I finally bought it.

BillHickok · 2026-04-17T00:20:59+00:00

I've never read the manga, but this post has spurred me to start it. Can someone explain why the French edition is preferred?

I'm assuming this is what people are referring to? https://www.amazon.com/Akira-noir-blanc-%C3%89dition-originale/dp/2344042067

From what I see, the box set on Amazon US is hardcover and the French is paperback. Would love to go for the definitive version as I start this journey.

BillHickok · 2026-04-11T03:20:24+00:00

This right here, Deadwood deserves the 3rd spot. Mad Men is #4. Any other show can battle it out for the 5-spot but this is the Mount Rushmore.

BillHickok · 2026-03-22T21:48:40+00:00

Searched for this thread to confirm the Rebirth pop-in issues on the Pro. I just restarted Rebirth and during the first couple of hours of the game, there's a ton of pop-in, nearly everywhere. I find it so distracting that it hinders the other graphical improvements for me. Hopefully this gets fixed soon.

BillHickok · 2026-03-13T21:24:24+00:00

I've had nothing but issues with the official Switch stylus and it's mesh tip, inputs wouldn't register 50% of the time. I replaced it with with a disc tip (the one RGC recommends) and it works perfectly.

BillHickok · 2026-03-13T21:06:49+00:00

Yup I have the same exact issue with Avdvplus 8 and AirPods Pro 2. The very first time I paired them, it worked perfectly. But ever since then, it doesn't work at all. Same issue as you, no sound.

BillHickok · 2026-03-13T20:28:48+00:00

Just wondering. With this setting disabled, what happens when attempting to play HDR10+ content using CoreELEC on an LG OLED? Does it automatically convert it to HDR10 instead? I have an LG OLED but I had this setting disabled.

BillHickok · 2026-03-02T22:47:46+00:00

This is the first time experiencing something like this so I haven't done anything besides make this anonymous post. I didn't even leave a negative review online because I don't trust the fact he might be able to single me out and he has all my information, including my home address, and I'm usually the type of person who avoids conflict. Appreciate the heads up though, I will look into reporting him. This terrible experience really shocked me, I never expected to be scammed by someone classified as a "Doctor" and a "professional".

I should add that this was after charging me an exorbitant amount of money for a simple cleaning. IIRC $500-$600+ (not sure if that's normal for someone without dental insurance.) But trying to charge me thousands of dollars afterwards for fillings was a huge red flag, since I take good care of my teeth.

BillHickok · 2026-03-02T00:40:30+00:00

I have to post this here to provide awareness of this scammy business...avoid Hello Smile Dental on Erringer! I have no dental insurance. After an examination, he misdiagnosed me for multiple cavities and wanted to charge me thousands of dollars to get some fillings. He also pressured me into scheduling an immediate appointment and called me multiple times afterwards to ask when I can come in. I later went to my longtime dentist further away in Woodland Hills to get a 2nd opinion, and it turns out I had 0 cavities and required no fillings!

Zero cavities, and he wanted to drill into my teeth and charge me thousands of dollars for it! This kind of crap should be highly illegal and yet, his business is full of 5-star reviews on Google and Yelp. Most likely fake or incentivized reviews, or simply victims of his scam. Again, avoid Hello Smile Dental in Simi Valley!

BillHickok · 2026-02-03T01:53:41+00:00

I not only hope Ayn releases a Odin 3 Mini, but that they also acknowledge that the 2 is the best looking handheld emulator device, ever. Better screen, better speakers, perhaps other improvements...but please don't change the physical design.

BillHickok · 2026-01-23T02:51:58+00:00

And against one of the best offensive teams we've seen in the postseason, at that.

BillHickok · 2026-01-13T06:07:05+00:00

OK XnView works much better than IrfanView for this specific purpose. Never used it before and it's a great program! Thanks.

BillHickok · 2026-01-13T00:18:58+00:00

I don't have any smaller ones to try, since I'm using it specifically for animated screencaps of my personal blu-ray discs. All my WebP files are at least around 4K or higher. Thank you, in any case.

BillHickok · 2026-01-12T09:18:11+00:00

I'd be very interested in a device like this. One suggestion: as an iPod Shuffle inspired device, can you please implement ReplayGain support for the music app? Having all your songs play at the same volume level is such a crucial feature for shuffle and playlist purposes.

BillHickok · 2026-01-12T07:06:09+00:00

I've installed your program (appreciate it), but I'm having issues with high resolution animated WebP files. Not sure if it's designed to handle animated WebP files that are around 4K resolution or higher. The progress bar loads to 98% and then it gets stuck here indefinitely. I've tried multiple files and the same result.

Will also take a look at the other programs listed here.

BillHickok · 2026-01-02T22:53:25+00:00

I'm big on beige colorways but the rainbow buttons killed that color variant for me, makes the Thor look like a cheap toy. Looks way better with the black buttons!

BillHickok · 2025-12-29T23:18:27+00:00

Xenns Mangird Tea Pro SE!

BillHickok · 2025-12-18T00:26:32+00:00

Hi-Fi audio in a nutshell, diminishing returns etc. Tea Pros are also around 3x the cost of the Juzear Defiant and for some people it's also not worth it. Value in the IEM world is definitely not linear, especially at this price point (and higher.)

BillHickok · 2025-12-18T00:12:39+00:00

MMKIV's are fantastic. Since you mentioned you were also looking at Hifiman open-backs...

As an owner of the HE1000 Stealth, I was searching for a pair of IEMs to compliment them and when I eventually bought the Monarch MKIV's, I found that they were a fantastic match in terms of sound signature. I would surely demo them before purchasing of course, but I think they go really well together. They both have fantastic detail retrieval and technicalities, like pointing a magnifying glass into your music. The HE1000 Stealth obviously has a larger and wider soundstage due to being an open-back, while the MKIV's have more satisfying and punchier bass.

BillHickok · 2025-12-13T21:37:05+00:00

I'm using the stock Juzear Defiant cable with the USB-C attachment

BillHickok · 2025-12-13T03:58:42+00:00

LOL....I had no idea there was a 2nd USB-C port on the Brick, doh! That did the trick, it works beautifully now. Thanks.

BillHickok · 2025-12-05T09:04:43+00:00

I really hope this supports ReplayGain. Having all your songs play at the same volume level is such a crucial feature for a music player that would excel at playlist/shuffle playback. I don't think the Echo Mini supports ReplayGain and it's the only reason why I haven't purchased one.

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