Author Topic: All I Want for Christmas is .... (Read 4967 times)

stuntmovie · « **on:** November 22, 2018, 01:57:45 PM »

Right now I'm having a tough time deciding between a $200 (Black Friday sale price) Fitbit Ionic Watch or a $250 Oculus Go VR Head-set or one of those new $399 Hero GoPro 7's that supposedly shoots very steady videos no matter how much you jump around while it is attached your head.

I'll probably end up receiving all three of the above, but I would appreciate hearing from any GetBigger who may be familiar with one of more of the above 'things'. (Pro and con ...Makes no difference.)

And if this topic gathers 4 or more responses, I'll throw in a few specific questions which one of you geniuses may be willing to answer ...a question such the following ....

What do you need to see movies, games, etc. on the Oculus GO?

Does some external source send the visual stuff directly to the GO or do you have to use a Smart-Phone to make it work.

I only have a dumb-phone (I thinkl!).

Thanks! (I think!)

And ... How about some suggestions on gifts for kids ... 5 to 10.

SF1900 · « **Reply #1 on:** November 22, 2018, 02:10:26 PM »

Personally, I just want to be alive by Christmas.

stuntmovie · « **Reply #2 on:** November 22, 2018, 02:14:12 PM »

You will ... providing you were a good boy!

Otherwise ... you're shit out of luck!

Or maybe just a sack of coal!

SF1900 · « **Reply #3 on:** November 22, 2018, 02:16:08 PM »

Quote from: stuntmovie on November 22, 2018, 02:14:12 PM

You will ... providing you were a good boy!

Otherwise ... you're shit out of luck!

Or maybe just a sack of coal!

Never know. Anything can happen!

Henda · « **Reply #4 on:** November 22, 2018, 02:19:22 PM »

1. To Finish current workload with a few weeks to spare before Christmas and not book nothing else in till feb at very least

2. Red dead redemption 2

3. Vodka

Henda · « **Reply #5 on:** November 22, 2018, 02:21:02 PM »

Fuck just quickly browsed the thread and thought it was asking what we all would like and not a serious questions

stuntmovie · « **Reply #6 on:** November 22, 2018, 02:28:47 PM »

HENDA, In Boit Camp you learn that there is no such thing as a Stupid Question ... just dumb answers!

So I'm gonna suggest TITO's Vodka and ask ya what kind of work ya do!

So that's dunb and smart rolled together in one sentence!

Have you tried TITO yet?

Henda · « **Reply #7 on:** November 23, 2018, 10:54:07 AM »

Quote from: stuntmovie on November 22, 2018, 02:28:47 PM

HENDA, In Boit Camp you learn that there is no such thing as a Stupid Question ... just dumb answers!

So I'm gonna suggest TITO's Vodka and ask ya what kind of work ya do!

So that's dunb and smart rolled together in one sentence!

Have you tried TITO yet?

Looked up the tito vodka and it is readily available over here (uk) will try some thank you for the tip I do enjoy vodka, Work as a builder mate self employed, after a great summer and autumn our typical uk winter finally hit us, the rain cost us 3 days this week hoping it holds off enough to let us finish with plenty time for Christmas.

robcguns · « **Reply #8 on:** November 23, 2018, 11:10:26 AM »

Quote from: Henda on November 22, 2018, 02:19:22 PM

1. To Finish current workload with a few weeks to spare before Christmas and not book nothing else in till feb at very least

2. Red dead redemption 2

3. Vodka

Its a great feeling,just wrapped up my last job on november 21.No work again till march.

oldtimer1 · « **Reply #9 on:** November 23, 2018, 11:13:37 AM »

Is the fitbit just a step counter? I use a GPS watch for running. Accurate and gives the important pace information. No runner will come up to you and say I ran at 8 MPH. The pace per mile is everything. 8 MPH is a 7:30 pace mile. The trouble I have with fitbits is people want credit for being alive. One guy said he walked 5 miles today. I asked him where he walked and he said he didn't it was his total for the day being alive. No, that isn't exercise. It's called life and being alive.

Henda · « **Reply #10 on:** November 23, 2018, 11:19:43 AM »

Quote from: robcguns on November 23, 2018, 11:10:26 AM

Its a great feeling,just wrapped up my last job on november 21.No work again till march.

I wish I was at that point mate
I’m normally the same but I’m unusually busy for this time of year, got a conservatory/sun room to finish (just poured the foundations today, only need to get it watertight no internal works), a paved driveway and a garden wall to build before wrapping up for the year. Can’t wait to be loading up the truck at the end of the last day

robcguns · « **Reply #11 on:** November 23, 2018, 11:57:25 AM »

Quote from: Henda on November 23, 2018, 11:19:43 AM

I wish I was at that point mate
I’m normally the same but I’m unusually busy for this time of year, got a conservatory/sun room to finish (just poured the foundations today, only need to get it watertight no internal works), a paved driveway and a garden wall to build before wrapping up for the year. Can’t wait to be loading up the truck at the end of the last day

Yeah last year i went till december 15 and started again march 10.Its great to have a real busy finish for the year and great to be loading truck for last day as well.We had so much rain the end of this year had to put of a bunch of jobs till spring time.

