover the curved part as well.

I got my case and screen protector from eBay (£1.99). Still waiting for the branded case (Spigen) and screen protector (DN Technology) for comparison.





My order also has the Gear VR added to it but still not processed.

my order now shows a GearVR as well

Just got this in my email.

Thanks for the reply, I must just be unlucky then as this transaction is PayPal's money as well, still spoke to Samsung again and he told me he has just hit the Refund button so hopefully I should now get an email from PayPal...

Hi, is there any difference from the cas you bought compared to another generic see-through case? Like: this one

thanks, never used Spigen, so don't really know if they are any different at all

They refunded me about 4 to 5 hours later since i took the buy now pay 14 days later option with Paypal i was not really charged anything Paypal just got their own money back that's probably why it was so quick.

I know that, as already implied (hence their email) I've spoken to PayPal but Samsung need to press the refund button on the cancelled transaction which they aren't doing, even after PayPal have emailed them to do it!

As stated in PayPal T&C's refunds can tack a few days, should also tell you on refund email notification.

Cancelled my orderjust cant justify £629 for a phone lol will look out for something else.

carphone warehouse stock I checked last night and they have loads of both apparently.

all phones out of stock now lol.

Still not processed here.

Anybody's S7 order process yet?

Where would be the best place to buy the S7 edge handset from if you wanted to pay up-front? i.e. Samsung, Carphone Warehouse etc...

Card wise pay more and go for the SanDisk Pro Extreme 128gb

With my S6 Edge Case wise used Spigen ultra and the two piece TPU were not to my liking, this was after the Samsung Clear case scratch gate. Ended up with the Samsung Clear cover fits well looks great and once on not noticeable.

What card did you order? What's the actual read/write speeds?

Directly, looks like people have managed to find them cheap. But ill just stick with it now.

Bagged myself a 128gb sd card for £24.69

No the memory card and its going back to them tomorrow due to the read and write speed being nowhere near what it should be.

Going to order that case now.

Grabbed that case as well, cost £9 though!

Nothing fishy, the seller got them off the back of a wagon :P

I will be avoiding cases, that video just showed me it added unnecessary bulk even though it was minimal. I will just wait on screen protectors.

Just looked at the link again and now it's gone up to £4.50 + free postage. And the video that gx3k posted says it’s 11$95 so something fishy going on me thinks.

NICE! how did you get the neo bybrid crystal for that price? is £17 everwhere else.

Genuine Spigen retail boxed item from amazon under £5

Ordered. Thanks :smiley:

Here's a video review of this in action

Did the phone arrive this morning? Or is it the card? I use my phone for recording 4k videos so a fast card is required.

ha, i can appreciate that. ive just not seen enough reviews of s7 cases yet to make a firm decision.

Not sure I understand that a £2.50 item with free postage can be good enough to protect a £600+ product.

went with this spigen case it was linked from the spiegen facebook page so i assume its authenic. only afew quid so i can whack my phone in that until i find a better one/ get more reviews.

I bit the bullet and ordered a Gold S7 Edge. I also ordered a transparent gel case and screen protector from eBay for £1.99. And then I ordered a nano sim card cutter (£2.95) and now I am thinking of getting a much faster 64GB microSD card (90mb read/write) for £24.

I've just ordered a Spigen case from Amazon

It will do for now to protect my hefty investment

think ill buy directly from Spigen, looks like the only way to be sure. and free 1st class post.

Make sure you buy legit, ridiculous number of fakes around these days.. Genuine ones come in an orange box with a little serial number on a small piece of card!

where did you order from?

Thanks for the Spigen suggestion, ordered "Galaxy S7 Edge Case Neo Hybrid - Gunmetal "
:smiley:

4g and LTE are the same thing.

Hi guys, I wonder if you can help me out - I ordered the tab s2 9.7 wifi+lte with the gear s2 for £449 (according to my invoice) I believe it should be the SM-T810.
The tab I have recieved is a SM-T815, which appears to be the 4g one - have I mistakenly been sent the wrong one, or was this the one which was in the deal (since it's not there now I can't see)

The memory card will be used in the same way it always has http://m.gsmarena.com/both_galaxy_s7_and_lg_g5_dont_support_android_60s_adoptable_storage_feature-news-16891.php

I got an email.

The pen is ridiculous, a samsung england rugby one, with a spinning rugby on it.

I like Zagg but waiting until they release the contoured glass one! Cheers though.

Samsung S7 Tempered Glass Screen Protector Galaxy S7 Tempered-Glass Screen Protector For Samsung S7 (2016 Release) [GLASS Ultra Thin Display] Lightweight Rounded Edge Hardness up to 9H With Micro fibre Polishing Cloth https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B01ALWW446/ref=cm_sw_r_other_awd_S611wbFJ98PMZ]Clicky
Sorry forgot to add link,and android app is awful.

​I went for one of these after searching around for a while yesterday. Bit of a toss up as its so new, so went for something decently priced, until the big boys get them out these. Hopefully it'll arrive in time to get it straight on the phone.

I agree. Hate cases too. That's why u have opted for a clear invisible shield. Check the link out. Only one I could find for the S7 Edge but Zagg is the market leader. Normally get ultimate shield on all my devices

zagg ultimate shield S7 Edge - ebayhttps://www.ebay.co.uk/ulk/itm/331792009167

Be sure to let me know if you see anything, if you wouldn't mind!

Been keeping an eye out but not yet... Waiting for 11th when we'll hopefully see the big boys make their releases - Don't trust any of the brands on Amazon at present.

I never use a case personally I like to show of the phone.

Definately looking into a tempered glass screen though, seen any decent ones?

Best cases I've found are Spigen. Insanely strong and great quality.

