TWC has no data caps in place. They're just trying to fend off the competition from AT&T and Google Fiber. Unfortunately South Lamar hasn't had an upgrade yet and I'm still unsure of when it will happen as the list Zoe posted didn't include it. I can say that to get the faster speeds though I'll need to buy a new modem. There's a good Motorola one and an associated wi-fi router for about $85 on Amazon which I'll pull the trigger on when I can.
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TWC has no data caps in place. They're just trying to fend off the competition from AT&T and Google Fiber. Unfortunately South Lamar hasn't had an upgrade yet and I'm still unsure of when it will happen as the list Zoe posted didn't include it. I can say that to get the faster speeds though I'll need to buy a new modem. There's a good Motorola one and an associated wi-fi router for about $85 on Amazon which I'll pull the trigger on when I can.
ExitPlanetDust
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Nope.
Etrian Oddity
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So there's a gang of alligators terrorizing Del Valle.
So there's a gang of alligators terrorizing Del Valle.
The best part is it's like 100 feet from a playground and swimming pool.
Brilliant Disaster
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FYI when calling ATT ask to be transferred to a GigaPower Rep. My coworker had a lot of trouble getting Giga because the regular reps had no clue about the higher speeds. He finally was able to get 300 down for $70. This is in RR btw.
May not be available in all areas.
May not be available in all areas.
Brilliant Disaster
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No Problem. Remember that if you are by a AISD school your chance of Google Fiber is very high. Same for Austin Libraries.
squidhands
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We're about 10 minutes away from Bowie High School, hype rising.
Brilliant Disaster
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Not sure. Call and get a Giga rep. Google Fiber should be coming to downtown i would think.
Zoe
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These are the sites that are supposed to get fiber for free:
https://www.documentcloud.org/documents/837658-city-of-austin-community-connections-site.html
https://www.documentcloud.org/documents/837658-city-of-austin-community-connections-site.html
Brilliant Disaster
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At lease you got an clear response this time.
Etrian Oddity
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I am so excited for the last quarter of this year. I'm moving with my friends who are graduating from college (I dropped out last year), and it looks like we're heading towards Oak Hill. Right next to the Greenbelt, Zilker and downtown, I am freaking stoked. I've been living solo up on Metric for the past year, I can't wait for this lifestyle change.
Zoe
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Enjoy the traffic!
Btw, I mentioned it in the soccer thread, but the Aztex announced today that they will be playing in the USL Pro starting in 2015 so they will technically be a pro team once again at that point. House Park was not confirmed.. unsure if their 'pro' status would affect that or what. Added two additional new owners including the co-founder of the COTA.
Etrian Oddity
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Etrian Oddity
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North Austin/Metric-GAF is in the clear. That was a gnarly storm though.
Etrian Oddity
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So by no means is it certain, but the advisory board has okay'd the motion for the Urban Rail.
As much as I am in favor of trains -- and as much as this city needs a train -- I'm not so sure about their projections. Highland Mall area and Riverside? I guess those are the next targets for gentrification?
As much as I am in favor of trains -- and as much as this city needs a train -- I'm not so sure about their projections. Highland Mall area and Riverside? I guess those are the next targets for gentrification?
The storm last night hit me as I was halfway through walking home. The wind broke part of my umbrella and I got completely soaked to the bone. And the street lights all went out towards the end of my trek, so it got really hard to see where I was going. It had been a long time since I had been in something like that.
LostInNoise
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Hey guys, I was hoping for some advice. I've never been to Austin (or any part of Texas outside of DFW since I currently live there), and I am most likely going to make the move to Austin in October/November. I do plan on coming down to check things out sometime in late July or early August, but since you guys live there and know the area, I figure you can give some better opinions than reading reviews.
First, I work remotely with my current job and they don't care where I move/live so my boss was completely fine with me moving and keeping my job. Since I do work remotely, I need extremely solid internet. I have Verizon FiOS right now and it'll be hard to pass up, but where's Google Fiber going to be at and is there a timeline for when it'll be implemented?
Secondly, where should I look at living? I just turned 25, make around 55k a year and am not necessarily anti-social, I just have a hard time getting out of my comfort zone and don't do well with approaching other people unless I'm forced into it. So basically, I am really looking for an area where I can meet people with somewhat ease and make some new friends as I really don't currently have any (one of the big reasons I'm moving out of DFW).
