Thoughts to the future...

[CmdrBond]

I know this is the "Note 10" sub, but a thought struck me this morning when reading another posters connects regarding the N10 and people wanting the S Own in a smaller package.

When it debuted, I always wanted the SPen, but not the size of the Note (things have changed for me, currently have an S7 Edge and getting the N10+ - but some will still want the smaller package, and it does feel better in the have).

I don't see Sammy going down this route, but what if they were to combine the S and Note ranges together to form 1 flagship range?

Currently we have (not including 5g variants) the S10, S10+, S10e, N10, & N10+

For next year, they could offer the S11 - compatible to the current S10e, possibly with S Pen support, but no pen bundled.

The S11 Memo - replacing the S10/N10, bundled with an S Pen.

Then the S11 Note - replacing the S10+/N10+ as the largest all singing all dancing device.

Thoughts?

 

[Steven58]

I dunno ...there are rumors this may be the last note. I have the 8 and hardly ever use the s pen.

 

[ocnbrze]

i doubt it. the s series is its most popular. the note from the beginning has been a niche device......though the niche has gained tremendously in popularity. i think samsung would be smart to keep the seperate. this way they can maximize and squeeze every ounce of money off of both devices.

 

[CmdrBond]

True - but the markets are slowing.

Innovation is slowing, people are holding on to phones longer because of higher costs and smaller improvements. He'll, I used to upgrade every 2 years, I've gone 3½ this time.

And I'm only upgrading now because I cracked the screen on my s7 Edge and have no insurance.

With increased competition from cheaper brands, it may actually make sense to consolidate the flagships.

 

[CmdrBond]

Also, look at the Tab range.

They dropped the nown moniker, but now include the S Pen on the S series tabs.

It really wouldn't surprise me if they do merge them