Blu-ray player. 4K physical disc. Dolby Vision all around, HDMI as the connection.What's the TV plugged into when it ripples?
I meant what is the TV plugged into, as in the wall, power bar, potato etc. But yeah that grey video doesn't look good.Blu-ray player. 4K physical disc. Dolby Vision all around, HDMI as the connection.
to highlight vertical banding as well I pulled up a 5% grey YouTube video.
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The relative overexposure of this in a dark room exaggerates it but it isn’t good.
Conversing with Buydig via eBay now and sent them this. Asked for a refund instead of an exchange given the NASIOC crew’s likely correct thought that the refurbs are probably there in the first place due to panel issues.
Ah, got it. i think I plugged it right into the wall. I do have a sine wave inverter UPS but I don’t think I plugged into it. Wavy artifact only with panning motion at certain intensities of light. Seems a panel or circuitry fault imo.I meant what is the TV plugged into, as in the wall, power bar, potato etc. But yeah that grey video doesn't look good.
I've seen some funky waves like the previous video on some screens when they were plugged into iffy power connections in the factory here. Or when sitting next to some of the old machines that are operating.
Or it was damaged when it was moved downstairsBlu-ray player. 4K physical disc. Dolby Vision all around, HDMI as the connection.
to highlight vertical banding as well I pulled up a 5% grey YouTube video.
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The relative overexposure of this in a dark room exaggerates it but it isn’t good.
Conversing with Buydig via eBay now and sent them this. Asked for a refund instead of an exchange given the NASIOC crew’s likely correct thought that the refurbs are probably there in the first place due to panel issues.
Decided to go a “similar theme but not actually matching” route since I like my Mindbenders and should probably keep them and my Land Cruiser forever and ever.Revisiting the "what matchy matchy skis would potentially come in lengths that'd fit eldest kid when she's full size and me alike" idea, here are some ideas, from this overall rather absurdly positive "comparison" listicle by Ski Essentials:
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www.skiessentials.com
Edit: could also do similar shade 104 Ti for her, 106 Ti+ for me. In a similar vein of close but not absolute matchy would be Blizzard Cochise 106 me, Black Pearl 97 her.
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and he is correct.all Pivots other than black look beat to shit after a season anyway.
embrace your inner-FABULOUS and get something flashy and on this continent.
Just watched a video and it doesn’t look to be that bad. I’d expected some horrible process given their reputation, but it seems to be try boot, see if white plastic thing is behind line to indicate adequate forward pressure, take out boot, engage heel piece without boot to expose adjustment screws, screw them in or out a bit, try boot again.time to adjust forward pressure to something that hopefully works for my new 301 mm BSL AT boots and old-ass 306 mm alpine boots (both nominally 26.5 but K2 and Tecnica, respectively).
Buydig first offered $200 refunded if I kept it and worked through the 3rd party warranty company (which the astute reader will recall already said wasn’t in their scope due to being defective upon arrival, and that I should ask for a return from the original seller). I declined and asked for a return outright at their cost.to highlight vertical banding as well I pulled up a 5% grey YouTube video.
The relative overexposure of this in a dark room exaggerates it but it isn’t good.
Conversing with Buydig via eBay now and sent them this. Asked for a refund instead of an exchange given the NASIOC crew’s likely correct thought that the refurbs are probably there in the first place due to panel issues.
Looks like a smart decision to move their big part of the industry into EVs to gain an advantage on the rest of the world and sink as little investments into ICE?Electric Vehicles Have China’s Massive Middle Market Surrounded
Manufacturers have been finding success with both mini and large cars and SUVs. The compact and mid-size segments could be next.www.bloomberg.com
I’d read blurbs about EVs taking off in China and thought they were mainly in the tiny car, NEV type market. Turns out it’s much more broad:
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Carrier is picking it up tomorrow. Managed to re pack it and get the big ol’ box upstairs with my wife.Update: they kept on dragging their feet, clearly not wanting to accept this back. Offered $200, $246, $320, $425, and ultimately $499 off if I'd go through warranty. Problem is there's no LG warranty (they claimed 1 year, not true per LG!) and the Allstate/Squaretrade third party warranty already told me it's the seller's problem at this point, not theirs.
Finally got them to requisition the carrier to pick up the return. Will call to schedule that tomorrow and then figure out when I'm packing up this big beast and getting that giant box back upstairs.
The only thing preventing me from happiness is a 500 hour work week or a profession that holds a significant portion of the population in a hostage state somewhere between bankruptcy and death.Take note, y’all
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One study said happiness peaked at $75,000 in income. Now, economists say it's higher — by a lot.
It turns out that money can buy happiness for most people — although some may remain miserable no matter what.www.cbsnews.com
watThe only thing preventing me from happiness is a 500 hour work week or a profession that holds a significant portion of the population in a hostage state somewhere between bankruptcy and death.
I'll get right on that.
If you like your Mindbender 108 Tis the 116c would be a great place to start.
It's hard to parse reviews, but it seems like the stiffer but lighter Dispatch might actually be a better tool for chopped up snow than the 116c... going just by the Blister word here:
I want a Goldilocks ski, just a little wider and floatier but still damp. Infused with magic pls
moving this to my thread as this is more an exercise of "what'd be a nice, complementary powder ski that happens to have a Cast binding?" instead of an alpine touring ski question, per se/since I know you all were waiting with bated breath:if I can rationalize it as an extra set of inbound powder skis that happen to have Cast bindings…
hopefully this isn't a proto-only non-ugly color scheme as opposed to their "splatter of puke in different shades" theme for this year:Blister peoples said:The new Mindbender 90 C, Mindbender 96 C, Mindbender 106 C, and Mindbender 116 C feature a new construction with carbon and flax for added damping at minimal extra weight. They also feature deeper rocker lines, particularly in the tail, for added maneuverability.
Blister peoples said:dubbed “FluxForm,” this approach involves two separate pieces of titanal that run over the edges from tip to tail, tapering as they get closer to the extremities. On the Rustler skis, there’s also a piece of titanal under the binding area, whereas the women’s Sheeva models use a layer of fiberglass in that area.
Ok, not _all_ the videos. This one pronounces it like titanium:Speaking of "titanal", I don't get why it's pronounced "teet en awl" in all the videos. It's an aluminum alloy with titanium and vanadium:
Have I been pronouncing "titanium" wrong all these years?! "teet eh knee um" eh?What Ski Designers Mean by "Metal" and Why It Matters
Defining Titanal is and how it affects your skis.www.skimag.com
Is it the weight, per se? Because I'm going to be slow no matter what, because no e-assist as @6thElement has so cruelly pointed outI have a rustler 11 in 188, it's a fun shape, damp construction, fun ski. but I'd never in a million years want to climb with it