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Which company do you think is leading the pack in Android in 2014? And which company do you predict will be leading the Android in 2015؟ by crazyfrogzin Android

[–]dragoneye 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I definitely wouldn't say perfect phone, the button placement is terrible on the phone. There is a mockup without the vessel out there and it looks amazing, but there are engineering considerations for the bezel. It is still the best phone this year with the Sony Z3 bring is closest competitor.

Wow. by oceandreamerrsin headphones

[–]dragoneye 1 point2 points  (0 children)

If an amplifier is outputting enough power and not clipping then it has to be outputting enough current, otherwise you violate ohm's law. A phone may be able to output that volume but it will have unacceptable THD that makes it sound bad (assuming the phone outputs a flat FR normally).

CNC Machined Stainless Steel Cable Holder by concretelibertyin Design

[–]dragoneye 2 points3 points  (0 children)

It is a really bad finish. They should have a bushed or plated surface on them.

What food gets inexplicably better when they become leftovers? by Linkbest23in AskReddit

[–]dragoneye 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yup, really quick and makes quite a good turkey. That said, my favorite way to do turkey is on a BBQ.

More than 200,000 tickets issued for distracted driving in B.C. by W-Enderin vancouver

[–]dragoneye 21 points22 points  (0 children)

Has the guy that said he would continue to do it because of business never heard of a Bluetooth hands free device?

Any of you guys notice how girls show interest by discretely rubbing/scratching you? by [deleted]in AskMen

[–]dragoneye 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Biting as flirting is taking obvious signals to a whole new level. I have also found it to be a huge red flag.

Anyone else have a hard time sitting through movies or TV shows? by passepar2tin AskMen

[–]dragoneye 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes, I pretty much never watch movies for this reason, I get maybe an hour in and need to do something. I'm usually fine with TV shows though, I just rarely watch more than one in a row.

What can you do that is NOT appearance based to make yourself more attractive? by heavensgatesneakersin AskReddit

[–]dragoneye 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Instead, I should care about that other person and the reason he/she doesn't find me interesting, and then act on it.

You are referring to external validation here. External validation should really be used in moderation, with your main source of validation being internal.

Just being yourself is indeed incomplete advice, as yourself should be changing all the time. You need to figure out your internal desire of who you want to become and be working towards it. Getting cues from outside sources in general is certainly a valid method, but focusing on meeting the needs of a specific person is ultimately going to be futile.

When should I tell my boss that I am looking at another job? by rollswithandywarholin AskMen

[–]dragoneye 4 points5 points  (0 children)

How niche are we talking here? Very few design engineers are going to be irreplaceable. I've worked with guys that had an immense amount of specialized knowledge of the products I design, who then left the company. They were missed as coworkers, but in the end we have gotten along just fine without their knowledge base.

I've seen engineers come in and be quite competent just because they are good designers and understand the basic principles, even though they have never worked on a similar product. Sure they don't know every consideration or reasoning behind certain decisions, but a coworker or someone in management should know about these. Suppliers making a mess of things isn't unique, anyone that has worked on a product has dealt with supplier issues (and boy have I dealt with some bad ones!).

Once you have an offer in hand, then you can discuss with them and come to a reasonable solution about how to make the transition out of the company. Unless the hiring company is desperate for someone they should at least give you 3 or 4 weeks before you have to start.

Happy Christmas Reddit! Free Material Calendar Widget! by jack_underwood1in Android

[–]dragoneye 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It isn't really material is it? I expect a material calendar widget to look more like the material theme for this widget.

If you own a Chromecast and haven't check your available offers in the app. You're missing out. by Rognisin Android

[–]dragoneye 31 points32 points  (0 children)

I definitely got $10 or $15 credit previously with my Chromecast, now I just got another $20. This device may have just paid for itself.

cheap place to buy t-slot aluminum extrusions? by satchplaysfatsin vancouver

[–]dragoneye 2 points3 points  (0 children)

The best place I have found for aluminum extrusion is Misumi. Good selection, instant quotes, CAD models, tons of customization (including stuff that isn't on the website you just have to ask) and pretty reasonably priced.

The only other place I have used is Surrey Fluid Power who carries Bosch-Rexroth extrusion, but they are more expensive and much slower than Misumi.

What does your city need the most? by itsnotmeanttobein AskReddit

[–]dragoneye 0 points1 point  (0 children)

$700/mo is cheap! You are looking at $1100-$1200/mo for a studio in my city.

Resoling shoes with winter car tires. by MrDirtin malefashionadvice

[–]dragoneye 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Strange that this was posted, a coworker of mine was telling me earlier this week about how the shop guys would do this to their boots when he worked for a tire company.

Slowly but surely. by scottysxcin pics

[–]dragoneye 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I wore belts like that in high school (prior to 2007) they just weren't leather. It isn't like it wasn't a widely available in North America like they claim.

My brother is travelling around the world, found this gem in China by legocorpin pics

[–]dragoneye 12 points13 points  (0 children)

They may be technically part of China now, but as a former colony of the British Empire and being a SAR of China you cannot lump it in with Chinese cities.

What is the stupidest turn off ? by Druid96in AskMen

[–]dragoneye 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Are you sure you didn't end up on a date with the football player Marshawn Lynch?

What is the stupidest turn off ? by Druid96in AskMen

[–]dragoneye 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I really don't like most of his comedy, but that one bit is pure gold.

What is the stupidest turn off ? by Druid96in AskMen

[–]dragoneye 9 points10 points  (0 children)

Do you not like teriyaki? That is available at pretty much every sushi restaurant and doesn't have fish.

Not that it matters, it is pretty crappy for a guy to take you out for a type of food you explicitly don't like.

What's something where the case "bigger is better" does not apply? by TristanCorbin AskReddit

[–]dragoneye 1 point2 points  (0 children)

If you are talking about Phillips screws, most people tend to use screwdrivers that are too small for the screw and that is what causes the stripping.

[Giving advice] Cleaning velour earpads by Jwood013in headphones

[–]dragoneye 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Just because oils aren't miscible with water doesn't mean that you need a surfactant to remove them. You can get a good amount of it out by agitation.

At least when I do it they feel clean and don't smell which is my primary objective. I don't like using soap with the foam because it requires a ton of rinsing to ensure that all the soap is removed.

[Giving advice] Cleaning velour earpads by Jwood013in headphones

[–]dragoneye 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I think the soap step isn't required. I just stick mine in a bit of hot water and do a light scrub with a toothbrush to get the oils out of the fabric. After they dry they are as soft as new.

Guide to Resume Writing (With Examples!) by Dertrommlinatorin EngineeringStudents

[–]dragoneye 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I disagree about the list of skills, I would prefer to have one since it gives a very quick overview of the skills I possess. The advantage of this is that the person reading the resume immediately knows the skills I have, and is enticed into reading the rest of my resume where I give examples of their use. That is where a lot of people fail though, if you put a skill on the list, you need to reference it later in the resume to show how and where you have used that skill.

What's the worst thing that's happened to you in the past 5 minutes? by blueangorain AskReddit

[–]dragoneye 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Though if I were to choose an airport to kill 10 hours Hong Kong wouldn't be the worst option. I was stuck there for 6 hours due to the ferry schedule from China and it wasn't too bad.

Perfect Timing in Whistler, Canada by Icanrunwithouthandsin pics

[–]dragoneye 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Which is probably why they are so comfortable and friendly. It really isn't a good thing that they are so brave around humans.