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I'm in agreement with Laura! Beautiful photos!So for to Poitiers a bit later than we thought. So only night shots.
9th century church and the city hall.View attachment 141527View attachment 141528
I'm in agreement with Laura! Beautiful photos!So for to Poitiers a bit later than we thought. So only night shots.
9th century church and the city hall.View attachment 141527View attachment 141528
I guess what you mean by removable is whether the laptop can be opened to remove it?As for the Envy 13T, do I think it's worth the $350 to go to an i7 16GB +512GB SSD combo while still maintaining the 1080P touch screen, vs getting the i5 8GB +256GB RAM on sale for $600? I don't know. What I do know is I keep my laptops a long period of time. Over the last 20 years, I've owned a Dell Inspiron, Asus 10" netbook and the T100. I think I still have all 3.
I don't want to be hamstrung without enough power I cannot upgrade. I'll have to look and see if the SSD is removable first. I personally would buy a spare battery and SSD to put away. Even though I don't plan to push it a ton, 8GB of RAM seems restrictive.
I'll likely wait another two months to decide.
I love the Surface keyboards. They were such a joy to test out as they had nice travel to them. I liked the screens too. Really loved the Surface Book and can see why it makes sense. The HP wasn't as comfortable but felt firm enough to stand the abuse. That made me
If it were up to me, I'd want:
1) 16GB RAM + 512GB SSD
2) Port combo that includes USB-A and USB-C that supports USB-C charging (don't need Thunderbolt 3)
3) Touch screen (1080P is fine)
4) Good battery life
2) 3:2 screen, as I feel visually I'd be more comfortable working in split screen mode - I plan to use that a ton
5) Good keyboard
6) Good weight balance
7) Good heat dissipation
8) SD card slot
Audio doesn't matter as much, Windows Hello is nice, gaming performance I don't care about. I wouldn't mind thinner bezels for more screen in a smaller footprint. The Webcam I don't care vout as much as long as the quality is decent.
I want something that's portable where I can run a small business on and all other side projects for a while. I can do some stuff with the T100 which has aged OK, but I need more horsepower.
The short list so far:
1) HP Envy 13T
2) Mate book 13
3) Surface 2 laptop
4) Asus Zenbook 14
Lots of research left to do.
I played with the key2LE a few months ago when it was just launched. I played with the note 10 in the MSFT store yesterday. That aurora white is nice and in person was what I thought - that's the color I'd choose.I'd suggest playing with them to see how you like them.
My guess is that TCL will never release a new BlackBerry device, and they're just trying to clear out old inventory without announcing anything, so they don't lose even more money in a fire sale.
I think because my current and near future situation requires a certain degree of portability, I'm not looking at the heavier traditional machines where I can swap out the stuff later. If I'm in a home or a much bigger apartment space, I'd still do a work desktop anyways.I guess what you mean by removable is whether the laptop can be opened to remove it?
Most newer laptops are using the NAND PCI type SSD.
One thing I read about the newer Surface devices is that they say the SSD is removable by trained technicians.
Not sure about other laptops though these days. They make them a pain to do anything to compared to the older ones.
The mics on the Sabbat are hot garbage for calls in anything but a quiet environment. Have to cup my hands around the ear to cut down on the wind noise. So I'll use them if I have to, or just turn them off and use the phone. Msuic quality is very good and battery life is good too. The RHAs I have are good but their sound output is too low for both calls and music for my commute. It's the same old mess, really.I'm glad to hear that the V40 is generally working out for you.
That's interesting that you went wireless really. So how do you handle phone calls? Do you just not do them while on the go or do you use a wired set with the headphone jack?
That's the industry debate: what's the better secondary lens - wide angle or telephoto? I prefer the wide angle, but since a ton of people prefer taking selfies, the telephoto is a better fit for them. I just don't like how on the V40 in manual mode I don't have access to all three lenses.Lotsa great shots @MSFTisMIA.
At times I wish I had wider angle lens on my Nokia8.1. for those building/Street shots. I usually resort to panaroma mode but there would be an obvious trade off in quality
You like to do that. I nee the Nats made the World Series. The Astros gonna roast 'em eventually, the Nats' rotation will keep it interesting.Also amazing shots! Glad to hear from you again. Can you tell I'm doing somewhat of a post catch up?
#millennialdatinglife.Things are progressing slowly. I'm looking forward to it and I'm good with the pace. Fast isn't always good, at least not in my experience.
This is vague for reasons but it involves getting to know someone.
So I need a business phone. These are my piriorites:I feel like you might miss the keyboard input by not having a Key2. Also would you regret getting a Note 10? I haven't watched any reviews of the Note 10 but I don't know if the battery life will equal.
Have you considered an iPad? Those are extremely popular in the medical field, and there are many security options such as MDM. What would be involved re MDM for a private practice would obviously be much different than of one works at a large hospital system. The Apple Pencil might be beneficial too for note taking and signing papers.So I need a business phone. These are my piriorites:
1) Security (good encryption, etc)
2) Good battery life
3) Good software support (security patches)
4) Good radios for network support
5) Strong PIM suite
Music I don't care about. A nice camera for social media management is welcomed. Good typing experience is welcomed too.
Why a Key2?
1) Keyboard for note taking and all sorts of writing. In my current job, the iPhone is a pain in the *** to write notes on for extended periods of time. While my memory is good, sometimes I'll do draft clinic notes on the phone and email to myself so I just cut and paste (after appropriate edits) in the EMR.
