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lonestardiver
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I use iTunes to download books I have bought from Amazon for the kindle app as well as those I borrow under the kindle unlimited to save in Calibre an ebook reader for future reference.
Yeah... I suppose that would work if you don't mind Apple having every bit of information that resides on your Apple devices. Personally I find it repulsive that I can not simply back up "my" data to "my" pc without giving that information away. I've decided to dump the iPad I will manually transfer, as in key the information in again, anything I deem worthy of keeping. I'm going with a
Samsung - Galaxy Book Flex Alpha 2-in-1 13.3" QLED Touch-Screen Laptop - Intel Core i5 - 8GB Memory - 256GB SSD - Royal Silver
Long list of specs. If you review it and something pops out that isn't good - let me know. The store that has it closes at 3pm today and I can't get there so I won't get it until - who knows when with the hurricane n' all.
Key Specs
- 2-in-1 Design
Info
Yes - Backlit Keyboard
Info
Yes - Screen Size
Info
13.3 inches - Touch Screen
Info
Yes - Storage Type
SSD - Total Storage Capacity
256 gigabytes - Solid State Drive Capacity
Info
256 gigabytes - System Memory (RAM)
Info
8 gigabytes - Graphics
Info
Intel UHD Graphics - Processor Speed (Base)
Info
1.6 gigahertz - Processor Model
Info
Intel 10th Generation Core i5 - Processor Model Number
i5-10210U - Operating System
Info
Windows 10 Home - Voice Assistant Built-in
Info
Amazon Alexa - Works With
Info
Amazon Alexa - Battery Life
Info
18.5 hours - Battery Type
Lithium-ion
- Product Name
Galaxy Book Flex Alpha 2-in-1 13.3" QLED Touch-Screen Laptop - Intel Core i5 - 8GB Memory - 256GB SSD - Brand
Samsung - Model Number
NP730QCJ-K01US - Color
Royal Silver - Color Category
Silver
- 2-in-1 Design
Info
Yes - Keyboard Touch Screen
Info
No - Backlit Keyboard
Info
Yes - Cooling System
Info
Air - Security Features
Fingerprint reader
- Headphone Jack
Yes - Number of USB Ports (Total)
2 - Number of USB 3.0 Type A Ports
2 - Number of HDMI Outputs (Total)
1
- Screen Size
Info
13.3 inches - Screen Resolution
Info
1920 x 1080 (Full HD) - Touch Screen
Info
Yes - Display Type
QLED
- Storage Type
SSD - Total Storage Capacity
256 gigabytes - Solid State Drive Capacity
Info
256 gigabytes - Hard Drive Accelerator
Info
None
- System Memory (RAM)
Info
8 gigabytes - Type of Memory (RAM)
Info
DDR4 SDRAM - Cache Memory
Info
6 megabytes - Media Card Reader
Info
Yes
- Graphics
Info
Intel UHD Graphics - Graphics Type
Info
Integrated - GPU Brand
Intel
- Processor Brand
Intel - Processor Speed (Base)
Info
1.6 gigahertz - Processor Model
Info
Intel 10th Generation Core i5 - Processor Model Number
i5-10210U
- Internet Connectivity
Wi-Fi - Bluetooth Enabled
Info
Yes - Embedded Mobile Broadband
Info
None - NFC Enabled
Info
No
- Front-Facing Camera
Yes - Front Facing Camera Megapixels
Info
0.92 megapixels - Front Facing Camera Video Resolution
Info
720p - Built-In Microphone
Yes
- Wireless Networking
Info
Wireless-AX
- Operating System
Info
Windows 10 Home - Voice Assistant Built-in
Info
Amazon Alexa - Works With
Info
Amazon Alexa
- Optical Drive Type
Info
None - Included Software
Samsung Recovery Solution, McAfee LiveSafe (60 days trial), Samsung Update, Samsung Settings, Samsung Gallery, Studio Plus, teamPL, Samsung Link Sharing, Live Message and Samsung Flow - Additional Accessories Included
Power adapter
- Battery Life
Info
18.5 hours - Battery Cells
4-cell - Battery Type
Lithium-ion - Power Supply Input
DC Jack - Power Supply Maximum Wattage
40 watts
- Product Height
Info
0.5 inches - Product Width
Info
12 inches - Product Depth
Info
8 inches - Product Weight
Info
2.62 pounds
- Speaker Type
Stereo speakers
- ENERGY STAR Certified
Info
Yes - EPEAT Qualified
Info
No
- Manufacturer's Warranty - Parts
1 year - Manufacturer's Warranty - Labor
1 year
- UPC
887276400587
Mike_from_Texas
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This. I’m 100% Apple in my house and it all backs up to iCloud seamlessly.
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Mike_from_Texas
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Apple will be way more secure in iCloud than ANYTHING Google or Windows might store.
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Those are really nice. Beautiful screens.
For those that's "UP" on computers.... Qualifying info then a question.
As stated I'm looking at the Samsung Galaxy Flex Alpha 2-in-1 w/Windows. I've found two in stock in the world. There I go exaggerating again... They both come with Windows 10 Home.
