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Business / Partners For 2024 Export Season by OneGeek(m): 12:13pm On Dec 30, 2023 |
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Business / Get This Commodity Export Opportunity Right Now by OneGeek(m): 11:21pm On Nov 28, 2023 |
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Phones / Re: There Is No Difference Between Mark And Chef Dammy by OneGeek(m): 8:40am On Jul 07, 2023 |
Comparing Mark's Threads to Chef Dammy's cooking endeavours is too ridiculous. For one thing, People seem not to know that Mark is a proper social media expert. He's built several over the years. He's been building since before Twitter, and Threads has been in development since before Twitter went to flames. Yet, you compare that to someone who suddenly decided to take on a World record Cook-a-thon one sunny day, simply because "what can she do that I can't?". We all know how that turned out. Besides, Mark didn't hide the fact that Threads is trying to do what Twitter can't. It's not aping it mindlessly. It's trying to do something different. Something better. All Chef Dammy managed to do was make a mockery of the entire show and having a good laugh about it. Mark and Dammy don't compare. At all. |
Literature/Writing Ads / Re: Hiring: SEO Content Writer by OneGeek(m): 12:21pm On Jun 21, 2023 |
I've sent a mail. |
Phones / Re: 120k Phone Recommendation by OneGeek(m): 5:52pm On May 02, 2023 |
Ithream: It's not about adding to your budget sir. The kinds of "beastly" machines you seek are twice or three times over 120k. |
Phones / Re: 120k Phone Recommendation by OneGeek(m): 5:11pm On May 02, 2023 |
I find it funny that somewhere in between the convo here, OP is basing an argument on ChatGPT which: - clearly stated that its knowledge cutoff is 2 years ago - will occasionally give inaccurate information and statistics. Then there's the mention of "looking for a beast" and "fifth generation Snapdragon" all around... 120k? Truly hilarious. 1 Like |
Phones / Re: What Made You Switch To Iphone And Never Looked Back?? by OneGeek(m): 7:16pm On Apr 29, 2023 |
Odd, but the iPhone makes me more intentional about using my phone. It also helps me achieve a much lower and healthier screen time. I used to be a heavy phone user, since I use my phone for work. In a week, I routinely hit 13hrs screen on time, and when I get into the breakdown, only 4 of that is useful work. That's 9 hours of endless scourge of social media, games and videos. Android barely has any limits, and makes me indulge in anything I want. One time I was playing a game title, but couldn't get past a certain level. Deleting the app and getting the mod took a total of 3 minutes. I was blitzing through the level with unlimited gold and coins. Android was that unhinged for me. Now, I'm more thoughtful with each app launch, each opened video and social media chats. I had to stop using my phone for work, and I wasn't playing as much games. Now I average about 5 hours SOT (by choice) and it feels good 57 Likes 2 Shares |
Phones / Re: Iphone 14 Or Samsung S23 by OneGeek(m): 5:26pm On Mar 23, 2023 |
Interesting head to head. I'm about to decide between both phones myself. I'm an Apple fan, but a rational person nonetheless. The only reason for me to buy the iPhone 14 is if I have a MacBook. I don't yet have a MacBook. That being said, the Galaxy S23 is such a balanced and powerful phone. Hard to ignore. Besides, it fits into my workflow perfectly; what with the flexibility of Android and the power of the SD Gen2. The Galaxy S23 is the better buy. |
Phones / Re: Nokia Changes Iconic Logo To Signal Strategy Shift by OneGeek(m): 3:51pm On Feb 28, 2023 |
naturefellow: Yes I am 1 Like |
Phones / Re: Can't Locate Downloaded Document To Upload by OneGeek(m): 3:50pm On Feb 28, 2023 |
lovediehatelive: Okay. Try selecting the document upload option in the WhatsApp message box. You should see the "browse other docs" option, and that should take you to your file manager. When there, you can navigate to the file location and select the file you wish to upload. That option should work. Don't use the chrome browser, since the file you're looking for might be stored locally on your phone. |