2) Security: RIM isn't popular so no one is interested in stealing that. Plus I can get better local PIM control.
3) Headphone jack helps for local payment acceptance options for those who swipe cards.
4) Battery life is what I want
5) Social media is solid enough
6) Radios are still good
7) Well cheaper than the Note 10
Why I'm considering a Note 10 (not the Note 10+):
1) Social media management options are strong, especially with the cameras.
2) S Pen features are excellent for productivity. I like the improvements text transcribing, which gives me flexibility to write or text.
3) Better processing power and overall hardware.
4) Solid enough battery life.
5) More compact than it looks.
6) Radios are solid.
7) Software support has gotten better for carrier models
Just weighing it out. I'll get the computer first before I get the phone, unless I get a super deal. I could add a line through t-mobile to soften the hit, but I don't want to do that. Fi may give me the chance to get an old school north east number like a 201 or maybe a 718.
I have time, as this is all research. Once I decided, it's about getting the $ for the purchases.
So I need a business phone. These are my piriorites:
1) Security (good encryption, etc)
2) Good battery life
3) Good software support (security patches)
4) Good radios for network support
5) Strong PIM suite
Music I don't care about. A nice camera for social media management is welcomed. Good typing experience is welcomed too.
Why a Key2?
1) Keyboard for note taking and all sorts of writing. In my current job, the iPhone is a pain in the *** to write notes on for extended periods of time. While my memory is good, sometimes I'll do draft clinic notes on the phone and email to myself so I just cut and paste (after appropriate edits) in the EMR.
2) Security: RIM isn't popular so no one is interested in stealing that. Plus I can get better local PIM control.
3) Headphone jack helps for local payment acceptance options for those who swipe cards.
4) Battery life is what I want
5) Social media is solid enough
6) Radios are still good
7) Well cheaper than the Note 10
Why I'm considering a Note 10 (not the Note 10+):
1) Social media management options are strong, especially with the cameras.
2) S Pen features are excellent for productivity. I like the improvements text transcribing, which gives me flexibility to write or text.
3) Better processing power and overall hardware.
4) Solid enough battery life.
5) More compact than it looks.
6) Radios are solid.
7) Software support has gotten better for carrier models
Just weighing it out. I'll get the computer first before I get the phone, unless I get a super deal. I could add a line through t-mobile to soften the hit, but I don't want to do that. Fi may give me the chance to get an old school north east number like a 201 or maybe a 718.
I have time, as this is all research. Once I decided, it's about getting the $ for the purchases.
The hospital IT uses MDM. The iPad could be a better secondary device for those reasons instead of something like a 2 in 1.Have you considered an iPad? Those are extremely popular in the medical field, and there are many security options such as MDM. What would be involved re MDM for a private practice would obviously be much different than of one works at a large hospital system. The Apple Pencil might be beneficial too for note taking and signing papers.
That's what I'm saying about TCL. It is the only BlackBerry licensee that's still around. The others are defunct. I suspect that TCL will also pull the plug and are just biding their time until the licensing agreement ends.Having owned a Key2 as well as a Note (not the 10), let me give you some tips. Security is about equal since BlackBerry makes Knox what it is. This was a quid pro quo for the Priv getting its curved display in 2015. If updates are essential, TCL is not Nokia. Not even LG. The radios are on the better side than most phones not named Motorola.
As for using the S-Pen for signature capture, it won’t work as you’d expect unless you open the document in another app. PDF annotation has always been a sore spot with Android and it extends to Chromebooks too. I got a Samsung Plus CB thinking I could take advantage of the S-Pen and I was disappointed. Returned it for the HP x2 CB hoping it was just a Samsung thing but to no avail.
If you’re using an iPhone for work you may want to consider an iPad mini with an Apple Pencil. It really works very well and you can pass documents back and forth between your iPhone and iPad.
I'm doing this more on a personal setup than anything through the hospital. I may end up having to go the Apple route then. Probably something like the iPhone XR/11/SE2 and an iPad. Maybe a Windows iOS link vs Windows and Android.Having owned a Key2 as well as a Note (not the 10), let me give you some tips. Security is about equal since BlackBerry makes Knox what it is. This was a quid pro quo for the Priv getting its curved display in 2015. If updates are essential, TCL is not Nokia. Not even LG. The radios are on the better side than most phones not named Motorola.
As for using the S-Pen for signature capture, it won’t work as you’d expect unless you open the document in another app. PDF annotation has always been a sore spot with Android and it extends to Chromebooks too. I got a Samsung Plus CB thinking I could take advantage of the S-Pen and I was disappointed. Returned it for the HP x2 CB hoping it was just a Samsung thing but to no avail.
If you’re using an iPhone for work you may want to consider an iPad mini with an Apple Pencil. It really works very well and you can pass documents back and forth between your iPhone and iPad.
I don't doubt that you and Mr. Clue are onto something there. I don't want to get stuck in that if that's the case. As much as I don't like using Apple, unless something uber drastic happens, putting a toe in the walled garden for this project might be the way to go. Especially if I want to do some stuff on social media - that seemingly runs better on iOS than Android these days.That's what I'm saying about TCL. It is the only BlackBerry licensee that's still around. The others are defunct. I suspect that TCL will also pull the plug and are just biding their time until the licensing agreement ends.
Haha.You like to do that. I nee the Nats made the World Series. The Astros gonna roast 'em eventually, the Nats' rotation will keep it interesting.
Lol.#millennialdatinglife.