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Re: Ask HN: what's on your Christmas list?

#11
I work on a 30-45 min work / 20-30 minute break schedule. It really helps me to prevent burnout, but I need something to do every 45 minutes for 20-30 minutes, so I'm asking for an xbox.

Nice headphones are always in high demand, as are a plethora of interesting books.

What about something useful to your job? A new keyboard? How about a new bag to carry your laptop?

I recently bought a DSLR and I'm also asking for a new lens.....

Re: Ask HN: what's on your Christmas list?

#12
A suit (my current black one is wearing out), a new desktop computer (the old one was in storage for a few years and died), and a few specific hardcover books.

Realistically, I'm going to end up buying the first two for myself, but will probably get the books from my parents and a few friends to whom I send my Amazon list.

Re: Ask HN: what's on your Christmas list?

#13

I have waaay too much "stuff", so I usually strongly discourage anyone from buying me anything. Trying to give things away instead. Anything that can fit on a hard drive is OK though.

Ditto. I actually asked my parents if they could help me get rid of some stuff as a Christmas gift. I did ask for one book though: http://www.cookingforgeeks.com/ Since it's formatting heavy, I'd rather have a hardcopy of it.

Re: Ask HN: what's on your Christmas list?

#14
Is anyone else just kinda over Christmas by now? I dont see why we have to have a specific date to give someone a gift, or spend time with our family or enjoy a nice meal. Then again, everone calls me scrooge this time of year.

PS: I made this site a few years back: http://whychristmasisbullshit.com/

Re: Ask HN: what's on your Christmas list?

#16
* A kinect sensor so that I can have some fun coding hacks for it.

* Possibly an e-reader, although I still can't decide between the Nook and the Kindle right now.

* Hopefully not too many gift cards to specific stores, since I never seem to use them. I know I'll inevitably receive some.

* Almost anything from ThinkGeek, like these Miracle Berry Fruit Tablets that I want to try: http://www.thinkgeek.com/caffeine/wacky-edibles/ab3f/

Re: Ask HN: what's on your Christmas list?

#17

Is anyone else just kinda over Christmas by now? I dont see why we have to have a specific date to give someone a gift, or spend time with our family or enjoy a nice meal. Then again, everone calls me scrooge this time of year. PS: I made this site a few years back: http://whychristmasisbullshit.com/

People call you scrooge because you are just like scrooge... seriously, you made a website because you don't like getting off of work, getting gifts, and spending time with family?

Re: Ask HN: what's on your Christmas list?

#18
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I'm trying to convince my girlfriend to purchase http://ardrone.parrot.com/parrot-ar-drone/usa/ for me

I've seen that before, but I found it disappointing that they limit the height to 10 ft above the ground. It also seems like it may have some problems flying in wind judging by their instructions for outdoor flight: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t7K0O0YJnFo

Re: Ask HN: what's on your Christmas list?

#20
A good introductory classic Greek (Attic) textbook.

A nice, small tube amp.

I'm unlikely to get either since I haven't made these wishes known to anyone who's going to be buying me anything. In any case, they're both the sort of thing you're better off buying for yourself.

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