The Tablet Tavern

[Liamo_210]

I suppose but that's a problem you always face when buying a new phone. Something better will always come out.

 

[D-U-R-X]

How long's the Nexus been out?

 

[Liamo_210]

Since November but most people couldn't really get it for a good while. So it wasn't readily available till the start of December.

Not that old so.

 

[jludwig57]

It is kinda like laptops. They are obsolete as soon as they are bought. It is amazing how fast technology is moving.

 

[Liamo_210]

I wouldn't say obsolete but ye I get your point.

 

[D-U-R-X]

Not as old as I thought then!

Will have to wait n see how much I've got when it comes to the end of my contract!

 

[Liamo_210]

Not as old as I thought then!

Will have to wait n see how much I've got when it comes to the end of my contract!

Good luck.

 

[D-U-R-X]

Good luck.

Gonna need it... find it hard to put money aside for anything!

Must. Resist. The. Pub!!!

 

[Liamo_210]

Ye I find it hard to save too but I guess that's what my wife's for.
At least the prospect of getting a new phone should motivate you to save.
Staying away from the pub wouldn't be a viable option for me though.

 

[wyndslash]

Saving is easy

 

[D-U-R-X]

Yeah... need to start brewing again. Stopped, as it's been soooooo cold. Thinking of starting up again though

Just gonna have to really try... hopefully the prospect of a new phone will help!

 

[Liamo_210]

I'm still paying off student loans as I spend all my savings on tech.

Wanna send us some of what you brew?

 

[D-U-R-X]

lol - no worries Liam

Thinking of putting a load on this weekend actually... got enough stuff to make 36 bottles of wine

 

[Liamo_210]

I reckon I can take one or two of them off your hands if you have problems with places to store them.

 

[D-U-R-X]

Why thanks... so thoughtful!!

 

[Liamo_210]

Why thanks... so thoughtful!!

Well im nothing if not helpful.

 

[wyndslash]

I wonder when google voice will be available for international users

 

[mikedt]

I wonder when google voice will be available for international users

I wonder when Google Voice will be available in China? Street View hasn't hasn't happened yet(except HK and Macao), and nor is it likely to for the foreseeable future.

 

[wyndslash]

I never considered Hong Kong as part of China after the handover

 

[mikedt]

I suppose but that's a problem you always face when buying a new phone. Something better will always come out.

I gave up worrying about things like that a few years ago. I buy a smart-phone, or a tablet, or a laptop now and as long as it keeps working for a couple of years and keeps on doing what I need.

I try and avoid paying too much for tech products, because I pretty well know they're going to crap out after a year or two anyway.

 

[mikedt]

I never considered Hong Kong as part of China after the handover

HK SAR is officially part of China, but there's just so many things different there, and so noticeable when you go walk across the border from Shenzhen. One thing that really hit me, is just how expensive and heavily taxed liquor is in Hong Kong, compared to the Mainland.

The handover agreement was to keep HK as it is for 50 years. Same for Macao SAR, which pretty much follows HK.

 

[wyndslash]

I like going to Hong Kong. China not so much.

 

[Liamo_210]

Just had a nice full English breakfast. Morning all

 

[breadnatty08]

Alright, why am I just learning about this restaurant now!?!
Thai X-ing - Washington, DC
Yeah, ridiculously good reviews. Basically a Thai restaurant this guy runs out of his house with as much mismatched seating as possible!
And, one of the few BYOB places I know of in the District (thankfully not far from us).
Will have to go as soon as possible!

 

[shelliewnj]

All this talk about food is making hungry! Gotta go have breakfast