Can't decide if I need 32GB or 64GB model - Galaxy Note Pro 12.2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting

Could you help me decide?
I want to browse internet, read ebooks, have 100 apps/games installed and have it running smooth.
I have a speady 64GB external SD card.
Do I really need the 64GB model?

You may think that you provided enough info to get help but you missed the fact that what matters is the size of the applications not the quantity of them alone. If you're using games that have huge storage requirements then only you can account for that, not the community.
There is already a thread about how much free space to expect from a 32gb model (about 25gb) so do your own estimating.

No need for 64 GB. 32 GB should do just fine, especially with a 64GB external SD card.
Edit: I've been asking myself the same question. I just can't justify paying $100 for 32 GB extra.
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I think is a question many of us ask. Some Apps, specially some of the HQ racing games and FPS take up a fair amount of space. You can offload much of the content to the external drive. I personally always opt for the highest storage.

I don't play much games usually, so I can live without heavy gaming
I also generally thing that 64gb is the way to go but 64gb mean that the tablet is not yet released for sale and it will be much more pricey...
So I try to convince myself that 32gb + 64gb SD is OK

camspy said:
I don't play much games usually, so I can live without heavy gaming
I also generally thing that 64gb is the way to go but 64gb mean that the tablet is not yet released for sale and it will be much more pricey...
So I try to convince myself that 32gb + 64gb SD is OK
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Another vote for 32GB+64GB.
Although, I can't seem to write to the external SD card, apparently this is an issue with 4.4.2

I also vote for 32 + 64.
Of course it depends on how you use the device. I'm not a "cloud" lover and prefer to have stuff on it rather than dropboxed, etc.
In my use cases, I only really need lots of space when I take it for a vacation and want to take movies/tv shows along. If we're talking 720p or 1080p, then the files can be pretty big. Another use is music, I use lossless (.flac) a lot and they're also bigger.
Still, you can always buy a 128 GB card later (I'm sure they'll be compatible and cheaper in some time) and you can also connect an external portable hard drive via USB3, if ocasionally you really need to take lots of data along. The only catch is that I think NTFS is not supported.

Unless you have a ton of very large apps/games that can't use external storage, 32gb with sd should work for most folks. I just re encode my videos without HD audio and they fit fine on my 64gb sd. If I need anymore, I'll use my ext 1tb hd with the otg adapter. In either case, an extra 32gb wouldn't make a huge difference for me, and certainly not worth $100.
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Agree with the 32gb recommendation. Just be aware of the issues with writing to external SD cards on Kitkat. If you use AirDroid for transfer of files to your tablet over WiFi it could be an issue.

This is something I had an issue with, which one to get. Best Buy solved that for me by only having the 32gb version. While I'm the store, I thought about this, get an external hard drive and have even more memory. So, I bought a 1tb hard drive for 65 (on sale) and hooked it up using a USB otg cable. For less than the price of the 64gb model, I have more memory now
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This will be my first tablet, I think I want a 64GB LTE but could I use a Flash usb drive instead of a complete external HD?

davidson27 said:
This will be my first tablet, I think I want a 64GB LTE but could I use a Flash usb drive instead of a complete external HD?
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Yes uoy could with otg USB cable
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OTG solves it all I guess thanks.

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[Q] Anyone waiting to get the 32gig instead? I can't decide which to get

