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[Off-topic] mtdew:
^^^ this

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PC gaming evolves at a rate I'm not wanting to pay to keep up with you can't future proof it for a decade of gaming. Consoles economically over 7 or 8 years are the easier choice.
[Off-topic] xcrazydx:
A well built pc will last just as long as a console. They all have a limited life span. Might as well have a better all around system as well as a better game rig for that life span. It is cheaper to purchase a console but it will only run at 720p at like 30fps and you can't upgrade it. It's also not a real pc and limited in what it can do. I'm done with consoles. Plus it feels good to pick the parts you want, build your own rig and enjoy the fruits of your labor.
[Off-topic] car vs driver:
Gaming Rig = Using Windows.

That. Is. Fail.
[Off-topic] xcrazydx:
Haha. Windows 8 is a huge fail for sure. I don't mind Windows 7 though. It works pretty well for me.
[Off-topic] mtdew:
I've yet to see an 8 year old computer play brand new games and do it well. You have to constantly pay to upgrade parts to keep up I just don't see the appeal.

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I game on mint. Playonlinux
[Off-topic] xcrazydx:
It will play new games but not on maxed out settings. Sure, every few years you might want to upgrade gpu to stay bleeding edge. You're gonna be needing or wanting a new pc every few years anyways so you should just build one.
[Off-topic] mindmajick:
To continue that thought:

Who needs maxed out settings? I can play anything on my old geforce 9800gt card.. My gaming rig is five years old and still plays all the latest and greatest on either maxed out or nearly maxed out.

And it looks better than any console on the market... Even the ones with the same video card.

Edit: I think the two new ones will be better than my current setup though.
[Off-topic] car vs driver:
This debate will rage on forever, and at the end of the day it is purely subjective.

Personally, I prefer console gaming because it is simple. I buy a console, plug it in and go. I don't have to screw with any of the associated garbage that comes along with running a Windows based machine ... driver updates, virus scanners, daily bombardment of system updates, etc.

I power it on, slap in a disc and I'm playing. Simple.

When a new game comes out, I don't need to worry if my system will run it, because it will. Will it be as spectacular and full of the same eye candy as a top of the line gaming rig? Nope, probably not - but there's a definitive cost differential here too. Consoles are cheaper, period. For the level of hardware you get, it is cheaper. You cannot tell me that you're going to build a PC equivalent to the PS4 for $399 - which also includes the simplicity of opening a box, plugging it in and instantly being able to play.

I think there are two key differences where the PC wins, hands down ...

1) Online gaming. It's far more flexible and powerful on a PC in relation to MMORPGS, number of users, choices of servers ect.

2) Customization - not sure if this really counts, but whatever. On the PC, if you're so inclined you can install far more mods on existing games, many of which the game developers support. You simply cannot do this on a console. But, if you don't really give a ****, then it doesn't matter.
[Off-topic] ActionMax09:
Wow. This off topic thread continues, I haven't been on for a while.

console is better, you buy the system and you are good to go. I personally am going for the PS. I currently own a 360 and I was turned off by the pre used video game comment done by Microsoft. Meanwhile, Xbox Live keeps getting more expensive.!
[Off-topic] ActionMax09:
I saw the design and I thought it looked a lot like Stock Android. The new icons are terrible looking, some of them look incomplete. For instance the photo icon looks like the NBC logo with a white background and the Game Center plus safari are the same way. I do like the airdrop feature. They get Samsung bad right there it was painful to watch...
[Off-topic] xcrazydx:
A lot of people build cheap game rigs for around $400. They run better than the console which only runs 720p at 30fps or less.

Im not into cheap amd rigs though, so I spend more than a console.

I'm gonna have a Windows machine no matter what so I just build the best one I can.
[Off-topic] whosgotlag:
Ps4 will require a subscription for online play. But that's fine with me.

I'm choosing a console simply because the can go splitscreen. A PC can not. I play video games for fun and with friends they are more fun
[Off-topic] ActionMax09:
Yes I read about that. But Xbox live is $10 more PS Plus. But that is very true, I didn't think about it but I do a lot of split screen with my brothers especially nazi zombies :) ...

That is something to take into consideration.
[Off-topic] droidbabyxda:
I got my first job in USA! I now feel like I am closer to my American dream! Yey!

Starting date: 6 24 2013! :thumbup:
[Off-topic] spitfire2425:
The American dream for Americans has appeared to have shifted into being a bum and living off of welfare. But congrats to you. Hope you're happy with your job!
[Off-topic] occupational_hazard:
PlayStation plus pays for itself with the free games alone.
[Off-topic] ActionMax09:
I still remember when Playstation 3 owners argued and held tightly that PS3 was better because the online gaming was free...