No no not a work phone, I get a business SIM and a personal SIM both paid for by employer :smiley: This will replace my current personal phone, Nexus 6P but business phone will stay the same with the same SIM.

Why spend £640 on phone just for work?

parcel force hope my S7 Edge isn't sent with then they are **** round here

South Leicestershire. Anyone know c which carrier Samsung use? Please let it be UK MAIL or DPD 1 hour slot is a godsend

Anyone knows any decent cases and screen protectors other than Samsung's usually over priced items?

The tab s2 32gb,wifi/lte with gear s2 classic bundle has arrived. Even got a free pen! Very surprised at such a deal but very pleased, easy to set both up now to wait for Amazon delivering cases/screen protectors.

​Neigh :sunglasses:

I have no reason to suspect it's faulty, my phone only has 1gb of ram and it's not supposed to connect to a tablet.

You need some help getting off that high horse?

​So what your saying is you've bought an item that may have a fault and your now gonna try sell that to someone else instead of returning it?

To be perfectly honest, the watch looks great but samsung have missed a trick with not making it Android. The tablet is fantastic but I've got a perfectly good note 10.1 2014 Edition that feels sturdier and has the s pen, plus it's set to work in portrait. I'm sorely tempted to return the items. Both are back in there boxes. That carried away with the hype I think

I can see it the BT settings but it just hangs and doesn't pair. It's on FS/FT now!

​Hi, I had to go into my phones bluetooth settings, you should see the watch as available, the same thing happened to me.

Called this morning apparently massive backlog supposedly order overload advised about a 1 day delay.

My order showed shipped since yesterday morning.

Mine now says shipped on the order tracking, but no email with details. Disappointed really as according to the first email from Samsung last night, it should have shipped last night. Never mind.

I'm thinking of buying an Adonit Dash stylus to use with it - anyone any experience on styli and handwriting apps to share?

tempted by the Samsung upgrade program for me and the missus I suspect in years time I would want to upgrade but she would probably be happy sticking to the same phone. If you want to move away from Samsung just pay up the balance and sell the phone on ebay and probably break even

So does there look like a good chance of the S7 orders actually arriving before the 8th?

That gives 3 days to decide between this and the LG G5

I am down South in outer London, what areas you guys getting it sent to?

Scotland. Parcelforce shows it got picked up from London northwest depot

Mine is still awaiting shipment. :disappointed:

​Same here, far too impatient, last year when I ordered from them I got a 3rd email with parcel....... O hold that thought, I've just had the 3rd email with tracking info... It's out for delivery. Yay!

Dispatching on the 5th... In that case I want mine on the 6th! lol

Now I know why I love amazon :smile:

Ah my mistake!

Is that not just for the Galaxy S7? I ordered a Tab S2/Gear S2 package

They're not dispatching until 5th I was told.

Any one received any tracking info? My item was shipped 1st thing yesterday but no courier details given...

I don't need a SIM and contract so the deal isn't for me.

Its over . . .

Let the next deal begin. :smile:

They gotta push the S7 so hopefully its gonna be easier next time.

Anyone remember what *free* offer they were giving with s6 pre-orders - if any

How many note 4 owners like me replacing theirs with the s7 edge?

Went into tesco to have a quick play pretty snappy!
The note 4 is no where slow, but a bit lag once in awhile with touch wiz and opening up apps sometimes little slower but nowhere slow. I guess I won't miss the s pen much given I don't use it besides the first 2 weeks lol

Just completed the order on Samsung online shop with payment through Paypal resulting in "Error - Unknown Error". Short after, I received order's email confirmation both from Paypal and Samsung..... such a puzzled experience!
Anyway, the Samsung's email confirmation states clearly that the order will be delivered based on availability, guess I'm late at the party?!?.

decided to bite the bullet and go for s7 on paypal finance. could pay for it in one go... but fack it, improve my credit rating and all that!

Unlimited from work...... well its a no brainer then.... lol

For me:

S7 Edge - £639
SIM - Unlimited everything from work

It completely depends on circumstances is what I'm saying :smile:

Anyone else being asked for a 2nd and 3rd address? Won't let me go past the page unless unless i do

You can hardly guess the market and say CPW will be £135 cheaper in a few months time when posters want to buy the phone now, as things stand unless you want to stick with the sim deal you've using there seems no advantage in this deal, apart from the phone won't be locked to the network or come with the extra baggage that brings to the phone.

I guess the best option is to keep looking as the prices are unlikely to increase before D Day?

I'm looking at getting the vivo xplay 5 ultimate. Looks immense! (S7 edge copy - but more ram - 6gb total, and 96gb extra storage as standard). Will probably cost about £550 though! That or the le max pro.

So, without a SIM card, which people maybe able to get chepaer with their 'loyalty scheme' with certain network providers.

S7 edge on the upgrade scheme works out at a total of £87.40 interest over the 24 months, so you could take out the deal, and if for some reason you don't fancy an upgrade you could carry on paying out the contract, so looking at £3.6 per month to be able to change your mind and upgrade, or just keep it.

£3.60 per month to have the option of a 'free' upgrade could be a good deal for some.

My £30+ contract doesn't end til Oct so I don't even know why I'm considering this! :disappointed:

havent pulled the trigger yet on the edge for me and the S7 for the missus. dont need a contract as the missus is on tesco sim deal and i get my sim from work. just hoping i get a better deal or more casback.

Order finally went through- getting £20 back through topcashback;

will i get quidco cashback if i use the paypal credit pay monthly thing?

also, which has been best quidco or tcp?

