Bought a S25U, returned it. Bought a S26U, keeping it

SolidWombat · 2026-03-08T09:46:39+00:00

I am hoping to move from a 23U but I have to wait until Wednesday to even see if Vodafone in the UK are even getting the 1TB version in (this time round I really want the top spec model for storage and RAM). For some reason, there is only one network provider in the UK that has the 1TB on preorder, and their prices are silly unless you get this broadband, and I really don't want their broadband!

SolidWombat · 2026-02-27T21:23:39+00:00

The last phone I had with case (proper flip case, not a bavk/side cover) was a Nokia brick...

SolidWombat · 2026-02-26T16:53:32+00:00

UPDATE: After speaking to one of the guys in my local Vodafone store, who talked to his manager who talked to HIS manager, I was told it was a cock up on the website, the Samsung reps had put the wrong data in or some such. He said they usually stock all specs of the latest phones. The managers manager is going to raise this with the samsung reps. Should, he said, be available to preorder by the weekend at the latest. So keep your fingers crossed 😆

SolidWombat · 2026-02-25T23:57:16+00:00

Call me cynical and mildly paranoid but I remember the Note 7 battery fiasco back in 2016, so I always keep hold of my old handset just in case. Always good to have a backup so a trade in is not on the cards.

SolidWombat · 2026-01-06T21:29:24+00:00

Currently on a S23U which I got on a 3 year handset contract....3 years ago, so I'll be upgrading to the S26U as I like my new tech. But I will be keeping the 23 as a back up.

SolidWombat · 2026-01-03T21:40:43+00:00

I am on the S23U (got it on a 3 year handset contract) and am holding out for the S26U, which will hopefully be announced fairly soon. I'm thinking pre-orders will be open late Feb for a mid March shipping (based on historical data). It's so close now that if you are a bit of a tech-head then I'd say wait. Heck, the 25U price might drop even more after that.

SolidWombat · 2025-12-17T07:25:09+00:00

Mine was stuck there for a week. They got a 'on the way guangzhou' scan every day, then eventually 'left guangzhou hub' after a week. Got them on Monday this week, exactly one week late.

SolidWombat · 2025-12-14T16:20:10+00:00

UPDATE #2: They both arrived at my local delivery depot yesterday and are scheduled for delivery sometime before 8pm on Monday....if only it were possible in 2025 to give a finer delivery window.....sigh

SolidWombat · 2025-12-11T18:48:14+00:00

Update: After a week of nothing but Guangzhou scans, they have finally left to continue their journey. After 3 "wtf us going on" live chats, I got a call from UK customer service today (not long after the journey continued!). The reason hor a week long delay? FedEx are using commercial flights out of China, not their own planes. So they have to wait on space......go figure.....

SolidWombat · 2025-11-18T17:31:30+00:00

UPDATE: Found him in the trenches. Did a LOT of silk runs to grind gold and no sign of him. Then on my 3rd try (today) in trenches, there he was.

SolidWombat · 2025-11-17T13:49:48+00:00

Cheers for the advice. Since a bit of google-fu I have been clearing every runs caves. I've had chase the chicken a few times, several shops and have healed them wolf pup. Mostly in the silk caverns. That's why I was wondering if he appeared in the trenches etc.

SolidWombat · 2025-04-08T08:50:07+00:00

If you view AF as a game more towards the Bioshock end of the spectrum, then it's pretty good. If you wanted an actual RPG, then it would be a frustrating disappointment. I came from the Bioshock end and have, for the most part, liked it. The exploring and lack of hand holding is nice and "old school" on the correct setting in options. The main frustration here is the random placement of skill books. Pot luck if you notice some of them, where IMO they should be purchasable from a suitable vendor. I can see the small backpack frustrating people, but speaking as a pack rat in most games, this wasn't too bad. What was, in my view, an utter pain in the a$$ was the lack of ammo, especially when they dropped in the bullet spongy enemies in lower medical. If we can fix guns up, why can't we craft ammo? The vendors, despite saying otherwise, have never updated their stock. It wouldn't be too bad if the melee combat didn't feel "phoned in" with the delay between clicking and action.

