Learned'd VIII: Less Bewbs, Same Nonsense

[IBCoupe]

Hey guys.

So today, my jackass coworker screwed me. I told him I drove the FR-S (and how bad an idea it was) and he said, "Let's check NADA and see what you could get for your car."

Idiot that I am, I did. Then we did math. More bad ideas.

Then we checked the nearest Scoobiedoo dealer, and saw that they are currently waiting on receipt of a 6-speed BRZ Ltd, WR pearl blue. MSRP about $28k, big trade in, big down payment and financing about 10k for the promotional 2.9%. Ideas, I has dem but not good.

[Razi]

>:D

[Kompresshun]

[AppleBonker]

Quit changing names, damnit!

[Kompresshun]

Quit changing names, damnit!

[AppleBonker]

This one was easier to figure out at least.

Oh, running the 8/3 euroskank now. Freaking amazing thus far. And I'm getting killer battery life to top it all off.

[IBCoupe]

I see you has my ideas, too.

[Kompresshun]

I got tired of typing the other one in from my phone and really didn't like how long it was to begin with.

I just downloaded that actually. I was getting tired of the battery life with my 7/21 build, so I did a full wipe this time and just flashed the 8/3 ES build. We'll see how it does after a few days - I know battery life couldn't have gotten much worse. I was usually down to 50% in 3-4 hours of light to moderate use.

[Kompresshun]

I see you has my ideas, too.

Indeed I do.

I would be all over a BRZ/FR-S myself if we weren't trying to pay down debt right now. For now I will just have to drive the FR-S coming in the monthly Forza Motorsport car pack this Tuesday

[AppleBonker]

I'm at about 40% after only four hours on battery. But thats with a good 2 hours screen on time, and heavy app downloading and tinkering. Probably helps that I'm rocking a dark theme though.

[Kompresshun]

Well i'm restoring all of my apps right now and i'm plugged in, so we'll see how it does over the weekend.

I love the fact that I can now store multiple back-ups and ROM versions without worrying about running out of space on the phone.

[AppleBonker]

You using titanium backup (or similar)? And a launcher that backs up your settings too?

[Kompresshun]

I do use Titanium Backup, but for apps I let Google restore for me this time. I accidentally let it restore them when it asked me, which sucks because it has to download them all again. It's easier to just let it go though if it starts.

Normally I do use Titaniam Backup though.

I don't use a launcher that backs up. I don't mind Nova and Apex, but I prefer the pre-installed launcher over both of those. It's smoother and works better IMHO.

[AppleBonker]

It does seem more fluid. But I'm concerned I'll be crack flashing now, so it would be nice to have my settings back with minimal work...

[Kompresshun]

Yeah I have basic setups, so I have no need to back up really.

I got use back of my iPad tonight. The wife got a Kindle for her birthday, so she'll be using this less. I've missed this thing a lot for browsing. I'm planning on picking up an iPad 3 in a couple of months for myself.

[AppleBonker]

I really wanna pick up a nexus 7. This iPad doesn't really do it for me anymore. Then I'd give the iPad to the lady pretty much, so almost the exact opposite of you.

And which kindle is she rocking? You were buying books from amazon and not the iBookstore?

[nissangirl74]

Adam? What the hell are you doing online this time of night?

also,

[AppleBonker]

Was watching the Olympics and browsing nico.

[nissangirl74]

Just teasing you, I rarely see you on this late. All our kids are going back to school this week so I've been a bit too busy to be in here much. How goes it?

[AppleBonker]

It's going. I've been pretty busy lately as well. The last few weeks have been a bunch better, but before that it was non-stop for months.

School starts this week for them? That seems early. Are you taking more classes this fall too?

[nissangirl74]

Saraya (freshman) had orientation today. She, Dar, and Katrina start full steam on Monday morning. It seems to come earlier and earlier every year.

I start the 20th. Taking Human Pathophysiology and Microbiology. Student instructor (glorified tutor in a group setting) for Anatomy and Physiology.

[nissangirl74]

I'm out for tonight. Not feeling so good, I've had an earache and a sore throat all day. Laterz!

[AppleBonker]

Feel better, Bex!

[Kompresshun]

I really wanna pick up a nexus 7. This iPad doesn't really do it for me anymore. Then I'd give the iPad to the lady pretty much, so almost the exact opposite of you.

And which kindle is she rocking? You were buying books from amazon and not the iBookstore?

I wouldn't recommend it honestly. I tried the 7" tablet route, thinking I'd love it and it just seemed pointless with having a phone with a nearly 5" screen. The N7 just doesn't do it for me either... The specs are kinda meh, but the pricing makes up for it. For people like us, spending $200 on a tablet is a waste of time. If it doesn't cost $350 or more, I'll get bored with it in a couple of months and want to get something else. I've had this iPad for well over a year and it still is the most used thing in our house as far as technology goes. If you want Android, buy a 10" tablet and I recommend the Asus or the Samsung Galaxy Tab.

