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bazookajoe · 05-10-2022, 07:14 AM

Thanks both of you for your help.

I thought about the Mira monitor but price is a real factor for me on a pension. I'm not willing or able to go much above that Note Air 2 price range and with the Note Air 2 I get more functionality and weight is a factor too as I often have things on my lap on a board. The small Mira is $1,149.83 in my currency. Ouch. It is a cool product tho.

I've taken a gamble numerous times on secondhand tech because of my financial restraints but they're still quite new devices, like within a year of release I keep a sharp eye out on eBay for early upgraders who onsell their Samsungs each year and that's been a good way to get up to 50% off flagship tech but I think the OG Max Lumi is probably a bit old now giving it some thought.

Oh, I am just not going to be replacing battery either. I've seen people here talking about it and Renate opening up and tinkering around and that goes right over my head that is just not going to happen with me LOL. My Leaf is locked up like Fort Knox as is (second option in Renate's list) I'd be extra nervous messing about with a $6-700 device.

I'll hold off for now and first see if exchange rates get better (price went up dang near $50 in just over a week for the Note Air 2, case + shipping) and maybe keep an eye out for a secondhand Max Lumi 2 or Note Air 2 knowing they're of recent vintage on eBay which is my usual custom. Had a bit of FOMO there.

05-10-2022, 07:14 AM	#6
bazookajoe Connoisseur Posts: 81 Karma: 84358 Join Date: Mar 2022 Device: Onyx Leaf, excessive amount of Android devices	Thanks both of you for your help. I thought about the Mira monitor but price is a real factor for me on a pension. I'm not willing or able to go much above that Note Air 2 price range and with the Note Air 2 I get more functionality and weight is a factor too as I often have things on my lap on a board. The small Mira is $1,149.83 in my currency. Ouch. It is a cool product tho. I've taken a gamble numerous times on secondhand tech because of my financial restraints but they're still quite new devices, like within a year of release I keep a sharp eye out on eBay for early upgraders who onsell their Samsungs each year and that's been a good way to get up to 50% off flagship tech but I think the OG Max Lumi is probably a bit old now giving it some thought. Oh, I am just not going to be replacing battery either. I've seen people here talking about it and Renate opening up and tinkering around and that goes right over my head that is just not going to happen with me LOL. My Leaf is locked up like Fort Knox as is (second option in Renate's list) I'd be extra nervous messing about with a $6-700 device. I'll hold off for now and first see if exchange rates get better (price went up dang near $50 in just over a week for the Note Air 2, case + shipping) and maybe keep an eye out for a secondhand Max Lumi 2 or Note Air 2 knowing they're of recent vintage on eBay which is my usual custom. Had a bit of FOMO there. Last edited by bazookajoe; 05-10-2022 at 07:17 AM.