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[HeyCori]

Congrats!

 

[HeyCori]

Sopiguard leather textured decal... because I had to :crying:



I tried using an old bag that barely fit. Sadly, the metal zipper on the inside scratched the heck out of my Pro and left a nasty mark. Thus, the decal to cover my shame.

 

[libra89]

Sopiguard leather textured decal... because I had to :crying:

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I tried using an old bag that barely fit. Sadly, the metal zipper on the inside scratched the heck out of my Pro and left a nasty mark. Thus, the decal to cover my shame.

Ooh it’s beautiful! I’m sorry to hear about that Mark.

 

[HoosierDaddy]

Was able to afford a cover for my Surface Pro from Amazon after the dozens of Walmart refunds for undelivered Surface orders cleared.







Got the last coffee colored one.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09C5JWWHF?th=1&tag=hawk-future-20&ascsubtag=UUwpUvbUpU3838210

 

[HoosierDaddy]

The T-Mobile test is going very well but I think I might have a defective device. My speeds are great... until I plug something into the ethernet port. I checked T-Mobile's forums and apparently I'm not the only person with this problem (or maybe that's just how it is). At first, I tried plugging in my wifi router just as a test. My wifi speeds sank to 50Mbps. I unplugged the router, rebooted the T-Mobile modem, and it was back to running great. Then I plugged in my Philips Hue bridge and again wifi speeds tanked. I have numerous Hue bulbs so I need the bridge to work. I found a workaround, though. I've had this TP-Link range extender for years and I haven't done much with it. It has an ethernet option on the bottom so I decided to connect the Hue bridge that way. Since doing that, I haven't had any problems in the past two days.

How is the T-Mobile Home internet working out?

I just found out they finally offer it for my address. They have a free trial offer, so I signed up.

A nice bonus is T-Mobile will subsidize my streaming service (YouTube TV) for $10/month. So effectively, if it works out, I'll be paying T-Mobile $40/mo for internet instead of almost $90 to Cox.

 

[HeyCori]

How is the T-Mobile Home internet working out?

I just found out they finally offer it for my address. They have a free trial offer, so I signed up.

A nice bonus is T-Mobile will subsidize my streaming service (YouTube TV) for $10/month. So effectively, if it works out, I'll be paying T-Mobile $40/mo for internet instead of almost $90 to Cox.

Aside from the issue I mentioned about the ethernet port, it has gone extremely well. I've been running speed tests regularly, and while they can vary wildly, I'm usually in the 200-220Mbps range. Sometimes it drops to 170ish. And once I saw it hit 330! But around 200 is more than enough speed for mostly streaming Hulu/Netflix between two rooms is simultaneously. Not bad considering the signal indicator on the modem still only shows two bars!

I haven't noticed any problems downloading files from the internet or downloading games to my Xbox. Although, ping times are still a little too high if you're into serious, competitive, online gaming. Same for xCloud and other game streaming services. But I've played a few games online and it wasn't a horrible experience.

I've already canceled my other internet service and I've gone full T-Mobile. Thus far it's just been a better experience. Maybe that will change if more people in the area sign up, but for now I'm enjoying the speed.

 

[HoosierDaddy]

Aside from the issue I mentioned about the ethernet port, it has gone extremely well. I've been running speed tests regularly, and while they can vary wildly, I'm usually in the 200-220Mbps range. Sometimes it drops to 170ish. And once I saw it hit 330! But around 200 is more than enough speed for mostly streaming Hulu/Netflix between two rooms is simultaneously. Not bad considering the signal indicator on the modem still only shows two bars!

I haven't noticed any problems downloading files from the internet or downloading games to my Xbox. Although, ping times are still a little too high if you're into serious, competitive, online gaming. Same for xCloud and other game streaming services. But I've played a few games online and it wasn't a horrible experience.

I've already canceled my other internet service and I've gone full T-Mobile. Thus far it's just been a better experience. Maybe that will change if more people in the area sign up, but for now I'm enjoying the speed.

Am thinking speed/capacity could be different for every customer. Am concerned about the ethernet though. Was hoping it was working right for you now. But for me I also have to hope I get good signal near an ethernet port very few of which I would want an eyesore of this device plugged into it. So basically, I will need good signal in the office my current router is in AND good performance of the device ethernet port.

 

[HeyCori]

Yeah, I'm hoping that T-Mobile releases a firmware update that will fix the ethernet issue. I got lucky by having the range extender already on hand, but that's probably not a solution I would have thought of if I didn't already have one lying around.

 

[HeyCori]

It's not a Series X but it's the next best thing. :evil:



EDIT

Well, that love affair didn't last long lol! After filing it up with a few things, it was too stuffed to close the door. At that point I realized it's way too small. I drove back to Target and returned it.

 

[Grabber5.0]

Brand new in box. $10.98 at a thrift store. The USB port got broken on my last one, thanks to my messy desk. This one is less convenient needing an external power supply, but it's better than going downstairs to use the desktop when I want to rip a CD. Doubt I ever burn a CD or DVD with it.

 

[HelloNNNewman]

Brand new in box. $10.98 at a thrift store. The USB port got broken on my last one, thanks to my messy desk. This one is less convenient needing an external power supply, but it's better than going downstairs to use the desktop when I want to rip a CD. Doubt I ever burn a CD or DVD with it.

Nice score!

 

[me just saying]

Brand new in box. $10.98 at a thrift store. The USB port got broken on my last one, thanks to my messy desk. This one is less convenient needing an external power supply, but it's better tn going downstairs to use the desktop when I want to rip a CD. Doubt I ever burn a CD or DVD with it.

good find, never know what you may find at a junk...I mean, thrift shop. I go to them all the time. and I donated many like new working devices no longer needed to non-profit ones.

 

[Grabber5.0]

One more thrift store find from the weekend. Didn't want to post it until I knew it worked correctly. Been wanting a better sub for my office PC to better match the bookshelf speakers I've been using. $12. These little satellites that came with it won't be getting used. It's not high end by any means, but it's far better than the Cambridge Soundworks 2.1 setup I've been using for over 25 years!

 

[HeyCori]

Ooh nice!

 

[HeyCori]

Hello guys, I need to get information from you. Can you tell me which gas used in the refrigerator?

If you're referring to the Xbox Mini Fridge, I returned it the same day. I would recommend searching online or contacting Microsoft directly.

 

[HoosierDaddy]

T-Mobile shipped my Home Internet device to the wrong address. I reported it to T-Mobile but they couldn't do anything but cancel my order and put me back on the waiting list for my location. The people who received it, found my phone number and called me. I picked it up and notified T-Mobile but they had cancelled the SIM it was shipped with and could not undo that. So, I shipped the device back to them.

Just received this via email:



Can't believe it could take 10 days to get my zero dollars back!

 

[HeyCori]

Jeeeeeez :crying:

 

[HeyCori]

Grabbed the Sony LinkBuds.

https://forums.windowscentral.com/e...%2F6493580.p%3FskuId%3D6493580&token=LwX--Ih-



In the brief time that I've used them, they've worked really well. Sound is good and the features work as advertised. Getting them in my ear is tricky, but they stay in great after that.

 

[Laura Knotek]

White Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra, 2 cases, wired and wireless chargers

 

[HeyCori]

Niiiiice!