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Title: Consumerist Maximizing Thread Alpha
Post by: steve dave on September 20, 2018, 07:58:26 PM
Things that are somehow worth every penny you spend on them:

1. Apple AirPods

Title: Re: Consumerist Maximizing Thread Alpha
Post by: steve dave on September 20, 2018, 07:58:46 PM
2. Sonos
Title: Re: Consumerist Maximizing Thread Alpha
Post by: steve dave on September 20, 2018, 07:59:26 PM
3. Annual fee on CSR
Title: Re: Consumerist Maximizing Thread Alpha
Post by: steve dave on September 20, 2018, 08:04:04 PM
4. Instapot
Title: Re: Consumerist Maximizing Thread Alpha
Post by: Pete on September 20, 2018, 08:06:33 PM

1. Apple AirPods

My ear holes are too small for them  :frown:
Title: Re: Consumerist Maximizing Thread Alpha
Post by: Pete on September 20, 2018, 08:07:24 PM
Adidas Ultra Boost
Title: Re: Consumerist Maximizing Thread Alpha
Post by: steve dave on September 20, 2018, 08:14:19 PM
Adidas Ultra Boost

holy eff pete, I just irl got my first pair from zappos today. it's like walking on a cloud.
Title: Re: Consumerist Maximizing Thread Alpha
Post by: wetwillie on September 20, 2018, 08:50:20 PM
4. Instapot

YAAAS!
Title: Re: Consumerist Maximizing Thread Alpha
Post by: Pete on September 20, 2018, 09:56:23 PM
Adidas Ultra Boost

holy eff pete, I just irl got my first pair from zappos today. it's like walking on a cloud.

I am on my third pair.  I won’t wear any other kind of sports shoe anymore. 
Title: Re: Consumerist Maximizing Thread Alpha
Post by: Pete on September 20, 2018, 09:58:42 PM
4. Instapot

YAAAS!

What do you guys cook in this thing?  We have rice all the time, but we use those 90 second bags and they seem fine to me, and easy.  And pasta in plane pot with boiling water is simple enough.  I don’t get this instapot thing?
Title: Re: Consumerist Maximizing Thread Alpha
Post by: 8manpick on September 20, 2018, 10:02:32 PM
Airport lounge access (CC fee or otherwise)
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Post by: sys on September 20, 2018, 11:00:55 PM
milk frother for coffee.
Title: Re: Consumerist Maximizing Thread Alpha
Post by: halfEmpty on September 20, 2018, 11:50:38 PM
4. Instapot

YAAAS!

What do you guys cook in this thing?  We have rice all the time, but we use those 90 second bags and they seem fine to me, and easy.  And pasta in plane pot with boiling water is simple enough.  I don’t get this instapot thing?
 

pressure cookers are good for cooking things that take a long time in a very short amount of time.

I use mine mainly for stews, pot roast, chili, brown rice, stock, and marinara. Marinara is the only one on the list that isn't better than the traditional method, but it is close.  If I have the time I'll still do a 6 hour reduction for marinara, but the instapot comes dang close to the same result in an hour.
Title: Re: Consumerist Maximizing Thread Alpha
Post by: IPA4Me on September 21, 2018, 04:29:48 AM
4. Instapot

YAAAS!

What do you guys cook in this thing?  We have rice all the time, but we use those 90 second bags and they seem fine to me, and easy.  And pasta in plane pot with boiling water is simple enough.  I don’t get this instapot thing?
Pork chops, sausage and shells, chicken breasts, etc.

Not all the meals are quicker but I do enjoy one pot meals.

I find sites like this one and go from there. Those apple pork chops are fab.

https://www.rocketcitymom.com/instapot-recipes/
Title: Re: Consumerist Maximizing Thread Alpha
Post by: mocat on September 21, 2018, 08:19:20 AM
s'well
Title: Re: Consumerist Maximizing Thread Alpha
Post by: mocat on September 21, 2018, 08:21:06 AM
tims
Title: Re: Consumerist Maximizing Thread Alpha
Post by: michigancat on September 21, 2018, 12:53:58 PM
my wife uses instapot a lot and I don't like it

air pods are terrible design

I can see how Sonos is worth it

agree 100% on CSR fee
Title: Re: Consumerist Maximizing Thread Alpha
Post by: steve dave on September 21, 2018, 12:57:05 PM
my wife uses instapot a lot and I don't like it

well I bet your wife does Krusty
Title: Re: Consumerist Maximizing Thread Alpha
Post by: steve dave on September 21, 2018, 12:59:23 PM
4. Instapot

YAAAS!

