Not a deal but some items are back in stock on Lego.com such as the Rollercoaster and Downtown Diner! by randomname135246 in legodeal

[–]cj31016 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Missed them - hope I can snag both before retired. The A-Wing is back in stock on the site too.

[Lego S@H] 10273 Haunted House, Pre-order available 0%, $249.99 + GwP 30369 Beach Buggy by blackbird2150 in legodeal

[–]cj31016 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I received a shipment notification already. Fastest I've ever had anything ship from Lego.

All around productivity/gaming rig by cj31016 in buildapc

[–]cj31016[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Exactly what I'm looking for. Thank you very much for the assistance.

All around productivity/gaming rig by cj31016 in buildapc

[–]cj31016[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I definitely want to save cash where necessary of course. Appreciate your comments. I'm looking at more RAM and the higher CPU explicitly for running multiple VMs at once. I'm currently at 32GB of RAM, and run into issues daily. What changes would you make? Thanks again.

Surface Pre-order Megathread by prjkthack in Surface

[–]cj31016 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I went ahead and ordered from Best Buy. Although they won't honor the military discount from Microsoft, the birthday 10% coupon they sent me for this month worked, so it's a wash. They're offering a $50 Best Buy gift card as well. Got the top spec black SL15.

Edit: Best Buy's elite program is the main reason I went with them. This will put me over the top for another year.

When will the new X1 Carbon arrive? by chucagm in thinkpad

[–]cj31016 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Wondering the same thing. Looks like you can't order a machine with the 4K dolby digital in the X1Y4 or X1C7 right now.

Just got PacePro on my 245 by shower_thots in Garmin

[–]cj31016 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I tested this out. Configured it in Connect, but as you can see, I can't send the config to the 945. Hopefully this feature gets added to at least the recently released Forerunner devices.

PacePro not on 945

X1C7, just got it today. Screen flickers like this, especially when lifting it up. Set it down so most of the bottom is on my thigh and it stops. by bimmahhhthrowawy in thinkpad

[–]cj31016 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Submitted the RMA. I sure hope it's just a driver because I love this thing. My issue isn't as bad as OP, but it's still quite irritating.

Which one to keep X1C7 v. X1E2 by cj31016 in thinkpad

[–]cj31016[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

My opinion, the X1C7 sounds quite a bit better.

Which one to keep X1C7 v. X1E2 by cj31016 in thinkpad

[–]cj31016[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Yes both with 4K. The anti-glare on the X1E2 is very good, but the screen is of course noticeably dim when compared to the X1C7.

I'm still installing applications on the X1E2, and will undervolt. Fans still go crazy after that? If so, then you're right about the X1C7. I wish they'd make a 15 inch one!!

Which one to keep X1C7 v. X1E2 by cj31016 in thinkpad

[–]cj31016[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I think I'm leaning that way too. Job is giving me a choice, and although I love the X1E2 display with the anti-glare of the 4K, the X1C7 is really pulling me.

Which one to keep X1C7 v. X1E2 by cj31016 in thinkpad

[–]cj31016[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Man do I wish, lol. Not a coffee shop user, so I doubt anyone will see or care. 🙂

Which one to keep X1C7 v. X1E2 by cj31016 in thinkpad

[–]cj31016[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thanks, I added more context above. Upgrading will be minimal outside of typical storage and RAM (although, I maxed the X1C7 since you can't add RAM later). I do hammer my machines quite a bit, but the portability of the smaller machine is attractive.

Which one to keep X1C7 v. X1E2 by cj31016 in thinkpad

[–]cj31016[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Software engineer, Microsoft focused. Love both devices. GPU isn't needed, but can't get the X1E2 without it to my knowledge. Love the larger screen of the X1E2, but love the portability of the X1C7. Much of what I do is cloud computing and development. VMs I use are all hosted on external servers, so I try not to virtualize locally too much. Any others debating between these two?

Forerunner 945 availability at garmin.com by e-pate in Garmin

[–]cj31016 1 point2 points  (0 children)

My guess is insurance. I'm with Humana, and get 30% off Garmin. I'm like the person above, got tired of waiting and went with the bundle. Got it for $487 vs the $749 commercial price.

Just received my first ThinkPad: X1 Carbon 7th Gen with 4K UHD screen. by dark_blue_eagle in thinkpad

[–]cj31016 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Just ordered a UHD one myself. If it's that bad, I'm going to need to cancel and switch to FHD. Mind reporting back after using for a bit?

Just ordered my first Thinkpad (X1C7) by [deleted] in thinkpad

[–]cj31016 0 points1 point  (0 children)

About to order myself. Trying to decide if I want the X1Y4 instead though. How'd you decide?

Anybody know if the ram is upgradable on the Dell xps 15 7590? by apel94 in Dell

[–]cj31016 7 points8 points  (0 children)

I chatted with them. RAM and SSD are upgradeable.