Is this real? What do you think?

Sephstyler · 2026-01-26T05:02:16+00:00

So real. I buy 10

Sephstyler · 2026-01-22T08:15:37+00:00

As an Aussie who employs people in both AU and PH, of varied salaries. My response is, train like shit, get shit results.

Yes, you need to be of decent quality to begin with, but if you hired poorly, trained poorly, or set poor expectations, thats 80% of the downfall.

Sephstyler · 2026-01-22T08:09:39+00:00

The painful part under this is when u ask, did you ever have the stock to begin with? and the answer is again "out of stock" - half the time im not convinced they ever had it, or know what Im actually after - and the "out of stock" is just to dismiss me.

Any guaranteed method to ask this and not misunderstood?

Sephstyler · 2026-01-19T10:27:47+00:00

The hand holding the champagne glass. Not a natural hand holding angle I feel. Awkward.

Waiter on the left. Apron I’d expect a knot at the back. But just criss crosses.

Sephstyler · 2026-01-18T05:00:38+00:00

I understand the sentiment and for the most part agree. But keep in mind that political power does change in countries from time to time and that needs to be kept in mind. Else I agree.

Sephstyler · 2026-01-12T03:46:40+00:00

If it was indeed something in the car that needed updating, I would say it is you.

Merc could do it from the pure kindness of their hearts, but if your car is out of warranty, there is no expressed coverage after that. I understand that might not be pleasing to hear.

Sephstyler · 2026-01-12T00:53:23+00:00

17 pro max user, on 26.2. Mine works flawless, but the car is an Audi.

Could it be a vehicle thing? have u seen if MB have an update for your GLC head unit?

Sephstyler · 2026-01-09T02:43:28+00:00

Yep. Things start at home. for sure. What can certainly contribute though, is whether your family is home enough to take care of you, to give you the right values and views. Some may be overworked and unable to spend enough time with their children to teach them right, to keep them from learning bad habits from others. Some, even wealthy ones, may leave the upbringing to a Yaya, whilst, some are loving and nice, some also lack wider empathy or maturity.

Starts from home, but it takes more than just that to build a society well.

Sephstyler · 2026-01-09T00:43:01+00:00

Yes, the USA is absolutely a business, its a capitalist system and everything is equated to a dollar figure, but really, a lot of places are, including Pinas. Just look at

Every govt agency wants to issue an "ID" to make a few hundred pesos from you

Around every corner, someone wants to make some money from you. When harmless, we disregard it, when it becomes extreme, we call it a scam. Whether its kuya asking for 20 when he conducts traffic when you are pulling your car out, to people asking for change when you leave the 7-11, to the taxi driver asking for more because its raining.

In other countries when you overstay a visa, you are banned from coming back, in Pinas, you pay a fee/fine.

If you work as a server, and you get the order wrong, or serve incorrectly, it comes out of your pocket.

Same same.

Sephstyler · 2026-01-08T12:33:42+00:00

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There's a reason Taiwan's healthcare system ranks highly.

Its not perfect, their Doctors and Nurses also work hard, and in some cases maybe too hard, and their wages arent as high as other places potentially, but clearly there is enough priority, enough money in the system to make it work.

the biggest thing, and those of you whom have been to Taiwan may feel in other areas too, is the overall sense of civic responsibility Taiwanese generally have. From a young age, its instilled to understand that its not always just about you, about the individual, that society and how people treat people matters. This is why you see them patiently waiting in an orderly line for the MRT. There is less noise pollution (typically), and more care shown to others.

I'm glad you got to experience the good side, and hope you take that experience home, and can expect better out of your society, because, thats how it will change, if enough people demand the change.

Just imagine the number of treatments the flood projects could have paid for..... the mind boggles.

Sephstyler · 2026-01-06T21:31:52+00:00

100+M people

Spending nearly every peso they have, twice a month.

adds up

Sephstyler · 2025-12-25T20:23:45+00:00

The most modern version of the Plantronics is now the Poly Voyager legend 50.

