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This is only for people who actually open to ideas, not for people who just want to ***** and moan.
I wanna buy the 8GB, for every day use it will be perfect for me, but for the odd case where I go on a long plane journey and don't want to take my tablet, I wondered if there is solution...and then I realised there was, and it's ultra compact.
USB on the Go is the saviour here. Pair this adapter with this tiny USB stick and you suddenly have 32GB extra space.
If your feeling more adventurous, you could go down this DIY route too, very cool and I might be trying this myself
But how is this implemented on the software side? Does stock android support this?
sure, usb host ist what you need
// http://developer.android.com/guide/topics/connectivity/usb/host.html
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This is only for people who actually open to ideas, not for people who just want to ***** and moan.
I wanna buy the 8GB, for every day use it will be perfect for me, but for the odd case where I go on a long plane journey and don't want to take my tablet, I wondered if there is solution...and then I realised there was, and it's ultra compact.
USB on the Go is the saviour here. Pair this adapter with this tiny USB stick and you suddenly have 32GB extra space.
If your feeling more adventurous, you could go down this DIY route too, very cool and I might be trying this myself
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Yeap that's possible, but absent of miniSD card is a big deal breaker for me considering this is just only 8GB - and there's a nice article at http://www.androidpolice.com, why this is so cheap considering this is unlocked phone. It sounds like Google did sacrifice some specs make the cost down and more affordable.
I have Samsung Galaxy S III with 16GB, and plust 32GB sd card, I am already running out space since I save a lot of musics, and games on my sd card and since we all carry the phone with us (not like 10 inch tablet), it makes better sense to have bigger space on your phone.
so really 8GB quite deal breaker.
Don't think that I am *****ing and moanning about it, Nexus 4 specs quite amazing and looks premium quality, and what you said about USB stick would work just fine, but just wanted to share my 5 cent opinion here.
I think that this could work. Im also looking to buy the 8gb flavor.
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Yeap that's possible, but absent of miniSD card is a big deal breaker for me considering this is just only 8GB - and there's a nice article at http://www.androidpolice.com, why this is so cheap considering this is unlocked phone. It sounds like Google did sacrifice some specs make the cost down and more affordable.
I have Samsung Galaxy S III with 16GB, and plust 32GB sd card, I am already running out space since I save a lot of musics, and games on my sd card and since we all carry the phone with us (not like 10 inch tablet), it makes better sense to have bigger space on your phone.
so really 8GB quite deal breaker.
Don't think that I am *****ing and moanning about it, Nexus 4 specs quite amazing and looks premium quality, and what you said about USB stick would work just fine, but just wanted to share my 5 cent opinion here.
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Don't get me wrong, I'm not saying everyone will be happy with 8GB, I just didn't want people coming in here just to moan. It's down to cost, and if you need more space, that's cool.
16GB is enough for me, and if I need more space I'll use dropbox/google drive
Of course I would prefer microSD slot, but... I guess for 350$ which includes S4 Pro, 2GB RAM, 2100mAh battery, two cameras and its a nexus, we can't complain about anything!!
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Yeap that's possible, but absent of miniSD card is a big deal breaker for me considering this is just only 8GB - and there's a nice article at http://www.androidpolice.com, why this is so cheap considering this is unlocked phone. It sounds like Google did sacrifice some specs make the cost down and more affordable.
I have Samsung Galaxy S III with 16GB, and plust 32GB sd card, I am already running out space since I save a lot of musics, and games on my sd card and since we all carry the phone with us (not like 10 inch tablet), it makes better sense to have bigger space on your phone.
so really 8GB quite deal breaker.
Don't think that I am *****ing and moanning about it, Nexus 4 specs quite amazing and looks premium quality, and what you said about USB stick would work just fine, but just wanted to share my 5 cent opinion here.
