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  1. D13H4RD
    Need to add to this. I just got my Slim 7i back from the repair depot, and ran the powercfg command in cmd. This machine supports S3 sleep in the firmware, but what caught my eye was that S0 sleep was always in "Network Connected" mode, regardless of whether it is plugged-in, or not. So the hypothesis, while valid, doesn't seem to apply to every Windows machine.
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    The thing is though, some of us put our laptops to sleep not necessarily because we can't sit through 5-10 seconds of booting up. A lot of us put it to sleep because we want to keep our session in the exact state it was in so that we can quickly resume work when we go back to use the machine. It's because of this, and the mess with Modern Standby, that I pretty much have to set the system to hibernate when closing the lid, which seems to be the "ideal compromise" at this point. Didn't really have to think much about that with my MacBook Pro, but it's not infallible as well, which is why they did the thing Microsoft somehow undid, which is to allow the user to easily tweak the sleep behavior. My point still stands though. This is something Microsoft needs to fix, even if it's something simple as allowing the user to easily tweak the sleep behavior.
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    Modern Standby is probably why my Slim 7i 13" is at the repair depot for the past 2 weeks, and not with me. I've had more than a few instances where the laptop drained a huge chunk of its battery after just putting it into a bag for a couple once the lid was closed. However, the worst one came after I did what I usually do, which is to charge the machine, then close the lid before putting it into my messenger bag. After about 15 minutes of driving to a cafe for lunch, I wanted to take the machine out to work on some photos. Instead, what I was greeted with when opening the bag was a strong electronics smell, a bag whose internals are hella warm, and a laptop whose metal exterior is so hot, it could actually have been a burn hazard if you touched it for more than a couple of seconds. I had to actually leave it on the table for 10 minutes before it cooled sufficiently. I also lost over half of my battery in that time. Fantastic. The laptop itself did not die but it later developed a major display issue which may or may not be related, hence the trip to the repair depot. I currently use a 16" MacBook Pro as my main laptop and so far, I've been really pleased. Microsoft, just fix the damn thing for goodness sake. It's been a problem for years already...
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    First impressions? Wow, it's fucking amazing, a…

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    By that time, perhaps the M2 or even M3 refresh might be a thing. I did actually plan on waiting for the M2 Max refresh, but once I had heard that it was likely delayed until March 2023, I pulled the trigger on the current model. It's still hellishly quick, so I don't have regrets.
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    First impressions? Wow, it's fucking amazing, a…

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    The best part is when it can outpace my desktop in the tasks that I do. On battery. With no fan noise.
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    First impressions? Wow, it's fucking amazing, a…

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    16" MacBook Pro with M1 Max
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    D13H4RD

    First impressions?

     

    Wow, it's fucking amazing, and that's putting it so lightly.

     

    Been able to do a lot of heavy editing work, some research work, and casual chatting on Discord, without needing to bring a charger at all. Launch-build Ventura might've neutered the potential battery-life a bit, but the fact that I can do all my heavy photo work at full-speed without needing a charger AND that it lasts several hours doing so...

     

    ....I am absolutely sold....again.

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    2. D13H4RD

      D13H4RD

      The best part is when it can outpace my desktop in the tasks that I do.

       

      On battery. With no fan noise.

    3. DrMacintosh

      DrMacintosh

      Great machine. I have qualms about ditching x86, specifically because Bootcamp on my 2019 16” lets me play world of warships when I travel. But it’s certainly in the top 3 of machines to get once my 2019 dies. 

    4. D13H4RD

      D13H4RD

      36 minutes ago, DrMacintosh said:

      Great machine. I have qualms about ditching x86, specifically because Bootcamp on my 2019 16” lets me play world of warships when I travel. But it’s certainly in the top 3 of machines to get once my 2019 dies. 

      By that time, perhaps the M2 or even M3 refresh might be a thing.

       

      I did actually plan on waiting for the M2 Max refresh, but once I had heard that it was likely delayed until March 2023, I pulled the trigger on the current model.

       

      It's still hellishly quick, so I don't have regrets.

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    D13H4RD

    Hi

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    Before trying them, I was set on the 14" MacBoo…

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    It's not just the size. Having that 99Whr battery plus the better speakers that come with its increased chamber size alongside improved thermals especially on M1 Max is hugely tempting.
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    D13H4RD

    Before trying them, I was set on the 14" MacBook Pro. After trying them, the 16" is starting to win me over...

    1. BondiBlue

      BondiBlue

      I've been planning to get the 14" MBP as well, but I've spent the past couple weeks with a 2012 15" MBP and I'm really liking the screen size. I hate making decisions lol. 

    2. D13H4RD

      D13H4RD

      It's not just the size. Having that 99Whr battery plus the better speakers that come with its increased chamber size alongside improved thermals especially on M1 Max is hugely tempting.

    3. AlTech

      AlTech

      1 hour ago, D13H4RD said:

      It's not just the size. Having that 99Whr battery plus the better speakers that come with its increased chamber size alongside improved thermals especially on M1 Max is hugely tempting.

      I thought that both the 14" and 16" had the same or an almost identical cooling solution.

