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VengefulAncient t1_j2z25gz wrote

Reply to comment by iindigo in Dell UltraSharp U3224KB 32-inch 6K monitor is official with a built-in 4K webcam and Thunderbolt 4 port. by RenegadeUK

It's even less of a problem when your screen is matte. Glossy coating adds absolutely nothing of value to the screen's factual characteristics. The fact that Apple's version of glossy is less worse than usual glossy gets brought up a lot, but it doesn't change the fact that it's still worse than just matte - so why do we keep bringing it up at all? It only serves as an excuse for them to keep doing it.

> Also helps to not use cleaners when cleaning the screen

I've tried that, but that coating ironically makes it absolutely impossible even for the slightest smudges to come off with just a microfiber cloth, it needs cleaner. Glossy screens without that coating don't have that issue, in my experience. Or maybe they have oleophobic coating that Apple displays don't. Fortunately, it's not my problem in the long run, as this is a company laptop, so if the screen does stain while I'm still with them, it's an excuse for me to demand an upgrade.

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beatenmeat t1_j2yzve6 wrote

Reply to comment by kento472b in ROG puts 18-inch screens in its latest Strix gaming laptops by Avieshek

It’s still easier to transport if you have travel frequently. I could still fit that in my bag if I was flying all over the place often enough like I used to, and it’s still excellent for playing demanding games. Can’t exactly fit my desktop in a backpack though. Now that I don’t travel I don’t need a laptop so I just use a PC, but if I ever find myself having to make trips often enough I’m damn well getting another beast of a laptop.

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Punker1234 t1_j2yzqwg wrote

Reply to comment by nmyron3983 in AMD says a “limited number” of 7900 XTX GPUs have a thermal throttling problem | Owners of cards with throttling problems are encouraged to contact AMD support. by chrisdh79

Totally. But if they're stating it's a "limited number" of cards, they must have some data otherwise them saying it's limited isn't true. So release that data on effected cards. If they're saying limited because "we've only had 1000 emails about it", that's disingenuous to me because there are probably lots of people that aren't away it's an issue and are losing performance.

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cryonine t1_j2yzqmv wrote

Reply to comment by MercatorLondon in Self-driving stroller aims to reduce parents’ stress – at cost of £2,700 by diacewrb

If you live in a flat area, definitely not an issue. I live in SF and deal with a lot of hills. I don't need it, but it would be nice. The stroller we're currently using is already heavier than this too. Is it necessary? Nah, but luxury strollers are just about that - a luxury. You don't need a self-rocking bassinet either, but those are selling like hotcakes at $2k.

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iindigo t1_j2yz0jt wrote

Reply to comment by VengefulAncient in Dell UltraSharp U3224KB 32-inch 6K monitor is official with a built-in 4K webcam and Thunderbolt 4 port. by RenegadeUK

It’s less of a problem with newer machines than older ones. I have a 2016 MBP and 2017 iMac Pro and both their coatings are still like new.

Also helps to not use cleaners when cleaning the screen… I only ever use a microfiber cloth, occasionally getting it damp first for particularly stubborn smudges.

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VengefulAncient t1_j2yyt2f wrote

Reply to comment by iindigo in Dell UltraSharp U3224KB 32-inch 6K monitor is official with a built-in 4K webcam and Thunderbolt 4 port. by RenegadeUK

Most people who play on consoles aren't likely to spend this much on a monitor, double duty or not, they play on TVs that "already exist in their household" and in their minds are basically free (even though they are not). Yes, some people will do what you said, no doubt, but pretending that this is "perfect for consoles" is an extremely questionable claim, as it was definitely not the intention nor the target market.

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nmyron3983 t1_j2yxz2z wrote

Reply to comment by Punker1234 in AMD says a “limited number” of 7900 XTX GPUs have a thermal throttling problem | Owners of cards with throttling problems are encouraged to contact AMD support. by chrisdh79

I think to do that they would have to identify a faulty batch or component batch that would isolate it to specific serials.

It may depend entirely on a specific as-yet to be determined confluence of parts and circumstances to have it occur for an owner. So they are being asked to self ID if the issue arises.

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