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    Things to do in Chicago in December?

    I've had Gino's, Lou's, Pequods, Uno, Gordiano's. Overall my favorite is Lou's, the sausage patty layer is da bomb. Pequods is a close second. Uno is dead last. If you want thin crust, check out Piece or Coal Fire.
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    Class Action Lawsuit Targets Subaru Oil Consumption

    Burning oil is not normal. If it does, then the car is a POS.
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    Web Developers, which code editor do you use on your Mac?

    True, but I work locally most of the time and push to dev server. It's faster and you don't have to rely on your internet connection.
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    Let's talk build quality

    Actually, Apple's mass production is an incredible feat. I did like the iPhone4. It's glass and stainless steel which are harder materials than aluminum.
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    Web Developers, which code editor do you use on your Mac?

    SublimeText with package control. It destroys Coda 2. The only thing Coda 2 has over Sublime is working off the server, but then again this is bad practice anyway.
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    Let's talk build quality

    I think durability is 1 aspect of the entire picture. What I want to talk about in this thread is "...quality pertaining to precision, detail, and advance manufacturing processes". Why is that? Because its much more exciting to talk about and its what pushes boundaries. Devices listed in this...
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    Let's talk build quality

    To me the 5 feels really nice, but it is uncomfortable due to the sharp edges. The same could be said for their MBP line. I wouldn't change the build though as I can live with the edges and it does look slick.
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    Let's talk build quality

    I'm not saying the other devices suck, I'm saying that the mini has a build quality few understand or appreciate. The gaskets are there to merge the two pieces together without having large gaps. The mini not using this gasket is a testament to its very precise manufacturing process. Getting two...
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    Ipad mini w/ Retina Display review is up

    Colors on the mini aren't as accurate as the iPad Air. You can see the results in Anand's color test. Heh, awesome.
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    Let's talk build quality

    Not many reviews (or any) go into deep discussions about build quality. So I felt the need for this thread. To be clear, I'm not talking about durability, we have rugged devices for that. This thread is about quality pertaining to precision, detail, and advance manufacturing processes. I think...
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    Coin: One Card = All your cards!

    I live in Chicago and millions of Chicagoans still do.
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    Ipad mini w/ Retina Display review is up

    I haven't got my minis yet as I'm waiting for my cellular versions to ship. I used my iPad 3 naked, but I'll be using a case for the minis since it'll be traveling with me.
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    Coin: One Card = All your cards!

    Coin is a digital card separate from your phone.
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    Ipad mini w/ Retina Display review is up

    Very good review by Anand. Its a shame that the mini's screen isn't as good as the Air, but it didn't stop me from buying two. The build quality on the iPads far surpass everything else out there.
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    Coin: One Card = All your cards!

    The card deactivates when it's been away from your phone from a set amount of time you set in your app. If you have your coin stolen, it's not too much different than having your wallet stolen with all your cards in it. What's NFC support like from vendors? Like .0001%?
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    What's the Cheapest Wireless Plan for iPad

    Cheapest is 200MBs from tmobile for free.
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    Who's ordering a retina Mini?

    I don't keep music or movies on my iPad so 16GB is just fine for me.
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    Who's ordering a retina Mini?

    Oh my bad. That's a good deal
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    Who's ordering a retina Mini?

    Why wait for the next Nexus when the 2nd gen just came out? Target is doing $75 off, not $100. It is a good deal for last gen, but I need retina and the improved performance.
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    Who's ordering a retina Mini?

    Ended up changing my wifi to LTE. Can't pass up on that tmobile deal. Didn't expect to get two cellular Minis.
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    Who's ordering a retina Mini?

    Ended up getting one for myself wifi only. Yeah cellular and 64GB+ is taking longer to ship.
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    Who's ordering a retina Mini?

    Got a retina mini t mobile for the gf. You purchased both right? Is it a good setup for you? I still need a tablet for myself
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    Dell Inspiron 7000 14" first impressions + goodies

    Simmer down. I wasn't price shopping around, this was based off what I saw at Dell.
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    Dell Inspiron 7000 14" first impressions + goodies

    And its $1100 for the dell if you want an i7. I'm not saying 1 lb is heavy, what I'm saying is that I think its odd you think 1 lb isn't noticeable but .1" thickness is. I think both machines have good value, I just don't think they're directly comparable considering their differences. I...
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    Dell Inspiron 7000 14" first impressions + goodies

    http://www.cpubenchmark.net/cpu.php?cpu=Intel+Core+i7-4500U+%40+1.80GHz http://www.cpubenchmark.net/cpu.php?cpu=Intel+Core+i5-4258U+%40+2.40GHz&id=2069 The i7 is a ULV processor, its not faster than the i5 in the rMBP. To get the i7, you have to get the top end Dell. So no, its not $600 less...
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    Dell Inspiron 7000 14" first impressions + goodies

    1lb lighter, smaller footprint, faster CPU, faster GPU, higher res, 802.11 ac, better track pad, PCIE SSD. I'd say the only thing these two machines have in common is price. The dell is a nice ultra book, that is all. No, you need a PCIE connection for that.
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    Dell Inspiron 7000 14" first impressions + goodies

    This is an ultra book, not a full fledged laptop like the rMBP. The Dell is thinner, but its bigger in every direction and a pound heavier. Its definitely a good looking windows ultra book though. Its a shame that an SSD didn't come standard with this machine.
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    Tough call: new Mac mini or wait til Mac Pro?

    I think prices for the Mac Pro have been released? Not sure. The mini and Mac Pro is targeting two entirely different markets. Mac Pro is catered towards power users and the mini is more of a general consumer product.
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    Who is picking up thier new ipad air today??

    I might get the Air, considering LG and Sharp are having issues with the retina mini.
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    Apple: You're Doing It Right With Laptops

    It is cheaper to replace the battery yourself, but $95 ain't bad especially if it ensures you get an OEM battery.
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    Apple: You're Doing It Right With Laptops

    The battery door on the 2008 MBPs was sweet.
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    Haswell rMBP 13" first impressions

    I got about 7hrs or so doing heavy tasks. This kind of battery life is mind boggling. I'm used to killing a laptop in 3-4hrs.
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    POLL: Screen Protector for Smartphone

    I'm not going naked until we got sapphire glass.
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    Parallels, VMware, Boot Camp...what do I want?

    If you don't mind logging in and out, go with Bootcamp. It'll give you the greatest gaming performance. If you want to run a VM in tandem with OSX, then go with Parallels, its faster than VMWare.
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    Apple is now a sapphire manufacturer

    I think this is a coincidence. Although it is a good idea for Apple to get away from GG. Its funny, Apple was the one that put GG on the map in 2007.
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    Apple is now a sapphire manufacturer

    Sapphire crystal is already being used in jewelry watches. It makes the most sense to me that this is for their next iWatch. Eventually all smartphones will be sporting sapphire crystal though. Don't let GG fool ya that its better than sapphire.
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    Haswell rMBP 13" first impressions

    Just got my rMBP13 and its a stellar notebook thus far. The retina is just plain gorgeous, best laptop I've ever owned. As for performance I noticed that there is lag when scrolling through app purchase history in the Mac AppStore. Overall performance is good though.
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    HTC now actually losing money

    HTC is losing money because Samsung is destroying them. Nothing to do with investment in the high end. 2hrs on the CNC machine per device? I dunno
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    Tablet to replace Macbook Air suggestions

    Don't get RT. Its a dead end.
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    iPhone 5s Web Browsing Lag - Android Vs iOS 7

    How is "off the screen" not explicit?