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various cheeses posted:What's a good brand and/or model of front load washer? LG seems to rank highly in general consumer ratings, but individual reviews say it's full of design flaws and difficult to actually get warrantied. What else is out there? Reliability and performance are top priority, price a distant third. Sweethome is suggesting LG too :p: http://thesweethome.com/reviews/the-best-washer-and-dryer/ Also, if you haven't had a front load before, remember to leave the door open after a washing to let it dry out. I've yet to encounter a front loader that doesn't develop mold if you keep the door shut. edit: Original post said Kenmore elite, I missed that Sweethome was updating their suggestion.
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Chas McGill posted:I want a super minimalistic wallet/money-clip that will last for years. http://www.slimfoldwallet.com/collections/thin-wallet/products/thin-wallet-black-red-micro-soft-shell I've been happy with mine, though it is a bit pricey.
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JPrime posted:I've got a house that's about 80% hard surface (laminate/tile) flooring, and 2 cats. Is there any sort of Roomba-like device that can handle the resulting hair puffs? For the US market there are only 2 makers to bother with Roomba and Neato, everything else is generally too expensive or not as good. The performance is pretty similar between the two. The biggest negatives I can think of for each are: Neato: Bigger so it can't fit under as many things, noisier, reported battery life issues (as in loss of charge capacity in a few months) Roomba: Seemingly random pathing logic, it works but some people find this a deal breaker vs the Neato which has a laser to path a back and forth pattern. I lean towards the Roomba, I like their spinny side brush more. Things to keep in mind: -Maintenance - Unless you get a Roomba 870/880 you will have to clean the rollers pretty regularly to deal with hair build up. This applies to Neato and Roomba. 870/880s use this new brushless design that cuts down on tangles and makes cleanup much faster. -Wet Messes - If your cats ever make a wet mess on the floor, a robot vacuum is going to get gunked up and spread the mess out. -Regular manual cleaning - You still need to wipe the floors and vacuum with a traditional vacuum. Just not as often, like going from once a week to once a month. If you are fine with all that: -Bang for Buck Model - Roomba 650. All the models after this up to the 800 series aren't really any better in terms of performance. Not sure what the best place for a deal is. -Primo Model - Roomba 880. Has the brushless rollers, which require less maintenance and are easier to clean. But seriously, really expensive. Best bet for a deal is to go the a Bed Bath and Beyond with a 20% coupon. You could also look at the Braava and Scooba since you have a majority hard surface floor, though I don't think they are worth it. The Braava is a robot swiffer and the Scooba is a robot floor scrubber, but it can't do carpets. Also both of them are not set and forget. Where the Roomba has a charging base it will wake up from and return to, Braava and Scooba require setup each time you want to use them.
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ZeusCannon posted:Coffee Haus would be better probably. This thread, page 11. If you look at my posts in this thread I have a post that is part of the chain.
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Bhodi posted:Speaking of Bluetooth, what's the best option these days for wireless earbuds for use while running? Don't want them too enormous and don't want them to fall out. Battery life is secondary as long as they last two hours or so. I think JLab Epic claims the title right now: http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00PVRI0OK
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Jeherrin posted:I am travelling from the UK to the US in January. I will be taking only hand/cabin luggage. You'll probably get better responses in the Travel Gear thread: http://forums.somethingawful.com/showthread.php?threadid=3415334
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burnsep posted:After close to a decade working close enough to home that I've been able to eat at home every meal (and sometimes even take brief naps!) I'm movin' on up to a fantastic job with one downside- about a 45 minute commute and no nap rooms. So I ask you, my friends, given that there's a large lunch area with refrigerators and microwaves, who makes the best lunch boxes around? Is there a site around that gives good recipe recommendations for lunch-box cooking? My closed office is large and comfortable, but it's all glass and I can't just lie down on the floor in full view of everyone so I guess naps are out, so I hope the company appreciates the sacrifices I'm making. I'm partial to these things: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B011SUKOHE I like being able to meal prep once or twice a week and have a bunch of lunches ready to pull out. They're microwaveable with the lid on so I don't have to find something to cover the food like I do with my glass lock containers. I also like that I can keep foods separated without resorting to multiple containers. And if I need another compartment a larger 3 compartment version is made. Biggest downside to these things is that they aren't air-tight. Liquid can and will seep out if they aren't being stored flat.
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dreesemonkey posted:Can someone recommend a decent flashlight for me? I'd like something fairly inexpensive (it's a gift idea for me for xmas), yet better than the lovely free harbor freight LED flashlights. I would prefer something small/medium sized that maybe runs on normal AA or AAA batteries. For something keychain sized I'd take a gander at: -Fenix EO5 - 1x AAA -FiveSeven Atom A0 - 1x AAA -Streamlight Nano - 4x LR41 If you don't care it being that small, there are a lot of options in the single AAA and AA powered flashlights. I'd suggest going over to candlepowerforums.com and looking for suggestions there.
