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Title: Some more new toys..
Post by: Joe on November 12, 2006, 05:12:21 PM
Last night I bought one of these (http://www.thinkgeek.com/gadgets/electronic/884f/). I'll post some more stuff as I buy it. :)
Title: Re: Some more new toys..
Post by: Newby on November 12, 2006, 05:21:02 PM
My friend has a watch that does that. It's great fun in the classroom.
Title: Re: Some more new toys..
Post by: Joe on November 12, 2006, 06:16:14 PM
That's why I bought it. We have a bigscreen TV in our cafeteria that's used to run a repeating powerpoint of the day's announcements. I'll use the MTV button on that one. :)
Title: Re: Some more new toys..
Post by: BigAznDaddy on November 12, 2006, 07:14:34 PM
Quote from: Newby on November 12, 2006, 05:21:02 PM
My friend has a watch that does that. It's great fun in the classroom.
AHAHAHAHAHAH DANI and his gizmo's, The good ol days in English.
Title: Re: Some more new toys..
Post by: Joe on November 12, 2006, 09:06:54 PM
Rubric for making a post like BigAznDaddy:

1. Five points - Must start with an awkward, capital laugh.
2. Five points - Must include names of someone nobody except those in Newby's area will know.
3. Ten Points - Must contribute nothing to the conversation.

Kidding, lol.
Title: Re: Some more new toys..
Post by: BigAznDaddy on November 12, 2006, 11:14:45 PM
Quote from: Joex86] link=topic=7875.msg98670#msg98670 date=1163383614]
Rubric for making a post like BigAznDaddy:

1. Five points - Must start with an awkward, capital laugh.
2. Five points - Must include names of someone nobody except those in Newby's area will know.
3. Ten Points - Must contribute nothing to the conversation.

Kidding, lol.
The funny thing is that is all true :)
Title: Re: Some more new toys..
Post by: Newby on November 12, 2006, 11:48:48 PM
At least you admit it. :)
Title: Re: Some more new toys..
Post by: Super_X on November 13, 2006, 08:21:56 PM
Quote from: Joex86] link=topic=7875.msg98670#msg98670 date=1163383614]
Rubric for making a post like BigAznDaddy:

1. Five points - Must start with an awkward, capital laugh.
2. Five points - Must include names of someone nobody except those in Newby's area will know.
3. Ten Points - Must contribute nothing to the conversation.

Kidding, lol.
How's that different from what you used to do, Joe?
Title: Re: Some more new toys..
Post by: dark_drake on November 13, 2006, 10:41:18 PM
Quote from: Super_X on November 13, 2006, 08:21:56 PM
Quote from: Joex86] link=topic=7875.msg98670#msg98670 date=1163383614]
Rubric for making a post like BigAznDaddy:

1. Five points - Must start with an awkward, capital laugh.
2. Five points - Must include names of someone nobody except those in Newby's area will know.
3. Ten Points - Must contribute nothing to the conversation.

Kidding, lol.
How's that different from what you used to do, Joe?
He's transcended that level.  He's reached a state of enlightenment.
Title: Re: Some more new toys..
Post by: BigAznDaddy on November 13, 2006, 11:03:58 PM
Quote from: dark_drake on November 13, 2006, 10:41:18 PM

He's transcended that level.  He's reached a state of enlightenment.

I too will soon reach Nirvana.
Title: Re: Some more new toys..
Post by: Joe on November 14, 2006, 11:12:12 AM
Quote from: BigAznDaddy on November 13, 2006, 11:03:58 PM
Quote from: dark_drake on November 13, 2006, 10:41:18 PM

He's transcended that level.  He's reached a state of enlightenment.

I too will soon reach Nirvana.

And since Nirvana is far, far away from x86.. :)
Title: Re: Some more new toys..
Post by: Joe on November 17, 2006, 02:40:31 PM
Mm.. the ninja remote came this morning! It works with two of my four TVs, plus maybe one that's untested, but I doubt it because it's ancient++.
Title: Re: Some more new toys..
Post by: Killer360 on November 17, 2006, 09:45:26 PM
I think I'm going to buy that too!  ;D
Title: Re: Some more new toys..
Post by: Joe on November 18, 2006, 02:27:34 AM
I took it to work today. It was a real hit befopre we opened (maintence was really slow turning our water on).
Title: Re: Some more new toys..
Post by: Miamiandy on November 18, 2006, 11:12:48 AM
I have had something like that before. I used a palm pilot with the school TVs programmed in. Another time, I used a remote compatible with the school TVs because we had an identical TV at home. Loads of fun.
Title: Re: Some more new toys..
Post by: rabbit on November 18, 2006, 11:41:04 AM
On the PSP, I can use iRShell and the IRCommander plugin.  Sure it's a little bulkier, but it works :P
Title: Re: Some more new toys..
Post by: Joe on November 18, 2006, 04:38:20 PM
Ooh, that actually sounds fun! You should write a plugin for that sometime.
Title: Re: Some more new toys..
Post by: Joe on November 26, 2006, 03:02:00 AM
http://www.thinkgeek.com/books/humor/8480/ - The Sick Day Handbook

