southsider2k5 Posted April 4, 2017 Share Posted April 4, 2017 QUOTE (chw42 @ Apr 3, 2017 -> 08:11 PM) The S8's hardware looks great. I contemplated ordering one. Then I remembered Samsung's crap software goes to a crawl after a few months like Windows Vista. I hope Samsung at least pioneered the industry for new screen technology and design. Because the S8 is a gorgeous piece of hardware. My s7 is about a year old and still humming like a beast. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StrangeSox Posted April 4, 2017 Share Posted April 4, 2017 QUOTE (southsider2k5 @ Apr 4, 2017 -> 11:51 AM) My s7 is about a year old and still humming like a beast. I love my S7, but I stupidly ran without a case for the first few months and shattered the back glass on Thanksgiving by dropping it onto a tile floor. Figure that's compromised the IP68 rating, which was a selling point for me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southsider2k5 Posted April 4, 2017 Share Posted April 4, 2017 QUOTE (StrangeSox @ Apr 4, 2017 -> 11:53 AM) I love my S7, but I stupidly ran without a case for the first few months and shattered the back glass on Thanksgiving by dropping it onto a tile floor. Figure that's compromised the IP68 rating, which was a selling point for me. I got mine a couple of months after they came out, and they were giving away $75 worth of accessories with it at Best Buy when we got them. I got a case and screen protector for that exact reason. I destroyed my s5 almost the exact same way. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian Posted May 6, 2017 Share Posted May 6, 2017 (edited) Stupid Motorola modem has been dropping the wifi signal a lot lately. Frustrating when I'm streaming por...music videos. Edited May 6, 2017 by Brian Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RockRaines Posted May 7, 2017 Share Posted May 7, 2017 QUOTE (Brian @ May 6, 2017 -> 02:57 PM) Stupid Motorola modem has been dropping the wifi signal a lot lately. Frustrating when I'm streaming por...music videos. You reset it? I've had to have mine swapped out a few times. I'm fairly sure I just wear them out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian Posted May 7, 2017 Share Posted May 7, 2017 QUOTE (RockRaines @ May 7, 2017 -> 08:21 AM) You reset it? I've had to have mine swapped out a few times. I'm fairly sure I just wear them out. Yes. Had to reset twice yesterday. May just go get one from xfinity to rent again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RockRaines Posted May 8, 2017 Share Posted May 8, 2017 QUOTE (Brian @ May 7, 2017 -> 03:32 PM) Yes. Had to reset twice yesterday. May just go get one from xfinity to rent again. Yeah, their new ones are better. I have their new one with two networks for myself and family and I have an Apple one hanging off of that for guests. Seems to be ok. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southsider2k5 Posted May 8, 2017 Share Posted May 8, 2017 QUOTE (Brian @ May 7, 2017 -> 03:32 PM) Yes. Had to reset twice yesterday. May just go get one from xfinity to rent again. The top end ones now are pretty impressive. They even have two different bandwidths for home wifi. I pull down nearly 25 gig down on wifi. I am getting about 175 gigs on my PC. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian Posted May 8, 2017 Share Posted May 8, 2017 QUOTE (southsider2k5 @ May 8, 2017 -> 03:27 PM) The top end ones now are pretty impressive. They even have two different bandwidths for home wifi. I pull down nearly 25 gig down on wifi. I am getting about 175 gigs on my PC. The comcast ones? Arris ones get good ratings. Anyone have one? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southsider2k5 Posted May 9, 2017 Share Posted May 9, 2017 QUOTE (Brian @ May 8, 2017 -> 06:34 PM) The comcast ones? Arris ones get good ratings. Anyone have one? Yes, the comcast ones. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RockRaines Posted May 9, 2017 Share Posted May 9, 2017 QUOTE (southsider2k5 @ May 8, 2017 -> 03:27 PM) The top end ones now are pretty impressive. They even have two different bandwidths for home wifi. I pull down nearly 25 gig down on wifi. I am getting about 175 gigs on my PC. Yeah, the guy came to set it up and I wrote him off, but he optimized the s*** out of it. I have my work PC's on a totally different band and network and they scream. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StrangeSox Posted May 15, 2017 Share Posted May 15, 2017 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian Posted June 2, 2017 Share Posted June 2, 2017 Anyone using the XFI modems from Comcast? Wondering if it worth the rental fee. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Texsox Posted June 12, 2017 Share Posted June 12, 2017 Ugh, I can't seem to get my home security system, thermostat, weather station, and lights to connect to the internet. Everything else works fine. Computers, tablets, phones, etc. I spent a couple hours with Spectrum, ADT is visiting tomorrow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heads22 Posted June 29, 2017 Share Posted June 29, 2017 Just got the newest MacBook Air for myself. Impressed by the lightness, and its audio quality actually. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian Posted July 11, 2017 Share Posted July 11, 2017 Anyone see good Sound Bars on Amazon for Amazon Prime Day deal? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LittleHurt05 Posted July 20, 2017 Share Posted July 20, 2017 What are the best brands of smoke/CO detectors? When we did our rebuild two years we got brand new Kidde monitors put all over the house and have already had two false alarms. Not just chirping cause of the batteries, but full on alarms, which are even more fun when a babysitter is there with the kids. I had to disconnect the hard wiring because then the whole house would be making noise and you had no idea which one it was. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RockRaines Posted July 20, 2017 Share Posted July 20, 2017 (edited) QUOTE (LittleHurt05 @ Jul 20, 2017 -> 09:05 AM) What are the best brands of smoke/CO detectors? When we did our rebuild two years we got brand new Kidde monitors put all over the house and have already had two false alarms. Not just chirping cause of the batteries, but full on alarms, which are even more fun when a babysitter is there with the kids. I had to disconnect the hard wiring because then the whole house would be making noise and you had no idea which one it was. #1 consideration IMO is to make sure they are all tied together somehow. You need them to be able to alert you no matter where you are. I've been in a fire where the one smoke alarm was going off and it woke zero people up. #2 Do you want it as part of your security system, or want it internet accessible. If none of those are important, go to costsco and buy the first alert packs. Get them with CO2 monitors built it. I have mine as part of my front point alarm system, but then I also have a couple of networked ones tucked in other places. During my reno we are going to put in even more networked together. Edited July 20, 2017 by RockRaines Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LittleHurt05 Posted July 20, 2017 Share Posted July 20, 2017 QUOTE (RockRaines @ Jul 20, 2017 -> 09:13 AM) #1 consideration IMO is to make sure they are all tied together somehow. You need them to be able to alert you no matter where you are. I've been in a fire where the one smoke alarm was going off and it woke zero people up. #2 Do you want it as part of your security system, or want it internet accessible. If none of those are important, go to costsco and buy the first alert packs. Get them with CO2 monitors built it. I have mine as part of my front point alarm system, but then I also have a couple of networked ones tucked in other places. During my reno we are going to put in even more networked together. We have the entire hard wiring system and they were connected for a while. I get why they should be tied together, but when you get the false alarms and the entire house is beeping and you don't know which one it is, that sucks! I'll check out the first alert ones at Costco, we spend enough time there as it is. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RockRaines Posted July 20, 2017 Share Posted July 20, 2017 QUOTE (LittleHurt05 @ Jul 20, 2017 -> 12:23 PM) We have the entire hard wiring system and they were connected for a while. I get why they should be tied together, but when you get the false alarms and the entire house is beeping and you don't know which one it is, that sucks! I'll check out the first alert ones at Costco, we spend enough time there as it is. LOL, yeah I guess thats the downside there. Even my uber expensive frontpoint ones had a failure and it had to be replaced. I feel like they've all gotten so sensitive that they can fail easily. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Panerista Posted August 5, 2017 Share Posted August 5, 2017 Figured out how to keep myself occupied during the downtime on this site. 1) Buy floor lamps 2) But Philips Hue lights 3) Nerd out watching colors change on new lamps Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heads22 Posted August 6, 2017 Share Posted August 6, 2017 QUOTE (Sox-35th @ Aug 5, 2017 -> 12:46 AM) Figured out how to keep myself occupied during the downtime on this site. 1) Buy floor lamps 2) But Philips Hue lights 3) Nerd out watching colors change on new lamps theres also beer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Panerista Posted August 12, 2017 Share Posted August 12, 2017 QUOTE (Heads22 @ Aug 5, 2017 -> 09:48 PM) theres also beer Not a drinker, I'm afraid. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Y2HH Posted August 18, 2017 Share Posted August 18, 2017 QUOTE (Sox-35th @ Aug 5, 2017 -> 12:46 AM) Figured out how to keep myself occupied during the downtime on this site. 1) Buy floor lamps 2) But Philips Hue lights 3) Nerd out watching colors change on new lamps Mind posting what these look like and what kid of shadow they cast? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iamshack Posted August 28, 2017 Author Share Posted August 28, 2017 Been talking about it for years...finally pulled the trigger and cut the cord. Bought some Apple TV units, a few HDTV antennas, ordered a faster modem, bumped up internet speed to 100 mbs, signed up for Sling TV Orange + Blue with the Sports adder, Netflix, HBO Now, MLB At Bat, and may also do NFL Game Pass. Only downside is I won't be able to watch full Bears games live...have to rely on Red Zone channel and then if I get Game Pass, I can watch the full game on demand. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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