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Yeah, the lack of storage and no sd card for me is also a deal breaker. It's such a shame because I'm really excited about the device. The price here in the UK is so low for what appears to be a high end device, it's amazing. In fact, I've never felt so conflicted about a device. I really want it, but I know it won't hit the mark, purely for lack of storage. With games like NOVA 3 taking up 3GB, plus my sat nav requiring almost 2GB, there won't be much space for other stuff. Data coverage where I live is pretty hit and miss so streaming media from the cloud still isn't a viable alternative for me yet which is a shame. Perhaps it will at least help to drive down the price of other handsets that have high end SoC?
I think the OP's suggestion is a very good one. This approach works well most of the time on a Galaxy Note, as long as it's just a flash drive or micro SD card that the phone can successfully power. I wonder if there would be a way to toggle something like 'directory bind' on and off so that you could put music/media/data files for games on a micro sd card, then just plug it in when you need, change the path of the internal SD card to the external one, then fire up a game. That would be a reasonable compromise from my perspective.
Such a shame, it's so cheap
I don't understand the people who want to buy the 8gb version. Its only a little bit more for the 16gb version.
.. and don't say its because you can't afford it.. because if this phone was the same price range as the galaxy nexus or any other high end smart phone you would still buy it.
Just pay that little bit extra and get double the space.
I have a USB-OTG cable and a USB microSD card reader so I would just buy another 16GB/32GB card and carry that around with me. It is easy to take out and plug in and easy to put away when not needed.
Hey guy's. My Girlfriend got a Galaxy Nexus and YES USB-OTG is part of the Chipset Configuration the GN comes with! The Snapdragon S4 Pro APQ8064 Chipset supports OTG as well. In the pure Android-Roms the Nexus Devices are running the Firmware supports OTG by default. As I know it's included in the kernel... so no need to create a problem!!!
buy a OTG Adapter - 1,99€ on Amaz...
buy a USB Stick 32Gb. - 12,00€ even on Amaz..
buy a LG NEXUS 4 16GB - 349,00€
= 362,99€ complete!
so if you compare this the other "leading devices" you save up to 200€!!! so you see, no need to spend tears and cry.... Start smiling cause you got a few buck's left to buy some Christmas presents for the family!
I use Google Music and sync my photos to my 50GB dropbox account (thank you Samsung!). 16GB is more than I ever need. The only time I get close to using that much is if I'm dual booting 2 different roms.
I do this with my Nexus 7 and plan to continue doing it with the Nexus 4! Really useful when I want to stick a film or tv show on there and watch on the go.
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I do this with my Nexus 7 and plan to continue doing it with the Nexus 4! Really useful when I want to stick a film or tv show on there and watch on the go.
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Yes this would work. I personally have done it with my Gnexus and nexus 7. However, you have to be very careful with that thing sticking out of your phone. It could be very easy to knock the phone over or drop it or something and I would be concerned about hurting the stuff inside the phone.
good alternative... currently have the 16GB NS4G and was really excited when i saw the tweet about the N4 and N10 today... disappointed by no Verizon/Sprint compatibility tho... this definitely would've been my next phone if i could use it on these networks...
question about his alternative tho... is 32GB the limit it can read or can you go up to something like 64GB storage as well??
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good alternative... currently have the 16GB NS4G and was really excited when i saw the tweet about the N4 and N10 today... disappointed by no Verizon/Sprint compatibility tho... this definitely would've been my next phone if i could use it on these networks...
question about his alternative tho... is 32GB the limit it can read or can you go up to something like 64GB storage as well??
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There's no limitation. You could plug in a 3TB external hard drive if you wanted.
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There's no limitation. You could plug in a 3TB external hard drive if you wanted.
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awesome... i usually have a hard drive on me when i'm out anyways...
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awesome... i usually have a hard drive on me when i'm out anyways...
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do you keep it in your backpack with the solar panels on the side??
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do you keep it in your backpack with the solar panels on the side??
