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by kevm14
Tue Nov 05, 2013 8:24 am
Forum: General lounge
Topic: T-mobile
Replies: 29
Views: 4040

T-mobile

Discount through employer = 15%. Unlike AT&T, it applies to the whole bill. It does not apply to the device monthly cost, if you don't pay upfront - but there is no interest on that which is more than fair, except the device cost is a little higher than you would pay if you bought elsewhere. For...
by kevm14
Tue Nov 05, 2013 8:14 am
Forum: Desktops
Topic: HDMI to Composite Converter (yes, you read this correctly)
Replies: 32
Views: 7200

Re: HDMI to Composite Converter (yes, you read this correctl

I'm sure they still have their old devices. They could just use them for travel and use that cable. Cheapest and easiest solution.
by kevm14
Tue Nov 05, 2013 7:05 am
Forum: Desktops
Topic: HDMI to Composite Converter (yes, you read this correctly)
Replies: 32
Views: 7200

Re: HDMI to Composite Converter (yes, you read this correctl

This is funny: http://store.apple.com/us/product/MC748ZM/A/apple-composite-av-cable This was possible because A) the old legacy connector and B) the older products I guess had composite conversion built in (which the legacy connector exposed). Lightning to composite is just...too many generations. I...
by kevm14
Mon Nov 04, 2013 8:49 pm
Forum: Cars
Topic: Make Your Own Camaro
Replies: 2
Views: 1007

Re: Make Your Own Camaro

614hp with a warranty?
by kevm14
Sun Nov 03, 2013 10:31 am
Forum: Tech
Topic: Deltran LiFePo4
Replies: 1
Views: 432

Deltran LiFePo4

Wow, it's about time we started seeing this kind of thing: http://batterytender.com/battery_info/ Lithium iron phosphate as starting batteries. I guess a bank of these inside my house would make me nervous (justified or not). But don't they need special charging logic?? From the FAQ: Q. Can I use a ...
by kevm14
Sun Nov 03, 2013 9:39 am
Forum: Tech
Topic: AspectSolar
Replies: 4
Views: 772

Re: AspectSolar

One of these would have about 200Wh at a 50% discharge: http://www.solar-electric.com/tru112vo33ah.html Or step up to this one which would give 300Wh @ 50% discharge: http://www.solar-electric.com/tr2212vo50ah.html 456Wh @ 50%: http://www.solar-electric.com/tr2412vo76ah.html 600Wh @ 50%: http://www....
by kevm14
Sat Nov 02, 2013 5:20 pm
Forum: Tech
Topic: AspectSolar
Replies: 4
Views: 772

Re: AspectSolar

I assume it uses a Li-Ion pack. Yes, it does. So that's one of the distinguishing features. 100W AC inverter is weak. But it depends what your needs are. The video I saw showed an urban setting where young folks are hanging out and the power goes out. A guy goes to get his EnergyBar 250 and a CFL. I...
by kevm14
Sat Nov 02, 2013 9:28 am
Forum: Tech
Topic: Cell coverage comparison
Replies: 0
Views: 354

Cell coverage comparison

http://t-mobile.rootmetrics.com/ It looks like T-Mobile has better coverage at home than AT&T. Sprint and Verizon are both better though. On my commute, T-Mobile overall seems to be worse than AT&T. I think AT&T is better at my parents' house but it's hard to tell. The regular coverage m...
by kevm14
Fri Nov 01, 2013 7:52 pm
Forum: Tech
Topic: AspectSolar
Replies: 4
Views: 772

AspectSolar

I just saw a Youtube ad for the EnergyBar 250. Interesting product and marketing choices. I can't seem to find the exact ad. But I found this: http://www.youtube.com/user/AspectSolarTV/videos I have no clue what the Tom Cruise facsimile is all about. Here are their offerings: http://www.aspectsolar....
by kevm14
Fri Nov 01, 2013 7:44 pm
Forum: Tech
Topic: Lumia 520, S4 Mini and iPhone 5
Replies: 0
Views: 310

Lumia 520, S4 Mini and iPhone 5

Gaming comparison between a low-end WP, mid-range Android and iPhone 5 (representing the high-end).

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=61qZtkIBrPY

Lumia puts in a good showing but that screen is definitely one of the places they saved money.