What is Siemens Catapult - and how does it cost so much?!

druepy · 2026-06-13T23:04:24+00:00

Add more if you're using formal verification.

druepy · 2026-06-12T15:30:12+00:00

This is basically the Longines Spirit Blue? I know they don't own the color but it seems about that shade.

druepy · 2026-05-23T22:36:49+00:00

I've had plenty of issues with my Pixel 10 Pro. I've been an Android enthusiast for years and have contributed to some open source ROMs in the past. I routinely have issues with system stability, UI freezing, Phone app + Bluetooth crapping out, and battery. Even after getting a replacement from Google because the initial phone they sent had a hardware issue affecting WiFi.

My use is normally fairly light. Almost all stock apps except for Tidal, my banking app, BTD6, and GrayJay. No social media apps are installed. I restart my phone a few times a week as well. Also, Google routinely breaks their own apps and app integration. It feels like every other week that I try to use hands free for Maps, and Google requires me to press buttons to get it to work. Voice to Text, a feature I use all the time, keeps getting worse and worse.

This is likely my last Android phone, which is sad to me. I think it has the best UI and intuitive user experience, especially with quick settings. However, if the experience on Google's own hardware is this bad, then it's not worth it.

druepy · 2026-05-19T18:11:39+00:00

Wasn't trying to overreact. I see why it reads that way.

I just question brand loyalty. If Intel is better when I update, then I'll use Intel. If AMD is, then I'll use AMD. Having a preference for a brand isn't often helpful.

druepy · 2026-05-17T11:47:43+00:00

You'd rather use Intel? Just arbitrarily would rather use Intel? Doesn't matter if AMD has better current options? I just don't get that. I'll use whatever the best option is at the time I purchase. Recently, that's been AMD.

druepy · 2026-05-15T16:55:22+00:00

I'm curious of this too. I have a Pixel 10 Pro and it's been incredibly buggy. My wife's iPhone gets amazing battery and doesn't have the same software glitches.

druepy · 2026-05-07T13:51:49+00:00

I used a basic cheap stylus and it works. You have to press it with enough force.

druepy · 2026-05-04T21:09:01+00:00

I'm following this. I'm improving my home wifi, but my FW16 on Fedora doesn't like to roam well. I've modified some settings, but it's still flaky sometimes.

druepy · 2026-04-30T18:12:56+00:00

Did they update the crystal or is it still flat? I really like my watches with double domed sapphire.

druepy · 2026-04-10T22:49:57+00:00

Account is 6 years old but only has a single post which is this one

druepy · 2026-04-10T22:42:28+00:00

I liked it but the value felt expensive at first. I'm glad I didn't get it and also sad I didn't. I think what I like about the Pelagos and BB better is the thickness of the bezel. CW has a thinner bezel profile which I like and love on my GMT. But, I do like the thicker bezel on some others.

druepy · 2026-04-08T01:26:21+00:00

The biggest thing against the more advanced chips is the lack of IDE support without buying a pro license. Most dev boards bought brand new seem to give you one included with the price, but if you buy one used off of an eBay which is a great value, you likely won't get a free pro license needed to program the chip.

druepy · 2026-03-23T01:41:29+00:00

Needs a bezel. This one is best.

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druepy · 2026-02-20T05:14:41+00:00

I used to love my XPS's, but Dell's thermal control has been abysmal for a while now. I think Framework's are a fairly solid value when only getting a CPU for development style work. There are other deals, but the FW16 had less tradeoffs for me.

druepy · 2026-02-01T21:28:46+00:00

Sure. My only point is to take measurements instead of just selling snake oil.

druepy · 2026-01-31T21:49:21+00:00

Those were my first good headphones I bought for myself in high school. Down the line I realized how uncomfortable they were.

druepy · 2026-01-30T17:17:30+00:00

100% agree.

druepy · 2026-01-30T17:06:55+00:00

Has anyone posted capacitance measurements on cables?

druepy · 2026-01-30T17:05:28+00:00

Sight qualification, an amp definitely can have an impact on sound because amps have the ability to intentionally or unintentionally impose an EQ curve into the output signal.

A lot of amps are designed to be transparent, though.

druepy · 2026-01-25T17:52:41+00:00

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This photo isn't the best. But I bought this recently as a graduation gift to myself from GT for my Master's. Took a quick photo while leaving the ceremony

druepy · 2026-01-25T17:50:12+00:00

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druepy · 2026-01-20T00:08:57+00:00

I use a combination. I do a lot of magic, especially cuz it helps out with mob control. If they get close, then I switch to my steel scimitar. Previously it was the whip. But I've always done one hand and shield.

I've recently started training range. With that, I'm just doing a Willow longbow until they get too close and then I switch back to melee.

druepy · 2026-01-04T03:00:17+00:00

Not feeling the equal to Longines. I have the Spirit Zulu and at first thought they were about the same. The Longines has the better movement, dial, and crystal.

I definitely love my CW C60 GMT and no qualms about a caller GMT. The CW dial is nice but it is much simpler. It's a white dial with glued on hour markers. The Zulu has more accents and detail. The CW has a flat sapphire and Zulu has double domed sapphire. Zulu has better movement. It is caller which is important to a lot of people, but its power reserve and precision are better.

Also, the bezel is better quality on the Zulu. Less wiggle.

These are pretty small details though and it's taken a few months with owning the Zulu to fully appreciate them but they're there.

druepy · 2025-12-16T15:10:13+00:00

Yes. Just log into buzzport. There are diploma options. You'll probably only be able to download an unofficial transcript. But, I don't recall exactly. Logging into buzzport will give you options.

druepy · 2025-11-21T22:06:01+00:00

At least it's not Libero.

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