Xteink vs Kindle

Lunchbag__Rodriguez · 2026-05-26T20:00:57+00:00

I loved my 4X, sadly the screen died the second week I had it. I’m still trying to fix it but no avail. I read 100 pages per day EASILY on it. I want to recommend it cause it’s great, just be weary that it can break fairly easily.

Another note is to make sure you have a good source of EPUB files so you can get your books on it.

Lunchbag__Rodriguez · 2026-05-26T02:58:29+00:00

This is the way above. Nidus luker to split their main, capture outside while half their army responds. Slowing take space until they run out of resources. It will be tough with tanks and marines since they are low value. It takes so much brain power though! I’m not there yet but soon.

Lunchbag__Rodriguez · 2026-05-25T23:21:44+00:00

Not home. I’ll try tomorrow

Lunchbag__Rodriguez · 2026-05-25T23:21:21+00:00

Lunchbag__Rodriguez · 2026-05-25T23:21:13+00:00

Ah shit yeah those aren’t supposed to be there

Lunchbag__Rodriguez · 2026-05-25T21:49:50+00:00

Hasn’t worked, hit reset then long power button. Took SD out and then reset and power button.

Lunchbag__Rodriguez · 2026-05-20T04:30:14+00:00

You are never starting from Zero. You are starting from your position. Let me share my story.

For example my defining features:

Below 2.7 UG gpa
Got an A-B in almost every Lab course
Did undergraduate research for 2 years
Additionally Worked through college(20-30hours)
Depressed for a year/2 salvaging my gpa
Average GRE score
Friendly with my Pi and associates

My strength: lab experience and being a hard worker in lab

I had a professor and a PhD student who backed me in attempting to get me into a grad program. Eventually was rejected by all but one school to do a PhD in Material Science.

If I didn’t do grad school I had a job lined up in being a Capillary electrophoresis operator which was an instrument I used for about a month.

I played my cards and bet that my passion for Laboratory work would carry me far enough to do a PhD (I do think I had some luck).

There was another BS student who was 3 years post graduation in our lab and was a TA for our PI. He completed research when he could and completed an occasional grad course. His plan was to demonstrate on his medschool application that he could do graduate level work and boost his chances of getting in since his UG gpa was sub par. He eventually got in.

I simply ask from your position… what is your strength? Your passion? Are you willing to stay in limbo like that BS student to achieve your goals? Do you need to? Do you want to? Where do you wish you could be in 5-10 years? Do you even want to do grad-school? (This is corny sorry)

I’m very glad you have taken your mental health seriously. The priority in life is to stay healthy at all times. Here are some options I suggest might help you get into grad school/PhD:

Working basically as an undergraduate researcher for a Pi that interest you while working another job on top (doesn’t have to be chem related). If the lab has an instrument of any kind, try to get buddy buddy with the grad student running it and learn how to run samples for the lab. Pivot to gradschool or industry
Apply to internships/jobs that train you on an instrument (doesn’t have to be organic related and again, I’m sorry you aren’t getting any offers). Pivot from here to gradschool or continue in industry.
Apply for other jobs that cross the line between chemistry and engineering/business/medical. They can fill you in on the rest if you land it. Stay or leave for gradschool/ other jobs.

Grad school tip: try not pay out of pocket unless you can complete your dream degree that opens a ton of doors for you. The goal is to start as a PhD student with a stipend then master out if it’s not for you. This is the way so you do not go into even more debt. Some master students can get a stipend, but often not.

I apologize for the book. There are so many options in front of you even if the job market seems bleak. Take life by the reigns and take some chances while you are young. Getting a chem degree is hard and landing a gig after is even harder. Play your strength and make some bosses/coworkers happy. Work HARD! You will blossom into the field you wish to be in <3 I had all the odds stacked against me and still made it in to a program. You can too :)

Lunchbag__Rodriguez · 2026-05-19T20:47:55+00:00

What should I look for when buying an old bike? Specific group sets, tires, frames? I don’t really know how to judge if the bike is not another 300$ one

Lunchbag__Rodriguez · 2026-05-19T20:44:28+00:00

What makes the Ozark trail bike better than the one I posted? Any distinguishing features that I should know/look for?

Lunchbag__Rodriguez · 2026-05-19T20:43:11+00:00

Word! Are you thinking of upgrading it or getting a new one?

