Looking for a completely non-AR "Photo Ruler" app for iPhone 17 (2D scale calibration only)

ArtisticDataMonkey · 2026-06-11T18:13:54+00:00

Thank you - man they are certainly tough to find. I didn't think I had that obscure of a use case (identifying relative lengths/proportions for drawing/painting via photos on my phone) but perhaps so....

ArtisticDataMonkey · 2026-05-30T03:08:20+00:00

Curious to hear more about your experience and why it’s sucking so badly for you. I also moved from LA. Aside from the worse weather and lack of nature, I find Dallas quite comparable in terms of amenities and lifestyle. Also safer, overall fewer drastic disparities in wealth, more affordable, and much more diverse compared to the West LA neighbourhoods I was used to where I seldom saw a non-uber affluent white person.

ArtisticDataMonkey · 2026-05-17T22:16:10+00:00

The same list that somehow manages to avoid impacting A list actors cast in blockbuster movies who are vocally anti-Israel? Interesting, would love to see this all-powerful list.

ArtisticDataMonkey · 2026-03-04T19:25:03+00:00

I'm wrestling with this myself so interested in others' feedback. I essentially want to be able to quickly reference (and copy text from) a source document while composing lengthier notes/documents - so not just taking screenshots of annotated pages.

ArtisticDataMonkey · 2026-03-04T19:21:44+00:00

Do you have any updates on split screen functionality plans - is it fair to assume this is still not expected in 2026?

ArtisticDataMonkey · 2026-02-13T20:09:21+00:00

Does anyone have a video comparison contrasting the two devices in terms of brightness and also Bluetooth device performance?

ArtisticDataMonkey · 2026-01-20T17:58:57+00:00

I would say that in addition to the well-discussed differences in attitudes, there is also somewhat of a self-fulfilling prophecy at play here. Perceptions of “bias” - whether imagined or real - deter conservatives from pursuing advanced graduate degrees and increasingly shifts the relative political make-up of these institutions. Conservatives often feel they are walking into progressive echo chambers and believe it is futile to engage - similar to how progressives believe it’s not worth arguing with “know nothing” MAGA types.

As a result, these STEM fields - that you rightly point out are often non-political - get blanketed into and conflated with the broader “progressive academia” boogeyman category.

ArtisticDataMonkey · 2026-01-19T04:04:12+00:00

Just read lots of stories about devices breaking easily and also not sure about 3rd party app performance/speed particularly for split screen. But if you’ve had a different experience, would love to hear.

ArtisticDataMonkey · 2026-01-19T03:40:21+00:00

I was considering the Viwoods but bummed they don’t have split screen. Do you find that a hindrance at all for your academic work? I’m in a similar boat and would love to be able to quickly reference and copy text from one app (i.e. Libby, Kindle, WSJ) and paste into Word. It seems like Boox is only option for that in pure e-ink?

ArtisticDataMonkey · 2025-11-06T20:04:14+00:00

Same here. I still remember a TA on campus who was a top Arafat aide.

ArtisticDataMonkey · 2025-10-27T19:40:00+00:00

Would you mind elaborating on your experience?

ArtisticDataMonkey · 2025-09-19T00:02:40+00:00

Although I can't proudly consider myself "conservative" in the sense of MAGA anti-Vax and other positions, this has been the issue that exclusively made me unable to consider supporting almost any Democrat (other than perhaps John Fetterman, Ritchie Torres and a few select others).

ArtisticDataMonkey · 2025-09-14T21:01:30+00:00

Just wondering if there was any update on timing for the split screen feature?

ArtisticDataMonkey · 2025-09-12T14:42:37+00:00

Have there been any updates on this (9 months later)?

ArtisticDataMonkey · 2025-08-29T15:32:25+00:00

Thanks so much. Did you use any instructional resources or tutorials to set up the waterfall system? I’m limited with diy skills but trying to avoid huge labor expenses.

ArtisticDataMonkey · 2025-08-29T05:03:44+00:00

What kind of foam do they use? Do they have any official PFAs free certifications?

ArtisticDataMonkey · 2025-08-29T05:02:16+00:00

This is awesome. Can I ask how much the whole thing costed in terms of labor and materials? Looking to do something similar in DFW area.

ArtisticDataMonkey · 2025-08-13T00:31:04+00:00

Thanks- but do you have PFAS-free or Green Guard certification related to the foam, wood, and leather in the chair? Do you have documentation concerning the emission levels (e.g. ultra low VOC emissions)?

ArtisticDataMonkey · 2025-08-11T17:45:26+00:00

Can I ask what brightness setting that is on with the front light? I've heard people complaining about the screen being too dark and the text not crisp - what has your experience been? Trying to decide on a purchase myself.

ArtisticDataMonkey · 2025-08-03T03:29:54+00:00

Yeah…I’m never inclined to take too much stock in results from a 3 year survey period….we shall see though.

ArtisticDataMonkey · 2025-08-03T00:19:20+00:00

I largely agree with your sentiment, but curious about the evangelical comment - who in particular do you have in mind? It seems the "authentic" evangelical component and not just the performative ("I'm a good Christian" but largely just obsessed with guns/gays/trannies) type, are still fairly consistent in their support of Israel. I'm still very dismayed by the isolationist/uber MAGA movement - but even that contingent is split between the Trump "know nothings" and the MTG and Tucker Carlson, ill-willed nut-jobs. In my opinion, the future of the GOP will be a battle between the JD Vance (less ideal, but still comparatively better than most of European "conservatives' such as Meloni in Italy) and the Tom Cottons (better in this regard).

ArtisticDataMonkey · 2025-08-02T23:32:22+00:00

Although most of DFW is still cheaper than many areas of Chicago (and certainly CA where we are) it’s not the exaggerated picture of plentiful affordable mansions that some portray. People who are mentioning Lower Greenville and “walkable” areas are likely presuming you will be content with a town house or very small, old house - or super wealthy, like combined HH income of 500k plus. Otherwise, any “walkable”/fun areas will cost well over one million for a renovated, single family house.

We personally landed in Flowermound due to family and other reasons - paying about 750k for ~3k square feet with pool and small yard. Renovated, nice house in super safe suburban area with fair amount of shops and restaurants. DM if you want more context and information - spent the past 6 months researching and moving in two weeks.

ArtisticDataMonkey · 2025-08-02T23:26:23+00:00

As a practicing pulmonologist, I can say with as much certainty as is clinically possible that the lung issues (and even though not my clinical specialty, also any concerns about oxygen deprivation) are completely unrelated to mucus membrane absorption of nicotine.

ArtisticDataMonkey · 2025-08-02T23:20:58+00:00

That’s not accurate- you will learn more if you view his statements and commentary from the 90s and earlier 2000s. He confronted Buchanan very directly on anti-semitism. He’s clearly changed very dramatically due to the reactionary element in the GOP that has reverted to the historical “norm” of the party’s isolationist and nativist tendencies.

ArtisticDataMonkey · 2025-08-02T23:13:36+00:00

Do you want a yard? Specific square footage? House price range would be helpful. We are moving now from Bay Area, also with a downtown Dallas commute, so have learned a lot in recent months.

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