More frivolous purchases, stuff you don't need..
Discussion
Davie_GLA said:
'kin hell. Between this thread, the eastern tat thread and readers cars sections i'm about to be bankrupt.
I haven't ordered an Oculus Quest...... yet....
I'm reading through but assume it has internal storage / processing to make it do what it does?
Yes. It is a standalone device, with it's own computer built in basically. Unlike other VR headsets, it doesn't need to be connected to a PC. It is all wireless too. I haven't ordered an Oculus Quest...... yet....
I'm reading through but assume it has internal storage / processing to make it do what it does?
I haven't played computer games for probably 30 years now, but having read up and watched multiple YouTube vids, I really can't wait. As the other poster says too, I am sure that watching vids doesn't compare to the real experience.
The release of the product had passed me by completely until I saw the others posting about it this week on here. After doing research, it really does seem to be an absolute game-changer, and at this price, a bit of a bargain.
I'm honestly not the sort of person to just drop 400 quid on a whim, let alone on something that I haven't even tried out, but in this case, I am pretty convinced.
ETA: The company is owned by Zuckerberg and Facebook, and it looks like support and development in terms of updates and new software is pretty comprehensive. In other words, it doesn't look like it's going to be this year's fad which just dies out (think 3D TV sets) and will be supported heavily for a long time.
Edited by Ray Luxury-Yacht on Sunday 6th October 21:47
I’ve bought a 5.11 “Range bag” for £55 from a watch site with a sales forum (TZ-UK, they don’t restrict sales to only watches). The last time I shot anything was about 1989/90 when I was in the Royal Navy.
I have no need for this bag. It’s too big for a carry on and the sides are rigid, rather than floppy. On the plus side, it does have lots of pockets, a little removable bag for “collecting brass” and another removable insert, with Velcroed in dividers, which is apparently for magazines (the gun type, not the “gentleman’s art pamphlet” type).
On the same day, I also bought an actual watch from the same forum. It’s got a step counter function, which will be particularly useful while I’m still on crutches. Two and a half years almost and counting... it does connect by Bluetooth, so I’ll be able to use it for “stuff”. It was only £60 though.
Of course, now there’s an actual watch I actually want for sale, for £130. I know that kind of money means nothing to powerfully built stair dominating PH director types, but I’m trying not to spend money at the moment... if only I hadn’t just bought an utterly pointless watch and an even more pointless bag. f
ksake.
I have no need for this bag. It’s too big for a carry on and the sides are rigid, rather than floppy. On the plus side, it does have lots of pockets, a little removable bag for “collecting brass” and another removable insert, with Velcroed in dividers, which is apparently for magazines (the gun type, not the “gentleman’s art pamphlet” type).
On the same day, I also bought an actual watch from the same forum. It’s got a step counter function, which will be particularly useful while I’m still on crutches. Two and a half years almost and counting... it does connect by Bluetooth, so I’ll be able to use it for “stuff”. It was only £60 though.
Of course, now there’s an actual watch I actually want for sale, for £130. I know that kind of money means nothing to powerfully built stair dominating PH director types, but I’m trying not to spend money at the moment... if only I hadn’t just bought an utterly pointless watch and an even more pointless bag. f
ksake.Dibble said:
Not helping.
I have a “Wera tools” wish list (and a Bahco tools one. And a Teng tools one. And a few others) on Amazon. I am trying to be sensible and not spend money.
As I said, not helping. I’ve managed to resist. So far.
I really don’t know what it is that keeps compelling me to buy more and more Wera tools.I have a “Wera tools” wish list (and a Bahco tools one. And a Teng tools one. And a few others) on Amazon. I am trying to be sensible and not spend money.
As I said, not helping. I’ve managed to resist. So far.
I have a new RC 1/8 Car model build to start, and convinced myself I needed some quality nut spinners to make sure no marks were left on the nuts and bolts for the build.
Turns out that this set doesn’t cover most of the actual size nuts and bolts in the kit!
