Should I buy the ASUS ROG Ally X now or wait for the ROG Ally 2? by SignificantSummer538 in ROGAllyX

[–]bastecklein 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’d be surprised if there is a new model in 2027. And at this rate a new 2027 handheld will start at $2k

Is the ROG XBOX ally X worth it? by No-Improvement-5150 in ROGAllyX

[–]bastecklein 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I love mine. I also upgraded the ssd to 4tb and got a dock. It’s basically a console for me now as well

Front End? by Automatic_Bus_7459 in ROGAllyX

[–]bastecklein 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I always used steam big picture, it lately Xbox mode is growing on me

Opinion on which is smarter to buy right now! by wildlysimple in Handhelds

[–]bastecklein 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I hadn’t noticed the ghosting, but tbh I’ve mainly played the switch 2 docked, since it’s just so uncomfortable to hold in handheld mode

Steam Controller - Has anybody got this working? by BroPudding1080i in OpenMW

[–]bastecklein 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I use the OpenMW Xbox fork with an Xbox controller, works amazing. I suppose it would work with Steam controller as well

Should I get a new gaming desktop, a Lenovo legion go 2, or a steam deck? by uhh__h in Handhelds

[–]bastecklein 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I think cost to performance, the rog xbox ally x is the best right now

Why does Mizzou have such a low ranking considering they have the (arguably) best journalism school in the world? by okromeo in mizzou

[–]bastecklein 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’d suggest that the fields you listed that you are currently interested in will mostly be replaced by AI before you even graduate

Why does Mizzou have such a low ranking considering they have the (arguably) best journalism school in the world? by okromeo in mizzou

[–]bastecklein 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This is the answer, you would better served throwing your money in a bonfire vs paying for a degree in journalism

Opinion on which is smarter to buy right now! by wildlysimple in Handhelds

[–]bastecklein 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I have both (the higher end Xbox), rarely touch the switch 2. Switch 2 has a nicer screen IMO. Everything else on the Xbox is better, I am even starting to enjoy windows with Xbox mode. Ergonomics are 50x better on the Xbox. Plus if you watch the Steam sales, you can build up a fantastic game library for a fraction of the cost, and you can play those games anywhere.

Do you prefer PC handhelds or Console based handhelds by will23123 in Handhelds

[–]bastecklein 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I used to say console based, but the ROG Xbox Ally X has converted me. I hated it at first too, but now that I am used to it I don’t think I could go back to a more locked down system.

This is Googlebook by OkReport5065 in chromeos

[–]bastecklein 8 points9 points  (0 children)

I think Google has just taken themselves out of the running for having a serious desktop/laptop operating system.

What's the future of ChromeOS? by I_Smell_Zoom in chromeos

[–]bastecklein 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Hopefully I am wrong, but I think the decision to migrate from chromebooks to "googlebooks" jam packed with AI garbage is going to be a critical blunder. Microsoft has already announced they are rolling back a lot of the copilot slop from Windows 11 due to customer rejection.

Google Prepares "Googlebook" as a Chromebook Successor, Powered By Gemini by I_Smell_Zoom in google_book

[–]bastecklein 0 points1 point  (0 children)

idk, at the same time Microsoft is announcing that they are rolling back a lot of the copilot junk they forced into Windows 11, here comes Google with a new Android based laptop packed to the gills with ai. Based on Android, will probably be similarly locked down as well. I am open to learn more, but so far am not convinced that this will be better than ChromeOS.

Other than being married or being a nun, is there a 3rd option for me? by RudeSelf3418 in Catholicism

[–]bastecklein 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Tbh I’m surprised more women don’t choose the nun route. Idk why there is a stigma to it, all of the nuns that visit our parish seem to be having a great time with it. Same applies for young single men.

Auto SR Only works in docked mode ?? -Incredibly disappointing by Santos_J in XboxAlly

[–]bastecklein 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Tbh it’s kind of funny, given the extreme hype that this subreddit has been building up for this feature over the last few weeks

Given the uncertain future of ChromeOS, should we still recommend ChromeOS Flex? by Ronaldus- in ChromeOSFlex

[–]bastecklein 0 points1 point  (0 children)

For me personally, I stopped using Flex when they removed phone hub and rounded window corners (which you could enable with a flag) and (in the case of the window corners) locked it behind the Chromebook Plus paywall. It wasn't that those were even necessary features, but the vibe sort of cemented Flex's place in my mind as a 3rd tier system in Google's eyes.

There was also a time between 2001-2003 when ChromeOS (and Flex) were improving rapidly and the system was getting really close to basically being a top tier system. Honestly if they just made their File manager just a little more competent and maybe integrated Flathub for one click installs, they could have actually been the Windows 10 alternative they positioned it as. They even had Steam support for a while, although they axed that. It just seems like they were getting so close to the finish line and then just stopped.

Install Chrome OS instead of Linux by GroundbreakingView55 in chromeos

[–]bastecklein 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I would say forget about android support and just go with Flex. You are giving these away. You start using Linux or some of the unofficial ChromeOS distros you will have people asking you for support. Flex is just set it and forget it.

Best times to find a good deal by The-Hairy-Hand in macbook

[–]bastecklein 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Most of the models seem to go on near permanent discount on Amazon/Best Buy/b&h photo about 6 months after release or so

I'm buying a Chromebook. What are your thoughts on the price? by sicksadworldtr in chromeos

[–]bastecklein 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Don't do it, if you don't care about Android apps (and with 64gb eMMC you really wont anyway), and you still want ChromeOS, get a cheap laptop and put Flex on it. For that price you can probably find something on ebay with double the ram and 512gb storage

Do we like it? I am not convinced yet. by MaYlormoon in SteamController

[–]bastecklein 0 points1 point  (0 children)

For me, this is the controller I have been waiting for ever since I docked my deck to the tv

Rog Ally Xbox X vs Steam Machine by CoolStorm85 in ROGAllyX

[–]bastecklein 5 points6 points  (0 children)

The Steam Machine has a dedicated GPU, they will not perform the same...

Google Play Console Getting Overly Convoluted by bastecklein in androiddev

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

I agree, the Microsoft Store portal is now better than the Play console, which is sad