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Felt good about the Xperia Arc today

Hello guys,
As we all know here's an always ongoing fight between the SGS II and Xperia Arc or Arc S.
One of my classmates has a SGS II and since a few days he has also an internet flat on it.
We're both on the same provider (E-PLUS) via subproviders, me on My MTV Mobile and he has Medion Mobile, but anyway, they use both the same network without any speed caps so it doesn't matter.
He thinks his SGS II is way better (I don't think so and he knows it) and he wanted to do a speedtest with the Sppedtest.net Mobile app to show how much better his SGS II is?
We used the same server so it's a fair test.
And, I was surprised, my Xperia Arc was faster in circa 18 out of 20 test we made in 3 days by 0.1-1.5Mbit/s in download and just a little bit in upload speeds as we have no HSUPA at our school.
In ping test each phone was 10 out of 20 tests faster than the other, so it is a tie.
Thought the SGS II has the better antenna, but well, I was wrong
The SGS II might be faster in general but internet speeds --> browsing speed goes to our Xperia Arc
Also with custom ROM and oc to 1.4GHz oc I don't see a big/no difference between the phones...
My Xperia Arc is running arconium 5.6 with the latest .64 baseband and DooMKernel.
Just wanted to share my experience with you, I hope you like the result

You could also try the Vellamo benchmark.
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I can ask him
But for now we just compared the download speeds.
On normal sites the Arc @ 1.4GHz should be faster due faster download then I guess
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Also try camera test - which phone takes fastest photos, make sure flash is off and focus is on normal and shoot away, the arc wins

Flo95 said:
Hello guys,
As we all know here's an always ongoing fight between the SGS II and Xperia Arc or Arc S.
One of my classmates has a SGS II and since a few days he has also an internet flat on it.
We're both on the same provider (E-PLUS) via subproviders, me on My MTV Mobile and he has Medion Mobile, but anyway, they use both the same network without any speed caps so it doesn't matter.
He thinks his SGS II is way better (I don't think so and he knows it) and he wanted to do a speedtest with the Sppedtest.net Mobile app to show how much better his SGS II is?
We used the same server so it's a fair test.
And, I was surprised, my Xperia Arc was faster in circa 18 out of 20 test we made in 3 days by 0.1-1.5Mbit/s in download and just a little bit in upload speeds as we have no HSUPA at our school.
In ping test each phone was 10 out of 20 tests faster than the other, so it is a tie.
Thought the SGS II has the better antenna, but well, I was wrong
The SGS II might be faster in general but internet speeds --> browsing speed goes to our Xperia Arc
Also with custom ROM and oc to 1.4GHz oc I don't see a big/no difference between the phones...
My Xperia Arc is running arconium 5.6 with the latest .64 baseband and DooMKernel.
Just wanted to share my experience with you, I hope you like the result
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yeah..love to hear about this dude.. ^^..thumbs up for our Arc/Arc S.. xD

Flo95 said:
I can ask him
But for now we just compared the download speeds.
On normal sites the Arc @ 1.4GHz should be faster due faster download then I guess
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Yeah, that's one other point, where the Arc S is better.

ARC rullez B-)
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Only today? I feel pretty good about my Arc everytime I use it . Actually though, what really impresses me is how beautiful it is everytime I look at it from the sides
Of course.. then the obligatory crack above the proximity sensor ruins it all.

i saw my friend's SGS II, and i kinda compare it. .
i think they have some good and minus point. .
arc have sexy model, nice feature than SGS II,
but if u call performance when SGS II on high performance and our arc overclocked to 1.9Ghz it still hard to catch its performance
i still proud to use Arc too man!

amoled
nuff said.
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sumpf2 said:
amoled
nuff said.
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Amoled is better only for the deeper black.
For the rest the Arc screen has more natural and faithful colors than amoled, it has only pumped colours

The S2 is definitely going to step on the arc in Vellamo. You're just trying to make yourself feel good owning the arc by comparing trivial stuff. The dual-core processor, AMOLED screen, high performance SoC are enough to prove that the Galaxy S II is an overall superior smartphone.
Still, I wouldn't swap my arc for an S2 just because I hate Samsung's UI (TouchWiz).

