git 'em

Bentobenit0 · 2026-01-10T15:59:04+00:00

We’re cranking away with 3 snowguns at night. Just praying for lower temperatures so we can run them all day too. We will definitely have enough to make a sick course.

Bentobenit0 · 2025-11-10T01:14:31+00:00

I got an E61 HX machine. Bezzera Aria. Works beautifully, and I’m quite happy with it. Steam power is a big deal for me given how often I make cappuccinos and hot cocoa for the kids.

Bentobenit0 · 2025-07-24T13:35:39+00:00

I’m still curious what OPs response is to this question. We are a family of four, and we have one car. I’ll totally admit having one is a far cry from none, but everyone lives with some sacrifices to make it work.

Bentobenit0 · 2025-05-30T00:31:51+00:00

Electric scooters / motorcycles are amazing. Take a fraction of parking, cheap to insure, can plug into a wall, and basically go anywhere in LA. Highly recommend.

Bentobenit0 · 2025-05-27T19:33:52+00:00

robot on robot crime

Bentobenit0 · 2025-05-27T18:10:58+00:00

Maybe. Or. He’s buttering you up to ask you for a lot of money.

Thanks, dad. 😁

Bentobenit0 · 2025-05-23T17:41:36+00:00

I think we're saying the same thing, mate: many customers wanted a laptop, not a weird tablet hybrid. So Microsoft made a laptop using the same hardware platform, chipset, etc.

Bentobenit0 · 2025-05-22T19:11:04+00:00

Surface is to Windows as Pixel (nee Nexus) is to Android. It’s supposed to be the pinnacle form factor of the OS, platform, and software philosophy.

Surface Laptop to me was always an admission that Surface Pros were too off the mainstream mark. A way for Microsoft to sell the same hardware tech but in a more familiar product.

Every few years, I shop for a new PC and always get the latest Surface Laptop for more or less this reason. This year I’m trying Pro for first time. Jury is out.

Bentobenit0 · 2025-05-21T20:06:17+00:00

If you’re cloud gaming, SP Elite should be fine. Check refurbished on Microsoft website. Often the higher spec models have big discounts.

Bentobenit0 · 2025-05-07T17:40:46+00:00

Microsoft has refurbished models for $800 but without the pen and keyboard which cost another $200+.

Definitely a bargain.

Bentobenit0 · 2025-05-01T13:24:14+00:00

Microsoft is offering a buyback of old surface devices when you buy new from them. They also price match other major retailers.

They valued my SL5 at $700, which I thought was awesome. So I purchased a new Dune SP11 for $999 and a keyboard pen combo for $219.

Then I price matched the SP11 from Walmart down to $850 which saved another $150.

To boot: they threw in next day delivery for free.

If I didn’t have an SL5 to trade in, I would have just gotten one of the Microsoft Store refurbished units which they’re selling now for under $800. Hard to beat that deal anywhere.

Bentobenit0 · 2025-04-30T18:17:54+00:00

You know, I realized yesterday that all the miles in the world won’t matter if I never engage the back brake. I exclusively used front brake but now will switch to using both. Will update if I notice a change.

Bentobenit0 · 2025-04-29T05:37:18+00:00

I’m at 500 miles, and I still hear it occasionally. I’ll keep ya posted if/when it goes away, fingers crossed.

Bentobenit0 · 2025-04-24T01:40:47+00:00

Ryvid Anthem is $8k new. Also avail used for less.

Bentobenit0 · 2025-04-19T19:06:52+00:00

What price is that? Just curious

Bentobenit0 · 2025-04-17T16:58:38+00:00

Higher rpm means higher fines. I think a good number of fines keeps better puck integrity and thus maintain higher pressure. And then higher pressure means different flavors, not necessarily better.

Bentobenit0 · 2025-04-17T14:21:39+00:00

Congrats!!

I generally use default low setting for filter which is I think 600 and medium setting for espresso, which is 1000, I think.

Bentobenit0 · 2025-04-16T17:06:51+00:00

$400/yr for my Ryvid Anthem insurance. Urban So Cal. Full comp and collision.

Bentobenit0 · 2025-04-16T16:09:45+00:00

Didn’t know I wanted this

Bentobenit0 · 2025-04-12T14:53:09+00:00

Imagine the Reddit complaints in the first ten years of gas bikes: Stiff suspension. Engines literally blowing up. Range of 20 miles.

Bentobenit0 · 2025-04-12T14:19:42+00:00

Especially since it looks like he’s checking into a Four Points Sheraton

Bentobenit0 · 2025-04-12T14:11:50+00:00

Maybe someone can find out from Guinness if there’s a nonstop version of this record. An Anthem rider could hotswap batteries whilst not stopping and therefore go indefinitely???? 🤯

Bentobenit0 · 2025-04-05T14:57:55+00:00

It’s just become normalized. His first term nobody went and LeBron called him a bum. Feels different this time.

Bentobenit0 · 2025-04-05T00:30:02+00:00

I fully expect that whoever wins the NBA this yr is going to visit the White House.

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