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  • #5312
    durkadurka
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 6,207 ✭✭✭durkadurka


    CatFromHue wrote: »
    I thought the downturn in Leinster had finished you and rugby forever

    Nah I always lose interest in this thread in the summer .


  • #5313
    chupacabra
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,417 ✭✭✭chupacabra


    So i've been a long time iphone user, but i've recently become disenchanted (isnt that a nice word?) due to shítty battery life and my last one literally burning a hole in my pocket so its time to dip my fat toes into the Android market. Can anyone here recommend me a phone for the craic? I would trust you fine folks' opinion over various Google search results for "Android phone reviews". I was going to wait for the iphone 7 but I think its time to face facts... a phone is a phone is a phone. So what do you reckon?


  • #5314
    Teferi
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 6,320 ✭✭✭Teferi


    chupacabra wrote: »
    So i've been a long time iphone user, but i've recently become disenchanted (isnt that a nice word?) due to shítty battery life and my last one literally burning a hole in my pocket so its time to dip my fat toes into the Android market. Can anyone here recommend me a phone for the craic? I would trust you fine folks' opinion over various Google search results for "Android phone reviews". I was going to wait for the iphone 7 but I think its time to face facts... a phone is a phone is a phone. So what do you reckon?

    I bought a mid-range new release Motorola when I moved to London 4 months ago and I couldn't be more put off Android. They're so much upkeep to keep from going slow. I'm an Apple man anyway but I'll be buying a replacement as soon as the new iPhone is released.


  • #5315
    Squidgy Black
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 21,741 ✭✭✭✭Squidgy Black


    chupacabra wrote: »
    So i've been a long time iphone user, but i've recently become disenchanted (isnt that a nice word?) due to shítty battery life and my last one literally burning a hole in my pocket so its time to dip my fat toes into the Android market. Can anyone here recommend me a phone for the craic? I would trust you fine folks' opinion over various Google search results for "Android phone reviews". I was going to wait for the iphone 7 but I think its time to face facts... a phone is a phone is a phone. So what do you reckon?

    If you're looking to get one from a bricks and mortars store, the Galaxy S6 is pretty good. Or else the OnePlus 2 is being released finally soon, there was a huge fan base for the OnePlusOne.


  • #5316
    Zzippy
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 14,166 ✭✭✭✭Zzippy


    I have the HTC One, great battery life and has never run slow or done anything remotely unco-operative. There's probably an upgraded version available now but I'd recommend it on my experience


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  • #5317
    irishbucsfan
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 37,978 ✭✭✭✭irishbucsfan


    I have the Samsung Note 4 because I have big pockets and nothing else to fill them with.


  • #5318
    Squidgy Black
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 21,741 ✭✭✭✭Squidgy Black


    One thing I will say, is I got one of the chinese android phones, same kind of spec and all as the Galaxy S5/HTC One, but once I get my upgrade I'll probably go back to iOS, probably the iPhone 7 or a 6.


  • #5319
    b.gud
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,878 ✭✭✭b.gud


    If you want to dip your toe in the Android water but not spend too much and still get a top end phone I'd go for the Oneplus One. The two has just been announced but is a little more expensive haven't read any reviews so not sure what it's like.

    One thing you said that you didn't like about the iPhone was the battery life well you won't have that problem either the Oneplus you'll get a day and a half to 2 days from a full charge depending on your usage. Really speedy processor, plenty of ram in it, good screen and a nice camera. Not bad for €300-350


  • #5320
    irishbucsfan
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 37,978 ✭✭✭✭irishbucsfan


    OnePlus 2 doesn't have NFC. It's basically a brick, don't let yourself get caught in the same room as one, it's social suicide.


