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So here's what I can help with:

> 1.) I’ll need to buy a 128GB SD card for the phone. From a real OEM, for reliability sake. And keep copies of all the media for the SD card elsewhere (cloud, harddrive)

Google Play Music (with or without All Access) has you covered for that music management. You can just download your library to the SD card with ease from within the app, and let it sit and download over Wi-Fi/LTE (whoo, unlimited data!) for a while. Dropbox or Google Drive have you covered for just about everything else.

> 2.) I’ll need to purchase a wireless charging compatible back for the phone. This is a bit of an issue for me, are there official options for this yet?

From a few minutes of Googling, it looks like LG has their quick circle case, but you can probably find an alternative on Amazon or eBay.

> 3.) QI chargers, seems like any cheap well-reviewed one will do

Bingo. It's a standard, like USB. Since I have a Nexus 5 and 7, I love the official Nexus wireless charger (magnets are strong enough to hold up the N5 if the charger is mounted on the side of a computer, wall, wherever). I've also got the Nokia DT-900 and DT-910 as my bedside chargers (900 for the N5, 910 for the N7 which practically makes it into a mini TV or an excellent night clock). AirDock has me covered in the car with the Nexus 5 (again, magnets ftw!)

> 4.) Planning on a DBrand Black Titanium Skin for the phone. I am not sure this will work with the wireless charging back

Shouldn't. You can put on a hard case or the like. Qi will typically go through up to about 1/4 to 1/2 an inch of case depending on your charger. I've got a case on my Nexus 7 and it charges through it just fine.

> 5.) Extra batteries from ZeroLemon/Anker if they release, OEM if not.

> How do I charge these batteries out of the phone? Or is it easier to get an external battery for emergencies.

Personally, I prefer the external battery pack method. No device lock-in (I really regret all the accessories I bought for my Galaxy Nexus and SGS4... Never doing that again) and you don't have to deal with as much shady-ness. Amazon and eBay are flooded with knock-off chargers and batteries that can ruin your day. ZeroLemon's good, but they tend to require a trade-off (no NFC, or turning your phone into a brick/tank).

> 1.) Disable iMessage on my current iPhone and probably call Apple to yell at them that my new phone isn’t working.

Test the crap out of this ASAP after switching so you don't regret it later.

> 2.) Transfer Contacts by syncing with a google account

Don't forget G+ integration. If you update your contact data on Google+, anyone who has you circled (and is in a circle you've allowed to see that info) will automatically have your contact info updated on their Android devices and via google.com/contacts or Gmail.

> 3.) Root using Purp13’s method as found from the LG G3 sidebar. TMo’s bootloader is unlocked

Before doing that, give yourself a few days to get to know the phone. Get used to Android, get your mail and contacts and whatnot all loaded, and learn the quirks of the OS. Until you really use it hands-on for a few days, no amount of preparation is going to completely have you covered, coming from iOS.

> 5.) Titanium Backup and Greenify sound like the most important Root-Apps

I'm not personally a fan of Greenify. Disabling apps you don't want, and configuring those you do properly should be enough. Especially if you've got wireless charging going; you won't need to worry about your battery much, because any time you're not walking around or using your phone, it'll probably be on that charger getting topped off without you having to think or worry about it. I noticed this change in my usage behavior after I started using Qi.

> Titanium Backup should be able to disable all carrier/oem bloatware

T-Mobile's pretty good about bloatware, and most things you can disable without even needing root.

> 6.) ES File Explorer to manage the SD card/Files

I'd also recommend trying out Solid Explorer. It's pretty straightforward and I've gotten to really like it's cloud/network drive compatibility. Makes it a cinch to copy freshly downloaded movies from my router (poor man's NAS and download manager) to my phone/tablet before running out the door to work.

> 7.) Nova Launcher sounds like the most all-encompassing launcher

Give that Google Experience Launcher a try for a few days. Or at the very least, Google Now. It seems kinda pointless at first, but if you use Gmail and let it get to know you for a few days, it gets really nifty with its recommendations and reminders.

> 8.) Google Hangouts is the only app that handles SMS/MMS and Hangouts messages

> The Hangouts messages are an easy iMessage alternative for all my friends/family still in the iOS ecosystem

People are always amazed when I show them the ease of Hangouts on their iPhones. "It's like iMessage, but everywhere!" Chat with them from my tablet, phone, computer, their computer, their iPad, and their iPhone all at once, then call them from their iPad over their cell number to really blow them away.

> 9.) Llama sounds like a Tasker alternative that is a bit more user friendly. I don’t foresee myself needing all the functionality of Tasker so I’ll take the ease of Llama

Trigger (formerly NFC Action Launcher) is also good, depending on what you're looking to do. For example, I have it setup so that when it detects that my Nexus 5 is wirelessly charging and connected to my car's Bluetooth receiver, it starts dock mode, launches Waze, turns off Wi-Fi (so it won't try to cling to my Wi-Fi as I drive away from home and inevitably cause music buffering), turns on auto-brightness, and then undoes all of that when I get to my apartment's geo-fence.

> Twitter – Carbon/Fenix

I know it gets a lot of hate, but I like the official Twitter client (prepares to be stoned). I manage three different accounts, and unlike Plume it doesn't mix them up or lie about which account I'm replying from. Also, the real push notifications (not always-on-streaming-timeline like Plume) are kinda hard to beat.

> Facebook – Official App + Messenger

Make sure to use something like AppOpsXposed to disable their permissions if you're going to do this. Facebook and Messenger are notorious for killing battery life by hammering your GPS randomly all day. The other permissions are fairly excessive, too. If you don't want to limit their permissions, try Tinfoil instead, which is basically the Facebook mobile site in a dedicated browser so Facebook can't associate you browsing around in Chrome on a page with a Like button as you and your account.

> Browser – Chrome

Check out Link Bubble. Useful for opening links from social media sites and the like.

> Google – Maps/Drive/Docs/Sheets/Slides/Gmail/Calendar/Keep (I’m invested in google, can you tell?)

Check out Waze for navigation, too. Google Maps gets a lot of its accident and traffic reporting data from Waze since Google bought them, but it has some other useful features like letting you report (and get alerted to) cars on the side of the road, hidden police, red light/speed cameras and other annoyances. Typically I'll use Google Maps if I'm navigating somewhere for the first time (gotta love lane guidance) but if I'm taking a regular route I'll have Waze up and running. The GPS-based speedometer (why doesn't every navigation app have this?!) is nifty, too.

> Reddit – Reddit News/Sync

Lovin' that Reddit Sync dev version. Been using it for months.

> Weather – AtmosHere/Weather Underground

There's a lot of competition here. I also like 1Weather and Eye In Sky.

> Zooper for Widgets

DashClock. DashClock, DashClock, DashClock. Especially on your lockscreen. Stupid how useful it is.

> 11.) I’m still looking for an app to handle all my sports notifications, from scores to news for MLB/NFL/NHL/NBA/EPL/NCAA (hockey, football, basketball)

Google Now's got you covered pretty well if you tell it what teams you like, depending on how much of a fanatic you are.

> 13.) Google Play all-access seems like a great subscription for music. I may stick with Rhapsody because that’s what I’m on now

Don't forget that if you have the new(er) T-Mobile unlimited data plan ($30 unlimited with 5 GB of tethering), you get Rhapsody UnRadio for free. Google Play Music All Access is also a no-brainer and probably going to get the Music Freedom treatment soon.

This is my review for the Poetic slim line portfolio case, the link has some pictures for your viewing pleasure. For those interested in purchasing , it can be found here.

Overall Impression: The Case Is slim, surprisingly light and professional looking. From the pictures and description on the amazon website, this looked to be the ultimate case for the Nexus 7. It comes pretty close but there are a few issues. At $19.95, it is priced right.

Looks: The case is made of faux leather and plastic. Overall it looks pretty good. There are a few places where the plastic meets the faux leather where it could have been done a little better (fold over the leather portion to not show edges?) but over all it looks like a very nice case. They might have overcome this by making the entire thing out of plastic and texturizing the back. The micro-suede lining on the inside front and back is a nice touch.

Functionality: The cover folds into a stand a la iPad's smart cover. This works quite well and offers many different viewing angles. When in hand, you can roll up the cover and it provides a nice left hand grip for reading/viewing. My one issue with this is that it doesn't fold completely flat behind the device. On the right hand side of the cover are magnets that keep the cover shut when closed. I'm not sure that this is entirely necessary and it makes the right side of the cover slightly thicker than the rest (see pics) but for those that like the added security, this is a plus. There is also a magnet that facilitates "smart cover" functionality and this works fine. All buttons and ports are accessible. The case is fairly easy to remove without feeling like it will fall off. My final complaint is that the front cover is slightly too big and overlaps the edge of the case. This is purely an aesthetic complaint and it could be argued that this helps the cover to be more easily opened (an important feature because of the magnetic fasteners).

I think the nice thing about vanilla android devices in general is that they're a nice blank slate for developers to use (as far as I understand). I'd leave the whole version part to her, but usually people will want the latest and greatest, so in this case Lollipop. To be honest, I'd leave all of the customization up to her if you're not certain. More than half the fun of owning an Android table/phone is being able to customize it yourself in every detail.

However, one thing: get her a case if you haven't done so already. I use this one. I accidentally dropped the 1st gen one on its face and shattered the screen. This case is great because it can be a stand and protects the screen pretty well. Plus, the company is amazing as they replaced mine for free and let me keep the old case when the elastic band snapped.

Sorry for rambling, but hope you figure out what you want to do. She'll love it either way I can guarantee.

I don't know what all her factors are, but I would think that the most accessible way to play the Switch would be to use regular Switch and a larger TV screen via the "full" Dock, with an appropriately ergonomic controller. The Switch Lite screen is pretty small. Plenty of people--even people whose sight isn't great--can still use it enjoyably because, as a handheld, you can hold it pretty close to your face. However, that means you're using the built-in controls, which are decent, but probably not the most ergonomic for people with big hands and (possibly?) knuckle issues.

If you want to use an external controller, you'll have to use a stand. If you want to use the 8bitdo adapter, that stand will have to also be a mini-dock with USB ports. In either case, it requires a table or flat surface and you'll need enough room for you to hold the controller at a comfortable level and then have the Switch screen at some distance that's likely further away than that...unless you do something interesting, like sit on a low chair at a table, having the Switch more at head or neck level, and then hold the controller closer down by your lap.

Summary: the Lite works great as a handheld, but might be a little small as a tabletop console.

Another option for optimally positioning the Switch without worrying about your table level is a gooseneck stand like this one.

As far as controllers go, is this the one she likes?

A PS4 controller matches that layout. So does the 8bitdo SN30 Pro+. Keep in mind if you think the gooseneck stand idea is interesting, you probably couldn't use that with the Lite's charging dock (which has the USB ports the 8bitdo PS4 adapter would need), so you'd be limited to controllers that functioned directly with the Switch, sans adapters. So the SN30 Pro+ would still be an option.

Everything I have looked into store wise around San Antonio is pretty slim on the pickings. Austin probably has a better variety and selection, as it is more of a "hip and cool" town. Looking around online, vinyl seems to range from severely expensive to suspectfully cheap. If I can avoid buying online, I will.

The console is a wonderful idea, I think, but your correct that shipping costs + console costs would be better spent on the system itself. Honestly, it is more of the final piece that would be purchased after anything else. I would rather have a system that I am proud of that fit to a console, than have a system that fits a console before developing it's sound. The designer who makes it can also make it to spec, as they are hand crafted, and said he can go up to 36" in height for speakers.

In regards to that cartridge, my friend also recommended this as a replacement. He mentioned it would have better tone, lifespan, and be easier on the records themselves.

Collecting the proper amp, pre-amp, speakers, and turntable itself are certainly taking a front seat to all of this. It's just been so long since I've been in the audio game that it feels like I have learn it all over again.

Delayed Edit: My cousin has this Denon amp that he is willing to throw my direction. Everything I read about it though talks about the home theater aspects. Thoughts?

Well, that depends. Many people here swear by going used. I'd probably be among them, but after scouring my local Craigslist and pawn & thrift shops in my area, I decided it wasn't worth my time and the money I was dumping on gas everyday and just ordered a brand new one. I'd recommend at least checking out craigslist before jumping to a new table. There is a great guide in the sidebar called "The Cheap Setup Thread". Take a look, it has some GREAT info.

