Samsung Galaxy S24
26 Febhttps://www.digitaltrends.com/mobile/phones-you-should-buy-instead-of-the-samsung-galaxy-s24-ultra/
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5 phones you should buy instead of the Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra
By Mark JansenFebruary 23, 2024SHAREAndy Boxall / Digital Trends
It’s hard not to lust after the biggest and most powerful smartphone on the market, and at the moment, that’s the Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra. Samsung’s new flagship is here, and it’s simply one of the best smartphones you can buy today. The Galaxy S24 Ultra isn’t just another smartphone; it’s extremely powerful and has some of the most advanced AI features we’ve ever seen on a phone, along with an excellent camera and battery life. Simply put, it’s great.
But you know what? You don’t have to buy it. As good as it is, the Galaxy S24 Ultra is only one of a number of smartphones you can buy, and many of them are as good as the S24 Ultra — and may even exceed it in a few key ways.
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Samsung Galaxy S24 Plus
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What is the Samsung Galaxy S24 Plus? Simply put, it’s the phone that made us forget about the Galaxy S24 Ultra. After a great review, we were set to place the S24 Ultra at the top of the Samsung pile and call it good for another year. Then, the Galaxy S24 Plus dropped into our lives.
In short, it’s the S24 Ultra with all the “extras” carefully removed. Sure, you don’t get the Ultra’s S Pen or periscope zoom lens, but did you really need those? Because what you get for a full $300 less is the same high-speed Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 processor, the same 1440p AMOLED display with a 1-120Hz dynamic refresh rate, and 45W charging speeds. Yes, you’re taking a hit in the battery and screen size departments, but these decreases are absolutely tiny, as you’ll lose 0.1 of an inch from the screen’s diagonal measurement and 100mAh of a 5,000mAh battery. It’s so small a change as to be unnoticeable, and the same applies to the camera too. The S24 Plus doesn’t have the sky-high megapixel counts of its bigger sibling, but it doesn’t need them, as it delivers fantastic results each time.
You can get more from the S24 Ultra, that’s for sure — but are those extras really worth $300 to you? That’s a question only you can answer, of course. But as far as we’re concerned, the S24 Plus is phenomenal value for the money and simply the best Samsung Galaxy S this year.
Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra
The Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra (left) and S23 Ultra Joe Maring / Digital Trends
It’s all too easy to forget about yesterday’s toys when that new model is sitting right there, but it’s worth remembering that “new” doesn’t always mean “better.”
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OK, so it kind of does, and yes, the S24 Ultra is technically better, but the Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra is still an incredible phone. Compared with the newer model, the differences are barely noticeable and can only be pinpointed by diving into the spec sheets. The older model is a gram lighter, has a handful fewer pixels in the display, and has a slightly older processor. It’s still a beefy, premium-feeling brick, with a gorgeous display and a transcendent amount of processing grunt hidden beneath a gorgeous design.
The S24 Ultra has Galaxy AI as its new headline feature, but honestly, you can drop that without worrying too much about it. The Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra is still a heck of a lot of smartphone, and as a bonus, it actually has a little bit more than the newer model. Remember the S24 Ultra’s 5x periscope zoom lens? The S23 Ultra has a 10x zoom lens, which is hilariously so extra when you look back at it. Who needs that? No one, which is why Samsung dropped it. But that’s the whole reason why the Ultra line exists, and we should celebrate when it turns the dial to 11. Buy the Galaxy S23 Ultra instead, and grab a nice discount for almost the same phone.
OnePlus 12
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The OnePlus 12 isn’t a flagship killer (that’s the OnePlus 12R), but there’s a strong argument it’s a Galaxy S24 Ultra killer.
