WC 1M Post Challenge - You Ready?!

[fatclue_98]

Re: WC 150K Post Challenge - You Ready?!

Any reaction to the latest round of Uber-priced iPads? I mean, I like them and they're great for what they do, but 8 bones for the lowest grade 11" Pro? That's well into Windows 2-in-1 territory that can do way more than any iPad or Android tablet.

 

[libra89]

Re: WC 150K Post Challenge - You Ready?!

Any reaction to the latest round of Uber-priced iPads? I mean, I like them and they're great for what they do, but 8 bones for the lowest grade 11" Pro? That's well into Windows 2-in-1 territory that can do way more than any iPad or Android tablet.

I think it's crazy that they are phone prices. Even the lowest one.

 

[MSFTisMIA]

Re: WC 150K Post Challenge - You Ready?!

Any reaction to the latest round of Uber-priced iPads? I mean, I like them and they're great for what they do, but 8 bones for the lowest grade 11" Pro? That's well into Windows 2-in-1 territory that can do way more than any iPad or Android tablet.

Can they help me wipe my *** if my hands aren't working at the price Tim Cook is asking?

Otherwise, nice to look at, not for me.

 

[libra89]

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It's time. I need a day off soon to not think about work, school or any other life stuff. Just time to myself for the day.

It's funny, last week was stressful in those areas too. I thought this week would be better but nope. It's better that I didn't finish last minute with my paper, but that's it.

 

[MSFTisMIA]

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It's time. I need a day off soon to not think about work, school or any other life stuff. Just time to myself for the day.

It's funny, last week was stressful in those areas too. I thought this week would be better but nope. It's better that I didn't finish last minute with my paper, but that's it.

Took one of those yesterday. Nearly took another one today but decided to walk into a depressing day instead.

Yup, time off like that is needed.

 

[libra89]

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Took one of those yesterday. Nearly took another one today but decided to walk into a depressing day instead.

Yup, time off like that is needed.

I believe that you needed it for sure. Dang about walking into a depressing day though.

I usually save days for school stuff but I can't. I need it badly. To the point where I need this week to be done and it's Tuesday.

 

[MSFTisMIA]

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Audio quality for the new headphones with Qualcomm's basic chip isn't bad. Sound is very clean and surprisingly loud enough where I can hear outside environment fine. I'm using the standard tips, not trying to get the best seal.

Audio on calls is very clean so far. I'm impressed and curious how this will fare with the XZ2. Probably will be good enough and the 3rd party dongle I've used with the Pixel 2 and Mi Mix 2 will work nicely here as well.

Still wished they keep the headphone jack.

 

[MSFTisMIA]

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I believe that you needed it for sure. Dang about walking into a depressing day though.

I usually save days for school stuff but I can't. I need it badly. To the point where I need this week to be done and it's Tuesday.

Some days you cannot avoid them. Clients in ICU, family members going through tough financial hardships...life doesn't wait on you to sort through your own problems. Nothing can be done there but trust in the process, be positive and handle your own business the best way you can.

 

[MSFTisMIA]

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Odds and ends:

1) Got the new Android Wear (yes, just as how I never plan to call this site Windows Central instead of Windows Phone Central, I won't call Android Wear Wear OS)update for the Huawei watch 2. It's...meh. Same as on my Fossil Q Explorist 3. I should turn on the Huawei watch OG and update it.

2) May sell the Mix 2, as much as I like it. With the Mi Pad 4 inbound, not sure if I want to keep two Xiaomi devices around.

3) The Skagen Falster looks really good. Like a nicer looking OG Moto 360 and with just as bad a performance for heavier tasks and battery life. The Falster 2 reminds me of the Q Explorist 3 so I'll skip that. It looks nice than the LG Watch Style. I'd prefer a Huawei watch 2 classic, but hey, I got 2 Huawei watches already so not sure if a third one helps. Part of me would take the Gear Sport instead...so I have time to decide.

 

[Laura Knotek]

Re: WC 150K Post Challenge - You Ready?!

Any reaction to the latest round of Uber-priced iPads? I mean, I like them and they're great for what they do, but 8 bones for the lowest grade 11" Pro? That's well into Windows 2-in-1 territory that can do way more than any iPad or Android tablet.

I'd opt for a Chromebook rather than pay that much for an iPad.

 

[worldspy99]

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Bye bye Dallas.

 

[worldspy99]

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Hello Salt Lake City!

 

[libra89]

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Audio quality for the new headphones with Qualcomm's basic chip isn't bad. Sound is very clean and surprisingly loud enough where I can hear outside environment fine. I'm using the standard tips, not trying to get the best seal.

Audio on calls is very clean so far. I'm impressed and curious how this will fare with the XZ2. Probably will be good enough and the 3rd party dongle I've used with the Pixel 2 and Mi Mix 2 will work nicely here as well.

Still wished they keep the headphone jack.

That's good that the sound quality seems to be pretty decent for you and that calls sound good as well.

I don't know how I missed the clues that you got the XZ2. As I said, I'll be looking forward to your thoughts.

 

[MSFTisMIA]

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That's good that the sound quality seems to be pretty decent for you and that calls sound good as well.

I don't know how I missed the clues that you got the XZ2. As I said, I'll be looking forward to your thoughts.

Without it being here yet, I'll say the following:

Like the in hand feel. Camera is still Sony but better (gonna miss having Pixel 2 camera convenience, but since I'm keeping it...). Drop Nova on it and keep things going. Should be getting 9.0 on it before I completely set up the phone. Love the color. Bemoaning the 3.5mm. Glad to be back using wireless charging. Like the screen but it's not that much different than the Mix 2's panel. Kinda concerned about battery life, but will see.

(If stuff changes from this, I'll let you know).

 

[MSFTisMIA]

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And this portion is to ease back some of the nausea Rue is experiencing about reading more tech talk...

https://www.nytimes.com/interactive...ule=editorsPicks&pgtype=Article&region=Footer

 

[worldspy99]

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The latest iPad Pro pricing is likely to help Surface sell like hot cakes.

Any reaction to the latest round of Uber-priced iPads? I mean, I like them and they're great for what they do, but 8 bones for the lowest grade 11" Pro? That's well into Windows 2-in-1 territory that can do way more than any iPad or Android tablet.

 

[Laura Knotek]

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The latest iPad Pro pricing is likely to help Surface sell like hot cakes.

Or the pricing of the latest iPad Pro will help Chromebooks sell like hotcakes.

 

[worldspy99]

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Actually it might also jumpstart MacBook Air sales as well.

Or the pricing of the latest iPad Pro will help Chromebooks sell like hotcakes.

 

[fatclue_98]

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Actually it might also jumpstart MacBook Air sales as well.

Doubt it. As long as MacOS doesn't support touch it'll never succeed in the Surface/Chromebook world. Conversely, Apple has to find a way to allow mouse support on iPads if they're serious about competing with the Surface.

 

[fatclue_98]

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I'd opt for a Chromebook rather than pay that much for an iPad.

Now that ChromeOS is moving into slates and 2-in-1 form factors, you make a solid argument there.