Phones / Re: Can't Locate Downloaded Document To Upload by OneGeek(m): 2:38pm On Feb 27, 2023 |
lovediehatelive: First, in what app are you trying to upload the documents? |
Phones / Re: Nokia Changes Iconic Logo To Signal Strategy Shift by OneGeek(m): 11:57pm On Feb 26, 2023 |
This design is too derivative, just like the new TheVerge design. A mobile brand needs something more solid than this, but this might just grow on us 11 Likes |
Phones / Re: Tecno Is Launching Two Flagship Devices On 7th December by OneGeek(m): 1:49pm On Dec 21, 2022 |
samsard: Yes, Pixel 7 Pro is what anyone should buy at that price point. But I don't get the fuss about Android 13 and IP certifications. Xiaomi 12 Pro (which has still not been replaced by the 13 Pro globally) only recently got an Android 13 update - after backs and forths. It too didn't ship with an IP certification. A deal breaker for some, but far from a bad deal in general. The Phantom X2 Pro is an okay package that lives and dies by that $900 price point. |
Phones / Re: Tecno Is Launching Two Flagship Devices On 7th December by OneGeek(m): 11:36am On Dec 20, 2022 |
Cannonleo: Are those your benchmarks for a pretty good flagship? Because a pretty good flagship can be a flagship without one or more those things. Chinese brands do that in general (until recently) |
Phones / Re: Which One Is The More Worthy Phone Of The Year 2022 Winner? by OneGeek(m): 3:58pm On Dec 10, 2022 |
If you've used both the S22U and the P7Pro, it's hard not to see how the P7Pro is head and shoulders ahead. Better haptics Better cameras Far superior and smarter features Better hand feel Google ate good this year with its flagship smartphone 1 Like |
Phones / Re: Tecno Is Launching Two Flagship Devices On 7th December by OneGeek(m): 3:54pm On Dec 10, 2022 |
IzuKiba77: Yes, provided that they're happy to sell 200 units all year (and I think they are). |
Phones / Re: Tecno Is Launching Two Flagship Devices On 7th December by OneGeek(m): 12:10pm On Dec 08, 2022 |
Muokechiedozie: Exactly, and if you're shelling that much for an Android phone, it better be the Pixel 7 Pro 2 Likes |
Phones / Re: Tecno Is Launching Two Flagship Devices On 7th December by OneGeek(m): 4:04pm On Dec 07, 2022 |
Just saw the review of the Phantom X2 Pro on GSMArena. The device does pack serious punch. Tecno finally did it -.those sons of a gun made a honest-to-goodness flagship device. The price though. $930 is too steep; that's Pixel 7 Pro money 1 Like |
Phones / Re: Xiaomi 12S Ultra, An Iphone 14 Pro Max Alternative by OneGeek(m): 3:54pm On Oct 27, 2022 |
MmeCherieCoco: This is nice, but to call the Xiaomi 12S Ultra the "number one iPhone 14 Pro Max alternative" is quite subjective - interesting, even. Pricing. Yes, the Xiaomi 12S Ultra is cheaper than the base model iPhone, but so is the Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra - the actual phone the 12S Ultra is an alternative to. The 12S Ultra doesn't need to bother itself competing with an iPhone, because it already has a rival in its Android backyard. And you can bet that things will get fiercer when the S23 Ultra shows up to the scene. With an 8 Gen 2 chipset, people are already willing to wait till March to get one, as it will be more powerful and accessible. By then, the Xiaomi 12S Ultra would be too busy struggling against the Samsung to contest with the iPhone. But that's too far out for you, maybe. Samsung's current flagship, the Z Fold 4 already packs enough snuff against the 14PM that no other Android phone has. Naturally, if you're already spending iPhone 14PM money, your best alternative - objectively - is the Samsung that folds. I personally think Xiaomi 12S Ultra should face Google Pixel 7 Pro if it's all about that value-for-money life. Even then, it will still get soundly beat by the Pixel. 3 Likes |
Education / Re: Professional Content Writer Needed For All Kinds Of Work by OneGeek(m): 1:50am On Oct 27, 2022 |
Writer1:Hi, I'm interested in the offer, how can I apply? |
Phones / Re: Google Pixel 7 And Pixel & Pro Has Been Released by OneGeek(m): 10:07pm On Oct 07, 2022 |
