Then there is QNAP. Apparently their system QTS is not as polished as DSM, but everything needed should still be there. There’s similarly priced, similarly equipped TS-462. It’s just dual-core CPU, but has more RAM (not upgradeable though) and it seems it can accept M.2 as storage at least. As per internet research, the build quality is just as good as Synology.

I have the QNAP TS-462. It’s my first and only NAS so I don’t have any points of comparison for you. Feel free to ask any questions you have and I can try and answer for you.

I do want to point out that the RAM is upgradable, but, unintuitively, only on the smaller 4GB RAM SKU; the 8GB RAM SKU has the memory soldered on.

I learned this the hard way and had to return the first one that arrived, but I currently have the memory maxed out at 16GB.

I’d start with Backblaze’s 2023 drive report

the old wise tale

Old wives tale. There’s nothing wise about it…

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It’s weird how you can not really notice words are homonyms until you see them spelled out…

The “social contract” exists with the understanding that journalists are going to report news unrestricted unless there has been a prior agreement. Journalists entire profession reputation and careers are based on respecting their sources.

That’s the whole reason embargos exist.

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That’s all I’m saying. Valve is the gatekeeper and left the gate wide open. They blew it and they’re looking for someone else to blame.

Ok - but they all originate from Valve, right? They couldn’t just put it behind a paywall or “NDA”wall?

Why wouldn’t they just put journalists they gave access to under embargo?

You can tell by their ears one is and one definitely is not…

Check out a Kingston Negroni if you haven’t before.

Jamaican rum replaces the Gin. I like Smith and Cross personally. This has been my go to for quite a while now…

pie never actually ends

I want to go to there.

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I had to wrap mine with rubber bands to hang on to it even without the drill

I’m not familiar with the Capresso Infinity, but I can compare my Fellow Ode 2 with the Baratza Encore I got my mom for Xmas last year. Both were purchased on sale for Black Friday. The Ode I got for $265 and the Encore for $120.

I’m not really a super taster. I don’t think I can tell “muddy” from “clear” without doing a direct side by side comparison. As long as the beans are fresh and not over roasted, I’m basically fine. This was the conclusion I came to after doing James Hoffman’s Great American Taste Test.

So with all that said, what I appreciate feature and design wise with the Ode over the Encore:

1. The Ode is much quieter
2. The Ode’s anti static technology is a game changer for me. (I would honestly consider going back to preground coffee without this)
3. The Ode’s controls are nicer.
4. The Ode has less retention (but still more than I’d like)
5. The Ode’s design is more pleasing visually (to me)

I know a lot of this is subjective and I also understand a lot of what makes the premium worth it to me is irrelevant to others.

Nope. That’s it. That’s the primary advantage. You can get a better grinder for less if you can forego (or byo) motor.

It’s more likely MLB hasn’t developed an app for LGs platform than LG is blocking an app from their platform.

If you like it who cares? It’s basically French press without the last filtering step. It’s also basically how professionals grade coffee in “cuppings”.

https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Coffee_cupping

I do this with my 1zpresso Q2 except I just chuck it directly into the grinder which I find helps keep the beans from jumping out of the grinder.

I do the same thing (with a different grinder) when I need a large quantity of ground pepper.

For me it was a daily source of coffee, but I wouldn’t say it was a daily source of joy. I used mine for a couple few years before deciding it wasn’t for me.

It takes more effort than I realized to pull good shots. Dialing in grind settings requires multiple pulls and you end up either over caffeinated (me) or tossing out a lot of mediocre shots. And you have to do it whenever you try new beans. And even sometimes with a new batch of “the same” beans.

My advice would be to just understand that you’re taking on a hobby; not just a different brewing method.