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lol no... but i have my hard drive b/c i'm using it to transfer files between people... i mostly just stream Pandora and don't play many games... the space isn't the issue for me really on this device... no cdma is ... but it's great to know there's essentially no limit to the sd/usb car we can add to this!
Why do you need so much space? I'm using an Xperia S right now, with 32GB and I've got over half of it free. 18GB free to be precise, but I haven't been deleting photos and such that I don't need, so they're at 1.3GB.
Anyone with the Galaxy Note 1 thinking about switching to the Nexus 4? I'm debating whether to get a used Note 1 or a new Nexus 4. Would you give up 0.5" screen size and SD card slot?
LG nexus 4
Memory Card slot No
Internal 8/16 GB storage, 2 GB RAM
other specs are appealing.. but then Note 2 has the same and No Spen .... no way
i cant live with that.. too less of storage
Nexus 4 looks really awesome but the major disadvantage is that it doesnt have a memory card slot and has just 8/16gb internal storage(no 32gb)
If the storage capacity is not a problem,then i suggest you go with nexus 4
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Anyone with the Galaxy Note 1 thinking about switching to the Nexus 4? I'm debating whether to get a used Note 1 or a new Nexus 4. Would you give up 0.5" screen size and SD card slot?
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Disadvantages of Nexus 4:
1) No external memory card slot
2) Non-removable battery (u cant use extended battery if you want)
3) 2100mAh battery is too less for such a powerful phone
4) No S-pen
So, a used Note 1 wins in my opinion..
If the battery is non-removeable then u should buy note 1...
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Note 1 mate, the nexus is crappy.
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Note 1 mate, the nexus is crappy.
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I strongly disagree mister. You need to use a nexus device to decide whether its crappy or not.
Fast software update (no need to wait months like sammy users do)
Wireless charging
$300 phone --2GB ram, S4 Snapdragon CPU
I personally have a 32GB micro SD card and still have 19GB free (I have movies, songs, enormous amount of pics)
I have 2 extra samsung batteries (but I never use them, although I watch 3hrs movie every day+plus chatting, music).
People need to sit down and think/analize what they're going to use their phone for. Ask yourself, do you really need an extra battery? Are you a heavy user? Do you currently carry a spare battery in your pocket?
External battery charger can be very useful during travel
Memory can be handled by usb OTG or cloud storage. I personally have a lot of useless crap in my phone that I dont even use nowadays.
So no, it's not crappy IMHO.
I have a 32gb micro SD and I have only 5gb free. 8 or 16 gb is really small particularly if you play big games like six guns or modern combat. The small storage size is really a problem for me.
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I think the nexus 4 is serious contender with the specs on offer with this device. I know it's the only device that would tempt me away from Samsung phones. Downside it is made by lg but looking at the reviews and specs of lg optimus g (from which nexus 4 is coming from) is very appealing for me a must say.
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I'll sell mine to you
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Benefits, update cycle, new vanilla roms fast. Good developer forum, any nexus device will have a good following. Hardware specs ok, but screen will be an issue.
Downside, no expandable memory, deal breaker for me, I use a 32GB card plus my 11gb internal and am almost maxxed for music and video, just couldn't settle for 11gb max usable storage. Fixed battery, the battery wears out, these days probably after a year, fixed battery is another deal breaker for me.
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I think the Nexus 4 is a really good deal. For $350 you're getting the most out of Android. If I didn't buy my Note a month ago, I would have most definitely gotten the Nexus 4.
If you need more than 16gb of space, you can always get the 16gb phone, which is more than enough for apps and games. For extra storage, use Dropbox (2gb free), Google Drive (5gb free), and SkyDrive (7gb free). Both have apps that work perfectly on Android.
If you want even more space, do all the dropbox referrals using virtual machines. Each referral will earn you 500mb, for up to a limit of 16gb. Which means you only need to do this 32 times to get the free 16gb.
You can also use the camera upload feature to earn 3gb for free.