Henda · « **Reply #12 on:** November 23, 2018, 12:19:15 PM »

Quote from: robcguns on November 23, 2018, 11:57:25 AM

Yeah last year i went till december 15 and started again march 10.Its great to have a real busy finish for the year and great to be loading truck for last day as well.We had so much rain the end of this year had to put of a bunch of jobs till spring time.

Sounds ideal mate even mid dec finish still good, had a shit year last year had been quiet with work for most of autumn so took a job on just over a week before Christmas which dragged on so had to go back and finish it myself in the new year, was back at work before my kids were even back at school was most miserable Christmas ever vowed never again.

funk51 · « **Reply #13 on:** November 23, 2018, 12:32:14 PM »

IroNat · « **Reply #14 on:** November 23, 2018, 02:37:39 PM »

In the old days life was simple.

People just wished for two front teeth.

Advances in dental health have made that irrelevant.

dr.chimps · « **Reply #15 on:** November 23, 2018, 03:28:43 PM »

E-Gift cards. They will download that x-mas shit <30 seconds.

Deadpool · « **Reply #16 on:** November 24, 2018, 04:13:37 AM »

Tactical Christmas stocking

and a purple mattress cover. Why does my mattress keep breaking so quickly? I don't walk around with it strapped to my back.

funk51 · « **Reply #17 on:** November 24, 2018, 05:05:01 AM »

Quote from: IroNat on November 23, 2018, 02:37:39 PM

In the old days life was simple.

People just wished for two front teeth.

Advances in dental health have made that irrelevant.

that was my second thought. i was going to put this pic with it.

Darren Avey · « **Reply #18 on:** November 24, 2018, 05:25:18 AM »

Quote from: Deadpool on November 24, 2018, 04:13:37 AM

Tactical Christmas stocking

and a purple mattress cover. Why does my mattress keep breaking so quickly? I don't walk around with it strapped to my back.

Maybe you smash to much pussy on it?

kreator · « **Reply #19 on:** November 24, 2018, 07:29:38 AM »

...pussy

stuntmovie · « **Reply #20 on:** November 24, 2018, 07:45:17 AM »

OLDTIMER, The "word on the street" is that FITBIT watches do just about everything a runner/walker needs to kep physically fit while running/walking

I believe that the more expensive FITBIT watches include GPS and most of the stuff that is included on the latest $500 Apple watch, but it does't call an ambulance if you fall down.

And every runner that I've run over was wearing a FITBIT ... so it does fail to warn of on-coming traffic .... apparently!

Humble Narcissist · « **Reply #21 on:** November 24, 2018, 10:32:04 AM »

Quote from: kreator on November 24, 2018, 07:29:38 AM

...pussy

That's 365 days a year.

oldtimer1 · « **Reply #22 on:** November 24, 2018, 11:06:09 AM »

Quote from: stuntmovie on November 24, 2018, 07:45:17 AM

OLDTIMER, The "word on the street" is that FITBIT watches do just about everything a runner/walker needs to kep physically fit while running/walking

I believe that the more expensive FITBIT watches include GPS and most of the stuff that is included on the latest $500 Apple watch, but it does't call an ambulance if you fall down.

And every runner that I've run over was wearing a FITBIT ... so it does fail to warn of on-coming traffic .... apparently!

If it has the dual feature of a step counter and gps I can see it's something to consider. GPS is satellite tracking and not a brand so I it went over my head by what you mean by "more expensive". GPS tech in a watch improves every year. I had one about 3 years go for a good buck and the present cheaper one have better tech and are cheaper. The $500 GPS watches of a couple years ago can be found for $150 now. If you're a runner a simple timex Ironman has all the features you will need.

Primemuscle · « **Reply #23 on:** November 24, 2018, 01:17:53 PM »

Quote from: oldtimer1 on November 24, 2018, 11:06:09 AM

If it has the dual feature of a step counter and gps I can see it's something to consider. GPS is satellite tracking and not a brand so I it went over my head by what you mean by "more expensive". GPS tech in a watch improves every year. I had one about 3 years go for a good buck and the present cheaper one have better tech and are cheaper. The $500 GPS watches of a couple years ago can be found for $150 now. If you're a runner a simple timex Ironman has all the features you will need.

Is the Fitbit really necessary? How do they enhance our lives?

WalterWhite · « **Reply #24 on:** November 24, 2018, 03:38:01 PM »

Quote from: stuntmovie on November 24, 2018, 07:45:17 AM

OLDTIMER, The "word on the street" is that FITBIT watches do just about everything a runner/walker needs to kep physically fit while running/walking

I believe that the more expensive FITBIT watches include GPS and most of the stuff that is included on the latest $500 Apple watch, but it does't call an ambulance if you fall down.

And every runner that I've run over was wearing a FITBIT ... so it does fail to warn of on-coming traffic .... apparently!

I like the Apple watch working out, hiking etc because it also holds my music.