Allison012: Haba, bro. "A hell of badass camera" is a gross exaggeration for a phone like Itel p38 pro max. Then, you went ahead to include said phone in the same paragraph as the Pixel 7 lineup. That's just wrong. 2 Likes |
Phones / Re: Iphone 14 Pro Max Has Best Battery Life 2022 by OneGeek(m): 11:10pm On Sep 23, 2022 |
Bodmum: This argument no follow at all. Supercars aren't designed for long journeys, yet cost billions of naira. For example, A Bugatti Veyron will dump all its fuel in mere minutes at full speed. A McLaren Senna will literally catch fire if there's too much starting and stopping (which you'll have to do on long journeys). These cars cost millions of dollars. Back to the iPhone. It seems you don't understand the idea of "gaming phones". These are smartphones that have been tuned to deliver the most processing power during a game. They're a very niche category of products, and like someone said, the iPhone is definitely not one of them. Can you game on an iPhone 14? Yes (very well, in fact) Is it a gaming phone? No it's not. Btw, dey try pay attention to some technical smartphone details guys like atheistandproud dey drop for here. They could further clear your mind on what gaming phones are. |
Phones / Re: Iphone 14 Pro Max Has Best Battery Life 2022 by OneGeek(m): 10:50pm On Sep 23, 2022 |
alabo1: Phones can be investments in some cases. Take the new iPhone 14 phones for example. Right at the launch, any YouTube channel that makes content on the new phones will be smiling to the bank. There's this Australian guy's YT channel that does phone teardowns. He had to buy two of those iPhones for a video. He spent a total of $3700. From the YT revenue he got from views and watch time of the said video, he already covered the cost of the phones. He'll then sell them off at pretty much the same price he bought them. That's investment 101. |
Phones / Re: Iphone 11 Vs Iphone Xs Max: Which Offers More Value For Money? by OneGeek(m): 12:58pm On Sep 11, 2022 |
ontolegit:200-300k for XS Max and 11 1 Like |
Phones / Re: Apple Watch Ultra Debuts With 49mm And Bigger Battery, Watch Series 8 And SE. by OneGeek(m): 9:21pm On Sep 07, 2022 |
I personally don't see the sense to a Watch Ultra model, but it's nice to see how Apple has priced it. |
Phones / The Nothing Phone(1): A Hit And A Miss? by OneGeek(m): 4:45pm On Sep 02, 2022 |
It's safe to say that all the hype around Nothing's new phone has sufficiently died down. Perhaps the most interesting thing I noticed is the complete silence about the device here on NL. It's like it flew right by us without making so much as an impression. I think that only goes to show what really happened to Nothing Phone(1) on a larger scale. This is a device from a new startup by Carl Pei. Specs and value aside, it was heavily banking on "beginner's luck" and some USPs that aims to convince people they look cool too. But from the look of things, that hasn't Pei-d off. While you won't see any sales numbers from Nothing, the radio silence from every corner of the internet should tell you all you need to know - this thing was bust. Not even the fancy and completely gimmicky glyph lights or the clean Nothing skin could sway people to engage with the phone. But surely, people like new shiny things and "innovation", right? A quick glance at Phone(1)'s competition will tell you why that's not so. We have the Pixel 6A. God knows how much fanboys wanted to die on social media about the 60Hz on that phone when first announced. Now that the dust have settled, it's still one of the best phones out there. Value for money, Software charms, Camera, Pixel - it was a home run twice over. How about Samsung and the gazillion other mid-rangers from Xiaomi, Oppo, Vivo and co? It's a buffet of 120Hz screens, fast charging, garbage software support, jacked specs, 2MP macro sensors, and so on. Let me tell you: throw enough spaghetti on the wall, and some of them will stick eventually. But the takeaway from all of this - at least the way I see it - is that people love innovation, but will most times only pay lip service. What we truly want is stability. The tendency to avoid relearning as much as we can. That's why people let the flashy glyph gimmick pass on by. A shame, considering that smartphone manufacturers are shrinking; we need new players, but there won't one if they don't get the chance. I'm not saying Nothing is destined to fail, but Microsoft is two iterations into their niche Android phone, yet no dice: that should tell you something. The Nothing Phone (1) is a piece of device, but once you look past the glyph (especially the glyph) is just not as "reassuringly stable" as the alternatives out there. 2 Likes |
