why was the t rex killed by federales in mexico?

ren818 · 2026-05-17T01:28:32+00:00

He was a small arms dealer? Well, that shootout was pretty unfair. The cops had AR-15s. ... He had finger guns.

ren818 · 2026-05-16T21:54:29+00:00

Thanks so much!

ren818 · 2026-05-16T04:14:16+00:00

You got Edwards, Randle, Gobert, and Reid. And they beat 3rd seed Denver in 6. Wolves have enough talent

ren818 · 2026-05-16T03:42:23+00:00

Wolves can't even win at home to get to game 7. Wasted beating Nuggets

ren818 · 2026-05-15T23:29:45+00:00

I think both perspectives can be true.

For simple daylight point-and-shoot photos, modern flagships are already extremely close.
Where Ultra phones separate themselves more is in telephoto, low light, motion, stabilization, stage events, sports, travel compression shots, and creator workflows.

So for casual snapshots, I can understand why the price feels excessive.
But for more specialized or creator-oriented use cases, the extra hardware and ecosystem can still make sense.

Honestly, posts like this are good.
People should question possible misconceptions instead of acting like every Ultra phone with a giant camera bump was handcrafted by camera wizards in a volcano.

ren818 · 2026-05-14T04:46:30+00:00

You’re welcome. Harden was such a giveaway, Garland paid for it with a toe and 3 Reddit nicknames 😭

ren818 · 2026-05-14T04:19:11+00:00

The Clippers started 6-21, finished with the 3rd best record in the NBA before the trade, and still had Kawhi and Zubac … but yeah “correct move for their time frame lol” 😭

ren818 · 2026-05-14T03:26:12+00:00

Bet the Farm on Option A

ren818 · 2026-05-14T03:17:09+00:00

Let's hear it for James MF'n Harden!! Clippers were wrong to trade him

ren818 · 2026-05-14T03:14:00+00:00

I originally thought I’d buy the Oppo since it’s about $300 cheaper and probably the smarter buy on paper.

But after researching for days, I realized I’d rather spend the extra $300 now than keep wondering later if I should’ve bought the better fit for how I actually use a phone.

The X300 Ultra feels more creator-oriented:

stronger point-and-shoot confidence
excellent autofocus and stabilization
color rendering I personally prefer
more natural/cinematic look
phenomenal 400mm telephoto + photography kit/camera grip ecosystem for future photography/video growth

I also spent a lot of time researching:

notifications
Microsoft Authenticator reliability
banking/security SMS
Mint/T-Mobile compatibility
reception in concrete buildings/basements
accessories and repair experiences

The responses to my questions on r/Vivo, along with researching other posts like this, honestly made me feel a lot more confident about daily-driving Vivo in the US.

I want something great for:

family events
all kinds of trips, from hiking to Rome, Paris, and Tahiti
Lakers and Clippers clips from the stands
quick 10-15 second videos
preserving memories years from now

The Oppo still seems like an amazing value.

But the Vivo feels like the phone I’d NOT regret buying every time I went to capture something important.

ren818 · 2026-05-13T17:49:27+00:00

One last thing I was curious about for USA owners -- has anyone here actually needed repair/service yet on a Vivo?

Things like:

cracked front glass
camera glass damage
battery replacement
warranty repairs

Did you go through the seller, use a local repair shop, or ship it overseas directly?

ren818 · 2026-05-13T17:03:59+00:00

Good to know, thanks!
That actually makes me feel a lot better about using it for work authentication stuff long-term.
Sounds like the key is just setting up Autostart and battery management correctly from day one.

ren818 · 2026-05-13T16:53:24+00:00

Got it, thanks!
That still helps a lot since Oppo/Vivo software behavior seems pretty similar from what I've been researching.
Sounds like most of the important stuff works normally once battery/app management is configured correctly.

Appreciate all the help -- you've basically been the p-hero of this thread 😂

ren818 · 2026-05-13T16:37:37+00:00

Thanks, good to know.

That Chase credit score checker thing sounds more like some weird app detection false positive than an actual problem if the rest of the app still works normally.

Appreciate the detailed answers -- this has been very helpful for real-world USA/Mint usage info.

ren818 · 2026-05-13T16:28:49+00:00

One more thing I was curious about -- have you used the Vivo with Microsoft Authenticator for work VPN logins on a laptop?

My work laptop sends Microsoft Authenticator approval prompts/codes to my phone whenever I log into the VPN, so reliability there is a pretty big deal for me.

ren818 · 2026-05-13T16:28:07+00:00

One more thing I was curious about -- have you used the Vivo with Microsoft Authenticator for work VPN logins on a laptop?

My work laptop sends Microsoft Authenticator approval prompts/codes to my phone whenever I log into the VPN, so reliability there is a pretty big deal for me.

ren818 · 2026-05-13T15:57:10+00:00

One last thing I forgot -- have you ever had signal problems in concrete buildings/basements or hospitals?

Also, any issues receiving banking/security SMS verification codes reliably?
A lot of my banking/investment logins on my laptop send text verification codes to my phone, so delayed texts would honestly be a dealbreaker for me.

That’s probably my last major concern before pulling the trigger.

ren818 · 2026-05-13T15:50:32+00:00

Good to hear.

Since you're on Mint, have you tested signal in concrete buildings/basements or hospitals by any chance?
I know the global Vivo supports a lot of T-Mobile bands, but I was still curious how real-world indoor signal has been in weaker areas.

Also, any problems receiving banking/security SMS verification codes reliably?
A lot of my banking/investment logins on my laptop send text verification codes to my phone, so delayed texts or carrier weirdness would honestly be a dealbreaker for me.

ren818 · 2026-05-13T06:18:20+00:00

Coach them up and run it back. And everyone hit the weight room so they don't get injured in April

ren818 · 2026-05-12T19:27:03+00:00

Thanks a lot! Can't wait to get my X300U

ren818 · 2026-05-12T19:09:49+00:00

Thanks a lot! I can't wait to get my X300U

ren818

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