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GroovyWalrus
GroovyWalrus

I spend a lot of time researching Tech

If you have any tech purchases that you need help deciding, tell me the category and your requirements / options - I’ll sort you out. (Please include budget)

I previously did this a year ago in the PMs community, was a decent success!

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SleepyNoodle
SleepyNoodle

I'm looking for a phone, the budget is strictly 50K. I need a small phone that I can use easily with one hand.

GroovyWalrus
GroovyWalrus

It's very unfortunate that small phones are nearly extinct now. The Asus Zenfone used to be my go to recommendation here. Now I fear the smallest reliable phones are the base iPhones and Samsungs. I love the in hand feel of Oppo tho, do check their Reno line in store and see if you're okay with those ergonomics

WigglyKoala
WigglyKoala

Samsung s23 | s24

PrancingKoala
PrancingKoala

Need to run a local gpu clusterr

GroovyWalrus
GroovyWalrus

All the best, this is outside my area of expertise 🙌

GoofyBurrito
GoofyBurrito
Student2mo

Will project digits be better than a gpu cluster?

SillyBurrito
SillyBurrito

Looking for a smart watch that has the best accuracy in terms of heart beat, ecg and spo2 if possible. What are the other parameters I should look at? I’m having an iPhone pro 13 for phone.

GroovyWalrus
GroovyWalrus

The standard these days is the latest Apple watch. Please note that none of these devices, no matter how accurate, is useful for anything medical or serious. Treat the numbers on the watch as a vanity metric.

Apple watch Ul is not required for your requirements. You haven't mentioned the budget, so go for it if you can afford it.

Other parameters that people usually miss are the screen visibility and strap comfort + replacability of it

CosmicUnicorn
CosmicUnicorn

top non apple smartwatches , budget 50-70k, for male and for female both

FuzzyHamster
FuzzyHamster

I have a helios predator laptop with 128GB SSD running debian linux... 7 years old, my colleagues are telling me to switch to mac and I like m4 pro macbook pro. I can work perfectly fine on my current laptop, Should I make the switch? What are the real advantages and disadvantages.

GroovyWalrus
GroovyWalrus

Will you be running Linux on the Mac too?

Advantage is that Mac is just optimised for professional work flows, the interface and animations do improve my productivity over a windows. If you can afford the mac m4 pro, and you don't game on your laptop, don't even think about it. It's an easy yes. If you use an iPhone as well, then EVEN more reason. The cohesion is something that you can only experience and get used to, it won't mean anything if I explain it in words.

FuzzyHamster
FuzzyHamster

Hmm I guess that is not a compelling enough reason for me, I will wait for the M5 to roll out ig.

PrancingHamster
PrancingHamster

Best TWS for music + calling around 5k ?

GroovyWalrus
GroovyWalrus

Cmf Nothing buds, Oppo Enco Air 3, Soundcore Anker (find one from this line in your budget).

I use the nothing ear (2) so I'd vouch for their ear (a) version also. Might be right outside your budget.

DizzyNugget
DizzyNugget

Best Tv to buy this year

GroovyWalrus
GroovyWalrus

Man I'm eyeing the Samung QLED 65 inch

DizzyNugget
DizzyNugget

How about a sony 55inches TV as I am looking for a Google one easy to navigate n easy to use. Just want a better model now.

BubblyMuffin
BubblyMuffin

Planning to buy 55inch smart tv in budget for ps5 gaming and ott. 30-35k. Any suggestions?

GroovyWalrus
GroovyWalrus

I think only Mi / Redmi is good in this price range. However be very careful with TVs, they don't last as long as they used to. They're akin to smartphones in their planned obsolescence. I would rather use a normal monitor than invest in a cheap smart TV.

BubblyMuffin
BubblyMuffin

What about croma 55inch?

SwirlyDumpling
SwirlyDumpling
Okta2mo

DSLR for a newbie with a budget range of 50-75k. Got any ideas on what to look for?

GroovyWalrus
GroovyWalrus

Hmm, that was our budget nearly 6-8 years ago. I presume this is now a much smaller budget. Professionals prefer Sony, beginners prefer Canon. I have used all and definitely for recreational/casual photographers, I'd say canon. However, lenses and maintenance isn't exactly cheap so you might be okay with your initial investment amount but know that you might need to spend 30% of it again to get a more comprehensive experience out of it.

GroovyWalrus
GroovyWalrus

All* includes nikon

DancingRaccoon
DancingRaccoon

You know about PCs ? I can't figure out the right motherboard

GroovyWalrus
GroovyWalrus

Building your own PC? Love that for you. Wish to do that for myself sometime. Go for the top end, you want to future proof everything as much as you can afford.
I'd talk to someone who already builds PCs for a living. There are a lot of people who do it as a service, they're more in touch with new releases and updates.

FluffyBurrito
FluffyBurrito

What processor and GPU are you planning? Can suggest a Mobo based on that.

MagicalMarshmallow
MagicalMarshmallow

I am confused between a Samsung flip, samsung S25 and iPhone 16 pro. Which one would be better? Budget is 1L I like the flip for aesthetics I want camera, battery life and something that lasts for 5-6 years

GroovyWalrus
GroovyWalrus

iPhone 16 pro for 1 lakh, I'm guessing imported? Easily the best camera on the list.

The flip isn't gonna last you 5-6 years. Rather you will outgrow it sooner. I'm unsure about your usage but I am 99% sure of people don't NEED a flip or fold phone.

S25 is the one that will definitely last you 5-6 years with the best battery health at the end of its life.

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