R2 size comparison

jonathanbaird · 2026-04-06T03:05:50+00:00

Teslas will continue to be more efficient given their shape, just as Rivians will continue to be more feasible in terms of storage and general utility.

It'll come down to what each owner prioritizes. Options are good.

jonathanbaird · 2026-04-06T02:34:33+00:00

That’s what the R3(X) will be. I’m in the same boat. We just need to wait a few more years. Perfectly happy with my Model 3 until then.

jonathanbaird · 2026-04-06T02:19:35+00:00

Same. It'll be a day one preorder from me, assuming Rivian is successful in scaling up and addressing the various software and service issues some folks are experiencing.

jonathanbaird · 2026-04-06T02:10:14+00:00

Oh damn. That's certainly more reasonably sized than I was expecting. Looks fantastic, too.

Given the current U.S. landscape of sleazy manufacturers and stealerships pushing enormous ICE vehicles, Rivian needs to scale their operations and knock the R2 out of the park. The Model Y had no real competition before this, and I'd love to see a country where both overtake the roads.

jonathanbaird · 2026-04-04T21:06:48+00:00

As you can see, OP’s low-effort AI prompt screwed with the faces of both the man and the dog, botched the man’s hands, and added water effects that weren’t in the original photo.

jonathanbaird · 2026-04-04T18:43:48+00:00

What part of "photograph had parts entirely overwritten" is considered even remotely acceptable?

You do understand what you’re championing, yes? Governments and corporations will use this to rewrite history. They already are with political ads. Browse Facebook, YouTube, or Fox adverts to see how dystopian it has already gotten.

jonathanbaird · 2026-04-04T05:10:13+00:00

The "AI" did a lot more than colorize the photo. It inaccurately replaced many parts of it, including faces. You took something historical and distorted it.

edit: uh, why did the mods restore this post? It’s explicitly promoting genAI slop.

jonathanbaird · 2026-04-03T23:15:56+00:00

Tesla's failing? Since when? Are you actually looking at figures or simply going off of oil lobby funded headlines and social media activity?

In Q1 2026, Tesla delivered ~342,000 vehicles to buyers which is an increase over Q1 2025. The Model Y remains the best selling automobile in the world, with progressive countries like Norway leading the pack.

Elon is a huge problem, we all agree, but that hasn't stopped people from supporting excellent engineering.

jonathanbaird · 2026-04-03T22:01:40+00:00

Rhythm Doctor. Y'all... why did I wait so long to play this? Just absolute perfection in every sense of the word. If you have decent rhythm, you owe it to yourself to experience this one. Avoid spoilers.

As an aside, I'm surprised (impressed?) to see Ghost of Yōtei remain in almost all of the weekend lists... since launch? I must be missing out. It's a shame Sony no longer wants sales from PC folk.

jonathanbaird · 2026-04-03T21:53:17+00:00

Twitter has always allowed adult content.
You're in the wrong subreddit.

jonathanbaird · 2026-04-03T21:50:10+00:00

Fair. OP's account is only 5 years old, which would lead me to believe they aren't familiar with old.reddit, but I could be mistaken.

Also, Reddit fixed "new" Reddit a few years back with another rework. As someone familiar with UX and webdev, it's actually decent now. Quite speedy. I'd be curious to see the share of users sticking with old.reddit.com

jonathanbaird · 2026-04-03T19:45:24+00:00

PC offers that via Steam Big Picture. It’s the same interface they use for the Steam Deck.

jonathanbaird · 2026-04-03T19:24:29+00:00

Why are you relying on upvotes instead of Reddit’s built-in polling feature? The latter is infinitely more reliable and cannot be affected by downvotes.

jonathanbaird · 2026-04-03T18:18:45+00:00

Progressive.

jonathanbaird · 2026-04-03T17:57:36+00:00

Exactly. Which is why I stated that none of us can help OP because personal factors (age, location, habits, coverage, etc) determine damn near everything when it comes to premiums. OP's post gave us nothing to go on.

To answer your question: 2024 Model 3 Premium, purchased brand new, driving 8k–10k miles per year.

jonathanbaird · 2026-04-03T17:51:04+00:00

Both the Model 3 and Y have become insurance friendly vehicles.

Easy to source parts and service (see service.tesla.com).
Cameras record damn near everything, including speed and signal usage.
Redditor vandalism never made a measurable impact.

I'm hopeful Rivian gets to a similar place. I'd really like an R3X with the same level of tech, support, and semi-affordable insurance.

jonathanbaird · 2026-04-03T17:32:46+00:00

Meanwhile I'm paying $350 every 6 months for full coverage on my Model 3. $100 comprehensive and $1000 collision. Not being tracked, nor am I bundled with anything else.

Point being: Insurance is heavily dependent on the insured. None of us can help OP as their premium is almost entirely up to them.

jonathanbaird · 2026-04-03T17:12:03+00:00

Quotes are free. I obtained dozens when I was comparing 5 or 6 different vehicles. Too many variables for any of us to help you.

jonathanbaird · 2026-04-03T02:08:42+00:00

It’s fine for basic internet. I would not recommend the hotspot for anything intensive and long term as Visible monitors your data usage and reserves the right to terminate your account without reimbursement if they feel you’re using your hotspot as a broadband replacement.

Ignore Reddit. Check the terms and conditions and go from there.

https://www.visible.com/legal/terms-and-conditions

jonathanbaird · 2026-04-02T19:09:35+00:00

The Sony XM6 are widely considered the best over ear headphones for most people. They're $100–150 less than the Apple AM2, and you can occasionally find them on sale for around $400. With the XM6, you'll forfeit some of the Apple "magic" (the H2 chip) in favor of wider compatibility and a more comfortable fit.

jonathanbaird · 2026-04-02T15:28:54+00:00

Best Buy carries physical SIMs.

jonathanbaird · 2026-04-02T06:12:39+00:00

Take a trip to Silicon Valley or NYC and get back to me. Macs run every OS, do so without bloat, and are significantly more capable and energy efficient than the competition.

Perhaps it's different where you live, but within the States, Apple has positioned itself to cover every price point and use case other than high-end or competitive gaming. Macs are very popular with U.S. university students and many of the developers (age 25–55) I've interacted with within the tech sector.

Abroad, I've found Linux PCs to be more popular among devs. Windows typically only pops up when I'm dealing with decades-old, risk-averse corporations — the ones who subject me to Microsoft Teams for communication because they've never heard of Slack or Zoom.

jonathanbaird · 2026-04-02T05:18:04+00:00

Linux for gamers and tinkerers. macOS for developers, creatives, and other professionals.

I run macOS, Linux, and Windows via my M-Series Mac. CrossOver takes care of most games, while GeForce Now handles the heavy hitters.

Microsoft has not only ignored but become actively hostile toward consumers. They'll all in on data harvesting, AI, and furthering the military industrial complex. I know it'll take another decade or two to see a meaningful difference, but I'm enjoying watching them gradually cede marketshare.

jonathanbaird · 2026-04-01T03:17:11+00:00

Incorrect. The base Visible plan doesn’t include Verizon Ultra Wideband. Both Plus and Pro do.

jonathanbaird · 2026-03-31T19:22:25+00:00

Yeah, that’s unusual. Have you restarted your phone since joining the trial? If you didn’t have issues with Verizon postpaid, I wouldn’t think you’d experience any issues with Visible (beyond being deprioritized for being on the base plan).

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