I've found for myself though, I can't live without Android on my phone, but on a tablet I HATE it. I want excellent battery life, good performance, and ease of use from a tablet, which nothing else but the iPad can do right IMO. Personal preference though.

She got the Kindle touch. We both use Kindle so we can access books across devices. Can't do that with iBooks, unless you have all iOS devices.

[MinisterofDOOM]

How the @#$% are the N7's specs "meh"?

TEGRA 3! You can't get any more high end than that. And the screen resolution is excellent.

I really like the Nexus 7, and I'm not big on tablets (I'm with you on the "why have a tablet when I have a phone" subject).

[numbnuts240]

i'm sorry, what?

[Kompresshun]

How the @#$% are the N7's specs "meh"?

TEGRA 3! You can't get any more high end than that. And the screen resolution is excellent.

I really like the Nexus 7, and I'm not big on tablets (I'm with you on the "why have a tablet when I have a phone" subject).

Sure, it has the Tegra 3, but It has less ram than the higher end devices and it just looks cheap. Plus it comes with a phone OS, not the tablet OS, which means its a slightly bigger GNex. It's a not a bad choice, especially for the cost, because you couldn't get better specs for that kind of money. It just seems like a waste if you're already a smartphone user.

[AppleBonker]

I think I'm a bit different on the 7" tablet preference. My phone is just a bit too small for browsing the web from the couch (not that I want the phone to be any bigger, I just need a larger device for that purpose). And the iPad gets a bit heavy when holding it for long stretches (one of the reasons I picked up a Kindle for reading). Given that, I'd rather take the $200 risk on teh N7 than, say, on an HP TP.

She got the Kindle touch. We both use Kindle so we can access books across devices. Can't do that with iBooks, unless you have all iOS devices.

I love my Kindle Touch. I haven't been using it much lately (no time to read), but I want to get back at it. Way, way better than a tablet for book reading.

i'm sorry, what?

lol

[Kompresshun]

I think I'm a bit different on the 7" tablet preference. My phone is just a bit too small for browsing the web from the couch (not that I want the phone to be any bigger, I just need a larger device for that purpose). And the iPad gets a bit heavy when holding it for long stretches (one of the reasons I picked up a Kindle for reading). Given that, I'd rather take the $200 risk on teh N7 than, say, on an HP TP.

She got the Kindle touch. We both use Kindle so we can access books across devices. Can't do that with iBooks, unless you have all iOS devices.

I love my Kindle Touch. I haven't been using it much lately (no time to read), but I want to get back at it. Way, way better than a tablet for book reading.

I guess honestly for $200, I can't say I wouldn't consider the risk. I haven't looked at the N7 up close yet, but after having two 7" tablets, I felt like the 7" was a little small for web browsing still and really wasn't that much lighter than the iPad. That excludes the Nook Tablet though - it was very light. I agree though- I definitely wouldn't buy a used, or older refurb tablet over the N7 though.

If I get a chance to see one in person, that may sell it easier, but I still think i'd prefer a 10" tab. Mainly because i'm looking for something to replace the laptop, since i'm turning it over to the wife for school.

I had went back and forth for a couple of years now on the Kindle. One reason being that we already had tablets and I didn't see a good reason to have a Kindle too. It just became one of those gifts that we couldn't justify, but since her parents bought it for her, she's more than happy to finally have one. I think it's a neat little thing to have, especially for her. Personally I wouldn't have a use for one, but she'll use hers endlessly. I'm thinking about picking her up one of those cases with a light built in for it, so she can read in bed without all the lights on.

[AppleBonker]

I've got whatever case Amazon was recommending (sans light) when I bout mine. I don't typically read in bed, so the light wasn't needed (for an extra $20 bucks I think). Usually, when I get into bed I pass right the eff out.

And since you're trying to replace a laptop, that makes a bit more sense. I still have my laptop, and will use it when the computational force is needed. I use tablets almost exclusively for reading magazines and doing some quick internet browsing (IMDB, NICO, weather, sports scores, etc) from the couch. My usage model includes both the laptop and tablet, so there isn't a huge demand for a larger (more powerful?) tablet. And given that it is totally a luxury item, it's difficult to justify the price of said larger tablet.

Speaking of laptops, I'll be putting Windows 8 on mine in 11 days. I'm certainly not prepared to run it full-time on my desktop (and I don't yet have space to dual-boot: running the developer preview off a 30 GB SSD right now), but my laptop receives minimal enough use that I can test it there. If it sucks, I wont be out much time going back to 7.