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Ask HN: I have $1200 to spend on gadgets, what should I buy?

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Re: Ask HN: I have $1200 to spend on gadgets, what should I buy?

#63
If you don't have a need for anything and that cash is burning a hole in your pocket, invest in tools or supplies .

I mean real tools - Maybe a repair kit that includes all those fancy security screws and stuff to fix your iPhone, or some portable muilti-use power tool, so when you need em and have em (it's a good feeling). Best to get the stuff you know you will actually use.

Supplies - got a color laser printer? stock up on those pricy extra toner packs, buy that bulk pack of ink, get extra paper.

Ergo stuff, how about your workspace, need a better chair or desk (I got myself an adjustable standing/sitting desk, it was a good investment) Maybe dual LCDs?

Organization stuff - example - If you have a ton of DVDs filling up bookcases may I suggest Disc Sox - http://www.amazon.com/DISCSOX-DVD-POLY-SLEEVES--25Pack/dp/B0... Put your cover and DVDs in these things and you can cut your DVD shelf space by 75%, also you and your friends will know its your DVD because of the cool flexy case.

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Re: Ask HN: I have $1200 to spend on gadgets, what should I buy?

#64
post #44

Earlier quoted context omitted.

etymotic ER4 are a bit expensive for earplugs that are not molded to your ear canal.

You can get buds moulded separately, they are fantastic IEMs if you are prepared to pay the money IMHO.

I just purchased a pair of Westone UM3X in-ear monitors. I was cringing at spending $320 (best I could find on amazon) for headphones, but since I received them I never want to take them out.

For those of us that work with or use technology a lot during our days, I think there's something to be said about spending a little extra on the part that connects the human to the technology. Connecting these two very different things in a pleasing, comfortable, exciting way is not easy.

Re: Ask HN: I have $1200 to spend on gadgets, what should I buy?

#65

A vacation. https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=1474454

I think it exceeds his budget by the fact that he will also have to spend time which he can otherwise use to make more money. Doesn't it?

You could skip sleep too in order to make money.
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