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

Col_M · 1 Jul 2018 at 15:53

Bought the flights for my first holiday in ages!

Raymond Lin · 1 Jul 2018 at 15:57

Col_M said:
Bought the flights for my first holiday in ages!

Congrats!!! The only place I am jealous of people going!

That time of the year it will rain more than not, but I wouldn't take an umbrella with you but just buy one when you need it from 7-11/Family Mart.

And have a list of things to do if it does rain.

And give this a watch.

baldmonk · 1 Jul 2018 at 15:58

Yadda said:
Yes, basically. A dodecahedron. Very similar to a 3x3 (Rubik's cube) in its method too, which is a relief.

sounds interesting might have to try one

Yadda · 1 Jul 2018 at 16:16

baldmonk said:
sounds interesting might have to try one

Mine's a Qiyi QiHeng S, if it helps. Very reasonably priced and turns well, with very good corner cutting (doesn't jam easily if not perfectly aligned).

Regy53 · 1 Jul 2018 at 20:58

chaparral said:
I love the FORD pickup

Is the pickup yours ?

arctine said:
Looks like an F150 Raptor or a very good copy.

Many Thanks, It is yes, its not a raptor there to silly for the UK but its got a few aesthetics from one, same engine but about 60bhp less. Nicer ride

billysielu said:
I'm considering moving north for more sqft, is that what you did?

We did, from Leighton Buzzard to Northampton, not to far but enough to see a nicer area and bigger houses.

Raymond Lin said:
Unmatching front door colour sets my OCD off, I would return it

Nice house!

Many thanks, i think it must look better in person because i have not even noticed it until now

crinkleshoes · 1 Jul 2018 at 21:29

chaparral said:
Ok I try too..
There only the 720p camera's ( I Had a good deal of about £550 for this 4 camera set)

I wanted the 1080p ones but the 4 camera set was £970

Insane money for crummy cameras... you can get a Hikvision with 25xx by something resolution for £80.

That money buys the ones you can move remotely.

Col_M · 1 Jul 2018 at 21:45

Raymond Lin said:
Congrats!!! The only place I am jealous of people going!

That time of the year it will rain more than not, but I wouldn't take an umbrella with you but just buy one when you need it from 7-11/Family Mart.

And have a list of things to do if it does rain.

And give this a watch.

Thanks! I'm really looking forward to it.
I had seen that September can be quite wet so like you say I'm just going to get a brolly out there. Good video too, will be handy for the week in Tokyo

chaparral · 1 Jul 2018 at 22:59

crinkleshoes said:
Insane money for crummy cameras... you can get a Hikvision with 25xx by something resolution for £80.

That money buys the ones you can move remotely.

Are the Hikvision camera's wireless with no wires needed ??

I agree with the image quality you get with these Arlo camera's is pretty crap..
But I need completely wireless camera's as I don't own the house i live in so I can't start making big holes everywhere for wiring..

Dis86 · 1 Jul 2018 at 23:00

chaparral said:
Are they wireless with no wires needed ?

Wireless

chaparral · 1 Jul 2018 at 23:07

Dis86 said:
Wireless

Am guessing they take rechargeable batteries ?

Have you got a link to them ?

crinkleshoes · 2 Jul 2018 at 00:53

chaparral said:
Are the Hikvision camera's wireless with no wires needed ??

I agree with the image quality you get with these Arlo camera's is pretty crap..
But I need completely wireless camera's as I don't own the house i live in so I can't start making big holes everywhere for wiring..

The HikVisions I mentioned are wired. They do wireless but still needs power.

I am renting but sorted something out... no holes drilled. Used the mounting holes for a dummy camera out the front, ran outdoor cat 5e cable round the side of the house and in through the garage window which closes enough so that water doesn’t get in, even during a heavy storm.

All sorted easily and great quality video for about £100 including cable. Would need a PoE switch or injector and some storage - but even a cheap single drive NAS will let you connect a few cameras for free.

You could do a 4 cam system that wipes the floor with the 1080p Arlo for under £400 easily.

kinger8938 · 2 Jul 2018 at 10:28

Decided to try a Sonos One for some music in our living room. Not really messed with it yet but so far I'm impressed. Easy set up and seems to produce good sound

almoststew1990 · 2 Jul 2018 at 17:42

New graphics card

It's an AcuMos AVGA2 with 512Kb of VRAM

BuToNz · 2 Jul 2018 at 18:28

Finally a card to end the 'But can it run Crysis?' meme.

almoststew1990 · 2 Jul 2018 at 18:31

But can it run Doom? But can it run SimCity 2000?

(I am doubtful but Wolfenstien 3D should be OK)

rubberduck · 2 Jul 2018 at 19:27

You should mine bitcoinz with it!

Armageus · 2 Jul 2018 at 22:34

New TV to replace my 10 year old 42". Ideally wanted 55" or more but can't anything bigger.

LuckyBenski · 2 Jul 2018 at 22:39

Armageus said:
New TV to replace my 10 year old 42". Ideally wanted 55" or more but can't anything bigger.

Can't go wrong with that Pana. Best panel I've seen short of OLED. It's the only TV at work I consistently wish I could take home.

Is it the Freeview Play model or is that only the 700B?

Armageus · 2 Jul 2018 at 22:56

LuckyBenski said:
Can't go wrong with that Pana. Best panel I've seen short of OLED. It's the only TV at work I consistently wish I could take home.

Is it the Freeview Play model or is that only the 700B?

According to John Lewis' website it does Freeview Play, although I haven't even looked at it yet (as just using Sky Q rather than the tuner or smart functions).

I picked it as it was only this or a certain model of Hisense that were the "recommended" low end TV's on AVForums lists.

Plugged it in, quickly run through the settings (turned off motion enhancement, and turn most of the HDR/Dynamic contrast settings to "Low"), and so far very impressed.

TheSkateyBird · 3 Jul 2018 at 08:34

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