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Hi hi, and we now have an awesomely new thread. Hopefully the threat of automagical double-posting is away, at least for the time being.
I've been checking out tablet PCs lately and I actually tried out drawing with the Surface Pro 3's pen. It felt surprisingly paper-like. It's like I'm drawing on paper even though all I'm drawing on is glass... Guess they really have come a long way with pen input. |
I really did wish more tablets had "pen & paper" support in general. It'd be such an excellent note-taking method for college students that love the digital world, such as myself.
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Oh we sorta have the same laptop TF. I have a Lenovo Yoga which also can turn into a tablet as well. Unlike you however I don't get a cool pen to go along with it, but I do have touch input from my fingers. Sadly there's no point for it as I'm fine with just a touchpad.
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I thought I'd never see myself adapt to using a proper tablet, but my grandad recently invested in a Galaxy Tab 4 and it's so nice to use! Granted, it is saddled with the same woes facing any android system (and I am far from an expert in terms of looking after said tech), but, if there was ever cause to consider switching over to tablets from pcs and laptops, I've been convinced. Can't wait to really give Chromecast and the tablet's mirror function a whirl when I have more spare time.
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Laptops should really come with waterproof keyboards nowadays.
Also, curse whoever decided I should have to remove the whole front of the laptop to install anything, and have to take out the motherboard to put in RAM. |
As much as I want to upgrade the RAM in my laptop, I really am contempt with just 8GB so far. 👍
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I love my laptop and games seem to run just fine on it. I have 8GB as well and it seems to be just enough. Yet, I'm considering putting in some more RAM, just so I can run games on a higher setting. A friend of mine actually gave me a spare RAM card he had so I could have 16GB of RAM, instead of 8GB. |
I miss my desktop. Had to leave it behind for the parents back in Cali. That machine was a beast. 6 GB with an amazing graphics driver/processor.
I am looking at getting a new one myself. But I have my eye set on a Mac. It's extremely tempting. :( Honestly I can't live off just my laptop. |
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yeah, I got my desktop because at the time my 7 year old Vista desktop ate the crapper. And I had to survive a couple weeks without an actual computer (had a tablet, but it wasn't enough) When I GOT my desktop, I was like "ugh i wish I had a laptop so i can have mobility". and I did end up getting a laptop eventually.
Now that I'm surviving Houston with a laptop, I want a desktop now. I'm so weird haha. I think as a computer geek, you gotta have at least a backup just in case. |
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Also you people with 8GB of ram are so lucky. My Yoga came with a WHOPPING 4GB which is like soooo much. Cheapskates couldn't even put in another 4GB. :P |
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I don't think one should even remotely worry about PC temperatures under normal circumstances, really. Internal temperatures of about 80-90 degrees Celsius are now considered "acceptable". (It's on the verge of throttling, though.)
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Not with AMD processors, Twiggy. :P
Also, 90C is dangerous even with an Intel processor. Where'd you hear that? :o |
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I'll just say that some processors have a Tjunction equal or higher than the boiling point of water. For example, the Core i7-4700HQ in my laptop has a Tjunction of 100 degrees Celsius. That's the maximum temperature allowed on the processor itself. Whether the system actually allows the processor to get that hot in the first place depends a lot on the firmware, though, as long as the temperature is below said Tjunction point. One prime example is probably the Core M processors. Some OEMs opt to have the CPUs throttle much earlier than their absolute limits would indicate purely because of its form factor. (Even though the internal temperature might be "safe", a tablet that can actually burn skin is a tablet that doesn't sell at all.) |
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The rule of thumb for Intel CPUs last I heard was <90C. So whatever. |
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I have a weather widget on my Nexus 7 that monitors the tablet's internal temperature. It's actually pretty neat, to say the least.
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It probably says something that the Nintendo 3DSes never get warm in the first place even while playing games. Sometimes, cramming the fastest possible hardware isn't exactly the best thing to do if you end up running into thermal issues. Try to run a video game on a smartphone for even a short period, and you'd start to have a really warm handset.
Some of it probably have to do with the 3DS also having more space for, well, everything internally. Physically, that is. I sometimes still wonder if we'll ever see a phone that never gets hot these days at full throttle... The thing stopping me from buying any one of the 8" Windows tablets, even if they came with any form of pen input, is their displays are, well, inferior to the one on the almost three-year-old Surface RT. As bad as the hardware and the software configuration may be in retrospect, they got the display properties right from day one. I've yet to see one of these mini-tablets with a display as vivid as the RT. That's also why I'm holding out for the Surface 3 - I don't feel like pre-ordering it, anyway, seeing as the only pre-order bonus I get is a decal. I don't like decals. The lack of any full-size USB port on the systems is also a sticking point for the mini-tablets - I'd rather take the Surface anytime, any day. I still wonder about the practicality of the 2GB/64GB model, though. My gut says that I should probably buy the 4/128 model instead, if only for the extra 64 GB of space. In Windows, apps can take a lot of space, especially if you plan on using the tablet as a true "second computer". |
Honestly, I think it's a good thing that Nintendo 3DSes don't get hot/overheat.
