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My first Samsung non-genuine item (w/ my Paper Dolls) [Nov 30th, 2023]

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Hello. It is time to share my first experience encountering fake memory storage, particularly "Samsung". I've already tackled a "non-genuine Samsung 870 EVO Solid State Drive", from October 2023. ☝️😮 Now, let's tackle the micro-size memory format of the "non-genuine Samsung EVO Plus SDXC TF Card", and find out what are the details between their "Genuine" and "Fake" Samsung Micro SD Cards, like the SSD before. 🙂

BTW: If you haven't seen my aforementioned "fake Samsung SSD", then please click here. ↓ • My FAKE Samsung 870 EVO Solid State Drive Review [feat. my Paper Dolls] (Recorded: Oct 13th 2013)

So, without further ado, let's get started:

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• Alright so, on your left was my genuine Samsung EVO 64GB Micro SD card 👈, which is still functional after 8 years inactive. And this is actually my expandable storage for my old Samsung Galaxy S4 phone [GT-I9505] 📱, which went blacked out the touch screen, in August of 2020. Man, I missed that phone, so much. Then again, my phone was already ancient, as all smartphone brands of this 2020-ish have improved their specs, memory, features, and more than before. And on your right was my first non-genuine Samsung brand of Micro SD Card; the 👉 EVO Plus 128GB, old version. This thing was ordered on Jun 27th, 2020 (from Lazada PH 🇵🇭🛒🌐) for ₱ 378.50 [CLICK ME!], and you can see why there are some red flags on this old EVO PLUS wannabe. 🟥 Also, as of 2023, it was already out of stock, permanently when the new looked Samsung flash memory cards was out on store shelves, both physical and digital. Not to mentioned, new security features was added to prevent counterfeit ones. So, let's bring down the details between these two Micro SD Cards, shall we?

• First: the letters. They're both identical to "Samsung" brand 🔠, but don't mind their colors and their quantity of memory sizes, as well as others. Since I don't have the original 128 GB of an old EVO Plus, I'm settle in with my owned 64 GB EVO. 🟩👍 The new EVO Plus, BTW, and other Micro SD cards have already improved their appearance, since 2021. However, that's where their identical end because on the fonts of "128 EVO" we're bold over the genuine counterpart's thin fonts. 🟥👎 Also, the "Samsung" brand on the fake one was slightly different from the genuine one. 🟥👎

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• Second: the materials. Genuine Samsung micro SD cards had a distinct while line, both old and new appearances. Making it their signature unique look 🟩👍 compared to the rest of the memory brands and counterfeit ones on the same format size. And speaking of, this counterfeit Samsung Micro SD card didn't have that unique appearance, as you could see a solid black line was spot on right through our eyes. 🟥👎 As for their materials, they're both identical albeit the fake one was used as a cheap generic one 🟥👎 instead of Samsung's genuine material circuitry process.

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• Third: the numbers/codes. Another Genuine Samsung micro SD card was the numbers codes facing different approaches (rotating upward) compared to the counterfeit ones. 🟩👍 And for the latter was using generic number codes, that already existed by numerous copycat micro SD card clones. Or something... 🟥👎 I mean, c'mon. Take a look at your right side. We've already seen it, many times, if you're a memory SD card enthusiast (of course). Unlike the Samsung memory brands they create and generate different unique number codes per memory card, and even serial numbers to prevent fake versions of their memory brands. And uhh... Did I mention, that Samsung's flash memory cards are "Made in Philippines"? 🇵🇭🟩👍 Heck yeah! #PusoPinoy, baby! 😁❤️💙💛 If you see that via the microscopic device, you know that your purchased Samsung EVO micro SD cards are 100% Genuine! Though, sometimes they're "Made in Korea" 🇰🇷 (more specifically "South Korea"), so that counts, too. 🙂🟩👍

