Images of items I have purchased (except trainers [no feet pics])

Puzzled · 5 Nov 2017 at 20:10

billysielu said:
I never really understood why people feel the need to buy screen protectors.
Are they putting it in the same pocket as their keys or what?

I used to think that but even with being ultra careful my phone picked up tiny scratches over time. Put on a tempered glass protector and it's like having a new screen.

V F · 5 Nov 2017 at 20:22

MonkeyMan said:
I used to think that but even with being ultra careful my phone picked up tiny scratches over time. Put on a tempered glass protector and it's like having a new screen.

Hmm, they feel like plastic? Not the cling film ones.

arctine · 5 Nov 2017 at 20:30

Those new iPhones are hideous. Really seems like a step backward as previous models have always been lovely to look at.

Puzzled · 5 Nov 2017 at 21:00

V F said:
Hmm, they feel like plastic? Not the cling film ones.

No not the plastic ones, they're awful. Get a proper tempered glass one and take plenty of time to clean and apply

Kenai · 5 Nov 2017 at 21:02

billysielu said:
I never really understood why people feel the need to buy screen protectors.
Are they putting it in the same pocket as their keys or what?

Because even being careful with it, my S8 is now not even a year old and pretty much ruined with dozens of tiny scratches. Tempered glass protector would have meant £5 on a replacement and brand new screen again.

Dis86 · 5 Nov 2017 at 21:04

Kenai said:
Because even being careful with it, my S8 is now not even a year old and pretty much ruined with dozens of tiny scratches. Tempered glass protector would have meant £5 on a replacement and brand new screen again.

I have two s8s and neither of them has a mark on its unprotected screen. Do you keep it in your pocket with rocks or keys or something?

dowie · 5 Nov 2017 at 21:13

V F said:
To those who purchase these fancy big phones, do you at all use screen protectors on them considering the price?

you don't really need to - I did use some sticky plastic stuff on the original iPhone and the 4, I've not bothered since then and never had an issue... as for the cases - never used them with any phone and never had any issue.

V F · 5 Nov 2017 at 21:14

MonkeyMan said:
No not the plastic ones, they're awful. Get a proper tempered glass one and take plenty of time to clean and apply

The tempered glass does feel like plastic though. Even when you're about to place it but looks seamless when on.

Kenai · 5 Nov 2017 at 22:12

Dis86 said:
I have two s8s and neither of them has a mark on its unprotected screen. Do you keep it in your pocket with rocks or keys or something?

No, hence saying being careful with it. No idea what's caused the scratches but they're definitely there. I won't believe all the "can't scratch gorilla glass easily" bull**** with my next phone.

Kanpai · 5 Nov 2017 at 22:21

crinkleshoes said:
and then block yourself from touching it and feeling the difference in materials between it and a cheaper device?

That's what she said.

randomshenans · 6 Nov 2017 at 09:09

Where is da pics of people buying new stuff? Who cares about the new iPhone, they come every year, it's not like it's a surprise...

I bought a subtle bike frame for a new build.

Then some brakes for it, too.

Phate · 6 Nov 2017 at 09:12

That...is....FABULOUS

ci_newman · 6 Nov 2017 at 09:34

That looks expensive

Martynt74 · 6 Nov 2017 at 09:59

It's the fact i originaly thought it was taken in a bike shop given how many are in there but now i'm fairly sure it's his garage

R.C.Anderson · 6 Nov 2017 at 11:15

Is the foam there preemptively in case you fall off the saddle?

crinkleshoes · 6 Nov 2017 at 11:59

You forgot seat and handle bars... can't be the most comfortable of rides.

Heisenberg · 6 Nov 2017 at 12:18

arctine said:
Those new iPhones are hideous. Really seems like a step backward as previous models have always been lovely to look at.

I agree. It's definitely not a looker. The old 3g was better looking.

randomshenans · 6 Nov 2017 at 12:28

Marvt74 said:
It's the fact i originaly thought it was taken in a bike shop given how many are in there but now i'm fairly sure it's his garage

Haha yes... guilty. I need to tidy the place up and paint the floor to stop the dust now...

R.C.Anderson said:
Is the foam there preemptively in case you fall off the saddle?

It's because there is no saddle, so thought I'd just mount the top tube instead.

crinkleshoes said:
You forgot seat and handle bars... can't be the most comfortable of rides.

They cost extra, so thought I'd leave them out. Same with any gear set, thought I'd just roll along like a giant balance bike.

Next up, tell the wife I bought it...

cyber69 · 6 Nov 2017 at 13:09

randomshenans said:
Next up, tell the wife I bought it...

I had that problem when spending ridiculous amounts on mountain bikes and parts

robfosters · 6 Nov 2017 at 13:10

randomshenans said:
Where is da pics of people buying new stuff? Who cares about the new iPhone, they come every year, it's not like it's a surprise...

I bought a subtle bike frame for a new build.

Then some brakes for it, too.

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