Based upon that, what's the best areas to look at for renting? I currently pay around 1600/mo for a 2 bed/2 bath/1 garage apartment and live by myself, but I was hoping to trim that cost down a little if I can. If not, no biggie, I can afford it obviously lol. Keep in mind, I won't have a commute, but the Google Fiber thing is a big selling point for me since I need to have solid internet and don't want caps.
Lastly, is Austin more scenery laden than Dallas? Dallas is like a giant concrete city built by man to me and there's not much for nature or outdoorsy things from what I've seen in the past 2 years I've been here. I really do want to go outside since I'm at home all day working and hope that'll help me with meeting people in some way or another.
Thanks for your help!
First, I work remotely with my current job and they don't care where I move/live so my boss was completely fine with me moving and keeping my job. Since I do work remotely, I need extremely solid internet. I have Verizon FiOS right now and it'll be hard to pass up, but where's Google Fiber going to be at and is there a timeline for when it'll be implemented?
Secondly, where should I look at living? I just turned 25, make around 55k a year and am not necessarily anti-social, I just have a hard time getting out of my comfort zone and don't do well with approaching other people unless I'm forced into it. So basically, I am really looking for an area where I can meet people with somewhat ease and make some new friends as I really don't currently have any (one of the big reasons I'm moving out of DFW).
Based upon that, what's the best areas to look at for renting? I currently pay around 1600/mo for a 2 bed/2 bath/1 garage apartment and live by myself, but I was hoping to trim that cost down a little if I can. If not, no biggie, I can afford it obviously lol. Keep in mind, I won't have a commute, but the Google Fiber thing is a big selling point for me since I need to have solid internet and don't want caps.
Lastly, is Austin more scenery laden than Dallas? Dallas is like a giant concrete city built by man to me and there's not much for nature or outdoorsy things from what I've seen in the past 2 years I've been here. I really do want to go outside since I'm at home all day working and hope that'll help me with meeting people in some way or another.
Thanks for your help!
Brilliant Disaster
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Fiber will be installed in all AISD schools as well as Austin Libraries. Those will be your best bets as well.
Cant help on the housing as i am out of that loop.
https://mapsengine.google.com/map/edit?mid=zhD-oIVrHTds.kRY2jWe2vzWE
Brilliant Disaster
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On a different note i got the 2ds grip from PDP
It is grand. Very comfy. Had some triggers that are nicely positioned.
The only thing was i had to file a part down as it was a sharp edge aside from that all good.
Will post my pics later.
2ds owners note this is a fine grip.
It is grand. Very comfy. Had some triggers that are nicely positioned.
The only thing was i had to file a part down as it was a sharp edge aside from that all good.
Will post my pics later.
2ds owners note this is a fine grip.
Etrian Oddity
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God, I want a 2ds or 3ds so damned bad but I'm just so poor. Maybe when Persona Q or SSB comes out I'll try to grab one on the cheap.
Brilliant Disaster
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Nice, i had the same one but i modded it and was not satisfied. Damn dpad area was annoying.
I found it near perfect as well but the grip makes it super perfect for me at least.
I found it near perfect as well but the grip makes it super perfect for me at least.
Brilliant Disaster
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oh snap so when i went down to the valley i got a hold of a bunch of DC games.
Some gems
Skies of Arcadia
Tony Hawk PS 1
a bunch others......oh and Mars Matrix
Some were scratched but the owner of Gamerz Galaxy managed to get MM running.
So for the next meetup we can play it on my monitor and my Hanzo scanliner
It will be glorious
Some gems
Skies of Arcadia
Tony Hawk PS 1
a bunch others......oh and Mars Matrix
Some were scratched but the owner of Gamerz Galaxy managed to get MM running.
So for the next meetup we can play it on my monitor and my Hanzo scanliner
It will be glorious
ExitPlanetDust
Member
Go play Mars Matrix.
Not even Frank was fast enough to nab that one. That copy of Einhander was meant for me.
I really wish it would come to the US PSN though. I would love to play it on Vita.
Etrian Oddity
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One of these days I'm gonna fulfill my dream of getting a DreamCast ensemble setup. One day.