This is only a deal for people who want to take advantage of the 6/12 months 0% interest free rate via PayPal, and get the VR set as a free offer which is open to anyone buying the handset before 10th March. Otherwise not much of a deal if you are not really looking to buy this handset as surely there will be better deals as the phone gets older

I'd personally like to hear some more thoughts from those who have signed up to the Samung Upgrade Programme. I'm tempted but it's difficult to truly gauge with it being such a new concept.

so lets do some math for the S7 Edge...

Samsung offer;
£639 then add a typical sim only with at least 2 GB UK data (some people will not even look at 2GB min 4GB) 12 months * £12 (giff gaff 2 GB UK data) = £144

639 + (£12 x 24 months) = £927 (giff gaff 2 GB UK data)
or
639 + (£15 x 24 months) = £999 (giff gaff 4 GB UK data)

for comparison reasons with carphonewharehouse samsung contract was kept for 2 years

Carphone offer;
(£36 * 24 months) + 130 upfront cost = £994 (for 3 GB UK data)

Hmmmmmmmmmm
The 4GB giff gaff option is £5 more expensive over the 2 years than a 2 year monthly carphonewarehouse contract.
The 2GB giff gaff option is £67 less expensive over the 2 years that a 2 year monthly carphonewarehouse contract.

* Huge monthly cost 53.25+15 = £68.25 for first year and then £15 for another 12 months (based on 4GB data)
** Yes you can sell the VR set and save £80-90
*** If you can few months for reviews and upfront cost to drop to zero then carphonewarehouse contract is worth £864 which is £135 cheaper!!! (based on 4GB data costs) or £63 cheaper based on 2GB data costs

What do people think? is it worth it?

You can watch Netflix using VR and other movies.

Maybe, but I don't really play games and such, so would probably get more for the VR selling unopened as new.

I've ordered the s7 in black on the upgrade program with free gear VR. I would rather have had a gear S2 as i probably will never use the VR whereas I would use the watch. eBay beckons.

​For me doubt I'll use the 4G but in terms of selling it on at a later date you get a premium - plus it comes bundled with the Classic S2 watch again worth more

terrible customer service. i wouldn't go near these scumbags

I've read through all the 44 pages' posts, but I still cannot figure out what's the way to get the highest cashback and the VR included (no Vodafone). Can someone explain that?
Thanks

Great find. I have note 4 and I love it.

In fairness, I have it on a moto g 3 and it has rendered the device useless.

Lol you clearly have no idea what you are talking about.

With the upgrade program, does anyone known if its possible to upgrade the Note 5 if I for some reason wanted to instead of the S8? Or does it have to be 'like for like'


Edit: my bad, seems that the samsung upgrade program is new for this year, guess no one has had experience with it yet!

I kind of agree with this. There'd be loads of absolute tools who would move the entire 300MB Facebook app to Micro SD and then complain the device had slowed down.

Saving themselves a load of hassle.

You can't use the memory card to extend the internal storage Samsung opted out on this exclusive marshmallow feature why?

tracked with quidco £25.56 nice

Same, I already have an S2 classic so I'm just going to sell this on, but this seems to good to be true?

Does it come with anything good other than VR? Like a decent set of headphones or wireless charger?

I love Samsung software updates, you buy them and they come with a free phone. Just about to upgrade to Marshmallow from my S6 so that's another £569 for an S7 then. I even have a phone left over to sell on. I'll probably just toss it in a canal though, why bother wasting time and selling it. Fantastic Samsung well done!

so I was declined! never been declined ever before. Do you think its because I have a new paypal account and they've not had time to verify my bank account? disappointed as wanted to take advantage of a couple of deals like everyone else. Oh well

Duh, the camera defaults to saving photos to the SD...

But I saw, when put in the basket, that only 12months was available.

Just been sent an offer on my Barclay card, 22 months balance transfer
Tempted to buy on another card then transfer the balance the fee of 1.9% is only about £12

Some strange pricing or is it just me?

Tab S2 9.7 LTE + GS2 Classic = £449

Tab S2 9.7 LTE + GS2 = £549


????

The classic is more expensive on it's own than the GS2!!

cold
nothing good there.
shifting old stock.

Hmm, really tempted by the upgrade programme; it does sound pretty good, being able to upgrade every twelve months.

After twelve months you would have paid £395.10 before upgrading. Plus you get cashback and a free VR Gear on top of that. Closer to the £300 mark once you've factored that in.

Any word on what comes in the box?

Can't see anything that even remotely looks like a "deal"

ordered black thanks

which colour everyone going for cant make me mind up

3 just told me they want 65 a month for s7 edge.. they are high in crack..

xiaomi mi5 pro costs les than half and has the same cpu and ram but comes with 128gb of memory..

Can apps save, read and write to the SD card?

I'm going to throw a hand grenade in now and sit back to watch the carnage unfold.

Samsung phones are not worth the money and are only the price they are because people are stupid enough to pay the prices they charge

Other than phones has anyone found any other items at good prices?

Was in the Samsung shop at lunch time and some dude said they all use the same system to reserve stock.

Do not understand some people why you want credit via paypal ? ??
Maybe lot of user have bad credit ratings or ......
I do not see any profits the difference between today Samsung deal and credits cards deal on purchase ?

I mean for paypal credit you need to apply and for credit card you need to apply ?

So whats the difference ?

I hear that. People making mistakes are a real pain in the butt.

Yeah to be honest although I'm keen to have a play with the VR I can't imagine I'll get much use out of it, so not really a deciding factor for me, which is a shame because I'm still back and forth on which one to get.

John Carmack on Twitter said the normal S7 is slightly better just because the Edge's 'edges' aren't used in VR and may cause a bit of light bleed, but that there's not much difference between the two.

I'm sure the standard S7 will be abit better, but it depends how much weight you place on VR as a deciding factor for which to buy.