For even more space, you can earn a couple of gb from doing the "Simple Tasks" (which is a dropbox getting started guide).
If you're a university student, right now there's an event called the Great Space Race (the more students from your school is using dropbox, the more space you get) that earns you up to 25gb for up to two years (you'll probably be using a different phone after two years, and in 2015, phones are probably gonna have 32gb/64gb base).
I use both of these services on my 16gb Note with no SD card. I earned all possible free storage on dropbox and now I'm running on 39.88gb cloud storage. All my music and videos is stored in the cloud which is convenient.
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I think the Nexus 4 is a really good deal. For $350 you're getting the most out of Android. If I didn't buy my Note a month ago, I would have most definitely gotten the Nexus 4.
If you need more than 16gb of space, you can always get the 16gb phone, which is more than enough for apps and games. For extra storage, use Dropbox (2gb free), Google Drive (5gb free), and SkyDrive (7gb free). Both have apps that work perfectly on Android.
If you want even more space, do all the dropbox referrals using virtual machines. Each referral will earn you 500mb, for up to a limit of 16gb. Which means you only need to do this 32 times to get the free 16gb.
You can also use the camera upload feature to earn 3gb for free.
For even more space, you can earn a couple of gb from doing the "Simple Tasks" (which is a dropbox getting started guide).
If you're a university student, right now there's an event called the Great Space Race (the more students from your school is using dropbox, the more space you get) that earns you up to 25gb for up to two years (you'll probably be using a different phone after two years, and in 2015, phones are probably gonna have 32gb/64gb base).
I use both of these services on my 16gb Note with no SD card. I earned all possible free storage on dropbox and now I'm running on 39.88gb cloud storage. All my music and videos is stored in the cloud which is convenient.
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What you're expressing is kind of pointless, there's a limit to external storage in cloud terms muchly based on size and compatibility.. There is no reasonable chance that anyone would transfer a movie over cloud, just not data forgivable yet. It's fine for small programme info and data, but not for big apps transfers or movie files, until 4G of course.
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What you're expressing is kind of pointless, there's a limit to external storage in cloud terms muchly based on size and compatibility.. There is no reasonable chance that anyone would transfer a movie over cloud, just not data forgivable yet. It's fine for small programme info and data, but not for big apps transfers or movie files, until 4G of course.
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Do you mean a file size limit? If so, I haven't had a problem with that with Dropbox. I've uploaded 13gb HD mkv movies with no problem. with almost 40gb of free storage I have no problems with storing data. I agree that transfering the files and then listen/watch is time consuming. Sometimes you won't even have enough space on your phone to store the temporary files. That's why I always stream off the cloud and even on 3G speeds, streaming an HD movie is no problem.
Data limits.... expensive plans. You don't always have Access to stream like airplanes. It doesn't help with games either. To me there is no excuse to lose features on newer phones. My vote goes for Note
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As long as you're on an unlimited data plan there's nothing to worry about. That said, I agree that lack of a memory card slot is inconvenient, but maybe Google's trying to promote their Google Drive? I don't like SD cards because it's confusing where everything belongs. Anyway I love the idea of cloud storage and I'm probably biased to it. Both phone are good choices, but if I were to choose one, I'd go for the Nexus 4.
Same thing explained here, but for for me memory card slot is important until & unless they provide 64 or 128GB on device
I have 64gb microSD and it is more than half full synced with my Dropbox files for areas without data reception.
Internal memory is required for apps, some have large space requirements.
So.... It depends on your usage.
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I'm having the same conundrum. Don't think I can give up my beloved note. May save and buy one unlocked as they are good value ,but my note is my 2nd love.
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For all of you guys complaining about lack of storage, if it's that much of an issue, you can just use MicroSD or USB OTG. (At least when it is available for 4.2, which with the dev community it should be in no time) Keep a connector on your keychain or something along those lines.