I'm having a tough time deciding whether or not to get the 32gig model or the regular 16. I don't plan on really storing any video or mp3s on the tablet, if anything I'll just use it to store games/apps and GPS maps. Do you think a 32gig is overkill for just that?
Yes since you have a microSD slot and unlimited web storage.
Isn't the web storage only for a year?
stcardinal said:
I'm having a tough time deciding whether or not to get the 32gig model or the regular 16. I don't plan on really storing any video or mp3s on the tablet, if anything I'll just use it to store games/apps and GPS maps. Do you think a 32gig is overkill for just that?
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It's not really overkill, I was in the same boat as you, since the built-in memory is much faster than any microSDHC you can put there.
However, after thinking a lot, I decided to buy the 16gig version.
1. For $100 I can buy a good speedy 32gig microSDHC for a total of 48gig, IMO, this is better value.
2. I currently have the iPad 2 for testing, near 70 installed apps, 1gig of HD videos, 2+gig of music, near 1GB of pictures, apps + browser + email cache, etc... for a total of 8gig used. This means that the built-in 16gig should more than good for a lot of apps, cache and other main stuff, while the local media goes to the SD card.
I'll be the voice of dissension.
I see SD expansion as a means of accessing temporary, view once/not often type files. If you're augmenting your main system memory with SD the minute you buy something, I feel you've already admitted you should have bought more onboard storage.
The minute you start loading apps or data for apps onto SD is the minute you remove any capability to start swapping your SD cards.
Of course, if you really do only plan on doing what you stated 16gb might be enough for quite a while. For me, I'm always a, "what if", sort of hardware buyer.
If you want to pay $100 more for "what if" then go ahead. By the time you use up 16GB + 16GB OR 32GB microSD card, there will be tablets coming out with 64GB and 128GB internal storage which will render yours useless.
Spend the $100 on accessories or the dock.
If you have money to burn then I guess 32GB wouldn't hurt with 32GB microSD card and 64GB SD card for the dock.
For games/apps/gps maps... definitely go 16GB.
My SGS only has 2 gigs of internal storage, and atm I have ~ 110 apps installed on it. Of those 2 gigs, I have 1.16GB of free space left. I've not set any of my apps to be run from the microSD card, either.
I'm not sure how much data the maps will take up (when I updated my stand-alone GPS, the DB was less than a gig in size...), but worst case that's something you could easily put on a microSD card for MUCH less than $100 (a 32Gig one won't cost you 100!).
The tablet itself has a MicroSD slot. The dock has a standard SD slot, and the USB ports can be used for mass storage devices... 32Gig is way overkill for how you describe your needs.
Plan on getting the 16g one, and thats the one I have on order. But if the 32g shows its face before my 16g one ships. I'll be all over that.
dotpro said:
If you want to pay $100 more for "what if" then go ahead.
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I'm paying a $70 premium to not lock down my SD card. I don't like painting myself into a corner. 16gb of course might be plenty for the OP, I just don't agree with people implying SD expansion comes with zero negative penalties.
Well i went for the 16gb version and popped a 16gb class 10 card in (£16.99) and have bought a 500gb portable HD (£35). That should give me plenty
Admittedly though accessing the SD card isnt as easy as internal memory from many of the apps but things like music and photos and ebooks were found automatically

[Q] 16GB or 32GB?

What is your opinion in this?
Is 16GB enough? Or is it wiser to get the 32GB model?
I got a 16GB and am happy with it. I won't keep that much media on it anyway, and if I want more space, I have the microSD card slot. The difference between 16 and 32GB is $100, but you could get the 16GB and a 32GB MicroSD card for less than $500.
Oh, and with the keyboard dock, I can get SDHC cards for even cheaper. I already have a 16GB MicroSD in it... If I should want more space, I'll just get a 16 or 32GB SDHC card.
FYI, you cannot install or move apps to the microsd/SD without rooting (yet). Even then, you'd be hard pressed to fill up the 16GB with apps. Let's say an app avgs 10MB, that means you can have 1600 apps. You've got other issues if you have 1600+ apps installed.
For larger apps, the data portion can be installed on the external media. I have World Series of Poker which installs about 10MB to the internal memory and 380MB to the external when launched.
In short, I think 16GB is fine. Just make sure the music/videos/pics stay on the external media.
16gb is more than enough with the microsd slot on the tablet...if you need extra storage, the two usb ports on the docking station can help...you can even use external hard drives like western digital passport..
by no mean I'm saying the 32gb is bad..I just think it's hard to justify the $100 premium
Ah, ok - thanks guys.
Personally, I'm going for the 32GB model. I plan to have a lot of movies/TV on my TF, and though I can fit a fair bit with a 32GB microSD and a 64GB SD card, I'd still like to have as much storage from the get-go as I can.
Kilmar said:
For larger apps, the data portion can be installed on the external media. I have World Series of Poker which installs about 10MB to the internal memory and 380MB to the external when launched.
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How do you do this? My data folder for Spectral Souls alone is 1GB...
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32GB vs 64GB - Which Should I Get?

