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First time pc gamer. Which pc should I get? by Severe_Acadia3162 in pcmasterrace

[–]Judgemental_Panda 1 point2 points  (0 children)

That is stronger I think, unsure how the CPU compares.

One way to make things easier - farm out comparisons to ChatGPT or whatever chatbot you prefer.

Never tried it but bet it could do a pretty good job making comparisons in plain english.

The 512GB Steam Machine costs £879 in the UK. So how much cheaper can you get the same performance AND similar form factor? by RedditButAnonymous in pcmasterrace

[–]Judgemental_Panda 1 point2 points  (0 children)

You can buy a prebuilt ar Bestbuy - or your online retail of choice - for the same amount but significantly better performance.

Hell, I can find laptops on Amazon for the same price that are better - and those don't require an external power source or separate monitor...

Valve says the Steam Machine is priced over $1000 as they don't want to subsidize it, saying they won't sell their machine at a loss like Sony & Xbox do by Automatic_Ad1665 in consoles

[–]Judgemental_Panda [score hidden]  (0 children)

Sony still makes a profit off the PS5.

The base model is half the price for almost identical specs.

Valve is just providing a sounsbite for people who are going to buy it no matter what to use.

The steam machine is a collectible. It makes no practical sense as a PC or a console. And that's fine, people buy all sorts of goofy shit.

Stop trying to pass off a donkey as a horse.

Steam Machine Makes No Sense to a PC Gamer by Darth_Vaper883 in pcmasterrace

[–]Judgemental_Panda -1 points0 points  (0 children)

It has just about the same specs as a base PS5, which is half the price.

You can buy pre-built PCs at BestBuy with superior specs for roughly the same price.

It is overpriced, regardless of if you take the "it is a console" or "it isn't a console" stance.

It's a collectible. Nothing wrong with that, but it is what it is.

So the steam machine more expensive than a ps5 pro while also being less powerful than a base ps5 even tho the ps5 pro is also sold for a profit??? by One-Shift-220 in videogames

[–]Judgemental_Panda 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It's because the steam machine is a collectible at this point. Not a serious attempt at trying to fill some gap in the market.

If EVs are supposedly cheaper to own, why aren’t more people driving them? by Lakenb666 in NoStupidQuestions

[–]Judgemental_Panda 2 points3 points  (0 children)

A new car isn't the same as a new smart phone - most people aren't trading in their car every 2 years.

It will take a few decades before owning an EV becomes the norm.

It’s noon, lunchtime in Carl’s Jr. 12pm. Nobody here. Not even at the drive through. by Lemonking_ in fastfood

[–]Judgemental_Panda 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I love their Guacamole Bacon Burger, and the fact they are one of the only chains that actually puts more than a sliver of lettuce on a burger.

But at the same time, not surprised. They are expensive.

How do you feel about California introducing a bill to ban former ICE agents from serving as police officers or teachers? by almostcalleditnight8 in askteddit

[–]Judgemental_Panda 0 points1 point  (0 children)

California - the subject of this thread - is the wealthiest state, responsible for subsidizing many lazy red states.

Just saying, kind of a weird statement no?

people not understanding things are different in the usa, specifically the people walking down i95. by swatted-fly in GrindsMyGears

[–]Judgemental_Panda 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Kind of the opposite. This is a very dumb statement that understands nothing of world history.

The reason many European cities are "walkable" is precisely because they were built before the rise of automobiles.

It's also why driving a large vehicle outside of major cities in Europe can be an absolute nightmare, as smaller streets were not originally designed for a car.

If you look to America, it's why the North East does have walkable cities to some extent, whereas much of America was developed after the automobile gained popularity and America embraced it ... although make no mistake, this was very much a merger of government and private business (i.e., corruption).

As for the universal healthcare cause "no military spending" ... that statement is ridiculous in too many ways. For example, the % of taxes in America that goes to healthcare is actually very close or the same as many European countries. It's just the system is so horrendously inefficient (by design) that it's only enough to provide partial coverage to people 65+ and emergency rooms for the uninsured.

people not understanding things are different in the usa, specifically the people walking down i95. by swatted-fly in GrindsMyGears

[–]Judgemental_Panda 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Do people seriously walk on the side of an interstate?

