StrangeSox Posted May 8, 2013 Share Posted May 8, 2013 I only have internet service Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian Posted May 8, 2013 Share Posted May 8, 2013 (edited) QUOTE (Jenksismyb**** @ May 8, 2013 -> 02:48 PM) Well, 30 minutes on the phone with two AT&T support offices and they matched Comcast's price and saved me the installation fee/cost of a modem and router. The Service Rep was also kind enough to tell me to call back again in 6 months for another "modification" to my package. Score some points to AT&T's good service. I recently called to see if there was anything to adjust my bill lower and they gave me a 12 month deal, knocking my high speed from $44 a month to $14.99 a month to match an ad I got in the mail from Comcast. I've had nothing but good experiences with AT&T Edited May 8, 2013 by Brian Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SoxFan1 Posted May 12, 2013 Share Posted May 12, 2013 Foul ball came through the press box window and destroyed the display on my laptop and now I need to repair it ASAP. It's a Samsung R580. Everything else works perfectly by the display is shattered and holographic. Anyone have any ideas? Geek Squad is going to rape me in fees. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChiliIrishHammock24 Posted May 12, 2013 Share Posted May 12, 2013 QUOTE (SoxFan1 @ May 11, 2013 -> 10:14 PM) Foul ball came through the press box window and destroyed the display on my laptop and now I need to repair it ASAP. It's a Samsung R580. Everything else works perfectly by the display is shattered and holographic. Anyone have any ideas? Geek Squad is going to rape me in fees. What are you doing in the press box? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
justBLAZE Posted May 12, 2013 Share Posted May 12, 2013 Have all you pretty much moved on from laptops onto tablets? My laptop is on its last breath and I'm looking to replace it soon? Kind of scared to give up the keyboard. I mostly use it for browsing, forums, streaming video, but occasionally I'd like to type up a email or two etc. Recommendations ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChiliIrishHammock24 Posted May 12, 2013 Share Posted May 12, 2013 QUOTE (Knuckles @ May 11, 2013 -> 10:20 PM) Have all you pretty much moved on from laptops onto tablets? My laptop is on its last breath and I'm looking to replace it soon? Kind of scared to give up the keyboard. I mostly use it for browsing, forums, streaming video, but occasionally I'd like to type up a email or two etc. Recommendations ? I guess the Microsoft Surface could be a happy compromise. I think that device can still run .exe files and software, but I'd look in to that. I'd never replace a real computer with a tablet because of all the limits a tablet has. IMO, tablets are toys, laptops/desktops are necessities. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chw42 Posted May 12, 2013 Share Posted May 12, 2013 QUOTE (Knuckles @ May 11, 2013 -> 10:20 PM) Have all you pretty much moved on from laptops onto tablets? My laptop is on its last breath and I'm looking to replace it soon? Kind of scared to give up the keyboard. I mostly use it for browsing, forums, streaming video, but occasionally I'd like to type up a email or two etc. Recommendations ? If that's all you do, then get a tablet and a good Bluetooth keyboard (I'm talking $75-100 alone for the keyboard). I don't think I can live without a full-fledged OS though. Mobile OSes are fine for keeping me entertained or taking notes/answering emails, but I don't think I can get any real work done on them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chw42 Posted May 12, 2013 Share Posted May 12, 2013 QUOTE (Chilihead90 @ May 11, 2013 -> 10:24 PM) I guess the Microsoft Surface could be a happy compromise. I think that device can still run .exe files and software, but I'd look in to that. I'd never replace a real computer with a tablet because of all the limits a tablet has. IMO, tablets are toys, laptops/desktops are necessities. You need a Surface pro to run x86 Windows applications. The Surface RT only runs Windows 8 apps. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
