Your latest cool purchase

[Håkan]

I believe it's coming soon.

PS - It will most likely be for sale here for a good price when I get it back, because in a few days I'll be swapping out my Monitor Audio Silver 50 7Gs (which may also be for sale) for a new pair of Ascend Sierra LXs. It likely doesn't have the juice to do the LXs justice. But I love it's looks and form factor so it may be hard to let go. We'll see so stay tuned if you are in the USA.

I'm on the other side of the Atlantic ocean, in Sweden

 

[Rick63]

Arriving on Monday:

 

[Rick63]

I'm on the other side of the Atlantic ocean, in Sweden

I see, plus I forgot you already own this amp.

 

[Håkan]

Arriving on Monday:

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Beautiful

 

[Somafunk]

A Kobo Clara colour e-reader arrived this morning from amazon as I’ve never used nor even held/seen an e-ink reader so thought I’d treat myself as I spend most of my life sat on my arse reading on my iPad/iphone/real books etc but………… it’s going back to Amazon tomorrow.



Doesn’t work with the “borrowbook” system my library service use as the Kobo only works with “overdrive/libby” apps for borrowed books, I could download a book to my iMac then connect and drag/drop into the Kobo but that’s an utter faff. the overall interaction and controls of the kobo were absolutely rubbish and the delay in their use/page change/turn was laughable.

The e-ink screen that everyone says is amazing?, personally i thought it was guff.

Its only saving grace was the weight (lack-off)

Guess I’ll stick to reading on my 11” iPad/iPhone, but an iPad mini for reading ?……….that'd be a better size/weight and you can pick up a mini for the same price as a Kobo Clara.

 

[olds1959special]

Beyerdynamic MM-1 measurement mic

 

[Somafunk]

I dunno if a pocket size e-reader with a.i. assist could ever be cool, perhaps in a geeky bookish way perhaps

Bought myself a Viwoods A.I.Paper Reader for no other reason than I’ve been reading on my iPhone and iPad but I think it’s hurting my eyes so thought I’d try out an e-ink display - I’m just the wrong side of 50 and don’t yet need glasses so I don’t wish to damage/strain my vision reading lcd/oled

Rather apt reading choice

The thin plastic clip on case is not MagSafe so I stuck a MagSafe ring on the rear

This MagSafe finger loop is useful

The Viwoods case is £40 so I bought the Boox Palma case and with the attached MagSafe ring it works great- cd sleeve for size comparison- the Viwoods is the size of my iPhone 17

Viwoods AiPaper Reader

Discover an Android ereader made for daily carry. It slips into pockets, delivers crisp E Ink, AI assist, and 4G connection for quick checks. Shop the EU store.

viwoods-eu.com

 

[zeropoint]

JBL BandBox Solo featuring stem AI vocal, guitar, and drum kit separation...

 

[JeffS7444]

A book about dacha:

 

[Martin]

Nice audacious Rimowa copy. Fingers crossed they are as sturdy as the original. Have a great trip!

ps. These are the challenges, and maybe why high quality products may survive where others don’t. Also some have a working supply of spare parts.

Just back from my our trip last week. We overstuffed the bags with over 50lbs/23kg of stuff in each and had to sit on them to get them closed. The luggage survived 2 US domestic flights, cruise baggage handlers, ferry terminal baggage handlers, 3 local flights in French Polynesia, an international flight, 2 more US domestic flights, plus numerous bellhops and our walking about a mile with them on various transfers. They held up extremely well. Wheels roll super smoothly over most terrains and all locks are still perfect. The outside of the bags have a few dents and scratches but that's normal wear and tear for aluminum luggage. I could not be happier with the purchase.

Martin

 

[zeropoint]

Moderately fun frivolous retro desktop Bluetooth speaker with surprisingly good performance: Divoom Ditoo Pro...

 

[BeeKay]

Just back from my our trip last week. We overstuffed the bags with over 50lbs/23kg of stuff in each and had to sit on them to get them closed. The luggage survived 2 US domestic flights, cruise baggage handlers, ferry terminal baggage handlers, 3 local flights in French Polynesia, an international flight, 2 more US domestic flights, plus numerous bellhops and our walking about a mile with them on various transfers. They held up extremely well. Wheels roll super smoothly over most terrains and all locks are still perfect. The outside of the bags have a few dents and scratches but that's normal wear and tear for aluminum luggage. I could not be happier with the purchase.

Martin

Good to hear. Thanks for the feedback!

 

[JeffS7444]

Maclock. Some folks have figured out how to turn them into functional vintage computers, but I've already got a real one, and I really wanted this as a clock. A real labor of love, the detailing is great