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3D printer (FFF).
Didn't start out too bad. I knew I was having issues but tried an upgrade I shouldn't have done (because complexity). Upgrade was mostly done too, issue was fan wiring/firmware. I stopped with it there many years ago, so now it's all dusty.
On top of all the variables/tuning/test prints, equipment/material cost etc. I also just don't want to sell anything like I once thought I might.
It's gotten a lot better in the last year or so. There's a whole new class of machines that solved those issues and aren't nearly as difficult to operate.
Prior to a year ago, I'd say 3D printing was a hobby meant for someone who was into robotics, and programming, etc.
I run a repair shop, and now I see all sorts of children printing stuff, and it's easier than it ever was.
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I’ve had a 3D printer about a year now. I’d say I’ve gotten my money’s worth: I’ve printed generally useful things that aren’t just gimmicks.
But I also think I’ve been pretty lucky - there are some problems that I just don’t have the patience to deal with right now, for example some materials just don’t adhere to the bed. But I haven’t had anything fundamental that would make me really pissed off.
I could have totally seen myself in the same position as you if I ended up with a dud printer or something. It’s getting a lot better but it’s certainly not an instant plug-and-play device for most people.
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Foam mattress promising to be extra firm. It arrived in a convenient little roll, but 6 months later, it is absolute shit. Fell for the marketing and now my back is paying for it.
With foam mattresses, you need to look at the density of the high-resilience foam (HR foam) that they use. Generally the higher it is, the firmer the mattress will be and less prone to sagging.
It also means it will be a lot heavier and difficult to move around. If the density info is not provided, you can just look for ones they claim are for people who are heavier than your own weight.
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Apple Vision Pro. It’s an amazing technical achievement. But they should be pushing out tons of immersive content to keep it interesting. It’s otherwise a great tech demo that isn’t ready for prime time. This might be different if I traveled a lot, but I stay home mostly and just use my Mac.
VR in general, there is no killer app, no thing that makes VR worth the cost. The peak of VR is probably Beat Saber. I have a quest 3 and I just use it to watch TV in bed without disturbing my wife. It’s nice having a giant video display but not useful for most people.
Simracing with VR is quite nice, tho. You'll never get that level of immersion with screens
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Renting. An inescapable financial burden.
Did you fall for it because it was hyped or because you couldn’t afford to buy?
Sometimes it is hyped because of the "freedom" aspect.
In some countries, it's not even a bad idea because there are a lot more renter protections.
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I pre-ordered Brink.
I'm gonna be wild here and say Brink actually was fun as hell to play, but what killed it was it being so jank and being lacking in content. The parkour and gunplay was a ton of fun
I agree; my regret comes from the fact they just killed the game instead of fixing the problems that would have made it even more fun.
Gold coins. I bought at the all-time high.
Isn't the all-time high now?
The all-time high so far
Humble Bundle. Twice now, I've subscribed for a month and forgot to unsubscribe until after I got billed for the next month.
Done it successfully for a single month many times, so overall I'd still say I'm ahead, lol
I always immediately unsubscribe. Can always resubscribe. (I never did.)
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