chw42 Posted January 16, 2014 Share Posted January 16, 2014 QUOTE (Chilihead90 @ Jan 16, 2014 -> 09:35 AM) I'm too worried about doing it incorrectly and jacking up my phone to ever root it though. Always considered, never had the guts to try it. Looks pretty simple to me. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread...79#post45692679 Rooting usually won't cause anything to go wrong (it's hard to brick an Android device). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chw42 Posted January 16, 2014 Share Posted January 16, 2014 QUOTE (Jake @ Jan 16, 2014 -> 09:38 AM) Just unlocked, rooted, and flashed a ROM on my One earlier this week. I feel all grown up now. I agree that there are not a lot of beginner's resources and you'll have to get a minimum of adequacy with command prompt unless a kind developer has created a tool for your device Once you do it once, it becomes pretty easy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RockRaines Posted January 23, 2014 Share Posted January 23, 2014 (edited) So I folded to m wife's demands and purchased a Dyson vac. Luckily got a refurbished model for about half price. Seems good so far, but really, its a vacuum, how great can it be? Edited January 23, 2014 by RockRaines Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iwritecode Posted January 23, 2014 Share Posted January 23, 2014 (edited) For a while it seemed like we were buying a new vacuum every year. We had problems with the belts constantly breaking, the motors burning out or they would just stop picking stuff up. We even bought one at an actual vacuum store and still had problems with it. We finally seem to have a decent one now. It’s not a Dyson but it’s not a bottom of the line one either. It seems like with vacuums you really pay for what you get. I’ve always heard Dyson owners say they love theirs. If their claim of never having loss of suction is true, then it might be worthwhile. With as much money as we’ve put out for them, we probably should’ve just gotten a Dyson years ago. Edited January 23, 2014 by Iwritecode Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StrangeSox Posted January 23, 2014 Share Posted January 23, 2014 I've heard that Dysons are ok but are over-priced, might not last all that long and can have repair problems. OTOH if you go nuts and buy something like a Miele or an Electrolux, it really is supposed to be substantially better and last forever. But who the hell wants to pay that much for a vacuum? there was a reddit "AMA" by a vacuum repair technician a few months ago, http://www.reddit.com/r/IAmA/comments/1pe2...i_cant_believe/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bmags Posted January 23, 2014 Share Posted January 23, 2014 QUOTE (StrangeSox @ Jan 23, 2014 -> 06:36 PM) I've heard that Dysons are ok but are over-priced, might not last all that long and can have repair problems. OTOH if you go nuts and buy something like a Miele or an Electrolux, it really is supposed to be substantially better and last forever. But who the hell wants to pay that much for a vacuum? there was a reddit "AMA" by a vacuum repair technician a few months ago, http://www.reddit.com/r/IAmA/comments/1pe2...i_cant_believe/ We have an electrolux and love it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StrangeSox Posted January 23, 2014 Share Posted January 23, 2014 QUOTE (bmags @ Jan 23, 2014 -> 11:43 AM) We have an electrolux and love it. they're reasonably priced, usually cheaper than Dyson, but Miele vacuums can be close to $1000 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MEANS Posted January 23, 2014 Share Posted January 23, 2014 I have a Dyson, had it for about 8 years and it still works just fine, no suction loss. yeah they are on the expensive side, I just had a huge change jar and when it filed up I took that money and it paid for 3/4 of the price so I didn't feel too bad paying $300 for it. We have 3 cats so we go the pet specific one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jenksismyhero Posted January 23, 2014 Share Posted January 23, 2014 We've had a dyson for 6-7 years now. Spent like $500 on it, plus a bunch of attachments. I use it sparingly and couldn't tell you if its great or not compared to other brands/models. It does the job. We have a dog and 2 cats and it deals with pet hair fine and doesn't seem to struggle to pick things up. And we've never had an issue with anything breaking or not working properly. My wife will tell it was worth every penny and then some. She loves that thing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bmags Posted January 23, 2014 Share Posted January 23, 2014 QUOTE (StrangeSox @ Jan 23, 2014 -> 05:45 PM) they're reasonably priced, usually cheaper than Dyson, but Miele vacuums can be close to $1000 Yeah I have the really popular tiny orange one that is mainly an intense dust buster with a standup frame you can detach it from. