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Why I will never buy another Samsung device

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Re: Why I will never buy another Samsung device

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Post by jdlshore »

chj wrote: post #149
viraptor wrote: post #123

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Here's something I noticed: the fans of Apple hardware know they can do this, because they... have to do this. I've had 9 or so different laptops in my life over the last 2 decades, from bargain bin models to latest high-spec Lenovo. The only times I've had to fix a laptop was twice in the last 3 years on work-assigned MBP (once the motherboard failed, another time the keyboard fell apart), then had to replace a fail…

My MBPs usually have battery issues after 3 years of use, by then well beyond warranty period. They always charge for insane amount of money for replacing a battery, when I always turn to a third party repair shop for about 10% of the amount given by Apple geniuses.

Sorry, that doesn’t pass the sniff test. I recently replaced the battery on my 2015 MBP. The local shop quoted around $250; Apple, $180 IIRC. It was a full top-case replacement due to Apple’s poor battery design, heavily discounted because it was a battery replacement. The local shop couldn’t compete with the discount.

Re: Why I will never buy another Samsung device

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Post by aulin »

ikt wrote: post #8

> I was in need of replacing my aging Pixel 4 > Released 2019, October 22 How is a 2 year old phone aging?

Which phone are you buying that lasts more? After two years the battery life nose dives, flash memory becomes slower, software updates become scarce. And by that time I usually have a broken screen.

Good thing I only spend 200€ every two years on the latest trustworthy moto g. Clean google experience, no bloatware, nice gesture actions.

A 1k€ phone would have to last 10 years to give comparable value, and I doubt it exists since battery and flash memory tech is the same no matter the price.

Re: Why I will never buy another Samsung device

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Post by SargeZT »

esalman wrote: post #223
l33t2328 wrote: post #177

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> For example, they take screenshots of what you watch on your Samsung Televisions This really doesn’t bother me at all.

Someone making money off your data does not bother you? I mean you could sell it yourself, why let Samsung do it?

If you could point me in the direction of where I can sell my TV screenshots I would be much obliged.

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Post by amcoastal »

scarface74 wrote: post #213
_nalply wrote: post #178

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An alternative to have a company fix your expensive gadget is to do it yourself. I think about the Framework laptop. In your situation even if the company declined payment (then I wold be disappointed), I would have sucked it up and ordered a new trackpad and installed it myself. It's not the same but at least the consequences would not be so distastrous.

How does the battery life compare to my M1 MacBook Air? How does the performance compare to my Air? How bad is the fan noise compared to my fanless Air?

Sounds like you care specifically about the few things apple does well. Congrats you found a laptop for you!

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Post by [deleted] »

josephcsible wrote: post #106
StopHammoTime wrote: post #21

This is why I always go with Apple. I've always just walked in, yeeted my phone at them and gotten a new one. I've had four warranty issues since my original 3GS and every time the experience has been pleasant. I've also had an AirPod replaced when it no longer kept charge and was within the warranty period. The same has also applied to other family members who have had failing devices and Apple always replaces them…

Doesn't Apple pull the exact same scam, except that instead of scratches and paint chips, they say "water damage" is why they're denying your warranty claim?

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Re: Why I will never buy another Samsung device

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Post by ohthehugemanate »

midrus wrote: post #168
jiggawatts wrote: post #160

I avoid all things Samsung for a much more important reason: They spy on you mercilessly, up to about the same level as Facebook. For example, they take screenshots of what you watch on your Samsung Televisions! Don't believe me? Take it from them: https://www.samsung.com/us/business/samsungads/resources/tv-... and https://www.samsung.com/us/business/samsungads/insights/ You're not their customer, you're the product.…

Any alternatives? What would you recommend instead? I'm under the suspicion that every single Smart TV vendor has the same problems.

set up a raspberry pi or an old laptop with Kodi and use that. Don't plug your TV in to ethernet or give it wifi.

Re: Why I will never buy another Samsung device

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Post by Sophistifunk »

jayd16 wrote: post #199
userbinator wrote: post #36

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I don't get the point of this design either, unless it's to show off deliberate planned obolescence. Two regular screens with ultra-narrow bezels on the butt edge would achieve the same effect, without the constantly stressed folding bit. I have some old (almost 10 years old now) smartphone LCDs and the pixels go right up to the edge of the glass itself.

The seam of two screens would surely make using a stylus impossible even if you could glide your finger across smoothly, no?

These phones aren't flat when they're open. There's a crease.

Re: Why I will never buy another Samsung device

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Post by dotancohen »

rvz wrote: post #17
throwanem wrote: post #2

> What they’re doing currently is forcing their early-adopter customers to bear the risks of the new technology. We generally call this "being an early adopter."

There you go. Never buy the first edition of a new product innovation or technology. It is guaranteed to end in disappointment and they are essentially beta testing. Better to wait for it to mature first in newer versions than to jump into the hype squad and leave disappointed.

  > There you go. Never buy the first edition of a new product innovation or technology.
I'm fully vaccinated but this was my biggest concern. mRNA tech is still in the first-edition of large-scale deloyment.

Re: Why I will never buy another Samsung device

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Post by ornornor »

jiggawatts wrote: post #160

I avoid all things Samsung for a much more important reason: They spy on you mercilessly, up to about the same level as Facebook. For example, they take screenshots of what you watch on your Samsung Televisions! Don't believe me? Take it from them: https://www.samsung.com/us/business/samsungads/resources/tv-... and https://www.samsung.com/us/business/samsungads/insights/ You're not their customer, you're the product.…

Worked for Samsung a while back and can confirm all of the above. You couldn’t pay me enough to own and use a Samsung anything.

Re: Why I will never buy another Samsung device

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Post by mulmen »

studiecomput wrote: post #176
_nalply wrote: post #175

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Buy a dumb screen. For example a big computer monitor. I know it's not the same but this is the only solution I know.

Or just don't connect your TV to the internet and buy an external streamer.

Better find the cellular radio and rip it out too. Or just wrap the whole device in foil.

Got any suggestions on external streamers that don’t have the same problem as a smart tv?

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