Haha, I know thst the SGS II is better in overall and I don't care, I would own a SGS II then instead of my Arc
I wanted the Arc and I'm happy with it.
Just wanted to tell you guys my experience...
@ DemonicHawk:
Haha, I fell god about it every day, too.
But it was even better to see that we have the faster antenna speeds
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AW: Felt good about the Xperia Arc today
doomed151 said:
The S2 is definitely going to step on the arc in Vellamo. You're just trying to make yourself feel good owning the arc by comparing trivial stuff. The dual-core processor, AMOLED screen, high performance SoC are enough to prove that the Galaxy S II is an overall superior smartphone.
Still, I wouldn't swap my arc for an S2 just because I hate Samsung's UI (TouchWiz).
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you dont have to use tw.
just use go launcher or any other launcher.
or install a rom with jkay (customizable aosp)
or use cm9 experimental with ics aosp (as im doing atm...)
there are plenty of ways to avoid tw
but one point for the arc is the prize
amazon:
sgs2 -> ~400
arc s -> ~350
arc -> ~300.
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sumpf2 said:
you dont have to use tw.
just use go launcher or any other launcher.
or install a rom with jkay (customizable aosp)
or use cm9 experimental with ics aosp (as im doing atm...)
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Nope, you can't avoid TW unless you switch ROMs. TouchWiz is not just the launcher, it's integrated in the whole thing.

doomed151 said:
Nope, you can't avoid TW unless you switch ROMs. TouchWiz is not just the launcher, it's integrated in the whole thing.
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havent thought bout that but tw seems pretty similar to gingerbread aosp (except the launcher itself and the colored settings)
correct me if im wrong
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Each phone has its pros and cons, that's a fact.
Even the SGS II is not flawless.
Arc is a phone based on a different philosophy, it's not about the processor or the top-notch specs, it's more about design.
It has a big bright screen and does its job nicely.
It's only human to want to feel good about what you got.
It's somewhat pathetic, on the other hand, to always look around to find better aspects in things you don't have. It's recipe for unhappiness and whimpering.

I am proud to own arc because of lot of wow effect that it makes on its appearance when regular people sees it.
Ok, I like to brag sometimes, but who don't?
Unique design that arc has differs it from all that regular and boring looking phones, mostly Samsungs..
So, proud to be arc owner!!
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In every comparative video I've seen Arc perfroms as good as SGS II.
There are many of these on YouTube.
As for the display, AMoled on SGS II looks like oversaturated ****.
It really sucks, you have to be blind to call it superior to amazing Arc screen.

Ecaxtly, only in Benchmarks there's a big difference or when Arc's RAM is full.
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Selling my optimus 2x for i9000?

I've bought a used optimus 2x for a good price,I think that it's a good device ...but the software it's a bit crappy(i used miui and cm7..now i'm testing ics),and the battery life is not a big deal.
Should i trade my o 2x for an i9000?I've seen that there are so much rom,all very optimized and there are no problems with tegra driver xD
I wouldn't earn money,and I'm not sure becouse the o2x it's a dual core...

dual core may give you better performance..but a Super Amoled screen won't let you down.....
I think that you only should post here when you have an i9000
Hope to see u soon, here..

BurningKoala said:
I've bought a used optimus 2x for a good price,I think that it's a good device ...but the software it's a bit crappy(i used miui and cm7..now i'm testing ics),and the battery life is not a big deal.
Should i trade my o 2x for an i9000?I've seen that there are so much rom,all very optimized and there are no problems with tegra driver xD
I wouldn't earn money,and I'm not sure becouse the o2x it's a dual core...
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Big duel.

