Y2HH Posted February 20, 2013 Share Posted February 20, 2013 QUOTE (Jake @ Feb 20, 2013 -> 11:00 AM) Ever since jailbreaking my iPhone 4, it has been hopelessly slow. Suggestions as to what sorts of things to remove to speed it back up? Give me a list of tweaks you are running...the 4 and the 4S have ram limitations that 5 doesn't suffer from. There are probably a few tweaks you are running that are slowing you down. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StrangeSox Posted February 20, 2013 Share Posted February 20, 2013 QUOTE (RockRaines @ Feb 20, 2013 -> 10:51 AM) Printing out a label and leaving it downstairs is supremely easy. Much easier than driving, Parking and waiting. Seriously, I order stuff like windshield wiper blades on amazon. They'll be at my door in two days whereas I might put off going to the auto parts store for a week or two. I rarely return anything, though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Y2HH Posted February 20, 2013 Share Posted February 20, 2013 QUOTE (StrangeSox @ Feb 20, 2013 -> 11:03 AM) Seriously, I order stuff like windshield wiper blades on amazon. They'll be at my door in two days whereas I might put off going to the auto parts store for a week or two. I rarely return anything, though. For that type of thing, sure...but I'm talking bigger appliances and tv's/electronics. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iamshack Posted February 20, 2013 Author Share Posted February 20, 2013 QUOTE (StrangeSox @ Feb 20, 2013 -> 12:03 PM) Seriously, I order stuff like windshield wiper blades on amazon. They'll be at my door in two days whereas I might put off going to the auto parts store for a week or two. I rarely return anything, though. Yeah, me too...usually stuff I order from Amazon, I've already extensively reviewed and researched. Not like tshirts or something. I just ordered $500 worth of dog crates and beds for my dogs on Sunday morning. Stuff started arriving yesterday...these are 50-80 pound metal crates that I only had to pay $30 to ship because of Amazon prime and didn't even have to leave the house to get. Pretty convenient. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iamshack Posted February 20, 2013 Author Share Posted February 20, 2013 QUOTE (Y2HH @ Feb 20, 2013 -> 12:15 PM) For that type of thing, sure...but I'm talking bigger appliances and tv's/electronics. If you order a tv from an amazon vendor and have to return it for some reason, I pray for you, because that would definitely be a massive pain in the ass. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RockRaines Posted February 20, 2013 Share Posted February 20, 2013 QUOTE (Y2HH @ Feb 20, 2013 -> 10:54 AM) You have to make sure the right people pick up that package your leaving downstairs. It's much more of a pain in the ass than you're leading onto here...highly glossed over issues with mail order. It's more than just printing out a label. It's boxing it up securely, then it's waiting for it get shipped...then it's waiting for it to get looked at...then it's waiting for a return shipment...and hoping that return shipment isn't broken, too. I could have been to the store and back again with a full replacement in that amount of time 50 times over...if not more. The advantage to Amazon was the pricing and the tax evasion. Now that they're losing those advantages via price matching at local stores and taxes being charged, I find it far less convenient. The rest of it's nothing but disadvantages no matter how much you gloss it over here. I'm not glossing anything over. Tape the box, tape the label, leave for Felix downstairs. Replacement to me in 2 business days, about th same time my refund is processed. I also have an online record or the whole thing. So muh easier than driving around the city to different stores to find what I want. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RockRaines Posted February 20, 2013 Share Posted February 20, 2013 QUOTE (Y2HH @ Feb 20, 2013 -> 11:15 AM) For that type of thing, sure...but I'm talking bigger appliances and tv's/electronics. They deliver, unbox, set up and test and dispose of the garbage. Incredibly easy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Y2HH Posted February 20, 2013 Share Posted February 20, 2013 (edited) QUOTE (RockRaines @ Feb 20, 2013 -> 11:18 AM) They deliver, unbox, set up and test and dispose of the garbage. Incredibly easy. And if it breaks a month later...not incredibly easy. Let's put it this way, happened to me before...and it's a massive f***ing pain in the ass. And you'll be without a tv for about 3-4 weeks while your doing all of this crap. Sure, so long as everything goes according to plan and never breaks/works fine, it's a wonderful experience. The second you have to go through any sort of store warranty/repair, good luck with that "rebox it and ship it off" crap. Edited February 20, 2013 by Y2HH Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RockRaines Posted February 20, 2013 Share Posted February 20, 2013 QUOTE (iamshack @ Feb 20, 2013 -> 11:17 AM) If you order a tv from an amazon vendor and have to return it for some reason, I pray for you, because that would definitely be a massive pain in the ass. Generally the vendor sets up a repair first, if that doesn't work they come and box it up and return it for you. Then come back and set up the replacement. I've actually had to do this once. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Y2HH Posted February 20, 2013 Share Posted February 20, 2013 QUOTE (RockRaines @ Feb 20, 2013 -> 11:20 AM) Generally the vendor sets up a repair first, if that doesn't work they come and box it up and return it for you. Then come back and set up the replacement. I've actually had to do this once. Greeeeattt...so you're without a tv for weeks on end, when if you had bought it at Best Buy, you could have returned it for a replacement within 30 minutes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RockRaines Posted February 20, 2013 Share Posted February 20, 2013 QUOTE (Y2HH @ Feb 20, 2013 -> 11:19 AM) And if it breaks a month later...not incredibly easy. They fix it or replace it. Very easy actually. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Y2HH Posted February 20, 2013 Share Posted February 20, 2013 (edited) QUOTE (RockRaines @ Feb 20, 2013 -> 11:22 AM) They fix it or replace it. Very easy actually. Again, not easy. Went through it. And this also depends on where it was actually bought from. Different shippers have different repair/return policies. Some of them don't handle all of that for you simply because it went through Amazon. Edited February 20, 2013 by Y2HH Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RockRaines Posted February 20, 2013 Share Posted February 20, 2013 QUOTE (Y2HH @ Feb 20, 2013 -> 11:22 AM) Greeeeattt...so you're without a tv for weeks on end, when if you had bought it at Best Buy, you could have returned it for a replacement within 30 minutes. Took about 4 business days in total. I didn't mind since I have other tvs. I guess if you really don't mind lugging the thing all across town and then want to unbox and reinstall your tv again you can have it quickly if its in stock. I don't find that to be more convenient at all. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Y2HH Posted February 20, 2013 Share Posted February 20, 2013 QUOTE (RockRaines @ Feb 20, 2013 -> 11:24 AM) Took about 4 business days in total. I didn't mind since I have other tvs. I guess if you really don't mind lugging the thing all across town and then want to unbox and reinstall your tv again you can have it quickly if its in stock. I don't find that to be more convenient at all. You take a lot of facts and dismiss them. First, they sent out a repair guy -- took 2 days -- couldn't fix it. Now, I have to return it. More days. Now I have to wait for them to ship a return. More days. It's WAY more than the easy 4 days you're quoting here. I went through this, and it took about 3.5 weeks in all. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RockRaines Posted February 20, 2013 Share Posted February 20, 2013 QUOTE (Y2HH @ Feb 20, 2013 -> 11:22 AM) Again, not easy. Went through it. And this also depends on where it was actually bought from. Different shippers have different repair/return policies. Some of them don't handle all of that for you simply because it went through Amazon. If you work with Amazon directly their policy generally supersedes the vendor. I've been through it too and it was awesome. Trying to fit a 50 in plasma into my g37 coupe would have been hilarious. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Y2HH Posted February 20, 2013 Share Posted February 20, 2013 QUOTE (RockRaines @ Feb 20, 2013 -> 11:26 AM) If you work with Amazon directly their policy generally supersedes the vendor. I've been through it too and it was awesome. Trying to fit a 50 in plasma into my g37 coupe would have been hilarious. You always have to work with Amazon to do this, but in some cases it's not as cut and dried, nor as it as easy as you're leading on here. For some items/circumstances, it is that easy, for others, it's not...and it has nothing to do with Amazon in general, it's a drawback to mailorder. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RockRaines Posted February 20, 2013 Share Posted February 20, 2013 QUOTE (Y2HH @ Feb 20, 2013 -> 11:25 AM) You take a lot of facts and dismiss them. First, they sent out a repair guy -- took 2 days -- couldn't fix it. Now, I have to return it. More days. Now I have to wait for them to ship a return. More days. It's WAY more than the easy 4 days you're quoting here. I went through this, and it took about 3.5 weeks in all. They actually shipped the replacement and the delivery guys put the dead unit in The replacements box so it was all one process. Like I said 4 business days. No reason to lie about it, maybe your experience was different, but mine has always been positive. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StrangeSox Posted February 20, 2013 Share Posted February 20, 2013 OTOH, you can get way, way better tech support from mail order companies sometimes. Crutchfield's installation guides and actually knowledgeable techs are way better than what you'd get from Best Buy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RockRaines Posted February 20, 2013 Share Posted February 20, 2013 QUOTE (Y2HH @ Feb 20, 2013 -> 11:27 AM) You always have to work with Amazon to do this, but in some cases it's not as cut and dried, nor as it as easy as you're leading on here. For some items/circumstances, it is that easy, for others, it's not...and it has nothing to do with Amazon in general, it's a drawback to mailorder. You have to pay attention to he vendor behind Amazon, I always check it out and check the reviews. I never buy from a third party site and almost always make sure they are part of their immediate network. For whatever reason once I switched to prime my customer service responses has been muh better as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Y2HH Posted February 20, 2013 Share Posted February 20, 2013 QUOTE (StrangeSox @ Feb 20, 2013 -> 11:29 AM) OTOH, you can get way, way better tech support from mail order companies sometimes. Crutchfield's installation guides and actually knowledgeable techs are way better than what you'd get from Best Buy. Heh, I don't let others install any of my electronics. I do it all myself. I do all my own wiring, etc...but yes, Crutchfield is good. I just don't need them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Y2HH Posted February 20, 2013 Share Posted February 20, 2013 QUOTE (RockRaines @ Feb 20, 2013 -> 11:28 AM) They actually shipped the replacement and the delivery guys put the dead unit in The replacements box so it was all one process. Like I said 4 business days. No reason to lie about it, maybe your experience was different, but mine has always been positive. Oh, I'm not saying you're lying...I'm simply saying that not all mail order experiences are the same. Sometimes I've had good luck, and the turnaround was quick...other times, not so much. With brick and mortar, the experience is same day...all you have to do is bring it back and get a new one...less than 1 day turnaround with a little work. Mail order will never be that fast...at least not anytime soon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StrangeSox Posted February 20, 2013 Share Posted February 20, 2013 For taking apart modern dashes and door panels, it can be a huge help if you don't otherwise have the car's maintenance manuals. Plus they're good about throwing in the connectors and adapters you will need to hook up to factory wiring. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RockRaines Posted February 20, 2013 Share Posted February 20, 2013 QUOTE (Y2HH @ Feb 20, 2013 -> 11:31 AM) Oh, I'm not saying you're lying...I'm simply saying that not all mail order experiences are the same. Sometimes I've had good luck, and the turnaround was quick...other times, not so much. With brick and mortar, the experience is same day...all you have to do is bring it back and get a new one...less than 1 day turnaround with a little work. Mail order will never be that fast...at least not anytime soon. The words "best buy" are skewing my opinions. They are just horrific people. Costco I agree with. Their return policy and experience is fantastic. However for most items I still save a ton of money and time with Amazon. Even if they someday add taxes ill still be a power user. Just better grab another TV or two before that happens. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Y2HH Posted February 20, 2013 Share Posted February 20, 2013 (edited) QUOTE (RockRaines @ Feb 20, 2013 -> 11:35 AM) The words "best buy" are skewing my opinions. They are just horrific people. Costco I agree with. Their return policy and experience is fantastic. However for most items I still save a ton of money and time with Amazon. Even if they someday add taxes ill still be a power user. Just better grab another TV or two before that happens. I just mean brick and mortar in general...Best Buy does suck. And most local places are price matching Amazon these days, so Amazon isnt really beating them on price anymore...just tax (and that's ending). Edited February 20, 2013 by Y2HH Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iamshack Posted February 20, 2013 Author Share Posted February 20, 2013 QUOTE (Y2HH @ Feb 20, 2013 -> 11:30 AM) Heh, I don't let others install any of my electronics. I do it all myself. I do all my own wiring, etc...but yes, Crutchfield is good. I just don't need them. They are also really overpriced, are they not? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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