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

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  • GrateEggspectations
    GrateEggspectations Posts: 11,515
    Ozzie_Isaac said:
    Sous Vide died (Breville Joule), it trips breakers now.  Breville says out of warranty, but offered me a 25% coupon.

    What Sous Vide units do you like?  I loved the size of the Joule, but early death bums me out.  I have an Anova that is 5 years older and still chugs along.

    If you were buying one, what would you get?
    Bought my Anova lightly used sometime back, and years and years later, it still performs like a champ. 
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  • DoubleEgger
    DoubleEgger Posts: 19,140
    edited July 2024
    I had an old Anova and it was a POS. Reluctantly I bought the Anova Pro because it was the best reviewed. It has some user quirks like the timer functions but overall it seems to be pretty good. It definitely heats up faster and circulates more water than the OG version. 
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  • Ozzie_Isaac
    Ozzie_Isaac Posts: 21,627
    ColbyLang said:
    My Anova has been bulletproof since day 1
    That has been my experience too.  I did message Breville to see if their 25% Coupon would work for the Breville/PolysScience Induction Burner ….. I don’t think I want a Joule again.

    I would rather light a candle than curse your darkness.

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  • Canugghead
    Canugghead Posts: 13,630
    Bought two kickstarter Anovas way back when before it became well known, one of them had been wonky since day 1 but life got in the way and I never bothered filing a warranty claims. Fast forward many years, it was still working but I got so sick of it I contacted them. Long story short, after several email exchanges they paid for my return shipment and sent me a new one with more power and wifi. Super happy since. 
    canuckland
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  • Ozzie_Isaac
    Ozzie_Isaac Posts: 21,627
    Canugghead said:
    Bought two kickstarter Anovas way back when before it became well known, one of them had been wonky since day 1 but life got in the way and I never bothered filing a warranty claims. Fast forward many years, it was still working but I got so sick of it I contacted them. Long story short, after several email exchanges they paid for my return shipment and sent me a new one with more power and wifi. Super happy since. 
    Why mess with success?  I think an Anova it is.  Thank you!

    I would rather light a candle than curse your darkness.

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  • Ozzie_Isaac
    Ozzie_Isaac Posts: 21,627
    Pretty stoked, a new to me Trackman Track Ball Scroll wheel arrived.  This is by far the absolute best trackball ever made.  Rumour has it Logitech lost some patent disputes so they never made a new version and the tracking and ergonomics of the newer ones, to me, are terrible.  Fortunately you can still find them on eBay for <$30.  I bought this one for my new office setup.  Got tired of dragging my only one back and forth.


    I would rather light a candle than curse your darkness.

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  • GrateEggspectations
    GrateEggspectations Posts: 11,515
    @Ozzie_Isaac

    Sweet hunt and outcome. Congrats.
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  • DoubleEgger
    DoubleEgger Posts: 19,140
    Is that ball Ruby Red? 
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  • Ozzie_Isaac
    Ozzie_Isaac Posts: 21,627
    DoubleEgger said:
    Is that ball Ruby Red? 
    Unfortunately, it is just a dappled red.  Not Ruby Star.  We can’t have everything.

    I would rather light a candle than curse your darkness.

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  • dbCooper
    dbCooper Posts: 2,678
    Ozzie_Isaac said:
    Pretty stoked, a new to me Trackman Track Ball Scroll wheel arrived.  This is by far the absolute best trackball ever made.  Rumour has it Logitech lost some patent disputes so they never made a new version and the tracking and ergonomics of the newer ones, to me, are terrible.  Fortunately you can still find them on eBay for <$30.  I bought this one for my new office setup.  Got tired of dragging my only one back and forth.