OnePlus made a name for itself by focusing on the raw specs and cutting out as many extraneous features as possible — and in that sense, it’s the ideological opposite of the S24 Ultra, as the specs, not the special features, are the reason to buy this phone. It’s powered by the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3, giving it the same big brain as the S24 Ultra, but then OnePlus threw in up to 512GB of storage and a truly ludicrous up to 16GB of RAM. Backing that up is a 1Hz to 120Hz refresh rate on a 1440p display that’s just as big as the S24 Ultra’s. This phone can easily trade punches with the brawny Ultra and stay standing round after round. It’s even a faster charger, thanks to the blindingly fast 80-watt charging speed.
The camera isn’t as good, but it’s still a solid shooter, and it’s easily balanced out by the vast gulf in price. The OnePlus 12 starts at $800, an incredible $500 difference in price. Granted, that’s for the base 256GB model with 12GB of RAM, but that’s equal to the specs offered by the basic S24 Ultra, so it evens out. If you want a big phone with big specs, then grab the OnePlus 12 and save a bucketful of cash.
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Google Pixel 8 Pro
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Google’s Pixel line isn’t as common as Samsung’s Galaxy, but it’s made a strong reputation for itself, and for some very good reasons.
In previous years, we’d have immediately plugged the Google Pixel phone as the best camera phone, but this year, the Galaxy S24 Ultra has taken a shocking win in our S24 Ultra vs. Pixel 8 Pro camera comparison. But even with that in mind, there are still many great reasons to pick the Google Pixel 8 Pro over Samsung’s huge smartphone. The camera system is still incredible and takes shots with superior real-life colors, eschewing the vibrant saturation Samsung tends to opt for in its cameras. While the wide-angle and telephoto shots aren’t as strong as Samsung’s, it would be a mistake to think the Pixel 8 Pro doesn’t have an incredible camera system.
That’s not all Google’s biggest new phone has going for it. It’s a similar size to the S24 Ultra, so you’re not missing out in that department, and it has similar display specs, too, including the 120Hz dynamic refresh rate. The Google-made Tensor G3 processor is powerful and fast, and it even has similar AI features to the S24 Ultra — because Google did it first.
The battery life falters a little bit, offering only a single day per charge, but the Pixel’s version of Android makes up for that with a super-clean interface and useful features that don’t bulk up the phone. While we love One UI on the S24 Ultra, there’s no doubt that there’s a lot of extra stuff thrown in there, and purists will love what Google offers.
The final point is the price. The Pixel 8 Pro is a big phone with similar power, camera systems, and features to the Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra, but it does it at a much lower price. The Google Pixel 8 Pro starts from $999, a full $300 less than the S24 Ultra, and upgrading to 256GB of storage (putting it on par with the Ultra) will cost $1,059 — still well below what you’ll pay for Samsung’s latest.
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Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 5
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A strong reason to buy the S24 Ultra is because it provides the cutting edge of smartphone tech with extremely powerful specs, a very impressive camera, and almost the most advanced display money can buy. Why almost? Because the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 5 exists, and if you’re already spending at least $1,300 on a smartphone, why not go all-in and buy the most cutting-edge device instead?
In terms of specs, it’s similar to the S24 Ultra, even if it’s not quite as powerful. The Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 is a stellar chip with more power than you’re ever likely to need, and the camera is still excellent. But we all know what the real draw here is: the folding screen. The 7.6-inch inner display has the same refresh rate as the S24 Ultra while offering almost twice the width. When using such a large tablet-like screen isn’t feasible, there’s also a 6.2-inch display on the outside.
Unlike most of the options on this list, the Z Fold 5 is more expensive than the S24 Ultra, with prices starting at $1,799. But when you’re looking to pay an already large amount of money on the Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra and clearly want to get a bit extra, why not go a little bit further and really shoot for the stars?
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Happy Birthday Computer!
25 Febhttps://medium.com/@Networks/the-first-computer-day-18c6279ecd96
Let me be your Valentine… Dear Computer!
3 min read·Feb 14, 2020
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Yes, today is February 14th, but we’re celebrating not only Valentine’s Day! That day, in 1946, the first computer in the world, ENIAC, Electronic Numerical Integrator and Computer, was presented to public. Why do we consider this day important? Because, this day had been started the new age, when we all are living now, the Computer Age.
