Posts by Susan Kim2

Larry Fox5 said:Honestly, even looking at GQ, I can't remember spending a single cent on tech in the last few years—doesn't matter if we're talking PC or mobile. Maybe I'm just living in some parallel universe or something...
It’s also weird to me how nobody seems to be rocking the iPhone/Mac combo. In my little bubble, that setup is everywhere.
I guess people in America just don't go for it much.

Like I mentioned before, people around here just don't have the cash for stuff like that.
From what I gather, you're living in Germany where a new iMac might be a third of your paycheck. Here, a paycheck is basically nothing.

The iPhone 8 is a solid phone for the price you're paying.

Look, the iPhone didn't exactly reinvent the wheel. There were smartphones out there long before it, and devices like the Palm Pilot existed way before that too. It’s just that Apple managed to package them for the average person, effectively setting the standard for the modern era.

The iPhone 3G and that first Nexus Google built with Samsung—those were really the blueprints for everything we carry in our pockets today. Before those hit the scene, things were pretty much all over the place.

Amanda Evans2 said:I used to have a Xiaomi Redmi Note 4 for a little side job
The screen was absolutely terrible
Back then, the current Samsung model was light years ahead of that display

Has that situation actually improved since then?
I know Huawei makes top-tier stuff—my wife has the standard P30, and honestly, that phone is such a steal right now if it can still handle everything on these newer models

I have the Mi 8, and it’s a beast.
I picked it up for $800, and for that price, you get a Full HD AMOLED screen, 128GB of storage, a killer processor, and the battery holds up easily even with heavy use.

Xiaomi used to make cheap phones, but that's ancient history. There isn't even plastic anymore—it's glass on the front and glass on the back.

I thought I'd struggle to get used to their software skin, but it turns out it's all the same. It doesn't get in your way, the interface is lightweight, and the phone runs like clockwork.
Michelle Palmer6, highly recommended.

Matthew Young35 said:Nowadays, Android offers pretty much everything iOS does.
Name one single thing iOS has that Android doesn't. Even when it comes to stability or speed... people love to compare an iPhone to some budget Android handset and claim the iPhone is faster.
When you're looking at comparable hardware, the iPhone isn't inherently faster. For opening any given app, my phone takes the exact same fraction of a second as an iPhone.
Sure, Samsung can be problematic; even on their flagship models, scrolling through settings can occasionally stutter. But that’s a failure of Samsung’s proprietary software, not Android itself.
On the flip side, the iPhone has its share of headaches. Try charging it out in the wild if you didn't bring a cable. Try transferring photos to a PC if the recipient refuses to install iTunes. Try navigating backward with one hand now that they’ve moved the back button to the very top of the screen. Can you find a meaningful difference in display quality between an iPhone 6 and an iPhone 8? Try putting a widget on your home screen. Try changing the desktop manager. Try remapping the buttons. Try finding a custom ROM. Try installing an adblocker. Or try switching phones and migrating all your data in thirty minutes without it being another iPhone.
And yet, it’s still more expensive than Android.
I could go on.
There are endless flaws with the iPhone and countless reasons why Android devices are superior.

Look, I use an Android phone—specifically a Xiaomi Mi8—and I'm extremely happy with it, especially regarding the price-to-performance ratio.

I'm speaking from the perspective of someone who has used a MacBook or an iMac for about ten years now. You realize what benefits their ecosystem brings, and leaving it isn't easy unless there's a massive reason to do so.

It’s not like I don't get it; I’ve always used Android devices. My messages, videos, photos, music, contacts—everything syncs perfectly. When I log into a new phone, everything is right there. The catch is that Google has only really streamlined this level of integration over the last couple of years, if at all.

For instance, I have a friend who's a DJ or a designer; he uses Apple because he needs specific design software that isn't available on Windows. Another friend uses a MacBook because he knows it won't crash in the middle of a set like Windows sometimes does.
Once people have been using those tools for so long, of course they'll grab an iPhone too—it's just compatible with the gear they already own.
As I mentioned, for our market here in the States, it's incredibly expensive. Only a very specific type of user can actually justify it.