Now that they are going to be charged they are all fine with it. U was expecting for there to be an outcry.

I am still making the switch thou.
[Off-topic] iandr0idos:
Wow, I just thought I'd come to see what was up with xda. Looks like some of us old-timers are still here.

So what's happened in the half year that I've been gone?
[Off-topic] ActionMax09:
I haven't been on for a while either, I switched my pic from the dog with a hat to me
[Off-topic] plwalsh88:
You get a new phone?
[Off-topic] TearRoar:
Obama is the Antichrist. You want him all up in your business, you go right on ahead. I got pro business that I don't want anyone else in. And if you don't care then you're obviously not informed and probably don't understand politics very well anyways. I would even go as far as saying that you probably don't even vote. And if you did, that you probably voted for him. But I digress...

http://www.usatoday.com/story/news/...ational-security-agency-surveillance/2412885/

Don't be a D.E.R.P.!
[Off-topic] mtdew:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3ByxPD1GFyk&feature=youtube_gdata_player

The truth.
[Off-topic] skyrocketeer:
So true.
[Off-topic] iandr0idos:
Nope, still skyrocketing! I'm planning on getting the X Phone when it comes out, though.
[Off-topic] MrGriffdude:
Read the first post no poltical convos

sent from my mom's basement
[Off-topic] droidbabyxda:
LOL thanks.

It's AT&T tech support... how bad can it be? :D
[Off-topic] spitfire2425:
Fact or fake, what do you guys think?

Sony Xperia Z Ultra Specs And Pictures Leaked [Rumor]

http://www.ubergizmo.com/2013/06/sony-xperia-z-ultra-specs-and-pictures-leaked-rumor
[Off-topic] mindmajick:
Darn it! I so want to respond to this but unfortunately I know you are correct... But.... But...... ARRRGHHH!

:banghead:
[Off-topic] spitfire2425:
Never ever order anything from sears. You will get screwed.
[Off-topic] mrfeuss:
Not in my experience, but I'll bite. What happened?
[Off-topic] occupational_hazard:
Nothing but awesome experience here from sears. One thing happens, eh, move on. Two times, stop going there. Three times, you never will learn your own lesson.
[Off-topic] MrGriffdude:
Whaaaa happen?

sent from my mom's basement
[Off-topic] xcrazydx:
Sears is awesome!
[Off-topic] spitfire2425:
First, we order a few things for our kitchen (we just moved so we need some stuff to finish up) when we got it the box had been destroyed, the packing board they used to hold stuff in place had been smashed to pieces. In the ups package slip it said when they recieced it the box was like that. We brought it home and all the shelves were bent. (Luckily my dad is a body mechanic for semis so he fixed them) and all of the stuff had clearly been on the ground because they were all scratched up. Second we ordered 2 other things. They was supposed to arrive three days ago... Guess what didn't arrive? Another thing is my dads boss had bought a refrigerator a while back, sears had put them off for a month and a half before they called and stopped the order. Anyone else that we know has had similar problems.
[Off-topic] xcrazydx:
You moved in with your dad?
[Off-topic] prbassplayer:
Actually I used the int version Claro PR (Exynos Quad) is distributing and the AT&T's Snapdragon and I actually liked snapdragon variant more. The extra gig of ram makes for so much better multitasking. Just my 2 cents. I'm seriously considering if I want to renew or not for a new device.... I really want to upgrade to a multicore cpu and having more than 512mb of ram would be awesome lol.
[Off-topic] Sully6789:
Me and a buddy at work swapped phones for a day. He has the i9300. We just swapped Sims and used the phones like normal. He actually said he didn't miss his phone while using my skyrocket, and I wasn't really impressed with his either. Granted, his is completely stock and I'm running CM9, so that could've had something to do with it. I think I'd rather hold on to my SR until the next Nexus drops. The GS3 is nice, but its nothing revolutionary.
[Off-topic] occupational_hazard:
Its the next generation of galaxy phones, but it will not be the last of the S3 line, rest assured. Our skyrockets were pretty much at the end of the line for GS2.

I was not expecting a big leap from our phone to the S3. Leaps and bounds gotta be made somewhere tho. No matter how small or big.
[Off-topic] roughneckboren:
Haven't seen any of this sweet action in a while.....

Ignore the iPhone.

