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  • Evelgest commented on Google's Project Loon Aims to Float Internet Connectivity Across the Globe

    @MordeaniisChaos: I'd love to see someone try to shoot a balloon down 20 km up in the sky.

  • Evelgest commented on Buying my first Mac (MBA2013 13") - What upgrades to get?

    Go with the $100 RAM upgrade and then the SSD if you desperately need it. Honestly it depends on how long you project you're going to use the machine.

  • Evelgest commented on So, should I sell my Mac Air 2013 for the new one

    Ask yourself if the extra battery life is worth the loss you're taking on selling the Ivy Bridge MBA. I also have the Ivy Bridge one, but I don't see myself ever needing that much battery life. It seems nice to have, but that powerbrick isn't so heavy that I can't bring it around.

  • Evelgest commented on Best place for art/prints/posters?

    My go to site is omgposters.com for updates on prints, as recommended by a fellow Tested reader. Check out Dark Hall Mansion or Dan McCarthy's site for some recommended sites besides Mondo.

  • Evelgest commented on Bay Area Tested Meet Up

    Count me in for a Bay Area meet up.

  • Evelgest commented on Tested Makes Gourmet Space Food for Astronaut Chris Hadfield

    Wow, wow, wow. I'm completely stunned by the work required for this video. You guys weren't kidding that we were in for something great.

  • Evelgest commented on GeoGuesser--A Rad Google Street View Game

    My first one landed me in Bowen, Australia, and I saw a sign for Bowen, but had no clue whether that was the town's name or the beach's name. All I could deduce from was: driving on the left side of the road, a tropical location with much flora, and English signs. I put my guess in and I was only 83.5 km away. Should've zoomed in more to pinpoint the location, but it was a good start. Thanks for the rec, Will.

  • Evelgest commented on Tasting Astronaut Coffee with David Chang and Traci Des Jardins

    From Adam to Traci, to fucking Dave Chang? And then Space week? Can't wait.

  • Evelgest commented on Buying digital music not from iTunes/Google

    I bought the Guild Wars 2 OST from directsong and the tracks are indeed 320kbps. It appears to be Jeremy Soule's choice for digital distribution. Once you complete the transaction, you'll be sent a link to download the files. I believe they're sent as a rar. I had no problems buying from Directsong.

  • Evelgest commented on Episode 168 - On Carbonated Beverages - 5/2/2013

    Tebow went unclaimed over waivers after he was cut. Honestly, the Jets cut him at the worst moment possible because immediately after the draft all the teams that needed backup quarterbacks signed undrafted quarterbacks already. The CFL isn't exactly a good choice for him either since, as @will: pointed out, there are only 3 downs, meaning passing the ball is especially important, and as we know, his problems come from his inability to throw the ball precisely. Teams actually contacted his agents asking if he'd change position, and he said no.

    Never thought I'd post about football on Tested, but what do ya know...

  • Evelgest commented on Are Google Glasses too creepy to succeed?

    I don't believe we'll ever see GG become pervasive throughout modern society. At least not within the next decade. Unless you live in Silicon Valley like I do. People will become aware of their actions in the presence of GG.

  • Evelgest commented on Show and Tell: Collecting Screenprinted Posters

    @norman: How wide are yours generally? The corporate frames are 1.25 inches. I failed to scroll down and notice they also have a corporate wide line at 2 inches.

    I've had Olly Moss' Totoro print in its shipping tube for months if not a year by now.

  • Evelgest commented on Show and Tell: Collecting Screenprinted Posters

    @norman: I'm looking at the frames on Frames USA and would you recommend one of these black wooden corporate frames for prints? I also have some prints that are irregular sizes, might have to go to an actual frame shop for mats.

  • Evelgest commented on Long-time BB user. Wait for Q10 or try something else?

    Android: Galaxy S4, HTC One, HTC First, Nexus 4

    Apple: iPhone 5

    WP7: Nokia... uh. Ask Falcon

  • Evelgest commented on Long-time BB user. Wait for Q10 or try something else?

    Have you read Joanna Stern's review of the Q10? She's a self-professed BB fangirl, so it's worth reading if you're in a similar position.

    http://abcnews.go.com/Technology/blackberry-q10-review-traditional-keyboard-meets-modern-software/story?id=19022357#.UXv0SrXEqjc

  • Evelgest commented on Wild Will Smith spotted in GDC talk

    Wow, that's a damn shame.

  • Evelgest commented on Tested: Able Kone Coffee Brewing System

    @DxBecks: @BryanSebeck: That's precisely what happens. The natural oils are absorbed by the paper filter. I actually performed an experiment during my undergrad days comparing the levels of oil (specifically diterpenes) in differently brewed methods of coffee. French press coffee isn't paper filtered, so those oils go through unlike with a paper filter V60 or AeroPress. French Press coffee isn't finely filtered, so you'll likely end up with some grit at the bottom of the cup. That's precisely why the Espro (another product Will has tested) was created. I think the medium version is still up on Kickstarter, but it's not exactly cheap either. ~$80 IIRC.

    @Leekspin: Yeah, I'm definitely with you about the metal filters. I backed the Kaffeologie S Filter for the AeroPress and now I have a bunch of unused paper AeroPress filters. I doubt the Kone would work well for the V60 since it has ridges along the inside unlike the Chemex.

  • Evelgest commented on Tested: Able Kone Coffee Brewing System

    @johnnyfarnen: No, it does more than what your electric drip machine does. You can't control the water temperature during the brewing process. I also doubt that your machine has a cone shaped filter. There's no reason to bad mouth a product that you simply don't understand. Did Will mention anything about the quality of coffee? It likely makes coffee far superior to any $40 electric machine, but if your palate can't taste the difference, then it's simply not a product for you, and that's all you needed to say.

    That said, the system is definitely too expensive for what it does. I'll stick with my AeroPress and V60.

  • Evelgest commented on The 2013 US Aeropress Champ Recipe

    Definitely trying this tomorrow morning. Love seeing new and innovative brew methods for such a simple device in the AeroPress.

  • Evelgest commented on What does Adam thinks of 3d printing?

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