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[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note I717] eliter1:
Just found a crack next to the volume rocker and also realized a little paint is coming off my volume rocker. Tried to go through the online order form but it seems to be off-line right now. Guess I'll call Samsung tomorrow. I don't know what I'll do since I just sold my backup iPhone 4 and it looks like I have to send it in and I need to have a phone with me.:(
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note I717] VinceG:
I have 12 full cracks on my bezel and I've had the phone since February 19th (the day it came out) from just normal use. is there anything that can be done about it, or do I just have to deal with them... Not that they are a huge deal
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note I717] borijess:
I would send that back to Samsung. I have only one.

Sent from the TermiNOTEr! ;)
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note I717] Orange_furball:
Well I just found one. Never even tried looking until now.

Any way Sammy will replace it? Probably not sense I've had it since February. Plus I've flashed custom ROMs.

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[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note I717] borijess:
Just found my second one next to the volume rocker.

Sent from the TermiNOTEr! ;)
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note I717] vijovame:
I have one near the volume and i was thinking it was my fault but i did not know why or how i did it....

Anyway i cant see it until i remove cover
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note I717] Eric-1987:
Custom roms don't matter if you put it to stock so why even mention it?
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note I717] ladyhaylin:
Att replaced mine with no issue
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note I717] Orange_furball:
they increase the flash counter

What'd you do?

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[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note I717] Froid:
Flashing a ROM in recovery doesn't increase the flash counter. The only time your flash counter should be touched is when you use OdIn. And you can always flash the counter reset zip if need be.

Gubment Cheeze
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note I717] Orange_furball:
Didn't even know there was a flash counter reset :o thanks!

Oh... and I found 3 more that go half way down. Is this enough to get AT&T to fix it? Its making me go crazy. Also, should I talk to them over the phone or at the store?

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[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note I717] Froid:
I didn't get anywhere with At&t. I called Samsung, and after a few phone calls and me not giving in, they sent me a new phone. Good luck

Gubment Cheeze
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note I717] Orange_furball:
Hmm... thanks. I'll try tomorrow

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[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note I717] Orange_furball:
They are fixing it for free. Let's hope this solves it. Only problem is I'll be phoneless for a week! :eek:

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[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note I717] borijess:
When u guys call Samsung do u have to return ur old phone or do they send u a new one? Can u send old phone when new one arrives? Are these cracks covered under the year warranty?

Sent from the TermiNOTEr! ;)
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note I717] Orange_furball:
They're making me send mine in and go phone less for 5-7 days

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[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note I717] Froid:
They sent me a new phone first.

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[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note I717] borijess:
That's what I want to do. How u go about doing that.

Sent from the TermiNOTEr! ;)
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note I717] Froid:
I just refused to do the repair. I told em I couldn't be without my phone and I couldn't allow them to wipe it. They finally gave in. Took a few pass arounds but worked.

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[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note I717] borijess:
When did u do this?

Sent from the TermiNOTEr! ;)
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note I717] Orange_furball:
Damn. Wish I was harder on them. I'm stuck with a blackberry 8310 for now :/ though I didn't send it in yet... maybe j should try persuading them...

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[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note I717] Froid:
Little over a month ago. But really doesn't matter cause the new one already cracked....lol. one thing they refused to do was give me the carbon blue.

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[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note I717] borijess:
Did u call the number listed in this thread? Was it a hassle?

Sent from the TermiNOTEr! ;)
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note I717] Froid:
That's where I started, but was passed up the line.

Gubment Cheeze

---------- Post added at 06:21 PM ---------- Previous post was at 06:18 PM ----------

And yes, it was a hassle, but worth it . :D

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[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note I717] Orange_furball:
I called samsungs US support.

Haha would you like to call them for me? :p

I'm gonna try calling. I tried the chat and it lead no where.

I can't talk to people on the phone and be hard on them. I always choke :( oh well. Here goes nothing...

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[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note I717] Froid:
I will say this, although I went through Samsung, the phone was sent through At&t. I'm not sure why they do it that way, but they will do it if you push.