Do we know when the 128GB or if Samsung would grace the rest of the world; the 256GB option? Im surprised that no outlet has records for the 128GB or is it coming after launch since I only see 64GB versions available for preorder 'globally'.
I've been trying to find a 128gb version as well.... But no luck.
So right now im holding out ordering and waiting to see if the 128gb is releasing soon some where in the world.
North America never gets anything but the lower option - 64gb. Which is enough for now especially adding in the 256gb micro SD. That being said, I personally would love to have 128gb option and would pay $100 more for the extra storage. Just like I would also pay $100 for a BL unlocked (Dev version) of the Note 8. Don't think they have offered a Dev version of the Note since the Note 4, of which I bought the Dev version of that phone.
The versions with more storage, more ram, etc are usually very rare and only release in the asian markets. Not sure why they do that as there would be buyers elsewhere in the world. Head scratching.
Yeah Im in the USA however I couldnt care less where the device is coming from.. I preordered a 64x from clove.. but like you wanted the 128 at least (which is in my s6e...) so im taken aback how the internal storage options are still paltry. Yes the card.. but its not UFS2.1 speed so i dunno what gives.
sidenote, the note 8 has a ufs card reader which is up to 3x faster than usdxc.. slight mitigation.. if you can find cards.
I doubt a 128 much less a 256 version will appear—it's a classic Samsung tune, with every model since Note 2 they've been promising a “Luxury” of whatever version of the same model, always with double the storage.
I've waited for a couple of those before—they've never materialized…
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sidenote, the note 8 has a ufs card reader which is up to 3x faster than usdxc.. slight mitigation.. if you can find cards.
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I am sure if they exist they would be very expensive
not a peep about then since last summer either, so it's surprising to find that they've included the reader.. some expectation then of release. but.. bixby, so who really knows.
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North America never gets anything but the lower option - 64gb. Which is enough for now especially adding in the 256gb micro SD. That being said, I personally would love to have 128gb option and would pay $100 more for the extra storage. Just like I would also pay $100 for a BL unlocked (Dev version) of the Note 8. Don't think they have offered a Dev version of the Note since the Note 4, of which I bought the Dev version of that phone.
The versions with more storage, more ram, etc are usually very rare and only release in the asian markets. Not sure why they do that as there would be buyers elsewhere in the world. Head scratching.
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Just buy exynos if you want an unlocked bootloader .
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Only in korea.
Better buy SD Card a fast one that has fast reading speed sandiak 200 gb or samsung evo 128 gb.
With 200 gb sd card (180 gb actual space) + 64 gb storage (52 gb actual space) =
232 GB Of total storage.
Which is just as much as 256 gb samsung phone.
Cause 256 gb samsung phones have 235 storage due to software.
Cool Person said:
Only in North korea.
Better buy SD Card a fast one that has fast reading speed sandiak 200 gb or samsung evo 128 gb.
With 200 gb sd card + 64 gb storage =
232 GB Of total storage.
Which is just as much as 256 gb samsung phone.
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Lexar 1800x 128gb is the fastest ive ever seen by a country mile..
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Lexar 1800x 128gb is the fastest ive ever seen by a country mile..
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I heard bad things about lexar despite its read and write speed being really high. I heard it gets corrupted easily for some customers no thing solid thought...
But who knows..
I still have the evo 256gb that I got free with the note 7. Works like a champ. I also tried to find this ufs card but no luck.
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I heard bad things about lexar despite its read and write speed being really high. I heard it gets corrupted easily for some customers no thing solid thought...
But who knows..
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Ive had mine for a year and zero issues
You can get it here
http://www.ebayshopkorea.com/main/view?itemID=332346076771
$1370, that's a little steep, $440 more than standard version.
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Ive had mine for a year and zero issues
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I am buying 256 gb one then hope it doesnot run out.
Its price is really low and its fast sd card.
Apparently a 128gb version is expected to be launched in India. But i haven't been able to confirm that....
