u/tonygabbana

I have an RG35XXSP and it’s a beauty; I love it.

My issue is this: when emulating via RetroArch (regardless of the OS I use and with VRR and Threaded Video enabled) I notice stutter in certain games (like Zelda: The Minish Cup, Pokemon, or Crash Bandicoot) when moving horizontally or vertically my character. It’s a slight stutter or lag—almost imperceptible to the average person—but if you’re a PC gamer, you’re likely to notice it.

The problem seems to be related to frame pacing: Anbernic doesn't use panels with an exact 60Hz refresh rate (it's closer to 59.5Hz or 59.4Hz aprox), whereas GBA emulation requires 59.72Hz. This doesn't cause an FPS drop, but rather frame pacing issues that result in stuttering. I’m not sure if this is unique to my unit or a widespread issue, though I’ve seen several Reddit threads describing the same problem with no specific solution.

For example, u/RyuzakiTA reports it in the RG SP (the most recent one): https://www.reddit.com/r/ANBERNIC/comments/1w57h70/rg_sp_microstutters_in_emulation_592_hz_display/?utm_source=chatgpt.com

I read One Dark Window by Rachel Gillig; I really liked the tarot-based magic system, but I think the rest of the world-building and lore is pretty weak.

Is there a similar book or series with this kind of system that has more depth?

Although, knowing Retroid, it'll probably be a lower-quality Thor. What do you think?

Ya llevo con mi iPhone 13 Pro Max 5 años. Nunca me ha fallado, y probablemente es el mejor teléfono que he tenido.

Eso sí, la batería ya empezó a darme problemas, y iOS 26 es la peor versión de iOS que Apple ha lanzado en mucho tiempo.

Estoy entre cambiarle la batería en un centro de servicio oficial o actualizar al 18 Pro Max—sobre todo por el puerto USB-C y las mejoras tecnológicas generales que hubo durante estos últimos cinco años.

I’ve had my iPhone 13 Pro Max for 5 years now. It has never let me down, and it’s probably the best phone I’ve ever owned.

That said, the battery is starting to give me trouble, and iOS 26 is the worst version of iOS Apple has released in a long time.

I’m torn between getting the battery replaced at an official service center or upgrading to the 18 Pro Max—mainly for the USB-C port and the general technological improvements made over the last five years.

I don't know which one to choose:

- Transparent White: It's gorgeous and quite rare to see. My only concern is whether it might yellow over time. I also believe it belongs to the "newer" production run of the RG35XXSP.

- Classic Silver: The color my mother gave me when I was a kid. Due to life circumstances, I had to sell my original SP. People say it doesn't feel exactly like the original SP, but I still really like it. The downside is that it's an early color option, so I'm not sure if I might end up with an older batch of the RG35XXSP.

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What do you think?

Believe me, I'm the most anxious and fearful person you know when it comes to flying. I've had truly awful experiences on flights, to the point of crying, panic attacks, hyperventilating, etc. In short, a real psychological challenge for the flight attendants. When I've had to fly, I couldn't sleep for weeks beforehand, and my mind would race with all the (terrible) consequences of flying.

Until I decided, for the sake of my health, that this had to stop. I've been taking notes on all my flights and trying various things, and I want to share them with you in case they're helpful to anyone. HERE WE GO:

• Get yourself some headphones with ENC (Environmental Noise Cancellation): a complete surprise and my greatest ally. Pilots are the first to use them during their flights, and believe me, they're a game-changer. Almost 90-95% of background noise disappears, and your mind enters a kind of calm state, helping you relax more. I recommend headphones with good noise cancellation. I personally use Galaxy Buds 4 Pro, but AirPods and other brands have ENC. It's a huge help.
• We live in the age of AI, use it: AI isn't just for giving you great recipes; it can also be incredibly useful for this kind of thing. Many people here reach a very good conclusion: the more you learn about the technical workings of an airplane, the less afraid you are. AI, in this sense, and all the questions you ask it about your fear of flying, will help you a lot.
• Occasionally check out FlightRadar and this subreddit: besides being interesting and a great website/app, it's very helpful for realizing the ENORMOUS NUMBER of planes that fly every day without anything happening. When my fears are strong because I'm very stressed on flight days, that website mesmerizes me and makes me realize that aviation is a very well-tested engineering field. Furthermore, the fears of other users with the same anxiety as you, and the responses given in this subreddit, are also very interesting. There are even pilots here answering in a very technical and reassuring way.
• Special mention to my fear of turbulence: in the end, this is almost based on an exercise in trust between you and the pilots and aviation engineering. Why do I say this? Because most of the fear of flying lies in your fear of not being in control. In my case, I can drive a car on a bumpy road at night during a storm and be carefree, but inside the plane, I'm the most scared person in the world because I want to be piloting the plane. Ultimately, you have to realize that pilots are human beings, with families and feelings, and they are prepared for the most severe turbulence that can occur. For them, it's their daily routine, and in a serious situation, they do everything possible to save the plane. The airplane is designed for turbulence scenarios that haven't even occurred in reality, and its wings can extend tremendously. These turbulences last only seconds, and ultimately, the airplane is like a "flexible tube" where turbulence is part of it, and sometimes it's even a good thing to have them (because it means everything is alright). They're not pleasant, but they're there. I heard about the "candy inside jelly" theory, which says that if you touch the jelly, it bounces, and the candy inside it bounces too, but it never falls or breaks. I really liked it; something similar happens on an airplane. During turbulence, besides lifting my feet off the floor, it also helps me to focus on parts or objects that aren't moving much, like the ceiling or the overhead compartments: sometimes focusing on the seats and the swaying heads is worse.

