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Help choosing a 2 in 1 for couch/bedroom browsing

Usually when I'm using my laptop in the bedroom I am laying on my side and have the laptop sitting on a body pillow. I rarely use it laying on my back with the laptop on my stomach style so the weight doesn't really bother me in the bedroom. And if need be I can fold it over to tablet to save...
- mike208
- Post #25
- Dec 29, 2015
- Forum: Laptops
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Help choosing a 2 in 1 for couch/bedroom browsing

I didn't notice a blue hue on this screen. I will have to check the mic settings once I get to play with it again lol
- mike208
- Post #22
- Dec 24, 2015
- Forum: Laptops
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How best to extend my wifi

So I decided to get a new modem and router, to get out form under the fee the ISP is charging me to use their modem. I replaced it with a surfboard SB6141. Went with a netgear R6400 AC1750 router http://www.netgear.com/home/products/networking/wifi-routers/R6400.aspx As expected and as...
- mike208
- Post #10
- Dec 24, 2015
- Forum: Networking
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Cable Modem: Any reason not to just buy a Surfboard SB6141

I just bought one myself to get rid of the 10 monthly fee from my ISP. Only had it a few days, but its working fine. Currently on sale , $69.99 at amazon and I think a little under $75 at best buy if I recall correctly. I do think its an older model and now has an upgraded model that supports...
- mike208
- Post #2
- Dec 24, 2015
- Forum: Networking
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Anyone got HP Spectre x360 hands-on user experiences/opinions?

I recently purchased a 2 in 1 laptop and prior to that had done a lot of research. I found one website(http://www.ultrabookreview.com/9112-lenovo-yoga-hp-spectre/) where one or 2 users had all sorts of complaints about both the HP Spectre and Lenovo 900. Admittedly some of them were nit picky...
- mike208
- Post #4
- Dec 23, 2015
- Forum: Laptops
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Help choosing a 2 in 1 for couch/bedroom browsing

I ended up getting the acer aspire R14 2 in 1. Its supposed to be a christmas present, so the wife hasn't let me play with it much, but I like it so far. 4.19 pounds is heavier than I expected, which almost makes me regret not just going for the 15.6 inch models, but there is nothing close to...
- mike208
- Post #20
- Dec 23, 2015
- Forum: Laptops
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Help choosing a 2 in 1 for couch/bedroom browsing

Yeah I wasn't even considering them, but I saw you said your wife had one so I figured it couldn't hurt to look and that one has good specs, metal body and a decent price for it all, not to mention USB C, which I don't have a need for now but better to have it and not need it then need it and...
- mike208
- Post #18
- Dec 20, 2015
- Forum: Laptops
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Help choosing a 2 in 1 for couch/bedroom browsing

http://www.microsoftstore.com/store/msusa/en_US/pdp/Surface-Pro-3/productID.300190600 Man this looks like a good deal, just wish it had 8GB of RAM
- mike208
- Post #16
- Dec 17, 2015
- Forum: Laptops
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Help choosing a 2 in 1 for couch/bedroom browsing

I'm leaning towards this one, still need to go see it in person. But it seems like a good price for the specs. A good medium size, what do you think...
- mike208
- Post #14
- Dec 16, 2015
- Forum: Laptops
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Help choosing a 2 in 1 for couch/bedroom browsing

http://www.bestbuy.com/site/compare?skus=4503200,4503300&productString=1219755708588*1219755698811&url=%2Fsite%2Fsearchpage.jsp%3FbrowsedCategory%3Dpcmcat247400050000%26cp%3D1%26id%3Dpcat17071%26nrp%3D25%26qp%3Dfeatures_facet%253DFeatures~2-in-1%2520Design%255Esoldby_facet%253DSold%2520By~Best%25...
- mike208
- Post #13
- Dec 15, 2015
- Forum: Laptops
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Help choosing a 2 in 1 for couch/bedroom browsing

Another quick question, how important is USB C, especially on a laptop? I don't currently own any USB C devices, don't know much about it at all, but not sure if that will change in a year or 2.
- mike208
- Post #11
- Dec 14, 2015
- Forum: Laptops
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Help choosing a 2 in 1 for couch/bedroom browsing

I wasn't exactly comparing the ipad to the surface, I get that especially compared to the older ipad the surface does a whole lot more. What I was saying is that I found I preferred the laptop with keyboard to the tablet. My use for the tablet would be more for in bed where I would likely have...
- mike208
- Post #10
- Dec 14, 2015
- Forum: Laptops
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Help choosing a 2 in 1 for couch/bedroom browsing

