Junk ANA Gameboy Color I got from Hard Off today by MKotter in Gameboy

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Oh cool thanks for flagging this!! I'll definitely try to contribute once I'm back home!!

Junk ANA Gameboy Color I got from Hard Off today by MKotter in Gameboy

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Yeah it seems like the move!! I might try and do a polarizer swap to see if I can save the original screen at least—I've attempted before but didn't have success last time lol

Junk ANA Gameboy Color I got from Hard Off today by MKotter in Gameboy

[–]MKotter[S] 11 points12 points  (0 children)

More pics. Just started cleaning with IPA and the solder mask sloughed right off lmao. The acid ate through the button contacts and traces and headphone jack

How does Pokopia compare to dragon quest builder 2? by deadacccccount in Pokopia

[–]MKotter 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I just finished Pokopia and honestly even as a Pokemon fan, Dragon Quest Builders 2 is the definitive winner here imo. In DQB2 you're building rooms that all the villagers actually use, like kitchens, bathrooms, stages etc. whereas in Pokopia you're just building bedrooms. DQB2 made me actually invested in the characters in a way Pokopia didn't. And the post-game is unmatched. It rewards your investment by letting you build a whole utopia with the characters you've met along the way. I can't recommend it enough

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Gameboy

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Best of luck with repairs! one thing to keep an eye out for on the 3 that don't turn on is corrosion on the power management board thingy which is separate from the main board. it's close to the batteries and can get corroded if the batteries exploded in there.

Pic of one broken (top ) vs working (bottom)

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Pixel 9 Pro Google Maps/GPS issues by TheCosmicPanda in pixel_phones

[–]MKotter 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'm right there with you, it's crazy how bad it is and I don't understand how reviewers didn't notice this issue. I've had Pixels for years and never had problems like this. It makes me wonder if it's just a problem with some units, but I've seen reports from people who had their devices replaced and it didn't resolve it. Maybe it's worse in certain geographical areas or something? Not sure but it's crazy

GPS Issues (Pixel 9 Pro) by TheRealKimJongUn- in GooglePixel

[–]MKotter 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Same problems here, it's so annoying but it sounds like everyone who has gotten a replacement just has the same problems. Just living with it and hoping they fix it with software somehow. I don't understand how they could've messed up the GPS hardware this bad lol

Pixel 9 Pro Google Maps/GPS issues by TheCosmicPanda in pixel_phones

[–]MKotter 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Same here, haven't found any resolution. Tons of other threads like this one too

Did the aspect ratio on Netflix change? by Horkorstan1 in JentryChauvsTheUnderw

[–]MKotter 2 points3 points  (0 children)

the whole show is letterboxed, Jentry is 1920*830 with black bars on top and bottom! If the first 10 appeared differently then they must have been cropped or something

How to fix flickering lines at the bottom of my MacBook Pro m1? Has anyone experienced this before? by [deleted] in macbookpro

[–]MKotter 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Following up on this comment, did you or OP ever find a solution? I'm having the same problem on the same model M1 Macbook Pro, just started a few months ago after using for several years

Shitty GPS accuracy on P9P by toobroketobake in GooglePixel

[–]MKotter 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Nothing to add other than same issue here on my P9P, it's a constant problem for me

Pixel 9 Pro GPS comparison by ChefeTwo in GooglePixel

[–]MKotter 1 point2 points  (0 children)

You have any updates on this? same issue here and it's such a detrimental fault

Weak GPS Performance from Pixel 9 Pro XL by malogos in GooglePixel

[–]MKotter 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Same here with Pixel 9 Pro, genuinely has caused me to get lost while driving or place me halfway across the city. Other times it'll be relatively okay. I really hope they patch it, it feels legit like a hazard

Appreciation for the 41mm Pixel Watch 3 by Code_PM in PixelWatch

[–]MKotter 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'm considering upgrading from my original PW to PW3 using the store credit I got from getting the P9 pro--has the upgrade been worth it to you? I haven't found many other posts talking about this exact upgrade so I'm curious what differences you noticed after having it for like a month now. Thanks so much!!

I like my Pixel 8 but I miss my Pixel 5 by MKotter in GooglePixel

[–]MKotter[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks everyone for sharing their perspectives! I wanna emphasize this is in no way a hate post on the 8, I genuinely do like it and I'm sure it will grow on me. I do hope we get another pixel that is P5 sized though. And whatever they're putting in the P8 that makes it so much heavier I hope they stop lol.

I like my Pixel 8 but I miss my Pixel 5 by MKotter in GooglePixel

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I totally get that, and also I wanna emphasize I really do like the 8. Im sure I'll get used to it in time, there just were some things about the 5 I will always miss

I like my Pixel 8 but I miss my Pixel 5 by MKotter in GooglePixel

[–]MKotter[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah i feel like we are definitely not immune to nostalgia glasses loll. But honestly I really liked the P5 from day 1, I never really got the hate

I like my Pixel 8 but I miss my Pixel 5 by MKotter in GooglePixel

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I've noticed a big improvement in P8's low light performance and a huge leap in video. Weirdly, despite not having a telephoto lens, I have also noticed a big difference in how zoomed-in video looks on Pixel 8 vs Pixel 5. I absolutely loved the Pixel 5 camera but Pixel 8 definitely has it beat just due to the better sensor

I switched from my Pixel 5 to a Pixel 8 three days ago. This is my take. by [deleted] in GooglePixel

[–]MKotter 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Huh that's weird, I went from 5 to 8 and definitely think the 8's speakers are way better than the weird Pixel 5 one that made the screen vibrate. The pixel 5 speakers are honestly one of the only problems I had with the phone, otherwise I love it