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How well does Linux perform with 4k?

27". I would have gotten a 32" if the prices weren't so high, 32" seems like the perfect size. I have price points that I refuse to go over no matter how good a product is even if I can afford it and 32" 4k monitors are way over that price. I considered taking a risk and ordering one of those...
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- Post #8
- Dec 15, 2016
- Forum: Open Source
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How well does Linux perform with 4k?

Just got a 4k monitor and it is running smooth with Linux Mint. Didn't have to do anything but plug it in and turn it on. Set to the correct resolution and refresh rate automatically using the displayport. Loving it so far. Much better for me than 2k and ultra-wide 2k. Only complaint I have is...
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- Post #6
- Dec 13, 2016
- Forum: Open Source
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Way to force phone to continue playing video when screen locked? (Android)

Play the video or podcast in firefox browser and it will continue playing with a locked screen. Works on youtube as well as other video sites. If you have t-mobile, playing youtube in the browser will count against your data, binge-on only works with the youtube app. This will work in google...
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- Post #21
- Dec 13, 2016
- Forum: Mobile Devices
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I'm so done. Galaxy S7 not phone for me..

I definitely liked the metal body with the HTC 10. I wish phones were either metal or plastic and never glass. The most delicate product in my house should not be my phone. It wasn't a bad phone, but the things it lacked or the things it did in a way that I don't like was not worth it for me...
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- Post #14
- Nov 1, 2016
- Forum: Mobile Devices
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LG V20 - $672 on Verizon

The G3 is/was a great phone. If the the G5 and V10 didn't have the bootloop issue I would buy one easy. Hopefully the V20 won't have one. Without the bootloop, once the price drops I would buy one immediately.
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- Post #21
- Oct 31, 2016
- Forum: Mobile Devices
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[UPDATE 10/4/16] It is official! Pixel and Pixel XL (formerly Nexus 2016)

Yup, good thing I never said that.
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- Post #279
- Oct 31, 2016
- Forum: Mobile Devices
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[UPDATE 10/4/16] It is official! Pixel and Pixel XL (formerly Nexus 2016)

Google actually acknowledges this problem. It's not made up. If other reviewers missed it that says something about them.
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- Post #277
- Oct 31, 2016
- Forum: Mobile Devices
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LG V20 - $672 on Verizon

Bootloops have been reported with the G4, G5, and V10. I think the G4 and V10 have it the worst but the G5 is not considered safe. I will let other people beta test and let the price drop before I consider one.
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- Post #19
- Oct 31, 2016
- Forum: Mobile Devices
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I'm so done. Galaxy S7 not phone for me..

I bought and returned the HTC 10 recently. Hopefully you will like it more than I did. Wasn't worth the $549 + tax.
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- Post #11
- Oct 31, 2016
- Forum: Mobile Devices
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[UPDATE 10/4/16] It is official! Pixel and Pixel XL (formerly Nexus 2016)

I don't know how anyone can say the Pixel has the best camera with that halo effect going on... http://www.androidpolice.com/2016/10/26/google-acknowledges-pixel-camera-lens-flare-issue-will-use-magical-mathematics-fix/...
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- Post #274
- Oct 31, 2016
- Forum: Mobile Devices
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This is why Linux will never take over the desktop...

@Red Squirrel Definitely a legitimate possibility, no doubt. That is why some people view their moves skeptically. As much as I don't trust Microsoft or any corporation for that matter to make the "right" decision, this Linux move in my view is not malicious. My guess is that someone at...
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- Post #55
- Oct 26, 2016
- Forum: Open Source
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Good inexpensive non-TN?

Sleeping on it for you can't hurt and gives you more time to build up a bigger budget. Sock away $10-$100 a month and it will add up quickly so when you do decide to buy you can get a better monitor than you planned, at the same or better price. The fact that you hold on to a monitor for 10...
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- Post #8
- Oct 26, 2016
- Forum: Displays
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This is why Linux will never take over the desktop...

The funny thing about this discussion is Microsoft, more than ever, is jumping into Linux big time. http://www.zdnet.com/article/microsoft-and-canonical-partner-to-bring-ubuntu-to-windows-10/...
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- Post #53
- Oct 26, 2016
- Forum: Open Source
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What OS do you like better? (Ubuntu vs. ChromeOS)

The only feature that would sway my vote is if ChromeOS ran standard Linux applications in addition to Chrome Apps. If it did that I would view it as one of the better Linux distributions.
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- Post #7
- Oct 26, 2016
- Forum: Operating Systems
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What OS do you like better? (Ubuntu vs. ChromeOS)

I love Ubuntu. I don't have a problem so much with ChromeOS. It's nice enough and I would have no problem using it, but any computer that comes with ChromeOS is locked down and more resistant to user changes than a Microsoft computer. Sure there are ways around it, but I can't support that...
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- Post #6
- Oct 26, 2016
- Forum: Operating Systems
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What did you replace the Note 7 with?

