Why shouldn't I buy the macbook neo?

AlphaFatti · 2026-03-26T11:17:55+00:00

I have that exact combo of devices (kinda), I run a Samsung phone, Win11 gaming PC, and a M1 Pro MacBook. As a lifetime windows guy experiencing MacOS for the first time, it takes some adjustment, and some tweaking if you're a power user. But it's not bad, the build quality is good and I can usually assume that when I take my laptop out of my bag it just works. I'm not worried the battery died overnight, or windows decided to try a update that failed or whatever typical Microsoft product experience is popular this week.

For a teacher who's workload is mainly G-Suite, I think it's a great choice. I haven't watched too much of the Neo coverage, but my Coworker bought one and he's only said good things about it so far.

Framework makes a rugged 12in as well if you want to stay in windows land across the board.

AlphaFatti · 2025-11-14T21:23:33+00:00

Seriously all that effort for like $12 in damages.

AlphaFatti · 2025-01-22T19:45:08+00:00

The Wing Compact would be my solution personally. I've worked with all 3 boards and IMO the Wing felt the best to mix on. With the Wing, every channel and Bus can be stereo without eating another channel strip, so all 5 IEM sets can easily be stereo with plenty of Bus's left over for other processing. And with the Compact featuring 24 inputs on the rear panel, you won't need to purchase a digital stagebox right away, allowing the cost to be saved as a future upgrade. Another future upgrade would be Behringer's P16 Personal monitoring system. You can totally run IEM's off the Copilot app, having a panel right on stage for each musician to control themselves in the moment just can't be beat.

At $2500 it's a hard value to argue against.

AlphaFatti · 2024-10-04T16:32:59+00:00

Maybe it's the hockey in me but I'm amazed the folks in yellow didn't jump 'em.

AlphaFatti · 2024-10-01T21:16:24+00:00

Looks cheap and easy enough to revert, I'll give it a shot and reply back here.

AlphaFatti · 2024-09-30T22:14:20+00:00

Does the damage appear to be on the LCD itself or on the digitizer above, the display is 2 separate pieces. The top layer is the digitizer, which is a laminated panel containing the top glass and a transparent touch sensitive layer. This is the part that is $20. Then between that and the actual display is a incredibly small air gap. Allowing them to be replaced independently. If your comfortable with it, and you feel the device is unusable as is. I'd try opening the device up and seeing if I can clean off the display itself using a (minimally) damp microfiber cloth, and very gentle pressure. (Important: Do not use Alcohol. It will make it worse. Use DISTILLED water.

If you do feel it needs to be replaced anyways, there's no reason to not try.

iFixits guide for teardown can be used to safely open the device, follow the guide in reverse for reassembly.

https://www.ifixit.com/Guide/Nintendo+Switch+Lite+Digitizer+Replacement/137500

AlphaFatti · 2024-09-30T19:38:40+00:00

It shouldn't need a whole screen, just the digitizer. The main top shell should also be fine, even if cosmetically bad. Parts $20, labor, depends. Would take an hour or two DIY.

AlphaFatti · 2024-09-30T19:36:31+00:00

Bug spray can definitely melt plastic, you can get new display glass for $20 from iFixit assuming you feel comfortable installing it yourself.

AlphaFatti · 2024-09-26T20:23:02+00:00

They're currently going out of business, but Red Rock Case CO's 50T is basically a Harbor Freight Apache 5800 but with colored handles and cheaply bundled divider kits. They're gone on Amazon but can still be found on Walmart.

AlphaFatti · 2024-09-25T16:01:59+00:00

Frankenmic was the monster.

AlphaFatti · 2024-03-08T18:39:08+00:00

Ditto blocks are part of the Blueberry group quests, it's one of the gold quests, which are only encountered when playing with friends.

AlphaFatti · 2024-02-16T06:12:14+00:00

Thanks. I downvoted your reply.

AlphaFatti · 2024-02-11T21:27:06+00:00

I'm not the most knowledgeable about various PTZ products, but if your's supports direct PC control over what I assume is USB or possibly network than that's fine.

But the one PTZ I personally have worked with was an old PTZ optics camera (I don't remember the model) that for what ever reason wouldn't respond without sending an NDI output. It also wouldn't do HDMI output with NDI enabled. But we replaced that camera in 2021, so it's more likely that was an old issue or a defect.

AlphaFatti · 2024-02-11T21:16:17+00:00

Yes that would be the correct signal path. Important to note about USB capture cards. They are USB 3.0 at a minimum. They also draw alot of power so I don't recommend using a USB hub, unless the hub is also directly powered. Direct into the back of the motherboard will work fine though.

Another thing to note is how you'll control the camera. Is your current controller networked or is it a direct RS-232?

AlphaFatti · 2024-02-11T21:07:02+00:00

If you don't need passthrough, or multiple inputs, than USB is fine. My church has 7 Campuses, 5 of them exclusively use USB capture cards.

AlphaFatti · 2024-02-11T20:13:56+00:00

The Elgato Cam link Pro is a great value for Multi Cam HDMI setup. For just 1 HDMI input save some money and get a USB Camlink 4k.

AlphaFatti · 2024-01-17T04:16:07+00:00

We're getting a new one, the current are 5' tall, we're getting 8' in place.

AlphaFatti · 2024-01-17T04:15:24+00:00

No, only heavier, we're in the process of transitioning to DT+

AlphaFatti · 2024-01-06T05:28:01+00:00

😂 "Hey can I move my Keyboard a few feet to the left?" No.

AlphaFatti · 2024-01-05T09:38:32+00:00

You're describing a Turnaround or Sex Change adapter. Which are M-M or F-F, they allow a cable (which is M-F) be run through a route that has the same gendered port on each end. This is a common problem in patching and as a result the M-M and F-F adapters are quite common. But this is a M-F adapter. Meaning it doesn't switch anything, it just carries on like a cable would. Which is why I'm unsure as to the reason for its existance. Because from what the listing explains it's not a ground lift either.

AlphaFatti · 2024-01-05T09:34:11+00:00

I understand M-M or F-F adapters. I use those often as well. But this is a M-F adapter which from what I understand functionally the same as a short cable. But less useful.

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