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theducks · 04-07-2012, 10:29 AM

I prefer that my devices do an outstanding job of their primary task.
That does not preclude that they can perform other functions.

My Mobile makes/receives voice calls (and I can't even see who is calling if outside during the day, so forget reading)

My e-reader displays books for WEEKS, even in bright sun but won't do movies (or color

. but who cares, I don't usually read comics.)

My computer does best for reading and posting to MR

Movies are best when displayed on a flat screen better than 20 inches.
To that end, Letterbox/widescreen, the way the director intended it to be seen.

And a Sound system that can kick butt, without being Loud whether it be for Movies or Music.

Ages:
Main speakers: 50 years old, 40 years old (2 systems)
Amplifiers: 10, 20, 30 years old ( 2 systems, 1 was Quad)
Truck: 18 years old
Car: 11 years old
Computers: average 8 years old (many parts reused

)
DSL: Replaced 10 year old ISP (and their slow Modem)
TV: Last update to accept DTV broadcasts. Previous 10 years old
e-reader: Passed on the original 3 year old one, using the Spare PEz
Mobile: recently replaced 4 year old with a broken antenna/weak battery

Most get replaced because they finally stop working and the repair would be half the price of a new system with a fresh life expectancy.

Longevity is important to me.

04-07-2012, 10:29 AM	#15
theducks Well trained by Cats Posts: 31,139 Karma: 60406498 Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: The Central Coast of California Device: Kobo Libra2,Kobo Aura2v1, K4NT(Fixed: New Bat.), Galaxy Tab A	I prefer that my devices do an outstanding job of their primary task. That does not preclude that they can perform other functions. My Mobile makes/receives voice calls (and I can't even see who is calling if outside during the day, so forget reading) My e-reader displays books for WEEKS, even in bright sun but won't do movies (or color . but who cares, I don't usually read comics.) My computer does best for reading and posting to MR Movies are best when displayed on a flat screen better than 20 inches. To that end, Letterbox/widescreen, the way the director intended it to be seen. And a Sound system that can kick butt, without being Loud whether it be for Movies or Music. Ages: Main speakers: 50 years old, 40 years old (2 systems) Amplifiers: 10, 20, 30 years old ( 2 systems, 1 was Quad) Truck: 18 years old Car: 11 years old Computers: average 8 years old (many parts reused ) DSL: Replaced 10 year old ISP (and their slow Modem) TV: Last update to accept DTV broadcasts. Previous 10 years old e-reader: Passed on the original 3 year old one, using the Spare PEz Mobile: recently replaced 4 year old with a broken antenna/weak battery Most get replaced because they finally stop working and the repair would be half the price of a new system with a fresh life expectancy. Longevity is important to me.