I'll stick with my galaxy note 4 - best phone ever.

​I lost my permanent free deezer last month because i upgraded my contract. bad times :disappointed: keep hold of that contract if i was you. :sunglasses:

If the Galaxy S8 is a let down for me then I will just sell my S7 edge and pay off the rest of the finance. Currently a used unlocked S6 edge is around £350 on eBay so shouldn't be an issue.

Please note that we inspect all Existing Handsets which are returned as part of the Upgrade Programme. If the Existing Handset which you are proposing to return does not meet the Minimum Requirements, then we will contact you and notify you either that: (a) because of the condition of your Existing Handset, you must pay a surcharge (which may be up to £150) in order for us to bring your Existing Handset in line with the Minimum Requirements,

This one i like SAMSUNG UPGRADE PROGRAMME
some user discus do they want to take or not : )
Cash Price is £569.00 - Deposit is £56.90 - Amount of credit is £512.10 - Term is 24 months 14.9% p.a.
Monthly payment is £24.58 - Total amount payable is £646.82
Lost 78 pounds per 2 Years + pay full price for phone --- next year will be 300
So anyway it is new phone
Now Samsung offer UPGRADE after 1 Year
At the end of the first year of your finance agreement, subject to 3.6, you may, if you choose and are eligible to do so, upgrade to the latest Samsung Galaxy handset. If you choose to do this, and you meet the conditions set out in these terms regarding the new finance agreement and your existing handset, we will settle the outstanding balance on your original finance agreement provided you are not in arrears and are up to date with payments under the agreement. You will be required to enter into a new 24 month finance agreement relating to the purchase of the new (upgraded) handset

My review what they have done to milk people for new phones :
1 they charge you for credit 14.9% p.a.
2 Deposit is £56.90
3 You will pay full year for £24.58 x 12 = 294 You will pay in the first year
4 Now Samsung say that they will pay remaining balance ""we will settle the outstanding balance on your original finance agreement""" So what we have £646.82 - £56.90 - £294 = 295 left balance
5 Now is the tricky part as you need to return phone back
"""The Existing Handset must be received in condition where there are a maximum of 1 or 2 very minor scratches or scuffs. If there are more than 1 or 2 scratches and scuffs, it is likely that you will need to pay a surcharge in order to take part in the Upgrade Programme.""" So from day 1 you need to have screen protectors cases etc ....
6 Say you OK with return - now you will take another credit for new phone witch like will be 500-600 +
So each year you will end up paying £646.82 - 295 left balance = £351 + postage to return phone : )

Now if you buy phone for full price and sell after 1 year it is will be exactly the same The question can you sell you phone for 300 on ebay ?

What the profit Samsung from this deal - You will be in circle of pay each year for new device and it is will be Samsung
Do they losing money NO because they selling phone in full price and other company buy these phone under upgrade scheme

I have been considering it too, but opted for a 24 month contract with Vodafone instead as I'm trying to avoid credit checks - Honestly not sure I would have been approved judging by what I have heard so far.

Still not bad though, no upfront cost for the handset (S7 Edge, Black), Unlimited Texts and Minutes, with 10GB of data for £35/month... (with the VR gift too)
But that's with a discount :stuck_out_tongue:

​I can afford it outright too but decided to pay for it on my credit card where I get the advantage of consumer credit act section section 75. you don't get that on PayPal credit. also I worked out the interest if lose in not having the money in current account paying 3% is under 10 quid. I'd rather have the cc protection

I've gone for the upgrade programme in the end as the 24 month 0% didn't come out. At first I was concerned that the Gear VR didn't show in the Order details tracking thing but I have called them and they have said it won't show but will still be sent.

The guy I spoke to also said that they are shipping out on the 7th March and will be delivered on the 8th March but he said it hasn't been confirmed if the Gear VR headset and phone will come together but he seems to think they will to save on postage costs etc.

I did read somewhere that the S7's are 32 and 64 internal but I have been on a few Samsung sites all around the world and they ball seem to have only the 32, so maybe the 64 will be later. The reason I was looking around the world was for the dual sim model but was only available in Asia and they won't post to me in Spain.

64GB is available in India just done a search.

Nothing official, just various forum comments I've read and was just based on pixel density, thanks for the link you posted below.

Where has the info on the VRs running out come from?

Does anybody know if you can pay off the outstanding balance at any time during the agreement without having to pay anything extra?

Samsung = cold

One in the eye for all the Apple, Xbox, PS4, Speccy, Commodore 64 etc etc haters

YEEEEEHAW (gallops of into the distance)

Any one going for the upgrade programe? I haven't read through all 41 pages of the thread...So let's start the topic again :smiley:

I am temtped, haven't run through the maths thoroughly yet but it seems you could pay ~£300 for a brand new top of the range phone PA then add on a £10 per month sim free contract, maybe looking at ~£30 per month, which is better than most, right?

To those wondering if you get the GearVR Samsung replied to my query.

Would be tempted if the prices weren't sky high...

Hello All
I have read few comments, being 41 pages long its a tall task.
Would i be right in assuming with the S7, Its best going for the upgrade deal????

I get paypal credit not available for this purchase(S7 edge)

I have Note 4 Slow ?
What are do with the phone Adobe premier run or Photo editing ?
Note 5 Have 4 GB ram this help to load apps from memory where note 4 just 3GB
1GB of extra memory helps lot - I do agree and some programs will be loaded from memory quick
""The phones each year will be better """ Samsung/ Apple they need profits
But all improvement comes from smaller CPU and GPU they reduce size and power consumption Tweaking some GHZ to get better benchmarks

For me Note 4 Design and performance is sweat spot
What I mean You can get Note 4 for £350
Where S7 nearly £700 Pounds -- 2 phones I can buy 1 for me one for .....
next year will be S8 and after after and price will drop twice down Now £700 next year £350

I have root my phone to remove Samsung bloatware so I can not complain as maybe for some user all these samsung aps makes phone run slow

Would really like the tablet in this deal Samsung Galaxy Tab S2 9.7 (Wi-Fi + LTE, 32G) + GS2 Classic but have no need for the watch. Does anyone think the gear s2 will be easy to shift or will ebay be swamped with them.

