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badrobot · Mar 23, 2023

This trade-in (S21U to S23U) is so tempting.
But TBH, I really don't need an upgrade right now. I was just curious how much I would get out of my S21U.

IownAmoneyPit · Mar 24, 2023

I recently did some upgrades to my newer PC and Laptop.

Samsung 980 Series - 250GB PCIe Gen3. X4 NVMe 1.4 - M.2 Internal SSD (MZ-V8V250B/AM) [Canada Version] PC x 2 (Dual boot)

Samsung 980 Series - 500GB PCIe Gen3. X4 NVMe 1.4 - M.2 Internal SSD (MZ-V8V500B/AM) [Canada Version] Laptop

And to reuse the original drives that were replaced.

UGREEN Hard Drive Enclosure 2.5 Inch External Hard Drive Case SSD HDD Enclosure SATA to USB 3.0 Disk Reader Case for 9.5mm 7mm Sata I II III, UASP High Speed Data Transfer, Tool Free, Up to 10TB (PC)

UGREEN M.2 NVMe NGFF SSD Enclosure, USB 3.2 Gen2 10Gbps NVMe PCIe M-Key(M+B Key), 6Gbps SATA NGFF (M+B) Key, External SSD Adapter Support UASP Trim, Size for 2280/2260/2242/2230, Aluminum Heatsink (Laptop)

Also never gently wash your keyboards with a full cup of coffee or you may have to purchase these.

Perixx PERIBOARD-733B US Wireless Backlit Keyboard - X Type Scissor Keys - Big Print Letters - White Backlit - Black - US English

Perixx PERIBOARD-326 Wired Mini Backlit USB Keyboard with Low Profile Keys - US Layout

Dru2 · Mar 24, 2023

badrobot said:
This trade-in (S21U to S23U) is so tempting.
But TBH, I really don't need an upgrade right now. I was just curious how much I would get out of my S21U.

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I'll be upgrading from my Note 20 Ultra to the S23 Ultra 512gig version in a few months. Just waiting to pay off the current phone. I could do it now but I've got other priorities, so I'll wait.

badrobot · Mar 24, 2023

Dru2 said:
I'll be upgrading from my Note 20 Ultra to the S23 Ultra 512gig version in a few months. Just waiting to pay off the current phone. I could do it now but I've got other priorities, so I'll wait.

Did you check if your Note 20U is qualified for Trade-in?

Dru2 · Mar 24, 2023

badrobot said:
Did you check if your Note 20U is qualified for Trade-in?

I tried the other day after seeing your post in the Windows 10 forum, but for me that feature is greyed out. I guess it'll only become available once the phone is paid off. This is through Verizon.

badrobot · Mar 24, 2023

Dru2 said:
I tried the other day after seeing your post in the Windows 10 forum, but for me that feature is greyed out. I guess it'll only become available once the phone is paid off. This is through Verizon.

My next one could be the S24U. Or the S25U.

This S21U is very snappy. 12GB of RAM is really plenty!

Dru2 · Mar 25, 2023

Is an S24 release immanent?

jvickers · Mar 25, 2023

The left speaker on my cheap-o system died. So, I got this on sale from Crutchfield:

badrobot · Mar 25, 2023

Dru2 said:
Is an S24 release immanent?

I would think so. Usually around late January through February.

badrobot · Mar 25, 2023

Dru2 said:
I'll be upgrading from my Note 20 Ultra to the S23 Ultra 512gig version

512GB is too much for a phone for me. 128GB is actually a sweet spot for me so I have a good reason to move my photos and files out of my phone before it gets too much to handle. 256GB will be the most I will get. Just my personal preference.

badrobot · Mar 25, 2023

jvickers said:
The left speaker on my cheap-o system died. So, I got this on sale from Crutchfield:

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with built-in chromecast, there is nothing it cannot do wirelessly. It's a steal!

Edwin · Mar 25, 2023

badrobot said:
12GB of RAM is really plenty!

Gotta watch the devices with loads of RAM!
I've heard horror stories..., last year, some guy was hard gaming on one, whether it had a metal case or not, I don't know, but it got so hot he couldn't hold it!
Probably alright if you don't game the heck out of it, or tax it too hard!

dencal · Mar 26, 2023

Gamers choose smart phones specifically designed for the purpose.
Phones like Xioami Poco F3 with liquid cooled technology built in.

badrobot · Mar 26, 2023

I realized I don't have a white shoes and Amazon has the best price for the Stan Smith classic sneakers.

badrobot · Mar 26, 2023

Edwin said:
Gotta watch the devices with loads of RAM!
I've heard horror stories..., last year, some guy was hard gaming on one, whether it had a metal case or not, I don't know, but it got so hot he couldn't hold it!
Probably alright if you don't game the heck out of it, or tax it too hard!

I am actually surprised that the 12GB of RAM only comes with the 512GB and 1TB models of S23U. My S21U is only 128GB but has 12GB of RAM.

Edwin · Mar 26, 2023

badrobot said:
I am actually surprised that the 12GB of RAM only comes with the 512GB and 1TB models of S23U. My S21U is only 128GB but has 12GB of RAM.

The Specs for S23U are impressive!!!
No Card slot, though!

badrobot · Mar 26, 2023

Edwin said:
The Specs for S23U are impressive!!!
No Card slot, though!

My phone before the S21U was only 32GB and I have a 64GB micro SD in it. So, when I upgraded to S21U, 128GB is more than enough without needing an a micro-SD. I guess, 256GB for me will be overkill already but it's always nice to have extra storage.
My philosophy when it comes to phone storage is that I don't want to have a big basket and lose everything when an unforeseen event happens. I want to keep it small so I have reason to move my files and back them up (when storage is getting low) before I lose them.