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A set of AirPods Pro 2, to replace my first series APP. On sale at Costco for $200 including Applecare.
The main thing that interested me at the recent Apple event was the hearing protection feature in the APP2. Living on a farm, I use hearing protection quite often, mostly when running the tractor, lawn mower, or air compressor. Sometimes I forget to carry hp, but I nearly always have my APP with me.
I'm also at an age where the hearing aid function may come in handy at some point. Fortunately my hearing is still pretty good, thanks to using hearing protection on a regular basis.
The main thing that interested me at the recent Apple event was the hearing protection feature in the APP2. Living on a farm, I use hearing protection quite often, mostly when running the tractor, lawn mower, or air compressor. Sometimes I forget to carry hp, but I nearly always have my APP with me.
I'm also at an age where the hearing aid function may come in handy at some point. Fortunately my hearing is still pretty good, thanks to using hearing protection on a regular basis.
Some goodies for the upcoming iPhone 16Pro.
Doing some headbangin' at my midlife age:
(yes, I still collect cd's).
(yes, I still collect cd's).
Love mine. The battery life and sound quality on them is just incredible.
.. as part of an order of Pacific west coast BC fish and shellfish canned products --- a new ball cap for me, and a tin with a Salish Coast artist-designed lid for her (the canned, wild, smoked fish goodies inside the tin to be enjoyed together!!).
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Upgraded my 2012 Mac Mini to a refurbished M2 Pro. I should be good enough for another 12 years. 
I just picked a Mac Mini M2 base model. I bought it mainly for my X32 Rack Digital mixer and S16 Stage box snake that just came in the mail last Tuesday.
I build my PC's, but I am planning on upgrading my current PC, so I decided not spend much right now, so I went with the Mac Mini for my X32 Rack. I work at SDSU... and saw the back to school Mac sales in my email... so I got it with my educator discount... plus it came with a $150 Apple gift card.
Happy with Mac Mini with magic trackpad to control my mixer:
Since I'm upgrading my PC soon... I parted out my rig for kids gaming PC's. I'll use the Mac Mini temporarily with my PC monitor till I can build my new rig. I just rotate my second monitor from my rack to my desk, and I can have dual monitors.
I build my PC's, but I am planning on upgrading my current PC, so I decided not spend much right now, so I went with the Mac Mini for my X32 Rack. I work at SDSU... and saw the back to school Mac sales in my email... so I got it with my educator discount... plus it came with a $150 Apple gift card.
Happy with Mac Mini with magic trackpad to control my mixer:
Since I'm upgrading my PC soon... I parted out my rig for kids gaming PC's. I'll use the Mac Mini temporarily with my PC monitor till I can build my new rig. I just rotate my second monitor from my rack to my desk, and I can have dual monitors.
My wife took the plunge and replaced her iPhone 12 with an iPhone 16 in pink and combined it with an Apple silicone case in Ultramarine. I decided to pick up a new strap for my watch. Been a while since I bought one as I have a fair few, but really liked this.
Just purchased the Logitech K380
Hand blown green glass & steel spider. We got her since we liked her look. Nice & convenient it arrived before Halloween.
We are hanging her by the light fixture in our entryway. It will be her permanent home, even after Halloween.
We are hanging her by the light fixture in our entryway. It will be her permanent home, even after Halloween.
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My wife has been nagging me for a while, so I gave in.
Probably the oddest couple of records to arrive together, but hey — that's my "ecclectiveness" at work
Thats so awesome you were able to do that for your wife. I was thinking about buying a new truck but the more I think about it, it would make more sense to upgrade the family vehicle so I may do the same and get the wife a new Tahoe. Congrats!
I got these, but unfortunately will be returning them in the return window. I really wanted to like them, and they sound amazing, but they're just too heavy. I'll be trying the Bose QC Ultra.
Assuming you mean "San Diego State", but as an alumni, I have to ask, did you mean "South Dakota State"?I work at SDSU... and saw the back to school Mac sales in my email... so I got it with my educator discount... plus it came with a $150 Apple gift card.
Happy with Mac Mini with magic trackpad to control my mixer:
I haven't played live in clubs since 2010 or so, and it's cool to see the PA advancements with mixing/monitoring/etc (I did get the wonderful advantage of in-ear monitors for the last five years or so of my weekends, leaving the monitor wedges and amps at home).
I always forget there are 2 universities that go by SDSU... San Diego State... and I did graduate from there... same as my wife, and my oldest is in his senior year at SDSU. Another benefit of working from home, I don't have to see him on campus... LOL... but he gets to park in staff parking... which can be a pain for students in the morning.
I wish we had IEM's ampless on stage from the beginning, I can't count how many times hearing ringing in my ears after playing a gig on the drive home.
I always wondered why watch enthusiasts like taking pictures of their watch next to their car's steering wheel logo like that.
I ended up canceling the order before it shipped. The Max's were a bit of an impulse buy at first. I canceled them because I realized I didn't need them. I have the Bose QC45's which I use for ANC when I want to wear headphones.
I did order and received the AirPods Pro 2 though, which I use when I am out and about and want some ANC.
