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sony smartwatch 3 - my first real SW

The screen wakes when you touch it or if you have the lift to wake setting on
- basslover1
- Post #18
- Jul 9, 2016
- Forum: Mobile Devices
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Push-button-to-start ignition...like it?

I've been driving manual cars for over a decade so I'm used to having to push in the clutch to start anyway but I could see how that would take a bit of getting used to.
- basslover1
- Post #69
- Jul 8, 2016
- Forum: The Garage
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sony smartwatch 3 - my first real SW

There's a GPS bug with the sw3 where it won't shut off no matter what, that may be your problem. Try rebooting the watch and see if it fixes that. As for the phone, that's my biggest gripe about Android wear as well. With a watch connected the phone won't sleep and just kills battery life...
- basslover1
- Post #14
- Jul 8, 2016
- Forum: Mobile Devices
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Push-button-to-start ignition...like it?

The only oddity is if the car is running I can take the key out if the cabin and it will stay running. The cluster beeps like crazy at me, but that's about it. I'm sure the car will stop eventually, but I've never had the key outside that long, typically just to run inside to grab something...
- basslover1
- Post #29
- Jul 2, 2016
- Forum: The Garage
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sony smartwatch 3 - my first real SW

Yeah I definitely recommend leaving the tilt to wake turned off. Honestly all that does is keep the screen from waking when you lift your wrist, like when checking the time. With the transflective screen on the SW3 you don't need it to wake anyway to see it. Plus even with that off, when you get...
- basslover1
- Post #9
- Jul 1, 2016
- Forum: Mobile Devices
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Push-button-to-start ignition...like it?

The Ford intelligent access won't let you lock the keys in the car with the button on the door handle. It knows when the key is inside the cabin or outside. If I leave the keys in the hatch with the other doors locked it'll pop the hatch back open if I close it.
- basslover1
- Post #13
- Jul 1, 2016
- Forum: The Garage
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sony smartwatch 3 - my first real SW

Good price. I bought one used like 8 months ago for a bit more than that, and I really had no complaints about it. Of course I "upgraded" to a 360 Sport because they're on sale for a more reasonable price. As for the screen being washed out, that's because of the transflective display...
- basslover1
- Post #7
- Jul 1, 2016
- Forum: Mobile Devices
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PSU for bench testing automotive parts

Yea I already had the power_on pin jumped to ground and the psu turns on I just couldn't get proper voltage on the molex connections. It doesn't matter though, I was able to get the 12V I needed directly from the 24 pin plug. Probably not ideal but I was only testing lights so not a serious...
- basslover1
- Post #3
- Jun 28, 2016
- Forum: Power Supplies
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PSU for bench testing automotive parts

I have an extra PSU from my HTPC, http://m.newegg.com/Product/index?itemnumber=N82E16817139049 That one to be exact, and I'm wanting to use it for an automotive project I'm working on that will allow me to test parts at my desk instead of in my car. I know that I need to use a jumper from one...
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- Jun 17, 2016
- Replies: 2
- Forum: Power Supplies
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HBO's Game of Thrones season 6 discussion thread- airing 4/24/16 (No book spoilers)

He wouldn't, but the faceless men are like a hit squad. Someone pays tribute to the faceless god, and the faceless men kill their target. Arya and Jaqen have that discussion in the last episode when she says how she'll kill the actress.
- basslover1
- Post #867
- May 29, 2016
- Forum: OT Discussion Club
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who is wrenching today?

Gear fluid smells great, doesn't it? As for recycling, take it (in old oil jugs) to any parts store, most all of them offer oil recycling free of charge.
- basslover1
- Post #1,038
- May 26, 2016
- Forum: The Garage
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Carbon issues with direct injection engines

GDI Tech: I'm enjoying your insight here, just a few questions for ya though. I own a Fiesta ST, direct injection, yadda yadda. So if I'm reading what you're saying correctly, the catch cans that are available for my car (ranging from $130-200) aren't going to be very effective at catching junk...
- basslover1
- Post #166
- May 26, 2016
- Forum: The Garage
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Google I/O 2016 Thread

No ones excited for Android Auto working stand alone? It's something they promised way back when it was first announced, now it's almost ready from what I've read.
- basslover1
- Post #24
- May 19, 2016
- Forum: Mobile Devices
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HBO's Game of Thrones season 6 discussion thread- airing 4/24/16 (No book spoilers)

