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Went to Hobby Craft earlier with the kids to get the bits to make Mum's Birthday cards.... and it turns out they've started selling Lego

So my daughter got the last Friends kit she needed to complete the current series, and I got a set I never thought I'd see outside of the Lego.com Store or Lego Land: Big Ben from the Architecture range.

I already have the Tower Bridge set, so I'm hoping Lego release some more kits of English landmarks in the near future.

 

[haxrnick]

Keep switching back and forth between my HTC One and my 5 so I bought this dock while I use the 5.

 

[davidjearly]

I've been putting off buying these albums for awhile.
But after seeing The Great Gatsby and listening to the haunting song during the closing credits, I just had to buy them.
http://youtu.be/yoj2I6ZJLx8

xx

Coexist

Fantastic albums. You've just made me want to see The Great Gatsby!

 

[Chrism1976]

 

[ChrisTX]

Sorry for the low quality pics, but I just picked up a pair of Oakley Pit Boss 2 for my birthday! I forgot this thread existed, I've been busy this year! LOL.

 

[Destroysall]

Unless you're downloading a lossless file, the quality is worse than a cd or cd rip

That is actually not so true. iTunes AAC+ has come long and far and to this day most people cannot determine the difference between this codec and a Lossless one (i.e. ALAC) in a blind test. Still while this topic is largely debatable, most have concluded that it is entirely placebo.

Still it is not to say that a music lover MUST buy a certain format over the other. In the end, its about the music more than anything else. Sure there is some good in purchasing a physical copy and I personally prefer this method myself. Yet look at this through a musicians point of view. Steve Guttenberg of CNET's "The Audiophiliac" wrote an excellent article on the subject here. He basically concludes that in the end, it is almost always about the music.

 

[rezenclowd3]

To be fair, many can't tell the difference because they have not trained their ears to listen to the differences, as well as not listening using equipment that has the definition and quality to portray the differences.

I myself will stick with Vinyl, SACD and CD when I can, but in the car it's my iPod connected to the stereo, and at home on my Genelecs.

My last purchase because I lost 1 on the highway, I forgot how expensive owning 3 piece BBS RS's can be: BBS Waffle

And flat caps both Black with hologram, and silver/chrome

 

[ThemacNub]

That is actually not so true. iTunes AAC+ has come long and far and to this day most people cannot determine the difference between this codec and a Lossless one (i.e. ALAC) in a blind test. Still while this topic is largely debatable, most have concluded that it is entirely placebo.

That isn't the point I'm making, as to whether or not you can distinguish between a lossless file or not is subjective. What is not subjective is that a lossless file has a higher audio quality then say an iTunes aac purchase assuming the both come from the same mastering.

 

[bigred7078]

That is actually not so true. iTunes AAC+ has come long and far and to this day most people cannot determine the difference between this codec and a Lossless one (i.e. ALAC) in a blind test. Still while this topic is largely debatable, most have concluded that it is entirely placebo.

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Most people cannot tell the difference because they are using something like low quality computer speakers. No kidding most people cannot tell a difference, that is not what was being debated...

Anyway, if you need me, I'll be right over here living in the past with my recent vinyl purchase.

 

[cuestakid]

finally decided to pull the trigger on this

http://www.sonnettech.com/product/echo15thunderboltdock.html

bought the DVDRW/2TB version

 

[EgEm]

15 Mbps for 700 pesos (like 50 dollar)... Oh god =_= being able to watch netflix and crunchy roll, and still being able to keep connected and receive emails... amazing (i had 1mbps before... for 30 bucks ._.)

 

[Mr.Noisy]

if you need me, I'll be right over here living in the past with my recent vinyl purchase.

John Coltrane = Brilliant, try Giant steps or Soultrane, both very good albums by the man

 

[mlovergaard]

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15 Mbps for 700 pesos (like 50 dollar)... Oh god =_= being able to watch netflix and crunchy roll, and still being able to keep connected and receive emails... amazing (i had 1mbps before... for 30 bucks ._.)

Recently made a similar upgrade gosh it has made such a difference, finally i can download large files and not have to wait overnight for them to download.

 

[bigred7078]

John Coltrane = Brilliant, try Giant steps or Soultrane, both very good albums by the man

Absolutely great albums! I have a soft spot for the Duke Ellington & John Coltrane album. I have all his albums on iTunes, but there is nothing like spinning the record! I'm slowly building up the vinyl albums for Coltrane.

 

[mertyz]

Thule EnRoute Escort Daypack Black

Nike Capri III Low

 

[mattcube64]

Still gathering stuff for the new gaming rig:

Progress so far:

Also recently picked up The Last of Us:

... and some clothes:

 

[Tech686239]

Still gathering stuff for the new gaming rig:

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Progress so far:

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Also recently picked up The Last of Us:

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... and some clothes:

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What case is that?

 

[dkersten]

Still need to find a good pair of bindings. Should be a fun season.

 

[mattcube64]

What case is that?

Little Devil PC-V7. It's pricey, and it seems they nickle-and-dime you on everything; but it's an incredibly well-built and beautiful case.

 

[kbfr08]

Martin logan summit X's, power conditioner (inside the cabinet), and a Pass amp (not pictured). Have a depth i jammed in the corner, have to find a better placement for it but I'm too lazy lol

oh... and a 10-20mm lens for my camera

 

[forza69]

Just got this from Best Buy today

 

[sk1wbw]

Martin logan summit X's, power conditioner (inside the cabinet), and a Pass amp (not pictured). Have a depth i jammed in the corner, have to find a better placement for it but I'm too lazy lol

oh... and a 10-20mm lens for my camera

You lucky bastard. Those are HOT speakers.

 

[Chalmo]

Moving to London so put a deposit down on a flat - looking over The Thames - O2 Arena.

 

[Sodner]

Some new shades to wear cycling.

 

[MattG]

New turntable for home!