Sneaky little guy
[Off-topic] BaconStep:
my nexus 7 gets here today, YOU KNOW WHAT THAT MEANS
[Off-topic] garydv2002:
What you gonna do with your skyrocket?
[Off-topic] BaconStep:
Use it.
[Off-topic] garydv2002:
I thought about buying an extra one off eBay or Craigslist or somewhere just to have a test phone to play with and see what I could make it do. But then I thought hell I would pay anywhere from 150 to 300 probably and end up bricking it the first day. Then I would have a very expensive pile of spare parts
[Off-topic] UZ7:
Wewt! its good to be home, havent used my rig in over a week, missed the fast speeds! lol I was out of town and I only had my slowass laptop and phone to play with and I have my dual monitors back :good: now I can flash stuff on my phone while browsing the web... while watching a movie! :victory:
[Off-topic] garydv2002:
I loved the dual monitors I had at work. Thinking about going that route with the new PC I'm gonna build... but since I'm on a tight budget those will come later on down the road. Just gotta order one piece here and one part there until one day its complete
[Off-topic] Jrockttu:
Please go to the link in my signature to vote for Sean Z for best metal beard. While you're there, vote for Justin Foley to prevent Dimebag from getting to the final round.

If you'd like to help out a friend to the Skyrocket community, this is the least you can do, and it only takes 10 seconds.

If Sean's insane metal beard scares you and makes you feel inadequate as a man, you don't have to vote.

Thanks!
[Off-topic] UZ7:
Yeah man its always a WIP. I had like a 23" 720p and a 17" before I actually got two 23" 1080p lol a while back. I wouldve done eyefinity but I dont have enough room in my desk lol. Just wait for blackfriday deals or something :)

This is a pic of my bro's rig but he does a lot of designing stuff so it has its use.

my other bro's setup before he sold it and went for a 120Hz monitor

I on the other hand am fine with just two lol, my next one will probably have a 120Hz monitor (best for gaming).

These are my monitors for now.. dont judge! :silly:
[Off-topic] garydv2002:
For what I do I think 3 would be to much for me because I don't game on the PC that's what my ps3 is for lol.... but would like two it would be very helpful in web design and programing... oh and I can't judge your monitors cause I caught a 19 inch Emerson flat screen TV that could be used as a monitor for 199.00. It actually works pretty dang good as a monitor. Not sure about how good the TV is though I've never hooked it up to see just always used it as a monitor....
[Off-topic] lnfound:
Based in what you said you'd be doing in the pc, some suggestions seem a bit extreme. Unless you're trying to max out bf3 and upcoming games there's no reason to go with a 7900 or 600 series, a 20 dollar card would do more than enough.

Frankly this is one of those times were AMDs Linaro line seems like a great choice.
[Off-topic] toyfj2k7:
All my computers are made from a fruit company. I will refrain from posting pics lol
[Off-topic] UZ7:
Yeah 2 is good enough. My bro converted from 3 monitors to one but that's on use and while eyefinity gaming is fun. The drivers aren't so he converted to one 120hz which isn't needed unless you play a lot of fps or you want 3d etc...

For web design and coding stuff definitely 2 is good. You can preview your work on one screen while working on it on another. Also don't need such a beefy card unless you do a lot of 3d modelling/rendering etc...

Monitors with HDMI aren't so bad used as TV of course it all depends on the monitor.
[Off-topic] iandr0idos:
I am really disappointed with the community... I feel really sorry for prbassplayer. That flamer needs to get banned...
[Off-topic] UZ7:
I try not to get involved. I don't even know what's going on :P
[Off-topic] tomtommy306:
Very much agree with ya there bro.
[Off-topic] garydv2002:
Yes 2 monitors would do nicely for working on one screen and previewing on the other that was exactly my thought. It get aggravating trying to do that on one screen its minimize one to look at the other then back again. Windows 7 does make it easier to do that on one screen with the shortcuts at the bottom task bar but would be way faster and easier with two screens.

