The "I just bought..." thread.

[SKORPI0]

A Fenix HT30R white laser flashlight.

Looks interesting, but $280?
https://www.amazon.com/Fenix-HT30R-Flashlight-Rechargeable-Organizer/dp/B0B8LT31ZH

POWERFUL LEP FLASHLIGHT - The Fenix HT30R emits an ultra-concentrated beam at 1640 yards, providing over a mile visibility.

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[sdifox]

what is the point of 1 mile illumination when you cannot see that far? Other than blinding people and getting away with it that is.

 

[igor_kavinski]

what is the point of 1 mile illumination when you cannot see that far? Other than blinding people and getting away with it that is.

Or blinding dangerous animals at night, if that's what gives you the thrills...

 

[UnklSnappy]

what is the point of 1 mile illumination when you cannot see that far? Other than blinding people and getting away with it that is.

Just a cool toy pretty much the point of most stuff I buy.

 

[sdifox]

Just a cool toy pretty much the point of most stuff I buy.

When are you buying the shark to attach the laser to?

 

[Captante]

Brief photographic update on my grow-tent project.







All three are "femanized-autoflower" hybrids grown from seed.

Left plant is "White Widow" and the other two are classic "Girl Scout Cookies" @ 18 days since sprouting/germination. (center plant isn't doing all that well unfortunately)

 

[MrSquished]

Audeze LCD 2 Closed Back headphones. I could not resist. Needed one more set to complete the trifecta of different sounds for now. The Beyer T90 for a wide soundstage and excellent detail and separation, which some consider to be bright but others like myself find them really bringing out things in some music, the Neumann NDH-30 for a very accurate sound with no real flaws, and then these for a warmer yet detailed sound.

These are planar magnetic and can go low on the low end, yet not cloud the mids or highs and still provide excellent separation. Also these are the closed back version and so when you want to jam music and be quiet, these will be the go to. And for closed back they are known well for still having a better soundstage than most closed backs are ever expected to. Super excited. Such a pleasure to listen to good music with tip sop sound, it's a meditative experience.

LCD-2 Closed-Back

Closed-back design isolates you from external noise for distraction-free listening Innovative planar drivers deliver wider, deeper spatial imaging than standard closed-back headphones Ventilated suspension headband and plush earpads designed for comfort over long listening sessions

www.audeze.com

some info on planar magnetic technology https://www.audeze.com/blogs/technology-and-innovation/planar-magnetic-technology

 

[VirtualLarry]

what is the point of 1 mile illumination when you cannot see that far? Other than blinding people and getting away with it that is.

rEAL-tIME rAY-tRACING. iT'S ALL THE rage. aSK nvIDIA.

 

[Captante]

Hamilton Beach 5-qt. Oval Slow Cooker (Kohls)

I had three stackable $5 coupons plus a 10% off coupon from Amazon returns @ local Kohl's plus it's on sale. Paid approx $12 out the door and have used it once already.... works fine for a 3lb pot-roast with potatoes!

I do have to say however that the metal/heating element part of this slow-cooker might be the cheapest, flimsiest small appliance that I've ever had my hands on.... the outer shell feels "crinkly" lol.

Fortunately the ceramic "crock" part of this is really nice and is well-worth what I paid for the whole device by itself so I'm keeping it.

 

[K1052]

rye

 

[skyking]

18 AA eggs, cage free.

 

[Red Squirrel]

18 AA eggs, cage free.

Looks like we've got ourselves a big spender overhere! Went for the 18 pack too, not even a 12.

 

[lxskllr]

I need to get eggs. Keep meaning to stop by the farm, but I never make time. Curious to see if they've raised prices.

 

[Geekbabe]

I got a dozen eggs…. $4.25 at Aldi & considered myself lucky to get them.

 

[Shmee]

Earlier this month I got a Sapphire Nitro 7900 XTX. But I didn't buy the whole thing, part of it was a present.

 

[sdifox]

Earlier this month I got a Sapphire Nitro 7900 XTX. But I didn't buy the whole thing, part of it was a present.

Wait, you had to assemble it yourself?

 

[sdifox]

Looks like we've got ourselves a big spender overhere! Went for the 18 pack too, not even a 12.

Picked up a 30 egg tray from Costco on Friday

 

[VirtualLarry]

Wait, you had to assemble it yourself?

that's why "multi-chip module" is cheaper for AMD to make. "Some assembly required."

/s

 

[MrSquished]

Pretty nifty flashlight. No need for the 3000 lumen setting and would prefer a super low 3 lumen setting, but still, quite nice

EDC27

flashlight.nitecore.com

 

[Captante]

Brief grow-tent project update!

6 weeks from first sprouting... flowering underway for the White Widow (center) and just getting started for the Girl Scout Cookies.

 

[JM Aggie08]

B-E-A-UTIFUL

 

[JM Aggie08]

Hadn't bought bourbon/rye in a while -- literally was able to find everything I was hoping to get. Thank God Pikesville is popping up again.

 

[lxskllr]

I really liked the cheap Pikesville they sold a bunch of years ago. It hit well above it's $13 price tag. They got rid of it when released the "premium" version, which is very good, but I don't think I'd call it a bargain.

edit:
This is what the cheap stuff looked like...

 

[JM Aggie08]

$13 is a crazy low price! That said, I'm happy to pay $40 for the quality you get with this bottle. It's my favorite rye, second only to Angel's Envy (which is damn dear 2x the cost!).

 

[IronWing]

I bought some magic beans.