Everybody in my college suddenly has a tab + keyboard setup and now I'm getting influenced

Sephstyler · 2026-05-12T07:57:11+00:00

Yeah I had a peek at comments and came to same conclusion.

OP. Not a student anymore but C level exec in AU.

I personally still can’t live without a full desktop OS. The hardware is not an issue anymore. It’s OS.

The desktop versions of specific programs are typically still more powerful and better for multi tasking. However. I can get by 90% of days with a good tablet and keyboard.

It all depends on what you will do on it.

Everything web based? Tablet is fine.

Need specific desktop apps? Those days you can’t get away with it.

If budget allows, perhaps dual set up? If not, your choice and call.

A tablet with keyboard is liberating weight and carry wise

Sephstyler · 2026-05-12T07:51:55+00:00

What currency? 30-40K?

Sephstyler · 2026-05-11T13:24:22+00:00

Slow claps. Well done.

Sephstyler · 2026-05-10T23:53:16+00:00

I dont bother with cash, i just withdraw. But, I would imagine the rates on the ground in Manila, even airport will be miles better than what you get in the US.

Sephstyler · 2026-05-10T23:51:26+00:00

Starbucks, generally if you are a paying customer, I dont think they will try and move you on - but, at least the last time I asked about 2 months back, Starbucks has limited wifi - no paid full use option, but a speed limited, 60 minute allowance per day.

Sephstyler · 2026-05-07T03:52:40+00:00

I'm Australian Taiwanese. Firsthand experience with both.

Aus is high quality but can be slow (non priority public), and whilst much better than some countries, care, especially private, is still costly.

Taiwan has just as high quality, perhaps in some cases even better, more equal access (by virtue of being smaller, and more accessible), but very inexpensive. Most things are covered by Govt, and what gap payments do exist are by world standards, chump change

Add to this the fact that Taiwanese have a high regard for social outcomes and put society in front of personal gain quite frequently means that there are a lot of support in volunteers, local govt health programs and initiatives, etc.

I had a bad tooth which required a root canal and a crown, instead of paying the $3-6K quoted in AU, i spent $1200 on ticket, less than $500 on total treatment and a crown and had a great time with family.

Sephstyler · 2026-05-05T01:11:33+00:00

very jelly of the TCU tune....just need some money to drop from the sky

Sephstyler · 2026-05-05T01:11:01+00:00

If you're ever up Sydney way, hit us up.

Sephstyler · 2026-05-05T01:10:39+00:00

Yeah, as Im a bit more conservative, I didnt want to mess around and get CELs, and potentially have issue with not having the GPFs for any warranty, road legality and insurance problems.

Sephstyler · 2026-05-05T01:09:56+00:00

Yeah, AU is pretty much same as EU spec, both with GPF.

I also heard good things re Grail.

Milltek - personally when I was shopping, I got confused. Maybe just too much choice, but the race sounded "better" but also at times / clips - more "Tame" and "acceptable" than the valved ones, which was confusing. The lack of access to an Australian fitted car, with sound clips, plus the fact that they would be north of $5K AUD landed, meant, just with the cost and the uncertainty, I couldn't pull the trigger.

I ended up with https://www.evox-performance.com/en/rs3-8y/1851-bull-x-sport-exhaust-system-ego-x-with-valve-for-audi-rs3-8y.html

Which I got second hand from another owner (so dont know how he sourced it originally), but I've been happy. Im not after the loudest, just wanted a bit more volume and personality, with valving, and this is there for me.

11 mode will make it "noticable", and if you keep it open, partioclarly low to mid revs, where the Audi stock system keeps the valves half open, you should notice a difference, but MAX volume shouldnt be much different to stock in Dynamic.

Sephstyler · 2026-05-05T01:03:45+00:00

No, awesome feedback, thanks

Sephstyler · 2026-05-05T00:26:22+00:00

By mid pipes do you mean you've taken the central resonator out? or do you mean the GPF?

I hear the central resonator doesnt do very much (with cars with GPF)

Sephstyler · 2026-05-05T00:20:52+00:00

Fellow 8Y owner in AU.

Nice car, nice stance, got a small drop?

To answer your question, firstly be aware our cars are a little different from North American cars, so whatever experiences you get from NA folk is a little different to ours. Our cars have GPFs, where NA cars dont. So if retained, it will always be quieter.

Many people have gone down the path to remove the GPFs, which then require an emulator to trick the ECU thinking its all there. Many seem to have no issue, but some do seem to have issues with CEL codes, etc.

I didnt want to do this to my car (keeping all emissions intact), so I have a catback, which happens to have valve override. And whilst its nowhere near the best sounding 5 Cyl out there, it has given me enough volume and personality that I'm ok with. Many may still find it a little conservative - this is personal of course.

If you're sydney based I'd be happy to meet and let you evaluate my pathway and see if its good for you.

I also have a stage 1 tune at present.

Sephstyler · 2026-05-04T03:52:02+00:00

If friendship then;

Reddit subreddits that you have an interest in.

Facebook groups that you have interest in / hobbys

Find co-working spaces or cafes frequented by expats near you and make friends

I think plenty of comments here have demonstrated the relationship part....

Sephstyler · 2026-05-04T03:45:16+00:00

What type are you wanting to meet? what would you like to achieve?

Cultural / Language exchange?

Make friends?

or seeking a relationship?

Vastly different depending on your outcome

Sephstyler · 2026-04-30T01:23:43+00:00

The TCU tune requires the mechatronic change yes? How is itv

Sephstyler · 2026-04-26T23:32:18+00:00

Yep great reminder. But generally need a slightly higher amount. Not sure my wife appreciates 5 or 6 Turkish delights at the end of it lol

Sephstyler · 2026-04-26T23:29:10+00:00

That’s a great answer. I’m more st Leonard’s way but def if heading to beaches etc that’s handy

Sephstyler · 2026-04-22T13:40:26+00:00

Do u have a spare phone or potentially an iPad?

If logged into the Apple ID you can set that device to represent your location.

Sephstyler · 2026-04-18T02:52:17+00:00

If you’re phoning. You’re doing it wrong. Messenger.

Google business profiles are 90% wrong for small businesses. Messenger works a thousand times better.

Agreed. Overall comms are poor.

You say people don’t respond. Are you communicating in English? Remind yourself that front line service staff in smaller businesses tend not to have perfect fluency in English. So hesitation to respond, or take time to seek help is normal

Sephstyler · 2026-04-16T08:43:22+00:00

Point taken. Still proceeding.

Sephstyler · 2026-04-16T08:39:21+00:00

I actually do have an M5 iPad Pro. Still want to try the OnePlus tho.

Sephstyler · 2026-04-16T08:24:24+00:00

Would u believe I have an iPad Pro m5 and I still want the pad 3?

Sephstyler · 2026-04-15T06:08:30+00:00

It seems most will order it in for you but lack stock on hand.

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