What happened to prbassplayer? He is a pretty good guy. Hope he didn't get in trouble. You right he has a tough job moderating these forums....
[Off-topic] Madein Cyberspace:
Just bought a house with my fiancee. Decided to order some stuff from Sears. The usually stuff like a fridge, washer, dryer. lawn mower and weed wacker. I ordered just in time for there Memorial Day sale. The stickers on all this stuff added up to a very large chunk of change. I got over 50% off of that very large chunk from the sale. I also linked it to my Discover card so I'll get and additional 10% cash back from them. On the value side I am very happy. We live in a small town that has a Sears Home Center. I had the items shipped there for free. It's less than a mile from the place we bought. The items where gonna be in stock in 8 to 10 days from the time a ordered, Just in time for the closing. I get a call from the home center about six days after the order. They have a small warehouse and would I mind if they delivered them for free? Hell no I don't mind. I call the owner of the house and ask his approval first and he says no worries. He'll be home all day and there almost totally moved out so there is plenty of room in the garage. I call Sears back and tell them it's a go. Free delivery? Who's ever heard of that. Plus two for Sears. I unpacked all the appliances after we closed and there was not a single dent or scuff mark on any of them, The mower and weed wacker both started on the second pull. Plus three for Sears. Best of all four of the five things I purchased where made here in the States. I'm not sure about the fridge as it's a Kenmore branded LG and I couldn't find a definitive answer online. Plus seven for Sears.
[Off-topic] spitfire2425:
Yeah... My mom isn't really fit to be a parent... She's a drunk. A mean drunk. I've lived with my dad ever since they split.

You sir, got lucky or maybe we got very unlucky.
[Off-topic] xcrazydx:
Oh, that sucks dude. I hope she gets herself together.
[Off-topic] toyes:
.... and hard brick.. crap.
[Off-topic] occupational_hazard:
MAN DOWN!!!
[Off-topic] MrGriffdude:
We need a medic!

Sent from the basement where I reside...

(IT'S MY MOM'S)
[Off-topic] jd1639:
Ya gota do some more reading before you flash roms. lol. Man, that's not good.
[Off-topic] car vs driver:
Quick! What's the number for 911?!?!
[Off-topic] mrfeuss:
...Crap... I know this... Does it start with a 4?
[Off-topic] lazer77:
Not sure if serious...
[Off-topic] jd1639:
Not serious. It's a joke. I know who toyes is and the great he does on the roms
[Off-topic] car vs driver:
It made me lol that's for sure.
[Off-topic] ActionMax09:
We have an insurance from them. We bought a TV long ago and the TV died, they replaced with a $800 Samsung TV
[Off-topic] droidbabyxda:
Why did you receive it? Should've taken pictures, returned it to sender and disputed the charges from your CC or called Sears on the spot. Doesn't make sense why you'd try to fix new items when you could've just sent it all back.
[Off-topic] *system error*:
Do we need to get a collection going for your jtag repair? I mean for the plethora of ROMs you have available for us, that is the least we could do.
[Off-topic] car vs driver:
It's #followfriday! Post your twitter handles! Mine are in my sig :)

(Shameless self promotion.)
[Off-topic] mrfeuss:
@mildlyclever <---Managing expectations like a boss.
[Off-topic] spitfire2425:
We did, they said that we had to send it back then wait 7-10 days after they recieved it to get our money back then order another one.
[Off-topic] spitfire2425:
Anyone here ever jailbreak a pa3?
[Off-topic] xcrazydx:
What's a pa3?
[Off-topic] spitfire2425:
Damn auto correct! Ps3
[Off-topic] whosgotlag:
The Miami Big 3 went OFF last night
[Off-topic] xcrazydx:
Haha, no. All I've done is put a bigger hard drive in mine.
[Off-topic] rbk7:
I looked into it a while ago. You need to be on a REALLY old firmware. the hacks are so far behind. I kept from updating for a while in hopes they would catch up but never did, honestly it wasn't worth waiting anymore so I updated to go online.

On a side note I haven't been on xda in about a month, I come back and the dev section is loaded with new development. It's intimidating trying to go through it all lol.
[Off-topic] occupational_hazard:
We bought their protection plan. We make an appointment, they come to the house, pull tv apart, clean everything, recalibrate everything. Make sure its all working.in good condition. Making big investment on tvs like that may not be a bad idea to do with their protection plan.

I mean you dont have to worry about shipping it to them for them to lose or poasibly break in transit. Which the odds of that are still if you take the proper precautions.

They also replace your set if its within 5 yeara and your set is irreparable internally.
[Off-topic] spitfire2425:
On a side note I haven't been on xda in about a month, I come back and the dev section is loaded with new development. It's intimidating trying to go through it all lol.[/QUOTE]

So what!!! You have hendrix set as your profile pic! You have my respect sir.
[Off-topic] car vs driver:
Just published our album cover to twitter ...

https://twitter.com/SWPromised/status/345690645022773250
[Off-topic] jd1639:
Kewl. Ok, I'm a lazy bum and I should search but do you have a link to some of your music. I'd love to listen to some. Thanks.
[Off-topic] car vs driver:
Yep, check at the bottom of my my signature ... make sure to follow us on twitter if you wouldn't mind too :)
[Off-topic] toyes:
No, thats alright. Thats the risk I take by flashing all these test builds. Now I just need to decide if I want to repair the rocket or take the time to upgrade.
[Off-topic] Madein Cyberspace:
Bump. Toyes I think some of us would be down to chip in a little to help you cover the Mobile Tech Videos repair on it. Post up man I will help you out for sure. Taking one for the team deserves at least that. Thanks man.