What do you guys cook in this thing?  We have rice all the time, but we use those 90 second bags and they seem fine to me, and easy.  And pasta in plane pot with boiling water is simple enough.  I don’t get this instapot thing?

anything you would have to roast or slow cook. like, put a giant piece of chuck roast in there, sear it in there, then throw in some blended up chipotles/lime juice/cumin/clove/oregano/vinegar and you've got yourself some knock off chipotle barbacoa in like 12 seconds. if you use a slow cooker that same recipe takes 8 hours. it's not any better, it's just much easier and faster.
Title: Re: Consumerist Maximizing Thread Alpha
Post by: ChiComCat on September 21, 2018, 01:02:42 PM
Instapot Pasole :love: - I also like that it replaces my rice cooker, slow cooker, and pressure cooker.

I got an outdoor security camera that I use similar to a Ring Doorbell.  Has paid for itself in avoiding school fundraisers.
Title: Re: Consumerist Maximizing Thread Alpha
Post by: star seed 7 on September 21, 2018, 01:17:41 PM
Bose qc35's
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Post by: Spracne on September 21, 2018, 01:21:59 PM
2. Sonos

What do you recommend for a TV set-up from the Sonos line, steven?
Title: Re: Consumerist Maximizing Thread Alpha
Post by: steve dave on September 21, 2018, 01:23:32 PM
2. Sonos

What do you recommend for a TV set-up from the Sonos line, steven?

I just have the sound bar and sub. I like it a lot. I've never owned a 5.1 or 7.1 or whatever type of setup though so I can't really tell you what it's lacking in comparison.
Title: Re: Consumerist Maximizing Thread Alpha
Post by: Spracne on September 21, 2018, 01:26:36 PM
2. Sonos

What do you recommend for a TV set-up from the Sonos line, steven?

I just have the sound bar and sub. I like it a lot. I've never owned a 5.1 or 7.1 or whatever type of setup though so I can't really tell you what it's lacking in comparison.

Would that be the Playbar? Looks like there's a new model out called Beam.
Title: Re: Consumerist Maximizing Thread Alpha
Post by: michigancat on September 21, 2018, 02:03:32 PM
my wife uses instapot a lot and I don't like it

well I bet your wife does Krusty
Yes I will never complain ever
Title: Re: Consumerist Maximizing Thread Alpha
Post by: pissclams on September 21, 2018, 02:12:54 PM
bose ear things that cancel noise on airplanes
Title: Re: Consumerist Maximizing Thread Alpha
Post by: star seed 7 on September 21, 2018, 02:17:54 PM
bose ear things that cancel noise on airplanes

Bose qc35's
Title: Re: Consumerist Maximizing Thread Alpha
Post by: pissclams on September 21, 2018, 02:31:13 PM
nordstrom brand undershirts
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Post by: pissclams on September 21, 2018, 02:31:27 PM
kahlua
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Post by: pissclams on September 21, 2018, 02:31:39 PM
sharpies
Title: Re: Consumerist Maximizing Thread Alpha
Post by: pissclams on September 21, 2018, 02:34:12 PM
google maps
Title: Re: Consumerist Maximizing Thread Alpha
Post by: steve dave on September 21, 2018, 03:49:18 PM
2. Sonos

What do you recommend for a TV set-up from the Sonos line, steven?

I just have the sound bar and sub. I like it a lot. I've never owned a 5.1 or 7.1 or whatever type of setup though so I can't really tell you what it's lacking in comparison.

Would that be the Playbar? Looks like there's a new model out called Beam.

Yes. The beam is the new one and I think it’s less expensive.


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Title: Re: Consumerist Maximizing Thread Alpha
Post by: Pete on September 21, 2018, 03:52:04 PM
google maps

That’s free, isn’t that against the spirit of this thread pissclams?
Title: Re: Consumerist Maximizing Thread Alpha
Post by: star seed 7 on September 21, 2018, 04:13:46 PM
Depends on how much value you place on your privacy, pete
Title: Re: Consumerist Maximizing Thread Alpha
Post by: pissclams on September 21, 2018, 04:30:14 PM
playbar is best  but nothing without the subwoofer
Title: Re: Consumerist Maximizing Thread Alpha
Post by: Brock Landers on September 21, 2018, 04:52:10 PM
Bourbon
Title: Re: Consumerist Maximizing Thread Alpha
Post by: sonofdaxjones on September 21, 2018, 04:52:20 PM
Visio Vizio Dolby Atmos Soundbar
Title: Re: Consumerist Maximizing Thread Alpha
Post by: star seed 7 on September 21, 2018, 04:56:33 PM
I have an atmos home theater set up and it's so loud and awesome for action movies. The race scene in ready player one is unreal.
Title: Re: Consumerist Maximizing Thread Alpha
Post by: sonofdaxjones on September 21, 2018, 04:59:56 PM
I have an atmos home theater set up and it's so loud and awesome for action movies. The race scene in ready player one is unreal.

Yep . . . I replaced a Denon 7.1 system.  No more wires for me.   Done with it.

Title: Re: Consumerist Maximizing Thread Alpha
Post by: Phil Titola on September 21, 2018, 05:49:39 PM
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