MexicanDragon

Should have gotten black. We all know moar expensive = better. Let me know when you're going to the installer; I've been wanting a biscuit. **BRENT**

Love the OneUp. Congrat. **BRENT**

Happy b-day, pizza man. **BRENT**

Message me later if you don't have this solved; I think I have something I can send. **BRENT**

Buy it today and if the other phone works out, return it. It's an OK phone at normal price, it's a great deal at this price. I think the iPhone 5s battery replacement cost will be 79$ at an Apple Store, unless it's still covered under Apple Care. I can always find you a deal, but the Moto X is the best thing out there at the moment, though the OnePlus 2 is probably worth the 300$ normal price, even with its quirks. **BRENT**

I don't consider AT&T a company that matters, so I never think of them. I think Sprint matters more than AT&T. OnePlus X is out, so that's OK. The Nexus 5x works on the T-Mo and AT&T bands you want, though. FWIW, the OnePlus One doesn't work on the main T-Mo LTE band, so I switch between HSPA and LTE, and I stream FLAC from Tidal all day long. The OnePlus X has the same processor as mine, which is a little dated. There are people who had issues with the OnePlus 2 (mostly nerd stuff,) but it should be fine for a lot of people, especially at 299$ for 64GB. Have you asked your niece if she wants a small phone? Most people don't use phones for phones, and kids tend to be on their phones more. I've seen a ton of women with huge phones (Galaxy Note and larger.) The thing with Android phones is they typically have a better screen to body ratio than iPhones, so 5.2" phones are similar or barely larger than a 6S, and 5.5" phones are smaller than a 6S+. (I actually almost got a 6+ a while back, but when I played with one and noticed how horribly proportioned they were, I couldn't do it.) Zoe (13) uses a Galaxy S5, which is barely larger than the iPhone 6S, but has 17% more screen real estate on a phone that is just a few mm larger. She loves the size of that phone. There are still some good options out there, and the OnePlus 2 does cover all the bands. That being said, for 1/6th less, I'd probably go with the Moto X Pure Edition, that is on sale for 11 more hours. It has all the right bands, it's powerful enough (more so than the OnePlus X and my current phone,) and looks like it has some great reviews. It does have a large screen, but 1) a LOT of people really like that and 2) it's a free phone; if she bitches about it, she probably doesn't deserve it. 2a) if she does bitch about it, give her your iPhone that's 2 years older and has a battery that needs replacing. TL;DR, buy the Moto X Pure Edition that's on sale today, (but Shelly should read it.) The best deal is the 32GB for 249$. It comes with a 32GB memory card to bring it to 64. The 64 is 150$ more, and the 16GB is 50$ more. There is a White/Bamboo (back) that looks pretty sweet. **BRENT**

Oh, I know. But if I don't get a biscuit, you don't get a twink. **BRENT**

I've had a OnePlus One for a year and a half and it has been my favorite phone I've ever had. It's held up without a case, with a handful of drops and 2-3 cracked screen protectors, but no cracked screens. I'm seriously considering the OnePlus 3. The Project Fi 5x deal, if it's still going on, I believe you just need someone who has Project-Fi to buy it for you. *pages @dsavitsk* It's on sale right now at a few places, however, for 249$. http://slickdeals.net/f/8548219-project-fi-service-lg-google-nexus-5x-4g-lte-smartphone-32gb-250-16gb-200-activation-req?src=SiteSearch The Moto X PE (Pure Edition) should be similar to the Nexus 5x spec wise, but perhaps a more trusted-to-you brand, and is on sale through midnight tomorrow for 249$. http://slickdeals.net/f/8960255-32gb-motorola-moto-x-pure-unlocked-smartphone-selfie-stick-or-32gb-microsd-card-249-99-free-shipping **BRENT**

I see it more of the "irritate animal in a cage" than "what Steve would do to a bear in a cage." **BRENT**