One is open box "Certified" and prices out at $665.00 + tax Samsung - Galaxy Book Flex Alpha 2-in-1 13.3" QLED Touch-Screen Laptop - Intel Core i5 - 8GB Memory - 256GB SSD - Royal Silver (Open-Box Excellent - Certified)
The other is also a Samsung Flex Alpha 2-in-1.
Specs. for that one are:
Samsung - Galaxy Book Flex Alpha 2-in-1 13.3" QLED Touch-Screen Laptop - Intel Core i7 - 12GB Memory - 512GB SSD - Royal Silver - $850.00 +Tax
Soooo... one is $665.00 and the other is $850.00 = A $185.00 difference. The most compelling difference I see between the two is the additional 4GB of ram. I've had my iPad Air 2 since just before the earth was created. It came with 16GB storage. I've used 10GB thus far. This Galaxy will be used slightly different because it has a keyboard I will use it more in line with an actual PC rather than the internet access portal that the iPad turned into.
Soooo... we're looking at a difference of $185.00 pretax dollars. That $185.00 gets me a newer/faster processor, 50% more memory and double the storage capacity. In the world of computing I suspect one thing absolutely has not changed. The more ram you have the faster the machine will be. Lot's of memory is also a cure for premature obsolescence.
To me, the more I look at it, it's a no-brainer. Spend the extra $185.00 and be done with it. But it's been awhile since I've messed with buying a computer and it never hurts to get a few more eyeballs on the issue.
Another difference between the two is the $850.00 version is BNIB. I did get my mother a new computer for Christmas one year and bought an "Open Box" one and did have problems. Had to go back to store to get it unlocked as the previous owners password was still in effect. Other that that it's been flawless.
As stated I'm looking at the Samsung Galaxy Flex Alpha 2-in-1 w/Windows. I've found two in stock in the world. There I go exaggerating again... They both come with Windows 10 Home.
One is open box "Certified" and prices out at $665.00 + tax Samsung - Galaxy Book Flex Alpha 2-in-1 13.3" QLED Touch-Screen Laptop - Intel Core i5 - 8GB Memory - 256GB SSD - Royal Silver (Open-Box Excellent - Certified)
The other is also a Samsung Flex Alpha 2-in-1.
Specs. for that one are:
Samsung - Galaxy Book Flex Alpha 2-in-1 13.3" QLED Touch-Screen Laptop - Intel Core i7 - 12GB Memory - 512GB SSD - Royal Silver - $850.00 +Tax
Soooo... one is $665.00 and the other is $850.00 = A $185.00 difference. The most compelling difference I see between the two is the additional 4GB of ram. I've had my iPad Air 2 since just before the earth was created. It came with 16GB storage. I've used 10GB thus far. This Galaxy will be used slightly different because it has a keyboard I will use it more in line with an actual PC rather than the internet access portal that the iPad turned into.
Soooo... we're looking at a difference of $185.00 pretax dollars. That $185.00 gets me a newer/faster processor, 50% more memory and double the storage capacity. In the world of computing I suspect one thing absolutely has not changed. The more ram you have the faster the machine will be. Lot's of memory is also a cure for premature obsolescence.
To me, the more I look at it, it's a no-brainer. Spend the extra $185.00 and be done with it. But it's been awhile since I've messed with buying a computer and it never hurts to get a few more eyeballs on the issue.
Another difference between the two is the $850.00 version is BNIB. I did get my mother a new computer for Christmas one year and bought an "Open Box" one and did have problems. Had to go back to store to get it unlocked as the previous owners password was still in effect. Other that that it's been flawless.
lonestardiver
TGT Addict
Upgrade windows 10 home to windows 10 pro if your new pc/tablet come with the home version. You’ll thank me later.
The faster CPU, the extra RAM and 2x the storage space is probably worth the price uplift.
And being new, you get the full-term warranty. That's worth something too.
(PS: That 16GB of storage on your iPhone isn't the same thing as the 12GB on the computer... the computer has 512GB of those. Your iPhone probably has 1GB of memory)
And being new, you get the full-term warranty. That's worth something too.
(PS: That 16GB of storage on your iPhone isn't the same thing as the 12GB on the computer... the computer has 512GB of those. Your iPhone probably has 1GB of memory)
I'm a pretty big computer nerd, and I run Windows 10 Home quite happily. I'm not sure what Pro does that I'd want. I don't run a domain at home so I don't need the ability to join one, I don't care about RDP, I don't care about Bitlocker...
Worth it, especially for the memory. I'm surprised at how expensive it is for those specs, tho. I bought a Chrome book with 8GB of ram for $400 back in Feb. It's stupid fast running anything made for Chrome, plus it runs any Linux program fine, too. Kdenlive struggles a bit
I "think" the open box qualifies for full warranty interval as well.
I was aware of the 16GB on the iPad being storage vs ram. I didn't have a clue what kind of ram, or whatever it's call on an iPad, the iPad had/has.
But I do agree the BNIB is the better of the two options. BestBuy's web site kinna stinks as one time it's tell me it's in stock at one store, then it's not, then it is.... then it's available for pickup at a store 22 miles away.... Whut ev'a they don't open until 1pm today so around that time I'll find out who... has what!
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