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spog posted:Jsut be warned that - from what I have learned here - the TVs in Target/Walmart may be special, lower-quality ones especially for them. This is normally the case for the cheapy cheap stuff and that's all I want for the basement.
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Are they actually worse panels than other TVs from the same brand or are they just short of features compared to other models? I always understood it was the later but high end electronic stores would say that the panels are seconds and stuff like that to scare people away from them, but when asked for some sort of proof they are substandard there never is any. Or is there?
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Crummier refresh rates, fewer inputs, missing features, etc.
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Got a fair number of kids trick or treating last night. It was crappy weather, too, so I was kinda surprised by the numbers. I also started playing Overwatch the other day and was pleased to find out my skills aren't actually too bad so long as I stick to tank or healer. I don't know what the math is for figuring out highlights/play of the game but I managed to get PotG on my first round, which was cool. And since we're posting cat pics:  There was a toll before using the toilet.
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Magnus Praeda posted:Got a fair number of kids trick or treating last night. It was crappy weather, too, so I was kinda surprised by the numbers. nice dude, if you wanna git gud check out the tryhard thread
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the spyder posted:I need a new DD. Olympic Mathlete posted:Happy birthday to anyone born around the 14th of this month, your parents enjoyed Valentine's day a whole bunch.
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ilkhan posted:My mom laughed for about 5 minutes straight when I pointed this out to her. My youngest brother and I share a birthday near the middle of the month. Yeap. Also, out of nowhere and after 2+ years without a car, he decided to buy himself a C5Z. It's loving mint, and as it turns out, surprisingly comfortable for tall people - both of us are 6'4".
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Nov 1, 2018 19:50
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ilkhan posted:Don't you have a half dozen RX-7s still? (just like KJ) What is with AIers and RX-7 hoarding? Mekilljoydammit has 14 of the fuckin' things.
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Nov 1, 2018 19:54
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Well, one breaks, so you buy another one for parts, and then think about making *that* one roadworthy, so you buy another parts car, or maybe a runner, then other people notice you have a few RX-7s and say “I know where one of those is and the guy wants to get rid of it” or “hey you want the one in my backyard cheap?”, and before you know it, you have a herd, or gaggle, or whatever.
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Basically, as mass increases, they just start attracting other rotaries. It’s physics.
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Cattes are great. EDIT: Except when they chew the corners off your throw pillows and then casually lounge on those same throw pillows, as if gloating.
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There was a sale and I picked up one of those USB powerbank/jumpstarters. It feels solid and of good quality. I still don't believe it until I see it work but I am going to try to jump the Majesta with it tonight or tomorrow (pouring down rain now)
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Fermented Tinal posted:What is with AIers and RX-7 hoarding? Mekilljoydammit has 14 of the fuckin' things. The most I had at any one time was 4 but that was a long loving time ago
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Nov 1, 2018 20:44
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Fermented Tinal posted:What is with AIers and RX-7 hoarding? 0. No glowplugs or liners to slip.  almost 60 cars and not a rotary, subaru or bmw in the lot. I have limits.
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everdave posted:There was a sale and I picked up one of those USB powerbank/jumpstarters. It feels solid and of good quality. I still don't believe it until I see it work but I am going to try to jump the Majesta with it tonight or tomorrow (pouring down rain now) May I suggest double-checking the instructions before using? Mine said in really small print about how long you can crank for and how long you should leave it between unsucessful cranks before retrying (else you melt bits of it). Then quickly disconnecting it once the car starts
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spog posted:May I suggest double-checking the instructions before using? Yes good advice, I DID read the instructions (something I normally don't do) and they are pretty adamant of not leaving it connected more than 30 seconds
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slidebite posted:Are they actually worse panels than other TVs from the same brand or are they just short of features compared to other models? A little of column A, little of column B. From my understanding manufacturers will put the same actual panel in the TVs destined for discount retailers, but LCD panels are graded when they come off the assembly line. A TV being sold at Wal-Mart or Target is likely going to have a B-grade LCD panel (basically means it will have defects that may or may not impact picture quality), while one sold from a more premium retailer will receive a higher graded panel. And I'm sure they cut corners elsewhere - like cheaper electrical components on the PCBs or shittier speakers.
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Geoj posted:A little of column A, little of column B. The harbor freight method
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New Binky is GLORIOUS. That alternator setup.......
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CAT INTERCEPTOR posted:New Binky is GLORIOUS. That alternator setup....... I usually watch those episodes and think that with a hint of self-delusion and a crash course in welding, I could do what they are doing (poorly, obviously) and there are ones like this where I just sit slack-jawed
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You guys Im sad halloween is over and I have to change the threads back to normal boring names.
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AdiaBOOtic posted:You guys Im sad halloween is over and I have to change the threads back to normal boring names. I still have a haunted car.
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AdiaBOOtic posted:You guys Im sad halloween is over and I have to change the threads back to normal boring names. Do you have to? I feel like terrifying car stuff fits real well
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AdiaBOOtic posted:You guys Im sad halloween is over and I have to change the threads back to normal boring names. You can keep them as long as people post whilst wearing slutty Halloween costumes.