If you want to go new, there are quite a few options:
For bottom of the barrel in price and functionality, there is the AudioTechnica LP-60. This is pretty bare bones, and not a lot of people recommend it. It's about $90 on Amazon right now, but I've seen it anywhere from $70 to $120.

The pros are: it's cheap, automatic (hit play and the tone arm will lift up and set down on your record), and has a built in preamp, so you can just plug into any receiver or even a pair of computer speakers and go. There's a little bundle with the player, a small t-amp, and pair of halfway decent bookshelf speakers on amazon for $170 under the "Frequently bought together" part of the page.

Cons: A few. I had this for about a month and returned it to Amazon because I was unhappy. It's a halfway decent table, but has no adjustable counterweight and no upgradable parts. It is what it is. If you have a record in fine shape, it'll play it just fine. If your record is a bit scuffed, or maybe pressed a bit off center (as was the case with a couple I had), the sucker will skip and skip to no end. When this happens on a regular table, sometimes you can adjust the counterweight and fix the problem. That's not an option here, if you've got a bad record, you're stuck.

Next level up would be the LP-120 from AudioTechnica. This is what I've got. I upgraded the cartridge right away with the Shure M97xe since the stock cartridge requires a pretty heavy tracking force. This is the next model up from AudioTechnica, and it's miles better, but it's over three times the price if you want to upgrade the cartridge. However, you've got a lot more room to upgrade, adjustable counterweight and anti-skate, and still a built in preamp so you can plug into whatever receiver you have, or again, even just a pair of computer speakers. Still not a lot of love for this guy here, but pretty much everyone here, when pressed, will admit that it's a way better option than the LP60, and will admit that it's not a total waste of money.

The last one I've heard a lot about (but have no experience with) is the Pro-Ject Debut. From what I hear, this sucker is awesome right out of the box, no need to mess with cartridges or anything. I don't think this has a built in preamp (I could be wrong), so you'd need a receiver with a phono input or a separate phono preamp, which you can find on amazon for around $20.

In short, you get more out of a turntable with either more money (when buying new) or more effort (when buying used). Check out the sidebar guides and search /r/vinyl for previous discussions, as mine is by no means an exhaustive list, simply two tables I have experience with and one I've heard great things about.

Enjoy! And by all means, if your Crosley isn't driving you insane, stick with that for awhile and save up/look around and get what you want. Take it from me, if you settle for something less than you want, you'll regret it later.

Absolutely, 1000%, get this case.

I use the iPad almost exclusively for drawing, and I find this case to be perfect for nearly every position I find myself in. Drawing in the bed? Perfect. Drawing on a desk? Perfect. Need it to stand upright? Perfect. I mean, it's got 10 different stand positions. The cover also turns off the screen, and it's got two perfect holders for the Pencil. One that charges it, and another that holds it uncharged, so you don't have to worry about draining the battery.

I've dropped my iPad a couple times in this case, and it is still in perfect condition. I also applied a matte screen protector. And while that initially made the screen a worse quality, I got used to it really fast, and it made drawing on the iPad a much more Wacom-like experience. I also got a grip for the Pencil. I do have to take off the grip in order to charge the Pencil, but because of this case's extra Pencil-holder, most of the time the grip is able to remain on.

The weight and thickness are great as well. Durability is fantastic. I've had this case since January, and it's held up perfectly. No stretching on the corners, like I've seen with Otterbox cases. My iPad has been through the ringer; I take it with me everywhere. I don't have to baby it, or worry about it bending. For several months, I had it in a basic cloth purse with no padding. And it survived beautifully.

I seriously can't recommend this case enough, haha.

At that budget you should look used or vintage, you'll get a lot more for your money.

Check out Craigslist and eBay for stuff, and audio forums such as AudioKarma for recommendations on vintage gear.

As others have mentioned, you'll need:

1. Speakers, probably 2- or 3-way bookshelf speakers (that just means 2 or 3 smaller speakers in the one box). Look for vintage brands such as ADS, Acoustic Research, KEF, Klipsch, etc. You should be able to pick up a pair for within $100-150.
   
   
2. Amplifier. You'll need something to power the speakers and process your inputs (like a turntable). Look for an older stereo receiver from a brand name, preferably one with lots of brushed aluminum on the front. Look for Sony, Pioneer, Yamaha, Kenwood, and other names you've heard of. In this case you can often find good deals not only online but also at local thrift stores such as Goodwill, but try to test it out first. This could be had for $50-$100 depending on what you find, just make sure it has an input labeled "Phono" for your record player.
   
   
3. Turntable. This I would recommend finding on craigslist or eBay as well. Again, you're looking for a solid deck, as heavy as possible (read: highest shipping cost, ha) and fairly old (70's or 80's) so as to be of high quality. Direct-drive is a good start since it's less likely you'll have to replace or adjust belts. Once you pick it up, I'd replace the cartridge (the whole thing that includes the needle and housing) with something brand new and good quality. this will ensure your records aren't damaged by an old needle, and that they sound their best. Pick up a Shure M97xE or a Grado Black. This should total $50-70 for the turntable and $50-60 for the new cartridge, so $100-130.
   
   That's a total of $250-380 if you do it right, and that's about as cheap as you can possibly get for all the components you need. If you bought new at the same price, the quality would suffer significantly, so I'd recommend reading up as much as you can on used or vintage gear, looking for deals on each component, and having some fun finding the top quality in that budget. Good luck!

For the Freedom Case: www.freedomcase.com/watch and tonce you have it a lot of trying out. I got myself a Wacom Stylus and stretched the loop on the Case to with the Cap in so I can now easily remove the Pen and put it back on without worrying much about loosing it, other then that I can't give more tips to the Freedom case it always deepens on how you use your Surface.

Microsoft Office what do you want to know? What is your use case? If you are short on money get a outlook.com account and you can use the awesome web Apps that get you quiet far and are great for teamwork.

OneNote Desktop - for Free (legal) for Desktop Use for Heavy Pro users (IMO)+ OneNote Windows Store App for just taking basic notes and touch/ Stylus use. Let me know what your use case is and I may can tell you more about it. I recommend getting the App for your Phone as well (WP user by any chance?) its out for WP, iOS and Androide.
/r/OneNote - I just leave this here

Cartridges are like cars ...everybody has a favorite. Some for the technical aspects, some for the "musicality" of the cartridge and some just 'cause itsa ____ (fill in the blank of your fave cartridge maker).

A very good cartridge that works for your price range and would compliment your TT is the Shure M97xE. It runs about $75:

http://www.amazon.com/Shure-M97xE-High-Performance-Magnetic-Cartridge/dp/B00006I5SB

I have one on my Technics SL-D2.

As you are new to the turntable business and you're going to mount your first cartridge, here are two good resources in what goes into setting up your table:

http://www.audiophilia.com/features/cartridge_setup.htm

http://www.turntablebasics.com/advice.html

At a minimum you'll need a cartridge alignment gauge ...a stylus force gauge is also very handy for making fine changes to the tracking force. Patience and time are needed to mount a cartridge but you will be rewarded for your efforts. You can download some free alignment guides off the internet and print them ...but I wouldn't trust them. Turntable Basics has an excellent gauge; I have one and it is by far the easiest most accurate gauge I have ever used. I grew up when records and turntables were the way you listened to music. Getting your cartridge properly mounted and aligned to your tonearm is probably the most critical job in setting up and optimizing your TT. And with vinyl, your TT is the star of the show. It's where the music starts. Vinyl is a very analog medium. How accurately the stylus tracks the groove of the record will determine how good everything else is gonna sound.

You can do this.

Any tempered glass screen protector from a reputable maker for one.

The Pro controller is one of the best feeling controllers I've ever had.

A high end battery pack if you can afford it. Should support USB-C/PD charging. I managed to snag this RAVPower battery on sale.

For Splatoon players who like split Joycon play, grips can be helpful to add comfort. I personally have Nintendo's official battery grip, provides a pretty nice girth extension.

And I guess a case, though beanies are pretty convenient to slip your console into.

Edit: Would also like to add a tablet mount for lazy bed gamers. Position it above your face, take off the Joycons, and relish in the comfort while feeling like you're in Wall-E.

Just a general tip for any character - keep a bubble or two handy so that when you've cleared several long chains in succession you can pop a bubble so it stops the animations and gets the new tsums to fall right away.

I used to use my finger to play and was really fast, but playing so much my finger tip was actually aching. I got a stylus and while it initially slowed me down a tiny bit, now I'm faster with a stylus and it keeps your swiping hand from obscuring the screen, so you can see and make matches even faster.

I bought this one from Amazon and it's super - very comfortable and the tip is great. I recommend getting the replacement tips so you have them on hand.

Seems silly to protect the back of the case when it is already a sturdy material. I realize most people get this sort of case to protect from drops, but I'm not too worried about that.

Tube sock thing would almost work but I'm mostly trying to protect the glass from piercing damage. The most hostile environment the tablet has to endure is my wife's purse, which has all sorts of pointy implements. A leather or rubber case would protect from piercing better than cloth.

I came across this case which doesn't look too bad, but still seems thicker than it needs to be. The Dodo case looks amazing but the adhesive would make it difficult to remove the tablet. The official case bugs me because the front flap doesn't secure in any way. This one isn't out yet but seems to be the best of the bunch.

You know, maybe I don't give the glass enough credit. I have been using my current phone (Samsung Galaxy S) without a case for over 2 years, and the glass still looks great. There are some tiny scratches, but you have to reallllly look to see them. I suppose the big difference is the phone stays in my relatively safe pocket while the tablet gets tossed into the nearest container.

>I'd be interested in your tablet recommendation that is worth spending 150-200-300 and is wildly better to read manga than a Fire 8

If your absolute limit is $300, based on my personal experience, I recommend Samsung Galaxy Tab s2..

Long version recommendation:

• Any tablet that is 9.5 inches or bigger. Bigger screen size just looks better for reading manga, I dislike reading manga on a 8.5 inch screen size.
  
• Make sure to have a resolution of 1920x1080 or higher unless you are okay with reading low quality manga from mangahere or other sites with awful resolution.
  
• I recommend anything with 32gb memory and then buy a SD card for more memory. Downloading a lot of manga will take up a lot of space, so you want them to go straight to the SD card. You can get away with a 16gb, but then you will max out your internal storage very easily just by essential apps. Don't bother with anything less than that.
  
  If you want to shave down specs to save money, Samsung Galaxy Tab E is a good choice. I emphasize on screen size because I feel it really enhances the manga reading experience.
  
  Whether or not you decide my above opinion is worthless and decide to get a Amazon Fire Tablet to save money, I will also suggest getting a Tryone Gooseneck Tablet Stand and a Bluetooth mouse so you can read manga on bed or whatever. It helps getting the perfect angle on how comfortable you want to read your manga and sometime swiping on the tablet with your fingers is annoying.
  
  

I got an iPad for this purpose because I felt that as tablets go, apple are the best at it, and anything i needed the freedom of android to do I could use my nexus 5.

I found that it's usefulness as a notetaking device really depends on the way the notes are distributed. If you're given copies of the lecture notes ahead of time, you can upload them to google drive or dropbox and use a good pdf annotater to scribble small diagrams or make text notes on them as you go through the lecture.

This is definitely better than paper copies, since you can zoom into small images and annotate in high, vectorised detail. I bought iAnnotate PDF for about £7, and it was definitely worth it - it syncs your annotations automatically, so as soon as you're finished it'll be uploaded to the cloud and you have copies of your annotated notes online. You can add things like bookmarks and links to quickly jump through the document too, which is nice.

However, if you're not given copies ahead of time, it's pretty useless as a replacement for pen and paper. I didn't buy an expensive stylus, I just bought a cheap rubber/foam thing which I didn't end up using much at all. I had a friend who had a similar idea to me and spent about £30 on this. It's pretty good and gives you the precision of a ballpoint, but scratches the screen if you don't use a screen protector. He gave up taking handwritten notes with it anyway - it's really difficult to do effectively, and you're probably better just using paper.

So the upshot was in my first semester of 4th year everything was distributed in advance - all I took into uni with me was my ipad, and it was great. I had lovely digitally annotated notes available from any PC. In second semester nothing was distributed digitally and I had an irritating mixture of badly organised notes on the ipad and scribbles on a stack of paper in my bag. If the iPad wasn't such a good way to reddit from bed I'd probably be disappointed in spending so much money on it, but as it is I use it a huge amount to procrastinate so it was a good excuse to buy one.