Haha, just realized that was actually your post. I figured mine was different enough to start but after looking at the devices today, I think an 11 inch would be too small for me, and while I would like a bigger display for use as a laptop a 15.6" makes for a huge tablet. I'd really have to try...
- mike208
- Post #7
- Dec 13, 2015
- Forum: Laptops
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Help choosing a 2 in 1 for couch/bedroom browsing

I really like the MS surface devices, but I have an ipad 2, and I found I rarely used it once my wife got her laptop(I kind of stole it). I feel like I would need the surface pro 4 for the bigger screen, I went and looked at some today and 11 inches seems small. The base model plus keyboard is...
- mike208
- Post #6
- Dec 13, 2015
- Forum: Laptops
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Help choosing a 2 in 1 for couch/bedroom browsing

When you say to focus on laptops do you mean laptops only or do you mean the not detachable kind like the yoga 900?
- mike208
- Post #3
- Dec 13, 2015
- Forum: Laptops
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Help choosing a 2 in 1 for couch/bedroom browsing

I am the type that loves to research products before I buy them, but it seems with 2 in 1's there are so many and not so many roundups, that the ones there are all pick different ones as the best. I have yet to go see any of these in person, may do that today, only been reading about them...
- mike208
- Thread
- Dec 13, 2015
- Replies: 24
- Forum: Laptops
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Shopping for a 13" 2-in-1

What did you end up getting, if anything? I am looking at getting a 2 in 1. Kind of looking to go budget model($500ish) but seems like the best reviews are on the $1000 and up models, which makes sense, I get that, just don't want to miss out on something awesome. But as I pretty much only need...
- mike208
- Post #5
- Dec 10, 2015
- Forum: Laptops
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How best to extend my wifi

I figured the same, but wasn't sure if the better routers out there have more power, or if the external antennas help push the signal further or with more power
- mike208
- Post #9
- Dec 5, 2015
- Forum: Networking
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How best to extend my wifi

I am currently using an Arris DG2470A router provided by my cable internet company. I will look into MOCA, never heard of it before, are the adapters like a passthrough where your main cable runs through that adapter? Does it work with directv? I don't mind drilling a hole, but I don't have a...
- mike208
- Post #7
- Dec 5, 2015
- Forum: Networking
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How best to extend my wifi

I'm using whatever generic router the cable company gave me. I don't need crazy performance. Which is why I am thinking the powerline stuff would be the easiest and cheapest, just wondering if I am missing anything. Although a wired access point would allow me to get the couple of consoles in...
- mike208
- Post #3
- Dec 1, 2015
- Forum: Networking
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How best to extend my wifi

When I had my cable/internet installed I had them put the wireless router in my basement man cave as thats where my desktop is and where, at the time, my main console for gaming was. But we currently have multiple consoles connected wireless around the house, as well as phones and laptops, etc...
- mike208
- Thread
- Nov 28, 2015
- Replies: 12
- Forum: Networking
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anyone rocking a newer windows phone?

I just bought a used Lumia icon for verizon from ebay, waiting for it to arrive. Wanted to give windows phone a try, especially with Windows 10 on the way. May be too little, too late, especially on verizon. But heres hoping its aweome and makes a comeback with the new OS
- mike208
- Post #31
- Nov 3, 2015
- Forum: Mobile Devices
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Is it worth buying a PS4 just for The Last of US ?

I was also one of the ones that didn't get immediately caught up in the story or game play. Only made it just a short way through the initial transporting of the girl. I do want to give the game a fair shot at some point in the future though. I am also considering getting a ps4 with some...
- mike208
- Post #16
- Dec 22, 2014
- Forum: Console Gaming
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Want to learn more about Boba Fett, where to start

Was going to say I wanted more detail than what a website could provide, but at first glance there appears to be a ton of info lol. That's part of what interested me about him. How could what is basically an untrained close e trooper become one of the top bounty hunters when the dang storm...
- mike208
- Post #7
- Dec 3, 2014
- Forum: OT Discussion Club
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Want to learn more about Boba Fett, where to start

Haha, told wife I wanted that for Christmas. But I will have some free time in the next couple of days so I was hoping for something I could get my hands on sooner. I also wasn't sure exactly what all was covered in that. I think I want the whole story, from when Jango was killed to the present
- mike208
- Post #4
- Dec 3, 2014
- Forum: OT Discussion Club
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Want to learn more about Boba Fett, where to start

I'm a big star wars fan, always leaned more toward the light side than the dark side. But there is just something about Boba Fett that intrigues me and I want to learn more about him. I did some research and know there are a bunch of books about him, some comics, cartoon series where he makes...
- mike208
- Thread
- Dec 3, 2014
- Replies: 14
- Forum: OT Discussion Club
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Need help finding a song, I think it may have been in an episode of CSI

