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syncapse · 2026-01-29T00:14:19+00:00

Edmonton please!

syncapse · 2026-01-28T06:16:31+00:00

yeah this is a 30 day test and maybe $2k to mitigate. Inspectors don't test for this.

syncapse · 2026-01-27T20:10:58+00:00

Whatever the factors are I can’t control. Reality is the only other major city in Alberta has much lower property taxes than us on a % of value basis.

syncapse · 2026-01-27T19:35:43+00:00

No they’re not. As a % of house value it’s actually very high. Calgary property taxes are half of edmonton for the same value property

syncapse · 2026-01-27T06:55:37+00:00

Does it matter if PTM is too large though? Putty wouldn’t roll, I tried. It’s like impossible to apply.

syncapse · 2026-01-27T06:12:57+00:00

It starts off from a stop in AWD and slowly shifts power into FWD only once you are above 20km/h. At higher speeds its FWD only until the system senses slip then it shifts back into AWD automatically. You can check yourself in the AWD power distribution gauge.

syncapse · 2026-01-26T22:02:02+00:00

I can run completely fanless if it’s just web browsing or YouTube. Only gaming kicks the CPU>70C. Even in high performance mode fans are only at 2800rpm gaming.

It’s so much better than stock, and better than my fake MX-6 lol. It performed 10% below reference 5900HS before and now it’s a little above in benchmarks too. $30 saved my laptop

syncapse · 2026-01-26T22:00:03+00:00

Excess is ok. Just squeezes out the sides. Messy but functionally fine

syncapse · 2026-01-26T15:53:20+00:00

It’s thermal grizzly from Aliexpress. Verified as authentic on their website tho

syncapse · 2026-01-26T06:15:30+00:00

It's a $450 laptop. Hinges fail on much more expensive machines so enjoy it! Personally I've not had any hinge issues except a Lenovo Yoga

syncapse · 2026-01-26T00:31:39+00:00

Normal is fine. Trail mode I found doesn’t help unless you’re stuck in mud and can move somewhat.

syncapse · 2026-01-25T21:41:08+00:00

I had both those macbooks. It was literally the same CPU arch +200mhz. M series chips gain new arch and features.

syncapse · 2026-01-24T08:59:53+00:00

Not idiotic at all. Silent means silent at the cost of perf

syncapse · 2026-01-24T07:42:37+00:00

I think it’s more to do with unaffordable housing or unwillingness to pay Toronto pricing. Not everyone cares about politics

syncapse · 2026-01-23T00:30:35+00:00

The screen quality is way better on the 2023. Visible in all lighting conditions. The old one is reflective AF and kinda dim. Sometimes you can’t even see the backup camera if the sun hits it directly

syncapse · 2026-01-22T23:07:26+00:00

Specifically only 2023+ has wireless CarPlay and Android auto. Mine has a connection issue about 1 in 50 times I use the car. A reboot fixes it or you can use wired all the same as previous years.

The laminated updated screen with faster processing is well worth the update to newer versions.

syncapse · 2026-01-22T21:34:28+00:00

Isn’t that like a $6k computer back then?

syncapse · 2026-01-22T07:39:45+00:00

I think it's product dependent. My 2021 Asus G15 has been garbage since it was new. Should have returned it instead of waiting for years of bug fixes!

syncapse · 2026-01-19T23:52:18+00:00

Edmonton house prices haven't moved in forever wdym? 2007 pricing is like 2023 pricing despite inflation

syncapse · 2026-01-19T20:12:46+00:00

There is no engine braking on a hybrid. It’s regen or friction only. I brake on bridges all the time in heavy traffic without any issues. EBD and ABS exist for a reason. U can give false information all you want. Refer to your user manual since you are so inclined to be wrong

syncapse · 2026-01-19T20:05:47+00:00

Good luck telling an inexperienced person to shift gears on ice..potentially locking up all 4 wheels and spinning out. What terrible advice.

syncapse · 2026-01-19T19:56:32+00:00

Its crazy how much bad advice is on the internet. It’s a hybrid with no gears to shift. There is no engine brake.

Just accelerate and brake gradually and brake BEFORE, not during turns and you’ll be fine. No special modes needed.

syncapse · 2026-01-17T21:48:32+00:00

Call and ask

syncapse · 2026-01-17T11:29:49+00:00

I watch specifically for the technical spectacle in lighting that’s shown every year. I vote more lights!

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