I <3 my galaxy s
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Don't forget 8 Mp camera with led flash in Optimus, vs 5 Mp without any flash in our Galaxy S

I don't really care about the camera >_<

S3 vs One X Video

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I6I22fiPfI4

Both great phones but I prefer the s III looks moot sleek, but I would go for the one x if you like best audio that much.
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crap

I did not know the GS3 had half those extra things. Awesome.

S3 audio with voodoo enhancements is much better than hox
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Is there a mod for voodoo for the GS3?
Edit: Scratch that last question, Just found some info on the subject.

Murdhie said:
Is there a mod for voodoo for the GS3?
Edit: Scratch that last question, Just found some info on the subject.
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Could you please share said info?
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It's nothing really. I knew nothing about Voodoo so I thought it was a mod. Realised it was an app that is available on Google Play and will be available when it is available.
That's it. Hope I didn't get your hopes up.

tehsprayer said:
Both great phones but I prefer the s III looks moot sleek, but I would go for the one x if you like best audio that much.
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beats beating wolfson and voodoo?really?
lols
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are u really guys so naive? All those specifications are on HOX too!! We dont call it S-BEAM we call it NFC like Pure android . You have S-Voice. We have HTC speak. You have led indicator/notif we have it too!! Just get your brain into the hood and see some things and read more before u buy something. Both phones are fuking perfect and have the same specs.Get it over just HOX has Tegra and Sammy has exynoss thats the end of story. you can believe what ever esle u want

DrAnGeR said:
are u really guys so naive? All those specifications are on HOX too!! We dont call it S-BEAM we call it NFC like Pure android . You have S-Voice. We have HTC speak. You have led indicator/notif we have it too!! Just get your brain into the hood and see some things and read more before u buy something. Both phones are fuking perfect and have the same specs.Get it over just HOX has Tegra and Sammy has exynoss thats the end of story. you can believe what ever esle u want
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No, they aren't all on HOX, in fact most aren't. Watch again.
HTC doesn't have s-beam.
S-beam isn't NFC, it uses NFC to start a Wi-Fi direct connection to transfer files.
HOX doesn't have it.
You should take your own advice and read more before you post about something you don't understand.
Same specs? Don't think so.
S3 beats the **** out of HOX.
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nodstuff said:
Same specs? Don't think so.
S3 beats the **** out of HOX.
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And might i add the Exynos chip is better than the Tegra 3 in every way

That video was just lame

radeonxt said:
beats beating wolfson and voodoo?really?
lols
:victory:
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Voodoo doesn't work I just downloaded it and it says that it doesn't support kernal applications?
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tehsprayer said:
Voodoo doesn't work I just downloaded it and it says that it doesn't support kernal applications?
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It hasn't been released for S3 yet
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gee2012 said:
Go back to the HOX thread
I had the One X and after a day with the S3 i can say i kills the One X in so many ways. Usebility, sound, screen, so many different options you can choose, better email client, better keyboard, much much better battery life. Don`t get me wrong, the One X isn`t a bad phone at all but the S3 is superior to it.
I have 5,5 hrs. screentime after the 1st charge :victory:
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Both email clients have their advantages over the other. The gs3 is a great phone but:
The screen is nowhere near as readable in bright conditions (and the dark themes are not helping)
The radio on the One X is heaps better. Has more bars and I can make calls where the Samsung drops out.
Haven't quite decided which one to keep and other than the above points the differences are not that not (except the sd card and battery of course)
Don't know why people bag the gs3 design either.....I think it's just fine!

If Samsung had put the best materials in SG3, would not discuss what the best phone. That's my opinion.

Yesterday Ive put galaxy s3 and hox side by side with a friend and now my friend wants too trade, but I still don't Luke Samsung
I don't like the design, the GPS performance and the UI. Still a lover for sense. Inside on an old building ive got 2bars off network and none on samsung. I make a call and didn't work on samsung.
Bluethoot integracion with my fiat works better with hox than samsung. For some reason I can't copy my contacts from samsung to my car, that's kill me.
Htc have much more options for personalization than galaxy s3. Ok we can put cm9 and miui and transforme this phone's completly and turn daily use the same cheat
The things I like on samsung its only 3. Dialer with 3g video call, better camera on video and the back speaker its much better
That's my review
sergiofct said:
If Samsung had put the best materials in SG3, would not discuss what the best phone. That's my opinion.
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Closed, we have a sGS3 vs HOX comparison thread right here.
Also I would like to remind people that flaming is not acceptable on XDA.