Yep, except for a few houses in the North, the largest being the Karstarks (because Robb beheaded Rickard Karstark), the rest are very loyal to the Starks, and presenting Rickon gives the Northern houses a liege lord to rally behind.
- basslover1
- Post #362
- May 4, 2016
- Forum: OT Discussion Club
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HBO's Game of Thrones season 6 discussion thread- airing 4/24/16 (No book spoilers)

He's important to Winterfell because the Northern houses that hate the Boltons (which is pretty much all of them) have a Stark to rally behind. Sansa being alive doesn't matter, with everyone believing the Stark men dead, all she's good for is giving Ramsay Winterfell, she can't rule it on her...
- basslover1
- Post #359
- May 4, 2016
- Forum: OT Discussion Club
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HBO's Game of Thrones season 6 discussion thread- airing 4/24/16 (No book spoilers)

Because you're looking at it from the perspective of someone who knows he's alive. As far as the North is concerned, Theon killed both Bran and Rickon. In Westeros, not every noble born is known throughout the lands, sure they know they exist but they don't know what they look like. The Umbers...
- basslover1
- Post #356
- May 4, 2016
- Forum: OT Discussion Club
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HBO's Game of Thrones season 6 discussion thread- airing 4/24/16 (No book spoilers)

There's also the book theory that the high sparrow is an important character we've never had first hand experience with. If true it could make the king's landing plot very interesting.
- basslover1
- Post #263
- May 2, 2016
- Forum: OT Discussion Club
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HBO's Game of Thrones season 6 discussion thread- airing 4/24/16 (No book spoilers)

Lol oops. Nephew, whatever.
- basslover1
- Post #257
- May 2, 2016
- Forum: OT Discussion Club
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HBO's Game of Thrones season 6 discussion thread- airing 4/24/16 (No book spoilers)

It would be stronger, actually. Rhaegar is Danny's older brother, which would make Jon her uncle. Children of head of house inherit before siblings of head of house.
- basslover1
- Post #250
- May 2, 2016
- Forum: OT Discussion Club
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If I take a second job, can I afford a new car?

That's it? One dealer in Ohio marked theirs up $80,000 to $150,000. :o
- basslover1
- Post #20
- May 1, 2016
- Forum: The Garage
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Please help pick a tablet/laptop from this list

Mine must be strict, because I asked if they price matched and said yes (obviously), but they can only do the coupon or the price match not both. If I had waited for it to go on sale, plus been able to stack the coupons it would have been considerably cheaper. I still think it's a fair price...
- basslover1
- Post #24
- Apr 15, 2016
- Forum: Mobile Devices
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Please help pick a tablet/laptop from this list

YMMV on this, my local BB won't let me stack coupons. I tried stacking the 10% movers with the college student coupon and they said no dice. Even with the 10% student coupon after taxes it was still cheaper to buy it from Amazon.
- basslover1
- Post #17
- Apr 15, 2016
- Forum: Mobile Devices
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Please help pick a tablet/laptop from this list

The keyboard.
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- Post #13
- Apr 15, 2016
- Forum: Mobile Devices
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Please help pick a tablet/laptop from this list

Seconded, only if you can't shell out for the SP4. I have the m3 version of the SP4 and for what I do; web browsing, note taking on PDF slides (really cool, btw) for class, word processing, netflixing, etc. it works perfectly. Of course you do need to buy the type cover separately which...
- basslover1
- Post #8
- Apr 14, 2016
- Forum: Mobile Devices
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Certified Used or Nay?

My Fiesta ST is a CPO. I get the remaining of the 3yr/36,000 mile bumper-to-bumper warranty, when that expires I get an extra 1yr/12,000 miles. The power train goes from 5yrs/60,000 miles to 7yrs/100,000 miles from the original date of purchase. Only downside to the extended powertrain is that...
- basslover1
- Post #3
- Apr 13, 2016
- Forum: The Garage
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2002 VW Passat

No problem, sometimes I do miss my 98 except when something broke then it was a pain but it was a good car. I know on the newer ones they added sensors on everything because of the emission requirements so it can be hard to track stuff down, and VW isn't exactly known for reliability. Most...
- basslover1
- Post #11
- Apr 13, 2016
- Forum: The Garage
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2002 VW Passat

Could be the crank sensor, it usually has it's own code when it goes out: P0322. If that's the case yea $300 doesn't sound too terrible, the part is anywhere from $50-80 and it isn't in the easiest spot to get to so figure 1-1.5 hours of labor. My only hesitation is you didn't mention it dying...
- basslover1
- Post #8
- Apr 13, 2016
- Forum: The Garage
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2002 VW Passat