Turntable: Pro-Ject Debut Carbon - $399.00. I don't like the cartridge options on this one so if it were me I'd get the cheapest cartridge option, sell the cheap bundled cart, and buy a new one. The table itself gets really positive reviews though, everyone was pretty stunned when this came out for this price. Carbon fiber tonearms used to be mostly attached to $2000+ tables.

Amp: While it's tempting to recommend vintage gear here, it cost me a nice chunk of time, money, and research to get my all-vintage rig up and running, and there are very nice modern options that will match the modern table better and sound incredible, all with no hassle.

I like the Marantz PM5004 - $449.00. Great brand, great specs, and a built-in phono pre-amp. You can always get a better pre-amp if you want to upgrade to a low output, high end Moving Coil cartridge in the future, but this will sound great and you may feel no need to ever upgrade.

Cartridge: I've heard a handful of $200.00 and below cartridges in my time and this $69.00 cartridge is my favorite so far - Shure m97xe. It's cheap and sounds incredible. It gets brought up a lot, but it's wildly popular for a reason.

That leaves $83 for speakers and wires. You can go a bit low here and get these nice Dayton 6.5 inch bookshelfs for around $30.00, or spend a bit more than your budget and get the $149.00 Pioneer SP-BS41-LR in this price range. They were designed by famed speaker designer Andrew Jones and get great reviews.

I was testing a 12W charger with my iPhone 7 just before my iPhone X arrived and I documented the charge over time. Based on their graph, the 12W is about twice as fast as the stock 5W charger (as I guess you might expect).

I haven't finished testing the cheaper wireless chargers yet, but from the ones I have tested I've found that the cable and the charging brick can make a huge difference... more so than the charging pad/cradle itself.

Cheaper cables and charging bricks may result in half the amp throughput as a more reputable charging brick and a good cable. So far... Apple, Anker, SyncWire and NestCam usb power supplies have been the best.

If you want a wireless charger right now and you don't want to spend $60, I'd recommend this one:

http://amzn.com/B01N1WRNOB

The cable it comes with is good but power supply isn't great... if you've got a 2.4A power supply from Apple or Anker, use that instead and you'll get about 25% faster charging. If you want to buy one, get this one:

http://amzn.com/B071YMZ4LD

But at that point you may as well spend the extra $20 for 7.5W, unless you prefer the stand style charger (I do, mostly because it's easier to get it right on the coil).

I'll do a full review once I've got more mileage on them.

Depends on your budget, really.

Looking to spend under $100?

A lot of people like the Shure M97xE, given it's reasonable price and excellent reproduction.

The Grado Green1 is another solid choice. Grado makes an excellent cartridge.

The Ortofon OM 10 is an amazing cartridge. Unfortunately, the replacement styli are rather expensive.

Not looking to spend more than $50?

The Audio Technica AT 91ECD is a great cartridge. I had one, and it was quite nice. My only complaint is that the universal mounting made it bottom out on occasion.

The Ortofon Omega is another good budget choice. Needs a little heavier tracking force than I'd like, but it sounds quite good.

There's also the trusty Red Ed cartridge. You'd want the elliptical version, for better tracking.

Money no object?

Clearaudio Goldfinger.

This exact same thing happened to me ~2 weeks ago. I heard OfficeMax had them on sale, so I gave my local branch a call. The manager at OfficeMax said they were no longer getting shipments of the N7, but that I could buy their display model for $130. When I got there the tablet was powered off and wouldn't turn on. I had him charge the device and returned after work to check it out.

The device powered up and was still running Android 4.4.1 so it clearly hadn't been used in a while. I used a lens wipe to clean the screen and was happy to see it was completely scratch free. The manager told me they rarely sold tablets at their store, and that he hadn't seen the N7 used in ~6 months. I was able to haggle him down to $100, and bought a 2-year unlimited warranty for an extra $15.

When i got the device home I factory reset it and it has been running flawlessly. I also purchased [This case] (http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00E5NOXM4/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1) because I heard the spontaneous screen cracking could be due to the chassis of the device flexing. With the case and the $15 2-year warranty I feel very secure about owning this device, despite it being a display model.

TL;DR: Call your local OfficeMax, they may have a display model they will sell you on the cheap. Also ask about warranty opportunities!

So I actually do use a tablet for school that I take notes on and actually have written a few of my reports on as well. Honestly, any tablet would be fine (I'm using a Sony Tablet S. not the Xperia Tablet S, just the Tablet S). What matters is the apps and accessories you use with it.

Apps

I study business, so I don't really need to do a lot of writing. Instead, i type most of my notes out on Evernote. When I do need to write stuff, then I'll use Lecture Notes, though there is a free alternative, but I can't remember its name right now.

Accessories

Unless you choose a tablet that comes with a keyboard (Like some of Asus's offerings, you'll want a portable keyboard. There are some case/keyboard hybrids for certain devices like the one for the Nexus 7 I linked. If not, I highly recommend (and use myself) the Logitech Tablet Keyboard for Android. As for stylus, I use the Adonit Jot Pro cos it helps me write in my cursive scrawl better than most other stylii. Of course if the tablet comes with a stylus, use that.

You mentioned getting a Note 8. I personally feel that might be a little small, and I prefer a larger tablet, maybe 9.5" to 10", just cause its closer to paper size, so it'll be easier to write on. So i'd suggest a Nexus 10, or possibly a Sony Xperia Z, and also the Galaxy Note 10.1.

N7 2013: I agree with you, but it's pretty easy to get past after a bit of use. I have a little case on mine, this one, (they actually sent me 2 for some reason), but anyways, it helps to prevent the speakers from being against whatever surface you set the tab down on.

Also, if you hold it landscape and don't cover the speakers then they sound pretty good.

Use the Apple Smart Keyboard with this case: KHOMO iPad Pro 10.5 Inch Charcoal Gray Color Case - Companion Cover - Perfect match for Apple Smart keyboard and Cover. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07215MYS4/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_dzUJBb91CRM5E

Greatest combo there is. The case matches the keyboard in color perfectly and just like the Apple Pencil compared to other styluses - there is no better keyboard for the iPad than the Smart Keyboard. It’s so well integrated and the keyboard is great (that said I wish it had a little less key travel and was a little louder but that’s just me). And that case is cheap and works perfectly.

Nothing beats my Moko case. This thing is insanely well made. Includes a magnet so that the Nexus 7 turns off and on whenever you open it. Completely secures the tablet in it without surrounding it all around with the case material things to six appropriately placed holders. An elastic band helps secure the case in the completely open style, where it has a similar hand hold in the back as the Snugg. And the elastic band can be used to hold the tablet in a secure stand configuration although you can set it up easily in its stand configuration without it. I don't doubt this other case is good as well, but the Moko does everything its does but better and it looks really good as well.

http://www.amazon.com/MoKo-Google-New-Nexus-Case/dp/B00E4OKXPU/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1396459842&sr=8-2&keywords=nexus+7+case

It’s a great stylus, love mine. On a side note, the ZUGU muse case has the best stylus storage implementation I’ve seen in a iPad Pro 2018 case to date. It’s definitely worth the ~$60-70 price tag (depending on size of iPad) imo. Tons of adjustment for tilting and the reviews are stellar (I own one as well, definitely recommend)

It works great with one note! I ended up buying the Lenovo Active Pen. Its so smooth on the laptop and works wonderful for taking notes and if you like to draw, even better. Its a great buy for its price too, and its guaranteed to work with the flex 5! Here is the link below:
https://www.amazon.com/Lenovo-Active-Capacity-Touchscreen-GX80K32882/dp/B01AZC3HF2/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1505321785&sr=8-3&keywords=lenovo+pen

I'd recommend the venerable Shure M97xE.

This is the go-to cart for many beginners for several reasons; primarily because its sound signature doesn't particularly emphasize any frequency and tames sibilance well. The stock stylus is more elliptical than most at 0.2 mils while most ellipticals are 0.4 or 0.3 mils. This means that the Shure can track deeper into the groove and subsequently tracks better than other carts in its price range (I've personally verified this). The stylus also has a flip-down brush built in making the cartridge appropriate for most tone arm masses (light to heavy). Brushes not only sweep dust away but help damp tone arm vibrations. There is also a healthy selection of after market styli, so when it's time to replace your stylus you can get a stock stylus rather cheaply or you can splurge and get a nice shibata replacement stylus.

It's just a good sounding, affordable cart that works well on a wide range of tone arms.

Not a question, but I didn't think this warranted its own thread. If you're looking for a portable stand for the Switch that doesn't fill you with constant anxiety that it'll fall over like the built-in 'stand' (which I now really just consider a very long SD card slot cover), I would highly recommend this one from Amazon when they get it back in stock. It's super cheap, adjustable to a lot of different angles, and the places it comes in contact are nicely padded with foam. And it folds up really nicely. Here it is in action: http://imgur.com/a/UcigH

I need help...(scroll down for TL:DR) My turntable needs to get louder and have more low end. My receiver is usually blaring when gaming or watching TV at "-10 db" however when I play my turn table at the same setting it is quieter. Not silent or really low mind you, but not quite as loud. When I turn up my receiver higher to compensate it will eventually go into protection mode and turn itself off (no bueno, I know).

Here is my setup:

Turntable: Technics SL-1300
Cartridge: Shure M97xE
Receiver: Denon AVR-391
Pre-Amp: Behringer PP400

Speakers:

Front Bookshelf Speakers: Panasonic SP-BS22-LR
Rear Speakers: Polk TL1
Center Speaker: Polk TL1 Center
Woofer: Pioneer SW-8MK


So, as you can see, for speakers I have a 5.1 speaker set up. I can run my turntable in Pro Logic, Multi-Channel Stereo, Stereo, Direct (whatever that means), Virtual, and DTS Neo. I am not really sure what would be best but I would like to use a setting that also uses my subwoofer as it is it's own powered speaker. Is that ok for the receiver to split it into Pro Logic or something else from the analog signal or not? As far as my connection I have the RCA cord coming from my pre-amp and connected to my "Dock" RCA input which is 1 of 3 RCA inputs on my receiver (Dock, Sat, DVD). Also my turntable is grounded to my preamp.

I am at a loss of what to do as it's never quite loud enough for my liking. I don't need it to be breaking windows but I would like to be able to rock out once and awhile.


TL:DR I guess what I'm asking is what setting should my Receiver be on and would a new pre-amp increase my volume?

Just ordered the new ayotu case as it conforms to the recessed back of the Oasis 2, and looks to have stronger magnets than the official Amazon case (albeit sans origami stand): https://www.amazon.com/dp/B079DPPHXY/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_QvmTAbAFVFERZ

However, it looks like Amazon is coming out with revamped cases in response to the controversy over the original ones a few months ago: http://blog.the-ebook-reader.com/2018/03/19/amazon-bringing-back-kindle-oasis-covers-soon/

I’ll review the new ayotu case later on, but in all honesty I’ll probably return it if the amazon case comes out soon. All I want in case is something that goes on/comes off very easily and has a stand, I’m only going to use a case for screen protection while traveling around and a stand for when I’m at a desk. As it is, I just use a generic amazon stand (https://www.amazon.com/AmazonBasics-IPM-TAB1-AMZ-Adjustable-Tablet-Stand/dp/B006ZT4VA0) but I’d rather have an all-in-one solution.

The Moko might not be custom or "premium" but the one for the original Nexus is pretty nice. I like the carbon fiber texture, and it has a lifetime warranty. :)

If you're looking for a case for it, get this one:
https://www.amazon.com/Kensington-Surface-Case-Microsoft-2017/dp/B019TTJHCO

I have it and love it. Pen stays secure, can use the Surface's kickstand, type cover sits flush when closed, and even has a little rubber strap thing on the back that you can put your hand through so that you keep a good grip on it while keeping another hand free.

These are from Amazon.com, but I’d think you should be able to find them:

ESR Clear Hard Case for The iPad Pro 10.5", [Perfect Match with Smart Keyboard] Slim Fit Back Shell Cover Compatible for iPad Pro 10.5 Inch(Charcoal Gray) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B073DZJFJV/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_2fdvCbNMYDG83

KHOMO iPad Pro 10.5 Inch Charcoal Gray Color Case - Companion Cover - Perfect Match for Apple Smart Keyboard and Cover. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07215MYS4/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_qidvCbY483SYE

The iPad cover is very nice. It's actually better than the one for the 9.7 (at least for me) since the magnets seem stronger. For the back, I got this case which is surprisingly good quality (iPad Pro 10.5 Inch Charcoal Gray Color Case - Companion Cover - Perfect match for Apple Smart keyboard and Cover. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07215MYS4/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_tai_hDpHzbZNMC8NQ). It has a very close color match to the silicone cover, and a similar feel ( although it's not silicone, the rubberized plastic feels very nice.)

