vansmack
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Re: Things Smackie Thinks You Need to Know...
April 13, 2016 at 12:08 AM UTC
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sweetcell
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Re: Things Smackie Thinks You Need to Know...
April 15, 2016 at 03:19 AM UTC
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vansmack wrote:
sweetcell wrote:
thanks for this. i've been meaning to dump my AT&T account and find another voice+data provider. i'm currently paying too much ($66/month total) for too little data and too many minutes. will investigate these two options.
You'll want to read this as a Google Voice user….
http://www.engadget.com/2015/12/04/google-project-fi/
thanks again for this. i'll be pulling the plug on my AT&T phone at the end of the month and signing up for a Nexus 5X + Project Fi. the 6P looks really sweet but i can't justify the extra $300.
vansmack
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Re: Things Smackie Thinks You Need to Know...
April 15, 2016 at 04:21 AM UTC
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sweetcell wrote:
thanks again for this. i'll be pulling the plug on my AT&T phone at the end of the month and signing up for a Nexus 5X + Project Fi. the 6P looks really sweet but i can't justify the extra $300.
Godsshoeshine just got a 6P and has been making sweet sweet love to it for a couple days. I think it's too big and will probably end up with a 5x soon to tinker with the pre-release of Android N. That's when I'll give Fi a go.
But right now, LG G5 on T-Mo has me happy.
godsshoeshine
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Re: Things Smackie Thinks You Need to Know...
April 15, 2016 at 10:08 AM UTC
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I am a bit of a size queen, but the better battery and snappier processor are what really sold me. i plan to jump to fi in the fall when my contract is up
is the price difference $300? I paid $500
sweetcell
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Re: Things Smackie Thinks You Need to Know...
April 15, 2016 at 02:11 PM UTC
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godsshoeshine wrote:
I am a bit of a size queen,
so that's why you liked me when we met the other week ;D
godsshoeshine wrote:
but the better battery and snappier processor are what really sold me.
the improved processor was probably the biggest draw for me (8 core, 2.0 GHz, 3 GB RAM vs. 6 core, 1.8 GHz and 2 GB RAM). but as much as my inner geek wants better performance, i rarely push my phone that hard…
godsshoeshine wrote:
is the price difference $300? I paid $500
for comparable storage the price difference is actually $250: for 32 GB, the 5X is $250 while the 6P is $500. you can get a 16 GB 5P for $200. these prices are
directly from project fi. not sure what other retailers sell them for but i couldn't find a better deal anywhere else.
godsshoeshine
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Re: Things Smackie Thinks You Need to Know...
April 15, 2016 at 02:41 PM UTC
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ahhh yeah with activation. i needed a new phone before i jumped
godsshoeshine
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Re: Things Smackie Thinks You Need to Know...
April 15, 2016 at 02:42 PM UTC
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sweetcell wrote:
godsshoeshine wrote:
I am a bit of a size queen,
so that's why you liked me when we met the other week ;D
busted
vansmack
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Re: Things Smackie Thinks You Need to Know...
April 15, 2016 at 04:55 PM UTC
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sweetcell wrote:
you can get a 16 GB 5P for $200.
Do not, under any circumstances, get a 16GB phone unless you are only using it for testing. 16GB will not be a solid daily driver after 1-2 months use.
And also, since many of you are jumping to USB-C phones,
you must make my nerd crush your own. He basically tested every USB-C cable, plug and adapter to let you know which ones meet spec and which ones don't. If he doesn't give it 5 stars, you should not buy it.
sweetcell wrote:
the improved processor was probably the biggest draw for me (8 core, 2.0 GHz, 3 GB RAM vs. 6 core, 1.8 GHz and 2 GB RAM). but as much as my inner geek wants better performance, i rarely push my phone that hard…
Qualcomm's new 64-bit quad-core Sanpdragon 820 with the Adreno 530 GPU and 4 GB of RAM pushes VR Porn harder than anything I've ever seen. And I've seen a lot.
vansmack
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Re: Things Smackie Thinks You Need to Know...
