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TotalLossBrain
Oct 20, 2010

Hier graben!
Needed to buy some stuff.



The AT-AT walker is for my 8 year old. Well, for his birthday in a month. He has no chance in hell building this thing by himself.
Desk lamp and headphones are for myself. I had been wanting that lamp for a while and the headphones are going to replace my QC15's so I can have those at work. I was getting tired of lugging them around all the time.
Then a couple batteries for some RC toys, a replacement watch band for my Basis Peak not-smart-watch, and finally more lights. I can never have too many lights.

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TotalLossBrain
Oct 20, 2010

Hier graben!

100% Dundee posted:

TotalLossBrain, I just ordered that desk lamp a month or so ago and I must say, its outstanding. I was a little hesitant to buy a $50 desk lamp but it's really worth it, tons of different settings and the USB port is really nice to charge my phone with(I put it next to my bed, not on my desk).

poo poo, that would be awesome next to my bed. Guess I might buy another.

TotalLossBrain
Oct 20, 2010

Hier graben!
I bought all this stuff a few weeks ago, but I guess it's still recent. I needed a capable CUDA workstation for my graduate research (electromagnetic simulations).
It works pretty well. It's a shame I don't have time for gaming.
Having a single 42" 4k screen is the best.



And before anyone starts dissing the overpriced Titan-Z - I didn't buy it for gaming. I needed an affordable CUDA card that can actually do double-precision work without a huge performance penalty. Next step up would be their headless Kepler and Tesla line and those are just a wee bit too expensive.

That's supposed to be two of those Mushkin SSD's. I am running them in RAID-0 with the 2TB as nightly backup.

Edit: That keyboard was hot garbage. I replaced it with a Max Keyboard Blackbird TKL:



Much happier with that now. (However, not everyone in the house is - I opted for clickety-click blue Cherry MX switches)

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TotalLossBrain
Oct 20, 2010

Hier graben!

KoB posted:

No numpad? You fuckin monster.

First time ever in 25 years of computer use. My current keyboard tray in my Costco desk is too narrow to fit a full size and have decent room to move a mouse.
Now that I've used it for a while, I don't really miss the numpad. Fantastic keyboard and so loud.

TotalLossBrain
Oct 20, 2010

Hier graben!

kreyla posted:

Based on this thread, I bought one of those Brentwood memory foam mattresses:

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00J0I8RQ2?psc=1&redirect=true&ref_=od_aui_detailpages00

Best sleep ever. My back pain is receding quickly into the distance. It's firm, but you sink into it and the wool cover adds a lovely fluffiness. It was also fun to unroll and watch it poof up.

Holy crap, it's already $100 more than what I paid last week! WTF.

I bought a similar mattress from Walmart Online last week. Identical specs, but $239 on sale for a king sized mattress.
We got it a few days ago and it feels weird when you first sit/lay on it. However, I can't remember the last times I've slept that comfortably. My wife agrees, so....
I guess for $239 I don't care too much if it doesn't last more than a couple of years.

TotalLossBrain
Oct 20, 2010

Hier graben!

Dick Trauma posted:

I am old. Please explain the bananas. :corsair:

They're plastic banana protectors/holders/whatever.

I use one because having a banana without it in my bag on a 16 mile bike commute gets the banana all mushy.
Seems silly, but really useful for some.

Edit: I might be wrong. Those don't look big or plastic-y enough.

TotalLossBrain
Oct 20, 2010

Hier graben!
Bought this last week:

TotalLossBrain
Oct 20, 2010

Hier graben!

Murphy Brownback posted:

I just spent 99 dollars on the PS4 version of COD: Black Ops 3 and the thing is near unplayable because of graphics glitches. Good purchase.

99 bucks for a video game? What toy is included in that version?

TotalLossBrain
Oct 20, 2010

Hier graben!

spog posted:



SJ4000wifi

A Go-Pro knock-off with decent video quality and feature set for a fraction of the price of the real thing.

Shame I don't do anything exciting or worth recording.

Just bought one myself to stick on my bike. Not for anything exciting, probably just video evidence to convict the jackass that will inevitably run me over.

TotalLossBrain
Oct 20, 2010

Hier graben!

ricepaddydaddy posted:



CZ455. Three barrel combo (22lr/22mag/17HMR)

:homebrew:

How do you swap out the barrels? Are they not threaded into the receiver/barrel nut?

On topic: I bought MGS V on Steam during their Holiday sale ($43 or something like that). I had finished Fallout 4 and wanted more.