Doh!
nigelpugh7 said:
Dibble said:
Not helping.
I have a “Wera tools” wish list (and a Bahco tools one. And a Teng tools one. And a few others) on Amazon. I am trying to be sensible and not spend money.
As I said, not helping. I’ve managed to resist. So far.
I really don’t know what it is that keeps compelling me to buy more and more Wera tools.I have a “Wera tools” wish list (and a Bahco tools one. And a Teng tools one. And a few others) on Amazon. I am trying to be sensible and not spend money.
As I said, not helping. I’ve managed to resist. So far.
I have a new RC 1/8 Car model build to start, and convinced myself I needed some quality nut spinners to make sure no marks were left on the nuts and bolts for the build.
Turns out that this set doesn’t cover most of the actual size nuts and bolts in the kit!
Doh!
This is getting dangerous.
https://www.team-eds.com/product-p/eds-290910.htm
nigelpugh7 said:
nigelpugh7 said:
Dibble said:
Not helping.
I have a “Wera tools” wish list (and a Bahco tools one. And a Teng tools one. And a few others) on Amazon. I am trying to be sensible and not spend money.
As I said, not helping. I’ve managed to resist. So far.
I really don’t know what it is that keeps compelling me to buy more and more Wera tools.I have a “Wera tools” wish list (and a Bahco tools one. And a Teng tools one. And a few others) on Amazon. I am trying to be sensible and not spend money.
As I said, not helping. I’ve managed to resist. So far.
I have a new RC 1/8 Car model build to start, and convinced myself I needed some quality nut spinners to make sure no marks were left on the nuts and bolts for the build.
Turns out that this set doesn’t cover most of the actual size nuts and bolts in the kit!
Doh!
This is getting dangerous.
https://www.team-eds.com/product-p/eds-290910.htm
https://www.hudy.net/xhudy/products/proddesc.php?p...
nigelpugh7 said:
nigelpugh7 said:
nigelpugh7 said:
Dibble said:
Not helping.
I have a “Wera tools” wish list (and a Bahco tools one. And a Teng tools one. And a few others) on Amazon. I am trying to be sensible and not spend money.
As I said, not helping. I’ve managed to resist. So far.
I really don’t know what it is that keeps compelling me to buy more and more Wera tools.I have a “Wera tools” wish list (and a Bahco tools one. And a Teng tools one. And a few others) on Amazon. I am trying to be sensible and not spend money.
As I said, not helping. I’ve managed to resist. So far.
I have a new RC 1/8 Car model build to start, and convinced myself I needed some quality nut spinners to make sure no marks were left on the nuts and bolts for the build.
Turns out that this set doesn’t cover most of the actual size nuts and bolts in the kit!
Doh!
This is getting dangerous.
https://www.team-eds.com/product-p/eds-290910.htm
https://www.hudy.net/xhudy/products/proddesc.php?p...
https://www.arrowmax-rc.com/xcart/am-honeycomb-too...
Dibble said:
I’ve bought a 5.11 “Range bag” for £55 from a watch site with a sales forum (TZ-UK, they don’t restrict sales to only watches). The last time I shot anything was about 1989/90 when I was in the Royal Navy.
I have no need for this bag. It’s too big for a carry on and the sides are rigid, rather than floppy. On the plus side, it does have lots of pockets, a little removable bag for “collecting brass” and another removable insert, with Velcroed in dividers, which is apparently for magazines (the gun type, not the “gentleman’s art pamphlet” type).
Looks like it would make a decent camera bag if you want another hobby you could spend a fortune on I have no need for this bag. It’s too big for a carry on and the sides are rigid, rather than floppy. On the plus side, it does have lots of pockets, a little removable bag for “collecting brass” and another removable insert, with Velcroed in dividers, which is apparently for magazines (the gun type, not the “gentleman’s art pamphlet” type).
RizzoTheRat said:
Dibble said:
I’ve bought a 5.11 “Range bag” for £55 from a watch site with a sales forum (TZ-UK, they don’t restrict sales to only watches). The last time I shot anything was about 1989/90 when I was in the Royal Navy.
