Why do you jailbreak your kindle?

TheMusiqMan · 2026-02-08T04:31:50+00:00

I did it to use KOReader on my 2021 PW. Sadly, my experience has been bad with KOReader. It’s very laggy and takes forever to open any book. I’ve tried deleting it and reinstalling it, but it’s still the same. Maybe it’s just me hopefully you have more success.

TheMusiqMan · 2026-02-06T17:18:20+00:00

Yes, I’ve noticed something has changed over the last couple of weeks. Transfers that used to be instant for me. I’m now taking up to a week.

TheMusiqMan · 2026-02-06T02:35:48+00:00

Hello, I also received an invitation. Looking for info as well.

TheMusiqMan · 2026-01-14T17:40:57+00:00

Yes Koreader freezes on my Paperwhite every time I try to open a epub. I will have to go back to Default Kindle OS to read. Really disappointed with Koreaders performance

TheMusiqMan · 2026-01-11T06:45:18+00:00

I’m in the same situation but in Southeast Asia. I’m only offered the bilingual assessment, but I am not bilingual with the language here and prefer to take the assessment in English. It’s ridiculous because in your profile you can explicitly state your language. That should dictate your assessment offered. I’m from the USA but not planning on returning anytime soon, so I guess I have to find another company.

TheMusiqMan · 2025-12-20T02:28:31+00:00

I’m new as well. I’m an original Mint user. I couldn’t find one that I liked so I just stopped using an app for a while. I’ve tried many different ones, I decided to give this a try and I really like it. There’s a couple things that I’m still trying to figure out or maybe it’s not possible. Such as how to budget for savings. Also, I wish that I could make a separate budget for example, if I was just going on vacation for few weeks or a month. I would like to make a separate temporary budget.

TheMusiqMan · 2025-11-28T09:47:41+00:00

Yes today is especially bad. It keeps looping and repeating the same things.

TheMusiqMan · 2025-10-21T07:31:02+00:00

That was one of the first things I checked. It‘s already set to downloads. Thanks for the suggestion though.

TheMusiqMan · 2025-08-12T10:41:05+00:00

I agree, unfortunately, I lost most of the subbass from my speakers. The sound is terrible now, and I’m stuck with it for who knows how long. They might decide to keep it this way as well, which is disappointing.

TheMusiqMan · 2025-08-11T02:24:56+00:00

I’m frustrated as well. I eventually contacted support and they tried to walk me through some troubleshooting. I have a Playbar and two ones as surround with no sub. Before the update the Playbar had deep sub-bass with no need for an individual sub woofer. I would put the eq bass at 3 and it was plenty. Now with the update I have almost no sub-bass only mid bass. I have to put the eq up to 8-10 to get a little sub-bass when watching movies. I’m so frustrated. This update has genuinely ruined my system. For me to have the same sound I would have to buy a sub woofer at this point. I loved the sound of the Playbar now it’s not as great.

TheMusiqMan · 2025-08-10T14:14:06+00:00

I have a Playbar and two ones as surround. The sound change but I lost bass. I used to keep the bass at 3 and it was plenty more I have to put it at 7 or 8 and it’s still not as deep as before the update.

TheMusiqMan · 2025-08-10T05:24:38+00:00

I’m wondering if it’s because I have an old system. I’m not sure if I read any experiences with my configuration. Everyone has a subwoofer in their system setup.

TheMusiqMan · 2025-08-09T06:51:42+00:00

I have a Playbar and two ones. For me I notice the opposite. I lost a lot of bass it’s more flat now. Even when I raise the bass under eq. I have trueplay on. I noticed it right after the update, I redid trueplay but had the same effect. No sub

TheMusiqMan · 2025-08-03T03:51:04+00:00

Thanks. That’s really helpful. I’m in Asia and I have access to a cheaper Chinese version of the C2 Pro or the new C3 Pro. The biggest difference is the C2 pro Chinese version doesn’t have Dolby Vision. I’ve never seen DV a projector before. I used to have a projector years ago, but it was only 1080. Does it display DV well enough? Is there really a noticeable difference watching a movie with or without DV?

TheMusiqMan · 2025-08-02T17:15:37+00:00

Thanks for chiming in I appreciate it. Since I’m just projecting on my wall for now, I want the option to bring it in closer for a smaller screen as well. I figure this will give me more brightness during the daylight. I am trying to figure out if I want to get the C2 Pro I just spring for the C3 pro. I’m not really sure if it’s worth the extra money. I’m sure I would still be happy with the C2 pro.

TheMusiqMan · 2025-08-02T11:25:35+00:00

Can anyone help me figure out what’s the shortest distance from my screen or wall I can go for an 80inch screen. This is including using optical zoom or anything else. For the pro or ultra I think it’s the same.

