Devices set me free (the gadgets thread)

[run2death]

Were you hoping to use that $100 credit towards a Stadia pre-order?

[bune]

...


yes.

[run2death]

WTF?

$6K for the new Mac Pro and it only comes with a 256GB SSD!

I can build that same PC for about $1,500.

[Sgt. Crackpot]

Apple has always been overpriced. They've just set a new bar.

[bune]

Apple Tax®

[Sgt. Crackpot]

They've been a running joke for a few years now, I'm fairly certain they're seeing how far they can push it now.

They're definitely taking the piss.

[run2death]

Bune, did you get your credit yet?

[tragabigzanda]

"Clout is the values-free currency of the always-online age — both a substitute for hard cash as well as a conduit to it. Clout is a calculus not of what you do, but of how much bulk you-ness there is in the world. You get clout by playing the victim. You get clout by victimizing others. This is something that is understood by the left and the right. If influence sways, clout squats, taking up space for its own sake."

[Norah]

nope but i'd be interested in checking that out

[tragabigzanda]

"Clout is the values-free currency of the always-online age — both a substitute for hard cash as well as a conduit to it. Clout is a calculus not of what you do, but of how much bulk you-ness there is in the world. You get clout by playing the victim. You get clout by victimizing others. This is something that is understood by the left and the right. If influence sways, clout squats, taking up space for its own sake."

[Norah]

Actually I deal with field audio a lot more now. I'm more on the news side of things these days than the production side. Reporters come to me all the time asking to help make the shitty recording they have better.

[tragabigzanda]

"Clout is the values-free currency of the always-online age — both a substitute for hard cash as well as a conduit to it. Clout is a calculus not of what you do, but of how much bulk you-ness there is in the world. You get clout by playing the victim. You get clout by victimizing others. This is something that is understood by the left and the right. If influence sways, clout squats, taking up space for its own sake."

[run2death]

NOT happy about all the stupid gestures Google is adding to the Pixel 4.

What makes Pixels so great is the simplicity.

Adding all the bells and whistles will just make it feel like a Samsung device.

Just focus on the camera and clean UI.

[bune]

Microsoft surprises with new dual-screen Surface Duo phone running Android

Huh. Could be interesting but it's not due for another year so we'll see.

[washing machine]

I might choose Pixel for my next phone. My iPhone 7 Plus has lasted a good two years but my screen is cracked, my battery is shot and I have two months left on my plan.

I’m thinking about the Pixel 3 unless the 4 is just a must have. I use my phone for work and social media and take a ton of pictures.

[washing machine]

The more I research, the more the Pixel 3a seems like the smart choice.

[Norah]

I have the 3xl and I love it.

[washing machine]

Are the features on there worth splurging for versus the 3a?

If I do make this jump from Apple, I wonder how much of a headache transferring all my shit will be.

[bune]

I have a Pebble 2 and a Pebble that I'm either donating to Goodwill or shipping to someone here who wants one for...reasons? At any rate, let me know before Tuesday as that's when my bag will be full.

[washing machine]

I went ahead and paid off the remaining two payments on my 7 Plus and got myself a Pixel 3a. Love it so far, but Android is intimidating to this decade long iOS user. I don't know what to do with all of this freedom except to arrange tasteful widgets.