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1 hour ago, bresna said:

Just a note - you have to be a Costco member to get that price.

Yes!  But with $40 off the Costco price, that should about pay for a year's membership, and you're still getting the Costco price.

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On 7/7/2020 at 7:21 PM, GA Russell said:

For the gamblers, here is an electronics Mystery Box for $19.99.

https://www.itechdeals.com/products/itechdeals-surprise-box-of-tech-limited-quantities-available

Let us know what you got!

I have a birthday coming up in a month, so today I bought one of these to open up then.

I'll let you know what I get, and whether I feel ripped off!

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I think this qualifies as a pseudo iPod Touch.

Tracfone Motorola Moto E6 4G LTE Prepaid Smartphone (Locked) - Black - 16GB - Sim Card Included - CDMA - $19.99
https://www.amazon.com/Tracfone-Motorola-Prepaid-Smartphone-Locked/dp/B07Y5TTS2Q

LUMARKE Moto E6 Case with Glass Screen Protector(2 Pack),Pass 16ft Drop Test Military Grade Heavy Duty Cover with Magnetic Kickstand,Protective Phone Case for Moto E6 Black - $8.80
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B08K4BFFS1/

EXPIRES TONIGHT AT 11:59 PACIFIC

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On 10/3/2020 at 0:49 AM, GA Russell said:

I have a birthday coming up in a month, so today I bought one of these to open up then.

I'll let you know what I get, and whether I feel ripped off!

any update on the mystery box?

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1 hour ago, jcam_44 said:

any update on the mystery box?

I ordered it on Friday the 2nd, and it arrived on Monday the 19th.

The box is small and lightweight.

My birthday is next Thursday, and I'll hold off till then to open it.

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On 10/30/2020 at 8:43 PM, jcam_44 said:

any update on the mystery box?

Here is what was in the box.

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InstaCHARGE 2800mAh Power Bank
(with enclosed USB adapter, iPhone 5 adapter, charging cable and wall adapter)

Caseable wireless charger

Night Cherub AC outlet face plate (I think it glows in the dark for the kids' benefit.)

Free Rein 2 wireless ear buds with mic

charging cable

USB cable

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So what do you think?  Is this worth $20 to you?

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3 hours ago, GA Russell said:

Here is what was in the box.

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InstaCHARGE 2800mAh Power Bank
(with enclosed USB adapter, iPhone 5 adapter, charging cable and wall adapter)

Caseable wireless charger

Night Cherub AC outlet face plate (I think it glows in the dark for the kids' benefit.)

Free Rein 2 wireless ear buds with mic

charging cable

USB cable

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So what do you think?  Is this worth $20 to you?

For $20 that’s a good haul. The power bank and wireless charger probably put you over $20 easy. I started using wireless chargers in hopes to avoiding replacing cables when manufacturers switch charging ports. 

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As you may have noticed, I have not been seeing deals on stereo components this Christmas.  I wonder why.  Does no one have a stereo system anymore?

However, today I see two bargains for you late shoppers which are sure to please and amuse.

1) a firelog which smells like Col. Sanders' eleven herbs and spices - $9.88 (51% off)
https://www.walmart.com/ip/KFC-Limited-Edition-11-Herbs-Spices-Firelog-by-Enviro-Log/280532214

2) a waffle iron whose waffles resemble legos with which you can construct buildings, etc. - $39.99 (33% off)
https://sellout.woot.com/offers/cucinapro-cucinapro-building-brick-electric-waffle

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On 12/27/2020 at 5:54 AM, GA Russell said:

 

What would be the appropriate amount of memory for an SD card dedicated to music for an mp3 player?  128?  256?

How many minutes does 128 translate to?

Depends on the bit rate (compression level) of the file. Typically, an mp3 file with a bit rate of 128 kbps (kilo bytes per second) will take up 60 megabytes per hour of music. Higher bit rates (less compression) will take more space. 

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1 hour ago, hopkins said:

Depends on the bit rate (compression level) of the file. Typically, an mp3 file with a bit rate of 128 kbps (kilo bytes per second) will take up 60 megabytes per hour of music. Higher bit rates (less compression) will take more space. 

Thanks, hopkins!

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5 hours ago, GA Russell said:

I didn't know the iPod Touch is still being made.

It is, but not this generation, which was discontinued in 2015. These are refurbished units that can be upgraded to iOS 9, but cannot run later versions (iOS 13 came out last fall).

 

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I have been listening to dozens of tracks from as many CDs to test my new bedroom system since it arrived last Saturday - too many to list them. That small Micromega MyAmp system passes the test effortlessly. Anybody looking for a cheap amp that sounds like a much larger and more expensive  amp should consider it. The matching headphone amp is on its way to me. 

The amp can process signals from network via cable or  bluetooth  just as well, and they sound great, too. 

https://micromega.com/en/products/my-range/

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On 10/29/2020 at 5:27 PM, GA Russell said:

I think this qualifies as a pseudo iPod Touch.

Tracfone Motorola Moto E6 4G LTE Prepaid Smartphone (Locked) - Black - 16GB - Sim Card Included - CDMA - $19.99
https://www.amazon.com/Tracfone-Motorola-Prepaid-Smartphone-Locked/dp/B07Y5TTS2Q

LUMARKE Moto E6 Case with Glass Screen Protector(2 Pack),Pass 16ft Drop Test Military Grade Heavy Duty Cover with Magnetic Kickstand,Protective Phone Case for Moto E6 Black - $8.80
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B08K4BFFS1/

EXPIRES TONIGHT AT 11:59 PACIFIC

Thanks sonnymax!  Is there something about  the latest iPod Touch that would make it better than this inexpensive smartphone?

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KEF - Q Series 5.25" 2-Way Bookshelf Speakers (Pair) - Satin Black, Walnut or Satin White - $299.98 (50% off)

https://www.bestbuy.com/site/kef-q-series-5-25-2-way-bookshelf-speakers-pair-satin-black/5913623.p

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