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[fatclue_98]

Battery tech is still the next frontier in mobile phone design. So there's an article circling that Oppo's VOOC charging has the downside of high attery degradation over time vs other charging solutions.

Not surprised.

It's partly why I have always been wary of the speed charging chase and preferred tech that looked after battery health - Sony. Doesn't help when the move to non user replaceable batteries to make phones more disposable.

Qi isn't better, really as it's not the most efficient. I wish that there is some useful movement here. I think there is work being done here, it's just a matter of when.

For using such relatively small batteries, Sony’s Stamina and their optimization tweaks squeeze a lot from a little.

 

[MSFTisMIA]

For using such relatively small batteries, Sony’s Stamina and their optimization tweaks squeeze a lot from a little.

Yup. I was very curious to see how Sony would work with Qi and their Qnovo software (XZ2, XZ2 Premium and XZ3 were the only phones they put Qi in), but that got scrapped. Also, I think Sony uses PD in their phones too more than the Qualcomm Quick Charge standard.

As usual being in the minority, never thought the super charging was a great idea. Guess it's a matter of keep consumers hooked on their devices to sell services. If you're wall hugging by an outlet, it's not convenient.

 

[N_LaRUE]

Monday...how I wish I could go back to sleep.

We had howling wind all night. Barely slept.

 

[N_LaRUE]

With too many people on the planet, the strain on the planet is both astronomical and unsustainable.

Agree. Thankfully we don't all live like (a lot of) Americans. We'd need another three planets...

I hope, but know that it might be useless, that some good comes out of this lockdown. People realising what they need and want aren't the same thing.

Doubt it.

Just FYI, trains were packed this morning (news). Traffic is definitely busier (can hear it). I haven't looked at the streets but I'd guess more people outside even though the weather was crap.

 

[N_LaRUE]

Battery tech is still the next frontier in mobile phone design. So there's an article circling that Oppo's VOOC charging has the downside of high attery degradation over time vs other charging solutions.

Not surprised.

It's partly why I have always been wary of the speed charging chase and preferred tech that looked after battery health - Sony. Doesn't help when the move to non user replaceable batteries to make phones more disposable.

Qi isn't better, really as it's not the most efficient. I wish that there is some useful movement here. I think there is work being done here, it's just a matter of when.

We would be a lot further along in battery tech if the oil and car industry didn't keep buying all the patents of anything what looked like it could be 'damaging' to the industry.

However, batteries are not good for the environment and we really need to find a better way.

Sigh. To many issues...

 

[MSFTisMIA]

Agree. Thankfully we don't all live like (a lot of) Americans. We'd need another three planets...

I hope, but know that it might be useless, that some good comes out of this lockdown. People realising what they need and want aren't the same thing.

Doubt it.

Just FYI, trains were packed this morning (news). Traffic is definitely busier (can hear it). I haven't looked at the streets but I'd guess more people outside even though the weather was crap.

I can only speak for me and state that prior to the lock down I was already looking to streamline my own wants vs needs. COVID-19 just accelerated those efforts. With how fickle the economy is right now, I'm just trying to clear up finances and have coined stashed to the side. Some people questioned why I did certain things at the start of the pandemic - I didn't and now that those smaller accounts are settled it makes me sleep easier I can concentrate on other things.

It's going to be hard for lots of folk because of how capitalism has conditioned people. I'll speak for me and am more selective of my purchasing power. There have been plenty of self improvement things I want to get done that now with COVID-19, I'm more resolute in sticking with my time line. Life is too fleeting not to make what you do with your $$$ more meaningful.

Even if things were opened up here, I still would do the same. My approach also applies to food as well - get just enough of what I need, with a few dollars extra for sale items I know I will use. When you were raised in a culture where getting the most out of your resources is essential, those lessons don't leave you so easily. This overindulgence crap will continue to screw us all.

Maybe my solo efforts won't change much, but I'll sleep better at night know I'm trying to be as responsible as possible.

 

[MSFTisMIA]

We had howling wind all night. Barely slept.

My sleep has been bad recently but that's my own fault. Hopefully the stuff I need to correct that gets shipped to me soon.

 

[Rose640]

I'm getting annoyed at the constant freezing on my computer. I'm even more annoyed that I didn't make a manual restore back up like I should have. Sigh.

I had the same issue, resulted in a serious error that couldn't have been fixed. That's why now I make a restore point for every major installation I make.

 

[worldspy99]

My current French client put me on to it. Tasty stuff.

I discovered these from my trips to Europe from the mid 2000s. Luckily you can buy them quite easily now in the USA.

 

[Rose640]

It's funny how a Wikipedia article may seem to be based on facts and on point, but yet so biased and filled with bunch of utter lies and incorrect informations. But mostly biased.

 

[MSFTisMIA]

I had the same issue, resulted in a serious error that couldn't have been fixed. That's why now I make a restore point for every major installation I make.

I've been meaning to do just that. I was going to get a flash drive and then I started working from home and the laptop got pressed into service.

So far so good today, hope I didn't just jinx it. Lol.

 

[raycpl]

It's funny how a Wikipedia article may seem to be based on facts and on point, but yet so biased and filled with bunch of utter lies and incorrect informations. But mostly biased.

This reminds me of our Health Minister who went and made an *** of himself on TV. In no time his wiki page was altered in a frenzy. Some Wikipedia pages need time to right itself with verifiable facts and figures.. at worse it reads like a parody!

 

[MSFTisMIA]

Heh.

https://youtu.be/IoL8g0W9gAQ

 

[N_LaRUE]

It's funny how a Wikipedia article may seem to be based on facts and on point, but yet so biased and filled with bunch of utter lies and incorrect informations. But mostly biased.

Anyone can edit a wiki page.

Which one was it?

 

[Rose640]

This reminds me of our Health Minister who went and made an *** of himself on TV. In no time his wiki page was altered in a frenzy. Some Wikipedia pages need time to right itself with verifiable facts and figures.. at worse it reads like a parody!

I'm guessing that one was filled with "citation needed" as well.

 

[Rose640]

Anyone can edit a wiki page.

Which one was it?

It was the Croatian wiki with 'hr' sub-domain. The article was about the Bleiburg massacre. English version paints a much more realistic picture of what it was that actually happened there.

 

[MSFTisMIA]

I'm actually like most people given what's happening with COVID-19. I'd like to see much of the restrictions eased.

I'm also very realistic about it all. Without any vaccine, the next few months is like Russian roulette. It doesn't help I live in America where it's such a cluster****.

 

[MSFTisMIA]

So I'm on the hunt for some trainings as I navigate this weird place I'm in with my panel at work. In my line of work there's no such ting as cheap or free trainings. Still, it makes sense to look for stuff.

I'd like some more opportunities to practice more traditional clinical work, but like everything else, have to be more creative in finding those opportunities...

...you, nothing is every easy.

 

[worldspy99]

Hello everyone,
Decided to fire up the old Lumia 925. Using the browser to post this. Swyping is a joy on this device even after almost 6 years. Most apps are gone. WC app is available but clunky and pretty much inoperable. I'm going to see if I can post an image via the browser.

 

[MSFTisMIA]

Hello everyone,
Decided to fire up the old Lumia 925. Using the browser to post this. Swyping is a joy on this device even after almost 6 years. Most apps are gone. WC app is available but clunky and pretty much inoperable. I'm going to see if I can post an image via the browser.

For a man who liked repairing 822's, I'm surprised you didn't buckle down and do the mod on the 925 to add Qi.