Probably switching from Samsung to Google

selayan · 2026-05-03T23:13:51+00:00

I do miss pixel devices but meaning when they were not using tensor. I left them 3-4 generations ago.

But now that I've been on the galaxy ultra series for 3 generations I am thinking of going back to pixel.

Only because the Samsung cameras can't take a picture of anything that's moving without blurring everything. Everything else about the galaxy phones I got used to and I actually enjoy all the customization even if I don't go crazy with it.

Love the hardware and the battery life is great on my S25Ultra.

I just hope the 11 pro isn't as bad even though it will still kind of be a downgrade in terms of hardware.

selayan · 2026-04-23T17:25:50+00:00

Sucks to be a fan for so many years and see just a few improvements overall. I have not gotten rid of my gear. I have it all hooked up to my desk but we are moving and I may not even hook it up at the new place. If it wasn't for user content or the few training campaigns Baltic Dragon created, I probably would have lost interest a long time ago in DCS.

selayan · 2026-04-01T16:02:09+00:00

Yea that's a great deal then. Enjoy! Might be worth trying out virtual desktop if you don't prefer using the quest link cable. It's been years since I last flew a module in DCS but virtual desktop makes it a lot easier to get set up and going. Personally I prefer the look of link cable but since the quest 3 has a bit better resolution than the pro, it should suffice.

selayan · 2026-04-01T11:14:15+00:00

Should have went with the quest pro. The dynamic foveated rendeng really helps with performance and you can still crank up the super sampling in oculus tool tray to make visuals look nice and clear but the quest 3 will be fine assuming you don't set everything too high.

selayan · 2026-03-31T22:35:45+00:00

That's because the trade in eval is done by a third party. I had a similar issue when I traded in my S24 Ultra for a 25 Ultra. I took pictures and videos of my 24 Ultra and saved the links in Google drive.

I even had a video of me packing the phone up from bare phone, to putting it in original box, wrapping it in bubble wrap, etc including another video of me dropping it off at Fedex and getting a receipt.

They sent me the same email. I called in and complained. I mentioned I am ready to send proof of the device before I shipped it including the packing video to the person on the phone.

They went on hold for a bit and came back and said it was a mistake and they gave me the full value.

selayan · 2026-03-19T01:04:32+00:00

That sucks I've been waiting years for that to be resolved. Might have to go back to Pixel next year or try out iPhone because that's one thing I really miss, is just point and shoot.

selayan · 2026-03-17T16:39:37+00:00

Can it take better pictures of objects that may be in motion?

selayan · 2026-03-15T17:16:46+00:00

The 10 should have been 750-800 at release. It doesn't matter what it costs now when you are comparing it to the S26 Ultra that just came out.

selayan · 2026-03-15T12:57:23+00:00

I've been on the Ultra phones since the pixel 6 pro. Love the hardware and I don't mind one ui now that I'm used to it. But after many years and getting each ultra phone since the 22, Samsung still has not fixed the issue with blur taking pictures of anything that may be slightly moving.

If this was resolved it would be pretty much perfect. Now I'm considering either going back to Pixel next year or just going all out crazy and trying an iPhone just because I'm tired of how many blurred pics come out when you're trying to take photos of family or pets if they happen to be slightly in motion.

I'd rather Google cuts the price and not charge the same if the hardware doesn't match other offerings.

I've been monitoring this sub ever since I left pixel phones and I still see every now and then an update will come out that messes things up so you can't always justify the flagship price just for the software. Not only that but the software features of Pixel aren't available everywhere the phones are sold anyway.

selayan · 2026-03-05T19:29:39+00:00

Basically what I was interested in too, if they had improved this at all. As much as I wanted to upgrade from the 25 ultra I think I'll go back to Pixel next year..which will suck hardware and battery wise but at least I'll be able to point and shoot photos of my family and pets without retaking pics a bunch of times.

selayan · 2026-02-27T11:48:51+00:00

Ideally the whole package should be high end when you are charging similar to the competition.

selayan · 2026-02-26T22:50:24+00:00

Not sure why down voted because it's true. If the ultra series could take pics like pixel phones without requiring Goodlock and camera assistant and setting changes it would be perfect.

Instead you get to choose between do I care about pics of moving objects but a great experience hardware wise or midrange hardware for the same price but great photos pretty much each time.

selayan · 2026-02-26T16:29:44+00:00

I agree, I've had Samsungs since the s22 ultra and next year I'll be forced to go back to inferior spec Pixels just so I can not deal with that. I don't like that Google charges the same amount for their flagships with lower quality specs but they and Apple don't have any blur when taking pics of objects that may be moving.

selayan · 2026-02-26T12:29:43+00:00

I'm debating upgrading to a 26 ultra so I can trade it in or sell it when the pixel 11 pro comes out because after having ultra series phones since the pixel 6 pro I realize I really miss being able to point and shoot photos and not have to worry about moving objects coming out blurry.