  • #5321
    dregin
    Moderators, Music Moderators Posts: 6,525 Mod ✭✭✭✭dregin


    chupacabra wrote: »
    So i've been a long time iphone user, but i've recently become disenchanted (isnt that a nice word?) due to shítty battery life and my last one literally burning a hole in my pocket so its time to dip my fat toes into the Android market. Can anyone here recommend me a phone for the craic? I would trust you fine folks' opinion over various Google search results for "Android phone reviews". I was going to wait for the iphone 7 but I think its time to face facts... a phone is a phone is a phone. So what do you reckon?

    If a phones is a phone is a phone, why not just get a brick? I've been using a Nokia C101 for about 3 years now. Week long battery life. Have a tablet for the heavier stuff around the house and work, but the phone is perfect for when I'm out and about and in no need of apps.


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  • #5322
    irishbucsfan
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 37,978 ✭✭✭✭irishbucsfan


    dregin wrote: »
    If a phones is a phone is a phone, why not just get a brick? I've been using a Nokia C101 for about 3 years now. Week long battery life. Have a tablet for the heavier stuff around the house and work, but the phone is perfect for when I'm out and about and in no need of apps.

    But how do you post on boards when you're on the train?


  • #5323
    mfceiling
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 13,003 ✭✭✭✭mfceiling


    This country can fcuk right off....it's about 2 degrees here and lashing rain.

    Summer my hole...


  • #5324
    dregin
    Moderators, Music Moderators Posts: 6,525 Mod ✭✭✭✭dregin


    mfceiling wrote: »
    This country can fcuk right off....it's about 2 degrees here and lashing rain.

    Summer my hole...
    It's not cold. It's warm and humid as ****. BRING ON THE WINTER!!!


  • #5325
    dregin
    Moderators, Music Moderators Posts: 6,525 Mod ✭✭✭✭dregin


    Also, do people not consider May day as the first day of Summer and the 3 months thereafter Summer? That would make August the first month of Autumn. This is definitely what I was taught growing up, but everyone else seems to have a different definition of what is/isn't Summer...


  • #5326
    irishbucsfan
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 37,978 ✭✭✭✭irishbucsfan


    dregin wrote: »
    Also, do people not consider May day as the first day of Summer and the 3 months thereafter Summer? That would make August the first month of Autumn. This is definitely what I was taught growing up, but everyone else seems to have a different definition of what is/isn't Summer...

    Ah that's a very controversial topic now. Is February Spring?


  • #5327
    Teferi
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 6,320 ✭✭✭Teferi


    It's currently 22 degrees where I am. I'm not built for this weather, gently sweating wherever I go.

    Summer has always been June, July and August for me as I got 3 months summer holidays and they were it...


  • #5328
    mfceiling
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 13,003 ✭✭✭✭mfceiling


    Milan was a lovely 23-25 all day today. Everyone in shorts and t-shirt and enjoying the day. Land at dublin airport and the rain is hopping off the ground...I can feel the depression kicking in!!


  • #5329
    Wang King
    Closed Accounts Posts: 2,169 ✭✭✭Wang King


    One plus one, or the LG G3 from argos for about €320 sim free


  • #5330
    awec
    Administrators Posts: 55,122 Admin ✭✭✭✭✭awec


    dregin wrote: »
    Also, do people not consider May day as the first day of Summer and the 3 months thereafter Summer? That would make August the first month of Autumn. This is definitely what I was taught growing up, but everyone else seems to have a different definition of what is/isn't Summer...

    Summer = June, July and August.


  • #5331
    pickarooney
    Moderators, Arts Moderators Posts: 36,116 Mod ✭✭✭✭pickarooney


    May, June and July are summer from the point of view of the old Irish calendar. The months and major festivals are based around that, presumably as that's when there's most light. The idea that 'summer' is warmer and drier is risible.

    So they hired that ethnic cleanser guy. He lasted one day. Apparently he hadn't read his contract and thought he was on a 35 hour week...


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  • #5332
    Jovanni Miniature Bayonet
    Posts: 13,106 ✭✭✭✭ Jovanni Miniature Bayonet


    Serious bullet dodged there, was supposed to bring a guest down my golf club today but he's rang and suggested a reschedule. Holy jaysus the weather is awful.