Tho a lot of sites selling phones with india as target audience is listing the 128gb version
In mexico the major carrier telcel only offers the 128 gb option
Just picked one up do far so good, anyone else pick one up for their Note 8?View attachment 4505005
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Just picked one up do far so good, anyone else pick one up for their Note 8?View attachment 4505005
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Link to where you got yours?
Amazon
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I have 256GB internal storage and a 64GB microSD card. Will probably upgrade to a 256GB once the price drops. Having a 400GB microSD Card seems overkill for somebody who has 256GB internal storage
had it for months
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Just picked one up do far so good, anyone else pick one up for their Note 8?View attachment 4505005
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https://forum.xda-developers.com/ga...andisk-issues-400gb-micro-sdxc-cards-t3700390
bought october 2017. still running as smooth as day one....
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I have 256GB internal storage and a 64GB microSD card. Will probably upgrade to a 256GB once the price drops. Having a 400GB microSD Card seems overkill for somebody who has 256GB internal storage
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As someone who has had their last 4 phones die on him I can tell you that no amount of internal storage is going to replace my need for removable storage. That said I have 64 GB internal and a 64 GB microSD card. Looking to upgrade to a 128 GB or 256 GB soon.
Agreed, give me as much external storage that can be made.
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important thing is which class it is. like R/W speeds must be fast if you are going to use that sd card
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important thing is which class it is. like R/W speeds must be fast if you are going to use that sd card
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400 GB SDXC UHS-I Class 10 A1 in my device
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Currently using the 256GB card from the Note 7 pre-order and I am becoming afraid to buy anything larger because who knows how much longer we will be using these cards. Manufacturer's like One+ and Google don't have Micro SD support and I would kick myself so hard if I shelled all that money out for something a future device can't even use.
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Currently using the 256GB card from the Note 7 pre-order and I am becoming afraid to buy anything larger because who knows how much longer we will be using these cards. Manufacturer's like One+ and Google don't have Micro SD support and I would kick myself so hard if I shelled all that money out for something a future device can't even use.
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Samsung already tried that and came back. I think we are pretty safe to bet on Samsung keeping the slot for awhile. I won't buy another phone without removable storage. I've lost so much on my last 4 phones that died, one being a Nexus 6P with no external storage.
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Samsung already tried that and came back. I think we are pretty safe to bet on Samsung keeping the slot for awhile. I won't buy another phone without removable storage. I've lost so much on my last 4 phones that died, one being a Nexus 6P with no external storage.
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Yeah, Samsung is keeping our expand-ability for now, just like with the headphone jack. They want (atleast for the note devices) to be seen as the premium devices for professional work and power users so I think they will keep that draw over more mainstream-focused devices like the Pixel who is directly competing with the iPhone for that userbase.
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Yeah, Samsung is keeping our expand-ability for now
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Explain that to the Note 5 users without external SD card support
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Explain that to the Note 5 users without external SD card support
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Well, that was a sort of an experiment, they got the results, and they decided to re implement the sd card, as the note 5 was not very well received
Developing anything that would make a good flagship "Note" device any step closer to being handicapped like an iPhone is a bad experiment going in the wrong direction to begin with. I only bought a Note 5, because my Note 4 screen broke (and the repair costs justified replacing the unit). I'm still surprised that the Note 5 progressed past the prototype phase without the MicroSD card slot.
As the title states does anyone have both versions and can say it's justifiable to pay the extra 300? I don't car for the space but the extra 2 gigs of RAM could be nice. Please advise.
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As the title states does anyone have both versions and can say it's justifiable to pay the extra 300? I don't car for the space but the extra 2 gigs of RAM could be nice. Please advise.
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Are you going to be using more than 24 apps simultaneously? Because the Note8 could hold about that many in memory with 6GB of RAM.
Are you going to keep it for 2 years or more? If so, I suggest the 8GB for future-proofing. If not, 6GB makes more sense.
Just my two cents.