TotalLossBrain
Oct 20, 2010

Hier graben!
Our toaster oven broke - the mechanical timer tends to get stuck, resulting in a toaster oven that won't shut off like it is supposed to do.

I ordered this infrared-element Panasonic before realizing it was much too small for what we need:




My bad, ordered this now:

TotalLossBrain
Oct 20, 2010

Hier graben!

I do a lot of coding in front of a 48" 4k and it's amazing. Way better than dual screens imho.

TotalLossBrain
Oct 20, 2010

Hier graben!

JPrime posted:

I have dual screens and am struggling to see how a single giant screen is better. Are you not just moving windows around endlessly? Also, how is your work space set up that a 48" screen doesn't dwarf everything else?

I set up 2-6 windows at a time. I find that better than dual screens because I don't have to deal with two separate viewing surfaces.
My workspace is just a desk. I have the screen attached to the wall 1.5 inches above the desk. I am usually 2-3 ft away from it.
It's probably very much a case of personal preference, but for me it's the best I've tried (I do frequently deal with 6 screen setups at work or even video walls)

TotalLossBrain
Oct 20, 2010

Hier graben!

xlevus posted:

Which make/model?

Up until a couple months ago, a Wasabi Mango UHD420, but that was 'only' 42 inches.
After an unfortunate accident, I am now using an LG 48" UHD smart-TV, not sure of the model name. I got it on Black Friday. It was one of the higher quality 4k displays, but it still only has HDMI ports, including one 2.0. I'm using an active HDMI->DP adapter now and while it looks nice (4:4:2?), it is noticeably worse than the Wasabi 42", which used DP.

TotalLossBrain
Oct 20, 2010

Hier graben!

Dogbrisket posted:

So you're saying I should stockpile hardcopy porn instead of digital?

It's the currency of the near future, enabling further PYF Purchases on your part.

TotalLossBrain
Oct 20, 2010

Hier graben!

Josh Lyman posted:

Most expensive pair of glasses I've bought since 2004.



What make/model are those?
I just ordered a new pair of RayBan Clubmasters. It was time for the 2-year refresh. I'm wearing Wayfarers now.

TotalLossBrain
Oct 20, 2010

Hier graben!

foutre posted:

Clubmasters are the best, they've been my go-to sunglasses for the last ~8 years. I've always went for tortoiseshell, but imo they all look good. Just be a bit more careful with them than plastic frames, they bend more easily (don't, say, lend them to a friend who leaves them in their jacket pocket...).

They'll be my main prescription eye glasses, not sunglasses.
I do have prescription sunglasses, too, because I am drat near blind.

TotalLossBrain
Oct 20, 2010

Hier graben!
Related, I bought this and the end customer seems well pleased.

TotalLossBrain
Oct 20, 2010

Hier graben!

Wanamingo posted:

I'm calling bullshit here, there's no way your cat's actually using something you bought for it.

Both of them are using it. I am not sure what's going on - it could be the liberal amounts of catnip everywhere on it or it could be that neither one wants to get off it for fear of losing their spot.

TotalLossBrain
Oct 20, 2010

Hier graben!

Mister Kingdom posted:

After the passing of my beloved Fred the Cat:


2003-2016

I decided I had to have a new kitty. I went to the Humane Society today and look what I got:



Say hello to Saavik (yes, I gave her a Star Trek name).

:3:

TotalLossBrain
Oct 20, 2010

Hier graben!

App13 posted:

What's the going rate? How should I got about finding a reputable place?

You'll want to find the lowest bidder in your area.

TotalLossBrain
Oct 20, 2010

Hier graben!

overdesigned posted:

I pre-ordered a Galaxy s7 Edge because my old HTC One is dying. Also I get a free Gear VR headset so I can live in ~teh future~

Which gen HTC One are you replacing? I've been using my M8 for exactly two years this month and it is kind of falling apart (case is bent), it's slow as hell, but it still works great.
I've been considering replacing it, but I cannot make up my mind between a small Android replacement (like the Sony Experia Z5, unfortunately not available for Verizon) or a larger one like a Galaxy Note so I can get rid of my tablet, also getting old.
I guess as long as the M8 keeps ticking, I'll use that.

TotalLossBrain
Oct 20, 2010

Hier graben!

I heart bacon posted:

Burgers are made with ground beef. If it's chicken, it's a chicken sandwich. Ground beef is sometimes referred to as hamburger. It's what people do. Please get your burgin right next time. :colbert:

Pro-level av/username/post combo :burger:

TotalLossBrain
Oct 20, 2010

Hier graben!
Eh, that coat looks fine.

