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QUOTE (southsider2k5 @ Feb 7, 2013 -> 05:08 PM) I'm finally looking at getting a PS3. How much gaming do you need to do to need the 500GB system? You'd be getting it a few months before they announce the PS4. Don't bother.

QUOTE (southsider2k5 @ Feb 7, 2013 -> 04:48 PM) McShay's mock draft has the Bears taking Teo. Good idea, or bad idea? Bad idea. We need offensive linemen.

Gotta love the fluff quotes.

QUOTE (southsider2k5 @ Feb 7, 2013 -> 01:48 PM) JIM BOWDEN ‏@JimBowdenESPNxm Mariners close to signing Felix Hernandez according to USA Today's Bob Nightengale @ 7yrs $175m or $25m per year: Damn.

QUOTE (Steve9347 @ Feb 7, 2013 -> 09:03 AM) I wish this device were available for Sprint. Motorola and Google are rumored to release an X phone that should be on all carriers this summer, so there's that.

QUOTE (CaliSoxFanViaSWside @ Feb 7, 2013 -> 12:07 PM) I'm not allowed to use a pic from WSI ? Don't you know that stealing bandwidth is a crime on the internet?!?! God that site is so backwards.

The battery life I've gotten on the Nexus 4 is the best I've gotten on any Android phone. I've always charged my phone everyday since I've started using smartphones...I don't have to do that anymore now. I got about 22 hours out of this thing yesterday with 20% to spare. Today I'm at 14 hours and there's still 45% left. Totally worth the investment based on battery life alone.

QUOTE (whitesox901 @ Feb 6, 2013 -> 11:54 PM) They used OBP and Slugging in 1998? Caruso sure didn't walk much...

QUOTE (BigSqwert @ Feb 6, 2013 -> 05:19 PM) Hey Y2HH, where's Apple Maps? You spent so much time defending it a while back. He probably used Springoptimize to hide it. Very good utility, BTW, those of you with a jailbroken iOS device should try it out.

QUOTE (Y2HH @ Feb 6, 2013 -> 05:09 PM) For good measure, I'll show you. I'm tired of Apple gimping their phones, and others for that matter, too. I'm tired of s***ty telcos overcharging people, and I'm tired of all the crap these manufacturers force on us, despite knowing it's s***tier than alternatives out there. Here is my lock screen: Here is my home screen: (My dock icons dance around, which is why the Chrome icon doesn't look like it's sitting still...it's not.) My iPhone5 can now do anything I want it too. And it's awesome. Freedom feels good don't it?

QUOTE (Soxbadger @ Feb 6, 2013 -> 05:05 PM) I have a case for my sg3. First time Ive ever bought one. If you can, Id probably wait to see the sg4 at this point. If only because the sg3 will be a lot cheaper when it comes out. I really like those Samsung flip cases, blends in nicely with the phone.

QUOTE (BigSqwert @ Feb 6, 2013 -> 05:02 PM) That's why I'm excited about the Xperia Z. They've decided to go with a near stock Android experience. Touchwiz and all of the other UIs are garbage IMO. (see also: epic rant above my post) I hate all OEM UIs. They were bearable and sort of necessary back when Android was ugly (pre-4.0), but now that stock Android looks pretty good, there really is no point. It's all just gimmicks and OEMs trying to differentiate their products.

QUOTE (Y2HH @ Feb 6, 2013 -> 05:02 PM) Unless it's a bigger screen you want, just jailbreak your iPhone, and it will be able to do everything any Android, or Windows Phone 8 can do. It's reached a point that I've given up on non-hacking, because whether it's iOS or Android, it needs to be jailbroken/rooted/hacked at this point in order to stay current, or free from s***ty built in software, or poor options, regardless of the platform you use. Early on in the smartphone era, I was huge into the hack scene...over the years I fell away from it out of annoyance. After using iOS under Apples strict and often stupid rules, or alternatives like Samsung S3's (my brother and his wife have them), running old software versions or over layed with some s***ty/slow skin, I've come to the conclusion that hacking is the only way to go. So I'm back. f*** Apple. f*** all the providers and manufacturers that f*** with Android, too. Oh, and f*** Microsoft for becoming an afterthought while I'm at it. Does this mean you already jailbroke your iPhone 5?

QUOTE (Balta1701 @ Feb 6, 2013 -> 04:11 PM) It's just a guess, but an educated one based on some surveys...I think the GS4 is going to have about as many new, seemingly groundbreaking concepts for integration with people's lives that consumers will be seriously impressed. Like "new iphone model" level impressed. A lot of the TouchWiz "enhancements" were kinda gimmicky. Some might be useful, but others were kinda just there for the "cool, my phone can do this?" factor as opposed to something you will use everyday. I'm anxiously waiting to see what Samsung can bring to the table, but I doubt it'll be anything ground-breaking.

