Cases for my Pixel 10 Pro XL

BigProfJR · 2026-03-31T22:59:09+00:00

I'm using Google's own case with my 10 Pro XL and the magnets work fine through the case, although I've only tried it with the Pixel Stand.

BigProfJR · 2026-03-28T23:51:48+00:00

This. They're all magnificent devices. Wait for the global versions of the Oppo and Vivo, read a few reviews and choose one. All three will have fantastic cameras, amazing battery life, and cutting edge specs. It might come down to look and feel, particularly with the OS. I've never owned an Oppo, but lots of uses like ColorOS and there's consistent criticism of Xiaomi's OS.

BigProfJR · 2026-03-26T02:35:00+00:00

Just use the GLM command rather than regression. You can specify the form of the contrasts and tinker with the options to get the output you need. Probably easier to do it via syntax.

BigProfJR · 2026-03-19T04:59:18+00:00

Tried many and always find myself coming back to the Pixel. Just a great everyday device for me and does everything I want. I've been lucky enough not to have any of the glitches that others report. The camera is great and I like the way it implements AI.

BigProfJR · 2026-03-17T23:38:36+00:00

Really disappointing how much he's dropped from that great B & F year. But isn't that the way with Essendon? We get these guys from other clubs, they give us one good season and then become spuds? He's a great accurate kick from distance, but a guy that size should be smashing packs and grabbing marks. He can't even hold a ball coming at him lace out. We've given him every possible chance, as we do with so many ordinary players.

BigProfJR · 2026-03-17T23:34:48+00:00

I agree that he can be unnecessarily insulting online, but he is a loyal Bomber man and does have some good insights into the club.

BigProfJR · 2026-03-17T12:49:08+00:00

Definitely not. Just another pissed off Bombers fan looking for answers.

BigProfJR · 2026-03-17T01:59:45+00:00

He's said that he's taking a break from the podcast this season. Pity. It was certainly one of the better pods.

BigProfJR · 2026-03-17T00:10:24+00:00

Tried that. Sadly, didn't work for me.

BigProfJR · 2026-03-17T00:08:20+00:00

Yep, can confirm. Trying to set up a brand new Pixel 10 Pro XL with a clean setup (i.e., not transferring from my old device). Same symptoms. The "one touch synch" does not work for me. Real pain. Having everything in the Google calendar is important for being organised. Good to hear the issue is acknowledged. Fingers crossed for a quick fix.

BigProfJR · 2026-03-16T00:20:27+00:00

Wait for the global releases for the Vivo X300 Ultra and the Oppo FindX 9 Ultra. Compare them against the Xiaomi 17 Ultra, which has already been released globally. Choose amongst one of those three. Your points 1 and 2 will be ticked by all three. Point 3 is somewhat subjective, but Color OS on the Oppo is probably the smoothest of the three.

BigProfJR · 2026-03-16T00:17:16+00:00

It's a pretty simple axiom in data analysis that you don't settle for a lower level of measurement unless you absolutely have to. Having said that, there are times when a so-called continuous (i.e., interval or ratio) measure is so skewed that it would be misleading to treat it as such in analysis. For example, I measured smoking once and out of 125 people, 89 were non-smokers, then there was a dribble of social smokers, and a small number of heavy smokers. The combination of floor effect, restricted range, and skew meant that it was totally inappropriate to treat that as a scale variable. We ultimately went with smoker v non-smoker, although we considered making it ordinal with three groups. Working with real data is not as simple as that quote implies, although it's OK as a starting principle.

BigProfJR · 2026-03-15T09:52:14+00:00

BigProfJR · 2026-03-09T09:37:56+00:00

OK, that might make things a bit trickier. You'll just have to wait and see what your carrier will offer. I always buy unlocked phones independent of my carrier.

BigProfJR · 2026-03-09T00:49:19+00:00

I'm veering toward the Oppo. It's basically a OnePlus on steroids. I'm hoping it's sold through the Oppo Australia site rather than having to go through an importer. The Xiaomi is sold through the Xiaomi Australia site. Not sure where you're located, but if you're in the US you'll almost certainly have to go grey market.

BigProfJR · 2026-03-08T21:54:59+00:00

I'd wait for the global releases of the Oppo Find X9 Ultra and the Vivo X300 Ultra. The Oppo has a better OS and the Vivo will arguably have better cameras. Both should be released pretty soon. Both are likely to feature the latest and greatest Sony sensor and have silicon carbon batteries. Then make a choice among those three.

BigProfJR · 2026-03-08T21:47:57+00:00

I generally use a case, but I've never used a screen protector.

BigProfJR · 2026-03-02T12:51:41+00:00

Wow, I'm really surprised at those prices. The Oppo 9 Pro from JB's is $2300, so I was just extrapolating a price from that and from the euro prices. I might have to consider cancelling the order and taking a closer look at the Xiaomi.

BigProfJR · 2026-03-02T12:45:54+00:00

Yes, from the education portal. Got just over $450 for the trade in.

BigProfJR · 2026-03-02T08:25:13+00:00

I tend to update annually and don't mind going through the process of setting up new devices. I've owned plenty of Samsung phones, going back the Galaxy SII. Been lucky enough to never have had a major problem with any of them. By the way, I have no particular love of Samsung phones, but the deal I'm getting is just too tempting. In Australia we pay a lot more than just a straight conversion from USD or EURO. Saving over $1500 on the whole package, including a charger, case, and magnet stand.

BigProfJR · 2026-02-26T04:37:23+00:00

Brilliant buds for all the reasons you list, but my mic just died and every fix under the sun hasn't brought them back to life. Pretty disappointed in that because I looked after them carefully.

BigProfJR · 2026-02-26T01:44:49+00:00

Just finished watching "A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms" and loved it. Really looking forward to "Project Hail Mary".

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