Dec 31, 2016, 11:30 am
Last edit by: tcook052
This new annual thread has been carved out of the previous thread in an effort to reduce the number of megathreads on the AC forum. For those interested previous versions are the original 2004 - 2014 thread , 2015 edition , and 2016 edition.
The original thread started by accident but quickly became a popular place to come and discuss off topic things such as hockey, new movies, or almost anything that wouldn't fit into existing AC forum threads. More Air Canada or Aeroplan topics such as flight feedback, in-flight services issues or mileage earning/redemption are all topics that should go into existing AC forum threads so others can benefit from this information. Topics about hotels or airlines and/or their loyalty programs or should be posted elsewhere on FT as should topics better suited to other forums such as Travel Products for questions about luggage or Travel Photography for discussion about cameras.
While the conversation is more relaxed as it would be in a lounge that doesn't mean however that the FT rules don't apply her as they definitely do so please refrain from controversial topics such as politics or religion, avoid profanities and treat other lounge patrons with the same respect you expect.
Sean Peever
FT Poster
The original thread started by accident but quickly became a popular place to come and discuss off topic things such as hockey, new movies, or almost anything that wouldn't fit into existing AC forum threads. More Air Canada or Aeroplan topics such as flight feedback, in-flight services issues or mileage earning/redemption are all topics that should go into existing AC forum threads so others can benefit from this information. Topics about hotels or airlines and/or their loyalty programs or should be posted elsewhere on FT as should topics better suited to other forums such as Travel Products for questions about luggage or Travel Photography for discussion about cameras.
While the conversation is more relaxed as it would be in a lounge that doesn't mean however that the FT rules don't apply her as they definitely do so please refrain from controversial topics such as politics or religion, avoid profanities and treat other lounge patrons with the same respect you expect.
Sean Peever
FT Poster
The Forum Lounge Thread (2017)
Jan 9, 2017, 12:16 am
#62
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Jan 9, 2017, 5:43 am
#64
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Bear in mind, Sean has access to very fast and reasonably priced "upload" speeds in YVR...
Here is more info:
https://www.plex.tv/
Here is more info:
https://www.plex.tv/
Last edited by CanRulez; Jan 9, 2017 at 7:37 pm Reason: fixed typo
Jan 9, 2017, 11:04 am
#65
Join Date: Sep 2009
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Wynn blows both out of the water. The thing I don't like about Venetian (and Palazzo) is they try too hard to be like Wynn. It's silly because the quality of the rooms and property simply doesn't stack up. Plus the casinos aren't exactly what you'd call cozy.
Bellagio had long been one of my favourite properties, but it's obviously taking a back seat to Aria as the crown jewel of the MGM properties. Upkeep seems to be a little less than it should be and the whole property has something of a tired feel to it.
I've never stayed at Cosmopolitan, but that would probably be my next choice after Wynn / Encore. Incredible food choices, awesome bars, fantastic decor / design and insane nightlife.
Bellagio had long been one of my favourite properties, but it's obviously taking a back seat to Aria as the crown jewel of the MGM properties. Upkeep seems to be a little less than it should be and the whole property has something of a tired feel to it.
I've never stayed at Cosmopolitan, but that would probably be my next choice after Wynn / Encore. Incredible food choices, awesome bars, fantastic decor / design and insane nightlife.
Wynn is the best for quality/class. Been a while since I stayed at the Bellagio. Venetian/Palazzo is ok but so large that its now a zoo and takes a ton of time to get anywhere within the property. My current favorite is Aria - right size though not as many food choices as Venetian. You can walk from Aria/venetian to most hotels on the strip while the Wynn is slightly further away. And the Trump hotel is a dump. Just got back from CES and stayed at Trump and Aria.
Jan 9, 2017, 11:35 am
#66
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It's a media server you install on your computer at home. It indexes all of your media and gives you a remotely-accessible web interface or native app (iOS, Android) to stream or download for offline use from anywhere in the world, provided the media source (your PC at home) is available.
The key thing is you need to actually have local copies of the media somewhere in order to use it with Plex. Plex on its own doesn't give you access to anything, it just helps you beam the stuff you already have around the world.
The key thing is you need to actually have local copies of the media somewhere in order to use it with Plex. Plex on its own doesn't give you access to anything, it just helps you beam the stuff you already have around the world.
Jan 9, 2017, 11:44 am
#67
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Or move provinces, get a job abroad for a few years... Hopefully avoiding the GDL thing is a fringe benefit rather than the reason for living abroad, but who are we to judge? 
Btw -- on my sleepless YYZ-CDG I recalled the article in the G&M where they interviewed you saying you decided never to fly Y long haul again after your own sleepless TATL. I'm definitely getting there. And I'm definitely jetlagged, which is bad because I have 4 finals over the next 4 days...
Btw -- on my sleepless YYZ-CDG I recalled the article in the G&M where they interviewed you saying you decided never to fly Y long haul again after your own sleepless TATL. I'm definitely getting there. And I'm definitely jetlagged, which is bad because I have 4 finals over the next 4 days...
But moving somewhere else just for an easier licence makes me think of buying J over Tango just for the extra Aeroplan miles As for long-hauls in Y, yeah, they suck. J all the way!
Yes, but Plex's sync feature doesn't actually delete stuff from your device after you delete it, requiring you to periodically wipe everything you've downloaded from it. Not very helpful.
Jan 9, 2017, 12:38 pm
#68
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Beat in mind, Sean has access to very fast and reasonably priced "upload" speeds in YVR...
Here is more info:
https://www.plex.tv/
Here is more info:
https://www.plex.tv/
I haven't seen that bug in a long long long time, have you tried updating your server Plex install? I cycle through 100GB a week on my Sync with no problems.
Jan 9, 2017, 6:19 pm
#69
Join Date: May 2016
Posts: 2,494
Beat in mind, Sean has access to very fast and reasonably priced "upload" speeds in YVR...
Here is more info:
https://www.plex.tv/
Here is more info:
https://www.plex.tv/
I assume that's bear in mind, I live in a first world country where my entire condo building has fibre optic 1gb down, 0.1gb up and no data cap
Thanks for the link! I will check it out.
Jan 9, 2017, 7:33 pm
#70
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tech capital of the woooooooooooorld sillycon valley and we don't get speeds like that (except for a few small geographical area pockets)Then again looking at the age and quality of the houses here ... I can make a very convincing argument that I live in a third world country
Jan 9, 2017, 7:42 pm
#71
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I live in a first world country too....but here in Ontario, internet charges are very high and they also throttle your upload speeds....which reminds me, I think it's time for me to switch internet providers.
Nothing compares to South Korea when it comes to internet speeds.
Jan 9, 2017, 8:20 pm
#72
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I've researched it extensively and it appears they've resolved the issue for iDevices but not for Android. Those of us who don't want to be captive to Steve Jobs' vision are SOL.
Jan 10, 2017, 1:11 am
#73
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Ah! It didn't occur to me that a smart individual like yourself wouldn't be using an iPad :P
Jan 10, 2017, 7:03 am
#74
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. I just spent the weekend at my friend's place in RAK. I don't think I can stand to go home
Jan 10, 2017, 9:34 am
#75
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