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THF13 posted:There is a kitchen equipment and kitchen knife thread in Something Offal, but to save you a trip here's two choices. Go with one of these suggestions. Also not a fan of the sabtiers suggestion because I dislike finger bolsters on kitchen knives. Makes sharpening the knife annoying.
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I like reading lying face down, but I usually end up straining my neck or messing up my shoulder when I do it. So I've been looking for a cushion or chair or something that would help prevent this. So far I've found this: http://www.ezshopex.com/office-electronics/office/utsubusene-cushion-2.html But I'd like to find an option that doesn't involve importing something and paying at least $50 in shipping, anyone have suggestions?
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Jan 21, 2016 05:44
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Etrips posted:Any recommendations on a window AC unit? This is what Sweethome suggests as their top pick and it's rated well on Amazon: http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00IV3IOIS/
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Apr 18, 2016 20:48
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Beachcomber posted:My wife has a medical condition which basically turns her brain into pudding when she overheats. We already have a cooling vest and a "kool tie" you soak in water for slow evaporation. Anyone have experience with anything else we can use to beat the heat? Instant ice-packs for emergencies?
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Jun 5, 2016 08:38
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taiyoko posted:I've been using this backpack for about a year now, and I've been happy with it. Haven't tried it with my laptop in serious rain so I'm not sure if/how much the zippers would be a water infiltration point, but I had a drink can burst in one section and the others were unaffected. Got it for the reasons of "can carry a 17" laptop" and "also has space to carry a shitload of textbooks or whatever". Fixing your url
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Jun 29, 2016 06:23
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m.hache posted:Our oldschool Keurig is starting to die. We mainly use it for Hot Water and refillable K-Cups. If you are willing to spend the money, this thing: https://www.amazon.com/OXO-Coffee-Maker-Removable-Kettle/dp/B00YEYKGMK
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Jul 8, 2016 16:33
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Lawen posted:If anyone's curious, ExOfficio Give and Go boxer briefs are the equivalently awesome underwear. You should try Uniqlo's airism underwear, I like it a lot more than ExOfficio's Give and Go stuff.
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Sep 9, 2016 21:30
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Lawen posted:I have like 12 pairs of Ex Officios and they're all still in great condition but I'll try the Uniqlo next time I buy some. I've heard good things about the Duluth Buck Naked stuff too but haven't tried those either. I really have no complaints about the EC Officios though, what do you like better about the Uniqlo? I found the airism stuff to be more comfortable. The waistband was more comfortable and I like the smooth fabric vs the mesh of ex officio. That said, ex officio is supposed wick/dry faster as it's spandex/nylon vs airism spandex/polyester. But I can't say I've really noticed a difference.
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M42 posted:It's already pitch black when I wake up, so two questions: 1) It works, but if you aren't getting enough sleep it doesn't work that well. At it's worse, it at least makes dealing with light right after you wake up easier. None of that, turning on the lights and being blinded for a minute or two. 2) Cheapest Philips wake-up light model, as has been suggested, or a Philips HUE kit and replace the bedroom lights. Like this one: https://www.amazon.com/Philips-Starter-bulbs-Bridge-Newest/dp/B014H2OZAC I had both and ended up going with the HUE kit. I liked that I had a bit more control over the light up speed and intensity. The color HUE will also allow you to do some simulation sunrise/sunset stuff, but not sure if that really adds anything. I just go the basic white light HUE model and it's been good enough for me.
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Anyone have opinions regarding wool comforters vs down comforters? I'm looking to replace my current ikea synthetic comforter and started down the rabbit hole of research. And the big two that popped out were down for fluffiness and wool for moisture wicking/temperature regulation. Not really sure what I should go with.
