[MSFTisMIA]

Another day, another set of subway riders getting screwed by MTA delays...

[libra89]

I'll wait to for the that to show before I post the others... no point otherwise.

I can see the floor plan pictures, thanks for sharing.

[N_LaRUE]

I can see the floor plan pictures, thanks for sharing.

I posted (or tried to) 8 'before' photos. I guess I've learnt that more than four is no good...

[N_LaRUE]

I don't mean to whine but I've had a post in moderation for almost three hours now. I've come to the conclusion there are no mods on prior to the 'US' waking up... how sad. So much for an international forum.

Any mods passing, just delete it and I'll re-post so it doesn't get moderated. This is just silly.

[MSFTisMIA]

Surprisingly, the grip on the V20 without a case can be slippery and inconsistent.

Due to the narrower profile, the Mi Note 2 is easier to wield. Still like the in hand feel of the XL the best of the three.

[MSFTisMIA]

We unfortunately live in a complicated world that's often repackaged into a sequences of binary duopolies.

[N_LaRUE]

This is total BS. One post went into moderation again. WTF??? This new system on here is total garbage.

[N_LaRUE]

So forget that I guess. Just wanted to share. I guess someone doesn't want me to.

I've had enough now.

[MSFTisMIA]

So my digging so far has implied that it is possible to manually flash the V20'S upgrade. Now the devil is in the details. Think I'll try sometime tomorrow to see how I get on.

[N_LaRUE]

No point posting only some of the photos. So I deleted the other posts.

[N_LaRUE]

So the BEFORE pictures have finally been approved. So if you backtrack you can see those. I'll contact the mod who released those and ask if they will approve the next set I upload... sigh.

[N_LaRUE]

So the renovation pictures of the same areas.

Reception



Reception and stairs



Kitchen (now downstairs bathroom and utility)



Second reception (now Kitchen)



Kitchen towards Reception (now Utility towards kitchen)



Upstairs bathroom



Bedroom 1



Bedroom 2 (our Office)

[N_LaRUE]

Lastly, a picture of our yard towards the garage

Old



New

[MSFTisMIA]

Nice job on the renovation, Rue.

[libra89]

Seriously wow! Amazing work Rue! I bet the France home will look amazing once when you are done at some point down the line.

[MSFTisMIA]

Saw a Key One in the wild today. God, that thing is so striking...

[libra89]

Saw a Key One in the wild today. God, that thing is so striking...

Ooh I'm jealous. I hear that Sprint stores have them now.

[libra89]

Yesterday, I told my sister to check out the Samsung Galaxy S8 and the S7 Edge as well to tell me a preference for which one she likes. I hope that she does so that I can start to search for deals possibly, if any, especially since she prefers new phones (and Samsung at that).

Related, my aunt came with an iPad but no charger. I was looking at an iPad charger but it looks like they don't come with a lightning cable. Seriously?! I hope that I am seeing this wrong, but this asking for a charger to charge her iPad is making it hard for me to deal with this. Why does Apple do this? I think I might just order in a batch with the charger (one for her and one for me) and the cable, along with an iPod nano cable. I can't find my cable, which sucks because it needs a charge.

On second thought, I'll pass on one for myself unless I can find any of these things cheaper on Amazon...

Edit: Yes Amazon has much cheaper options for the cables, phew.

[MSFTisMIA]

Ooh I'm jealous. I hear that Sprint stores have them now.

Haven't seen them in the Sprint stores I've walked into. I saw this one on the subway. Looks really good in person. Really nostalgic, but updated design.

[libra89]

Haven't seen them in the Sprint stores I've walked into. I saw this one on the subway. Looks really good in person. Really nostalgic, but updated design.

Ooh that is so cool though. I can imagine that it looks really nice as well.

[MSFTisMIA]

Ooh that is so cool though. I can imagine that it looks really nice as well.

Very grown up and professional. I loved it.

[MSFTisMIA]

I like the V20. I don't like its inconsistent battery life. I have a spare battery now.

Do I want to go back to the battery swapping life? Last time I did that, I owned a Samsung Galaxy Nexus.

Do I think a newer firmware will help? F no. More to consider indeed.

[MSFTisMIA]

I like the V20. I don't like its inconsistent battery life. I have a spare battery now.

Do I want to go back to the battery swapping life? Last time I did that, I owned a Samsung Galaxy Nexus.

Do I think a newer firmware will help? F no. More to consider indeed.

It reminds me a lot of the G4 - standby time is very good, but actual battery is is like turning on a faucet. I'm hopeful the newer firmware update will help, but I doubt it.

There's a lot to like here. The V20 definitely takes over the role the XL has a more fun to use camera (even though I think image quality the XL's main camera is better than the V20'S). Still more to think on.

[libra89]

It reminds me a lot of the G4 - standby time is very good, but actual battery is is like turning on a faucet. I'm hopeful the newer firmware update will help, but I doubt it.

There's a lot to like here. The V20 definitely takes over the role the XL has a more fun to use camera (even though I think image quality the XL's main camera is better than the V20'S). Still more to think on.

Ahh this sounds like a pain. That is going to be a tough decision. I can see this being a real annoyance though.

[libra89]

Bought an S7 edge for my sister from the cyber Monday sale at Best buy but I'm debating if I should return it or not.
She still has inlaws with her for this week and next. By that time though, the return period is up essentially.

Edit: Looking at the alternatives for my sister and where to get it from, I'll have to make a decision soon.