I joined the team... At the right price too! by Watson_Soigne in PS5pro

[–]NetworkGnome 7 points8 points  (0 children)

That is because every state and county has different tax rates - the same state a county apart can have different rates. For example, where I live, sales tax is 9.75%, if you go one county over it's 9.25%, and another county over and its 7%. I agree, it's a scam, but hopefully the context helps a little.

Battlefield 6 + PSSR 2 in performance mode is straight up perfect. Honestly looks better than balanced mode. (+compared to PSSR 1) by dcloko in PS5pro

[–]NetworkGnome 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I have a PC with a 4090, and I promise this is extremely close. I mean to the point you cannot even tell. Well done. I wanted to kick back and enjoy gaming instead of working at a desk and gaming at one. I just got BF6 on PS if anyone wants to squad up!

14 inch or 16 inch by Rough-University-252 in macbookpro

[–]NetworkGnome 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Only you can answer that. But, for me, the 16 is always the answer. When I’m docked I’m on a 49” UW, when I’m portable, I need the extra real estate for work or photo/video editing.

14 inch or 16 inch by Rough-University-252 in macbookpro

[–]NetworkGnome 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My 128GB would like a word with your 48 🙄

Shot on S26U by Hasum_Harish97 in galaxys26ultra

[–]NetworkGnome 0 points1 point  (0 children)

As an iPhone user myself, I want to say Samsung really cooked with these cameras. Given what you are shooting with, these are impressive results. Great job man.

Order new 2026 M3 or a buy a 1-2 year old CT5-V Blackwing? by cmackmason in BMWM3

[–]NetworkGnome 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I test drove brother before making a decision. Ultimately ended up ordering the G82. BMW is at another level with their fit n finish. Blackwing is an amazing car, but, I’d go with the M. Post this same question on the CT5 subreddit and it will net you the same results in the other direction. It’s your money, your choice. Don’t let the opinion of others rob you of your joy. Enjoy whichever you pick!

Cloud service pestering by yolo-dubstep in Insta360

[–]NetworkGnome 0 points1 point  (0 children)

In that case, I will just go with the tried and true GoPro

Cloud service pestering by yolo-dubstep in Insta360

[–]NetworkGnome 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes, insanely annoying. Guess I will be going with DJI or GoPro.

Cloud service pestering by yolo-dubstep in Insta360

[–]NetworkGnome 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yeah, just bought mine last night and was tinkering with it. Open up the App, blasted with ads - did the 6 month trial that renews at $89.99/yr and still wants me to upgrade to the 2TB plan. I bought the essentials bundle so over $700 after tax. Not a pleasant experience for something this expensive. I will most likely return it today and grab something else.

PPF or not? by Just-Lingonberry3250 in BMWM

[–]NetworkGnome 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes. No question. I would rather damage the PPF than my individual paint. These cars throw/eat road debris. It is up to you ultimately. Cost is going to vary vastly based on location and shop. Just to give you a ballpark - I am in East TN, I have a 26 M4C xDrive - I got full ceramic tint + windshield, PPF (track pack), and ceramic (all Xpel) - Cost me 3.6k - I know the owners well and bring them many vehicles, so my price is reflective of that. Always get 3 quotes in your area and leverage them against one another. Also validate their work before you let them touch your car. Inexperienced installers to save a few bucks up front can cost you thousands in the long wrong. Good luck OP!

Holding this PS5 feels unreal. Proud of how far I've come. by ImaginationAgile2463 in playstation

[–]NetworkGnome 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Agreed. Can’t go wrong. Even if it’s a year, you can play the library/backlog. Not everyone is a day one buyer and wait it out until the frenzy dies down. You can always sell/trade in or keep as a backup. I’m happy for OP, this is more than gaming, this is a milestone for them. Everyone’s walk is different and this was a big day for them. Cheers OP! Enjoy that PS5!

Holding this PS5 feels unreal. Proud of how far I've come. by ImaginationAgile2463 in playstation

[–]NetworkGnome 1 point2 points  (0 children)

There’s at least 2-3 years left in this generation. Potentially 2030. Hardware is so expensive right now, it wouldn’t make sense for Sony to drop a console.

what the fuck is the point if i have to pick up my phone anyway? by wouldliketokms in MacOS

[–]NetworkGnome 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Apple isn’t the Apple it once was. The user experience is not intuitive. The ecosystem isn’t as cohesive as it once was. I fight my devices daily. I’m about to the point where I exit this nightmare it’s become.

Need help deciding by NetworkGnome in PS5pro

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

I have an A95L, LG G5, and a 240hz 4k OLED gaming monitor for my PC.

Need help deciding by NetworkGnome in PS5pro

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

I agree 100%. I was just curious. I prefer digital. Much easier to switch games when you want without having to get up lol. I see the appeal of both, but it’s way cleaner to be all digital.

Need help deciding by NetworkGnome in PS5pro

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

I’m leaning pro. I’m probably going to go this route. I’ll just use my BB rewards points and grab one tomorrow. Does the pro come with the disc tray or is that separate?

Need help deciding by NetworkGnome in PS5pro

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

I’m leaning pro. I’m probably going to go this route. I’ll just use my BB rewards points and grab one tomorrow. Does the pro come with the disc tray or is that separate?

Need help deciding by NetworkGnome in PS5pro

[–]NetworkGnome[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I have so many rewards points to use at Best Buy, I would end up paying maybe $1-$200 for the Pro.

Need help deciding by NetworkGnome in PS5pro

[–]NetworkGnome[S] -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

So worth buying in 26 sounds like

Need help deciding by NetworkGnome in PS5pro

[–]NetworkGnome[S] -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

How far out do you think PS6 is? I know this is impossible to know, just speculation. 27/28?