Name something you were Iffy about buying, but now you can't do without!

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Dulanic

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My iPad. I take it everywhere.

Is this you?!?!?!

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*Credit goes to NSF4 for the pic!

As for me.. a few things. Smartphone, Harmony One remote are the big things.
 

SlowSpyder

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My Logitech Z5500 computer speakers.

They're not super expensive or audiophile equipment, but in the past I always used cheap speakers with my computer. Now that I am used to 5.1 and a real subwoofer, it would be difficult to go without.
 

dainthomas

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My Mr. Fusion. I can't believe I used to pay for energy to run my house and all my vehicles! Now I wish I'd gotten one sooner.
 

Zebo

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Jul 29, 2001
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benelli ultra light

While ~$1400 was crazy for a shotgun and my previous shotguns were $400-$500 rem 870s, wins etc Soon as I picked it up and started carrying it in the field all day it makes a huge difference.

Really only thing I really really like, no niggles, just perfect.
 

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Oct 28, 1999
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Sonos Zone Player. Best electronics purchase I've made in a looooooong. Amazingly well thought out little device that just plugs in and works. It's used hours a day in my house as a whole house music distribution system.
 

SlickSnake

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May 29, 2007
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I just thought of something...

nose hair clippers
 
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Exterous

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Jun 20, 2006
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My dog. I didn't want one right away after we bought our first house because a new puppy is not the easiest on carpet/random items around the house. Wife bought one anyway and it has worked out really really well (even though my concerns were validated)
 

Dirigible

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Gravity Dropper or other remote adjustable seatpost. Pricey but being able to drop the seat in a moment for any techy section makes riding so much nicer.
 
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Outside of the dog, I'd say my iPod touch - I'd usually take a netbook for internet access when traveling/overseas; no more!
 
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shortylickens

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I wanted to say my smartphone but having moved to a limited data plan recently I realized I dont actually NEED it.
Its super convenient but not an absolute necessity. I think if more people were honest with themselves they could admit that to.

What I do need is my hi-speed internet. Cant live without it.
 

Ape

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iPad.

Was iffy on the purchase and now I used it every day. IMO the best consumer device this generation.