http://www.thinkgeek.com/geektoys/warfare/60b6/ - Airzooka Air Gun

http://www.thinkgeek.com/computing/input/8396/ - Das Keyboard II

I'm not going to order the keyboard right away, but I definately want one (my parents will have a very dumb look on their face when they try guessing my password and can't see which key is which.. neither are "competent keyboarders").
Title: Re: Some more new toys..
Post by: Sidoh on November 26, 2006, 04:47:48 AM
Why would you want a keyboard without keys?  That almost seems completely asinine.  If you want to spend money on a good keyboard, get a Z-Board or a Logitech G15.
Title: Re: Some more new toys..
Post by: Joe on November 26, 2006, 04:56:41 AM
Quote from: Sidoh on November 26, 2006, 04:47:48 AM
Why would you want a keyboard without keys?  That almost seems completely asinine.  If you want to spend money on a good keyboard, get a Z-Board or a Logitech G15.

It has keys, they're just not labeled. I rarely ever look at my keyboard, so it's mostly a method of defense.. nobody but me (and other people who I don't live with) can use the keyboard.
Title: Re: Some more new toys..
Post by: Sidoh on November 26, 2006, 12:26:48 PM
Quote from: Joex86] link=topic=7875.msg100472#msg100472 date=1164535001]
It has keys, they're just not labeled. I rarely ever look at my keyboard, so it's mostly a method of defense.. nobody but me (and other people who I don't live with) can use the keyboard.

You knew what I meant... :P

It's still retarded.  If you don't pick stupid passwords, you shouldn't have anything to worry about...
Title: Re: Some more new toys..
Post by: Joe on November 26, 2006, 05:01:29 PM
Quote from: Sidoh on November 26, 2006, 12:26:48 PM
Quote from: Joex86] link=topic=7875.msg100472#msg100472 date=1164535001]
It has keys, they're just not labeled. I rarely ever look at my keyboard, so it's mostly a method of defense.. nobody but me (and other people who I don't live with) can use the keyboard.

You knew what I meant... :P

It's still retarded.  If you don't pick stupid passwords, you shouldn't have anything to worry about...

I don't pick stupid passwords. Mine's a combination of Greek and Latin letters, plus numerals. So, if you did get physical access (past my dog, bedroom door lock, etc) you'd still have to guess that. To me, a Das Keyboard would be a novelty, but still cool.
Title: Re: Some more new toys..
Post by: trust on November 26, 2006, 05:20:56 PM
You're so whack. Go get laid again.
Title: Re: Some more new toys..
Post by: BigAznDaddy on November 26, 2006, 05:29:32 PM
Quote from: Joex86] link=topic=7875.msg100458#msg100458 date=1164528120]
http://www.thinkgeek.com/books/humor/8480/ - The Sick Day Handbook

http://www.thinkgeek.com/geektoys/warfare/60b6/ - Airzooka Air Gun

http://www.thinkgeek.com/computing/input/8396/ - Das Keyboard II

I'm not going to order the keyboard right away, but I definately want one (my parents will have a very dumb look on their face when they try guessing my password and can't see which key is which.. neither are "competent keyboarders").

I have the Air gun It gets boring after a while..
Title: Re: Some more new toys..
Post by: Joe on November 26, 2006, 11:31:26 PM
Quote from: OG Trust on November 26, 2006, 05:20:56 PM
You're so whack. Go get laid again.

I'll try.

Quote from: BigAznDaddy on November 26, 2006, 05:29:32 PM
I have the Air gun It gets boring after a while..

Someone in our church district has them, and I swear that at every district wide event (camp, convention), I get shot by it.
Title: Re: Some more new toys..
Post by: d&q on November 26, 2006, 11:36:05 PM
Quote from: OG Trust on November 26, 2006, 05:20:56 PM
You're so whack. Go get laid again.