Galaxy SII or Galaxy Nexus

Guys I want to buy a new android device !!
Maybe a Galaxy SII or Galaxy Nexus
So can you guys SUGGEST me which to buy!!
Also please give me some REVIEWS and their PROS & CONS
Please help me i am really confused !!!

S2: better camera, better battery, slightly better processor and gpu, durability (the last two are not major)
Gnex: better screen, nfc, direct update from Google..
Also, you can try jelly bean right now if you had gnex.. and looking at the people interest I'd say you should get the nexus
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Gorjess said:
S2: better camera, better battery, slightly better processor and gpu, durability (the last two are not major)
Gnex: better screen, nfc, direct update from Google..
Also, you can try jelly bean right now if you had but the gnex.. and looking at the people interest I'd say you should get the nexus
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Thanks
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Previous posted specs, so I won't.
I was in the same situation one month ago. I had had both of them in my hands and the Nexus was too big (although you get used to it with time).
Of course right now I would like to have a Nexus to test Jelly Bean, but I think I made the right choice for me. Bot are beasts and I love squared designed, which the Nexus isn't.
You won't be disappointed with any of these 2!

But Gnex is not officially launcher in india so its a big disaapointment
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KevinXI said:
But Gnex is not officially launcher in india so its a big disaapointment
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So if you can't get a GNex, your decision is easy, get a S2 :laugh:

You know the specs of both phones, and you can't make a decision on your own ? (Yes, using ridiculously formatted posts is naff & reeks of 'Look at moi !)

antonio1475 said:
So if you can't get a GNex, your decision is easy, get a S2 :laugh:
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It's not that easy dude, not everyone prefer the s2 over the nexus although both are pretty much the same.. with nexus you'll get jelly bean right away (which everyone been after now) and an overall better screen..
Why note smuggle it?
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Gorjess said:
It's not that easy dude, not everyone prefer the s2 over the nexus although both are pretty much the same.. with nexus you'll get jelly bean right away (which everyone been after now) and an overall better screen..
Why note smuggle it?
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Of course. I was saying "if you cannot get a GNex", it leaves him only his other option (S2). I don't how how easy is buying a phone over the internet in India. I can get any phone in my country, but I can't tell about others.
I'm not trying to convince him or anybody. I don't care what phone he buys. Just trying to help with questions.

I been thinking of switching to gnex mainly due to updates and no touch wiz but im afraid new nex is just around corner especially with recent apple law suit.
Is sgs2 processor and gpu really that much better?
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This exynos is still very very powerful even now

In terms of CPU (or maybe the frequency)- I've read (cannot remember the source though) that TI-OMAP on GNEX was originally clocked to 1,5 ghz but it was underclocked to 1,2 ghz in order to save the battery. So I suppose OC Ti-OMAP may perform better than OC Exynos. (Mine is quite stable on 1.5 ghz but freezes immediately on 1.6 ghz) So if somebody consider overclocking in future this can be useful information.
In terms of GPU - Mali 400MP kicks PowerVR SGX540's (it was considered obsolete right after release of GNex) ass. It was only iphone's 4S PowerVR SGX543MP2 (and Apple A5 chipset )that performed slightly better in tests than MAli 400MP and Exynos chipset.
This + screen size + SD slot made me buy S2 and I don't regret at all!

If I was you I would definitely buy the nexus as it has a better quality screen (hd), it is pure Google phone (direct updates), I like the design and, of course, Jelly Bean.
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S2 because Gal Nexus lacks of external sd card.