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Consider that the Nintendo 3DS was officially announced in 2010 and released in 2011. The contemporary iPhone would be the iPhone 4. The iPhone 4's GPU actually struggles to even attempt just one single shader light in a 3D scene while the 3DS will do it with three without breaking a sweat. They're designed for different philosophies. Back in 2010, a mobile GPU with programmable shader capabilities is basically just...another thing in a bullet list of features when it comes to 3D gaming usage. They're too slow back then for any gaming purposes (in fact, I believe that said shader capabilities back then are actually more for reducing battery usage in UI use). Same for the system memory. The 3DS might have shipped with only 128 MB of system memory (with 64 MB being usable for standard games; 96 for high-memory), but do also consider that iOS apps back then didn't have too much memory space to use on a per-app basis, the screen resolution for the 3DS being quite low, and the fact that the 3DS has dedicated video memory. The CPU part is slightly inexcusable, though. ARMv6 is kind of dated when its contemporaries are sporting ARMv7 CPUs. That might have changed with the New 3DSes, but we're not sure about that. I do know that a certain homebrew community said that there are now four cores of the same CPU core type as found in the 3DS, which is a dual-core design, but then an official Nintendo-licenced developer said "wrong" on it, meaning that there is at least one part about the CPU type being incorrect. For all we know they could have swapped out the CPU entirely into a modern design... I think a lot of this has to do with the 3DS basically having to be "stuck" on a given specification for years due to its nature as a portable gaming console. The specifications might be competitive, or even superior to an iPhone 4 back then on a single-application basis, but in 2015, the specifications, which are stuck in time, pretty much are a joke. The New 3DSes, much less so, though, outside of the display resolution. Sometimes I think it might be worth it to just go to the SP3 with i3 if I'm thinking of getting the 4/128 model of the S3... On the other hand, though, I don't like fans on tablets. |
This is the PC that's saved my ass:
http://i.imgur.com/CEL2ery.png http://i.imgur.com/3VLZklk.png http://i.imgur.com/JDeMOEK.png http://i.imgur.com/aSI5xym.png You don't know what kind of tech hell I've been in for this to be so great. >_> |
So, the question of me getting a Mac Mini or building a new desktop is in the air. :/
I want to get a Mac Mini just to try something new, while I'd like to have a new desktop built that way I can use my old hardware and hard drive as well. |
Mac mini is an affordable way to own a Mac, but it all adds up to getting a separate keyboard, mouse/touchpad, and other stuff you might want to add. While building your own desktop is a lot easier because YOU are adding YOUR OWN drivers/peripherals and YOU get to customize your own desktop. I think buoysie added an SSD in his mac mini, which is actually entirely possible.
It's really worth the change. I'd rather get the best of both worlds. But alas, it's up to you whether you want to explore a brand new world or customize a world of your own. |
I can't wait to get my money and build my desktop, and buy my laptop, and replace my mother's laptop, and buy all of my PC repair equipment, and buy a pen input tablet for drawing, and buy a brand-new smartphone, and buy a proper sound system, and build a server for when I get Google Fiber...
Okay. I may or may not be able to buy all of that - I'll prioritize if I have to. 50/50 chance I will, though! *excite* |
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Though corrections take months for them to process. I saw a correction I placed last September finally be processed a couple weeks ago, and it was even further from the location of the actual address than before. Hell, it was actually 2 towns away despite the city it was actually in being listed in the address... |
Call it the child in me, but I am mildly amused at that. No offense, but there's a lot wrong with Apple.
I dunno if it being immature is really the baddest of things, lol. That's probably just me. |
There's a few things about them I can like. Their OS is nice as an end-user, it'd probably outdo Windows if it didn't have its long list of negatives. Why Objective-C exists is beyond me. Also, what's the purpose of Objective-C++? ._.