Phones / Re: Android Chipsets Are A Mess Right Now by OneGeek(m): 3:16am On Jul 29, 2022 |
Flamethehussler: I fail to see how the post is about the infallibility of the Bionic chipsets in iPhones. With that being said, you should get out of your feelings and see the reality clearer. Some of the points raised in the post have even been proven correct. Where's Exynos 2200? What's Samsung's plan for it? Performance on SD 8Gen1 was great, but what about the heat management? Wasn't it a major cause for the "throttle-gate" Samsung was caught with? Yet you think the post is senseless and biased. |
Phones / Re: Transsion: The Business Model That Did Not Fail by OneGeek(m): 9:18am On Jul 15, 2022 |
Illusionale: Yes, I'm quite conversant with phone sales in Lagos, PH, and so on. And yes, Xiaomi and Vivo are selling their products all over. But you're still missing the point. The fact that these brands are selling their products in hundreds here, doesn't mean "they're in town", because they're not. All these phone sales you see, are as a result of dealers importing these products to sell here. Facts. It's the same thing for Apple. Someone imports the products, then sell to people. The company itself isn't involved in any of that. Do you want to know how this is true? Pick up your phone and try to call any Xiaomi, Oppo or Vivo customer care representative in Lagos. Chances are you can't. The best that could happen is getting a dealership that offers a third-party alternative instead. How about the nuanced aftersales services? Can you get first-party parts, repairs and accessories for your Xiaomi, Vivo, Oppo phones? Look past the sales OP, Xiaomi Vivo and Oppo aren't in Nigeria, even if Nigerians happen to buy them. Btw, Gionee is almost moribund at this point, and it's a case that's working against your point. Phones are not finding it easy to set up shop in Nigeria |
Phones / Re: Transsion: The Business Model That Did Not Fail by OneGeek(m): 10:44pm On Jul 14, 2022 |
I welcome avenues in this phone section where we can talk about the various sides to what phone brands are doing in the country. While there are sentiments and strong expressions, it's still always nice to see the few people who can see things with a open mind, or at least give such a chance. Incidentally, the main topic of discourse in the house has been, for a long time, the substandard practices of a certain Transsion company. The concerns are real and while phonelanders can get sentimental about it, I'm all for pointing it out as civilly as possible. But I also think perspective is key here. At the risk of sounding defensive of the brand, contexts and perspectives to phone brands is a subject I'm willing to discuss at length. Now, the OP mentioning that Nigeria is too big a market to be neglected by bigger phone brands is quite interesting. This is not a matter of "they can neglect...", They've already done so a long time ago, with very little hopes of reconsidering. You may ask, "how?" Two main reasons: the entire African smartphone market is still a developing one. People don't buy smartphones as often as you think they do, and that's a major concern for the big players. OP sef reason am, how many people do you know change their phones every year. Every 2 years sef. Consistently. Not much. The second thing is the economic overhead: sure, the people are there, but what's the cost of operation to cater to them? Big brands like Nokia packed up their bags and left the country at some point. E get why. So, yes. Apple, Samsung, OnePlus, Xiaomi, etc don't care to include African markets in their plans as of yet. Does that mean you can't buy their products? No. Only means you'll take extra steps to do so. Which leaves Transsion, a company solely catering to African and Latin American