Well, actually, can you imagine your routine actions without any computing device? We’re used to be personal computers’ and various mobile devices’ users. We use them for work — by reading, drawing, coding, calculating, writing texts, and creating music. With their help, we learn and teach, spend leisure time, watching movies, or playing games. A typewriter, a music player, a tape recorder, a library, a photo album, a TV set, a movie projector, a foreign language dictionary, a geographic atlas, a weather forecast, a help desk, a road map, a mailing office, a telephone, and even a video phone — all are just a few of the devices, tools, and appliances that replaced us with a computer. It can be a desktop, or it can be a portable laptop or mobile gadget.
Nowadays, computers are much more functional than their predecessors were. And we hardly imagine that once computers could occupy a colossal space of some tens of square meters, and dozens of people served their performance.
But on that day, more than a seven decades ago, the first in the world electronic (rather than electromechanical) programmable computer that performed applied tasks, was presented to the public. It was ENIAC, Electronic Numerical Integrator and Computer. Its development had begun during World War II to optimize the calculation of ballistic trajectories. But due to the circumstances, this project was launched to production only on December 10th, 1945, after the defeat of Nazi Germany. And only two months later, on the evening of February 14th, 1946, the University of Pennsylvania officially announced (with the permission of the American armed forces, of course) that the world’s first computer was created, works and successfully performs computing tasks. The whole next day, February 15th was dedicated to the solemn celebration of this event and congratulations to the ENIAC operators. Thus, the Day of Computer Specialist can be celebrated on February 14th, and on 15th, and even February 16th!
Why is ENIAC called the first if we know about other computers (and many prototypes) that also performed applied tasks before it — a Turing machine, ABC, Z3, Harvard Mark I, Colossus, and others? Perhaps due to the pathos of the Penn University, backed up by the authority of the US Army. However, experts in the field of computer hardware say that ENIAC was rightfully named as a computer pioneer: it was the first programmable electronic device with fully Turing completeness.
So, we suggest for everyone who sees computers as an essential part of their life, to celebrate today. Every person who creates, maintains, programs and, sure, uses computers, — we all consider this day a holiday. BTW, servers, hosting, web design and development, clouds and IT infrastructures, and even digital marketing, all of them are also directly related to computers. Finally, we all live in a digital world, and it is worth remembering why this world has become the way it is now.
Well, happy Computer Day to you, dear colleagues in IT! Let your computers always fulfill their mission — to solve your problems and not create new ones!
Jamba, My Coffee!
22 Feb
Have A Great Day Son! 👩👦🌞
22 Feb
Breakfast inspired by Caleb, my son.
Ingredients:
- Eggs
- Seasonings
- Cereal (Rice Krispies, Crispy Rice
- Broccoli
My personal everyday checklist!
22 Feb
My list of some of the things I do everyday!
- Wake up
- Start my day
- Quiet
- Make lunches
- Peace
- Panther my cat
- My son’s Turtles (Leonardo, Donatello, MichaelAngelo, Raphael)
- Start breakfast
- Check to make sure my computers/phones are charged
- Prayer/ Think about my son
- Run/Exercise/Workout
- Bubble Bath
- Keep watch over my son’s and mine blessings
- Jamba Juice run at 7a.m.
- Go to the Gym
- Pool, Whirlpool, Sauna
- Target run
- Go home
- Cleaning
- Write
- Blog
- Post to Social Media
- Work from home/ Meetings
- Start dinner
- Run Errands
- Grocery shopping/Grocery Pick-up
- Watch Netflix, YouTube
- Keep watch over my time
- Keep a sound/grounded mind
- Organize
- Laundry
- Get my nails done (Nails, eyebrows) or schedule appointments
- Get my hair done (or schedule appointments)
- Read, Study, Class, Learn
- Eat lunch/ Go out to get lunch/ Order food
- Planning
- Talk/Texts
- Organize My Planner Pantry
- Clean Organize my makeup desk
- Social Events with smart, like-minded, educated, moral/civil human beings
- Packages Deliveries
- Go to other places I want/need to go to
- Go to the Mall/ Shopping
- Conferences
- Volunteer Meetings
- Write/Plan
Happy Love Month 💙👩👦💑📬
3 Feb
My son and I love these. And playing tic tac toe.
