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I have a Philips TV with awful sound connected to a Marantz NR1200 2.1 AV receiver. More than happy with it, handles all my audio needs and has so many inputs I don't think I'll need to replace it anytime soon.
Same for me, nothing comes close!
Replaced my 4a with a similar sized Moto Edge 30 Neo. Overall, much better hardware quality. I had a warranty replacement for the 4a due to cracks around the headphone jack, also happened to the replacement but that wasn't replaced.

The Moto was half the price of the 4a and is still receiving updates.

Re:How ads are chewing through half of your mobile data on Sunday January 05, 2025 @02:23PM (#42604255)
On Android I use Firefox with uBlock Origin and adguard DNS as a private DNS.
Re:Ask HN: What ist your AdBlock strategy? on Friday November 01, 2024 @05:24AM (#42015258)
Windows - Firefox with uBlock origin Android - Private DNS: adguard.adguard-dns.com
Re:Waverly on Monday October 07, 2024 @02:20AM (#41763261)
I grew up in Helensburgh, one of the Waverley's stops on the Clyde. Went on it many times including a memorable trip 'up the watter' to the Glasgow Garden Festival with the rest of my secondary school.

Had an impression on me when I first went on it and still does whenever I see it.

Re:Alan Turing died 70 years ago on Friday June 07, 2024 @07:44AM (#40607669)
Re:Celebrating the first NES Tetris game crash on Saturday December 23, 2023 @04:33AM (#38742884)
I had an RG35xx but it's now replaced with a Powkiddy RGB30. A fantastic device for retro gaming due to its great 1:1 screen which covers so many aspect ratios. Also, a perfect device for Pico-8.
Re:E-books are fast becoming tools of corporate surveillance on Wednesday December 13, 2023 @05:10AM (#38625135)
I have no problem paying for content but I don't want to be restricted in the ways that I can view it.
VW Passat 2019 is very good with Android Auto and Carplay, now that I've got it connected.

Pixel 4a needed a specific cable which did not work with a Pixel 6a. No cable worked so I now use a Motorola wireless connector and it works well with both phones.

Re:E-books are fast becoming tools of corporate surveillance on Wednesday December 13, 2023 @12:43AM (#38623171)
I read purchased ebooks with DRM stripped in Calibre on a jailbroken Kindle with KOreader.
Re:Ask HN: What's your seniority, location and notice period? on Tuesday September 12, 2023 @01:24PM (#37484529)
Wasn't a problem for me as it seemed to be normal for my role and location. Recruiters that I spoke to didn't say it was a problem.
Re:Ask HN: What's your seniority, location and notice period? on Tuesday September 12, 2023 @08:21AM (#37479982)
Not unusual for Germany at all. I had six months notice from the end of a quarter at my previous company.
Re:The Quest for a Simple Smartwatch on Thursday June 29, 2023 @01:23AM (#36516626)
I went on the same quest after the battery on my Fossil Sport died. Settled on slightly used Withings Steel HR which can be picked up on eBay quite cheaply compared to new.

It has everything I need: notifications, great battery life and traditional watch looks.

Re:TomTom announces new Maps Platform using OpenStreetMap on Wednesday November 02, 2022 @09:04AM (#33435043)
My last TomTom device was from a few years ago and it wasn't that great. Slow, low resolution display and updates took hours to apply.

I now use the TomTom Android app and it's better than any other app or device I have used. Good maps, with clear instructions and great traffic information.

Or set dns.adguard.com as Private DNS.
Vacation Days for Android by Ingmania had the best year view I have seen on mobile.