Your frivolous purchases, stuff you don't need...

[noell35]

Thanks, just ordered the hp tablet. Don't need it at all but couldn't resist at that price. Grrrrrr.

[eskidavies]

Might get one of these ,might come in handy if there's power cut,prob won't run a kettle though.

http://www.diy.com/departments/jcb-850w-2-stroke-p...

[stanthebiker]

noell35 said:

Thanks, just ordered the hp tablet. Don't need it at all but couldn't resist at that price. Grrrrrr.

Not sure how much longer I can resist this myself!

[Nick M]

mft said:

Anyone that's in any way into coffee as a taste experience should invest the modest amount required to try an Aeropress:

http://aerobie.com/products/aeropress.htm

While admittedly it's always a subjective point of taste, to my taste-buds when one is coupled with decent (and especially with freshly roasted/ground) coffee it truly makes the best home coffee I've ever tasted - better than french press, and better (gulp) than my PID-modified espresso machine can do. Also a million miles better than the standard coffee-chain fare - to approach its quality, you've got to go in search of high-end geeky coffee places that offer spectacular espresso, or are good at using pour-overs.

Holy post resurrection, etc., but I got one yesterday for my birthday, and it's jolly good !

(And technically it's still a frivolous purchase on my part as it was paid for out of our joint account )

[giblet]

Nick M said:

mft said:

Anyone that's in any way into coffee as a taste experience should invest the modest amount required to try an Aeropress:

http://aerobie.com/products/aeropress.htm

While admittedly it's always a subjective point of taste, to my taste-buds when one is coupled with decent (and especially with freshly roasted/ground) coffee it truly makes the best home coffee I've ever tasted - better than french press, and better (gulp) than my PID-modified espresso machine can do. Also a million miles better than the standard coffee-chain fare - to approach its quality, you've got to go in search of high-end geeky coffee places that offer spectacular espresso, or are good at using pour-overs.

Holy post resurrection, etc., but I got one yesterday for my birthday, and it's jolly good !

(And technically it's still a frivolous purchase on my part as it was paid for out of our joint account )

Now you just need a hand grinder and freshly roasted beans.

[stanthebiker]

Nick M said:

mft said:

Anyone that's in any way into coffee as a taste experience should invest the modest amount required to try an Aeropress:

http://aerobie.com/products/aeropress.htm

While admittedly it's always a subjective point of taste, to my taste-buds when one is coupled with decent (and especially with freshly roasted/ground) coffee it truly makes the best home coffee I've ever tasted - better than french press, and better (gulp) than my PID-modified espresso machine can do. Also a million miles better than the standard coffee-chain fare - to approach its quality, you've got to go in search of high-end geeky coffee places that offer spectacular espresso, or are good at using pour-overs.

Holy post resurrection, etc., but I got one yesterday for my birthday, and it's jolly good !

(And technically it's still a frivolous purchase on my part as it was paid for out of our joint account )

I bought my missus a second Aeropress for Christmas.

She was running out of filters anyway, and she can now leave one at the office rather than taking it to and fro each day.

[R8VXF]

stanthebiker said:

noell35 said:

Thanks, just ordered the hp tablet. Don't need it at all but couldn't resist at that price. Grrrrrr.

Not sure how much longer I can resist this myself!

I ordered one last night!

Oh yeah, the V8 model arrived but I haven't sat down to make it yet Also got a dashcam I need to fit!

[mat13]

Those of you with these cheap tablets how do they stack up against apples offerings? Im going to treat myself to one for lectures in the new year and was pretty set on an ipad but these look like ridiculously good value for money?

[Dan_1981]

mat13 said:

Those of you with these cheap tablets how do they stack up against apples offerings? Im going to treat myself to one for lectures in the new year and was pretty set on an ipad but these look like ridiculously good value for money?

On the whole usability, this is Apple, it just works front. They probably don't.

But it's 80 quid. Not 300.

[boxst]

kapiteinlangzaam said:

kapiteinlangzaam said:

Dan_1981 said:

kapiteinlangzaam said:

Justayellowbadge said:

http://www.microsoftstore.com/store/msuk/en_GB/pdp...

