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Lawson posted:Can anybody read this? This is green tea with a pleasant smoke aroma. It was given to me by somebody who traveled to China, but doesn't speak the language. I'd like to find it, or something similar so I can buy some more. You could ask the GBS China thread. https://forums.somethingawful.com/showthread.php?threadid=3912640&pagenumber=18&perpage=40
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couldcareless posted:Just shot in the dark based on smokey, it wasn't lapsang souchong was it? The old wrapper is literally all the information I have -- I've never even heard the name of the tea pronounced. But I'll put lapsang souchong on the list of things to try out, thanks!
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Beachcomber posted:You could ask the GBS China thread. Good point, thanks.
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Anyone have experience with LoveSac sectionals? I need a big hangout casual couch and being able to change the orientation is appealing
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Lawson posted:Good point, thanks. There's also the tea thread. Based on the smokiness, it might also be a pu-erh, although those often tend more toward earthy/funky.
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Looking for a semi-compact EDC bag that isn't too tactical. I'm mostly going to carry my wallet, 2 sets of keys, knife, small flashlight, cellphone, shades and maybe some other things. I like compartments and the only things I see typically is something like a small grocery bag. Any suggestions? I've checked out Chrome, Tom Bihn and Timbuk2 with nothing that really suits my needs.
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obi_ant posted:Looking for a semi-compact EDC bag that isn't too tactical. I'm mostly going to carry my wallet, 2 sets of keys, knife, small flashlight, cellphone, shades and maybe some other things. I like compartments and the only things I see typically is something like a small grocery bag. Any suggestions? I've checked out Chrome, Tom Bihn and Timbuk2 with nothing that really suits my needs. Several, though really it's all just fanny packs being worn across the body instead of across the waist. https://www.amazon.com/Fanny-Women-Yome-Waist-Adjustable/dp/B07JZ3WBKX https://www.aersf.com/day-sling-2-black https://www.peakdesign.com/products/everyday-sling/?variant=29742302068780 https://www.minaal.com/products/crossbody-bag https://herschel.com/shop/hip-packs/tour-hip-pack-medium?v=10335-02519-OS https://moderndayfarer.com/products/dayfarer-sling https://bellroy.com/products/sling/ripstop_recycled/forest
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obi_ant posted:Looking for a semi-compact EDC bag that isn't too tactical. I'm mostly going to carry my wallet, 2 sets of keys, knife, small flashlight, cellphone, shades and maybe some other things. I like compartments and the only things I see typically is something like a small grocery bag. Any suggestions? I've checked out Chrome, Tom Bihn and Timbuk2 with nothing that really suits my needs. Mission Workshop has never done me wrong.
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I also really like ortlieb’s bags if you want it waterproof.
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I'm looking for a cheap, good, portable (I know, pick any 2) 1080p+ monitor, preferably usb-powered, HDMI or DVI or VGA, basically for PC fixes and hooking up to my laptop for portable work (mostly text-based/2D non-photo, so crispness is much more important than color). Best-looking bet I've found so far is: https://www.newegg.com/p/0JC-00AW-00176?Item=9SIAEVEAKW3660&Description=portable%20monitor&cm_re=portable_monitor-_-0JC-00AW-00176-_-Product - looked on banggood but nothing better. Not in a hurry, so China-sourced is OK. . Also a pair of stereo bluetooth headphones with aptx, over-ear, under $100, durable, with a boom mic, that fit a large head, neutral sound profile. (Wirecutter's recommendation for Jabra move look promising except for the boom mic). Use case is music + teleconference, be nice if I could use one for both instead of having to swap headsets. US source preferred but $ and quality are more important.
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Have any of your ever encountered a monitor with software controls? I like my Asus, but goddamn whoever designed the controls should be waterboarded. It's a horrendous ordeal and it's better left alone.
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colas posted:Have any of your ever encountered a monitor with software controls? I like my Asus, but goddamn whoever designed the controls should be waterboarded. It's a horrendous ordeal and it's better left alone. A lot of them do have software controls over i2c But they’re all unique and special snowflakes and it’s terrible. Check out ddcontrol for Linux. There’s very little documentation on it, only works under some conditions, and I have no idea if it works on windows. But it exists. http://ddccontrol.sourceforge.net/doc/0.4/
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So now that I can't go and over pay for some rando to cut the few strands of hair I have left I'm thinking about finally buying a clipper and
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Inspector 34 posted:So now that I can't go and over pay for some rando to cut the few strands of hair I have left I'm thinking about finally buying a clipper and 
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Hey I already know that the Suck-Cut certainly does suck
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Inspector 34 posted:So now that I can't go and over pay for some rando to cut the few strands of hair I have left I'm thinking about finally buying a clipper and I'd also consider Oster.
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Inspector 34 posted:So now that I can't go and over pay for some rando to cut the few strands of hair I have left I'm thinking about finally buying a clipper and There's also Andis. I'd consider cordless I have one with a cord and it kind of gets in the way. Not annoying enough for me to buy a new one or convert mine, still kind of a bother.
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Thanks, I'll check those out! Looking to keep it under $100 and it seems like Wahl has more options there than Oster. Will see what Andis has to offer too though.
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Covid-chic is going to be the coming thing. A lot of haircuts done with scissors looking in the mirror. Looking forward to our final grocery delivery on Wednesday. From there, we're looking at 14 days without any outside deliveries at all. The idea is that we've either been asymptomatic or we haven't caught Covid-19 at all. My wife doesn't understand why that's important to me. Beachcomber has a new favorite as of 08:22 on Mar 29, 2020 |
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Why is that important to you?