  • #5333
    Buer
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 24,258 ✭✭✭✭Buer


    Bolt wins the world title for a 3rd time. Pantomime villain Gatland finishes 2nd.

    Only difference between them, to my mind, is that Gatland got caught.


  • #5334
    Wang King
    Closed Accounts Posts: 2,169 ✭✭✭Wang King


    Buer wrote: »
    Bolt wins the world title for a 3rd time. Pantomime villain Gatland finishes 2nd.

    Only difference between them, to my mind, is that Gatland got caught.

    I believe he's clean, think he's just a phenomenal athlete, himself & Rudisha... Just perfect athletes to my mind


  • #5335
    Tox56
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 11,636 ✭✭✭✭Tox56


    Buer wrote: »
    Bolt wins the world title for a 3rd time. Pantomime villain Gatland finishes 2nd.

    Only difference between them, to my mind, is that Gatland got caught.

    It is pretty interesting that basically all of the top guys have been caught for something except him. You would think he'd need something to consistently beat them, but I'd still like to think you can just get natural sporting freaks so much better than everyone else, like Bradman in cricket or Gretzky in ice hockey, that drugs aren't necessary. Is he really so much better at passing drug tests that they'd catch all of those other top guys except for him?


  • #5336
    Buer
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 24,258 ✭✭✭✭Buer


    Wang King wrote: »
    I believe he's clean, think he's just a phenomenal athlete, himself & Rudisha... Just perfect athletes to my mind

    It's possible and I'd like to believe it. However, the improvements he made in his career, the people he has worked with....serious question marks for me. You don't go from being 21 years old and never having broken the 10 second barrier to breaking the world record at 22, in my mind.

    He wasn't regularly running the 100m at that point which would explain a big improvement but at one point his PB went from 10.03s to 9.76s (the second fastest time in history) under a coach who had multiple sprinters caught in the past for doping. That's simply not feasible to my mind.


  • #5337
    Stheno
    Moderators, Business & Finance Moderators, Science, Health & Environment Moderators, Society & Culture Moderators Posts: 51,690 Mod ✭✭✭✭Stheno


    Zzippy wrote: »
    I have the HTC One, great battery life and has never run slow or done anything remotely unco-operative. There's probably an upgraded version available now but I'd recommend it on my experience

    I have the HTC one M8 and the battery is diabolical.

    That said I've three email accounts on push mail all the time.

    The latest version is the M9


  • #5338
    stephen_n
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 12,920 ✭✭✭✭stephen_n


    Anyone else getting a 503 error while trying to view threads or post replies?



    On a side note I see Balls.ie are using boards for their content again! Even quoting Thomond!!

    image_zpsyc6ovmid.jpg


  • #5339
    irishbucsfan
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 37,978 ✭✭✭✭irishbucsfan


    stephen_n wrote: »
    Anyone else getting a 503 error while trying to view threads or post replies?

    http://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=2057481888

    It's a widespread issue looks like.


  • #5340
    Buer
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 24,258 ✭✭✭✭Buer


    Jordy Nelson looks like he has torn his ACL in pre-season game against the Steelers. Packers season might have just taken a massive blow (and Cobb's FF value might be about to blow up!)


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  • #5341
    irishbucsfan
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 37,978 ✭✭✭✭irishbucsfan


    Buer wrote: »
    It's possible and I'd like to believe it. However, the improvements he made in his career, the people he has worked with....serious question marks for me. You don't go from being 21 years old and never having broken the 10 second barrier to breaking the world record at 22, in my mind.

    He wasn't regularly running the 100m at that point which would explain a big improvement but at one point his PB went from 10.03s to 9.76s (the second fastest time in history) under a coach who had multiple sprinters caught in the past for doping. That's simply not feasible to my mind.

    From Reddit:

    RIlmFuX.jpg


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