justBLAZE Posted May 12, 2013 Share Posted May 12, 2013 QUOTE (chw42 @ May 11, 2013 -> 10:25 PM) If that's all you do, then get a tablet and a good Bluetooth keyboard (I'm talking $75-100 alone for the keyboard). I don't think I can live without a full-fledged OS though. Mobile OSes are fine for keeping me entertained or taking notes/answering emails, but I don't think I can get any real work done on them. I'm starting to get the same feeling, will probably shell out for a ultrabook, and getting the tablet down the road. My phone serves me fine with on the go computing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChiliIrishHammock24 Posted May 12, 2013 Share Posted May 12, 2013 QUOTE (Knuckles @ May 11, 2013 -> 10:27 PM) I'm starting to get the same feeling, will probably shell out for a ultrabook, and getting the tablet down the road. My phone serves me fine with on the go computing. Why not just shell out for a Microsoft Surface Pro? Then you have a laptopn AND a tablet in one, and it comes w/ a snap-on keyboard. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
justBLAZE Posted May 12, 2013 Share Posted May 12, 2013 QUOTE (Chilihead90 @ May 11, 2013 -> 10:44 PM) <!--quoteo(post=2799998:date=May 11, 2013 -> 10:27 PM:name=Knuckles)-->QUOTE (Knuckles @ May 11, 2013 -> 10:27 PM) <!--quotec-->I'm starting to get the same feeling, will probably shell out for a ultrabook, and getting the tablet down the road. My phone serves me fine with on the go computing. Why not just shell out for a Microsoft Surface Pro? Then you have a laptopn AND a tablet in one, and it comes w/ a snap-on keyboard. Will look into it, thought there were mixed reviews of the surface? How about Lenovo U310 touch? I like. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jake Posted May 12, 2013 Share Posted May 12, 2013 QUOTE (Knuckles @ May 11, 2013 -> 10:20 PM) Have all you pretty much moved on from laptops onto tablets? My laptop is on its last breath and I'm looking to replace it soon? Kind of scared to give up the keyboard. I mostly use it for browsing, forums, streaming video, but occasionally I'd like to type up a email or two etc. Recommendations ? I have an ASUS Transformer, absolutely love it. Has a native keyboard attachment that boosts the battery to 15 hours. It isn't a perfect replacement for a laptop, but I often use it instead of my laptop. When I'm going to do more serious word processing or multitasking I obviously prefer a laptop, but it's a pretty awesome toy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TaylorStSox Posted May 12, 2013 Share Posted May 12, 2013 (edited) QUOTE (Knuckles @ May 11, 2013 -> 10:46 PM) Will look into it, thought there were mixed reviews of the surface? How about Lenovo U310 touch? I like. If I was you, I would buy a Yoga or a Surface. If your computer is just a media machine, a tablet that runs a real OS is where it's at. The Yoga is tits. It's been discussed in this thread already, but I'm a big proponent of an all-in-one machine. Edited May 12, 2013 by TaylorStSox Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chw42 Posted May 12, 2013 Share Posted May 12, 2013 QUOTE (TaylorStSox @ May 11, 2013 -> 11:46 PM) If I was you, I would buy a Yoga or a Surface. If your computer is just a media machine, a tablet that runs a real OS is where it's at. The Yoga is tits. It's been discussed in this thread already, but I'm a big proponent of an all-in-one machine. Yeah the Yoga is really nice. It'll probably be the next laptop I'll get. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iamshack Posted May 13, 2013 Author Share Posted May 13, 2013 My drunk ass jumped into the pool with my phone...so had to upgrade to the iPhone5...was not real happy about it, because I was hoping to hold out until next year for the 6, but whatever...at least Golden State paid for it yesterday with their victory... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chw42 Posted May 14, 2013 Share Posted May 14, 2013 So Google I/O is tomorrow. I really wonder Android 4.3 will be like. Lots of talk about unified messaging and a dedicated game-center where your saves sync across all your devices. But I'm fairly sure there will be more. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chw42 Posted May 15, 2013 Share Posted May 15, 2013 Google and Samsung are going to release a Galaxy S4 that runs stock Android. Never thought I'd see that happen. It's going to be sold on the Google Play Store, but $650... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Y2HH Posted May 15, 2013 Share Posted May 15, 2013 QUOTE (chw42 @ May 15, 2013 -> 11:55 AM) Google and Samsung are going to release a Galaxy S4 that runs stock Android. Never thought I'd see that happen. It's going to be sold on the Google Play Store, but $650... They need to do this with the HTC One. The S4, while spec bumped in pretty much every regard, isn't a very good phone IMO. The One makes it look dumpy. Also, need to open it on Sprint/Verizon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Y2HH Posted May 15, 2013 Share Posted May 15, 2013 QUOTE (chw42 @ May 14, 2013 -> 01:27 PM) So Google I/O is tomorrow. I really wonder Android 4.3 will be like. Lots of talk about unified messaging and a dedicated game-center where your saves sync across all your devices. But I'm fairly sure there will be more. I think the next Android is v5. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chw42 Posted May 15, 2013 Share Posted May 15, 2013 QUOTE (Y2HH @ May 15, 2013 -> 01:15 PM) They need to do this with the HTC One. The S4, while spec bumped in pretty much every regard, isn't a very good phone IMO. The One makes it look dumpy. Also, need to open it on Sprint/Verizon. I had the same thought process. I'd totally buy an HTC One if it ran stock Android. That phone is sexy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chw42 Posted May 15, 2013 Share Posted May 15, 2013 QUOTE (Y2HH @ May 15, 2013 -> 01:15 PM) I think the next Android is v5. 4.3 will be out before that I think. They haven't mentioned it yet, so maybe that was a false rumor. If 5.0 does get released, it will be with the next Nexus later this year. Google's streaming service is already live, along with a new Google Play Music app. I'm already using it. It's slightly cheaper than Spotify on mobile, so that's good. I don't know if I'd pay $7 a month to play all my music on mobile though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Y2HH Posted May 15, 2013 Share Posted May 15, 2013 QUOTE (chw42 @ May 15, 2013 -> 01:19 PM) I had the same thought process. I'd totally buy an HTC One if it ran stock Android. That phone is sexy. The One is the first Android phone I'm considering...and if it had the option to run stock Android, without having to hack it with some dumpy ass Cyanogen mod, I'd buy it tomorrow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Y2HH Posted May 15, 2013 Share Posted May 15, 2013 QUOTE (chw42 @ May 15, 2013 -> 01:21 PM) 4.3 will be out before that I think. They haven't mentioned it yet, so maybe that was a false rumor. If 5.0 does get released, it will be with the next Nexus later this year. Google's streaming service is already live, along with a new Google Play Music app. I'm already using it. It's slightly cheaper than Spotify on mobile, so that's good. I don't know if I'd pay $7 a month to play all my music on mobile though. These services are specific to a certain set of people. I'd never pay to stream music, not from anyone...I just don't see the need. Certain people seem to have this *need* to find new music, when I'm perfectly happy with the quite-wide variety/collection of music I have now. I don't really need to "find" new music, especially if it means I have to listen to 50 bustout songs to find a good one that I "may" like. Music I like eventually makes it's way to me, just as it always has. I have about 10,000 songs in my collection, weighing in at almost 60 gigs. I have enough music to listen too for the rest of my life without worrying about growing tired of it, either. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jake Posted May 15, 2013 Share Posted May 15, 2013 I think I'm going to go for HTC One. Their tweaks to standard Android to my knowledge are rather minor, short of requiring you to use BlinkFeed as one of your homepages. I think I might actually like BlinkFeed, so I'll be okay with that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chw42 Posted May 15, 2013 Share Posted May 15, 2013 QUOTE (Y2HH @ May 15, 2013 -> 01:21 PM) The One is the first Android phone I'm considering...and if it had the option to run stock Android, without having to hack it with some dumpy ass Cyanogen mod, I'd buy it tomorrow. The HTC One actually acts a lot like a Nexus device. The bootloader can be unlocked through HTC-dev and there's already CM builds for it due to that. And CM builds are not dumpy. Stock Android is nice and stable, but there are customization options it lacks that I cannot live without. That's where custom ROMs come into play. Paranoid Android is actually developing Facebook chat heads for all notifications, allowing for overlay multi-tasking. It's pretty damn impressive. I'm also fairly sure there will be 100% stock AOSP builds for the One in the future. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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