As for a mat, a cork one would do well to prevent static.

Audio Technica makes this headshell for $25.

There's a lot of options for cartridge. This Audio Technica for $40 is highly recommended. The Shure M97xE at $70 is also a good cart. I own the Shure myself and I believe it sounds great, though I find its ability to track every record I've played so far without skipping to be more impressive.

Closest thing to what you describe: https://www.amazon.com/Elecbae-Keyboard-Case-iPad-2018/dp/B07QL4XJBB

Almost any angle hinge kickstand but no keyboard: https://www.amazon.com/Maxjoy-Compatible-iPad-Pro-Case/dp/B07MWXLPNL/

Another kickstand with keyboard, but not really a hinge kickstand: https://www.amazon.com/Inateck-Keyboard-Detachable-Compatible-KB02005/dp/B07MZT4N4H

Not kickstand, but the one that I went with: https://www.amazon.com/Muse-Case-Protective-Convenient-Magnetic/dp/B07H7VK7K8

I believe all 3 have been talked about throughout this thread, so if you search by their names, you can see how others feel about them (mostly positive for each one). I've been looking for one as well, though without the keyboard. Unfortunately, i don't think we have yet to have a stand that comes close to the fluidity of a Surface Pro hinge stand. I'm waiting to see if anything newer pops up in the fall (ideally hoping to see one with a trackpad). In the meantime, I picked up a Zugu case that has functioned pretty well.

Get the Poetic Slimline case. The black one was $5 when I preordered it, but I think it's gone up to $10, with the other colors being $15. It looks a lot like the ASUS premium cover and works great. Auto sleep/wakes the screen, feels and fits great, etc. I like the way it attaches much more than most of the other cases I've seen that just loop an elastic band over the corners or have weird claw things that grip around the edges.

http://www.amazon.com/Poetic-Slimline-Portfolio-Automatically-Manufacturer/dp/B008NMCPTQ/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1377378416&sr=8-1&keywords=poetic+nexus+7

Considering that you would be doing educational subjects, would recommend you get a windows tablet or windows compatible. Yea the Tab s2 is a much better choice than the a series. Battery life, gb ram which can run more apps, better processor, can upgrade to the latest os which marshmallow 6.0.[Youtube review video of 9.7] (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=amO5rzdaZjo) Best you get the [samsung galaxy tab s2 9.7 version] (https://www.amazon.com/Samsung-Galaxy-SM-T810NZDEXAR-32GB-Gold/dp/B010OTG0DC/ref=as_li_ss_tl?s=pc&ie=UTF8&qid=1482195391&sr=1-12&keywords=tablet&refinements=p_36:30000-35000&linkCode=ll1&tag=qt088-20&linkId=4b97064859d4343cbbb884437c2c7e49) because the 9.7 has a wider screen which would be a better choice since you would be taking notes and also has sufficient battery life to faciliate it. I would recommend you get the [am pen stylus] (https://www.amazon.com/Stylus-amPen-Hybrid-Interchangeable-Feature/dp/B008MOHLVC/ref=as_li_ss_tl?s=pc&ie=UTF8&qid=1482196497&sr=1-3&keywords=tab+s2+stylus&linkCode=ll1&tag=qt088-20&linkId=90b9c393d664e1bc05efc60ab673b4a2) for it.

What is your local craigslist? I can look around for you. The best luck I had though was going to pawnshops. If you do go the used way then you will have to buy a new needle. I have this one and it sounds great and is pretty cheap.

Also you should put a post over in /r/vinyl, they know way more than I do. And here is a nice article on buying a turntable for cheap.

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Bought this iPad two months ago and don't use it as often as I'd like. Comes with the Zugu Case and the Apple Pencil 2. No Apple care.

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I have the new edition of this and I completely agree, hands down the best case I've ever used for a tablet. No keyboard but very sturdy and protective, and the magnets surprisingly work well to hold it at whatever angle you choose. I think unless the OP absolutely had to have a keyboard at all times with their iPad, they would really benefit from this case plus an external keyboard left in the office ✌

https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B07K1M4PHY?psc=1&ref=ppx_pop_mob_b_asin_title

Dude, you need a tablet holder, it will 100% solve your problems. I got this one:

Tryone Gooseneck Tablet Stand
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01AUQ33LG/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_h-TFDbXDM9JKF


And it is fantastic. I lay on my back and put the Switch in it, position it over my head, and hold the joy-cons in my hands with my arms relaxed. Ok, it kind of makes me feel like one of the humans in Wall-E, but it's sooooo comfortable.

You could also use it to hold the Switch in front of you when you're sitting up. Detach the joy-cons and prop up the Switch and play all day. I think it would really help you.

I saw many people buy it from this [Link] (https://www.amazon.com/Tryone-Gooseneck-Nintendo-Samsung-Overall/dp/B01AUQ33LG) but since I live in Asia, I just bought one from some Chinese company. For mine it's fully flexible and can hold the weight very well (I bought mine for like year and a half now). And if my Chinese knock off work that good I think this one will work fine as well

As far as accessories go, I definitely recommend the Apple Pencil. I personally didn't go with the smart keyboard - instead, I opted for a foldable bluetooth keyboard. Others swear by the Apple Keyboard, but I just couldn't afford it.

I've heard amazing things about the Zugu Muse Case, but I personally got the Ztotop Case.

I wound up going with the 11" iPad Pro because it felt better? I recommend going to an Apple Store/Best Buy/Costco/etc., and just handling both devices IRL. I thought I wanted the 12.9", but after holding it for a while, it felt too big.

Hello,

I just received the Poetic SlimLine Case for my Nexus 7 FHD (2013) and so far I am very happy with it. The case is an exact fit for my Nexus 7 and has openings for all the ports, including the rear camera. The fit of the cover against the case is excllent as well, with no flexing of the cover or problems at the "hinge" area.

I also ordered some matte screen protectors¹ from a brand I hadn't heard of before (Crazy On Digital) but were (1) inexpensive; and (2) had good reviews; and those seem to be working fine so far as well.

• Poetic SlimLine Case on Amazon: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00E5NOXM4/

• COD Screen Protector: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00E41SL0C/

Regards,

Aryeh Goretsky



¹I prefer a matte screen, like a ThinkPad has.

I have been using this for a while:

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B008MOHLVC

Works great, and best of all, no more smudges on my screen :)

I have not really used it for writing notes though. I use it for most other tasks but note taking. The tip is pretty big, so not sure how accurate it would be for taking notes.

For general use, it is a great stylus though.

I looked at the Samsung Plus/Pro Chromebook but I heard mixed reviews on the keyboard and travel distance between the keys. My currently Asus Tf700 with the keyboard has great travel and I love it, so I'm making a safe assumption that this one is good too.

As for writing on the screen on my current Asus TF700, I've learned to deal with lack of palm rejection. i bought a Meko Stylus on Amazon and it's worked very well so far. The only difficult thing is writing fast as I can't write fast since my wrist is floating. Otherwise, it's not too bad at all.

The Pixelbook does seem to be a price hike. I looked in their subreddit and I haven't seen too many controversial reviews but some have some bugs here and there. If it goes on special Black Friday I may consider the lower tier one as I don't need more than 128GB of storage.

I had an Apple Smart Keyboard and an Apple “back case” on my 9.7... it bent on me. Luckily I was in the 90 day window. Apple had mercy on me and fixed it.

Months later I give husband the replacement 9.7 and get a 10.5. Got an off name brand back case and a Smart Keyboard. Same deal, my 10.5 bends on me.

Both bends were around the Smart Keyboard and the second time the Apple G said it really looked like the SK was pulling my 10.5 around the magnetic area in a way that caused it to bend. She replaced my 10.5 and I picked up replacement the next day.

I sold my 9.7 Apple stuff and returned my 10.5 Apple/off name brand stuff and bought a Zagg Keyboard for both.

It’s the BEST decision I ever made. The Zagg Keyboard is so much better than the SK because it has back lighting (in 7 different colors) and typing keys can compress (more like your MacBook). I’ve had the thing for 3 months and have not yet had to charge it once.

Also the protection the full case gives my 10.5 is SOOO much better than what I got with the Apple stuff.

Here is a link to the Zagg Keyboard:
https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B073WPHL8S/ref=sxts_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1510287071&sr=1&pi=AC_SX236_SY340_QL65

Here is a link to an off name brand “back case:”
https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B07215MYS4/ref=mp_s_a_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1510287153&sr=8-3&pi=AC_SX236_SY340_QL65&keywords=ipad+10.5+back+cover&dpPl=1&dpID=51Q-ZD4C6sL&ref=plSrch


Clearly I think you should go Zagg but that’s just my experience!!!!

I personally use the Shure M97Xe phono cartridge, on a 1970's vintage Technics SL-1200 MkII turntable hooked up to the phono input of a 1970's Marantz 2230B receiver. I use a Focusrite 2i2 for analog to digital conversion, hooked up to the Marantz's tape out. I capture and edit in Audacity.

I use the Marantz with a pair of '80s vintage DCM bookshelf speakers in nearfield fed audio from my desktop computer's soundcard into the receiver's tape monitor circuit.

The Marantz was a thrift store find that I cleaned, adjusted and replaced the capacitors in. The DCM speaker's woofers were refoamed with Simply Speakers refoam kits as well as the capacitors replaced in the crossovers.

The Technics turntable has a modern cartridge installed as most vintage phono cartridges would be a downgrade. Fresh manufacture is your friend here as the rubber suspension would be suspect on a new old stock cartridge and the diamond styli wear out, ruling out used cartridges with unknown use and wear (my vintage records are more important!). I also replaced the cue light on the Technics and repalced the DJ style platter mat with a more appropriate Technics OEM mat.

For my time and effort of restoring my vintage gear, I find it sounds better than entry level audiophile gear. It also is easier to service (for me) and looks just cool (IMHO).

Also avoid putting anything other than plain water in it. No electrolytes or Gatorade etc. They will promote mold growth.

I have the same bag and love it. I tend to only fill the bladder halfway, otherwise I find it gets too heavy with a tube, pump, tool, snack, etc

My cleaning ritual: I remove the nozzle (mouthpiece) from the hose and run fresh water through the hose (via the bladder) to rinse it. Then I stick a bent coat hanger inside the bladder to prop it open for ventilation. Store it upside down with the hose dangling off the table/shelf for drainage. That will allow it to completely dry out.

A nifty (and more portable) alternative to a coat hanger is propping the bag open with one of those plastic tablet stands - it works well and is great if travelling.
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B006ZT4VA0/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_gklvDbEPHFXF3

I have never used any chemicals other than a drop of Dawn dish soap once a month.

I've had my Dakine bag for 8 months now with zero slime or mold issues. Knock on wood.

If it's only you using the 10,000, it could be OK.

I carry a 20,000 mAh battery pack for myself alone, and on the AT there were a few instances where I came close to running out of juice.

And that's the AT. Where you're never more then a few miles from a road or civilization. And I'm a tech savvy kind of guy who doesn't waste power willy nilly.

It all depends on your usage, but if it was me, I'd up the capacity a bit - especially if your electronics are the primary means of navigation and they don't have replaceable batteries.

The whole "have and not need vs need and not have argument"

Regarding "quick charging", unless your device specifically supports it and you have the proper cables and chargers, the best you're going to do is pump as much juice into the device in as short amount of time as possible.

Your typical phone charger (think little white/black square with one USB port) is one amp, while a larger device charger is typically around two amps. In this situation more amps equals faster charging.

They do make slightly larger chargers that provide multiple two amp ports on them, I recently switched to this one. Can charge the two biggest batteries I have at once (typically the phone and battery pack), and not worry about having to chose one or the other.

On the AT I used a single two amp charger for my battery pack and devices, and came up short a few times (ran out of time charging and didn't get enough juice). What saved me was I had a large enough battery pack that I could make it work with what capacity I had left based on the number of expected days to my next stop.

Also, if you're going to Nero at all, it usually means leaving your devices to charge while you go run errands. If you can only charge one thing, you'll very likely run into the time crunch I mentioned above - being able to charge two devices at once helps solve that problem.

Also, some battery packs provide what's called "pass through" charging, which allows you to effectively daisy chain your devices and charge them all - plugging your battery pack into the wall charger, and your devices into the battery pack while it's charging.