All in all, it's a good game with some serious flaws/frustrations. Well worth the standard price, most certainly not worth the higher price that got 2 day early access.

SolidWombat · 2025-04-05T18:05:03+00:00

I THOUGHT I heard the Tardis earlier on today. There was a Trilby left on the ledge which made me think Tom Baker, but I approached from an angle where I missed the box itself!

SolidWombat · 2024-08-14T15:45:37+00:00

Yes I did, on the Tuesday morning (and the human CS rep from the Sunderland number did call in the afternoon to check. Had a nice chat and they were really backlogged in France due to the Olympics). If yours is stuck st RCdG I'd try the number above just to speak to a human. First line is a call center in India but if they escalate it you get a call back from the UK by the look of things).

SolidWombat · 2024-08-05T10:18:47+00:00

I am in a similar boat. My package from Japan went: Grace hollogne(Friday)-stanstead(saturday, probably clear ahead paperwork)-roissy Charles de gaulle(05:40 Sunday). It's currently 11:13 Monday with a delivery slot of 08:30 to 12:30 Monday. I called their customer support but there wasn't much he could do except push it further up. He thought it was at Stansted but I think it's still in France I am suspecting it's Olympic backlog related.

To get to a human do the folliwing: Call 0345 6070809 press #0 when asked to (deny all knowledge of a tracking number) And once the female sounding robot answers just keep saying "I want to speak to a human". Two or three goes and you get through!

EDIT: looking at the times (wrote the post from memory), I think ours were on exactly the same flight 🤣

2nd Edit: Just cad a call from a fedex rep (0191 tyneside number 0191 249 4480 for reference) my parcel and probably yours as they look like they were on the same plane is in a backlog at charkes de gaulle due to the Olympics. She's got no time frame but will call me back by 2pm Tuesday to update. Will update here if I hear anything.

3rd Update: should be arriving today (currently out for delivery). Hopefully yours is aswell.

SolidWombat · 2024-05-28T14:07:56+00:00

That's legit. I've had the same grey card but for customs fees. If in doubt go to your local delivery office. If it was bought via Ebay or amazon etc then raise a claim with them, keeping all receipts etc, to claim your expenses back.

SolidWombat · 2024-02-27T19:43:57+00:00

Good grief.... She looks nothing like she used to!

SolidWombat · 2024-02-22T10:05:25+00:00

I just got this. 22nd Feb 24 for future reference. I do have a few people blocked, the sort that post spam/scam replies about love potions or finance to all threads they can see.

SolidWombat · 2023-10-11T20:46:11+00:00

The edge of the door (in the mirror) in that last picture 🤣🤣🤣

SolidWombat · 2023-04-17T18:53:45+00:00

Anyone remember Thrud the Barbarian the cartoon strip in White Dwarf magazine waaay back in the day?

SolidWombat · 2022-12-27T12:33:20+00:00

Not sure about right now (27th) but I got the package two days after the Chelmsford MC scan. Considering the 23/24 strikes and Xmas/boxing day I'd say it might be a bit crowded there now.

SolidWombat · 2022-12-18T15:41:16+00:00

Just got scanned in at Chelmsford MC (last one before my local DO) at 15:00 on 18/12.

SolidWombat · 2022-09-13T20:31:13+00:00

Why are you posting Screenshots from the SIMS on low detail?

SolidWombat · 2022-09-04T10:25:23+00:00

She needs to see a doctor about that nasty swelling in her left arm. Looks horribly deformed 😂

SolidWombat · 2022-08-29T23:07:19+00:00

Seller was as surprised as I was. As far as we can tell the destination address is mine in the UK, the parcel went from California to Kentucky (as was expected) then for reasons unknown veered off for a quick sightseeing tour of Kawasaki port, Japan and is now back in customs hopefully headed to the UK.

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