My Miele canister vacuum. I appreciate engineering perfection even in disciplines that are not my own and this is it. There’s an inexplicable joy in using a tool that flawlessly executes its job.
Ask HN: What $500-2500 product improved your 2022
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#42(I just purchased the Roborock S7+ as well. It does a very good job in our home.) I love my Nuobell adjustable dumbbells ($745)! There are cheaper adjustable dumbbells out there, but these ones look and feel so good : https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BB8D5VTW
Going to +1 the "adjustable dumbell" purchase.
Technically mine was over 10 years ago, but its amazing to think how many more times I've "gone to the gym" (lifted) just because the full weight rack was right in my home.
Generally speaking, if there's something you don't particularly enjoy but want to do more of for some reason (health, aesthetic, etc.) then I always advocate for spending money to lower the barrier of entry.
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#43This was technically the end of 2021, but I got a new gaming/workstation desktop. I have an RTX 3080 which I can make AI images with, as well as learn more about deep learning since I have a GPU handy. It also has 16 cores that come in very handy for compiling programs, I don't have to wait anymore. Along with that, I bought an LG OLED 48 inch TV that I use as a monitor, the screen space is amazing. Along with that,…
> Did you know that you can save ~$62,000 per year per company you work for, tax free (or deferred)?
Do you happen to have a link or pointers?
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#44A really, really good coffee machine for home. Price: about $1k. You can spend more but the coffee doesn’t get better - you just get more automation.
Out of curiosity, what machine was it and what justifies the price tag?
Not the parent, but I bought a Gaggia Classic espresso machine as well as a great coffee grinder. The difference is night and day between grinding your own beans and making your own espresso (or even pour overs) to prepackaged stuff, not to mention cafes. I honestly haven't tasted a better espresso drink at cafes than at home, since they usually are working with multiple patrons and have to make the drink fast, and they often have burnt beans or burnt milk.
I'm not sure if OP bought an all-in-one, but I wouldn't recommend those, they don't do any of their tasks particularly well, when you could spend the same amount and get much better coffee.
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#45I'm going to cheat because I actually bought this in late 2021, but: my own ski equipment and a weekday season pass. I used to go maybe two or three times a year with rented equipment, which was a whole production that required extra hours to go rent and return it, and I had to plan ahead. Now I can just decide last minute to head up to the mountain for the day, so last year I went about 15 times, on track for 15-20…
Any suggestions for a good brand?
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#46Ubiquiti Dream Router and a couple of WiFi 6 Access Points. Excellent WiFi is so underrated and not as common as we might think. It has allowed me to work comfortably in all corners of the house as well as outside when the weather is nice, all without skipping a beat during calls. Highly recommend setting up a proper WiFi network and looking into this more prosumer level hardware which has been rock-solid for me.
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#47I made two larger purchases this year that have had significant use and brought me enjoyment:
- A good stereo (Wharfedale Linton/NAD Amp) - A simracing setup (Fanatec DD/8020 Rig/Triples)
I listen to music probably 60+ hours a month and watch a movie every couple days, and it's a lot nicer not using headphones or a soundbar.
After using an entry-level sim wheel and pedals, I decided it would be cheaper and almost as fun to build a good rig compared to going to the track. Not to mention that I can race throughout the winter and in cars I otherwise wouldn't be able to experience.
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#48Powerful computer, good large monitor, quiet wireless mouse and keyboard.
We spend so much time in front of a screen, but it’s easy to stay with old tech as it still work and do the same thing, but quality and speed matter. An improvement of a few percent pay for itself many times.
Choosing the best with what you work with will push you to also be the best at what you do, it serve as a yardstick to measure your work.
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#49The Steam Deck 512GB. It gave me a realistic pathway to replay classic games I love, while bringing AAA titles to a playable state on the go. As someone who travels pretty regularly both for work and personally, having a portable way to play games like Cyberpunk 2077, Stray, etc. as well as run emulators for Skies of Arcadia, Chrono Trigger, et al was a huge step up. The ergonomics are great, it gets fair battery lif…
I’ve been afraid to move on from my 2015 MBP for the reasons you stated. Good to hear they’re getting back on track
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#50A Litter Robot 4. Automated litter boxes are easy more expensive than I thought they would be, but you just can't put a price on not having to scoop
I've been using the "Omega Paw" box for years. You don't scoop. You just roll it upside down (one side is rounded for this) and when you right it, everything solid is in a long cup, which gets dumped into a garbage bag.
More work than the Litter Robot, but a lot cheaper.