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Poll results: once you have a Note 7, it's hard to let go

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By Preslav Kateliev

Published: Oct 12, 2016, 9:12 AM

Poll results: once you have a Note 7, it's hard to let go

The Galaxy Note 7 went from being among the best devices of 2016 to being the punchline of an overused joke. Even after recalling the first batch and supposedly fixing a defective battery issue, Samsung couldn't fully solve the problem with spontaneous combustions, as units that have been deemed “safe” are now blowing up left and right.

After suspending sales for a while to investigate the issue, the company has now announced that Note 7 production has been canceled. Samsung's partners have been asked to stop selling the devices and customers that own one of the hot phablets are implored to power their device off and exchange it for another Galaxy as soon as possible (or get a full refund).

Seeing how many owners refused to send their unit back when the first recall was going on, we wondered — how many of you want to / would hold on to their Note 7s now? Here's how the voters answered!

Will / would you return your Note 7?

I have one, returning it for full refund

15.58%

I have one, exchanging it for another Galaxy device

7.53%

I have one, I am keeping it and hoping it's safe

21.15%

If I had one, I would return it for a full refund

32.49%

If I had one, I would exchange it for another Galaxy

11.62%

If I had one, I would keep it and hope it's safe

11.62%

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Preslav, a member of the PhoneArena team since 2014, is a mobile technology enthusiast with a penchant for integrating tech into his hobbies and work. Whether it's writing articles on an iPad Pro, recording band rehearsals with multiple phones, or exploring the potential of mobile gaming through services like GeForce Now and Steam Link, Preslav's approach is hands-on and innovative. His balanced perspective allows him to appreciate both Android and iOS ecosystems, focusing on performance, camera quality, and user experience over brand loyalty.

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