James Cobalt's Profile

I must be an alien from another planet. I've gone on VERY long rides to the Montreal store before the one in CT and MA opened up. Never felt stressed or overwhelmed. I was really confused the first time but once I figured out a few key things it all seemed very simple and logical. I always enjoy my trips to IKEA- I eat some delicious food for next to nothing, get a few things for the house at a great deal, and grab some unique foods from the Swedish market on my way out. Over the past 8 years I've gone by myself, with friends, and with significant others. Never a problem. Some others with me have had freakouts though due to being overwhelmed by the options, scope, and sheer # of people. I've left early a few times to accomodate, but never got into a fight or anything.

@MITA HOUSE, this IS surprising because the iPad 2 is still one of the hottest selling items on the market. I *just* sold my iPad 2, one year old, used, for $530. That's just $70 less than what I paid for it new.

After getting pretty bad RSI, I took the plunge and ordered a Datahand. Best investment ever. Was able to keep working and hence keep my job. It was expensive (like $700) but that's a small price to pay compared to being unemployed. Unfortunately, it's hard to get them now- they run them in limited batches so you have to go on a waiting list. http://www.datahand.com/

For my regular keyboard I'm using the Apple keyboard. It's actually working better for me than my Microsoft Natural Keyboard did. I think it's the style of the keys. I've read that some resistance and bounce can be better for RSI. Not sure if that's true or not but my fingers and wrists are doing just fine (after improving with the Datahand for a few years and leaving the Microsoft keyboard)

I couldn't get through the video. "With I'M Watch, you have XYZ... on your wrist! [long pause] With I'M Watch, you have ABC... on your wrist! [long pause] With..."

You guys should consider an article on new modern-looking safety razors. Same price as this razor, but even better looking, and the razors are like 10 cents a piece. They're experiencing a resurgence in popularity. It would fit well into a series of pieces on how sometimes the old style gadget might be a better solution than the new one.

Yes! I want that potted plant tree/coatrack thingy too!

I have my own cure for anything: Acceptance

Lumen outputs have been invaluable for me in buying new bulbs for my place. The "equivalent to" stuff is useless. This one is more like a 40 watt equivalent IMO.

I have the Pharox 300 and of the 5 different LED lights I've bought so far, this one is my favorite for it's slightly warmer output, good dimming capabilities, and more uniform light coverage. Most of the LED bulbs I've tried are too unidirectional- this one behaved more like a traditional bulb.

I'll have to try the GE one next.

BTW, what's with the "dimmablem" in the 'After' image?

I read the baking-soda-in-the-fridge thing was an old wives tale. From personal experience, I've definitely never noticed a change. I believe the misconception arose because it does help remove odors when sprinkled on things or when it's used as a cleaning paste or detergent.

The volcanic rock thing I think is only useful for ammonia smells. One seller claimed it worked "just like super baking soda"... except that's not really true. Apparently, it's the clinoptilolite in the volcanic rock- it "absorbs" ammonia. So this would be most effective for litter boxes but not sure where else; we don't really have an ammonia problem :-P

I got rid of my printer about 6 years ago. It was hard a few times. Namely, when I needed to print a ticket or a mailing label- but if it could wait, I could do it at the office or a friends house. Now I find I don't even need to print those. I just print the mailing labels at shipping centers (even Staples) and a lot of places can accept a confirmation # instead of scanning a barcode, so I just keep the PDF on my phone for reference.