Anyways I slipped down to Pinballz for some Street Fighter again with my boys last night. Shit's so fun. I'm really gonna try to make the next (couple?) meetups, but service industry kills me.
If we do a Zilker or downtown/pub crawl meetup I'll try that too. And we need to spam Shawn's twitter so we can throw a welcoming party for him.
Anyways I slipped down to Pinballz for some Street Fighter again with my boys last night. Shit's so fun. I'm really gonna try to make the next (couple?) meetups, but service industry kills me.
If we do a Zilker or downtown/pub crawl meetup I'll try that too. And we need to spam Shawn's twitter so we can throw a welcoming party for him.
Brilliant Disaster
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We need to start brainstorming for the next meetup.
And did not check for Einhander.
I will keep an eye out for it.
And did not check for Einhander.
I will keep an eye out for it.
ExitPlanetDust
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PM me if you guys have a plan for a meet so I can edit the OP. I'm taking a few days off in the middle of next month. I was going to make a trip out of it but I wasn't able to get a specific day off. So I'll be in town with free time
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unless my wife finds something for me to do..
Brilliant Disaster
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misskayylee
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Hello hello
Just dropping a greeting from DFW area to our Texas Community!
Just dropping a greeting from DFW area to our Texas Community!
ExitPlanetDust
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Get to work. PM me the finished product.
Damn. Look at all that information.
Ah, yes. I await the new thread layout. Thank you for volunteering, James.
misskayylee
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Etrian Oddity
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I thought we've already well established that Austin-GAF is a bunch of lazy good for nothings.
I'm generally game for meetups, but not to create events. I'm planning quite a bit for a West Texas trip for star pictures, and a Peru trip possibly late this year. Needless to say, I have ventured out of my mothers' basement.
I'm comfortable with this as Witcher 3 does not come out until next year. At that point I will construct a basement with a 10 TF GPU and a 5 GHz CPU.
I'm comfortable with this as Witcher 3 does not come out until next year. At that point I will construct a basement with a 10 TF GPU and a 5 GHz CPU.
Etrian Oddity
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At the very least I can help with some portions of a mega OP, like restaurants and shit.
To be honest though, I'm still a San Marcos boy who's just now learning about Austin. I've spent the last year working 60 hour weeks living alone and trying to make ends meet, so... looking to fix that here soon.
To be honest though, I'm still a San Marcos boy who's just now learning about Austin. I've spent the last year working 60 hour weeks living alone and trying to make ends meet, so... looking to fix that here soon.
Brilliant Disaster
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Ditto for me as well for food. Fried Chicken being my specialty
Kid parks as well for the NeoParents.
Let me know i can help, you can also pick my brain in general.
EDIT: May as well start
http://lucysfriedchicken.com/
http://electriccock.com/
http://hpbng.com/
http://gusfriedchicken.com/
http://www.jj-bbq.com/
http://www.gourdoughs.com/
http://cabobobs.com/
http://www.casinoelcamino.net/
https://www.homeslicepizza.com/
http://www.beerknurd.com/stores/austin/
http://www.draughthouse.com/
http://adelbertsbeer.com/
http://austinbeerworks.com/age-verification/?from=/
http://jesterkingbrewery.com/
http://wingzup.com/
http://www.michiramen.com/
http://ramen-tatsuya.com/
http://www.donns-bbq.com/
For all your taco needs this gordo knows his shit http://tacojournalism.blogspot.com/
ok., that is all from the top of my head
BBL with more
Edit Edtt:
OK Señor Groovy I have my name down for Einhander. If they get one in the next month i will get a call.
Kid parks as well for the NeoParents.
Let me know i can help, you can also pick my brain in general.
EDIT: May as well start
http://lucysfriedchicken.com/
http://electriccock.com/
http://hpbng.com/
http://gusfriedchicken.com/
http://www.jj-bbq.com/
http://www.gourdoughs.com/
http://cabobobs.com/
http://www.casinoelcamino.net/
https://www.homeslicepizza.com/
http://www.beerknurd.com/stores/austin/
http://www.draughthouse.com/
http://adelbertsbeer.com/
http://austinbeerworks.com/age-verification/?from=/
http://jesterkingbrewery.com/
http://wingzup.com/
http://www.michiramen.com/
http://ramen-tatsuya.com/
http://www.donns-bbq.com/
For all your taco needs this gordo knows his shit http://tacojournalism.blogspot.com/
ok., that is all from the top of my head
BBL with more
Edit Edtt:
OK Señor Groovy I have my name down for Einhander. If they get one in the next month i will get a call.
