Samsung reported that 90% of Note7 owners in the U.S. have opted to receive a new Galaxy Note7 as part of the ongoing recall for a potential fire hazard related to batteries in the original phones.

Skeptics said that 90% replacement number seems high, considering the original phones could overheat and catch fire.

But apparently many customers want the Note7’s digital S Pen stylus to touch and write on its 5.7-in. high-resolution display, among other high-end features, badly enough to continue use it — at least when it is safe, as Samsung has asserted the new units will be.

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Source: COMPUTER WORLD