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RockRaines Posted January 23, 2014 Share Posted January 23, 2014 I went through my third Hoover in 7 years so I jumped for a refurb DC40 for 234 bucks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RockRaines Posted January 23, 2014 Share Posted January 23, 2014 We also have an old hand me down self propelled kirby Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Balta1701 Posted January 24, 2014 Share Posted January 24, 2014 QUOTE (RockRaines @ Jan 23, 2014 -> 06:36 PM) We also have an old hand me down self propelled kirby As a former salesperson who owns one himself...seriously, if you are willing to spend $500 on a cleaning system you should consider these. I won't repeat my drunken rants from 7 years ago, but they're absolutely worth it and head and shoulders above what you think you're actually doing otherwise. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChiliIrishHammock24 Posted January 24, 2014 Share Posted January 24, 2014 Had to buy an HDMI switcher for my TV since we just upgraded to all HD cable boxes in our house. Hope this thing works well and doesn't relay a s***ty picture. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChiliIrishHammock24 Posted January 24, 2014 Share Posted January 24, 2014 Also, just purchased a bluetooth USB dongle for my car stereo so I can connect my phone to it to play music. Luckily it was only $5.55, so if it doesn't work it's not a big deal. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bmags Posted January 24, 2014 Share Posted January 24, 2014 GMAILS DOWN GMAILS DOWN AHHHHH Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chw42 Posted January 24, 2014 Share Posted January 24, 2014 QUOTE (bmags @ Jan 24, 2014 -> 01:18 PM) GMAILS DOWN GMAILS DOWN AHHHHH Google going down is like major news. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RockRaines Posted January 24, 2014 Share Posted January 24, 2014 QUOTE (bmags @ Jan 24, 2014 -> 01:18 PM) GMAILS DOWN GMAILS DOWN AHHHHH Mine wasnt. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bmags Posted January 24, 2014 Share Posted January 24, 2014 QUOTE (chw42 @ Jan 24, 2014 -> 08:18 PM) Google going down is like major news. It is, should be bigger than Bieber. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jenksismyhero Posted January 24, 2014 Share Posted January 24, 2014 Mine has been fine all afternoon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
witesoxfan Posted January 24, 2014 Share Posted January 24, 2014 My parents got a roombah for Christmas and my absolutely loves it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RockRaines Posted January 24, 2014 Share Posted January 24, 2014 QUOTE (witesoxfan @ Jan 24, 2014 -> 03:13 PM) My parents got a roombah for Christmas and my absolutely loves it. Do you know which one? Is that one from Boston? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
witesoxfan Posted January 24, 2014 Share Posted January 24, 2014 (edited) QUOTE (RockRaines @ Jan 24, 2014 -> 03:20 PM) Do you know which one? Is that one from Boston? Whatever the one that costs $300 is. You are vacuuming but you don't have to do anything other than push a button and empty the tray. And yes, it is from Boston. THAT ROOMBAH IS THE NEW WELKAH, NOW WE JUST NEED A SNOWBLOWAH TO BE THE NEW PEDROIAH Edited January 24, 2014 by witesoxfan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RockRaines Posted January 24, 2014 Share Posted January 24, 2014 QUOTE (witesoxfan @ Jan 24, 2014 -> 03:36 PM) Whatever the one that costs $300 is. You are vacuuming but you don't have to do anything other than push a button and empty the tray. And yes, it is from Boston. THAT ROOMBAH IS THE NEW WELKAH, NOW WE JUST NEED A SNOWBLOWAH TO BE THE NEW PEDROIAH There are a ton of models nowadays, its gotten very confusing. They even have a floor washer one that is cool. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TaylorStSox Posted January 24, 2014 Share Posted January 24, 2014 Does Safari crash all the damn time on iOS7 for anyone else? My God it's frustrating. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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