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Re: Devices set me free (the gadgets thread)
Posted: Fri June 07, 2019 2:36 pm
by run2death
Were you hoping to use that $100 credit towards a Stadia pre-order?
Re: Devices set me free (the gadgets thread)
Posted: Fri June 07, 2019 3:03 pm
by bune
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yes.
Re: Devices set me free (the gadgets thread)
Posted: Fri June 07, 2019 9:05 pm
by 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.
Re: Devices set me free (the gadgets thread)
Posted: Fri June 07, 2019 9:14 pm
by Sgt. Crackpot
Apple has always been overpriced. They've just set a new bar.
Re: Devices set me free (the gadgets thread)
Posted: Fri June 07, 2019 9:15 pm
by bune
Apple Tax®
Re: Devices set me free (the gadgets thread)
Posted: Fri June 07, 2019 9:19 pm
by 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.
Re: Devices set me free (the gadgets thread)
Posted: Tue June 18, 2019 7:31 pm
by run2death
Bune, did you get your credit yet?
Re: Devices set me free (the gadgets thread)
Posted: Thu June 20, 2019 9:40 pm
by tragabigzanda
Naomi Klein wrote:"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."
Re: Devices set me free (the gadgets thread)
Posted: Thu June 20, 2019 9:45 pm
by Norah
nope but i'd be interested in checking that out
Re: Devices set me free (the gadgets thread)
Posted: Thu June 20, 2019 9:47 pm
by tragabigzanda
Naomi Klein wrote:"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."
Re: Devices set me free (the gadgets thread)
Posted: Thu June 20, 2019 9:48 pm
by 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.
Re: Devices set me free (the gadgets thread)
Posted: Thu June 20, 2019 9:52 pm
by tragabigzanda
Naomi Klein wrote:"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."
Re: Devices set me free (the gadgets thread)
Posted: Thu August 01, 2019 1:18 pm
by 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.
Re: Devices set me free (the gadgets thread)
Posted: Wed October 02, 2019 4:01 pm
by 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.
Re: Devices set me free (the gadgets thread)
Posted: Thu November 07, 2019 4:04 pm
by 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.
Re: Devices set me free (the gadgets thread)
Posted: Fri November 08, 2019 2:07 am
by washing machine
The more I research, the more the Pixel 3a seems like the smart choice.
Re: Devices set me free (the gadgets thread)
Posted: Sun November 10, 2019 12:42 am
by Norah
I have the 3xl and I love it.
Re: Devices set me free (the gadgets thread)
Posted: Sun November 10, 2019 1:58 am
by 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.
Re: Devices set me free (the gadgets thread)
Posted: Sun November 10, 2019 8:29 pm
by 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.
Re: Devices set me free (the gadgets thread)
Posted: Sun November 17, 2019 3:30 am
by 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.