Gadget Lust Thread

[Artelis]

Heh, my roommate would cream over that thing if he doesn't already have one. He's got half a recording studio overflowing out of his bedroom into the living room right now, and more equipment scattered over the tri-state area. lucky bastard. Mine's getting there.

[tommo]

The Intuos4... Slightly out of my price range, though! And then I want a simple 3Tb external hard drive for my mbp. Got it! So good, worth the price. They thought of everything. All the way down to the left handed and right handed people; It's horizontally symmetrical, except for the usb plug so you just choose which hand you use and the controls switch around. Plus they've got like 10 or so nibs in the pen holder, which you unscrew to get to. Amazing. There's literally no need to get another one after this. Saving up for this puppy right now: APOGEE!???? I just remembered them the other day when looking up the moons orbit. (The farthest point in the orbit is the apogee). Is this the same company that used to make games? Or still do maybe? Sennheiser HD800 I got the Sennheiser HD650 for 900 bucks a few years ago lol. Probably worth the money though. They can't go very loud, but the sounds is wonderful. Right now I want to get crazy components and build a computer, and hook it up to my iMac screen, whose components are way out of date and incapable of playing most games, but whose screen is fucking beautiful. As for tablets, I'm gonna wait until they have perfected those paper thin screens, (supposed to be in 5 years or so) but even then I might not get one, unless they're cheap just coz it will be cool to look at. I don't see a need for a laptop or tablet or smartphone. I prefer to see nature around me as I travel. I see no point unless you're a computer geek (using non offensively, I am one too) or a business man (used offensively ). Could we also make this thread a "post pictures of your most prized gadgets" thread? Not officially, like change the title, but just so there's not another thread for no reason.

[Spartiate]

Bose A20 Aviation Headset Nikon 105mm f/2.8 VR Lens Not electronic but an old Leica M3 (single-stroke model) with a 50mm F/2 Summicron lens. I'd like to get a new Macbook Pro within the next 2-3 years as well.

[tommo]

I just had to say it, "lust" was in the title and someone would say it eventually. I just googled it, and a gadget has to be mechanical (i thought a gadget was just a small tool) It's unfair, there is nothing for a guy that is mechanical... Well not for a straight guy. Oh yeah, YouTube - The Big Bang Theory / Howard Wolowitz - Robotic Hand

[Man of Steel]

Right now I'm really wishing I had a 15" MacBook Pro. I could really use some lighting equipment (hotlights, flashes, etc) and a couple new lenses, though. An 80mm-200mm Nikkor would be sweet.

[LikesToTrip]

Lol. Mac. Lol.

[JussiKala]

I could list every single part of my next computer individually (building it) but I won't, since that's subject to change. Let's say that I'd lust for a sony FW900. I currently have it's non wide brother, the F520. (These are the highest end CRT monitors available to the average consumer if you did not know that already. They have better colors than any LCD, higher refresh rates, no input lag, no ghosting, and every resolution is native. They also have flat screens like LCD monitors. All this is important to me as a PC gamer). The F520 is 2048x1536 @ 85hz, and the FW900 is 2304x1440 @ 85hz. The F520 is 36kg. The FW900 is 52kg IIRC. Too bad I can't find any of them being sold near me at this moment. I was lucky to get my F520. Now waiting for the obligatory "Eww CRT. How could you use that crap? It's old" Well, you just gotta see it in person to get rid of your misinformed misconceptions on old technology. Keyboards and displays were better then than now. Now it's all about cheap manufacturing.

[Taosaur]

Lol. Mac. Lol. Hurhur, yeah, yeah, technology people actually use is so lame.

[Spartiate]

He's just jealous of people that have the money for macs .

[Artelis]

Lol. Mac. Lol. Why do people do this? It's a fucking preference. Get. Over. It.

[tommo]

Why do people do this? It's a fucking preference. Get. Over. It. If people didn't do that we wouldn't have any wars and we'd all get along with each other hehe They have better colors than any LCD, higher refresh rates, no input lag, no ghosting, and every resolution is native. Ok, 85Hz is not a "higher refresh rate" (higher than what? I'm assuming you mean every other screen available, anyway, you're wrong). Nice to see you obeying the laws of physics. Ghosting is for shit screens. Meh. Basically. Nobody wants a fucking semi-trailer sticking out of the back of their TV or monitor, it has nothing to do with cheapness of manufacturing. It is mostly to do with the fact that you can't realistically build big CRT monitors/TV's as well as the fact the LCD/LED, Plasma and OLED use less power than CRT, so you're gonna pay fuck loads more in the long run. Plus ya have to basically plan your room layout around the monitor coz they're so bulky and heavy.