countries. There's a certain argument that I see here that's funny: they say Transsion can't sell their products in China or anywhere else and that's why they "dump" them here in Naija. Of course, Transsion can't sell their products in those places! Like, they're only to spec for African markets, that's all it is! Is it fair? Ethical? Up to international standards? Take it up with the economic forces at play! See: companies have goals, and in a capitalist system, consumers are means to an end. That's why I respect the Xiaomi community for trying to DIY things for themselves, because the reality is, Xiaomi no really send your papa, especially at the budget-midrange level. Thank goodness it's beginning to show with their questionable decisions on their recent Redmi Note series. You get what you get with these companies. And if you have the money, you can climb up the ladder a little. Which is why it stirs me when I see certain brand "lovers" or "admirers" absolutely sh**ting on another brand based on details like performance and value for money. Banters and fanboyism aside, consumers are exactly the same. It's easy to say person A's phone choices are moronic and dumb now, but careful, your fave might serve you breakfast too! |
Phones / Re: Xiaomi 12S Ultra Vs Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra 5G Vs Iphone 13 Pro Max by OneGeek(m): 11:49pm On Jul 13, 2022 |
kenedyx: I agree with the fact that both iPhone and Samsung cameras look more aesthetically pleasing. Who knows? They might also start looking massive soon too |
Phones / Re: Xiaomi 12S Ultra Vs Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra 5G Vs Iphone 13 Pro Max by OneGeek(m): 9:13pm On Jul 13, 2022 |
kenedyx: Not exactly effed up. 1 inch sensors are still more like gimmicks at this point, and Xiaomi needs gimmicks for their Ultra phones |
Phones / Re: The Problem Of Transsion by OneGeek(m): 9:39pm On Jul 09, 2022 |
Illusionale: Every for-profit business is out to make money through one major way. Provide something that people need, and are willing to pay for. By that definition, businesses are catering for consumers, while caring about profit at the same time. Now, it is indeed true that the priority is money, and cutting cost is a way of maximising profit. But we should all remember that they wouldn't stick their hands into anyone's pockets forcefully. Transsion is making products for African markets: markets characterised by low purchasing power and high want for foreign products. With such unencouraging reality, the company still manages to thrive and cater to the people. Most of the data on internet penetration, connectivity and online participation from Africa, how many hardware companies do you think has contributed to that? Oga Bulus in Benin uses WhatsApp Business for his welding business in Enugu. Mallam Audu is communicating with people online in rural Sokoto, what phone manufacturer is making these things happen? Let's tell ourselves the truth, as shitty as their methods are, Na Tecno and Infinix and Itel dey try for that area. In a country with a huge local currency disadvantage, Transsion hanging around is a good news. And before you come up with, "oh there are better devices out there like Redmi", I'll like to tell you that it won't be for long. Xiaomi has a long term goal, and budget smartphones for African markets aren't part of it. You can take a look at the trends with Redmi phones since 2018 to see what I'm talking about. There's a clear agenda to upsell you higher end models, and become the next Huawei. I'm not a Transsion fanboy, and if there's a smartphone brand I'll always pitch my tent with, it's Apple. Because the bald truth is that, if you're truly running after performance at a budget price, iPhones are still the best option. Someone once said, at any price point, a new or used iPhone is still best performance you can get for the money. You have 90k? Get an iPhone 7 plus. The AnTuTu score completely creams almost all other 90k devices you can get elsewhere. That's just the reality. Let's just see Transsion for what they are. Mass produced products for a developing market. 1 Like |
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