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Fermented Tinal posted:What is with AIers and RX-7 hoarding? Mekilljoydammit has 14 of the fuckin' things. Darchangel posted:Well, one breaks, so you buy another one for parts, and then think about making *that* one roadworthy, so you buy another parts car, or maybe a runner, then other people notice you have a few RX-7s and say “I know where one of those is and the guy wants to get rid of it” or “hey you want the one in my backyard cheap?”, and before you know it, you have a he’d, or gaggle, or whatever. Literally this.
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RX-7s just naturally congregate in large immobile rusty groups.
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Mine actually aren't rusty, except for the few small bits I've pointed out in my thread. They are all immobile currently, however. I think I could get the FC functional without a whole lot of work, but I don't have a title for that one. So, yeah. FWIW, I have never owned a BMW or a Subaru. I've only driven BMW once (nasty E30 convertible that I helped repo. I've never seen so many warning lights on at once.)
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Darchangel posted:have never a BMW or a Subaru "Agreed", say the strangely large number of posters who for some reason aspire to own 1990's escorts or Saturns of varying trim levels
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Ether Frenzy posted:"Agreed", say the strangely large number of posters who for some reason aspire to own 1990's escorts or Saturns of varying trim levels Hey speaking of, saw this beaut today walking to class. 
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Welp, just checked healthcare.gov, fully expecting my options to be gutted, and... The exact same plan I have now is still on there. Enrolled, but they want proof of 2018 income by January 31st. Uh, isn't that when 1099s are supposed to be in the mail by? I might get hosed there, especially since I'll have to file my taxes super early as proof (my deductions are what bring my income low enough to get a subsidy). Or maybe have Quickbooks spit out a P&L, but it won't match my 1040 (some of my income is via Paypal, which sometimes got spent via PayPal or via PayPal's business debit card, so I have to wait for actual tax forms to be totally accurate - Quickbooks will be probably a grand or so off). tetrapyloctomy posted:Your numbers are slightly off (LMP for ovulation window of mid-February would be late January, with subsequent due date around the sixth to ninth), but I applaud your attempt to gross out fellow posters. So let's say someone was born in the 3rd week of August, but was supposedly 1-2 weeks late? Where would that put Suburban Dad posted:Pick up a used gen 1 volt. They are dirt loving cheap with low miles. If you can get over the million buttons and tankiness (you really feel how heavy it is) it's a great car that's massively over engineered. Once the gen 2s dip down (hopefully they depreciate well, too It's a GM, of course it's going to depreciate like mad! * Source: grandpa owned multiple GM dealers Olympic Mathlete posted:
So I went to the mall today before work..... (sorry for portrait photo)  2 weeks ago, HEB (the grocery chain that dominates central and south TX) already had their Christmas cards out. Me? I still have Skelly (my plastic skeleton) riding in the passenger seat staring out the window. And he's gonna stay there until Thanksgiving.  Darchangel posted:I've only driven BMW once (nasty E30 convertible that I helped repo. I've never seen so many warning lights on at once.) Hadn't driven an 80s or 90s Chrysler by then I take it? randomidiot fucked around with this message at 06:50 on Nov 2, 2018 |
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Powershift posted:Merry christmas, everybody! I will throw people out of my house if they start talking about wanting to put up Christmas decorations before Thanksgiving. For gently caress's sake, stop buying into the retail dream that keeps pushing the start of their only profitable season earlier each year.
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Today has been a pretty productive day. It started poorly but improved.    Old piece of poo poo dishwasher finally gave up. Seeing as the house is going to be bowled/renovated sometime next year there's no justification for buying a new dishwasher. I managed to find one on Gumtree for $50 though, newer and in good working order.  Got my burgs sorted early, no meat grinding gently caress ups today! the secret is assembling the grinder with ALL of the required parts  Liquid Communism posted:I will throw people out of my house if they start talking about wanting to put up Christmas decorations before Thanksgiving. Oh my god yes, and they roll out easter poo poo on January 2nd too.
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Good lookin' burgs! I suppose I should caveat, the exception is exterior christmas lights. Those go up after Halloween and come down in the spring for me because Dad got me into the habit of not loving about on the roof once it starts snowing. 
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You put cocaine on your roof?  I mean.. that's the only kind of snow I'm used to seeing in TX (AND NO I DON'T TOUCH IT ANYMORE), so...
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STR posted:So let's say someone was born in the 3rd week of August, but was supposedly 1-2 weeks late?
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Going by totally-not-me's real birthday, then it was probably more like Veteran's Day. Possibly even Thanksgiving, depending how late Or, it was just a cold night in the desert. Either way.... e: actually, yeah, using that link, if not-me wasn't actually late like someone claims, it lines up with Thanksgiving perfectly. I'm never gonna be able to look at turkey the same way. Or stuffing...
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STR posted:Going by totally-not-me's real birthday, then it was probably more like Veteran's Day. Something something dad's gravy... :P
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Siochain posted:Something something dad's gravy... :P Everybody likes a big bird at Thanksgiving?
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tetrapyloctomy posted:I hope your family has a nice big banana cream pie for Thanksgiving. That's a lot of implication.
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