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Re: Ask HN: What sub $200 product improved your 2023

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Post by kennu »

hiyer wrote: post #169
kennu wrote: post #126

MaxiNutrition Hydration Tabs. Much easier to drop into a glass of water than powder-form electrolytes (no messing around with a spoon etc). Also something to keep in your pocket/bag on a longer bar night. I can't guarantee the nutritional value being a nonexpert but at least the convenience is great.

What's the advantage of this for hydration when compared to plain water?

Usually plain water is fine but sometimes you need a bit of extra electrolytes to rehydrate. I wouldn't drink too much of them though.

Re: Ask HN: What sub $200 product improved your 2023

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Post by snvzz »

MichaelNolan wrote: post #170
snvzz wrote: post #153

Earlier quoted context omitted.

Love my hexbright. If they were still being made, I'd get more.

I can’t believe it’s already been ten years. My hexbright is still kicking. I’ll miss it when it will finally dies on me.

>I’ll miss it when it will finally dies on me.

It will never.

Most common faults have well documented repairs. Worst case scenario you can get a new PCB made.

You'd have to physically destroy the enclosure to really lose your hexbright. I don't think anyone makes replacement ones.

But as I understand it, even that is documented, and the source hexagonal prism is common, so at least it's not impossible.

Re: Ask HN: What sub $200 product improved your 2023

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Post by elektor »

rpozarickij wrote: post #172
cehrlich wrote: post #16

CO2 Monitor to let me know when I need to let some new air into my office. Mine is a TFA Dostmann 31.5009, but any model with an NDIR sensor should be fine, there are many choices around 70-150 EUR.

Although a bit above $200, but I own an Aranet4 CO2 monitor (it also measures humidity, air pressure, and temperature). It has a great app that allows you to see historical data too. I've been using it for a while already and I'm really happy with it.

It's on sale right now at $149, I just bought it thanks to your comment!

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Post by zeroxfe »

ethanbond wrote: post #42
zeroxfe wrote: post #20

A subscription to Waking Up: wakingup.com

His approach to meditation is just so much better than any other I’ve found. It’s actually in inquiry into your mind instead of just “look now you’re calm!” The Alan Watts series also has been amazing. I’ll admit I was reflexively offput by Watts just given his pop culture popularity, but wow he has some incredible ideas shared in a really remarkable way. Well-earned popularity.

I really like both the Adyashanti series.

Re: Ask HN: What sub $200 product improved your 2023

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Post by gpjt »

schwartzworld wrote: post #92

I got a couple of pocket operators, about $175 in total. Opened up a whole world of electronic music for me. Serious gateway drug. I'm composing again after decades of dry spell.

Thanks! After a bit of poking around, just got a PO-12 to have a play with.

Re: Ask HN: What sub $200 product improved your 2023

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Post by smugma »

latchkey wrote: post #162
speedylight wrote: post #124

Philips Sonicare 7300 electric toothbrush - this thing is awesome, every time I brush my teeth they feel super clean and smooth like porcelain. $149 one of the best purchases I ever made. https://a.co/d/2fFJgow Another product that improved my life is AirPods, if you’re into the Apple ecosystem they’re worth every penny.

If you don't like airpods but want the apple ecosystem, the beats fit pro are a nice alternative. https://www.beatsbydre.com/earbuds/beats-fit-pro

Beats were really bad in the past. These were the first pair of Beats that I actually like and didn’t die within 13 months of use.

I am in the Apple ecosystem but prefer them to my AirPods Pro.

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Post by latchkey »

smugma wrote: post #186
latchkey wrote: post #162

Earlier quoted context omitted.

If you don't like airpods but want the apple ecosystem, the beats fit pro are a nice alternative. https://www.beatsbydre.com/earbuds/beats-fit-pro

Beats were really bad in the past. These were the first pair of Beats that I actually like and didn’t die within 13 months of use. I am in the Apple ecosystem but prefer them to my AirPods Pro.

Mine have been going strong for a few years now, even with daily use.

Re: Ask HN: What sub $200 product improved your 2023

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Post by Izkata »

PAPPPmAc wrote: post #133
pdn1 wrote: post #2

$23 Bluetooth earbuds (late to the party)

I generally hate dealing with bluetooth headphones (extra non-replaceable batteries to die then die! Extra drain on your phone battery! Run a unique ID tracking beacon all the time! Have a fight every time you want to switch sources! Pay more for inferior sound quality!), but the difference between the no-names and the mid-tier brands is shocking. I've used a couple cheap wireless earbuds all of which were _awful_, a…

> they're actually reasonably comfortable despite being a larger object supported from the ear

On that note, there seems to be an explosion of "open-ear earbuds" going on right now - just between October and November, the amount of designs on Amazon seems to have doubled. These sit on your ear instead of inside it, and are a ton more comfortable. I couldn't stand normal earbuds and have been sticking to wraparounds, but these open-ear designs work for me.

Re: Ask HN: What sub $200 product improved your 2023

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Post by tomcam »

smugma wrote: post #187
tomcam wrote: post #29

Bifocals from Zenni. $39, stylish, get to brand them myself, and the lenses are better than my local boutique optician ever did at 40 times the price

How are the lenses better?

Don’t know if it’s advances in technology or what but the (cheapest) lenses give me crisper vision.
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