If I was you, I'd do some napkin math on how many recharges you expect to get/need based on your devices and go from there. It's not 100% foolproof, so you can calculate a small percentage of energy transfer loss for weather and heat loss while charging, but basically take the mAh of each device you're bringing, multiply that by how many chargers you think you'll need during a given stretch of time, and add it all up. If that number is bigger then, or close to your battery pack's capacity, you're cutting it too close.

I just picked up a pro 10.5 myself over the weekend. I wanted the same thing, more protection for the back to compliment the Smart Keyboard and something to store the pencil.

I ended up with these two and so far they’ve been great!

MoKo Pencil Case Holder for Apple Pencil - PU Leather Elastic Pencil Pocket Sleeve Detachable Pouch Cover for Apple Pencil, Fit iPad Pro 9.7 Inch Cases and iPad Pro 10.5 Inch Cases, Space GRAY https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01EHSMC56/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_tai_0--zzb4A9WFAQ

iPad Pro 10.5 Inch Charcoal Gray Color Case - Companion Cover - Perfect match for Apple Smart keyboard and Cover. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07215MYS4/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_tai_ba.zzbPM68T5W

https://www.amazon.com/Shure-M97xE-High-Performance-Magnetic-Cartridge/dp/B00006I5SB

This thing is $200! I have a strong feeling that I'm going to buy this and still not be as satisfied as if I spent $350 on the U-Turn. If it does solve my problem and sounds good, I'd be ecstatic, but after replacing the stylus and buying a preamp in a failed attempt to fix my problem, I'm wary of throwing down even more money.

Is there any cheaper alternatives to this cartridge that are almost as good? Like I said I'm willing to spend it if it's truly the solution but I'd be way more willing to buy a nice cartridge for $100 if possible.

Thank you for your advice

Check out r/Surface. There's a lot of people over there who I'm sure would help you with your problems.

Wacom has released the driver for full support in Photoshop as of May 10th.

As far as sensitivity goes this guide really helped me out a lot. You may also look into getting a Bamboo FEEL, which has the circuit in the tip of the pen and has greater accuracy.

You may try bumping the power settings up to get a boost in power. You can actually manually go into each individual part of the machine and set it to High. I have a power setting specifically for when I'm doing intensive work or gaming on it. Of course this kills the battery, but it's worth it when you need that extra power. I have my Power Options pinned to the start screen so that I have easy access when switching between tasks.

I don't do a whole lot of typing, so the type keyboard is probably more than I need, but I was wary of the touch keyboard. I actually enjoy using the onscreen keyboard (because it's so big), but that's really just a personal preference.

EDIT: Corrected keyboard type.

I have a set of these:

https://www.amazon.com/MEKO-Precision-Stylus-Bundle-Replaceable/dp/B00N1BRWLA/ref=pd_lpo_vtph_147_tr_t_3?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1&refRID=J29Y715EPEWFGTF5E6EE

The mesh end works great, but the disk end is even better. The point is tiny and the disk is clear so you can see exactly where you're going. The two phones that I play with (LG Stylo 2 and LG G4) both react very well with it and my wife uses the same type with her S7 Edge.

I would suggest looking around Craigslist and local record stores/thrift shops for a used turntable. Personally, I would recommend something direct drive, fully manual and Technics if you can find one in your price range.

Even if you cheap out on the turntable itself, getting a nice cartridge can help a lot. Personally, this is my cart of choice, its cheap and awesome.

I suggest buying a new LP to test it out. A modern 180 gram audiophile pressing is more likely to give you a much better first impression than a scratchy old record.

So I've been eyeing up one of those gooseneck clamps for the switch (like this one), but my main concern that I haven't seen addressed too much is how much pressure it places on the switch.

Does anyone have anything like this and can comment on if the pressure seems too great/it feels like it might bend the switch after prolonged use? Also if anyone can recommend one thats good, that would be great.

I have already seen the JETech one and ESR from amazon, and they aren't exactly what I'm looking for, but they are pretty similar. It would be great if anyone has any other case ideas.


In case ur curious, here's the JETech and ESR ones


JETech - https://www.amazon.com/JETech-Cover-Apple-Model-Sleep/dp/B07175N8XP/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1497896243&sr=8-1&keywords=jetech+iPad+Pro+10.5

ESR 10.5" - https://www.amazon.com/ESR-Trifold-Function-Microfiber-Lining/dp/B0718X3GJ5/ref=sr_1_2?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1497996021&sr=1-2&keywords=ESR+10.5

I bought this case along with my Smart Keyboard back in January. It’s pretty close to the same color and perfectly compliments the Smart Keyboard.

The number one thing you want to avoid is a rubber tipped stylus. They are garbage for actual touch sensitivity and smoothness of use.

Im not sure if having a Galaxy S8 will affect your choices significantly, but this is what i got for my Google Pixel at the start of this year: https://www.amazon.com/MEKO-Universal-Precision-Capacitive-Replacement/dp/B00N1BRWLA?crid=3PKRZ3TZT6ADT&keywords=meko+stylus&qid=1539275638&s=Cell+Phones+%26+Accessories&sprefix=meko+%2Cmobile%2C169&sr=1-1-spons&ref=sr_1_1_sspa&psc=1

its phenomenal. It glides effortlessly across my screen, has great accuracy, and comes with a carrying case (that holds both of them) in case you dont want to keep the pen alone in your pocket.

Just for example, I bought it to play Tsum Tsums, which is a rapid match 3+ game but with gravity, and the accuracy has been great for that so it should work just fine for PoGO.

My first setup was a Luxman PX-99 which was cheap (I paid $40 on CL) direct drive, and bulletproof. It was solid for what I needed it to do. As others have said here, be prepared to shell out a little $$ for a nice cartridge if you want to get serious. I recommend the Shure M97xE as a good place to start. If you have the dough, check out the Music Hall and Pro-Ject tables, and in my opinion, you'll be hard pressed to find a turntable more solid than the Technics 1200 series, but be prepared to shell out some coin. Stay away from the new bargain models, such as Crosleys, as you do get what you pay for and you can easily find something much better for the same price on Craigslist or ebay.

This is the specific one I'm trying out.

Full disclosure: I will be testing it out and providing feedback on it as a product tester. I am getting the product at a discounted rate, but this has no bearing on my review of the product.

This one actually has a lot of excellent reviews, and I like that the tip is retractable (I assume this cuts down on accumulation of lint, dust, dirt, and debris when it's stored in a pocket, in a bag, etc.).

I also came across this one, which has replaceable tips (so the entire stylus body doesn't need to be thrown out when a tip is worn out). It has the same rating, but more than 1.5 times the reviews of the one I'm getting.

Reading through some of the reviews of the first product, it seems like the tips do last for a while.

If you do want to see if you can get better precision (I realize now this is a more appropriate word than accuracy) I would suggest you try to open up one of the tips and 'stretch' it to a point with a plastic 'nub' (like a coffee stirrer) and see what the screen response is like. It would likely involve a lot of 'kludging', but when I first got a rubber-tipped capacitive stylus I thought of doing something similar to get a finer implement.

I just got on of these in the mail today and like it. Choose the cocoa color so it's warmer than the grey. But it works perfectly with the Smart Cover and keyboards. Has a good grippy/soft touch feel and looks nice. https://www.amazon.com/iPad-10-5-Inch-Charcoal-Color/dp/B07215MYS4/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1498768503&sr=8-3&keywords=khomo+ipad+pro+10.5

This one! It's wonderful! I've been using it for about 6 months and it hasn't shown any signs of wear and tear. It also has the smart wake/sleep function for when you open and close the case. And It's super cheap! :)

I don't have either of these cases, but I've been looking into one of them trying to decide which one I like more. I'm probably going to get the first one, along with this one which someone already posted, but it has the faux leather. I'll decide which one I like better from there.

Personally, this one looks better and I would prefer this one

I found this one first, but i'm not a big fan of the shiny X on the back

This case kept me from needing to pick up a bag. Super durable, has a secure place for the pen and I get lots of compliments on it when I'm traveling. (I also put a black skin on the kickstand so it blends in perfectly.)

I normally don't put cases on my devices but I'm really happy with this one - especially how it secures the pen and keyboard when closed.

iStudiez is awesome. I really don't use it to it's full capability but I can't find anything else that keeps my class schedule so neat and organized.

For the stylus, I really liked the Wacom Bamboo for iPad. The tip is supposed to be a bit smaller and it does write and move very smoothly.

Now a question. Why Notebooks for iPad? What other apps did you try? I'm just curious because I've had this on my Appshopper wishlist forever. Currently I use Notability for the same reasons you listed for liking Notebooks (formatting, bullet points) so just wondering what else in particular drew you to this app?

Then the 2013 N7 is probably your best bet. Try to find a 2013 though, it's quite an upgrade over the 2012 and not worth saving a few dollars.

My reason for the Nvidia upgrade was Gamestreaming, better controller support (I like the Shield's controller more than a DS3), slightly larger screen, etc... I'd recommend picking up this case if you get a N7. I had the same type for my 2012 and 2013 tabs.

I bought a gooseneck tablet holder that I hook up to my bed frame so I don’t even have to hold the switch in bed. Most comfortable gaming experience ever.

Edit: adding link to the product below. Looks out of stock right now but there are similar ones on amazon. Only feedback I have is I wish it were 6 inches longer, but that’s nitpicking. It’s a great product for a lazy guy like me.

https://www.amazon.com/Tryone-Gooseneck-Nintendo-Samsung-Overall/dp/B01AUQ33LG

I purchased this case when it was first available and they had a few problems with the original builds. I just received my 3rd version of this case (all replacements free of charge) and I have to say that this time they have it perfect.

I would highly recommend this case to anyone who is looking for something with a solid feel, very slim profile and built in stand functionality. It also has a smart cover. The 7 fits very snuggly into the case.

Company I purchased through sent all replacements without any request or inquiry on my part.

Here is where I got it on Amazon.

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B008NMCPTQ/ref=oh_details_o01_s00_i00

I've used an iPad+Magic Keyboard basically since this spring and I've loved it. I really tend to hate cheapo plastic bluetooth keyboards and the Smart Keyboard is sort of bleh. The keyboard cover is nice and props up the iPad at a pretty similar angle to the SmartCover.

The back cover is this one which acts as a very good replacement for the lack of an Apple branded Silicone Case. That JETech one from Amazon that someone else listed is also very good.

You need a separate case/stand.

These work great:


https://www.amazon.com/JETech-Case-10-5-inch-Sleep-Black/dp/B07175N8XP/ref=sxin_3_ac_d_rm?ac_md=0-0-aXBhZCBwcm8gY2FzZSAxMC41-ac_d_rm&keywords=iPad+Pro+case+10.5&pd_rd_i=B07175N8XP&pd_rd_r=6ff34778-a668-408d-9bde-bd0de24a868f&pd_rd_w=AA6EW&pd_rd_wg=3HbfC&pf_rd_p=983984df-2ad2-4c97-ba7f-4c5a90291c2b&pf_rd_r=256CGSCK99HMRFQ024A7&psc=1&qid=1570501831

Bonus is that the keyboard has magnets in it, so it will stick to this case when it is closed. Makes it handy if you are carrying things in your hand - like I do when I go to meetings.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07175N8XP/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o04_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
I really like how thin this case is, it’s a basic 2 angle and cheap iPad smart case but the quality is great (and even better than I expected)

I mostly use the Apple Pencil with Notability or LiquidText. I use Goodnotes a little. Some of my professors use Google Drive, so I need to use those apps from time to time. I also like Outlook for email, iBooks and Kindle Reader for different texts. Duet Display turns my iPad into a secondary screen for my MacBook Pro. I use Scanner Pro to turn all my syllabi and other handouts into PDFs. iStudiez Pro helps keep my schedule in order, and Quizlet helps me study. I use Affinity Photo for processing my Nikon RAW files ( I let my Adobe CC subscription lapse, I just don't find myself using my dSLR that much lately.) I also use a MIDI keyboard with Garage Band and Pro Metronome for piano practice when I don't have access to a real piano/piano lab/practice room.

I keep games and other entertainment apps off the iPad since I'm trying to study and don't want to make it any easier for me to goof off.

Case, Screen Protector, Apple Pencil sleeve, tether to keep my adapter on my cable, stand, keyboard, and holder for using my iPad as a second screen for my MacBook Pro. I also use Anker cables, charger port, and portable charger.