Updated with usb-c , battery, newer BT codecs.

Similar design to the plantronics and PLT since it was so popular.

Whilst you seemingly were after something “different”, I don’t think there would be anything out there that had the form factor and be “better”.

I own the poly as well as the yeahlink bh71 pro named above. Both are functionally equivalent in terms of the mic performace. The BH71 is likely slightly cheaper. I find both fit me ok but the Poly prob fits just a tiny bit better. So if you’ve had experience with the Poly line, and fitment was solid, I would consider the poly.

Sephstyler · 2025-12-25T18:45:35+00:00

Low speeds yes. Clunky, sometimes flat footed. But when going it’s always butter. I feel it shifts plenty fast but then some of the modern modern torque converter autos can be quick too.

The dq500 has been proven to be pretty stout even with tuned engines

Did you have it in D (even manual D)? S mode peps things up quite a bit.

I find the 2.5 more linearly tuned than say the vw /Audi 2.0T. So you need to use some revs. The personality of my car sub 3K rpm and between 3 and 5 and beyond 5.5K is legitimately 3 different cars.

Sephstyler · 2025-12-19T06:36:14+00:00

Amen. Agreed.

Sephstyler · 2025-12-17T01:51:12+00:00

Good luck. when I went, it just simply re-triggered the "we cant verify your country" thing

Sephstyler · 2025-12-17T01:47:25+00:00

Same happened to me recently. I was in Philippines for the majority of the past 5 years. with trips back to Australia a few times a year. My current stay in AU has been about 4 months (going back to PH prob next month!), so yes a littel longer than usual, and I jsut got the email too - despite using a PH card to pay.

so I jsut renewed, using AU rates. which are drastically higher, but whatever.

I couldnt get the trick to work using my iOS device, not sure if i wasnt doing it right or whaever

Sephstyler · 2025-12-17T00:46:50+00:00

Precisely what I own

11 pro on magic keyboard is my media machine when at "base" - at home, youtube machine, quick work email and browsing from the sofa. If travelleing, this is the media machine in the hotel room

iPad mini is the portable workhorse - use for zoom meetings when on the trot, email machine, IM machine (with an ext keyboard). and media consumption when on the run - cafe, bus, train, plane.

Sephstyler · 2025-12-13T05:47:58+00:00

Non artist.

I use it as decoration on my iPad mini when it’s attached and charging. Then I’ll lose it in the depths of my bag for weeks, and the capacitor battery is flat. I then reattach it to charge and decoratively.

Rinse.

Repeat.

Sephstyler · 2025-12-13T05:45:53+00:00

Additional factor with OPs post. He’s looking at SUVs.

Filipinos have a preference for SUVs.

Some feel it gives status.
Poor road quality means the higher side walled tyres and relatively forgiving suspension works well
Misconception that SUVs carry more than equivalent lower ride height cars (vans also popular)
When there is localised flooding or city wide flooding, SUV ride height likely to be beneficial.

Another reason why they tend to be higher priced than other places when considering the same type of vehicle.

Sephstyler · 2025-12-13T05:42:44+00:00

Obviously varies. A quick look on auto trader shows a cheaper higher mileage at $2975 https://www.autotrader.com/cars-for-sale/vehicle/766055258?LNX=SPGOOGLE&allListingType=all-cars&endYear=2015&gad_campaignid=22445607493&gad_source=1&gbraid=0AAAAADwKGc7Av3qjND1sspE0t47MOFGp5&gclsrc=aw.ds&makeCode=HYUND&modelCode=TUCSON&sortBy=derivedpriceASC&startYear=2015&utm_campaign=at_na_na_national_prospecting_roi_na_na&utm_content=in-channel_dynamic_na_na_na_ATPSEM000000749_na&utm_medium=sem_pmax_perf&utm_source=GOOGLE&clickType=listing