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Sep 26, 2016 22:23
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Frankston posted:What's a good food flask/lunchbox that's watertight and keeps food hot or cold? Trying to cut down on costs by not spending £5+ a day on lunch. Something that could hold soups/stews but also random pasta dishes and salads and whatever. You might like these: https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B000UEO9ZS/ https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B00M1ECQZ0/
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Sep 29, 2016 17:03
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Irritated Goat posted:Goons, I need a new wallet. I'm currently using a phone\wallet case but want to move to something a bit slimmer since I'm also looking for a car phone mount as well. Help? My personal favorite is this: http://www.slimfoldwallet.com/products/thin-wallet-micro-soft-shell amzn link: https://www.amazon.com/SlimFold-MICRO-Soft-Shell-Wallet/dp/B00TXP8AAA It's the slimmest bifold I know of that isn't made out of tyvek. I've had mine for two years and it still as good as new. If you want a slimmer bifold, you'd have to go either the dynomighty wallet already linked above or SlimFold's own tyvek wallet. But I'd warn against them with the existence of the Slimfold Softshell. Tyvek wallets start looking pretty ragged after a few months. With the softshell you get good enough slimness and no ragged appearance. If you want slimmer than that you would need to go to the card holders, which require folding cash up. Example: http://www.suprgood.com/collections/slim-wallet
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Glottis posted:I'm tired of getting actual Ray-Ban Wayfarers because they scratch extremely easily and are obviously made of about $2 in materials. It also seems impossible to search for actually scratch resistant / good optical clarity lenses because they all make that claim. I've been happy with Maui Jim quality, but it is stupidly expensive. https://www.amazon.com/Maui-Jim-Brah-284-Sunglasses/dp/B00WMYVZWO
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Frankston posted:What's a good pillow for side sleepers? I'd like an upgrade on this thin flat thing I have currently. For memory foam, I've liked this one a lot: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00V909F1K/ Alternatively make or buy a buckwheat hull pillow, like this one: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000F1FL9E and then adjust the amount of buckwheat hulls to whatever makes the pillow conform best to your head.
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obi_ant posted:These don't look like they have a lot of support for the neck if I'm on one side. Have you used the first one for a bit? I've had no problem with either one for side sleeping support. The memory foam pillow has a lot of support, it's pretty thick. There is a good side shot down in the customer reviews section. With buckwheat, the thing to keep in mind is that it doesn't compress. I had to remove some of the filler to make it comfortable for my neck. You can also make some adjustments to the pillow by building up or thinning the filler wherever you are resting your head. That being said, I'd get the memory foam pillow first. A. It's easily returnable through Amazon if you don't like it. B. Less fuss, you won't have to play around with the filler to find what works for you. C. Buckwheat pillows are something of an acquired taste. Many find them noisy and dislike how firm the pillow is.
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signalnoise posted:2- Do they make some kind of like a dog food condiment that I can just squirt onto dry dog food to make my dog eat it instead of having to mix in wet food? Have you tried adding plain water? For whatever reason, my dog will immediately start eating dry dog food if I add some water to it.
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Anyone have suggestions about full body massage chairs? Or a good site for reviews? Or just any suggestions on things to look out for. I'm refering to chairs such as this one: https://www.amazon.com/Gravity-Shiatsu-Brown-Massage-Recliner/dp/B00B7FNJA0 All I can find is Amazon reviews and marketing sites pretending to be review sites when I go hunting for information.
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Inzombiac posted:I need wireless earbuds. Lay your suggestions upon me! What phone OS do you have, how much did you want to spend, what are your feelings about wires connecting them/neck bands, and what do you intend to do with them? (exercise, daily use, etc.)
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Inzombiac posted:Android, $100 or less My favorite low-cost buds have been these: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01DZXFB1Q/ Decent sound quality, good battery life, they have magnets that allow the earbuds to stick to each other, and the on/off is tied to those magnets. So when the buds are around your neck and stuck together, they're off. Pull them apart and they immediately turn on. Some people report fit issues, but I've not had a problem. On the higher end, Jaybird X2 and X3 are the go-to for exercise wireless earbuds. X2 refurbs and used X3 go for $100 or less. https://smile.amazon.com/Jaybird-Sport-Wireless-Bluetooth-Headphones/dp/B01MQQPHPN https://smile.amazon.com/gp/offer-listing/B01NAL9K36/ref=olp_twister_all?ie=UTF8&mv_color_name=all
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Lawen posted:Thanks for candy suggestions, everyone! Another suggestion for you, sakuma drops. Probably still my favorite drop candy. https://www.amazon.com/Sakumas-Drops-grams-Can-Japan/dp/B00GC0W3NY
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colas posted:Recommend me a decent mechanical keyboard and also a more expensive, cool looking mechanical keyboard. There is a Keyboard thread that will be better to ask in: https://forums.somethingawful.com/showthread.php?threadid=3825351
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dantheman650 posted:I'm looking for a sunrise wake up light. I bought a cheap one off Amazon but it's not up to par. The light doesn't come on gradually - it just turns on (despite the product description saying otherwise) Buy a Phillips Hue kit or a LIFX bulb and set up a sunrise alarm via the apps. https://www.lifx.com/blogs/the-latest/how-to-create-a-wake-up-schedule http://notsealed.com/diy-wake-up-light-sunrise-alarm-clock-philips-hue.html
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dantheman650 posted:Wow thanks, this looks like a perfect solution. Out of the two, which is more granular/gradual? I want it to be able to start as close as possible to dark and very gradually get brighter. Honestly I'm not sure. Only thing I know is the LIFX bulbs are brighter.