Saw someone else on here use these mounts with some success. I'm pretty happy with them. Tryone Gooseneck Tablet Stands. This chair has a slide out leg rest that I like so I couldn't center mount the keyboard and trackball.
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01AUQ33LG/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_JFaUAbZ08R0GG

I use this case for my iPhone 6, and I clip this stylus to the outside of it. It looks like a little notebook (as in paper) and I love it.

No tablets or anything else yet, but I like things to be both cute and functional. I would likely never buy the brick "lifeproof" cases because to me they're clunky.

For what it's worth, Tory Burch's "prettifying" of the FitBit has made me consider actually buying one of the things!

This case is very popular. I have it on my 12.9" pro. It's a little on the heavy side, but the functionality is really great with many angles to view and good protection.

The Muse Case - 2018 iPad Pro 11 inch (New Model) - Very Protective But Thin + Convenient Magnetic Stand + Sleep/Wake Cover - ZUGU CASE https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07H7VK7K8/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_9HXtDbPC0CD91

I have an Air 2 and take handwritten notes on it almost every day for work (Evernote). I got these for writing and they work great. I can't comment in how they compare to the Apple pen but they're not quite as good as writing on my surface pro but definitely usable. Only downside is that there's no good way to rest your hand on the iPad and write but I've gotten used to it. Just my $0.02. Hope this helps.

I'm not affiliated or anything and this is purely anecdotal but I use this one. It's got a good bit of weight to it and you can see if you prefer mesh or disc.

I greatly prefer disc. I wore out 3 mesh ones within a few weeks before I tried disc and so far I've only broken 1 of those discs so I have 3 spare still.

I play pad a LOT. I'm getting close to 1 year of in game time and I'm currently rank 594. That's approaching shitbucket status of playing way too much to get that in that time so my poor stylus and disc has taken a damn beating but it's still going strong. I ended up moving the rubber grip up to the mesh end too so it's comfier to hold while using the disc side.

The only noticable wear is the black colour where I hold it the most is like bleached looking where the colour's faded from where I held it before I moved the rubber grip there. The coating on the pen clip thing's a bit pitted from it being against my sweaty betty hand so long too. It doesn't bother me though.

Maybe I've just gotten lucky with the discs I have but yeah, only broken 1 disc so far with very heavy useage in that time with that brand.

Mine do too, I bruise really easy. What I did was grab some of these stylus from Amazon. They're really great and the most reliable stylus I've used. Get purple because purple is the best.

When i was looking, nothing really stood out to me either, so i went for function over style. These ones from moko come in a ton of colors and work the same way as the ipad tri-fold cases, for a fraction of the price. It was the best i could find for the price, and i spent a bit of time looking. Best of luck to ya!

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00CKA1IYU/ref=oh_details_o00_s00_i01?ie=UTF8&psc=1

1. I believe I know what episode is your favorite, because it too is mine! Episode 18 of Season 2, titled Brush with Greatness!
   
2. My favorite character is most likely Mr. Burns, because he's so.. schemey. And skinny! HAHAH!
   
3. http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00E4OKXPU/ Here is the item I'd like. :)
   
4. If you need me, I'll be in the refrigerator.

I bought this one. The charcoal gray color matches the keyboard absolutely perfectly. Nice and slim, keeps weight down, and looks great. Also very inexpensive.

I'm using this "paperlike" screen, but only because it provides enough friction to make my writing and drawing less slippery: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07QMV54LY/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o06_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

And I'm using this case:
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07K1M4PHY/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

That's about all one can do. Once you handle the iPad Pro for a while, you'll realize how "unbendable" it is. It's pretty solid. Just treat it reasonably carefully and you shouldn't have a problem.

http://www.amazon.ca/gp/product/B00E5NOXM4

Yes, I do recommend it. It fits great on the new nexus 7 and it have a very good grippy surface.

This one is my favorite. Matches the Smart Keyboard perfect in terms of color and the feel of materials. Highly recommend!

Similar, yes. Equivalent, no.

The S-Pen pairs with a custom Wacom digitizer in the Note-series phones. It's going to be the most accurate choice, hands down, and it'll probably have special considerations for palm detection as well (don't know for sure, never had a Note).

The best you could get with a normal smartphone digitizer would be using a plastic/rubber disc style stylus, which will be up to as accurate as a finger touch can be. You could give it a try with your current phone before choosing, the Meko stylus is pretty cheap.

I use this one every day in school with Notability.

The tip has capacitive fiber wrapped around a rubber tip. It feels super smooth when writing. I added a rubber grip from a spare pen I had to make it easier to write for longer periods though. This makes it even better. Plus, it's so damn cheap!

Highly, highly recommended for note taking.

I haven’t actually ordered one yet myself, but that looks pretty similar to the one I was recommended (Meko 2-in-1 universal stylus).

https://www.amazon.com.au/MEKO-Universal-Precision-Capacitive-Replacement/dp/B00N1BRWLA

The one you linked is 4-in-1, so even better! :)

I had bought a Monteverde mainly because I needed a ball point pen as well as a stylus. Great pen; not so great stylus.
I just picked up a Wacom Bamboo and I must say its reputation is up held. The hands down best stylus on the market.
Also don't forget to install TouchScreen Tune if you are going to be using your TF201 with a stylus much.
If you plan to do a lot of note taking I would however suggest the keyboard.

Awesome find, especially the SL-D2, fantastic table that should last you for years and years. Should be able to find a universal headshell on Amazon for around $20, then something like a Shure M97xE cartridge

http://www.amazon.com/Shure-M97xE-High-Performance-Magnetic-Cartridge/dp/B00006I5SB

If you have somewhere to clip a mount then this one from Amazon or something similar is really good too! They're very sturdy and supports phones/tablets too. You can mount it right up to your head level which makes it very comfortable use as you don't have to tilt your head.

Edit: I just realised someone posted the same mount in a separate comment already, but I'll just reinforce that this is an amazing purchase I guess!

I have a Zugu Muse case, and it’s absolutely amazing. Built-in housing for magnetic pencil attachment, with a sleeve in back to carry it when you’re traveling and don’t want to risk losing it. Full protection, and eight possible stand positions. The button covers don’t have the annoyingly spongy resistance that other cases I’ve had have given me. Magnets in all the right spots, so things stay attached where they’re supposed to. Overall, it looks and feels premium.

It doesn’t have Smart Keyboard compatibility, but I’ve found that a decent portable Bluetooth keyboard takes care of that need, and although it’s not all-in-one, I like having the option to not have a keyboard in the way, as well as the ability to position it further from the iPad.

The Muse Case - 2018 iPad Pro 11 inch (New Model) - Very Protective But Thin + Convenient Magnetic Stand + Sleep/Wake Cover - ZUGU CASE https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07H7VK7K8/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_tai_Hff0DbYVABAP2

I got this Poetic one. I love the smart cover rip off. Slim, sleek and great looking.

http://amzn.com/B00E5NOXM4

There is a variant of the Tab A that comes with a stylus, but if you mean the models that don't, it depends on what kind of stylus you mean. If you mean a Wacom stylus like the Note line has, nope. You can use a capacitive stylus, of course, though I don't personally have any recommendations for a good one (though I've heard good things about the Adonit Jot styli).

This is what I've got for a portable secondary monitor and it's fricking great. It's powered by the USB cable so you don't have to plug it in to a power outlet. Works great with this stand, though you can use the case for the monitor as a stand as well.

I actually had no idea about the kickstarter thing, haha. I think some of their more expensive ones may have app integration, but mine is just the stylus. Here it is on Amazon.

I have heard it will cause tiny little scratches on the screen if something gets caught between the disk and your screen (like dirt or something). I don't really have that problem since I got a screen protector. If you were to get one I'd definitely suggest getting a screen protector. Ever since I got it the stylus writes a lot smoother (sometimes it'd skip during writing).

Definitely look around though. I went through the same thing you did a few months ago, and the Adonit Jot Pro just works for me. Here is a good thread from a week ago about styli in case you want other suggestions.

Hope this helped!

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01AUQ33LG and yeah it works pretty nicely! Definitely some movement when tapping, but it's perfect for how I use it, as music control.

>I don't even have the meaty masculine hands of a real man

I laughed out loud at this. It's been a long day at work, and this made my day better.

The switch needs a capacitive stylus. I recommend the amazon basics stylus. It has 3 different sized points.

Some might think $8 is too much for a stylus though, but I can say this one feels great and is high quality.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B008HJGPVO/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o01_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Otherwise, you can probably find one at the dollar store or wherever for cheap.

I tried half a dozen different styluses when I first got into pad and found that my favorite by far was the amPen. It has the woven metallic tip that never sticks like many of the cloth or rubber fiber ones do, and it is extremely light, unlike many of the other metallic tip styluses I tried.

It's been a few years, so perhaps they've improved, but I found that the friendly swede products worked amazing for awhile but eventually the tip would start sticking, no longer sliding smoothly along the glass. I know you can try to clean them off, but it ended up being too high maintenance, so I switched to the woven metallic type, which doesn't appear to have a similar problem.

The Poetic Slimline case

http://www.amazon.com/Poetic-Slimline-Function-Manufacturer-Warranty/dp/B00E5NOXM4/ref=sr_1_1?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1405694347&sr=1-1&keywords=poetic+slimline+nexus+7+2013

This case is rather minimalistic and has a nice leather feel to it. Granted its only 12-15$ wherever you look its just going to be faux leather but feels genuine. It has some form of bumper protection but since it's a thin case it's not as protective as the larger cases. It does however cover all four edges and the fold over also has an auto-sleep every time you close it and wakes when you open the screen because of a small magnet. The magnet does not interfere with screen sleep issues (as far as I'm concerned, never happened to me). The case is entirely lightweight and also has microfiber on the inside of the closing flap so it doesn't scratch your screen when closed.

I've had this case since January and its still working the same as it did when it came in brand new. Definitely a case you want to look into if you want something nice, lightweight, and still has a form of protection even if it doesn't leave the house

This is the closest I've seen with pretty good reviews, pretty sure you could use it on a headrest

Drawing on a touch screen can be pretty hard but I found a pretty damn good stylus. I would maybe give this a shot before going to a pad. :)

meko stylus

1. What's the deal with the Shure M97xE.. it seems like it's been around for a while, and I have read it's sold for about $70. But on Amazon it's not available until 9/26 and it's $100. Same price on a few sites I checked. So it this a new version with a higher price, or the same version, or what?
   
   
2. I'm looking to upgrade the cart on my Sl-1200 MK2.. I currently have an AT95E, but am willing to spend around $100. What pairs well with the 1200 mk2? FWIW I'm listening to mostly new records, all in good shape and using a HT theater with a cheapo phono pre (maybe I should upgrade the pre first..) I've been looking at the M97xE and the Ortofon Red.. either of those pair well with the 1200, or something else?

I have a wacom bamboo stylus. It works well and feels good in my hand. Im no art major, but I was able to draw some neat things with it like casper and this guy with it. Don't pay more than $30 for it though, I just saw they raised their prices

I am using this, and it works well with my original Surface Pro.
http://smile.amazon.com/dp/B00BVUQZZ2

The charcoal version should be good as well.
http://smile.amazon.com/dp/B00BVUR07Y

Though untested, this one seems to be compatible with the Surface Pro and Pro 2:
http://www.wacom.com/en-us/products/stylus/bamboo-smart

Generally, most pens that work with Galaxy devices with stylus work with Surface Pro 1 and 2 since both uses similar Wacom's technology. However, I wouldn't always count on it. Note that Bamboo Feel styluses do not come with an eraser.

If you aren't sure, there's always the original Surface Pen that works well.
http://smile.amazon.com/dp/B00C8Q0176

\> I'd like to play in bed before I go to sleep.

Imma bout to blow your mind.

Get a "gooseneck" mount and attach it to your nightstand assuming you have one. This is the one I use:

Tryone Gooseneck Tablet Stand

I pull out the top drawer of my nightstand and mount it to the side of the drawer, which is a nice flat surface for the grip to attach to. It's adjustable but stable, as long as you aren't touching the device. If you're using a wired controller via USB OTG it can sometimes wobble if you pull on the cable but that's probably a fixable issue. It's strong enough to hold a phone or a tablet. Can't recommend it enough.

a mounted holder has worked pretty well for me. bonus: it holds phones/ipads/nintendo switches as well.

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https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01AUQ33LG/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o09_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Thank you. Funny you mention it, the 'controller stand' is actually a regular tablet stand that I found out was perfect for propping up my controller as well.

This turntable cartridge.

