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Post by CdnPhoto on May 11, 2024 3:05:37 GMT -8
Starting the weekend off. Down slightly, but still good.
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Post by hrace on May 11, 2024 4:36:17 GMT -8
For those in the Aurora viewing area tonight, good time to use the newer iPhone cameras night mode, RAW, and timer if you have a tripod. Nice reminder how far phone cameras have come, especially night photography, since the early cellphones.
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Post by benoir on May 11, 2024 5:49:38 GMT -8
For those in the Aurora viewing area tonight, good time to use the newer iPhone cameras night mode, RAW, and timer if you have a tripod. Nice reminder how far phone cameras have come, especially night photography, since the early cellphones. Got amazing photos of Aurora Australis on iPhone 13. First Aurora and it was incredible, fully overhead, reds, greens, purples, pulsing light. Colour vivid to the naked eye. I imagine 15 would be incredible. ..all just hand held ![](https://i.postimg.cc/vczPQmpT/IMG-4924.jpg) ![](https://i.postimg.cc/t7bwy8Yr/IMG-4926.jpg) ![](https://i.postimg.cc/DmcDz5G7/IMG-4933.jpg)
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Post by aapl on May 11, 2024 8:46:33 GMT -8
The clouds cleared at sunset last night and we had a good show here in central Maine. First time seeing it in person. Attachments:![](//storage.proboards.com/3493312/thumbnailer/fYAeHexrYExaYxTVRTD0.png)
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Post by Lstream on May 11, 2024 8:47:13 GMT -8
So, the new iPad Pro’s will likely lead to an experiment to see whether I need a Mac anymore. I’m mostly retired now, and don’t need to do hard core spreadsheets, and related activities now. So my current iPad Air dominates my usage. Including lightweight Excel and Word tasks.
I like the form factor flexibility, when combined with the new Magic Keyboard. For some tasks and use cases, the Tablet form factor is perfect. For others, the keyboard add-on is perfect. So I can have a device that feels like a notebook sometimes, and a tablet at other times. Seems more suitable for traveling. The 13” display is a decent size, and I can drive a larger monitor when needed. I’m not doing this to save money. Those machines are expensive. More like having greater convenience and flexibility.
Creative apps like photo and video editing have come a long way, and will likely meet my needs. I currently do most of my banking and investment work on the iPad already.
I do have concerns about Time Machine backups, file system capability and so on. I won’t be parting with my M1 MacBook any time soon, but it may hardly ever get used now.
Any thoughts or comments?
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Post by CdnPhoto on May 11, 2024 15:13:06 GMT -8
So, the new iPad Pro’s will likely lead to an experiment to see whether I need a Mac anymore. I’m mostly retired now, and don’t need to do hard core spreadsheets, and related activities now. So my current iPad Air dominates my usage. Including lightweight Excel and Word tasks. I like the form factor flexibility, when combined with the new Magic Keyboard. For some tasks and use cases, the Tablet form factor is perfect. For others, the keyboard add-on is perfect. So I can have a device that feels like a notebook sometimes, and a tablet at other times. Seems more suitable for traveling. The 13” display is a decent size, and I can drive a larger monitor when needed. I’m not doing this to save money. Those machines are expensive. More like having greater convenience and flexibility. Creative apps like photo and video editing have come a long way, and will likely meet my needs. I currently do most of my banking and investment work on the iPad already. I do have concerns about Time Machine backups, file system capability and so on. I won’t be parting with my M1 MacBook any time soon, but it may hardly ever get used now. Any thoughts or comments? I thought about it too, but I have an MBP connected to two 34" monitors that I use with Capture One for my photo editing.
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Post by Dave on May 13, 2024 1:45:58 GMT -8
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Post by 4aapl on May 13, 2024 6:28:04 GMT -8
Birkshire holds more cash that before, but not by dramatic amounts. I don't know how much of that is forced holdings due to the insurance companies. But without that, looking at the 5 year chart for BRK-A, the stock is up 100%, but the cash holdings are only up about 50%, from ~125B to ~186B. Seems like a non-issue. Just a cash increase in line with other increases for a big fiduciary that thinks long term but also likes to have a chunk of cash ready in case a deal comes up. Maybe there is more to it, but it looks more like Buffet is always cautious, rather than he is super worried about an impending drop right now. That piece was done very well, but clips of someone else mentioning a coming 40% drop like it is a given is a bit much. But we don't ever know the future or the timing, so it's possible. But looking at the long term charts for the s&p and nasdaq, with the huge 2.5 year step back from highs, I just don't see a large probability of a huge drop in the coming 3 years. Then again, that type of prediction doesn't whip people up in a lather.
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