Not illegal to own one, but there are civil and criminal penalties for bringing a Note 7 onto a flight now. The FAA classifies the Note 7 as a "forbidden hazardous material". Unless you never fly, it doesn't seem worth it to me, when in 6-months to a year it will be replaced by something...
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- Post #51
- Oct 26, 2016
- Forum: Mobile Devices
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Good inexpensive non-TN?

I've never bought one used, but Dell monitors are great and usually come with a 3-year advanced replacement warranty. If you can buy them when there is a deal, they are a good value.
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- Post #4
- Oct 25, 2016
- Forum: Displays
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What did you replace the Note 7 with?

People say that complaining never works, but history proves that wrong. A recent example is the fact that Samsung brought back microSD cards and water resistance to their phones. Everybody called the complainers about those removed features whiners, but it worked. Everybody was saying how the...
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- Post #38
- Oct 25, 2016
- Forum: Mobile Devices
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What did you replace the Note 7 with?

I think it's a good thing if consumers are salty. Hopefully they will keep complaining and vote with their dollars as well. The sooner we get to the days where people are more reluctant to spend $700+ on a phone that is far from perfect, the sooner we get better phones that we are all happy...
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- Post #35
- Oct 24, 2016
- Forum: Mobile Devices
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[UPDATE 10/4/16] It is official! Pixel and Pixel XL (formerly Nexus 2016)

Seems like Google half-assed it on the "premium" Pixel according to this article: http://arstechnica.com/gadgets/2016/10/the-google-pixel-a-nine-month-dash-to-mold-an-htc-phone-into-a-google-product/
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- Post #214
- Oct 24, 2016
- Forum: Mobile Devices
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What did you replace the Note 7 with?

Everybody I know with a Note 4 loves their phone and isn't interested in a new one. If the Note 4 had the 4g lte bands I need I would buy one easy. It may not have Nougat or ever get it, but it does have Marshmallow and Samsung's software has all the features I want/need and the camera is...
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- Post #11
- Oct 22, 2016
- Forum: Mobile Devices
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Galaxy Note 7

aigomoria doesn't sound like a fanboy... "i will never endorse nor purchase anything apple, as its overpriced and underwhelming for a product with a fruit logo on it." It sounds like if they stop being "overpriced and underwhelming" then he/she would purchase Apple products. Seems like a...
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- Post #612
- Oct 22, 2016
- Forum: Mobile Devices
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Good inexpensive non-TN?

Tough for 1440p, but doable as long as you can wait for deals. Given that you hold on to your monitor for so long I say forget 1080p and hold out for a 1440p deal. This deal just popped up: http://flash.newegg.com/Product/9SIAB714834412?icid=WP_0_10202016 The monitor has pretty decent...
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- Post #2
- Oct 22, 2016
- Forum: Displays
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Max $400, Debating 2k 25" IPS, 2k 32" WVA, 34" UWide IPS

I would also recommend going with the HP 32" QHD or LG 34" Ultrawide. If you don't mind the missing vertical resolution go with the LG 34"...but be absolutely sure you won't miss that resolution. Given that you used a 1900x1200 my guess is it will be harder to go back to 1080p than to get the...
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- Post #5
- Oct 21, 2016
- Forum: Displays
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Android 12 inch tablet options ?

@Roland00Address Not the best cpu out there but it gets the job done for what he needs, plus the tablet has a nice resolution and 2 gbs of RAM for not a bad price. Other than that, you might have to go with a windows tablet or windows 2-in-1. Something like this...
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- Post #18
- Oct 21, 2016
- Forum: Mobile Devices
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Galaxy S7 regular/edge owners roll call....

There are some Play Store apps that supposedly automatically disable the Touchwiz stuff that slows down Samsung phones. I have no idea if they work or not, but it's worth a shot if you can't return the phone. https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.hecorat.packagedisabler...
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- Post #193
- Oct 20, 2016
- Forum: Mobile Devices
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nexus 5x bugs... anyone have these issues? why can't google make a phone that does the basics right

If I listed out the various problems, fixes, non-fixes, warranty repairs, and out-of-warranty repairs, I and others I know had with the various Nexus phones you would feel even less crazy, but it would take a while and I'd rather forget and move-on. Even had a battery swell and punch through...
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- Post #4
- Oct 20, 2016
- Forum: Mobile Devices
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Best streaming service for documentaries and classic movies on mi box/chromecast?