For food, Mike Sutter's Fed Man Walking is a pretty good blog. It has his list of the top 55 restaurants in Austin, and I've only questioned a few of his choices. Unfortunately something like 30/55 of his picks are SoCo/Elizabeth Street through 20th or so.
I've fused foodie adventuring with my recent interest in photography (started about a year ago). Album is here.
In addition to his list, I recommend checking out:
1. Taste of Ethiopia
2. Taco More. I'm not sure how I didn't know about this. Cheap, authentic, delicious, and fairly fast service considering they were busy.
3. A+A Sichuan Garden. Though this is strictly for the food. If you're whiney and cannot tolerate a bit of ambiguity if you're being waited on or not, don't go. The food is legit.
Austin has a fairly good variety of fusion ethnic cuisine. Unfortunately most of my work friends and colleagues have the palate of a 5 year old so I typically only have a group of 2-3 people including me these days. Like seriously every damn time they want to go to Rudy's or some fast food chain.
I've fused foodie adventuring with my recent interest in photography (started about a year ago). Album is here.
In addition to his list, I recommend checking out:
1. Taste of Ethiopia
2. Taco More. I'm not sure how I didn't know about this. Cheap, authentic, delicious, and fairly fast service considering they were busy.
3. A+A Sichuan Garden. Though this is strictly for the food. If you're whiney and cannot tolerate a bit of ambiguity if you're being waited on or not, don't go. The food is legit.
Austin has a fairly good variety of fusion ethnic cuisine. Unfortunately most of my work friends and colleagues have the palate of a 5 year old so I typically only have a group of 2-3 people including me these days. Like seriously every damn time they want to go to Rudy's or some fast food chain.
Zoe
Member
We've gone to Cover 2 way too many times over the past couple of months.
http://cover-3.com/
http://cover-2.com/
http://cover-3.com/
http://cover-2.com/
misskayylee
Neo Member
I thought we've already well established that Austin-GAF is a bunch of lazy good for nothings.
I want to move back to Austin in a few years. It hasn't been the same since I left UT.
Brilliant Disaster
Member
It's quiet.
To quiet.
To quiet.
Etrian Oddity
Member
Like I said, when we aren't working we're lazy. >_>
I went to The Odd Duck last week with some college friends. God that place is so great, and it's a beautiful venue. Some of the hipster girls who work there are gorgeous too.
Brilliant Disaster
Member
Hmm. Will have to check it out. Hipster girls are tasty.
West TX has some pretty good star gazing opportunities:
You cannot see this detail with your eyes, but you can see the milky way disk quite easily. Indian Lodge is a really cool vacation spot if you're into hiking.
If I return I want gun bearing friends. Within minutes of McDonald Observatory emptying dozens of kids there are Coyote howls. And shortly after noises of something scurying around us. Probably something harmless, but considering there was a considerable mountain lion population, we bailed out. But I got what I wanted.
You cannot see this detail with your eyes, but you can see the milky way disk quite easily. Indian Lodge is a really cool vacation spot if you're into hiking.
If I return I want gun bearing friends. Within minutes of McDonald Observatory emptying dozens of kids there are Coyote howls. And shortly after noises of something scurying around us. Probably something harmless, but considering there was a considerable mountain lion population, we bailed out. But I got what I wanted.
bronkonagurski
Member
I'm visiting Austin for the first time this weekend. I'm going to RTX at the Austin Convention Center. My hotel is the Best Western Plus/Austin City Hotel which is 2.5 miles or so south of the convention center off I35. RTX is a 3 day event. So what I'm pondering right now is my means of transportation. Taxi or bus? Any thoughts? I know the bus will be cheaper but I'm nervous I'll get myself lost, lol. Most of the bus routes I've been plotting on the Capital Metro site seem to involve multiple transfers either way. Kind of wish I had just coughed up the extra money for a hotel that is closer but oh well.
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