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11-10-2025, 09:49 AM
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Originally Posted by punkwax  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.
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11-10-2025, 01:15 PM
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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
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11-10-2025, 01:23 PM
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Originally Posted by blkgsr 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/
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11-10-2025, 01:36 PM
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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
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11-10-2025, 01:50 PM
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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.
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11-10-2025, 01:58 PM
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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.
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11-10-2025, 02:27 PM
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Originally Posted by blkgsr 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  Quote:
Originally Posted by keifun 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. Quote:
Originally Posted by spoon.ek9 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.
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11-10-2025, 04:51 PM
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Originally Posted by SSM_DC5 Weight of a 65" doing that on 1 stud
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.
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11-11-2025, 08:36 AM
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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.
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11-11-2025, 08:37 AM
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Originally Posted by Traum 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
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11-17-2025, 10:25 PM
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Braun sale is live! 60% off with code BF60 https://braun-clocks.com/
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11-18-2025, 09:01 AM
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#37 | | I told him no, what y'all do?
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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
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11-18-2025, 10:01 AM
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11-18-2025, 01:40 PM
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#39 | | HELP ME PLS!!!
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Originally Posted by GLOW 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.
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11-18-2025, 04:22 PM
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11-18-2025, 07:12 PM
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#41 | | HELP ME PLS!!!
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I'm looking for ice skates, anyone got good suggestions?
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11-18-2025, 07:32 PM
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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.
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Originally Posted by westopher The whole world has gone down a road no one can recover from, and it's nothing to do with governments, it's because so much of the general public is so fucking stupid. | | |
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11-18-2025, 07:42 PM
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#43 | | HELP ME PLS!!!
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Originally Posted by Traum 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
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11-18-2025, 08:58 PM
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Originally Posted by SkinnyPupp | 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.
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11-18-2025, 09:08 PM
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Typical German engineering. Fails right after the warranty expires. you proabably needed some Braun ISO3414351 certified lube that is a special tint.
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11-18-2025, 10:09 PM
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Originally Posted by 68style 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
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11-18-2025, 10:15 PM
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#47 | | I STILL don't get it
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Originally Posted by spoon.ek9 | 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.
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11-19-2025, 06:47 AM
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#48 | | OMGWTFBBQ is a common word I say everyday
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DJI Osmo Pocket 3's already on sale on Amazon.
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11-19-2025, 09:32 AM
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Originally Posted by EvoFire 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).
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11-19-2025, 10:08 AM
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Originally Posted by headhunt3r 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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