@travisdh1 said in Goodbye 3DTV:

@NerdyDad said in Goodbye 3DTV:

I didn't even bother with 3D TV's. Always thought it was a way for them to jack up the prices. When I buy movies, I mainly want the Blu-Ray disc and never ever concerned with the 3D disc.

However, I am currently waiting for the price of 4k players to come down so that I can get one of those and begin playing 4k movies in true 4k. But with the evolution of technology still increasing, I am starting to believe that discs in general will eventually become a thing of the past.

I don't think there is a consumer market 4k player yet, is there? The only sources I know of are streaming services like Netflix and Prime.

There are some 4k players out there, but they're still pretty pricey. Looking at about $300+ for a player.

I didn't even bother with 3D TV's. Always thought it was a way for them to jack up the prices. When I buy movies, I mainly want the Blu-Ray disc and never ever concerned with the 3D disc.

However, I am currently waiting for the price of 4k players to come down so that I can get one of those and begin playing 4k movies in true 4k. But with the evolution of technology still increasing, I am starting to believe that discs in general will eventually become a thing of the past.

@scottalanmiller said in If you are new drop in say hello and introduce yourself please!:

@NerdyDad said in If you are new drop in say hello and introduce yourself please!:

Trying to persuade the boss to forget SpiceWorld and let me go to MangoCon. Its been difficult thus far.

What's the reasoning? They have their similarities, but the tech is so much more focused at MC. There are videos for him to watch and compare.

I think the only reason why he wants to go is to see what he missed before it goes under.

@scottalanmiller said in If you are new drop in say hello and introduce yourself please!:

@NerdyDad said in If you are new drop in say hello and introduce yourself please!:

Trying to persuade the boss to forget SpiceWorld and let me go to MangoCon. Its been difficult thus far.

What's the reasoning? They have their similarities, but the tech is so much more focused at MC. There are videos for him to watch and compare.

He went to SW '15, but spent most of the time actually working remotely instead of getting to attend but a few seminars.

I got some things out of SW '15, but feel like it didn't go deep enough for the times allotted for the sessions. That is why I am wanting to go to MC '17. Deeper technical dives instead of high-level flyovers or marketing speals.

@RojoLoco said in If you are new drop in say hello and introduce yourself please!:

Welcome to all the new folks! So many since I last checked this thread, I hope you can all make it to MangoCon this summer (its a blast!).

Trying to persuade the boss to forget SpiceWorld and let me go to MangoCon. Its been difficult thus far.

Safe trip @Dominica

Eve if it was $20k, that isn't even close to worth considering.

@Texkonc said in What Are You Doing Right Now:

Some people should really proof read their job postings.

$20/yr? Man that is bringing in the dough. That is like a little over $1.50 a month. That's almost a whole Dr. Pepper.

From Elon Musk's twitter feed:

All systems go, except the movement trace of an upper stage engine steering hydraulic piston was slightly odd. Standing down to investigate.

https://twitter.com/elonmusk/status/832970849791537152

@PSingh said in Reputable e-Waste Recycler in Dallas Fort Worth:

@NerdyDad Hi, I am with S3, and we may be interested in buying your e-waste! Would you like to give us a call? (615) 873-4466 (my ext. is 233). For more information about us, you can check out s3mgmt.com. This is not a spam account, btw. I am the marketing director here and happened to stumble across this thread while working

Can you provide certificate of destruction for hard drives? That would be the only catch.

@JaredBusch said in Verizon Adds Unlimited Data (again) with restrictions:

@NerdyDad said in Verizon Adds Unlimited Data (again) with restrictions:

Also, @JaredBusch, do you get some kind of kickback for referring others to T-Mobile? Such as a code or something?

Never looked if they have a referral program or not.

Just googled it, they do.

Just IM'd you.

Looking for a reputable e-waste recycler in the Dallas/Fort Worth area. I am finding some around me, but wanted to reach out to see if anybody locally had any recommendations.

I contacted tech-away.com out in Royse City, but he doesn't seem too interested in coming and picking up nearly a full pallet of equipment.

I'm in Dallas, just north of Duncanville.

@JaredBusch said in Verizon Adds Unlimited Data (again) with restrictions:

T-mobile's current plan is unlimited and 10gb for tethering.

The fine print at the bottom of that add:

Qual’g plan req’d. On all T-Mobile plans, if congested, top 3% of data users (>28GB/mo.) may notice reduced speeds due to prioritization. Sales tax & regulatory fees included in mo. service price. No cost HD feature US only. After 10GB, tethering at max 3G speeds. See more

I've been debating on leaving Sprint and going to T-Mobile. I only use 6 GB/month of data on my phone alone, max. 10 GB of data for a laptop wouldn't be a problem at all for me to manage.

