Samsung Galaxy S21

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TheJimi

25,144 posts

245 months

Thursday 6th May 2021
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snuffy said:
Have you tried using a different browser on your dog?
Daft suggestion, that. Totally barking...

jamesbilluk

3,757 posts

185 months

Friday 7th May 2021
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Newc said:
Interestingly I have come to exactly the same conclusion. Had my Fold 2 for a while and for me it has been more of a solution looking for a problem.

I could imagine some use cases where it really works, but like you I found myself using the outer screen more and more.

Going to get an S21U. Want a 512 gb though and they seem to be permanently out of stock.
I do see what you mean there, I almost found my self wondering when to use the larger screen, I never wanted to use it when out and about incase I dropped the thing!

I went for the smaller memory S21U (and wish I had gone for the 512, as my photos are filling up!) You won't regret the change, the S21 Ultra is an amazing bit of kit, I've found it great to have that camera on me all the time.

There have been some times where I've missed that lovely inner screen of the Fold though. But the S21U screen is lovely and sharp, also the ability to use the 120hz with the full resolution is great.



snuffy

10,001 posts

286 months

Friday 7th May 2021
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TheJimi said:
snuffy said:
Have you tried using a different browser on your dog?
Daft suggestion, that. Totally barking...
True, might not be the browser, I may be barking up the wrong tree !

BlueJazz

511 posts

174 months

Friday 7th May 2021
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Anyone got the May update yet, it's supposed to have camera improvements?

snuffy

10,001 posts

286 months

Friday 7th May 2021
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BlueJazz said:
Anyone got the May update yet, it's supposed to have camera improvements?
Mine won't update yet and says the last update was April's.

BlueJazz

511 posts

174 months

Friday 7th May 2021
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Join the club, hopefully not long to wait

Luke.

11,044 posts

252 months

Friday 7th May 2021
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Seriously, you lot wait for these security updates?

jamesbilluk

3,757 posts

185 months

Friday 7th May 2021
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BlueJazz said:
Anyone got the May update yet, it's supposed to have camera improvements?
Nothing here yet, I've read good things about it though, better camera response, and zoom lens picture quality.

FiF

44,441 posts

253 months

Saturday 8th May 2021
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Just to mention they've dropped the prices a bit. Just got a SIM free S21 5G 256gb for a tad over 600. Already reduced to 719, then a discount code for the further reduction, no trade in.

TheJimi

25,144 posts

245 months

Saturday 8th May 2021
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Luke. said:
Seriously, you lot wait for these security updates?
As opposed to doing what?

Luke.

11,044 posts

252 months

Saturday 8th May 2021
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TheJimi said:
As opposed to doing what?
I don't know. Other stuff. Spending time with family. Watching a film. Reading a good book. Enjoying a delicious meal...

TameRacingDriver

18,156 posts

274 months

Saturday 8th May 2021
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Luke. said:
TheJimi said:
As opposed to doing what?
I don't know. Other stuff. Spending time with family. Watching a film. Reading a good book. Enjoying a delicious meal...
You can do all those things while waiting though, not sure what your point is really?

TheJimi

25,144 posts

245 months

Saturday 8th May 2021
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Luke. said:
TheJimi said:
As opposed to doing what?
I don't know. Other stuff. Spending time with family. Watching a film. Reading a good book. Enjoying a delicious meal...
WTF are you dribbling about?

No-one is sat staring at their phone, to the detriment of all else while "waiting" for an update.

Did you really need that spelled out to you?



Edited by TheJimi on Saturday 8th May 15:19

TameRacingDriver

18,156 posts

274 months

Saturday 8th May 2021
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Just for sts and giggles, I decided to try the 1440P resolution to see if I could notice a difference. Maybe I'm getting old but unless you get your eyeballs really close to the screen, its difficult to discern a difference. The only time I might benefit from it was using it at close range in bed, but even then, my eyes are usually quite bleary if I'm in bed. The phone also seems slightly slower in 1440P, which I guess makes sense. Back on 1080P for me. TBH I've always felt like Quad HD was a gimmick in a phone.

snuffy

10,001 posts

286 months

Saturday 8th May 2021
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TheJimi said:
WTF are you dribbling about?

No-one is sat staring at their phone, to the detriment of all else while "waiting" for an update.

Did you really need that spelled out to you?
Mine getting an update is the highlight of my day - nay year ! laugh

jamesbilluk

3,757 posts

185 months

Wednesday 12th May 2021
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The update came through today, quite large at 1.1gb.

The camera does seem slightly more responsive, and animations do seem smoother.

snuffy

10,001 posts

286 months

Thursday 13th May 2021
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jamesbilluk said:
The update came through today, quite large at 1.1gb.

The camera does seem slightly more responsive, and animations do seem smoother.
Mine's not showing an update yet - I'm on Three.

But me constantly checking is stopping me doing other stuff; Spending time with family. Watching a film. Reading a good book. Enjoying a delicious meal...

BlueJazz

511 posts

174 months

Thursday 13th May 2021
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snuffy said:
jamesbilluk said:
The update came through today, quite large at 1.1gb.

The camera does seem slightly more responsive, and animations do seem smoother.
Mine's not showing an update yet - I'm on Three.

But me constantly checking is stopping me doing other stuff; Spending time with family. Watching a film. Reading a good book. Enjoying a delicious meal...
Yes but it's an update - what else is there to live for? My unlocked S21 Ultra had it's update last night and now the world can continue spinning on its axis.

snuffy

10,001 posts

286 months

Friday 14th May 2021
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BlueJazz said:
Yes but it's an update - what else is there to live for? My unlocked S21 Ultra had it's update last night and now the world can continue spinning on its axis.
Mine has updated this morning - I have sort my life out !

Tim330

1,139 posts

214 months

Wednesday 19th May 2021
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I have a lowly s20 but thought this thread was good place to ask.
When recording video is there a best setting to use?
There is a choice of HD30, FHD30, FHD60, UHD30, UHD60, and 8K 24. I've been using FHD30 which seems fine also when viewed on a 40" 4k panasonic TV but not sure if I'm missing out. Should I record in UHD30 or 60? I may need a memory card as I understand the files will be much larger.