Full 8.1 pc, albeit not the highest powered, in 7 inch tablet form. Fits in a jacket pocket. For 79 quid. Brilliant for when my Surface is just too bulky.

Oops.

Bought

So which is better? Or not much in it?

http://www.tesco.com/direct/connect-7-tablet-with-...

Not sure.

I bought mine via the NL outlet for €99, which works out at about £75, so even cheaper!

Im going to bung a few movies on mine and then leave it in my locker at work for during long breaks. Perfect.

Edited by kapiteinlangzaam on Monday 29th December 21:37

Mines arrived.

Im seriously impressed. To be honest I wouldnt grumble too much at 2 or even 3x the price.

It ported over my desktop and apps from my laptop, set itself up very quickly etc.

It seems to fly along speed wise, is intuitive to use, looks well made, and the screen whilst no Apple Retina, is certainly more than good enough for the job.

For £75 delivered. Bloody hell!

Bought from the UK store. For £79 can't really go wrong.

Edit. Just bought this cover as well: http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B00R5Q93YG/ref=...

[Lady Summerisle]

You bad bad people... HP tablet bought!

[RobinBanks]

mat13 said:

Those of you with these cheap tablets how do they stack up against apples offerings? Im going to treat myself to one for lectures in the new year and was pretty set on an ipad but these look like ridiculously good value for money?

I have something similar but higher specification (and logically more expensive). Think of a capable Windows 8 PC in the shape of a tablet. It's difficult to compare to an ipad. The strengths are different. It's not better or worse, but for me it's more suitable and cheaper.

[noell35]

Dan_1981 said:

mat13 said:

Those of you with these cheap tablets how do they stack up against apples offerings? Im going to treat myself to one for lectures in the new year and was pretty set on an ipad but these look like ridiculously good value for money?

On the whole usability, this is Apple, it just works front. They probably don't.

But it's 80 quid. Not 300.

I have an ipad mini from work and the ipad had a much better battery life than any other android or windows tablet I've used. On my Windows 8 asus t101 the windows updates can be a bit intrusive.
ETA The price difference still isn't justifiable though.

Edited by noell35 on Wednesday 31st December 22:41

[Justayellowbadge]

RobinBanks said:

mat13 said:

Those of you with these cheap tablets how do they stack up against apples offerings? Im going to treat myself to one for lectures in the new year and was pretty set on an ipad but these look like ridiculously good value for money?

I have something similar but higher specification (and logically more expensive). Think of a capable Windows 8 PC in the shape of a tablet. It's difficult to compare to an ipad. The strengths are different. It's not better or worse, but for me it's more suitable and cheaper.

Agreed, for me, both this and my Surface do what I need far better than Apple products. My OH, however, swears by her iStuff. Apple now supporting flash narrows the gap too.

[stanthebiker]

Lady Summerisle said:

You bad bad people... HP tablet bought!

Well, I lasted 48 hours before pulling the trigger...

[Stugots]

Retro F1 t-shirts 3 for £12.50 delivered.

http://www.grandprixlegends.com/motorsport-and-f1-...

Listed at £7.49 each but you get £9 off at checkout.

[Condi]

eskidavies said:

Might get one of these ,might come in handy if there's power cut,prob won't run a kettle though.

http://www.diy.com/departments/jcb-850w-2-stroke-p...

Defiantly wont run a kettle. Might be enough to keep the fridge and TV going, but not a huge amount else.

[chrisxr2]

Thanks, frivolously purchased.

Stugots said:

Retro F1 t-shirts 3 for £12.50 delivered.

http://www.grandprixlegends.com/motorsport-and-f1-...

Listed at £7.49 each but you get £9 off at checkout.

[Bullett]

Darn, I was avoiding this thread over Christmas but those HP tablets are too interesting to avoid. The lad got a Hudl2 and I already have an ipad2 and a cheap chinese android thing (and several laptops, a gaming PC, PS3, R-Pi etc) so pretty frivolous.

[mat13]

Also just ordered the HP, for anyone with quidco they are offering cash back on microsoft purchases as well, only 3% but its a little bit extra in your pocket!