My turntable sounds alright how it is, so I cant get myself to spend the money, but this would turn it from alright to awesome!

Sure! https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00K4NVS86/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i8UqzbXFZQEEA

This is what I ended up getting and I shared one with my boyfriend who also loves it. Nice rating, not too expensive for a 3 pack + replacements, and I looked through their reviews to see a few who recommended it for tsum tsums :)

The other one I considered was this: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00N1BRWLA/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_b-UqzbT4D9B9R It also had tsum tsum players in its reviews, but I've seen people on this Reddit with concerns that the disc could scratch your screen.

The stylus is definitely awkward to get used to at first and I'm going to look into a cheap rubber grip for the barrel but I don't think I'll ever go back to using my finger.

Only recommendations would be getting a Wacom Bamboo Feel stylus. They are much heftier and have a much better pen feel than the regular stylus and a Freedom case. The freedom case makes up for all the angles you lose by not having a surface pro 3 while looking really nice and protecting the easy to scratch back of the surface. They both completed my surface pro experience and I can't recommend them enough.

Shortly before this game came out, I purchased a stylus from Amazon ( https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B008HJGPVO/ref=oh_aui_search_detailpage?ie=UTF8&psc=1 ). I didn't end up using it until I'd started playing DL, and found my finger was getting tired from all the tapping. The stylus works great on my Pixel, and I couldn't recommend it enough for this, as well as other games. It also keeps my finger from obscuring the screen as much, which in DL can make me not see a danger zone.


I've been told by other people that I don't look like I'm playing a game when I'm using it. People have just assumed I'm doing something important or work-related on my phone, so I guess that's an added perk I hadn't expected.


I have tested the stylus on an iPhone and a Samsung Galaxy and found those screens to be less responsive, at least when typing using it. If you are interested in a stylus, I'd make sure to do some research to make sure the one you're considering is compatible with your phone.

the best sounding "budget" cartridge for the money, I think, is a Shure M97xE.

That, or an Ortofon 2M Red. But the Shure is cheaper and sounds as good, if not better.

And for the price of the 2M Red, you could get the Shure and an Ortofon replacement headshell together...

Totally solid for the $ and until you're ready to put a ton of money into it...

as far as i know, DJ styli aren't inherently horrible. the main problem with DJing is the tendency to use too much tracking force to compensate for manhandling the records. i don't think any of your records have actually been "wrecked" by the most likely higher-end cart the guy gave you. what cart did they give you, anyway?

but if you really want a new cart, this one, this guy, or this beauty are all pretty nice from what i've heard.

The Lenovo Active Pen is a Wacom AES pen and all of them (except the very earliest models) are compatible with each other's devices.

The Lenovo Active Pen (1) goes for $26 on Amazon, that's probably the lowest price you'll find.

There's also the HP Rechargeable Active Pen that came out recently, which would be a good choice if you feel like replacing batteries is too much hassle.

I have this Lenovo pen (GX80K32882):
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01AZC3HF2/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o01_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

It works great with Squid and Google Keep, but I haven't really used it for much else yet. I've read there are a lot of latency issues in certain apps with all pens (including the official one) - there's probably some threads on r/Pixelbook with useful info if you have a specific app you want to use.

So I found your review on Amazon. So this pen works with the SP2, right? So far I only have the Bamboo Feel Pen and the Fujitsu Pen. I prefer the Wacom pen for precision and accuracy, but it lacks a second button and an eraser. Have you had a Wacom Bamboo Feel pen before? If so how does it feel compared to the Wacom UP-911E-02A?

P.S.: Thanks for sharing btw. Gonna get this for my SP2 when I can.

Yeah I have a gooseneck tablet stand and I love it! When I got the flu I clamped it to my headboard so I could still play Dragon Quest XI haha. The one I Have is "Tryone Gooseneck Tablet Stand, Tablet Mount Holder for iPad iPhone Series/Nintendo Switch/Samsung Galaxy".

It hasn't been released yet - due to release 20th of August. All the pictures I've got are the ones from the amazon site: http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B008NMCPTQ/ref=s9_simh_gw_p23_d11_i2?pf_rd_m=A3P5ROKL5A1OLE&pf_rd_s=center-2&pf_rd_r=1F78MSBK1GFF5462M4KN&pf_rd_t=101&pf_rd_p=317828027&pf_rd_i=468294

What makes this my choice (albeit I haven't personally seen it), is that it's got a hard back that covers the device, it's got a smart cover with magnets that close and turn off the screen that can also turn into a stand. And it's sleek as a motherfraker.

If it fits into the Nexus 7 as well as the THIS fits the Kindle Touch, I'm going to be a very, very happy man.

The keyboard Iuse and is great:

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07K1M4PHY/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o03_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Best case:

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0148NPH9I/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o03_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

I had one of those pens and used it for years until I discovered Noteshelf. It was useful in that it synched with Evernote (which I no longer use).

These are my go to applications for work now:

• For note taking I use Noteshelf almost exclusively now.
  
• PDF annotation I use Goodreader, but I'm thinking of checking out iAnnotate
  
• For OCR scanning I use Scanner Pro
  
• For tasks I use Do It (Tomorrow) HD
  
• For simple text documents I'm still deciding between Byword and iA Writer
  
• For word processing I use Pages
  
• For quick white board sketches I use Adobe Autodesk SketchBook. Yeah it's overkill, but I can whip out a quick and dirty diagram on this and it's actually cheap.
  
• For more formal tech diagrams I use TouchDraw
  
  I don't know if he uses a Mac desktop or not, but if so, this is the ultimate document/information/everything management platform:
  
  DevonThink Pro Office coupled with DevonThink To Go
  
  For a stylus, I cannot recommend the Wacom Bamboo stylus enough. It has the right heft and weight of a premium pen and the nib glides over the screen. As a bonus the nibs are completely replaceable as they wear out. I recommend ordering the replacements from Wacom directly. While it may take longer to ship, it's only 25% the cost resellers are charging on Amazon.

Damn. I just bought 3. (You save on shipping if you buy more than one). Cost me $10.93.

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00DE8R3BO/ref=oh_details_o00_s00_i00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00E4OKXPU/ref=oh_details_o00_s00_i01?ie=UTF8&psc=1

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00CKA1IYU/ref=oh_details_o00_s00_i02?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Edit: Now they're a penny. Can't automatically cancel, but I sent an email and ordered them again for a penny each. Total came to like $7.99.

Edit 2: Cancelled my first order as of 2pm EDT. I also put in another order for another case at $3, so I paid $10 for 4 cases. Great deal! (Cases are back up to 99cents by the way)

This is the one i got, best of both world here, even though i do agree with you on the squishy one, moves along the screen much nicer than the plastic disc.

Fine, fine, when I made the comment I was on my phone, haha.

One I'm using currently is Tryone Gooseneck Tablet Stand, UK amazon link, US amazon link. Reason why it has so many reviews is probably because it came out in 2016 and goes on discount every so often (I got mine for around £10 during a lightning deal for example). Don't over tighten it,, and bend it into a S or circle shape for best stability; if it's straight, it will wobble like mad, haha.

There's probably better ones out there, but this does the job for me. You can always alter it by sticking memory foam on the sides where it clasps the switch so it doesn't grab it so tightly if you want. :D

I'm not sure about the "special stylus pens for galaxy note phones as i never have had on.

What i meaned were those cheap capacitive stylus pens Like this one

However I can't say how stiff or soft that tip is, so it is up to you to test it out with your phone.

Even though, thought of trying to hit anything better than nice curve balls with those pens sounds crazy at first. With stiff enough pen that can do reliably repeatable movements, you soon will notice that you can hit more excellent curve balls than with your fingers.

The Surface Pro with LTE Advanced seems to match your needs. The LTE model comes with a nano SIM card slot so your AT&T 4G plan should work with it. With the current promotion, this model (i5, 256GB SSD, 8GB RAM) is $1250 so its only just outside your budget, if that's fine. Keep in mind though that you would need to buy the Type Cover for the Surface.

I've seen a few rugged cases on Amazon like this one from Kensington or this one from UAG so those should be fine. Here's the Microsoft Store page for the Surface itself. You can also buy some of the accessories bundled together (like the UAG case and Type Cover) by clicking on "SEE DEALS" and going to "Bundle and Save", although there isn't much of a discount.

Edit: You could probably go for an older used Surface Pro as well to save money, but be sure to buy the LTE model otherwise it won't have a SIM card slot.

This is the stylus I use:

http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B008MOHLVC?pc_redir=1408029108&robot_redir=1

The hybrid tip is very smooth on the screen. In fact, I was slipping off the screen when I first used it :p. The stylus is much better than the thumb when you get comfortable with it!

Using a stylus makes playing much easier for me because I can see the whole board while I manipulate orbs.

Its a bit pricey but I figure I've thrown more stones at this game because I wasn't able to see where I was going and died. It's worth the investment for me.

I recommend it to people who want to use diagonal movements more consistently, increase board awareness, or have really fat fingers! :p

Thanks, but I wouldn't call that a travel charger. It is pretty big and it has its own cable.

Not USB-C, but something like this is what I am looking for:
https://www.amazon.com/Anker-Charger-PowerPort-PowerIQ-Foldable/dp/B071YMZ4LD

I love Anker! I have this bad boy and love it but it'll definitely be overkill for OP. From your link I'd suggest this one for OP.

When I sold my Surface Pro 3 awhile back, I moved to an old android tablet for my notes and found these on Amazon. I've had a great experience with these so far and it's nice having the choice between the fine tip or the rounded side for jotting notes down quickly.

I recently did a continuing education program (~200 pages) with about 120 assessment questions. Using ezPDF as the reader, and an amPen stylus (http://www.amazon.com/cell-phones-accessories/dp/B008MOHLVC), I was able to highlight with reasonable accuracy and mark up the PDF with handdrawn circles/arrows, although I would suggest a more fine tip stylus for good note taking since the width of a standard stylus isn't really too much better than a carefully maneuvered finger. I haven't tried it, but the Adonit Jot Pro has some good reviews (http://www.amazon.com/Adonit-Stylus-iPhone-Kindle-Tablets/dp/B00931K1QK/ref=pd_cp_pc_0), and came recommended by folks on this subreddit, but it was a bit pricy. For note taking during class, I don't know how happy you'd be with note taking from any tablet though, IMHO.

Just get a gooseneck mount instead, like this one https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01AUQ33LG/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_.QQkDb1HH7Q1W

The labo VR only supports a few games and it’s not the greatest quality for long play sessions. You also can’t leave out the lenses because they hold it all together. Go with a gooseneck mount instead, I have one attached to my nightstand next to my bed and it’s been awesome.

While you're in the market for a switch, I'd suggest taking a look and seeing if a Tryone Gooseneck is something you'd be interested in having. I attach mine to my bed head. Best way to play in bed.

https://www.amazon.com.au/Tryone-Gooseneck-Nintendo-Samsung-Overall/dp/B01AUQ33LG

I use [this] (https://smile.amazon.co.uk/dp/B07215MYS4/ref=pe_3187911_189395841_TE_dp_1).

I found it a great fit around my Smart Keyboard.

You are not going to get anything better around $40. While I haven't tried it yet, people say the [Shure M97xE] (http://www.amazon.com/Shure-M97xE-High-Performance-Magnetic-Cartridge/dp/B00006I5SB) is a great upgrade. At $73, it's in your budget. Then if you wanted, you could later upgrade the stylus to a jico. Make sure when you replace the cartridge, you re balance the tone arm and align the cartridge. Vinyl engine has the protractor you would need for alignment.

Best one I've used (though it's been a while since I've looked) are those ones with the clear circle tip. Like this one

I got the zugu case in navy blue. It has so many angles to prop it up, has 2 places to hold your apple pencil securely, feels sturdy, and looks great. Since you’re going to use it for drawing i highly recommend this

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07K1M4PHY/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_Wqa7Cb7A77KBH?utm_source=share&utm_medium=ios_app

Seconding what nevermind said about contacting needledoctor. It's only slightly more to replace the whole cartridge with a modern option, like these, all 1/2" standard carts:

AT95E

Shure M97xE

AT92E

This will help you get it all lined up easily

And a small screwdriver set, needle-nose pliers, and you're good to go. The two screws on the top of the headshell let you remove the cartridge assembly and adjust its position when you put the new cart on.

That Nillkin looks pretty bad in my opinion. Could just be the pictures though.

I like the looks of the second one but in the first picture, it doesn't seem to provide any corner protection - I'd be weary of that. Again, could just be the picture. Perhaps someone who owns either one of these cases could chime in.

