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  1. Name P. Redacted

    Name P. Redacted I have no money and I'm also gay
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    I wouldn’t say it’s better, but it works pretty well. I like the X. I don’t close out my apps as nearly often.
     
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  2. * J Y *

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    Anyone have the 4K Apple TV?
     
  3. Fafa fofo

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    I do. Love it.
     
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  4. * J Y *

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    Do you use a streaming service for tv?
     
  5. Fafa fofo

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    No. Only for movies and screen sharing. Sorry.
     
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  6. Jeffrey Lebowski

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    Yep

    Yep, DirecTV Now. Currently in the beta that has DVR and a new guide (I never use DVR though).

    My main complaint is that it cannot bitstream audio formats so I can't get Dolby Atmos or TrueHD from the Apple TV. They are.....suppose...to add this at some point. I can get Atmos from Netflix on the Xbox though so I'm not too worried about it.

    Any particular questions about it?
     
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  7. * J Y *

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    Our bedroom apple tv crapped out so I was thinking of moving our 1080p one in there and buying the 4k. Been mulling over cutting the cable and doing something like directv now but I want to make sure Ive got options with the Apple 4k.
     
  8. Jeffrey Lebowski

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    I highly recommend cutting the cord. I did 5 years ago and haven't looked back. The only reason I sub to DirecTV Now is bc my daughter is all about some Disney Jr and Nick Jr. We rarely (almost never) use the actual DirecTV Now app (a traditional TV experience with a guide and DVR in beta). Instead we just use the sign in creds on the individual apps like ESPN, Fox Sports, Disney Now, Nick Jr, AMC, HBO Go, etc.
     
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  9. * J Y *

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    This is where Im leaning if it means I can get LHN for baseball. Thanks for the help.
     
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  10. Jeffrey Lebowski

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  12. Shawn Hunter

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    Get an antenna if you want all the locals. I think Hulu and/or YouTube is the only streaming TV provider that gets all the locals.
     
  13. lunchbox

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    got apple watch 3 + cellular. At first I was hesitant to drop that much, first because i generally end up getting annoyed of watches, and I do have a fitbit. but then I saw it had TigerText support which we use at the hospital, and that sold me. I underestimated how much I would use this watch. Makes things much easier.

    But I don't like that I can't get a constant HR just normally, and I don't like that I cannot change what the actual activity displays. Can't put in a step goal and count that directly on the display? I mean come on, that's just dumb and apple being basic as fuck.
     
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  14. Name P. Redacted

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    Yeah their HR could use some tweaking.
     
  15. stangd

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    Okay I have the iPhone 7+ and have been debating on upgrading to the X. Is it worth it? Plus AT&T has that iPad special for $99 with a $10 a month for service... if you buy a new iPhone.
     
  16. ButchCassidy

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    my series 1 watch is not making any sounds today for some reason. haptic feedback still works, percentage is 60%, tried restart... will see if it fixes itself throughout the day or once i can put it on the charger.

    edit: somehow it got put on silent mode.
     
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  17. Tiger Tiger Woods Y'all

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    Personal preference. Many here (including me) love the X. It's smaller than the + with a great edge-to-edge screen. Facial recognition has caused me no problems, I like the gestures, etc.

    Its not the earth shattering tech advancement some thought, but I'm not looking back one bit.
     
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  18. Fafa fofo

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    My opinion is similar. I went 7 to X so the screen size was a vast improvement. The Facial is far superior to fingerprint with apps that require security imo, and the speed and battery life is much improved. The wireless charging is a strong advancement as well, but I agree, it is not a major leap that I expected. The gestures are so thoughtless that you wonder why you ever needed a home button, but I do leave apps open more now then before.
     
  19. Tony Perkis

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    My fucking home button quit working this morning. I’ve never felt so helpless in my life
     
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  20. PAHokie

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    If you got an X that would never be an issue.
     
  21. Fafa fofo

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    In settings you can turn on a feature on screen that will replace it in accessiblity. Can’t recall the name, but if you can get to your settings that may be helpful.
     
  22. mal630

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    Has anyone bought aftermarket leather bands for the watch? Trying to find one for my girlfriend. They seem very cheap or very expensive.
     
  23. Tony Perkis

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    That’s what I have on but it’s bullshit
     
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  24. Fafa fofo

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    Guess you are ready for the X.
     
  25. Tony Perkis

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    Nah, I have the 7 Plus and it’s only a little over a year old. I’m going to be fucking pissed if they try to pull some bullshit on me when I go later today
     
  26. Jorts

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    See my posts from a few pages back. Go to Apple store, be polite & reasonable... you’ll likely leave with a replacement iPhone
     
  27. Open Carry

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    I have an aftermarket band for mine from Clockworksynergy.com. Their stuff is reasonably priced and you get some customization options which is nice.
     
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  28. Tony Perkis

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    Wouldn’t mind having the X, but making payments on a phone every month gets old real quick.
     
  29. Fafa fofo

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    My phone plan is 37 a month per line. Company will pay 100 for my phone. Just makes sense to have it.
     
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  30. mal630

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    Thanks, that is a cool website where I could get her 2 or 3 different ones.
     
  31. mal630

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    I have youtube TV and am pretty happy with it.
     
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  32. BasementCrew22

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    I just got the X and really like it, but it’s still just an iPhone. One thing tho, my previous phone was paid off so I went to their website and priced them out, and my bill was about 25 bucks more than they stated. I am on a family plan with my siblings but there are some fees attached they don’t tell you about.
     
  33. Pelican

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    I am thinking about getting an Apple Watch. Never really worn a watch. Have a Fitbit now.

    Cool story.
     
  34. afb

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    as in your carrier bill? that's bc carriers give you a $25 credit every month for using an "out of contract" phone
     
  35. Tony Perkis

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    Shit, I'll give you mine.
     
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  36. Tony Perkis

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    Yeh my bill is already like $150 a month so i'm definitely not trying to go any higher than that
     
  37. Pelican

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    Are they bad?
     
  38. Baron

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    my battery is going out on my watch, want my address fam?
     
  39. Tony Perkis

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    I mean, it's nice to be able to look at your watch to see a notification instead of your phone all the time, but other than that, I have no use for it. I also hated having to charge it every other day so I rarely wear it anymore.
     
  40. BasementCrew22

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    Yeah, I don’t really know. My sister gets the Verizon bill and it worked out to like 95 bucks for my line instead of the 71 like calculated. She sent me the bill but I couldn’t seem to figure out why.
     
  41. Pelican

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    Gotcha. I was mostly gonna use it for fitness tracking purposes. Still on the fence though.
     
  42. Tony Perkis

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    Which series are you looking at?
     
  43. Tony Perkis

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    They ordered me another phone and it won't be here until Tuesday. They gave me a 5S to use in the meantime. I forgot how damn small these phones are. Ugh
     
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  44. Pelican

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    The new one. Three.
     
  45. Daniel Ocean

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    What’s a home button?
     
  46. Tony Perkis

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    Oh, look at you.
     
  47. Tony Perkis

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    Probably more worth it with the cellular capabilities and all that
     
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  48. texasraider

    texasraider thanks
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    I recently learned what it’s like to not know what a home button is and it’s marvelous
     
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  49. Tony Perkis

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    Cool man why don't you rub it in a little more while I text someone from my god damn iPhone 5S
     
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  50. * J Y *

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    I couldn’t have been more skeptical. It’s great.

    Still a little annoying when I can’t unlock it while it’s on my desk charging dock but whatever. Still haven’t tried out the wireless charging with my loopy case but I really don’t care if it doesn’t work. The loopy takes the priority without question.
     
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