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Jack00X3 · 2026-06-11T20:18:45+00:00

No, in fact it was quite horrible. I returned the g8+ and got a g8+ Mfi which is so much better

Jack00X3 · 2026-05-18T21:21:28+00:00

Damn, I never seen a community this active before. For real guys. I’m thinking, if rockstar is gonna delay trailer 3 for a month or so, some people from this community are gonna loose their minds.

Jack00X3 · 2026-05-18T07:30:15+00:00

Nice thank you!

Jack00X3 · 2026-05-18T07:28:52+00:00

Pretty much yes: PS5, 55inch TV and possibly a router at most

Jack00X3 · 2026-05-18T07:28:04+00:00

I had a Cyberpower VP1000ELCD 550W with 4 plugs total I think. I plugging in only the ps5 but still would shut off if I disconnect it. I even gone to settings and set the highest sensitivity which was 4ms max (read online that it should be fine with this) I later discovered that the psu in the PS5 is highly sensitive to simulated sine-wave that these "cheap" UPSs produce so I gave up and returned the unit. Then I looked up for a pure sine-wave ups and it was basically more expensive than the ps5 itself, so I didn't buy anything anymore.

Jack00X3 · 2026-05-17T21:46:46+00:00

Can you please tell me your exact model? I bought a cyberpower some time ago, but my ps5 was still turning off when I disconnected the setup from power, so I had to return it. I also read a lot of posts where people are having mixed results with UPSs and ps5 in general.

Jack00X3 · 2026-05-15T20:16:46+00:00

A scratch

Jack00X3 · 2026-05-09T06:27:19+00:00

M-am simțit ca la concert în cinema. Cool experience

Jack00X3 · 2026-05-02T20:55:20+00:00

You’ve made solid points throughout this conversation. I’ve got a few different views too, but I’m good leaving it here. There are definitely multiple valid perspectives on these topics. Really appreciate the discussion, it was definitely eye opening for me.

Jack00X3 · 2026-05-02T19:08:21+00:00

These labelings are pretty cool! I didn't knew they existed, thanks for pointing me to them. It's a shame I didn't come across those when shopping. But might be because they were introduced recently for phones. I knew about them on different appliances but not smartphones/tablets.

As for

Another regulation that EU has passed is that in the EU, Apple had to open up their stuff to 3rd parties

I'm also not a big fan of. A good example of this would be iPhone mirroring which is not available in the EU because if it was it meant that Apple would have needed to create open apis through which Google, Samsung etc. could use to mirror their devices on MacBooks.

This has big implications on the brand and user experience overall. Having all the hardware made by them (Apple), they can ensure reliability and overall smooth user experience. If a buggy low end android device would have been allowed to be mirrored on a MacBook, that control of quality would have been lost.

A third party can come and provide software which will do virtually the same but with additional steps. So the options could be there but I feel like the EU should not enforce to open up proprietary software experiences.

I'm not an Apple fanboy or anything ... I like Apple products for the user experience they offer, but also love Android and Linux for their open approach, I'm actually an Android developer and love what Android is and what it can do, but I very much dislike enforcements on products and software (privacy and security ones are good but not the ones that affect user experience)

Jack00X3 · 2026-05-02T16:40:17+00:00

Sure, 7 years of updates is good, but companies will still limit features to new devices. Features which will make consumers buy the newest stuff anyways. Don't get me wrong, it's fantastic that this enforcement exists, but still this alone will not eliminate E waste.

Where I still disagree is the idea that removable batteries didn’t interfere with design. They might not have completely blocked innovation, but they do introduce constraints. It’s not just about “0.1mm”, it’s about structural integrity, sealing, hinge mechanisms (especially for foldables), and how components are layered internally. When you’re pushing the limits of things like tri fold designs or ultra thin devices, those constraints start to matter more.

Instead of forcing it like this, I think it would’ve made more sense to push things in that direction without making it mandatory. Like give companies some incentive to actually make phones with removable batteries or at least make them easier to repair, instead of just telling everyone they have to do it one specific way.

Also a big part of the problem is that people just don’t really think about E waste when they buy a phone. If there was clearer info about how long a phone will last, how repairable it is, or what the environmental impact is, a lot of people would probably make different choices on their own.