I have no need for this bag. It’s too big for a carry on and the sides are rigid, rather than floppy. On the plus side, it does have lots of pockets, a little removable bag for “collecting brass” and another removable insert, with Velcroed in dividers, which is apparently for magazines (the gun type, not the “gentleman’s art pamphlet” type).
Looks like it would make a decent camera bag if you want another hobby you could spend a fortune on I have no need for this bag. It’s too big for a carry on and the sides are rigid, rather than floppy. On the plus side, it does have lots of pockets, a little removable bag for “collecting brass” and another removable insert, with Velcroed in dividers, which is apparently for magazines (the gun type, not the “gentleman’s art pamphlet” type).
Lazermilk said:
Or as above, an RC car/drone bag
Yes of course it would be ideal for that.But Hudy, have you covered on that point too.
https://www.hudy.net/xhudy/products/proddesc.php?p...
Has, err, anyone ever bought one of these? Or considered it?
https://www.amazon.co.uk/Samurai-Warrior-Saemon-no...
I don't have the space ( or funds) for something larger. I love the vivid red of this particular one, and have been pondering it for ages, I need it because of reasons..
My other half thinks i need to give my head a wobble.
Thoughts?
https://www.amazon.co.uk/Samurai-Warrior-Saemon-no...
I don't have the space ( or funds) for something larger. I love the vivid red of this particular one, and have been pondering it for ages, I need it because of reasons..
My other half thinks i need to give my head a wobble.
Thoughts?
fin racer said:
Has, err, anyone ever bought one of these? Or considered it?
https://www.amazon.co.uk/Samurai-Warrior-Saemon-no...
I don't have the space ( or funds) for something larger. I love the vivid red of this particular one, and have been pondering it for ages, I need it because of reasons..
My other half thinks i need to give my head a wobble.
Thoughts?
Your other half is right.https://www.amazon.co.uk/Samurai-Warrior-Saemon-no...
I don't have the space ( or funds) for something larger. I love the vivid red of this particular one, and have been pondering it for ages, I need it because of reasons..
My other half thinks i need to give my head a wobble.
Thoughts?
poing said:
ChevronB19 said:
I’ve just bought the tail fin from a soviet era missile, does that count?
Not without pictures.Sorry can’t save picture from website. And no, I’m not a Walt, I just liked it.
nigelpugh7 said:
Dibble said:
Not helping.
I have a “Wera tools” wish list (and a Bahco tools one. And a Teng tools one. And a few others) on Amazon. I am trying to be sensible and not spend money.
As I said, not helping. I’ve managed to resist. So far.
I really don’t know what it is that keeps compelling me to buy more and more Wera tools.I have a “Wera tools” wish list (and a Bahco tools one. And a Teng tools one. And a few others) on Amazon. I am trying to be sensible and not spend money.
As I said, not helping. I’ve managed to resist. So far.
I have a new RC 1/8 Car model build to start, and convinced myself I needed some quality nut spinners to make sure no marks were left on the nuts and bolts for the build.
Turns out that this set doesn’t cover most of the actual size nuts and bolts in the kit!
Doh!
i priced up what i wanted from them the other week and it came to well over a grand so i closed the browser. one day!
my frivolity this month will see these being delivered tomorrow
the frivolity being that i've not got a bike license, or even taken my first practical lesson. i do have a price on the bike i want including shipping to dubai tho.....
ChevronB19 said:
poing said:
ChevronB19 said:
I’ve just bought the tail fin from a soviet era missile, does that count?
Not without pictures.Sorry can’t save picture from website. And no, I’m not a Walt, I just liked it.
poing said:
ChevronB19 said:
poing said:
ChevronB19 said:
I’ve just bought the tail fin from a soviet era missile, does that count?
Not without pictures.Sorry can’t save picture from website. And no, I’m not a Walt, I just liked it.
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