EDIT: LOL. Cross posting makes me look like a moron. Toyes I insist. It's the price I pay for you flashing all those test builds. JTAG it bro.
[Off-topic] jd1639:
Keep the rocket, we love your work.
[Off-topic] car vs driver:
Hey everyone, please retweet this :)

https://twitter.com/SWPromised/status/345718678458867712

LOL ... it's a long story, but do me a favor and retweet and I'd be grateful :)
[Off-topic] occupational_hazard:
As long as you do not start a thread and ask people to vote for your beard.
[Off-topic] spitfire2425:
Get a one! Dev over there!
[Off-topic] ActionMax09:
;)

The good ole skyrocket days...

Sent From my iPhone...

"Killing Machine"
[Off-topic] car vs driver:
AHAHAHHAhAhAhHAhHAhAHHAhHAHAhAhHAhaHAhH!!! Nope, I don't need validation on my beard :)
[Off-topic] xcrazydx:
Yuck
[Off-topic] MrGriffdude:
Hey spit so firt abd foremost to explain any typos I'm drunk. Second what os version do you have on your one. I have s-off and super cid btw

Sent from the basement where I reside...

(IT'S MY MOM'S)
[Off-topic] spitfire2425:
4.2.2 (arhd) with s-off and locked bootloader (I used revone so I just changed the hboot back to locked, so no tampered flag)
[Off-topic] ActionMax09:
My skyrocket's volume button is stuck... I took it out from its retirement home and I was greeted by it... :/

Sent From my iPhone...

"Killing Machine"
[Off-topic] spitfire2425:
That sucks, try to pop it out.
[Off-topic] MrGriffdude:
I mean what os version does it say in bootloader mode?

Sent from the basement where I reside...

(IT'S MY MOM'S)
[Off-topic] spitfire2425:
That what you wanted? It's whatever the latest int version is.
[Off-topic] toyes:
update:

Bad news -- Its going to cost $420 for me to upgrade + the cost of the phone on a new contract. = $620+

Good News -- Looks like I won't be going anywhere. If my skyrocket can be repaired it will be. -- Waiting to hear back from Ryans PC Repair Shop. Anyone deal with them before? I can't seem to get ahold of them.

If my rocket can't be repaired I will be going to a Nexus 4, One or S4... not sure yet.

Toyes
[Off-topic] Madein Cyberspace:
I've never even heard of them but if they can jtag it it's worth hearing what they have to say. Everyone I know that has bricked this phone(and most Samsungs for that matter) has sent them off to Mobile Tech Videos. I think it's about 50 bucks for them to jtag it. If they can't they send you your phone and your money back. Look them up and shoot them an email. You might want to shoot Thomas.Rains a PM as well. He bricked last year and I'm pretty sure that's who he used to recover from it. I also meant what I said upthread. I'd be happy to kick in a few bucks to help get it fixed. You've done tons for this phone and I think it's more than deserved. It's your call though.
[Off-topic] toyes:
Yes, apparently Ryans PC Repair Shop can jtag. They are only 15 mins from where I live so that would be best. I'll just wait to see what they have to say ya. I'm just using my backup rugby with a cracked screen now. It works but man it is slow... and thats on stock 2.3.6

Toyes
[Off-topic] spitfire2425:
Get the one! All the devs over there love it. It's a fantastic device. I still hope you can repair your skyrocket.
[Off-topic] car vs driver:
Depending on what happens, I'm picking up at least one (maybe two) HTC One phones in July. If I get two, and you still need an SR, I'll send you mine.
[Off-topic] toyes:
Thanks. I think that either my SR will get repaired or I am getting a different phone. I like the price of the nexus but the one looks like a great device too.
[Off-topic] spitfire2425:
It's cheaper (on contract) and it's the best phone on the market right now. S4 users, you know the lag is rediculous so don't say the one isn't.
[Off-topic] xcrazydx:
HTC sucks
[Off-topic] BaconStep:
U suck
[Off-topic] plwalsh88:
I have zero lag. And an amazing camera. And an amazing screen.

You have speakers in the front for all the times you use your phone as a boombox...
[Off-topic] BaconStep:
To be fair I think the speakers on the HTC one sound really nice