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sonic bed head posted:What's your favorite wallet? I am in the need for a new one. I need to have at least 5 cards and a couple of IDs so I don't want the super slim ones. I'm a fan of the slimfold micro softshell: https://smile.amazon.com/SlimFold-Minimalist-Wallet-Waterproof-Guaranteed/dp/B00TXP8IQG I've had mine for about 3 years and it still looks like it's brand new. I have 8 cards in mine, plus 10 USD bills: 4 cards in front, Driver's License and insurance card on one side, debit and credit on the other. Then 4 more in the back pockets, also split 2 and 2. No issues retrieving things or closing the wallet. If you want more up front organization, and are fine with a larger foot print, the original size soft shell is an option: https://smile.amazon.com/SlimFold-Minimalist-RFID-Wallet-Waterproof/dp/B01HH32KSC
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bamhand posted:Recommendations for a stove+oven combo? Or is there a thread for large appliances? Kitchen Equipment Thread https://forums.somethingawful.com/showthread.php?threadid=3749739
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life is a joke posted:Dang, I also thought they were just Bluetooth headphones with the Apple logo on the side. Is there any way to try them? I imagine they don't have everyone who walks into the Apple store sharing things that were jammed in other people's ear canals. I already have p good headphones but if they really that great I might have to do it. You can try them in Apple stores. They just wipe the demo units down with an antiseptic wipe. Airpods shape makes it easy for them to clean.
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Black King Conga posted:Hey guys, apologies if this is the wrong thread for this but I just wanted to get your opinions on washer/dryer combos? I am going to move into a flat that essentially only has space for either a washer or a dryer. Does anyone have experience with these? I have no problems with drying my clothes outside of the house but we have unpredictable weather here (hooray New Zealand!). Thanks! It’s better than nothing, but the drying part isn’t the greatest. Things will still be a bit damp and need some hanging to finish drying. Home Owner thread may also have some input. https://forums.somethingawful.com/showthread.php?threadid=3774735
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m.hache posted:I need a recommendation for BBQ toolset. Mostly just a decent scouring brush and a spatula. Get this thing or one of it's competitors for cleaning: https://www.amazon.com/Great-Scrape-Woody-Paddle-Natural/dp/B013S1SM4I
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baka kaba posted:Anyone know any alarm clocks with a display you can make barely visible? My mum says she has trouble sleeping and has to turn the bedside clock away from her face (and reach over to turn it if she wants to see the time) - apparently she's really sensitive to any light Assuming she has a more recent smartphone: 1. She could just use the voice assistant to read out the time aloud. 2. Have the phone on a stand so she'd have to just tap the screen or click a button to turn on the screen. Still would require movement, but less than turning around a clock. Or else, get an auto-dimming clock like this one: https://www.amazon.com/Alarm-Options-Calendar-Non-Abbreviated-Settings/dp/B01DNEL3ZK And if thats not enough use something like this to make it even dimmer: https://www.amazon.com/Dim-It-Light-Dimming-Sheets/dp/B006R0VWSG
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Cornuto posted:I've never owned a robot vacuum cleaner but am considering getting one to try to take down the tumbleweeds of pet hair our 110lb rottie mix is leaving in all the corners of our house. Roomba e5 or whatever is the cheapest Roomba that has the rubber rollers and not the brush rollers. But this is more for ease of cleaning the rollers. Otherwise Eufy 11s for a budget pick.
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obi_ant posted:Looking for a slim front pocket wallet like this one. But I want it with 3 slots on each side instead of two. The only one I could find was Coach one and a bunch of cheap flimsy looking Amazon ones. Any suggestions on brands? Not the style you are after, but I’ve been a fan of the Slimfold soft shell micro. Only issue is that it only has 3 slots for immediate card access (1 ID slot and two credit card slots. Though you can fit 2 cards in the ID slot) Everything else would have to go in the 2 internal card holding areas. Footprint would be a bit bigger than what you are looking at, but the same thickness. https://www.slimfoldwallet.com/products/thin-wallet-micro-soft-shell
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1redflag posted:Can anyone recommend a good trifold wallet? I can’t stand them myself, but it’s my father-in-law’s birthday and it’s all he wants. Willing to spend up to $200 bucks, but I’m having a difficult time finding a not-lovely-quality trifold. Check Etsy if you haven’t yet.
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