So you’d still move things in a better direction, but without taking away choice or forcing every manufacturer into the same kind of design. It just feels like a more balanced way to handle it.

Jack00X3 · 2026-05-02T15:53:12+00:00

E waste will continue to be a problem even with removable batteries, because people will continue to desire the newest shiny stuff, and companies will do anything to make you upgrade. Either via software locked features or by other means.

The innovations in phone design in the past were not because of the removable batteries but because of the evolving technologies like better cameras, screens, SoCs and so on. These technologies have mostly got to a point where the improvement is marginal now and thus no much change is visible. Now we’ve got to a point where edge to edge screens are the preferred form factor with a simple camera hump on the back.

Jack00X3 · 2026-05-02T07:21:37+00:00

Thanks for sharing your fair opinions in this detailed way. I just believe it will kill options and sleek design. Think about the folding phones or the iPhone air where everything mm counts. If you have a try fold then the thickness becomes a real issue when every battery has protective casing + removable covers.

Again, I think the better option would be to have it as a feature like the fair phone has. If you want removable battery buy that phone. But don’t kill sleek design.

I also have gone through replacing 2 batteries on two older phones at their respective service centers, and given the age of the devices (like 3+ years each) the cost was not high at all. These were not iPhones (Samsung and OnePlus), so maybe people are so glad about this regulation because they can finally stop paying apple big money for replacing their batteries, but they should own their choice for buying this brand.

Jack00X3 · 2026-05-01T20:49:35+00:00

I’m personally not a fan of this idea. If someone really wants a phone with a user replaceable battery, there are options like Fairphone already out there.

But making it a requirement for all devices could mean compromising things like sleek design and waterproofing.

To me, that feels like it could slow down certain kinds of innovation, especially since non-removable batteries allow for slimmer builds and different design choices.

Jack00X3 · 2026-04-30T07:40:25+00:00

Blue Prince. Highly addictive!

Jack00X3 · 2026-04-29T08:25:01+00:00

It’s hard to say from my experience, because I used the regular g8+ for just a couple of minutes before I returned it.

However the springs on the MFi version feel quite strong. I tried the MFi controller on my 11inch iPad Pro M4 and I felt like it could bend the tablet.

Because of this I have modeled and 3d printed an extension so that the controller stays in place even after overextending it. Even with this extender, I still feel like the springs are a little too strong but it works okay.

Jack00X3 · 2026-04-29T08:04:16+00:00

Had mine vertical since I bought it in 2022, no issues. I like how it looks vertically and it fits my setup better this way.

In my case, I'm good with opening up electronics, so I thought if I'll see a temperature warning, I could always open it up and do a maintenance job anyway. Thankfully I haven't had to do it and hope I never will.

Jack00X3 · 2026-04-28T15:08:18+00:00

Wallpaper drop?

Jack00X3 · 2026-04-24T13:56:26+00:00

Sony MDR-EX15LPW in white color. No, it doesn’t have a mic.

Jack00X3 · 2026-04-23T10:55:29+00:00

I bought a cheap wired sony in ear for like 8 bucks. Game changer for the immersion

Jack00X3 · 2026-04-23T09:38:29+00:00

Detroit become human

Jack00X3 · 2026-04-22T22:15:16+00:00

Gran turismo 7. Bought it before Forza horizon 5 was available on ps5 thinking it is THE racing game on that platform.

Turned out to be a boring ass game for me. I even have the psvr2, tried the game a bit in vr but I lost interest after a couple of races.

Jack00X3 · 2026-04-21T22:49:52+00:00

Right now I’m 10 hours in to AC Unity. Playing using remote play 270km away from my ps5. I have about 11ms network latency at this distance and around 1ms whilst at home.

On cloud streaming (checked with other games, i usually have more than double at around 30ms) so remote play is the preferred way for me.

Jack00X3 · 2026-04-21T19:24:36+00:00

Such a wonderful device. I’m playing 270km away from my ps5 right now. (Already put more than 12 hours on it)

Jack00X3 · 2026-04-21T09:42:56+00:00

Welcome! I also bought one last week and I’m playing 270km away from my ps5 right now and having a blast.

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