LOVE
Happy Love Month! 💞
Making A Hot Chocolate Bar At Home☕🍫🍬
25 Jan
& Lattes. I’ve been mostly making the hot chocolates and coffees at home. 🥄
Holiday Business! 🎁
24 Dec
Happy Holiday Season 2023🎅
10 Days til Christmas!
15 Dec
There’s nothing like A present! 🎁
15 NovSingles Swag boxes, BabeBoxes, Boxy Charm boxes, Blessed Boxes, FabFitFun boxes, Beauty boxes, Ipsy Bags, Vine Oh! boxes,
And my favorite Happy boxes from
@TheHappyPlanner
What are your favorite subscription boxes?
You love them so much that you wouldn’t mind receiving one every month in the mail?
Subscriptions are subscribing to them that you are enrolled to receive them on a regular basis.
It’s a good way to send yourself a present every month or even for the holidays!
Also you can send one to a friend. Or pay for a subscription for them.
There are plenty of options.
I enjoy receiving them, and seeing what’s packed on the inside. Some of them are abundant, thoughtful and well put together.
The holidays are just around the corner! 🎁
A Writer’s Life✒
5 Nov
Being a single person for 15+ years now, there is the liberty to GO, WRITE, EAT all day, every day. And I’m still just beginning.
Dunkin Run! 🍩
5 NovI’m working from Dunkin Donuts today!
I’m trying all the Pumpkin Spice coffee of the Season. ☕🎃
Signature Pumpkin Spice Latte, Pumpkin Spice Hot Coffee and donuts.
And yes, all for myself!
It’s literally my first time trying Dunkin’s coffee things.
And so far, it’s one of the BEST!
to me, ☕🧡
Fully Charged Techie devices (for a top-notch techie woman/extraordinaire in the making, with clear and colorful camera lenses.
And….. my own mind to navigate me in the right directions.
I have a pantry full of pens and other stationery/stationary I haven’t used, I love grabbing something out of it, when I need something new. ✒✒✒✒✒🍁
#DunkinDonuts #DunkinSitIn☕✒🍩🍁
#DunkinRunForMySon🏃♂️
Poetry: Life Is In The Power of My Tongue & My Pen/ My Tongue is the Pen of a Ready Writer
26 OctTree.
Still.
Beautiful.
Productive.
Purposeful.
Brings forth it’s fruit in Season.
It’s Leaf does not wither.
Boss📝📚
3 Oct
I always have my Happy planners on hand. I am a happy planner.
I am the Happy Planner Girl.
Writing with Dolphins 🐬
30 Sep
My office today is at the Shedd Aquarium.
Cafes, Restaurants, At Home, in the Coffee shops, at the Library, Outside in the sunshine.
Anywhere can become a place to write..
Blog Envy
13 SepRead some of my posts I’ve been writing here at my blog. Enjoy!
And, you wouldn’t believe that there is such a thing called “Life, Blogging, and Blogger Life Envy”
It would be funny, if the intent behind it wasn’t (hidden, hateful, murderous) and everything that the 10 commandments warns not to do.
“Do Not Kill”
These are the type that love to privily and secretly kill and kill dreams.
But I have overcome my enemies, and so has my son.
Enjoy some good blogging!
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- Happy Birthday Computer!https://medium.com/@Networks/the-first-computer-day-18c6279ecd96 Let me be your Valentine… Dear Computer! SIM-Networks·Follow 3 min read·Feb 14, 2020 Listen Share Yes, today is February… Read more: Happy Birthday Computer!
- Groceries, Going Places, Happy Goals!
- Jamba, My Coffee!
- Have A Great Day Son! 👩👦🌞Breakfast inspired by Caleb, my son. Ingredients:
- My personal everyday checklist!My list of some of the things I do everyday!
