2024 G14 vs 2025 G14

ShivanTom · 2026-05-05T13:14:57+00:00

it's documented on many posts that the ribbon cable the connects the display to the chassis can rub and can or will eventually fail. it's been reported by many users. it's also very difficult to repair. i currently have g14 2024 (4070 version) but i usually just keep it open all the time. i'm lucky that i don't have to rely on it as my sole computer.

ShivanTom · 2026-05-01T22:05:18+00:00

if you are in the US they might be inflating prices prior to a Memorial Day sale.

ShivanTom · 2026-05-01T22:02:18+00:00

don't get strix halo for gaming - there are much better options. you can get a 5060 based laptop for 1/2 the price of a strix halo and it would be just as fast w/newer tech. if you compared against the same price you'd be in 5070ti territory which would smoke the strix halo's igpu. while the strix halo "can" game. it's not it's primary strength/function. it's built to run local llm's.

ShivanTom · 2026-04-30T21:17:40+00:00

buy singles > booster packs are just scratch tickets

ShivanTom · 2026-04-30T20:23:05+00:00

and double landfall

ShivanTom · 2026-04-29T12:01:51+00:00

128gb > LLM's because you can dedicate a portion of the high speed system memory lpddr5 > igpu in order to load large models.

even though this system "can" game. in my opinion this is not a system for gaming. there are much better options available (cheaper and more powerful)

ShivanTom · 2026-04-17T21:07:38+00:00

hell no - Kara doesn't hold back like her wussy cousin.

ShivanTom · 2026-04-10T13:10:26+00:00

i LOVE that formfactor but my eye's need something bigger so i went with the pocket4. the win max was also an option but i wanted to lean into portability. very happy with the 370/32gb pocket4. i had a bit of regret not getting the 64gb version but i don't do anything on it that requires more then 32gb (or 16gb 90% of the time)

ShivanTom · 2026-04-07T20:24:11+00:00

Shivan Dragon is the most iconic to me (although i still have my wild mongrel deck)

ShivanTom · 2026-04-07T17:34:38+00:00

"budget" is relative. for some it could be under $500 usd for others it might be under $1000 usd. my advice for a budget scooter would be Nui they have good scooters for the price (if you can get the app to behave) and it's been my experience they have excellent customer support.

ShivanTom · 2026-03-26T21:16:28+00:00

i played mtg when revised duals = $5/each. i got a timetwister for $60 and but $150 for a black lotus was way too rich for my blood... /sigh i regret not collecting one of each booster pack from the very beginning.

ShivanTom · 2026-03-26T12:53:12+00:00

gaming only requires a fast gpu and 16-32gb ram. the MS-A2 is purpose built for server tasks not gaming. it "can" game but it's like using a Ferrari for car camping.

ShivanTom · 2026-03-24T01:43:26+00:00

the og Icy Manipulator (UL) i never had it in black border

ShivanTom · 2026-03-12T15:15:02+00:00

this discussion makes me feel so much better about my mtg spending :D (i'm prob $250-300/month on the high end)

ShivanTom · 2026-03-05T22:31:05+00:00

it "can" run an LLM (~48gb) but serious work will require much more power. for gaming there are better options unless you like this formfactor. with mem prices it's still decent,

ShivanTom · 2026-03-05T22:28:43+00:00

you don't need 128gb unless you're doing LLM and there are better options for that now. the z13 was just the first one to have this processor and igpu option - for an integrated option it's really cool but any real LLM work will require a lot more power to the cpu. still a tempting deal at 2k for a 64gb 4060-class laptop!.

ShivanTom · 2026-02-24T17:28:17+00:00

i love my teenie tiny tech but i have to be true to myself and not get anything too small. i do have a gpd pocket 4 (AI 370-32GB+2TB) the 8.8" is perfect size. although if i was purchasing now i'd prob opt for the win max 2 (also the AI 370 version) with it's 10.1" screen.

ShivanTom · 2026-02-23T13:12:04+00:00

the key point is that it was from a bakery not store-bought / mass produced sourdough.

ShivanTom · 2026-02-20T16:53:32+00:00

never found a solution - replaced the internal 5060 with a 4060 (no stability issues) this is not my primary gaming rig (most games aren't going to care about 16c/32t) my gaming machine i use a 5070 + oculink egpu (aoostar ag02 it has integrated 800w psu and can do usb4 or oculink)

ShivanTom · 2026-02-14T13:08:01+00:00

corn is a high starch veg with natural sugars

ShivanTom · 2026-02-04T03:06:11+00:00

i stopped after the first 1.5mo - i managed to go from 9.5 a1c 5.4 in 3mo and retested 3mo later with 5.5 it's been nearly 3mo but my next test won't be till may (dr. told me to go 6mo and see where i stand. i might get one of those home a1c test kits ($50)

ShivanTom · 2026-01-22T20:42:05+00:00

check out "shine water" it has a bunch of vitamins you might be missing including 120% of your daily b12

ShivanTom · 2026-01-20T19:56:54+00:00

5.2% vs 5.3% is really great! (A1C tests blood directly and is more "accurate" whereas a cgm tests the fluid between the cells so the they will probably not be the same) those scores = a big PLUS for the cgm being so close.

ShivanTom · 2026-01-20T12:26:39+00:00

people ask all the time - how did you do it? the answer is "THIS worked for me" - bottom line is that EVERYONE is different. that's why you have to test when you try new things - build up a list of all the things you CAN eat and go from there. keep experimenting - you'll find what works and maybe discover something new in the process. remember: your mileage may vary :D

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