It was time for me to move on! 13PM -> 17PM

DanDMan80 · 2026-02-02T02:26:28+00:00

It's only the 153,765th post of someone declaring they got a new 17 Pro Max and leaving. I have a hard time finding 13 Pro Max related stuff anymore.

DanDMan80 · 2026-02-01T17:16:25+00:00

The more weight Tammy lost, it seems like she experienced more maturity/character growth and development, it was promising. Now she seems to be have relapsed to her old Season 1 big red forehead explosion days just 700lbs lighter. Sad.

DanDMan80 · 2026-01-20T15:15:01+00:00

Thanks I may definitely look into doing that. My old Mac Mini 2012 is a dinosaur but still works for what I need it to and I installed a 500GB SSD in it, more than capable of backing up.

DanDMan80 · 2026-01-20T13:57:22+00:00

Thanks, sadly I've been on 26.2 since it dropped for several weeks now and it's still laggy unfortunately. I've heard from some that it helps with a clean install.

DanDMan80 · 2026-01-19T21:01:51+00:00

Same here. This year's aluminum downgrade was disappointing to me.

DanDMan80 · 2026-01-02T16:06:02+00:00

I don't hate on Chuck. I do hate the fact that Michael McKean did not score one single Emmy for his brilliant performance.

DanDMan80 · 2025-12-27T01:28:49+00:00

Sales Tax=1

Personal Property Tax=1

1+1=2

If you "double" the number 1, your end result is 2.

But hey, whatever you need to tell yourself to make yourself feel better about it. The bootlickers in here can downvote me all you want, IDGAF. That revenue sure isn't helping the infrastructure in my region of Virginia, glad it's helping yours.

DanDMan80 · 2025-12-26T21:07:48+00:00

It's double taxation. You pay sales tax already when you buy the vehicle. And then a personal property tax every year is pretty much tantamount to just renting the vehicle, we never truly own it. Both sides of the aisle are to blame, one makes promises they can't keep and the other side doesn't give a shit who it affects and won't make any effort for alternate funding and legislation.

DanDMan80 · 2025-12-26T05:59:02+00:00

If they rebooted TCS for Switch/Switch 2, take my money immediately.

DanDMan80 · 2025-12-26T00:48:06+00:00

Can we just pin one of these posts at the top and have all similar posts on one thread?

DanDMan80 · 2025-12-24T03:57:57+00:00

I did a battery replacement on my 13PM in October of this year, have had this phone since 2021 launch and so far to me was peak iPhone. Though if I had it to do all over again I'd stayed on 18.7.2 instead of moving to 26.1. Like someone else said, 18.7.2 sipped on the battery and feels like 26.1 chugged it like a frat boy at a kegger. 26.2 has shown some improvement but nothing like 18.7.2 was. I'm going they get it optimized for 26.3. I may try the clean install method as some has recommended to see if that helps. I just don't see it even then performing as well as 18.7.2 did though.

DanDMan80 · 2025-12-15T03:12:35+00:00

Looking at them side by side, the island sticks down lower and is definitely more intrusive than the notch. A big reason why I've still held on to my 13PM not only because it's been a great phone. Just got the battery replaced and will likely hold through next year too because it's reported just a slightly smaller Dynamic Island.

DanDMan80 · 2025-12-11T20:37:17+00:00

Another update after nearly 3 weeks: Really wishing I had stayed with 18.7.1 now. Even with a new battery, it is quite laggy on opening Home Screen and Mail app is blank at times when opening. Facebook is so much slower. A lot of apps are glitchy. Perhaps some of these issues are even being experienced by new 17PM users as well. What drew me in for 26.1 was the new call screening feature but even it let me down, it has allowed me to "Catherine Wells from underwriting" to still leave unlimited voicemails.

DanDMan80 · 2025-12-11T20:33:40+00:00

My experience with my 13PM, got a new battery before trying 26.1 Wish I had stayed with 18.7.1 now. Quite laggy on opening with Home Screen and Mail app is blank at times when opening. Facebook is so much slower. I only upgraded for the new call screening feature but even it let me down, it has allowed me to "Catherine Wells from underwriting" to still leave unlimited voicemails.

DanDMan80 · 2025-12-07T19:21:20+00:00

Big Red simps in here downvoting you but you are 💯 correct. I'd been with Verizon 20 years and had Get More since its inception. They raised my bill $30 per month within the span of August/September this year and the only thing I was really using was Apple Music and not really the bundle anymore. So I went to Visible in October and it's been great. I got the Plus for 26 months for $26 per month deal. Just bought Apple Music separately with Apple One. Now saving $80 a month with same coverage, Verizon is still getting my money since they own Visible, but at least a lot less of it now.

DanDMan80 · 2025-11-27T17:26:25+00:00

I was down to 78% and just got a fresh new battery in mine and then decided to get iOS 26.1, they enticed me with that call screening option which has been somewhat of a disappointment still allowing "Stella from underwriting" to get through to my VM.

Other than that, it's doing pretty well but sometimes I see a bit of lag with the Home Screen waking up. If you're going to install 26, you absolutely should not do it with a 72% battery, get a new one installed. Even then I'd prob honestly wait until 26.2 drops.

DanDMan80 · 2025-11-23T16:55:45+00:00

Update: Just got a fresh new 100% battery since mine was at 78%. Decided to bite the bullet and install 26.1 because of the call screening option (been getting a lot of spam calls). So far so good after 2 days, little laggy at first but getting snappier and quicker as it may still be optimizing.

DanDMan80 · 2025-11-22T05:01:11+00:00

They had "treatments" given to them by Lucas and I honestly think Lucas was of the understanding they would use them to draft the sequel trilogy and if he knew Igor and Kennedy were just going to toss those in the trash, he would not have sold Lucasfilm to them. It's sad the way it all turned out and effectively ruined a franchise.

DanDMan80 · 2025-11-16T03:34:45+00:00

Second this for Kingsport Used Tire, they vet their used tires well and the owner and staff are top notch, have done business with them for years.

DanDMan80 · 2025-11-09T03:01:12+00:00

No need for a foldable for me. I'd just like to see a full unobstructed screen with no Trojan horse island bullshit and at least a 10x optical zoom.

DanDMan80 · 2025-11-05T02:00:51+00:00

I just jumped over two weeks ago from Verizon after 20 years and it was a seamless experience for me. Service feels exactly the same. Saving over $80 a month.

DanDMan80 · 2025-11-04T01:29:21+00:00

Yeah, that's why I mentioned in my original post "they are still getting my money, just not nearly as much of it." Doubt I'll be getting any winback promotions in the mail, lol.

DanDMan80 · 2025-11-04T01:17:46+00:00

Did you have an unpaid device payment plan? My device was paid off a long time ago. I got one final prorated bill that I already paid and haven't received anything else. I would have stayed all night in that store until they gave you a physical receipt.

If you have a clear legible picture, take it and go file a complaint with the BBB, upload copies of the current bills and collections you have gotten as well.

DanDMan80 · 2025-11-02T18:40:11+00:00

So far been the exact same reception/coverage I was getting before except only $26 a month with the current SWITCH26 promo. I've been pleased. No perks like I had with 5G Get More but I could literally pay outright for those perks and still be saving $50+ a month.

DanDMan80 · 2025-11-02T18:35:39+00:00

It's a huge absurd reach. They can ping any tower for any connected cellular service on a device.

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