Post Your Last Purchase XXVI

[Delorean2006]

It's a Topeak Ride Case. Here's a link to the one for the iPhone 5:

http://amzn.com/B00B139YUW

I just purchased it after seeing that post as well. The one in the picture in the link looks slightly different than the one I got, though. The only difference is that the case that goes on the phone goes all the way around, whereas, in the picture, it shows the silver sides of the phone.

It's a pretty good mount though.

The only problem I had with it was the hole for the headphone jack is tiny. I had to file the hole to make it bigger to fit my headphones in it and they rubbery part around the jack is one of the smallest I have seen. I even went to Radio Shack to get an adapter and they were all too big.

You can get a file for like $5 at the hardware store (if you don't already have one) and make it bigger, though.

thank you so much, I'm definitely going to purchase that case and the mount in the future, I would really like to have my phone on the mount instead of in my pocket while I ride

 

[Apple fanboy]

These arrived today (not my pictures). Tripod, head and Bag from Manfrotto. Looks well made and a solid piece of kit. Can't wait to try them out properly.

http://www.manfrotto.co.uk/professional-aluminium-tripod-black-without-head

 

[Sylon]

I hated how gigantic my old PC keyboard was, and that it wasn't back-illuminated. So, I decided to downsize with the Logitech K810. I've read good things about it, and I really like that it has a USB plug just in case you don't want to go wireless. I don't need a numberpad, so this is perfect. And it looks great next to my Logitech MX518 mouse.

 

[Shrink]

That looks really neat. I'm going to add it to my Amazon Wish List and await your personal review of it.

Per your request...a quick review.

Short version...it's excellent, better than I expected. Excellent buy for the price, and very comfortable to use. Highly recommended.

Pros: Reasonably solid.
Good design
Comfortable on lap while in seated position
Bottom bumper holds the computer in place...does not slip down.
With a 15" MBP, the vent opening is not blocked allowing for good ventilation
Great price!

Cons:
Nothing immediately noticeable.
Not the highest quality materials...but excellent for the price
Bottom bumper is apparently glued into a slot. A few reviewers have reported that after
while the bumper comes unglued. If so, a bit of super glue does the trick.

 

[S.B.G]

Per your request...a quick review.

Short version...it's excellent, better than I expected. Excellent buy for the price, and very comfortable to use. Highly recommended.

Pros: Reasonably solid.
Good design
Comfortable on lap while in seated position
Bottom bumper holds the computer in place...does not slip down.
With a 15" MBP, the vent opening is not blocked allowing for good ventilation
Great price!

Cons:
Nothing immediately noticeable.
Not the highest quality materials...but excellent for the price
Bottom bumper is apparently glue into a slot. A few reviewers have reported that after
while the bumper comes unglued. If so, a bit of super glue does the trick.

Excellent! I may go ahead and purchase this as well. Thank you.

 

[diggfandan]

My mom's lovely dog destroyed my hat so I had to buy a new one.

 

[Mr.Outside]

 

[SchneiderMan]

Just ordered the Ricoh GR V, my first awesome pocketable compact.

So I can take these sharp, bokehlicious shots! Image by Pentax/Ricoh

-$800

 

[medi.freak]

Just ordered the Ricoh GR V, my first awesome pocketable compact.

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So I can take these sharp, bokehlicious shots! Image by Pentax/Ricoh

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-$800

where did you buy it? It's my dream camera at the moment. I sold all my DSLR (beginners) gear about a year ago because I didn't use it, but for travelling and everyday use this little guy seems like the ideal camera. Point and shoot with DSLR image quality

 

[Team Timm]

Not my pics but,

New shorts for the new season and needed new turf boots.

 

[GoCubsGo]

My mom's lovely dog destroyed my hat so I had to buy a new one.

When my dog ate my Redskins hat last summer, I figured she was telling me something. I assume the same goes for your dog.

 

[IamSKW]

Can't believe I actually paid for LR. lol.

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It's totally worth the money. I love Lightroom.

 

[JoeBlow74]

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Is that your school loan balance? With that amount of money you could apply that towards a down payment on a home. Your monthly mortgage would have been real low. I feel sorry for most of the young people growing up and going through college. Most are leaving college with on average $50,000 in debt. I have heard stories of kids walking away with over $150,000 in school loans and not being able to find a job. I am very glad I purchased my home when I did. I will pay off my home in less than 6 months. No mortgage, no debt. I will be free from corporate slavery.

 

[Acorn]

Is that your school loan balance? With that amount of money you could apply that towards a down payment on a home. Your monthly mortgage would have been real low. I feel sorry for most of the young people growing up and going through college. Most are leaving college with on average $50,000 in debt. I have heard stories of kids walking away with over $150,000 in school loans and not being able to find a job. I am very glad I purchased my home when I did. I will pay off my home in less than 6 months. No mortgage, no debt. I will be free from corporate slavery.

the other thing that sucks is once you have school debt you have no choice but to pay it. even if it takes you your entire life at 10.00 increments. you cannot claim bankruptcy with a school loans. that monkey is on your back no matter what.

 

[Otaillon]

Wireless USB 11N Nano Adaptor 802.11N (WiFi Dongle)

Nano USB to Bluetooth Dongle V2.0

Both for my Raspberry Pi

And slowly preparing for university

 

[IamSKW]

I currently use HD555's and have been thinking about upgrading for a while now. The HD 380 Pro's are something I have been considering. How do you like them so far?

 

[Mr.Outside]

I currently use HD555's and have been thinking about upgrading for a while now. The HD 380 Pro's are something I have been considering. How do you like them so far?

I'm a fan of them so far. They're really great at blocking outside noise. I wish the bass was a little lower but they need some time to break in.

 

[Mochi Hana]

Just got a 13" MacBook Air.

 

[cocky jeremy]

It's totally worth the money. I love Lightroom.

Yeah, especially LR5. It's small improvements for the most part, but the better spot heal brush alone makes it worth it to me.

 

[chrislaw]

I bought and installed flush mount LED running/brake/turn lights for my saddlebags on my motorcycle.

The bike:

 

[Andrew K.]

Finally ordered something to replace my iPhone 4

What made you switch?

 

[kuhtang]

Just in time for Costco's extra cash card value and a couple other rebates. My poor bank account, but I guess it is well worth it, especially when the Nest gets put in

 

[TyPod]

Just ordered an LED strip for behind my monitors. Should look pretty cool.

 

[cleanup]

Is that your school loan balance? With that amount of money you could apply that towards a down payment on a home. Your monthly mortgage would have been real low. I feel sorry for most of the young people growing up and going through college. Most are leaving college with on average $50,000 in debt. I have heard stories of kids walking away with over $150,000 in school loans and not being able to find a job. I am very glad I purchased my home when I did. I will pay off my home in less than 6 months. No mortgage, no debt. I will be free from corporate slavery.

It's my tuition + fees for the year. My degree is $160k by the time I graduate.

The real debt comes later when I have to open a practice AND buy a house.

 

[wfoster]

£70 worth of petrol this week. This isn't me but this was my exact face.

A meal on Sunday for me and my girlfriend

Pandora charm for my girlfriend

2 Hollister t-shirts

Ted Baker jacket. Found this coat 2 months ago for £215. I was going to buy it but they didn't have my size. I was incredibly gutted but my luck changed. I found it, this weekend in a different city, in my size for £75! How could I not? It has a inner suit lining!

Armani Code because it smells bloody amazing!

Been Nandos twice this week, once with the girlfriend and once with friends. Addicted to there at the moment, no idea why.

I bought these also as I lost mine. This is the gloss black pair, I bought the matte black.