QUOTE (Jake @ Feb 6, 2013 -> 03:52 PM) So...what is the optimum time to switch phones? ATM, I'm on an iPhone 4 and I'm planning to go Android unless Apple blows my mind. Of the phone makers, I probably trust Samsung the most but I'm willing to play the field. All of the new flagship Android devices will have 1080P displays, 4.7-5 inch screens, quad core processors or new ARM-architecture dual cores, 2GB of RAM, and probably a 13 MP camera. In the end, it really comes down to which OEM's software you like the best and how good the development support for that phone will be in case your carrier takes a dump on firmware updates (bound to happen). I'd go with Samsung just based on the latter. Samsung phones always have a large development following because almost every Android phone is a Samsung.

QUOTE (Y2HH @ Feb 6, 2013 -> 03:06 PM) Just don't drop your damn phone. I've never used a case on any of my phones, and I've yet to break one. Sure, they get dinged up a bit, maybe some micro scratches, but nothing serious...but taking that beautiful phone you just got and stuffing it into an ass ugly case makes me angry. And I don't care what case you got...in comparison to that phone, it's ugly. I didn't mind the glass backing of my older iPhones, either...and I wouldn't mind it on that Nexus...it's just something that doesn't bother me. I view phones as delicate electronics, sometimes beautiful ones. I don't go around dropping portable hard drives, watches, or any other semi delicate products, either...I don't know how people break their s*** so much (but they do)...just be careful with it, damn it. Also, keep in mind most people replace their phones every 1-2 years anyway, so who cares if it gets some dings, dents, or micro scratches...nobody can notice that but you, the user of the phone. It's like being bothered that the underside of your cars bumper got scratched...nobody can see it anyway...so who cares. I have horrible OCD when it comes to electronics. I haven't cracked a phone yet by dropping it and I'm not clumsy with my devices. But the peace of mind of not having the device break or crack when something bad happens is always good. Because you know, s*** happens. IMO, the Nexus bumper Google sells actually makes the phone look better and the buttons on it are far more functional than the actual ones on the device (way easier to press).

QUOTE (Y2HH @ Feb 6, 2013 -> 03:03 PM) Or on Windows, you can use iExplorer. iExplorer is no longer free... They're charging $40 for what iFunbox already has for free.

QUOTE (southsider2k5 @ Feb 5, 2013 -> 06:50 PM) Marc Topkin ‏@TBTimes_Rays #Rays DFA Brignac AND elliot johnson Sox should look at Elliot Johnson as a utility guy. He plays pretty much everywhere.

QUOTE (Jenksismyb**** @ Feb 6, 2013 -> 12:09 PM) This just means one less day of having to throw out junk mail. You'd think all these credit card companies would just send you emails by now...but NOOOOO.

As long as package delivery is 6 days, I don't mind.

QUOTE (Whitewashed in '05 @ Feb 5, 2013 -> 11:06 PM) Anyone use any free third-party applications to manage Apple devices (upload, download music playlists, etc)? I used to use iDump, but that ceased being updated. iFunbox. lol iDump.

QUOTE (BigSqwert @ Feb 5, 2013 -> 09:32 PM) Your response to my drooling over the same feature on the sexy Sony Xperia Z: Read my previous post. I still feel like it's a bad idea BTW. I wouldn't go anywhere with the phone without a case on.

QUOTE (Y2HH @ Feb 5, 2013 -> 05:42 PM) You mean the glass backing everyone that uses Android's railed on Apple for using for years? Now it's cool, though? Did Apple's backing shine and sparkle when you put light to it? NO! I was just saying I had no idea how cool the design on the back actually was until I saw it with my own eyes. Anyways, this is a high quality phone, but it is wider than my Galaxy Nexus, which I could easily use with one hand. The fact that this has a glass backing and is wider makes me a bit uncomfortable when using it with one hand outside. I ordered a 3M carbon fiber skin for the back though, so I shouldn't have to worry about the back cracking after I apply it.

QUOTE (Balta1701 @ Feb 5, 2013 -> 02:29 PM) Dave Schoenfield's (ESPN Blogger) take on the 2013 White Sox. B- for pitching? The staff deserves at least a B.

So yeah, the A's got Jed Lawrie for Chris Carter and Brad Peacock. Quite a haul for Houston.