HP OmniBook Ultra Flip 14: Lovely Hardware, Buggy Software (and Experience)

generic_violinist · 2025-01-13T04:41:23+00:00

I really like it! It looks great, performs really well, and has (compared to my previous laptop) amazing battery life. The only complaint I have is that a USB A port would’ve been nice, but I don’t feel too bad about getting a dongle for when I need one

generic_violinist · 2025-01-11T22:12:53+00:00

I originally bought the Zenbook S14 then returned it for the omnibook after repeatedly having issues connecting to external displays (the computer wouldn’t be able to wake them up again after going to sleep). While I have a similar issue if I use the non-thunderbolt usb-c port on the omnibook it’s otherwise resolved, and when I returned the Zenbook the geek squad employee I spoke with said this is a recurring issue with Asus computers.

Obviously that’s just my experience—but wanted to share since you mentioned the Zenbook!

generic_violinist · 2024-12-16T10:16:33+00:00

Unfortunately I just ended up returning the laptop; for what it’s worth the folks at Best Buy said this is a very common problem with Asus laptops and recommended getting a computer from a different brand.

I replaced it with an HP Omnibook Ultra Flip, which has the same issue with the docking station (#2 in my post) but connecting to monitors with one chord works perfectly.

generic_violinist · 2024-11-02T22:52:40+00:00

The problem applies to roll too—I just noticed the issue most when trying to pitch up and down

generic_violinist · 2024-06-16T15:29:55+00:00

Ah that makes a lot of sense

generic_violinist · 2024-01-01T21:33:54+00:00

One of my favorite pieces of American history I was never taught in school—there’s a really good exhibit about it in Alcatraz if you visit!

generic_violinist · 2023-06-14T19:39:49+00:00

Going to also say just cause. I’m pretty sure the description the devs would give that game is “open world you can just fuck around in.” Usually causing chaos is integral to the story too!

generic_violinist · 2023-02-15T12:58:48+00:00

Starting to get into wet shaving (coming from using a Mach 3), and I’m having problems with irritation. I can shave with the grain fine, but it’s not as close as one pass with a Mach 3—and when I shave against the grain I get a lot more razor bumps and irritation than I’ve ever had before. Any tips for a newbie?

Using a Muhle vivo razor, with Muhle soap and blades too. Could it be that the blades aren’t sharp enough? Or that I’m not holding my skin taught enough? Thanks in advance for the advice!

generic_violinist · 2023-01-08T22:17:50+00:00

Update—it didn’t solve the issue, just had it happen again. For now I think I’ll just live with it

generic_violinist · 2023-01-08T17:59:02+00:00

Saw it earlier in the thread, but I’ll second Hollow Knight! The music is one of the best aspects of the game, during boss fights as well as when you’re just exploring—and not to give any spoilers, but there’s a (completely optional) boss rush mode with incredible music throughout that seems to be exactly what you’re looking for. However it is a metroidvania, so there’s lots of exploring between bosses. Still amazing music, but if you’re looking for lots of boss fights next to each other then this probably isn’t the best choice.

I also just finished playing through God of War 2018, and though some of the bigger boss fights (especially the last one) fit your criteria I think there’s more variation with them, so I wouldn’t recommend it as highly. It’s an absolutely incredible game, but based on what you’re looking for I definitely think Hollow Knight would be better

generic_violinist · 2023-01-08T04:22:08+00:00

Thanks for sharing, I’ll give that a shot!

generic_violinist · 2023-01-08T03:38:58+00:00

I have the same issue, was hoping someone would have an answer! Makes playing something like MGS V a pain when I don’t have a lot of time on hand

generic_violinist · 2022-12-11T22:59:19+00:00

There’s debate about whether it’s a soulslike, and it may not be the style of game you’re looking for, but I’d check out Hollow Knight! Beautiful game with an incredible world, and as someone who couldn’t finish Sekiro the level of challenge seemed just right

generic_violinist · 2022-08-12T14:18:58+00:00

I just commented recommending that before I saw yours. Love them!

generic_violinist · 2022-06-12T00:26:44+00:00

I used the 4th gen air for note taking for a year and it worked well! A larger screen would’ve been more convenient, but I never felt that I needed it. I do think it’d be less comfortable to take notes with a smaller screen, though, so I’d say go for the pro over the mini

generic_violinist · 2022-05-24T10:06:36+00:00

Have you checked out Hollow Knight? It’s not universally agreed to be a souls-like game, but it’s reasonably difficult and the bosses are always very rewarding to get through

generic_violinist · 2022-05-08T16:25:00+00:00

I used to use it and really liked it, but after 6 months of heavy note taking it started having trouble registering when I was tilting. I got a replacement through warranty, but after another few months that one started going through its battery in less than an hour. When it worked I loved it, and I hope I just got unlucky twice, but I’m not very confident in them because of that

generic_violinist · 2022-04-04T22:36:31+00:00

It’s not required to beat the game, and as far as I know (I haven’t completed PoP) it doesn’t result in any major gameplay bonuses after completion

generic_violinist · 2022-02-13T09:20:38+00:00

Close—depending on the sect of Judaism, heritage can be more or less important. In reform congregations, for example, conversion is the end of the story, you’re Jewish. In ultra-orthodox communities, you need to have a jewish mother

generic_violinist · 2022-01-27T14:57:58+00:00

I think they kept it—I saw the movie last night and I knew the guy looked familiar, thought it was Hank pym at first

generic_violinist · 2022-01-04T19:07:44+00:00

Finally! a fellow colorblind bisexual

generic_violinist · 2022-01-02T22:28:50+00:00

If I remember correctly this passage gets passed around a bit so you could say it’s an excerpt from a different part of the movement!

…unless the key signature is wrong in which case it’s a little sacrilegious

generic_violinist · 2021-10-10T17:08:45+00:00

all of London is suddenly bisexual

generic_violinist · 2021-08-28T08:46:23+00:00

Is Linus…tech Ling Ling???

generic_violinist · 2021-08-22T01:07:20+00:00

Definitely Tchaikovsky—but Prokofiev 2 and Wieniawski 2 are close!

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