WC 1M Post Challenge - You Ready?!

[sahib lopez]

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The Amazon gift cards are gone, which means that I'll use Bing less. I mainly used it for the Amazon gift card rewards. I cashed out last week when I was still able to get 5 $5 Amazon gift cards.

I still see the $5 Amazon gift card too

 

[sahib lopez]

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Um, Sahib...

https://plus.google.com/108417447636293010989/posts/AiA6tE7WfK7

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That's me at times when im texting lol. It's just sad state of affairs

 

[sahib lopez]

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Um, Sahib...

https://plus.google.com/108417447636293010989/posts/AiA6tE7WfK7

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[sahib lopez]

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Sahib broke the autocorrect in the way Kim K. tried to break the internet...

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Auto correct on ios is the worst offender for me

 

[azcruz]

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the two M330 came back from the supplier with 10586 and will remain that way until Microsoft gets off their *** and solve the scaling problem.

 

[azcruz]

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I'm no longer surprised as Microsoft broke the Wi-Fi adapter driver on the latest insider build for my Surface Pro.

 

[MSFTisMIA]

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Auto correct on ios is the worst offender for me

Your spelling is a worse offender than any overzealous autocorrect...

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[MSFTisMIA]

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I'm no longer surprised as Microsoft broke the Wi-Fi adapter driver on the latest insider build for my Surface Pro.

Fix one thing, break two others. Sounds about right...

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[MSFTisMIA]

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It's unfortunate that the compact edition has a mid range processor and no IP67/8 rating.

I'll be curious what the prices will be like... well I know they'll be sky high.

I am slightly intrigued though. If they fix the camera issues mentioned in the AC review it could be a killer phone. I don't mind the design of the XZ and I think the blue is rather nice.

We've been waiting for 4 years for Sony to the really improve the camera. Call me skeptical, but I'm expecting another incremental improvement.

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[MSFTisMIA]

The compact appears to be a hybrid flagship mid range device. It's typical Sony to fudge things that were working. All their compact series phones have been 720p but they should have updated it by now to HD. Make the XZ with a higher density HD screen. I don't think 2K is really needed either.

Not entirely sure why they're shipping this with Marshmallow either, but then, it's Sony.

If they fix the camera it will probably be the best one out there. Which is what intrigues me about XZ. The rest is pretty much what I know now with the Z3, which suits me just fine.

As a former Z3 user, Sony strayed away from good battery life and didn't improve the camera. I just wished that they made most of their services apps you download from the Play Store. The theming engine to me got nerfed from 5.0, so pare the thing back further.

Clean up the lineup. The truth is Sony has a good idea, but messed it up as only Sony can.

I'd split the line up the following way:

Z series the annual flagship to compete with the Galaxy S line. $550 price. Use a 5.2" 2K screen here, and bundle your PlayStation VR efforts here.

The X line be the mid ranger to move units and priced a little below the $400 sweet spot. Go to a 4.6" 1080P screen at $400 price. Use Qualcomm mid range chip here, and keep the rest of the specs the same as the flagship.

The XA line as the base model for $250. Use the mid level MediaTek chip here.

The XA Ultra line as the big screen media junkie phone for $300. Use the high end MediaTek chip here.

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[Laura Knotek]

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I'm still seeing the Amazon gift cards...

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It's back for me now, which is good.

 

[MSFTisMIA]

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Morning folks.

I still like the HTC 10 and G5, especially the G5. The problem I have in getting either one of these devices, especially the G5, is that their strengths over the Mi 5 aren't enough to warrant both the price difference and the effort needed to acquire them...

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[MSFTisMIA]

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Flagship flops are always a double edged purchase. On one hand, they're a great buy, because depending on the manufacturer you can find them at good deal. For example, I can now get a G5 for $425 brand new and unlocked.

On the other hand, if the company has no rep, they'll bury the phone and you won't get updates. This is why Sammy and Apple can charge what they charge - you get a better overall experience.

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[worldspy99]

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My Lumia 640 got updated to Version 1607 OTA a couple of days ago. A few observations:
1. Definitely seems smoother
2. I like the new notifications
3. Battery life is much improved
4. Airplane mode toggle on/off doesn't necessarily turn the radios on, have to do it manually and restarting the phone does not help.

More to come later.

 

[N_LaRUE]

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I'm currently hanging out near the coast on Somerset. It's been a long drive to get here. Was crap weather but it's nicer now.

 

[N_LaRUE]

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I drive through Shaftesbury. Always wondered what the place was like.

 

[N_LaRUE]

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Noticed a lot of towns around Poole have puddle and piddle in the name bit of an overflow problem?

I'll get my coat...

 

[Laura Knotek]

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There wasn't any rain in our forecast last night, but it started raining around 21:00. I was surprised.

 

[Muessig]

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Finally It's the weekend!

 

[Laura Knotek]

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I discovered another record store. It sells all used vinyl, nothing else, and the majority of the albums are progressive rock. The records are original, not reissues.

I picked up Brain Salad Surgery by ELP, In the Wake of Poseidon by King Crimson, and Close to the Edge by Yes. Not only does the vinyl sound better, it's also nice having the artwork by HR Giger and Roger Dean.