I am about to order the ASUS Transformer Pad Infinity TF700T. I have been debating as to which capacity of storage to get - 32GB or 64GB. This may be a no brainer for most but money is sort of an issue with me. I wondering what benefits beyond the obvious I would get for getting the 64GB version over the 32GB and adding a micro 32GB SD card. Is it really worth spending $100 more to get the 64GB version? Or should I just buy the 32GB SD card for about $35 buck and save $65. Either way, most likely I will buy an SD sooner or later.
What are your thoughts?
Thanks,
gabato
i got the 32gb version. just by a 32gb or 64gb memory card. thats just my opinion though.
Get 32gb and then a 32gb sd card. Much more cheap or a 64gb sd card will still be cheaper
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I got the 64gb and bought a 64gb uSDXC. That's how I roll.
I'd say go 32gb and add a 32gb card. At least, that's what I'm doing. $100 just to double the space is a bit ridiculous.
Buy the 32 gig version and the dock, then connect that to a 2+ terabyte external hard drive through USB. All the storage you could ever need.
I had the 64 GB Prime Ans never really utilized the space. Also ran a 32 GB microsd card that would hold movies and TV shows. Will just buy a 32 infinity. You forget how much of my stuff I stream nowadays. My entire music collection is in the cloud and the video that is not on Hulu plus, Netflix, Time Warner or HBO Go apps expandable memory makes a huge difference. And there are only certain formats it will read from an external hard drive so do some research. I forget off the top of my head what formats work.
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The sane answer would be 32 GB and a 32 GB memory card. That would mean I'm insane -- I bought the 64 GB edition (a few weeks before retail release though, so I jumped on the opportunity of having it before 99.99% of other owners and took the budgetary hit ) and I stuck a 32 GB SDHC and a 32 GB microSD in it (if it had been reported that 64 GB would work, I'd put in even more memory, as you can never have enough of that).
Buy the 32 gig and a 64 gig microsd card, you have 64 gig and you save your money
If you need more storage, buy an USB kit, then buy a 2 TB external hard drive and use the USB kit to connect that hard drive to your tablet, buy something call "USB hub" that let you connect a full size sd card to the USB kit, if i'm correct maximum storage of sd card is 512 gig, so now you have
32 (internal storage) + 64 (microsd) + 2048 gig (external hard drive) + 512 gig (sd card) = 2656 gig
Get the 32gb card for sure, the TF700 has issues reading 64gb cards. Check out this thread: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1761861
If you plan on getting the dock it reads 128/64gb cards no problem (its a full size SD port on the dock).
Hope this helps!
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nooktablet said:
Buy the 32 gig and a 64 gig microsd card, you have 64 gig and you save your money
If you need more storage, buy an USB kit, then buy a 2 TB external hard drive and use the USB kit to connect that hard drive to your tablet, buy something call "USB hub" that let you connect a full size sd card to the USB kit, if i'm correct maximum storage of sd card is 512 gig, so now you have
32 (internal storage) + 64 (microsd) + 2048 gig (external hard drive) + 512 gig (sd card) = 2656 gig
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128gb is the largest SD card currently available. Anything advertised as bigger is fake...
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With the thoughts and insights in the replies, I ordered the tablet. Unfortunately, I will have to wait a while to get it. Amazon has it back ordered.
Thanks for your replies.
The rational behind getting the 64GB version would be if you need more of the FASTEST storage. While there are plenty of ways to increase storage capacity, none matches the transfer speed of the local storage.
But this PC Mag review says something interesting about the 64GB version of the device.
http://www.pcmag.com/article2/0,2817,2406244,00.asp
We tested the 64GB model and found that it only accepted microSD cards up to 16GB.
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Darnell_Chat_TN said:
The rational behind getting the 64GB version would be if you need more of the FASTEST storage. While there are plenty of ways to increase storage capacity, none matches the transfer speed of the local storage.
But this PC Mag review says something interesting about the 64GB version of the device.
http://www.pcmag.com/article2/0,2817,2406244,00.asp
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You forgot lol io problems.
C10 SD cards are faster as of current.
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@darnell_chat_tn Thanks, I will keep that in mind. I ordered the champagne one which is still on back order. I am still waiting on it to ship. BTW, I used to live in Chattanooga a long while ago.
@keion Do you know if recent updates fixed that?
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Keion said:
You forgot lol io problems.
C10 SD cards are faster as of current.