I have a few more, but I don't want this post to get too long. If you'd like, I can add some more in the comments. I hope this post can help other people, and sorry if some sentences aren't clear (I'm not a native English speaker). I just want to say that if I'm managing my fear of flying so much better, you can definitely do it too.

The fear will always be there, but it can be controlled much more effectively.

I'm thinking of buying it just for web browsing and leisure while on the couch with something playing in the background; the AI ​​tells me I'll go blind with a 13-inch screen—what has your experience been like?

I’m noticing that they’re generating a buzz similar to the early iPhones, with people lining up to buy them.

From what I gather, they aren't particularly powerful smartphones; the Tensor chip is notably poor in terms of battery life and performance (terrible for emulation, for instance). They do take great photos, but what is it about this phone that really appeals to the Japanese?

• The design is beautiful, no doubt about it, it's a great addition to the foldable phone world.
• The design makes you use the external screen MUCH more than the internal one, at least in my case, only for medium-to-long sessions. It wouldn't be surprising if, in the future, they make non-foldable phones with this external screen format. It's true that after using it, you go back to a regular phone and it feels incredibly elongated. BEWARE that this could be a problem; I'll explain it further below.
• The battery life is quite good; it's still settling in, but I hope it will improve.
• This phone does run a bit warm. I know there are still updates to come and that the SP5 Elite is quite new, but the heat is especially noticeable when you open the camera or use certain demanding apps. It's not a huge problem, though, especially considering it's summer and the average temperature is 35-40 degrees Celsius.
• The main problem I see is the social media content on the external screen: it's not that it looks small, but Instagram Reels and TikToks look quite odd with the horizontal bars; my head is still adjusting. Obviously, most social media content is vertical, and the apps aren't optimized yet (special mention to the disaster that is Instagram on Android—it's appalling), but it's a bit of a hassle to scroll through the Instagram feed to see photos and have to resize them to view them completely. Some apps aren't even optimized for the internal screen (Pinterest). Everything here could be much better, but it's much better in my opinion than the narrowness of the Fold Ultra, for example, but you have to be prepared for that. Some say the solution is to tweak the font size and resolution to zoom out and shrink the screen, but I'm not going to enjoy the phone with a magnifying glass anyway.
• Regarding the internal screen, nothing to say, it's wonderful. Like any foldable phone, the crease will be noticeable against the light depending on the angle, but if you're looking at the screen head-on, it's imperceptible. What I find odd is that when you open it, the hinge doesn't fully extend and the screen doesn't lie completely flat, but rather leaves a sort of mini V-shaped angle (this happens with other Folds as well), but it's not a major issue; ultimately, it's designed this way for durability and resistance.
• Regarding One UI, there's not much to say; they've really pushed it hard these past few months. Gemini Intelligence and all the AI ​​features on the phone are a real treat compared to Apple.

I’d take one Ferran Torres over a thousand Julian Alvarez who don’t want to be at this club.

To be honest, the passport-style smartphone format took me by surprise: I’ve been testing the new Fold 8 this morning, and I love it.

I’ve been an Apple user for eight years, so I know switching to Android would be a challenge plus, the cameras on the Fold 8 seem inferior. But this form factor feels like a breath of fresh air.

I can get it for €1.200 with discounts, whereas the iPhone will likely hover around €2.500, which strikes me as prohibitively expensive.

On top of that, the iPhone’s design looks a bit uglier though nothing is certain yet. Do you think I should wait for the iPhone and spend more, or take the plunge with the Fold 8?

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4.5 inches and a 4:3 aspect ratio, I think it will be difficult to play those kinds of games.

I know what it's like to lose two Champions League finals against your eternal rival and still not have a Champions League title.

You knocked us out, but it was a very good tie from both teams. I hope you beat PSG!

Se le está dando muchísimo bombo publicitario a un jugador que no es ni mucho menos determinante. No sé si es que tendrá buenas puntuaciones en el FIFA o su peinado está bien para los niños pequeños, pero por favor, estamos hablando de un jugador que desaparece muchísimo en los partidos y en palabras de Guardiola "quería jugar minutos que sabía que no iba a tener".Incluso Lookman me ha hecho sentir mejores sensaciones que él en dos años.

Un equipo como el Atlético necesita un KILLER: un Suárez, Falcao, Diego Costa, Villa, etc. Que huela el gol a 20 metros de la portería.

Este chico no es que sea malo pero sus ambiciones desmedidas superan su verdadera calidad.

I recently got an iPad Mini and I read all sorts of things on it (comics, manga, novels).

I've always wanted an e-reader (specifically the Kobo Libra Colour) to protect my eyesight, but I'm not sure if it would be overconsuming for me (the iPad screen doesn't bother me), plus carrying two devices while traveling could be a hassle.

Do you think it's worth it?

I don't know if it's what they call PWM, but I notice, especially when reading on a black background with white letters, that the letters distort or "vibrate" a little, something that doesn't happen to me on LCD screens. Have you experienced this?