The Official Website is http://www.PokemonGo.com I realized Al is probably sad that he didn't buy http://www.PokeMongo.com when he had the chance. **BRENT**

Is anyone else playing? I figured I'd keep the other thread clear so we don't have to listen to @Dreadhead whine about not being able to catch a Magikarp. Zoe and I have been playing daily (nightly?) since the Friday before last, and she is having a blast. She's even a couple levels ahead of me. This game has gotten a very anxiety ridden teenager out amongst people 5 to 30 years her senior, and occasionally we run into her friends from school she hasn't seen all year. I'm having a blast bonding, and having a fair bit of fun with my catch-and-release Magikarp program. Currently I'm 19360/25000 XP on level 18, and Zoe's deep into level 20. Where are you? **BRENT**

My post-ride breakfast this morning wishes you well. **BRENT**

I'm up for playing Pokemon Go tonight. **BRENT**

I have a feeling that's largely due to your poor choice of location, my friend. **BRENT**

Full list of T-Mobile free streaming apps: http://www.t-mobile.com/offer/free-music-streaming.html With an add-on of "Binge-On" you can get it for a lot of video too: http://www.t-mobile.com/offer/binge-on-streaming-video.html?icid=WMM_TM_MSCFRDMLP_MP0KKM7GVW4252 Also, if anyone is going to switch to T-Mobile, let me know and I'll figure out how to get a referral from me; it will get each of us 1 share in T-Mobile, which is currently worth over 45$. It's free $$$, so may as well. **BRENT**

Dew eet! I can't wait to beat you in PCars on this track after you run this! You know, like I did at your "home track." **BRENT**

Was have a phone discussion yesterday. Here's my data this month so far. **BRENT**

Did he buy an Obutto and Rift yet? **BRENT**

Indeed! I am clinging to my Verizon unlimited account, and sometimes use it to stream Tidal at meets/shows for days on end. I've used 10GB in a weekend doing just that! [emoji6] T-Mo has unlimited streaming for Tidal/Spotify/Netflix/etc. **BRENT**

Which carrier is your niece on? There are some android options that are decent at 200$. http://www.androidcentral.com/nexus-5x-project-fi-best-199-android-phone-you-can-get https://oneplus.net/x Neither are going to be flagship phones, but they are both newer than a 2013 iPhone, and I'm sure the battery life is going to be better. For you, I'd probably wait for the iPhone 7, then keep your 5S as a backup, or trade it in (probably at least 100$) towards the new phone. I don't think you have to worry about an iPhone sitting on a shelf for 10 months, but there is no way I'd pay full retail on a 10 month old phone when it will be reasonably discounted in 2 months, and for the same $$$ you could get a new one. **BRENT**

Nice that you let your instructor take a couple laps in your car to capture a passable video. Glad you had fun; can't wait to beat you in PCars this week. **BRENT**

"Dill crema" on the trout. But would have been better with gravy. **BRENT**

Brunch with an old friend today. Spent a couple hours over 4 courses catching up on the past 10-15 years. Award Winning Wings Shawn was torn between the biscuit and gravy and the trout, so I said to go with the trout and we'd have Biscuit and Gravy for 2nd appetizer NC Rainbow Trout for my friend Chicken and Waffles Chocolate and Caramel Cheesecake Not pictured: 6 mimosas and an order of bacon. **BRENT**

CJ, go here and buy this right now: https://www.microsoftstore.com/store/msusa/en_US/pdp/Surface-+-Xbox-One-Bundle-for-Students/productID.5057679600?icid=en_US_homepage_hero_1_SurfXbox_160713 i5/16/256 SP4, Xbox 1 bundle with an extra free game, extra free Xbox 1 controller, 50$ Microsoft store gift card, free ship. 1498$ **BRENT**

I'd probably stay away from the cheaper Core-M3 one, but i7/8GB should be fine for the other stuff you want to do. **BRENT**