Other Gadgets (general gadgets)

[bill killer]

Ew, the horror ...

Thanks, everyone. Epinions concurs with NFH's recommendation of the Norelco 8894, which is currently the leading contender. Happily, it seems to be available for a lot less than the outrageous MSRP. (For $250, you should get not only a razor but also someone who comes to the house and gives him a shave every day.)

Originally posted by Mmmm, Burger (C.J.)
Not that I'll ever buy wine based on a CR rating.

[bill killer]

I must be a moron, but I can't make the search work in a useful way - it just identifies the threads where relevant material is located. (Not so helpful when threads are the size of the one on this board.)

What am I missing?

Originally posted by NotFromHere
I think we've had this discussion before, if you want to run a search on it.

[Oliver_Wendell_Ramone]

Originally posted by bill killer
I must be a moron, but I can't make the search work in a useful way - it just identifies the threads where relevant material is located. (Not so helpful when threads are the size of the one on this board.)

What am I missing?

Go to "search." Under "search options," check "show results as posts" instead of the default, "show results as threads." You should find results from me asking the same question earlier.

FWIW, I'm still using a blade. And still annoyed at the time and increasing cost associated with it.

[ltl/fb]

Originally posted by bill killer
Sorry, no. Just the face.

(Waxing works better for other areas, anyway.)

Your husband waxes his balls? Wow.

[Mmmm, Burger (C.J.)]

Originally posted by Oliver_Wendell_Ramone

FWIW, I'm still using a blade. And still annoyed at the time and increasing cost associated with it.

Can you shave faster with an electric?

And, what's the cost, maybe $40/year? ($1/blade; 1 blade every 10 days)

[Oliver_Wendell_Ramone]

Originally posted by Mmmm, Burger (C.J.)
Can you shave faster with an electric?

And, what's the cost, maybe $40/year? ($1/blade; 1 blade every 10 days)

More expensive than that in my experience (Gillette Mach 3, which works well for me); I should probably see if I can get a better deal on line.

My experience from long, long ago, coupled with what others who have switched tell me, suggests that electric is quicker. Hell, in a pinch, you can shave in the car.

[NotFromHere]

Originally posted by bill killer
I must be a moron, but I can't make the search work in a useful way - it just identifies the threads where relevant material is located. (Not so helpful when threads are the size of the one on this board.)

What am I missing?

If you haven't found it yet, it was on this forum. Start with Ollie's post and keep going.
shaver thread
eta, enh - don't bother - it's not much more help than you got today.

[Mmmm, Burger (C.J.)]

Originally posted by Oliver_Wendell_Ramone
More expensive than that in my experience (Gillette Mach 3, which works well for me); I should probably see if I can get a better deal on line.

Costco has 'em for about a buck a blade.

In a pinch, you can shave with a blade in a car too. Either way, I wouldn't do it. I prefer to read the paper instead.

[Atticus Grinch]

Originally posted by notcasesensitive
We just bought a Sharp Aquos LCD and we love it. ***
Our small one was a little bit less than $3k.

We have the 32" AQUOS and I concur in the rec. However, any flat panel HD will put you over your $3K budget once you add the Tivo and the DVD player. If you can put up with anything not hung on a wall, you're a good candidate for LCD projection, which keeps you under budget.

Don't spend more than $120 on a DVD player. With very rare exceptions, no player over $120 has exceptional picture quality. Just look for anything with progressive scan and component outputs, and wait for an HD DVD standard to emerge. Until then, any DVD player will seem low quality compared with true HD anyway. It's 480p, for chrissake.

The real question is whether to get the DirecTV HD Tivo. I have it and am only moderately satisfied with it. It's as expensive as fuuuuuck and probably due for price reductions soon, now that DirecTV will be competing with Tivo in the DVR arena. If you get it, go to Circuit City or Best Buy and pay for the extended warranty, because these things are flaky as shit. The HDMI output on mine went kaput within a month, and now I'm using component outputs. Ah, well. It's still pretty much the only way to timeshift HD, so you gotta suck it up. If that doesn't sound like a ringing recommendation, it's 'cause it isn't.

