128 is more than enough for me.
So I guess it isn't that much better because of the RAM. Looks like that on the video from earlier too .
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128 is more than enough for me.
So I guess it isn't that much better because of the RAM. Looks like that on the video from earlier too .
Put both Note 9 and Macbook on the same network/WIFI. Enable SFTP server on Macbook then use a file manager on Note 9 that supports SFTP such as Solid Explorer.
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=pl.solidexplorer2
Or just copy to thumb drive from Mac and plug the thumdrive into phone (using supplied adapter) and transfer using "My Files"
@mib1800 @mi7chy thanks guys, both good points. I've downloaded es file explorer and was using that but think the easiest way is to simply copy over to the thumb drive.
My next question is, according to the app instructions, its states only to place zipped files on selected file path within the app but is that correct as I recall having to unzip the files when we had a similar Mame app on iOS?
My next question is, according to the app instructions, its states only to place zipped files on selected file path within the app but is that correct as I recall having to unzip the files when we had a similar Mame app on iOS?
I seriously love how perfect this worked out.
Which max resolution are you getting on the monitor?
I'm using 'The Old Computer' but noticed most of the roms are missing cfg files or zip files.
[doublepost=1536691028][/doublepost]Right my next question - is it possible to have a calculator toggle on the pull down notification screen? So that it can be pulled down and used from the lock screen as I do on iOS.
Well, the monitor is 1920x1200. In my dex settings, i have it on auto select, but its running at 1920x1080, even though its taking up the whole screen.
WQHD (2560x1440) is an option, but its greyed out, guessing it because my monitor cant handle that resolutionm
So only 2 years in the Apple ecosystem. I really like the Note 9 but will I miss password management etc?
To go back to this after seeing the keynote, absolutely nothing makes me think I'd be getting good value from the Xs Max. The $1,100 price tag is comparatively ignorant to what I get from my own use-case out of the $100 cheaper Note9.
At that insane price point, $1,099-$1,449, they had a real chance to make it like an iPad Pro mini essentially, and they squandered it. It's 2018 and we don't get split-screen multitasking with your insanely good A12 Bionic chip.
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The note 9 512GB is £1 cheaper than the iPhone XS max 64GB. My upgrade is due at the beginning of December. I really don’t think I can justify Apple’s prices anymore.
They only just discovered IP68, give it a few more years for Split screen on their phones.
Just enjoy your Note9
So after watching the keynote, them eye watering prices for the 512gb models do make the note 9 512gb seem a bit of bargain but the one thing that puts me off is the resale value of Samsung's! I've got the note 9 512gb after being a long time apple iPhone owner but out of curiosity decided to see what it'd be worth on one of these recycle sites. Now bear in mind it's a new phone, I've had it about a week and the device it self has been out a month? I was quoted £550 here in the UK... for giggles I did the same for a year old iPhone X 256gb and was offered £630 or something along them lines! That was off putting seeing how little or how quick these android devices drop money! The other thing I think apple has nailed this time round is the series 4 apple watch - another reason I would consider selling my note 9 for as I've always wanted the apple watch and now more so with it being a more polished product with newer tech and features. What do you guys think?
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I just ordered the Note 9, should be here tomorrow. This is going to be awesome.
Well if I get a Note 9, that’s one of the reasons I was planning to wait. I wanted to see a price drop or some deal along with getting some help via trade in of my S8+.
Whoa, I am stunned Apple finally, FINALLY gave iPhones stereo audio recording capability. I really didn’t think they would. Nobody but I had been vocal on this forum about wanting or caring about such a feature so I thought they’d never bother. Apple doesn’t ever seem to do anything unless they absolutely have to. Now we’re getting IP 68 and beer resistance.
As well as stereo audio. This kind of blows my initial plans all to crap. Apple would pick this year when I fully intended to ignore and dismiss them to get up off their dead behinds and deliver. I figured my Samsung would be my primary “memory maker” device so that’s where I wanted to invest in screen size and storage.
I was getting the XS to have an iPhone that would not make such crappy calls. Interestingly they didn’t make that big of a deal out of the modems. Or if they did they went by that part really fast. Other than that I wasn’t sure it would offer enough to make it a star player in my smart phone team. But now...whoa.
So I have to decide if I want an XS or an XS Max and what storage I want. Probably will still stick with 256 GB.
I have all kinds of heart rhythm problems so I’m for sure getting that Series 4 watch. And I want it in gold stainless.
That’s a lot of $$$. I think Apple has done the unthinkable and knocked the Note 9 off my road map. #%*^ ecosystem!
