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I'd spent $1,000 on a phone in a heartbeat! If it lasted at least 5 years. Barely lasting 2 years is unacceptable. Two years ago they were still subsidizing phones. Now that they aren't, and cash up front allows no discounts, no more $1,000 phones. So far, I'm liking this idea of waiting a few years and buying brand new old models on clearance. I'm not the guy that needs to be on the cutting edge of technology anyway, I just want the dang thing to work like it's supposed to.
This last upgrade "fee" was the top I'd pay for a few years. $250. I had the option to go S8+ for $350 but even that's too much, plus it's too damn big.
I'd always lagged behind with the $50 or free upgrades when eligible but with older model phones. On rare occasion, if you killed a phone before upgrade eligible, corporate would use one of many they had in reserve (employees that left, credits they get for usage, etc.) In my case last December, it was an opportunity to get current with the phone everyone was recommending. Hell, I took a poll here...
While initially concerned about reports of easily broken glass on the S8's curved screen, I've been completely pleased with the S8 other than the PITB it was to put on a screen protector. That is, until it bricked itself. Researching the issue, I found reports of early release models bricking during user first time setup, but the issue seemed to have been resolved. Maybe I got one on the cusp. Hopefully, Samsung has worked things out and I won't have any further issues.
Since the computer could see the core processor, but the phone won't start or charge, I'm of the opinion the internal memory failed. To that point, I'd posted earlier that it was a 32GB, but I'm not seeing that they ever released a 32GB version (they did for the S7) so maybe I'm mistaken and it was 64GB. Frankly, with either option, I wasn't battling issues of insufficient internal memory like I was with my 16GB S5 and the add-on 128GB card was carrying all the data for apps that used/permitted it, the bulk of that being music and photos/vids.
I loved my S4 and S6, but am happy to have twice the internal storage (64gig) on the new phone. Hope it all goes well for you.
Nice post time stamp by the way.
lol, didn't notice.Quote:
Originally Posted by Irving
I was at work listening to a "know it all" contradicting the kid about something stupid anyways, and I probably looked like some creepy bastard chuckling to myself.Quote:
Originally Posted by Great-Kazoo
I was gonna go on about not actually being a creepy bastard, but at the same time I bought some costume stuff last night just for the purpose of entertaining an old lady. The truth is....she was mortified by a young black man tending to her private areas after an incident in the assisted living establishment. I picked up a lab coat, giant afro wig, black face paint and some other shit and I'm going to put it all on this morning just to get a laugh out of her and the family. So, I might be a creepy bastard, but at least I'm a funny creepy bastard. ha ha.
...and, ........good morning.
:)
I went bowling last night....my best was a 176. :(
I used to not suck at bowling.
Been so long since I’ve bowled I’d probably be happy with that score.
I’ve honestly been thinking about dusting off my stuff and hitting the alley on one of my Fridays off.
Operation Family Laughter was a success.
Best Line:....
"We have to get this woman to Wall Street immediately"
.....why Wall Street?
"Because this woman has a heart of Gold..."
Win.
I'm happy with over 100 when I bowl.
You know, we could get together as internet keyboard pilots, and go bowling together. It couldn't hurt too badly, and I promise I won't grab your ass if the lights are on.
:)
19 oz of silver won this evening. Not a bad return for the 28.50 invested
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Well fuck me to tears.Quote:
Originally Posted by brutal
Got the new phone today and went through setup. The fukn WiFi doesn't work. It sees all the Wifi stuff, just won't connect, claims wrong password and authentication failures. Reports of issues all over the internets.
Change the password on one of my networks, tried disabling the 5G radio, created an open network and nothing there either. Won't connect to my MiFi, won't connect to my wife's phone's hotspot.
fuk fuk fuk
Technology pisses me off too.
Uh oh, downloaded RecRoom for PS4VR a few days ago, but didn't play until tonight. Didn't realize there was a mic, but In think all the swearing was done on my kids character which may have the mic turned off. Anyway, very fun, and it was free. Paintball capture the flag is tits. Can dial wield, and get shotguns, rifles, and grenades.
In addition, there are also quests you can do. Bows, crossbow, Roman candle, or swords. You can run ahead and spawn/agro stuff, just like in WoW, but in virtual! I had a lot of fun, even though I'm terrible and dragged everyone down, and stayed up too late.
Having fun....
Rock on, brother.
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Originally Posted by Irving
Okay, that means nothing to me at my age.
Can't wait until the Olympics of 2022 or 2024 depending on who is reporting.
https://www.rollingstone.com/glixel/...ympics-w515632
Snow and shitty cold temperatures suck donkey balls.
FIFYQuote:
Originally Posted by Otterbatcat
What is it Now DumDum ? Yawn
Fred and Barney had a boating accident.
The new car in GTA Online is an old Datsun Z.
https://i.imgur.com/mCC9Dsh.jpg
https://i.imgur.com/p0WdKOr.jpg
Ran a sawz-all into some romex today.
Enjoyed an extra helping of much needed cough syrup.
Jim Beam Black....sucks
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That was Funny.Quote:
Originally Posted by brutal
Dude, you might want to consider taking a break from DIY for a little bit til your karma gets a new vibe.Quote:
Originally Posted by Irving
Never had Jim Beam Black....I guess I don't have to worry about it.
If I'm having bad karma, it's from resting on my laurels and not doing enough DIY.
Ok cool....it was just an idea. ;)
My karma is chugging goat caulk, ....and I don't think there's any kind of fix for it.
Horrible conditions to start a road trip to Georgia today...but 75 degree weather at 11pm in Kentucky makes it worth it
Yea it isn't 75 here that's for sure
Dos Equis Amber sucks.Quote:
Originally Posted by 3beansalad
Those the twins use to work at Diamond Cabaret ?Quote:
Originally Posted by brutal
Yup, but only during the lunch buffet.Quote:
Originally Posted by Great-Kazoo
[ROFL1]
(Do they still have that?)
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Originally Posted by brutal
Yes, Yes i remember them..... The ones with dollar bill tattoos. Lettering around it said
All You Can Eat, Under a buck.
There was a tight little gal at Shotgun Willie's that could bump her taint to the beat of the music.
How's that for graphic detail?
[LOL]
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Originally Posted by brutal
Knowing at one time a person who managed a few dancers of expression, i could tell a few interesting things one notices when they're comp'd at the door. And after hr soirees