VICE, Smithsonian Channel, PBS, TCM (Turner Classic Movies) Unfortunately, I think cable television and piracy still make it easier to find new and interesting documentaries on a regular basis without much effort. Probably just going to have to show him how to search through categories and...
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- Post #2
- Oct 19, 2016
- Forum: Home Theater PCs
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Android 12 inch tablet options ?

http://protwelve.com/ https://www.walmart.com/ip/Pro12-with-WiFi-12.2-Touchscreen-Tablet-PC-Featuring-Android-6.0-Marshmallow-Operating-System-Black/50621043
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- Post #6
- Oct 19, 2016
- Forum: Mobile Devices
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[UPDATE 10/4/16] It is official! Pixel and Pixel XL (formerly Nexus 2016)

One thing I would be concerned about with the Pixel phones is the sensitivity of the laser autofocus sensor. On the HTC 10, the laser autofocus sensor must be really really clean or the camera's focus will be off resulting in soft pictures lacking detail that would not occur with a clean...
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- Post #157
- Oct 18, 2016
- Forum: Mobile Devices
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Galaxy Note 7

You can't stop stupid, you can only hope to contain it.
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- Post #576
- Oct 16, 2016
- Forum: Mobile Devices
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nexus 5x bugs... anyone have these issues? why can't google make a phone that does the basics right

Nope, not just you. I was going to blame your problems on LG since the 5x and the 5 are both made by LG, and the Nexus 4 (another LG) was equally buggy for me and a few other people I know, but then you mentioned the Galaxy Nexus which was made by Samsung. I never understood why the...
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- Post #2
- Oct 16, 2016
- Forum: Mobile Devices
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Dell Inspiron 3650 Desktop or build a PC as a HTPC (running OpenELEC)

That is more than enough to run OpenELEC. More power than you need. Make sure the system meets your noise needs, as you don't need that much power, but too much noise is absolutely annoying. What NUC did you have in the past and what issues did you have? @DTN107 Your CPU is also way more...
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- Post #3
- Oct 12, 2016
- Forum: Home Theater PCs
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Galaxy Note 7

@Raduque Hate to scare you, but google 's7 edge lines across screen' and 's7 edge dark lines across screen'...you might be switching again in the near future depending on your luck. And be very careful, the screen is very delicate, even for a glass phone. I have been skeptical of Samsung's...
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- Post #536
- Oct 12, 2016
- Forum: Mobile Devices
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Re-Boxing My Exploding Galaxy Note 7 In Samsung's Fireproof Box

If the "touch disease" related to the iPhone 6 is truly due to bend-gate like it has been suggested and was apparently fixed for the 6s series, then the bendgate controversy in hindsight was a valid controversy. http://ifixit.org/blog/8309/iphone-6-plus-gray-flicker-touch-death/...
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- Post #29
- Oct 12, 2016
- Forum: Mobile Devices
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Galaxy Note 7

I don't know why people have loyalty or love for companies. Companies have no love or loyalty to you. Use products you like until you no longer like them and switch to another product that you like. Like products for what they actually do for you and real value, rather than hype, popularity...
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- Post #519
- Oct 11, 2016
- Forum: Mobile Devices
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iPhone 7

The iPhone 7 photo review was definitely dialed-in. They didn't even use the standard set of pics for low-light comparisons that they usually do. Anandtech photo reviews are usually more consistent from review-to-review than most sites which makes it a lot easier to compare phones. Not this...
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- Post #132
- Oct 11, 2016
- Forum: Mobile Devices
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Galaxy Note 7

I looked at a few but not all of your links. iPhone 6 explosion - article dated 21 March 2016 The iPhone 6 came out in 2014. One or two cases of 2 year old batteries failing is not like the Note 7 incident. iPhone 5 explosion - article dated AUGUST 18, 2014 iPhone 5 came out in 2012. Once...
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- Post #375
- Oct 6, 2016
- Forum: Mobile Devices
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Galaxy Note 7

You always have people who defend corporations and bad products with their last dying breath, even if their last breath is caused by the product itself. Has something to do with low self-esteem and poor self-image. You end up deifying someone or something else and it makes you feel powerful and...
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- Post #374
- Oct 6, 2016
- Forum: Mobile Devices
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I think I'm done with the V10....

I totally understand where @Dannar26 is coming from. I know that there isn't a perfect or even "make me really happy" phone at any price available right now. I want all of the features @Dannar26 mentioned except for bootloader unlocking, I don't care about that at all. Removable battery and...
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- Post #30
- Oct 5, 2016
- Forum: Mobile Devices

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