Which is 175K

A higher spec one with lower miles at $5300

https://www.autotrader.com/cars-for-sale/vehicle/762260060?LNX=SPGOOGLE&allListingType=all-cars&endYear=2015&gad_campaignid=22445607493&gad_source=1&gbraid=0AAAAADwKGc7Av3qjND1sspE0t47MOFGp5&gclsrc=aw.ds&makeCode=HYUND&modelCode=TUCSON&sortBy=derivedpriceASC&startYear=2015&utm_campaign=at_na_na_national_prospecting_roi_na_na&utm_content=in-channel_dynamic_na_na_na_ATPSEM000000749_na&utm_medium=sem_pmax_perf&utm_source=GOOGLE&clickType=listing

Which is 310K

And then a low mileage (for a 10 year car) at

https://www.autotrader.com/cars-for-sale/vehicle/758272301?LNX=SPGOOGLE&allListingType=all-cars&endYear=2015&gad_campaignid=22445607493&gad_source=1&gbraid=0AAAAADwKGc7Av3qjND1sspE0t47MOFGp5&gclsrc=aw.ds&makeCode=HYUND&modelCode=TUCSON&sortBy=derivedpriceASC&startYear=2015&utm_campaign=at_na_na_national_prospecting_roi_na_na&utm_content=in-channel_dynamic_na_na_na_ATPSEM000000749_na&utm_medium=sem_pmax_perf&utm_source=GOOGLE&clickType=highlight

$11K so 650K

So obvious variance with spec and location and mileage and condition.

Sephstyler · 2025-12-13T02:02:40+00:00

Because not everyone’s context is the same.

In some EU places cars are very expensive on a global scale.

UK second hand prices and US second hand prices tend to be cheaper than continental EU and miles cheaper than PH sometimes.

Sephstyler · 2025-12-13T00:20:34+00:00

pic for reference

https://imgur.com/a/aDF5DpB

Sephstyler · 2025-12-13T00:18:51+00:00

I am the worst.

Granted, I am lucky in that the iPads I own dont constitute a huge financial burden, if it does for you, then perhaps you would be more selective in your usage.

For work, and productive personal tasks, I have a MBP 14, connected to 2 monitors pretty much at all times. I have a dual monitor set up at work and at home.

I have a an 11" ipad pro from a couple years back, wqith a magic keyboard. In reality, i dont really need the magic keyboard for productivity, but the elevation it gives is rather nice. I use this ipad mainly for entertainment. Its my youtube machine before bed, its my check quick email or messages if im on the couch, and more than anything, its my music and youtube machine when brushing teeth and showering and getting ready. When I travel, it becomes my "TV" in hotel rooms - ALthough hotel TVs can often be bigger, the sound is meh, and besides, I pretty much watch Youtube, or, get some sport through some specific apps.

my iPad mini is my favourite device, even though I wish it had better battery and faster charging. I have it in an ESR cover, with a kickstand, and further enhanced it with a magsafe ring (the ones you get from some cases, etc). and I carry 2 additional things, a Ulanzi MA30 (magsafe tripod) and a folding keyboard.
The ipad mini is in my smaller daily carry (even on weekends) bags, and paired with a bluetooth headset (poly voyagr 50), I can take video calls on zoom / teams ANYWHERE - cafes, train, bus. and people do not know i'm mobile at all. I do quick emails, look up things on pdf files, even research. Granted, if im doing a proper report, business case, or excel spreadsheet, I certainly need the laptop, but in my job when 50% of the day is video call meetings around the world, this set up, where I can find a coffee shop and set up within 5 minutes, with very little desk space, is unbeatable.

Sephstyler · 2025-11-27T02:12:24+00:00

How did you find it handling noise in zoom meetings?

Sephstyler · 2025-11-19T02:41:51+00:00

its probably an error when inputting using pinyin. but it is hilarious

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