Here we have some Samsung Galaxy S devices in stock and for sale.
The Galaxy S Series is Samsung's flagship smartphone range. The latest and greatest tech is reserved for these devices, but at a premium price. Fortunately, you can pick up a refurbished model like these, at a fraction of the cost.
What do you get with a Galaxy S that you don't get with a Galaxy A?
> Better cameras; insane zoom, slow-motion recording etc.
> Sharper display with higher refresh rate
> 2x the processing speed - much more capable for gaming, multitasking and content creation
> Wireless charging and super fast cable charging
> Premium quality look and feel
The Galaxy A Series has really taken off in the past few years. Samsung's mid-range smartphones offer sufficient power and functionality for the vast majority of users at half the price.
Cost aside, there's some other advantages to going with a Galaxy A over a Galaxy S:
> Higher capacity batteries
> Significantly cheaper repair costs - especially screen replacements
> Plastic backs, which unlike glass, will not crack
> Expandable storage via MicroSD card up to 1024GB
> The beloved headphone jack
The first Galaxy S was released in 2010. The S stands for "Super Smart". If you enjoyed that tech trivia, then you're in for a treat. Samsung's other smartphone series' include the Galaxy A, Y, C, M and J, which stand for Alpha, Young, China, Magic, and Joy. Then there's the Z series - Samsung's flip phones. The letter Z just seems to be the logical choice for something that folds in half. The Galaxy Note with the S-pen stylus needs no explanation.
Sixth Form Students and University Students can redeem £5.00 off any iPhone, iPad or Samsung repair.
We understand that being a young student can be financially challenging. If you are not yet working full-time but are paying for your own repair, we will help you out.
The students at Gordano are of course some of our most regular customers in need of accidental damage repair, and we appreciate their loyalty in shopping locally. We are also grateful for University students across the country that choose to use our services when visiting home.
Being not too far removed from life as a broke teenager, I'm excited to implement this.
Released in 2012, the iPhone 5 and iPad 4 were the first devices with the "Lightning" port and cable. It was 80% smaller than its predecessor, and reversible, i.e. you can plug it in either way.
10 years on, and all iPhone models still have the lightning port. New and more powerful iPad models however, have made the switch to the USB-C port. The iPad Pro series 2018-present, iPad Air 4 & 5, and iPad Mini 6 use USB-C charging instead of Lightning.
USB-C is the modern standard for charging and connectivity. Successor to the Micro-USB, USB-C was released in 2014, and became adapted by most smartphone manufacturers circa 2017.
The EU is progressing with legislation to make USB-C a universal standard, with aims to reduce costs and electronic waste, and make consumers' lives easier. This is putting pressure on Apple to shift their entire product line to USB-C.
Word on the street is the iPhone 15 (releasing 2023) will have a USB-C port.
Great for product quality, consumers and the environment. Not so great for Apple's profits.
Here's the benefits that you will notice:
> USB-C charging allows for higher current and higher voltages, which means faster charging. Some new phones with USB-C can charge at 100W; fully charging the battery in less than 30 minutes!
> Faster data transmission - transfer photos, videos and files between device 10x faster with USB 3.0, as appose to USB 2.0 (Lightning).
> Wider compatibility. Imagine having one cable to connect Android phones & tablets, Windows PCs, monitors, speakers, game consoles, MacBooks, iPads, and now; iPhones.
> More manufacturers = more options and better quality at lower prices.
Now will Apple release a flimsy USB-C cable for £19.99 with an authorisation chip that the phone must recognise in order to charge, thus rendering all other cables useless? Maybe. But hey-ho, the laws of the universe dictate that they will always win somehow.
Why did the classic EarPods look so much cooler than AirPods? Or are we just getting old?
Apple have officially discontinued the iPod. We lived through several generations of the Classic, Touch, Shuffle, Mini and Nano.
The first iPod was unveiled in October 2001. It was the first portable MP3 player that could store 1000 songs in its 5GB storage, and had a 10-hour battery life. At the time, being able to carry and listen to your entire music collection in your pocket was revolutionary.
As the iPhone grew in the 2010's, it gradually eroded the utility of the iPod. Why pay for, carry, and look after a second device just for music?
This has been the case with many technologies. MP3 players,camcorders, digital cameras, videogame consoles, GPS and PDAs have all evolved into the smartphone.
The iPod has lasted well, and we still see them in here occasionally - iPod Touch 5th and 6th Gen models in for battery replacements. Some people like to have a separate device for music when running or travelling.
It's interesting to think about how the entire process of consuming music has progressed.
> People used to buy and consume whole albums. Now, it's mostly songs and singles.
> We used to cherish and memorise a small collection. Now, it's a new playlist every day.
> The primary device was a CD player or iPod. Now, we just use our smartphone (or smartwatch).
> No more tangled wires and aux cables. Headphones, speakers and car stereos are all Bluetooth.
> The business model was based on one-off purchases from a limited selection. Now, we pay monthly subscriptions for unlimited streaming.
Pay £1 for one Usher song, wait 10 minutes to download on to PC, sync iPod with iTunes and... Voilà.
Those midweek feels of introspection - when it's either too damn quiet or too damn busy. Shop owners know how a faulty part or late delivery can leave you contemplating your mere existence.
Some would say that a messy workspace is a busy workplace. We say that a clean and organised workspace is an efficient workplace. Regardless of how "busy" you are.
Tidy desk, tidy mind. It's a sure-fire way to improve your mood, productivity and performance.
You cannot expect to provide value in business, or make a meaningful contribution to society if your own little corner of the world isn't in order.
It's not a directive. Everyone works differently. Just a worthwhile consideration when looking at your immediate external environment.
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