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[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note I717] Orange_furball:
I just called and said that I can't have my phone wiped due to "business concerns" and that I can't be without a phone. They told me about Kies and that they don't offer loaners. The guy was starting to get mad so I just OK whatever and hung up. So aggravating that I have to send this in now

Oh... and they said I was misinformed by the person who said they got a replacement :rolleyes:

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[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note I717] Froid:
Don't give up...you can do it!! I know its frustrating, but insist on talking to a supervisor. Then, ask for their supervisor and so on. Eventually you'll end up with the person that can make that call.

Gubment Cheeze
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note I717] Orange_furball:
Ahhh! Talked to the first supervisor's supervisor and he said we can't do that sorry bye. Basically screw you. Ugh.

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[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note I717] Zwarx:
Seeing this thread really scares me, lol. I owned the Note since release day, but no cracks on my white one.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note I717] SportsFans:
Same!
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note I717] Orange_furball:
Should be at Samsung tomorrow. I'll keep everyone updated!
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note I717] SteveSlimer:
Mine is there right now and they broke the LCD screen, said it was out of warranty and wanted $200 to fix it. Since I read legal contracts all day long, I picked up the warranty and started reciting their infractions. 45 minutes later and an escalation, I got a "I'll need to call you back."

No call back.

I' ll call again tomorrow.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note I717] rg1973:
Same here damn white note crack too, good thing I now have a note 2 , way better design , Samsung said its physical damage, physical damage my ass, your phone has a known defect and they won't fix , nice company , defiantly wish I didn't buy from them again,
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note I717] ladyhaylin:
They fixed mine to problem.

---------- Post added at 01:32 AM ---------- Previous post was at 01:31 AM ----------

No*
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note I717] Orange_furball:
They're fixing it now... damn holiday will delay shipping though :banghead:
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note I717] Orange_furball:
*10/05/2012//10:14:38//0001773863//Telephone//ASC

* 10/5/2012 9:13 AM-Jesus Falcon: The unit has left the technician. SOLUTION: Replaced Component

* 10/03/2012//14:25:03//0001773863//Telephone//ASC

* 10/3/2012 1:24 PM-David Vera: Accessory: BATTERY COVER,STYLUS

* 10/03/2012//14:25:01//0001773863//Telephone//ASC

* 10/3/2012 1:24 PM-David Vera: The unit has been received. Pack Condition: Fair Packaging (Box & Cushion )

Well that looks promising. Though I think I deserve a little more than "Fair Packaging". I used bubble wrap in a foam box inside of a packing peanut filled cardboard box! Hopefully they replaced the right thing!
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note I717] SteveSlimer:
Just got an email saying they cancelled the order for non -payment, called a CS, and they told me to call back later. WTF.

Time to write the "president".
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note I717] Orange_furball:
Just got the phone back and its not fixed. I'm demanding a replacement. This is just unacceptable
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note I717] atn_chargers:
I would like to see some macro pics of the cracks to see how bad they are.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note I717] Orange_furball:
They're not bad, but if you have OCD it'll bother you. Plus its a defect that a company should fix

Oh, and I'm sending mine back again. Yay.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note I717] Orange_furball:
$197 to repair it. Not gonna happen Samsung will be getting a call from me. Customer service my ***. Customer service is supposed to serve the customer, all I got was 20 days without a phone and a freaking $200 LCD repair when the LCD doesn't need to be fixed. F****** dumb *** f******* Samsung. This company will never and I mean NEVER get another sale from me. I'll go to an iPhone before I buy another Sam**** phone.