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SEKCobra posted:Why is that important to you? Peace of mind. It will also let me know that I didn't massively gently caress up in the past month. We'll be able to know from that point on what interaction caused us to contract the virus because we'll only be getting grocery delivery once a fortnight.
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The Remington model with the built-in vacuum is nice when it works (eliminates most of the cleanup), but it hasn't been reliable for me. My first corded model stopped working after a year of light use, and the power switch on the second one I got is already flaking out.
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You can also get a silicone guide for your neck. https://www.amazon.com/EDGUP-Neckline-Shaving-Template/dp/B00HFD0RNU. I have this but got it before they added the elastic.
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I'm looking for some over-ear BT headphones that'll work well while I'm mowing the lawn. $100 or less would be great. They don't need to be space-aged.
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Ended up ordering an Andis Envy cordless clipper. There were a couple 1 star reviews but otherwise enormously positive. I only cut my hair like once a month so I don't need anything too crazy, hopefully this thing will be reliable for a few years at least. At $75 it's not a huge loss if it doesn't work out.
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Inzombiac posted:I'm looking for some over-ear BT headphones that'll work well while I'm mowing the lawn. airpod-likes and not over ear but i been hearing a lot of decent things about earfun because they're good quality for $50 price point and they come with wireless charging and whatnot with about the only real big con (at price point) being they feel cheap https://www.amazon.com/EarFun-Bluetooth-Waterproof-Earphones-Headphones/dp/B07R5MKX3K/ i actually bought a pair for exercising and they've been working well for that
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I'm looking for a good chargeable jumper kit for a car, preferably one I could pick up from a Target or Wal-Mart or other big box store rather than having to wait for a delivery.
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Futaba Anzu posted:airpod-likes and not over ear but i been hearing a lot of decent things about earfun because they're good quality for $50 price point and they come with wireless charging and whatnot with about the only real big con (at price point) being they feel cheap They went down to $34 so that's well within my budget. These will probably be good for work as well. Thanks.
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Inzombiac posted:They went down to $34 so that's well within my budget. These will probably be good for work as well. Thanks. nice, but also what the gently caress!
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I'm looking for a "nice" set of track pants (if those exist). Something that won't fall apart, that I can work out in and sit in a computer chair all day now that I've been working from home. I have some puma Costco ones which are not bad but I'm wondering what else is out there.
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Futaba Anzu posted:airpod-likes and not over ear but i been hearing a lot of decent things about earfun because they're good quality for $50 price point and they come with wireless charging and whatnot with about the only real big con (at price point) being they feel cheap Trip report: These things rule. Easy to pair, good battery life and the charging case is pretty small, considering the price. I also have mutant ears that rejects buds but these stayed in for most of a workout. drat.
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Any recommendations for a TV stand (for a 32" TV) which can be screwed into the surface it's sitting on? Shops here seem to have a whole bunch of freestanding ones with tempered glass bases and no holes for screws. Mounting pattern on the back of the TV looks like VESA 200x100.
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Earl of Lavender posted:Any recommendations for a TV stand (for a 32" TV) which can be screwed into the surface it's sitting on? Shops here seem to have a whole bunch of freestanding ones with tempered glass bases and no holes for screws. i think if you add the word "grommet" to your search youll come up with more more options but a lot require a through hole in the surface you are mounting through.
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Earl of Lavender posted:Any recommendations for a TV stand (for a 32" TV) which can be screwed into the surface it's sitting on? Shops here seem to have a whole bunch of freestanding ones with tempered glass bases and no holes for screws. At 32” take a look at computer monitor arms, depending on how heavy the TV is they could work. AmazonBasics Premium Single Monitor Stand - Lift Engine Arm Mount, Aluminum - Black https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00MIBN16O/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_URKKEb7Q91Z14
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Inzombiac posted:I also have mutant ears that rejects buds but these stayed in for most of a workout. It's funny because I have mutant ears that reject those spherical earpieces. I can wear Apple style ones just fine so I decided to give their basic AirPods a go and they're really good. I especially like them because I'm hearing impaired and with both in I suddenly don't hate talking on a smartphone so much.
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I'm looking for a good streaming box or stick that's fast and isn't limited, by that I mean it'll do pretty much every service.
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I feel like Roku and Google are the two main ones that do everything really. I don't feel limited with my Roku at least
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colas posted:I'm looking for a good streaming box or stick that's fast and isn't limited, by that I mean it'll do pretty much every service. Here some tables from wikipedia which compare the content available on the different streaming boxes. Roku and Google are very good, but others are not so bad either. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Comparison_of_digital_media_players#Content_agreements
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I'm looking for a GPS tracker to put in some boxes for transport, in the event they get lost / misplaced / stolen / whatever. It needs to survive for 2-3 days. What am I looking for? Would a Tile Tracker or similar work okay, or would I need something else?
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Those tile trackers don’t work from space, is my understanding. Like, you (or anyone else using the app) have to be within Bluetooth range for it to get binged and report back to the server. So if someone steals your poo poo and goes outside an urban area, your probably hosed. My understanding is that is the case with most “passive” (or low-powered) rfid setups and you’d have to put something in there that’s has a strong enough signal and enough battery to power that signal if you are looking for something with GPS. This info is all like 10 years old and comes from an amateur understanding tho, so I’m sure someone else can give a better answer (and tell me I’m a loving moron for what I’ve said)
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