I just received this MoKo case yesterday. I like it pretty well. It gives just enough coverage without covering the bezel.

I'm personally getting this one: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00E4OKXPU/ref=ox_ya_os_product

They had great customer support when I got the original case for the first Nexus (it didn't come with the magnet, so they shipped me a case with one attached for free). Plus, the case is stellar.

I use this when i wanna play in bed.

https://www.amazon.com/Tryone-Gooseneck-Nintendo-Cellphone-Android/dp/B01AUQ33LG

I've bought this for slower games like RPGs and stuff so i can lay down and have the screen above me. Works great.

I had a good friend recommend the Shure M97xe http://www.amazon.com/Shure-M97xE-High-Performance-Magnetic-Cartridge/dp/B00006I5SB/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1409524694&sr=8-1&keywords=shure+m97xe+cartridge

Opinions?

Yes but there was this.

Awhile back I also dropped my old SP3 about two feet onto pavement, the bag slipped off my shoulder whilst bending down. Bag was lightly padded but no case. Struck edge first diagonally on the corner, the screen shattered like a wine glass.

Amusingly enough this was in the parking lot of the microsoft store that I was going to, i had just gotten out of my car. literally 10 minutes and $49 later I had a brand new SP3 in hand.

Complete is just epic.

Anyway, get the case I linked to. It is the best and I have tried them all.

I have been looking into getting some stands for my keebs for a while now. This is a tablet stand from Amazon Basic. Very happy with them. They are very solid and offer much flexibility in positioning and they hold the position they are fixed to. They also have a soft, foam-link padding where the stand meets the keyboard frame.

Forgot to mention you will want to pick up a different stylus for the Chromebook for heavy usage. The portability is excellent with the provided stylus but it is designed as a "add on" for people doing quick notes rather than the professional artist. My hand does cramp due to the barrel size of the provided stylus. While the ones I linked aren't the only choices you need to make sure you get the ones designed for the older Surface tablets and/or Wacom compatible technology. I think there are a few subreddits posted about this in the Samsung Chromebook subs...
Some choices are:
https://www.amazon.com/Staedtler-Digital-Samsung-Technology-GP-U999ERIPAAB/dp/B072N31S7C/ref=sr_1_4?ie=UTF8&qid=1525439437&sr=8-4&keywords=chromebook+pro+stylus
https://www.amazon.com/Wacom-Microsoft-Surface-tablets-technology/dp/B00BVUQZZ2/ref=sr_1_17?ie=UTF8&qid=1525439451&sr=8-17&keywords=wacom+surface+pen

I could really use this to help me draw. :)

Strawberry Bubblegum

Thanks for the contest!

Check out the Zugu case. I have it and love it and I think it’s exactly what you’re looking for. It’s on amazon too. A little pricy at $60 but it is definitely worth it imo.

https://www.zugucase.com/the-muse-case-for-ipad-pro-11-in-2018/

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07H7VK7K8/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_tai_82ovCbGZWAQJH

My sedentary hobbies predate my IC issues, so I always have a handheld gaming console nearby. My 3DS gets the most use although I also recently picked up a gooseneck stand for my Switch so I can play more comfortably in bed. When I'm flaring, I stick to relaxing games like puzzlers (Picross) and laid back sims (Stardew Valley).

Edit: added link

If the tip of the stylus broke off, you are correct in thinking that you can replace just the stylus without replacing the whole cartridge. Have you thought about upgrading a bit?

Most / a lot of people start out with one of these, a pretty great cartridge for all-around listening and easy to get installed and everything.

This isn't a direct Android related question but does anyone have any experiences with any good quality Stylus? I'm getting the Nexus 9 and plan to get this to edit PDFs etc on it. Would appreciate any input.

@FelixR1911 - You need a powered usb hub. The micro usb port doesn't have enough power to do much more than a small thumb drive. I bought this http://www.amazon.com/eForCity-Micro-USB-OTG-Adapter/dp/B005QX7KYU/ref=pd_bxgy_pc_text_z to cover the fact that it doesn't have a usb port...and that small device gets bonus points for working on my nexus 7. I can plug this into my vivo tab smart then plug in my nexus 7 and put files on it like a normal android device.

I use a wacom pen http://www.amazon.com/Wacom-Corp-Bamboo-Stylus-Tablets/dp/B004VM0SE6/ref=sr_1_1?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1376960389&sr=1-1&keywords=bamboo+stylus+solo

I use this one on my Nexus 7. Tip is kinda big, but seems like reviewers like it just fine for their phones.

I use the Zugu Muse case for the 12.9" pro, but it comes in a 11" model too https://www.amazon.com/Muse-Case-Protective-Convenient-Magnetic/dp/B07H7VK7K8

It has many viewing angles, and supports the Apple pencil. It provides very good protection and feels very sturdy. I have no fears of bending my iPad when protected by this.

Only thing is I feel like the screen more quickly gets dusty because the felt touches your lap/table/whatever surface you place your iPad on when using its viewing angles.

I (and several others in my area) have this inexpensive one and it works great. Bonus - you can take the "cap" off and lend it to another trainer to use at a raid.

https://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B008HJGPVO/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o03_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Awesome thank you, I'll look into doing that. Would this cartridge be a solid alternative?

http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/tg/detail/-/B00006I5SB/qid=1128635025/sr=8-13/ref=pd_bbs_13/103-8663965-4087815?v=glance&s=electronics&n=507846

If you plan on playing in bed I recommend this
https://www.amazon.com/Tryone-Gooseneck-Nintendo-Samsung-Overall/dp/B01AUQ33LG/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1540054425&sr=8-1-spons&pi=AC_SX236_SY340_FMwebp_QL65&keywords=tyrone+gooseneck+tablet+stand&psc=1

I've had it for almost a year and I can play my switch comfortably in my bed

iPad Pro 10.5 Case, JETech Case Cover for the New Apple iPad Pro 10.5 Inch 2017 Model with Auto Sleep/Wake (Black) - 3052 https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07175N8XP/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apip_lYkjrDvbwVSfk

I clipped this a tiny bit on the bottom to make room for the whole Smart Keyboard magnetic strip. The cover just peels off easy too. Works good for me.

I bought this Khomo Charcoal Gray case from Amazon. It's only $12.95 shipped with prime.


It matches the Smart Keyboard cover almost exactly. And I mainly wanted a back cover to help protect the camera lens that sticks out. I already scratched my desk at work when I dragged it as I picked it up. And when I take the keyboard cover off when using it at home, it still provides protection and some grippyness when holding it.

If you want something within the $100 range, I recommend the Grado Prestige series ( Black for $60 and the Green for $80), Ortofon 2M Red ($90), or the solid Shure M97xE ($75±).

My personal experience is based on the Grado Black and the 2M Red, with the Shure trailing behind. The dynamics are spectacular and the advantage with the Grado and Ortofon is that they can be upgraded with a change of the stylus. In otherwords, when the stylus on the Grado Black goes out you could purchase the replacment stylus or go for the Green stylus.

Here's a headshell that will work, and a cartridge

You will need to download and alignment protractor from VinylEngine and maybe get and overhang gauge if you want overhang to be spot on.

I haven't used the Shure cartridge I linked too, but it's pretty well regarded.

I have this one:
https://www.amazon.com/Kensington-Microsoft-Surface-BlackBelt-K97443WW/dp/B019TTJHCO/ref=pd_cp_147_3?_encoding=UTF8&pd_rd_i=B019TTJHCO&pd_rd_r=8MW24R8GMW3WTNN5ZX8B&pd_rd_w=HRMA5&pd_rd_wg=YFWLe&psc=1&refRID=8MW24R8GMW3WTNN5ZX8B

The top half is heavy and I know the back of my SP4/SP gets warm without a cover so this probably isn't helping with heat dissipation. Covering the back of the device is pretty much common to all cases it seems so I don't know if this is better or not. It doesn't lay flat against the case, it has some ridges to lift it up which probably makes it dissipate heat better. There are holes that line up with the vent holes.

The cartridge is gonna be your main upgrade. The actual circuitry in the TT is pretty minimal; the sound quality is mainly controlled by the cartridge your use.

Shure, Audio-Technica, Grado, Denon, Ortofon and others offer a selection of Cartridges for a range of budgets. Amazon is selling the Shure M97xE for about 1/3 of list price right now, so you may want to check that out.

The other things that make a good tt a good tt are not really upgradeable (shock mounting, weight etc). Tonearms can be upgraded, but this is only really worth doing with very high-end equipment.

I go to a school that implemented a 1:1 iPad program, and while many of us started out using the cheap rubber tipped styluses, I, and many others, have found that the Adonit Jot Pro is the best one to go with. I've had to get on my hands and knees to search for the tip twice, but I think it's worth it. It's much more accurate since you can see through the clear disk.

The key is to have a cheap shell to put them on. I have this one and it was well worth the $12 I paid for it to protect the back of the ipad that’s not covered by the Smart Keyboard.

I am fairly new to stylus play, so I'm not the very best critic. I also really like the visibility. Watching some streams I see people ask what stylus to use often enough, and su-pen and meko get recommended a lot. I think su-pen a bit more maybe.

I bought the meko because I thought it was a good deal and I really like it, just can't compare it to the su-pen as I haven't tried one.

This is what I recently purchased: http://www.amazon.com/Precision-Stylus-Styli-Bundle-Replaceable/dp/B00N1BRWLA

The Jot Pro--I love it. Well worth the money for me.

I also go between Bamboo Paper for short notes and One Note which has a decent ability to zoom out and pan down so you never have to "add a page" you can just create really long pages. My writing improved immensely once I purchased an Adonit Jot Pro non-affiliate amazon link.

Not to shill but I got this one a few months ago and have had zero problems with it. Some mounts you gotta be careful too cuz they might scratch the edge of your switch this one has a silicone ish padding on the edges that increases friction between it and your switch for grip but is also not a harder material than the plastic they use to manufacture a switch. I'm sure there are other just as good goosenecks and mounts out there but this one has done me well.

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https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01AUQ33LG/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o01_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Also highly recommend a gooseneck clamp for it. You can position the screen midair in front of your face even laying down. Great for when you're feeling too shitty to even sit up enough to see a standing screen, but still want to play. Should clamp onto one of the handles by the head just fine. May need a longer charging cord, though.

A used 10 inch tablet and a stand like this might be a better option than using your phone and a projector to watch movies in bed. I'm pretty sure those cheap projectors suck, picture quality-wise, and you can still use your phone normally while watching a movie.

Anker PowerCore 26800 Portable Charger, 26800mAh External Battery with Dual Input Port and Double-Speed Recharging, 3 USB Ports for iPhone, iPad, Samsung Galaxy, Android and Other Smart Devices https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01JIWQPMW/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_uR6VBbW6W2450


Anker Elite Dual Port 24W USB Travel Wall Charger PowerPort 2 with PowerIQ and Foldable Plug, for iPhone X / 8/7 / 7 Plus / 6s / 6s Plus, iPad Pro/Air 2 / mini 3 / mini 4, Samsung S4/ S5, and More https://www.amazon.com/dp/B071YMZ4LD/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_bS6VBbN7AAHAN


That’s the exact setup I use. Sorry if links like that aren’t allowed. I even have the two charging cords that come with the battery taped together and basically just keep them with that usb block as it exclusively gets used to charge that battery. The battery has awesome capacity. Can charge my whole bag worth of GoPro batteries, my phone and iPadpro and still have a little juice.

well I bought model 80X7001VUS ,which i believe is just the 16gb/512 version of this one.Bought this active capacity pen from amazon and it works great
https://www.amazon.com/Lenovo-GX80K32882-Active-Capacity-Pen/dp/B01AZC3HF2/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1492094917&sr=8-1&keywords=lenovo+active+pen+2

I got this. Fits my 10.5” great and has a nice texture on the back.

Get two Anker plugs like these. One for bed and one for desk. Easily one if my fav features.

You can already buy something like http://www.amazon.com/AmazonBasics-Capacitive-Stylus-Touchscreen-Devices/dp/B008HJGPVO

Note's stylus magic is part software and part hardware - display contains special layer for sensing the stylus. That's why Note's stylus doesn't work on other phones, not because of software support.

Though I've noticed prices are going up a bit. When I ordered my case, it was only $2.99 + shipping; now it's up to $12.99 (with free Prime shipping, if you get that). Still, Amazon shows a list price of $39.00, so you're still getting a good deal.