'Tis the season: gadgets

[JBDuke]

Well, I took advantage of Dell's Cyber Monday deal ($50 off) to order an Inspiron Mini 9. I'm going with the ultralight version - no HD, just the SSD, although I got the biggest one they offered - 32 GB. I also upped the RAM to 1 GB. I'm going with the Ubuntu Linux instead of XP, as I figure XP would probably choke on just 1 GB of RAM. It ought to weigh less than 3 lbs. total - maybe less than 2.5. Can't wait to try it out!

[DukieInKansas]

Hmmm... I'd have to nominate this huge guillotine-like bagel slicer that someone gave us last year. You could fit a tire off a golf cart in there... Whenever Wilson says "off with his head" he could use that thing to do the deed...

(Maybe that's what happened to the dead Korean in DIK's backyard...)

I only have dead plants in my back yard. I do have a proper Korean tombstone guarding them.

[sue71, esq]

I got and email for this just now... since I'm not in the market for one, I don't know how the specs vs price pans out so I'll let y'all decide.

Acer Aspire from PC Connection

[OZZIE4DUKE]

I've been thinking about getting one of the Acer's

WalMart online is selling the upgraded model with a case and mouse for $419. Pretty good deal.
http://www.walmart.com/catalog/produ...00000007012620

[sue71, esq]

But this is what I got for my parents. It's their Hanukkah/Birthday/Anniversary/Flag Day/etc gift for next year +.

Now understand, my parents have everything. Ok not everything, but you know what I mean. They don't need anything, and I was at a loss for what to get them at all. (And they say I'm a challenge... you just can't give your parents a check- lol). Here's the last 2 years for them:

Dad- Framed personalized/customized NY Giants print (LY), suede Giants jacket (2 yrs)
Mom- One of a kind scuplture wine glass holder (LY- artsy thing that holds 2 wine glasses), tri-color pearl/white gold station necklace (2 yrs)

Last year was hard enough to top the previous year, so this year was especially bad. I was thinking that they always have people over, and they always make popcorn, so this could be fun. Plus, how fun would this be for their Super Bowl parties. It can be used as shown w/ the cart, or the machine part can be removed from the cart and placed on the counter. Scoop is included.

I also got them popcorn packets (premeasured popcorn/oil/seasoning) and popcorn bags.

What do you think of it? (I already ordered it so... )

[Lavabe]

EXCELLENT choice, Sue!!

That is an ultimate gadget.

Now all you need is a hot dog maker and an ice cream maker.

[sue71, esq]

EXCELLENT choice, Sue!!

That is an ultimate gadget.

Now all you need is a hot dog maker and an ice cream maker.

Nah. Those would be overkill.

Maybe the cotton candy machine, though. Hahahaha j/k

[2535Miles]

Nah. Those would be overkill.

Maybe the cotton candy machine, though. Hahahaha j/k

Gotta get em the fixins island complete with a variety of flavored shakes and salts, napkin holders, and a warm butter dispenser. DO IT!

[Lavabe]

Nah. Those would be overkill.

Maybe the cotton candy machine, though. Hahahaha j/k

Or maybe the hot nacho cheese Velveeta dispenser for your nachos.

[2535Miles]

Or maybe the hot nacho cheese Velveeta dispenser for your nachos.

We can add the cheese dispenser to the Isle o' Fixins. We can add one of those serving tray thingies with jalapenos, onions, cilantro, and tomatoes.

[wilson]

You should also get them some of that special Velcro floor varnish for when they decide to use the machine on movie night.

[sue71, esq]

Update: My parents LOVE it. LOVE LOVE LOVE it. Just like movie popcorn (they say).

[Lavabe]

Update: My parents LOVE it. LOVE LOVE LOVE it. Just like movie popcorn (they say).

I knew it!! Good job, Sue!!

Now we need to find a Latke maker... perhaps hawked by Billy Mays.