Yet another that I found on my own, and again thats not it. Same type of thing though I feel. I'm also not psoitive it was from CSI, could have been from another TV show. I can picture the guy in my head singing in the video, ugh! It's not this guy, but I feel like he looked closer to this...
- mike208
- Post #6
- Nov 5, 2013
- Forum: OT Discussion Club
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Need help finding a song, I think it may have been in an episode of CSI

You know I actually found that song during my search. I feel like it was in that same style, but thats not it. This guy was white, and not that big. Thanks for trying though I found that site, but the first one I clicked on was in a foreign language. It may have only been that one, as I have...
- mike208
- Post #4
- Nov 5, 2013
- Forum: OT Discussion Club
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Need help finding a song, I think it may have been in an episode of CSI

I am looking for a song from probably the mids 90's to mid 2000's. I believe it was on an episode of the original CSI. I don't have much in the way of details, but I am hoping the combined power of ATOT can help me out. I know I have seen the video of the guy actually singing the song, I...
- mike208
- Thread
- Nov 5, 2013
- Replies: 5
- Forum: OT Discussion Club
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SHould i get my 12 year old son a PS Vita for his birthday?

I considered an iPod but he's not into music much. So it seemed like a waste like the phone.
- mike208
- Post #6
- Aug 24, 2013
- Forum: Mobile Devices
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SHould i get my 12 year old son a PS Vita for his birthday?

Do you have kids? Getting them to choose books over video games is a tall order. And he does have plenty of books which he does read from time to time. But I know when I get home from a long days work I want to unwind how I want to unwind. I am OK with him doing the same for the most part
- mike208
- Post #4
- Aug 24, 2013
- Forum: Mobile Devices
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SHould i get my 12 year old son a PS Vita for his birthday?

He loves video games, already has a xbox 360, Wii and a 3DS. We also have a PS3 in the living room, which he plans on occasion. We have been trying to decide what to get him for his birthday this year. We usually like to get him one big thing and let the rest of the family by him some odds and...
- mike208
- Thread
- Aug 24, 2013
- Replies: 22
- Forum: Mobile Devices
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Oh...I wasn't expecting it to go to voicemail

It doesn't throw me off, but what annoys me is when their voice mail goes something like "Hello.............................................................................This is John and I can't answer the phone right now so leave me a message." When I get voicemails like that I begin to...
- mike208
- Post #13
- Jul 29, 2013
- Forum: OT Discussion Club
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Dog owners please help :)

It was Lucky, in the conservatory, with the poo. Does anyone have any of those cards? But seriously, dog training is a lot of work. You have to be patient, and reading and asking for help is good. But doing so before you brought the dog home is better. Good luck
- mike208
- Post #9
- Jul 4, 2013
- Forum: OT Discussion Club
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Patriots TE Hernandez in big trouble

Well in the case of Josh brent it wasn't just drunk driving, it was reckless(I believe in excess of 100mph) drunk driving. True a lot of people will drive while intoxicated. But I think the majority of them are ones who at least think they are ok to drive and try to do their best to drive in a...
- mike208
- Post #315
- Jun 30, 2013
- Forum: OT Discussion Club
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Patriots TE Hernandez in big trouble

Oh well maybe thats where we are differing. Even though Jerry browns mother asked the team to support Josh brent, I don't think thats why the team is doing it. Again I think it comes down to Jerry Jones being all about him, his money and his team that makes him money. Even the publicity of Brent...
- mike208
- Post #312
- Jun 30, 2013
- Forum: OT Discussion Club
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Patriots TE Hernandez in big trouble

I agree, both parties are culpable of what happened that night. They both made it mistake. Jerry Brown already paid for it with his life, and Brent may pay for it with jail time. But he knows as a part of his probation he can't have drugs or alcohol and twice now he has failed to follow those...
- mike208
- Post #309
- Jun 30, 2013
- Forum: OT Discussion Club
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Patriots TE Hernandez in big trouble

I'm a cowboys fan, and I have no problem with the mother of the dead player wanting the team to support Josh Brent. He made a dumb mistake and a man lost his life. I am sure he feels terrible about it. If thats all that had happened, then keeping him on the team isn't so bad. But not only did...
- mike208
- Post #306
- Jun 30, 2013
- Forum: OT Discussion Club
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Patriots TE Hernandez in big trouble

I really don't understand the need for the sealed affidavit, unless my thought process is way off. Hernandez and 2 others roll out and "allegedly" kill a man. Hernandez and 1 other are arrested and the prosecutors know details of the conversations said between the 4 people(including the now...
- mike208
- Post #229
- Jun 27, 2013
- Forum: OT Discussion Club
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Patriots TE Hernandez in big trouble

The real question is, hould the NSA be expected to turn over their copy of Hernandez's phone calls/texts? LOL
- mike208
- Post #68
- Jun 22, 2013
- Forum: OT Discussion Club

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