Thanks to Bill, I got these:



TotalLossBrain
Oct 20, 2010

Hier graben!

Rolo posted:

If you want one remotely authentic looking that doesn't have a big (R) on it you can go to pretty much any pilot shop:

http://www.mypilotstore.com/MyPilotStore/sep/3233?gclid=CIu6m6CftcsCFY9hfgoduqwPlQ

Dammit stop costing me money

TotalLossBrain
Oct 20, 2010

Hier graben!
I love my memory foam mattress. It's a very different feel from a spring mattress, though. Very firm, yet giving. It's weird but I cannot sleep on anything else now.

TotalLossBrain
Oct 20, 2010

Hier graben!

Scarf posted:

I'd rather you didn't.

Some men just want to watch the world burn?

Also I bought this:

TotalLossBrain
Oct 20, 2010

Hier graben!
Great knife, I have a few of those (chef, bread, paring, boning)

The boning knife is my favorite for just about any application. Whatever it cannot handle, the bread knife will handle.

TotalLossBrain
Oct 20, 2010

Hier graben!

PCOS Bill posted:

This is why my generation has no faith in Gen Y.

Go on and tell Gen Y to get off your lawn.

I bought a pair of these for my son's jeep:

TotalLossBrain
Oct 20, 2010

Hier graben!
Meh. I had my gold band break my finger a few years back and ER personnel had a hell of a time cutting it off (the ring). I haven't really worn a ring since then. My wife doesn't either.

TotalLossBrain
Oct 20, 2010

Hier graben!

spog posted:

Don't titanium and tungsten rings give ER real problems when removing in an emergency?

Yes. The nurses were quite worried that it was anything but soft gold. The first tool they used was a miniature Dremel-type device with a curved backstop they slip between ring and finger. They mucked around with that for quite a while but had to finish the job with more traditional mechanical shears.

TotalLossBrain
Oct 20, 2010

Hier graben!

PCOS Bill posted:

Same/agreed, but I used a check because I'm not a cartoon character.

Well there goes my mental image of you.

I always find it incredibly helpful to have strangers on the internet give out financial advice. Let's hear a lot more of it please.

TotalLossBrain
Oct 20, 2010

Hier graben!

PCOS Bill posted:

Oh god kill me now the pain has already started.

Tonight my wife said "Hey you know what we haven't had in years? Taco Bell."

So I acquiesced.



Just a big bag of tacos. Some hard shell and some soft shell, two bean burritos. We ate two hours ago. I never want to eat again. Why. Why did I listen. There's a reason it's been years.

I find that limiting myself to 2 tacos helps.

TotalLossBrain
Oct 20, 2010

Hier graben!
What kind of candy. We need details, man.

TotalLossBrain
Oct 20, 2010

Hier graben!
I bought this.

TotalLossBrain
Oct 20, 2010

Hier graben!
That hoop is attached to my mortgage. I.e., it was there when I got the house. It's a little low. Kids wanna dunk, too.

TotalLossBrain
Oct 20, 2010

Hier graben!

ACES CURE PLANES posted:

Did it come with the pen standard or was that an option package?

That was an option on the shithouse of a Pontiac Vibe I spent all day yesterday detailing for decent value. So, trash from previous car.

TotalLossBrain
Oct 20, 2010

Hier graben!

strangemusic posted:

Please ride that lap around the park in sweaty jeans, and let me know how the chafing on your nads feels the next day.


Also god dammit I need a truing stand too. And a workstand/clamp.

I ride centuries in standard shorts with minimal chafing. :colbert:

(Imperial, mind you)

TotalLossBrain
Oct 20, 2010

Hier graben!

Droogie posted:

Sorry guys. Animal control officer. Real badge, real ballistic vest. Investigator and prosecutor, but we don't handle arrests hence no firearms. Not a private security mall cop sort of thing.

Edit:


You do at least drive this, though, right?



^^Ignore the big sign on it, he's undercover

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TotalLossBrain
Oct 20, 2010

Hier graben!

VendaGoat posted:

I post on this board, I love eating poo poo. You should know that.

In all seriousness, I could buy another 36 and just drown poo poo in mulch, it would be ok.

Good grief. The rigors of home ownership.

Both Lowe's and Home Depot just recently had/are still having a sale on the red mulch. Five for $10 I believe at both places.
I should know, as my greenhouse needed the walkways covered with it. Still grows weeds.

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