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At the moment, many people can't use class 10 64GB cards in the TF700, they work in the dock though. And class 6 64GB cards work in the device.
So there's lots of issues when it comes to storage. "If" they resolve all issues with the JB update, the built in storage would be fastest.
Of course everyone has to make their own call. But given the varied issues, I'm planning to get the 32GB version. Just because so many people are getting the 32GB version and there is usually more strenght in numbers. So the 32GB version might have class 10 64GB cards working, before the 64GB device works with anything higher than 16GB cards and local storage issues resolved. Also, with so many people getting the 32GB version, most Dev work will likely be performed with that device. Which would mean if there are issues with a Developer's work on the 64GB version it may be harder to get a fix.
Darnell_Chat_TN said:
At the moment, many people can't use class 10 64GB cards in the TF700, they work in the dock though. And class 6 64GB cards work in the device.
So there's lots of issues when it comes to storage. "If" they resolve all issues with the JB update, the built in storage would be fastest.
Of course everyone has to make their own call. But given the varied issues, I'm planning to get the 32GB version. Just because so many people are getting the 32GB version and there is usually more strenght in numbers. So the 32GB version might have class 10 64GB cards working, before the 64GB device works with anything higher than 16GB cards and local storage issues resolved. Also, with so many people getting the 32GB version, most Dev work will likely be performed with that device. Which would mean if there are issues with a Developer's work on the 64GB version it may be harder to get a fix.
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There are only two plausible choices for SD cards. Samsung and samsung ultra, both of which only go up to 32 gb. All the other ones aren't shiny.
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Keion said:
There are only two plausible choices for SD cards. Samsung and samsung ultra, both of which only go up to 32 gb. All the other ones aren't shiny.
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To each their own. As detailed throughout the linked tread, people have had positive results with various cards of their choice. But most encounter issues with 64GB class 10. It remains to be seen if the JB update will especially address that.
gabato said:
I am about to order the ASUS Transformer Pad Infinity TF700T. I have been debating as to which capacity of storage to get - 32GB or 64GB. This may be a no brainer for most but money is sort of an issue with me. I wondering what benefits beyond the obvious I would get for getting the 64GB version over the 32GB and adding a micro 32GB SD card. Is it really worth spending $100 more to get the 64GB version? Or should I just buy the 32GB SD card for about $35 buck and save $65. Either way, most likely I will buy an SD sooner or later.
What are your thoughts?
Thanks,
gabato
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I didn't read through all the responses. I saw a lot of discussing this issues regarding what cards work and don't.
I think someone posted the article on PCmag about buying tablets with more storage. Really, what is said, the extra money is just a lot more profit for the manufactures since it costs less than $10 to add the extra memory.
In my opinion, there is the hard fact about the cost. I think you have to look at how you use your device and what you plan to store. Personally, I went with the 32GB version since the tablet has the SDHC slot. Most likely, this is more than enough storage for ninety percent of users. That's a lot of apps to fill up. The storage suck is if you keep a lot of video, or 1080p DD5.1 and high bit rate. You could do it if you keep your whole music collection on it as well. Maybe in the future some games will need more space with they're more a full fledge games like you find on PCs or consoles. I think it's more an issue with tablets like Nexus 7 that come in significantly smaller configurations--8GB or 16GB.
Heck, I just spent $50, from Amazon's deal of the day, and got Scandisk SDXH 64GB card. It appears to be working, but I haven't fully tested everything out. I've read Titanium Backup can have issues with it. I've barely touched the memory on the tablet.
I don't know you know for nothing. I would suggest getting the 32GB version and use the $100 on something else, such as a keyboard, case/cover, extenral battery, apps, and so forth.
I bought the 64gb version for one reason. On my phone I would install a couple of games from gameloft and it would install in the phone and not on the sd card. The game wouldnt work if I moved it to the sd card, so at the rate the games are going now they are going to require more space. I just didnt want to be stuck like I was with my G2x. Music, Pics, Movies all are on SD cards and games will be left in the internal storage.
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PQI Air Drive on Groupon, wireless storage!