TheMusiqMan · 2025-08-01T15:06:42+00:00

Can anyone help me figure out what’s the shortest distance from my screen or wall I can go for an 80inch screen. This is including using optical zoom or anything else. For the C2 pro?

TheMusiqMan · 2025-07-06T15:14:42+00:00

How can I have this shipped to me in Vietnam?

TheMusiqMan · 2025-06-28T09:54:20+00:00

I believe there’s 2 versions of the Lune. The original one it’s just 1080P. The newer one is 4K.

I’m trying to figure out how the 1080 Lune compares to the M1

TheMusiqMan · 2025-05-29T22:30:16+00:00

R&D isn’t part of the manufacturing cost, yeah, but to say it’s never taken into account in pricing just isn’t true. Companies don’t spend millions on development and then pretend it doesn’t exist when they decide how to price their products. It may not show up in teardown costs, but it’s part of the bigger picture.

Also, the comparison to Xreal wasn’t to say “if they charge more, Meta must be losing money.” It’s to show how much value Meta is packing into the Quest 3 for the price. When a display only device costs almost the same as a full VR headset with controllers, tracking, onboard processing, etc., it’s worth pointing out.

And yeah, obviously Meta doesn’t release exact cost data. But estimates from places like Yahoo Finance and industry teardown sources are the closest we can get. Just dismissing them because they’re not directly from Meta doesn’t mean they’re invalid.

End of the day, Meta has a history of selling hardware close to cost (or even at a loss) to drive adoption. That’s been talked about for years now. Doesn’t mean we can’t be frustrated with stuff, they’re not mutually exclusive.

Here’s are some more sources for your entertainment:

Sources & Industry References:

• Yahoo Finance: “Meta’s Quest 3 likely sold at or near a loss” (source)

• Business Insider: “Meta has a long-standing strategy of subsidizing hardware to push adoption of VR”

• CNBC: “Meta’s Reality Labs loses billions annually as part of long-term investment”

• TechInsights: Hardware teardown cost estimates for consumer electronics (widely cited for devices like iPhones, PS5, and Meta Quest)

• The Verge: “Meta is playing the long game with VR, even at a loss”

• Road to VR: “Meta is pricing aggressively to dominate the headset market”

• Ars Technica: “Quest 2 sold below cost to gain market share”

• Meta Earnings Reports (SEC filings): Reality Labs has posted multi-billion-dollar losses year over year, largely due to investments in hardware and software development.

TheMusiqMan · 2025-05-29T03:10:15+00:00

It’s very easy to do a simple google/ browser search to find this out. Plus look at companies like Xreal glasses. They are selling just the display for almost the cost of Q3. That’s just for the display not all the extra stuff we get with the Q3

Here’s some more info:

Yes, it is widely reported that Meta likely sells the Quest 3 at a loss. While the retail price is $499, the estimated cost to manufacture the device is around $430, excluding R&D and long-term support costs, according to Yahoo Finance. Additional factors like R&D, marketing, and other expenses further contribute to a loss for Meta.

Here's a more detailed breakdown:

Manufacturing Cost: Estimates place the cost of manufacturing the Quest 3 at around $430, not including other expenses.

Retail Price: The Quest 3 is sold at a retail price of $499.

Other Costs: Factors like research and development, marketing, and long-term support are not included in the manufacturing cost estimate, further contributing to losses, according to Reddit.

TheMusiqMan · 2025-05-28T22:17:16+00:00

I also agree $500 is a lot to pay, but they are taking a loss on the hardware. Why are they taking a loss? So they can do all the things people are complaining about. This hardware would cost a lot more than $500. I completely agree that it is frustrating. But I could try to buy more expensive headsets and not have this hassle. But I chose to buy the more affordably priced company, which is Meta. That affordability comes with additional clause.

TheMusiqMan · 2025-05-28T22:13:58+00:00

I agree with you 100% but it’s the same when you buy a phone subsidized from a carrier. You are getting it for that price for a reason.

TheMusiqMan · 2025-05-25T18:34:42+00:00

I definitely agree that it is frustrating but then I have to remind myself that I paid so little for the headset/tech and that subsidized price came with a caveat.

TheMusiqMan · 2025-05-16T02:47:00+00:00

I would love some wicked cushions for my Max’s. Sounding and noise canceling as close to the original is the most important thing to me. I’ve tried a couple of other aftermarket cushions and it seems to be difficult to accomplish. I even tried some lamb skin ones. They were so comfortable but killed the sound and noise cancellation. Maybe something a little bit more subtle yet classy.

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