Whats your current gadget lust?

[Langtoftlad]

Does anyone else find the quality of photographs taken on smartphones deteriorates after 2-3 years ?

No - how do you mean?

 

[MisterB]

A fully functional blow-up doll but my endless searching is leaving me a bit deflated….

i tried to take mine back because it kept going down on me, they wouldnt replace it AND said i would have to pay them extra for that bonus feature ......

 

[starquake]

A lighted flag pole complete with speakers.

(cough) I'm building that, lighting one up isn't as expensive as you may think. Hopefully have one working by time of Norfolk show (which I also need to book today). Adding speakers and making it dance to the music is actually the easy piece technically.

 

[starquake]

A new Solar panel for our ecoflow. Can't bring myself to buy it until I can measure it fits in our locker (well). 100W is not proving enough.

 

[MisterB]

My envy is for a purely indulgent gadget, even though a few of you might want one aswell when you read this ??

i have a Growler alarm, fitted by Vanbitz. i have already moved the switch to turn off the internal sensors to somewhere that suits us better. My next 'craving' is for an automatic switch that turns the brightness down on the external LED's at night time, pure indulgence i know and Ash thinks it would be a lot of money for what is a pure whim ..... i like the brightness during the daylight hours as its a great visual deterrent and i suppose at night time, i shouldnt really care ...... but hw good would it be for it to dim itself at night .....

so your mission, should you choose to accept it, is to come up with a suitable dusk to dawn sensor and relay (assuming a bnormally closed relay?) to make a 'gadget/mod' to satisfy my whimsy ...

This message will NOT self destruct in 30 seconds .....

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[Revolvor]

A ride on mower with a mulcher. I do have an old Yardman but the thing doesn't collect well so I have to do two passes. Trying to justify spending the cash.

My ride-on 42" cut John Deere mulching mower was a game changer for me. With my previous ride-on, I had to pick up and empty the grass and it took me more than half a day to cut the grass. Now I do it in less than an hour.

 

[Simon Meadwell]

Mgbgt Sebring evocation for me . Big decision cant commit or can i.

 

[pelican]

(cough) I'm building that, lighting one up isn't as expensive as you may think. Hopefully have one working by time of Norfolk show (which I also need to book today). Adding speakers and making it dance to the music is actually the easy piece technically.

My must have was tongue in cheek!

 

[JimmE]

Current Google search history will show, reclining beach chair and GSD Puppies

Required in that order

Well of course - else where will the puppy sit on the beach?

 

[Figaro]

No - how do you mean?

I find the clarity, focus and finer details suffer deterioration when the phone is a few years old.
They also become slower but I guess that's just the memory storage filling up.

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[Langtoftlad]

I find the clarity, focus and finer details suffer deterioration when the phone is a few years old.
They also become slower but I guess that's just the memory storage filling up.

Interesting.
Being digital, they should remain exactly the same.
I wonder if it's the screen that deteriorates, or simply doesn't look as crisp when compared to newer ones.
Have you noticed similar degradation if the originals are stored off the phone

 

[nicholsong]

(cough) I'm building that, lighting one up isn't as expensive as you may think. Hopefully have one working by time of Norfolk show (which I also need to book today). Adding speakers and making it dance to the music is actually the easy piece technically.

Trigger to cancel Norfolk Show.

 

[BrochMike]

clarity, focus and finer details suffer deterioration

Worth giving the lens a good clean...?

 

[tinkertaylor]

Worth giving the lens a good clean...?

Maybe time for an eye test?

 

[stevewagner]

WWII Ford GPW or Willys Jeep

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[starquake]

Trigger to cancel Norfolk Show.

In reality I expect to keep it toned down most of time. Less output than a set of solar lights. I don’t have the power bank for more.

Well unless you all like it anyhow. As said it may be useful for some of our vans to have the knowledge as I know for a fact how overpriced a lot of the LED that the manufacturers put in now is. 12v strip is ridiculously cheap if not outdoor rated and I honestly am shocked at the dealer prices now I know the factory price ( admittedly it’s a month wait to ship to uk ). It’s sub 2 pound a meter for fully addressable rgb strip these days. For whites or a static colour selection across entire strip it’s cheaper still.

 

[Captain Yoghurtpot]

On the same line as Jim Asked about van lust.
What gadget have you had your heart set on for a time but can't pull the trigger on buying. I lusted for a lithium battery for a long while and now have one, then the Samsung Galaxy S24Ultra.

One of the expensive nobo(?) Jump starters/ power packs OR one of the portable (?) Lithium power banks for off grid use.
Mind, got to sell our van first and then purchase another before I can scratch that itch.
So will add, a used pop-top campervan with 6 travelling belts that is a 'good-un' and I can afford it.
Not having much luck though.

 

[WESTY66]

Can't make up my mind between 460, 560 or 600ah, decisions, decisions .

Go big or go home

 

[MR BLO]

Nothing currently.

It was Jacket Lust with me, but now I have my Paramo wind jacket, RAB quilt and Sprayway long lightweight goretex, I can't think of anything else I need

Maybe a gillet for when going sleeveless is de rigor.

 

[WESTY66]

Nothing currently.

It was Jacket Lust with me, but now I have my Paramo wind jacket, RAB quilt and Sprayway long lightweight goretex, I can't think of anything else I need

You’ve even had the weather for them for the last 6 months

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[PaddyM]

MG Cyberstar , twin motor . It’s beautiful. I’m going to buy one .

 

[Vikdikdok]

A fully functional blow-up doll but my endless searching is leaving me a bit deflated….

Careful - these things talk you to death

 

[Mousy]

I’m contemplating getting fixed steps on both front doors on our Fiat Ducato based motorhome.
We are both 5’6” and it is a big step for us, at least I have the benefit of the steering wheel!
I look at the u tube video everyday until my wallet cries.

Save yourself some cash and just carry a wooden box with a leash…step onto it whilst holding the rope,when seated, pull it up and stow behind the seat and jobs a good un. I’ve actually seen this in action used by a vertically challenged lady and thought it was brilliant.

 

[pelican]

Trigger to cancel Norfolk Show.

 

[GMLS]

I need a Triumph 400 in my life.Scrambler or Speed though

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[monzer]

I really really want a CF Moto Zforce 1000 for towing behind the motorhome.

Feel free to start a gofundmonzer. I'll even do a deal - If you guys rasie enough for the quad, I'll buy the trailer.

 

[Dutch 68]

I'm lusting after TWO 300AH Fogstar Drift Pro's. To fit one under each seat. (on their side) Currently negotiating and hoping to be able to swap some advertising here for them. [fingers crossed] Otherwise I'll have to buy them with hard cash, but like I told Siân they are great value at just £100 each '

To have 600AH in the van will be awesome .

Will that be for your new Hymer 4x4 Jim

 

[Dutch 68]

Can't make up my mind between 460, 560 or 600ah, decisions, decisions .

More is better, not always but on this occasion ….

 

[Silver-Fox]

Why not?

I've got 3 x 125 and feel inadequate

That’s nothing to do with batteries your good lady said once

 

[Silver-Fox]

Mgbgt Sebring evocation for me . Big decision cant commit or can i.

Just buy one.

If it’s the right money it will sell on easy enough

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