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Honestly, as far as programming goes... with GTK+ and GLib, I am 100% content with C. It's all I ever wanted out of a procedural lang. c: |
I keep looking at Alex's signature gif and I'm here like "that is going to be me when i start my new tech job in two weeks lmaooo"
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I'd love a job like that. Just sit at my desk and work on intranet stuff for a company building, minding my own business and largely left alone. But it'd also be fun to be one of those IT pros that are always running around, helping workers with their PCs and diagnosing problems. There's exercise and people skills in that. :b |
*is getting a Surface 3...this June*
Late to the party, as always. But hey, I'm replacing my old tablet. I think I'll be getting the 4/128 unit with a pen, but no cover. I find the i3 to be...rather redundant, as it's still more expensive than the configuration I'm aiming for, pen included, and I have a gaming laptop already. It'd be really nice to have a tablet that I can use as a sketch pad with infinite paper, ink, and colouring supplies, as well as an actual backup computer than can do more than Office and Internet Explorer. |
My laptop's a bit dated, but with the right care and upgrades it can last me until 2020. The generational improvements of CPUs are minimal and I can upgrade the PC's RAM to 8GiB later on. It's got gigabit ethernet, a Blu-ray drive, and a really swell build. My problems with it, though, are no USB 3.0, 768p screen, and that it has a dual-core Core i5.
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Derk shared this one to me...a bit of tech humor if you want something to laugh (or facepalm) at: http://www.slashgear.com/apple-fart-apps-not-allowed-on-apple-watch-26380838/
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Hi, you're not allowed to have that app on our devices because you're not allowed to have it.
Great. You know, I'm thankful product vendors cover all manufacturing/shipping defects, because the manufacturers don't. Thank you Amazon for refunding me my broken hard drive that died in minutes. That's $120 of heartache I don't have. |
There seems to be a disturbing trend where a new Tech DCC means I'm laptopless,
These coincidences are scary! Yeah, I'm on my Surface again. I think I really should get a Surface 3 at this rate. Though, I do wonder if that'd mean the next time a new Tech DCC thread shows up I'd end up with TWO unusable PCs at the same time... |
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Speaking of silly apps, I wonder how it will take before someone publishes a crazy watchface for the iWatch - maybe one with loads of virtual diamonds on them selling for as high a price as the "I am rich" app back in 2008 for the iPhone. |
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Well that sucks. What happened this time? |
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On the subject of those Apple watches, did you guys hear recently that they supposedly won't work if people have wrist tattoos, especially dark ones? Kind of a big misstep imo on Apple's part. Sure, you could just use your other wrist, but what if someone sports wrist tattoos on each of their arms? They're kinda goosed, then.
I'd like to try the Samsung smart watches some day though. |
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My tablet faked me out today. It failed to turn on several times in a row - the display didn't even turn on at all! (I always shut it down fully when I'm done for the day.)
It finally did, but now I'm wondering if I really should replace it soon. |
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Quite obviously I meant the Surface Pro 3. :P |
I think I might get a surface for its pen input. I've been meaning to do some drawing with a paint application and have never had the right tools.
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Personally, I wish there were more displays with touch screens that accepted input from any touch, and not just heat sensitivity. (like the DS touchscreen)
That's probably just a dream at this point, though. |
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Also, most touchscreens these days are capacitive, which are based on properties of electricity, not heat. :) |
I'm still internally "debating" whether I can get away with the 2/64 model and skipping out on the pen initially. It's not like I'm getting any bundle discounts with the latter, anyway.
May 5 is coming very soon, anyway, and I intend to demo the model. Missing out on a collectible decal isn't a big deal, anyway. |
Hmm, apparently the 2/64 model has a bit worse graphics than the 4/128 model. Guess when it comes to integrated graphics, you can't really skimp out on system memory.
I think I'll go ahead and get the 4/128 model soon. |
I dunno why, but I really want an Android phone, and one that is not el cheapo and the budget brand. Too bad that most of the ones that are up-to-date aren't available unlocked at an affordable price.
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Has anyone ever been able to try their hands on Fire Phone before? I've been looking at the device yesterday on Amazon, and it seems to regularly go on sale for around $180 (its usual price is more than $300, I think). Apparently, it could compete against the likes of iPhone, and with a low price like that, I'm leaning more on buying one for myself.
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While the Fire phone does have good hardware advantages, I dislike its software entirely. They advertise it as an Android phone, but it's more-so like an operating system on its own, backed by Android.
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So I found out the difficult way yesterday (as in, my phone almost died) that my car charger has a short in it. :|
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How did you find out that it was shorted out, anyway? |
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I'm beginning to think that it might be a good idea to just open up a new thread on T&I about Windows tablets, as I kind of want to get a new one to replace my creaky old one (that is basically a browser in hardware form nowadays, and it's not even doing well at that).
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And the Amazon App Store is really just an alternate Android app marketplace. |
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Hopefully the phone is still available at the end of the year, around Christmas. :P |
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http://motorola-blog.blogspot.co.uk/2014/11/its-time-to-unwrap-android-5-lollipop.html https://twitter.com/Motorola/status/558477728253743104 http://www.androidauthority.com/moto-g-1gen-2nd-gen-lollipop-india-us-582181/ The phone comes with KitKat, and then you update it to Lollipop afterwards. |
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Oh, seriously? I thought Nexus supposed to be one of Google's trump card if it comes to smartphones. And I'm wondering if the battery problem is caused by big power consumption, or the lack of battery capacity. And I think the affordable price should be a priority as well (while keeping the quality intact), which was the reason I decided to buy Xiaomi phones back then.