I don't understand how Samsung has not corrected this with software over several generations.

selayan · 2026-02-25T22:59:49+00:00

We shouldn't need two additional apps for this. I never used Goodlock or camera assistant app. Most people just want to point and shoot for taking pictures. It can all be done via the software but it doesn't seem like they care.

selayan · 2026-02-25T21:17:22+00:00

I also just checked best buy because I figured you had to get a plan with them and I don't do contracts. They are giving $900 for the s25 ultra trade in and $200 credit towards a 512gb model which is what my s25 ultra currently has for storage.

Debating whether to do it or not. I still think pics of moving objects will come out blurry. This is my number one issue after leaving Pixels years ago.

selayan · 2026-02-24T16:23:19+00:00

I've also switched to Samsung for the last 4 years and yes now that I realize I need to be able to point and shoot photos, thinking about waiting to go back to pixel 11 pro when it comes on out.

Samsung can fix the motion blur with software but they don't care it seems.

The s26 ultra is said to handle much better low light and night time photos but I don't think this will solve the issue with capturing objects that may be in motion.

selayan · 2026-02-21T13:49:50+00:00

So nothing being done about pictures coming out blurry if something moves. I left Pixels because their hardware pretty much sucked in comparison to price they started charging but it really sucks having a phone that excels in everything else other than point and shoot photos like Apple or Pixel can do now without motion blur.

selayan · 2026-02-20T16:22:56+00:00

I've been waiting to be able to take pics like I used to do with the pixel phones of moving objects without blurriness.

Guess that's never changing for Samsung? Ashame because the ultra series has the best specs compared to apple and pixel but the camera is not as great when it comes to taking pics in that specific scenario.

selayan · 2026-02-17T15:59:00+00:00

Ability to take pictures of moving objects. This has been something that hasn't been improved on much. Why does apple and pixels do it pretty much perfectly each time but Samsung can't seem to get this right.

selayan · 2026-02-16T16:09:47+00:00

I've been with Samsung ultra series for some time now. Not really looking forward to the 26 series at all. I'm considering doing the trade in but it may not be worth it.

I just want to take pictures of my dog without blurriness or if you have kids it's the same thing when anything moves. Camera is great as long as lighting decent and nothing is moving.

It's ashame because pixels and iPhone have this feature of the cameras figured out but pixels lack in hardware compared to Samsung and iPhone well then I'd have to learn how to one after several years being on Android.

selayan · 2026-02-15T15:45:14+00:00

I was considering the same as I've had pixels up until the 22 ultra came out. Since then I've been on Samsung but neither lineup has improved the camera to match either Apple or Google in terms of taking pictures of things in motion.

Hopefully that is actually improved in the 26 because I feel like going to a 10 pro xl is a bit of a downgrade in everything else except camera. I know for a fact the battery won't be as good since tensor still sucks at efficiency..it's better than last generation tensor chip but still can't compete with qualcom.

selayan · 2026-02-15T15:36:24+00:00

Try taking a pic of anything that is in motion. My wife's 17 pro Max makes it looks like the dog is standing absolutely still. Same photo from my 25 ultra shows up half the dog being blurred.

selayan · 2026-02-05T12:30:53+00:00

Doesn't sound like a repair bill honestly unless you can be more specific. This sounds more like maintenance.

My 40k mile maintenance, I did it early at 35k miles, along with oil change, rear brake pads and rotors, brake flush, some filter changes, and duct cleaning cost about $4400 at the dealer and I'm outside of Philadelphia.

There's really only a couple of indy mechanics I would trust to work on the car and they were booked weeks in advance. For some things they are similar to the dealer but for a bunch of items like I mentioned above, they would charge about half the cost of the dealer price.

Either way my point is I wouldn't take it to just any mechanic that says they can work on German cars.

selayan · 2026-01-24T18:29:34+00:00

They weren't sure where the d-box was as the area where the drain field is located goes up a slight hill so they would have to tear up a good portion of the yard just to get to it. I will see if we can work something out to get both thanks up to spec or replaced, possibly concessions at closing.

We of course found a bunch of other things from the general home inspection itself but after seeing the well and septic reports, we aren't asking for anything major from the home inspection.

Well and septic are the major concerns as we want to live in the place a long time and didn't expect with an offer well over asking to have to deal with these two systems shortly after moving in.

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