- Happy Love Month 💙👩👦💑📬My son and I love these. And playing tic tac toe. LOVE Happy Love Month! 💞
- Making A Hot Chocolate Bar At Home☕🍫🍬
- Holiday Business! 🎁Happy Holiday Season 2023🎅
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- A Holiday Song🎁🦌🎄“Cursed is every man that hangeth upon a tree” Galatians 3:13 KJV
- 10 Days til Christmas!
- Happy Thanksgiving Day!🦃
- There’s nothing like A present! 🎁Singles Swag boxes, BabeBoxes, Boxy Charm boxes, Blessed Boxes, FabFitFun boxes, Beauty boxes, Ipsy Bags, Vine Oh! boxes, And my… Read more: There’s nothing like A present! 🎁
- A Writer’s Life✒Single mother life writing
- Dunkin Run! 🍩First time Dunkin Donuts Coffee Taster
- Illustration Inspiration
- Happy Autumn Festival/Happy Halloween 🧡
- Poetry: Life Is In The Power of My Tongue & My Pen/ My Tongue is the Pen of a Ready WriterTree. Still. Beautiful. Productive. Purposeful. Brings forth it’s fruit in Season. It’s Leaf does not wither.
Monday
11 Sep
Is the most productive day of the week for me.
Research, processing, writing, learning new things, planning and getting all that I believe done…
Monday is the best day for it ▪︎
Jewelry Making♥️⚓🚀🎡✂️
15 Jul
Art from a Writer
15 Jul
“Love, Life, Celebrate, Dare to Dream, Be Happy, Be Spontaneous, Believe”
All of my food is inspired by my favorite food critic, ___________.
he knows who he is! 🍽✏🗒
Food Report
15 Jul
🍽🍷🍴📑
-Veronica’s Kitchen
Perfect Attendance in the kitchen 🍽🍴🍷
15 Jul
It’s almost PERFECT!
Happy National Poetry Month!
18 AprNotes
By Veronica Michelle
The waters were for, to overcome me & I surfed,
I walked on them & overcame them,
They met me at the shore, my feet
In the Sand,
They called me mother.
We held hands, and we promised to never let go.
I saw them as they are
Not the depth of what they ought to be
They are created, & have a great maker, they are power, mighty, they have strength, since the beginning of Eternity.
I’ve caused the rain (& the pain of the world today), & the waves
The showers & the clean linen & dishes
They’ve come out of Heaven & have stopped by command for Birthday wishes.
The Sun dried the ground, wildfires & destruction in another town
The fire was for to burn, me,
To overcome me
& I let it burn.
Smoke in my hair, Gas poured all over me,
They made their own seats to watch me be tortured, tormented burn & die.
The heat got hotter than hell.
then I stepped out of the fire,
Perfectly Still,
Took them in my hand & we went on well.
Water in one hand, Fire in the other
They both look at me
Look into my eye,
Deep in my soul,
They call me mother.
💗💗💗💗💗💗💗💗💗💗💗
18 Feb
Happy Valentine’s day.💗
Happy Heart Month 💗
LOVE
Rejoice!
4 Feb
Happy 2023! 🍾
2 Jan
So you are!
💙 Read your favorite book.
The Bible.
Deuteronomy, Revelation 2, Acts, Psalms, Proverbs, Proverbs 31, The poetry books are my favorites.
12 Christmas Prayers.🧤🧦
18 Dec
Amos 3:3 How can two walk except they agree?
Words are a GREAT gift. It is who God IS.
John 1:1 says In the Beginning was the Word.
Praying is talking, petitioning, conversing, calling, texting, posting like we do on social media to others…
to God.
Prayer is a weapon and a powerful source of using words.
Caleb’s Corner!
13 Dec
This is not an actual corner….
But writing space for my son in our apartment in a neighborhood we love.
It’s small, a tiny little apartment for a mom & boy.
But all writers need their own WRITING space.
This is his!
Veronica Michelle 