Boox Note3 -> it is brilliant. Works so incredibly well and fact it runs Android helps enormously.
? Is there a reason you chose the Boox over the ReMarkable? How are you finding the pen latency?
Ask HN: Favorite purchases of last two years?
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Re: Ask HN: Favorite purchases of last two years?
#852Material 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…
You really liked the OpenMove for running? I've been struggling to find really stable BlueTooth phones. (I liked the Pixel-branded wired phones, actually, but for stupid reasons they no longer seem to work with my phone.) I run a whole bunch, so it matters a lot. My favorite thus far have been surprisingly cheap ($20) "retro" JLab phones that look like the kind I used to run with before everybody switched to earbuds.…
my iPhone 6S+ Bluetooth works well with the headphones. Although it has a different problem, it's very bulky when I run.
I'm looking into getting a new watch, so maybe I'll get one that can play bluetooth audio to fix the bulkiness.
Re: Ask HN: Favorite purchases of last two years?
#853Remarkable 2. It does what it says and does it well.
What other devices would you compare the pen latency for?
Re: Ask HN: Favorite purchases of last two years?
#854Material 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 got some bone conducting ear phones lately and really hate them ... both the 30€ and the 120€ versions I tried. Super cheap sound ... basically no bass response. My brain got used to it thou and I still use them daily, listing to (mostly speech) podcasts on the (bike) commute.
tbh the sound quality is not the best. Although it is a lot better (especially bass) if you wear earplugs or you're in a quiet area.
It's the comfort + durability + awareness + good price + still decent sound quality imo, which makes them worth it to me.
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#855Will probably get hated on but I bought a dog (yes not adopted, there wasn't this breed available). Made WFH much better. As for material things: * 4K monitor (BenQ PD2700U) makes everything much sharper and my eyes are less tired. *Ergonomic chair (Steelcase Leap) my back definitely appreciates it.
I got my dog last summer, I noticed my mood improve immediately.
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#856- A New Model M keyboard from Unicomp. I was initially skeptical of spending >$100 on a keyboard but those doubts quickly evaporated, typing on this keyboard is true bliss. Every keystroke has excellent auditory and tactical feedback. - Uniball Jetstream: One of the best pens that I have used, extremely smooth and smudge resistant. - A Kindle, renting books through Overdrive saves a physical trip to the library and m…
As long as we are talking pens, I'll throw in a recommendation for buying a 12 pack of Skilcraft U.S. Government ballpoint pens and spreading them throughout your home and workspace.
They are designed to US mil spec to write a mile continuously from temps ranging from -40 to 160F, and are manufactured by the blind/non-profits helping the blind.
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#857Unlikely to get upvoted here but a used Porsche Panamera with an extended bumper-to-bumper manufacturer warranty. As Doug Demuro says it's cheap, really cheap. There's not a single brand new car costing, say, 75 K EUR or less that I'd have rather than that because the quality simply ain't there. The ride comfort, soundsystem, sound insulation, interior quality, how it drives superbly (and can yet be used for some spi…
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Re: Ask HN: Favorite purchases of last two years?
#858Amazon Basics monitor arm, Microsoft Sculpt keyboard, Affinity apps on sale, a membership to my city's carshare service, and Buddy (or others when they're on sale) Burgers from A&W
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#859A very basic but effective home gym: A barbell and 140kg of bumper plates, Squat/bench stands, bench, slam ball, dumbbells and a small range of kettlebells. The whole thing cost about the equivalent of a year's gym membership but have lasted two years so far and show no sign of wear. Being able to lift something heavy on a regular basis over the last year has been a massive boost for my mental and physical health. Yo…
FWIW I schedule my showers right after my workouts so that I spend less total time devoted to fitness during the week.
I don't get much time to work out but I wake up, do some minor bodyweight stuff, shower, get on with day.
For me, it helps to consistently do it every day (mostly) rather than a few times a week.
Re: Ask HN: Favorite purchases of last two years?
#860A very basic but effective home gym: A barbell and 140kg of bumper plates, Squat/bench stands, bench, slam ball, dumbbells and a small range of kettlebells. The whole thing cost about the equivalent of a year's gym membership but have lasted two years so far and show no sign of wear. Being able to lift something heavy on a regular basis over the last year has been a massive boost for my mental and physical health. Yo…
If one wants to go cheaper I recommend the body weight fitness subreddit. But I really just followed their wiki and mostly the "old" routine. https://www.reddit.com/r/bodyweightfitness/wiki/kb/recommend... and I follow this one, except I do something out of new routine instead of L-sits: https://www.reddit.com/r/bodyweightfitness/wiki/kb/recommend... The only thing that is necessary is a bar for pull-ups and around a…
I used to be really into body weight fitness (actually need to start it back up again). However, they still recommend most people get weights and a set of plates because there are very limited options when it comes to doing leg exercises.