For me it has to be:

  1. Helix mattress ($1,217). Sleep is great.
  2. Home gym power cage & weights (~$1,000). Look good, feel good, get strong.
  3. Netgear Nighthawk AXE7800 ($339). No more random, annoying internet disconnects/slowness.
  4. Books ($0 @ library)
    • “Ultralearning” - Scott Young (how to learn efficiently)
    • “Enlightenment Now” - Steven Pinker (the world overall is improving)
    • “The Bogleheads’ Guide to Investing” - Taylor Larimore (how to invest)
  5. PS5 ($500). So many great games like witcher 3, god of war, spiderman.

I’m searching for some more deep value purchases. Give me what you’ve got.

  • zerbey@infosec.pubEnglish
    41·
    1 year ago

    E-Reader, I’ve put hours and hours into that thing and it’s still going strong. Maybe I’ll upgrade it at some point, but it’s showing no signs of ageing yet. I love reading, but I don’t have space for a huge library of books (believe me I wish I did).

    • MrMcMisterson@lemmy.caEnglish
      4·
      1 year ago

      I just wish there was a color E reader. Not a full blown tablet, just E ink but color. I’d like to read graphic novels on it.

      • twix@infosec.pubEnglish
        8·
        1 year ago

        Those already exist! Pretty hefty price (compared to your usual ereader) but very much useable. Onyx Boox has a few models iirc

      • buran@lemmy.worldEnglish
        2·
        1 year ago

        It’s being worked on but so far the colours aren’t very vibrant.

        My local grocery stores are installing e-ink price signs that can display in black and red, so it’s just a matter of time.

    • the16bitgamer@lemmy.worldEnglish
      2·
      1 year ago

      Honestly outside of moving to a more open platform

      Kindle -> Kobo -> eInk Android/iPad (whatever floats your boat)

      There’s no point in upgrading since these devices literally haven’t been updated hardware wise since 2014. That said I have a Color eink device and for me it was worthe the move, but I wouldn’t do it again.