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  • I own old Chromebook.

    Chromebook software updates are not forever.

    It is my understanding that some Chromebooks might be locked in such a way that installation of Linux might NOT be an option or the might be a high chance of bricking the device.

    At least that was the case with my Chromebook.

    So, once OS updates are unavailable, the machine might become a weak link from security standpoint or stop running some software.

    Chromebook is still a great option, but be careful with very old ones.








  • Kualk@lemm.eetoLinux@lemmy.mlSwitching back to Windows. For now.
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    2 months ago

    Dedicated gaming machine or dual boot is a way to go.

    I played steam on Arch and one update of OS and game stops working.

    Despite claims, Windows gets better outcomes. I played a lot of World of Tanks Blitz and the same hardware on Linux was significantly lower graphics quality and FPS compared to Windows.






  • Trust that it works well and it does. However, first gen was not as good as after it.

    1. Good microphone quality. Not true for first gen after some time in my experience

    2. Reliable connection. True most of the time.

    3. Apple ecosystem, yes to a small degree. Ability to see battery level is nice.

    4. Fast recharge times

    5. Endless usage time if using one headphone at a time. It is my preference usage method.

    Cons: high price. After several years I expect to find comparable competition. It exists, and i use it, but i lost: 1, 2, 3 from my list. And usability is crap: accidentally touching headphone turns it off.


  • Downvotes shall list better headphones.

    I myself have not found a better solution.

    I like apple headphones and i settled on similar shaped non-apple brand at a fraction af the price, but it is lower in quality compared to apple. Microphone is crap and I stopped trying to use it. Headphones level is good at low level and high level sound reproduction, but it is not as accurate as apple.

    In the end the trade off is worth it to me for the price, but i will not claim at is better.

    So, bring on your alternative and price of it.


  • Mine lasted for years as far as battery is concerned.

    Unfortunately the loudness level has dropped significantly. I went to Apple store and they acknowledged this as that’s what happens to them.

    Eventually I gave up and replaced with alternative lower cost similar style headphones. The sound level is plenty, but microphone is terrible. I tried several and found I found similar problems. It is acceptable for much lower cost, but doesn’t compare.