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Title: Samsung S6 or S6 Edge
Post by: Jokrik on Sun, 12 April 2015, 23:13:27
Thinking of getting the S6 edge,
I know most reviewer would recommend the normal S6 over the edge
but am I the only one who's hype over the new S6?

I'm a committed HTC M8 user, but those features and specs of the new S6 really get me going
Title: Re: Samsung S6 or S6 Edge
Post by: FreeCopy on Mon, 13 April 2015, 00:00:30
I'm currently looking into an upgrade and was fairly set on the Nexus 6 but this Edge looks great. 32, 64, and 128GB models. Some decent space.

Edge battery 2600mAh while the Nexus is 3220mAh. That might make me stick with the Nexus.
Title: Re: Samsung S6 or S6 Edge
Post by: jacobolus on Mon, 13 April 2015, 00:18:58
They made 2 versions because their supply chain / manufacturing can’t build very many of the curved version, at least in the short term:
http://www.wsj.com/articles/samsung-facing-supply-shortages-for-curved-screen-galaxy-s6-edge-1428550414
Title: Re: Samsung S6 or S6 Edge
Post by: intelli78 on Mon, 13 April 2015, 00:23:55
I got the Edge (for work, not because I particularly wanted it). The Edge features are pretty worthless to be honest. It's more about the design & aesthetics than functionality, and it doesn't feel great in the hand. I'd recommend a regular S6, or better yet, a Note 4.
Title: Re: Samsung S6 or S6 Edge
Post by: jwaz on Mon, 13 April 2015, 00:34:13
Apparently the edge is pretty much terrible:

http://www.forbes.com/sites/ewanspence/2015/04/11/samsung-galaxy-s6-edge-full-review/
Title: Re: Samsung S6 or S6 Edge
Post by: Jokrik on Mon, 13 April 2015, 00:49:47
Oh wow I didn't know the design was that bad
so.... regular S6 over edge hey..
but but... the edge looks so good. do you use any hard case intelli?

I'm thinking to put a spigen case cos they're awesome
http://www.spigen.com/brands/samsung/galaxy/galaxy-s6-edge/galaxy-s6-edge-case-neo-hybrid-cc.html
hoping it would make it feel better in the hand


Title: Re: Samsung S6 or S6 Edge
Post by: intelli78 on Mon, 13 April 2015, 01:01:21
That's actually the exact case I have. It does improve the ergonomics but it's still not great.

I wouldn't say it's a terrible phone -- great specs and features aside from the lack of microSD and removable battery -- I just don't really think the curved design is an improvement. It doesn't do anything important.
Title: Re: Samsung S6 or S6 Edge
Post by: Jokrik on Mon, 13 April 2015, 01:05:42
Quote from: intelli78 on Mon, 13 April 2015, 01:01:21
That's actually the exact case I have. It does improve the ergonomics but it's still not great.

I wouldn't say it's a terrible phone -- great specs and features aside from the lack of microSD and removable battery -- I just don't really think the curved design is an improvement. It doesn't do anything important.

Well as long as it's not slipping off my hand too easily, I wont mind
Thx for the info
Still getting the edge for the look and something different though :)