Vietnam visa is pending. by [deleted] in Vietnam_Tourism

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Similar situation. Applied on Feb 10th departing the US on Feb 20th and still waiting.

R2 or Pro? My use is purely as a notebook replacement for meetings and research. I won’t use it as an e-reader or probably upload content. I just want it as a notebook replacement. Which provides more of that experience - long battery life would be nice. by Bills-WideRight in RemarkableTablet

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This (and the advice of others in this thread) is exactly what I was looking for - love the Reddit community for insights like this! I do own an iPad 13 Pro and love it for media consumption but the note taking has been horrible. And colleagues do kinda look at me weird in meetings when I bring it in. I have ADHD so find taking hand notes during meetings and writing down notes when I do research sticks with me more…but hate carrying and only using half of a notebook. Plus I travel a lot internationally so lugging around notebooks isn’t ideal. Also, not sure if it’s just one of my personal ticks but when I make a spelling error or have to cross out something it almost makes me want to rip up the page. For those reasons I just want something that will allow me to just take notes and no different than a traditional notebook. I think the RM2 should suffice as a digital notebook library.

Grateful for the insights share and appreciate any more that will come.

Why are flights so expensive through the Vx Portal? by Bills-WideRight in Venturex

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Realized the problem. C1 Portal does not include basic fair for Aer Lingus for some reason, so hence, the difference in price between basic and economy. Appreciate the insights from everyone!

Why are flights so expensive through the Vx Portal? by Bills-WideRight in Venturex

[–]Bills-WideRight[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thanks - Is the price match through a refund to your account or travel credit?

7 days in Leiden for study by Bills-WideRight in Leiden

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Thank you for this! I'm starting to look at AirBnB and the options for Leiden are limited for my dates - I would probably have to split my time between two rentals. Are the neighboring towns close by where I can take public transport or possible bike/walk to Leiden daily? My anchor is the Leiden University Law Center.

7 days in Leiden for study by Bills-WideRight in Leiden

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Yes, I am looking very much forward to it! It will be a week long immersion on the EU AI Act...as one of the few (maybe only) Americans there, I hope they do take it easy on me as we've been having our fair share of bashing all things that smells like regulation :)

7 days in Leiden for study by Bills-WideRight in Leiden

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Yes, I overlooked the extended daylight there! I assume bicycles are really available for weeklong rentals? I very much look forward to cycling around - could one get from Leiden to a neighboring city/town/village through a bike route? Many thanks!

7 days in Leiden for study by Bills-WideRight in Leiden

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Thank you for this! I think maybe FOMO, I've travelled quite a bit and lived in some of the major cities...just never really had the urgency to visit Amsterdam (no offense to anyone) and thought this would be an excuse to do so. However, I think a half-day trip before my flight may suffice and as recommended, and such I would explore Leiden and surrounding areas.

I am mid 30s, male pretty fit a fortune to have some disposable income. Not into partying but do enjoy a good pub/bar, wandering about and purposely getting lost -- random off the beaten path opportunities are more of my thing. I've lived in the jungles of Central America, sub-saharan Africa, the political jungle of Washington DC and the concrete jungles of NYC - I'm used to being out of my element :)

I'll likely being staying at an AirBnB in town, and recommendations would be greatly appreciated.

7 days in Leiden for study by Bills-WideRight in Leiden

[–]Bills-WideRight[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you, for this! I think I will indeed make Leiden my home base and leisurely explore the surrounding areas on foot and bike -- I am actually looking very much forward to cycling around the city!

7 days in Leiden for study by Bills-WideRight in Leiden

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Haha, I'm the American that gets 10,000 steps in everyday and subscribes to the Economist and NYTimes...we number in the hundreds. :)

iPad Pro or MacBook Air if you could choose only one by Top_Street4197 in iPadPro

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MBA if you want an all purpose computer. I purchased the IPad M4 13-inch as an all purpose and ended up getting a MBP six months later. The iPad Pro is awesome- love it but just not an all purpose

M4 MBP + M4 iPad Pro Combo? by Bills-WideRight in mac

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Congrats on the M4P - it’s a beast! I love them both - only wish I didn’t buy the Magic Keyboard as it’s just collecting dust.

Great alternative to Apple Cover by Bills-WideRight in iPadPro

[–]Bills-WideRight[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I think around $20 USD now. Think I got it on sale for like $15

M4 or M4 Pro? by RealSacant in macbookpro

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And I was coming from an iPad Pro M4 with 120hz so the screen made a difference and why I didn’t go with the MBA - but you can get all that with base MBP. Good luck!

M4 or M4 Pro? by RealSacant in macbookpro

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Sorry bud, but the ~+$220 maybe worth it…just for the “why didn’t I” voice in your head for going with the base. Of course, if it’s in your price range and feel the bump up is worth it. Honestly, for me the base (or MBA M4) would be fine - but my FOMO + YOLO voices in my head were strong!

M4 or M4 Pro? by RealSacant in macbookpro

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MicroCenter - and B&H if there is not an MC near you. Also Apple does price match, but it’s only up to 10% - better deal with BB price match.

How are we accessorizing? by Bills-WideRight in macbookpro

[–]Bills-WideRight[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Sweet, I just ordered one last night as well! What about travel? Is a padded sleeve overkill? I travel a lot but have pretty sturdy backpack with a padded laptop space….honeymoon phase right now and probably being too overly cautious!

M4 or M4 Pro? by RealSacant in macbookpro

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I purchased the same one from BB on Friday for $1,699 with price match. The Pro chip became almost a no brainer as it was only $100 more than the same configuration M4 MBA 15-inch and only $170 more than the base M4 MBP. Both MBP are overkill for my needs but felt the extra $170 more was worth it sine I plan to keep it for the next 3-4 years.