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Re: Ask HN: What sub $200 product improved your 2022

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Post by voyager1 »

- standing desk; standing burns twice more calories than sitting; I went with Ikea's Trotten model for 220€ (its cheaper but requires a lot of manual hand rotation to change the height and it forced me to stand up longer; it was hard for me to stand and work and because I don't have a simple button to lower the desk, it forced me stand up longer)

- tennis ball to massage my back by leaning with it on the wall

- laptop stand, external keyboard and external trackpad; for better posture during standing and sitting; trackpad is more comfortable for me than mouse)

- vitamin D supplements for the winter

- smartwatch or smart band to keep basic track of sleep and fitness; I went with Xiaomi Mi Band 6

- smart weight to keep track of my weight and set goals; I went with Mi Body Composition Scale

Re: Ask HN: What sub $200 product improved your 2022

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Post by dabernathy89 »

- Waterpik - i have 2 implants (molars) and i'm disgusted at how long I went without the waterpik. It gets stuff out that brushing & floss just can't.

- Baratza Virtuoso (bought used). Our Encore was starting to be inconsistent after a few years, and the Virtuoso was a noticeable upgrade.

Re: Ask HN: What sub $200 product improved your 2022

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Post by bonestamp2 »

yunwal wrote: post #291

This is gonna sound dumb but an ice scoop for my freezer. Always just used my hands or cup but it would make it slightly annoying to get the right amount of ice. Plus if I’m making cocktails for other people it’s just so much easier and more hygienic.

From working in a restaurant in college, one thing the health inspector always checks is that the ice scoop handle is NOT touching the ice. Apparently, that is a huge source of bacteria being introduced into "food". You might be able to rest it in a way where this is possible, or get a little holder for it that keeps the handle up and out of the ice (that's what most restaurants have).

Re: Ask HN: What sub $200 product improved your 2022

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Post by gwill »

ezekg wrote: post #204

The Carpio 2.0 by DeltaHub ( https://us.deltahub.io/products/carpio-2 ). It's a wrist rest, but not like you probably think. I would get severe hand pain being at the PC all day, but this little contraption completely relieved that pain. It took a couple weeks to get used to, and now I use it while working and gaming. One of the best purchases I've made in a long time.

does it move around easily? i use a trackball for productivity work, but nothing compares to a traditional mouse for gaming.

Re: Ask HN: What sub $200 product improved your 2022

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Post by samwillis »

aloukissas wrote: post #516

Logitech Lift mouse ($57.47 shipped). Tossed the highly non-ergonomic Magic Mouse that was starting to give me hand/wrist pain. Having also used the MX Master 3 before, I even prefer the (cheaper) Lift. 200% recommend.

The Magic Mouse is the most F-ing stupid design, it makes me embarrassed for the Apple designers, and I'm a fully paid up Apple user.

I have a MX Master 3 is by far the best mouse I've used, proudly sits on my desk covered with Apple products...

Re: Ask HN: What sub $200 product improved your 2022

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Post by bonestamp2 »

holy_diver wrote: post #209

A bidet. We got one with heated water and seats and going to the bathroom feels super luxurious now. Not to mention all the toilet paper we save and increased hygiene.

I've always wondered what people do with their wet butt after using the bidet... dry with a towel, smaller amount of toilet paper... what's the norm?

Re: Ask HN: What sub $200 product improved your 2022

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Post by Someone1234 »

dabernathy89 wrote: post #499
holy_diver wrote: post #209

A bidet. We got one with heated water and seats and going to the bathroom feels super luxurious now. Not to mention all the toilet paper we save and increased hygiene.

which one did you get?

What's your budget?

If you want heated anything or a blower, you'll first need to consider how you'll get power to your toilet's location. If, however, a cold water bidet is fine then just grab a cheap LUXE.

A TOTO WASHLET is still the gold standard though. That's what I own, and it has been great. Only thing I wish was slightly better was the blow-dryer. The pre-rinse/pre-mist is legit good in terms of keeping the toilet cleaner for longer.

PS - Quick note about mechanical bidets like the LUXE, it has no sensors/safety features. So if a child goes in, turns it on, and runs away it WILL flood your home. TOTO and similar quality bidets automatically turn off the water when weight isn't detected on the seat.

Re: Ask HN: What sub $200 product improved your 2022

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Post by pertymcpert »

NoboruWataya wrote: post #511

A rice cooker. I was sceptical for a long time, because we can just cook rice in a normal pot? But the result tastes a lot nicer and feels surprisingly more convenient, and keeping rice warm for longer periods is also handy. As a result we eat a lot more rice (and are less tempted to just order in when we're feeling lazy). Also, a Hario V60 + Fellow Stagg EKG Kettle, really upped my coffee game. Though if you include…

It's one of those things that people from cultures that don't eat rice don't understand until they get one. There's a reason why every asian household has one.

Re: Ask HN: What sub $200 product improved your 2022

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Post by Havoc »

naasking wrote: post #363
Havoc wrote: post #146

Sodastream. Has significantly increased the amount of water i drink and conversely decreased other crap being drunk High end ricecooker ended up getting more use than expected. USB KVM style switch to change mouse/kyb over between work and personal device

> Sodastream. Has significantly increased the amount of water i drink and conversely decreased other crap being drunk I agree with carbonating your own water, but sodastream is expensive compared to a DIY carbonation setup. Get a 5LB CO2 tank, some carbonation caps on Amazon, and a good gas regulator. Total should still be less than $200 USD. The 5LB tank will last at least 5 times longer than the sodastream and tota…

I'm aware of the DIY option - perhaps if I end up buying a place with a bit bigger kitchen.

For now the fact that I've got a sodastream swap place in walking distance makes it an acceptable solution

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