When there is a CableCard HD Tivo, I will consider switching back to cable. A satellite company making me put up an antenna for local channels in HD is boo-shit.

[Alex_de_Large]

Originally posted by bill killer
Exciting, I know.

The mister has requested that I give him the gift of researching what shaver is optimal to replace his existing Norelco. The latest Consumer Reports review is from '02, so not particularly helpful.

Anyone have strong opinions on particular Norelco models or on the larger topic of rotary vs foil?

I switched from a norelco reflex action to a Braun synchro (the self-cleaning ones) and I have been very happy. The only maintenance needed is replenishing the cleaning liquid every 2 months or so and replacing the foil every coupld of years. Not bad at all, in my view.

[Alex_de_Large]

Originally posted by Atticus Grinch
We have the 32" AQUOS and I concur in the rec. However, any flat panel HD will put you over your $3K budget once you add the Tivo and the DVD player. If you can put up with anything not hung on a wall, you're a good candidate for LCD projection, which keeps you under budget.

Don't spend more than $120 on a DVD player. With very rare exceptions, no player over $120 has exceptional picture quality. Just look for anything with progressive scan and component outputs, and wait for an HD DVD standard to emerge. Until then, any DVD player will seem low quality compared with true HD anyway. It's 480p, for chrissake.

The real question is whether to get the DirecTV HD Tivo. I have it and am only moderately satisfied with it. It's as expensive as fuuuuuck and probably due for price reductions soon, now that DirecTV will be competing with Tivo in the DVR arena. If you get it, go to Circuit City or Best Buy and pay for the extended warranty, because these things are flaky as shit. The HDMI output on mine went kaput within a month, and now I'm using component outputs. Ah, well. It's still pretty much the only way to timeshift HD, so you gotta suck it up. If that doesn't sound like a ringing recommendation, it's 'cause it isn't.

When there is a CableCard HD Tivo, I will consider switching back to cable. A satellite company making me put up an antenna for local channels in HD is boo-shit.

There is an alternative, though NFH will want to kick my ass. If you have comcast in your area, their DVR (built into their cable boxes) does HD just fine. It is only 40 hrs SD/20 hrs HD, but it suits our purposes. Oh, and it's free (as opposed to $1000).

[NotFromHere]

Originally posted by Atticus Grinch


Don't spend more than $120 on a DVD player. With very rare exceptions, no player over $120 has exceptional picture quality. Just look for anything with progressive scan and component

When there is a CableCard HD Tivo, I will consider switching back to cable. A satellite company making me put up an antenna for local channels in HD is boo-shit.

First of all, you're smoking crack. But that's a discussion for another day.
Second of all, if you're not getting local channels in HD dude, you're just not trying hard enough.
Third, yeah about the HDTivo - our first one came out of the box bad. Our second one is good. Our only problem recently has been poor reception due to Mr. Owl sitting on the dish and throwing off the alignment. Easily solved though.
Seriously about the local channels. Smart guy like you can figure out how to lie to DirecTV and get them. Desperate Housewives in HD is the only way.

[pony_trekker]

Is a fucking winner. Small as shit. The 1gig version holds 180 songs at 192 kbps. Simple to use. Sounds great. Slays that RIO piece of shite I used on and off between returns and being broke.

[taxwonk]

I just got one the other day. It came out the same day as the razor and has the same features internally, in the standard clamshell size. It's a great phone, especially if you aren't in the mood to drop 5 hondos on a relatively disposable item like a cell phone.

[lookingformarket]

Originally posted by Mmmm, Burger (C.J.)
Can you shave faster with an electric?

And, what's the cost, maybe $40/year? ($1/blade; 1 blade every 10 days)

My 7 year old needs to change his razor more than once every 10 days. I can shave about 4 times before I feel the difference and swap out the blade (I also periodically shave with a straight razor just for the hell of it)