After that wonderful post, I would like to thank everyone for their help with the issue. If it wasn't for Samsung being the worst company in the world I may have had an enjoyable experience.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note I717] PaulF8080:
Has anyone figured out why only white Notes have this problem? Is it a double shot molding with a white skin on black, for instance?
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note I717] mrksbrd:
Damn, exactly where one of mine is at
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note I717] mrksbrd:
One on each side like this, and one between sensor and speaker....uuugggghhhh
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note I717] Kraize:
I thought about sending mine in, but I don't have a replacement phone and didn't feel like arguing when I should've been studying for midterms. but god damn. I have like 7 hairline cracks now D: I'm probably going to give samsung or att a call soon.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note I717] Rayan:
I'm sorry to inform that Black Notes do exhibit the same hairline cracks!

http://forums.androidcentral.com/sa...-crack-appearing-front-bezel-out-nowhere.html

Cheers!
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note I717] PaulF8080:
It is not a Note. It looks like a scratch that crossed more than one piece of plastic, in my opinion. The two sides of a hairline crack are parallel.
[Microsoft Surface] X-Droidinary:
Microsoft is bringing out their own tablet which is said to be a possible iPad killer.

Here's the reveal video. Enjoy.

[YOUTUBE]dpzu3HM2CIo[/YOUTUBE]

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[Microsoft Surface] vx117:
Possible? It is an ipad killer! Full featured Windows 8 running a possibly ivy bridge cpu smokes an ipad anyday. And with pen support, OneNote is gonna be sweet to use :D
[Microsoft Surface] ngocdao:
That's what Samsung labeled the "Instinct" too: an iPhone Killer. It took them nearly half a decade later to finally do so, with the SGS2.

I really hope Microsoft has really something special to bring to the table.

The key that will dictate their success with this tablet will depend on software (apps) compatibility, selection, & dev support. (Or lack thereof) --IMO

I wish that video highlighted features...

Also like how this guy looks like an obiesed vrs of Steve Jobs lol
[Microsoft Surface] Pickx:
IIRC the x86 one weighs almost a full kilo, and that's without any cases or anything! Keep that in mind
[Microsoft Surface] BigSexySCJCD:
I have to say its a heck of a machine the new windows 8 runs great on a tablet , i've had the chance to use it, so will see how they support it, but so far it should leave a mark in the industry
[Microsoft Surface] atomic ferret:
I'm afraid of the unannounced pricing. The ARM variant needs to undercut the ipad for it to have a chance. That being said, I really hope it does well. It's about time Apple sees some solid competition.
[Microsoft Surface] Kr8w20:
Sounds too good to be true!
[Microsoft Surface] thebobp:
This seems a very promising development, and the first thing, ever since the Kindle Fire's pricing, that would start to get tablets developed.

That said, the problem is that most of the features (stand, keyboard, pen) touted during the demonstration could be seen by iPad users as gimmicks, many available via accessories. This (along with the app environments) makes the Surface unlikely to steal prior consumers.

What it is more likely to do is grow the market itself. Metro is currently the best tablet UI being pushed (there are possible alternatives like Chameleon, but considering it's on kickstarter one can't really say it's being pushed), and the notion of having a PC-like processor in a tablet is attractive in itself. Hopefully this would drive an entirely new segment of the market - that Ubuntu tablet's been a long time coming.

Where Microsoft made their not-quite-enough-Apple mistake, however, was to announce too early. They didn't even leave a specified date for onlookers to look forward to, and now the estimates are turning into.. October? Consumers don't have that much patience, and by then the hype would have died down. A release two weeks from now would have sent so many people into a frenzy.

Edit: And, of course, the big unknown is the price. I'm not entirely confident that non-Apple people (who demonstrate higher price elasticities) would buy a secondary device that's only priced "competitively" (and, judging from the premium feel Microsoft is trying to give off, probably less than competitively). It could just fade into irrelevancy like many of the Android tablets. The "pro" version is more viable if people see it as able to serve as their main device, but that's coming three months after (October?).
[Microsoft Surface] devator22:
Interesting name choice. I though the op was talking about the old surface at first, but then I saw that they renamed that one pixelsense, and are now calling their tablet the surface. Hmm..

A link about the name change:http://news.cnet.com/8301-10805_3-5...names-its-old-surface-computer-as-pixelsense/
[Microsoft Surface] xUndefined:
OH MY ****ING GODDD!!!