Ordered a S7 Edge but after checkout it says my parcel will only include the phone - did everyone else get that? I was expecting the VR to be included

Paid paypal buy now pay after delivery this is a option only select paypal customers get will give me time to sell my 6s anyone know is it the gear vr lite you get or the proper retail version?

Does this not affect your credit score?

What an utter load of rubbish.

The note 4 is painfully slow compared to any phone from the same year with any aosp based rom, nevermind phones from 2015 onwards.

Seriously, you note fan boys need to just accept that you've been left behind in the past. You do not in any way have a bad phone, but to claim its still the best thing around is just butthurt to the extreme.

I give up, the Paypal credit process has been a nightmare for me.

anyone had there purchase move past "Not Processed" yet?

oh it will work with my note 4 and eventual s7 edge once i return from hol.......but still cant justify the 450

worryingly i dont need anything but am tempted by the Tab S2 and Gear S2 classic at £450........need to keep strong...

Quidco has just tracked at £25.56 for the Edge ... was only expecting 1%

Not an iPhone ..... Cold

:-p

Hmm PayPal credit didn't go through, don't understand as I've had no problem in the past, maybe it's a sign to stick with the iphone 6.

probably been mentioned before but the Galaxy range of phones depreciate in price so quickly that I think I'm going to wait to upgrade from the s6 - it'll likely be £200 cheaper in 3/4 months

awesome deal

Yep. Samsung said the same thing. This is getting really annoying- Samsung support is beyond saving as well due to their stupidity and lack of basic English language speaking/comprehension skills.

Where are you guys ordering from? Samsung UK told me that they are experiencing lots of traffic and thus difficulties due to payments not going through?

Just for when you are away from wifi

I think that is what is confusing me? I keep looking and couldn't decide whether it was a different tablet? I don't want the watch, I will sell it to go towards the tablet cost. I'm sorry to be dim but why would you want 4G on a tablet?

So I went for the upgrade program in the end despite the 15%. Any one else?

​Oddly the £449 4g with Gear S2 is the cheapest and the watch is £50 more.

Eleven hours later and still not even processed...

Lol the fridge freezer I wanted is out of stock :disappointed: I was hoping to buy two fridge freezers, one washer dryer, one 1TB SSD (or maybe the 2TB SSD) a couple of 128GB microSD cards.. (and one S7 phone) ended up buying NOTHING!

Where are you guys ordering from? Samsung UK told me that there are experiencing lots of traffic at the moment and no payments are going through?

​me too. Solid as a rock although sluggish at times

Shame I can only get the 12 month finance. 24 would have been great

Very interesting. Cheers.

Just reading this

http://www.androidcentral.com/forums-which-galaxy-s7-best-gear-vr

The chief technology officer for Oculus stated it: http://www.valuewalk.com/2016/02/galaxy-s7-better-than-s7-edge-vr/

Grrrrrrr. Tried to order via the PayPal Credit but because I have 2 factor authorisation on my Pay Pal account, they cannot proceed.

No option for 24 months 0%

There's a few on YouTube.

You got a link to say that the S7 (not edge) is good for VR? Need to order soon as I heard there are "only" 2000 complimentary Gear VR's left.

Anyone else having trouble ordering from Samsung UK? Payments via debit card not going through... Contacted my bank, apparently Samsung are having traffic issues.

I read that the S6 higher pixel density made it slightly sharper than the S6+.

But I've gone for the S7 Edge as I fancy the larger screen for general use.

Go on, get an S7, you know you kneed one...

Was thinking of getting S7 edge, this just did it for me, just ordered. cheers

I am just surprised not ALL the big boys out there are not offering the exact same deal. At the end of the day it's a sale for them and they still get there money. Samsung and others have huge amounts of money, they are investing in the future by offering deals like this. It just makes sense on so many levels.

Interesting, I read the opposite. Can you link any of these reviews, I've found very little apart from initial hands on stuff.

Thanks for the info. That is a pity about being 32gb only. Personally, I'd rather have 64gb onboard than 200gb expandable (just my preference). Not all apps are compatible with expandable storage and the ones that are, can run very slowly. Be nice to at least be presented with a 64gb option.

Anyone recommend a tempered glass screen protector for the S7? Not the edge, ta.

Tempting - gonna keep my S5 plus - not that keen on something shinnier and faster and £500+ extra just yet.

Can't see any option for 64gb versions of the S7 phones, am I missing something, or will those be available later?

Thank you.

Checkout the many reviews. It has been mentioned the extra viewing space is better for VR. I am going for the Edge for my VR development.

Can I take it off somehow? Sorry I am not very tech savvy :smiley:

What makes you say that?

EDIT: Just checked and the S7 IS a better option for VR than the Edge (http://www.valuewalk.com/2016/02/galaxy-s7-better-than-s7-edge-vr/)

How long are they doing the 0% finance on paypal and could i pre order the s7 and take advantage of it?

If it's VR you want you need the Edge

if you use update program when does the phone become yours? if you decide to keep it for the 2 years and pay it all?

thanks

Is there something I am doing wrong? My Paypal just says: We're sorry, but PayPal Credit isn't available for this purchase.
I have tried both S7 and S7 edge order and happy to pay 53 per month.

