Tech Purchase Thread
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@NTA I moved from Samsung because I didn't like the bloated OS. I'm on my second Pixel now and like them.
I'm now looking for a tablet/ laptop and leaning towards a Surface, but the options suck. An Intel i7 equipped version with 32GB of RAM only comes with a 1TB drive - a function I don't need when everything is cloud based. So it's 16GB only.
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@NTA said in Tech Purchase Thread:
@voodoo said in Tech Purchase Thread:
You're not helping me
Sounds like a "you" problem.
Now you sound like my wife
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@NTA said in Tech Purchase Thread:
Which is exactly how I feel when presented with iOS or MacOS - my kids need Mac for school and any time I'm called on to look at it, I'll spend the first half hour swearing that the Windows key isn't there and the keyboard shortcuts are all wrong
I have a mate who bought a Mac after always being a staunch Windows supporter and always brings up slight little things like this that he thinks are wrong. He also does it in a group thread where 3/4s of the people are Mac users so he deservedly gets bullied.
I've decided next time I'm over his place I'm going to adjust all his keyboard settings to PC pattern so we can at least stop that little whinge.
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@Bovidae said in Tech Purchase Thread:
I've never had to replace an Apple charging cable, so that comes down to the user.
Even though I am an Apple fan I don't feel the need to have the latest shiny product.
Me too, I've never bought anything first run from them. My mate buys everything first run (he has an original iPhone that he bought in the states) which gets him awesome service at the Apple store if he needs any repairs etc.
But I'd agree with @NTA Apple cables etc can be shit, they always break in the same place. I don't need to replace things often but when I do I try getting another brand.
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@Crucial said in Tech Purchase Thread:
@NTA you use productivity apps on your phone? Fuck that.
Agreed. It is not often, but I can use them on my phone with Google and not have them be restricted on other platforms.
TBH I had to look up the Apple versions of Docs and Sheets because I had no idea if they even existed
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@antipodean said in Tech Purchase Thread:
I'm now looking for a tablet/ laptop and leaning towards a Surface, but the options suck. An Intel i7 equipped version with 32GB of RAM only comes with a 1TB drive - a function I don't need when everything is cloud based. So it's 16GB only.
I had a Google Nexus 7 back in the day which was quite good. When that started to get shit I got a Samsung Galaxy Tab-A - you're right about the bloatware, which is another reason I detest the Samsung UI besides the stupid long-touch options. However for basic stuff I can tolerate it.
There is a Pixel tablet in the works apparently. https://www.tomsguide.com/news/google-pixel-tablet
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@NTA said in Tech Purchase Thread:
@Crucial said in Tech Purchase Thread:
@NTA you use productivity apps on your phone? Fuck that.
Agreed. It is not often, but I can use them on my phone with Google and not have them be restricted on other platforms.
TBH I had to look up the Apple versions of Docs and Sheets because I had no idea if they even existed
Nobody uses them and if you really, really need to view/change a spreadsheet on your phone there is an Excel app.
I just use whatever I need to for work. If it is a 365 environment then that's cool. All apps available if I need them.
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@NTA said in Tech Purchase Thread:
@antipodean said in Tech Purchase Thread:
I'm now looking for a tablet/ laptop and leaning towards a Surface, but the options suck. An Intel i7 equipped version with 32GB of RAM only comes with a 1TB drive - a function I don't need when everything is cloud based. So it's 16GB only.
I had a Google Nexus 7 back in the day which was quite good. When that started to get shit I got a Samsung Galaxy Tab-A - you're right about the bloatware, which is another reason I detest the Samsung UI besides the stupid long-touch options. However for basic stuff I can tolerate it.
There is a Pixel tablet in the works apparently. https://www.tomsguide.com/news/google-pixel-tablet
I waited long enough for the vapourware that is the rumoured Google Watch.
edit - ha! coming Oct 7th https://store.google.com/magazine/google_smartwatch?pli=1&hl=en-GB
No, I don't feel at all stupid.
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@antipodean said in Tech Purchase Thread:
@NTA said in Tech Purchase Thread:
@antipodean said in Tech Purchase Thread:
I'm now looking for a tablet/ laptop and leaning towards a Surface, but the options suck. An Intel i7 equipped version with 32GB of RAM only comes with a 1TB drive - a function I don't need when everything is cloud based. So it's 16GB only.
I had a Google Nexus 7 back in the day which was quite good. When that started to get shit I got a Samsung Galaxy Tab-A - you're right about the bloatware, which is another reason I detest the Samsung UI besides the stupid long-touch options. However for basic stuff I can tolerate it.
There is a Pixel tablet in the works apparently. https://www.tomsguide.com/news/google-pixel-tablet
I waited long enough for the vapourware that is the rumoured Google Watch.
edit - ha! coming Oct 7th https://store.google.com/magazine/google_smartwatch?pli=1&hl=en-GB
No, I don't feel at all stupid.
TBH not sure about the styling. Got the Boy one of these and it is pretty good for $599 - being fully aware it is Samsung. But it has the whole WearOS thing and a rotating bezel.
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one of those weird coincidences
Both Mrs Womble and I have garmin fitness tracker bands (Garmin Vivosmart 4 if you want to look it up), have full spart watches too but use the band most of the time so i can wear a "proper" "nice" watch on the other wrist
anyway, the little sticker on the back of Mrs Wombles band that has the serial number etc peeled off after a year and a half....the NEXT DAY...the thing shat itself...contact garmin and the first question is whats the serial number...bloody typical
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greta deal for black friday anyone looking for wireless headphones
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@Stargazer i have the ones i just posted and havent had any issues, theyre light and site largely in the ear so dont have a mass hanging outside dragging it down and out of the ear
there is also the model down that looks very similar
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@Kiwiwomble Thanks, it looks like Elite 4 is more suitable for Android than Elite 7. Still a bit on the price though, but I've no idea what is cheap and what is expensive when it comes to earphones.
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@Stargazer i've seen non brand ones for as cheap as $20, so there is a huge range, hard too know whats best
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@Kiwiwomble what controls do you have on the buds themselves? I've got Sony's and have them set to be able to RW/FF/Pause and the other ear for volume, but that means I lose on being able to set sound modes with a tap.
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@Stargazer said in Tech Purchase Thread:
Any recommendations: best budget earbuds (preferably wireless) that don't constantly fall out of your ears? Mrs SG really has a problem with this and it's really annoying when exercising. I'd like to buy her new ones, but don't know which to buy.
I have the same issue. Nothing stays in my ears. It's either because I'm a sweaty bastard, or I run really fast.
I think it's the 2nd one.
Anyway, these have been awesome for the last couple of years. I don't use the controls at all, but the sound is great and they stay in place perfectly
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@Stargazer said in Tech Purchase Thread:
Any recommendations: best budget earbuds (preferably wireless) that don't constantly fall out of your ears? Mrs SG really has a problem with this and it's really annoying when exercising. I'd like to buy her new ones, but don't know which to buy.
My olds got some by Anker when they were over these ways which I thought were great (and very well priced) - came with loads of bud/wing options. But the old man found even those kept falling out and got another brand which apparently is much better - I'll try and remember to find out which.