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[Microsoft Surface] ngocdao:
I agree man. That marketing & deployment strategy is gonna ruin them. Microsoft needs to remember they aren't the only people in industry anymore & companies are watching each other's every move. What they introduce that's so groundbreaking today will be matched or surpassed by that October launch.
[Microsoft Surface] _Variable:
Its the APPS that we all should be worrying about.....
[Microsoft Surface] Roca22:
Good marketing, surface possible iPad killer!!!!!
[Microsoft Surface] depzaj:
i will buy it when it was available in store
[Microsoft Surface] MissionImprobable:
[YOUTUBE]_6KnGgOVVjs[/YOUTUBE]

Higher quality version of the vid from page 1...
[Microsoft Surface] Jesushaxyou:
I don't care how good this thing is. The marketing on it is absolutely horrible. Incompatible OS' between the two brother tabs. The pro coming out months after the regular. That seems like either they want everyone to buy the regular, have buyers remorse and then purchase the pro. I also heard they had a deal with Dell that made that happen. not sure.

Even the presentation was bad. Hardly any smiling. As if they're not proud of their product.

They also stole their own name. Lol.

A windows 8 tablet could be amazing. But it's probably no iPad killer. The marketing isn't there to make it be so. Unless when the commercial marketing comes, Microsoft pulls something incredible out of their butt holes.

They've also been quite vague with pricing details. Comparing it similar to an ultra book. More than an iPad. We know Microsoft customers. They want what's cheap. If this will compare to an iPad, the pricing needs to be spot on.

Also, 200th post.
[Microsoft Surface] israellive:
I hope they will offer a low price and drive the whole tablet market prices down with them !
[Microsoft Surface] Vargrimst:
Awesome, simply awesome. I really love the Windows 8 Metro GUI!
[Microsoft Surface] devpod:
I can see it being widespread in the corporate environments, since it runs Office and most native Windows softwares...
[Microsoft Surface] abhijit1289:
Interesting debate. While the surface DEFINITELY beats the ipad in the hardware front with its Intel version containing ultra book class hardware, it still does not have an app ecosystem that can dream to even rival apple's. With 128gb of space and the 3mm keyboard its somewhere in between a laptop and tablet, not a clear placement in either also, it will be really expensive. That said, with the right price, it might be a very good option for those who need some pc- class processing and browsing on the go, cause after everything, ipad is still just a mobile device. Don't expect it to be an ipad killer though :) I guess I can sum it up in one question.... Would you recommend it for someone who doesn't have a laptop and a tablet? Cause that will be this devices prospective market.

Thank me if I helped.... You know I'll do it again :) Oh, and by the way, Sent from my HTC One X
[Microsoft Surface] monkeyluis:
How many times have we heard iPad killer? The price will determine how well it does. But I see this competing in the same, if not more, price range as the iPad.

There was no talk about apps or some sort of ecosystem. How can it be an iPad killer? Still a lot to be determined.
[Microsoft Surface] bleach168:
If it runs Windows 8, the ipad ecosystem will pale in comparison.

I hate those words, "iPad killer." As if millions of Apple fanboys could think rationally and realize that another product might be better. A Microsoft product no less. Easier selling garlic to vampires...
[Microsoft Surface] X-Droidinary:
The reason I put in iPad killer is because i'm only repeating what I read.

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[Microsoft Surface] bleach168:
I know it's not your fault. It's just repeated over and over in the media so much that every product is doomed to failure because, "well, I guess it's not the iPad killer." We still haven't found the mythical "iPhone killer" yet android phones have nearly twice the market share of iPhones.
[Microsoft Surface] Noelch:
to be ipad killer, i think the price must be interesting to compete with the price of ipad

