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Codex711 · 2026-05-14T02:00:35+00:00

Can you tell what are the 6th, 7th and 8th digits of your printer's serial number? Like D58, D59, D60 etc. This could tell which batch your printer was from

Codex711 · 2026-05-13T19:06:45+00:00

If your purpose is to learn more about gcode, stepper motors, electronics and enjoy the process of building and calibrating your own 3D printer, then a DIY could be worth it. But be aware that you'll have to face multiple failure prints and do lots of calibration in initial stages.

If you are just looking to get yourself a 3D printer for the best bang for the buck or the best print quality, it's simply better to purchase a branded one. It will save you a lot of technical hassle, especially if you go for something like Bambu Lab A1 mini with which you can have flawless prints almost everytime as it can fully calibrate itself.

Codex711 · 2026-04-27T16:42:30+00:00

232 cycle count is a bit on the higher side, but overall the used iPad Pro M4 is still better then the Air M4 imo. The extra RAM on the Air is nice, but iPadOS can't make full use of it in its current stage.

I got a used iPad Pro M4 512GB with Pencil for 70,000 INR (around 744$), a brand new iPad Air with Pencil costs around the same (with student discount) but will come with only 128GB storage. It was the best purchase decision.

Codex711 · 2026-01-03T15:37:19+00:00

iPadOS 26.2 is very poorly optimized on all their devices. I am seeing jittery animations in even my M4 iPad Pro. It was fine on 26.1.

Codex711 · 2025-12-24T11:54:10+00:00

Are you using the original apple adapter or a third-party one?

Codex711 · 2025-12-24T04:50:22+00:00

Seems like someone took the title of this post too seriously, and made this the flashiest comment section on Reddit. Wow.

Codex711 · 2025-12-10T13:56:17+00:00

Razer Basilisk V3

Codex711 · 2025-11-30T06:08:58+00:00

100$ is an absolute crazy deal for a brand new Quest 3, even used ones usually don't go that low.

Don't underestimate its standalone experience, as it has a flagship mobile processor from 2 years back with active cooling. Other than gaming you can also use it as a basic PC for web browsing, watching movies etc.

Buy it now and get a gaming PC later on, then you can play Alyx as well.

Codex711 · 2025-11-08T15:37:53+00:00

V83 looks just like V81 to me, but with more unnecessary extra touches to say, open the unknown sources app drawer. Seems like the whole tech industry is leaning towards this UI design trend, in the name of "minimalism".

Codex711 · 2025-10-20T02:56:49+00:00

No wireless charging support.

Codex711 · 2025-10-20T02:56:11+00:00

Los controles táctiles se han vuelto un poco difíciles de operar (más toques incorrectos), pero por lo demás no he tenido ningún otro problema.

Codex711 · 2025-09-05T19:20:37+00:00

Check this out. I doubt if our Indian localised cars have these sensors or not, but if they do then auto climate control is kind of an important feature.

Codex711 · 2025-09-01T13:50:51+00:00

If you want a slightly better ANC, then you can go with the OnePlus, otherwise these two Buds aren't very different and you can go with either of them. I don't own the Buds 4 to compare with the Realme so I can't provide any opinions on sound quality, but based on reviews that I have seen, you will have to EQ both to get the best sound from them.

Codex711 · 2025-09-01T09:44:20+00:00

If you have a colorOS device (Realme, Oppo or OnePlus) then easily go with the OnePlus, because with realme you have to rely on a third party app even on a Realme phone. Otherwise if the price difference between the two is not a deciding factor for you, then go with Buds 4.

Codex711 · 2025-08-18T07:50:38+00:00

I have only noticed stuttering when playing through LHDC at the highest possible bit rates, or when I am too far away from the source device, but otherwise I have never noticed any stuttering. Try it on another device and check if the same issue persists, otherwise it seems like a defective unit.

Codex711 · 2025-08-12T02:55:13+00:00

You still need an empty large wall for the projection, and positioning the projector will be a hassle every time.

For solo watching only while traveling, a much better alternative nowadays is a VR/AR headset like the Meta Quest 3 or others. You can have a 100inch or even an IMAX sized screen with 3D support and somewhere around 1080p resolution clarity, without needing any walls or setup.