Someone correct me if I'm wrong but I think LTE is basically 4G.

Haven't been in to the T&Cs. just clicked the 'More info' link on the payment option screen. It seems to say that they only pay off the remainder of the original credit once phone returned. The new phone is effectively a new credit agreement.

Anyone used the samsung upgrade program before? Sounds pretty good to me , since we use the phone for a year, but won't even need to pay the full price of the rrp, and then get the newest phone again, in effect, ~£550 for 2 years and 2 handsets to use. Only downside if that you don't get to keep the phone. How **** are they with the 'excessive' damage?

Can anyone recommend which Tab S is the best deal? I want 9.7 preferably gold, can't see the difference between them? What does LTE stand for? :disappointed:. Thank you

bought, thanks

ordered s7 edge- 53,23£ per month 12 payments, thanks for post :smiley:

Do I need to choose the VR headset after selecting the phone, or will this just be added automatically? Thanks

Cheers, just being the T&C's myself. It's still ambiguous, or I can't for the life see it where it states this, but will they dispatch the new model before us having to send the S7 for checks?

It states there might be a penalty if the phone is "excessively" damaged.

Indeed it states under more info that "there is no obligation to take the upgrade after 12 months" and you can pay off the finance anytime.

When you look at the credit agreement for the S7 Edge for example, it states 24 payments of £27.60 plus a deposit of £63.90 = £726.40

Topcashback tracked at £78, as i plan to upgrade 3 tablets, use the watches and old tablets to fund it mostly.

I can't find where I read this now so it may not be the case, I've reread the terms and conditions and it just says " you must return the handset within 10 days of taking out the upgrade option"
I have gone for the upgrade option, s7 in black.

I read it, for the S7, as £569.00 at 14.9% APR ... so total is £646.82 ... after 12 months.
So is it not better to go for the 0% for 12 months?

I'm pretty sure it's meant to be sent with the phone. I spoke to them on livechat yesterday and they said it'd arrive at the same time, on the same day (I needed to know as I'll be specifically in for the phone delivery).

Samsung S7 edge listed at full price and Gear is not listed as well? Deals on S6 edge not 7?

Hmmm, the Samsung Upgrade Programme looks good if you want to stick with Samsung in the future.

Pay around £25 a month for an S7+VR over 2 years but after 12 Months commit to a similar deal on the S8 and Samsung will pay balance of S7 cost.

Has anyone actually had their order processed yet?

I guess you have to weigh up the option of whether you want to actually own the phone and have the choice to sell it on, or the equivalent of renting one and giving back with no option but to take another phone even if you don't like the new model. As we've seen previously, Samsung could make the error of not including expandable memory for example.

However, and with this all in mind, given the lower monthly cost off the programme I'm willing to take the chance.

Anyone else with similar thoughts?

I have gone for the upgrade - I'm a big fan of the VR headset so pretty confident that I am going to want the S8 (for the same reason as I want the S7 over the S6 - increased processing for VR).

Isn't it better to go for the Upgrade Programme (e.g. S7 Edge the total amount payable is £646.82 - £7 more than SIM free - so £24.58 per month + £56.90 deposit) and have the an option of an upgrade after 12 months if you want? Am I missing something?

​Really? That's great news if that's the case. I couldn't see anywhere that confirmed this. Are you going for the upgrade programme option then?

Anyone know if I can use my S6 case for the S7? (Happy to remove it from the case for SD card operations)

How do I order two phones (for myself and the hubby)? No option coming up!

Not happened yet but probably will, in some form. http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-34428141

If you choose to upgrade after the 12 months ( when new flagship phone is released) you get the new handset and then return the old one, so you won't be without one.

Yes it does.

most likely it does not apply to the s7

The TV can also be mirrored onto the S7. I am able to do this with my S6 edge and UE55JU6800 TV.

yeah http://shop.samsung.com/uk/samsung-galaxy-tab-s2-97-wi-fi-lte-32g-gs2-classic-black-black-288336/

I believe you claim the Gear VR upon receipt of the device using MAC code and serial number.

£33.54 as well

Anyone else get 5.25% cashback from Topcashback?

I got £33.54?!

Bloody good deal! Soooooooo tempting...

Is it just me that thought the 9.7" 32gb,tab s2, wifi/LTE and gear s2 classic for 449 was a deal? I went for it, im well chuffed. 37.50 per month, that suits me perfect

I am really stuck. I'm on 3 at the mo on iphone 5s with unlimited everything. I can go either 6 months or 12, I can get giffgaff owned by O2 and which is now owned but 3 network (O2 uses 3 network in Ireland already, yet to be done in UK) with everything for &20. I am currently paying something close to £50.

Could do with a laptop but not sure how competitive this will be compared to Amazon with same offer.

HOT - Ordered works for me as upgrading and selling on bits I do not want.
Spoke to Paypal you can payoff the balance at any time.
Cuation just ensure you keep up you minimum agreed payment.

As per TelicVet's comment, 24 months was assumed but it turned out not to be the case.

and if ordered before 10th march free complimentary vr

anyone gone for the Samsung upgrade program think its £56.90 then £24.58 for 24 months, but every 12 months you can upgrade to the latest Samsung handset and start again that doesn't sound to bad if you like the latest tech

so is the S7 bundle with the gear vr still there? but just on a 12 month instead of 24?

It was assumed it would be 24 months but it wasn't. S6 bundles are now back in stock, I pulled the trigger on an S7. No payment due for a month anyway. If I don't like it I can send it back.

So it is different to what it says at the top, have they changed the offer or did it not apply to the S7 series?

Those are the only 2 options available. 24 months is not an option.

