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Post by Slinger on Nov 28, 2017 12:17:14 GMT
I've just bought a back-lit keyboard and a magnetic bracelet in the CyberMonday sale, which is the same as the Black Friday sale, except it's now Tuesday. Both were what I consider to be bargains. The keyboard I needed and the bracelet I've been wanting to try for ages (wife had a pacemaker so it was a no-no for ages). Whether the bracelet will help with my joint pain is anyone's guess, but enough people seem to swear by them to make it worth a try. I'm perfectly happy to accept the healing power of the placebo effect.  |
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Post by MartinT on Nov 28, 2017 16:13:06 GMT
I wish the Americans would take back all they've made Halloween into, too. Another tiresome 'celebration' that we don't need.
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Post by Deleted on Nov 28, 2017 17:20:14 GMT
I wish the Americans would take back all they've made Halloween into, too. Another tiresome 'celebration' that we don't need. Martin 100% nail<>head interface |
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Post by Tim on Nov 28, 2017 18:05:24 GMT
Ahmm, blaming America for us blindly following a stupid idea is hardly the fault of the source. We're the fools for not having a brain and saying I'm not doing that (IMHO)
Likewise Black Friday, idiots all of those that can't see what a fecking fools game it is. In my book that makes us worse.
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Post by Deleted on Nov 28, 2017 18:05:27 GMT
I wish the Americans would take back all they've made Halloween into, too. Another tiresome 'celebration' that we don't need. Aye & Turkey  |
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Post by Slinger on Nov 19, 2022 14:25:17 GMT
It's that time again, and here's a recommendation from me. If you need to update your e-reader, instead of shelling out eighty-five quid on the most basic of Amazon Kindles, grab an Amazon Fire HD 8" tablet and install the (free) Kindle app. The 32Gb version " without adverts" is my choice, and is currently selling for for £51.99. It's quite a decent tablet as well as an e-reader, and storage is expandable up to 1 TB. You also get 3 months free " Kindle Unlimited" with your purchase. If you think you need more onboard storage, the 64Gb version is £81.99, but if you're simply going to use it as an e-reader, as I do, 32Gb is probably all you'll ever need. If you're prepared to piut up with Amazon's adverts, you can knock another tenner off of the price(s). smile.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0B82XKNPX |
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Post by naim1425 on Nov 19, 2022 15:50:48 GMT
It's that time again, and here's a recommendation from me. If you need to update your e-reader, instead of shelling out eighty-five quid on the most basic of Amazon Kindles, grab an Amazon Fire HD 8" tablet and install the (free) Kindle app. The 32Gb version " without adverts" is my choice, and is currently selling for for £51.99. It's quite a decent tablet as well as an e-reader, and storage is expandable up to 1 TB. You also get 3 months free " Kindle Unlimited" with your purchase. If you think you need more onboard storage, the 64Gb version is £81.99, but if you're simply going to use it as an e-reader, as I do, 32Gb is probably all you'll ever need. If you're prepared to piut up with Amazon's adverts, you can knock another tenner off of the price(s). Been using these for a few years,also use it for Amazon music hd/uhd and atmos through av amp. |
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Post by daytona600 on Nov 19, 2022 18:56:17 GMT
Black Friday Fortnight
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Post by HD Music & Test on Nov 19, 2022 19:06:06 GMT
Never really bothered with black Friday bollox, however this week I bagged two.
One can never have two many scopes so I bagged what can only be described as a barmy deal for pretty decent upper mid range scope still pinching myself managed 42% off a new 4Ghz bw 20G/s model that also came with a seriously large memory upgrade, software and a probe I don't own.
Let enough in the R&D kitty to acquire a new streaming digital transport. Can't complain this year
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Post by Slinger on Nov 21, 2022 15:01:42 GMT
All Alpro long-life plant-based drinks are on offer with Amazon's Black Friday deals. I've just bought a case of my preferred solution, " Alpro No Sugars Long Life Oat Drink 1L", at £11.79 for 8 cartons, which works out at -£1.48 each, as opposed to £2.15 in Sainsbury's. There should be at least 6 - 8 months shelf ife on them. All varieties - smile.amazon.co.uk/deal/fa0ae62a&showVariations=true/Over to Sainsbury's now, to cancel the carton I'd already ordered for the weekend. [EDIT] Scratch that, next week Sainsbury's are dropping the price to £1.35 per carton. Amazon cancelled, 8 cartons from JS instead, for £10.80. |
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Post by Slinger on Nov 24, 2022 11:46:55 GMT
I've just grabbed a pair of Cambridge Audio. Melomania 1+ Bluetooth Headphones/earbuds, direct from Cambridge. Richer Sounds price Non-VIP price £99.95 Your VIP Club exclusive price £94.95Direct from Cambridge. £39.95 inc. delivery. or £49.95 if you want them in black. I didn't.They're quoted as having " up to" 45-hour battery life - with up to 9 hours of continuous playback. The app looks pretty useful too. www.cambridgeaudio.com/gbr/en/products/headphones/melomania-1-plus |
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Post by julesd68 on Nov 24, 2022 12:52:04 GMT
These are the ones I bought for my son last Xmas.
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Post by Slinger on Nov 24, 2022 13:11:16 GMT
These are the ones I bought for my son last Xmas. Is that " these" and you've forgotten the link, or " those," and it's a typo, Jules?  |
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Post by Slinger on Nov 26, 2022 23:05:11 GMT
Does it count that I put yet another " silly" bid in at eBay and got it accepted ...again? I now own a new guitar effects pedal, and yes, of course I needed " another" one, and it make some briliant noises. "The Abyss" - at 3:22 - is particularly lovely, as is "The Kraken" at 6:48 in the video. |
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Post by petea on Nov 27, 2022 9:35:43 GMT
A larger washing and curing station for our resin 3D printer.
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Post by MikeMusic on Nov 27, 2022 10:05:26 GMT
Does it count that I put yet another " silly" bid in at eBay and got it accepted ...again? I now own a new guitar effects pedal, and yes, of course I needed " another" one, and it make some briliant noises. "The Abyss" - at 3:22 - is particularly lovely, as is "The Kraken" at 6:48 in the video. Nice I've had a few silly bids win me things that never should have gone so low There is the thought that maybe you can have *enough* effects pedals - not that I would say that, no sir |
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Post by MartinT on Nov 27, 2022 10:19:16 GMT
I thought Paul might pick up one of these.
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Post by Slinger on Nov 27, 2022 14:30:40 GMT
I thought Paul might pick up one of these. That video is crap. Here's one by an amateur guitarist whose "ambient" channel I follow, playing the pedal properly. Even so, at over £600.00 I not only couldn't afford it, but I wouldn't buy it even if I could. I've got a lot of synths in my arsenal that can do much more. That's the thing, the more complicated pedals get, the more they tend towards actual synthesisers, but are also, usisally, one-trick-ponys in comparison. I was sorely tempted by this one, and it's become just about affordable, but common sense (and string synthesisers) got the better of me. If I were playing in a band, it would be a different story, and I'd already have one. It's brilliant. |
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Post by Slinger on Dec 5, 2022 16:06:30 GMT
I put another (very) stupid bid in last night. TBH my main thought was " well, at least it'll bump up the price a bit for the seller". Nope. Woke up this morning to " congratulations," and I've got another new pedal.  New Year's Resolution - No more silly eBay bids. |
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Post by MartinT on Dec 5, 2022 17:42:27 GMT
New Year's Resolution - No more silly eBay bids. If you're going to tell us now, what are you holding back for 1st Jan? |
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