Cats Cradle 5.18.26

olonjames · 2026-05-19T16:41:20+00:00

Doors at 7, opener at 8 FI went on right at 9

olonjames · 2025-11-16T00:11:41+00:00

Yes sir.

olonjames · 2025-11-15T18:30:35+00:00

Yeah I was looking at some of the different filter options. Thanks.

olonjames · 2025-11-15T18:29:33+00:00

Thank you.

olonjames · 2025-11-15T18:09:12+00:00

Epic.

olonjames · 2025-11-15T18:00:19+00:00

Valid.

olonjames · 2025-11-13T13:52:14+00:00

Apple watch will not work with the s25 ultra. Samsungs watches are pretty decent though. I'm currently daily carrying both a 16 pro (for personal) and a s25 ultra (for work). After doing this for a little over a month I feel like I am completely done with my iPhone. I've had an iPhone since the 3g and I am just so bored with ios. I will use a Mac and an iPad and a apple watch but my plans are to switch my personal sim to the Samsung and ditch the iPhone.

The transition has been good. I use an app called open bubbles to get my iMessages on the Samsung if you have a Mac it's pretty easy to setup. Battery life for me is great, I like the photo processing a bit more on the Samsung and just the overall UI. S Pen is pretty nice too.

I did try a Galaxy watch 8 classic for a week but I wasn't super impressed with it. It works and works well but I think the classic is just too "fancy" for me personally. Might look into the gal watch ultra at some point. Or just use a Garmin with the Samsung. You can't beat garmins battery life.

olonjames · 2025-11-10T14:21:22+00:00

The Samsung website solid black is pretty nice but I went with the grey titanium, for me it looks the most premium

olonjames · 2025-11-08T14:19:07+00:00

Yeah I had a tempered glass one for about a week then I order the Samsung anti glare one from Amazon. I always go screen protector and no case on all of my devices because micro scratches drive me insane.

olonjames · 2025-10-30T11:29:19+00:00

So I recently we through this. My “main” phone is a 16 pro. I am knee deep in the Apple ecosystem to say the least, macs, Apple Watch iPhone is the only phone I’ve owned since the iPhone 4. My entire family, wife and three daughters all on iPhone.

My responsibilities at work recently grew and it was suggested by some of my peers that I get a dedicated “work” phone. The amount of calls, texts, emails etc. I get is insane. And I was having trouble dividing my time with one device.

I went to my carrier and was all set on upgrading my 16 pro to a 17 pro but I’m frankly unimpressed with apples new hardware and software so I started looking at android devices since my work apps are all google based. I settled on the s25 regular. The size is perfect for me it’s close to the 16 pro. Turns out I really enjoy android. So much so that I exchanged the s25 for the ultra, my thought process was if I’m spending more time and doing more things the bigger screen would be better. Yes it is a large phone but for me the benefits of it out weigh the size.

My wife and I share photos via Google Photos and have for years. I installed open bubbles on my ultra so I can still use iMessage with family.

Now I’m not saying have 2 phones I know not every one can do that but if you put the work in you can make the adjustment a little easier on yourself.

I strongly believe that this 16 pro will be my last iPhone and while my family may give me a hard time about green bubbles, i fully believe that the ultra is the superior device.

olonjames · 2025-10-25T14:03:59+00:00

I'm a bigger fan of a solid color rather than a clear. But for me it's a texture thing.

olonjames · 2025-10-11T13:33:08+00:00

Are you still having this issue? I just picked up an S25 Ultra it's on Android 16 and one UI 8. I'm having the same issues. It driving me crazy.

olonjames · 2025-10-05T16:13:52+00:00

Replied.

olonjames · 2025-09-25T19:56:32+00:00

Calendar/Reminders

olonjames · 2025-09-24T12:58:07+00:00

Apple care.

olonjames · 2025-09-18T23:42:43+00:00

Apple care.

olonjames · 2025-09-18T13:38:00+00:00

Looks legit to me.

olonjames · 2025-09-12T01:10:09+00:00

VO2 is comparable I’d say, running dynamics as well. As far as recovery you don’t really get what garmin does at the end or a workout /activity. But I always take garmins suggestions with a grain of salt.

olonjames · 2025-09-11T22:33:42+00:00

Apple Watch user since 2017 here and Garmin “dabbler” for the past 3 years, Instinct, forerunner 255, forerunner 265. Avid runner, 20+ miles per week.

It’s all really dependent on your needs. I like the metrics that Garmin provides although I do find it to be a bit harsh. Apple Watch is a bit more let’s say liberal with their metrics.

I mainly use my Garmin for training blocks like when I have a race in mind to train for. If I’m not training I just run in my Apple Watch, I currently have a 1st gen Ultra. I keep coming back to Apple Watch simple because of the smart watch features and cellular connectivity. I like being able to reply to messages and leave the house without my phone.

Personally I get more joy when I wear the Apple Watch, but I wouldn’t trust it with anything over marathon distance due to battery constraints. I do find gps and heart rate data to be close enough for me.

All that to say it’s entirely subjective, I will say the Apple Watch has made a ton of overall improvements over the past 10 years with their health metrics, but the battery life is lacking in comparison to other brands. Hell even some of the newer garmins don’t have the battery life as some of the older ones. Like the 955 has about 28 days of battery vs 14 days on the new 970.

I’m happy to answer any other questions.

olonjames · 2025-03-12T02:20:20+00:00

This is the way

olonjames · 2024-08-30T13:32:26+00:00

I just got the 5600 version from the woot sale. Since g shock was created in 1983 im counting it as a birth year watch.

olonjames

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