KevinXI said:
Guys I want to buy a new android device !!
Maybe a Galaxy SII or Galaxy Nexus
So can you guys SUGGEST me which to buy!!
Also please give me some REVIEWS and their PROS & CONS
Please help me i am really confused !!!
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You are on a SGS2 forum so almost everybody will recommend you a SGS2...
If I had to buy one right now I'd choose the GN
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I will lock this thread. Most of your feedback will be pro SGSII as this is the SGSII forum.
Cheers

Xperia Yuga specs

Samsung Exynos 5 Quad CPU
3GB of RAM
5-inch OLED display Full HD
128GB storage
16-megapixel camera
3000mAh battery
Water and Dust resistant
IR blaster
http://www.androidauthority.com/son...b-ram-128gb-storage-unveiled-ces-2013-139845/
If this will come to a decent price,i'll say that this is gonna be an all-kill for 2013.

What? I thought it was:
1.5 GHz quad core Snapdragon S4 Pro
2GB RAM
5-inch 1080p LCD screen
13 MP camera
2400 mAh battery
Water resistant
Where did they get this info from?
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I think your specs are wrong George
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Never.
Thanks to all [email protected]€R$ who annoy me.

jman2131 said:
I think your specs are wrong George
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Maybe,but they're not my specs,check the source :laugh:

georgeiulian89 said:
Maybe,but they're not my specs,check the source :laugh:
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Lol the website quoted the specs from a dodgy forum. Someone needs to learn how to be somewhat of a journalist xD
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Confirmed fake:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=35449026
Felimenta97 posted this right after I concurred about it in the Xperia 2013 rumour thread in the Xperia T forums
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Sony cant release a phone that is more powerful than all in market
They like to stay behind I phone with 3 gig ram not possible by sony maximum 1.5 quad core and 2 gig ram nd mayb only 1 and 13 mp cam
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justkiddinghere said:
Sony cant release a phone that is more powerful than all in market
They like to stay behind I phone with 3 gig ram not possible by sony maximum 1.5 quad core and 2 gig ram nd mayb only 1 and 13 mp cam
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Maybe 2013 Sony comes with quad-core and 1 G RAM, and Exmore RS, but they just can't release an not-ourtdated fone...

Wrong specs..trust me!
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georgeiulian89 said:
Samsung Exynos 5 Quad CPU
3GB of RAM
5-inch OLED display Full HD
128GB storage
16-megapixel camera
3000mAh battery
Water and Dust resistant
IR blaster
http://www.androidauthority.com/son...b-ram-128gb-storage-unveiled-ces-2013-139845/
If this will come to a decent price,i'll say that this is gonna be an all-kill for 2013.
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George dont say that about samsung, because why like all tue mist well mist of the like samsung, Sony have the 1st phone with 13 mp camera look at the Xperia T and samsung must always 1 step forward to the others, i love Sony they have good products, even the smart phones, but look at this: Sony Xperia Odin:
http://m.gsmarena.com/purported_live_photo_of_sony_xperia_odin_c650x_surfaces_-news-4977.php
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Pandemic said:
George dont say that about samsung, because why like all tue mist well mist of the like samsung, Sony have the 1st phone with 13 mp camera look at the Xperia T and samsung must always 1 step forward to the others, i love Sony they have good products, even the smart phones, but look at this: Sony Xperia Odin:
http://m.gsmarena.com/purported_live_photo_of_sony_xperia_odin_c650x_surfaces_-news-4977.php
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Just like old xperia x2

3000 mAh battery
Thats twice fatter than arc. Fail...
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More rumor/ news?
New GSMArena article on Yuga
http://www.gsmarena.com/new_photos_of_sony_xperia_yuga_appear_some_specs_confirmed-news-5217.php

Probably is that my next Phone

I really don't get Sony's politics, Xperia V has been announced 3 months ago and it's not released yet and now they announce another device... But truly Yuga seems an excellent device but 5" is too big.

Haha, yuga has a new interface. SO, I have a good idea for make a theme
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Just noticed on mobile review site that the smart connect app is the same as one the play store, and on my phone.
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Lol 128 gb thats insane.............