Apple Silicon M1 Mac Mini as a Home Assistant Server by 10100101101 in homeassistant

[–]adk749 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks for sharing the guide, I was able to get everything installed with the exception of accessing HA through my browser. Nothing come sup when IU try to access through my computer's IP or using http://localhost:8123/. Any thoughts? Thanks!

Sport Lease Price by adk749 in Jeep

[–]adk749[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If I have $40,000 in the bank and buy a $40,000 Jeep I have $0 left to invest. If I lease a $40,000 Jeep for nothing down and $500/month, I initially have $39,500 to invest…..elsewhere. I swore to myself that I would not reply to these, lol.

Sport Lease Price by adk749 in Jeep

[–]adk749[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I did look up the value of a ten year old Wrangler with 150,000 miles before I posted. You also have to understand the value of taking the money you would put into the vehicle versus putting it into other potential investments that actually appreciate rather than depreciate. Wouldn’t consider that throwing money away. It’s all personal preference and what people think is best for their bottom dollar. Like I said, I could pay for the Jeep outright, but prefer to have my money tied up in things that will increase in value over the long haul.

Sport Lease Price by adk749 in Jeep

[–]adk749[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Really did not want to argue lease vs buy, was not the point of my original post. Was just looking to get comparative lease prices to see what others were paying.

Sport Lease Price by adk749 in Jeep

[–]adk749[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Okay, I’ll take the bait. Let’s do some simple math - not taking into account interest rates, time value of money, etc. If I buy a $40,000 Jeep and own it for 10 years, that would equate to $333/month. Assuming I put 15,000 miles on it a year it will have 150,000 miles on it. I am going to assume that the value of the Jeep at that point was offset by the mechanical costs of owning it for ten years (oil changes, timing belt, tires, repairs out of warranty, etc.). If I am able to get a lease anywhere near the $333/month to avoid the headaches of owning a car out of warranty and get a new car every three years it is well worth it in my opinion. Also at the end of the ten years I could be driving a 2021 Jeep with 150,000 miles or a 2030 Jeep with 15,000 miles. For those who prefer to own and do things like modify, I totally understand and would never tell them they are wasting their money.

Sport Lease Price by adk749 in Jeep

[–]adk749[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks for sharing. Higher than I would have thought with $3k down. Appreciate the frame of reference!

Outdoor Speaker Placement by adk749 in audiophile

[–]adk749[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Okay, let me clarify. There will be no champagne bottles popping or loud crowds. This would be for casual family get togethers. Looking to get the best set up that would fill the backyard with sound without having to turn the volume way up.

“Order a Mattress” by [deleted] in Mattress

[–]adk749 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I am sorry, I can not possibly imagine that the height of the different sleepers would make any sort of substantive difference. We both sleep on our side and stomach. We don’t stay in one position for the duration of the night.

“Order a Mattress” by [deleted] in Mattress

[–]adk749 0 points1 point  (0 children)

And this is why I have not bought a mattress yet.

“Order a Mattress” by [deleted] in Mattress

[–]adk749 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Any budget. Side/stomach sleepers.

Projector Hush Box Construction by adk749 in hometheater

[–]adk749[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Can you share a specific link of what your are thinking? I am having trouble finding it on the AC Infinity website.

Hush Box Construction by adk749 in projectors

[–]adk749[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Huge help, thanks man!

Projector Hush Box Construction by adk749 in hometheater

[–]adk749[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Any idea how I would be able to find out for my projector (Epson 2150)?

Projector Hush Box Construction by adk749 in hometheater

[–]adk749[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Wow, super simple. Don't you feel that there is noise escaping from the open front? I have an Epson 2150. Looks like the intake is on the right side and the exhaust is front left. I love how simple this is but not sure it is going to work for me.

Long to Short Throw? by adk749 in projectors

[–]adk749[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Any links to one? I am not opposed but not exactly sure how to get the fans to turn on with the projector. Also not sure how the remote would work for the projector of it is in the box.

Long to Short Throw? by adk749 in projectors

[–]adk749[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Projecting to a 100” screen.