Again? When was the first time?
Title: Re: Some more new toys..
Post by: Joe on November 27, 2006, 01:20:46 AM
Quote from: Deuce on November 26, 2006, 11:36:05 PM
Quote from: OG Trust on November 26, 2006, 05:20:56 PM
You're so whack. Go get laid again.

Again? When was the first time?

A while ago.
Title: Re: Some more new toys..
Post by: Sidoh on November 27, 2006, 02:51:03 AM
SINNER!!!!!!!
Title: Re: Some more new toys..
Post by: Joe on November 27, 2006, 03:48:58 AM
zomg, yer rite..
Title: Re: Some more new toys..
Post by: Joe on November 27, 2006, 04:03:38 AM
Megazooka (http://www.thinkgeek.com/geektoys/warfare/729d/) looks cooler.

Possibe shopping list:
Megazooka (http://www.thinkgeek.com/geektoys/warfare/729d/)
Sick Day Handbook (http://www.thinkgeek.com/books/humor/8480/)
Steal This Computer Book 4.0 (http://www.thinkgeek.com/books/nonfiction/8455/)

For the time being, Das Keyboard is off the list because that's way too much for a novelty.

The book looks like an interesting read, and hopefully I can get my dad to read it afterwards, so he'll side with me a bit more when I try to tell him my brother (and his "MSN Block Checker", "MyWay Search Engine", etc) is full of shit.

EDIT -
The Spam Letters (http://www.thinkgeek.com/books/humor/70a5/) and Prank University (http://www.thinkgeek.com/books/humor/87f1/) look like a good combination to make you have a better day at other's expense.

EDIT -
I'm not going to buy one, but Spork of the Gods (http://www.thinkgeek.com/gadgets/tools/8ace/) looks like a nice gift.
Title: Re: Some more new toys..
Post by: Sidoh on November 27, 2006, 04:11:42 AM
I'll be the next person to allow the suggestion to save your money to persist.  Do you think you'll be using any of these silly things in a month from now?  A year from now?
Title: Re: Some more new toys..
Post by: dark_drake on November 27, 2006, 04:28:14 AM
Quote from: Sidoh on November 27, 2006, 04:11:42 AM
I'll be the next person to allow the suggestion to save your money to persist.  Do you think you'll be using any of these silly things in a month from now?  A year from now?
/signed
Title: Re: Some more new toys..
Post by: Joe on November 28, 2006, 12:31:23 PM
Quote from: Sidoh on November 27, 2006, 04:11:42 AM
I'll be the next person to allow the suggestion to save your money to persist.  Do you think you'll be using any of these silly things in a month from now?  A year from now?

One book is educational. The other two will take a while to complete.

The Sick Day handbook will be used as a reference book.

Megazooka will constantly find itself new victims. It'll take a while to get tired of that one.

So far, the Ninja Remote hasn't bored me.

Spork of the Gods does seem retarded though.
Title: Re: Some more new toys..
Post by: Sidoh on November 28, 2006, 12:43:17 PM
I didn't say they wouldn't entertain you.  I'm suggesting you save your money, not spend it on what I believe to be cooler things.
Title: Re: Some more new toys..
Post by: Super_X on November 28, 2006, 03:04:29 PM
Quote from: Joex86] link=topic=7875.msg100626#msg100626 date=1164618218]
EDIT -
I'm not going to buy one, but Spork of the Gods (http://www.thinkgeek.com/gadgets/tools/8ace/) looks like a nice gift.
The soprk is pretty cool. I got my friend one for his birthday. I have a few, too. I use them all the time, and I have one tossed in my camping stuff along with that sweedish fire  (http://www.thinkgeek.com/gadgets/tools/754d/)http://www.thinkgeek.com/gadgets/tools/7f02/knifes[/url]. They're all pretty useful if you actually like.. do stuff.
Title: Re: Some more new toys..
Post by: Explicit on November 28, 2006, 04:46:17 PM
Joe... I second Sidoh's notion; save your money.
Title: Re: Some more new toys..
Post by: Joe on November 28, 2006, 05:02:45 PM
Super_X, I'm going to buy an iPod and then a drumkit (which will obviously be used on the long-term, and then have re-sell value if they don't reach the end of their lifespan by the time I'm tired of them), and then re-evaulate my shopping list. I make good enough money that I could buy a few small things and not break a long-term budget. I totally recognize the need for saving for college, but remember that I'm just a sophomore so I have time, and I'm going to end up buying a few kid things.

EDIT -
Sweedish Fire is just flint and steel times twenty, right?