Electronic toys

[Indofred]

Today, whilst babysitting my naughty daughter, I decided to wander into a local electronics shop known as Electronics city.
The place is pretty good for home stuff but not really a 'boys' toys' shop.
I have to admit, they have some especially nice TVs, the super HD 3D ones being top on my list of things to buy if I ever become obscenely rich.
The cartoons kept my daughter quiet(ish) for a good while.

However, the trip inspired an idea - how about a thread where we can rave on about our electronic goodies?
I'll put a couple of posts together, probably starting with my camera (A wonderful Fujifilm HS 50) or the new Android pad (I bought it from Tmart mail order because I was too lazy to go to the shops). I bought it for the monster, but am pleased with it so I might keep it for myself.
Pretty good for a cheap piece of kit; it even plugs into the TV's HDMI port.

It may be my evil devil of a HP printer and all the daft error messages you get when you try to use a refill ink in the printer you rent from them.
Oh, you don't rent them, you pay CASH but that doesn't stop HP trying to make it impossible to use unless you buy their inks.
I may add something about the Cannon I bought because I was so sick of HP and their daft error messages.

Anyway, whilst I'm deciding what to start with, do you have any interesting toys?
I want photos and feelings as well as facts.

 

[PostmodernProph]

best purchase I have made was a Roku.....download Phlex and watch all the digital movies you have stored on your external harddrive on any television in the house.....all for under $100.....

 

[katsteve2012]

best purchase I have made was a Roku.....download Phlex and watch all the digital movies you have stored on your external harddrive on any television in the house.....all for under $100.....

I've been a gadget buyer for years and spent thousands of dollars on things like a 1200.00 Sony Mavica Digtial camera that used floppy discs and is now obsolete, a first generation 64 inch Pioneer Elite HDTV which I still have in my gameroom, A top of the line Denon THX home theatre receiver.....just to named a few.

But out of all the "stuff" I have ever bought, I have to agree that the Roku is the best ever. Tons of entertainment for under $100.00. Even though my primary television is a "smart" television, the Roku offers way more streaming options.

 

[Indofred]

I really love my LG LED projector.
Tiny but slaps a very nice (and very large) picture on my wall.

 

[Mr. H.]

You folks have some favorite Roku channels? I need suggestions...

 

[katsteve2012]

You folks have some favorite Roku channels? I need suggestions...

HBOGO, Amazon, of course there is Netflix. The best thing to do is to get into your search feature, and type in an actor, a topic or a movie that you might want to see and your Roku will then tell you which channel to find it on.

 

[Mr. H.]

Thanks.
I should also say that I want to avoid any channels that require a paid subscription.
PBS channel is a good'n.

 

[katsteve2012]

Thanks.
I should also say that I want to avoid any channels that require a paid subscription.
PBS channel is a good'n.

I forgot to mention that many of them are not free. I think HBOGO is the best because if you subscribe to HBO through your carrier it is free. They have everything from sports to movies.

 

[Mr. H.]

I got a Kindle for the Mrs. several years ago. Well worth the investment.

 

[Indofred]

I've finally found a moment to make a decent start to my posts on this thread.
I've decided to start with a pretty odd bit of my kit box, an android pad.

That may sound pretty simple stuff but, true my my style of doing things in unusual ways, I bought this one mail order from China.
As most, I have half expected to lose the cash and never see any sign of the thing after I'd ordered it, but the company were true to their word and, had it not been for the post office sending it to the wrong place, I would have had it in a few days.
Anyway, the tracking number they provided was used and the parcel was found without further issue.
I originally got this for my kid to play with but, after a good play around with it (just to test it, honest ), I've decided to keep it for myself and buy her another one.
I expected it, being cheap, to be less than great but I was way wrong.
The capacitive screen is very responsive and not at all prone to errors.
After a little customising, I've made it really east to get to the things I use the most.

and, one quick swipe later, all the info you need to see what the battery state and so on is like.

I inserted a 32 gig micro SD to allow me to pop a bunch of films, great to watch on a train to while away the long hours on an intercity journey.
Just as a note, the thing comes with a USB lead, allowing you to add a flashdisk or other USB devices. I tried a few 32gig PNY drives, all worked without any problems at all.

I generally dislike on screen keyboards because my fat, clumsy fingers end up pressing two keys at once. This thought proved to be incorrect as I had no problems at all, but I added a cheap case/keyboard anyway.

That makes the thing safe to carry and the keyboard is pretty handy. I bought the thing in a local supermarket.

I tend to use these things for reading forums and\checking the news - this thing is perfect for that as I soon found out.

Basically, I'm pleased with the thing so my poor kid is going to have to wait a while before she gets hers.

I rarely bother adding a link to where I bought it but, because mail order companies have a bad rep and these people were fast and efficient, so I will this time.

Tmart: Thousands of Products, Manufacturer Price, Free Shipping Worldwide

As you know, I'm into photography and, after my latest peek at their site, I spotted this little baby.

SJ4000 Waterproof 1.5 LCD 12MP 4X Car DVR Camera Sport DV HD 1080P Sport Camcorder Silver - Tmart.co.uk

It's far cheaper than others of it's type and, if the pad is anything to go by, it'll be worth buying.
Watch this space.

Next up, probably one of my cameras; I may go for the small one as it's an ideal tool for tourists.

Oops, my little monster has just seen the android pad and I suspect I've just lost it to her.
No worries, they're so cheap and come so quickly, I can always order another.

 

[September]

I thought this was going to be a sexual topic.

 

[Indofred]

I thought this was going to be a sexual topic.

That sort of depends - my electronic toys are very sexy ... at least to us geeks

I'm taking photo of another toy so I can make another post, but I may order that camera first.
That little thing look seriously sexy.