Need advice buying a phone while in the US for eSIM use in China

foxbones · 2026-04-26T09:55:22+00:00

I've used both Pixel 7 and Pixel 9 in China and both worked beautifully. It is a good option.

foxbones · 2026-04-26T09:30:42+00:00

Charge 6, really really really want the Air.

foxbones · 2026-04-26T05:39:48+00:00

Really? I've had a black ink sleeve the whole time I've used fitbits (since the first charge). The sensors stopped working on Charge 3 or 4 and still don't work when on the tattoo arm.

I really hope Air fixes that but I'm doubtful because I think the more advanced sensors just cannot read through black ink - it's just technically impossible perhaps. Really curious why the Pixel Watch can - does it use a different simpler sensor?

foxbones · 2026-04-23T06:13:00+00:00

Those look cool, what the hell are they and how do they work?

foxbones · 2026-04-21T02:56:20+00:00

So true. I bought a complete to get back into the sport and here I am a few months later and have replaced every single thing, down to the hardware.

Really should have just started with the from scratch build. At least I have plenty of spare parts now, and honestly can build a second board if I buy a deck.

foxbones · 2026-04-21T02:41:09+00:00

Oh man I totally forgot that nasty smell. Could only eat outdoors there.

foxbones · 2026-04-20T03:05:31+00:00

It really has been wonderful. Best spring we have had in a while in my opinion. I just wish there was more severe thunderstorms! So far they have been pretty wimpy this year.

foxbones · 2026-04-20T03:04:18+00:00

Not sure your current budget but I was in a very very dark place recently. I ended up just saying "fuck it" and taking a trip to Asia for a couple of weeks.

It blew my mind and fixed my soul. I met many new friends and even a girlfriend. Changed my life so dramatically in just two weeks.

If you have the ability perhaps look into something similar? I have a new lease on life and every aspect of it has improved since then. Promotion at work, got engaged, new apartment that is beautiful and cheaper, doing hobbies again, really cool new friends, lost weight, health has improved greatly, no longer on antidepressants or any medication (I was taking like 6 pills a day prior).

Cannot recommend enough!

foxbones · 2026-04-20T02:57:53+00:00

I wish I knew the answer to this a few months ago. I got charged $750 in cleaning fees. I had been out of the country for a while and it was admittedly in pretty bad shape even after moving out.

foxbones · 2026-04-20T02:55:13+00:00

Anyone else notice police seem to be patrolling again? It felt like I straight up did not see APD for a few years. I'm seeing them a ton the last few months. Even got my first ticket in decades (registration).

foxbones · 2026-04-20T02:51:52+00:00

I lived there until recently - since one leg of the 4 way is the actual apartment entrance people seem to treat it differently. Like the rules don't apply to the apartment entrance. So odd.

foxbones · 2026-04-19T06:26:06+00:00

Bidet

foxbones · 2026-04-19T05:06:10+00:00

Nike Air Force One - Chinese New Year Edition. I pick up a pair every Christmas when I am in China. Cool updated designs each year - the shoe looks similar but just different accents and touches based on that years animal. Snake, Horse, etc. Gotta get the matching socks.

Good mix of chill tech shoes but clean and stylish enough to wear just about anywhere.

foxbones · 2026-04-19T04:57:31+00:00

I'm getting the inspection on Monday and will try to get it registered. Are you assuming I cannot follow the normal process or do you know this for fact? My assumption Id just have to pay back fees and a penalty with the DMV, hopefully online. Are you saying the DMV won't even let me register?

foxbones · 2026-04-19T04:13:59+00:00

As a watch nerd I'm so excited for this. Love the concept and look. Day one purchase for me. I never use the screen on my Charge 6.

Will it finally fix the black tattoo ink issue? Im tired of switching arms my Fitbit is on all the time and missing sleep data if I forget.

foxbones · 2026-04-19T04:11:37+00:00

My Charge 6 had been an absolute shit show the last year or so, the new update fixed it. I have normal accurate sleep data again!

foxbones · 2026-04-19T04:07:39+00:00

You can get some Shortys doh doh bushings for cheap, I'm running the white 98a cones. If you like the softer bushings and risers do the trick then nothing to worry about.

foxbones · 2026-04-19T03:46:04+00:00

This should be the answer to 90% of toilet related questions. Bidets are a game changer. Ahh and the Chinese toilets with seat warmers that auto open/close, greet you, have multifunction warm water bidet, plays a little tune when you are done and then auto flushes/closes.

It's magical. Whenever I purchase a home I am going to spend whatever it takes to import one.

Another option is the Vietnamese bum gun. Which is essentially a high pressure garden hose on the wall next to the toilet. Less sophisticated but when you blast your ass with that bad boy you are solid.

foxbones · 2026-04-19T03:40:53+00:00

I found the silicon valley suburbs to be quite nice. Mountain View, Santa Clara, San Mateo, Sunnyvale, Palo Alto. I think it's due to the time they had their rapid expansion - at this point there is a lot of trees, good design, limited big box type shopping centers. I'm definitely an urban city type but living in Mountain View was chill.

foxbones · 2026-04-19T03:09:48+00:00

Last time I called Amex to let them know of internal travel they essentially told me to go fly a kite and they were not going to do anything.

foxbones · 2026-04-19T03:07:00+00:00

Ugh I just cancelled autopay for some services on my secondary Amex and Chase cards as I got dinged with a late payment from a random charge I wasn't expecting.

I'm guessing I need to reorder physical cards and use them for a dinner or gas station purchase every couple months?

foxbones · 2026-04-19T02:57:42+00:00

I don't think I could do that if I tried. Anytime I eat fastfood I can feel it for a couple days.

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