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Re: Ask HN: Favorite purchases of last two years?

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Post by drozycki »

IgorPartola wrote: post #229

This was three years ago so a bit of a cheat, but I bought a motorcycle. It was life changing and I highly recommend it. I bought a house with a chunk of land attached to it, and one of the best things I added to it immediately was a stone fire pit. It’s been a fantastic way to relax at the end of the day and to socialize. A 3D printer to pass the time during the pandemic. An air purifier and a humidifier. Air you br…

+1 for a motorcycle. What do you ride? I love my BMW S1000R. Lane splitting is a game changer for commuting in the city as well as for quickly escaping the city no matter how bad traffic happens to be.

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Post by ixacto »

alanbernstein wrote: post #339
Jakobeha wrote: post #128

Material goods: Ear plugs (silicone). Don't waste your money on noise-cancelling headphones, I have $200 ones and they don't compare to simple ear plugs. If you live in a moderately noisy area and you want peace and quiet, get them. They basically just make everything quiet. 24 from CVS = $10. OpenMove by Aftershokz - Bone-conduction headphones. Perfect for running and just good for listening to music. They work, the…

I used to think noise-cancelling headphones were a gimmick. I'm also pretty indifferent to audio quality, so I never expected to buy expensive headphones. But I had an opportunity to try out one of the best options available right now, and the noise cancelling performance blew me away. With the closed-back cups sealing over my ears, and the noise cancelling active, I can only just hear normal-volume conversation next…

Got some Sony XM4 noise cancelling. Totally worth the $200 for them and they work great with zoom.

Re: Ask HN: Favorite purchases of last two years?

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Post by loufe »

ornornor wrote: post #964
loufe wrote: post #558

Soda water, I am addicted to it. -Got a SodaStream and immediately decided I couldn't continue paying that much for refills. Bought a 5lb adapter hose on Ebay and a tank. One use paid off the CAPEX. Recommend strongly. -Got a Stanley Growler for bringing it around. It is indestructible. I bring it into the mine every day and it has held up like a serious champ despite the abuse. Probably going to buy a second. Other…

Where do you get the tank from? They ship pressured tanks to you from eBay with the postal system? Interested but it seems complicated so I’d like to know the details.

I only got the hose off eBay, actually. I got the tank from a local home-brew supplier and also fill it up there. You can also buy them on Amazon, however.

Re: Ask HN: Favorite purchases of last two years?

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Post by edeion »

bunana wrote: post #278

Zojirushi Neuro Fuzzy rice cooker. So far I've only had it for ~2 months, but I really enjoy it. Although rice is a big part of my diet, I didn't know a "high-end" rice cooker existed until I wanted to upgrade the tiny 3-cup Imusa cooker I've had through college. I suppose I'll have to see if the thing stands the test of time (the reviews suggest it should!), but for now, the consistency and quality it provides has m…

I'll also mention the Taiwanese competitor: Taitung. I've not tried it but I'm very curious of their traditional model TAC-20S (http://www.tatung.com/Product/Consumer/258) that looks very simple but it's supposed to prevent burning food as opposed to the basic rice cookers.

I've been "cooking" all food with extremely basic rice cookers for the last years. More advanced ones are tempting but Joshirushi looks a bit complicated, I have a taste for dumb appliances.

Also, under these brands I don't find rice cookers small enough. My current one (3 cups, I guess) is perfect for rice and vegetables for one meal.

Re: Ask HN: Favorite purchases of last two years?

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Post by edeion »

amackera wrote: post #422

- Happy Hacking Keyboard Pro. Yeah it's expensive, but think of how much time you spend typing in a day/month/year. I have two of these suckers. - Shure SM7B microphone for professional level audio on zoom calls. It makes me sound smarter, and people actually like me more when I have good audio quality ¯\_(ツ)_/¯ - Brompton fold-up bike. I live in an expensive city where space is tight. Having a bike that folds up mea…

I agree we should take better care of our sound quality. That being said I don't manage to get an idea what's worth it. Network quality is part of the equation. Macbook's microphones seem to sound pretty good. Shure SM7B looks great but it's 380€... How much better is the sound on your contacts' ears is what I'm wondering about. Any feedback/idea?

Re: Ask HN: Favorite purchases of last two years?

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Post by amackera »

edeion wrote: post #995
amackera wrote: post #422

- Happy Hacking Keyboard Pro. Yeah it's expensive, but think of how much time you spend typing in a day/month/year. I have two of these suckers. - Shure SM7B microphone for professional level audio on zoom calls. It makes me sound smarter, and people actually like me more when I have good audio quality ¯\_(ツ)_/¯ - Brompton fold-up bike. I live in an expensive city where space is tight. Having a bike that folds up mea…

I agree we should take better care of our sound quality. That being said I don't manage to get an idea what's worth it. Network quality is part of the equation. Macbook's microphones seem to sound pretty good. Shure SM7B looks great but it's 380€... How much better is the sound on your contacts' ears is what I'm wondering about. Any feedback/idea?

I have had numerous comments on my mic sound quality, so people certainly notice it and appreciate it! Is it worth 380€? I can't say. You'll also need an audio interface, cables, and probably a pre-amp, so the kit ADDS UP.

My own personal reflection is that I have no regrets and going semi-pro audio quality was the right choice for me. YMMV.

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Post by ivanech »

gaws wrote: post #989
ivanech wrote: post #844

Courses at Bradfield School of Computer Science ( https://bradfieldcs.com/ ) – I've never learned computer science so quickly or effectively

Are you doing the full course?

Not right now, I've only taken the computer architecture and operating systems courses. I hope to do CSI in the future.

Re: Ask HN: Favorite purchases of last two years?

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Post by vinhnx »

* AirPods Pro, it's been helping me a lot: how I relax, how I commute, how I listening to music. ANC and Spatial Audio on AirPods Pro feels like magical. And, the first time onboarding experience is almost uneven.

* Magic Mouse and Magic Keyboard, I was very hesitant to use these "Magic" products but lately, my Logitech K380 and the M(i forgot the series) mouse, they both have their dates. One day I decide to buy these two Magic products to WFH and they have been helping a lot with typing and browsing. (Tips: Magic Mouse and BetterTouchTool is the best technical combo I've seen. I hate loud clicks, and BTT helps with silent tap on the Mouse)

* And lastly, and most important to me. It's the iPhone XS. Man, I changed my life, I'm taking more and more pictures with it. And I feel really like photography now, it helps me overcome the loneliness of living alone in a big city, help fighting with depression, and to express my inner feeling. The pandemic is still going, but I have been happier because I like to snap out moments I encounter with my phone.

So yeah, the iPhone Xs has been literally changed my life!

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