    @Ozzie_Isaac - Right on.  I've used those for 20+ years and could never revert.  In my IT days I converted many admins.  This is my current iteration, ditch the wires and the Porsche "pink".  🙂

    LBGE, LBGE-PTR, 22" Weber, Coleman 413G
    Great Plains, USA
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  • GlennM
    GlennM Posts: 1,445

    I just noticed the in-wall speakers behind your coffee setup.  Between the speakers, the beautiful wood test tube holder, and other coffee accoutrement holder, that is a beautiful coffee station.
    Thank you, it gets used a lot.  The test tube holder is for starting plants or single flowers.  Woodworking is a bit of a hobby for me (I made the tamping station as well)





    In the bush just East of Cambridge,Ontario 
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  • SamIAm2
    SamIAm2 Posts: 1,997
    @Ozzie_Isaac - nothing wrong with dappled red.


    We got this - P/N:804360-1000 a long time ago for the home computer to match her work setup. Still works just fine. 
    Ubi panis, ibi patria.
    Large - Roswell rig, MiniMax-PS Woo; Cocoa, Fl.
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  • FrostyEgg
    FrostyEgg Posts: 614
    Late to the party, but no issues with my Anova. I'd buy another. 
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  • fishlessman
    fishlessman Posts: 34,553
    Ozzie_Isaac said:
    Canugghead said:
    Bought two kickstarter Anovas way back when before it became well known, one of them had been wonky since day 1 but life got in the way and I never bothered filing a warranty claims. Fast forward many years, it was still working but I got so sick of it I contacted them. Long story short, after several email exchanges they paid for my return shipment and sent me a new one with more power and wifi. Super happy since. 
    Why mess with success?  I think an Anova it is.  Thank you!

    anova here from before bluetooth, basic model
    fukahwee maine

    you can lead a fish to water but you can not make him drink it
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  • TechsasJim
    TechsasJim Posts: 2,252
    Doing some streaming jostling.   Had YouTube TV trial but canceled it for Direct TV.   Had a few more channels we would watch plus the Astros station is a big plus.   

    Still saving $190/mth over Comcast/Xfinity
    LBGE, 28” BS, Weber Kettle, HCI 7.8 SE Texas
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  • ColbyLang
    ColbyLang Posts: 4,385
    TechsasJim said:
    Doing some streaming jostling.   Had YouTube TV trial but canceled it for Direct TV.   Had a few more channels we would watch plus the Astros station is a big plus.   

    Still saving $190/mth over Comcast/Xfinity
    What’s funny is MLB network blacks out most Astros games here. I dropped it year 1
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  • Legume
    Legume Posts: 15,936
    ColbyLang said:
    TechsasJim said:
    Doing some streaming jostling.   Had YouTube TV trial but canceled it for Direct TV.   Had a few more channels we would watch plus the Astros station is a big plus.   

    Still saving $190/mth over Comcast/Xfinity
    What’s funny is MLB network blacks out most Astros games here. I dropped it year 1
    They block most VPNs now too. You must be getting astros games broadcast locally for them to black you out. I think the original rule was to blackout in areas that get the local OTA broadcast.
    THANK YOU FOR YOUR ATTENTION TO THIS MATTER
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  • SonVolt
    SonVolt Posts: 3,316
    edited July 2024
    CTMike said:
    Decided to see if they were worth the hype - I’m tired of fighting with my garage sale find Griswolds with warped bottoms. 




    What's the verdict thus far? I've put this same skillet in my cart like 6 times but always chicken out.  I love how beautiful they are, but I know the golden color disappears as soon as you start using it. And a Lodge is like $35... 
    South of Nashville  -  BGE XL  -  Alfresco 42" ALXE  -  Alfresco Versa Burner  - Sunbeam Microwave 
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  • GrateEggspectations
    GrateEggspectations Posts: 11,515
    SonVolt said:
    CTMike said:
    Decided to see if they were worth the hype - I’m tired of fighting with my garage sale find Griswolds with warped bottoms. 