April 15, 2016 at 06:56 PM UTC
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The Nexus 6P and 5X are $50 off through May 6 starting right now.
sweetcell
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Re: Things Smackie Thinks You Need to Know...
April 15, 2016 at 07:05 PM UTC
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vansmack wrote:
The Nexus 6P and 5X are $50 off through May 6 starting right now.
where?!? i'm seeing the same price on the Fi page… did i just order my 5X a day too soon???
edit: nevermind, that's for unlocked units. still cheaper to buy directly from fi/google.
vansmack
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Re: Things Smackie Thinks You Need to Know...
April 15, 2016 at 07:08 PM UTC
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sweetcell wrote:
vansmack wrote:
The Nexus 6P and 5X are $50 off through May 6 starting right now.
where?!? i'm seeing the same price on the Fi page… did i just order my 5X a day too soon???
Maybe this just matches the Fi discount?
https://store.google.com/category/phonesSave $50 on Nexus 6P and Nexus 5X
Promotion period starts April 15, 2016, ends May 6, 2016. Discount applied at checkout.
sweetcell
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Re: Things Smackie Thinks You Need to Know...
April 15, 2016 at 07:14 PM UTC
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vansmack wrote:
sweetcell wrote:
vansmack wrote:
The Nexus 6P and 5X are $50 off through May 6 starting right now.
where?!? i'm seeing the same price on the Fi page… did i just order my 5X a day too soon???
Maybe this just matches the Fi discount?
https://store.google.com/category/phones
Save $50 on Nexus 6P and Nexus 5X
Promotion period starts April 15, 2016, ends May 6, 2016. Discount applied at checkout.
still $100 cheaper if you order it with Fi activation. the $50 discount is on unlocked phones.
aside: if you don't activate your subsidized phone within 30 days, google charges you $150… which brings the price in line with unlocked phones.
vansmack
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Re: Things Smackie Thinks You Need to Know...
April 15, 2016 at 07:15 PM UTC
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sweetcell wrote:
still $100 cheaper if you order it with Fi activation. the $50 discount is on unlocked phones.
So only Godsshoeshine loses then, and it cost him a case with my beautiful mug on it.
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Re: Things Smackie Thinks You Need to Know...
April 15, 2016 at 07:30 PM UTC
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goddamnit
kmdobrz
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Re: Things Smackie Thinks You Need to Know...
April 16, 2016 at 02:49 AM UTC
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Trumbo
vansmack
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Re: Things Smackie Thinks You Need to Know...
April 16, 2016 at 04:39 AM UTC
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Nuke wrote:
Trumbo
vansmack wrote:
It's a good deal for the O's though - he's an upgrade to Clevenger and he should do well in the shoebox that is Camden. His defense will frustrate you as will his inability to take a walk, but he can hit for power and knock guys in.
kmdobrz
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Re: Things Smackie Thinks You Need to Know...
April 16, 2016 at 04:02 PM UTC
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vansmack wrote:
Nuke wrote:
Trumbo
vansmack wrote:
It's a good deal for the O's though - he's an upgrade to Clevenger and he should do well in the shoebox that is Camden. His defense will frustrate you as will his inability to take a walk, but he can hit for power and knock guys in.
Yes, but all 5 of his homers have come on the road. So that bodes well for him.
vansmack
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Re: Things Smackie Thinks You Need to Know...
April 19, 2016 at 09:27 PM UTC
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vansmack
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Re: Things Smackie Thinks You Need to Know...
April 21, 2016 at 07:19 PM UTC
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Eric Clapton was once asked what is was like to be the the greatest guitarist.
He replied " I don't know ask Prince".
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6SFNW5F8K9Y
vansmack
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Re: Things Smackie Thinks You Need to Know...
April 22, 2016 at 05:44 PM UTC
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