Even though now Google has released the series of affordable-priced phones under the umbrella of Android One (which is available on selected countries, iirc, like where I live), but still. |
The Nexus phones in general are just "overpriced" in my opinion (of course, overpriced is in in quotes because you may feel otherwise). However, they did do great with the pricing of the Nexus 7 2013 tablet, which was one of the reasons I got one when it was still hot and trendy.
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That said, I'd nab a nexus if it wasn't exactly because of the pricing. |
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Oh, really? I almost forgot that Motorolla's on Lenovo now. Btw, this makes me wondering if any merger of phone brands can become a success or not, tho, even though I think Sony Ericsson succeeds quite well imo before Sony drops the Ericsson moniker.
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Will google create a cheap flagship model? Or will we have to settle for searching for a cheap Nexus 5 on craigslist? Find out next time on Dragon Ball Z! |
Maybe I'm just an ignorant on the subject, but I for one do not understand at all what makes mobile phones different from tablets. I'm looking at you, Google, with the price of a Nexus 7 compared to a Nexus 5. ;)
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Anyways, having a Windows 8 tablet is great if you use YouTube for music, like me. :P |
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I don't find a real use for pure tablets to be honest, then again my use cases tend to involve prolonged typing.
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By the way, how's your status with a laptop? Any luck as of late? |
I used Windows 8 for a long time. It was great. The start menu actually isn't that hard to navigate really, as there is a way to access all programs from the apps page, so it's more like a visual upgrade than anything else. That, and Windows 8 is much more processing efficient than Windows 7, and a lot better for gaming and so on. Sadly I had to down-grade when my PC broke, but hey. I get a free version of 10 I think, from what Microsoft has said, but I've no idea how that will actually work out.
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It would be nice if Linux was the new Windows, honestly. But since it isn't, I still use Windows, but I'd like to start using Linux too.
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I'm already with my laptop for several weeks. Turns out that the fans were mostly blocked and the thermal paste went. So the fans got cleaned up and the paste reapplied. Now I have a laptop that runs cool :) Quote:
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Linux feels more "lightweight" as an OS to me than Windows, and I can't say I'm a huge fan of Microsoft either. |
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I'm also thinking of incompatibility between certain software that were explicitly tested for a select few distributions, too. Sometimes I wish these software got along. I'm also of the opinion that if you ever had poor default options out-of-the-box for the average Joe, you have pretty much failed in making a good desktop user's OS. I prefer to keep set-up time to a minimum outside of missing drivers (which is basically a fact of life on any OS that didn't come pre-installed, really). I'm also in the camp where a desktop user's OS shouldn't even bother forcing the user to get to the command prompt or a similar shell just to get certain system-level tasks done, either. (I'll admit, the GUI tools are getting better every day, but I'd rather prefer that everything is there. Hopefully that has changed for the better.) Operating systems that attempt to cater to power users tend to...fail. Quote:
In addition, Windows requirements ha been on a standstill for almost a decade, while the baseline hardware that you can get today have just kept getting better. We're now at the point where $99 Windows tablets can run pretty well and play some last-generation console ports. These systems are more than fast enough for most productivity tasks, too - the current Intel Atoms have about the same aggregate performance as a Core 2 Duo, and that thing is still perfectly workable today. (Intel really got it with Conroe.) If Windows can ship with such devices and run well, I wonder if there's even a place for Linux on the desktop. Speaking of computers, I think I'm going to just keep wondering what I'll be getting as a replacement for my Surface RT. |
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I haven't done it yet (I'd love to do it soon), but I personally would be building a gaming PC for my Linux use (perhaps with Windows installed on the side for Windows-exclusive games and features). I wouldn't mind not having limited out-of-the-box compatibility (and it's not that bad, anyway), since Linux is far less bloated than Windows anyway. In the end, I would doubt Linux would ever replace Windows, but I do hope it gets almost as much support as it - Linux deserves it :). |
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Though, I don't think "bloat" is always a bad thing - in fact, calling it bloat might be a bit...harsh, as sometimes, the so-called "bloat" is actually a constraint due to the need of supporting, well, everything remotely relevant. You'd be surprised how small Windows can actually get if you never needed these stuff (Windows on phones, anyone?). Though, there's also the rule of "A user probably doesn't need 90% of the features in something, but every user has a different 10% that he/she needs". Good luck shipping something light if it doesn't cover all bases. |
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I do hope Linux gets more support. |
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I finished a little utility program in C++ :D
I'm gonna release it in a blog post, though it's sort of a prototype. |
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