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What's the appeal of freemium games?

I think the answer to the thread title, is that some freemium games are fun to play free, at least for a little while. Many start out extremely fun, providing reasonably rapid progression, and then gradually slow down to a huge grind. At that point, I think people quit or just log in a few times...
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- Post #13
- Jul 27, 2016
- Forum: Mobile Devices
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Frustrating quest for a mid-range phone <rant>

Is there any decent current-generation ~5.0" android phone with 64GB+ for <$500? Like the OP, I'm interested in replacing a 3 year old phone. I've been keeping an eye out (although not obsessively) and I haven't seen anything. As such, I'm waiting for this year's nexus phones or the S7 to go...
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- Post #76
- Jun 29, 2016
- Forum: Mobile Devices
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Samsung Galaxy 10.1 WiFi Problem

I too have recently begin to notice a problem with my Tab Pro 10.1 losing wifi connection for unexplained reasons and reconnecting but I only notice it once or twice per day. If this is a fixable problem, I'd like to know how too.
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- Post #4
- Apr 22, 2015
- Forum: Mobile Devices
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Will android ever be as responsive as iOS?

As another data point, my household has an HTC One M7 (mine), iPhone 5s (wife's), iPad 2 (kids mainly), and an HP Touchpad with cm11 (mine). I have not noticed consistent input lag on any of them, especially not to the point that one device was noticeably slower. Maybe the OP's fingers move...
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- Post #44
- Jul 21, 2014
- Forum: Mobile Devices
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Best Comfortable Earbuds

I recently ordered the Velodyne Vpulse earbuds. I'm coming to believe I'm a basshead, and these are good for that so far. Also, many sites reviewed them at $99 price point, and they're now $54 on amazon.
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- Post #13
- Jul 10, 2014
- Forum: Mobile Devices
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No android tablet mentioned at google i/o? What should we buy?

I've seen some stuff about a Nexus 8 inch tablet by HTC actually being 8.9 inches. That might be big enough if only Google would make it official and I could see it. I'm reluctant to go lower in size though. Another question is how big a leap in performance do folks expect the tegra k1 to be...
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- Post #8
- Jun 27, 2014
- Forum: Mobile Devices
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No android tablet mentioned at google i/o? What should we buy?

The title more or less describes my question, but I'll expand: I'm in the market for a new 9-10 inch android tablet (preferring to run stock android) and it does not appear that google announced the future release of a new larger tablet at google i/o. If google had announced something, I...
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- Thread
- Jun 27, 2014
- Replies: 22
- Forum: Mobile Devices
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Advice on a new phone

Is it essential that you use bluetooth in your car? I just use a 3.5mm cable from my phone to in the axillary input and call it a day.
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- Post #12
- May 28, 2014
- Forum: Mobile Devices
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Cryptocoin Mining?

Ha - I just finished reading the entire thread. It was actually quite entertaining with all the BTC price fluctuations, hardware grabs, and the debate about the intrinsic worth of bitcoins. I do feel like I have a reasonable handle on the concept now. I've thought of a few...
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- Post #1,072
- Jun 23, 2011
- Forum: Graphics Cards
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Hows my cable management?

Looks nice. What case is that? Sorry if I am overlooking something already posted.
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- Post #18
- Jun 21, 2011
- Forum: Cases & Cooling
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going from Nvidia 8800GT to AMD?

Ok, nice! I thought this might be the case, but some I thought I ran across some advice that I should thoroughly clean the old drivers out as well. Thanks all.
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- Post #6
- Oct 29, 2010
- Forum: Graphics Cards
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going from Nvidia 8800GT to AMD?

I'm considering upgrading my 8800GT and the 6870/6850 are both attractive options. If I were to switch brands, how should I switch the drivers? Most of what I've been able to find is ~2 years old, and the advice has ranged from fresh OS install to driversweeper (or some such). I would...
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- Thread
- Oct 29, 2010
- Replies: 13
- Forum: Graphics Cards
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Which laptop?

I have zero experience with laptop repair, except that both my wife's and sister's dell laptops have needed repair at some point. That being said, I may as well add another data point from Consumer Reports (75000 respondents): Brand: percentage chance of major repair Differences of 3 points...
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- Post #26
- Oct 13, 2010
- Forum: Laptops
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HP Envy 14 User Review

Thanks - now I just need to take the plunge...
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- Post #30
- Sep 24, 2010
- Forum: Laptops
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HP Envy 14 User Review

Does anyone know anything (or have an educated opinion) about the lower resolution (and probably lower quality) display? I'm strongly considering buying an Envy14, but want to keep the price down (ideally below $1K). The Radiance display is an extra $300 now. Additionally, I might be able to...
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- Post #27
- Sep 24, 2010
- Forum: Laptops

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