vote for samsung ativ se review???

[Matthew Becker1]

I wouldn't worry too much, I use an unlocked ATIV S and I received all the updates that Samsung has put out so far, so a lack of updates on this device will likely be down to Verizon and not Samsung.

It would be a very bad move for Verizon not to push out the 8.1 update once it becomes available, especially on a device released so close to the OS update's launch.

 

[Mmazeo]

Only reason is the low interest in this phone from users (no one even reminded us it had come out, and obviously we forgot too).

Having said that, that's not a real excuse and I'll look to have a full review by Friday.

Lol

 

[mary beth hale]

A short but positive review on PC World today. Loves the phone. The cons are mostly about the OS and poor availability.

 

[Matthew Becker1]

A short but positive review on PC World today. Loves the phone. The cons are mostly about the OS and poor availability.

I've noticed a couple of factual inaccuracies in his article - which were pointed out in one of the comments.The reviewer states that the browser doesn't use tabs, which it does. His complaint that S4 cases don't fit on the SE is ridiculous, really.

 

[Mmazeo]

Kills IE but won't his complaints be addressed with 8.1?

Here it is. Samsung Galaxy ATIV SE review

 

[mary beth hale]

getting this phone in late june. played around with it at Verizon and absolutely loved it. also helps that I have had an exemplary experience with my ativ s. would still like to see more reviews but will get the phone regardless. hopefully the 8.1 firmware will be in place by the time i'm ready, otherwise will wait until it is. still waiting on review, Daniel...hint,hint.

 

[Matthew Becker1]

getting this phone in late june. played around with it at Verizon and absolutely loved it. also helps that I have had an exemplary experience with my ativ s. would still like to see more reviews but will get the phone regardless. hopefully the 8.1 firmware will be in place by the time i'm ready, otherwise will wait until it is. still waiting on review, Daniel...hint,hint.

I hope you can cope with the fact that an S4 case won't fit on it.

 

[mary beth hale]

I hope you can cope with the fact that an S4 case won't fit on it.

I though that was hilarious to list that as a con.

 

[snowmutt]

That was quite the incomplete review. It was entirely about the hardware.

It was a positive incomplete review, so I guess that is something.

 

[Nogitsune Micah]

Kills IE but won't his complaints be addressed with 8.1?

Here it is. Samsung Galaxy ATIV SE review

Hmm. What an interesting read for that review. While I disagree with a lot of it and some of it was incorrect, i guess it is decent to see a windows phone getting decent reviews.







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[DocRambone]

Love to see a review. An 5" high-end device with SD-card is what WP lacks today.

Edit: Found an videoreview: Samsung ATIV SE Review: With WP8.1
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KajxIHuNO2c

 

[BrooklynGal]

Hmm...I'll have to reread his review.
I can say that so far, the battery life has been good. Call quality is good Photos are good. But, sometimes if I hold the camera in landscape mode, I find myself pressing the volume button. To me, the screen is not as sensitive as he indicated. The phone has been in my bag, jacket pocket, and jeans pocket and none of my tiles have been deleted. The case I have is the "rugged cover" by Verizon ($34.99) which is three pieces and has a built in screen protector. The case does add bulk, but I think it offers good protection. By using this cover, the screen is recessed by about 1/8 of an inch. I've also manged to feed my old wrist strap near the volume control opening.
For searches, I use Google. At times, it may run a tad slow, but no major complaints. Since there is no built in FM radio (as there is on the Icon), I purchased a Sony blue tooth with a built in FM radio. I can't preset my favorite stations, but it sounds good and where available, the artist and song title appear.
I wish Microsoft would further update its Facebook Messenger app to include voice message, but, that is a separate issue.
As of now, I do not have plans to update to Windows 8.1 until it is released to the public and the "kinks" from the develop preview are worked out.

 

[mary beth hale]

@BrooklynGal- will be getting the SE in about a month. My Ativ S has been a pure pleasure to use so I really look forward to the SE.

 

[mary beth hale]

Love to see a review. An 5" high-end device with SD-card is what WP lacks today.

Edit: Found an videoreview: Samsung ATIV SE Review: With WP8.1
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KajxIHuNO2c

thanks for posting the video. kind of funny because I partially based the decision to purchase my ativ s on a "bored at work" video of the ativ s over a year ago.

 

[BrooklynGal]

BTW, if you choose the rugged cover, when the phone is charging, you will not see the green/red charging LED. The case covers it.

 

[scottcraft]

Love to see a review. An 5" high-end device with SD-card is what WP lacks today.

Edit: Found an videoreview: Samsung ATIV SE Review: With WP8.1
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KajxIHuNO2c

That's a decent video. I'm going to have to go get some hands on time with this phone again.

 

[Matthew Becker1]

Well over a month now. Guess WPCentral won't be putting a review up.

PC Magazine recently published their own. Doesn't really have a whole lot to say, but its review is generally positive. Samsung Ativ SE (Verizon Wireless) Review & Rating | PCMag.com

 

[scottcraft]

Well over a month now. Guess WPCentral won't be putting a review up.

PC Magazine recently published their own. Doesn't really have a whole lot to say, but its review is generally positive. Samsung Ativ SE (Verizon Wireless) Review & Rating | PCMag.com

There's probably a valid reason they haven't done a review yet, but it's still disappointing.

 

[Matthew Becker1]

There's probably a valid reason they haven't done a review yet, but it's still disappointing.

There's been no communication either way, so we really have no idea what's going on.

 

[experiment 626]

There's probably a valid reason they haven't done a review yet, but it's still disappointing.

No there isn't. Just look at some of the articles & reviews WPCentral felt the need to post and tell me they were more important than a new WP 8 flagship device review.