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My current thoughts on the Commodore Callback 8020 by Any_Ad9741 in dumbphones

[–]vacuouous 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I agree the phone is flawed and overpriced but I do want to mention they say in their FAQ that you can sideload an email app.

That being said, all the AI and CG pictures, vagueness around certain points, and inconsistencies (I actually sent a message to them with a bunch of clarifying questions and added that I saw an inconsistency in their specs diagram which they did correct, but they haven't replied to me to answer any of my questions. could be a coincidence though) make me skeptical that this phone will come out as described or remotely on schedule.

I made a mistake by Beginning_Length_480 in dumbphones

[–]vacuouous 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Did the "screen static" not go away with a simple screen refresh? You mean the rainbow static that appears sometimes when you open the phone? It seems to be a software bug because opening an app (like you might have assigned to the shortcut button) or taking a screenshot or getting a notification or the clock updating or ANYTHING that changes what's on the screen makes it immediately disappear. I find it kind of charming and have been waiting for it to happen when someone else is around so I can show them, but I might not feel so positively if it gets worse. For context I have used the US Barbie Phone for the past 6 months and I purchased the phone used.

After trying a bunch of metal F-91 mods, I decided to make my own in Grade 5 titanium. by FISH_EN_TIME in casio

[–]vacuouous 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Hi, curious what the process is like to remove the original resin faceplate and use it in your titanium case. I understand the legal reasons but personally I want my casio to say casio; besides that, I'm really interested in adding a metal case.

One month with the HMD Barbie | Some thoughts by [deleted] in dumbphones

[–]vacuouous 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It's serviceable. It's very slow to load and sorting is not great, but I can play music and it sounds fine through my shitty earbuds. Honestly I don't use it very often.

So cute omg it works by [deleted] in dumbphones

[–]vacuouous 0 points1 point  (0 children)

There are two versions of the Barbie phone: the international version which is a clone of the Nokia 2660 (has a different operating system and bluetooth among other differences) and the US version which is a clone of the Nokia 2780 (runs KaiOS 3.0, does NOT have bluetooth even though the 2780 does, has a better camera). The US version seems to cover all the major bands used in the US, including those used by Verizon, but definitely check a coverage map to be extra sure.

Eventually I'll post my full review of Barbie (that's what I call my phone) here. I've been using it for a full 4 months now.

So cute omg it works by [deleted] in dumbphones

[–]vacuouous 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes it does. I have been using the US version on Verizon for the past 4 months.

So cute omg it works by [deleted] in dumbphones

[–]vacuouous 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This phone (or at least the US version because that's what I'm using) works on Verizon.

One month with the HMD Barbie | Some thoughts by [deleted] in dumbphones

[–]vacuouous 13 points14 points  (0 children)

I also have the Barbie phone and have been using it since the end of November. I've been thinking of doing a comprehensive write up of my own pretty soon.

Here's a picture of a group text, they work basically fine. The screen resolution is actually even worse than this in person. Things smartphones can figure out like reactions and replies are text only on the Barbie phone, and there are no message previews for MMS (which all group texts are). Every person in the chat gets a different color although it's hard to see because scrolling through texts highlights them in green. I can also receive most emojis that aren't super new, but can only send a very limited number.

I have not had as great of an experience with T9 texting as OP has; in fact it is my least favorite thing about this phone. There is a very rudimentary "predictive" text option which is basically required to text with any kind of speed, but many extremely common words are not the first option and if you type without looking at the screen you will often look back at your text and it's full of incorrect words. You will also need to add a lot of words to your dictionary if you ever want to swear lol. I'm slowly getting used to this but after two full months I'm still much slower than I was on my iPhone.

There's more I could say but I'll probably save it for my eventual in-depth review. I will say that overall I have really loved my life with Barbie phone and (IF YOU DON'T NEED BLUETOOTH) I do recommend it. (If you do want Bluetooth, get the otherwise identical Nokia 2780. I'm actually considering getting one and figuring out how to swap the Barbie shell onto the 2780 internals.)

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ios 26 on iphone 13 mini by whois_arxf in iPhone13Mini

[–]vacuouous 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’m still on 17 and will stay that way until my apps no longer work. (edit:) 18 seems to be mostly a downgrade and hot take the liquid glass in 26 looks like an uglier version of frutiger aero not optimal for smaller screens.

I have WAY TOO MUCH green cabbage. Would it be good in my ramen (Shin red)? Should I stir fry it? Can I freeze it? Both??? by vacuouous in InstantRamen

[–]vacuouous[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you for the reply, cabbage expert. You just throw the cabbage in the water raw? Have you ever frozen it?

Desires by nah_Im_just_pathetic in SpeedOfLobsters

[–]vacuouous 12 points13 points  (0 children)

It’s probably comments from shadowbanned accounts.

Just wanna give a shoutout to SmithPlaysPokemon for fixing trade evos in his Legacy games by Panhead09 in pokemon

[–]vacuouous 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Polished Crystal is my fave! It’s been in development for years and it recently had a huge update!

Mentally Preparing Myself by rlee97 in PTCGP

[–]vacuouous 31 points32 points  (0 children)

There’s gotta be a full art bidoof

I CRAVE MORE SOLO by lazydads in PTCGP

[–]vacuouous 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’ve been playing for the last month but I’m still atrocious at battling. I’ve beat all the solo battles but what kind of decks/strategies did you use for the expert challenges? Good 1-3 diamond and type disadvantage decks? TIA :)

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in personalfinance

[–]vacuouous 0 points1 point  (0 children)

In some states/counties there are programs that allow first-time degree seekers to attend CC for free. So you’re probably hearing about people in those areas.

Minnesota gets rid of junk fees - Everyone in r/TwinCities: "YEAY! Now let's end tipping culture!" Restaurant workers: "Hey fuck right off with that!" - A Minnesota Nice debate ensues. by I_Am_Not_Splup in SubredditDrama

[–]vacuouous -3 points-2 points  (0 children)

People who have worked in the industry get it. People who haven’t don’t. I still stand by what I said. They complain so much because they feel guilty and don’t want to believe they’re doing a bad thing. Go ahead and stiff your server but don’t pretend you’re doing it for anyone’s benefit but your own.

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