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What Are You Buying Right Now? (non-OT version)

nolaeggheadnolaegghead Posts: 40,603
edited December 2020 in EggHead Forum
We all want to see what cool stuff you are buying (so we can judge, stereotype or just plain envy you).
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I collect junk and work as a lowly lab technician at the bench!!!!!
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  • LitLit Posts: 9,053

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  • HeavyGHeavyG Posts: 8,676
    My beloved Panasonic plasma died so I bought a new telly. Sony No Baloney. An XBR49950H.
    “Reality is that which, when you stop believing in it, doesn't go away.” ― Philip K. Diçk

    Camped out in the (757/948/804)




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  • Sheldon_NigelSheldon_Nigel Posts: 169
    HeavyG said:
    My beloved Panasonic plasma died so I bought a new telly. Sony No Baloney. An XBR49950H.
    Too bad!  The Panasonic Plasmas were the best panels ever made.  I have one still hanging on.  After calibration it was phenomenal.  I have a newer QLED from Samsung that is amazing too, but not as accurate as the Panny.
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  • LegumeLegume Posts: 12,915
    They finally had a sale last week.  Arrives today or tomorrow.


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  • GrateEggspectationsGrateEggspectations Posts: 7,340
    Already showed this guy in another thread, but placing this crystal fandelier in this thread as well to take my $$ further. Plus, we’re not having visitors, so who else is going to critique my misguided taste?


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  • GrateEggspectationsGrateEggspectations Posts: 7,340
    edited December 2020
    Also purchased this week were a Dyson, some custom curtains (with rod and installation), a sit/stand desk and some other miscellaneous items. 


    Might need to start a GoFundMe. 
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  • TEXASBGE2018TEXASBGE2018 Posts: 3,667
    Sheldon_Nigel said:
    HeavyG said:
    My beloved Panasonic plasma died so I bought a new telly. Sony No Baloney. An XBR49950H.
    Too bad!  The Panasonic Plasmas were the best panels ever made.  I have one still hanging on.  After calibration it was phenomenal.  I have a newer QLED from Samsung that is amazing too, but not as accurate as the Panny.
    Agree, My Panasonic Plasma is 10 years old still going strong.


    Rockwall, Tx    LBGE, Minimax, 22" Blackstone, Pizza Party Bollore. Cast Iron Hoarder.

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  • dbCooperdbCooper Posts: 1,489
    TEXASBGE2018 said:
    Sheldon_Nigel said:
    HeavyG said:
    My beloved Panasonic plasma died so I bought a new telly. Sony No Baloney. An XBR49950H.
    Too bad!  The Panasonic Plasmas were the best panels ever made.  I have one still hanging on.  After calibration it was phenomenal.  I have a newer QLED from Samsung that is amazing too, but not as accurate as the Panny.
    Agree, My Panasonic Plasma is 10 years old still going strong.

    Agree with you both.  My Panasonic Plasma continues going strong after 12+ years.  It will be a sad day when it gives up the ghost.
    LBGE, LBGE-PTR, 22" Weber, Coleman 413G
    Great Plains, USA
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  • GrateEggspectationsGrateEggspectations Posts: 7,340
    Legume said:
    They finally had a sale last week.  Arrives today or tomorrow.


    Partnership with Hitachi on the design?


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  • saluki2007saluki2007 Posts: 6,147
    HeavyG said:
    My beloved Panasonic plasma died so I bought a new telly. Sony No Baloney. An XBR49950H.
    Thats a nice TV. I was able to score the A8H on Black Friday weekend for a grand off.
    Large and Small BGE
    Central, IL

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  • paqmanpaqman Posts: 4,141
    edited December 2020


    400$CDN and they had my money but 779$CDN, damn...

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  • GrateEggspectationsGrateEggspectations Posts: 7,340
    paqman said:


    400$CDN and they had my money but 779$CDN, damn...
    Sure you’re not getting upcharged for the French version? 😂
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  • JustBugginJustBuggin Posts: 109

    Yes I'm a computer geek.
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  • paqmanpaqman Posts: 4,141
    GrateEggspectations said:
    paqman said:


    400$CDN and they had my money but 779$CDN, damn...
    Sure you’re not getting upcharged for the French version? 😂
    That’s probably what it is 😂

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    Entrepreneurs are simply those who understand that there is little difference between obstacle and opportunity and are able to turn both to their advantage. •Niccolo Machiavelli
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  • Sheldon_NigelSheldon_Nigel Posts: 169
    JustBuggin said:

    Yes I'm a computer geek.
    Nice score!  Those things are harder to find than honest politicians.
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  • Sheldon_NigelSheldon_Nigel Posts: 169
    paqman said:


    400$CDN and they had my money but 779$CDN, damn...
    $400 for high end headphones is not unreasonable at all.  $400 for Apple (Beats) headphones is crazy.  I suspect they will be fair to middling.  Most likely bass heavy, muddled mid range and non existent highs.  Coupled with proprietary plugs and totally non-servicable.  I also bet they will sell a bazillion of them and my wife or kids will wind up with a pair against my wishes.
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  • PigBeanUsPigBeanUs Posts: 932
    Crotte de nez
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  • HeavyGHeavyG Posts: 8,676
    saluki2007 said:
    HeavyG said:
    My beloved Panasonic plasma died so I bought a new telly. Sony No Baloney. An XBR49950H.
    Thats a nice TV. I was able to score the A8H on Black Friday weekend for a grand off.

    The OLEDs do seem nice. The other telly I was considering was the LG OLED48CXPUB. Space restrictions necessitated a telly <50".
    I almost went for the LG but my usage habits told me not to. The tv in our den is generally running 12+ hours a day and many hours at a time its parked on BBC News. I know that current OLEDs have various mitigation strategies to lessen the likelihood of burn in for most users but given my use pattern I decided an OLED wasn't a good fit for the den.

    “Reality is that which, when you stop believing in it, doesn't go away.” ― Philip K. Diçk

    Camped out in the (757/948/804)




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  • HeavyGHeavyG Posts: 8,676
    dbCooper said:
    TEXASBGE2018 said:
    Sheldon_Nigel said:
    HeavyG said:
    My beloved Panasonic plasma died so I bought a new telly. Sony No Baloney. An XBR49950H.
    Too bad!  The Panasonic Plasmas were the best panels ever made.  I have one still hanging on.  After calibration it was phenomenal.  I have a newer QLED from Samsung that is amazing too, but not as accurate as the Panny.
    Agree, My Panasonic Plasma is 10 years old still going strong.

    Agree with you both.  My Panasonic Plasma continues going strong after 12+ years.  It will be a sad day when it gives up the ghost.

    I did cry a little.
    “Reality is that which, when you stop believing in it, doesn't go away.” ― Philip K. Diçk

    Camped out in the (757/948/804)




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  • Sheldon_NigelSheldon_Nigel Posts: 169
    edited December 2020
    HeavyG said:
    saluki2007 said:
    HeavyG said:
    My beloved Panasonic plasma died so I bought a new telly. Sony No Baloney. An XBR49950H.
    Thats a nice TV. I was able to score the A8H on Black Friday weekend for a grand off.

    The OLEDs do seem nice. The other telly I was considering was the LG OLED48CXPUB. Space restrictions necessitated a telly <50".
    I almost went for the LG but my usage habits told me not to. The tv in our den is generally running 12+ hours a day and many hours at a time its parked on BBC News. I know that current OLEDs have various mitigation strategies to lessen the likelihood of burn in for most users but given my use pattern I decided an OLED wasn't a good fit for the den.

    Major issue with current OLEDs is burn in is cummulative.  Yes, cummulative.  So turning it off, changing the channel, etc does not "reset" the burn in timer like on Plasmas.  They last review I read said average viewing habits would probably show signs of burn in within 2-3 years.. Yikes!
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  • alaskanassasinalaskanassasin Posts: 6,127

    South of Columbus, Ohio.

    "It’s very possible I’m doing it all wrong, haven’t watched any videos, but I’m happy with the ones I make."
      - @Legume

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  • PigBeanUsPigBeanUs Posts: 932
    That the isolation frame they took off his head after the brain injury surgery?
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  • PigBeanUsPigBeanUs Posts: 932
    JustBuggin said:


    Yes I'm a computer geek.
    In 2006 I spec’d a computer where the video card alone was $1200. 

    Had to buy a new replacement rig last year. 

    The videocard is pretty damn good, but the thing only barely beats my 15yo computer. 

    I was kinda hoping prices had dropped. Or tech had improved significantly. 

    Nope. 
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  • nolaeggheadnolaegghead Posts: 40,603
    GPU and full graphics stacks have been exceeding Moore's law.  More like Huang's law. There must be a problem with your stack.
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    I collect junk and work as a lowly lab technician at the bench!!!!!
    WEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!  GREATNESS!!!!!!!!!
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  • PigBeanUsPigBeanUs Posts: 932
    edited December 2020
    Nah

    All good

    i went somewhat all-in the first time. 

    2006, $6500. I’m betting my 2006 Boxx beats whatever gaming rig the kids are putting together these days. 

    About $8500 now.

    I did not spend 8500 for the new rig. Because I work smarter now. 

    (EDIT: now, NOW i spend money on my hobbies, not my fvcking job)
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