I just got a groupon email for the PQI Air Drive... This might be a good solution for people needing more storage! I am going to pick one up for myself for sure.
Features
32GB capacity flash drive
Wirelessly transfer photos, music, videos, or documents
Simultaneously shares files with up to five computers, devices, or Terminators
Memory slot supports SD or SDHC cards up to 32GB capacity
With S+ app, flash drive is compatible with most mobile devices, including iPhone, iPad, iPad Mini, Kindle Fire, Samsung Galaxy Tab 2, Samsung Galaxy II and III
Download S+ Flash app from iTunes, Google Play, or the Kindle Fire App Store for wireless transfers to/from iOS and Android devices
Battery capable of supporting up to five hours of continuous playback
Built-in USB2.0 cable for charging the battery and wired connections
One-year manufacturer’s warranty
Dimensions: 3.35″x2.13″x0.31″; 1.92 ounces
50 bucks more you can get the seagate goflex sattelite.
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B004Z0S7K6/ref=oh_details_o00_s00_i00
Just went on sale for 50% off.
biggiestuff said:
50 bucks more you can get the seagate goflex sattelite.
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B004Z0S7K6/ref=oh_details_o00_s00_i00
Just went on sale for 50% off.
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I don't need anything that big.. this PQI is perfect for what i need since you can swap out the SD card in it. I will be able to take the 32gb micro card in my Vivid and with the adapter throw it right in the PQI.
shogunmark said:
I don't need anything that big.. this PQI is perfect for what i need since you can swap out the SD card in it. I will be able to take the 32gb micro card in my Vivid and with the adapter throw it right in the PQI.
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I wish it supported up to 64 gb, would order one in a heartbeat if it did.
djkinetic said:
I wish it supported up to 64 gb, would order one in a heartbeat if it did.
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IF i had a 64gb card i would try it
FYI, link in the OP is a referral link...
In for 3, thanks OP!
bradwi said:
FYI, link in the OP is a referral link...
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your right, ill fix that! I was in a hurry when i saw it, so i just clicked and grabbed the email link straight from Groupon, completely forgot it was a referral link.. I removed the referral part. Thanks for bringing that to my attention.
djkinetic said:
I wish it supported up to 64 gb, would order one in a heartbeat if it did.
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Pretty sure it supports 64gb, even if it doesn't say it. 64gb sd cards are usually sold as SDXC preformatted with ex-fat filesystem. While this drive may not be SDXC ex-fat compatible, you can reformat it as fat32 and still be able to use it. I did it in my galaxy s2. 64gb sdxc wouldn't read till i reformatted it as fat32, then it worked beautifully! Galaxy s2 said it would only support up to 32gb cards, but that wasn't completely true...
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Pretty sure it supports 64gb, even if it doesn't say it. 64gb sd cards are usually sold as SDXC preformatted with ex-fat filesystem. While this drive may not be SDXC ex-fat compatible, you can reformat it as fat32 and still be able to use it. I did it in my galaxy s2. 64gb sdxc wouldn't read till i reformatted it as fat32, then it worked beautifully! Galaxy s2 said it would only support up to 32gb cards, but that wasn't completely true...
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If thats true I may still order one.
Just got mine today and i can confirm that it DOES support my sandisk 64gb micro sdxc card. It will probably even support higher capacities, but 64 is the biggest i have. I dud have to reformat the sdxc's ex-fat partition though. In order for it to be seen, it needs to be formatted as a fat or fat32 file system.