Since I heard this could be the last Note, I went with the 512/8. I may keep it a long time if they stop making the Note line. I use the stylus everyday at my job and I don't want to give that up anytime soon.
i got 512/8 gb model just in case this is the last note ever
I went with the 512gb because I can... No other reason. I will ditch it when the Note 10 comes out or the F.
The best use of the RAM would be for Dex, which I don't use. 128GB plus my 256GB SD card = more storage than I will ever come close to using. I could have easily afforded the 512, but I don't need a terabyte phone and I never came close to filling my Note 8 so it was a no brainer to me.
It depend on your need: heavy multitasking is your priority, for working and 300$ not too much with you then go 512GB
got the 512 blue version, just because i wanted to treat myself, and some futureproofing too
I think one important point people are missing is that the 512GB version allows you to use dual SIMs without worrying about running out of storage. My big problem with the Note 8 was that I could either put in two SIMs and live with the 64GB internal storage limitation, or give up on using two SIM cards and plug in a memory card instead. I ended up doing the latter. But with the 512GB Note 9, you don't have to compromise.
Maybe in the US, consumers are used to the idea of using only one SIM, but here in India dual SIMs are a common sight. And some phone brands offer two SIM slots PLUS a memory slot. Samsung, however, has opted for that rather limiting "hybrid SIM slot".
Got the 512/8 for future proofing and in the event that it is the last Note.
krumbs said:
I think one important point people are missing is that the 512GB version allows you to use dual SIMs without worrying about running out of storage. My big problem with the Note 8 was that I could either put in two SIMs and live with the 64GB internal storage limitation, or give up on using two SIM cards and plug in a memory card instead. I ended up doing the latter. But with the 512GB Note 9, you don't have to compromise.
Maybe in the US, consumers are used to the idea of using only one SIM, but here in India dual SIMs are a common sight. And some phone brands offer two SIM slots PLUS a memory slot. Samsung, however, has opted for that rather limiting "hybrid SIM slot".
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There is a simple workaround for your problem just check YouTube or xda....
calinormy said:
There is a simple workaround for your problem just check YouTube or xda....
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If you're speaking of modding you SD Card to work around the hybrid/SIM dilemma,Samsung recently pushed an update to the S9/S9+ that prevents that from working.
My guess this is in effect for the Note 9 out of the box.
https://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-s9/help/dual-sim-card-sd-card-problem-t3809073
I didn't know that, my apologies
calinormy said:
I didn't know that, my apologies
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No apologies necessary.
It wasn't exactly common knowledge, unless one followed the subject on a regular basis, especially if one didn't own an S9.
I myself just found out days ago, assuming it'd work, since I used one of those slim SIM adapters on my dual SIM Honor View 10.
Sent from my Galaxy Note 5 using XDA Labs
Does anyone know how much storage is left over on the 128GB version? You know, out of the box.
roaduardo said:
Does anyone know how much storage is left over on the 128GB version? You know, out of the box.
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I'm willing to bet the same apps come preinstalled on the 512 so either could answer the question and you could just apply the math to the other one.
I got the 128 because wife wouldn't let me.
I got my Note 9 on pre-order.
The promotion Samsung ran here in Oz was if you pre-ordered the Note 9 you got the 512gb for the price of the 128gb...
Pretty much a no-brainer for me...
ultramag69 said:
I got my Note 9 on pre-order.
The promotion Samsung ran here in Oz was if you pre-ordered the Note 9 you got the 512gb for the price of the 128gb...
Pretty much a no-brainer for me...
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No wonder there's a shortage!
PsiPhiDan said:
No wonder there's a shortage!
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Oz has the Exynos processor, in the US its the Snadragon...
Shouldn't affect stock over there..
ultramag69 said:
Oz has the Exynos processor, in the US its the Snadragon...
Shouldn't affect stock over there..
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Oh, so only the Snapdragon is backordered? I wasn't aware. Interesting!