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Mac OS vs Windows - The real deal!

2018-06-01T01:24:00.000-07:00

Here’s the real deal. Mac os VS Windows. A big-time debate in the history of mankind. Let me break this down for students - yes the Architecture students, obviously!

So the storyline is since we all use software from our third year onwards, there comes a need for a laptop even if your college has a computer lab. Then comes our biggest question. Mac OS or Windows.

Well, both these got their merits and demerits. The price difference cannot be considered a factor because you need to invest maybe even higher to get a powerful laptop. Both these are gonna burn a hole in your pocket. The mac user interface is smooth and the applications run well. But the number of supported applications is less compared to that which is offered by the windows counterpart.

Lumion, 3DSMax, and Revit are the leading software which mac os doesn’t support and it is quite disappointing. Running a parallel OS, well I wouldn’t recommend it. Well, if money doesn’t matter. Go on to the end of the article. There is a slightly expensive way to do so!

A MacBook is much lighter and literally, you can carry it around anywhere you want whether be it presentations or work - that is an absolute blessing. A powerful windows laptop weighs about 4kg and carrying that daily - I didn’t want to sign up for that.

The Retina screen does not screw your eyes much.

Not all Macbooks perform well. The 2015 MacBook Pro series is the best considering its performance and battery life (Also, they have the backlight- I kinda love it). You need not run around looking for charging points. Straight up to 9 hours or maybe more depending on the software being used.

Razerblade Pro ( they are lightweight too and also has an option for an external GPU ), Asus gaming laptops, Dell Gaming Series, MSN, Alienware, HP gaming series are some good options to pick from. This is solely based on the user data from my class and to help students and no companies have asked me to promote or do so ( Because I’m not a celeb ).

I would recommend getting a Razerblade Pro or Stealth, but they do not sell in India yet, but the good news is there's a way out.

Find out about this here

Whichever laptop you are choosing, go for the highest RAM, Graphics card and Hard disk space available. It will cost you additional bucks but its worth it.

Here’s to the Running parallel on Mac os using a Razerblade external GPU. With some pocketful bucks, you can power up your mac to run parallel. It pretty much needs the thunderbolt port and you are good to go!

Find out more about this here

Good luck with making that big investment. Oh, wait. We are architecture students, getting stationary items also makes you bankrupt!

That's Reshmy signing off for today!

T.G.I.F.F. / The Great Indian Food Factory, Vijayawada - RRReviewed

2017-04-03T09:29:00.000-07:00

When you usually get bored of hostel food, we come up with some places to hangout. And it so happened that we landed up in T.G.I.F.F. aka The Great Indian Food Factory, the not so new hangout place in Vijayawada, Andhra Pradesh.

As Vijayawada hasn't got much great hangout places,
this was one good place.
Located on the BRTS Road , beside Model Dairy Outlet, Divine Nagar, this place is accessible by shared auto or local bus.

Great ambience welcomes

you to this place.

Consisting of around 8 - 10 fast food chains , this place was rather empty. The food was a bit overpriced as compared to other places and the choices offered was too less.

The roof top-dining area was a bit placid but could be spiced up a bit for a birthday party or get-together. The lighting was good and added life to the place. The seating arrangement was plentiful and well arranged.

The only saving grace of this place was the #Hash Drinks juice stall and was totally worth the visit. The stall was quite interesting and had its own unique way of serving drinks.

The chalk art along the roof

Sweet lime drinks all set to be served

That's my poser friend holding a drink and honking.

The rolled ice-cream was one new thing in Vijayawada and was worth a try even though it was over-priced.

This is how it turned out to be

You can watch the making in the link below;
Rolled ice cream - Vijayawada
Food choice- 2/5
Food quality - 2/5
Ambience - 3/5
Overall Experience- 2/5

Rating- 2.5/5
Verdict - Worth a visit once with your hangout gang.

Best time to visit - 4pm to 6pm and make sure you do have all your entertaining friends along !

Stay tuned, until I'm back with another interesting review.

Three cheers to Vijayawada, well because , I'm stuck in here !

Lots of Love,

Reshmy

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JBL Clip+ speaker - RRReviewed

2017-04-03T08:09:00.000-07:00

How did you find my previous review ? I did receive some heart warming and amazing reviews as well. So, up for next review.

This time it is a product review. And the product is none other than JBL clip+ speakers. I very well know you must be wondering how I landed up in a product review that too for a speaker.

Here’s the explanation, In this monotonous life, music is one magical ingredient to turn each and every moment colourful.

This speaker is truly a life saver and the perfect party partner. Can easily light up any midnight birthdays or even all-night-works. Small and handy but we shouldn’t underestimate this champion. Could easily be carried to anywhere literally.

On a scale of 1 to me, of rough use, with me being the most rough-handler, this device is perfectly durable. It has been with me since 2 years and still counting.

Costing around 3500/- in Indian figures, this product is one that I would surely recommend anyone. The sound quality is too good. Trust me, Arjit Singh and Ed Sheeren could just get into your blood stream.

Sound Quality - 4/5

Bluetooth mode working time - 1hr

Charging time- 20 minutes

Rating – 4/5

Verdict- Perfect party partner. This is a perfect gift for anyone who loves music and partying.

Note that, I have been paid by none for this review; it is one hell of a true and honest review.

Catching up soon with yet another review. Stay tuned and keep reading my blogs.

Architecture as a field of study - RRReviewed

2017-03-26T12:49:00.001-07:00

Yes indeed, why would I want to choose something else to review first, when I'm an architecture student.

Architecture is one among the Professional degrees often titled as B.Arch (5-year course ) and it is not engineering against all the misconceptions.
An immense field of study where learning never ends. An exclusive area worth experimentation and research. In this developing scenario, this field is challenging and offers tough competition.

With more than 300 college spread across India, one has to be really careful about choosing the college, as this field of study is purely experiential. The institution should be approved under CoA- Council of Architecture.

This field of study requires high level of passion and creativity. You need to put in your soul and life into each design project. In simple words, if sleepless nights and deadlines scare you, then this is not for you.

Although, deadlines and submissions could be a terror and could get on your nerves, you get to travel a lot and earn lots of experiences.
It is totally worth the sleepless nights and endless deadlines.

My Rating - 5/5 I'm Loving it

Verdict - It's not just sketching and drawings, it is giving life to built forms. Although quite a lot of software programmes have made our job easier, handwork is greatly valued even today.
"Each project is your child, nurture it with all your love and time."- My Design Professor

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See you Soon with a new Review.
Signing off,
Reshmy Raphy

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2017-03-26T12:16:00.000-07:00

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