    What's the verdict thus far?
    I went the Finex route, but that 14” is a most excellent size. Cooking for a family of four, the 12” can get crowded. Who among us would refuse another two inches?
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  • SonVolt
    SonVolt Posts: 3,316
    A 12" skillet feels like a toy to me. What, am I going to dirty up dishes to sear 2 chicken breasts? I think not. 
    South of Nashville  -  BGE XL  -  Alfresco 42" ALXE  -  Alfresco Versa Burner  - Sunbeam Microwave 
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  • TechsasJim
    TechsasJim Posts: 2,252
    ColbyLang said:
    TechsasJim said:
    Doing some streaming jostling.   Had YouTube TV trial but canceled it for Direct TV.   Had a few more channels we would watch plus the Astros station is a big plus.   

    Still saving $190/mth over Comcast/Xfinity
    What’s funny is MLB network blacks out most Astros games here. I dropped it year 1
    Rockets and Astros have their own channel:   Space City.   Only a couple streams carry it.   I could care less about NBA but MLB I’m a fan.  
    LBGE, 28” BS, Weber Kettle, HCI 7.8 SE Texas
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  • Ozzie_Isaac
    Ozzie_Isaac Posts: 21,627
    TechsasJim said:
    ColbyLang said:
    TechsasJim said:
    Doing some streaming jostling.   Had YouTube TV trial but canceled it for Direct TV.   Had a few more channels we would watch plus the Astros station is a big plus.   

    Still saving $190/mth over Comcast/Xfinity
    What’s funny is MLB network blacks out most Astros games here. I dropped it year 1
    Rockets and Astros have their own channel:   Space City.   Only a couple streams carry it.   I could care less about NBA but MLB I’m a fan.  
    Until the Astros give up their two Ill-gotten World Series trophy’s I won’t do anything that adds to their bottom line.

    I would rather light a candle than curse your darkness.

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  • TechsasJim
    TechsasJim Posts: 2,252
    🤦‍♂️
    LBGE, 28” BS, Weber Kettle, HCI 7.8 SE Texas
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  • alaskanassasin
    alaskanassasin Posts: 8,883
    Good to hear from you @SonVolt
    South of Columbus, Ohio.


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  • Legume
    Legume Posts: 15,936
    Ozzie_Isaac said:
    TechsasJim said:
    ColbyLang said:
    TechsasJim said:
    Doing some streaming jostling.   Had YouTube TV trial but canceled it for Direct TV.   Had a few more channels we would watch plus the Astros station is a big plus.   

    Still saving $190/mth over Comcast/Xfinity
    What’s funny is MLB network blacks out most Astros games here. I dropped it year 1
    Rockets and Astros have their own channel:   Space City.   Only a couple streams carry it.   I could care less about NBA but MLB I’m a fan.  
    Until the Astros give up their two Ill-gotten World Series trophy’s I won’t do anything that adds to their bottom line.
    It was against the dodgers, so don't be too hard on them?
    THANK YOU FOR YOUR ATTENTION TO THIS MATTER
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  • Ozzie_Isaac
    Ozzie_Isaac Posts: 21,627
    Struggling with inner turmoil.  My Breville Joule died.  It was out of warranty so they will not replace it.  However they offered me a 25% coupon off any Breville appliance.

    I asked if they would honor it on a Breville/PolyScience Control Freak.  So now I am trying to convince myself I don’t want it.

    I would rather light a candle than curse your darkness.

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  • Elijah
    Elijah Posts: 877
    The larger the purchase the larger the discount... 
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  • Ozzie_Isaac
    Ozzie_Isaac Posts: 21,627
    Elijah said:
    The larger the purchase the larger the discount... 
    The discount could buy me two Joules!

    I would rather light a candle than curse your darkness.

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  • maxegger
    maxegger Posts: 9
    CTMike said:
    Decided to see if they were worth the hype - I’m tired of fighting with my garage sale find Griswolds with warped bottoms. 



    I have the 14" version.  Been cooking with it 3 years this month.  Definitely performs a bit better than a Lodge, IMHO.  More even and consistent head distribution.  Did my normal seasoning routine.  I like the extra tab as well, did add for stable handling with a heavy dish. 
    XL BGE, Lynx L42 PSR-2, La Caja China and Various Webers

    "You can avoid reality, but you cannot avoid the consequences of avoiding reality."

    Florida horse country
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