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• And Finally: Transfer read/write speed test & Experience used. A genuine flash memory card brand from the likes of Samsung, Sandisk, Lexar, and many more can deliver a fairly high speed/write rate. From a standard 100 MB/s to a massive 200 MB/s, the latter was for 1TB (to sometimes 2/4TB) SDXC cards (which are very expensive price tags). No matter what you choose, that depends on your budget. But at least, the quality of the flash memory brand could satisfy your experience, and their lifetime could last long. But, what about the fake ones? Could they have the same quality treatment? Well, as you can see, using the trusty "Crystal Disk Mark" software and my trusty UGREEN USB Card Reader plugging through the USB 3.0 port 🪟 🖥️, the counterfeit Samsung EVO Plus (128GB) didn't pass the potential transfer speed. 🟥👎 Only a "Genuine" EVO Plus of Micro SD cards should deliver "Up to 100MB/s Read and 60MB/s Write speed with Class 10 and U3 compatibility". And speaking of, my Genuine EVO 64GB passed the quality speed test, and according to their official website, it delivers "Up to 100MB/s Transfer speed with Class 10 and U1 compatibility". Sure, it may not deliver the 100 MB/s given that my old EVO marks 8 years of functionality, but it's good enough for me to transfer my precious files onto my EVO SDXC card without a single corrupt file (as of 2023). 🟩👍 On the other hand, the fake one had already suffered corrupted files in any format, since October of 2023. 🟥👎 My mom was using it, and she was devastated by lost snapshots. So, she decided to buy a different brand with an equal standard quality as my old Samsung EVO.

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• So, you two. Did you see who is the legit Samsung memory card brand? And their saying "Yes, it is the orange card one!" Indeed it is. 😁

Overall:

• After we've seen some differences and a short speed test, it concludes, that this Samsung 128 GB EVO Plus Micro SD Card was a wannabe memory card brand, or as I said a "non-genuine" one. So, the question was, did I refund my E-Cash after showing off some red flags on that fake Micro SD Card? 🤔 Well, yes! It was a success 🙂, and I decided to buy a different decent brand called "Strontium". As of today, I'm still using the 256 GB on my Honor 8C phone [CLICK ME!], and my 64 GB now acting as a thumb drive with my trusty card reader! (UGREEN) Without hiccups or a single malfunction on these two, whatsoever. 😊 So, as I said before and I could say it for counterfeit items, "Never judge an item by its seller". ☝️😯

Well, that's the end of my topic. The last topic will be something to save. Coming this December of 2023. 😊

Tagged: @lordromulus90, @bryan360, @carmenramcat, @leapant, @paektu, @rafacaz4lisam2k4, @alexander1301

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Queer barbers on Instagram make the internet a kinder, hotter place

This is Ode To..., a weekly column where we share the stuff we're really into in hopes that you'll be really into it, too.

If you were a gender creative kid growing up in the '90s, you had exactly zero places to go for style inspiration.

Sure, K.D. Lang once appeared on Ellen. RuPaul was RuPaul. And if you closed your eyes, you could maybe imagine yourself with Jonathan Taylor Thomas's mushroom cut (be glad your mother didn't allow that.)

Twenty years later, some of that has changed. Thanks to Instagram, there are so many queer and queer-friendly barbers out there, providing style tips, inspo, and role models to LGBTQ teens online (as well as 34-year-old adults who work for Mashable.)

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If you haven't heard, queer barbers are on the rise And queer barbershops are popping up in major cities all around the world.

"I think that barbershops in general are historically pretty cis male spaces," Alana Lucia, owner of Baddies Barber Studio, told Mashable. "Then salons were historically cis female spaces. People who are exploring their gender want to go to places that understand the fluidity of gender."

As a queer barber, Lucia tries to fill the gap between by creating an inclusive space where both queer and trans and straight and cis people feel comfortable. She notes that even sensitive barbers who want to the work with the LBGTQ community may not work in shops that are quite as friendly as they are. She says the barbers were trained to serve one type of customer (straight, cis), and they aren't always sure how to treat queer customers who walk in:

"They think they need to do something different," Lucia says. "They don't realize that they don't need to treat them any differently ... It's fear"

The knowledge gap is large. So, for the vast majority of the queer community who don't have access to queer friendly barbers (or sensitive barbershops), queer barber influencers on Instagram provide the hair tips — and sometimes just the hope — folks need.

Here's a few of our favorite accounts:

1. Alana Lucia and Baddies

Baddies is Lucia's Brooklyn-based enterprise, with cuts available via appointment only. For people who don't live in the area, the Instagram feed alone is a source of happiness (and hair envy).

Detailing this gem of a human. @jklein10 📷: @cjrogers25

A post shared by Alana Lucia (@alanalucia) on Nov 4, 2016 at 4:26pm PDT

The one and only...

A post shared by BADDIES (@baddies_studio) on Mar 19, 2018 at 7:40am PDT

2. Madin Lopez and Project Q

In addition to being an absolute delight to follow on Instagram, Lopez founded Project Q, a salon and organization that aims to help "LGBTQIA and homeless youth combat bullying, develop self esteem and find an identity for themselves through hair styling." Project Q is based in Los Angeles but will be giving free haircuts to LGBTQIA homeless youth all across the U.S. for the month of October.