Unless the EPC or check engine lights are blinking, the car is drive-able, it's just typically an emissions failure but it wont harm the engine. If the light is blinking, yea don't drive it. Since both situations sound like a cold start (it's been sitting long enough to not be "warm"), my...
- basslover1
- Post #4
- Apr 12, 2016
- Forum: The Garage
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What should a brake job cost for a 2012 accord

I had about 90k on the fronts and rears of my Passat before I traded it in. I did a brake flush a few months prior to trading it (which requires taking the wheels off), and they looked to have about 1/2 - 1/3 of life left on the pads.
- basslover1
- Post #24
- Mar 25, 2016
- Forum: The Garage
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Skoda Superb key doesnt work. Call a locksmith?

Did you check the owner's manual? I know my old VW you'd have to reprogram the key if you pushed the button out of range of the car too many times.
- basslover1
- Post #6
- Mar 14, 2016
- Forum: The Garage
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Opinions on the Ford Taurus SHO?

The gains aren't as nice on the Fiesta ST, but most of that torque gained in below 3k RPMs so goodbye tires.
- basslover1
- Post #15
- Feb 15, 2016
- Forum: The Garage
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Home Security Cameras

Hows the viewing angle on the C1 compared to the FI9821W? I have the V2 as well, and was tossing around the idea of swapping it for the C1 for the wider angle. I know I lose pan and tilt but if it's wide enough then I would be ok with it as it only needs to cover a single room anyway. To OP...
- basslover1
- Post #8
- Dec 10, 2015
- Forum: Mobile Devices
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9/29 Google Press Event Discussion (Nexus 6P, Nexus 5X)

I was torn between getting a G4 or 5x for my mom for Christmas, and ended up with the G4 for her. Mostly because I can finance it through T-Mo for no interest, but also due to the bigger battery, also stellar camera, and 3GB of RAM. She's always had cheap phones, and I wanted to get her...
- basslover1
- Post #621
- Dec 9, 2015
- Forum: Mobile Devices
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Is your Amazon Fire TV stick...garbage?

I have two Fire TV Sticks, one from when it first came out and the 2nd from Shitty Amazon Prime Sales Day. Both work fine. I used to have issues only on Hulu, it wouldn't play ads correctly then the stream would get screwed up. Since I don't use Hulu anymore, only Netflix and Prime Video, I...
- basslover1
- Post #46
- Dec 9, 2015
- Forum: Mobile Devices
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9/29 Google Press Event Discussion (Nexus 6P, Nexus 5X)

I was pretty dead set on getting the 5X because of its size. But once the prices were released, spending the extra $70 on the 6P was an easy decision. The 32GB 5x should have been $399 or less, IMO.
- basslover1
- Post #426
- Nov 4, 2015
- Forum: Mobile Devices
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9/29 Google Press Event Discussion (Nexus 6P, Nexus 5X)

My 6P was delivered yesterday about a week ahead of schedule. The size will take some getting used to, but so far I absolutely love everything about it.
- basslover1
- Post #349
- Oct 31, 2015
- Forum: Mobile Devices
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I can't update to Marshmallow using just an OTA update file can I?

Correct, you need to update to Lollipop then to Marshmallow. Do you not have an update pending to bring you to Lollipop? I would just follow those until you get to 5.1.1, then you can flash the M OTA update.
- basslover1
- Post #2
- Oct 10, 2015
- Forum: Mobile Devices
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Any nexus 6 users here? Got marshmallow yet?

With all Android updates, they begin rolling out today but who knows when it starts or how long it will take for you to get it. Be patient, the 6.0 Factory Images aren't even available yet, so the roll-out has yet to begin.
- basslover1
- Post #12
- Oct 5, 2015
- Forum: Mobile Devices
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9/29 Google Press Event Discussion (Nexus 6P, Nexus 5X)

I was pretty set on the 5x until I saw the price. I think $429 for the 32GB, while a good deal, it's missing too much compared to the 6P which is only $70 more. Ordered a 6P 32GB in graphite, estimated first week of November.
- basslover1
- Post #93
- Sep 30, 2015
- Forum: Mobile Devices
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Who's your cell carrier, what's your plan like?

Sorry you're right I forgot I have a employer discount.
- basslover1
- Post #61
- Sep 22, 2015
- Forum: Mobile Devices

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