I'm happy.
One suggestion though, don't use the app from the play store the manufacturer says to use - it sucks. Use any file manager that supports lan sharing. I tried both es explorer and total commander and both work by connecting anonymously to 192.168.2.1.
The air drive uses 2.4ghz WiFi and supports 8 channels.
Highly recommended as an external storage solution because its portable and extremely versatile.
Nuff said.
dankoman said:
Just got mine today and i can confirm that it DOES support my sandisk 64gb micro sdxc card. It will probably even support higher capacities, but 64 is the biggest i have. I dud have to reformat the sdxc's ex-fat partition though. In order for it to be seen, it needs to be formatted as a fat or fat32 file system.
I'm happy.
One suggestion though, don't use the app from the play store the manufacturer says to use - it sucks. Use any file manager that supports lan sharing. I tried both es explorer and total commander and both work by connecting anonymously to 192.168.2.1.
The air drive uses 2.4ghz WiFi and supports 8 channels.
Highly recommended as an external storage solution because its portable and extremely versatile.
Nuff said.
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Perfect!! I am glad i took the jump on that. I had seen bad reviews for their app, but i was not real worried because i knew that Astro and ES both would support it. I know i got the shipping email the other day, so hopefully i will have mine today when i get home.
shogunmark said:
Perfect!! I am glad i took the jump on that. I had seen bad reviews for their app, but i was not real worried because i knew that Astro and ES both would support it. I know i got the shipping email the other day, so hopefully i will have mine today when i get home.
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I was surprised at how small it is. Literally is the size of a stack of about 4 or 5 credit cards.
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I was surprised at how small it is. Literally is the size of a stack of about 4 or 5 credit cards.
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nice hopefully mine comes in today!!
Just got mine and I didnt realize it comes with a 32gb card already lol...guess I don't really need to pop my 64 in there, and its super small, for 50 bux was a great deal, thanks OP =)
djkinetic said:
Just got mine and I didnt realize it comes with a 32gb card already lol...guess I don't really need to pop my 64 in there, and its super small, for 50 bux was a great deal, thanks OP =)
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you are welcome.. but [email protected] it, you all are making me jealous! I hope i have mine waiting for me when i get home.
I kinda want to open mine up... I want to see if its somehow possible to hack this up and make use of the battery when you dont need it for storage... I would also like to see if the firmware can be hacked, i would like to be able to change the private ip it uses (according to their site its not changeable).
The similar device without Groupon tricks for the same $49.99:
Kingston Wi-Drive 32 GB USB 2.0 Pocket-sized Portable Storage WID/32GBZ
joedoe said:
The similar device without Groupon tricks for the same $49.99:
Kingston Wi-Drive 32 GB USB 2.0 Pocket-sized Portable Storage WID/32GBZ
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not similar as the kingston is a fixed 32gb where as the pqi house a 32gb sdcard included, but can be swapped out for a larger sd card, as long as the card is formatted fat32 a 64gb and possibly 128gb card can be used.
Whenever I check my tracking with DHL it doesn't show up as anything, and when I cross reference it with USPS it says it was transferred to another carrier.
Did anyone get tracking updates or know which carrier is handling it? Or did it just appear in your mailbox?