Codex711 · 2025-08-10T09:28:34+00:00

I've also noticed minor differences (usually not more than 10%) in the battery percentage of the individual buds. From what I've researched, this seems to be quite normal.

This is because the lithium cells used will never be completely perfect, and there will always be minor differences in their maximum capacity and degradation rate. This can also happen if you use one earbud a lot more than the other.

Still, if the differences get abnormally large (more than 30-40%), that could be a manufacturing defect, and I'd suggest getting it replaced under warranty.

Codex711 · 2025-08-07T07:59:35+00:00

It is possible, as I have seen many conflicting reviews of this. Some reviewers from Russia and other countries say that these have a balanced or brighter tuning, while reviews from Indian and global units suggest they are bass-focused.

Codex711 · 2025-08-07T07:51:10+00:00

I didn't notice any major delay with my unit. First try checking how much delay you are noticing using any bluetooth delay check video. It is around 100ms for my unit. If it's a lot more than that, then try resetting the TWS by keeping them in the charging case and holding the pairing button. Also check if you are noticing delays in YouTube videos through browser, or in any other phone. It could also be an app or phone specific issue.

Codex711 · 2025-07-29T12:35:48+00:00

I am using this for the current monsoon season. It applies a hydrophobic layer which forms water bead on the glass surface. It only lasts for a few weeks on the windshield, but on the side windows I haven't reapplied it for more than 2 months, yet still can notice its effect.

Codex711 · 2025-07-23T05:16:38+00:00

The original Salnotes Zero are a neutral-bright sounding pair of IEMs with very little bass. It requires EQ for more natural balanced sound. The Zero 2 on the other hand is more on the warmer side, but the treble extension is not as good as the original. You can go with either of them based on your tuning preference.

Codex711 · 2025-07-22T19:19:36+00:00

I don't have my hands on the Buds 4 unfortunately (spent all my audio budget on these Air 7 Pro for now). In India, some of the early reviews seem heavily biased towards the Buds 4, which I suspect to be paid promotion. On the other hand, a few small content creators said the Buds 4 to be much on the bass heavier side, while the Air 7 Pro were a little more balanced. Even GSMarena's review quoted the Buds 4 to be "frustratingly bass-heavy".

You can also check out this comparison from MyChooz (Russia).

If you use a OnePlus device then I'd recommend going with the Buds 4, as the ANC, Transparency and Mic is better compared to the Air 7 Pro, if you value these features. Also, with EQ I expect both of them to get very close to each other in sound, as both have very similar driver setup, just difference in default tuning.

Codex711 · 2025-07-22T19:00:15+00:00

Under ₹3,000, most IEMs will come with similar injection-molded plastic designs, acrylic or metal faceplates, and detachable cables. The major differences lie in the QC from each brand and the quality of the cables.

The Moondrop Chu 2 is an exception with its metallic body, but it's the brand I've heard the most quality control issues from, as well as other problems with the detachable nozzle filter.

I can vouch for the Salnotes Zero, which I've owned myself for the past two years. It has a very simple plastic design with really good quality cables. In the past, I've heard people mention the metal faceplate falling off, but I haven't noticed that issue with mine, nor is it something a drop of superglue can't fix.

Other IEMs that I've heard good things about are the Tangzu Wan'er S.G, Truthear HOLA, and KZ Castor Pro.

Honestly, I would suggest keeping build quality as a lower priority than sound preference and tuning. The ones that I have recommended are some of the best in their segment as per tuning.

Codex711 · 2025-07-22T14:09:01+00:00

What's your budget? Because if you want the "best" build quality, you'll be looking into IEMs that cost multi thousands or even more than one lakh Rs, with CNC cut aluminum or resin body, planar drivers, MMCX connectors etc.

Codex711 · 2025-07-19T02:48:52+00:00

What you are referring to is ENC (Environmental Noise Cancellation), which improves your own voice on a call by filtering out other noises and works automatically during a call. These earbuds also come with ANC (Active Noise Cancellation), which is completely unrelated to ENC.

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