C'mon! That's about as beautiful as it gets.

_ A big thank you to @orianakoren for sharing your art with us this past weekend at @theicala It has been a crazy time, our tenacity will guard us and invite us into the inevitable.

A post shared by Madin Lopez | Gender Queer (@madinraylopez) on Feb 21, 2018 at 7:37am PST

_ Just some cute things to come with me and @mxjessicajean Watch out! Keep ur eyes to the clouds!

A post shared by ProjectQ Community Center (@project_q_) on Apr 12, 2018 at 3:28pm PDT

_ I feel powerful. Last weekend we were up in the bay with the Gender Spectrum Conference. Giving haircuts and preferred space to queer youth of color in a predominantly non poc space. Using hair as a form of social justice in every way that we can. #hairstream #resist

A post shared by Madin Lopez | Gender Queer (@madinraylopez) on Jul 25, 2017 at 10:24am PDT

  3. Magda Ryczko of Hairrari

Ryczko is the founder of Hairrari, a network of gender-neutral barbershops in New York City. Nearly every masc-of-center queer person I know got their first queer haircut there in their 20s. Hairrari's feed is delightful to follow, regardless of whether or not you like fades.

Makeover by Veronica. Catch her at Manetamed today! Show some love she’s our new barber! ✂️✂️✂️

A post shared by HAIRRARI (@hairraribarber) on Aug 8, 2018 at 8:45am PDT

Taksa in Ev today! Come check out our new mirrors in East Village today! ☺️ We ❤️ u!

A post shared by HAIRRARI (@hairraribarber) on Aug 11, 2018 at 6:49am PDT

4. Khane Kutzwell and Camera Ready Kutz

After graduating from barber school in 2007, Kutzwell went to work at a traditional barbershop and encountered more than a few obstacles.

"I didn’t like the looks my clients got and the questions I was asked after they left about their sexual and gender preferences," Kutzwell recently told Go! Magazine.

Now, Kutzwell owns a queer and trans-friendly barbershop called Camera Ready Kutz in Brooklyn's Crown Heights. The account isn't updated often, but it's super positive and great to scroll through on dark days.

Making @ryanjamaalswain “Camera Ready” for the red carpet. Watch him on the new FX show, “POSE” @poseonfx Premiering Sunday June 3rd. #posefx #camerareadykutz @camerareadykutz Kut & Shave by: @khanekutzwell Color by: @ayababreathe

A post shared by Camera Ready Kutz, Inc. (@camerareadykutz) on May 14, 2018 at 12:48pm PDT

Model Ready

A post shared by Camera Ready Kutz, Inc. (@camerareadykutz) on May 14, 2018 at 2:49pm PDT

5. Dez Marshall and Queers with Shears

Prior to becoming a full-time barber, Marshall spent eight years as a community organizer. 

"I knew from the jump that I wanted to be the barber for other queer, trans and gender non-conforming folks," Marshall recently told Bustle. "Getting your hair cut is supposed to be a relaxing thing. But for our community, it can be very intimidating, traumatizing, and sometimes violent."

The account is small, but mighty and growing.

Some homies all the way from Melbourne, Australia came thru to get some dope cuts. Now thats ❤ #dezisdope #QueerWithShears #DopeClients #MadeByDopeness

A post shared by Queer With Shears (@dezgotskills) on Oct 14, 2016 at 9:39am PDT

.Dope Clients.Dope Stories. Meet Toni, Part 2 (PGP: they) • "I go to Dez to feel safe. I'm gender-queer. It really sucks to walk into a barbershop and already feel like they're sizing you up. And especially someone's about to touch your head and shave your head. You wanna feel comfortable and you wanna feel like, I'm going in there and they're not tripping off my gender identity, they're not tripping off my sexual orientation. And it has nothing to do with that. It's just I'm trying to get a fresh cut. It's important to have access to that because I don't have to educate, I also don't have to defend myself. And I just feel comfortable. You know when you get a dope cut, you wanna feel good, you don't wanna feel shitty. And you dont wanna feel like you're paying someone who is automatically judging you too. So I think it's important to support folks who do this day in and day out and understand the importance of being seen." #DopeClientsDopeStories #dezisdope #QueerWithShears #MadeByDopeness #queerbarber #queerbarbers #qpocbarber #qpocbarbers #lbgtbarber #ladybarber #ladybarbers #qpoc

A post shared by Queer With Shears (@dezgotskills) on Dec 31, 2016 at 12:13pm PST

There are more queer-friendly barbers out there, so be sure to support your local queer barber on Instagram. They make the internet a nicer, more attractive place.

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