Oh well I need to just sit down and let all of this stuff marinate in my brain. Which I do have. Believe it or not.
Well if I get a Note 9, that’s one of the reasons I was planning to wait. I wanted to see a price drop or some deal along with getting some help via trade in of my S8+.
Whoa, I am stunned Apple finally, FINALLY gave iPhones stereo audio recording capability. I really didn’t think they would. Nobody but I had been vocal on this forum about wanting or caring about such a feature so I thought they’d never bother. Apple doesn’t ever seem to do anything unless they absolutely have to. Now we’re getting IP 68 and beer resistance.
I figured my Samsung would be my primary “memory maker” device so that’s where I wanted to invest in screen size and storage.
I was getting the XS to have an iPhone that would not make such crappy calls. Interestingly they didn’t make that big of a deal out of the modems. Or if they did they went by that part really fast. Other than that I wasn’t sure it would offer enough to make it a star player in my smart phone team. But now...whoa.
So I have to decide if I want an XS or an XS Max and what storage I want. Probably will still stick with 256 GB.
I have all kinds of heart rhythm problems so I’m for sure getting that Series 4 watch. And I want it in gold stainless.
That’s a lot of $$$. I think Apple has done the unthinkable and knocked the Note 9 off my road map. #%*^ ecosystem!
Oh well I need to just sit down and let all of this stuff marinate in my brain. Which I do have. Believe it or not.
Sorry to hear about the heart rhythm issues. For me, it's blood pressure. I'm glad to hear that you were blown away by the iPhone, though.
I have to say, the iPhone didn't do it for me this year and pushed me to the Note 9.
Wish you luck, I'm sure you'll enjoy whichever phone you get.
Trust me the Note 9 is one heck of a device and in all honesty, the way iPhones currently operate regardless of 6S, X, XS or XS max, they all feel the same, with that locked down or should I say restricted OS. But that simplicity of the iPhones is done so perfectly, which is what makes it such a popular device. For me though, the Note 9 wins if only they offered the apple watch to function on cross platforms as do Samsung with their galaxy wear!
It didn't do much for me this year, either. Seemed like a LOT of the same old things with the same old ridiculously high prices. I'm going to let it sit for a bit before I decide what I want to do ($1149 for phone and $429 for watch is insane to me). But I'm gradually looking more towards Android.
So a 1499$ phone still comes with 5W charger? So extra $$$ for fast charging? And to add salt to injury, you have to purchase usb-c to lightning cable? And still, out of the box you can't connect your 1499$ phone with your 4000$ laptop? Now add insurance for such an expensive phone, together with wall brick for fast charging + lightning to usb-c, and taxes... Well, that would be way over 2000$ in most of USA, wouldn't it?
My last Apple device is a browser + media machine - Macbook 12. And I have no intentions on purchasing anything anymore from apple. iMac Pro has kernel panics, and you can't repair the 'Pro' machine, even Apple refuses on some occasions to repair it. MBP has keyboard issues, along with kernel panic, and of course - throttling.
It was nice being in Apple camp while it lasted. Things really did just work. And worked like a charm!
But constant greed from Tims Apple, and I really do believe that they think that most of their customers are simply brain dead. Now wireless charger for Airpods was announced in 2017. So if we are lucky, we will maybe see it in 2019?
Bahh... I'm beyond shock. And I feel stupid to be shocked in the first place.
This is the first Apple iPhone event I missed. Didn't watch it at all. Just done some reading. So if I made a mistake somewhere, please, feel free to correct me.
My last Apple device is a browser + media machine - Macbook 12. And I have no intentions on purchasing anything anymore from apple. iMac Pro has kernel panics, and you can't repair the 'Pro' machine, even Apple refuses on some occasions to repair it. MBP has keyboard issues, along with kernel panic, and of course - throttling.
It was nice being in Apple camp while it lasted. Things really did just work. And worked like a charm!
But constant greed from Tims Apple, and I really do believe that they think that most of their customers are simply brain dead. Now wireless charger for Airpods was announced in 2017. So if we are lucky, we will maybe see it in 2019?
Bahh... I'm beyond shock. And I feel stupid to be shocked in the first place.
This is the first Apple iPhone event I missed. Didn't watch it at all. Just done some reading. So if I made a mistake somewhere, please, feel free to correct me.
Did you find confirmation somewhere that they’re not upgrading the in box charger? I’ve been looking for that myself.
It's on the website. The same 5W charger it's always been.
