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Hmm. Good point. I wish I would have had time to do an actual 0%-100% test for each, unfortunately I don't at the moment. I will most likely revisit the concept as I can, timing an actual 0-100 for each scenario. This quick trial can serve as a proof-of-concept I suppose.

I decided to go a little more in-depth with my testing, and I made it its own thread.

Quick thanks to user Gala for this thread which inspired this little experiment. Disclaimer: Many more variables go into charging from 0% to 100%. For one, the charge rate will NOT remain constant. This is why I took the average of the min/max data. It is the most accurate data I can come up with using the tools I have. INTRODUCTION Have you ever wondered what exactly Samsung was doing with that fancy 2amp charger for its Note 4? No? Same! But my curiosity piqued when I questioned the actual merits of its implementation. So I ran some tests using the Ampere application from Google Play. And I found some interesting results: TESTING Above, I charged my phone while it was on Airplane mode with the included cable and Adaptive Fast Charge adapter. It saw a max of 1040 mA and a minimum of 1000 mA. We'll call that 1020 mA and say this configuration would take around 3.16 hours to charge from 0% to 100% (3220 mA battery / 1020 mA per hour = 3.16...) Above, I charged my phone while it was on Airplane mode with the included cable and a spare Galaxy S4 adapter. It saw a max of 1010 mA and a minimum of 930 mA. We'll call that 970 mA and say this configuration would take around 3.32 hours to charge from 0% to 100% (3220 mA battery / 970 mA per hour = 3.32...) "Well StrexCorp Conner," I hear you cry, "This looks like some Samsung marketing BS! That change is negligible!" Why yes, diligent reader, it is. However, I did another test: I configured my phone how I always have it when I charge. WiFi connected to my home network, Bluetooth connected to my Pebble, and Multi-Window on (I always have it on, I'm a multitasking junkie). The results were drastically different. Above, I charged my phone with the settings listed on and with the included cable and Adaptive Fast Charge adapter. It saw a max of 1020 mA and a minimum of 950 mA. We'll call that 985 mA and say this configuration would take around 3.27 hours to charge from 0% to 100% (You know the drill by now). These results show that the Adaptive Fast Charger is STILL doing better than the S4 adapter. Well wait until you see how the other guy looks... Above, I charged my phone with the settings listed on and with the included cable and a spare Galaxy S4 adapter. It saw a max of 930 mA and a minimum of just 680 mA. We'll call this 805 mA and say this configuration would take around 4 hours to charge from 0% to 100% These results show that the smaller adapter struggles to keep up while the phone is under load, while the larger one seems to do just fine. Perfect for when you need a quick couple of percentage points before you go out. CONCLUSION As stated before the Introduction, the charge rate will fluctuate and these times will change. This is why I suspect that the Adaptive Fast Charge Adapter will actually always perform better than the S4 adapter. The min/max range was much smaller and the rates were much more consistent. The S4 adapter ranged far too much to get a consistent charge rate. Obviously, this is not the most thorough investigation of the accessory, but if enough demand surmounts, I will attempt to study the adapter more using many more test conditions and conducting many more tests against many other types of adapters. This is just the result of a quiet afternoon and I thought you guys would enjoy seeing the results. TL;DR Samsung didn't lie. The Adaptive Fast Charge adapter works on the Galaxy Note 4.

Apps cost the same if not less than the App Store. Some apps like Angry Birds are actually free w/ads instead of being $0.99. Also there seem to be more sales on Google Play than on the App Store An iOS app developer once told me: "I develop for iOS because Android users don't like to pay." I'd still grab a voucher though. Just get some apps you may need regularly. However I've gotten away with maybe only buying some games with higher production values (Leo's Fortune, Civ Rev 2, etc.). If you have any specific questions, you can search the Google Play app store online.

I switched, coincidentally, from a iPhone 5 to a Samsung S4 about two years ago. All of my songs were easily synced through Windows Media Player. Samsung does have its own syncing program called Samsung Kies (if memory serves correctly) that works a lot like the iTunes client minus the store. Game saves, as far as I know, are NOT transferrable except maybe in rare cases. The transition wasn't as rough as I expected except for having to buy back some of my apps. But after that was done, I'd never go back.

Downloading right now. Time to check the specs on Samung's "quick charge" adapter for the Note 4.

Yes. You can use the same account on multiple computers. However, you can't be playing something on your laptop and your desktop at the same time.

Was x given or did you figure it yourself? Also, how did you conclude that the bigger one was 2.5 times larger? Or was that also given? EDIT: Never mind. Looks like you guys got it

MOBAs like League of Legends, Smite, and DOTA 2 are normally good choices for low-end PCs and laptops. MMOs aren't very intensive either, but I don't see those being your cup of tea. I'm sure that computer will run Diablo III if you'd like to give that a shot. Also, a quick run through of Steam's indie game section isn't a bad idea. Maybe something like Bastion, Dust: An Elysian Tail, or Rogue Legacy may strike your fancy. I bet that thing would run Civilization V pretty well too, and that game can be a huge time sink. Especially if you get some buddies to play too. Anyway, I hope you're able to find something to keep you entertained, and I hope all goes well with the surgery.

In my opinion, a good game is something that will keep you hooked. There must be something good if you just keep playing it, right? Destiny did that for me. I've sunk more than a day's worth of in game time into the game (would probably be more if it came out in the summer and I had XBone friends). I have spent all of this time in the PvE. Maybe two hours of it was in PvP, maybe. I would recommend the base game if you're into watching your levels and damage outputs go up. Because, I'll admit, it is a grind fest. Will it last 10 years? I'd be honestly surprised. Something new and shiny will come out and we'll abandon it. It isn't like WoW which had a stranglehold on the market before it really matured. In terms of the DLC, I enjoy it just because they center a lot of daily/weekly things around it. Plus, more story missions! Hope I could be of some help! TL;DR: Game can be addictive. I really enjoy it. Don't think it'll last 10 years. DLC = Yes if you can spare the change.

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I've always seen choosing a smartphone as a very personal endeavor. This device will be with you, most likely, 24/7, and it will serve as a means of both entertainment and productivity. Pick the phone that best suits your needs. Are you a movie junkie? Find a phone with a high-res screen and wide viewing angles. Are you a mobile gamer? Find a phone with a bleeding edge processor (kill load times, makes pick-up-and-play better). Are you a fashionista? Find a phone with a stylish aluminum unibody that will turn heads as you check your email. Basically, you're going about it backwards. You should be finding the phone that fits you the most. Not buying what reviewers and internet techies (no matter how much you love us) designate as "The Best." You should be starting with the features you need and ending with the phone that best satisfies your need. For example, I'm currently sporting a Samsung Galaxy Note 4. I chose this phone over the S5 and iPhone 6 (or 6+) due to its outstanding multitasking ability. I do a lot of writing and studying on my phone for school. So I normally like to have at least two windows up: one web browser for information and one document open for writing notes. This is something the iPhone doesn't allow, even with the 6+'s ample screen. The S5 does dual windows, but doesn't have the screen real estate to make use of more than two windows like the Note 4 can. And I have actually found myself using 4 minimized/windowed applications at once! So find what you will be doing most on your phone and cater to that. You'll end up loving the device you get stuck with for two years.