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The ancient microwave in my first apartment. It had two knobs: one for time, one for power. It's immediately obvious how to cook something for how long, how to add more time, etc. All other microwaves that I've used I had to have someone explain to me what buttons to press in what order to do even the simplest things. And I've never seen anyone use all of those fancy buttons.
Apparently they are fairly robust inside as well:
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Sorry for being weird, but what Blundstone boot model exactly are you refering to? This one? http://www.blundstone.com/shop/black-mens-or-womens-premium-...
No, not being weird at all! :) This video does a good job showing the differences: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SM68SNtODqs If you do decide to get a pair, note that they need some time to break in; mine were uncomfortable at first!
Some of those recommendations have been with me for 10 years and the designs are still easy on my brain.
http://bonavitaworld.com/products/10l-digital-variable-tempe...
Minaal Backpack - https://www.minaal.com/ I got the version 1.0 with kickstarter and have used it almost daily ever since. Lovely bag with thoughtful design for daily work use or as a weekend bag.
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> the fuel tank is below the front seats. Doesn't sound like a good idea in an accident.
Why not? If something catastrophic happens, will it really make a difference?
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> the fuel tank is below the front seats. Doesn't sound like a good idea in an accident.
Putting it at the back isn't always a good idea - Ford Pinto anyone?
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All those buttons and not a single one to mute the microwaves beeping noises. It would really be handy when others are sleeping.
As a rule, my first step when installing a new appliance is to disassemble and mute the piezo buzzer using some foam and electrical tape. You still hear the signals but not at the obnoxious default of ~120db.
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I actually came here to post the Numatic Henry vacuum cleaner. A big simple cylinder with a face on it. Fantastic suction. Super long cord. Hand crank retractor (those spring loaded ones always wear down over time). Easy to unblock, the pipe unscrews at both ends.
While I agree Henry is great by itself the extensions you get with it are a disaster.
Textmate 2 - It's such a well-engineered piece of software, and it's gorgeous. Bialetti Brikka - Such an elegant design, and it makes delicious coffee, Italian-style. Nespresso - If Apple made espresso machines. The espresso tastes great and it's easy to clean. Patagonia MLC 45L - My pet peeve with luggage is that the good stuff tends to be heavy. Not this! It's big enough for extended travel, has backpack straps if…
> Nespresso Anything that creates such an inordinate amount of waste is not well designed in my book. Even the inventor of coffee capsules regrets creating them due to the ridiculous amount of waste. > Bialetti Brikka Yes! > Blundstone boots And yes!
Nespresso is great for the user. You just have to buy the pods and machine and you will have the caffeinated beverage that Nespresso makes.
But then you look at the Bialetti (or any moka pot) and you wonder why so many people own Nespresso (and other pod based coffee makers. All you have to do is get coffee grounds and you're good to go. Fill the reservoir with water and the puck with grounds and throw it on the stove. Sure, it might take 1 or 2 more steps, but it will almost always make a better cup of coffee and you are not wastefully throwing out plastic every time you make a cup.