Which option do I choose, I went for edge and then chose the first paypal payment and it shows 0% but only for either 6 or 12 mothns

The S7 is Not available in the bundle, is it?
I can see only the S6 black and white .

Disappointed to find the 0% finance deal is only for up to 12 months credit.
This makes the Galaxy S7 Edge £53.25 a month.
Too rich for me at moment.

TV's cheaper elsewhere

Sorry if I can't read trough all the 34 pages of comments. May I ask, why can't find the 0% paypal deal of the S7 Edge? Am I right, they offering just S6 interest free?

I was logged in for the sale at midnight. As soon as the website went live for the sale the s6 bundles were all sold out. How convenient Samsung!

Voucher does not work : (

Any sign of the 360 camera?

I know there are discounts - I dont argue. In my first post I expressed my thoughts about a significant discounts which I missed in samsung blue box deal and thats all. Looking at their prices would you say "wow" what a deal?! Me personally - no. Nothing what could attract my eyes. Regards

why not just do it on a 0% credit card? people are so desperate to get the s7 just because it's the latest gadget... it has a slightly faster cpu and 1 more GB of ram. i pity the desperation of people. cold.

also, this post is entitled 'Samsung blue box deal'. so what does the 'blue box' part mean?

And there ARE discounts. They've discounted several bundles of gadgets including an S6 edge bundle, a TV, a couple of monitors...just no discount on what is currently an unreleased phone, how could anyone expect that?

What a complete let down, looking forward to ordering a S7 today but pointless at £50+ a month without any line rental!

My English is far behind yours my dear Sir (Im not Brit) but "discount" was mentioned on the samsung website

Don't forget to set up the payments on PAYPAL , otherwise you pay a penalty.

Guys - can you just pay off the balance at any time or is there a early pay off penalty.

Well noticed.

Troll alert

So much expected from this blue box day so little got after countdown finished. To be honest got nothing out of it - not a single thing. Not at these prices. I understand a DEAL is when you get a significant discount per item or something what you could not resist. I didnt see anything like that in this samsung deal. 0% financial??? Is it a deal? Not for me if Im ready to pay a full price at once. Sorry - cold.

Does anyone's order mention the free GearVR?? Doesn't show up in my order confirmation at all. Also is March 8th delivery guanteed?

I saw post earlier and was surprised by the notion of 24 months when they only did 12 months via Apple. It's still a good deal if you have a sim only deal. The only thing is that because it isn't an iPhone and there are other good phones like G5 launching too, you might actually get a good deal on it via contract if can wait a month. I'm not saying iPhone is better just that the contracts are alway rubbish at launch. Can tell 6S is selling poorly as earliest ever seen ok deals.

**** off with no 24 months deal >:-[

I appreciate some people can't afford £53 per month and the whole thing has been a little disappointing to say the least! But even at £53 a month over 12 months, at least the phone is paid off after a year and your not tied into a 24 month contract. At least that's the way I am looking at it anyway. ☺️

Not approved for Paypal credit so no go for me, would happily pay ~£53 a month for a year for an unlocked S7 edge.

Is it just me or is the S7 not available in this deal?

Damn, £53.25 a month! Not an option for me. :disappointed:

Payable interest free over 6 or 12 months.

Choose an offer for today’s purchase

With PayPal Credit you get a credit limit that makes it easier to buy the things you love. There's no card and you can manage your account at http://www.paypal.co.uk. Select the plan that fits your budget.

Your purchase amount: £569.00

Your first payment will be due in 25 days or later.

£94.84 per month*
6 instalments
0% p.a.
Est. cost of credit:
£0.00
Total amount:
£569.00
Select

£47.42 per month*
12 instalments
0% p.a.
Est. cost of credit:
£0.00
Total amount:
£569.00

This ends up being a crap deal since its 12 months ! glad i didnt wait up....

I'm not desperate enough to pay £53 a month on this phone... it may be 0% finance but I'd want to spread the cost more... so roll on OnePlus One... :smiley:

erm, what am I doing wrong? I can only see it available through paypal with credit:

PayPal Credit

from £30.68 per month

A £569 purchase would be an instalment offer of 24 monthly payments of £27.32, with a total amount payable of £655.40. The cost of credit is £86.40 and the rate of interest is 14.9% p.a. (fixed).

Representative example:
•Assumed Credit limit £1200
•Purchase rate 17.9% p.a. (variable)
•Representative 17.9% APR (variable)
•Subject to credit status and T&C’s

So I went through with the 12 month paypal purchase but there is no mention of a deposit? Does that mean that it will just be 12 monthly installments starting from 25 days from now?

Thanks OP for the heads up on this.

so can i buy s7 or not ?

Something fishy about the Paypal credit, clearly says "The APR for your Agreement is 17.9% (variable) and the credit limit is £500.00" Thats was 2 monitors.......no thanks dont want to be paying another £200 in interest!

Cheers guys. Top class

https://www.paypal.com/uk/webapps/mpp/paypal-virtual-credit

How do I make payments?
You can make a single payment from your bank account, debit card or PayPal balance at any time, either online or by calling PayPal Customer Service. Alternatively you can set up monthly Direct Debit payments from a bank account you’ve linked to your PayPal account. To set up Direct Debit payments, log into your PayPal account and follow the instructions on the Make a Payment page.

goto https://www.paypal.com/myaccount/home then click the samsung order on the right. theres an option to "Make a PayPal Credit payment" for now it's 0.00 but when you get your first payment through you can set it to repeat that every month. not sure if you can just put £53.25 in the other amount box.

Just a heads up. I bought my iPad on PP credit last year. Make sure you check that auto payments are set up, or you have to pay it manually. I assumed it would be automatic and got fined £12 for a missed payment. Just to be sure.
I've talked myself out of this deal for now...