when i look new ipad 16g = 489 euros

and when we read the licence win8 rt is 80 dollars

i don t know if i can buy a windows surface with my situation (student )
[Microsoft Surface] X-Droidinary:
I guess I'm a bit slow to keep up with new technology cos I only found out about it when i started the thread. The thing I like about it is the fact that it uses a PC OS instead of WP7 or something like that. By the time it gets released in Australia it'll be very pricey as is every device over here. The Aussie dollar doesn't even make things cheaper which sux big time. That's the government for you I guess.
[Microsoft Surface] k.janku1:
Possible? I wouldn't even compare it to iPad. It is a full PC with Windows 8. iPad has an os from a phone! how can you even think of that?
[Microsoft Surface] andyl66:
Hold your horses. There are no battery life stats yet. Win 8 rt has fail written all over it, and wp8 pro is essentially wp7 with a launcher. Wp7 EATS batteries. Given the weight and size of the device it cannot be sporting a big enough battery for even 8 hours use, let alone a full day (which iPad & many android tabs can achieve).
[Microsoft Surface] monkeyluis:
Excuse me, I'm an apple fan & use other products. A galaxy tab 2 & I'm buying the SGS3. I know the difference in how they run & work. Really isn't much of a difference.
[Microsoft Surface] monkeyluis:
Android may have more market share but lets ask why? Not because there are only a handful of high end android phones. No, it's because there are hundreds of android phones. Look at any carrier website & count the $.01 android phones compared to the high end android phones. There is a big difference.
[Microsoft Surface] jackie099:
Actually, All the "iPad killers" killed themselves before kill iPad.
[Microsoft Surface] Kraize:
A lot of you are missing a HUGE point. Microsoft has not shown the ultrabook spec version of the Surface yet. They only showed the RT version, which =/= FULL WINDOWS 8. Why does no one get this? Microsoft did horrible in part to make it like so. You only get the full windows OS with the one that will come out later. It's supposed to be a bit thicker, better processor, etc a few months after the RT version is released. The ultrabook spec one will probably be priced around other ultrabooks (assuming 900-1500 depending on actual processor). This, in my opinion, is more directed towards students as it's great because the RT version does include office. I would take this over the iPad any day of the week because imho, it's more useful to me to have a full windows tablet (that isn't crap like the ones out today)
[Microsoft Surface] sau94:
This is what i have been waiting for in a tablet ! :D juz missing 4g connectivity :(
[Microsoft Surface] PeteBeast:
It looks amazing! Can someone tell me what the difference between Win 8 and RT is? Thanks!
[Microsoft Surface] Aphasaic2002:
Windows RT version is designed to compete directly with iPad, but it'll fail for similiar reason all Android-based "ipad killers" have failed; worse battery life, unfamiliar interface, less mature OS + lack of apps. Maybe it'll become a niche success, but the mass market will just continue buying their IPads.

Windows 8 Pro version is more interesting; however people saying it'll be a direct laptop replacement are missing an important point. It has a 10" screen. Even with a high resolution, this'll be hard to do serious professional work on. Maybe it'll replace netbooks and Macbook airs, but again to me it's screaming "niche product". Cheap 10" tablet for media consumption and powerful 15"+ laptop / desktop for serious work fits most users needs perfectly, this fits a tiny area in between.

Windows 8 RT can ONLY run Metro apps. No desktop, no installing regular Windows programs.

Also it runs on ARM CPU hardware which should give it better battery life.
[Microsoft Surface] thebobp:
Uh, the galaxy s3 has already doubled the iphone 4s in preorders, so I'm not sure about your implication that it's the $0.01 phones driving the sales. Besides, if you look at the chart, you'll find a number of very popular, high-end models.

However, it is true that the tablet market seems to be working somewhat differently. There, people do seem to care about price, I'm guessing because they consider the tablet a secondary device, rather than a primary one like the computer or phone.
[Microsoft Surface] monkeyluis:
I didn't say the $.01 phones are driving sales. But there are quite a bit of those phones that contribute to the activations.
[Microsoft Surface] Jesushaxyou:
iPhones are also being sold on contract for free, or a couple a bucks.

Old versions get old prices. There's just not as many iPhones as there are Android phones.
[Microsoft Surface] Creyni:
It is not a iPad killer, or at least not the RT version it is simply providing more to consumers who want a iPad form factor but wish to actually do something on their tablet.

This will be great for students compared to the iPad as it has a lot more features they need for general day to day activities (I bought a iPad for uni was okay but not perfect missing keyboard/office but was easier then lugging a laptop and better battery then a laptop)

I will buy one if it does what I believe I want it to do, not act so much as a replacement for my pc but to provide a good portable tablet but with essential things I need on the go.