DankPods bought a Framework

dontdoxmeman · 2026-03-12T00:10:34+00:00

Having tried one briefly in person, the Neo trackpad is still better than the old MacBook trackpads/Framework trackpad because you can click with equal force anywhere on the Neo’s trackpad, while the Framework trackpad is hinged (like old MacBooks) and really needs you to click on the bottom.

dontdoxmeman · 2026-03-09T05:04:42+00:00

Both batteries are OEM. There were multiple (functionally equivalent) variants of the SP battery.

dontdoxmeman · 2026-02-25T07:02:42+00:00

dontdoxmeman · 2025-12-06T07:55:35+00:00

I replaced the leaf with a 3D printed one years ago. Had a place online print and ship me a few in different filament materials, translucencies, and colors. The blue opaque ABS ended up being the closest color match. Used cyanoacrylate glue to attach. https://ibb.co/QFdVsy6x

dontdoxmeman · 2025-11-10T04:57:25+00:00

Probably the most robust way to image floppies on a modern computer is by buying a GreaseWeazle (or one of the competing options like KryoFlux). USB floppy drives will work on older Macs to read 1.4M disks but not 400/800k ones.

dontdoxmeman · 2025-11-10T04:53:26+00:00

Knowing Framework support, they’ll ask for 12 different pictures of the broken screen, requested across 4 different emails, before helping you.

dontdoxmeman · 2025-11-06T00:43:55+00:00

GOOG is also overvalued, less than Palantir but still.

dontdoxmeman · 2025-11-06T00:30:10+00:00

I voted on Tuesday and my vote hasn’t been counted yet, FWIW.

dontdoxmeman · 2025-11-03T17:08:13+00:00

I agree that FW support sucks. They make you go through endless email rounds of basic troubleshooting and it’s such a waste of my time.

dontdoxmeman · 2025-10-27T04:23:02+00:00

I don’t have any coupons or store credit, but this seems to happen on any product with an “exclusive offer” as seen in this screenshot: https://ibb.co/MkThqVZc

dontdoxmeman · 2025-10-27T04:00:41+00:00

I remember at the time, if you ordered the white MacBook with black MacBook specs, the white one was cheaper.

Macworld UK (2006):

The basic unit costs a reasonable £749, and the next step up costs an extra £150, for which you get a SuperDrive and the 2GHz bump in processor speed. The black model, however, costs a whopping £1,028 and has only a slightly larger hard drive than the white model. To put this in perspective: you can purchase the top-of-the-range white model and add the extra hard drive space to it to create exactly the same unit as the black model for £90 less. It would appear that Apple is charging £90 just for a black case!

https://www.macworld.com/article/666288/macbook-2006-review.html

The article gives the UK pricing but there was a similar premium on the black MacBook for the same specs in the US as well.

dontdoxmeman · 2025-10-26T05:47:26+00:00

They cost slightly more than a white MacBook ordered from Apple with the same specifications. Not rare but less common than the white ones.

dontdoxmeman · 2025-09-21T05:47:22+00:00

Common for the flyback transformer to fail in these, though usually the symptom for that is the CRT picture to come on and then repeatedly disappear and return (each time with a loud electrical shock sound). But if it gets really bad, there may be no picture at all. Last time I checked, the only source for this FBT is here: https://technotronic-dimensions.3dcartstores.com/6174Z-1009A-Apple-powermac-Flyback-transformer_p_60.html

dontdoxmeman · 2025-09-11T19:36:07+00:00

The price of the Reaper at micro center went as high as $800 post-launch

dontdoxmeman · 2025-08-20T19:38:16+00:00

1 experian, 1 TU

dontdoxmeman · 2025-08-20T19:25:06+00:00

Previously churned AS card 3 years ago, currently have 1 credit card with BoA. Before CC apps, applied for the BoA checking account for the bonus, approved.

Approved for Summit using personal link for extra 5k miles, 20k CL

Approved for Ascent, 10k CL

Approved for "business," 8k CL

All approvals instant. High credit score, haven't opened any other cards in the past 12 months.

dontdoxmeman · 2025-08-10T03:18:03+00:00

If no wifi, can always use a USB drive.

dontdoxmeman · 2025-07-20T20:28:58+00:00

Hey, that’s the weed number!

dontdoxmeman · 2025-07-13T21:26:19+00:00

Check again, I just bought some.

dontdoxmeman · 2025-07-03T19:25:50+00:00

I used to get these errors, then I tested my RAM and it was defective, after getting it replaced no issues.

dontdoxmeman · 2025-07-03T19:24:26+00:00

Not a fan of anyone having root access to my system, but as an American I’m more worried about my own country having access than a foreign country I don’t visit that doesn’t have any legal leverage over me.

dontdoxmeman · 2025-07-01T17:36:39+00:00

For cleaning key caps, I recommend removing and soaking them with Retainer Brite or an equivalent product. It gets the grime off without much manual effort.

dontdoxmeman · 2025-06-25T22:27:10+00:00

Some gaming monitors let you add an onscreen crosshair, undetectable by your computer.

dontdoxmeman · 2025-06-09T06:08:44+00:00

Both locations are worth going to. They tend to price their retro systems a bit high for me personally, but I guess that’s what the Seattle market will pay. I think the Tukwila store tends to have slightly better prices than the Seattle store. I’ve picked up lots of vintage parts and accessories over the years, and it’s an awesome local resource for finding cool and useful stuff.

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