... did anybody actually read about how the repayments work? Does paypal auto draw it from your bank so you avoid paying interest?

I mean splash out as in spend the cash... not use the phones quad HD screen for watching...

Yep. When you think of how much time you spend using a smartphone... if you are going to splash out on one thing it might as well be that

Don't suppose anyone can find the S7 wireless charger? The sloped version?

Thought I'd feel a bit guilty paying so much for a phone. But I've got a good sim only deal with three, got what I think is the best deal on the phone sim free (reputable retailer and vr included) and have been waiting a long time for a waterproof phone with quick wireless charging. Going to bed happy

does this not work for the S7 and s7 edge? none of these are on the deals page for blue box day!?!? :confused:

Cold. Anti climax.

12 month finance
Garbage offerings
Doubled up watches... WTF?

Cold

took the 12 month. and emailed to confirm the gear VR.

Fair play to those who can pay over 12 months unfortunately I'm not in a financial situation where I can do that. Hopefully there's some good deals on release!

Ordered with 12 months 0% PayPal credit. Payment already made to Samsung and I gave 12 payments 'pending'

No email confirmation or mention of the headset yet

But I bottled it and went for boring black instead of gold

Thanks. I did :smiley:

Worth a punt, give them a sob story and see if they might want to keep you as a loyal customer

Cheers and hopefully Samsung will offer the headset if email them but as u say these will be dirt cheap on eBay after the release as not everybody will want the vr headset

what was the contract

Really, I can get a mortgage approval but not for a paypal credit, can't believe it :disappointed:

So who knows how to lower the credit limit on paypal credit? They have given me £3200 and i dont want that much.

I phoned up phones direct to ask them and they said they aren't authorised to advertise the s7/edge as getting a free vr headset. I don't think you'll be able to claim one, good deal though. BValue of the headset will crash next week once ebay is flooded with them

Just means that you guys don't have the credit score to qualify for PayPal Credit.

ordered and email now received, nice one :smiley:

Am I missing something or is this 12 months only for 0% credit on an s7 via PayPal? Was expecting 24

I been told might be able to claim 1 direct from Samsung as long as have proof of purchase and serial number from the phone but I'm not 100% on that

Just got my email, just an acknowledgement of a preorder, doens't even say what it's for

Same

Errm

It seems when you go to actually use it after selecting 12 months and logging in you get the following message

"We're sorry, but PayPal Credit isn't available for this purchase

But you do have options. To pay in full now, use the funding source selected, or choose another way to pay."

It seems like its only on bluebox sale items

For an extra £11 a month can get this deal where get unlimited min and texts and 10gb data as it is a 12 month contract as well so if near your upgrade date this is the way to go http://www.hotukdeals.com/deals/samsung-s7-edge-12-month-vodafone-contract-10gb-data-unltd-min-txts-uswitch-mobile-2401022?p=27476348

I initially pre-ordered on the upgrade programme last week and the email was delayed. The gear vr doesnt ship with it and requires a claim with proof of purchase prior to the 10th I believe (at least thats what they are doing for orders from CPW etc..).

sorted .... great yipee

Can't believe I've just spent more on a phone than I have on some of the cars I've owned.

Worked for me too

hmm bed time, hope to have email when I wake.

I not got an email confirmation yet, anyone else?

I went into the Samsung store today and they offered me £160 for my old samgung s5. So if i do the O2 deal, ult texts, ultd calls and 3Gb per month, 24 months at £36 pm also £80 upfront, this turns out alright as I am getting £80 back. I currently pay £10 a month for the same data mins and texts so £26 a month for the phone works out ok i think. I work out (negating the £10 a month i would be paying anyway for a plan) that i would be paying £544 in total for the phone over 24 months this way. This is of course taking into account the £80 i get back for the s5. I hope this helps anyone else who is looking to upgrade from a s%.


PS - this is for the samsung s7, not the edge.

I had a shot of both and REALLY like how compact the s7 is even compared to the s5. Also i tested out the camera and the focus is blazingly fast. The few pictures i took were excellent. I was also impressed with the camera app, nice logical layout and plenty of creative mode to play with. There is a full manual mode if you want more control over ISO etc. I also like the fact that the touchwiz does not seem very bloated. I imagine Samsung will be selling these like hotcakes!


Again on the focus, i did a side by side with the s5 and the s7 and the difference is HUGE. It seems like the s7 is almost instant. I cannot convey how impressed I was with this.


Also tried on the GearVR and I was a bit disappointed. You get to sit on a swivel chair and they run you through a VR demo thing. I did not feel very immersed as i knew there were others in the shop, i wasn't wearing headphones, I knew the sales guy was watching me and the individual pixels are clearly defined. It also looks like you are looking through a letter box type view. I still think this could be good but more experimetation will need to be done when i get the VR unit. I guess it could always be sold on anyway.

Go to topcashback and search carphone warehouse - if you order a new or upgrading to the S7 deal its £60.60 if you are ordering through them.

So no premium earphones or anything? meh.

lol i can see many gear vr going on ebay on the 8th

Just ordered a black S7 Edge on the 0%. On the accessories page if you looked on the left hand side you will see it already lists the complimentary Gear VR

HAHAHAHA!!!! Ahhh that was worth the wait..

Glad I pre-ordered my S7 Edge already £31 a month and upfront fee of £199.99 and topcashback of £60 (Tracked) Wooooo!! Guess I can sleep with a smile lol

Nice, staying up was worth the wait!!

There's no mention of it on the samsung offers page. Where is the information about claiming it later?

They were never going to add more freebies to the Gear VR extra deal ... too many people have pre ordered that already.

I thought the gear vr was free?