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Any geeky toys/gadgets on your Christmas wish list?
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design219
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Nov 29, 2008, 10:31 AM
 
I think I'd like to have one of these. Looks like fun.

http://www.wowwee.com/en/products/to...tech/bladestar

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Nov 29, 2008, 11:27 AM
 
Dear Santa,

An SATA HDD enclosure,
A dual alarm clock w/iPhone dock.

Yours,
zro

P.S., Don't screw me over again this year old man!
     
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Nov 29, 2008, 11:34 AM
 
SATA 2.5" bus-powered HDD enclosure: FW800/USB2

A new set of computer tools

A new 500 GB 5400 RPM or 320 GB 7200 RPM HDD for my MBP (late 2006).

Non-tech: maybe an AR-15.
     
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Nov 29, 2008, 11:34 AM
 
Funny you should post the RC helicopter (sorta) picture. My wife is getting me this for Christmas:

[click for link]
     
design219  (op)
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Nov 29, 2008, 12:51 PM
 
Originally Posted by Railroader View Post
Funny you should post the RC helicopter (sorta) picture. My wife is getting me this for Christmas:

[click for link]
OHHhhhhh. Good wife!
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Nov 29, 2008, 01:24 PM
 
I wouldn't mind Rev and the OBDII WIFI connector, but together they're almost $300 and that's just too much.
     
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Nov 29, 2008, 01:34 PM
 
Getting myself a Wii. I finally gave in.

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Nov 29, 2008, 03:48 PM
 
wii and a 30'' cinema display (before they are lost to the dark side of glossy) are on my list
     
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Nov 29, 2008, 06:23 PM
 
Mine's already been delivered.


Cyberman "authentic" prop replica (#33).

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We didn't pay nearly that much though. I'm geeky, but I'm not completely crazy.
     
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Nov 29, 2008, 06:32 PM
 
£475.00 ??
     
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Nov 29, 2008, 06:36 PM
 
Originally Posted by brassplayersrock² View Post
£475.00 ??
... and I'm in Australia (£185 delivery), so that would be... ELEVENTY BAZILLION DOLLARS!!!1!!11!
     
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Nov 29, 2008, 06:43 PM
 
£660.... your math is off a bit

another toy I put on my list is the PS3
     
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Nov 29, 2008, 06:57 PM
 
I know I've got one of these coming... http://www.technoworld.com/productdi...roductID=51190

Just got a Wii for my birthday - best thing EVAR. Should have got one last year.
     
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Nov 29, 2008, 07:00 PM
 
I really want a synthesizer, so I can start playing around on the piano again.

However, I just bought two computers, so I don't really need to be spending $300+ on a synth.

A new phone would be nice, too. Mine's ancient at this point.
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Nov 29, 2008, 09:26 PM
 
Originally Posted by shifuimam View Post
I really want a synthesizer, so I can start playing around on the piano again.

However, I just bought two computers, so I don't really need to be spending $300+ on a synth.

A new phone would be nice, too. Mine's ancient at this point.
Why don't you just get a $ 99 keyboard, and play through GarageBand ?



http://store.apple.com/us/product/TN...mco=MjE2MzAwMQ

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Nov 29, 2008, 09:48 PM
 
probably because of the same reason i have one of those that you linked to and one that I can play without a computer, and has its own soundbank
     
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Nov 29, 2008, 10:50 PM
 
Originally Posted by brassplayersrock² View Post
probably because of the same reason i have one of those that you linked to and one that I can play without a computer, and has its own soundbank
Yeah. I want an actual synth that doesn't rely on a computer (not only that, but a specific computer) to be usable. I'd rather have something I can move around or take with me if I want.
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Nov 29, 2008, 11:42 PM
 

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Nov 30, 2008, 12:55 AM
 
Originally Posted by shifuimam View Post
Yeah. I want an actual synth that doesn't rely on a computer (not only that, but a specific computer) to be usable. I'd rather have something I can move around or take with me if I want.
i can haz bring with?
     
   
 
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