Someone asked this [0] at the end of last year and I found it really useful for gift ideas. Figured it was worth another go!
[0] https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=34272687
Ask HN: What sub $200 product improved your 2023
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#2$23 Bluetooth earbuds (late to the party)
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#3I'll add my own: prescription sunglasses. Game changer.
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#4The Wera Toolcheck Plus has been a great addition to my toolbox
Generally now grab it first, when a job comes up!
https://products.wera.de/en/ratchets_and_accessories_zyklop_...
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#5My Thinkpad Yoga 11e running Manjaro, got this refurbished for $160.
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#6New running shoes
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#7Noise canceling wireless earbuds. I’ve had both a Jabra and a Beats… very happy with both. Nice for blocking out noise. No messy cables, can use with any device…
I was skeptical, I liked my corded headphones fine. Just turns out these sound better and are way more useful for me.
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#8Manual coffee grinder + French press
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#9A Nutr machine so I can make quality nutmilks at home instead of buying store bought stuff loaded with nasty preservatives and very few nuts per serving.
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#10Weighted blanket