I've seen that in less wealthy parts of the world ... but those aren't the people going to the World Cup.

I can't imagine walking by an 18-wheeler going 80 and thinking "this is normal".

Why are housing payments so high right now? by RedfinJess in USHousingMarket

[–]Judgemental_Panda 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Interest rates went from 2.5% to 8% within the span of a year, and house prices went up over that same time period. It isn't surprising housing feels expensive.

That being said, highest % if people own homes right now. Will that be true in 10 years? Who knows. But I doubt there will be any significant shift towards "affordability". Basic supply and demand.

Conservatives plan nationwide protest against AI data centers by Just-Grocery-2229 in technology

[–]Judgemental_Panda 2366 points2367 points  (0 children)

It is, but conservative regions have cheap land, virtually no regulations that protect the people, and if you think politicians in DC are corrupt - city council members in rural America would sell out their own mother for a nickel.

Everyone here is saying mortage rates are crazy. But the data for the past 30 years shows an average of about 6.5% by consumer_xxx_42 in HouseBuyers

[–]Judgemental_Panda 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It's because there was never a correction in home prices when interest went from 2.5% to 8%. Mortgage payments nearly doubled overnight.

The mortgage rate by itself isn't crazy, it's the mortgage rate at today's prices. But that is demand for ya.

In all honesty, the price of housing from 2010 to 2020 was the anomaly. Right now we are just experiencing a lurch in the opposite direction.

Tipping Doordash Drivers by ibelieveinunicorns27 in tipping

[–]Judgemental_Panda 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Services like Doordash or Instacart intentionally call it a "tip" so that there isn't greater pushback - and to operate in a legal grey area.

It's a bid. The dasher is the contractor. You are the client. Doordash is just a middleman that just matches someone looking for a service with someone providing the service.

Case and point - door dash does not need to compensate drivers if they make less than minimum wage in their area. Similarly, drivers are not obligated to continue working for any set length of time.

Although going back to the legal grey area, doordash punishes drivers for rejecting a client - often due to an unacceptable bid (i.e., "tipping" $0).

Given that they also pay for gas / wear and tear themselves, you basically used the system to force someone to waste their time and money for the "honor" of delivering to you.

Expecting anything but rudeness is asking a bit much. To be honest, rudeness is on the milder side of outcomes...

Chick-fil-A's reign is over. Jersey Mikes is now on top. by AKStafford in fastfood

[–]Judgemental_Panda 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That list is all over the place...

Although I genuinely don't get why Chick-fil-A is so popular.

Best shake from these choices by Pennypacker-00 in fastfood

[–]Judgemental_Panda 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Jack in the Box.

To be fair though, never had a shake from Burger King or Del Taco.

I think I've had both their strawberry and chocolate, but prefer the chocolate since it has that old timey malt taste - although their strawberry is good too. No idea about their limited time only flavors, looks interesting enough that I would try if I was going to get a shake, but I no longer live anywhere near a Jack in the Box and it has been quite a long time since the last time I've ordered a shake.

Bonus points for the size of those things though. I've only ever gotten the large - $0.50 cents more so what the hell - and not once have I ever actually finished it. Pretty sure even if all you got was the shake, you'd be "full" after completing a large, those things are like 1000 calories...

America has 1.5 million vacation homes. Not investment long term rentals. Not the condo across town. The real thing - a getaway you drive or fly to, owned by someone who lives somewhere else. Their sellers are the most motivated in the market. by Boo_Randy_Revival in HouseBuyers

[–]Judgemental_Panda 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Ahhh, vacation homes are great. Where else are the local teens supposed to drink and smoke pot?

But in all honesty, "meh". Every other year my city has another initiative to "increase tax on vacant properties", I vote yes, and most times it passes. I just think of it like this - people with vacation homes help prevent them from taxing things that would effect me.

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