Recent content by dskreet1200

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    Pixel XL vs. S8?

    On my pc with a calibrated monitor, they look richer. Like the color saturation is boosted up a bit. Looks good right out of the camera. But I shoot in RAW, so I can achieve the same look in post editing, so that wasn't a big deal, Perfect for my wife that doesn't use Photoshop, or care to post...
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    Camera help

    4:3 format is typically used for printing to standard sizes, such as 5x7 or 8x10 with minimal cropping compared to the 16:9 to fit the standard sizes. 16:9 starts off as a 4:3 but is then cropped, hence the lower mega pixels.
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    Pixel XL vs. S8?

    I have the S8, my wife the Pixel. She has had the Pixel since February. It's a nice phone, but looks dated to me. I like the stock Vanilla Android on the Pixel, and the camera to me is Better than the S8, not a huge difference but the colors always seem richer compared to the S8. I still went...
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    Smart Lock - didn't work on my S7 Edge, and doesn't work on the S8

    I'm using exchange for work. My smart lock works
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    Registration for "immersive Gear VR experience for $99" - How did it Go

    This is the $99 Bundle with SD Card, Bluetooth Headphones and VR Gear. The free promo us just the VR Headset.
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    Registration for "immersive Gear VR experience for $99" - How did it Go

    Re: Registration for "immersive Gear VR experience for $99" - How did it Go Update: I never called Samsung to escalate the situation. Arrived today. (Paid on 4/21 via Paypal)
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    S8 USB cable incomplete connection

    I have these, which are Benson approved. Work great on both S8 and Google Pixel. Great quality!! BlitzWolf USB Type C Cable, Reversible USB-C Date and Charger Cord Link: http://a.co/6lsdwy1
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    Registration for "immersive Gear VR experience for $99" - How did it Go

    I've been looking at this thread, first post. Pre-ordered via Bestbuy, delivered on 4/20 at 11am. Used the Samsung website to register the S8 at 11:01 am (lol) via computer, used the Samsung phone app to claim the $99 VR bundle at 11:02 am. Received an email at 1:30 pm from Samsung saying they...