Also, @JaredBusch, do you get some kind of kickback for referring others to T-Mobile? Such as a code or something?

@scottalanmiller said in What Are You Doing Right Now:

@NerdyDad said in What Are You Doing Right Now:

@scottalanmiller said in What Are You Doing Right Now:

@NerdyDad said in What Are You Doing Right Now:

@scottalanmiller said in What Are You Doing Right Now:

@Minion-Queen said in What Are You Doing Right Now:

@scottalanmiller said in What Are You Doing Right Now:

@Minion-Queen said in What Are You Doing Right Now:

@scottalanmiller said in What Are You Doing Right Now:

OMG, I just realized that this website is still around and kicking!

http://www.robinsontools.com/

Hasn't been updated in something like fifteen years.

Holy Crud!!

Do they still pay for that? LOL I think that they have been forgotten.

Yes they have been forgotten, hence the HOLY CRUD!!

Are they still in business? We need to follow up on that, lol.

Sooo, who is going to make that phone call?

"Yes hello, this is {insert name here} from NTG. Nearly a decade ago, we developed a website for you and were wondering if you would be interested in a...refresh, how does that sound?"

They are supposed to be paying for hosting. We maintain and migrate that server and host it. We have been providing service all this time.

Possibly for free?

Clearly.

Do yall backcharge for stuff like that?

"Because of our negligence, you owe us this unsubstantial amount of money."

@scottalanmiller said in What Are You Doing Right Now:

@NerdyDad said in What Are You Doing Right Now:

@scottalanmiller said in What Are You Doing Right Now:

@Minion-Queen said in What Are You Doing Right Now:

@scottalanmiller said in What Are You Doing Right Now:

@Minion-Queen said in What Are You Doing Right Now:

@scottalanmiller said in What Are You Doing Right Now:

OMG, I just realized that this website is still around and kicking!

http://www.robinsontools.com/

Hasn't been updated in something like fifteen years.

Holy Crud!!

Do they still pay for that? LOL I think that they have been forgotten.

Yes they have been forgotten, hence the HOLY CRUD!!

Are they still in business? We need to follow up on that, lol.

Sooo, who is going to make that phone call?

"Yes hello, this is {insert name here} from NTG. Nearly a decade ago, we developed a website for you and were wondering if you would be interested in a...refresh, how does that sound?"

They are supposed to be paying for hosting. We maintain and migrate that server and host it. We have been providing service all this time.

Possibly for free?

@scottalanmiller said in What Are You Doing Right Now:

@Minion-Queen said in What Are You Doing Right Now:

@scottalanmiller said in What Are You Doing Right Now:

@Minion-Queen said in What Are You Doing Right Now:

@scottalanmiller said in What Are You Doing Right Now:

OMG, I just realized that this website is still around and kicking!

http://www.robinsontools.com/

Hasn't been updated in something like fifteen years.

Holy Crud!!

Do they still pay for that? LOL I think that they have been forgotten.

Yes they have been forgotten, hence the HOLY CRUD!!

Are they still in business? We need to follow up on that, lol.

Sooo, who is going to make that phone call?

"Yes hello, this is {insert name here} from NTG. Nearly a decade ago, we developed a website for you and were wondering if you would be interested in a...refresh, how does that sound?"

@scottalanmiller said in Right Ubiquiti Gear for Traveling:

@Grey said in Right Ubiquiti Gear for Traveling:

@scottalanmiller said in Right Ubiquiti Gear for Traveling:

@NerdyDad said in Right Ubiquiti Gear for Traveling:

Customs might have a problem with it? Tell them its your Mifi hotspot and they shouldn't have a problem with it. Business people travel with them all of the time.

They look like commercial gear, though. They don't look homemade. How it looks is all that matters to border control.

Not just border patrol.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ahmed_Mohamed_clock_incident
http://www.securitypronews.com/after-airport-stop-kevin-mitnick-shares-travel-tips-2008-10

yeah well I avoid, oh dang it that's Irving.

yeah, that is that Irving story that will cause more political turmoil on here

@travisdh1 said in Right Ubiquiti Gear for Traveling:

@scottalanmiller said in Right Ubiquiti Gear for Traveling:

I'm worried about the wireless too. We need something really good.

Maybe one of the new AmpliFI HD Mesh Router's? Amplifi Router 5 LAN ports and 1 WAN, I'm not seeing size or weight on the site.

5 lbs or about 2.25 kgs.

https://www.amazon.com/AmpliFi-High-Density-Home-Wi-Fi-System/dp/B01L9O08PW

@Grey said in Right Ubiquiti Gear for Traveling:

Not just border patrol.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ahmed_Mohamed_clock_incident

Lets don't get started on that thing.

Same thing on ebay for cheaper

http://www.ebay.com/itm/like/162305074483?lpid=82&chn=ps&ul_noapp=true