Apple basically exploded in popularity because of the average user. The average person doesn't care and doesn't want to mess around with customizing things or tweaking settings like you can on Android. They just want access to everything from every device and call it a day. The only difference is that for your average American, dropping $700 on an iPhone isn't a big deal, especially if they snag a crazy deal on a new plan from one of the major carriers.

Does Apple know when they're overstepping? Of course. Charging $1,000 for a fucking monitor stand is ridiculous. And charging $5,000 or $6,000 for a single monitor when you can get a Dell for half that? Nobody's that crazy.

You’re doing alright, but I’m standing at 6'7". Finding anything that actually feels comfortable is going to be a struggle.
But like you said, I mostly stick to the highway, so it doesn't really make sense to go all out on a car.

If you've been using Apple gear for years, there’s really no incentive to jump over to Android because of how their ecosystem works. Everything is tied directly to your account, making device upgrades seamless. Plus, having an iMac means you can access everything from your phone just as easily; I can pull up anything from any of my Apple devices.
On top of that, the OS just runs smoother. They maintain much tighter control since they aren't selling off the system to anyone else. If you need a phone that won't crash on you and comes with solid support, you go with the iPhone.

Honestly, what's the point of owning an iPhone while running Windows at home? You aren't even getting half the value out of those Apple products—and we both know it isn't about the hardware.

Fortunately, the smartphone market is huge enough now that you actually have options. You could pick up a new Redmi for around $380 that hits all the high marks—top-tier specs, a great camera, and reliable enough software that you won't have to think about upgrading for at least three years.

Peter Thompson4, what exactly did you take?

You're a jerk, man 🤣

Jessica Gonzalez said:Roddy is the best; I know a few guys like him since I grew up around those parts. It’s always the same vibe, the same stories, and even the same bags—everything is identical. I actually have a neighbor just like him, he even sports the exact same beard. If I hadn't watched the video and had only heard the audio, I bet I could have sworn it was him. It’s funniest when he asks where he's been or what's going on, and before Dino can even get a word out, this guy just cuts him off immediately like, "Stop being an idiot and just listen..." 🙏

Like when you try to get a waiter's attention by whistling 🤣

1/1

bluebison47 said:I've got about a hundred different numbers saved in my phone🤣🤣

That Owl character had their phone stolen last episode 🤣

They'll give the phone back, the universe will align, everything will be fine. 🤣
Owl is killing it.

Eric Fox7 said:Roddy from Hammond is easily the most powerhouse character right now🙏🙏

But what's with that tennis pose? WTF 😂

restlesssurfer97 said:dress a little nicer, you know

I am not dressing any nicer

actually, I'm gonna dress even worse

😂😂🤣

Can you lend me $10 for coffee and tobacco? I already made plans, and it feels stupid going without my smokes

Keith Patel81 said:I’m not entirely sure if this counts as "ours," considering the series dates all the way back to 1971. If my memory serves me right, it was a production by the Washington, D.C. public broadcasting network—*Where the Wild Boars Go*. It isn't exactly a comedy series, but it is certainly worth a watch. Someone has already brought up *Gruntovcan*. That one is an absolute classic that truly stands the test of time.

Yeah, great series.

Have you seen the previews? Dominica's making her move. 🙏

Gabrijela Španić 🤣

The most ridiculous part of this whole thing was how they brought up Leica four different times during the episode, yet everyone keeps coming up with these wildly different excuses that don't even come close to the truth. 🤣
Leica cameras, seriously? wtf 🤣

Franjo Harmon is basically your middle name 🙏

As for the Patriots, I can't stand mediocre teams, and there’s a little something about them being from Boston.

But the biggest reason is obviously Brady. To me, it's one of the most beautiful sports stories ever told. Taken as the 199th pick in the draft with zero hype, he turned around and became the GOAT. And let’s not forget he’s a cool guy, a total clutch player, and has his own way of being a bit of a joker.
Tomica is everything.

mellowotter36 said:Is it actually possible that Sarajevo doesn't have a single arena? Even a small town like Des Moines has three.

There's one arena out near Boise, but it feels more like a high school gym than a city facility.
There's a plan for a major downtown arena, but politics and local stubbornness—you know, the usual partisan bickering 🤦—have stalled everything. I honestly worry it'll never happen. Nobody seems to be making a real push to get it off the ground.