I bought a kind of multi tool as a gift for a relative and have been meaning to get one for myself/the family car. It has a rechargeable torch which also has an emergency flashing alert beacon, a seatbelt cutter and something to smash car windows in an emergency. Hopefully Iâll buy but never need it.
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tombruzzo@aussie.zone â¨2⊠â¨days⊠ago
Is there any gadget or device youâd gladly buy again?
I received a free Logitech K380 loungeroom keyboard through some postage mishap with Dick Smith years ago. Itâs a great keyboard because it also has a trackpad built in.
I bought it again later because they updated it with Bluetooth to save on USB ports. Iâd gladly buy one again now if it had USB-C charging and multi-device connectivity, but I donât think Logitech even make it anymore.
It would be great to connect one to the Steamdeck when connected to the TV for the occasional launcher screen like for Baulderâs Gate 3. We tweaked some BG3 settings so we could play local coop on the deck
PeelerSheila@aussie.zone â¨2⊠â¨days⊠ago
tombruzzo@aussie.zone â¨2⊠â¨days⊠ago
I kind of have this with a jump starter my parents bought me a few years ago. Iâve only used it a couple of times and mostly on other peopleâs cars. We took it out a while ago and someone needed one when we went to a community farm recently so it went back in the car so we wouldnât make that mistake again
Seagoon_@aussie.zone â¨2⊠â¨days⊠ago
rice steamer and microwave oven
I use them all the time
tombruzzo@aussie.zone â¨2⊠â¨days⊠ago
I read a rice cooker is the one single trick gadget worth getting if you cook a lot of rice. I totally get that
TheWitchofThornbury@aussie.zone â¨1⊠â¨day⊠ago
The appliance can be used as a crockpot too. Just bring everything up to temp before putting it in the rice cooker, then set on keep warm for however long you need. Does great stews and pot roasts. I have done persian rice in a rice cooker and it came out great. I have been told (but havenât tried) that a rice cooker does great fruit cakes too if you like fruit cakes.
RustyRaven@aussie.zone â¨2⊠â¨days⊠ago
Mine doubles as a yoghurt maker.
Gibsonhasafluffybutt@aussie.zone â¨2⊠â¨days⊠ago
Yep. An iPad mini. Absolutely the perfect size for reading a variety of material from various sources.
Super slim, weighs bugger all and of course gives access to the AppStore for some handy music tools.
I would replace mine in an instant.
tombruzzo@aussie.zone â¨2⊠â¨days⊠ago
Thatâs an interesting one. Do they still make the minis? I know you canât get a decent android tablet that size anymore
Gibsonhasafluffybutt@aussie.zone â¨1⊠â¨day⊠ago
I think they do. I used to have the old nexus 7 tablet yonks ago but the play store isnât much competition to the iOS AppStore as far as music apps are concerned.
SaneMartigan@aussie.zone â¨2⊠â¨days⊠ago
I dropped my Sony XM3âs last night, this morning they were acting up, during trouble shooting I was checking OzBargain for a new pair fully prepared to replace them on the spot if needed.
tombruzzo@aussie.zone â¨2⊠â¨days⊠ago
Mine have been so good as well, but I got some cheap edifiers for work. When the time comes I might go for some more expensive edifiers. They wonât be as good but will I notice the difference?