Here's the Galaxy S6

[b19rak]

About to upgrade to one of these on Wednesday. Not site whether to go black or gold. Would love to hear your thoughts?

[leglessAlex]

I've always thought the gold looks kinda tacky oh phones, but it's your decision.

I think I'll probably get one of these next, I have a One M8 and while it's really good, I'm not totally in love with it. I have a hankering for a new phone and while I've never been a big fan of Samsung, these seem to be so good it's hard to ignore them.

The problem is price. I'm a student so I'm not comfortable buying phones on contract (don't like being tied into something when I have no constant income) and I'd like to get one sim free for as cheap as possible. I've seen the 32GB G920F version for sale on the likes of expedite electronics for around £360 or so, anyone know if it's legit and it'll work here? It's the international version so I can't see why it wouldn't, but that seems suspiciously cheap for a new phone.

[Wheat]

b19rak said:

About to upgrade to one of these on Wednesday. Not site whether to go black or gold. Would love to hear your thoughts?

The black is really nice. It's got a dark blue tinge to it which looks really good when in the right light. You won't regret.

[DuraAce]

Got mine yesterday, very pleased with it. Camera is excellent amongst other things, very little in the way of pre installed rubbish as well. Traded up from an S4. No regrets at all.

[moreymach]

b19rak said:

About to upgrade to one of these on Wednesday. Not site whether to go black or gold. Would love to hear your thoughts?

I went in to buy the black but ended up with the gold. In the flesh it isn't really gold, more silver with a hint of gold and not as flashy as it sounds.

I keep mine in a wallet case anyway which I suppose tones it down a it as well.

[morgs_]

leglessAlex said:

I've always thought the gold looks kinda tacky oh phones, but it's your decision.

I think I'll probably get one of these next, I have a One M8 and while it's really good, I'm not totally in love with it. I have a hankering for a new phone and while I've never been a big fan of Samsung, these seem to be so good it's hard to ignore them.

The problem is price. I'm a student so I'm not comfortable buying phones on contract (don't like being tied into something when I have no constant income) and I'd like to get one sim free for as cheap as possible. I've seen the 32GB G920F version for sale on the likes of expedite electronics for around £360 or so, anyone know if it's legit and it'll work here? It's the international version so I can't see why it wouldn't, but that seems suspiciously cheap for a new phone.

I've also been researching buying one sim free and came across EE. From what I can see, they're slow to communicate and have the odd hiccup, but on the whole they do what they say on the tin and are significantly cheaper.

Postage seems to take about a week. They are coming from Hong Kong, but come into a UK distribution centre and are delivered by Parcel Force and come with English language/settings already in place. The price you pay is what you see on the screen, no import costs/taxes on top. The only thing with them is the manufacturer's warranty doesn't apply over here, but EE offer a 12 month warranty themselves. From what I've read, as long as you are patient, they seem to honour this and it is more than words on a page.

[Luke.]

morgs_ said:

leglessAlex said:

I've always thought the gold looks kinda tacky oh phones, but it's your decision.

I think I'll probably get one of these next, I have a One M8 and while it's really good, I'm not totally in love with it. I have a hankering for a new phone and while I've never been a big fan of Samsung, these seem to be so good it's hard to ignore them.

The problem is price. I'm a student so I'm not comfortable buying phones on contract (don't like being tied into something when I have no constant income) and I'd like to get one sim free for as cheap as possible. I've seen the 32GB G920F version for sale on the likes of expedite electronics for around £360 or so, anyone know if it's legit and it'll work here? It's the international version so I can't see why it wouldn't, but that seems suspiciously cheap for a new phone.

I've also been researching buying one sim free and came across EE. From what I can see, they're slow to communicate and have the odd hiccup, but on the whole they do what they say on the tin and are significantly cheaper.

Postage seems to take about a week. They are coming from Hong Kong, but come into a UK distribution centre and are delivered by Parcel Force and come with English language/settings already in place. The price you pay is what you see on the screen, no import costs/taxes on top. The only thing with them is the manufacturer's warranty doesn't apply over here, but EE offer a 12 month warranty themselves. From what I've read, as long as you are patient, they seem to honour this and it is more than words on a page.

I've bought my last two phones from Expedite. Couldn't fault them. Took about a week or so to arrive.

[leglessAlex]

Thanks guys, much appreciated.

Now I just have to decide on whether I really really want to spend £150 (the difference after selling my HTC and accessories) on a new phone.

[leglessAlex]

leglessAlex said:

Thanks guys, much appreciated.

Now I just have to decide on whether I really really want to spend £150 (the difference after selling my HTC and accessories) on a new phone.

Well, I ordered one yesterday, should be here in a week or so.

Whats the lowdown on wireless charging? Is it worth getting the official Samsung one or would a third party one be fine? Has anyone had any problems with it?

[sooperscoop]

leglessAlex said:

Well, I ordered one yesterday, should be here in a week or so.

Whats the lowdown on wireless charging? Is it worth getting the official Samsung one or would a third party one be fine? Has anyone had any problems with it?

I'm a big fan. Pick any one from ebay or Amazon that you like the look of and has good reviews. Also I'd recommend a mains one rather than USB powered.

They aren't for everyone, they don't charge fast (1A max?) but I have one on my desk at work, just sling it on and it stays topped up all day as I come and go.