Random Thoughts - Part Deux [NO POLITICS]

[Cole]

I can't wait for usb type c/thunderbolt 3 to become the standard for all ports on computers, phones, peripherals, etc.

[Phijkchu]

Originally Posted by Cole

I can't wait for usb type c/thunderbolt 3 to become the standard for all ports on computers, phones, peripherals, etc.

VGA still exists for server purposes so I can't see Type C taking over everything everything until well into the future because all of these legacy ports have valid use cases with peripherals being one where I can see manufacturers hanging on to Type A for a while.
Also lack of tb3 on Ryzen sucks especially if raven ridge laptops are supposed to come out soon.
Thunderbolt 3 doesn't seem particularly useful on desktop towers unless you are running an external storage array.
Coming back to the point, I can't wait as well until type c takes over but I have yet to have something that is type c. (still hunting for a switch)

[Andrew025]

Originally Posted by Phijkchu

VGA still exists for server purposes so I can't see Type C taking over everything everything until well into the future because all of these legacy ports have valid use cases with peripherals being one where I can see manufacturers hanging on to Type A for a while.
Also lack of tb3 on Ryzen sucks especially if raven ridge laptops are supposed to come out soon.
Thunderbolt 3 doesn't seem particularly useful on desktop towers unless you are running an external storage array.
Coming back to the point, I can't wait as well until type c takes over but I have yet to have something that is type c. (still hunting for a switch)

Pretty much everything I have except my work phone is type C. It's nice.

[soulreapersteve]

Insurance renewal time, went from 174/month to 149/month.

Progressive must really want me to stay because other places are quoting 200+. One even offered 350 as a "good deal"

[Boomerang]

Originally Posted by Tcoat

So the wife and I go to Costco to look for a new BBQ
Walking down the aisle she suddenly yells "OH LOOK A SUBARU PRESSURE WASHER THE SAME COLOUR AS MY CAR"
I am now the proud owner of a light blue Subaru pressure washer.
Easiest new tool purchase ever.

Toyota make a much better version...

[Tcoat]

Originally Posted by humfrz

Sorry, Tcoat ...... I'm gonna hafta to call .. on your story.

Wife going to Costco ...??

Wife helping pick out a BBQ ... ??

Wife just happens to wonder down the isle of pressure washers .. ??


You wanna fess up ..... ??


humfrz

Originally Posted by Ultramaroon

iono. seems legit to me.

Originally Posted by humfrz

Well, I have an idea on how @Tcoat set up mrs Tcoat, so he could get a new pressure washer ...... I jest wanna see if he will fess up .......


humfrz

I know it sounds to good to be true but that was how the whole thing went down. Was sort of surreal actually. I hadn't even seen it yet and the words "we should buy it" were out of her mouth. I think she sees it more as buying an accessory that matches a dress. Sort of like that perfect purse that goes with the outfit. It is damn near the same colour as her car after all. If it had been any other colour or not Subaru she would not even have noticed it.
She has always helped pick out the BBQ when we needed a new ne. I think the tradition started so that she could stop me from spending too much money but it has now evolved into making sure we get one that will feed 400 people even though we don't. As it was we didn't get the BBQ there and had to go to Canadian Tire to find one.

[Tcoat]

Originally Posted by Ultramaroon

Wait, licensed? What is the licensing authority in Canada?

Yes. Professional Engineers Ontario is the licencing body. It sounds like a lot of them but that is only two per plant.

[Tcoat]

Originally Posted by Boomerang

Toyota make a much better version...

But the Subaru one has push button start!

[Boomerang]

Originally Posted by Tcoat

But the Subaru one has push button start!

This may now be a familiar sight in your neighborhood..

Looks a bit like you too...

[Tcoat]

Originally Posted by Boomerang

This may now be a familiar sight in your neighborhood..

Looks a bit like you too...

I would sub contract

[Dadhawk]

Originally Posted by Tcoat

Walking down the aisle she suddenly yells "OH LOOK A SUBARU PRESSURE WASHER THE SAME COLOUR AS MY CAR"

Sam's has these as well and I do need one...

Last summer while on vacation MomHawk was doing her day of outlet shopping and I noticed there was a tool outlet (about the only single store in an outlet mall of any interest to me) where I found this below which Costco also apparently sold at one point. I do need a new mower so I almost bought it but the online reviews were so bad from the Costco sale I decided against it. Talked to the cashier, who also happened to be the store manager and he said that his company (franchise) had bought them from Costco because they couldn't give them away.

I was very disappointed. Heck it even has a push-button start!

[krayzie]

Originally Posted by Cole

I can't wait for usb type c/thunderbolt 3 to become the standard for all ports on computers, phones, peripherals, etc.

Yea as long as they are Benson Leung approved.

[krayzie]

Originally Posted by Phijkchu

VGA still exists for server purposes

Also business class laptops held onto VGA for the longest time due to a ton of old skool projectors out in the field.

[Dadhawk]

Originally Posted by krayzie

Also business class laptops held onto VGA for the longest time due to a ton of old skool projectors out in the field.

One of the laptop models we buy still have them. It is really time for it to die.

We finally just upgraded all our class/conference rooms last year to eliminate VGA as the primary source although its still available through an adapter. Now of course the problem is the manufacturers can't settle on DisplayPort vs HDMI.