32gb vs 64gb...any regrets for getting the 32gb?

Hello everyone,
I am thinking about upgrading to the Note 5 from the Note 4. I was originally thinking about getting the 64gb but since they are backorder I have been rethinking getting the 64gb. I currently have a 64gb card in my Note 4 that is full but really looking at it, its mostly Rom backups and music that are taking up the space.
Has anyone regretted getting the 32gb? I know it might be too early to ask this but wanted to get the community's opinion. Thanks.
I was going to purchase the 64gb, but when I went to the store all they had was 32gb & I didn't feel like waiting for one to show up in the mail. I figured that most of my data is stored in the cloud and the SD card in my Note 4 wasn't used for much other than pics and storing data for a few apps that I knew took up quite a bit of space. So far I've been pleased with the purchase and don't think I'll regret it. I should be fine because I don't keep a lot of games or large items installed. Plus, I lived with a 16gb Galaxy Nexus & Nexus 5 for quite some time without expandable storage, so I've learned to live on the lighter side. Having all my music in Google Play Music has really helped with that though.
No regrets whatsoever. I had a 32gb N3, N4, and now N5. You just have to manage your data and maybe invest in an otg card reader for when it's necessary.
No regrets at all. Autobacking-up all pics to google. Over 17gb remaining. And quite a bit of apps installed.
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Thanks guys.....I was able to cancel my 64gb (its backordered and they do not know when it is going to be in) and picked up a 32gb version. I am loving the phone so far but will see how the 32gb goes.
I got 32gb WHITE at T Mobile store. 32gb is enough for me .
Impatience always wins haha. Jk.
32gb should be enough. All the streaming and clouding apps make it more reasonable now. It's always nice to know you have extra space but really what do we use it for? With my previous phone i figured I was just hoarding clutter.
I got the 32 gig for the wife and I. As most others stated - In store they only had the 32 gig and I was impatient.
Coming from the Nexus 6 32 gig and never ran out of space.
For road trips I use:
http://www.amazon.com/Transcend-Car...sim_147_8?ie=UTF8&refRID=0RRWS20GNAPCZRQ8HNE4
$10 for the card reader is much cheaper than 100 for the extra 32 gigs. :good:
I got the 64 gb lol.
I got the 32, I have 16ish gigs free on the device and have unlimited LTE on TMobile so cloud usage is just fine for me. Thats me personally though. The last two phones that had a mini SD card slot I had a 64 gig card in it and only stored camera pictures on it...and only a few gigs at that. For my usage, 32 is fine.
Toneman07 said:
I got the 32 gig for the wife and I. As most others stated - In store they only had the 32 gig and I was impatient.
Coming from the Nexus 6 32 gig and never ran out of space.
For road trips I use:
http://www.amazon.com/Transcend-Car...sim_147_8?ie=UTF8&refRID=0RRWS20GNAPCZRQ8HNE4
$10 for the card reader is much cheaper than 100 for the extra 32 gigs. :good:
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I might have to look into that. Thanks for the link
Going from a 32gb nexus to a 16gb iphone 6 plus to a white 32gb note 5....yea i learned how to manage it lol..going to 16gb teaches you alot ,especially since its a iphone
I picked up a 32gb white Note 5 and so far so good. I was a little sceptical but after uploading all old video and pictures to Google Drive I'm golden. I have all the apps I use installed and have 22gb left. So far, so good! I didn't wanna justify paying 100$ plus tax up front for 32gb more.
pdotc said:
I got the 64 gb lol.
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me as well..I carry a lot of pictures of family and also the gym im in is in a basement so connection to streaming my music is out of the question.. I am curious though as to how people are managing their pictures and videos and keeping them updated
Sandisk OTG 32GB amazon FTW
I'm a little bummed about not getting the 64gb...
I used to have close to 50gb of music stored on a 64gb card (in my note 3 & note 4). On many days I would listen to music all day long while working.
Now I stream music way more than I used to, since it isn't saved locally on my phone. The music quality is fine, but streaming seems to use my battery up a bit faster than playing local files. I'm not worried about data usage due to music freedom not counting towards data usage.
Overall the 32gb works fine... just an observation I've had. In an ideal world, there would be an SD card slot on the note 5... but I still really like the phone.
64GB FTW
Brava27 said:
Sandisk OTG 32GB amazon FTW
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androidkid27 said:
64GB FTW
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Ext sdcard support ftw!
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d12unk13astard said:
Ext sdcard support ftw!
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I tried my otg on twrp without success. Any ideas?
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Brava27 said:
I tried my otg on twrp without success. Any ideas?
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Roll back to the note 4 with internal Ext sdcard support ftw
why would you view your OTG thru twrp instead of normal phone use, try that instead and look in settings/storage to see if it worked.
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