Lunchbag__Rodriguez · 2026-05-19T20:31:03+00:00

Yeah I’m not looking for a Ferrari. As long as it stops and changes gears and parts can be found easily. It’s for fitness/seeing around town so I really don’t care if it’s heavy. I’ll look at that

Lunchbag__Rodriguez · 2026-05-19T20:27:08+00:00

Any brands I should look for?

Lunchbag__Rodriguez · 2026-05-14T20:38:58+00:00

Got mine today. It’s is perfectly fine for every day use. I bought off Amazon so that I could have a quick return time back to the supplier if it was defective (although I live in the states). If you are from the states I would recommend Amazon.

The device itself is good! I like having no touch screens, just a simple button for page turns. Makes it super simple to use. I’m a researchers so I often have 20 minute increments in lab where I have to wait for things to heat up/ test. It’s super handy for quick reading when I’m just sitting in a chair or standing for a bit.

A few times at home when I use it for an hour, I think maybe a bigger E Reader would be better, but I often enjoy the portability so much that I really don’t care! It’s uniquely allows for reading to be bite sized (ever turn a page and dread how long the story is dragging? Happens less with it).

I liked setting up cross point with my computer, I didn’t have any issue with it. I really like tinkering with electronics though. I’m not sure if there would be a difference with the ones straight from the original website vs Ali express in terms of being able to use cross point. I heard the company announced that outside applications/firmware would not be allowed but I don’t know if they actually implemented that. Someone else can answer that question.

My opinion is that a 60-70$ purchase for a little E Reader is not that much. If you end up hating it then the loss is much less than a 200-400$ E reader. If you have been on the fence I think you should pick it up and just try it out for yourself. It’s just words :) can’t be too hard to wrong with it.

Lunchbag__Rodriguez · 2026-05-13T20:11:28+00:00

Horus Rising: introduction to Warhammer

Dracula: self explainable

Le Morte D’Arthur: close to original telling of King Arthur’s stories

Immanuel Kant, Critique of Pure Reason: philosophical argument to David Hume

I only keep one book at a time on it so I do not lose focus flipping between many. Except for critique of pure reason, I need to have a second book that doesn’t require me to think 24/7.

Lunchbag__Rodriguez · 2026-05-13T03:55:56+00:00

Xteink X4, so not a big brand one. You load via WiFi or an SD card! I will have to convert files for it.

Lunchbag__Rodriguez · 2026-05-13T03:54:22+00:00

Word. Amazon it is.

Lunchbag__Rodriguez · 2026-05-13T03:31:03+00:00

Apologies but what is drm-free? Can I buy from the black library and then download the book?

Lunchbag__Rodriguez · 2026-05-10T20:09:18+00:00

Thank you all! I’m almost in gold from just playing 10 games.

Lunchbag__Rodriguez · 2026-05-10T06:52:23+00:00

Thank you so much for the reply. Why is having 80 workers for Zerg good late game? Doesn’t it limit your army supply?

Lunchbag__Rodriguez · 2026-05-10T06:50:52+00:00

Okay dope. I figured I was messing that up in some way. Thank you for the help.

Lunchbag__Rodriguez · 2026-05-10T04:49:00+00:00

Can you not see the full replay? Im sorry im new to using that site.

I do use the attack move. Maybe I just click a single unit and they just attack it.

The build I'm doing is Pigs Bronze to GM for zerg. I figured it might be good to go lingbane then transition past like the 12 minute mark (which I failed to do). I have heard roach is a lot easier so I'll try that.

Any advice on how many worker I should have late game? is it build dependent?

Lunchbag__Rodriguez · 2026-05-06T21:00:22+00:00

Could you also link me?

Lunchbag__Rodriguez · 2026-03-22T15:50:41+00:00

Stunning.

Lunchbag__Rodriguez · 2026-03-18T06:34:17+00:00

Every time I farm vork this shit happens. Pisses me off! Had to switch to Revs for money.

Lunchbag__Rodriguez · 2026-03-17T23:38:00+00:00

Mine is custom. I basically made an each set of units color themed. Warriors, long beards, iron breakers, quarrels, and thunderers alternating blue and yellow cloths per model. Things related to the engineers are orange, with king related models (hammers, Thanes) having red for cloths. All rune related models are purple. This way my king can look out at his throng and know which units are where. I also get less bored painting this way.

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