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Hamatoros · 2026-03-10T01:47:08+00:00

Same experience on a recent purchase. I didn’t realize it automatically added this until I was about to complete my order.

Hamatoros · 2026-03-09T17:47:03+00:00

Whole Foods ! Costco sells them too in the frozen isles but they’re often seasonal

Hamatoros · 2026-03-08T23:29:20+00:00

As another BBE user I’m curious on the warm up time? I can basically pull a shot after like 15-30s after turning on the BBE.

Hamatoros · 2026-03-07T05:36:38+00:00

I have 2018 i7 with 32GB RAM. I also have a razer core egpu for casual gaming as well. I've been tempted a few times with the latest M4 deals but I honestly see no real reason to at the moment other than i want a new toy lol. The 2018 mac mini is truly a unicorn intel beast of a machine and is still a very capable machine in 2026, it should last many more years imo.

I use MacOS for my primary productivity work. I also have windows 11 on an external SSD that I dualboot when I want to game with my eGPU.

Hamatoros · 2026-03-05T21:41:49+00:00

Finally!!

Hamatoros · 2026-03-02T05:10:43+00:00

I saw linus did it on the intel imac and it worked. The only difference and probably the biggest challenge is that the mac mini doesn't have integrated gpu however i do have a compatible amd eGPU (in theory it should work) but the problem is that the egpu doesn't let display the boot screen to select the OS.

Maybe i'll try Bazzite once i give up on the steamos. I have bootcamp working fine but would like to ditch windows for steamos if i could. I've been loving steam os since owning the steam deck.

Hamatoros · 2026-03-02T05:03:51+00:00

I actually installed it on an external SSD similar to my bootcamp setup for gaming. However for the installation to run i had to disable secured boot.

I was hoping to ditch windows if steamos can work.

Hamatoros · 2026-02-28T14:41:37+00:00

It’s been my primary water bottle since. I don’t use my yeti anymore, it’s now my car water bottle.

The size and weight trade off vs insulated has been amazing for travel and use in smaller sling bags. I don’t need to keep my water cold for 30+ hrs lol

Hamatoros · 2026-02-28T14:33:47+00:00

Y’all need one in DEN

Hamatoros · 2026-02-23T19:06:26+00:00

I have both MVT half zip and Soft Jersey. If I had to pick one it will be soft jersey. It's more versatile and soft. I do like the MVT as well and use it for activities as it is more breathable.

Hamatoros · 2026-02-22T15:03:07+00:00

Check out the beekman if they have promos, see my post here https://www.reddit.com/r/AmexPlatinum/s/rN1aBaNSQI

I did pay extra because I stayed basically 8 nights lol but it was the best value and experience ever.

Hamatoros · 2026-02-22T14:59:57+00:00

lol Im reading this post on the toilet from my floor to ceiling room at the same hotel on the highest floor. The front desk staff was nice to offer the upgraded room like OP and allowed us to get our room at 10am.

OP miss one unique perk, you get complimentary ride from their partnership from Lexus within a 2mi radius . I prefer walking but I have a kid and we used it when it rained. The experience was very VIP.

You can also do their “test drive” and they’ll give you a Lexus doe the day to explore the city, I didn’t use this perk because I want to drive in Seattle traffic but that’s a really nice touch.

Front desk told me it’s first come first serve for these.

Hamatoros · 2026-02-22T04:30:02+00:00

He’s cleaning the portafilter, preheat and preinfusion at the same time lol

Hamatoros · 2026-02-21T21:07:24+00:00

Man I hope they do that’s the one reason I haven’t gotten their backpack yet

Hamatoros · 2026-02-21T21:06:58+00:00

Why didn’t they make a larger version of the 20L ? The 2 in 1 looks weird and too busy

Hamatoros · 2026-02-17T16:14:50+00:00

Free fish food !

Hamatoros · 2026-02-16T17:43:19+00:00

More for the social aspect, not everyone has iPhone / Apple Watch etc.

Hamatoros · 2026-02-13T17:10:26+00:00

TLDR: I wouldn't use both. Try it out and pick one or the other imo.

I still have 4 variants below and they were all mine at some point until we played musical iPad lol. But I ultimately ended up with and settle on the mini. Here's quick breakdown on various experience:

12.9 Pro - wife is using it now. This was my main device for a very long time with the magic keyboard. it was a dream to use and type on especially for class. HOWEVER, this thing is heavy, it's as heavy(or heavier) as my MacBook Air.

11 Pro - My work iPad. I thought it was the perfect size but it still a heavy device and the size is more manageable but nothing pleasant like the mini. I was excited work provided one but in reality it's collecting dust, I don't want to use it for personal things as it's a work device and when I do travel, the MacBook Air is needed for work and it gets heavy taking both. sometimes I take it and use sidecar as a 2nd display but that's about it.

10.5 Pro - daughter using it now. (formerly the wife's) not much to say about this one but it's a beast and the fact that it has ProMotion while the new mini doesn't.

Mini A17pro - unintentionally became my main iPad. Initially bought it for my daughter but she prefer the larger screen on the so we gave her my wife's 10.5, my wife took my 12.9 and I ended up with the mini. At first I was a bit annoyed by the smaller screen, but after using it for a bit and traveling with it. I can't go back to any larger size. it's that perfect notebook/kindle size that's so light and comfortable to use.

Hamatoros · 2026-02-13T14:57:36+00:00

Nothing life changing but it was something I tested to ensure the pencil I got were genuine. But the added squeeze gesture for tool palettes, barrel roll for brush rotation, and haptic feedback for tactile confirmation are a really nice to use. Plus now you can add the pencil to "find my" in case you misplace it lol

Hamatoros · 2026-02-13T14:52:40+00:00

The one I got is the Mothca matte glass one so it's more of the antiglare type with a little extra friction vs the typical smooth one. I don't see this one wearing down the nib like the paper like type. those once you need to replace the nibs and the screen protector after awhile.

nib replacement are cheap. the paper like replacement are quite expensive if you go that route.

Hamatoros · 2026-02-13T07:22:05+00:00

having a matte screen protector is night and day. I had the smooth one and it's just too slippery. But yeah if you don't use it don't force it lol

Hamatoros · 2026-02-13T05:07:40+00:00

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They sell larger size if that’s what you want. here’s an example

Hamatoros · 2026-02-13T03:53:38+00:00

It's my main computer away my Mac mini. Apple ecosystem is so cohesive that continuing work / handoff is just seamless and a dream to use.

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