  11. D13H4RD
    It looks like the S22 Ultra would basically be the Note22. It's sensible IMHO, since the Galaxy Note since the Note5 has been pretty similar to the Galaxy S variant of the same year.
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    As long as it's stored in its box and not taken outdoors in extreme environments, it's all good.
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    All fair. You'll probably come to like Smart Select. As mentioned, it's my most used extra feature on the Note and the part I miss most going onto my iPhone.
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    Since we're taking about bad OS updates, is no one going to mention that the Nokia 9 is not getting its promised 2nd OS upgrade, with Nokia basically telling people to buy a new phone for the latest version of the software? That phone runs a version of Android that's pretty close to stock BTW. I just need to point out that Android isn't as perfect as some claim it to be, and a lot of it is based on the manufacturer of the product you chose. To be on the safe side, buy a Google Pixel or Samsung. These guys promise at least 3 OS upgrades for their high end devices from 2019 onwards, and they have been good at delivering it. I think it's silly that decent levels of software support is a selling point at all. Everyone rightfully gives shit towards Apple for stifling hardware repair support especially from third parties, in an effort to encourage upgrades, but it's like the wider community gives some Android device manufacturers a free pass of sorts for not supporting their devices with software as well as they should because "3 years is enough".
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    OP, the big question you need to ask yourself is how much of the Note's features will you actually use? It's one thing to imagine on how it would improve your experience, but it's another to know that you would actually use it. I asked because the Note is probably still the most feature-packed slab smartphone out there, with the S21 Ultra basically being almost-identical sans an included slot for the S Pen. I own a Note8 since launch and it was my daily driver until recently, when I replaced it with an iPhone 13 Pro (but kept it as a secondary). At the time, I had thought that I would use the pen on the regular, but after over 4 years of using it as a daily, I've come to realize that I've only used it less than 50 times during that period, and the only feature that I've used on the regular is Samsung's Smart Select feature, which doesn't require an S Pen. The rest of the time, I was using it like any other Android phone. It's a great phone, but keep that in mind first and foremost. And think of whether what you're giving up on iOS would be worth making the switch. Android is great in its customization and flexibility, but whether you'll actually make use of it is something only you can decide.
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    You can use any pair of headphones on any phone regardless if it's running Android or iOS... My Sony 1000XM2s work great on both my old Note8 and my current iPhone 13 Pro. Sure, the AirPods work best on the iPhone but any standard pair of headphones, regardless if it's wired (dongles) or wireless, will work fine on either. You don't have to buy Apple crap for it to work with an iPhone. Much of my peripherals that I use with my iPhone aren't from Apple. The iPhone Pros have a "telephoto" camera, but unlike the Note's, it's not a periscope, so you get far less zoom range. Just needed to clarify that one.
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    Been looking at one for a while now, especially since Windows managed to do what I thought was impossible before, which is somehow managing to break my productivity suite during an update, which necessitated a day's worth of nuking and a fresh reinstall to get things working again. What really sold me on the M1 MacBooks is that they maintain their performance off the charger and last quite a while doing so, compared to a lot of high performance laptops where they throttle their performance significantly to save power.
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    You need to relax, first and foremost. Asking for help while still in a pent-up-rage is going to get you nowhere as it sets a bad first impression.
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    D13H4RD

    "People can wait 6-8 months for a GPU/console but they can't wait 3-5 weeks for an iPhone? Sounds like BS to me"

     

    Except, maybe not. The average smartphones buyer isn't nearly as dedicated as someone buying a brand new console or GPU. Anything over a few weeks wait time is enough to turn them away entirely.

     

    Not to mention that your average smartphone is on a 12 month lifecycle, while your average GPU is on a 24 month lifecycle and your average gaming console is on a 7 year one.

    1. TopHatProductions115

      TopHatProductions115

      If people bought new devices less often, and kept their devices longer, how would that impact things? 🤔

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    What a stupid name, honestly. Just reinforces my point that Silicon Valley has an infatuation with bad naming. Realistically, this might be the way to go considering what to name after the 898, but "Snapdragon 8 Gen1" kind of reeks of "USB 3.2 Gen2".
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    If it were my money, I would get the iPhone. Because you'd be using it for 5 years, having the latest software version for at least that long is going to be a major boon. The Galaxy S21 Ultra is a fantastic phone and even though it will "only" be supported for at least 3 years (OS upgrades) to 4 years (for security patches), beyond that point, it should still be fantastic, albeit losing a bit of its shine. However, taking into account the other 2 requirements, namely a good video camera and long battery life, the Pro Max still gets my vote. It's still the best phone camera out there when it comes to video and it's a legitimate battery champion, besting even the already excellent S21 Ultra in endurance.
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    "...with the trust of Microsoft" Who writes this stuff?!?!
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    D13H4RD

    The iPhone 13 Pro's battery life is just great.

     

    Still with 33% left despite a day's worth of Discord, web-browsing, YouTube streaming, audio streaming and GPS navigation.

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  24. D13H4RD
    A phone charger is smarter than you think. It will only draw as much power as the phone asks it to. I charged my Galaxy Note8 using my laptop's 65W charger and it only draws 15W at its absolute max. Any good 30W PD charger should do the trick. Google will obviously recommend their 30W brick but the truth is that any compatible USB PD brick will do.
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    The problem for CDPR is something much harder to patch up than a video game; their reputation. Simply put, it's in the shitter. Regaining public trust is much harder to do than fixing up a game that was launched in a knowingly poor state.
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