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Traum 11-10-2025 09:49 AM

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Originally Posted by punkwax (Post 9201308)
If anyone stumbles across an el cheapo laptop pls let me know. No hardcore gaming, just Roblox, YouTube, Netflix etc for a kid.

I recently bought a refurb desktop from these guys, and they are a known, reputable retailer for refurb computers:

https://ca.refurb.io/collections/refurbished-laptops

A quick browse shows they have old refurb laptops in the $350 - $500 range, with usable specs like 8th to 11th gen iCore CPUs wtih 16GB RAM and 500-ish GB SSD, Win11 included.

blkgsr 11-10-2025 01:15 PM

tv wall mount that can make a 65" come out nearly perpendicular to the wall??

moved our TV into the bedroom and the mount i took from work only allows a little angle to the bed so looking for more

Manic! 11-10-2025 01:23 PM

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Originally Posted by blkgsr (Post 9201353)
tv wall mount that can make a 65" come out nearly perpendicular to the wall??

moved our TV into the bedroom and the mount i took from work only allows a little angle to the bed so looking for more

Check out https://www.primecables.ca/

blkgsr 11-10-2025 01:36 PM

i was surprised to find so many with a google search so i should be good just need to select one that works with the niche the mount needs to go into.

surprised to see so many are single stud attachment now too

keifun 11-10-2025 01:50 PM

I'm hoping for some good financing plans for a new phone.
So far the ones they are promoting are lease only with an expensive monthly plan.

spoon.ek9 11-10-2025 01:58 PM

I haven't relied on a carrier to "subsidize" a new phone for me in perhaps 10 years or so. I've always liked the convenience of just choosing a plan with a phone I already own without having to be tied to a contract.

SSM_DC5 11-10-2025 02:27 PM

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Originally Posted by blkgsr (Post 9201357)
i was surprised to find so many with a google search so i should be good just need to select one that works with the niche the mount needs to go into.

surprised to see so many are single stud attachment now too

Weight of a 65" doing that on 1 stud :heckno:

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Originally Posted by keifun (Post 9201358)
I'm hoping for some good financing plans for a new phone.
So far the ones they are promoting are lease only with an expensive monthly plan.

The refurb iPhone 16 max was a good one through Fido if you were targeted to get that deal.

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Originally Posted by spoon.ek9 (Post 9201360)
I haven't relied on a carrier to "subsidize" a new phone for me in perhaps 10 years or so. I've always liked the convenience of just choosing a plan with a phone I already own without having to be tied to a contract.

I haven't done the subsidized thing either for about that long too.... But my last 2 phones were preorder when they were first announced... And going into a contract with the provider to get the same phone wasn't an option. Every year or two, I'd also be changing phone plans too all within Fido because they offered better deals than my current plan during BF.

EvoFire 11-10-2025 04:51 PM

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Originally Posted by SSM_DC5 (Post 9201364)
Weight of a 65" doing that on 1 stud :heckno:


The refurb iPhone 16 max was a good one through Fido if you were targeted to get that deal.



I haven't done the subsidized thing either for about that long too.... But my last 2 phones were preorder when they were first announced... And going into a contract with the provider to get the same phone wasn't an option. Every year or two, I'd also be changing phone plans too all within Fido because they offered better deals than my current plan during BF.

The TVs themselves are super light. I mounted my 75" on my own. The limitation of mounting a modern TV is your wingspan rather than the weight. My 75" TV is maybe 30lbs if that much. Now if you want to swing it around then you'd want two anchor points.

I haven't gotten a subsidized phone in a long time. But I also have odd tastes in phones as the phones I get are all not offered. My last 3 phones I bought were HTC10, Oneplus 6, Sony Xperia 1.

6793026 11-11-2025 08:36 AM

i mounted my 85 inch and it's good. Honestly we don't move it much (then again it's 85 inch and nimble as F). Trying to convince my wife to all me to get the 98 inch but then my 85 in won't fit down the stairs as I can't pivot it into my basement.

6793026 11-11-2025 08:37 AM

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Originally Posted by Traum (Post 9201319)
I recently bought a refurb desktop from these guys, and they are a known, reputable retailer for refurb computers:

https://ca.refurb.io/collections/refurbished-laptops

A quick browse shows they have old refurb laptops in the $350 - $500 range, with usable specs like 8th to 11th gen iCore CPUs wtih 16GB RAM and 500-ish GB SSD, Win11 included.

just be careful how expensive DRAM is - of course laptops dram is a bit diff but crazy how 32GB dram has sky rocketed. 64GB is almost ~$700

SkinnyPupp 11-17-2025 10:25 PM

Braun sale is live! 60% off with code BF60 https://braun-clocks.com/

Shipping isn't cheap though :fuckthatshit:

GLOW 11-18-2025 09:01 AM

any recommendation for a budget digital watch that performs underwater?
my kid wants a watch while swimming laps. i'm eyeing a Casio Men's W-217H for $25 as it says it's water resistant but thought i'd ask

HonestTea 11-18-2025 10:01 AM

Toto Bidet C5 on sale at Splashes for $475

roastpuff 11-18-2025 01:40 PM

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Originally Posted by GLOW (Post 9201989)
any recommendation for a budget digital watch that performs underwater?
my kid wants a watch while swimming laps. i'm eyeing a Casio Men's W-217H for $25 as it says it's water resistant but thought i'd ask

Can't go wrong with a Casio 5600 or 5610 for that. Cheap n classic.

spoon.ek9 11-18-2025 04:22 PM

Considering this.... :considered:

https://www.blackboxmycar.ca/product...-with-dash-cam

EvoFire 11-18-2025 07:12 PM

I'm looking for ice skates, anyone got good suggestions?

Traum 11-18-2025 07:32 PM

If you don't mind used skates, Cyclone Taylor has used skates for sale, and they know how to fit your kids properly:

https://cyclonetaylorfigureskates.co...-figure-skates

A friend had been buying used figure skates from them as their daughter grow. I don't remember whether their fitting include moulding the skates for you or not, but at least it was something they have mentioned.

EvoFire 11-18-2025 07:42 PM

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Originally Posted by Traum (Post 9202091)
If you don't mind used skates, Cyclone Taylor has used skates for sale, and they know how to fit your kids properly:

https://cyclonetaylorfigureskates.co...-figure-skates

A friend had been buying used figure skates from them as their daughter grow. I don't remember whether their fitting include moulding the skates for you or not, but at least it was something they have mentioned.

The link you gave was for figure skates, I looked up the regular store and they are a separate store and they don't seem to have used skates. But will go check them out anyways, thanks for the tip

68style 11-18-2025 08:58 PM

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Originally Posted by SkinnyPupp (Post 9201964)
Braun sale is live! 60% off with code BF60 https://braun-clocks.com/

Shipping isn't cheap though :fuckthatshit:

Maybe not everyone's experience, but last year I got a desk clock and a wall clock from Braun.

The wall clock has never worked, you put a battery in and set the time and it stops 10 minutes later... like gears stripped internally tried many different batteries. The desk clock is put together crooked.

Zero chance of warranty either, not worth shipping them both back.

Badhobz 11-18-2025 09:08 PM

Typical German engineering. Fails right after the warranty expires. you proabably needed some Braun ISO3414351 certified lube that is a special tint.

SkinnyPupp 11-18-2025 10:09 PM

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Originally Posted by 68style (Post 9202106)
Maybe not everyone's experience, but last year I got a desk clock and a wall clock from Braun.

The wall clock has never worked, you put a battery in and set the time and it stops 10 minutes later... like gears stripped internally tried many different batteries. The desk clock is put together crooked.

Zero chance of warranty either, not worth shipping them both back.

I have 2 clocks and they both work and keep pretty good time (need to bump one up a minute every 6 months or so)

If you were here I'd try to fix it, or at least replace the clock unit itself. You can probably get the exact same one for like $5 on Taobao

Edit: Yup here it is, more like $2

https://i.imgur.com/P3pLeMR.png

headhunt3r 11-18-2025 10:15 PM

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Originally Posted by spoon.ek9 (Post 9202073)

I tried one of these for a little bit. The colors and viewing angle was pretty shit. The audio coming out of the 3.5mm aux was also pretty shit. I guess I'm saying that this is just a shit product. Would not recommend.

N.V.M. 11-19-2025 06:47 AM

DJI Osmo Pocket 3's already on sale on Amazon.

RevYouUp 11-19-2025 09:32 AM

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Originally Posted by EvoFire (Post 9202084)
I'm looking for ice skates, anyone got good suggestions?

For hockey skates if you’re not playing competitive hockey and just skating occasionally a mid tier skate will do just fine.

I’ve used CCM skates my whole life, they tend to fit wider than Bauer. But there’s new fits for each brand now. Just try on a bunch. There’s a sportchek friends and family event right now until the end of today (Weds).

spoon.ek9 11-19-2025 10:08 AM

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Originally Posted by headhunt3r (Post 9202123)
I tried one of these for a little bit. The colors and viewing angle was pretty shit. The audio coming out of the 3.5mm aux was also pretty shit. I guess I'm saying that this is just a shit product. Would not recommend.

Maybe I'll just buy a new deck as originally planned then lol. Anyone seen deals on that sort of thing? Single DIN


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