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Re: Ask HN: What did you purchase that measurably improved your quality of life?

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Post by animal531 »

kull wrote: post #299
sidpatil wrote: post #292

Sceptre 27" 4K monitor for $200 on Amazon. It's the cheapest 4K monitor I've found so far. I wasn't even looking for a 4K monitor when I bought it, and didn't think it would make a big difference, but I was very wrong. It's made a huge difference in my day-to-day computing experience. Reading ebooks and papers on screen is actually bearable now; previously I'd prefer to print documents out or purchase/borrow physical…

Agree with large monitor - game changer. But Amazon shows only 3/5 stars for Sceptre 27" 4K monitor.

I just recently got a Dell S3220DGF. 32", 1440p, 165hz and hdr10.

It is really good, I highly recommend it.

Re: Ask HN: What did you purchase that measurably improved your quality of life?

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Post by ahnooie »

Pickup truck. I bought one 4 years ago. Not having to rely on delivery services has been a game changer. When my dishwasher broke and delivery was 3 weeks out I just went to the warehouse and picked it up that day. When my hot water heater died and the plumber was a no show 3 days in a row (for which I had to take time off work each day) I finally just bought one myself at the hardware store and with the help of YouTube installed it myself for probably $1000 less anyway. I never thought I needed a pickup but I find it helpful once a month for some task: Hauling a server rack that was donated to a non-profit, dump runs, building a tree house for the kids, towing a tractor, etc. As an added bonus the higher ground clearance means I can get out before the snow plow comes.

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Post by 135792468 »

ahnooie wrote: post #402

Pickup truck. I bought one 4 years ago. Not having to rely on delivery services has been a game changer. When my dishwasher broke and delivery was 3 weeks out I just went to the warehouse and picked it up that day. When my hot water heater died and the plumber was a no show 3 days in a row (for which I had to take time off work each day) I finally just bought one myself at the hardware store and with the help of YouT…

So much this. Especially if you're a dad, I end up hauling all sorts of things for the kids, sporting equipment, furniture etc and then when they outgrow it, haul it back out. Not sure how I ever lived w/o a truck.

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Post by davidg109 »

ahnooie wrote: post #402

Pickup truck. I bought one 4 years ago. Not having to rely on delivery services has been a game changer. When my dishwasher broke and delivery was 3 weeks out I just went to the warehouse and picked it up that day. When my hot water heater died and the plumber was a no show 3 days in a row (for which I had to take time off work each day) I finally just bought one myself at the hardware store and with the help of YouT…

The automatic feeder is a dream. I’m no longer aggressively stalked by my cat for food.

I also have several Wyze cams around the home. When I go away, I’m able to have “kitty conferences” to check in how she’s doing and chat with her.

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Post by edanm »

eigenvalue wrote: post #293
martindbp wrote: post #178

Kindle - had one or another model for many years, but in terms of utility to price ratio, it's still one of the highest. Youtube Premium - I realized I was spending a ton of time on Youtube, both for education, entertainment and podcasts. Removing the annoyance of ads and not being able to just listen to a video while out walking is worth it to me.

Totally agree on both. If you're going to get a Kindle, I recommend the Oasis--it's so much better than the other ones and worth the money if you read a decent amount. The yellow backlight is much easier on the eyes than the blue one.

Really? I'm surprised that you think the Oasis is worth the higher price considering just how much higher that price is.

What other reasons would you recommend it for?

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Post by 2rsf »

martindbp wrote: post #178

Kindle - had one or another model for many years, but in terms of utility to price ratio, it's still one of the highest. Youtube Premium - I realized I was spending a ton of time on Youtube, both for education, entertainment and podcasts. Removing the annoyance of ads and not being able to just listen to a video while out walking is worth it to me.

Pocketbook inkpad 3 gives you more screen area and control over content while using the same screen panel

Re: Ask HN: What did you purchase that measurably improved your quality of life?

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Post by drobert »

nabaraz wrote: post #333
drobert wrote: post #218

Instant pot. It's a preasure cooker you can program Robo vaccum. Many hours saved Bose noise canceling. Especially useful on the plane or in a busy office Dishwasher. Many hours saved Adidas Bluetooth headset. Really got addicted to it. Has a joystick with 4 directions and great battery life and sound Products that should have improved my life by barely did: Nest thermostat. For the price, disappointing. Didn't seem…

What is the difference between Adidas and Bose headphones?

My Bose headphones are wired and much bulkier and heavy. They are good if you do not move around.

The Adidas are much lighter. They are designed to be worn while you are active. You can even disassemble and wash them.

I know Bose has a wireless version but I don't own it.

Re: Ask HN: What did you purchase that measurably improved your quality of life?

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Post by 2rsf »

michalf6 wrote: post #134

A motorcycle. Traffic is a non-issue now, in addition to the loads of fun I get from it.

and it saves you a lot for the long run by shortening your life expectancy !

Cutting traffic means that you are taking risks, in some parts of Europe motorcycles are expected to drive like a car hence they are not saving you in traffic.

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