[JussiKala]

If people didn't do that we wouldn't have any wars and we'd all get along with each other hehe Ok, 85Hz is not a "higher refresh rate" (higher than what? I'm assuming you mean every other screen available, anyway, you're wrong). Nice to see you obeying the laws of physics. Ghosting is for shit screens. Meh. Basically. Nobody wants a fucking semi-trailer sticking out of the back of their TV or monitor, it has nothing to do with cheapness of manufacturing. It is mostly to do with the fact that you can't realistically build big CRT monitors/TV's as well as the fact the LCD/LED, Plasma and OLED use less power than CRT, so you're gonna pay fuck loads more in the long run. Plus ya have to basically plan your room layout around the monitor coz they're so bulky and heavy. It can do 170hz That's higher than any LCD I has the room for it. It's physically impossible for me to move so that I see the bulky backside. LCD monitors don't benefit me in this situation in any way.

[tommo]

My LED LCD TV has so many hz it hz (200, bitch.)

[JussiKala]

Oh boy, I LOVE LED. Another way to lover manufacturing costs and fool the average joe into buying useless crap that doesn't improve the product As with fake hz counts. (Almost no TV can do real 120hz, and no LCD can do +120hz)

[tommo]

Cool story bro.

[JussiKala]

Cool story bro. No reasoble arguments left, eh? I guess ignorance is bliss.

[LikesToTrip]

Why do people do this? It's a fucking preference. Get. Over. It. Because we get responses like this. But no Macs are just retardly overpriced simply because the OS is more stupid friendly. People would rather pay more money than simply learn how to properly operate a computer. It's quite hilarious.

[Taosaur]

Yes, prioritizing skill sets that enable you to afford Macs = stupid. OSes are for losers, anyway. If you can't lay down the circuit paths by hand and write every scrap of code on your machine, what business do you have using a computer in the first place?

[tommo]

I would say that it's stupid if the average person had any need to learn how to use a computer "properly". Mac OS is only 30 bucks and it comes with all the software most people need installed. All the general software like Pages, Keynote, Numbers, iMovie, Garageband etc. are only 200 I think. Compare that to Windoze. Windows 7 Ultimate is 220 dollars. The shitty Home version is still 120. Office Professional is 500 dollars and the home and business version is 280 dollars. They're easier to use and less hassle in the long run. There's no reason to hate em or criticise people for buying them. OSes are for losers, anyway. If you can't lay down the circuit paths by hand and write every scrap of code on your machine, what business do you have using a computer in the first place? Haha, was gonna say a similar thing but ya beat me to it!

[Artelis]

Because we get responses like this. But no Macs are just retardly overpriced simply because the OS is more stupid friendly. People would rather pay more money than simply learn how to properly operate a computer. It's quite hilarious. I just don't even. Thank you for spewing the same garbage everyone else spews about why they opt to shit all over Mac. You're just solidifying that you really have no clue what you're talking about.

[JussiKala]

I would say that it's stupid if the average person had any need to learn how to use a computer "properly". Mac OS is only 30 bucks and it comes with all the software most people need installed. All the general software like Pages, Keynote, Numbers, iMovie, Garageband etc. are only 200 I think. Compare that to Windoze. Windows 7 Ultimate is 220 dollars. The shitty Home version is still 120. Office Professional is 500 dollars and the home and business version is 280 dollars. You only need basic for the basic stuff, or home premium if you like a little extra features. Learn to buy OEM versions. The retail versions cost a lot more than the OEM, and the OEM version is pretty much exactly the same. I just don't even. Thank you for spewing the same garbage everyone else spews about why they opt to shit all over Mac. You're just solidifying that you really have no clue what you're talking about. He's aggressive about it, but he has a point. Sure, macs are easy to use. That's it. Windows can be made prettier Windows is more compatible with hardware and software. Windows is better for multitasking Windows is the most used, and therefore you will have less issues to adapt to working on someone elses computer. And it pretty much ends there. It's an OS, they're all similiar anyway, so go with what you want.

