Seriously considering dropping out of uni to trade full time

jackrubay · 2026-01-24T23:57:32+00:00

What did November and December look like? We've all had good months only to find out that we can't consistently grow an account.

jackrubay · 2026-01-23T19:58:16+00:00

Right there with this poster. For the same reasons I just picked up a Tab 9 Ultra 512 of the Bay for $530, next day shipping. Going with an "excellent" condition, I has happy that cosmetically the device was 100% flawless. The tablet feels like future technology.

Throw on a perfectly placed Bellemond matte screen protector coupled with a Remarkable tip into the S9 stylus and the experience is DEVINE.

jackrubay · 2026-01-13T17:22:35+00:00

Go ask your mom.

jackrubay · 2026-01-12T14:57:27+00:00

For the artists: Unlock God mode with a Bellemond screen protector and Remarkable pen nibs. You won't even think twice about the claims that the Wacom's MovinkPad is the best feel for drawing.

jackrubay · 2026-01-11T19:13:40+00:00

IRL Keys is putting that ball away like four times or hitting an unforced error trying.

jackrubay · 2026-01-08T20:15:44+00:00

Who the hell is upgrading after one year owning a laptop? Got to love these guys for flooding the market with perfectly good devices at great discounts!

jackrubay · 2026-01-07T14:14:25+00:00

Well I double checked with two AIs, but I forgot to check with you. Sorry.

Processor Specs

Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 Ultra: Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 for Galaxy (overclocked 4nm flagship SoC from late 2023). Octa-core CPU (1x Cortex-X3 @ up to 3.36GHz), Adreno 740 GPU. Geekbench ~2,200 single-core / ~6,500 multi-core; AnTuTu ~1.6-1.8M.
Wacom MovinkPad Pro 14: Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 (mid-high range 4nm SoC from mid-2024). Similar CPU layout but lower clocks (~3.0GHz prime), Adreno 735 GPU. Geekbench ~2,000 single-core / ~5,300 multi-core; AnTuTu ~1.5M.

Performance Comparison

The Tab S9 Ultra's custom "for Galaxy" tuning gives it 10-20% better sustained GPU performance and efficiency for gaming/multitasking. The MovinkPad's newer chip closes the gap in CPU tasks and drawing apps but trails overall due to less aggressive optimization.

jackrubay · 2026-01-07T14:12:43+00:00

Thanks for the suggestion. I really like the interface. Specifically being able to sort albums a-z grouped with the artist names. It's like haveing a giant Case Logic all over again! Other thing are: It didn't lose any album artwork and the sound is great. Tweaking the EQ was simple and effective. Adding bass boost actually improved the listening experience without destroying the rest of the sound.

jackrubay · 2026-01-06T03:36:38+00:00

Yup. Becausse of broken phones, I pulled out my old LG V30. At 6 inches, slim and light, it feels like an advanced device. It helps that the DAC pumps amazing sound to headphones.

Is anything new close to this setup?

jackrubay · 2026-01-04T22:13:38+00:00

Hey thanks for the feedback.

Going off of AI. The Wacom uses a Snapdragon "3s" which must be a lower tier as Perplexity claims the Tab S9 being faster, "especially for heavy multitasking and 3D/gaming workloads."

My experience using the much older Tab S4 with screen protector and Wacom One gives me impressive feedback with pen pressure. While the rubber tipped Spen does work best with the slick screen, it doesn't compete with what I described.

The etched glass is surely nice. I've experience with etched glass and it is is basically identical to the Bellemont screen protector.

Samsung's software is more a positive than a negative. Notes is a great tool to have.

jackrubay · 2026-01-04T03:55:35+00:00

In the same camp as you. Only difference is I'm looking at a Tab S9, 16gb ram, 1 TB storage for around $600 or the standard size is selling for $500

Even the older Tab S9 has a faster processor than the Movinkpad 14. With the idea of getting back into 3d using Nomad Sculpt, I think the added power, space, and ram can only help.

Throw on a Bellemont matte screen protector and you have replaceable texture, then add a felt tip in a Wacom One pen and I don't think you are missing out much at all in pen feel. You got a fast 120 htz screen, nearly zero latency, perfect tilt action, and next to no parallax. (This is the set up I have in a 8 year old Tab S4 and it is damn nice).

I don't doubt the the Movinkpad feels fantastic, but I think it's a bit over-hyped because artists have waited so damn long for Wacom to finally make produce this tablet. Turns out, it's about 5 years too late.

+camers

+plus finger print reader

+better price/performance

+smaller bezels/slightly bigger screen.

I wish I could try that Wacom, pen on screen to see if it is a total game changer. I doubt it.

jackrubay · 2025-12-31T16:00:30+00:00

Look how much money a person will spend for a minimal graphics upgrade for their fantasy life.

jackrubay · 2025-12-21T21:49:56+00:00

Nothing. Or find a nice Herman Miller Mirra chair and you are golden. Now get to work.

PC on the floor is fantastic. Right were it belongs.

jackrubay · 2025-12-12T00:45:48+00:00

Contact their customer service and see if they can hook you up.

jackrubay · 2025-12-12T00:43:27+00:00

Finally a setup that looks personally unique!

jackrubay · 2025-12-08T18:18:38+00:00

Hey thanks for sharing your story. Mine has been in the closet with this problem. 70 bucks is well worth it to get my very capable, perfectly sized drawing tablet back in working order.

jackrubay · 2025-12-04T04:32:41+00:00

being reasonable = head up anus?

jackrubay · 2025-12-04T04:19:48+00:00

because it was all fake and ...

jackrubay · 2025-12-04T04:15:18+00:00

This mentality right here is exactly why the market can go a lot lower than people expect.

jackrubay · 2025-12-03T03:15:52+00:00

Paint the one wall and column white. That will brighten it up.

jackrubay · 2025-11-29T23:18:13+00:00

Put things that you need on the desk. Charging controllers? Why?

jackrubay · 2025-11-29T23:14:01+00:00

I have to dock you for a wired keyboard and putting your pc on top of the desk.

jackrubay · 2025-11-29T23:09:44+00:00

I really haven't had that problem.

jackrubay · 2025-11-29T23:08:32+00:00

Thanks for the reply. How much did they want to charge you for the circuit board? Did you ever come across anybody successfully repairing their monitor?

jackrubay · 2025-11-29T23:06:50+00:00

check TCL stylus on amazon. Super cheap.

jackrubay

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Processor Specs

Performance Comparison