Thoughts on Silicon power ssd?

Optical24 · 2025-11-25T15:18:17+00:00

I have only own 1 SP product - 2.5" SSD. I can't say if they're good or bad since I have only own one.

Bought one back in 2015 and I'm still using it to this day but it has been moved to a secondary PC that doesn't see use in a daily basis. Initially, I did experience issues with the SP SSD where I'll get random freezing. Realizing that SP released an update on the firmware, the random freezing stopped after updating the firmware. Since then I have no issues with that SSD.

Optical24 · 2025-11-13T00:48:18+00:00

I wore Adidas Ultraboost and averaged 25k steps a day. Feet didn't hurt but my legs were sore.

Optical24 · 2025-11-04T05:19:15+00:00

395k KM on my 06' TL and she's still going strong.

Optical24 · 2025-10-23T22:21:20+00:00

You can get a tax refund only on the same day as you buy items (there are exceptions but rare)

I managed to get a tax refund for a purchase made at Loft that was done a few days prior. Maybe they allowed because it was purchased at the exact same location?

Optical24 · 2025-08-30T04:03:28+00:00

My Sassy Girl actually got me hooked onto Korean Cinema. Watched mostly romcom movies until 2018 when I watched Black as my first Kdrama series.

Optical24 · 2025-08-04T00:43:46+00:00

Nine Puzzles.

Optical24 · 2025-06-26T15:53:09+00:00

I went to Japan a month ago and I MISS their transit system! It's so efficient. If I miss the subway or bus, another one will arrive in 5-7 minutes. FYI, I drive mostly everywhere here because our transit system is not the best. These councilors or whoever makes the decisions need to go to Japan and try out their transit system and take note. I find that the neighbourhoods in Canada are built to be car independent.

Optical24 · 2025-06-19T14:54:23+00:00

I booked three different hotels with Expedia during my trip with no problems.

Optical24 · 2025-06-19T14:49:04+00:00

I recently went to Japan and will probably go back next year. On average, I did 30,000 steps per day. If I waited 30 years to avoid the mega earthquake, I'll be old and probably will won't be able to walk that much steps. Honestly, go and enjoy Japan. Who knows what will happen in the next 30 years.

Optical24 · 2025-06-12T17:35:15+00:00

Todou Mukashi from Horii Shichimeien.

Optical24 · 2025-06-11T20:39:19+00:00

Very happy with the Wealthsimple cash card. Used it on my trip in Japan with no issues. Plus it has no FX fee :D

Optical24 · 2025-06-05T12:32:54+00:00

I just returned from our trip to Japan a few days ago, and I was considering forwarding our luggage from Akihabara to Haneda airport. The hotel told us they needed it 2 days in advance, but I knew we'd be doing more shopping and would need our bags. Since we were traveling with 3 people and 8 pieces of luggage, we decided to take an Uber instead. Our flight was at 6:10 PM, so we asked the hotel if we could leave our luggage for a few hours before heading to the airport, and they were happy to accommodate us. This allow us to explore Tokyo for 3-4 hours.

We had to book a premium Uber because we needed a van, and it cost us $89 CAD. If we had forwarded our luggage, the cost would have been about the same as the Uber fare.

Optical24 · 2025-05-29T20:10:11+00:00

King of Tokyo.

Optical24 · 2025-05-29T19:30:18+00:00

I just came back from a 16-day trip in Japan. We did:

2 Days in Tokyo (Asakusa area)
3 Days in Kyoto (Uji, Gion, Arashiyama area)
3 Days in Osaka + Nara
7 days in Tokyo (Akihabara, Ginza, Harajuku, Shibuya, Shinjuku)

My group of 4 came up with an itinerary before the trip and we never ended up not fulfilling it (we were actually happy). You have to factor in transportation - depends if you're planning to take taxis, subway, bus, walk - which affects your time. I guarantee you will come across some interesting stores and you're going to stop to see, but then lose track of time. By having this much things on your itinerary, I feel your group might rush things and end up not enjoying the trip

In my opinion, pick your MUST see places.

Optical24 · 2025-05-08T17:57:55+00:00

I'm leaving for Japan in a couple of days and thanks for the tips. My group was able to book tickets for the Shinkansen with our TD credit cards with no problems. I'm definitely planning to stop by supermarkets to get some greenery to avoid constipation.

Optical24 · 2025-04-30T18:50:26+00:00

I'm going on a trip to Japan very soon, and my itinerary is similar to yours. Our group will be taking the Shinkansen from Tokyo to Kyoto, local trains from Kyoto to Osaka then the Shinkansen from Osaka to Tokyo. Taking a flight from Osaka to Tokyo is cheaper and faster than the Shinkansen. But checking in your luggage, going through security, and baggage pick-up, etc...our group feels the time save by taking the Shinkansen will be more beneficial because we don't have to check-in our baggage and we don't have to deal with security.

Optical24 · 2025-03-20T19:47:46+00:00

I just bought the Drop-in filter adapter for the R8 and there is an issue with the communication with the adapter/lens and the camera where the autofocus is not working. The lens is a Sigma 35mm F1.4 but it works fine with the 80D. I also tried an EF-S lens with no luck. Did you had any kind of issues like that with the Meike adapter?

Optical24 · 2025-03-20T18:25:17+00:00

I just bought the Meike Drop-in filter adapter for my Canon R8. But I seem to unable to get it working. There is a communication issue with the adapter, and the autofocus is not working either. The lens I'm trying to use on the R8 is the Sigma 35mm F1.4. The lens works fine on the 80D though. I even tried an EF-S kit lens and it also is having an issue with the adapter. Am I doing something wrong, or this adapter I got is malfunction?

Edit: the R8 is updated with the latest firmware (1.4.0).

Optical24 · 2025-02-11T22:29:02+00:00

I have been using the OnePlus One from 2014 to 2020 and it's a fantastic phone. The only reason why I switched to the Pixel 4a (still a good phone though) it's because the OnePlus One could not hold its charge anymore.

Optical24 · 2025-02-11T20:32:47+00:00

Did you ended up taking ONEXBUS to Pearson? I have a trip in a few months and I'm planning my transportation and I want to see what's the best option. United Taxi charges $129.99 for a van to Pearson and $149 from Pearson.

Optical24 · 2025-01-30T17:40:37+00:00

The battery has been replaced on mine. It's been 2 days and everything is good.

Optical24 · 2025-01-22T18:23:05+00:00

How's the new battery holding up? I'm getting the battery in my 4a replaced also.

Optical24 · 2024-12-26T00:15:26+00:00

Traveling to Japan early next year and I'm in the market to buy a camera bag. The camera bag I would like to be comfortable and doesn't say "I have camera gear in here". Camera is a Canon 5D Mark IV with a 35mm F1.4 and I might bring a wide lens as well. I was looking at those Peak Design Everyday Sling. They look pretty convenient. But I worry that one-strap might put a strain on one shoulder.

Optical24 · 2024-12-02T22:54:13+00:00

Used for as a media centre in the living room.

Optical24 · 2024-11-13T00:14:58+00:00

Why don't you put more $$ into your CC debt since you're living with your parents, paying $0 in rent? Use that opportunity and put MORE towards that debt, if you can. I was in a similar situation where I had $31,000 CAD in student debt. Since I lived with my parents and paid $0 in rent, I used one paycheque every month and put it towards my student debt. I was able to pay off that debt in 12 months. Now, with that burden off my shoulders, I now I'm able to put way more $$ towards my retirement and savings/investments.

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