[LikesToTrip]

Hahaha, you guys are too easy. OSes are for losers, anyway. If you can't lay down the circuit paths by hand and write every scrap of code on your machine, what business do you have using a computer in the first place? Except for the fact that it would cost a lot more money to do it that way, and my main argument was against cost was it not? I would say that it's stupid if the average person had any need to learn how to use a computer "properly". Mac OS is only 30 bucks and it comes with all the software most people need installed. All the general software like Pages, Keynote, Numbers, iMovie, Garageband etc. are only 200 I think. Compare that to Windoze. Windows 7 Ultimate is 220 dollars. The shitty Home version is still 120. Office Professional is 500 dollars and the home and business version is 280 dollars. When I say 'Mac' I'm referring to Apple as well. And Apple hardware is what's overpriced. And what's with the straw man? I never said anything about Windows; I use Linux 90% of the time. I just don't even. Thank you for spewing the same garbage everyone else spews about why they opt to shit all over Mac. You're just solidifying that you really have no clue what you're talking about. No actually, by being a mac fan-boy, who gets butthurt extremely easily, you are solidifying the fact that you have no clue what you're talking about. Sure, macs are easy to use. That's it. Linux can be made prettier Linux is more compatible with hardware and software. Linux is better for multitasking Fix't Linux is awesome at everything. Windows is good for gaming. Mac is worthless overpriced trash.

[JussiKala]

Fix't Linux is awesome at everything. Windows is good for gaming. Mac is worthless overpriced trash. Linux has poor compatability. The vast majority of programs are designed for windows. ATI hardware is pretty crap on linux. (lotsa personal experience) Linux has poorer multi display support. And I can't game properly on linux. I could use WINE, but only a fraction of games work even with fixes and solutions, and then I can't achieve max graphics or good perormance. I'm a gamer, and so, windows is important to me in this aspect. Linux must be more difficult to customize to make it pretty, but I bet it's possible, just like windows. Windows has it easy with rainmeter, but I bet linux has something similar. Both can be made to look fantastic.

[LikesToTrip]

Linux has poor compatability. The vast majority of programs are designed for windows. ATI hardware is pretty crap on linux. (lotsa personal experience) Linux has poorer multi display support. And I can't game properly on linux. I could use WINE, but only a fraction of games work even with fixes and solutions, and then I can't achieve max graphics or good perormance. I'm a gamer, and so, windows is important to me in this aspect. Linux must be more difficult to customize to make it pretty, but I bet it's possible, just like windows. Windows has it easy with rainmeter, but I bet linux has something similar. Both can be made to look fantastic. The vast majority of OSS is designed for Linux. I've never had any problems with ATI hardware on Linux. Don't use multi display so I wouldn't know. Linux is perfect for any emulation. But if I'm playing FPSs or anything through Steam I use Windows. Which distro were you using? Some are easier than others. And from my experience with Linux, if something isn't working properly it's most likely user error. Linux is by far more difficult to use, but it can do a whole hell of a lot more.

[JussiKala]

The vast majority of OSS is designed for Linux. I've never had any problems with ATI hardware on Linux. Don't use multi display so I wouldn't know Linux is perfect for any emulation. But if I'm playing FPSs or anything through Steam I use Windows. Which distro were you using? Some are easier than others. And from my experience with Linux, if something isn't working properly it's most likely user error. Linux is by far more difficult to use, but it can do a whole hell of a lot more. I've been using different ubuntu versions for my laptops and all had problems with the ATI GPUs... No user error there, I wasn't messing around with terminal or anything when the problems started. I rarely used the terminal for anything because they were laptops, and I wasn't doing anything more than the most basic browsing on them. One became unusable at the native resolution of the screen because the ATI driver put the CPU usage at 100% on it constantly, so I was forced to use unnative. (though I ain't saying that ATi drivers are good for windows either, but they are tolerable) Linux ain't perfect for emulation, but it certainly is capable of it. It's not impossible to game on linux, but it's a huge hassle. At least it was 9 months ago when I last checked.